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 Womenâs Club. âHuh?â you say. âWhat? Women ONLY??â 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 â Richard Skorman and Wayne Williams â are asking the current Colorado Springs City Council to refer recent changes allowing electronic bikes on city trails to voters. âWhen 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 Cityâs 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 weekâs city council meeting. âThe passes that we had to give to visitors were perfectly acceptable,â said resident Ila Quinn. âThe […]
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 residentsâ 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 â the leaders and volunteers acting on the public stage or in quieter ways â for an award in one of 10 categories. This yearâs 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. âOver the weekend we had this amazing amount of graffiti that was up around Spring Street and Ruxton,â said Manitou Springs City Councilor John Shada during the Dec. 17 City Council meeting. âI 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, […]
Books Above the Clouds celebrates one-year anniversary on Nov. 11 “I’ve always wanted a bookstore, always,” begins Natalie Oliver, owner of the Books Above the Clouds used bookstore in Woodland Park. “I moved my 15 boxes of books into [my boyfriend’s] basement. [He said] ‘Remember that bookstore you talked about? Let’s open that!’” Michael Stein, […]
The City of Manitou Springs is conducting a required inventory of water service lines to identify materials used in pipes supplying drinking water to residentsâ homes. The initiative, prompted by new state and federal regulations, seeks to identify lines potentially containing lead, a material known to pose serious health risks. City officials are urging residents […]
Once again this year, the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Board is offering assistance to residents and groups needing help with preparing their 2025 MACH grant applications, MACH Board Chair Ralph Routon has announced. Audrey Gray, executive director of Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, has been acquired by the MACH board to work with interested applicants […]
Eleven years ago, Manuel Pulido moved from Texas to Manitou Springs. As a sculptor and muralist with Apache roots, he had taught as a college art professor. Coming to Colorado, he brought with him his culture and his craft, expressing his heritage through his art. For Pulido, whenever moving to a new land, it was […]
Take a stroll in Downtown Colorado Springs and youâll find an arts community thatâs growing brighter, larger and more diverse. Downtown Venturesâ Art on the Streets program is transforming blank walls into eye-catching murals while sculptures materialize on street corners and medians. If your favorite art is food, youâll find no shortage of creative eateries […]
