David Hernandez

Estes Valley Voice released its 2025 Annual Report:

– Over 1,110 original stories published

– Coverage of local elections and community forums

– Free promotion for nonprofit organizations

– News remains free and accessible to the public

Pixel the Snowman Snowglobe winners announced:

– Winners: Marty Miranda and Becka Gatchel

– More than 125 community members participated

News Briefs:

– Information meeting for Town Board candidates on January 6

– Community forum with State Senator Janice Marchman on January 8

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• The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has extended Interim Fire Chief Warren Jones’ contract through the end of 2026. This decision is intended to provide the District with stability and allow time to carefully select a permanent fire chief.
• Estes Valley Voice is involved in a legal process seeking greater transparency regarding attorney billing records from the local hospital district. A judge will review the case, and the decision could affect public access to information.
• During the holidays and throughout the year, local organizations such as the Quota Club of Estes Park, Blue Santa, Bright Christmas, and Crossroads Assistance Ministry continue to support families, seniors, and community members in need.

The Estes Valley Voice Spanish-language podcast recaps our top news stories each week with host David Hernandez. Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories that we need to cover? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish-language podcasts are available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

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.

• Experts warn that recent strong winds are increasing wildfire risk in Colorado due to dry conditions, urging residents to take extra precautions.

• During the Estes Park School Board meeting, students were recognized for artistic achievements, programs for gifted students were reviewed, and winter sports were discussed.

• Local justice update: An Estes Park man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for tax evasion and operating a Ponzi scheme that impacted more than 200 victims. The judge stated the actions were driven by greed, not necessity.

The Estes Valley Voice Spanish-language podcast recaps our top news stories each week with host David Hernandez. Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories that we need to cover? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish-language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

Estes Park news recap podcast in Spanish (8 de Deciembre)

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

Estes Park news recap podcast in Spanish (8 de Deciembre)

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

Estes Park news recap podcast in Spanish (17 de Noviembre)

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

Estes Park news recap podcast in Spanish (17 de Noviembre)

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

Estes Park news recap podcast in Spanish (17 de Noviembre)

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.

David Hernandez

The Estes Valley Voice provides a Spanish-language recap of our top news stories each week with David Hernandez.

Please let us know if you, your business, or organization would like to become a sponsor of this work.

Let us know how we’re doing. Do you have ideas for stories about stories we need to be covering? We want to hear from you.

Our Spanish language podcasts are accessible on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple, the same channels as our English-language podcasts, which are produced by Brett Wilson.