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The Community Resource Guide is an annual pub-
lication of the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, a twice-
weekly newspaper. The Community Resource Guide
is published in August.
Offices: 251 Moraine Ave. Mailing address: P.O.
Box 1707, Estes Park, CO 80517. Telephone
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T
he Estes Park Medical Center is
a 25-bed critical access acute
care facility with a 24-hour
emergency department, 24-hour
ambulance service, emergency air
transport, medical/surgical services,
obstetrics, home health care, and
hospice.
Prospect Park Living Center, a
60-bed skilled nursing facility, is
located adjacent to the hospital and
offers 24-hour care. Physical, speech,
and occupational therapy are some of
the services available to the residents.
The Family Medical Clinic offers
family medicine, obstetrics/
gynecology, general surgery, and
pediatrics. Specialists from the Front
Range communities see patients in the
Specialty Clinic and offer services in
Allergy/Asthma, Cardiology, Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Dermatology, Dietetics,
Morning light streams into the lobby at the Estes Park Medical Center.
Gastroenterology, Neurology,
Oncology, Ophthalmology,
Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastic
Surgery and Cosmetic Enhancement,
Podiatry, Pulmonology, Sleep
Disorders, and Urology.
EPMC assists people with their
personal health through prevention,
maintenance, health restoration, and
support.
T
he Salud Center is a nonprofit,
community-supported health
clinic.
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Estes Park CVB
T
he majestic scenery of Rocky Jazz Fest held each May and continuing summer season and on weekends from
Mountain National Park through the holiday season’s “Catch the October through mid-May. Ambassadors
combined with the home town Glow’ celebration, there are special answer questions about where to hike,
hospitality of Estes Park transforms a events here in Estes Park that will keep drive, shop, eat and stay in the Estes
trip to the Colorado Rockies into a dream you coming back for more. Park area. They provide answers to
vacation in a corner of paradise. Whether Here, you can be adventurous all on common questions like “where’s a good
coming for a day, a week, or more, your own. But when you want advice or place for me to hike?” to more
visiting this eastern gateway community assistance, the Estes Park Visitors uncommon questions that deal with
to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Center, operated by the Estes Park everything from human genealogy to
Park, at 7,522 feet above sea level is an Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a botanical knowledge. The CVB staff
experience you’ll remember forever. perfect place to stop. Located at the provides additional expertise in planning
With world class hiking and climbing, intersection of U.S. Highways 34 and 36, group gatherings from weddings and
fishing, golfing, sightseeing, wildlife the Center provides information about reunions to business meetings.
watching, galleries, unique shopping, an every business in Estes Park and things The Estes Park Visitors Center is open
array of dining choices, options in to do in the area. daily except New Years Day, Easter,
lodging to meet every taste and Rocky When it comes to providing complete Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Medical
Mountain National Park out the back visitors services, the one component of
door, there’s something in Estes Park excellence that sets Estes Park apart
just for you. from other areas is the contingent of
Special events at Estes Park and about 70 volunteers who donate their
Services
summer-long free outdoor entertainment expertise and time to helping visitors
are set amidst the backdrop of Rocky have an outstanding vacation experience
Mountain National Park. Hear folk in this area.
musicians entertain, listen to a string Individual Ambassadors work on a
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quartet perform, or tap your toes to a big rotating basis at the information desk in
band playing favorites. Beginning with the Visitors Center daily during the
at all times. Dental services, nutrition
education and mobile units are also
available.
The clinic accepts private insurance,
Medicaid and Medicare. Some patients
are accepted on an “ability-to-pay”
sliding scale based on income and
family size.
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for over twenty years. In 1998,
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Estes Park Public Library
hour and reservations are required.
Estes Park Public Library
335 E. Elkhorn Ave. Outreach programs are offered for
(970) 586-8116 the homebound, vision or hearing
impaired, nursing home patients and
www.esteslibrary.org local preschools. The second floor of
Director: Claudine Perrault the library features a rotating collection
T
he Estes Park Women’s Club of artwork from local artists every
founded the Estes Park Public month. The library’s primary source of
Library in 1916. It moved to its funding is district property tax. Other
current 17,000 square foot building in sources include the Friends of the
1991, was expanded and renovated in Library, the Library Foundation, fees,
2002, and recently underwent an grants and donations.
interior renovation.
Eleven full-time staff members The library’s website,
including the director, four part time esteslibrary.org, is frequently updated
staff and approximately 60 volunteers and offers information on interlibrary
operate the library on a daily basis. A loans, schedule of events, checkout
seven member-based board of trustees, renewals and local history and
appointed by Larimer County information.
Commissioners and the Estes Park Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9
Board of Trustees oversee library p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10
operations. a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and
The library offers numerous 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday — September
children’s activities and special through May. The library opens one
programs. Public meeting space and hour earlier Monday through Saturday
free Internet access are also available. in the summer — June through Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Internet access is offered by the half August. Mike Young paints a mural in the
Children’s Library.
