Governor Jared Polis Reflects on His Leadership During a Once-in-a-Century Pandemic
One year after COVID-19 arrived in Colorado, Polis spoke with 5280 about how the pandemic defined the second year of his governorship.
One year after COVID-19 arrived in Colorado, Polis spoke with 5280 about how the pandemic defined the second year of his governorship.
Ahead of the session, we caught up with a few leaders and members of the General Assembly to talk about coming together and issues they anticipate debating in 2021.
The ultra-conservative congresswoman has attracted national press coverage, but across Colorado, some Republican leaders and voters have been hesitant to voice their support.
The fleet of seven cars, which will be operated by nonprofit Colorado CarShare, rolled into six Denver neighborhoods this winter. Some community members, though, are skeptical of how impactful the program will be.
Just in case you forgot—it’s still winter.
The Community Snow Observations project is recruiting adventurers to measure the depth of powder in remote areas. The initiative could provide more accurate information about spring runoff and help us better understand climate change.
Some have argued the Arenado trade is a sign the Colorado Rockies have completely abandoned the fans. But the team had to make this move to have a chance to compete at any point in the near future.
Cold and snow are likely headed this way throughout February—and with much of the state experiencing severe drought conditions, it can’t come soon enough.
It’s likely that this native mammal, which was brought back from the brink of extinction just four decades ago, is highly susceptible to the novel coronavirus. And with only 250 of the species in captivity, scientists developed a vaccine to protect them.
On Monday, the Rockies officially sent the superstar third baseman and $50 million to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Austin Gomber and four lightly touted prospects. It’s time for fans to make a stand.
This past weekend, UCHealth administered nearly 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Coloradans ages 70 and up in a parking lot near Coors Field. Could the event provide a playbook for future large-scale inoculation efforts?
This past year’s protests brought much-needed attention to enterprises run by minority entrepreneurs. Now, local groups are trying to stretch the interest into permanent support.
With Cory Gardner leaving office, the former U.S. senator’s most effective—and inanimate—rival retires to the recycling bin.
From our healthcare system to doomscrolling, here are some of the tough lessons Coloradans learned since the novel coronavirus showed up last year—and how they’ll affect how our state operates moving forward.
A friend, a long hike, and the regenerative nature of the wilderness.
We’ve got a long way to go until we’ll hear the canid’s distant howl in Colorado, but the lengthy and complicated process is moving forward. Here’s what will happen next.
One of former President Donald Trump’s final acts as commander-in-chief was to announce that the headquarters for the military operation would be relocated from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama—a move that Colorado’s congressional delegation is now challenging.
She is just one badge away from achieving the honor, which only four percent of scouts earn.
The outdoor industry’s biannual event has necessarily turned its Winter Market Show into a COVID-friendly virtual format, and the ripple effects can be felt throughout the Mile High City.
The more than 100-year-old Colorado tradition, which would have taken place from January 8–23, typically brings 700,000-plus attendees to the Mile High City each year. Without it, our local economy—from ranchers and retailers to hotels and restaurants—is losing $120 million.
