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: […]
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 […]
