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No Rainbow Falls in your future
Well, if not, let me catch you up. Rainbow is a pretty little waterfall just outside Manitou Springs .
Marmalade at Smokebrush leaves Trestle Building, moves to Manitou
Just got word that Marmalade at Smokebrush, a yoga studio, art gallery and live event space, in the Trestle Building at 219 W. Colorado Ave., will relocate to Manitou Springs this summer.
Manitou could try a 'density cap' for recreational pot
Last Wednesday, during his monthly press conference, Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach said he'd be going to City Council on May 28 to tell them his opinion on what the city should do regarding recreational-marijuana stores.
More tornado sirens unnecessary, officials say
Local emergency responders said Wednesday that the lack of tornado sirens doesn't make the area more vulnerable to danger from twisters.
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SBDC hosting flood insurance workshop
The Small Business Development Center will host a free workshop about flood and business insurance from 8 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, May 21, at the Business of Art Center in Manitou Springs.
Daniel Barkus's schmucky stalking bust -- and link to reality TV prospector Amanda Adkins
On the Schmuck of the Week beat, figuring out who's the schmuck turns out to be more of a challenge than it might seem at first blush.
Pot-shop limit is an option in Manitou Springs
Yesterday, Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach called recreational marijuana a "public safety issue," and indicated that he's likely to advocate for a ban on pot shops in his city.
Fountain police officer arrested in stalking case
Fountain police officer posted bail from the El Paso County jail Wednesday morning after his arrest on suspicion of stalking, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
$3.2 million building for sheriff, dean nominee at AFA, Rockey paintings on the move, more
On Tuesday, El Paso County commissioners were expected to approve a deal to buy warehouse facilities located at 3755, 3815, 3825 and 3845 N. Mark Dabling Blvd., for use as the El Paso County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management.
Over the years, the food at Adam's Mountain Cafe hasn't been the only artful element of the restaurant.
Suspect ID'd in Manitou police shooting
Authorities have identified a man wounded in a shootout with Manitou Springs police at the historic La Fon Motel early Saturday morning.
NOREEN: Colorado floods don't happen just from burn scars
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs dodged a bullet last week when the first series of rainy days didn't produce a destructive flash flood flowing from the Waldo Canyon burn scar.
Free parking expires in downtown Manitou Springs
Workers have been installing new parking kiosks in downtown Manitou Springs as the city ends free parking downtown.
Police shoot man behind Manitou Springs motel
Sgt. Joe Roybal of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said a suspect was taken to a local hospital with at least one gunshot wound.
Peter Hilts picked as D-49 chief education officer
The Classical Academy's former high school principal and current director of academic services will begin contract negotiations with Falcon School District 49 to become its chief education officer.
Five things your mother would never expect for Mother's Day
There's all the obvious stuff, like flowers, cards and chocolatey goodness, but those things lack imagination.
Cave Of The Winds In Manitou Springs, CO Trip Advice [GUIDE]
Looking for something unique and fun that gets you out of town, but not too far out of town? And looking for something you could bring to kids too as well? Cave of The Winds might be the answer.
Allies of Colorado Senator Morse Launch Misleading Website, Radio Ads to Deter Recall
Allies of Colorado Senate President John Morse , who faces a potential recall election because of his unpopular support of strict gun control measures, recently launched a misleading website along with a series of robocalls and radio ads labeling recall petitioners as frauds and criminals.
Rain, snow cause travel problems in parts of Colo.
Wet weather has been making travel difficult in parts of Colorado. In the mountains, Loveland Pass was closed because of snow Thursday.