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Video shows national park tourists getting a dangerously close selfie with wild animals: 'Someone needs to get control over this'
There is nothing wrong with admiring nature and its wildlife, but it's best to maintain respect for that wildlife in the process. On Instagram, a Reel from the Tourons of National Parks account (@touronsofnationalparks) demonstrated what a lack of proper respect for nature looks like, with visitors getting very close to local elk at a national park in Colorado.
2024 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase
Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to individuals in need through Crossroads Ministry. The 2024 ornament image is of the iconic, reopened Estes Park Tram.
Trail Gazette Editorial: Leadership turmoil at Estes Valley Fire Protection District: A reflection of broader challenges
The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) is navigating turbulent waters. Richard Lasky, who stepped in as the new fire chief in April 2024, has seen his tenure end abruptly after just 3.5 months. This rapid turnover has left many in our community wondering about the underlying issues within our vital public service institutions.
Town officially welcomes Ian Stewart as Chief of Police
Ian Stewart was officially sworn-in as Estes Park’s Chief of Police on July 23, 2024. His wife, Elisha, joined him as Assistant Municipal Court Judge Bartlett administered the Oath of Office. Stewart served as Estes Park’s Interim Police Chief beginning in December, 2023. He was selected to serve as...
New business growth amidst adversity in Estes Park
As the Estes Park community navigates challenging times, new businesses emerge, find opportunities and bring fresh energy to the local economy. Several new companies have opened their doors between May 1 to July 1, demonstrating resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. One exciting addition is the Mountain Berry Bakery LLC, operating as...
Upcoming events and movies at Estes Park movie theaters
With the pending closure of Reel Mountain Theatre on August 29, now is the time to take in the final programs and movies at this long standing Estes Park business. Starting on July 26, the Reel Mountain Theatre has a full schedule of programs and events, including several popular current movies: Twisters, Inside Out, Despicable Me 4 and Fly Me to the Moon.
Camp Postcard secretly unifies Colorado youth with police officers
A summer camp in Estes Park is bringing children and law enforcement together through a week of team building and outdoor activities in the mountains. Camp Postcard, a five-day-long camp at the YMCA in Estes Park, brings middle schoolers from the Denver metro area into the mountains after being nominated as a leader within their own community or school.The campers spend their week interacting with camp counselors, doing activities like archery, team building, tie-die shirts, high and low ropes courses, and more."I had never really left my home. It was an experience to try something new," said 17-year-old Tyler Lewis, a...
Colorado Slaughterhouse ban vote sets tone for local food, innovation
A land grant institution, Colorado State University’s role is to provide factual information where it is lacking. This, and CSU’s commitment to agriculture and the state’s livestock producers, was the motivation behind Dr. Jennifer Martin’s white paper detailing the potential economic impacts should the proposed ban on slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver pass.
Here are the top 10 spots drivers are getting toll lane weaving tickets on Colorado interstates
DENVER — The board that oversees Colorado's toll lane infrastructure heard from state engineers this month about potential changes to entrances and exits to toll lanes to make them less confusing for drivers. The engineers told the board they are working with transportation officials to build an entrance to...
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
Officials warn public about 'hot and heavy' bear activity in Colorado
The season of hyperphagia is still months away and officials are already concerned about a spike in human-bear interactions that have been taking place in southwest Colorado. “We are having to handle a lot of bears right now,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Adrian Archuleta of Durango. “It’s been hot and heavy here for the last two or three weeks, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down. ...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis' office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state's birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community events across the state, according to a press release from the governor's office.
High-tech app developers hope to save lives in Colorado disasters
In the military, the "fog of war" refers to the sense of paralysis, panic and confusion that comes with the chaos of combat. But that fog not only impacts U.S. troops in foreign lands, it can impact first responders here at home. "They need to know on the battlefield where the good guys are, where the bad guys are, where the hazards are. And in our public safety world, we need to know where the wildfire is, where our firefighters are," says Brad Schmidt, wildland fire projects manager with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. And he says...
2nd Most Popular Drive-Thru Coffee Bringing in Sixth Colorado Location
With all the coffee shops in Colorado, competition is very fierce. A lesser-known coffee shop for Coloradans will be opening their sixth location in the state, in Loveland. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., Ziggi's... Just a few of the coffee shops that you'll find in a lot of cities around Colorado; not many cities however have the one that's being built in the middle of town.
Three Colorado Bats Test Positive for Rabies
A viral disease so terrifying that Steven King wrote a horror story about it: Rabies can be deadly in animals and humans and it is transferred by either a bite or a scratch. Rabid animals can range from coyotes to raccoons, cats, dogs, and more. With how deadly the virus...
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