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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.

Christmas Day at Golden’s most famous biker bar is a day for community. Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, the bar hosts a...
12/26/2024

Christmas Day at Golden’s most famous biker bar is a day for community. Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, the bar hosts a potluck as a thank you to its customers and the broader community.

The stockings were hung by the motorcycle with care at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse on Christmas Day, with patrons in Santa caps snuggled up to the bar. A string of holiday bulbs twinkled over the bar, and a green-and-red Harley Davidson light illuminated the pool table, covered for the day to carry out its...

With Colorado’s legislators set to begin their next session on Jan. 8, Jeffco Public Schools recently approved its legis...
12/26/2024

With Colorado’s legislators set to begin their next session on Jan. 8, Jeffco Public Schools recently approved its legislative priorities amid a challenging financial landscape. provides a breakdown of what that would look like.

With Colorado’s legislators set to begin their next session on Jan. 8, Jeffco Public Schools recently approved its legislative priorities amid a challenging financial landscape.  Ed Bowditch, a government affairs consultant, gave the school board a legislative preview highlighting significant iss...

The book “Evergreen Fire/Rescue Burning Bright: 75 Years of Valor and Service” celebrates the history of Evergreen Fire/...
12/26/2024

The book “Evergreen Fire/Rescue Burning Bright: 75 Years of Valor and Service” celebrates the history of Evergreen Fire/Rescue. The 350-page book highlights milestones like the first woman firefighter, EMS evolution, major fires and personal stories, enriched with historical photos, maps and clippings, documenting the agency's legacy and community impact.

When several Evergreen residents decided in 1948 to launch a volunteer fire department, they shared the idea with their fellow residents on foot. “Evergreen was so small that we could pass the word of an organizational meeting by walking up and down Main Street,” founding member A.R. Clark said....

Jefferson County Commissioners will consider an appeal aimed at stopping Elk Creek Fire’s merger with two other Conifer ...
12/23/2024

Jefferson County Commissioners will consider an appeal aimed at stopping Elk Creek Fire’s merger with two other Conifer fire districts.

Jefferson County Commissioners will consider an appeal aimed at stopping Elk Creek Fire’s merger with two other Conifer fire districts, a county attorney wrote Dec. 20. Under the appeal process outlined by the attorney — which allows time for both parties to submit documentation and briefs, and ...

Morrison officials say the investigation surrounding Police Chief Bill Vinelli will continue despite the upcoming disban...
12/23/2024

Morrison officials say the investigation surrounding Police Chief Bill Vinelli will continue despite the upcoming disbanding of the town’s police department, but did not say when it will conclude or if the results will be made public.

Morrison officials say the investigation surrounding Police Chief Bill Vinelli will continue despite the upcoming disbanding of the town’s police department, but did not say when it will conclude or if the results will be made public. “It’s private unless the board wants to make it public,” ...

Jeffco Public Schools abruptly fired its director of schools, David Weiss, on Dec. 19, removing him from their website a...
12/23/2024

Jeffco Public Schools abruptly fired its director of schools, David Weiss, on Dec. 19, removing him from their website and informing staff the next day. The district and Jeffco Sheriff’s Office confirmed Weiss is under criminal investigation but provided no further details.

Jeffco Public Schools abruptly fired its director of schools, David Weiss, on Dec. 19, scrubbing his presence from the district’s website and notifying staff the following day.  The district and the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office have confirmed Weiss is currently the subject of a criminal investigatio...

Parents, students, school nutrition professionals, farmers and community advocates recently gathered in Lakewood to push...
12/19/2024

Parents, students, school nutrition professionals, farmers and community advocates recently gathered in Lakewood to push for the continued funding and full implementation of Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program. Read what they had to say:

Parents, students, school nutrition professionals, farmers and community advocates recently gathered in Lakewood to push for the continued funding and full implementation of Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program.  “We decided to have our event here (in Lakewood) because it’s the hea...

Conifer girls basketball team is off to a strong 7-1 start for the 2024-25 season, their best in over a decade. Their on...
12/19/2024

Conifer girls basketball team is off to a strong 7-1 start for the 2024-25 season, their best in over a decade. Their only loss was a close 25-23 defeat to South Park. Aside from that, the Lobos have dominated their non-league opponents. Click for recaps:

After two lowly four-win seasons, Conifer girls basketball is 7-1 to start 2024-25. The only game the Lobos have dropped is a two-point loss against the South Park Burros in Week 3. South Park won 25-23.  Otherwise, it’s been by-and-large lopsided victory after victory through Conifer’s non-lea...

A woman in Florida is celebrating the holidays with her family, a seemingly simple fact that wouldn’t be possible withou...
12/18/2024

A woman in Florida is celebrating the holidays with her family, a seemingly simple fact that wouldn’t be possible without a team of Evergreen-area emergency responders.

