Canyon Courier

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.

Rancher and preservationist Hank Alderfer, 78, died yesterday.
12/21/2025

Rancher and preservationist Hank Alderfer, 78, died yesterday.

Hank Alderfer died peacefully in his bed at home at about 3 p.m. Dec. 19.

UPDATED 12.20: Aggressive winds and resulting outages have made daily life in the foothills tough for residents and busi...
12/19/2025

UPDATED 12.20: Aggressive winds and resulting outages have made daily life in the foothills tough for residents and businesses. But firefighter say the outages are critical.

While extensive electricity outages are wreaking havoc for those living in the foothills, firefighters said they’re grateful for them. Downed power lines and trees that have fallen on power lines

The new Evergreen skatepark at Buchanan Park is on its way, with recent approval of the design, a contract and funding.
12/18/2025

The new Evergreen skatepark at Buchanan Park is on its way, with recent approval of the design, a contract and funding.

The future Evergreen skateboard park got some huge air when the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board approved a design and contract for up to $850,000 to build a 10,500-square-foot

Bear Creek Development is working with Morrison to develop 36 acres just off C470 and Morrison Road near the former Band...
12/16/2025

Bear Creek Development is working with Morrison to develop 36 acres just off C470 and Morrison Road near the former Bandimere Speedway.

The Town of Morrison and Bear Creek Development will jointly plan to develop about 36 acres east of the hogback near the Phillips 66 gas station and former Bandimere Speedway.

Evergreen's Life Care Center made U.S. News & World Report's "best of" list for both short- and long-term services.
12/16/2025

Evergreen's Life Care Center made U.S. News & World Report's "best of" list for both short- and long-term services.

Residents Charlie Kelly, Sherry Fassett and Steve Condo are a regular trio at Evergreen’s Life Care Center. Kelly teases Fassett unrelentingly, at which she rolls her eyes or snaps back

After 25 years of lobbying for it, Conifer finally has its own, free-standing library.
12/11/2025

After 25 years of lobbying for it, Conifer finally has its own, free-standing library.

For both Conifer resident Edith “Punky” Kiefer and library manager Jared Johnson, the opening of Conifer’s new library was hugely significant.

A special version of "Mocha and Mistletoe" made just for Evergreen will debut at Center/Stage in Evergreen on Dec. 27.
12/11/2025

A special version of "Mocha and Mistletoe" made just for Evergreen will debut at Center/Stage in Evergreen on Dec. 27.

A year after its filming in Evergreen, a holiday movie featuring one of the community’s most beloved business owners will make its premiere here. “Mocha and Mistletoe” debuts at Evergreen’s

The Sparkle Center, run by longtime Evergreen resident TJ Izzo, features mystical gifts and treasures, including brillia...
12/10/2025

The Sparkle Center, run by longtime Evergreen resident TJ Izzo, features mystical gifts and treasures, including brilliantly colored 3D dragons of all sizes.

Longtime Evergreen resident TJ Izzo made his name with the invention of the double-strap golf bag, a creation that eased back pain for golfers worldwide. But his passion has always

The parents of Conifer's Kassi Moy, victim of a Nov. 11 road rage shooting, believer their daughter's spirit and the sup...
12/09/2025

The parents of Conifer's Kassi Moy, victim of a Nov. 11 road rage shooting, believer their daughter's spirit and the support of people around the world are helping her during her long recovery.

Kassi Moy’s cell phone was set to use its crash detection feature, which uses sensors to recognize severe impacts. When she was shot in the head during a Nov. 11

The chief of Conifer Fire, which was created with hopes of merging Elk Creek Fire Department, Inter-Canyon and North For...
12/09/2025

The chief of Conifer Fire, which was created with hopes of merging Elk Creek Fire Department, Inter-Canyon and North Fork Fire Rescue, says the proposal was 'best for the citizens' but they will move forward without Elk Creek.

Conifer Fire’s chief and Elk Creek firefighters say they’re disappointed but moving forward after the recent news that the Elk Creek Fire Protection District will no longer pursue unification.

A standing-room only crowd gathered in Conifer recently to learn more about efforts to stem the mountain pine beetle epi...
12/05/2025

A standing-room only crowd gathered in Conifer recently to learn more about efforts to stem the mountain pine beetle epidemic.

An insect the size of a grain of rice drew a standing-room-only crowd and filled the parking lot at West Jefferson Middle School.

Conifer residents and 285 travelers will have to wait years longer for the long-discussed 285/Kings Valley interchange.
12/04/2025

Conifer residents and 285 travelers will have to wait years longer for the long-discussed 285/Kings Valley interchange.

Reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 285 and Kings Valley Drive intersection is on hold indefinitely, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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