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A fast attack by multiple agencies stopped a July 28 Indian Hills wildlife fire “with a lot of potential” from spreading far, said Elk Creek Fire spokesperson Bethany Urban. But the fire is a warning that as hot, dry weather continues, conditions are ripe for wildfire.

Fast response stops Indian Hills fire from spreading - Canyon Courier A fast attack by multiple agencies stopped a July 28 Indian Hills wildlife fire “with a lot of potential” from spreading far, said Elk Creek Fire spokesperson Bethany Urban. But the fire is a warning that as hot, dry weather continues, conditions are ripe for wildfire. The Twin Forks fire starte...

The Evergreen Park and Recreation District keeps its promise to the community with more than half of maintenance and improvement projects are underway or already completed. Jane Reuter reports further about the improvements made to date and the EPRD’s plan for the community.

Evergreen Park & Recreation District moving fast to grant community's wishes - Canyon Courier The Evergreen Park and Recreation District is keeping its promise of “taking care of what we have,” a goal outlined in its 2023 strategic plan. So far in 2024, more than half of 51 EPRD maintenance and improvement projects planned for completion within five years are underway or have been comple...

Seven thousand brand-new contestants will race down Bear Creek through Evergreen Aug. 3, each battling to win the 14th annual Dam Ducky Derby. The derby is a long-standing community event, but this year event sponsor Downtown Evergreen upgraded its flock from light plastic to weighted rubber racing ducks.

Dam Ducky Derby to debut new ducks at its Aug. 3 event - Canyon Courier Seven thousand brand-new contestants will race down Bear Creek through Evergreen Aug. 3, each battling to win the 14th annual Dam Ducky Derby. The derby is a long-standing community event, but this year event sponsor Downtown Evergreen upgraded its flock from light plastic to weighted rubber racing....

Conifer’s long-awaited, free-standing library will be at the Conifer Town Center, in the same shopping center that houses Safeway.

Future Conifer library site chosen - Canyon Courier Conifer’s long-awaited, free-standing library will be at the Conifer Town Center, in the same shopping center that houses Safeway. The library will occupy 5,540 square feet of now-vacant, ground-level space at 27122 Main St., near the Venue Theatre. It is tentatively slated to open in summer 2025,...

Morrison will celebrate its 150th birthday with an Aug. 3 sesquicentennial celebration.

Morrison celebrates its history with Aug. 3 sesquicentennial - Canyon Courier Separated from the busyness of the Denver metro area by a hogback, Morrison calls itself “the nearest faraway place.” It’s a motto that local historian Gus Chambers says goes back at least 150 years, when Denver residents fled the city by train each weekend to visit the then-fledgling communit...

Catch Firefall at Evergreen's Mountain Music Fest on August 3! 🎸 Founder Jock Bartley brings over five decades of rock history to the stage. Don't miss this chance to see a '70s rock icon live in action at a beautiful venue!

Firefall founding member looks back at 50 years of music - Canyon Courier Firefall founder and Westminster resident Jock Bartley is a walking encyclopedia of the best ’70s rocks bands, many of which he’s played with in a musical career that spans more than 50 years. While those decades are accented with moments he describes as “magical,” Bartley’s career continu...

🌲🔥 The mile-long wildfire fuel break project near Hilldale Pines in Conifer is underway! Work started on July 15 to clear a 10-acre section. Thanks to Ann Imse and support from various partners, this crucial effort aims to protect the area from wildfires.
https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/07/18/work-begins-on-hilldale-pines-wildfire-fuel-break

Work begins on Hilldale Pines wildfire fuel break - Canyon Courier It took four years and unflagging persistence from a property owner, but a project to create a mile-long wildfire fuel break near Conifer’s Hilldale Pines neighborhood has broken ground. Work to clear the first quarter-mile, which includes 10 acres, began July 15 and will continue for the next fiv...

🎶 Get ready for Mountain Music Fest on August 3 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen! With headliner Firefall and opening local acts, it's a day you won't want to miss. Tickets are $30 through July 27, with proceeds benefiting the Wooden Hawk Foundation and local student clubs.

First Mountain Music Fest to bring full day of music to Evergreen - Canyon Courier The cost for a student to participate in one extra-curricular activity in a season was about $833 in 2022, according to the Aspen Institute’s Project Play. For families with annual household incomes of $150,000 or more, that average is $2,068. The Evergreen-based Wooden Hawk Foundation wants to he...

🏨🌟 Volunteers give the 111-year-old South Platte Hotel near Buffalo Creek a fresh look with painted window panels! Added to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places list in 2023, this is the first part of a larger goal to fully restore the hotel.

Colorado's historic South Platte Hotel gets a new look - Canyon Courier The historic South Platte Hotel recently got a fresh look, the first step in what local and state historical groups hope will be a pathway to its full restoration. Volunteers painted and hung window panels on the 111-year-old building near Buffalo Creek. The panels depict black window frames with wh...

