Irving Howbert News Today

By ALLEN BEST

In 1912, 75 Ute Indians rode into Manitou Springs to dedicate and bless the Ute Trail and Ute Pass, with the support of white citizens of the town. The trail

Colorado's heartburn about the name Evans appears to be nearing resolution. But there are other place names worth reconsidering.

Our heartburn about the name Evans appears to be nearing resolution. The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board this week heard testimony about the role of John Evans, then the territorial governor, in the Sand Creek...

Evans will almost certainly be replaced as the name for Colorado's 14th highest mountain. But what about Byers other names associated with an ugly

Contribution to history

It’s our sesquicentennial year, one that should be full of cheerful events, boring speeches, tedious histories and drinks for all — especially if the pandemic exits stage right! And even if we have to make do with virtual events, we can lift a glass or two at home and thank those who preceded us. Colorado Springs is a vast, continuing communal project, one in which we all participate and from which we should all benefit. Like every human endeavor, our city is imperfect, incomplete and...