The Creative Alliance Manitou Springs 2022 Public Art Survey has closed after receiving more than 220 responses. Most participants are Manitou Springs residents, although other ZIP codes were represented, thanks to business owners and employees working in the community as well as frequent visitors. More than 60 percent supported using funds from public sources like […]
We all know that Manitou Springs has had its ups and downs, its unique adventures and memorable characters throughout the cityâs 150-year history. Now, you can see that history come to life with âMerriments and Mystery,â the THEATREdART-Manitou Springs Heritage Center production coming to City Hall this month. Local historian Deborah Harrison contributed information about […]
âItâs not a race for first-time competitors,â said Beth Haney, who knows a thing or two about grueling events. In addition to being a triathlete, sheâs the current race director of the Barr Trail Mountain Race, set for Sunday, July 17. âItâs a very difficult race mainly because of the elevation gain,â said Haney, who […]
Colorado Springs resident Bob Salem is looking to make history by being the first person in the 21st century to push a peanut up Pikes Peak with a contraption taped to his nose. He began this legendary journey at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 9. The city of Manitou Springs has launched a webpage, www.manitouspringsgov.com/735/Peanut-Pusher-Progress, to […]
COPPeR has launched the Creative Stays program, a new digital campaign to attract cultural tourists to Colorado Springs and the surrounding community. The inspiration for the program came directly from Arts Vision 2030, the recently released 10-year cultural plan for our region. Funded by a $20,000 grant from the Colorado Tourism Office, and with content […]
A total of 29 people attended the July 11 Hiawatha Gardens community meeting; seven of those attended virtually. The meeting began with BVH Architecture and the Hiawatha Gardens Task Force making a presentation, which included discussing previous community response trends and unveiling the Draft Preferred Plan. After the presenters answered questions about the plan, the […]
The cityâs finance department has released revenue statistics for February, March and April. Vendors report and remit tax collections in the month after the close of reporting period and the city receives them the month after that. Tax collections include âquarterly reportingâ and âannual reportingâ vendors and payment of previous period delinquencies, causing some distortion […]
Earlier this week, we mailed a Tier 2 public notification regarding our drinking water system to all of the addresses in our utilities mailing list. We would like to provide further explanation into what this notification was for, and what we have done to resolve the issues. But firstly, and most importantly, please note that […]
âIâm ready to talk trash today,â said Hannah Van Nimwegen, Manitou Springs planning director, upon taking her seat before City Council. The literal statement during City Councilâs work session on Tuesday, July 12, sparked a 90-minute discussion between Van Nimwegen and councilors. As of July 13, businesses with overflowing trash bins and excessive waste near […]
Jarek Krych has lived in the United States for almost 20 years and Manitou Springs for about 10 years, but his homeland of Poland still calls to him. He and his wife, Christina, and their son, Adam, go there every summer to see family, enjoy the culture and ride bicycles in the countryside. But this […]
The fun never stops at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum. In July, the museum will present the Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher â Live from Barr Trail and its exhibit, âThe Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher.â During its recorded history, Pikes Peak has inspired tests of courage and willpower. And now, Colorado Springs resident Bob […]
Persephone Graeâs CafĂŠ & Juice Bar, named after the executive chefâs daughter, opened in early June. The reviews are few so far, but the common message is portrayed loud and clear â something special is happening here. Located in the Barker House, the cafĂŠ boasts a decently diverse menu of common comfort food that ranges […]
Although many treat travel as an adventure to explore a new location or escape everyday life, travel can be used to expand your personal views, learn new life skills, meet new people and try being pushed out of your comfort zone. Throughout my travels, Iâve used every city I have explored as a new way […]
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Hundreds of people flocked to Rock Ledge Ranch to celebrate the holiday on Monday, July 4. The open-air museum east of Garden of the Gods preserves the areaâs history from 1775 to 1909.
El Paso Countyâs Community Services Department, with support from The Independence Center, recently purchased two off-road TerrainHoppers for community members with physical limitations. Starting this month, the off-road electric wheelchairs will create opportunities to experience nature in new ways. As part of this program, the countyâs nature centers will train volunteers to accompany participants along […]
Manitou Springs is experiencing low levels of precipitation as well as high levels of heat. The best solution is a community-wide approach toward decreasing the amount of water used. Manitou moved to Level 1 water restrictions on Friday, June 17. It is extremely important that all residents follow these restrictions to help conserve our most […]
Applications are open for Mile High Youth Corpsâ Land Conservation Fall Trail or Forestry Program. MHYC is searching for positive, hardworking people aged 18 to 24 to spend 10-13 weeks this fall serving on environmental stewardship projects throughout Colorado. During their season, crews will complete more than 30 conservation projects spanning 23 counties and make […]
Did you know that fire hydrants can produce up to 500 gallons of water per minute? These are no simple mechanisms, and itâs extremely important that our hydrant system is regularly maintained. Currently, we have a contractor performing hydrant flushing for all of our approximately 240 fire hydrants. If you havenât already, please expect a […]
Community responses received through the two public meetings in March have driven design priorities for the Hiawatha Gardens project. Those priorities are reflected in the Draft Preferred Plan that will be unveiled at a community meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 11, in Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. The meeting will be a hybrid setup, […]
Photographer Brenda Biondo created these murals that have been installed at the Mountain Metro bus shelters on Old Manâs Trail. She also wrote about the animals for signs that accompany the art. Poster versions are for sale at www.artanimalsadvocacy.com; part of the proceeds go to wildlife and conservation nonprofits. The project was funded by the […]
