by Scott Prater Published: August 28,2009
It didn’t take Phoebe Schmidt very long to notice something strange about Colorado Springs. Upon moving from New York City five years ago, she went on a shopping spree with her sister in-law for western boots. What they found was disappointing: nothing but boots in black and brown. Now Schmidt, a sophisticated shopper, knew Colorado [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: June 15,2009
Tags: American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs
Four El Paso County projects are being considered for water and wastewater improvement efforts paid for by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The $60 million in projects are scheduled to start construction by the end of September – but not all of the 87 proposals on the list will receive money. Only about 30 projects will ultimately [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: May 4,2009
Tags: Chick Crawl, Manitou Springs
Thirty women – or, chicks and their peeps, rather – were trailed Friday night by a red wagon and rubber ducks with “Chick in Charge” name tags, during Manitou Springs’ first Chick Crawl, a retail promotional event to draw female shoppers. And, by most accounts the event was a success. Jewelry was “flying out the [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: April 24,2009
Tags: Barr Trail, Manitou Springs, parking
On April 21, Manitou Springs City Council approved an ordinance to start charging to park in the lot at the base of Barr Trail. Just how much it will cost to park in the lot is uncertain. The issue must go before the city’s parking board, which will set rates. City Planner Michelle Anthony said [...] [...]
by Becky Hurley Published: March 17,2009
Tags: Manitou, Manitou Springs, parking
Colorado Springs’ neighbor to the west has updated its streetscapes, attracted new retail shops and expanded its Cliff House Hotel, but it’s come up short on places for its many visitors to park. To address the problem, the Manitou Springs Parking Authority has released two community surveys soliciting comment about how residents and commercial building [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: December 17,2007
Tags: Energy, Manitou Springs, traffic, Travel
Increased prices for gas, airfares, hotels and rental cars won’t dissuade travelers from hitting the roads this holiday season. AAA Colorado projects that 65.2 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles away from home, a 0.7 percent increase from last year’s 64.7 million. Travelers, it seems, have become resilient to the challenges, said Sandra [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: October 24,2007
Tags: Manitou Springs, State, Tourism
Hotel occupancies and room rates in Colorado Springs have risen slightly during the last year. The average occupancy rate for Colorado Springs-area hotels was 69.3 percent during September, compared with 62.1 percent during September last year, according to the latest Rocky Mountain Lodging Report that was released this week. The average room rate for area [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: October 19,2007
Tags: Internet, Manitou Springs, Media
Today’s New York Times features a travel story about Manitou Springs – and what distinguishes it from neighboring Colorado Springs. Manitou is described as a jewel box of a village. Colorado Springs is described as a sprawling, chain-stored center of conservative evangelical Christianity. Manitou is a place where ill people find healing from its mineral [...] [...]
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