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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

The mountain area’s newspaper since 1958

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2020 Year in Review

LEFT: Nikolai Stroemme, 15, runs off the ice after completing his seventh Evergreen plunge on New Year’s Day. The plunge was moved from Evergreen Lake to the Buchanan Ponds because of bridge construction into the Evergreen Lake House. CENTER: Stella, a 5-year-old Boston terrier, was one of 24 candidates vying for the position of honorary mayor of Evergreen. Evergreen elected Whitman the Newfoundland, who is owned by Kay D’Evelyn LaMontagne. Unfortunately, Whitman passed away before his term was finished, and Deputy Mayor Chuk the chocolate Lab is finishing his term. RIGHT: Alice Debloois and her son Erik joined the peaceful protest at the intersection of Highways 73 and 74 in Evergreen in June in support of Black Lives Matter. File photos by Sara Hertwig BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

News in the foothills in 2020 centered on the COVID-19 pandemic — changes to schools, businesses and the arts, plus the cancellation of many annual events. Yet, many other issues and activities did take place to keep area residents involved and engaged in their families and community. The Canyon Courier looks back at 2020. Elephant Butte fire contained but causes a scare

The Elephant Butte fire burned 50 acres west of Evergreen, causing evacuations and fear for days

in mid-July. More than 130 firefighters fought the blaze, plus helicopters and planes dumped about 56,000 gallons of water from Evergreen Lake on the flames. No one was injured and no buildings were destroyed. Evergreen Fire/Rescue later announced that the fire was human-caused, though officials have not announced any arrests. The Elephant Butte Fire was a reminder for everyone living in the foothills about being prepared. It’s been several years since the area has experienced evacuations because of wildfires: The Bluebell Fire in 2013 and the Lower North Fork Fire in 2012 were two of the largest.

Protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis

The national unrest over the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and similar incidents spilled into Evergreen as area residents gathered in downtown Evergreen and in Bergen Park in June. Holding signs that read, “Pull over. Let’s talk about white privilege,” “Black Lives Matter” and “If you aren’t angry, you are not paying attention,” the protesters were met with honking horns from many cars. But there were the occasional derogatory remarks of “Go home,” thumbs SEE YEAR END, P6

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