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Canyon Courier Serving Jefferson County's mountain communities with trusted local journalism. We’re part of The Colorado Trust for Local News. Thanks for reading.

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.

NEW DETAILS: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office releases detailed timeline of Sept. 10 Evergreen High School shooting.Key...
10/13/2025

NEW DETAILS: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office releases detailed timeline of Sept. 10 Evergreen High School shooting.

Key findings:
Deputies arrived 3 minutes after dispatch (correcting earlier timeline)

Shooter spent 3 minutes trying to re-enter building through locked doors
School staff initiated lockdown 42 seconds after first shot

FBI was investigating anonymous July tip but legal process was still underway

https://www.thegoldentranscript.com/news/9-minutes-new-details-on-evergreen-school-shooting/article_af84b4f1-e05b-47f2-a91e-092c5d8b0853.html

Support resources: Jefferson County Victim Services 303-271-5339 | Colorado Mental Health Line: 988

Jefferson County sheriff updates timeline of Evergreen High School shooting response, noting deputies arrived three minutes after dispatch. Surveillance video shows shooter's failed attempts to re-enter building during attack.

A Morrison board member said she hears regularly from people whose calls to the town hall are ignored, and asked for the...
10/13/2025

A Morrison board member said she hears regularly from people whose calls to the town hall are ignored, and asked for the courtesy of responses. Town Manager Mallory Nassau said, "There’s definitely room for improvement.”

Two of Morrison’s trustees chided its town administrators this week for lackluster communication with both the board and town residents.

"The community deserved better."Jefferson County's top safety official has publicly acknowledged that Evergreen High Sch...
10/10/2025

"The community deserved better."

Jefferson County's top safety official has publicly acknowledged that Evergreen High School operated without a full-time School Resource Officer before the September shooting—despite the principal's direct advocacy for one.'

In a letter to families, Executive Director of School Safety Jeff Pierson also admitted that live ammunition discovered at the school weeks before the shooting "did not feel like it was treated with the seriousness it deserved."

Jefferson County Schools address safety concerns at Evergreen High School, apologizing for lack of seriousness over live ammunition found on campus and absence of a full-time SRO.

"I had a mom crying a few months ago. This was the first time she ever found a place that fit her son's needs."I spent t...
10/10/2025

"I had a mom crying a few months ago. This was the first time she ever found a place that fit her son's needs."

I spent time with the staff at Firefly Autism, a nonprofit serving Jefferson County students with profound disabilities. What I learned: the facility provides extraordinary care and operates on the financial edge.

Jefferson County schools spent $14 million over budget on special education last year, with specialized placements being the biggest cost driver. Now the district faces painful budget cuts while federal law still requires serving every student, no matter how complex their needs.

I spent time with the staff at Firefly Autism, a nonprofit serving Jefferson County students with profound disabilities. What I learned: the facility provides extraordinary care and operates on the financial edge.

Jefferson County Schools overspent by $14 million on special education services in 2025, facing a $45 million shortfall, prompting tough decisions on budget cuts.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue plans to build a new Station 1 and hire three firefighters to staff it in the next few years.
10/10/2025

Evergreen Fire/Rescue plans to build a new Station 1 and hire three firefighters to staff it in the next few years.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue aims to add three more paid firefighters and build a long-awaited new station in downtown Evergreen in the next few years. That’s according to a four-year strategic plan

Some residents question the timing of Evergreen's parks projects construction; board members say money is key.
10/08/2025

Some residents question the timing of Evergreen's parks projects construction; board members say money is key.

Two Evergreen area residents said they and others are dissatisfied with the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s building priorities, though board members said those decisions are guided by funding.

In an effort to draw more people during its typically quiet winter season, Morrison will light the town's streets for th...
10/06/2025

In an effort to draw more people during its typically quiet winter season, Morrison will light the town's streets for the holidays.

The town of Morrison will have some extra holiday sparkle this season after its board agreed to a lease with a professional lighting decorating company.

An Evergreen parent has organized a fundraiser for EHS first responders that will bring a rising country star and local ...
10/03/2025

An Evergreen parent has organized a fundraiser for EHS first responders that will bring a rising country star and local favorites together.

What started as an unshakable sense that she should do something to help has evolved into a 7-hour fundraiser to benefit Evergreen’s first responders.

Morrison's long-running Ciderfest drew thousands again this year for a full day of fall-themed outdoor fun.
10/02/2025

Morrison's long-running Ciderfest drew thousands again this year for a full day of fall-themed outdoor fun.

Morrison’s annual Ciderfest drew thousands to the town on Sept. 27 to sample cider, peruse the works of local artisans, listen to live music and take a horse-drawn hay ride.

Confused about all the funds related to Evergreen High School? Read here to learn what benefits the community most direc...
10/02/2025

Confused about all the funds related to Evergreen High School? Read here to learn what benefits the community most directly, and which ones local leaders endorse.

In the wake of the Evergreen High School shooting, several funds have been created to help victims, some designed to directly help those injured during the Sept. 10 incident, others

Jefferson County today denied developer Jack Buchanan's request to form a metro district, a move he earlier said would p...
10/01/2025

Jefferson County today denied developer Jack Buchanan's request to form a metro district, a move he earlier said would prompt El Rancho's demolition.

In a split vote, the Jefferson County Commissioners denied developer Jack Buchanan’s proposal for a special district service plan at his company’s Evergreen Parkway/Interstate 70 property after a long Sept.

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