Murphy’s Lodge staff steped up help visitors displaced by Expedition Lodge fire When a fire forced the evacuation of guests at the Expedition Lodge two weeks ago, help arrived from across the street. Matt and Jenna Boston, general managers of Murphy’s Resort, opened the doors of the lodge late…

The mountain pine beetles are back: Part I Experts expect a red, rusty hue to take over pine trees this summer as mountain pine beetle infestations resurge, threatening trees in Front Range communities, including the Estes Valley. As the beetles make their return, both residents and state…

Paper bridges: On choosing connection with the world is breaking Wednesday night I walked into a high school hallway transformed. The students of our local high school had turned their hallways and classrooms into a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture — language, art, history. Not as a…

EVFPD firefighters battle fires Wednesday night and Thursday morning amid high winds Firefighters with the Estes Valley Fire Protection District responded to two separate fires within a 12-hour period Wednesday night and Thursday morning, working in strong winds to contain both incidents without…

2026 Town Board of Trustees candidates debate at League of Women Voters forum Five of the six candidates participated in the Estes Park Board of Trustees candidate forum on March 12 to discuss their vision for the town.

From police facilities to parking: Town Board tackles long-term infrastructure needs Following a birthday surprise with party hats and a round of “Happy Birthday” for Mayor Gary Hall, the Town Board turned its attention to a resident’s complaint against a Trustee, then voted to maintain seasonal…

‘Get Poked,’ a Friday the 13th event, mixes tattoos and beer poking Avant Garde Aleworks hosts “Get Poked,” a Friday the 13th event featuring beer poking and flash tattoos with Space Coyote Tattoo.

Beer Mile-ish returns to Estes Park for its fifth year The fifth annual St. Paddy's Day Beer Mile-ish will take place between Avant Garde Aleworks and Lumpy Ridge Brewing along Highway 7.

This week at the Estes Valley Library: March 13-19 HOURSMondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m. Click here to register for most programs. BOOKS AND AUTHORS Monthly Writing Group Monday, March 16, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Calling…

A&E: This Weekend March 13-15 Here are our A&E picks for this weekend in Estes Park, including Friday the 13th happenings, book events, live music, and the St. Paddy’s Day Beer Mile-ish.

Letter to the Editor In support of Chris Eshelman I am pleased to offer my strong support for Chris Eshelman as a candidate for Estes Park Town Trustee. Raised in Estes Park, Chris brings extensive knowledge of the Estes Park community, having built and operated two successful businesses here…

Inaugural Kent Smith Civic Engagement Award to be presented The first annual Kent Smith Civic Engagement Award will be presented on Monday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room. There will be a reception at 10:30 a.m. prior to the presentation. The award was established by Smith’s…

Trustee candidates surveyed on top priorities, civic engagement, background The next Town of Estes Park municipal election is Tuesday, April 7, with four open seats on the Estes Park Town Board. The candidates are Randy Welch, Bill Brown, Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, Aidan Rosenau, Chris Eshelman, and…

Estes Park trustees begin work on 2027 strategic plan The Estes Park Board of Trustees held the first of two strategic planning sessions on Monday to begin shaping priorities for the town’s 2027 strategic plan. Town staff said the planning process starts early each year so the board’s priorities…

News briefs – March 11 Stream Thousands of Films Free with Your Library Card Estes Valley Library patrons can now enjoy a host of films, documentaries, and television programs with their library card at no cost through Kanopy, the Library’s new streaming service. Kanopy offers more than 31,000…

La Voz Del Valle – 9de marzo A recap of the week's top stories Escucha el Podcast aqui: Women of ImpactThe Estes Park Chamber of Commerce recognized 16 local women during the Women of Impact event, honoring their leadership, community service, and contributions to the Estes Valley. Aging Well…

Vote like your town depended on it Well, it does. No excuses. I am asking all 4000-ish registered voters who live in Town limits to make sure to vote by whatever method works for you. Election Day is April 7, 2026. We have real people on the ballot this time! It’s an important election. The media…

