The city will host a public meeting that will help the community see how their feedback and opinions have helped shape the Carnegie Library design process. Join a virtual community input session from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, about the Carnegie Library, during which additional feedback will be solicited to help refine the design. For […]
Over the past few months, non-historically significant portions of the Hiawatha Gardens building have been removed and structural experts have assessed the remaining historic dancehall pavilion to be structurally sound. Now, the city is inviting the community to tour the pavilion building. Tours will take place noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and 4-6 p.m. Monday, […]
Manitou Springs School District 14 will host a vaccine clinic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the SILC Building Mustang Plaza, 405 El Monte Place. Although it will focus on students 12 and older, parents and District 14 staffers, community members are welcome as well. Clients can choose between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The […]
City Council approved the Manitou Springs Fire Department’s controversial and long-standing request for a training facility at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Council’s action specified that J.R. Reed Constructors Inc. will provide construction administration and services to include overseeing foundation work, retaining walls and drainage work, and building the structure. An earlier proposal […]
The Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 30, to consider a resolution referring a ballot question authorizing an increase in the district’s debt. District 14 residents would vote on the question Nov. 2, 2021. The resolution takes up four pages and is available at go.boarddocs.com/co/mssd14/Board.nsf/Public (click on Meetings and the […]
Care and Share food bank has scheduled an emergency food drop-off, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Everyone is welcome and no names or addresses are required at the event, which will take place at the Manitou Springs Pool and Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave. Care and Share is now offering a “shopping” alternative to allow […]
Friday, Aug. 27, was the last day nomination petition signatures could be amended, corrected or replaced, if the city clerk determined them to be insufficient; Wednesday, Sept. 1 — City clerk will draw lots for the order in which candidate’s names will appear on the ballot; Friday, Sept. 3 — Last day to finalize the […]
Colorado has achieved a historic milestone: 75 percent of residents 18 and older (3,381,447 people), and 73 percent of all eligible Coloradans (3,628,890 people ages 12 and older) have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. For the past week, the state has averaged 4,314 vaccinations per day […]
The Manitou Springs School District has experienced its first COVID-19 incident in the 2021-2022 school year. The district reported that five Manitou Springs Middle School students and staff members have tested positive for COVID as of Aug. 31. The number of positive cases will be recorded as an outbreak in accordance with the Colorado Department […]
Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, announced that applications are open for the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Individuals and the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Businesses and Organizations. This initiative directs up to $15.5 million for relief payments to eligible artists, crew members and organizations. […]
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt Skyler Beck has a problem. Every time he goes to a park, he sees a fun and interesting new feature and thinks about getting it for Manitou Springs. Even when the city’s newish parks and recreation director is out having fun with his wife and their four kids, he’s thinking […]
Wheeler Pocket Park, 25 Park Ave., has been prioritized for renovation by the Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The goal is to create a relaxing and welcoming community gathering space. The primary amenity to be installed is a labyrinth feature with varying designs. A few concept plans […]
he Manitou Springs Arts Council is pleased to announce Audrey Gray as its new president. As president, Gray will continue her service to MSAC and the local arts community during a time of transition and reinvestment in outdoor spaces. “We are thankful for De Lane Bredvik’s contributions to our public art collection through newly acquired […]
Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, announced that applications are open for the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Individuals and the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Businesses and Organizations. “Arts and culture have always been essential to resilience during times of crisis. These funds will propel […]
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Chip Shaw lived with four principles: curiosity, creativity, courage and compassion. He taught those to his art students at Bemis School of Art and Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. He also exemplified those qualities for his family, friends, neighbors and the community of Manitou Springs. Shaw’s wife, Ann Rodgers, and […]
The artists Ceramic artists: Lyle Clift, Pueblo Don Cox, Boulder Ross Elgin, Montrose Jennifer Hanson, Colorado Springs Tony Heslop, Colorado Springs Robert Hughes, Prescott, Ariz. Jeff Kuhns, Silver City, Nev. Michael Lemke, Greeley Ruthann Maze, Boulder Jennifer Niccolai, Colorado Springs Maggie Quinn*, Colorado Springs Sandy Rousseau, Colorado Springs Paul Uhl, Smithville, Texas Fiber artists: Laurie […]
To further promote tree planting and friendly landscapes within Manitou Springs, the city will host a silent auction for 20 planks of Siberian elm wood 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. The proceeds will be split 50/50 for gardening and tree planting through the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. […]
After the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and older on Monday, Aug. 23, Gov. Jared Polis urged Coloradans to get the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. It will be marketed as Comirnaty. “This remains a pandemic of the unvaccinated and we know that the Delta variant has threatened […]
The Colorado Independent Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Commissions, established by Amendments Y and Z in 2018, are studying Colorado’s congressional and state legislative districts. The 12-member commission redraws federal congressional and state legislative district boundaries every 10 years, adjusting to changing populations revealed in the U.S. Census. Redrawing the boundaries is necessary at this time […]
By Denise Howell, City Administrator Fall is nearly upon us, and it has been a busy summer! The city has been focusing on completing infrastructure improvement projects during warmer weather. They include the MAPS project (on the west end of town), Soda Springs Park, Beckers Lane Bridge, Clarksley/Mountain View water and sewer line, and Americans […]
