ALLIANCE UPDATES
Welcome EVSTRA’s Newest Members
We’ll be recognizing the newest members of the EVSTRA community each month! Thank you for supporting Estes Valley STRs and our work 👏👏👏. Welcome aboard!
- Lindsay Lamson
- Randal Zavada
- John & Mary Smithson
- Wendell & Helen Walker
- Alice Goodland
- Kevin Jone of Telluride
- Maria Javier Gomez
Join us in a special welcome to our newest affiliate members, the local businesses that support Estes Valley STRs!
- Estes Park Brewery
- Sweet Basillico
- American Legion Post 119 Estes Park

STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Governor Jared Polis Visits Estes Park
From the Trail Gazette
Last month, Governor Jared Polis stopped by The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park to sign two bills into law: HB 24-1295 and HB 24-1358. HB 24-1295 will provide funding through the community revitalization grant program to support communities that encourage creative projects. HB 24-1358 will provide funding though a film incentive income tax credit to production companies who produce their project in Colorado.
Airbnb’s Secret Weapon to Fight State Laws: Its Hosts
From The Wall Street Journal
Short-term rental advocacy has advanced significantly in recent years. Thanks to the work of alliance leaders across the country, STRs now have a voice and a seat at the table.
Just this week, The Wall Street Journal released an article highlighting some of the important strides short-term rental advocates have made. The article highlights the Colorado Lodging and Resort Alliance (CLARA) and the work done in Colorado to defeat SB 24-033.
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*Member-Exclusive Article* Building Relationships as a Vacation Rental Owner in Estes Valley
From EVSTRA
As a vacation rental owner in Estes Valley, Colorado, the local community plays a pivotal role in the success and reputation of your property.