C h a n g e  o f  A d d r e s s USPS Online Address Change   C o u n t y Denver   A r e a   C o d e 303/720 (use area code when dialing within 303 or 720 area) G e o g r a p h y Denver, the "Mile High City" and capital of Colorado, is in the central part of the state approximately ten miles east of the Rocky Mountains. The city virtually sits on a level plain. Topography of this region varies from the plain, at an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level, to rolling hills and forested mountains. Cherry Creek Reservoir is just a few miles southeast of the city limits; there are about 30 other lakes and reservoirs in this area. The Denver Metro Area covers seven counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Park) and has a population over two million. C l i m a t e Mild. The wind is lessened by proximity of the mountains, which also have a moderating effect on the climate. Average temperatures range from 16°F to 88°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 16 inches of rainfall and 60 inches of snowfall.   P o p u l a t i o n City: 467,610   G o v e r n m e n t County Seat - Denver The city and county of Denver is a single governmental entity with identical boundaries performing both municipal and county functions. Information about city and county government policies and procedures can be obtained from: City & County Building - 1437 Bannock Street, Denver 80202, 303-640-2601   T a x e s Property - Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information contact the Treasury Division, phone 303-640-3792. Earnings - The city/county also levies a monthly earnings tax for anyone working in the city/county. For information, contact the Occupational Privilege Tax Office, phone 303-640-2644.   L i c e n s e s State auto and driver licenses may be obtained from: State Motor Vehicle Division - Driver's License Section, 1881 Pierce Street, Lakewood 80214, 303-205-5600 - Information Denver Motor Vehicle Department - Motor Vehicle Registration, 1865 West Mississippi Avenue, Denver 80223, 303-937-9507   E c o n o m y   &   E m p l o y m e n t The local economy is primarily based on manufacturing, printing and publishing, construction, finance, insurance, transportation, government and educational employment, real estate, tourism, the wholesale, retail and service industries, hi-tech industries including computer software and communications. For current information about employment opportunities in the area, contact: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment - Job Service Center, 639 East 18th Avenue, Denver 80203, 303-830-3000, 888-390-7936 Mayor's Office of Employment and Training (MOET) - 1391 North Speer, Suite 500, Denver 80204, 303-376-6700   H o u s i n g Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments change constantly, it is advisable to check the classified columns of the local newspapers, particularly the Sunday editions, for current information. Or, contact the following for assistance and/or names of realtors: Denver Board of Realtors - 4300 East Warren Avenue, Denver 80222, 303-756-0553   U t i l i t i e s Water - Denver Water Department, 1600 West 12th Avenue, Denver 80204, 303-893-2444 Cable - TCI of Colorado, Inc., 303-930-2000 Interwest Cable Network Systems, 303-293-2093 Phone - US West Communications, 800-244-1111 AT&T - Local Service - 303-537-2000 Netlink - 303-839-8351 ICG Telecom Group - 888-424-4440 Gas & Electric - Public Service Company of Colorado, 1225 17th Street, Denver 80202, 303-623-1234 Refuse - City/County of Denver, Public Works Department, Trash Collection, 303-640-2136   E d u c a t i o n Elementary and secondary public school information may be obtained from: Denver School District #1 - 900 Grant Street, Denver 80203, 303-764-3200 Colleges/Universities Public - Colorado State University, Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College and University of Colorado at Boulder. Private - Colorado Christian University, Regis University, University of Denver, Iliff School of Theology, Parks College and St. Thomas Theological Seminary. There are also special schools of art and music, and a number of business, professional, trade and technical schools in the area.   B a n k s The Denver area has many banking institutions with numerous branches. In order to transfer credit information, ask your present banker for assistance. New checking accounts may take ten workings days to open. Grocery stores will not cash out-of-town checks. New residents may need traveler's checks, cash and/or credit cards.   