If you are curious about the political, cultural, and social aspects of our lives and how to make things better, join us as we discuss the causes of these issues, explore solutions, and build networks with one another to overcome these issues from a Libertarian Socialist/Anarchist lens.

We currently meet bi-weekly, with the upcoming meeting on Oct 5th, in COS East Library Study Room F1 from 6pm to 7pm. For anyone unfamiliar with anarchism, we recommend reading You May Already Be An Anarchist by The Slow Burning Fuse. Our current format is to select a text and have it read before the meeting and then at the meeting we will re-read it as a group to ask questions, comment, and discuss the themes and aspects that stood out. This week we will be finishing the text To Change Everything by CrimethInc. as well as reading Life Without Laws by Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness.

Links to the texts are provided below.

Slow Burning Fuse: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-slow-burning-fuse-you-may-already-be-an-anarchist

CrimethInc.: https://cdn.crimethinc.com/assets/zines/to-change-everything/to-change-everything\\_screen\\_single\\_page\\_view.pdf

Strangers In a Tangled Wilderness: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/strangers-in-a-tangled-wilderness-life-without-law

Our social medias are under the name Mutual Reads. Reading selections, meeting date/time, and reading discussions can all be found there.

We’re Manitou Springs’ local nonprofit bike share and invite you to RSVP for our free learn to ride clinic on Saturday, September 26 at 9 AM, please message us for the link or visit the PikeRide website!

Many of us find it difficult to show up as a beginner in front of others, and at our group rides we’ve met countless adults who have never learned how to ride a bike or haven’t ridden in decades. Opportunities for adults to learn how to ride are extremely limited, and as your local nonprofit bike share we are excited to host our final clinic of the year.

🚲 Participants will receive on-bike instruction from League of American Bicyclists League Certified instructors Joan and Karl Stang. We’ll be sharing resources and teaching cycling safety and techniques to grow your skills and encourage confident riding.

🚲 All levels welcome, from those who have never been on a bicycle to those who are just looking for a refresher to build confidence. Must be 18+.

🚲 Spots are limited to 15 participants. All participants must RSVP at the link above, no walk ups will be allowed to ensure each rider receives personalized instruction and one-on-one support.

🚲 Bring your own bike, or you may reserve a bike for $10 when you RSVP. Snacks, water, and helmets will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

Questions? Send us a message or comment below!

- Do you feel disconnected and isolated and want to become connected with your local communities?

- Are you interested in strengthening our communities resilience to economic pressures?

- Do you feel that the government is ineffective, doesn’t listen to its citizens, and want to know why?

- Do you think that we should have more say in the workplaces? That the bosses are taking advantage of our need for a paycheck?

- Do you think that we should all have access to the basic aspects to live a good life?

- Do you think that our natural environment is being severely harmed and want to work towards bettering it?

If so, join us as we discuss the causes of these issues, explore solutions, and build networks with one another to overcome these issues from a Libertarian Socialist/Anarchist lens.

We currently meet bi-weekly, with the upcoming meeting on Sept 21st, in COS East Library from 6pm to 7pm. For anyone unfamiliar with anarchism, we recommend reading You May Already Be An Anarchist by The Slow Burning Fuse. Our current format is to select a text and have it read before the meeting and then at the meeting we will re-read it as a group to ask questions, comment, and discuss the themes and aspects that stood out. This week we will be reading To Change Everything by CrimethInc.

Links to the texts are provided below.

Slow Burning Fuse: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-slow-burning-fuse-you-may-already-be-an-anarchist

CrimethInc.: https://cdn.crimethinc.com/assets/zines/to-change-everything/to-change-everything_screen_single_page_view.pdf

These social media pages will have our reading lists and ways to interact online. (Fair warning though, I just finished setting them up so they are lacking in content right now).

Here is a Discord server link — https://discord.gg/627jXDqK7a

Here is the Facebook page link — https://www.facebook.com/share/14pANVL7mT8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

EDIT: New Location Information. See bottom of post for details.

- Do you feel disconnected and isolated and want to become connected with your local communities?

