Community meeting planned for fire-training facility discussion
The Manitou Springs Fire Department will host a community meeting to discuss and share the policy for the fire-training facility…
Polis urges parents to vaccinate their 5- to 11-year-olds
In response to the authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, Gov. Jared Polis spoke…
City Council hears budget requests from boards and commissions
Manitou Springs City Council met in a work session Tuesday, Nov. 9, to hear budget requests from the city’s nine…
Remembering our veterans
Text and photos by Rhonda Van Pelt George Eber Duclo may be Manitou Springs’ best-known veteran, but Crystal Valley Cemetery…
The spirit of Emma Crawford
Photos by Bryan Oller Manitou Springs residents and people who love the city didn’t let the second cancellation of the…
Bears find a home
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Colorado Springs artist Maria Battista completed a sculpture begun by the late Steve Sinn, who…
MSVFD cancels Turkey Shoot out of health concerns
The Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department announced it’s canceling this year’s Turkey Shoot fundraiser. As much as the firefighters wanted…
Community invited to update about MAPS project
The city of Manitou Springs is presenting a community update meeting about the MAPS project, the extensive undertaking to improve…
Fundraiser at Red Crags will support Senegal’s environment
By Wendy Wilkinson “Yermande” means compassion … and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental and economic sustainability in…