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A taste of tomorrow: Traditional New Year’s Foods and the stories they carryWhen the calendar turns and midnight strikes...
12/31/2025

A taste of tomorrow: Traditional New Year’s Foods and the stories they carry

When the calendar turns and midnight strikes on Wednesday night, the world does more than toast with champagne. Across cultures, people welcome the New Year by setting tables rich with symbolism, tradition, and hope. New Year’s foods are rarely chosen for flavor alone; they are edible wishes—meant to bring prosperity, health, longevity, and luck in the months ahead. From pork to legumes and grains to greens and sweets, these dishes form a global language of optimism, spoken through shared meals....

When the calendar turns and midnight strikes on Wednesday night, the world does more than toast with champagne. Across cultures, people welcome the New Year by setting tables rich with […]

Holly jolly traditions and decorations of the season – Part IIEstes Park’s evolving Christmas decorations In 1930, the T...
12/25/2025

Holly jolly traditions and decorations of the season – Part II

Estes Park’s evolving Christmas decorations In 1930, the Town of Estes Park erected and decorated a large tree at the intersection of Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues. Evergreen garlands were strung across the street, and wreaths were hung on street poles. In 1936, in addition to the evergreen streamers, colored lights were added; however, officials decided to eliminate the tree and instead erect an enormous ice palace....

Estes Park’s evolving Christmas decorations In 1930, the Town of Estes Park erected and decorated a large tree at the intersection of Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues. Evergreen garlands were strung […]

Holiday and year round good-doingsThe Estes Valley is a community of generous people who lean in throughout the year to ...
12/25/2025

Holiday and year round good-doings

The Estes Valley is a community of generous people who lean in throughout the year to share time, talent, and treasure. Three community organizations - Estes Park Quota Club, Blue Santa, Bright Christmas -- step up at the holidays to lend Santa a helping hand, and one area organization -- Crossroads Assistance Ministry -- provides year-round social services....

The Estes Valley is a community of generous people who lean in throughout the year to share time, talent, and treasure. Three community organizations – Estes Park Quota Club, Blue […]

Christmas faith servicesChristian Church of Estes Park 4655 US Highway 36, Estes Park. Website click here. Christmas Eve...
12/24/2025

Christmas faith services

Christian Church of Estes Park 4655 US Highway 36, Estes Park. Website click here. Christmas Eve Services - Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Traditional candlelight services. Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park; 970-586-4404 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Christine Dempsey, Pastor Christmas Eve Service – Dec. 24 at 5 p.m....

Christian Church of Estes Park [Independent Christian church/ non-denominational] 4655 US Highway 36, Estes Park. Website click here. Christmas Eve Services – Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Traditional […]

Holly jolly traditions and decorations of the season – Part IHistory of the holiday What we often think of as good old-f...
12/24/2025

Holly jolly traditions and decorations of the season – Part I

History of the holiday What we often think of as good old-fashioned Christmas traditions — such as Christmas trees and holiday decorations — were once novel and, in some cases, banned by civil and ecclesiastical laws. Even settling on a date to celebrate Christmas took some effort, as early Christian theologians struggled to determine a date for the birth of Jesus....

History of the holiday What we often think of as good old-fashioned Christmas traditions — such as Christmas trees and holiday decorations — were once novel and, in some cases, […]

Jean Ann MorseJean Ann Morse, age 93, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 at her Estes Park Apartment. Jean was born on Jan, 24...
12/24/2025

Jean Ann Morse

Jean Ann Morse, age 93, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 at her Estes Park Apartment. Jean was born on Jan, 24, 1932 to Glenn and Laura (Scales) in Elgin, Illinois. Before getting married, she worked as a secretary at the Elgin Watch Factory. She married her Elgin High School sweetheart Stephen M. Morse on Aug. 29, 1951. While Steve was attending College at Colorado State University (Boulder), she had their first child, Diane....

