Most locals want to keep Estes “quaint”. In Merrium-Webster.com Dictionary, the definitions include: “pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar”; “marked by beauty or elegance”; “marked by skillful design”; or, my favorite, “unusual or different in character or appearance.” Originally, in the 13 th century, quaint meant, “expert” or “skilled”, but language, like everything else, changes […]
As I write this on Thanksgiving, I realize there are many things that can generate thanks in the Estes Valley. First and foremost, we are truly a Village, Valley wide. When someone needs assistance, there is an unusually strong and interlinked network of governmental and volunteer organizations that support the citizens here. The interwoven collaboration […]