Starting this week I am setting up a question and answer blog.

The idea behind this blog is to get more of the community members involved with what's happening in the area. They can interact with each other and me about anything and everything.

For instance, Rachel Diedrich asks: "I have heard the home at 631 Manitou Ave (the pink stone house in front of the congregational church one house east of Pawnee) referred to as the old governor's mansion or the old territorial governor's mansion. I know that the dates for the territorial governor don't make sense. Does anyone have any information on why this may be so?

Thanks in advance."

I would like to know more about the tunnels in Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. Are they still in use? When were they shut down? Can I go inside of them?

One of the great things about my job is learning about the history of the area and meeting new people. I don't have all the answers, but I will try to find them out, or at least lead you in the right direction.

So let's make this fun and interesting for all of us. You can email me at danny.summers@coloradosprings.com. Better yet, write a story or ask a question and put it out there for everybody to read. What you have to say is very important.

Take care,

Danny