Volunteers help save Manitou Springs coffin races

(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — Security staffing concerns nearly forced the cancellation of the 32nd annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs before a landmark partnership with volunteer reserve officers allowed the event to proceed. Approximately 15,000 people attended the Halloween-themed gathering on Oct. 24 after the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) requested assistance from [...]

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