Chayilah Oldham felt much better eating a vegan diet, so why not share those foods with others? She’s been vegan for eight years, and started production for her business, Noice Foods Ltd., in October 2019. The products are prepared in the Manitou Art Center’s commercial kitchen at 515 Manitou Ave. Oldham obtained her wholesale and […]
One incoming MSHS senior, Connor McKeown, is spending part of his summer working at the Totally Nuts Co. in Manitou Springs. McKeown has worked at this job for the past three summers and started working there again on June 3; he’ll be there until school starts in August. “My sister was working here a few […]
Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! We recently stopped by to chat with Rey Figueroa of Good Karma Cafe. Rey has chosen to live carless in Manitou Springs and talked about that. Here are his thoughts about his carless experience and ideas about how to get more folks to try walking and rolling as […]
Manitou Springs projects A contractor is installing a private water and sewer line for a Mesa Avenue residence through Saturday, June 18. The contractor will trench through the roadway and cover the trench with a steel plate to allow access for emergency vehicles and residential traffic. Through traffic will be maintained throughout the construction, but […]
As of Tuesday, June 14, El Paso County has experienced 184,372 cases of COVID-19 since March 1, 2020. In that time, 1,712 residents have died from the virus. The county’s public health department website states that, since June 1, two people have died and we’ve seen 3,256 cases and 38 hospitalizations. According to the website, […]
Earlier this year, the city launched a Pool Feasibility Study process to evaluate the Pool & Fitness Center’s long-term plan in the community. Part of this process is to evaluate the facility’s equipment and the upgrades needed to meet recreation center standards. The study also includes a market analysis and will incorporate public input through […]
The city of Manitou Springs has partnered with Resource Central to offer free Slow the Flow sprinkler audits. During the 75-minute evaluations, trained professionals will go on-site to do a complete visual inspection of your system. They will identify problem areas as well as perform tests on your system to help you create the most […]
The Manitou Springs Fire Department will host a town hall meeting, “Living with Wildfire,” starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Manitou Springs Middle School media center, 415 El Monte Place. Residents are encouraged to talk about wildfire in our community and to learn how they can prepare for the possibility. It will […]
Manitou Springs will host a blood drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at City Hall’s Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. Blood is urgently needed. To sign up, visit: donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa, search for “80829” and select the date 6/22.
All active, registered voters should have received mailed ballots for the June 28 Primary Election. If not, contact the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 575-VOTE (8683) or [email protected]. Unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote in this election. If you are registered to vote as unaffiliated, you will receive a mail ballot packet […]
Manitou Springs City Council fielded a discussion regarding findings from a pool feasibility study of the Manitou Pool & Fitness Center during its work session Tuesday, June 14. The project began March 23, when a steering committee chose Ohlson Lavoie Corp. to carry it out. The pool and fitness center, which began operating in 1970, […]
After the high level of participation in the recent Chipper Days, the city has large amounts of wood chips. They are free for anybody who wants them. There is no limit on how much you can take. They can be found at Higginbotham Flats, in the dirt lot next to the Storage Qwest at the […]
Coloradoans and Pikes Peak residents in particular are in for a special artistic treat: the unveiling of the James Turrell Skyspace on Saturday, June 18. “Green Mountain Falls provides visitors with the opportunity to slow down and experience something truly unexpected and unlike anything else,” said Christian Keesee, co-founder of Green Box, the organization that […]
“Call it an evolution or a revolution, but it’s clear that Town Mountain is at the forefront.” — Rolling Stone magazine That praise, coming from one of the music industry’s most influential and iconic publications, sums up how many fans feel about Town Mountain, a classic bluegrass band that is stretching the boundaries of country […]
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum is excited about featuring race week at the museum in celebration of the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, scheduled for June 26. We have a lineup of events that are sure to finish the race. At 10 a.m. […]
An estimated 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities from throughout the country are set to gather at the Garden of the Gods on Saturday, June 11, for the annual 10 Mile, 10K and Trail Run, a trio of races that together comprise one of the most popular summertime events in the Pikes Peak region. […]
The city of Manitou Springs announced this week it will begin a neighborhood wood chipping program in mid-June to help residents dispose of fallen tree branches. The announcement came following the cancellation of the June 4 chipping day due to an overwhelming amount of branches collected during the previous days. Beginning Wednesday, June 15, the […]
Because of recent weather activity that has resulted in increased precipitation, Manitou Springs Fire Chief John K. Forsett has ordered Manitou Springs to move from Stage 2 to Stage 1 fire restrictions. The restrictions are in alignment with those now in effect for El Paso County and the city of Colorado Springs. “I am thankful […]
Visitors can now reserve prime parking in Manitou Springs as part of the city’s Parking Reservations Pilot Program. Eight spaces are available 6 a.m.-6 p.m. for reservations at Hiawatha Gardens, 10 Old Man’s Trail. Reservations can be made a few minutes before arriving — if spaces are available — or up to three months in […]
Manitou Springs residents voiced their concerns Tuesday, June 7, during a City Council regular meeting regarding a proposed ordinance addressing the city’s stance about street performers. After hearing those concerns, City Council voted 5-2 against passing a second reading on an ordinance “repealing and reenacting … Manitou Springs Municipal Code concerning sitting, lying and street […]