E
Program and Rental Coordina- Tri-Fit exercise classes Tai Chi classes,
stes Park Good Samaritan
tor: Kelly Claypool blood pressure clinics, tennis group,
Village is a retirement campus
T
pool and billiards, bridge, mah-johngg,
he Estes Park Senior Center providing housing with
pinochle, stimulating discussion groups supportive services for people 55 and
offers a welcoming atmosphere
and social events and more. over. Options include 46 twinhome
and serves nutritious and
affordable meals Monday through Additional educational, art and craft units, 34 one and two-bedroom
Friday at noon. Reservations are classes and recreational classes, apartments and 24 assisted-living
preferred by 10:30 a.m. the day of or entertainment and general interest apartments. Services include meals,
any day prior. The Estes Park Senior programs are added monthly. Check scheduled transportation, covered
Center is open Monday through Friday with the venter or online for current parking, building and grounds
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no age monthly and seasonal offerings. maintenance, housekeeping, planned
restrictions for participation in any of activities and personal assistance staff
The Estes Park Senior Center also (in assisted living). Residents have
the programs and services of the offers a Meals on Wheels program for
Senior Center. Lunch menus are access to a pool, exercise facilities,
home-bound citizens. Meals are meeting rooms and lounges, library,
printed on the Friday Datebook page of delivered Monday through Friday at woodshop, county store and hair salon.
the Trail-Gazette, announced each noon. A fee applies. The village supports equal housing
morning on radio KEPL 1470, can be
opportunity and all faiths or beliefs are
obtained at the Senior Center or online
welcome. As a community resource
at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. Estes Park Good Samaritan Good Samaritan offers services such as
counseling and referral and care
We Sell Hardwood
companion services. Facilities are
available to non-profit groups and
seniors for meetings and other
activities.
Estes Park’s Only • Over 500 samples on display
Dustless E
stes Park Home Care provides
services for persons diagnosed
with an acute or chronic illness
Sanding
needing the skills of a nurse and/or
therapist. Estes Park Home Care
provides skilled nursing, medical social
services, home health aides, physical,
speech and occupational therapy.
Hospice of the Estes Valley cares for
Appointment Recommended patients with terminal illness. Referrals
537 S. St. Vrain Ave. (970) 577-9855 can be made by the individual,
physicians, friends or family. For
further information on senior citizen
www.parkflooring.com services, call the Larimer County Office
on Aging at (970) 498-6800.
8 Community Resource Guide August 2009 Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Help Agencies
Caring Pregnancy Center of scriptions, some dental and medical
Alcoholics Anonymous the Estes Valley assistance, rent, short— term lodging,
Alcoholics Anonymous is a society utilities, and transportation. Crossroads
with the purpose of achieving and Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes
Valley offers free, confidential pregnan- Ministry also provides meeting and
maintaining sobriety. This is done by a teaching space. Crossroads Ministry is
12-step program, in turn by helping cy tests, adoption counseling and refer-
ral, parenting information, prenatal in- located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd., open
others do the same. Estes Park has a Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4
variety of AA meetings seven days a struction and post-abortion counseling.
Maternity and baby clothing and equip- p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10
week. For information, call 586-2471. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and
ment are also available. Caring Preg-
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For
American Red Cross nancy Center of Estes Valley is located
more information, call 577-0610.
For national or international relief ef- at 851 Dry Gulch Rd. The office is open
forts, call the American Red Cross at Mondays through Friday, from 9:30 Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop
1-800-HELP-NOW or visit www.red- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop sells
cross.org. The American Red Cross call 586-2422. a variety of second-hand clothing,
Centennial Chapter serves the Estes books and household supplies at a
Valley, located at 120 Saturn Dr. in Fort
Crossroads Ministry
modest price. No TV’s, computers or
Collins, Colo. For more information, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park,
furniture. All proceeds benefit the
call (970) 226-5728 or visit www.nor- Inc., is a nonprofit, ecumenical Chris-
Estes Park Medical Center. The Eliza-
therncolorado.redcross.org. tian outreach agency providing tempo-
rary emergency help with food, pre- CONTINUED ON 10
Church Directory
Church: 880 MacGregor Ave, 586-4504
ANGLICAN — Catholic PENTECOSTAL
St. Francis of Assisi: 3480 St. Fran- EVANGELICAL FREE United Pentecostal Church: 447 W.
cis Way, 577-0601 Rocky Mountain Church: 451 Prom- Elkhorn, 586-4264
ontory Drive, 586-0873
ASSEMBLY OF GOD PRESBYTERIAN
Park Fellowship: 340 S. St. Vrain, FRIENDS (QUAKER)/ Community Church of the Rockies:
Estes Park, 586-4340 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS 1700 Brodie Ave. 586-4404
Jellison Library, Estes Park Center- Pinewood Springs Community
BAHA’I FAITH Church: 863-6272
YMCA. 586-3757 or 586-2282
For meeting dates, times and loca-
tions, call 586-6766 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES ROMAN CATHOLIC
Kingdom Hall: 1760 Olympian Lane, Our Lady of the Mountains Roman
BAPTIST Catholic Church: 920 Big Thompson
586-0567.
Estes Park Baptist Church: 2200 Ave. 586— 8111
Mall Road, 586-2463 INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Mountain View Bible Fellowship: Allenspark Community Church:
RADIO
1575 S. St. Vrain, 586-3395 Church of the Air, radio
County Road 90 at Washington Street,
303-747-2821. station KEPL, 1470 AM, Sunday, 8:30
CHRISTIAN a.m.
Christian Church of Estes Park: Estes Park Center/YMCA of the
4655 U.S. Hwy. 36, 586-8586 Rockies: 2515 Tunnel Road, 586-3341. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Citadel Revival Fellowship: 128 New Covenant Church: 1423 Cnty Valley Road and W. Elkhorn Avenue,
Norske Trail, Allenspark. Rd 84w. 303-747-1114 586-2830.
