October 8, 2024
[The Routt County Courthouse, Steamboat Springs, CO.]
Businesses
Boulder County, CO.
Boulder, CO.
The Bookworm
3175 28th Street
Boulder, CO.
80301
(303) 449-3765
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Mountain lion conflicts and solutions
[The following is based on a press release.]
Though mountain lion attacks are relatively rare, it is important to know how to avoid or manage potential encounters. To learn more about living with mountain lions in Colorado, go to https://cpw.state.co.us/living-mountain-lions.
To reduce the risk of problems with mountain lions on or near your property, CPW urges you to follow these simple precautions:
Make lots of noise if you come and go during the times mountain lions are most active: dusk to dawn.
Install outside lighting. Light areas where you walk so you could see a lion if one were present.
Closely supervise children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn. Talk with children about lions and teach them what to do if they meet one.
Landscape or remove vegetation to eliminate hiding places for lions. Make it difficult for lions to approach unseen.
Planting non-native shrubs and plants that deer often prefer to eat encourages wildlife to come onto your property. Predators follow prey. Never feed any wildlife.
Keep your pet under control. Roaming pets are easy prey and can attract lions.
Bring pets in at night. If you leave your pet outside, keep it in a kennel with a secure top.
Don't feed pets outside; this can attract raccoons and other animals that are eaten by lions. Store all garbage securely.
Place livestock in enclosed sheds or barns at night. Close doors to all outbuildings since inquisitive lions may go inside for a look.
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Larimer County, CO.
Estes Park, CO., Cleave Street construction
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Cleave Street Improvements project—on hold since May to accommodate the summer guest season—will resume October 21, 2024, with the Town’s Power and Communications Division performing utility work on the west end of Cleave Street. Concurrently with this utility work, the Town’s roadway improvements contractor, ABC Asphalt, will begin its work on the east end of Cleave Street.
To facilitate this utility and roadway work, on-street parking will be prohibited within the Cleave Street right-of-way beginning October 21, 2024. Deliveries to Cleave Street businesses will be accommodated daily, and access to parking on private property will be maintained when possible. To allow for concrete curing time requirements, there will be intermittent access restrictions to private parking and the Big Horn parking lot. Alternative parking options are available on Big Horn Drive and in the Spruce and Tregent parking lots.
The anticipated completion date for Cleave Street Improvements is May 2025.
For more information about this project, contact Civil Engineer Jamin Rucker at (970) 577-3736, or Town Engineer Jeff Bailey at (970) 577-3586. Information about all current Public Works projects is available at www.estes.org/publicworksprojects.
Estes Park, CO.
The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store, Christmas Holiday Sale
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store, 427 West Elkhorn Avenue, invites you to stop by for their Christmas Holiday Sale, October 15, 2024, starting at 10:00 A.M.
The Elizabeth Guild has been a community partner of Estes Park Health since the 1970s and has raised over $4 million through sales at their store. Their donations each year fund scholarships for Estes Park Health staff continuing education as well as critical medical equipment for patient care.
The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store is open Tuesday – Saturday (10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., April – October) (10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. November – March).
Donations can be made Tuesday – Saturday 10:15 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. behind the store. "The Guild" accepts donations such as gently used clothing and accessories, home decor, kitchen and household items, vintage items, framed artwork, craft items, books, tools, sports equipment and more. They are unable to accept items such as large furniture or large electronics. They ask that clothing and other items to be donated are clean and free of damage. Call (970) 586-7205 for more information.
Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, Community Gumbo Dinner
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Estes Chamber’s mission is to connect business and community. What better way than by bringing everyone together for dinner — a community gumbo dinner to be exact. The Chamber is teaming up with local businesses and leaders, including Premier Members Credit Union, Carl Robicheaux of Elkhorn Law, Visit Estes Park, Bank of Estes Park, Bank of Colorado, Lonigan’s and Holiday Inn, for a Cajun-style gathering at the American Legion.
“Giving back means more to us here at Premier Members. We see our communities as family, friends and neighbors — so we are always looking for ways to support them. Premier Gives provides the community with funds and employee community outreach hours to support many initiatives. We are happy to be here for our third year as your sponsor for this year’s Gumbo Dinner, and we are thrilled to celebrate all the organizations and their journeys who work tirelessly to strengthen our community,” said Julie Gilmore, Estes Park Branch Manager of Title Sponsor, Premier Members Credit Union.
The Community Gumbo dinner will be a delicious Louisiana-style meal prepared by our resident gumbo-master, Carl Robicheaux of Elkhorn Law.
Gumbo is limited, so pre-register on the Estes Chamber website:
$15 for gumbo
$7 for children
$15 regular to-go (16 ounce), pre-order
$7 child to-go, pre-order
$22 bulk to-go (24 ounce), take it home and freeze it
$20 gumbo at the door
If you cannot stay for dinner but want to enjoy a bowl of gumbo at home, you can also pre-order yours to go. You can pick up at the American Legion, 850 North St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, CO., 80517, during the event.
Estes Park School District, Coffee and Conversation
Superintendent Bode will host Coffee and Conversation October 10, 2024, at Kind Coffee, 470 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO., 80517, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Everyone is invited to join. Meet Ms. Bode and learn about the school district.
Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Weekly Report September 29, 2024
During the week of September 22nd, 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 15 calls for service, including:
Alarm activation: 2
Emergency medical (assist Estes Park Hospital): 5
Possible illegal burn: 2
Motor vehicle accident (MVA): 3
Assist: 1
Extrication/rescue: 2
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.
Loveland, CO.
Capital Improvement Project webpage
[The following is based on a press release.]
The city of Loveland launched a new capital improvement project webpage last Friday, providing residents with up-to-date information on current and future projects.
With the tool, residents can track progress, objectives and timelines of city projects including transportation, stormwater, parks, water, power and wastewater projects. The site also will provide contact information for additional information.
The tool launched with information on 34 projects, which a city release said are aimed at improving the physical infrastructure of the city. Among those are the U.S. 34 and Taft Avenue intersection improvement and Willow Bend Neighborhood Park and Natural Area.
For more information, please visit lovgov.org/projects.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Grizzly Ridge web cam
Until next time,