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In 1955 in Indian Hills, the need for a source of information for a growing mountain community gave rise to a monthly newspaper called Smoke Signals. Backed financially by the Indian Hills Fire Department, Smoke Signals started on a shoestring but grew steadily along with the community. Within six months of the paper’s creation, the Inter-Canyon and Idledale departments were also pitching in, and

advertising revenues began to grow. In October 1958, under editor and publisher Vern Manning, Smoke Signals became the Canyon Courier, an independent weekly newspaper. The Courier started with an ambitious goal: covering all news “from U.S. 40 on the north to Bailey and beyond on the south, and from Mount Evans to the east Jefferson County line.”

No one could have predicted in the late ’50s how Evergreen and that entire area would grow in population, until finally many mountain communities had distinct identities and sizable populations of their own. Today, the Courier focuses more tightly on the Evergreen area, which has grown to become a large, thriving and economically diverse community. Our three sister newspapers — the High Timber Times (Conifer), the Clear Creek Courant (Clear Creek County) and the Columbine Courier (South Jeffco) — now report on many of the areas that the original Canyon Courier sought to cover. Our goal as newspapers remains the same, however: unite our communities with a reliable and local source of information, advertising and — now — online content.

“If you’re a weirdo right now, please keep living,” said Rayanne Hussain, a peer leader with Youth on Record. “Young wei...
07/18/2025

“If you’re a weirdo right now, please keep living,” said Rayanne Hussain, a peer leader with Youth on Record. “Young weirdos will see you in the street and know they’ll be okay.”

That unforgettable line — and many more — came from a youth mental health panel at Colorado’s statewide summit. Students didn’t ask for more resources. They asked for adults who stay.

🔗 Read what young people say actually supports their mental health:
https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/18/colorado-teen-mental-health-support/

Colorado teens say mental health starts with consistent adult support, not crisis response, at statewide youth mental health summit.

Despite the controversy surrounding Red Rocks Ranch, current homeowners give the community high marks for quality of lif...
07/17/2025

Despite the controversy surrounding Red Rocks Ranch, current homeowners give the community high marks for quality of life.

Current residents of Red Rocks Ranch say that despite ongoing issues with water, they like the community. Neighbors are friendly, they say, the views and location are unbeatable, and most believe the current issues are transitory. “We absolutely love the neighborhood and don’t regret moving here...

📢 Colorado AG sues Trump administration over $80M school funding freezeLocal districts like Jefferson County and Westmin...
07/14/2025

📢 Colorado AG sues Trump administration over $80M school funding freeze

Local districts like Jefferson County and Westminster are scrambling just weeks before schools begin. AG Phil Weiser argues this freeze is “disruptive and reckless.”

Full story:

Colorado sues Trump administration over $80M education funding freeze, putting school programs and student services at risk across multiple districts.

Without funds to fix if, Morrison is closing one of the town's bridges to vehicular traffic.
07/11/2025

Without funds to fix if, Morrison is closing one of the town's bridges to vehicular traffic.

Morrison is closing the town’s South Park bridge to cars indefinitely. The wooden bridge just off Bear Creek Avenue at South Park Avenue needs a minimum of $1 million in repairs, according to the town, and Morrison doesn’t have it. The bridge will stay open to pedestrians while the town looks fo...

Jeffco Public Schools is facing a sudden $3 million shortfall after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal g...
07/10/2025

Jeffco Public Schools is facing a sudden $3 million shortfall after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal grants, just weeks before the school year begins.

The funding was supposed to support educator training, English learner services, truancy prevention, and more.

District leaders are calling on the federal government to restore the funds, while preparing for possible cuts.

📖 Read the full story:
Jeffco Public Schools is facing a sudden $3 million shortfall after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal grants, just weeks before the school year begins.

Jeffco faces $3M shortfall after federal funding freeze, putting key student services at risk just weeks before the 2025–26 school year begins.

For the second time in less than a year, prospective Red Rocks Ranch homeowners are left in limbo as they learn their dr...
07/09/2025

For the second time in less than a year, prospective Red Rocks Ranch homeowners are left in limbo as they learn their dream homes have no water.

As another 90-degree July day begins, a watering truck makes its way slowly around the Red Rocks Ranch neighborhood, a crew of three stopping to water each young tree. The grass around the trees, flowers and landscaping on nearby banks has long since browned and withered, and the crew’s only hope ...

Fifty-five members of the Evergreen Chorale, ranging in age from 15 to 90, recently performed at Carnegie Hall.
07/09/2025

Fifty-five members of the Evergreen Chorale, ranging in age from 15 to 90, recently performed at Carnegie Hall.

Fifty-five members of the Evergreen Chorale achieved the moment of a lifetime this summer, performing in New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The local group, ranging in age from 15 to 90, joined their voices June 29 with another 145 singers from across the United States. Together, they sang Elaine Hage...

Evergreen held back-to-back celebrations to honor both its past and celebrate Independence Day.
07/08/2025

Evergreen held back-to-back celebrations to honor both its past and celebrate Independence Day.

A July 3 evening storm put the kibosh on plans for a hot air balloon glow to commemorate Evergreen’s 150th anniversary, but the rest of the community’s holiday events — both held at the Buchanan ballfields — went off without a hitch. The back-to-back celebrations captured the small-town spir...

Summer fun is here! Catch the high-energy “Rock of Ages” at the PACE Center for a nostalgia-filled escape that will have...
07/03/2025

Summer fun is here! Catch the high-energy “Rock of Ages” at the PACE Center for a nostalgia-filled escape that will have you singing along all night. Looking for other ideas? Click the link to find other events for you and the family!

There are some musicals that are just made for the summer, and “Rock of Ages” certainly falls into that category. The show not only captures some of that wild freedom of the best summer days, but also is full of quintessential 80s songs. “The show is all about bigger and better. It embraces ...

Conifer's well-loved Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria is moving about three miles to the Conifer Town Center, where it will h...
07/01/2025

Conifer's well-loved Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria is moving about three miles to the Conifer Town Center, where it will have twice the space and double the taps.

One of Conifer’s most popular eateries and night spots is moving to a larger, more central location.  Snowpack Taproom, which owner Mike Thompson opened in Green Valley Ranch in early 2017, will move to the Conifer Town Center later this year. The two-story, 9,700-square-foot space is almost twic...

Grab your hula hoops, pop-ups and blankets for ConiferFest, back for its sixth year on July 12.
07/01/2025

Grab your hula hoops, pop-ups and blankets for ConiferFest, back for its sixth year on July 12.

In step with their tradition of “keeping the fun in fundraising,” ConiferFest will this year host four eclectic bands, playing a mix of rock, blue and reggae. They’ll also offer their usual beer, wine, margaritas, and 22 vendors, including food trucks and arts and crafts booths. Tickets are $5...

🚨 A proposed dress code at Jefferson County Public Library could prohibit staff from wearing any visible messages, inclu...
07/01/2025

🚨 A proposed dress code at Jefferson County Public Library could prohibit staff from wearing any visible messages, including Pride pins or “I Read Banned Books” shirts. Staff say this flies in the face of the library’s public DEI programming.

💬 “How can the library present itself externally as radically welcoming, while internally telling staff they can’t express the same support?” asks union member Katy Conway.

📖 Read the full article:

Jefferson County Public Library staff say a proposed dress code would ban Pride pins and DEI apparel, clashing with the library’s public celebration of inclusion.

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