Christian Science: 951 W. Elkhorn LUTHERAN
Ave., 586-2729
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS/
Shepherd of the Mountains Luther- FRIENDS
CHURCH OF CHRIST an Church: 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, See information under Friends
1470 Fish Creek Road, 586-4793 586-3900 (Quaker) Unitarian Universalists. Jelli-
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church: son Library, Estes Park Center-YMCA.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 950 N. St. Vrain, 586-4646 586-3757 or 586-2282
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
200 2nd Ave., Lyons: 303-823-0191 METHODIST WESLEYAN
United Methodist Church of Estes Estes Park Wesleyan Church: 1820
EPISCOPAL Park: 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd. Fall Riv- S. St. Vrain Ave./ Mason’s Building,
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal er Rd, 586-4153 577-1158
Estes Park Trail-Gazette August 2009 Community Resource Guide 9
Help Agencies Estes Valley
Habitat for Humanity is an ecumeni-
cal, Christian housing ministry that
seeks to eliminate poor housing by cre-
CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 586-2844. ating partnerships with the community
and families in need. Habitat for Hu-
beth Guild Thrift Shop is located at 443 Estes Park American Medical manity of Estes Valley is located at 851
W. Elkhorn Ave. and open Tuesday Alert System Dry Gulch Rd. (Mailing address: P.O.
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 The American Medical Alert System of- Box 2745). For more information, call
p.m. For more information, call fers 24-hour personal emergency re- 586-8301.
586-7205 or visit www.epmedcen- sponse for medically and physically
ter.com. A second store, Lizzie’s Bou- handicapped or socially isolated per- Institute for Alcohol
tique, opened in 2006 as an outlet for sons. The office is located at 555 Pros- Awareness
higher-end items and is located two pect Ave., and open Monday through Institute for Alcohol Awareness of-
doors from the Thrift Shop. Lizzie’s Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for an fers DUI and DWAI education and
Boutique hours are Wednesday appointment at 586-2273. therapy. The office is located at 205
through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park Lane. Hours are Monday through
All items sold in both stores are donat- Estes Valley Victim Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. For more in-
ed by the public or area vendors. Advocates formation, call 586-8954.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates is a
Estes Park Community 24-hour crisis intervention service
Larimer Center for Mental
Thrift Shop reaches out to victims of domestic vio-
Health
lence, sexual assault, crimes and acci- Larimer Center for Mental Health
The Estes Park Community Thrift
dents. Safehousing, free counseling provides outpatient mental health serv-
Shop is located at 1000 Big Thompson
and agency referrals are offered. For ices to adults, youths and families. Lari-
Ave. with proceeds going to communi-
more information, call 577-9781. Office mer Center for Mental Health is locat-
ty nonprofit organizations. The store
hours are Monday through Friday, 8 ed at 1601 Brodie Ave., Suite 10, and
takes clothing, books, household sup-
open Monday through Friday from 8
plies and miscellaneous items. No TV’s, a.m. to 4 p.m. For crisis intervention,
call 586-4000 (24 hours a day). a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. For
computers or furniture. Hours are 10
more information, call 494-9959.
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Sat-
urday. For more information, call Habitat for Humanity of Larimer County Department of
Health and Environment Larimer
County Dept. of Health and Environ-
ment provides walk-in clinics, immuni-
zations, blood pressure screening,
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Utilities
Electric Service
Estes Park Light and Power
Department
970-577-3583
170 MacGregor Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
T
he utility serves around 9,300
customers, comprised of 7,600
residential accounts and 1,600
commercial accounts.
Coverage area spans 280 square
miles bordered by Rocky Mountain Na-
tional Park on the east, Glen Haven
along the North Fork, Waltonia on
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Highway 34, to mile marker 9 on High-
way 36 and Allenspark and Ferncliff to The Bureau of Reclamation power plant on Lake Estes generates about 45
Bunce School Road to the south. megawatts of electricity a year.
All power is purchased from Platte Generation: 45 megawatts from the of good payment history with interest.
River Power Authority, including out- Bureau of Reclamation, 8 megawatts
put from the Colorado-Big Thompson
Project. Power supplies include around
from Mary’s Lake. Sanitation District
40 percent from the Western Area Pow- Fees: new-service accounts require a Estes Park has two sanitation dis-
er Administration and 60 percent from letter of credit from a previous utility. tricts, the Estes Park Sanitation District
PRPA’s Craig and Rawhide plants. Deposits are returned after two years and the Upper Thompson Sanitation
Located at 131 Stanley Ave., Suite 202 For an appointment call: (970) 586-2343
(Across the parking lot from Holiday Inn) Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* New Patients Welcome! Monday through Friday
* Same Day Appointments! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
* Flexible Scheduling! Longer Hours in Summer
* Walk-Ins Welcome!
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Water Service
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Estes Park Water Department
40 DRYERS FULLTIME ATTENDANT 970-577-3608
4 LARGETRIPLE LOAD WASHERS DROP OFF SERVICE 577 Elm Road
6 LARGE DRYERS PLENTY OF PARKING Estes Park, CO 80517
Utility serves around 9,500 custom-
ers residing below “blue line” elevation
of 7,850 feet.
PUBLIC SHOWERS Coverage area bordered by Olympus
Located in Upper Stanley Village Center Dam on the east, Eagle Rock turn-in on
Dry Gulch Road, McCreery Lane on
Devil’s Gulch, southwest side of Car-
ESTES HOMEWATCH
Staffed by Retired Law Enforcement Officers
riage Hills off Highway 7, Fish Hatch-
ery area off Fall River Road, YMCA bor-
der on Spur 66.
Plants: Mary’s Lake Treatment
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ctivities include day camp,
specialty camps, youth
basketball, roller skating,
swimming, mini-golf, tennis courts and
hiking.
Estes Valley Recreation
and Parks District
The district operated two play-
grounds at Stanley Park, one designed
for toddlers and young children; anoth-
er geared for older children.
