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🌱 How a 14% tax jump is reshaping Estes Park’s budget outlook
Estes Park, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Estes Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 14% tax jump is reshaping Estes Park’s budget outlook
Also on today's calendar: Listening at the Legion Presents James Kirby.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Warmer; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sales tax collections for March showed strong growth (eptrail.com) — Estes Park’s March sales tax collections jumped nearly 14% over last year, with especially strong gains in lodging, retail, restaurants, and automotive sales. Town officials note revenues are still slightly below budget, but year-to-date collections remain well ahead of 2025, signaling generally robust local economic activity across most sectors despite small dips in recreation and grocery. 
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850 N St Vrain Ave, Estes Park
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Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A friendly Estes Park reminder from your neighbors at Way Finder Cleaning.
It’s baby elk season, and we’re seeing calves all over town right now. This little one decided our truck was a pretty good place to hang out today. … (Nextdoor Grand Estates) - Good news too!
We will be doing a game night EVERY Monday night now! No experience necessary! Food and drink available for purchase! Also, we will be taking… (Nextdoor Fall River)
- YMCA of the Rockies posted a job opening for Guest Registration Desk Attendant-EPC (2026) in Estes Park. Apply here.
- Sage Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Estes Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estes Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- How a Loveland neighborhood is preparing for wildfire season (reporterherald.com)
Berthoud
- Brodies to leave Berthoud for Arkansas (berthoudsurveyor.com)
Ok Estes Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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