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May 20, 2013 Police Businesses on Alert seminar provides tools to reduce victimization
May 20, 2013 Police Community Service Officers begin service Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2013 Police Parking enforcement begins Memorial Day
May 20, 2013 Police Be alert during elk calving season
May 20, 2013 Administration Town offices closed Memorial Day
May 14, 2013 Community Services Volunteers and vendors needed for August 24 USA Pro Challenge race
May 14, 2013 Public Works Bond Park ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place May 23
May 14, 2013 Public Works Annual striping project begins this week
May 14, 2013 Administration Town honors 486 volunteers
May 13, 2013 Finance Town now accepts online and credit card bill payments
May 13, 2013 Administration Fire District announces Spring slash collection
May 7, 2013 Public Works Estes Park in Bloom project: Aspens planted at Scott Avenue ponds
May 7 , 2013 Police Safety Expo May 18 offers family fun and education
May 7, 2013 Utilities Water Quality Report: Town continues to offer great drinking water
May 2, 2013 Community Services Town's free shuttle service begins June 21 - new and improved!
May 2, 2013 Utilities Water main flush delayed by snow
May 2, 2013 Utilities Platte River Power Authority to hold community listening session
April 29, 2013 Administration USA Pro Challenge to race through Estes Park August 24
April 26, 2013 Administration Town of Estes Park Offers Food Tax Refunds to Qualified Residents During May
April 25, 2013 Administration Update on Town Projects
April 24, 2013 Administration May is Emergency Preparedness Month in Estes Park
April 23, 2013 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee-Chat Scheduled May 1
April 19, 2013 Administration Estes Park Housing Authority Accepting Applications for Open Board Member Positions
April 17, 2013 Administration Celebrate Arbor Day April 26
April 17, 2013 Administration Visioning Forum Rescheduled for April 24
April 17, 2013 Administration Ready and Resilient: Emergency Preparedness in Focus this May
April 17, 2013 Police Town of Estes Park Accident Alert and Weather Update
April 17, 2013 Community Development Inclement Weather Postpones Public Participation in Development Review Brown Bag Luncheon Scheduled for April 17
April 16, 2013 Community Development Snows Hidden Danger
April 16, 2013 Community Development Estes Valley Planning Commission Meeting Postponed
April 16, 2013 Administration Estes Park Visioning Forum Postponed
April 16, 2013 Administration Estes Valley Economic Development Task Force Meeting Postponed
April 15, 2013 Administration Town Offices Closing Early Due to Inclement Weather
April 15, 2013 Police Town of Estes Park and Larimer County on Accident Alert
April 15, 2013 Fire District Fire & Life Safety Educators to View Live Burn Demonstration
April 15, 2013 Fire District Home Fire Sprinklers Designed to Save Lives, Local Demonstration to Show How
April 10, 2013 Police Learn about 9-1-1 and the Emergency Notification System
April 10, 2013 Administration

