The El Paso County Sheriffâs Office would like to alert the community, particularly parents, caretakers and others who influence children and teenagers, of the emerging âOrbeezâ social media challenge. This encourages participants, typically teenagers, to video themselves approaching pedestrians and shooting them with water-filled beads from high-powered water bead guns. They then post the results […]
Thursday, March 31, was an emotional evening in Manitou Springs. The Manni Awards â the 10th annual ceremony â made a joyful return to City Hall after last yearâs event was forced to go virtual because of COVID-19. The evening was about gratitude: being together again, celebrating people who contribute so much to the community […]
Potential financial backing for the Carnegie Library will have to wait until at least May 17 after Manitou Springs City Councilâs split decision on Tuesday, April 5. Councilors agreed 4-3 to postpone a decision on providing money toward a $3.2 million project after a near two-hour discussion. Councilors Natalie Johnson and Nancy Fortuin, and Mayor Graham dissented. […]
After Taryn Malila graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with an English degree, she was still undecided about her career path. âI knew teaching wasnât for me,â she said, âso I took a job as an administrative assistant while I was looking for something else. Luckily, I got a position with the […]
Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE) announces three new calls for artists, with more to come in April. The public art projects currently listed include an art installation on the Beckers Lane Bridge and two sculptural works slated for installation in Manitouâs eastern commercial district. âThe goal for the Beckers Lane Bridge installation is to engage […]
Courtesy of Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! We recently interviewed a local fourth-grader who chooses to walk to Manitou Springs Elementary School each day. Here is their perspective (they want to be anonymous) as well as a few words of encouragement asking other students to do the same. And […]
Colorado Springs resident Hailey Radvillas opened the Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry in front of her Westside home a little more than a year ago, and since then sheâs found that the enterprise is wildly successful, to say the least. âWe have dozens of people coming by every day, some dropping off food and clothing, […]
The Bulletin staff is saddened about the death of Jack Elder, our colleague and friend. He had a fatal heart attack on Saturday, March 26, at age 78. Jack had been in declining health for several years, yet was able to continue writing about Manitou Springs City Council for the Bulletin â right up to […]
Special to the Bulletin Visitors and Manitou Springs residents will see a change in the parking rates along the crowded Manitou Avenue corridor and in many of its parking lots starting next month after a City Council workshop Tuesday, March 29. The rates, known as progressive parking rates, are designed to keep at least 8 […]
A walk-up vaccine clinic will take place at City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. The pediatric Pfizer vaccine, the regular Pfizer vaccine and the Moderna vaccine will be available â meaning anyone aged 5 and older can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at this clinic and anyone over 18 can receive their […]
We are extremely sorry to announce that our friend and colleague Jack Elder had a fatal heart attack over the weekend. We will miss him very much. We plan to pay homage in this week’s issue. If you have any memories or information you’d like to share, please email [email protected].
As noted in the March 17 Bulletin, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage board recommended 27 grants to Tier 2 nonprofits, and Manitou Springs City Council approved all of them at its March 15 meeting. Sara Gallagher, a MACH board member, spoke about how this grant cycle compares to previous ones. She noted that well-presented […]
The 10th Manni Awards will take place Thursday, March 31. At this time, organizers are planning a small potluck in City Hallâs Memorial Hall with limited attendance. Register at evite.me/JzrkWUxAXW to attend; festivities start at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share, along with your own utensils and plates. Starting at 6:35 p.m., live streaming […]
If you werenât able to attend the first community meeting on March 16 to hear potential ideas for the transformation of the Hiawatha Gardens property, you have another opportunity. Make plans now to attend an in-person community meeting 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 in Memorial Hall (606 Manitou Ave.) Potential designs for the historic dance […]
In 2018, the Creek Walk Trail Master Plan was completed, identifying optional trail alignments and goals for the Creek Walk Trail through community engagement. This document serves as the guide for the design of future trail segments. Currently, Phase 3 of the Creek Walk Trail, which is from Schryver Park to the Chamber of Commerce, […]
City Council passed Resolution 1521 on Nov. 2, 2021, approving RATIO Designâs conceptual design for the planned expansion and renovation of the Carnegie Library building. The library, part of the Pikes Peak Library District, is temporarily housed in the Manitou Art Center. Councilor Judith Chandler had requested the previously unscheduled work session held Tuesday, March […]
The 10th Manni Awards will take place Thursday, March 31. At this time, organizers are planning a small potluck in City Hallâs Memorial Hall with limited attendance. Zoom and live streaming will be available for anyone who canât attend the in-person ceremony. Festivities will start at 6 p.m. Manitou artist K8e Orr is designing the […]
The Spring Wine Walk that was scheduled for Thursday, March 10, has been postponed for two weeks because of the inclement weather. Attendees who have already purchased tickets can use their tickets for the new date, or have refunds issued. Limited tickets are still available for purchase online through Eventbrite or at www.tinyurl.com/springwinewalk22. The event […]
The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage tax yielded $323,154 last year. City Council approved all of the MACH boardâs recommendations. Tier 1 recommendations City projects receive 55 percent of total Hiawatha Gardens: 23 percent ($75,000) aligns with budget request to complete design and engineering work Carnegie Library building 32 percent ($102,735) Nonprofits receive 45 percent […]
Concrete Couch will once again lead the community in lantern making and a parade. Lantern-making sessions will take place at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., over spring break. These free classes will run 1-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (March 21, 22 and 23). Please RSVP to [email protected]. Kids younger than 13 will […]
