UPDATE: Chris Jenkins of Norwood has asked that City Council remove their presentation from the July 16 City Council agenda. Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham addressed concerns over the July 16 presentation of a development proposal during the July 9 Manitou Springs City Council meeting. The proposal, from Chris and David Jenkins of Norwood Development […]
Three months before my 50th birthday, I decided I wanted to get into shape. My goal: to be in better shape at 50 than I was at 25. This was a low bar for me to set. Although I was skinny at 25, I wasn’t in shape. My physical activity at the time took few […]
These are exciting times for the people who reside in or visit Green Mountain Falls! The community is buzzing about the following projects. Stay tuned as plans unfold and take the opportunity to weigh in and add your voice as possible. New pool and park design Preliminary plans are in the works for a […]
For owner Maya Hetman, owner of Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant, life is infused with significance. From the name of her village, the meals she shares, to the spices with which she cooks. “Everything, including our names, has meaning,” she said. She grew up in northeastern Ethiopia in Garamuleta, a small village named for the tallest […]
Warmer weather and wildflower blossoms bring hikers to the Ute Pass area. Here are some tips, guidelines and opportunities to make the most of your time and desire to walk in nature’s beauty. Green Mountain Falls Trail Maps New GMF trail maps are available! The 20 miles of our trails and open spaces […]
Sunday night in our creaky old house on West Bijou Street began calmly and hopefully, as do most Sunday evenings. The incessant rain had finally stopped, Monday’s weather was forecast to be sunny and mild, and our three young dogs were behaving reasonably well. We sat at the dinner table, opened a bottle of wine […]
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 […]
