Staff reports on finance and strategic initiatives presented at the regular Estes Park Health (EPH) meeting Wednesday evening were detailed, and the in-person audience of about 50 along with another […]
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$8 Million in funding appropriations approved by Trustees
At the tail end of last night’s board meeting, the Estes Park Town Board of trustees voted to increase this year’s budget appropriations by more than $8 million, but while […]
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Heads in beds counted
How many visitors can stay in an Estes Park lodging facility of some variety on any given night? That question has plagued local tourism leaders for decades. During a meeting […]
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Year to date sales tax revenues down from 2023
The Town of Estes Park has issued its June 2024 sales tax report, which reports sales tax collections for the month and year-to-date and discloses comparative information for similar periods […]
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Dick Mulhern – August 30, 2024
Today, Dick Mulhern pokes a bit of fun at the Moraine Avenue roundabout, referring to it as the “Lancaster Loop.” Located right in front of the rainbow slide, the roundabout […]
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Abner Sprague and F.O. Stanley come to life through Kurtis Kelly’s portrayals
Abner Sprague returned to the Estes Valley Monday evening, to recount a few tales of life here 150 years ago. He quickly made friends with the Estes Park residents and […]
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EPH Board may be violating open meetings “Sunshine” law
Even though advance notice of executive sessions has been provided on the Estes Park Health (EPH) website it appears the five-member board may have violated Colorado’s Open Meetings Law by […]
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Are you smarter than a fifth-grader? Summer scholars find errors in workbooks
Superintendent Ruby Bode smiled proudly at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Estes Park School Board as eight students shared their experiences completing the Summer Challenge, a workbook that engaged […]
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
It has been said that if you do not have a will or plan for your estate, then the government has one for you. Many people put off estate planning […]
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Tasker to be honored by BizWest with Women of Distinction Award
Jean Tasker, a vice president with the Bank of Estes Park, will be honored Thursday night by BizWest as one of 14 women from Northern Colorado with this year’s Women […]