Tag: manitou springs
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Manitou Springs City Hall lockdown caused by man informing police he would annex city
A Manitou Springs man arrested by police on Thursday allegedly threatened to annex the city over an “illegal” ballot measure, according to court documents obtained by The Gazette. Travis Garrigan, 50, emailed a Manitou Springs police commander several times on Oct. 4-5 and nine times on Thursday about his seizure and annexation of the City…
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Weekly publication in Manitou Springs reboots
After a three-month shutdown to assess financial problems and determine the future of Manitou Springs’ weekly, the Pikes Peak Bulletin, has received enough donations and a grant to continue publishing an online version. A fundraiser for the nonprofit publication has brought in nearly $11,000 toward a $25,000 goal, its website shows. The Pikes Peak Bulletin…
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2025 Voter Guide: Mayor race uncontested in Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs voters will see major leadership changes on the ballot this fall, along with a tax increase affecting a handful of businesses meant to mitigate the city’s budget crisis. Manitou Springs Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Johnson is running unopposed to replace outgoing Mayor John Graham, while candidates Nathan Nassif and Carey Storm are the…
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Man arrested in connection with Manitou Springs criminal investigation
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with “recent activities that occurred in Manitou Springs over the past two days,” according to a news release sent Friday evening. The suspect, Travis Lee Garrigan, was taken into custody in Park County on Friday. Officials did not provide additional details about what led up to his arrest.…
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Police call for cancelation of some events in Manitou Springs amid criminal investigation
According to the Manitou Springs Police Department, Chief Bill Otto has recommended the cancelation of certain public events due to an undisclosed criminal investigation underway. A press release on the matter stated that specific details couldn’t be shared at this time due to the sensitive nature of the investigation. Authorities did, however, assure locals that…
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EDITORIAL: NO to 2A’s crippling tax hike on Manitou’s attractions
Combine reckless budgeting with a desperate, last-ditch attempt at a bailout that gouges small business. And hatch the scheme in the dark, away from the public’s prying eyes. The upshot? The Manitou Springs City Council’s galling endorsement this week of its proposal asking voters to nearly triple an already hefty ticket tax on the town’s…
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Manitou Springs police cancel events out of caution; no ongoing public threat
Manitou Springs Police Chief Bill Otto has recommended the cancellation of certain public events as a precaution, according to a news release by the city Thursday. Police said there is no known threat to public safety in the city for visitors or residents. The release stated that the cancellations were not mandatory and suggested to…
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State boys golf tournament begins Monday with lofty goals, repeat bids at stake, minor frustrations with new format
Just 48 hours remain in the boys golf season. Two days for golfers to jockey for individual and team crowns and, for Cheyenne Mountain, a shot at a repeat. The state boys golf tournament begins Monday and wraps Tuesday in various locations with Cheyenne Mountain sending four players to Fox Hill Club in Longmont for…
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Manitou Springs police seek help finding missing woman, last seen nearly 2 months ago
Margaret Woosley was last seen in Manitou Springs in the first week of August, and police say concern for her wellbeing is growing. Woosley, 57, is about 5-foot-10 with a thin build, and has brown hair and brown eyes, Manitou Springs police said. Woosley was last seen in Manitou Springs in the first week of…
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Scott Elliot, Matt Carpenter reflect on Pikes Peak rivalry ahead of 70th anniversary
Pikes Peak Marathon course record-holder Matt Carpenter vividly remembers the first time Scott Elliot beat him up Barr Trail. “That first race, I didn’t know who Scott was,” Carpenter, 61, said. “He won his first of six. The next year, I tried again to get better. I remember wearing pink shorts, and he told me…