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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has extended the application deadline for the youth seats on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) Board. While the application period for non-youth seats has now closed, CPW is providing prospective youth board members (age 25 and younger) additional time to apply. The new deadline for youth applications is Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 11:59 p.m. The OEGP Board is responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program, which uses Colorado Lottery proceeds to increase outdoor access for youth and families from communities traditionally underrepresented in recreation and conservation. The Board Member Application and additional application resources are posted on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program webpage. The Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) is funded with Colorado Lottery proceeds and allocates funding for initiatives that focus on increasing access to the outdoors for youth and families from communities traditionally underrepresented in outdoor recreation and conservation. The OEGP Board strategically invests in organizations dedicated to breaking barriers and creating inclusive opportunities for all to enjoy and appreciate the natural wonders of Colorado. Board members will be selected in collaboration with the communities the grant program serves and begin their terms in January 2026. Board members may be associated with an organization that intends to apply for a future grant. Program grants will be distributed based on how an organization will impactfully create pathways for Colorado’s outdoors and offer environmental and outdoor-based educational opportunities for underserved communities. The Outdoor Equity Grant Program Board has nine voting seats. Youth board members serve one or two-year terms and may serve up to two terms. CPW is seeking to fill the following four board member seats: Two youth members (age 25 and younger) from communities impacted by the grant program For more information, visit: https://cpw.state.co.us/committees/outdoor-equity-grant-board.

The Byers Lady Bulldogs concluded the regular season 10-13 overall and qualified for the state playoffs with the 28th seed.

The green-and-white will travel to No. 9-seeded Wiggins on Friday, Nov. 7, for the 2A Region 9 Tournament. The Bulldogs will start off the day with a 2 p.m. match against the host school and turnaround and face off with No. 16 Fowler at approximately 3:30.

The winner of the three-team round-robin will advance to the Colorado State Volleyball Championships Nov. 13-15 at the Denver Coliseum.

October 31, 2025 – CBI –  Manitou Springs, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Manitou Springs Police Department is asking for the community’s continued assistance in locating a missing woman, Margaret Woolsey. Ms. Woolsey was last heard from on August 3 and was reported missing on the evening of September 23. Her whereabouts remain unknown and concern for her safety continues to grow. It is considered unusual for her to be out of contact for this extended period. Margaret is described as a 57 year-old Hispanic female, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build, brown hair, and brown eyes. She may also be known as Margaret Mitchum. Anyone with information regarding Ms. Woolsey’s disappearance is urged to contact Detective Strider at the Manitou Springs Police Department directly at 719-685-2542. Information may also be provided by calling dispatch at 719-390-5555. Callers may remain anonymous if they choose. For emergencies, please dial 911 immediately. All information, regardless of how small it may seem, may be valuable to the investigation. The Manitou Springs Police Department thanks residents for their continued cooperation and assistance in this case. Photo of Margaret Woolsey from 2023 Photo of Margaret Woolsey from approximately July 2025

The Bennett Tigers qualified for the state playoffs for only the second time in program history and for the first time since 2008 and will host a first-round game this weekend.

The 13th-seeded orange-and-black will host No. 20 Fountain Valley at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at Paul Read Field. The winner will advance to the second round at Forge Christian in Arvada Nov. 5.

2025 Soccer Bracket

he Board received an update on preparations for the April 7, 2026, municipal election, which will include four open trustee seats. Staff outlined plans to begin public notification in December and to host a community engagement event early next year to encourage civic participation and inform residents about running for local office. Updates will be shared on the Town’s website and social media platforms.

Stay Connected The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held virtually and in person Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Download meeting agendas or meeting minutes. Questions? You can find our Board of Trustees contact information online here. Sign up for our Board Broadcast here as well as our monthly Bennett Broadcast E-Newsletter here. Updates include summaries of the Board of Trustees meetings and information about Town of Bennett departments, projects, and events.

The Board approved a Change Order with ECI Site Construction Management, for completion of Phase 1 of the Muegge Way project. The developer will fully reimburse the Town for the change order. This phase will create southern access from Civic Center Drive to Town Hall and the new Civic Center Park facilities, ensuring connectivity for the park’s anticipated Spring 2026 opening.

The Board tabled discussion on the proposed change order for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Expansion project pending additional input from the project contractor, Aqua Engineering. The change order would authorize installation of four power conditioners to improve power reliability and protect the facility’s new MBR treatment equipment.