A new name in politics, Giellis wants to use her urban planning experience (she was president of the RiNo Art District) to “reimagine” the city, but is facing criticism from her opponent about the way her campaign has navigated racial issues.
Will the incumbent hold on for a third term or will a first-time candidate unseat him? Here’s what you need to know.
The celebrated architect, who passed away last week at the age of 102, built three projects in Colorado. But only one—the Mesa Laboratory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research—remains unmarred today.
Even for a relatively progressive Christian denomination, race is hard to talk about in the Episcopal Church in Colorado. Kym Lucas, who is being ordained on May 18, hopes to change that.
From the best happenings in and around the Mile High City to the region’s most rewarding road trips, here’s our guide to making the most of your summer in the Centennial State.
This Denver-based nonprofit is partnering with local businesses and houses of worship to make counseling more accessible and affordable for Front Range residents.
According to court records, no one in Denver has been cited for operating an e-scooter on the sidewalk, despite a new law that bans such behavior in most parts of the city.
More than 150,000 (and counting) Denver voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s election, which saw close races in many city offices and the major defeat of one closely watched ballot initiative. Next up: a series of runoff races on June 4.
Activist and artist Kalyn Heffernan spoke to 5280 about her platform for the 2019 Denver mayoral election.
The Colorado Senator came out swinging this year in a campaign to reform broken politics. Now he wants to start a revolution.
How a bipartisan effort between a Boulder Democrat and a Salida Republican opened doors for Colorado’s youngest learners.
Thanks to a big winter and springtime snowfall, a few local mountains are spinning their lifts into May.
We spoke with the three candidates on the May 7 ballot for the Denver County Clerk and Recorder race. Here’s what they had to say about voter turnout, public records, and more.
An Arvadan works through her feelings about RTD’s long-delayed commuter rail on the train’s maiden voyage.
Watch Beatriz Hatz vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field team at the Desert Challenge Games in Arizona this month.
Will the Denver company’s new web portal make buying music royalties mainstream?
We take a trip through the scientific literature to learn how psilocybin mushrooms can help (or harm) your mind.
A few small Mile High City–based digital media organizations attempt to remake local journalism.
A letter from the editor of 5280‘s May 2019 issue.
Denver’s eastern neighbor, which just happens to be the third-largest city in Colorado, has big plans for the future—take a look.
