Also called oshá, the plant is sacred to many Native American and Indigenous people, who don’t want it commoditized by the American herbal products industry. Because it often grows on public lands, the U.S. Forest Service has been put smack in the middle of the fight.
A letter from the editor of 5280.
The Denver Zoo has partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to replenish an ailing population of boreal toads in the state by breeding adult toads then releasing their tadpoles into the wild. Over several months, 5280 followed along to document the zoo’s journey to conserve the Centennial State’s only high-elevation amphibian.
Alex Sullivan was killed in the 2012 shooting, along with 11 others. His father, Tom, subsequently began a career in state politics focusing on issues related to gun violence and safety. In an interview, Sullivan talked about losing his son, the challenges of passing gun-violence legislation, and whether or not Alex would approve of Tom’s musical tastes.
The city of Boulder recently passed new gun control laws, including an assault weapons ban, but most people likely don’t know that Denver has one of the older assault weapons bans in the country.
Competitive Kan Jam, aka discflect, is a thing, and you can try your disc-flicking hand at the growing sport at the Kan Jam World League tournament in RiNo on Saturday.
Local abortion providers have noticed immediate impacts—and worry about the long-term repercussions.
Applications are now open (again) for the city of Denver’s e-bike rebate program. Here, a guide to e-bike basics, as well as what you should know before investing in one.
Six months after the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history ripped through the Boulder suburbs, we checked in with those who experienced the tragedy. They told us what they’ve learned—and what they think other Centennial Staters should know.
Stories of love, loss, and perseverance in the face of disaster.
“Operation Vicious Cycle” allegedly hit local bike shops over and over—making off to Mexico with retailers’ rides.
A letter from the editor of 5280.
The Rainbow Family will celebrate their 50th anniversary in Colorado, where it all started, while Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests land managers braces for their impact.
As we approach what would typically be monsoon season in the Centennial State, the ongoing La Niña weather pattern we’ve been experiencing is looking as if it will stay put. That could mean worsening drought conditions across Colorado and the Southwest.
Campfires are great, but one Coloradan dares to ask, “Are they really worth it?”
Ganahl to challenge Polis for Governor; O’Dea will face Bennet for a U.S. Senate seat; Caraveo and Kirkmeyer to square off in the state’s new 8th congressional district; and other highlights from Tuesday’s election in the Centennial State.
After failing to close out the Bolts in Denver on Friday, the Avs won 2-1 to bring home the franchise’s third NHL Championship and first since 2001.
Critics argue the city’s Street Enforcement Team, which was created by the Denver City Council last year, isn’t much different from the police. Armando Saldate, who helms the city’s Department of Public Safety, says that’s not the case.
Analise Harris, an ex-special education teacher and current professor at Community College of Denver, founded the nonprofit Curls on the Block to inspire curly-haired girls to become entrepreneurs.
32 of the sport’s top players will descend on Bailey this weekend to compete in the Match Play Championship, the first Disc Golf Pro Tour event in the Centennial State. Here’s how—and why—to catch the action.
