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Today's News

  • Tree touching power lines caused Bluebell Fire

    The Bluebell Fire that torched 15 acres last Monday north of Brook Forest Drive in Evergreen was caused by a 48-foot tree that made contact with two power lines and ignited, and the flames quickly spread to the ground.

    By 4 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters had established a fire line around the burn area, and by Wednesday morning, the fire was 100 percent controlled, said Stacee Montague, spokeswoman for Evergreen Fire/Rescue.

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  • Evacuees lean on one another at Conifer High School

    Hundreds of evacuees from Monday’s Bluebell Fire took shelter at Conifer High School, finding comfort in one another’s companionship and waiting for news.

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  • Memories of Lower North Fork Fire still haunt residents of area

    The Bluebell Fire that broke out in Evergreen on Monday quickly brought back difficult and disturbing memories for residents whose lives were touched by the Lower North Fork Fire south of Conifer in March 2012.
    “I think people are acting pretty calm right now,” said Sharon Breunlin, who evacuated Black Mountain on Monday with her husband, Randy. “I think people will stay that way, and until we get specific news, there’s not too much to be worried about right now.”

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  • Couple watched view change from fabulous to flames

    Nancy and David Craig bought a house on Skunk Alley off Brook Forest Drive because of the fabulous view.
    On Monday, their view was of flames shooting 5 to 10 feet above the trees.
    The couple, who have lived in Evergreen since December, were still under an evacuation advisory on Tuesday morning because of their house’s proximity to the Bluebell Fire.
    They attended the news media briefing Tuesday morning in Bergen Park to learn more and to see if there was an estimate of when they could return home. There wasn’t.

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  • Political newcomer running for Boggs’ school board seat

    A political newcomer has announced a bid for the Jeffco school board seat currently held by fiscal conservative Laura Boggs.

    Jeff Lamontagne, co-founder of the Second Wind Fund, recently announced he is running for the Board of Education seat in District 2, which covers a sprawling area in the western part of the county.

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  • Education veteran announces run for school board

    With three of five seats up for election and at least one incumbent not running, this year’s campaigns for positions on the Jeffco school board promise to be hotly contested.

    With the November election still six months away, longtime South Jeffco resident and education veteran Alonzo “Al” Rodriguez has announced a bid in District 5.

    “I have a vested interest in Jeffco schools,” Rodriguez said. “I have a son who is a junior at Columbine High School, and 13 of my grandchildren attend Jeffco schools.”

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  • Submitting obituaries to the Canyon Courier

    The Courier offers paid obituaries along with a continuing option to place a free obituary in the paper.

    A free obituary can include:

    • Deceased’s full name, age, city/state of residence, one former residence, date and place of death.

    • Names of parents (deceased or living).

    • Names of survivors in immediate family. If no immediate family survive, predeceased members of the immediate family may be listed.

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  • How to get your free listing in the Canyon Courier

     The Canyon Courier publishes free listings under the categories of Happenings, seniors briefs, education briefs, Neighbors/Good for You and Outdoors/Recreation. Submissions should be 125 words or less and will appear on a space-available basis. However, all listings will be carried at www.canyoncourier.com, as well as the additional categories of Meetings and Support/Assistance.

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  • Sheriff’s Office seeking missing Evergreen man

    Jeffco sheriff’s deputies are asking for residents’ assistance in their search for an Evergreen man who has been missing from his residence since June 14.

    Ronald Kuetemeier, 57, was last seen at his home in Evergreen last Friday. His wife contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report him as a missing person the following day. 

    Kuetemeier has worked in the IT field and is currently unemployed. He is believed to be on foot, as all of the family's vehicles are accounted for. He frequently runs on the trails in Elk Meadow, according to reports.

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  • Mirada to celebrate the solstice in style
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