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Rhapsody In Red

The inside story of Devotchka’s annual performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

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The Precious Ordinary

When a young writer reached out to Kent Haruf, Colorado’s most celebrated novelist generously offered his time—despite having recently learned he had a fatal illness. In his final months, the author spoke to Chris Outcalt about reading, writing, and the meaning of life.

Denver’s Best Neighborhoods

What makes a neighborhood amazing? We dug into the data—home prices, crime stats, school quality—and factored in intangibles such as proximity to parks, public transit, restaurants, and cultural attractions to find the most livable spots in the Mile High City. You might be surprised at what made the list.

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No Man’s Land

Twenty years ago, the state of Colorado granted José Espino-Paez a second chance. No one told him the federal government wouldn’t honor the same deal.

The Great Pot Property Bind

Legal marijuana’s hardest-hitting side effect is one nobody predicted: a red-hot industrial real estate market.

What Makes A Palisade Peach So Special?

5280’s deputy editor Lindsey Koehler talks about Colorado’s ag industry, the beauty of Palisade, and those delicious peaches. 

Beer Review: Station 26’s Colorado Cream Ale

Undercover Operations

A recent New York Times piece cites an increase in undercover work by multiple federal agencies, and some operations are happening across the West. 

Colorado’s Year in Review 2014

Whether it was tight political races, gay marriage, marijuana, or the Super Bowl, Colorado found itself in the national spotlight in 2014. Here, a look at some of our best (and worst) headlines. 

Beer Review: Denver Beer Co.’s Graham Cracker Porter

In search for a solid, drinkable porter? Look no further. 

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Six Degrees Of Lindsey Vonn

Colorado’s favorite pro skier has connections well beyond the slopes.

Education 2014: Minding The Bottom Line

A look at life in five elementary schools in the Denver Public Schools district a year after voters turned down Amendment 66. 

The Feather

For centuries, Native Americans have viewed the eagle as their link to the Creator of all living things. Now, from the National Eagle Repository just outside Denver, the United States government controls access to this sacred creature. The question remains: Whose bird is it?

Behind the Brew: Wynkoop Brewing Company

This is part of a monthly series that introduces you to Colorado breweries.

Head of the Class

How Colorado has helped fund construction of new, LEED-certified schools.

Beer Buzz: The Best Beer Names of GABF 2014

Beer Lesson: Tips For Homebrewers

Beer Buzz: Hit These Out-Of-Town Breweries At GABF

The MAVEN Spacecraft’s Colorado Connection

Beer Review: New Belgium Brewing’s Pumpkick

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