Jean Ann Morse, age 93, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 at her Estes Park Apartment. Jean was born on Jan, 24, 1932 to Glenn and Laura (Scales) in Elgin, […]

Estes Valley Voice Spanish podcast – 23 de DiciembreEscucha el podcast aqui: Weekly News Summary – Estes Valley • Featur...
12/23/2025

Estes Valley Voice Spanish podcast – 23 de Diciembre

Escucha el podcast aqui: Weekly News Summary – Estes Valley • Featured interview with Ericka Santana, a Latina business owner in Estes Park, sharing her story, challenges, and advice for entrepreneurs in the community. • Historic Park Theater begins a new chapter under the management of Whimsadoodle, Inc., with plans to revitalize the space through expanded cultural programming and events....

Escucha el podcast aqui: Weekly News Summary – Estes Valley • Featured interview with Ericka Santana, a Latina business owner in Estes Park, sharing her story, challenges, and advice for entrepreneurs […]

Fire district to extend interim chief’s contract to the end of 2026To provide ongoing administrative stability, the Este...
12/23/2025

Fire district to extend interim chief’s contract to the end of 2026

To provide ongoing administrative stability, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District decided on Monday evening to extend the contract with Warren Jones to serve as interim fire chief through the end of 2026. Jones was hired in October for a six-month interim role. The move is intended to allow the fire district to avoid rushing into recruiting and hiring a new permanent chief....

To provide ongoing administrative stability, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District decided on Monday evening to extend the contract with Warren Jones to serve as interim fire chief through the […]

The season to celebrate our giftsThe holiday season is here — a time of music, lights, and decorations, often bringing a...
12/23/2025

The season to celebrate our gifts

The holiday season is here — a time of music, lights, and decorations, often bringing a mix of overwhelm, stress, joy, giving, and gathering. This year, I've found myself deeply reflecting, focusing on internal joy, kindness, presence, gratitude, and meaningful connections, recognizing that lasting happiness is a choice born from small, kind actions, even in the midst of stress or grief....

The holiday season is here — a time of music, lights, and decorations, often bringing a mix of overwhelm, stress, joy, giving, and gathering. This year, I’ve found myself deeply […]

Living incarnation: Choosing wholeness in a divided worldAs the winter solstice approaches — the turning point of the ye...
12/21/2025

Living incarnation: Choosing wholeness in a divided world

As the winter solstice approaches — the turning point of the year — many people feel both the weight of what has been and the quiet stirring of what longs to be born. This reflection explores that threshold moment, inviting us to consider incarnation not as a belief system, but as a lived practice of integration: wisdom taking form in ordinary lives, love made visible in the world we share....

As the winter solstice approaches — the turning point of the year — many people feel both the weight of what has been and the quiet stirring of what longs […]

Las entrevistas de Hernández: Ericka SantanaDavid Hernandez interviewed Ericka Santana, a Latina entrepreneur from Estes...
12/21/2025

Las entrevistas de Hernández: Ericka Santana

David Hernandez interviewed Ericka Santana, a Latina entrepreneur from Estes Park and owner of several local businesses. In this conversation, Santana shares her personal story, including her beginnings as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced along the way, and offers valuable advice for those starting or growing their own businesses. Throughout the interview, she delivers a powerful message of unity, perseverance, and resilience. Her story is one of inspiration and encouragement.

David Hernandez interviewed Ericka Santana, a Latina entrepreneur from Estes Park and owner of several local businesses. In this conversation, Santana shares her personal story, including her beginnings as an […]

A new era for Estes Park’s Historic Park Theater unfolds with WhimsadoodleWhimsadoodle, Inc., the foundation established...
12/20/2025

A new era for Estes Park’s Historic Park Theater unfolds with Whimsadoodle

Whimsadoodle, Inc., the foundation established from the estate of Barb Marshall, an heir to the Hallmark Cards fortune, has entered into a lease and management arrangement with an option to purchase the Historic Park Theater from long-time owners and operators Jenna MacGregor and her mother Sharon Seeley. The construction of the 112-year-old theater predates the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park and the incorporation of Estes Park as a statutory town....

Whimsadoodle, Inc., the foundation established from the estate of Barb Marshall, an heir to the Hallmark Cards fortune, has entered into a lease and management arrangement with an option to […]

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