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The Pikes Peak Library District reopens Manitou Springs branch after three years

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MANITOU SPRINGS — After three years, the Pikes Peak Library District branch in Manitou Springs has officially reopened.

They cut the ribbon and let the public into the building to see the finished project on Friday afternoon. The building is now more accessible and ADA-compliant.

The entire project also came in under budget at 4.19 million dollars.

While the original Carnegie Library was undergoing renovations, the library was temporarily housed at the Manitou Arts Center.

The Mayor of Manitou Springs says the library will be a place that fosters community, ignites curiosity, and stimulates learning.



Union workers at King Soopers stores in Pueblo are set to go on strike on Friday

The announcement came from Local 7 President Kim Kordova on Thursday during a news conference, according to Scripps News Denver.

Union workers at King Soopers stores in Pueblo are set to go on strike on Friday

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