With the recent heavy rains, rocks and dirt have built up along Sunshine Trail (also known as the Washington Bypass). The Manitou Springs Public Works department will remove and mitigate the rocks and erosion 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. During this time, no traffic will be permitted to travel uphill on Sunshine Trail from […]
UPDATE: Eric Snay, 60, sustained more than 15 stab wounds to his neck, arms and head. He underwent surgery at a local hospital and is expected to survive. On May 23, Manitou Springs Police officers contacted Million Zimmerman, date of birth May 12, 1999, while he was walking near the 400 block of Ruxton Avenue. […]
Hey, Westsiders! Time is running out for you to respond to a survey about the Greater Westside Community Plan. It’s intended to provide guidance on physical development within the 3A planning area including topics such as transportation, economic development, housing and public health. This survey is intended for anyone who lives, works, or plays in […]
The city of Manitou Springs is asking its residents and visitors to conserve water from until Thursday, May 18, due to its water treatment plant’s capacity for treating water being limited due to heavy rainfall. The city’s water source, French Creek, became high with sediment content because of the runoff from the heavy rains. Under […]
The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Manitou Springs Creative District and the city of Manitou Springs are not at all surprised that the town once again ranks in the Top 10 Best Small Town Arts Scenes in America. “When visitors come to Manitou Springs, they know they can expect extraordinary scenery and arts experiences because […]
Courtesy of the Manitou Springs Garden Club The Manitou Springs Garden Club is excited to announce our grant awards. We raise money each year at our annual plant sale (details below) and the proceeds go back into the community in the form of grants for sustainability and resilience. Our first grant goes to Concrete Couch […]
The Manitou Springs Public Works Department will be replacing a malfunctioning fire hydrant on Via Maria Theresia, resulting in a water disruption 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, for the following addresses: 1 -17 Via Maria Theresia When turning off the water, Public Works may need to disrupt an additional area. This possible disruption would […]
The city of Manitou Springs is conducting its 2023 Community Survey. The survey begins May 15 and will remain open until 10 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Your responses will have a direct impact on decisions in our community. There are three ways to participate in the survey: Take the survey here. Some residents will receive a text […]
This is not the story of some hero swooping in to save the Pikes Peak Bulletin, though heroic figures certainly have been involved. In many ways, this is a story of our community swooping in to save itself, as we did when floods and a fire threatened our neighborhoods. If you have read the Bulletin […]
Construction begun on Creek Walk Trail project Creek Walk Trail construction has begun, resulting in a 10-foot-wide multi-use concrete trail with grade and slope improvements. The construction started the week of April 24 and will affect the trail area from the Manitou Springs Pool & Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave., to Mayfair Avenue. During the […]
The Pikes Peak Bulletin is a community-powered newspaper that is for, by and about Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and Lower Ute Pass. You can count on us to bring you the important news you need and the lighter side of life in our vibrant communities! There are several ways to support our mission and […]
The Pikes Peak Bulletin interim board of directors: Lyn Ettinger-Harwell, president Annie Schmitt, vice-president Gaye Bosley-Mitchell, treasurer Laura Ettinger-Harwell, secretary Michelle Anthony Christopher Briggs-Hale Jenna Gallas Becca Sickbert Jared Thompson
Bears are about to get very active in Colorado as they search for food before hibernating this winter. At this time, they’re likely to forage for human food, trash and fruit trees in urban areas. Their instinct to eat can overcome any fear of humans. They can sniff out potential food sources as much as […]
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