P l a c e s   o f   W o r s h i p Denver has 27 synagogues and more than 1,000 churches of various denominations. Information concerning them may be obtained from: Colorado Council of Churches - 1234 Bannock, Denver 80214, 303-825-4910 Catholic Archdiocese of Denver - 1300 South Steele Street, Denver 80210, 303-722-4687 Jewish Community Center - 350 South Dahlia, Denver 80246, 303-399-2660   N e w s p a p e r s The local daily newspapers are the Denver Post (mornings and Sunday) and the Rocky Mountain News (mornings and Sunday). For home delivery service, contact: Denver Post - 1560 Broadway, Denver 80204, 303-832-3232 Rocky Mountain News - 400 West Colfax Avenue, Denver 80204, 303-892-6397   L i b r a r y Denver Public Library - 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver 80204, 303-640-6200   M e d i c a l   C a r e Denver is Colorado's medical center with more than 30 hospitals and health facilities, a number of clinics and medical centers and many private nursing homes and extended care facilities. Numerous physicians, surgeons and specialists in all branches of medicine and dentistry have local practices. For assistance in selecting a family doctor or dentist, contact the referral services of: Denver Medical Society - 1850 Williams Street, Denver 80218, 303-377-1850 Metropolitan Denver Dental Society - 3690 South Yosemite, Suite 200, Denver 80237, 303-488-9700 For Medicare information, contact the Social Security Administration, 1616 Champa Street, Fourth Floor, Denver 80203, 303-844-6766, 800-772-1213.   O r g a n i z a t i o n s A listing of local organizations can usually be obtained from the chamber of commerce, the phone book, or your local chapter can usually refer you to the local organization in your new city.   C u l t u r e There are numerous cultural organizations, attractions and events in the Denver area. Among the area's many museums are the Denver Art Museum, Colorado History Museum, Children's Museum, Denver Museum of Natural History, Gates Planetarium and IMAX Theater. A few of the area's performing art groups include the Denver Center Theatre Company, Denver Symphony Orchestra, Denver Chamber Orchestra, a number of community and dinner theaters, art galleries and performances at the local colleges and universities.   R e c r e a t i o n For information about municipal recreational programs and facilities contact: Denver Parks & Recreation Department - 2300 15th Street, Suite 150, Denver 80204, 303-964-2500 YMCA of Metropolitan Denver - Central Branch, 25 East 16th Avenue, Denver 80202, 303-861-8300 (A number of branches are located in the area.) Some of the many recreational attractions in the Denver area include the Denver Zoological Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens, City Park, U.S. Mint and Elitch Gardens, an amusement park with floral gardens, a summer theater and picnic grounds. Professional sports in the area include the Denver Broncos (football), Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Rockies (baseball), Colorado Avalanche (hockey) and Colorado Rapids (soccer).   S h o p p i n g Major shopping areas, in addition to the downtown shopping district, include Aurora Mall, Cherry Creek Mall, Park Meadows, Southglenn Mall, Southwest Plaza, Villa Italia and Westminster Mall. Major Retail Outlets - Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, Foley's, Gart Brothers Sports Castle, K-Mart, Lord & Taylor, T J Maxx, Mervyn's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom J.C. Penney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears, Target, Tiffany's and Wal-Mart. Chain Grocers - Albertson's, Alfalfas, Cub Foods, King Soopers, Safeway Stores, 7-Eleven, Sysco/Noble and Wild Oats, plus many convenience and specialty stores.   T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Local transportation is furnished by the Regional Transportation District (RTD); phone 303-299-6000 for routes, fares and schedules. Interstate passenger service is provided by Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Denver International Airport serves a number of commercial airlines. There are also several smaller airports in the area.   C h a m b e r  o f  C o m m e r c e Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce - 540 Broadway, Albany 12207-2706, 431-1400, web site address - www.ac-chamber.org Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce - 1445 Market Street, #400, Denver 80202, 303-534-8500 Online Resources: Denver Factsheet     A d d i t i o n a l  I n f o r m a t i o n Discover Denver - 7625 West 5th Avenue, Suite 110-D, Lakewood 80226, 303-234-9150