The environment and sustainability: a Q&A with Howard Brooks
Howard Brooks has been the CEO of the Energy Resource Center for the past 15 years. During his tenure, ERC,…
Curl up with a good book while winter does its worst
Recently, we’ve had weather that would be delightful in April, let alone January and February. It’s a reminder that we’re…
Garden of the Gods is not just a pretty place
The city of Colorado Springs communications department rarely misses a chance to brag about our fair city — so here’s…
Music foundation has a lot to be proud of, thankful for
The Manitou Music Foundation turned 5 years old in September 2023! It’s been a good ride, despite the bumpy road…
Infill housing, ADUs revitalizing appearance of Westside streets
Compared to planned neighborhoods like the North End and post-war planned suburbs from Bonnyville to Briargate, Old Colorado City and…
In 2023, the PPB reminded us how much the community cares
It’s staggering how much difference a year makes. It’s been almost a year since the Pikes Peak Bulletin was brought…
After a decades-long drive, goals for library are in sight
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, our City Council voted unanimously (three times!) to sign contracts on behalf of Manitou’s beloved Carnegie…
After busy year, Manitou Springs Creative Alliance looks to 2024
At this time 12 months ago, everyone involved with Creative Alliance Manitou Springs thought 2023 would bring all kinds of…
The wild and woolly world of our region’s early newspapers
Small local newspapers were abundant in 19th and early 20th century Colorado. Every town, however small, boasted its own weekly…
Hatching plans to break away from domineering neighbor proposed for Colorado Springs?
On a bright and cheerful morning last week, I drove a few blocks from our Westside house to the Old…