Programming
Fall: soccer, basketball, volleyball
Winter: basketball, inline hockey,
ski van trips
Spring: soccer camps, boy’s base-
ball, girl’s softball
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Softball leagues are available during the summer months.
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ocky Mountain National Park ask the park rangers questions.
(RMNP) offers 415 square miles
of dynamic landscape featuring Alpine Visitor Center
lowland meadows, numerous lakes and
rivers, aspen and subalpine forests, and Located at Fall River Pass at the
towering mountain peaks. Over 250,000 junction of Trail Ridge and Old Fall
acres of backcountry inthe park were River roads. Alpine Visitor Center is
granted wilderness area status early in open depending on weather and Trail
2009 with the passage of the Omnibus Ridge road conditions. It is closed in
Public Land Management Act of 2009. Walt Hester Trail-Gazette the winter.
This culminated a process that began Visitors peer over the precipice at the
in 1974 when wilderness Forest Canyon Overlook. Visitors can see Beaver Meadows Visitor
recommendations for the park were Longs Peak, the Continental Divide and Center
made by the National Park Service the park’s western border, the Never
under President Nixon. Summer Range from the view point. Located on U.S. Route 36, three
miles from the town of Estes Park.
All of these aspects of RMNP create
country. Maps and brochures can be
an unparalleled outdoor playground
obtained at any of the RMNP visitor Fall River Visitor Center
where the possibilities are endless.
centers and for general information call Located on U.S. Route 34, five miles
Visitors hike its 360 miles of trails,
RMNP HQ at (970) 586-1206 or visit west of the town of Estes Park, near the
watch massive herds of elk, fish for
www.nps.gov/romo. Fall River Entrance to the Park.
trout in its many streams and lakes,
camp underneath its vast starry
mountain skies, or climb its epic Visitor Centers Kawuneeche Visitor
granite rock walls. Center
RMNP has four visitor centers where
Nearly three million people visit guests can see nature exhibits, Located one mile north of the town of
RMNP each year, making it one of the purchase RMNP books, buy gifts and Grand Lake on U.S. Route 34 at the
most popular National Parks in the snacks, use restrooms, view entrance to the park
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Bakery All Organic Produce
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(970) 586-2751 Farm Fresh Organic Food
Monday - Friday ~ 10-5 Local Roots Co-op is a memeber and community owned grocery markety committed to serving our world by serving our neighbor.
As such, we strive our utmost to give preference to local goods and services rather than those of a more remote origin.
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Michael Miller
Treasurer
2165 Governors Lane
Estes Park, CO
80517
Home: 586-4350
Cell: 227-4887
E-mail: mike
@millerhardin.com James Stoner
Personal Roofing Consultant
Tony Paglia
Director
1421 South Saint Vrain
Avenue
Estes Park, CO
80517
Home: 577-0867
Cell: 227-1676
E-mail: tpags57
@aol.com
Linda Chapman
Superintendent Office: 970-278-0180 Free
E-mail: Linda_
Chapman@psdr3.k12.
us
Cell: 970-215-5403
Estimates!
Phone: (970)586-2361
ext. 3003
Government Directory
CONTINUED FROM PG. 21 FAX: 202-456-2461 Phone: 202-225-4676
Fax: 202-225-5870
Comments: 202-456-1111 U.S. Senate
Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Michael Bennet, (D) State.5
Hart Senate Office Building Gov. Bill Ritter
Washington D.C., 20510 136 State Capital
Denver, CO 80203
Rocky Mountain (202) 224-5852
Web: bennet.senate.gov/contact/ Phone: (303) 866-2471
Cultural Arts
Council of Estes Park
The Cultural Arts Council of Estes
Park sponsors fine arts and performing
arts events in Estes Park. The Cultural Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Arts Council’s Fine Art Gallery is locat- Art Center of Estes Park
ed at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. A list of gal-
leries and events are available at the ented during the summer months. 7 at 465 Longs Peak Rd. For more in-
arts council. Summer hours are Mon- formation, call 586-4031 or visit
Rocky Ridge Music Center is located
day through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 www.rockyridge.org.
nine miles south of Estes Park on Hwy
p.m. Winter hours are Monday through
Friday from noon to 4 p.m. For more
information, call 586-9203, visit
www.EstesArts.com.
ALPINE
Fourth Street and admission is free.
The museum is open Monday through
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Left to right: Bridget Dunn, MD, Richard Beesley, MD, Martin Koschnitzke, MD,
Amanda Luchsinger, MD, Guy VanderWerf, MD, Scott Woodard, MD, Frank Dumont, MD
ESTES VALLEY
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
For more information, call 586-3341,
ASPHALT
ext. 1136. The suggested donation is $1
per person.
MacGregor Ranch
Museum
MacGregor Ranch is a 2,000 acre
Seal Coating Crack Sealing
~
working ranch founded by Alexander
and Clara MacGregor in 1873. Their Striping ~ Patching
granddaughter, Muriel MacGregor, lat-
er developed a trust to ensure the con-
tinuation of the ranch and museum.
Snow Removal
The MacGregor ranch house (muse-
um) is furnished with antiques, china,
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silver and original paintings. Tour the
barn, nature center and Maude’s Mer-
Mario Lopez, Owner
970-412-4704
cantile gift shop. Stroll past a large col-
lection of period farming equipment
once used on the ranch.
MacGregor Ranch is located on Mac-
Gregor Lane off of Devils Gulch Road,
estesvalleyasphalt@yahoo.com
north of downtown Estes Park. Sales of
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Estes Park Pathways
Riverwalk
Begin at the Visitors Center (500 Big
Thompson Ave.) and hike west into
town along the river. Take a seat on the
outdoor patio of an Estes Park restau-
rant or coffee shop. Enter shops from
the back door along the Riverwalk and
enjoy Estes Park shopping and nature
at the same time. The Riverwalk now
extends west of Moraine Avenue to
Elkhorn Avenue. The path continues to
Performance Park and beyond.
