The Town of Erie is located on the northern fringe of the Denver-Boulder Metropolitan area. Located less than twenty-five minutes from downtown Denver via Interstate 25, and even closer to Boulder, Erie is ideally situated in the heart of Colorado's major business and population centers as well as premier educational and research facilities. The completion of the Northwest Parkway with E-470 just tow miles from Erie has cut the travel time to Denver International Airport (DIA) to thirty-five minutes. Additionally, the Erie Municipal Airport provides a full range of services for corporate and general aviation aircraft.

Erie is a community which recognizes the importance of conserving and enhancing its historic small town character, the roots from which it grew, preserving the natural environment in which it resides; a caring community which offers its residents an environment in which to seek a high quality of life; a balanced community with a diverse range of housing, employment, educational, shopping and recreational opportunities; and a vital community which provides financial and social support for quality of life programs.

Erie became incorporated in 1874. The coal mining industry thrived for many years and created a good economy for the residents and businesses of Erie. Today Erie's population is near 17,000.

You can visit the Town of Erie's web site here: http://www.ci.erie.co.us.

Quality of Life

Vista Ridge-Erie's community golf course
New High School opened in 2005
Municipal Airport
Erie Community Recreation/Senior Center anticipated opening in Dec. 2007
Erie Community Library opening early 2008
Moderate, dry climate with more than 340 days of sunshine a year
Located within an hour of several ski resorts
Numerous cultural and sporting events are located in Denver