Learn how to live responsibly with bears

April 9, 2013 Public Works Help with the Community Spring Cleanup April 27
April 9, 2013 Administration Share your vision April 17 or 24, or through the online survey
April 8, 2013 Police Visit the May 18 Safety Expo for family fun and education
April 8, 2013 Police Next drug collection event is April 27
April 4, 2013 Administration Participate in community visioning April 17 or 24
April 4, 2013 Police What to expect when calling 9-1-1
April 2, 2013 Police Police Auxiliary members find experiences rewarding
April 2, 2013 Police Police Department seeks front window volunteers
April 2, 2013 Utilities Tree-trimming continues throughout Light & Power service area
April 1, 2013 Public Works America in Bloom establishes roots in Estes Park
April 1, 2013 Police National Public Safety Telecommunications Week recognizes emergency dispatchers
April 1, 2013 Administration Bear Education Task Force presents resources to Town Board, Estes Valley
March 29, 2013 Admnistration Five steps the Town takes to spend your money responsibly
March 25, 2013 Police Department The Estes Park Police Department is looking for a few good men and women
March 25, 2013 Administration Mayor's Coffee-Chat scheduled April 3
March 22, 2013 Public Works Tree Board's roots continue to grow stronger in the Estes Valley
March 22, 2013 Public Works Tree Board seeks applicants through April 10
March 21, 2013 Police Two men arrested for medical office burglaries
March 20, 2013 Police License plate reader helps officers increase public safety
March 20, 2013 Public Works Moraine Avenue sidewalk improvements take place this spring
March 14, 2013 Public Works Bond Park construction resumes on schedule for completion by Memorial Day weekend
March 14, 2013 Finance Town awarded for excellence in financial accounting and reporting
March 12, 2013 Utilities Annual water main flushing takes place April 16-19 and 23-26
March 11, 2013 Community Development Public feedback needed on code compliance program
March 8, 2013 Administration Town seeks community input on grant application for major transportation-related projects
March 5, 2013 Utilities Business Efficiency Grant program will help small businesses save energy
March 1, 2013 Police Estes Park now equipped with next generation 9-1-1
March 1, 2013 Administrative Services Pride Award applications accepted through April 1
Feb. 26, 2013 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee Chat is March 6
Feb. 19, 2013 Administration Board to consider revised EPIC proposal to purchase land Feb. 26
Feb. 16, 2013 Community Services Visitor Center construction reroutes pedestrian traffic
Feb. 14, 2013 Community Development Deadline extended to March 4 for Board of Appeals applications
Feb. 14, 2013 Public Works Seeking members for new Transportation Advisory Committee
Feb. 13, 2013 Community Services Apply for Rooftop Rodeo Royalty Program by April 1
Feb. 12, 2013 Police Suspect arrested for manslaughter
Feb. 5, 2013 Community Services Public participation needed to create Senior Center and Museum Master Plan
Feb. 1, 2013 Community Development Outstanding building permits will expire March 31
Jan. 31, 2013 Administration Mayor's Coffee-Chat is Feb. 6
Jan. 29, 2013 Administration Board to discuss fairgrounds projects Feb. 7
Jan. 26, 2013 Administration Healthy communities don't happen by accident
Jan. 26, 2013 Administration Town to honor Malvin "Mal" Walker and local World War II veterans
Jan. 22, 2013 Police Volunteer with the Restorative Justice Partnership
Jan. 16, 2012 Utilities Fact Sheet: Preventing (and Handling) Frozen Water Pipes
Jan. 16, 2012 Administration Town Board approves purchase of public bear-resistant trash containers
Jan. 8, 2012 Community Development Town seeks to recruit five volunteers for Board of Appeals
Jan. 7, 2012 Administration Meeting update: Board to discuss economic development Jan. 8, project financing options Jan. 9
Jan. 7, 2012 Community Services Town now offers online event permitting process
Jan. 4, 2013 Administration 2013 dog licenses now available
Jan. 4, 2013 Community Development Building official reminds homeowners to be aware of snow dangers
Dec. 28, 2012 Administration Town Administrator Frank Lancaster's December newspaper column: Once again raising the bar for emergency response
Dec. 28, 2012 Administration 4th quarter 2012 Town Bugle: The 2013 budget edition now available
Dec. 27, 2012 Public Works Tree drop-off site open through Jan. 25
Dec. 27, 2012 Administration Buel Porter displays relocated due to Bond Park renovations
Dec. 21, 2012 Fire District Fire Chief lifts Estes Valley burn ban
Dec. 21, 2012 Administration Board to hear EPIC report Jan. 8; consider option to sell land Jan. 22
Dec. 21, 2012 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee-Chat is Jan. 2
Dec. 10, 2012 Administration Holiday closures announced; Dec. 25 Town Board meeting canceled
Dec. 10, 2012 Administration Task force organizes bear education for the community
Dec. 3, 2012 Administration Larimer County Sheriff's Office: Former Light & Power Superintendent arrested for embezzlement.
Dec. 3, 2012 Fire District Burn ban issued for the Estes Valley Fire Protection District
Dec. 3, 2012 Community Development Public opinion sought on Stanley Hotel pavilion proposal at Dec. 6 meeting
Nov. 27, 2012 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee Chat is December 5
Nov. 27, 2012 Administration Town and Recreation District boards to discuss projects and coordination Dec. 4
Nov. 26, 2012 Administration Citizens Information Academy delves into all aspects of Town government

Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

Administration

Police

Ice rink ribbon-cutting scheduled for Nov. 23

Two suspects charged after Nov. 14 robbery, assault and attempted homicide

Nov. 20, 2012 Community Services Rooftop Royalty information meeting Dec. 8
Nov. 19, 2012 Administration

Town Board to consider option to sell land for downtown theater project on Nov. 27

Nov. 19, 2012 Administration Town Board to consider FOSH funds disperal on Nov. 27, (rescheduled from Dec. 11)
Nov. 19, 2012 Administration Be smart: Prepare for winter weather, know who and when to call for help
Nov. 13, 2012 Police Help someone out this holiday season, donate to Blue Santa Nov. 16 - Dec. 9
Nov. 13, 2012 Police/Community Services Street closures in effect for Nov. 23 parade; free shuttles will run Nov. 23 and 24 for events
Nov. 13, 2012 Community Services Tree Lighting Festivities take place Nov. 17 in Riverside Plaza
Nov. 13, 2012 Administration Municipal offices closed Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 9, 2012 Public Works Bond Park and MacGregor Avenue construction on schedule
Nov. 9, 2012 Public Works Moraine Avenue sidewalk improvements scheduled for spring
Nov. 7, 2012 Community Development Town Board and Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan Nov. 15
Nov. 6, 2012 Public Works Concrete rehabilitation program begins
Nov. 6, 2012 Community Development Town seeks to fill two positions on the Estes Valley Planning Commission
Nov. 5, 2012 Police Community Circles program awarded for outstanding service; Restorative Justice Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary
Nov. 2, 2012 Finance Public participation encouraged at budget hearings
Oct. 30, 2012 Utilities Watch official Town meetings live on the Internet
Oct. 30, 2012 Community Development Town seeks feedback on planning and building services; two outreach meetings scheduled
Oct. 23, 2012 Public Works Town gears up for winter snow plowing
Oct. 23, 2012 Administration Join the Mayor at his monthly Coffee-Chat on November 7
Oct. 22, 2012 Public Works Town begins to install temporary ice rink this week
Oct. 22, 2012 Police Elkhorn Avenue closures for Halloween festivities
Oct. 22, 2012 Community Services Volunteer or enter a float for Catch the Glow festivities
Oct. 18, 2012 Police Crime Stoppers Alert -- suspect Jesse Paul Speer
Oct. 17, 2012 Public Works Get the upper hand on pine beetles with fall/winter mitigation
Oct. 16, 2012 Police Police commend six employees for excellence
Oct. 9, 2012 Police Police begin lobby remodel project; adjust services
Oct. 9, 2012 Administrative Services Community Development and Community Services Committee reschedules 2012 meetings
Oct. 5, 2012 Administration Town Board to discuss process for FOSH fund dispersal
Oct. 2, 2012 Administration Estes Valley Fire Protection District schedules fall slash collection
Sept. 25, 2012 Administration Collector holiday ornament features Hallett Peak; honors Estes Park Woman’s Club
Sept. 25, 2012 Community Services After more improvements, free shuttle use increased 3.5 percent this year
Sept. 25, 3012 Finance Board to review proposed 2013 budget in October; budget hearings in November
Sept. 24, 2012 Public Works Bond Park and MacGregor Avenue construction to begin Oct. 1
Sept. 21, 2012 Community Services Fireworks rescheduled Nov. 24 following other holiday activities; business decorating contest
Sept. 20, 2012 Utilities Town seeks public input on proposed update to its Water Conservation Plan
Sept. 20, 2012 Administration The next Mayor's Coffee-Chat is Oct. 3
Sept. 20, 2012 Administration Town receives third grant for future parking structure
