Clarification, February 4, 2026 8:37 am: The time and place for State Sen. Janice Marchman's Feb. 5 public meeting has been update -- 2:30 to 3:30 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.
State Sen. Janice Marchman in Estes on Thursday
Colorado State Senator Janice Marchman will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Marchman, a Democrat, was elected from Colorado Senate District 15 and represents Estes Park at the Colorado State Legislature. She recently announced her bid to run for a second term of office in the 2026 elections. The town hall meeting is open to the public.
Rooftop Rodeo Parade entry applications now available
The Town of Estes Park is now accepting applications for Rooftop Rodeo Parade entries. The parade will take place on Monday, July 6 at 10 a.m. The parade route will start at Performance Park, traveling down Elkhorn, and ending at the fairgrounds at 1125 Rooftop Way. The parade theme, “America 250 – Colorado 150,” celebrates the nation’s semiquincentennial and the state’s sesquicentennial.
Equestrian groups, service clubs, local businesses, youth groups, rodeo royalty, and others are invited to participate. Click here for a parade entry application. There is no entry fee. Parade colors are Red, White, Blue, and Yellow. Awards will be presented in each category, as well as best overall entry.
Visit Estes Park Marketing Advisory Committee applications open
Visit Estes Park, the local marketing district, is inviting applicants to the newly formed Marketing Advisory Committee, which has been established to provide informed, strategic, and community-based guidance on VEP initiatives. The application deadline is Feb.27, and the review of applications starts in March, with the first committee meeting in April. Click here to apply. Questions? Email Sarah Leonard.