October 13, 2022 Vol. 21, No. 47 Serving Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and Lower Ute Pass
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Welcoming indigenous people Dozens of people turned out for Manitou Springs’ second annual Indigenous People’s Day events on Saturday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 10. Activities included a meet-and-greet with Native dignitaries, a horseback ride with tribal members recreating a 1912 ride their ancestors took, blessings of the mineral springs, music and dancing, school activities and a potluck meal.
Joy Grant Bullethead and Jonas Grant Bullethead, Uncompahgre Utes, observe the blessing.
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Kenny Frost, a Southern Ute, cups tobacco in his hands during a ceremony at the rock marking the east end of the Ute Trail, in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. The city of Manitou Springs presented tribal representatives with gifts including tobacco. Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt
City Council approves proposed 2023 budget submittal By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council voted 7-0 to approve submittal of the proposed FY 2023 budget during a special work session on Oct. 11. According to Finance Officer Rebecca Davis, state law requires the budget officer to submit a proposed budget to the governing body, which must
then publish notice of the budget by Oct. 15. The presentation was held to satisfy state law, Davis said. “On Oct. 1, City Council and staff had its annual retreat. The fund balance for the general operating fund was projected to be $6,689,712.00,” Davis said. “That was for the recommended budget, assuming Colorado Springs approves retail
marijuana in November, that there are no cuts, and that the mobility and parking enterprise fund remains a separate fund.” Davis said the summary of the general fund has been updated to reflect changes that are not in See COUNCIL/page 3
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