Nearly a month after the April 27 raid on an illegal nightclub in Colorado Springs, an immigrants’ rights group continued to question whether law enforcement agents acted lawfully when they detained 86 of the club’s patrons without first confirming that they were in the United States illegally. “Detaining individuals without evidence they’re undocumented, especially in […]
This story was originally published in the Colorado Times Recorder. The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s proposed budget bill on May 21, his so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Critics say the bill will slash Medicaid, impact Coloradans’ health insurance, and cut food assistance to give tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans. “It […]
Scores of people who U.S. officials called “illegal aliens” when they were rounded up in the April raid of an underground Colorado Springs nightclub are being held at a contract detention center in Aurora, a federal law enforcement official told the Pikes Peak Bulletin this week. [The Pikes Peak Bulletin does not use the term […]
A wonderful part of Manitou is the ACTION! It seems like there is always something going on or about to! How does each event come about? Where do all the volunteers come from? Behind many of these events is the Manitou Kiwanis Club. A few years back, the Club celebrated the 100th Birthday of the […]
The owners of the Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal, Kevin O’Neil and J.W. Roth, sold the publications to Colorado Media Group earlier this week. Citing a lack of “alignment between the leadership and the editorial direction of the papers,” O’Neil and Roth have moved to dissolve the Pikes Peak Media Company. Roth […]
At the center of every city are its city council members. They make some of the biggest decisions shaping the city, from approving the city budget and deciding how to allocate tax dollars, to much smaller ones, like choosing where to install a new traffic light or designate a new park. In Colorado Springs, the […]
When you walk the streets of downtown Manitou, you see lots of happy faces. Also, notice the proud faces of women here. What do these residents know that you might not? Those gals may very well be members of the Manitou Springs Women’s Club. “Huh?” you say. “What? Women ONLY??” Yep! In 1937, some civic-minded […]
Every year the Manni Awards recognize citizens and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to support the community and make Manitou Springs such a vibrant and unique place. See scenes from the March 19 awards ceremony and potluck, plus a list of winners, on page 12. Congratulations to the 2025 Manni Award winners! […]
Election Day is April 1st — this is a mail only election and ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day! Last day to return by mail is 3/25, or find a secure drop box anytime, and make sure your voice is heard. If you don’t receive your ballot you may request a replacement […]
Manitou Springs and Palmer Lake must be feeling jubilant. With Colorado Springs City Council promoting a posture of temperance on retail marijuana, those two bedroom communities where retail pot is legal might continue to corner the local market and collect millions of dollars in cannabis taxes from Colorado Springs residents, if Council gets its way. […]
Efforts to develop the La Fun Motel property at 123 Manitou Ave. will continue. Last week Rich Block, the president of Indiana-based Paragon Realty, discussed a new affordable housing proposal during a Jan. 28 special meeting of the Manitou Springs City Council and asked Council to provide a letter of support to the Colorado Housing […]
Two former Colorado Springs City Councilors – Richard Skorman and Wayne Williams – are asking the current Colorado Springs City Council to refer recent changes allowing electronic bikes on city trails to voters. “When we put the TOPS [Trails, Open Space and Parks] ordinance together back then, it was very specific that we did not […]
Manitou Springs residents spoke out about the City’s new system for managing resident parking, which does away with physical passes and stickers placed on cars in lieu of an online registration system, during this week’s city council meeting. “The passes that we had to give to visitors were perfectly acceptable,” said resident Ila Quinn. “The […]
Chainsaw training for fire mitigation, Feb. 15-16 in Green Mountain Falls In light of the recent catastrophic fires in CA, fire mitigation and disaster readiness are on many residents’ minds throughout the country. The Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee (FMAC) of Green Mountain Falls (GMF) is partnering for a second time with Team Rubicon, one of […]
The 13th annual Manni Awards are around the corner, and now is the time to nominate the individuals building and strengthening the Manitou Springs community – the leaders and volunteers acting on the public stage or in quieter ways – for an award in one of 10 categories. This year’s categories are: Adult Visionary […]
The Longest Night vigil was held in historic Evergreen Cemetary on the evening of Dec. 21 remembering the 101 people who died unhoused in the last year. The crowd that attended was roughly 100 as well, and as each name of the departed was read aloud from the Book of the Dead, the crowd responded, […]
On Dec. 15, the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) was alerted to extensive vandalism on Ruxton Avenue. “Over the weekend we had this amazing amount of graffiti that was up around Spring Street and Ruxton,” said Manitou Springs City Councilor John Shada during the Dec. 17 City Council meeting. “I went up today at noon […]
Yule Days! Yule Days were celebrated in Green Mountain Falls Dec. 7 and 8. Diverse activities enticed young and old locals and friends from near and far. The warm weather was welcoming, and fun and festivities were enjoyed by all! Yule Days was made possible by a collaboration between: Green Box Arts (GreenBox.org), Building Ute […]
Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, […]
Affordable housing is a term often misunderstood, but its importance for thriving communities like Manitou Springs must be balanced. While debates about affordability can become politically charged, affordable housing provides stability, equity, and economic growth for individuals and entire towns. To fully understand its significance, we must explore what affordable housing means, why it matters, […]
