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Manitou Springs City Council approves excise tax ballot language

Manitou Springs City Council approves excise tax ballot language

The Manitou Springs City Council held its regular meeting on Aug. 5. Excise tax ordinance heads to ballot Manitou Springs City Council approved an ordinance submitting a ballot issue to the voters of Manitou Springs for the City’s Nov. 4 regular election to increase the City’s excise tax

At Council meeting, Peak News contributors allege sexual fetishism, abuse at Manitou Pride

At Council meeting, Peak News contributors allege sexual fetishism, abuse at Manitou Pride

Jordan Scott and Yolanda Edwards – contributors to Peak News, which describes itself as a “broadcast and internet news source” for “liberty-loving people who want to be informed about local news” – spoke during public comment regarding concerns about Manitou Springs Pride Fest, which took place July 12 at Soda Springs Park.

Project 2025 series exploring right-wing playbook concludes

Project 2025 series exploring right-wing playbook concludes

Point-in-Time count shows ‘painful realities’ of homelessness in region

Point-in-Time count shows ‘painful realities’ of homelessness in region

Yesterday the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) released their findings from the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. Required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the PIT tracks people experiencing homelessness in a single night in January and is used to determine federal funding and resources. The 2025

The Place raises funds for homeless youth

The Place raises funds for homeless youth

On July 10, the Place, a nonprofit that serves homeless youth in El Paso County, held its annual Off the Street Breakfast fundraiser. "Our annual budget is typically around $4 million dollars across all programs," explained Wayne Bland, who serves on the Place's board. "Our

Manitou Springs City Council approves new mural, regulates ADUs

Manitou Springs City Council approves new mural, regulates ADUs

Manitou Springs City Council approved a revised Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage (MACH) grant for a mural on the side of the Rockey Art Museum on Canon Avenue by artist Natalia Pulido. Pulido initially requested $8,500, which was recommended for partial funding of $4,849 by the MACH Board

Manitou Council denies variance, recognizes parks and rec professionals

Council denied the appeal of Planning Commission decisions regarding the boundary adjustment and variances at 360 Via Linda Vista and 370 Via Linda Vista. "Normally when there is a disagreement between two adjacent homeowners or land owners and they can't come to an agreement about a boundary,