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est. 1958
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
N VOLUME 63 ISSUE 47
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Wildfire preparedness a top priority for sheriff candidates The iconic Meyer Ranch house property is slated for trails as Jeffco Open Space creates trails from Flying J to Meyer Ranch Open Space PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST Park.
Trail planned through Meyer Ranch property Kiosks to display Conifer history BY DEB BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Conifer Area Council and Jeffco Open Space want to preserve another piece of Conifer history.
The two organizations are working to create a trail that will go through the Meyer Ranch house property — that iconic yellow house that is the first sight for motorists rounding the corner on southbound U.S. 285 coming into Aspen Park. The trail will be part of Jeffco Open Space’s conservation greenprint to create a trail from Meyer Ranch
Open Space Park to Flying J by 2025. The trail is expected to have educational kiosks explaining the importance of the ranch to the history of Conifer, according to Jeffco Open Space spokesman Matt Robbins. He said discussions were also taking place about what could be the best
Marinelli, Brady answer questions at community forum BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The two candidates wanting to be the next Jefferson County sheriff — and its countywide fire marshal — agree that preparing for wildfire is important, especially in the Evergreen and Conifer area. The candidates, Regina Marinelli and Ed Brady, said, if elected,
SEE MEYER RANCH, P10 SEE SHERIFF FORUM, P11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Obits Life
2 Fire briefs 12 Sports
3 Bears 16 Wildlife photos
6 Opinion 19 Election questions
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