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Good morning to you Estes Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Old Fall River Road's closure will affect your October plans
  • How a huge new solar farm will power Estes Park homes
  • See how close an Estes Park elk came to one car

Also on today's calendar: Listening at the Legion Presents The Blue Fiddles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rocky Mountain National Park sets Old Fall River Road closing date (kansas.com) — If you're heading from Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park for fall colors or the elk rut, plan around Old Fall River Road's seasonal closure schedule starting Oct. 6. The road will alternate between full closures and limited access for bikes, leashed pets, and pedestrians before reopening for non-vehicle winter use on Oct. 17. Trail Ridge Road remains open for scenic drives.
   

2. Black Hollow Sun Now Powers Northern Colorado (northfortynews.com) — A massive new solar complex near Severance is now generating enough electricity for about 73,000 homes and businesses, directly serving Estes Park through the Platte River Power Authority. This long-planned project should help keep local power reliable while adding more renewable energy to our grid, with future battery storage also planned in each owner community, including Estes Park.
   

3. Rut Season on Full Display: Elk Smashes Car Window in Colorado (outdoors.com) — An out-of-town driver recently had a car window smashed by a rutting bull elk while stopped near a roadside herd in Estes Park, underscoring how intense elk behavior is right now. If you're driving or walking near elk in town, this is a vivid reminder to keep your distance, stay in your vehicle, and give these powerful animals plenty of space during rut season.
   

4. Wolves in the Throne Room share 'Estuary' music video (nextmosh.com) — Fans of heavy, atmospheric metal in Estes Park can look ahead to January 15–17, 2027, when Wolves in the Throne Room bring their new album Estuary to the Fire in the Mountains festival at the Stanley Hotel. The band has just released the album's title track and music video, giving locals an early taste of what to expect from the upcoming live set.
   

5. In Battle Of Rutting Colorado Elk, Bull Pulls Rival Under Water And Steals Harem (cowboystatedaily.com) — A dramatic elk fight at Evergreen Lake saw one bull briefly pin another underwater before both walked away, highlighting how aggressive rut season can be across Colorado. The story also recalls a bull in Estes Park recently roaming town with a rival's broken antler tip stuck in his neck, reminding locals to stay cautious and give rutting elk extra space.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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