(The downtown Riverwalk is a pedes-
trian only path.) Lake Estes Trail Fol-
low the Riverwalk east from the Visi-
tors Center to Lake Estes. Go the
distance around the lake (3.75 miles)
or just enjoy a short stroll. Wildlife and
magnificent views of Rocky Mountain
National Park are the main attractions
of the Lake Estes Trail.
Knoll-Willows
All the protection you
know you need, plus Knoll-Willows Trail starts at the
north end of the Municipal Building
some you might have and winds past the historic Birch Cabin
overlooked. That’s and up to the ruins. The ruins feature
the difference views of Estes Park and Rocky Moun-
American Family tain National Park.
expertise makes. For The other trailhead begins at the top
auto, home, business, of Wonderview Drive. Trails take
health, life and more, hikers to the ruins or down to Birch
Cabin and back into town.
all under one roof,®
call today. Fall River Trail
Fall River Trail starts at West Elk-
horn Avenue at the waterwheel. Walk
Danielle D Arnold Agency Inc. west to the outdoor Performance Park
1140 Manford Ave. Ste. C amphitheater where visitors enjoy mu-
Estes Park, CO 80517 sic performances all summer long. The
(970) 586-8420 trail continues west along a wooded
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path on the Fall River and will eventual-
American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries.
Home Office - Madison, WI 53783
ly link to Rocky Mountain National
Park.
26 Community Resource Guide August 2009 Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Clubs & organizations
your baby, call EVICS at 586-3055. The Caregiver Support Group meets
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) the second and fourth Wednesday of
The ACIM study group meets week- Cardiac Support Group each month at 10 a.m. at Good Samaritan
ly to explore the principles of “A The Cardiac Support Group meets Village. For more information, call
Course in Miracles,” a guide for ex- 586-2273.
on the third Wednesday of each month
panding awareness. For more informa-
tion, call Heidi at (970) 227-8491 or
at 11 a.m. at the Estes Park Medical Caring Pregnancy Center of
Marlena at 577-1977. Center in the Longs Peak Conference Estes Valley
roomFor more information, call Jack or Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Val-
Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Gale Voorhies at (303) 823-5992. ley (CPC) offers mentoring for those
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group CONTINUED ON 28
Combined Alzheimer’s and Caregiv-
er groups will meet together on the
second and fourth Tuesday of each
month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Good
Samaritan in the Assisted Living small
dining room. For more information,
contact Ann Lundquist at 586-2273 or
Emmalie Conner at 472-9798.
ph: 970.586.1040
American Legion mobile: 970.231.2879
The American Legion, Joseph J. fax: 970.586.1048
Duncan Post 119, is located at the inter- 1182-B Graves Avenue harriettew@aol.com
section of Highways 7 and 36.For more Estes Park, Colorado 80517 www.estesparkmortgages.com
information, drop by, call 586-6118 or
visit www.estespost119.org. HARRIETTE WOODARD
Art Center of Estes Park LOAN CONSULTANT
The Art Center of Estes Park is a
non-profit organization that provides a
facility to support and promote the
work of local and regional artists. For
more information, call the Art Center of
Estes Park at 586-5882, or visit
www.artcenterofestes.com.
Association for
Responsible Development
The Association for Responsible De- HEARING AIDS
velopment is dedicated to preserving
the unique mountain character and nat-
EAR CARE
ural beauty of the Estes For more in- DIZZY PATIENT EVALUATION
formation, contact Sandy at 586-1058 or
ARD@dim.com.
Wendy Koenig, Au.D.
www.wendyshearing.com
Aviation Internationale Doctor of Audiology
infants and toddlers. For more informa- (970) 586-5255 1186 Graves Ave.
tion, or to set up a home visit for you and
Estes Park Trail-Gazette August 2009 Community Resource Guide 27
Clubs & organizations
CONTINUED FROM PG. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New of the Estes Park Library (335 E. Elk-
players are always welcome. For reser- horn AveFor more information, call
who are faced with unplanned pregnan- vations, call 586-2996. Gray Rueppel at 586-2978.
cies. CPC is open Monday through Fri-
day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPC is Community Pinochle Estes Park Car Club
located at 851 Dry Gulch Road above Community Pinochle meets Monday The Estes Park Car Club meets the
Crossroads Ministry To help or for more and Friday at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
information, call 586-2422. Center. New players welcome. the Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St.
For more information, call Craig at
Centering Prayer Cultural Arts Council 586-4839. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer, meditation from of Estes Park
the Christian tradition, meets on Tues- Estes Park Chorale
The Cultural Arts Council of Estes
days, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Thurs- Park presents free visual and perform- The Estes Park Chorale, under the
days, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more inform- ing arts events, supports local artists, direction of Claudia Irwin, perform sea-
ation, call 586-1779 or 586-4516. art galleries and arts organizations in sonal concerts. For more information,
the greater Estes Valley. The arts coun- call Jaquie Buckert at 586-5072 or Carol
Columbines Conger at 577-1748.
cil is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave-
Ladies, are you looking for a social nue. For more information or to sup-
club to meet friends? Then join Colum-
Estes Park Equestrian Club
port the arts in Estes Park, call
bines, a social club focused on friend- 586-9203, e-mail cacep@earthlink.net or The Estes Park Equestrian Club
ship, caring, and the delights of living in visit www.estesarts.com. meets on the first Thursday of each
a mountain paradise. If this sparks your month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting
interest, call Carol Clark at 586-3956 for Estes Park Area room, second floor. For more informa-
details on how to become a member. tion, call Brenda Hendrix at 577-1242.