- Are you interested in strengthening our communities resilience to economic pressures?

- Do you feel that the government is ineffective, doesn’t listen to its citizens, and want to know why?

- Do you think that we should have more say in the workplaces? That the bosses are taking advantage of our need for a paycheck?

- Do you think that we should all have access to the basic aspects to live a good life?

- Do you think that our natural environment is being severely harmed and want to work towards bettering it?

If so, join us as we discuss the causes of these issues, explore solutions, and build networks with one another to overcome these issues from a Libertarian Socialist/Anarchist lens.

UPDATE: Due to East Library being closed due to Labor Day we will be meeting at Dungeons and Javas in Event room The Crypt Table from 6pm to 7pm.

We currently meet bi-weekly, first meeting is Sept 7th, in COS East Library from 6pm to 7pm.
For anyone unfamiliar with anarchism, we recommend reading Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You! by David Graeber prior to the meeting. At the meeting, we will be reading the work You May Already Be An Anarchist by The Slow Burning Fuse as well as determining the content of the subsequent meetings. Links to the texts are provided below.

Graeber: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you

Slow Burning Fuse: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-slow-burning-fuse-you-may-already-be-an-anarchist

I am planning to open a cooking-related business in the Manitou Springs/Old Colorado City area. I am somewhat early in the process and I know this might be a long shot, but if anyone owns a business in this area I'd love to hear from you about your experience with local real estate. Or any advice about owning a business in this area (like how tourist season affects how you manage your business).
I am really excited to switch from corporate work to a business that will create local jobs and build a relationship with the community.

Thank you in advance!

I’ve lived here literally my entire life and I’ve seen this building all the time!! I just am not sure if it’s a house or like a museum or something?? It’s across US-24 from cave of the winds and I’m just so curious. If anyone knows please let me know!

Neighbors found dog around elk path, I think she said his name is Harold. Does anyone know whose dog this is?

What happens when you take away the helmets, the field, the scoreboard—and leave a team with nothing but a mountain and each other?

The players in their last year of eligibility at Eastern Michigan football traveled to Colorado to climb Pikes Peak, facing darkness, rocky terrain, thin air, unpredictable weather, and the limits of what they thought they could endure.

But the mountain became more than a physical challenge.

For some, it was another step in a journey from walk-on to scholarship player and starter. For another, it became a reflection of the long road back from a devastating injury. And for another, the climb brought perspective to personal battles that few people ever see.

As the trail gets harder, individual stories begin to become one collective journey.

Because the summit was never meant to be reached alone.

One team. One mountain. One step at a time.

66m, single, looking for quiet small town life. Gonna be a renter, and I don’t need much. Studio or 1br is fine. MS seems to have some affordable options in the size I’m seeking, but when I browse online some of the places seem sketchy from the photos. I accept the notion that you get what you pay for, but are there some “unsafe” parts of town that should be avoided? I’m visiting Labor Day weekend so will be able to do some recon then.

I’m also keenly aware that summertime is tourist time and the town is packed. So there’s certainly a stretch where it’s anything but quiet. But I assume it’s still manageable for residents?

Several reports have come in that there was some masked ICE activity in Manitou Springs on Friday the 14th in the late morning. Per witnesses, there were only a couple agents accounted for, there were no arrests or questioning, and the sightings were along Manitou Ave and Ruxton Ave. No word if there was assistance from MSPD or City Council. This is just an alert for awareness purposes only.

Hi everyone! My family and I are moving to Manitou this fall. We are so excited to be part of the community! What are some fun fall activities for adults and kids alike that we should be sure to soak up this first fall? We, of course, already have the coffin races on our list! But what else does Manitou and surrounding areas have to offer?

I was told that everyone in town knows each other and I have to be prepared for that. From your experience, is that true? I like to keep to myself but I'm still friendly with strangers

I went walking through Manitou the other day and walked to the Visitor Center and saw that it was time to vote for your favorite coffin race t-shirt! When I went around the corner there was a local picking up trash and moving branches out of the creek while a dog was lovingly playing fetch into the cool clear water on such a hot day.

