Inside Biofire—and the Mind That Created the World’s First Smart Gun
Broomfield’s Biofire has unveiled a pistol that can only be fired by an authorized user. Will the technology actually put a dent in gun violence?
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Designer Jess Knauf Transforms a Family’s 1970s Airstream Into the Coolest Camper on the Road
The past-its-prime trailer received a charming, pattern-forward makeover fit for summer glamping.
Are Invasive Species Really to Blame for Being Invasive—or Are Humans the Problem?
A Durango writer meditates on the idea that killing invasive species—like the Eurasian collared dove—might simply be shooting the messenger.
Why Did a Colorado Man Set Himself on Fire in Washington, D.C.?
Wynn Bruce’s self-immolation on Earth Day in 2022 drew global attention to the climate crisis, which had long been a passion for the Boulderite.
Can Steamboat Springs Save the Sport of Nordic Combined?
The mountain town is a stronghold for the niche sport—but after female Nordic combine athletes were recently denied the chance to compete on the Olympic stage, the future of the discipline is foggy.
How Leaning Into Its Status as an Anti-Resort Made A-Basin More Profitable
Arapahoe Basin is making the experience of skiing more enjoyable—and generating higher profits—by limiting the number of people on the slopes.
Tepeyac Community Health Center Debuts A Massive New Clinic
Tepeyac’s new clinic is part of a development bringing affordable housing to Globeville and Elyria-Swansea.
Why Denver Will Never (Ever) Get the Super Bowl
That is, unless we cave to the NFL’s lengthy list of demands.
How Colorado Ski Patrollers Are Grinding to Keep Their Slopes Safe—and Their Profession Viable
To find out what it takes to don the red-and-white jacket, we send one writer to try out for ski patrol. What he found was long days, low wages, passionate professionals, and signs of change on the horizon.
Jerome Osentowski Is a Permaculture Legend. But Is His Beloved Colorado Institute in Jeopardy?
The founder of the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute is known the world over as a gardening guru. But now the Eagle County resident is facing a challenge from a pest he never anticipated: zoning.
How the 100-Year-Old Colorado River Compact Laid the Foundation for the West’s Current Water Crisis
A hundred years ago this month, a handful of men tasked with divvying up the Colorado River gravely misjudged its character. Is it too late to fix their mistakes?
After a Rash of Family Deaths, One Colorado Man Needed to Find a Different Way to Grieve
He found it by turning his parents into sustainable energy.
The Latino Cultural Arts Center Has Big Plans to Show Denver—and the World—What Its People Have to Offer
In the coming years, a three-site campus will house galleries, museums, artist work areas, and event spaces, all dedicated to nourishing and highlighting the contributions of Denver’s Latino community.
Jena Griswold Has Transformed the Traditionally Staid Role of Secretary of State
During Griswold’s first term as Colorado’s chief election official, the office has become both more prominent and more controversial. Voters will now decide if they want to give her audacious approach another term.
Curious Theatre Company Has a New Leader
Jada Suzanne Dixon assumes artistic control of Curious Theatre Company.
How Colorado Winemakers Are Adapting to Climate Change
The challenging weather has inspired some Grand Valley winemakers to use lesser-known varieties—but not everyone believes cold-hardy grapes are the future of Centennial State wine.
Governor Polis Has Said He Wants to Battle Climate Change. Colorado Environmentalists Don’t Believe Him
Eco-activists might be frustrated with the governor, but could anyone do a better job?
Why Denver’s East High School Is Trying a New Kind of AP Class
The African diaspora seminar is attracting students from diverse backgrounds and helping to level the playing field in advanced placement classes.
Is Van Life Actually Any Fun?
A rented camper van, 2,500 miles, and 10 days exploring the abyss between Instagram fantasies and open-road reality.
Should Colorado Parents Think Twice Before Sending Their Kids to Wilderness Therapy?
Each year, hundreds of Colorado teens end up in wilderness therapy programs—but should recent calls for reform give parents pause?
