The Fiber and Power Connection

Fiber optic lines are not only necessary to provide Trailblazer Broadband high-speed internet to homes and businesses in Estes Park, but they also serve as the foundational backbone of Estes Park Power & Communications’ Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The AMI is comprised of smart meters and infrastructure devices to transmit the meter reading data. According to Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director for Power & Communications, “Our AMI data is analyzed to reveal potential problems,  and we use that information to initiate preventative maintenance that in turn reduces the risk of wildfire from our electric infrastructure.” Forbes Magazine mentioned Estes Park’s own AMI Coordinator Sarah Clark in the following article on Wildfire mitigation: Wildfire Season Is Year-Round. How To Keep The Lights On And Businesses Running

Learn more about Estes Park’s AMIs and Smart Meters. 

UPDATE: 2nd Annual Estes Chamber Cup a success for players, sponsors

By  | tmosier@eptrail.com | Trail Gazette
This past Friday (Aug. 13), the Estes Park 18-hole golf course was once again home to the Estes Chamber Cup golf tournament where, once again, the Bank of Estes team took home the coveted Chamber Cup.  The tournament was sponsored by the Town of Estes Park and TrailBlazer Broadband. “I am really grateful to everyone who made this possible,” Carlson said. “It was because of the community support that we were able to pull this off.  We love to see people coming together and having a good time … we need it.”
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2nd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament is August 13

By ESTES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
July 22, 2021 at 7:50 a.m.
Published in the Trail Gazette

The 2nd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament on August 13 is sponsored by the Town of Estes Park and Trailblazer Broadband to say thank you to the business community. Supporting sponsors this year include The Bank of Estes Park, Edward Jones and Aldrich Builders. Our Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ lunch and beverages are sponsored this year by Bank of Colorado, Westover Construction, Mortgage Solutions and Estes Valley Recreation District. New this year will be 18 hole sponsors sampling their goods and services throughout the day, from the 1:30 p.m. shotgun start to the award ceremony.

“Last year we created the golf tournament in six weeks as a survival gap measure for the Chamber in a pandemic year,” said Chamber Board Chair Derek Vinge. “This year we’re already off to a strong start and the tournament will keep our operations strong while we continue building toward our membership goal of 400 by the end of the summer.”

Estes Chamber of Commerce
The Estes Chamber develops its operating funds from membership, events and two flagship fundraisers each year, including The Chamber Cup.
Like many chambers, the Estes Chamber develops its operating funds from membership, events and two flagship fundraisers each year, including The Chamber Cup. The growth of the Chamber in the past year demonstrates that this community values having a unique and unbiased voice for business. The Chamber still has several sponsorship options open to promote your business. Contact Executive Director Donna Carlson at donna@esteschamber.org to discuss sponsorships. Register a foursome for $500 or a single for $150 at esteschamber.org/chamber-cup.

KREV-LP Running from New Site

The broadcast signal is once again reaching much of the Estes Valley, and the availability of Trailblazer Broadband at the new location allows live streaming to more listeners in remote locations.

Many seasonal visitors to Estes Park take advantage of the streaming service to listen to KREV-LP. To try the live stream, go to the website at www.krevlpfm.org, and click on “Listen Now.” The station will be off the air for a short period during installation of some equipment upgrades that will improve the stereo signal.

Now that the tower has been installed and the equipment has again been hooked up, KREV-LP has resumed its usual announcement and program schedule.

“We are deeply grateful for the patience of our listeners and underwriters during this long process,” says KREV-LP board chair Cay Lacey. Although the station was not able to conduct any fundraising during the pandemic, all commitments for on-air underwriter recognition will be fulfilled, and underwriters for 2020 will receive a full year of on-air credits. The KREV-LP board hopes to get back to regular fundraising through an in-person campaign this fall.

KREV-LP serves the Estes Valley with a varied mix of music, public service programming, and local announcements. To support Community Radio for the Estes Valley, visit the website at www.krevlpfm.org for more information on how to become an underwriter or contributor to help with the costs of relocating the tower. Click on the “Become an Underwriter” tab at the top of the page to fill out the on-line form, and someone will contact you to complete the process. KREV-LP also accepts donations through credit cards or PayPal through the “Donate Now” link on the website.

06/09/21 – By Cay Lacey for the Trail-Gazette