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Governor proclaims May 16 “Dr. Randall Maharry Day”
Randall “Randy” Maharry, a retired dermatologist, Vietnam-era flight surgeon, and longtime Estes Park volunteer, was honored Saturday afternoon with a proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis declaring May 16, 2026, as…
Fire District moves forward to survey voter support for November sales tax measure
Facing a compressed timeline for a possible November ballot issue, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board voted Friday unanimously to hire a Colorado public affairs and political consulting firm…
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Town Board receives report on 6E lodging tax spending
The local lodging tax generated about $6 million for housing and childcare in 2025, the Estes Park Board of Trustees learned May 12, as the town develops a master plan…
Good Question! What is 6E?
Ballot Question 6E was a measure approved by voters in the Estes Park Local Marketing District known as Visit Estes Park in November 2022. The ballot measure increased the local…
American Legion celebrates 150th/250th anniversaries with fundraising gala
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday and Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood, American Legion Post 119 is inviting the community to commemorate both milestones…
Park Hospital District works to bring financial status into compliance with affiliation agreement
The Park Hospital District board of directors is one step closer to straightening out financial obligations following a series of special meetings held this month. On Wednesday, the PHD board…
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