Conifer, CO

About Conifer

• • Musician Joe Walsh of The Eagles owned a recording studio near Conifer.
• • The "Mountain Area Messenger" newspaper was founded in Conifer, serving the foothills.
• • Highway 285's route through the mountains spurred Conifer's growth as a service hub.
• • Local legend says a mountain lion once wandered into the Conifer Safeway.
• • The 1996 Buffalo Creek Fire significantly impacted Conifer's landscape and development.
• • Named for the evergreen trees, Conifer was established around 1893.
• • With 8,488 residents, Conifer is smaller than Evergreen but larger than Bailey.
• • Sitting at 8,277 feet, the air is thin and the views are expansive.
• • Many residents commute to Denver for work, while others are in tourism and services.
• • A peaceful mountain escape with rustic charm and a strong community feel.
• • Denver Broncos, a close team, won Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers.
• • Conifer High School's mascot is the Lobos.

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