Lafayette

Lafayette established as coal mining town in the late 1800's, was a thriving community until a lull in demand for coal shut down the mines in the area. After years of being quiet agricultural community, this town again awoke with the construction of several new shopping and convenience centers, new recreation centers and new housing developments. The city boasts a nationally recognized recreation center, a championship golf course designed by Hale Irwin, and a new $5 million municipal library. 

Nestled on the high plains of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, Lafayette offers a rich natural environment, popular summer and winter sports, abundant leisure activities, and a variety of superior educational opportunities. Located northwest of Denver, Lafayette offers a diverse housing market, including condos to million-dollar estates. It's proximity is convenient to many high tech firms.

Quick facts on Lafayette

• Population: 19,500
• City Government: Council - City Administrator
• Sales Taxes: 7.4%
• Utilities: Gas & Electric (Excel Energies); Water and Sewage (city); Trash (private contractor)

Education

• Boulder Valley School Dist. RE-2
  6500 Arapahoe Avenue
  Boulder, Colorado 80303
  (303) 447-1010
  Number of Students: 24,184
  Number of Schools: 43
  Pupil/Teacher ratio: 25:1
  Expenditure per Student: $4,152

Transportation

• 40-50 min.- Denver Int'l Airport 1-800-342-2000
• 20-30 min.- Central Business Dist.
• 30-40 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
• RTD Information: (303) 299-6700

Post Office

• Lafayette Branch 603 S. Public Road Lafayette, Colorado 80026
• Louisville Branch 637 Front Street Louisville, Colorado 80027

Utilities

• Gas and Electric: Xcel Energies Boulder - 443-9756 Louisville/Lafayette - 665-5511
• Municipal Water Service: Lafayette - 665-5588 Louisville - 665-6565

Licenses

• Driver's License: 2850 Iris Boulder, Colorado 80302 (303) 442-3006
• License Plates: Tri-County Annex 712 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027

Libraries

• Lafayette Public Library 775 W. Baseline Rd. Lafayette, Colorado 80025 (303) 665-5200
• Louisville Public Library 749 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 (303) 666-6037

Shopping Centers

• Boulder Mall - Pearl Street
• Crossroads Shopping Center
• 28th and Canyon
• Local Supermkts/Conv. Centers

Information Sources

• Lafayette Chamber of Commerce 809 South Public Road Lafayette, Colorado 80026 (303) 666-9555
• Louisville Chamber of Commerce 717 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 (303) 666-5747

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