Today's News

Quick! Name an Earth-friendly business in the mountain area. If you said Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill, give yourself a green star.

In an industry not often associated with ecological innovation, Cactus Jack’s owners, Gary and Megan Mitchell, are fast transforming their downtown Evergreen watering hole into a model of environmentally conscious efficiency.

“We’re trying to lead by example,” says Megan. “It’s not only great for the community; it saves us money.”

The Cougars didn’t expect to go through the baseball season undefeated, but they certainly would have liked to have stayed perfect at least through the weekend.

Evergreen rallied late but ended up on the short end of a 5-4 decision to D’Evelyn on April 5 in a Class 4A Jefferson County League game at Evergreen High School.

It withstood biting winds and subzero temperatures, remained steadfast in the face of two vicious attacks, but, alas, had no defense against the gentle kiss of spring. Last weekend, the Mountain Foothills Rotary Ice Melt Barrel went maritime.

Although March’s warm, dry weather put a dent in statewide snowpack levels, Colorado’s spring runoff prospects are still looking up.