Welcome to the Canyon Courier

Hello! You received this special introductory edition of the Canyon Courier because we wanted to give you a taste of what we have to offer. We hope that once you get to know us, you’ll want to join our family of readers.

My name is Kristen Fiore, and I am proud to be the editor of the Canyon Courier, a lively weekly newspaper for the foothills covering the news, people, schools, sports and events in Pine, Conifer, Indian Hills, Evergreen, Kittredge, Morrison and beyond.

The Canyon Courier aims to cap-

FROM PAGE 1 that in no way means that newspapers are failing. Studies show that 81% of Coloradans read print or digital newspapers every month, and it’s still an important part of buyers’ decisions when they’re shopping.

Newspaper ownership in the U.S. has been rapidly consolidating over the last 15 years. Since 2018, the largest 25 newspaper owners held about one-third of all titles – and there’s been more consolidation since. About 1,800 titles have been shuttered in the process. The most powerfulnewspaper owners are now private capital holding companies, whose expectations for profit and return have strongly influenced local newsrooms’ size, quality and resources.

It’s a tenet of democracy that we ask questions of our leaders and of those people who are entrusted to keep our communities safe. So when there are fewer journalists in a market, there are fewer people around to hold government accountable, or to even just share the best of what communities had to offer.

That’s why I’m proud today to offer you this sampler of the Canyon Courier and tell you about Colorado Community Media, the group ture the mountain charm of daily life in these communities while keeping readers informed about breaking news, local government and more. We take pride and ownership in what we put out from the first time the story idea is discussed to the time it is put on the page. Canyon Courier reporters spend a lot of time in the communities they cover, and we hope the passion for what we do shines through on each page of every edition. that runs the Courier, and our new owners, the Colorado News Conservancy.

A subscription to the Canyon Courier gets you full access to the Canyon Courier website, which is updated daily, as well as digital access to Colorado Community Media’s two dozen other local newspapers in the metro area. I hope you’ll join us by taking advantage of the special subscription offer elsewhere in the newspaper. Thanks for reading!

When our former owners were looking to sell, the nonprofit National Trust for Local News worked to find organizations that could come together to keep a vital news source alive and thriving. They brought in the journalist-owned Colorado Sun –itself a product born from cuts that were happening at The Denver Post – and it created a new organization –the Colorado News Conservancy, to keep CCM in local hands.

As publisher of Colorado Community Media, I’m proud to lead the staff as we work hard to preserve local integrity and keep your community voices strong. We’re providing stories, information and government accountability that people in this community can’t get anywhere else — all while connecting businesses directly with readers.

That’s why we’d like you to take the time to read this sample copy of the Courier, and see the great news and information that you can get delivered to you weekly. I promise that it’s more than worth the price to subscribe at this great rate.

If you have interesting news and tips that we need to hear, need to promote a business or event, or even have some critiques about the work we’re doing, then reach out to us. We are ready to hear it andlook forward to being part of your community.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL (RI) is a global network of service clubs with a long history and mission of serving others. The Rotary Club of Evergreen is our local club that – in addition to the many local projects we undertake - supports projects throughout the world through our International Service Committee (ISC). Amazing members right here in Evergreen who saw a need in the world are taking action. We champion many ongoing projects including sustainable agriculture, the drilling of freshwater wells and the building of water distribution systems, sanitation and hygiene initiatives as well as the continued support of women and children’s education. We also aid in natural disaster relief initiatives, the distribution of medical and dental supplies and services, and refugee assistance.

The Centre of Love’s mission is to provide a safe place for children, youth, families and the underserved to access food, clean water to minimize the spread of disease, and learning and mentorship platforms that sustain dignity and self-su ciency as we serve with our community members. Some 4,650 people and schools have used our water connection and with Nairobi turning o the water supply, our 10,000-liter tank is sometimes the only water available.

EVERGREEN ROTARY CLUB’S PROJECTS:

Here are some of the projects we have supported recently:

• Kenya (Sasa Harambe) sustainable agriculture and education.

• Guatemala (MAIA) education and internship program for indigenous girls.

• Honduras (St Helene) clean water sourcing and distribution.

• Kenya, Nairobi (The Centre of Love) sanitation and hygiene facilities and education.

• Tanzania (The Plaster House) pre and post op medical facility for children.

• Peru (Peruvian Hearts) education program for Peruvian women and girls.

• Peace education and training and Afghan refugee assistance.

The Evergreen Rotarians come from diverse backgrounds and various careers. We strive to improve societies by utilizing the talents and experiences of our members.

Visit us at www.evergreenrotary.org. We invite you to join our club’s weekly meetings on Friday mornings. Please email info@evergreenrotary.org