Tag: Conifer
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8 injured in 3-vehicle crash outside of Conifer
Eight people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash Sunday evening on U.S. 285 south of Conifer, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened at 6:22 p.m. on the highway near Mile Marker 232 at King Valley Drive, troopers said. A 2007 Honda Pilot, 2008 Toyota RAV4 and 2017 BMW X5 were involved in…
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9 spots for fall color within hour’s drive of Denver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From glistening skyscrapers to glistening leaves. The drastic change is most welcome come fall in Denver. If your travels take you to the Mile High City, one need not go far from the metro to be immersed in the color that comes just once a…
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Woman, child killed in fatal crash near Conifer
Two people were killed and four injured when two trucks collided Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 285 near Conifer, authorities said. A 55-year-old woman from Englewood died at the scene of the collision, which occurred about 3:40 p.m. while a 2-year-old who was ejected from the same vehicle was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital,…
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Jefferson County man arrested for allegedly strangling wife
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Nathan Gustafson was arrested Sunday for allegedly strangling his wife last month, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. Gustafson is facing numerous charges, including second-degree attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault. Deputies said they believe Gustafson assaulted and strangled his wife during a domestic violence incident in their…
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Staunton State Park offering chair trips on trails for people with disabilities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staunton State Park near Conifer is accepting reservations for its track chairs program, allowing visitors with disabilities to experience some of the park’s hiking trails. The park has four track chairs and one grit freedom chair, with access available on the Davis Ponds Trail and…
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Happy Trails: Cathedral Spires but one prize view from park outside Denver
Reynolds Park is a rugged, 2,050-acre-sized example of Jefferson County’s commitment to conservation in the evergreen hills south of Denver. It shares the U.S. 285 corridor with a trio of other parks, including Meyer Ranch, that are reached first on the way from the city — and lovers of Reynolds hope those, indeed, catch drivers…