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Evergreen, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Evergreen! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Evergreen families say Polisā social media veto felt devastating
- How Evergreen helped launch Neoni to over a billion music streams
- How a new state law backed by Evergreenās senator changes liability
Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Denver, CO (June 2026).
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Slap in the face': Evergreen community reacts to Polis veto (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com) ā Evergreen residents, including Evergreen High School staff and students, are rallying after Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill they believe could help law enforcement respond faster to online threats like those preceding last fallās school shooting. Local leaders vow to reintroduce the legislation and pursue a federal version, while teachers prepare to return to classrooms still coping with trauma. 
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ā¢ Neoni coming home to Evergreen (canyoncourier.com) ā Evergreen-raised sister duo Neoni are returning home August 16 to play Mountain Music Fest, bringing their globally successful alt-pop sound back to where it all began. They reminisce about early gigs at The Muddy Buck, days at Evergreen Lake, and how the local community launched their now billion-stream career, while promising an intimate yet high-energy acoustic set for hometown fans. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Gov. Polis signs law allowing āconversion therapy' recipients to sue providers (denvergazette.com) ā Evergreen residents should know that Gov. Jared Polis just signed a new Colorado law letting survivors of conversion therapy sue licensed providers for damages. Evergreenās own Sen. Lisa Cutter coāsponsored the bill, which passed on largely partyāline votes. Polis also issued an order blocking any state funds from supporting conversion therapy programs. Ā Ā Ā
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- Barr Lake 2025
We are heading to Barr Lake tomorrow but thought Iād post a couple of photos Iām proud of from last year. Iām thrilled to have found this speciesā¦ (Nextdoor Floyd Hill) - The protective elk sign has been returned.
However I have seen several reports about her charging folks and their dogs today on hilltop. I would love to put it further up the road to giveā¦ (Nextdoor Wah Keeney Park)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Evergreen. Apply here.
- Ball Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Forklift / Warehouse Operator in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen here.
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- '70s Rocker Cancels Shows, Announces āVocal Rest' Amid Tour (islandpacket.com)
- Bryson Tiller Books 2026 North American Tour ā Exclaim! (exclaim.ca)
Golden
- Beginning the War to End All Wars (goldentoday.com)
- Golden tubing season starts weeks early after dry winter (9news.com)
- One of the World's Best Coffee Shops is Expanding in Colorado (coloradoparent.com)
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