Board member conduct and disciplinary action on PHD agenda Tuesday morning Board conduct and discipline, membership and leadership, and an executive session will be addressed by the Park Hospital District Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 10, at 8 a.m. The meeting will take place in the…

Free AARP Tax-Aid available at Estes Valley Library through April 14 For more than two decades, the Estes Valley Library has hosted the AARP Tax-Aide program, offering free assistance to local residents filing their federal and state income tax returns. The program, now in its 21st year in Estes…

Rocky Mountain Conservancy hosts free solo hiking safety talk this evening Hiking alone provides both independence and risk. A free presentation at the Estes Valley Library on Monday, March 9, will help outdoor enthusiasts better understand how to prepare for solo adventures in Rocky Mountain…

Camp St. Malo and Annunciation Heights unified as shrine ministry During Lent, many people make a commitment to prepare for Easter with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. For Catholics in the Estes Valley, there is a new option to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel in…

Film on St. Maximilian Kolbe to screen at Our Lady of the Mountain The story of Maximilian Kolbe — the Polish Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger at Auschwitz — continues to resonate more than 80 years after his death. That story will be brought to the screen in "Triumph…

The night the Perseids came We live in what some call a dark sky community — though anyone who's watched the lights creep closer over the years knows we're still fighting for that darkness. Still, on a good night in Estes Park, the Milky Way stretches overhead like something you forgot was always…

When the Bells Ring In the fire service, bells have a long and storied history. Fire bells have been used for centuries to announce fires and summon firefighters to service. They were used on early fire apparatus during response to clear traffic. In fact, many fire trucks, including ours, still…

This week at the Estes Valley Library: March 6 -12 HOURSMondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m. Click here to register for most programs. BOOKS AND AUTHORS Brilliant Pages: A Writing Workshop for Serious WritingSunday, March 8, 1:30 -…

After Dry January: What to do with what you learned? I want to follow up on the topics raised a few weeks ago in this column about Dry January. If you were hoping I wouldn’t circle back around to the issues of addictive and compulsive disorders, I can tell you that you are not alone. While it is…

Dine Around 2026 to feature 39 local restaurants This year’s Dine Around features 39 eateries offering a $6 Tasting Plate with a different menu every Thursday in March from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. According to organizer Val Thompson, Dine Around, originally called Savor Estes Park, was started in…

Whiskey Warm Up returns to Estes Park March 7 with sold-out crowd and expanded festivities Estes Park’s Whiskey Warm Up returns March 7 with 35+ distilleries, live music and winter festivities in George Hix Riverside Plaza.

A&E: This Weekend March 6-8 Here are our A&E picks for this weekend in Estes Park, including First Friday, Mystery Night, Xtreme Bingo, the Whiskey Warm Up, live music, and more.

Regency romance comes to life at The Stanley Hotel’s Book Lover’s Ball Love was in the air last Friday night, Feb. 27, at the Book Lover’s Ball: A Regency Romance at The Stanley Hotel Pavilion. The Estes Valley Library and Macdonald Bookshop created an “evening of elegance and imagination” as a…

Letter to the Editor Always check your tire pressure before you hit the road (one simple step) Rebuttal to “The rubber meets the road on Ballot question 300” commentary by Joan Hooper When I read the commentary submitted by Joan Hooper, I was shocked and, frankly, confused. The author’s statement…

An Elder A-Fair: Aging Well in the Estes Valley symposium set for March 21 A symposium exploring the opportunities and challenges of aging in the Estes Valley will take place at Estes Park United Methodist Church, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd., on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An Elder…

Estes Chamber celebrates the many contributions of local women Sixteen Estes Valley Women were recognized Tuesday evening by the Estes Chamber at the fourth annual Women of Impact celebration. The event is sponsored by the Bank of Colorado and supported by Mueller and Pye, CPAs, and The Barrell.…

Former Chamber president arrested on public indecency charges, loses church elder status Keith Pearson, 60, was arrested at his Estes Park home Feb. 17 by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on four counts of public indecency. The charge alleges knowingly exposing genitals or engaging in lewd…

