October 2, 2024
[The Pitkin County Courthouse, Aspen, CO.]
Businesses
Larimer County, CO.
Fort Collins, CO.
Old Firehouse Books
232 Walnut Street
Fort Collins, CO.
80524
(970) 484-7898
Comics
Dry Bar Comedy
A Trip To Goofyville, Scott Novotny
Finding Colorado
The largest city in Colorado presently is Denver.
Larimer County, CO.
Estes Park, CO., Meet and Greet Fire Chief Finalists
Meet and talk with the Estes Park Fire Chief Finalists October 8, 2024, 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. at the Fire Station, 901 North St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, CO.
Estes Park, CO., Estes Park Housing Authority
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Fall River Village, marking a significant milestone in addressing the growing need for workforce housing in the Estes Valley. This transaction will enable EPHA to provide much-needed additional housing units for the local workforce in the coming months.
The acquisition, a product of months of dedicated effort, would not have been possible without the invaluable partnership with the Town of Estes Park. The Town’s commitment of the Workforce Regulatory Linkage Fee along with its confidence in EPHA, including the approval of a moral obligation for the debt service reserve, were instrumental in making this achievement a reality.
EPHA also extends its deepest gratitude to the local community, visitors, and Visit Estes Park for supporting the passage of the Lodging Tax Extension (6E) ballot initiative in 2022. The funding generated by this initiative was crucial to the success of the acquisition.
Additionally, EPHA would like to thank the transaction team whose efforts ensured the success of this acquisition. Some of our partners include Hilltop Securities, Gilmore and Bell, Belford and Martell, and our lending partners at NBH Bank, all of whom played key roles in making this transaction and the additional housing a reality.
EPHA would also like to extend our appreciation to Grand Hotel Heritage Group, their commitment to seeing this transaction through was steadfast and their vision to partner with EPHA to bring additional housing to the Estes Valley was crucial.
Additionally, EPHA would like to recognize the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for their preliminary selection of Fall River Village to receive a $7,000,000 investment from Proposition 123. While still subject to the full underwriting process, this potential investment is critical for the success of Fall River Village.
This acquisition represents a significant step forward in providing high-quality workforce housing, and EPHA looks forward to continuing its mission to enhance housing availability for the Estes Valley.
Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, Fourth Annual Fishing Line Cleanup
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Fourth Annual Fishing Line Cleanup, sponsored by the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, will take place around Lake Estes and along the Big Thompson River between the golf course and the lake on October 12, 2024, 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. If weather requires a change, it will take place October 19, 2024, during the same time.
Participants are asked to meet at Fisherman’s Nook, Lake Estes.
Please bring the following:
Gloves to protect your hands from hooks and other hazardous material you might encounter during the cleanup.
While some utility buckets will be available for the collected fishing line, tackle, and trash, if you have a bucket, please bring it.
If you have waders, these will be useful to retrieve the line that hangs over the river and can only be reached from the water.
Water will be available to refill your bottles, but please bring any food and drinks you may want while you are participating.
Please RSVP: www.evwatershed.org/events
Resources
Rocky Mountain National Park
Paving Projects at Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances
[The following is based on a press release.]
Contractors will be re-paving entrance gate lanes and repairing damaged concrete curbing at the Beaver Meadows Entrance in Rocky Mountain National Park beginning October 2, 2024, and October 3, 2024, then again October 7, 2024, through October 10, 2024. The paving will take place during daylight hours and in only one lane at a time. Be prepared for longer lines on these days.
Contractors completing the Fall River Entrance project will be paving beginning October 7, 2024, through October 10, 2024. Because only one lane will be operational with alternating traffic, visitors entering or exiting the Fall River Entrance should expect potential delays of more than 20 minutes.
Paving will not occur at these locations on Fridays or weekends.
For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.
Until next time,