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, […]
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 residents’ 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 you’ll find an arts community that’s growing brighter, larger and more diverse. Downtown Ventures’ 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, you’ll find no shortage of creative eateries […]
Forté Handbell Quartet Offers Ringing Workshops and Handbell Concert October 12 & 13 at Church in the Wildwood The Church in the Wildwood (CIW) often collaborates with area organizations to bring music and art to the mountains! During Arts Month, CIW, along with support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, is hosting an inspiring weekend of […]
On Oct. 4, Manitou Springs Elementary School held a viewing of the 2nd annual Manitou Monster Project. Artists, students and parents gathered to admire this whimsical community collaboration. Art teacher Carrie Dunlap and project organizer Nicki Noe were on hand to host the event. Last year, as part of a MACH (Manitou Arts, Culture, and […]
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. In 2022, Rep. Stephanie Vigil (D-Colorado Springs) beat Republican Dave Donelson, a Colorado Springs City Councilor, by 710 votes in the Colorado State House District 16 race. The narrow victory was a sign of the slow electoral shift in Colorado Springs, a city long considered a […]
Without a major wildfire that wipes out a large portion of our mountain backdrop or a major recession, the Pikes Peak Region will grow to a million and Colorado Springs to 750,000 people over the next two decades. And our current 25 million tourists who visit our region every year will likely increase as well. […]
League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region Candidate Forums The nonpartisan, nonprofit League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR) is hosting candidate forums across the Pikes Peak Region this fall to help inform voters of their choices for elected officials. All candidates were invited. Scheduled election forums include El Paso […]
During Tuesday’s Colorado Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Dave Donelson took issue with the recommended budget from the Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax (LART) Citizen Advisory Committee. The LART tax is applied to hotel and rental car purchases in Colorado Springs. The bulk of LART funds — 75% of the approximately $10.7 million collected annually […]
Last week, Manitou Springs Police Chief Bill Otto gave City Council an informational presentation on speed cameras. Joining Otto to present to council was Russel Sarpy, a representative with Louisiana-based Emergent Enforcement Solutions, a speed camera vendor. While researching speed cameras, Otto conferred with Morrison Police Chief Bill Vinelli, who recommended Sarpy. “I didn’t really […]