A woman in Florida is celebrating the holidays with her family, a seemingly simple fact that wouldn’t be possible without a team of Evergreen-area emergency responders. Evergreen Fire/Rescue Division Chief Dave Montesi, who oversees the agency’s emergency medical services, recognized the group d...

For the first few weeks of December, the picturesque community of Evergreen has served as a movie set — with its Lake Ho...
12/17/2024

For the first few weeks of December, the picturesque community of Evergreen has served as a movie set — with its Lake House, the banks of Bear Creek, The Little Bear Saloon, Java Groove coffee shop and main street providing the wintery backdrop for a holiday rom-com.

For the first few weeks of December, the picturesque community of Evergreen has served as a movie set — with its Lake House, the banks of Bear Creek, Little Bear Saloon, Java Groove coffee shop and main street providing the wintery backdrop for a holiday rom-com. At the urging of Java Groove owner...

For the first time, a Morrison town official said there may be a link between the removal of Police Chief Bill Vinelli a...
12/16/2024

For the first time, a Morrison town official said there may be a link between the removal of Police Chief Bill Vinelli and the disbanding of its police department.

For the first time, a Morrison town official said there may be a link between the removal of Police Chief Bill Vinelli and the disbanding of its police department. In a Dec. 16 press conference about transferring law enforcement duties from the town to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Morris...

The Morrison Town Board said goodbye to two long-time members and hello to a pair of newcomers during its Dec. 3 meeting...
12/12/2024

The Morrison Town Board said goodbye to two long-time members and hello to a pair of newcomers during its Dec. 3 meeting.

Newly elected board members Angela Bernhardt and Krista Nash were sworn in, along with incumbent John Leonard. Leonard, appointed to the board in 2022, was elected to a four-year term in November.

The Morrison Town Board said goodbye to two long-time members and hello to a pair of newcomers during its Dec. 3 meeting. Newly elected board members Angela Bernhardt and Krista Nash were sworn in, along with incumbent John Leonard. Leonard, appointed to the board in 2022, was elected to a four-year...

Morrison residents and businesses largely support the town’s decision to disband its police department. The town board v...
12/12/2024

Morrison residents and businesses largely support the town’s decision to disband its police department. The town board voted to make the change, citing financial concerns.

While most respondents were supportive or indifferent, some residents quietly expressed dissatisfaction.

Morrison residents and business people surveyed after the town voted to disband its police department were unanimously supportive of the decision. However, resident and former Morrison Town Board member Katie Gill said she’s spoken with several residents who are unhappy with the decision, but pref...

Conifer residents are concerned the area may lose its only off-leash dog park, but county open space leaders say they’re...
12/12/2024

Conifer residents are concerned the area may lose its only off-leash dog park, but county open space leaders say they’re proposing a new off-leash area with a design that is not yet set. CCM’s Jane Reuter provides the details.

Conifer residents are concerned the area may lose its only off-leash dog park, but county open space leaders say they’re proposing a new off-leash area with a design that is not yet set. Jefferson County aims to start construction on elements included in the Beaver Ranch Park master plan in late 2...

Approval needed to complete the planned merger of the three foothills fire agencies is on hold due to a motion filed by ...
12/11/2024

Approval needed to complete the planned merger of the three foothills fire agencies is on hold due to a motion filed by two men who oppose the proposed unification.

The planned unification of Conifer’s three fire departments took one step forward and one step back this week. A Jefferson County judge signed an order Dec. 9 approving the addition of the Inter-Canyon Fire District to the North Fork Fire District. That order does not include the third agency in t...

The Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Conifer’s 41st annual Christmas Parade Dec. 7. The festive procession includ...
12/10/2024

The Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Conifer’s 41st annual Christmas Parade Dec. 7. The festive procession included floats, music and plenty of holiday cheer.

The Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Conifer’s 41st annual Christmas Parade Dec. 7. The festive procession included floats, music and plenty of holiday cheer. This year, the chamber chose the theme “A Season of Stories” in honor of the soon-to-come new Conifer Library. The parade wound ...

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction sought by Jefferson County parents against a school district policy ...
12/09/2024

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction sought by Jefferson County parents against a school district policy allowing transgender students to room according to their gender identity during overnight trips. Suzie Glassman provides the details:

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction sought by Jefferson County parents against a school district policy allowing transgender students to room according to their gender identity during overnight trips. U.S. District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez ruled on Nov. 1 that the plaintiffs didn’...

An estimated crowd of 5,000 people attended this year’s 32nd Evergreen Holiday Walk, an annual kick-off to the holiday s...
12/09/2024

An estimated crowd of 5,000 people attended this year’s 32nd Evergreen Holiday Walk, an annual kick-off to the holiday season that includes a parade, tree lighting, live music, food booths and performances by local music and dance groups.

An estimated crowd of 5,000 people attended this year’s 32nd Evergreen Holiday Walk, an annual kick-off to the holiday season that includes a parade, tree lighting, live music, food booths and performances by local music and dance groups.  During the event, the town’s main street was blocked to...

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