Sept. 18, 2012 Utilities Free Wi-Fi and public computers now available at Town Hall and Visitor Center
Sept. 17, 2012 Community Services Nov. 17 Tree Lighting Ceremony is an opportunity to showcase local businesses
Sept. 17, 2012 Administrative Services Now accepting applications for Local Marketing District board
Sept. 11, 2012 Police Drug Take Back Day Scheduled Sept. 29
Sept. 6, 2012 Police Elk viewing is best from a safe distance
Sept. 4, 2012 Police Revised: Street closures and shuttle changes for Sept. 8 parade
Sept. 4, 2012 Public Works Crack-sealing begins this month on roads throughout town
Sept. 4, 2012 Administration Town proceeds with purchase of Kiowa Ridge land
Aug. 24, 2012 Administration Town offices closed on Labor Day
Aug. 24, 2012 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee-Chat is Sept. 5
Aug. 23, 2012 Administration Electronics recycling and shred-a-thon takes place Oct. 6
Aug. 23, 2012 Police Be aware of school zones and crosswalks
Aug. 22, 2012 Administration Town seeks input on cable franchise Baja Broadband, LLC
Aug. 20, 2012 Administration Community Service Grant applications now available
Aug. 16, 2012 Police Police Department recognized for excellence
Aug. 7, 2012 Administration Fire District lifts open burning restrictions
Aug. 3, 2012 Administration Community meeting to discuss bears on August 9
July 31, 2012 Administration Northern Colorado bids for 2013 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
July 26, 2012 Community Services Los autobuses de enlace gratis les hacen fácil a los residentes de Estes Park viajar por el pueblo
July 26, 2012 Community Services Estes Park’s free shuttles offer convenience for residents and visitors
July 23, 2012 Administration Join us for the next Mayor's Coffee-Chat August 1
July 18, 2012 Public Works Town Board to consider Bond Park design July 24
July 17, 2012 Public Works Air curtain burner to reopen for disposal of beetle-infested wood and noxious weeds
July 17, 2012 Public Works Town Board to review design options for fairgrounds stall barn July 24
July 16, 2012 Administration Mayor's message to the community following the Woodland Heights Fire
July 13, 2012 Administration Open burning restrictions reduced to Level 1 at noon July 13
July 12, 2012 Police Police Department welcomes three new officers
July 10, 2012 Police Tips to deter and respond to shoplifting
July 6, 2012 Police Street closures in effect July 10 for Rooftop Rodeo Parade
July 5, 2012 Administration 2012 Community Profile is a quick reference for local information
July 5, 2012 Police Town adopts 2010 Model Traffic Code with local amendments
July 2, 2012 Community Services Estes Park Visitor Center greets record number of visitors
June 27, 2012 Utilities 2012 Water Quality Report for 2011 calendar year
June 27, 2012 Administration Woodland Heights Fire recovery meeting June 28
June 26, 2012 Administration Estes Park postpones fireworks display
June 26, 2012 Administration Estes Park's free shuttles begin daily service Friday, June 29
June 22, 2012 Administration Town offices closed on July 4
June 22, 2012 Administration Mayor's Coffee-Chat canceled on July 4; next meeting August 1
June 18, 2012 Public Works Town air curtain burner facility to close indefinitely June 19
June 15, 2012 Administration Governor's ban includes exemption for municipal fireworks displays; Town moves forward with plans for July 4 show
June 13, 2012 Administration Kiowa Ridge purchase terminated
June 13, 2012 Police Click It or Ticket to boost seat belt use
June 12, 2012 Community Services Free shuttles run June 15-17, June 22-24 and daily beginning June 29
June 4, 2012 Public Works Dispose of beetle-infested trees and noxious weeds free of charge
June 4, 2012 Public Works

