Chief David Hayes will be paid a $117,941 severance package once he leaves the Estes Park Police Department, documents shared with the Estes Park Trail Gazette show. The severance package was signed by Hayes and Town Administrator Travis Machalek and notarized by Town Clerk Jackie Williamson on Oct. 12, 2023, 47 days before the public […]
Statement from Town Administrator Travis Machalek: “I am pleased to announce that Ian Stewart will serve as the Interim Chief for the Estes Park Police Department, beginning at the end of the workday on Dec. 22. Stewart is a Captain with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Feyen generously offered Captain Stewart’s time and […]
Results of an internal review provide a concerning picture of the trust and confidence of members of the Estes Park Police Department in Chief David Hayes management of the department.
Results of an internal review provide a concerning picture of the trust and confidence of members of the police department in Chief David Hayes management of the department. After the Town of Estes Park began to receive complaints last July from members of the Estes Park Police Department about Chief David Hayes, the Town’s Administrator, […]
The beloved Elk Fest hosted in Estes Park’s Bond Park each year recently received national acclaim after being voted among the 14 best fall festivals to catch across the country. In a list compiled by “Trips to Discover,” the fan favorited event was ranked among other fall festivals such as the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival […]