Tag: Evergreen
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Jefferson County struck by tragedy; affordable housing issue debated
There was a plethora of news in Jefferson County in 2025, but the entire state — as well as the country — was appalled by the tragedy that struck the small mountain town of Evergreen in September. On Sept. 10, 16-year-old Desmond Holly entered Evergreen High School with a revolver and fired around 20 rounds,…
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Businesses face losses after Xcel power shutoffs
Restaurants west of Denver are still coming to grips with product losses and future revenue concerns after power shutoffs last week by Xcel Energy, which cited high winds as the rationale for the decision. “It’s like living in a third-world country,” Brandon Bortles, owner of Nosu Ramen and Abejas Bistro in Golden, said Tuesday. “We’re…
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Evergreen Lake Plunge to be rescheduled due to warm weather
The Evergreen Lake Plunge, typically held on New Year’s Day, has been postponed this year due to a lack of ice on the lake and warm weather. EVERGREEN, Colo. — One of Colorado’s most beloved New Year’s traditions is on hold due to the unseasonably warm weather. The Evergreen Lake Plunge, typically held on New…
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Man set for plea deal in Evergreen shooting
A Lakewood man may be on his way to a plea deal after allegedly ramming police vehicles at the Evergreen Walmart just a day after the Evergreen High School shooting. Tyler Young, 33, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a Jefferson County courtroom recently, in which prosecutors present evidence and the judge decides…
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Colorado home to ‘world’s largest’ Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink
Given Colorado’s well-known reputation for offering ample outdoor activity, many might expect the Centennial State to be home to some impressive facilities and natural areas that make it easy to get outside during the winter months. Among those spots is the world’s largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink. According to Colorado.com, in the winter, Evergreen Lake…
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Evergreen’s Muddy Buck Coffee House serves more than coffee; its community too
Walking along Bear Creek Road in Evergreen, the smells of roasted coffee beans waft from Muddy Buck Coffee House; a thick plume of sticky, caramelized smoke fills the air around the community cafe. The culprit, Rand Packer’s coffee roaster. “The San Franciscan roaster is, for me, just a very fun way of doing coffee roasting,”…
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Can Evergreen’s El Rancho be saved? Buyer found but there’s still more hurdles to pass
As QuikTrip aims to build a gas station on the site of Evergreen’s El Rancho restaurant, efforts to save and move the historic structure into a new development across the street are making progress. Developer Observatory Holdings and commercial real estate broker JLL announced Monday it secured a buyer for the 77-year-old building: local bike…
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Shots fired between police and vehicle at Evergreen Walmart, witnesses say
Shots were fired between police and a suspect vehicle at an Evergreen Walmart Thursday evening — around the same time as residents were grieving over the Evergreen High School shooting in the city. More than 20 police vehicles from various Jefferson County departments flooded the Walmart on Swede Gulch Road around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening,…
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Plague found in cat in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) confirmed the county’s first case of the plague since 2023 in a domestic cat Wednesday. A domestic cat from Evergreen — near Cub Creek Park — recently died from the plague, an illness caused by the bacteria called Yersinia pestis, marking the first case in the county this year, according to a…
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Stand-up paddleboarding spots for starting, training and sightseeing around Colorado
Stand-up paddleboarding, affectionately shortened to SUP, is the latest craze in Colorado’s water recreation scene. If you’re curious as to why, we’ve got some ideal starting spots in mind. Before you go, make sure you’re up to speed on rules, regulations and fees that vary across jurisdictions. Bear Creek Lake Park: While many Denverites take…