🎷✨ Experience world-class jazz at the 21st Evergreen Jazz Festival from July 26-28! With five unique venues and new acts like Hal Smith’s El Dorado Jazz Band and the Chicago Cellar Boys, this festival promises an unforgettable musical experience. For more information about securing your tickets, click the link below! https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/07/12/evergreen-jazz-festival-returns-for-21st-event/

Construction has begun on a long-awaited sidewalk from Wilmot Elementary to the Evergreen Library! Funded by community donations & grants, it’ll make Buffalo Park Road safer for families and students. Read more from Jane Reuter and the project below. 🏫📚

Buffalo Park Road sidewalk under construction - Canyon Courier Construction has begun on a long-awaited sidewalk that will extend from Wilmot Elementary to the Evergreen Library. The sidewalk, originally proposed by the Evergreen Legacy Fund and funded by community donations and grants, will be built in phases as money becomes available. The section currently u...

With a nearly audible sigh of relief, the town of Morrison’s board and lead staff welcomed its new town manager during a recent meeting. Mallory Nassau, who formerly served as administrator in Grand County, Utah, was sworn in and attended her first meeting.

Morrison welcomes Mallory Nassau as new town manager - Canyon Courier With a nearly audible sigh of relief, the town of Morrison’s board and lead staff welcomed its new town manager during its July 2 meeting. Mallory Nassau, who most recently served as administrator in Grand County, Utah, was sworn in and attended her first meeting. She replaces former longtime town...

🎉🇺🇸 Evergreen's Foothills 4th made its return this year, and drew large crowds for a day of family fun at Buchanan Park. Highlights included log rolling, chainsaw art, carnival games, bike parade, and baby goat yoga. The Evergreen Chamber confirms Foothills 4th will return in 2025!

Large crowd comes to Evergreen for action-packed Foothills 4th - Canyon Courier Evergreen’s Foothills 4th — its first Independence Day celebration in several years — drew a large crowd from the foothills to the Front Range for a day of old-fashioned, family-friendly fun. Log rolling, live chainsaw art demonstrations, carnival games, music and dancing, baby goat yoga and a...

Dr. Jeff Young's dedication to affordable pet care and reducing pet overpopulation was highlighted at the Tails of Triumph Gala in Evergreen. Jane Reuter dives into Young’s speech highlighting the need for accessible veterinary care and compassion for all pets. 🐾❤️

Dr. Jeff Young plans changes at his Planned Pethood Conifer Clinic and Intermountain Humane Society - Canyon Courier Dr. Jeff Young’s passion for affordable pet care and controlling pet overpopulation remains unwavering, which he made clear in a speech given during a June 28 Evergreen fundraiser for Planned Pethood International and Intermountain Humane Society. The Tails of Triumph Gala, with Young as its featu...

Jess Moore from Evergreen Fire/Rescue highlights the increased wildfire risk due to recent hot, dry conditions. EFR is ramping up efforts with a dedicated wildland division, community education, and proactive mitigation. Jane Reuter shares more on how you can stay prepared and informed to keep the community safe. 🚒🌲

Foothills fire agencies prepare for hot summer - Canyon Courier Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s Jess Moore said she lives her life in a state of “heightened concern.” Recent hot temperatures, dry days and wildfires erupting in other parts of Colorado have only exacerbated that feeling. While Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control officials said earlier t...

The Morrison Town Board has adopted new, streamlined land use regulations, making development clearer and more consistent. This update ends a three-month moratorium on new applications and aims to preserve the historic core while promoting growth.

Morrison approves new land use regulations, halting moratorium - Canyon Courier The Morrison Town Board has adopted what its members say are a leaner, clearer set of land use regulations. The adoption also ends a three-month moratorium on new land use applications, set after public hearings on the Red Hotel revealed conflicts between town zoning documents. “It’s now much mo...

The work of 60 artists was on display at Evergreen’s 7th annual Mountain Art Celebration. Held under mostly sunny skies and during a welcome break in the area’s recent heat wave, the two-day event drew visitors from throughout the foothills and the Denver metro area.

Mountain Art Celebration draws artists and art lovers to Evergreen - Canyon Courier Color-drenched watercolors of wildlife, cowboys on horseback and larger-than-life insects, were among the first works visitors to Evergreen’s 7th annual Mountain Art Celebration saw. Those pieces, displayed along with the works of 59 other artists, are the creation of Golden artist Peter Freischla...

