Surgical-grade masks to be offered free throughout state
Gov. Jared Polis’ office announced Tuesday, Jan. 18, that the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will offer…
Hold onto your fruitcakes; event has been postponed
The Great Fruitcake Toss has been postponed due to illness at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, the event’s organizer.…
Council praises veteran planner as she nears her retirement date
Senior Planner Michelle Anthony began work as a secretary in the city’s Planning Department in June 1987 and will retire…
Voters turn down third marijuana shop in Manitou
According to the preliminary results of the Jan. 18 special election, 1,302 Manitou Springs voters didn’t like the idea of…
A shot in the arm
Licensed practical nurse Rachel Wilkins gives Noelle Balderrama a booster shot during the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Manitou Springs City…
The wild, wild west end
Vehicles wait to head east on Manitou Avenue as heavy-equipment operators work on the MAPS (Manitou Avenue from Park Avenue…
TreeCycling
Matthew Murphy, an Asplundh Tree Expert Co. employee, helps turn old Christmas trees into mulch on Saturday, Jan. 8, near…
Graham looks back, ahead as second term begins
As John Graham embarks on his second term as Manitou Springs mayor, he found some time to reflect on his…
A message from the city of Manitou Springs
It has come to our attention that a committee regarding Ordinance No. 1121, appearing on ballots for the Jan. 18…
Virus cases up in county; mask wear encouraged
El Paso County Public Health Department is urging everyone — regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status — to wear masks inside…
Juvenile arrested in connection with threats to Manitou schools
In December 2021, the Manitou Springs Police Department began investigating a threat against schools in Manitou Springs School District 14.…
City to look inward for new chief of police
City Council held a work session Tuesday, Jan. 11, and decided on a path forward in hiring a permanent chief…
TreeCycle still accepting your discarded Christmas trees
Recycle your Christmas tree with TreeCycle to reduce tree waste, create mulch and support youth development nonprofits in the community.…
Get the Great Fruitcake Toss on your radar
The Great Fruitcake Toss is scheduled to return to the skies over Manitou Springs on Saturday, Jan. 22. Festivities will…
One-car family happy with choice to walk, ride
Courtesy of Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN). We hope you find inspiration from this…
Christmas Community Meal
About 325 meals were served on Christmas Day, thanks to volunteers inside City Hall cooking and packing to-go containers, and…
Governor recruits National Guard to help with virus
On Thursday, Dec. 30, Gov. Jared Polis authorized the activation of more than 200 Colorado National Guard members to support…