Author: Savannah Eller
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Hiking death reported on Manitou Incline, known for its grueling 2,768 steps
Manitou Springs officials are reporting the death of a hiker Tuesday on the popular Manitou Incline trail. The city said in a joint statement with Manitou Springs fire and police that the death was of a 64-year-old man from Oregon, based on his ID. Bystanders called for help around 10 a.m. after finding the man…
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Fountain Creek erosion project nearing completion, but future watershed projects may hit funding roadblock
The stretch of Fountain Creek that bends sharply between Interstate 25 and Southmoor Drive south of Colorado Springs is not a place to visit — yet. Years of erosion have carved a cliff on the east side as high as 70 feet, pouring millions of tons of sediment into the beleaguered stream. “You can’t really…
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Colorado program for babies, toddlers with developmental delays funded through June, but future uncertain
Aurora toddler Ollie is an early riser — he never wants to miss his current routine of hugging all the stuffed animals in his room in turn, then the dog he’s dubbed “cow cow.” He loves the snow and lights up in music therapy at the Anchor Center for Blind Children. “He’s just kind of…
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Buc-ee’s withdraws annexation application related to second Colorado location
Buc-ee’s, the super-sized Texas chain of travel stores, has temporarily withdrawn its application to annex land for a new location into the small town of Palmer Lake. “We encountered a technical issue with the original application. To ensure compliance, we will be submitting a new application soon,” said Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s director of real estate…
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Watchers predicting a ‘normal’ 2025 fire season for Colorado, but drought may increase risk
Meteorologists and fire officials are predicting an average fire season for the Pikes Peak region and most of Colorado, though worsening drought conditions in the southwest portion of the state could signal danger ahead. “For the most part we are probably looking at weather conditions being supportive of more normal fire activity,” said Nickolai Reimer,…
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Federal layoffs could impact firefighting, recreation on Colorado public lands
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With more than a third of Colorado — some 24 million acres — preserved as public land, the news last week of mass firings in some of the agencies tasked with managing those lands has prompted concerns about the capacity of remaining employees to regulate use and prevent deadly wildfires. Mikayla Moors, 27, was nine months…
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Manitou unveils plans for new open space with views of Pikes Peak
Manitou Springs is in the process of finalizing plans for a new open space with views of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. The 38-acre Black Canyon Open Space was acquired in 2016 from a private trust using funds from Great Outdoors Colorado and city of Manitou Springs Open Space tax revenue. It encompasses…
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Residents of Colorado mountain town asked to help find lead pipes in municipal water system
In Manitou Springs, a historic city west of Colorado Springs popular with summer tourists, the water is its attraction. The city’s naturally carbonated mineral springs have drawn visitors for over two centuries hoping to benefit from alleged health benefits. This past fall, however, some city residents received a letter about something they probably don’t want…
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El Paso County initiates land swap agreement over New Santa Fe Trail
El Paso County commissioners got the ball rolling this week on a land swap agreement to map out the future of the New Santa Fe Trail during construction of an adjacent development in the town of Monument. Commissioners approved the agreement with developer Conexus LLC, which has received approval from Monument for multiple phases of mixed-use…
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At least 19 Coloradans pardoned for their role in the U.S. Capitol riot
Among the 1,500 defendants charged over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, who were affected by President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardon announcement on Monday, were at least 19 Colorado residents who had either been found guilty and sentenced for crimes associated with that day, or were facing imminent court proceedings. Hats, jackets, selfies and social…