Forget political stereotypes: This history-making legislator is unapologetically progressive, is insistent that state government can be bipartisan (even now), and wants to transform the criminal justice system. And that’s just the start of her ambitions.
These programs intend to train the state’s workers of tomorrow.
A letter from the editor of the February 2019 issue of 5280.
The second-annual boxing event brings amateur fighters into the ring to raise money to knock out cancer.
After November’s election, Walker Stapleton grew a beard that lit social media on fire. What prompted the former state treasurer and once-gubernatorial hopeful to change his look? And why don’t more Colorado politicians sport facial hair?
We spoke to district officials, teachers, parents, and union representatives to better understand why teachers voted to strike—and what will happen next.
The leaders behind this year’s march—both nationally and locally—are dedicated to fulfilling a more inclusive mission by planning a more diverse event and addressing a broader spectrum of women’s issues.
The freshman representative from Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District might be new to Congress, but he’s no stranger to politics. Here, Joe Neguse talks about climate change, health care, public lands, and what his historic win means to him.
The military veteran who unseated Mike Coffman talks immigration, gun control, and other priorities as the newly elected representative of Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.
Two years ago, a sophomore from Regis Jesuit became the first female to throw down in a Colorado high school basketball game. Here’s how the moment became a viral sensation.
In his inaugural speech to the General Assembly on Thursday, Colorado’s newly minted governor outlined clear objectives for his first year in office, but without much detail on how they’ll be accomplished.
The Denver Nuggets have never been this good halfway through the season. How are they maintaining their position atop the Western Conference? We take a closer look.
In an optimistic ceremony that celebrated diversity and championed civil rights, Jared Polis was sworn into office on Tuesday morning, making him the country’s first openly gay governor.
On Monday night, Denver City Council approved an ordinance requiring electric scooters to be ridden in bike lanes or on roads rather than on sidewalks, bringing clarity to what has been a confusing several months for scooter riders, city officials, and pedestrians.
On the eve of his inauguration, governor-elect Jared Polis shares an inside look at a transition process that embraces openness and transparency in unprecedented ways.
Here’s how one Lakewood congregation is bringing hot showers, dental exams, medical services, and even haircuts and library books to people experiencing homelessness in the Denver area.
Colorado leaders talked to 5280 about diversity, their hopes for bipartisanship, and the key issues they’ll be focusing on in 2019.
The Colorado Name Change Project guides individuals through the legal labyrinth of updating their name and gender on official documents and forms of identification.
When a nine-year-old Denver boy died by suicide last year, the tragedy gained national attention. In the immediate aftermath, however, the full story wasn’t told. Why did this exuberant and loving young child die? And did the institutions that were supposed to help and support Jamel Myles and his family let them down?
From housing to health insurance to gas, some things might be a little more pricey this year. Here, we take a closer look.