Celebrate Western history at The Fort Restaurant and Tesoro Cultural Center! Explore its rich heritage and celebrate with a special cannon firing this Fourth of July. For more information and reservations, visit TheFort.com. https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/06/28/bizbeat-the-origins-of-the-fort-restaurant-in-morrison-is-a-modern-settlers-tale/

BizBeat: The origins of The Fort Restaurant in Morrison is a modern settler’s tale - Jeffco Transcript Holly Arnold Kinney owns The Fort Restaurant and is the executive director of the Tesoro Cultural Center’s board. Today, the restaurant and cultural center are known as a hub for Western history and for preserving the art of Native American artisans through its annual Powwow and Indian Market. Acc...

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Fox shot by bow and arrow in Arvada in stable condition after surgery - Arvada Press A young red fox is on the mend after she was shot near Quay Court in Arvada by someone with a bow and arrow. The culprit of the shooting has not been identified yet, but Arvada Animal Management is investigating the incident. The red fox was shot on June 19 and was found by a […]

Exciting news! Conifer's MRC Resale Store is transforming into Community Nest under new management, offering more than just great deals on gently used goods. Opening July 16, reports more about their mission and services below.

Conifer thrift store to change hands - Canyon Courier Conifer’s MRC Resale Store will change its name and expand its community services under new management. A new nonprofit called Community Nest, led by Conifer resident Sharla Wright, will take over the lease July 1, re-opening the doors to the Conifer Marketplace thrift store on July 16. Community ...

🌷🪻🌼 The Evergreen Garden Club tour is back July 20th, with five new flower and vegetable gardens! Equipped with a plant sale, food trucks, local artists, musicians, and an online silent auction, the event is an incredible way to support the club, who maintains nine public gardens in the area.

Evergreen Garden Club tour returns July 20 - Canyon Courier The Evergreen Garden Club tour is back, with five new flower and vegetable gardens available to tour on July 20. The day also includes a plant sale, food trucks, local artists and musicians and an online silent auction. Gardens on the self-guided tour open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. The event is...

Both Jefferson County Commissioner candidates in Districts 1 and 2 advanced by virtue of having no challenger in the primary. However, elections in November will be much more competitive, as Democrat Zenzinger will face Republican Johnson in District 1, and Democrat Kerr will face Republican Sturdivant in District 2. Read more about the primaries and the upcoming November elections reported by Rylee Dunn below:

https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/06/25/jefferson-county-commissioner-primaries-2024/

Jefferson County officials expect a relatively low turnout for the state primary election, as most races on both Republican and Democrat ballots were uncontested. files this story.

Jefferson County officials expect low voter turnout for June 25 primary - Jeffco Transcript While local election judges said they’d seen more traffic at the local Voter Service & Polling Centers June 25 than they had the previous week, Jefferson County officials were still expecting a relatively low turnout for the state primary election. According to the publicly available sample ballot...

The Evergreen Legacy Fund (ELF), in partnership with the Evergreen Metro District and the Garden Club, recently added a picturesque stone bench, steps, and flowers to the Evergreen dam garden mural area. Read more about the enhancements in the area and other projects ELF is kickstarting.

https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/06/24/evergreen-legacy-fund-helps-fund-new-bench-steps-and-flowers-at-evergreen-dam-mural/

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Who was at the Evergreen Rodeo last weekend? Here are some highlights from the event, which included a parade through downtown Evergreen, two rodeos, a cowboy breakfast and cowboy church, plus food and exhibitor booths.

Evergreen Rodeo on track to surpass attendance records - Canyon Courier This year’s Evergreen Rodeo likely broke records for both attendance and good times, rodeo president Dave Marshall said. “It was probably one of our better rodeos,” he said. “I don’t have final numbers yet, but the preliminary numbers are definitely there. I think we’re going to break at...

Most of the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Board voted to move forward with hiring its first six paid firefighters after hearing a mix of support and opposition from community members and current EFR volunteers at a June 18 meeting.

Evergreen Fire Board approves adding paid firefighters - Canyon Courier Most of the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Board voted to move forward with hiring its first six paid firefighters after hearing a mix of support and opposition from community members and current EFR volunteers at a June 18 meeting. Directors John Putt and Suzanne Campagna voted against the idea. The board a...

After a hiatus from hosting Independence Day celebrations, Evergreen is finally co-hosting a family-friendly, Americana-style festival equipped with live music, a bike parade, carnival games, and more. 🇺🇸🎪🚲🌭 The celebrations are occurring at Buchanan Park from noon to 8 pm. Reporter Jane Reuter provides more information about tickets and the event below: https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/06/20/evergreen-brings-back-independence-day-celebration-with-new-foothills-4th/

Even as she apologized in the wake of a formal public censure from her fellow Evergreen Fire/Rescue board members, Suzanne Campagna challenged the district’s censorship policy during the group’s June 18 meeting.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue board member apologizes, then criticizes - Canyon Courier Even as she apologized in the wake of a formal public censure from her fellow Evergreen Fire/Rescue board members, Suzanne Campagna challenged the district’s censorship policy during the group’s June 18 meeting. The board voted last month to censure Campagna for several instances of alleged unac...