Weavers Guild
Community Bridge The Estes Park Area Weavers Guild Estes Park Genealogical
meets on the fourth Thursday of the Society
Community Bridge meets for lunch
followed by bridge play on Thursdays month at 1 p.m. in the Hondius Room The Estes Park Genealogical Society
meets on the second Thursday of each
VIGIL
month at 4 p.m. in the Wasson Room
on the second floor of the Estes Park
Public Library, through November. For
further information, call 586-5885.
Guests are always welcome.
Painting
Estes Park Gun and
Archery Club
Indoor range activities: Archery on
Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., Firearms on
Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., Firearms
on Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m. New
• Professional Craftsmanship combination for Common Point out-
door range; to renew membership, call
• Superior Prep Work
Satisfaction
Sharyn 586-2426.
• Interior/Exterior Estes Park Internet Computer
• Residential / Commercial
• Faux Finishing Guaranteed Users Group
The Estes Park Computer Users
Group (EPICUG) meets the third Tues-
• Written Warranty day of the month at 7 p.m. in the Hondi-
us Room of the Estes Park Public Li-
Serving Northern Colorado for Over 20 Years brary. For more information, call Judy
Houston at 577-7330.
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28 Community Resource Guide August 2009 Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Clubs & organizations
CONTINUED FROM PG. 28 Ave., 800-651-6000. month at 7 p.m. at the Estes Park Me-
morial Observatory, 1600 Manford Ave-
meeting room of the Estes Public Park Estes Park Woman’s Club nue, adjacent to the High School. For
LibraryPeace vigils are held each Estes Park Woman’s Club meets more information, call (970) 231-4652.
Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. in monthly for a luncheon meeting. Social
Bond Park. For more information, visit hour begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at Estes Valley Community
www.estespeace.org. 12 p.m. For more information, call Services Coalition
Sherry Rytting at 586-4342 or Karen
Estes Park Sister Cities Chionio at 577-7336.
The Estes Valley Community Services
Coalition is a group of citizens represent-
Sister Cities is a citizen diplomacy or- ing various human service agencies and
ganization that meets to further the Estes Estes Valley Amateur
Radio Club nonprofits in the ValleyMeetings are
Park Sister City relationship with Mon- held on the first Wednesday of each
teverde, Costa Rica. For more informa- The Estes Valley Amateur Radio month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in room 130
tion, call Jan Thompson at 586-6309. Club meets for breakfast every Satur- of the Town Hall building. The facilita-
day at 8 a.m. at the Olympus Lodge, tors are Mary Mesropian (577-9781),
Estes Park Tea 2365 Big Thompson Ave. For more in-
Time Readers Louise Olson (586-6518) or Jenne Snel-
formation, call Larry Olson at 586-9393 ling (407-7048).
Estes Park Tea Time Readers meets or visit www.evarc.org.
on the second Wednesday of each Estes Valley Model Railroad-
Estes Valley Astronomical So- ers
month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Longs
Peak Coffee and Paper House, 150 E.
ciety
The Estes Valley Division of the Na-
Longhorn Avenue. Call for current All members of the community are
tional Model Railroad Association
month’s theme at 303-823-0997. welcome to attend the Estes Valley As-
(NMRA) and the Estes Valley Model
tronomical Society’s (EVAS) monthly
Estes Park Weight Watchers Railroaders meet on the first Wednes-
meeting free of charge Weather permit-
day of the month at 7 p.m. in the Hondi-
Estes Park Weight Watchers meets ting, the society sets up telescopes and
us Room of the Estes Park Library. For
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the binoculars for casual observing. Meet-
Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford ings are on the fourth Thursday of the CONTINUED ON 30
586-9584
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further information, call 577-1588. ship Force International. For more in-
formation, call Skip Betts at 586-5670.
Estes Valley Postcard
SERVICE
Club and Exchange Handbell Ensemble
The Estes Valley Postcard Club is a The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble
group that gathers to collect postcards, meets for rehearsals in Room 203 of the
~ Specializing in ~ learn about collecting, and enjoy in-
depth programs in early views of Estes
Municipal Building on Thursday at 7
p.m., September through June. Lynn
• Pine Beetle & Park and Rocky Mountain National Patten directs the community choir.
Park. Call Jane Wright at 586-1791 for New ringers, beginning to advanced,
Mistletoe Management more information. are always welcome. For information or
• Hazard Tree Removal a rehearsal schedule, call Vicky Wasin-
• Limbing and Pruning Estes Valley Quilt Guild ski at 577-0539.
• View Enhancement The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets
the second Wednesday of each month
Kaffeeklatsch with the
• Brush Chipping at the Good Samaritan Home, 1902 German-American Club
• Fire Mitigation Ptarmigan Trail. For more information, The newly formed German-American
contact Mary Ann Jobe at 577-1200. Club meets on the second Wednesday
Insured • Free Estimates
Estes Valley Victim Advocates of each month for a couple of hours of
Free Wood Chips chatting, singing and catching up with
Estes Valley Victim Advocates
Adam Strong (EVVA), Inc. provides crisis interven-
all that is going on in the world. For
more information, call Irene at 586-9051
(970) 586-7546
tion 24 hours daily to victims of domes- or Gretchen at 577-0802.
tic violence, sexual assault, other
crimes and trauma. Individual counsel- KBB
ing and support groups are free and Knights of the Belt Buckle (KBB)
safehousing for victims of domestic vio- meet every other Wednesday of the
Casey’s
lence is available. If in need of immedi- month at noon at Nickys Restaurant. For
ate emergency assistance, call 911. Ad- more information, call Andy at 586-6700.
