Most of us have done this: We see something interesting on social media and decide to try it, buy it or go see it. Bob Salem took that to a whole new level — 14,115 feet, to be exact. He saw that the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum wanted someone to carry on the […]
It took a bit of clarification, but City Council approved a resolution to adopt a universal fee schedule for businesses that violate city trash ordinances. During the meeting on Tuesday, July 19, members voted 6-0 to adopt the fee schedule, which will include an escalating charge per violation. Mayor Pro Tem John Shada did not […]
The Manitou Pollinators announce a new Program developed by Manitou’s Pollinator District business partners: Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, Jibwa Studio, Eagle Dancer and Brazen Bee to connect residents and local businesses in a buzzing new fashion. They created the Pollinator Passport Sweepstakes, featuring a range of prizes from local artists, galleries, restaurants, and other shops […]
Iggy Igloo, a beloved member of the Manitou Springs community, died June 1, 2021, but he is not forgotten. He’ll be memorialized with a mural in Memorial Park, on a retaining wall running along Fountain Creek. The organizers, Conor Bourgal, Steffany Butts-Boucher, Amanda Lee, Marisa Madge (Cutlip) and K8e Orr, worked with the Manitou Springs […]
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 city’s 150-year history. Now, you can see that history come to life with “Merriments and Mystery,” the THEATREdART-Manitou Springs Heritage Center production coming to City Hall this month. Local historian Deborah Harrison contributed information about […]
“It’s not a race for first-time competitors,” said Beth Haney, who knows a thing or two about grueling events. In addition to being a triathlete, she’s the current race director of the Barr Trail Mountain Race, set for Sunday, July 17. “It’s a very difficult race mainly because of the elevation gain,” 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 city’s 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 “quarterly reporting” and “annual reporting” 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 […]
“I’m ready to talk trash today,” said Hannah Van Nimwegen, Manitou Springs planning director, upon taking her seat before City Council. The literal statement during City Council’s 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 — Live from Barr Trail and its exhibit, “The Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher.” During its recorded history, Pikes Peak has inspired tests of courage and willpower. And now, Colorado Springs resident Bob […]
Persephone Grae’s Café & Juice Bar, named after the executive chef’s daughter, opened in early June. The reviews are few so far, but the common message is portrayed loud and clear — something special is happening here. Located in the Barker House, the café 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, I’ve 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 area’s history from 1775 to 1909.
El Paso County’s 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 county’s 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 […]
