Tag: manitou springs
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‘A Colorado legacy’: Commonwheel Art Festival celebrates 52 years in Manitou Springs
Hundreds of art lovers converged on Manitou Springs over Labor Day weekend to celebrate an institution that goes back more than half a century. The 52nd annual Commonwheel Art Festival, held in Memorial Park, hosted about 90 art vendors including painters, potters, jewelry makers, photographers and other creators from Colorado and across the country. In…
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10th Circuit grants immunity to officers for fatal Manitou Springs shooting
The Denver-based federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that responding officers from Manitou Springs and El Paso County cannot be held constitutionally liable for shooting and killing a man after a 20-minute standoff. Wilford Deweese allegedly pulled out a gun in self-defense at a Manitou Springs bar, prompting a call to 911. Officers cornered him…
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Manitou refers second attempt at amusement tax increase to voters
Residents in Manitou Springs will once again see a question on their fall ballots that could raise municipal taxes on tickets and door fees. Tuesday night, the city council approved a ballot question for November’s election presenting voters with the option to increase in the city’s excise tax, otherwise known as an amusement tax. The…
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Snacks, beverages on tap at Manitou Springs Penny Arcade’s new snack bar
That mouth-watering scent wafting across the air at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade? It’s paninis. In response to customers’ requests for food and beverages, its leadership said in a company press release on Thursday, the beloved historic arcade in the heart of Manitou Springs quietly opened a new snack bar this week. “Our goal is…
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Manitou Springs boys golfer Hayden Dorsey aims for throne in senior season
One of Hayden Dorsey’s goals this season is to capture a state championship. His offseason workload shows he’s serious. The Manitou Springs senior boys golfer has played in 10 Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour tournaments since April and placed top 20 or better in all but one. In his recent competition, the Mizuno COPGA Jr.…
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‘Vintage Base Ball’ in Manitou Springs is a journey back in time
On Saturday, lovers of America’s Pastime can travel back in time to an era before televised games and multimillion-dollar contracts, when players fielded line drives with their bare hands and the term “base ball” consisted of two words, not one. The annual Vintage Base Ball Game, played at Roger Maestas Field in Manitou Springs, will…
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Manitou Springs’ sales tax outlook still limping after marijuana loss
After a rough economic year due to the loss of millions in recreational marijuana revenue, Manitou Springs has seen a tepid but steady start to its most lucrative season. “I think the numbers are promising moving forward,” said Nate Moore, a senior budget analyst with the city, at a presentation on Tuesday evening. The latest…
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Robbery in Manitou Springs leads to brief shelter in place Friday
The Manitou Springs Police Department lifted a shelter-in-place order Friday after finding signs of a robbery at a hotel Friday morning. The shelter in place was ordered around 8:15 a.m. for a quarter-mile radius around Park Row Lodge, but it was lifted around three minutes later after the suspect came out of the building, the…
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Manitou Springs lifts water restrictions as crews repair underground pipes
Manitou Springs lifted citywide water restrictions on Sunday evening that were prompted by a broken water main near Manitou Avenue and El Monte Place. Crews were still repairing a broken water main near Tyler Street, with service disruptions expected to continue until the underground pipes were fully repaired, city officials said. Residents should continue to…
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Gazette Preps’ All-Area girls’ track and field teams
Coach of the Year: Tim Daggett, The Classical Academy Peak Performer: Mackinzy Wall, Manitou Springs First team Suraiya Payne, Sierra Sara Christensen, Thomas MacLaren Reagan Harter, The Classical Academy Alexa Queen, Fountain-Fort Carson Julia Tiffany, The Classical Academy Vivian Jack, The Classical Academy Jordan Banta, Air Academy Raegan McRae, Cheyenne Mountain Caitlin Kestner, Discovery Canyon…