Conifer Information
Age Statistics
Median resident age: 40.7 years
Business
Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce www.goconifer.com
Jefferson Economic Council www.jeffco.org
Jefferson County Business Resource Center www.jeffcobrc.org
County
Jefferson
Elevation
8,297 feet
Equestrian
American Safari Ranch, Near Fairplay 719-836-2700
Bear Creek Lake Park Stables, Morrison 303-697-9666
Horseback riding is allowed on Open Space and many Denver Mountain Park Trails and horse property is prevalent in the Evergreen Mountain Area.
Government
Jefferson County Government
History
Once hunting grounds for Arapaho, Ute and Cheyenne, the Conifer area was settled by merchants, trappers, ranchers and miners. All who came to the area enjoyed the richness of natural resources.
Hospitals/Healthcare
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheatridge, CO www.exempla.org
Centura Health - St. Anthony North Hospital, Westminster, CO www.stanthonyhosp.org
Rose Medical Center - HealthOne, Denver www.rosemed.com
Safety and Law Enforcement
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401-2697
http://jeffco.us/sheriff/index.htm
Drivers license bureaus and contact info
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Main Office Location
1881 Pierce Street
Lakewood, CO
303-205-5600
www.revenue.state.co.us
Main Post Office
9546 S Dallman DR
Conifer, CO 80433-9997
Major Employers
Jefferson County's largest employer, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, is located in South Jeffco. The manufacturer of aerospace and defense-related systems employs 5,500 people. South Jeffco's other major employers include Johns Manville Corporation, Gateway, GE Capital, and Qwest
Newspapers
The Park County Republican & Fairplay Flume
High Timber Times
Library Facilities
Jefferson County Libraries
Conifer Library
10441 Highway 73
Conifer CO 80433
303-982-5310
www.jefferson.lib.co.us
Physical location from / orientation to from Denver
Conifer is 15 miles west of Denver.
Places of Interest
Conifer has several Denver Mountain Parks. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Areas, the Denver Mountain Parks was established in 1909. Today it contains 31 parks, encompassing lakes, streams, mountains and more. Many of the parks contain hiking trails, fishing opportunities, picnic areas, grills and other recreational areas, while protecting area plants and animals.
Population
13,740
Recreation
Pine Valley Ranch Open Space Park
Meyers Ranch Open Space Park
Reynolds Open Space Park
Flying J Ranch Open Space Park
Pine Valley Ranch Open Space Park
Beaver Ranch Community Park
Sales Tax
4.6%
Shopping Centers
Southwest Plaza Mall
Colorado Mills
Denver West
Schools/ Education Stats
Conifer is in the Jefferson County School System. It has 1 public elementary school; 1 public middle school; and 1 public high school.
Transportation
RTD Bus Service Serves the Conifer area with routes to Denver.
Utility Companies and contact info
Xcel Energy, 303-623-1234
Intermountain Rural Electric Cooperative
Information Sources
Jefferson County Colorado www.co.jefferson.co.us
Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce www.goconifer.com
Jefferson Economic Council www.jeffco.org
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