Letters to the Editor Phil Weiser would be the better choice for governor Coloradoans in the upcoming Democratic primary are faced with a choice for ourcandidate for governor between Attorney General Phil Weiser and U.S. Sen.Michael Bennet. Both have been outstanding in their jobs. Neither has…

Melissa Strong pens a memoir of strength and vulnerability For Melissa Strong, dedication has never been abstract. It has been physical, personal, and relentless—etched into the long days of restaurant work, the discipline of climbing, and the hard-won recovery that followed a life-altering…

‘Dead of Winter’ exhibit brings art to Frozen Dead Guy Days The new "Dead of Winter" exhibit at the Aspen and Evergreen Gallery connects art and Frozen Dead Guy Days throughout March.

Estes Valley Republicans to caucus tonight; Larimer County Democrats to caucus March 5 The Democratic and Republican parties in Colorado are holding precinct caucuses this week. Republicans Registered Republican voters in the Estes Valley can participate in person in precinct caucuses on Tuesday,…

Are you sure you exist? Abigail Colón exists. At least she does now. She thought she did before, but she could never prove it—which, it turns out, is a real problem. She was born at home in Woodland Park, Colorado. Her birth was not immediately registered, and she spent her life being denied…

What the Flock? Visitors driving onto the campus of the YMCA of the Rockies may notice something new. Flock security cameras have recently been installed just beyond the main entrance and on the service entrance road at the Estes Park Center, and at the entrance to the Snow Mountain Ranch…

La Voz del Valle de Estes — 2 de marzo Escucha el Podcast aqui: Estes Valley Weekly News Roundup Estes Valley saw a week of growth, transition, and resilience across the community. The new Club House Fairway Tavern is set to open May 1 at the 18-hole golf course. Operated by Gaffner Hospitality…

La Voz del Valle de Estes — 27 de febrero Escucha el Podcast aqui: The Estes Valley Voice Spanish-language podcast recaps our top news stories each week with host David Hernandez. Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work. Let us know how…

Colorado Renters Rewards program will benefit residents of Fall River Village Renters at Fall River Village – a workforce housing property in Estes Park – have an opportunity to earn 2% cash back through the Colorado Renters Rewards simply by paying their rent on time. The program is the nation’s…

Study on impact of government shutdown on national park gateway communities seeks Estes Park input A fourth-year landscape architecture student at the University of Arkansas is asking residents and business owners in Estes Park to participate in a survey examining the impacts of the October 2025…

Letter to the editor Now let’s look at where the rubber truly meets the road — in the record In her recent Letter to the Editor, Joan Hooper “author” argues that Ballot Question 300 (Ordinance 11-25) has already harmed land-use decision-making in Estes Park and may even be unconstitutional. Those…

A dozen locals receive free avalanche rescue training A partnership between the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Kent Mountain Adventure Center taught 12 Estes Valley-area locals avalanche rescue skills in Rocky Mountain National Park earlier this month, highlighting the importance of winter…

Divided hospital board holds contentious meeting A fiery attack directed at two of their fellow board members consumed half of the Park Hospital District Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday evening. At the center of the dissention was a commentary on PHD operations by Brigitte Foust and Tom…

Second alarm Fire at Expedition Lodge Firday night The Estes Valley Fire Protection District was dispatched to a commercial fire at 8:40 p.m. at the Expedition Lodge, 1701 N Lake Ave., Estes Park. Flames were visible from the structure, and the responding battalion chief upgraded the call to a…

The rubber meets the road on Ballot Question 300 On Jan. 27, almost three months after Ballot Question 300 passed, voters got their first glimpse of how Ordinance 11-25 will transform land-use decisions. Ballot Question 300 asked whether “all applications, motions, or requests for rezonings and/or…

A sound bath for the soul, a fundraiser for a community cause The Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies was filled with people and music Sunday afternoon for a concert in honor of Black History Month that was also a fundraiser for the soon-to-open Estes Dementia Day Center. Organized by…