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Manitou Springs’ Addison Dorsey second after opening round of 2A state girls’ golf tournament
Just one stroke separates Addison Dorsey from a share of the lead in the 2A state girls’ golf tournament. The Manitou Springs junior shot a five-over-par 77 Monday at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel on Monday and is one stroke behind leader Quinn Roman of St. Mary’s Academy, who shot a 76 in the…
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IncliNation Café, newly envisioned spa at base of Manitou Incline promise R&R for hikers
A new café has opened at the base of the Manitou Incline, promising “earthly nourishment for the upward bound.” A place for Incline hikers to prepare for their climb or rest their bones, kick back and enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat after climbing 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile, IncliNation…
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Manitou Springs’ Mackinzy Wall wins 3A girls discus, sets state record
LAKEWOOD – As Mackinzy Wall watched her discus soar through the air at Jeffco Stadium, she recognized it was a strong throw. But Wall didn’t think it would shatter a record. When the discus landed in the grass and staff measured the Manitou Springs senior’s heave, it surprised her. The board Thursday at the discus…
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Proposed trail in Manitou Springs sparks debate over recreation, conservation
A vision for a short trail in the hills of Manitou Springs has garnered long conversations at City Hall, underscoring a broader debate over recreation and conservation. So went a recent conversation at a City Council meeting, which ended with leadership voting in favor of an environmental study to help inform a potential trail through…
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade owner acquires beloved longtime convenience store
Tubby’s Turnaround, a legacy Manitou Springs corner store beloved by generations of residents and visitors, is under new ownership. The Manitou Springs Penny Arcade has purchased Tubby’s, the downtown businesses announced last week in a joint news release with the nonprofit Catalyst Fund for Manitou. The store, on the west end of the town’s main…
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State girls golf list: Numerous Pikes Peak region competitors qualify for upcoming tournament
The final rounds of the Colorado girls golf season are on the horizon, and numerous Pikes Peak region competitors qualified for next week’s tournaments. The Colorado High School Activities Association on Monday morning posted the lists of Class 5A-2A schools and athletes who will compete at state, which begins May 18 and wraps May 19…
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Manitou Springs advances kindness campaign with ‘Paint the Town Kind’ event on Saturday
Along with mineral water bubbling up for the taking, a steady parade of parades and an overall quirky vibe, the small town of Manitou Springs also is becoming known for a newer movement. A kindness initiative that began in January 2025 is growing and gaining worldwide attention, says former Mayor Ken Jaray. A $10,000 donation…
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Longtime Manitou Springs hotel gets a refresh and a new name: Outrider
A longtime Manitou Springs hotel reopens this week with a new name and a distinctive new look. Situated at the intersection of Manitou Avenue and Crystal Park Road, the former Manitou Cog Hotel now has a stark matte black all over. Its new name: Outrider. Owners Connor Gatlin and Jordan Malara said they chose the…
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Trails taking shape in open space waiting to be realized west of Colorado Springs
Trails are taking shape for future hikers and mountain bikers of an open space in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado crews recently cut about 330 linear feet of trail and built several stabilizing rock features in Black Canyon Open Space above Manitou Springs. That’s according to city Parks Director Gillian…
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Manitou Springs begins water restrictions
The city of Manitou Springs enacted water restrictions Friday in response to this year’s Colorado snowpack, which is the worst in the history of climate recording. “The best solution towards the sustainability of our water system is a community-wide approach towards decreasing our amount of water used,” stated a news release Monday from the city…