Not far from the hurly-burly of Manitou Avenue, it’s so peaceful that deer feel safe hunkering down under trees even as humans walk by a few yards away. That gentle spirit that permeates Flying Pig Farm on Keithley Road is also evident in Barak Ben-Amots, the nonprofit farm’s executive director. As he hosts a tour […]
How does one begin to write about something as important as their local newspaper? Well, carefully, I suppose. Methodically, thoughtfully and maybe even cleverly. No pressure there. Ha! Ironically, I write this little review, endorsement or celebratory musing on April Fool’s Day, so I must make sure to stay extra-focused. My mind as been writing […]
Geologically speaking, Colorado is the recent recipient of a makeover. Some 300 million years ago, the Rocky Mountain state was situated near today’s flat Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Ever since those pre-human days, life-exterminating events carved and molded Colorado’s natural history while tectonic movements nudged it northward. Severe global disruptions were continually being unleashed on […]
Residents who love the Ute Pass area have launched a new nonprofit named Building Ute Pass Community. The group aims to unite people through meaningful cultural, social and historical events. The group of seven women has ideas on ways to strengthen the communities of Cascade, Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls through collaborations between individuals, […]
It’s just 1,188 square feet, but it holds a lot of education and, eventually, hope for a deserving family. After about two years of hard work, Manitou Springs High School’s first homebuilding project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 30. The house still needs a few finishing touches, but the major work is […]
Local gift shopping opportunities This time of year beckons people around the world to consider gifting, a tradition as old as human life on the planet. With at least 10 holidays around the world celebrated between mid-November through the new year, there are lots of opportunities to show we care. Be inspired! Consider unique gifts […]
A s regular readers certainly know, the Pikes Peak Bulletin has gone through rugged times over the past year. There’s no need to tell that story again. For those of us who were involved in the near-demise of Manitou Springs’ weekly newspaper, the wounds have not fully healed. There were missteps and regrets, to say […]
Ute Pass Evacuation Exercise Mid-morning on Saturday, Oct. 7, doorbells rang and Peak Alert notifications went off in the Ute Pass area. Green Mountain Falls and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management staged a practice of emergency response procedures for GMF, Chipita Park and Cascade residents. First responders participated in a “boots on […]
The four women vying for three open seats on the Manitou Springs School District 14 board of education shared similar messages and viewpoints during the district’s forum on Monday, Sept. 25, at Manitou Springs City Hall. All four – Jill Bishop, Connie Brachtenbach, Marianne Rommerdahl and Magdalena “Maggie” Santos — feel a passion for the […]
Creek Week details released for Manitou Springs, GMF Manitou Springs and Green Mountain Falls clean-ups will take place 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 7. Manitou Springs Site: Schryver Park — Manitou Cares Contact: Gillian Rossi, [email protected] Memorial Park — city of Manitou Springs Contact: Eric Karlson, [email protected] Soda Springs Park — Manitou Cares Contact: Gillian Rossi […]
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum is excited to announce our newest project, which will ensure that we can further our mission to collect, preserve, research and interpret the history and culture of Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Over the past several years, with the support of the community and various grants […]
Most people have never talked to a journalist before. Would you know what to say to one? Most people won’t speak to a journalist in their lifetime! Well, maybe you would if you felt deeply about something, felt you or someone else was mistreated or wronged or really wanted to spread the news about something […]
Sweet Summer Nights Concert Series Monday concerts by the Little London Winds. Come join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun. Co-sponsored by the Manitou Music Foundation ([email protected]) and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce (685-5089). Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage fund. 7 p.m. Soda Springs Park, 1016 […]
The publisher, staff and board of the Pikes Peak Bulletin invite Westside residents, business owners and anyone else who’s interested to “PPB in the OCC.” The public meeting is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at The Sluice, 2752 W. Colorado Ave. The Bulletin’s mission includes covering the news and the people who make […]
The city of Manitou Springs is excited to launch a systematic tree pruning program aimed at enhancing safety and improving aesthetics in our streetscapes. The primary focus is to provide a minimum of 14 feet of vertical clearance over the roads and 8 feet over the sidewalks to accommodate large trucks, ensure walking and ADA […]
A contractor will be working noon-6 p.m. Friday, July 21, and, if needed, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, on the following streets: High Street Deer Path (from High Street to Elk Path) Mohawk Street (from Osage to Prospect Place) Prospect Place (from Mohawk Avenue to Shoshone Place) Sunshine Trail Washington Avenue (from Sunshine Trail to […]
Roll up your sleeves for a blood drive 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Memorial Hall (606 Manitou Ave.). Please take the time to participate, as blood is urgently needed! To sign up, please go here, search for “80829” and scroll to select the date 7/19.
The Bulletin staff and our wonderful board of directors have been working hard to line up financial resources and writers so that we can return to weekly issues, and we’re planning for those to start on Friday, July 14. You’ll find the news you need and the fun stuff you like to do, in racks […]
(Click on each image to see the larger version.) Creative Alliance Manitou Springs is planning some changes to work displayed through the Art on the Avenue program. All proposals will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, July 11, and public feedback is needed before then. Here are the plans: Move “Portable Deity” from next to […]