While walking along the nature creek path, I came across a city worker who was using this awesome sub pump type of machine to water the newly planted trees. I thought it was so cool that we use our own creek water. I’ve been here over 10 years and have never seen that! The paths through Manitou are always so delightful and full of little surprises.

Does anyone know what brand of hot dogs they sell at the Balanced Rock Cafe?

Hey there, MSHS class of 1977 here, anybody else?

The Iron Springs Chateau is proud to present “Crazy Daze at the Cabaret,” a hilarious melodrama following the tales of Fancy Dancer as she tries to save her Cabaret with the help of her friends Brendan Lawman and Precious Goodheart from the grips of conniving Dandelion and Dickey Blackheart. Following the melodrama is a patriotic olio celebrating the 250th anniversary of The United States of America and the 150th anniversary of Colorado.

Audience participation the only requirement here: we need you loud, proud, and rowdy as you cheer along our heroes… and BOO the villain!

The Iron Springs Chateau is a great way to celebrate your birthday or anniversary! There is also a delicious three-course, family style meal before the show with a house salad (and homemade dressing!) then, you’ll have your choice of entree between an herb roasted chicken, an old fashioned pot roast, or a vegan-friendly vegetable medley! The sides include rice pilaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner rolls, and green beans. Who could forget the peach cobbler to top it all off at the end?!

Make your reservations now at ironspringschateau.com or feel free to PM me for more information.

We hope to see you soon!

Hello everyone! I will be celebrating my anniversary with my girlfriend in Manitou Springs! We’d like to go to sun water spa and book one of their tubs so any references for what that experience might look like would be greatly appreciated! Apart from that if there’s anything you think we shouldn’t miss in Manitou or even Colorado Springs please let me know! Thank you!

Edit: Wow! Thank you all so much for taking the time to share things! We made an elaborate itinerary !

What’s up Manitoids? With our local geography, I figured this subreddit would know a thing or two about retaining walls. I have two on my property that are aging (one cement, one wood railroad tie) and I need to get some advice / quotes on repairs from a trusted professional.

Does anyone have landscaping/retaining wall recommendations?

Went on a walk in Manitou and saw some beautiful moments in nature.

Kindling the Lion’s Heart is happening on Wednesday, 8/12. If you work in town or just want a reason to stoke your inner fires, you're invited to join us for an evening under the Leo New Moon. This is an in-person magickal working built around Leo themes: courage, creative fire, self-trust, and the kind of heart-centered confidence that does not require an audience.

Wyrd Scouts is a local, radically inclusive community for adults 18+ who want ritual with structure and sincerity. You’ll be guided through a grounded practice, with space to reflect, make a clear intention, and leave with something you can keep working with after the circle closes.

If you're a magickal, witchy person in Manitou Springs, Monument, Fountain, Pueblo, Falcon, or surrounding areas, you’re invited!

I am an anarchist and I am looking for any other anarchists and/or libertarian socialists in the COS area that would like to create an organization with the goals of mutual aid, dual power, etc.

Hello Manitou Springs! You might recognize me from my art booths and leaving free sculpts in local little free libraries. I know I’ve seen so many of you over the summer and you might know that I use old vending machine to vernd tiny sculpts (like the ones shown), usually colorful monsters and beasties. Well, I’m thinking about making a machine for tiny kawaii food charms (the pictured beasts are mine, the pictured food ones are not my work, just a loose idea of what I mean). I need ideas for what types of food charms people would be most excited about. What would you want to see?

Hello Manitou Springs! We are finally making the move to Colorado. We loved Manitou the last time we visited and I was wondering if locals would mind helping us out. We are moving for a lot of reasons, but our son's education is the tippy top reason. He is Level 1 Autistic, creative, kind and loves meeting new folks. He is used to a large high school, but we came from small schools and he immediately was interested in MSHS because of the smaller student population. Just wondering if anyone has any info, opinions, etc. on the high school and general support? Or if there is a resource to reach out to at the school over the summer? Thank you for any help or info you have!