About 250 people of all ages put on headphones and danced the night away at the Silent Disco and Food Truck Rally, which took place Saturday, May 14, in Soda Springs Park. This was the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce’s sixth Silent Disco, and will be the only one this year. Photos by Rhonda Van […]
William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will return to Manitou Springs on Saturday, May 21, through Theatreworks’ Free-For-All program. This adaptation of “The Tempest” will feature all-original Shakespearean text, retold in a fun, physical, fast-paced, family-friendly production perfect for a summer outing. Featuring a duke-turned-sorcerer exacting revenge, malcontent spirits, traitorous family members, young lovers and a hefty […]
As noted in the May 12 Bulletin, City Council heard updates from Jim Rees, executive director of the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority, at its May 10 meeting. Rees later expanded on what the URA is doing for the approximately 50-acre area stretching from east of the Manitou Avenue/U.S. Highway 24 interchange to the city […]
As of Tuesday, May 17, El Paso County had experienced 1,433 cases, 25 hospitalizations and no deaths during the previous 14 days, according to the county public health department. In the two weeks between April 26 and May 10, those statistics were 1,104 cases, 22 hospitalizations and one death. People aged 60 to 69 lead […]
Manitou Springs project For information on the Manitou Avenue, Park Avenue to Serpentine (MAPS) project, go to https://www.manitouspringsgov.com/665/_MAPS-Project. Colorado Springs project Work continues on the 30th Street Corridor improvement project. The new roundabout at the Garden of the Gods Park entrance, Gateway Road and 30th Street, is a major part of the first construction phase. […]
On Saturday, May 14, Manitou Springs Fire Chief John K. Forsett notified Mayor John Graham and City Council that he was ordering Stage 2 burn ban orders for the city. In accordance with other member municipalities in the Pikes Peak Regional Wildfire Group, the ban took effect at noon Monday, May 16. “Current vegetation conditions […]
The Manitou Springs Fire Department was dispatched to a small grass and brush fire near the Cave of the Winds entrance at 6:31 p.m. Monday, May 16. Approximately 20 members of the MSFD responded, along with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, Crystal Park Fire Protection District and the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The fire […]
Manitou Springs City Council worked to get ahead of potential water shortages by approving a pair of ordinances during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17. Councilors voted 6-1 to adopt Ordinance 1622. Ward 1 Councilor Nancy Fortuin dissented. This ordinance “gives City Council the ability to delegate the authority to declare a water shortage […]
Join artist Gretchen Vorderlandwehr of the Imagine Art After School for an elevated, creative, summer camp experience. Small groups allow for individualized attention, safety and endless creative opportunities. Camps meet June 13-17 and 20-24, and July 11-15 and 18-22. Kids can: Cool off at the Manitou Pool, 202 Manitou Ave.; Eat at the Tava Truck, […]
Matt Rogge, an English teacher at Manitou Springs High School, turned in his resignation letter on March 8. He has several reasons. “I decided not to pursue my teaching license,” said Rogge. “I feel like my life experiences and education have prepared me to be a valuable teacher.” Rogge first came to MSHS in the […]
When anyone talks about the “circle of life,” they risk being accused of dabbling in clichés. And yet it’s true, especially in nature. The Manitou Springs Garden Club knows all about the circle of life. Members nurture plants in their homes and gardens and sell them at the annual plant sale. Those funds go to […]
Wildcat Construction will reconstruct and pave Manitou Avenue between the Ruxton roundabout and Tubby’s Turnaround from May 16-27. Major traffic impacts are expected due to the small amount of room to work in and concrete cure times. This stage of the Manitou Avenue from Park Avenue to Serpentine Drive Project (MAPS) will block access to […]
From Tuesday, April 26, to Tuesday, May 10, El Paso County has experienced 1,104 COVID-19 cases, 22 hospitalizations and one death. That’s a vast improvement over the statistics for Jan. 14, 2022, the peak of infections so far this year. According to the El Paso County Public Health Department, that one day saw 2,369 cases, […]
Manitou Springs City Council discussed potential guidelines for water restrictions and other points during a near four-and-a-half-hour work session Tuesday, May 10. Councilors spent nearly an hour reviewing and discussing water usage as temperatures rise. Jeff Jones, Public Works director, and Russ Mills, Utilities superintendent, presented four tiers for potential water restrictions. Mills said the expectation […]
Manitou Springs’ inaugural Battle of the Bands winner was announced late Sunday, May 1. Nearly 500 votes were tallied, and Barefoot Family Caravan took the lead by a five-vote margin over All Aboard to take first place. Competitors Quite Frankly, All Aboard, Barefoot Family Caravan, Big Sky, Family Elephant and the Eternal Temples (E.T.’s) performed […]
Manitou Springs Real Estate has announced the 19th annual Different Drummer Scholarship winner: Jules Navaratne of Manitou Springs. Jules was chosen as the award recipient because he demonstrated notable passion for music and a variety of other creative outlets. He expressed a strong drive to continue learning and an inspiring determination to follow his dreams […]
The best kind of teaching happens when educators share their passion for the subject and help their students find their passion in it. Two of Manitou Springs School District 14’s music teachers shared their thoughts about the art form and the end-of-year performances they’re overseeing. By the time you read this, David Williams will have […]
As a vocational education project nears the halfway mark at Manitou Springs High School, things are beginning to look remarkably different at the school parking lot. On the northeast corner, next to the track, the beginnings of the new house are taking shape. “We’re hoping to have it finished by this time next year,” said […]
Last fall, Soda Springs Park Phase I was completed and has been a great success for the Manitou Springs community. The city is looking ahead to Phase II and focusing on the completion of Soda Springs Park. Residents are invited to share feedback and ideas about the park’s future during a meeting at the park, […]
Colorado Springs Utilities projects More than 1,500 linear feet of gas main infrastructure has been installed along Manitou Avenue and El Paso Boulevard for the Mesa to Manitou gas line replacement. The gas line will be connected through Colorado Department of Transportation right of way and outside of a roadway. No impacts to the community […]
