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Independent audit questions nearly $292,000 in Park Hospital District legal bills
An independent review of nearly $292,000 in legal fees and expenses billed to the Park Hospital District has raised questions about whether some charges were reasonable and necessary, citing billing…
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Vote yes on 6D Please vote yes on 6D, and here’s why. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District is trying to stand on its own financially and wants to increase…
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Visit Estes Park refreshes its brand with a little help from the locals — and the elk
What does Estes Park look like? More importantly, what does Estes Park feel like? Visit Estes Park set out to answer those questions before unveiling a refreshed logo, color palette,…
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Oh, beautiful, for evergreens
Anything we do to change Estes should be done only if it maintains this valley’s character, quality, and beauty. To respect that rule, we need to consider what the character,…
The 10 signs of dementia
I received a rather comical phone call the other day. It was a husband calling about his wife, expressing concern about her possible dementia. He was inquiring about the Estes…
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