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Visit the Colorado Sets of These Scary-Bad Movies
Love campy horror films? This story is for you.
Last Rights
A letter from the editor of the October 2018 issue of 5280.
The Battle to End the Counterfeiting of Native American Art
It’s illegal to sell art as Native American-made when it’s not. So why are fraudsters making millions of dollars?
The Art of Dying Well
It’s been nearly two years since Colorado passed the End-of-Life Options Act. How has the controversial law affected Centennial Staters, and how, exactly, does one plan for a good death?
Small-Town Injustice: The Aftermath of a Police Officer’s Murder Conviction in Rocky Ford
When a Rocky Ford police officer was convicted of murder after shooting a young man in 2014, residents of the Eastern Plains town might have believed that the criminal justice system had worked to protect the community. So why does the Rocky Ford Police Department seem more powerful—and less accountable—than ever?
New Book Reveals the Secrets and History of Navajo Weaving
A Denver-based weaver and her sister interviewed 20 Navajo artists across the Southwest for this intimate—and heartbreaking—anthology.
What You Need to Know About Amendment 74
The proposed change to the Colorado Constitution would require private property owners to be compensated when a law or regulation reduces the market value of their property. If passed, it would make Colorado’s property law the most extreme in the nation.
Explore Colorado’s Lost Ski Areas In Abandoned
The first film from the Road West Traveled takes viewers on a trip to three long-closed ski areas: Geneva Basin, Cuchara, and Berthoud Pass.
The 10 Best Things We Ate and Drank at GABF
The 2018 Great American Beer Festival once again showcased some of Colorado’s best brewers and chefs.
Big Agnes Employees Spent Their Summer on the CDT
Talk about workplace goals: A group of about 70 employees hiked the Colorado segment of the Continental Divide Trail over the summer to celebrate the trail’s 40th anniversary and raise awareness for its completion, maintenance, and cleanup.
There’s a New Way to Shop for Denver Real Estate
Real estate agency MileHiModern has reimagined what it means to look at local on-the-market homes with its hip gallery in LoHi.
Hike We Like: Beaver Brook and Chavez Loop
Get a taste of nature and a bit of exercise without committing half the day to a car ride on this moderate hike near Denver. Mid-week outing, anyone?
The Ever-Expanding World of Golden Moon Distillery
The Golden-based spirits house is increasing its production capacity and relocating its tasting room to a much larger space.
Hike We Like: Sleepy Lion Trail in Button Rock Preserve
This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.
Emily Schromm’s Next Challenge: Opening a Gym in RiNo
The former reality TV star has made a huge impact in the wellness space, with projects ranging from her own line of teas to a portable weightlifting pack. Her newest passion project? Opening a 24-hour gym in RiNo.
Hungry in Breckenridge? Head Straight to Aurum Food & Wine
The month-old New American eatery is elevating Breck’s dining scene.
Why Meow Wolf Denver Chose Sun Valley Over RiNo
An emphasis on social responsibility and community impact led Meow Wolf to Sun Valley for its biggest-ever interactive arts space, which is set to open in 2020.
Author Julia Turshen Wants to Help You Eat Your Leftovers
The activist and author, who comes to Colorado for a Tattered Cover cookbook signing on September 27, shares strategies for cooking once and eating twice.
Nothing Is as It Seems in Tara Donovan’s Fieldwork, Now Open at MCA Denver
“There’s a visual shift that happens in all of my work that isn’t really apparent in a photograph,” Donovan says.
