EVERGREEN, Colo. — Nearly five months have passed since the Evergreen community was forever changed by the tragic shooting at Evergreen High School. While the path to healing remains, a new space has opened dedicated to supporting the community as they navigate their journey forward together.
In the days and months that followed this heartbreaking event, Denver7’s rural Colorado reporter Maggy Wolanske shared the stories of strength, hope, and connection in this mountain town. She also listened to locals as part of Denver7 | Your Voice, who spoke about the deep bond this community will forever have.
“There’s just so much unique to it, from Little Bear downtown and all the businesses that call this place home and support each other. Most recently, even just that ‘Evergreen Strong’ — that identity, of who we are and coming together as a small community,” said executive director of Evergreen Parks and Recreation, Cory Vander Veen. “Even though we’re unincorporated, we are a small community, small but mighty community, and so we really support each other.”…