The 2010 Citizen`s Police Academy, sponsored by the Estes Park Police Department, will take place Jan. 18 through Feb. 18, 2010. Classes are held Monday and Thursday nights from 6 until 9 p.m. in Room 202 of Town Hall, located at 170 MacGregor Avenue. Full Story »
On Jan. 12, 2010 voters will decide whether or not to abolish the current Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) and if a vote of approval will be required before the creation of any new Urban Renewal Authority. Full Story »
The Utes, the first known Native Americans in the Estes Park area, have some stories that may explain the world and connect us, particularly at this time of year, Kay Negash, nationally known storyteller and recording artist, told a crowded house at the Estes Park Museum last Saturday. Full Story »
A break in the fire sprinkler system at Estes Park High School yesterday left students awash in free time, as the school was closed from mid-morning for the rest of the day. School resource officer Caleb Robertson was on the scene to help. Full Story »
Students got the message that life is pretty much what you make it, even though it is often unfair and full of lemons, at the "Balance of Power" presentation, sponsored by PaCK in November. Full Story »
Winter Festival volunteers have been busy elves, helping to advertise the first annual festival, to be held Jan. 15-18, 2010, during the events at Halloween and the Catch the Glow Parade. Full Story »
The Mountain Lion Monitoring student researchers at Estes Park High School have produced a 2010 calendar as a fund-raiser, featuring lions from the cameras they have placed in the valley. They are selling the calendars for $15 each. A Christmas delivery is possible, if orders are placed by Dec. 15. Full Story »
Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. town hall Pledge Of Allegiance Public comment Town board comments Consent agenda 1. Full Story »
Friends of Folk 7 p.m., Open Mic night with Dick Orleans and special guest, John Mieres,Marys Lake Lodge. Live entertainment 9 p.m. Motorhome, Rock Inn. Full Story »
Aspen and sky reflect in the ice and water of the Big Thompson River on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Aspen and sky reflect in the ice and water of the Big Thompson River on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Full Story »
T he recent report released by the Alliance for Excellent Education points out that "in the Denver metropolitan area, 8,769 students dropped out from the Class of 2008. These high school dropouts did so at a great cost not only to themselves but also to their communities. Full Story »
Voters will decide the fate of the current Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) in a special, Jan. 12, 2010 election. They will also be asked to decide if a vote of approval will be required before the creation of any new Urban Renewal Authority. Full Story »
Brigetta Gehlhaar Mangler Wallerstedt, 85, died Nov. 23, 2009 at Prospect Park Living Center. Full Story »
New tools to aid police dept. Full Story »
Estes Park resident Dr. James H. Enns, 85, died at his home on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. James H. Enns was born Aug. 13, 1924 in Newton, Kan. His parents were Jacob and Margaret (Klassen) Enns. Full Story »
Nicole Winslow is not going to miss her senior year on the Estes Park Ladycat swimming and diving team. Coach Diana Webster was not going to let her. "I`ve always been a water baby," she said. Full Story »
Fire chief Scott Dorman told the Public Safety Committee last week that plans to organize the newly mandated fire protection district are hot-footing along. Full Story »
The list of regional medical marijuana users is growing like a weed, according to Lt. Jerome Schiager, commander of the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force, who presented data on current statistics and trends to the Public Safety Committee at their August meeting. Full Story »
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) executive director Lowell Richardson told EPURA commissioners that an additional $16,000 needed for the new grandstand construction at Stanley Park Fairgrounds will take the project over the budget and asked for their approval at last week's meeting. Full Story »
A buck trots across the open field or Beaver Point along Moraine Avenue on Thursday. A buck trots across the open field of Beaver Point along Moraine Avenue on Thursday. Full Story »
L ocated about 4 miles northeast of Longs Peak, this modest mountain is capped by a group of blocky crags and is strategically positioned to showcase panoramic views of the Estes Park valley and the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Full Story »
The first annual Winter Festival takes place on Martin Luther King weekend, Jan. 15-18, 2010, bringing with it activities to take the chill off and spice up the winter. The event includes a chili cook-off -- chili today and hot tamale -- and maybe even a hot dog or two. Full Story »
T his Friday, the streets of Estes Park will again be adorned with holiday cheer and lights. The Catch The Glow Parade wheels down Elkhorn Avenue yet again. Though the parade itself starts at 5:30 Friday evening, the hard work of preparation begins long before. Full Story »
Estes Park has said "hold on" to the possibility of any medical marijuana dispensaries within the town. Trustees, at the Nov. 24 meeting, adopted an ordinance instating a seven-month moratorium on the establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries (MMDs) within town limits. Full Story »
Town of Estes Park Parks staff is planting 30 trees of various species along the south side of the river picnic shelter at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The project was spearheaded by the tree board and with Tree City funds. Full Story »
Holiday lights illuminate the Denver City/County Building in downtown Denver. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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