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Estes Park trustees back more discretion on neighborhood meetings, while debating staff attendance and second sessions
Estes Park trustees on Tuesday generally supported a draft development-code amendment that would give the community development director more discretion over required neighborhood meetings for development proposals, while pressing for clearer expectations on staff attendance and…
Estes Park trustees urge broader density incentives for workforce housing, stop short on height increases
Estes Park trustees signaled support Tuesday for expanding development-code incentives for workforce housing beyond multifamily zoning, with several saying the town should allow higher densities in more districts while avoiding taller buildings that could alter community…
Estes Park trustees back early water-rate increases as larger utility overhaul takes shape
Estes Park trustees signaled support Tuesday for beginning a major water-rate increase plan tied to the town’s water master plan, while pressing staff to sharpen cost estimates, speed up parts of the schedule and study ways to shift more of the burden to visitors, second-home…
Estes Park Town Board July 14: trustees back early water-rate hikes as housing and neighborhood-meeting code changes advance
Estes Park Town Board members on Tuesday, July 14, signaled support for the early stages of a major water-rate increase plan while also reviewing development-code changes tied to workforce housing and neighborhood meetings. The session centered on how the town may fund major…
Estes Park trustees reject temporary Stanley customer parking on Lot 4
Estes Park trustees on Tuesday signaled they would not allow the Stanley Hotel to use Lot 4 for temporary customer parking, saying the request conflicted with the 2014 voter-approved covenant governing the property. The Town Board directed staff to leave in place the temporary…
Estes Park board gives consensus approval to child care facility master plan
The Estes Park Town Board on Tuesday gave consensus approval to a child care facility master plan that recommends expanding existing providers and redeveloping current spaces before pursuing new construction. Consultants said those near- and midterm strategies are better aligned…
VIA says Estes-area rides topped 2,500 in 2025 and are on pace to rise this year
VIA Mobility Services told the Estes Park Town Board on Tuesday that it provided more than 2,500 rides in Estes Park in 2025 and is on track to deliver nearly 300 more trips this year if current demand continues.
Estes Park public comment urges board to delay housing-density changes until code rewrite advances
Public comment at Tuesday’s Estes Park Town Board meeting focused on opposition to making affordable-housing density and other development-code changes before the town finishes its broader development code rewrite and public review process. Three speakers tied their concerns to…
Estes Park trustees approve Policy 671 revisions, remove Estes Nonprofit Network from funding list
The Estes Park Town Board voted Tuesday to approve revisions to Policy 671, the town’s policy for funding outside entities. The changes remove the Estes Nonprofit Network from the list of groups eligible to apply for base funding as it ceases operations, while also making…
Estes Park board rejects civic recognition policy, favoring case-by-case honors
The Estes Park Town Board voted Tuesday to reject Policy 405, a proposed civic and public service recognition program. The policy would have created a formal process allowing the board to nominate up to two people per year for recognition, subject to majority board approval,…
Estes Park trustees unanimously approve updated public art policy
The Estes Park Town Board voted Tuesday to approve Policy 404, updating the town’s public art policy and shifting its administrative duties from Public Works to Community Development. The policy continues to cover art displayed on town facilities or grounds, as well as art on…
Estes Park Town Board approves consent agenda including BEAD grant decline and visitor center change order
The Estes Park Town Board voted Tuesday to approve its consent agenda as a single package. The bundle included routine bills and meeting minutes, along with a resolution declining a Broadband Equity Access and Deployment, or BEAD, grant award and a resolution approving a change…
Estes Park Town Board July 14 meeting: trustees turn down Stanley Lot 4 parking, advance policy updates
At its Tuesday, July 14 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board handled a mix of policy decisions, planning discussions and regular business, with one of the clearest outcomes being trustees’ refusal to allow temporary Stanley Hotel customer parking on Lot 4. The meeting also…
Estes Park National Night Out set for Aug. 4
The Town of Estes Park will hold National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, according to a town news release.
Estes Park to host Trustee Talk on July 23
Community members are invited to join Mayor Hall and Trustee Brown for a Trustee Talk on Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room at 170 MacGregor Ave., according to a Town of Estes Park news release.
Timnath Reservoir opens for temporary public fishing
Timnath Reservoir will temporarily open to anglers starting July 13 under an emergency public salvage authorization issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Town of Timnath said.
Greeley invites residents to weigh in on Safe Streets for All projects
The City of Greeley is inviting residents to attend upcoming community pop-up events to learn about proposed street safety improvements and share feedback on the Safe Streets for All program.
Natural Alternatives planned for a tenant finish at Premier Plaza Condos Phase II
City permit records show a $485,000 tenant finish planned for Natural Alternatives at 1420 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit K, in the Premier Plaza Condos Phase II industrial complex.
Larimer and Weld food inspections for July 6–12, 2026
*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…
Windsor plans free World Cup finals watch party at Boardwalk Park
Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture will host a free World Cup Finals Watch Party on Sunday, July 19, starting at noon at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St.
Windsor plans free World Cup finals watch party at Boardwalk Park
Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture will host a free World Cup Finals Watch Party on Sunday, July 19, starting at noon at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St.
Greeley sets free pre-Chautauqua events at Centennial Village
Greeley will host two free pre-Chautauqua events at Centennial Village Museum in July ahead of the High Plains Chautauqua festival, the city said.
Loveland council votes 8-1 to enter executive session on massage-facility mandates
The Loveland City Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to recess into executive session for legal advice on how the city should respond to new state mandates affecting massage facility operators, owners and employees. The closed-door session covered Loveland’s future approach to regulating…
Loveland City Council adopts marijuana-tax code update on final reading
The Loveland City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday to adopt Ordinance No. 6840 on second reading, finalizing a municipal code update tied to the city’s voter-approved marijuana taxes. The ordinance amends sections 8.10.140 and 3.16.020 so retail marijuana businesses must collect and…
Loveland City Council gives final approval to updated water-use rules
The Loveland City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday to adopt Ordinance No. 6839 on second reading, giving final approval to updates to the city’s water-efficiency and water-use rules. The ordinance amends parts of Titles 13 and 19 of the Loveland Municipal Code to clarify water-waste…
Loveland council unanimously adopts consent agenda, enacting water-use and marijuana tax ordinances
The Loveland City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday to adopt its consent agenda, approving two second-reading ordinances without pulling either item for separate debate. The action enacted Ordinance 6839, which updates water-use and water-efficiency rules, and Ordinance 6840, which…
Loveland City Council, July 8: water-use and marijuana tax ordinances advance as council enters massage-facility executive session
At its July 8 meeting, the Loveland City Council approved final code updates on water use and marijuana taxation and later moved into executive session for legal advice on massage-facility regulation.
Greeley to share Spanish Colony historic survey results July 18
The City of Greeley and consultant Felsburg, Holt, and Ullevig have completed a historic resource survey of the Spanish Colony neighborhood north of Greeley, the city said in a news release.
Loveland renames unified cultural, library and parks department
The City of Loveland has given its unified cultural services, library and parks and recreation functions a new name: the Community Placemaking Department.
Greeley Seeks Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
Greeley is looking for residents to fill openings on its boards and commissions, city officials said.