Automotive
vocates may be reached during office
hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Kiwanis Club
through Friday, at (970) 577-9781. After The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park
hours, call the 24- hour dispatch line at breakfast meetings convene on the sec-
(970) 586-4000 and ask to speak to an ond and fourth Fridays of the month at
advocate. All calls are confidential. 6:45 a.m. at the Other Side Restaurant-
For more information, call 586-9669.
EVIA
The Estes Valley Improvement Asso- Knights of Columbus
ciation (EVIA) meets the second Thurs- The Knights of Columbus Council
entals Trucks, Trailers day of every month at 7 p.m. in the Hon- 12063 meets on the second and fourth
dius Room of the Estes Park Public Thursdays of each month at Our Lady
epair All Makes & Models Library. For more information, call Bry- of the Mountains Catholic Church.
an Michener at 586-5949. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more in-
vice formation, call Joe Phillips at 577-1282.
EVICS
Estes Valley Investment in Childhood League of Women Voters
Success (EVICS) is a private, non-profit The League of Women Voters
organization committed to supporting promotes the informed participation of
and promoting early childhood care and citizens in government by providing non-
education in the Estes Valley. EVICS of- partisan educational information on topics
fers resources, information and training of public concern and on the processes of
to child care providers and preschools, government. For more information, call
10%
not to mention the sort of scenery ev-
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would kill for. And if your tee shot
OFF
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usual, chalk it up to the thinner air at
7,500 feet.
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Parks and Recreation
during the summer season — call
970-586-8176. Pull carts and clubs are
available for rental.
Some water makes a round on the
Lake Estes Golf Course interesting,
and there are almost always a few elk
around — it’s a favorite wintering spot
for them, and the spring green-up is
their salad bar. All told, about 20,000
nine-hole rounds are played at the
course annually.
Tee times at both courses can be
made up to seven days in advance for
weekdays, and on the Friday of the pre-
vious weekend for weekend reserva-
tions.
Winter Golf
From November through March, the
Lake Estes Golf Course is open for win- Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
ter golf play, and there are plenty of Golfers enjoy a postcard-perfect morning on the Lake Estes nine-hole golf course.
pleasant and playable days over the
course of the winter. The seasonal rate
of $7 for unlimited, all-day play, no tee
times required.
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Snow Removal
T
he Town of Estes Park keeps Estes Park snow
plow in action on
roads well plowed when snow Elkhorn Ave.
falls. Crews from various
Walt Hester
municipal departments begins plowing Trail-Gazette
at 4 a.m. when there’s an inch or more
of accumulation and at 3 a.m. if there’s
more than two inches.
If more than two inches accumulates,
crews will use a loader to remove snow
from downtown streets and parking
lots. When roadways become icy,
crews are dispatched to spread sand at
stop signs and on hills where drivers
need extra protection.
Estes Park’s Snow Removal Program
consists of cleaning all town—
maintained streets, cul-de-sacs, parking
lots, sidewalks, ridge removal and hike
and bike trails. The town typically goes
through about 2,000 tons of sand per
year.
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Estes Park Demographics
Part-time and seasonal: 45 Average rental, home/condo
Location three-bedroom $1,125 $1,125
Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet, 70 Population Average rental, home/condo
miles northwest of Denver at the east- Estes Park: 5.720* two-bedroom : $840 $840
ern entrance to Rocky Mountain Na- Estes Valley: 8.889**
tional Park. Three main highways con- Vacancy rate (Loveland/Estes Park
verge in town. Highway 7 comes in Average age: 45* 2006): 8.9 percent for rentals, 2.0 per-
from the south with views of Marys In-town registered voters: 4,520 cent for owner-occupied housing
Lake and Prospect Mountain. Highway Town area: 6 square miles
Construction
36 comes in from the southwest and * — 2000 U.S. Census
Longmont offering a panoramic view of 2007 2008
** — Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs,
Lakes Estes. 2005 Building permits: 409 466
Highway 34 winds its way through Total construction valuation:
the Big Thompson Canyon to the Accommodations $39,179,104$42,203,661
northeast of town and Loveland. Lodging establishments: 150 Residential housing units:
Rooms: 2,600 380328
Date of incorporation
Residential valuation:
April 16, 1917, population 317 Housing $31,677,745$25,288,714
2007 2008 Commercial building permits:
Government
Total single-family home sales: 97127
Elected mayor and six-member
$73,286,124 $85,599,169 Commercial valuation:
Board of Trustees with Town Adminis-
trator. Average selling price: $5,102, 359$16,855,447
$339,288 $399,996
Town employees Retail sales
Average days on market:
Full-time: 130 131 110 2007 2008
In-town receipts:
$160,572,013$166,087,488
Sales tax collections:
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Tax Rates
equivalent to $1 in tax for each $1,000 No. 11 (Meadowdale Hills): 5.77
Sales tax in assessed valuation. Larimer County Improvement Dis-
State: 2.9 percent (groceries ex- trict
cluded) 2009 Mil Levies No. 14 (Little Valley): 10
Town of Estes Park: 4 percent Larimer County: 22.395 Larimer County Improvement Dis-
(groceries included) Park R-3 School District: 31.234 trict
Larimer County: 0.8 percent Estes Valley Recreation and Park
No. 18 (Venner Ranch Estates): 12
(groceries excluded): District: 2.393
Allenspark Fire Protection District:
.25 percent for open space Park Hospital District: 7.505
Larimer County Improvement Dis- 7.507
.20 percent for new courts project
trict Pinewood Springs Fire Protection
.20 percent for jail expansion
.15 percent for fairgrounds and No. 2 (Pinewood): 5 District: 7.1
events center Larimer County Improvement Dis- St. Vrain Left Hand Water District:
trict 0.194
Property tax No. 4 (Carriage Hills): 4 Northern Colorado Water Conser-
Tax assessments applicable depend- Larimer County Improvement Dis- vancy
ing on location of property. One mil is trict District: 1.0
Vehicle Information
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Colorado Department Vehicle Licensing Motorists are required to obtain Col-
of Revenue orado license plates within 30 days
License plate purchases and title
Motor Vehicle Division transfers may be done at the Larimer after establishing residency in Colo-
1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park County Clerk and Recorder Annex at rado.
