Masks in Manitou Springs are sticking around, for now City Council chooses to maintain emergency order requiring masks While masks are being taken off on the state level, there are places like Manitou Springs -- which, right now -- still wants you to keep them on. and last updated 2021-05-15 04:02:27-04 MANITOU SPRINGS â Governor Jared Polis lifted the statewide mask mandate on Friday, May 14. Even though wearing masks in public is no longer mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Manitou Springs is keeping their emergency order requiring face coverings in effect. The order requires masks in businesses and when outdoors if social distancing is not practical.