At its May 26 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board directed staff to end the requirements of mask ordinance 07-20, which it enacted May 1. This ordinance established requirements for the use of masks/facial coverings by customers, employees and vendors of all Estes Park businesses, as well as …
Larimer County Public Health has received partial approval of the submitted variance request seeking state approval to slowly reopen businesses ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions.
Nearly 30% of the population of Larimer County -- 103,000 of 350,000 residents-- are considered highly susceptible to severe respiratory complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Larimer County Public Health has submitted a variance request seeking state approval to slowly reopen businesses ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions.
Larimer County Public Health has amended the public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.
Following a full closure to comply with COVID-19 public health guidelines, Town Hall will begin a soft reopening May 18 with established guidelines for the safety of community members and employees. During this phase, Town staff will continue to conduct virtual or telephone meetings with cus…
Larimer County Public Health, in partnership with local hospitals, has increased COVID-19 testing capacity in the community.
Larimer County Public Health has issued a public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.
The Estes Park Town Board has enacted an emergency ordinance through June 10 requiring the use of face coverings by everyone in public areas of any business within Estes Park town limits – including employees, vendors and customers. Businesses are responsible for ensuring these requirements.…
After reaching out to the State of Colorado early this week, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park received clarification today from the State that its Public Health Order 20-28 "Safer at Home" prohibits the operation of Vacation Home Rentals for the …
The Estes Park Health Physician Clinic is honored to bring valuable COVID-19 testing to the Estes Valley community. The Physician Clinic is offering COVID-19 testing for symptomatic healthcare workers, 1st responders and community members.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issues detailed Public Health Order for Safer at Home
I have drawn questions and comments from the Estes Park News Facebook page and will respond to them with the most current and reliable medical information.
Larimer County Public Health will be slowly allowing businesses to reopen under the new Safer at Home guidance the governor will be releasing soon. Larimer County will adopt the governors new stay at home orders with local guidance, education and enforcement.
The single positive COVID-19 testing of one of EPH’s staff members is still just a single positive. The other staff members who work closely with this individual have all been tested negative during this weekend.
In consultation with Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Board of County Commissioners, Larimer County Natural Resources announces selective criteria for reopening camping at its reservoir parks beginning Friday, April 24 until further notice.
Larimer County is opening up community-wide testing for COVID-19 to symptomatic individuals.
Share gratitude with outgoing Mayor and Trustees; new Mayor and Trustees take office April 28
All staff at Estes Park Health (EPH) have been working under the assumption that COVID-19 was present in the Estes Valley and have been diligent about wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in the facility when interacting with staff and the community since February 2020.
Community Relief Funds
“The benefit in wearing the facemask, for the general public, is that hopefully now a sneeze or sniffle or whatever it is, doesn’t end up on their hands where they’re now going to touch a grocery cart, or a doorknob, or an elevator button,” said Erica Williams, Infection Prevention Director …
The Town allocated $250,000 in community relief funds to help fill critical needs in the form of food, housing and business/organizational support. Our Community Relief Task Force, composed of Town staff and local nonprofit leaders, fields requests for grant funds and makes award recommendat…
The Larimer County Public Health Director has extended the Stay-At-Home order through April 26, 2020.
Governor Polis has extended the statewide Stay-at-Home order through April 26: covid19.colorado.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs
One of the most difficult aspects of the current situation is that second homeowners must delay their travels to the Estes Valley until the stay-at-home orders have been lifted. Asking this of our part-time residents is one of the most difficult things we have to do – because you are a criti…
March 31, 2020 by Gary Hall, CIO
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) now has five deaths associated with COVID-19. Two of these deaths are epidemiologically linked cases, which means there was a possible connection to a COVID-19 case but testing was never completed. The other three deaths are confirm…
Positive test results for COVID-19 are reported to the health department for investigation and follow-up. Cases of COVID-19 are recorded as a case in the county where they permanently reside. Cases recorded here are Larimer County residents only.
State and County stay-at-home orders
As the State of Colorado continues taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all playgrounds, campgrounds, camping and camping facilities (including yurts and cabins) at Colorado’s state parks as well as camping at State Wildlife Areas eff…
Last week, Estes Park Health started looking at each service line to determine which support services are essential to safely care for our patients needing services. Decisions were made on what support services could be cancelled and/or moved to a later date. We are aware that this has cause…
Larimer County Manager Linda Hoffmann announced the closure of the majority of County Facilities stating Friday, March 27, 2020, until further notice. Residents can get the most up-to- date information about accessing County services by visiting the County website at Larimer.org or calling i…
On March 25, 2020, the Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is diligently working to keep state parks open so the public can enjoy the health benefits associated with being outside.
The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County have issued orders requiring the closure of short-term accommodations in the Estes Valley effective Monday, March 23 at noon through April 17. This is in consideration of Estes Park's unique situation as a mountain visitor destination and our residen…
The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County have issued orders requiring the closure of short-term accommodations in the Estes Valley effective Monday, March 23 at noon through April 17. This is in consideration of Estes Park's unique situation as a mountain visitor destination and our residen…
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park have issued public health orders limiting visitors to Estes Park by closing short-term accommodations within the Estes Valley to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The orders were issued March 21 and take effect Ma…
To embrace social distancing as the best means of combating the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all public-facing facilities to most public access effective Friday, March 20 until further notice. CPW will maintain phone and online operations to best serve Col…
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Rocky Mountain National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 7 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be in effect 24-hours a day/7-da…
On behalf of the Town of Estes Park, today Mayor Jirsa sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior requesting the immediate closure of Rocky Mountain National Park to help reduce visitation to our area, supporting public health recommendations and helping to focus local resources on the i…
As a community, we are learning daily about best practices with respect to COVID-19. Although the risk of being affected by the illness here in Northern Colorado is relatively low at this point, social distancing has been suggested. Here in our public facing areas, we ask that you practice s…
Rather than waiting for additional positive test results, Larimer County public health officials have issued proactive protective measures to minimize the impact of COVID-19. Larimer County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales has issued a public health order requiring the cancellation or pos…
With an abundance of caution, Estes Park Health has been working since the announcement of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, to set up policies and procedures to keep our community and our Estes Park Health staff safe. We did not wait for a positive case to set up a Clinical Operations Team. This te…
The situation around Coronavirus continues to unfold. Across our Albertsons and Safeway stores in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska and New Mexico, we know that some of our most vulnerable neighbors are senior citizens and other at-risk populations, such as pregnant women or those wi…
Larimer County is reporting that an Estes Park male in his late teens has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
The following information has been provided by The YMCA of the Rockies
In response to the threat of novel coronavirus and in accordance with Governor Polis’ March 16th mandate regarding a 30-day closure, the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) will not re-open the Estes Valley Community Center until April 16th.
Rocky Mountain National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of today, March 17, 2020, the park is still open however, park visi…
In alignment with the recommendations of public health agencies, the Estes Park Museum will begin a temporary closure of the Museum gallery and cancellation of events beginning March 17 to continue through March 31, with reevaluation to occur by March 27. The meeting of the 1917 Book Club sl…
Estes Park Quota deeply cares about our community and is proud and privileged to raise funds each year to provide scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations that serve our community. We also provide funds for ambulances and AED devices to benefit the community. This year we will be g…
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