577-2025 1601 Brodie Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 CONTINUED ON 41
(970) 577-0750
The Only
Locally-Owned
Estes Parks’ In Business
for over
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Open 8-5 Monday through Friday • 9-1 Saturday
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1138 Manford Ave • Estes Park, CO
Vehicle Information
CONTINUED FROM PG. 36 When vehicles are used to commute Loveland
to the Denver metro area, an enhanced 118F East 29th St. 80538
The cost of regular plates depends test is required. (970) 667-7247
on the type of vehicle, age, weight and
value. Driver’s License Greeley
Special and personalized license A Colorado driver’s license is re- 800 8th Ave, 80631
plates are also available upon applica- quired for all drivers who are residents (970) 352-5845
tion. of Colorado. Driver’s licenses may be
Emission Testing obtained in either: Boulder
2850 Iris Ave. #F, 80301
Estes Park residents are not re- Fort Collins (303) 442-3006
quired to have an emission inspection Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
unless the vehicle commutes 90 days Licenses may also be obtained at any
p.m. driver’s license office in the state.
or more into the Air Program Area, but
1121 W. Prospect Road, 80521 There is no state motor vehicle office
legislation is pending. If it goes into ef-
fect, the proposed changes will take ef- (970) 494-9806 for driver’s license in Estes Park.
fect in January of 2010. Contact the Full service office, reinstatements,
traffic records Proof of Insurance
clerk’s office for more information.
Larimer County residents in Drake, Effective Jan. 1, 1999, the State of
Longmont Colorado requires proof of insurance to
Pinewood Springs and Lyons are re-
quired to comply with emission testing. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 be in the vehicle while driving.
After Jan. 1, 2007 Larimer County p.m. Any vehicle registered in Colorado
will no longer require emission testing 917 S. Main St. Unit #600, 80501 must have proof of insurance in Colo-
on any gas vehicles. The requirements (303) 776-4073 rado. Out-of-state insurance will need
for emission testing on diesel vehicles Full service office to be transferred into the state of Colo-
will remain the same. rado within the first year.
Estes Park Trail-Gazette August 2009 Community Resource Guide 41
Special Transit
passenger’s safety. The bus is equipped
To request a ride: with a lift for those who cannot use
1-888-647-9768 (toll free) stairs. Passengers may travel to all types
Administrative Offices: of destinations including grocery stores
1-888-647-8114 (toll free) and other shopping destinations; work,
education, or volunteer sites; the Senior
Special Transit offers low-cost, door- Center or Recreation Center; medical or
through-door transportation to all resi- other appointments; and private homes.
dents of Estes Park and vicinity. Highly- Pick ups within the Estes Valley are of-
trained, courteous drivers provide direct fered Monday through Friday from 8
assistance to and from the bus and into a.m. to 5 p.m. The standard fare is $1.25
Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
buildings when necessary to ensure the one way. However, residents age 60 and
Special Transit
over travel free to the Senior Center or to
therapy or medical appointments. Re-
• COLLISION Wash, Wax
duced-fare and no-fare options are avail-
• RESTORATION CarpetUpholstery
Shampoo,
able to individuals who cannot afford the
• CUSTOM PAINT Steaming full fare.
• DETAILING and If Special Transit is unable to provide a
AUTOBODY & DETAILS • FREE ESTIMATES Vent Cleaning
ride but the passenger can find someone
• INSURANCE else to provide the needed transporta-
tion, mileage reimbursement is available
OFFICE through our Family and Friends Pro-
970-586-1986 gram. Covered rides include those out-
side Special Transit’s regular service
CELL hours and days, or when a passenger is
970-227-4857 denied a ride because of a full schedule.
The program can cover trips within
WWW.REDLINEAUTOBODYDETAILS.COM Estes Park, to nearby mountain towns,
or to the Valley (Loveland, Fort Collins,
and communities in Boulder County).
For medical trips only, travel to the Den-
ver metro area may also be covered. All
trips must be authorized in advance.
Regular or Family and Friends rides
are available one to 14 days in advance;
same-day rides may also be available.
Call 1-888-647-9768 Monday through Fri-
day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or request a
ride, or visit www.specialtransit.org.
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professional and thorough—but what we liked best is that they were just
nice, helpful people, too.” K. & T. Anderson—Estes Park, CO
We moved here for the same reasons you did: It’s a beautiful, caring community—full of
wonderful, caring people. And we’re proud we’ve been able to help so many of them fulfill
their dream of living in this magical place. Please let us know if we can ever be of help to you.
Marcia Duell Randy Good Vicky Holler Dave Kiser Mary Murphy Wayne Newsom Scott Thompson
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Where the Estes Valley has been coming for real estate solutions since 1985.
320 East Elkhorn P.O. Box 4130, Estes Park, CO 80517
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