Public input sought on parking and transit enhancements at June 15 open house

May 24, 2012 Police Community Service Officers begin work Memorial weekend
May 24, 2012 Administration Pride Award scholarship awarded to Carly Bowles
May 21, 2012 Police Parking enforcement begins May 28, Memorial Day
May 21, 2012 Administration Town offices will be closed Memorial Day
May 21, 2012 Administration The next Mayor's Coffee-Chat is June 6
May 18, 2012 Police Police seek help as armed robbery investigation continues
May 16, 2012 Police Suspect to be arrested on marijuana cultivation charge
May 16, 2012 Police Suspect arrested on felony theft charges
May 14, 2012 Administration Free shuttles begin operating in June
May 14, 2012 Public Works Road paving schedule moved up
May 9, 2012 Public Works Town pursues several projects for completion by early June
May 8, 2012 Public Works Town seeks public input on Bond Park designs
May 8, 2012 Police Police to host Safety Expo May 19
May 7, 2012 Public Works Join us for the annual Arbor Day celebration May 18
May 7, 2012 Public Works The 2012 Tree Symposium takes place May 16
May 3, 2012 Administration Pride Award recipients announced
May 3, 2012 Utilities Town Board to consider Platte River Power Authority leasing of surplus water
May 1, 2012 Community Development May is Building Safety Month
May 1, 2012 Finance Food tax refunds offered to qualified residents in May
April 27, 2012 Administration Town honors its 563 volunteers
April 27, 2012 Utilities Light and Power continues tree-trimming in Allenspark area
April 25, 2012 Administration New Town Board members seated: Mayor Pro Tem and committees appointed
April 25, 2012 Utilities Light and Power wraps up Glen Haven circuit upgrades as Allenspark upgrades begin
April 20, 2012 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee-Chat to be held at the Art Center of Estes Park
April 18, 2012 Public Works Water main and streets project update
April 16, 2012 Police Drug Take-Back Day set April 28 to collect unwanted, unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs
April 11, 2012 Administrative Services Outgoing Trustees honored April 24; newly elected Mayor and Trustees take oaths
April 5, 2012 Police Suspect arrested for April 2 armed robbery
April 4, 2012 Administrative Services Town Board hires Frank Lancaster as Town Administrator
April 4, 2012 Administrative Services Unofficial election results
April 3, 2012 Administration Betty Kilsdonk to be honored at April 11 open house
April 3, 2012 Public Works Town begins water main and road work on Virginia Dr. and Park Lane this week
April 2, 2012 Police Police seek help locating armed robbery suspect - photo included
April 2, 2012 Community Development Applications available for Creative Sign Design Review Board
April 2, 2012 Community Services

Promote your business and support Ride the Rockies

March 30, 2012 Police Front window volunteers needed at Police Department
March 30, 2012 Administrative Services Board to consider Town Administrator contract with Frank Lancaster April 4
March 29, 2012 Utilities Annual water main flush takes place April 17-27
March 27, 2012 Administrative Services Board to consider Town Adminstrator contract April 4
March 27, 2012 Police Police Department recruiting Auxiliary members
March 23, 2012 Administration Next Mayor's Coffee-Chat is April 4
March 23, 2012 Administrative Services Municipal election details: Remember to vote by April 3
March 22, 2012 Administrative Services Board pursues negotiations for Town Administrator position
March 19, 2012 Community Development Public input needed on Accessory Dwelling Units
March 17, 2012 Administration Stay in touch with local government
March 16, 2012 Public Works Town seeks input at community meeting on water main and street projects March 30
March 16, 2012 Public Works Town to pursue storm water drainage improvements in Elm Rd. area
March 16, 2012 Administrative Services Community invited to Town Administrator finalist meet and greet
March 14, 2012 Finance Town receives award for excellence in financial accounting and reporting
March 12, 2012 Community Development Public input needed on Accessory Dwelling Units; Planning Commission meets March 22
March 12, 2012 Community Development Town seeks applicants for Estes Valley Planning Commission vacancy
March 12, 2012 Police Businesses on Alert March 19 will provide the tools to combat robbery, fraud and more
March 9, 2012 Administration

Community representatives needed for Town Administrator interview panel; six finalists will proceed with public process

March 8, 2012 Police March 9 open house to honor retiring Sgt. Jim Kenney
March 5, 2012 Administration Elkhorn Project, Inc. representatives to meet with Colorado Economic Development Commission; Public comment to be sought by CEDC in April
March 1, 2012 Administrative Services Town Board candidacy must be declared by March 2
March 1, 2012 Fairgrounds & Events Rooftop Rodeo Committee reorganizes as Estes Park Western Heritage, Inc.