Pioneers Museum’s “50% of the Story” is worth a look
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum recently debuted an interesting exhibit titled “50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity.” It’s an…
First Friday brings out the best in Manitou
Nobody knew exactly what to expect on the evening of July 5 in and around Manitou Springs. One unscripted scene…
The history of Colorado Avenue
The proposed Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority has a beguiling name. We Westsiders love OCC, want it to flourish…
My fellow oldsters need to step aside
Welcome to the presidential race! On November 5th, the septuagenarian Donald Trump will face off against the octogenarian Joe Biden.…
So many reasons and ways to celebrate Pride Month — here and everywhere
Early in the morning on June 28, 1969, police in New York City raided the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ bar…
New soldiers always needed in the historic preservation battle
Might as well admit it – I’m addicted to historic preservation. Born in 1940, I grew up in a house…
Defining OCC and the Westside
One of the attractions of Old Colorado City and the historic Westside is the absence of defined and exclusionary boundaries.…
Revitalized Independent brings back memories of its early days
As the first issue of the new Colorado Springs Independent hit the streets, I was reminded of the little rag…
Rampage shatters the peace of Sunday evening on the Westside
Sunday night in our creaky old house on West Bijou Street began calmly and hopefully, as do most Sunday evenings.…
Advice for a grandchild preparing for college proposed for Colorado Springs?
Dear granddaughter — We are delighted to hear that you’re taking this next step in your life. I have been…