Friday, Sept. 3, was the last day to finalize the city’s ballot and certify contents to the El Paso County Election Office. Tuesday, Oct. 12, is the first day that mail ballots may be sent to registered electors and made available at the El Paso County Election Office. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Information: […]
On Aug. 20, Judy Morgan, Manitou Springs city clerk, received a petition asking to allow a third medicinal and recreational marijuana outlet in the city. On Sept. 2, Morgan notified Scott and Lise Hunt of Manitou Springs, members of a group called Committee PMF CO, that the petition had a sufficient number of signatures. The […]
Last weekend, El Paso County Public Health launched its mobile outreach van to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines at convenient locations across the county. The van made its first stop at Vista Ridge High School on Friday, Sept. 17, to offer COVID-19 vaccines to students, staff and families, and its second stop at Bear Creek Park […]
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s sixth annual Heritage Brew Festival took place Saturday, Sept. 18, at Memorial Park. A preliminary count shows that approximately 850 people attended. “The festival was an outstanding success,” said Michael Maio, president of the MSHC’s board of directors. He praised the bands that performed, the brewers that supplied beverages and […]
Jennifer Peterson and Susan Davies, executive directors of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute and the Trails and Open Space Coalition, respectively, issued news about Waldo Canyon recently. In September 2020, the city of Colorado Springs purchased 315 acres of land from Castle Concrete, which included the Black Canyon Quarry property. Through the Re-Imagine Waldo Canyon […]
North Cheyenne Canyon Road through North Cheyenne Cañon Park will be closed from Monday, Sept. 20, through May 2022 while three bridges are being replaced. The road will be closed to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians from the traffic gates at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center to the Helen Hunt Falls parking lot. The park […]
By Joanna Zaremba Fans of music, history and a good story with interesting characters and plot twists will find something to relish in historian Deborah Harrison’s upcoming free presentation “Hiawatha Gardens —The Soul of Manitou Music.” Ever since it opened in 1890, Hiawatha Gardens has had many iterations, both legal and illegal, including serving as a […]
The Manitou Springs Planning Department and the Fire Department are urging residents to take action now to reduce wildfire risk for your property. If you are planning new landscaping and undertaking yard maintenance, understand what increases your risk and look for opportunities to reduce it. Become familiar with fire mitigation principles and consider what is […]
To protect the quality of life of the Manitou Springs community and to respond to a lack of moisture in our surrounding vegetation, Fire Chief John Forsett has ordered Stage 1 fire restrictions. This results in an open-burning ban and an outdoor-smoking ban. The first is defined as the prohibited use of any outside fire, […]
On Monday, Sept. 13, Gov. Jared Polis gave an update on Colorado’s response to the pandemic and the state’s plans to provide boosters beginning Sept. 20 to people with weaker immune systems. “Getting the safe and effective vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family and to end the pain brought on […]
Friday, Sept. 3, was the last day to finalize the city’s ballot and certify contents to the El Paso County Election Office. Tuesday, Oct. 12, is the first day that mail ballots may be sent to registered electors and made available at the El Paso County Election Office. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Information: […]
On Thursday, Sept. 9, Manitou Springs’ journey to a more inclusive, modern Carnegie Library took a giant step forward. Architect Eric Grebliunas presented a proposed design for the library’s expansion, incorporating input from the community, City Council, the Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. “We heard a lot of really […]
Firefighters from around the country came together Saturday, Sept. 11, to climb the Manitou Incline and honor people who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Wearing full gear, sometimes weighing more than 65 pounds, they conquered the 2,768 steps.
The city of Manitou Springs conducted a survey in late April and early May to gather feedback on the quality of service the citizens feel they are receiving from the city and several questions on the overall quality of life in Manitou. The results were overwhelmingly positive. City Public Information Office Alex Trefry prepared the […]
Courtesy of the Open Space Advisory Committee If you’ve hiked the Intemann Trail above Manitou Springs in the past several years, you’ve probably confronted “the stairs.” Some loved the steep set of railroad-tie stairs for the challenge, while others despised it. Some mountain bikers and less hardy hikers complained that the stairs were dangerous and […]
Longtime Manitou resident Joanne Garrison, wearing a tiara, was celebrated at the Cliff House on Sunday, Sept. 5. Dozens of family members — four generations — and friends gathered on the verandah for cake, singing “Happy Birthday” and conversation. Two cakes — one gluten-free — were available.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade has announced a variety of grants for individuals and small businesses, nonprofits and other entities. Information: oedit.colorado.gov/programs-and-funding. Arts in Society Grant: This funds projects that help arts organizations and artists find solutions to civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities. Applications due Sept. 14. Tourism Marketing Matching […]
Photo by Larry Ferguson Beignets in Manitou Springs? For one enterprising family, the idea of offering the French deep-fried pastries has proven to be a big winner. “We knew we had a good product,” said Brandi Chism, who along with her husband, Billy, and their three children recently opened Rocky Mountain Beignets at 724 Manitou […]
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt The community was horrified and angry in May, when news spread that Crystal Valley Cemetery had been vandalized. Peggie Yager of the Manitou Springs Historical Society felt that way, too. “It really, really broke my heart when the vandalism hit,” she said in her Miramont Castle office. Yager immediately started […]
Friday, Sept. 3, was the last day to finalize the city’s ballot and certify contents to the El Paso County Election Office. Monday, Oct. 11, is the first day that mail ballots may be sent to registered electors and made available at the El Paso County Election Office. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Information: […]
