Life According To… Pat Grant
Former president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show
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Life According to…Pete Contos, Restaurateur
When Pete Contos arrived in Denver in 1955, fresh off the plane from Greece, he didn’t have a dime in his pocket or know a word of English. He found a job washing dishes and worked his way up; today, the 76-year-old Contos owns eight dining establishments under the “Pete’s” brand, including the iconic greasy spoon Pete’s Kitchen. Along the way, he learned a thing or two about life, marriage, modeling, and barroom brawls.
By Any Other Name
As my wedding day approached, what had seemed like a simple decision became a cathartic way for me to find closure with my past.
Life According To… Lindsey Vonn
With Olympic gold and bronze medals, a couple of ESPY awards, and more World Cup victories than any other U.S. skiier, Vail’s Lindsey Vonn is arguably America’s best current skier. Here, 5280 caught up with the 26-year-old golden girl to talk about her best friend, being normal, and hometown skiing.
The Case of the Gentleman Gambler
Grand Junction police think they’ve finally solved a years-old murder—if only they can get the alleged perpetrator back to Colorado to stand trial.
Beyond the Lighted Stage
Now that it’s been saved from falling down, the historic Elitch Theatre awaits its next act. But will the curtain ever rise again?
An Inconvenient Truth
How facing up to, and publicizing, a painful history resulted in a little bit of grace.
Corked
A charismatic, talented Brit is putting Colorado wine on the map. So why does almost every other vintner in the state hate him?
Life According To… Curtis Fentress
Architect Curtis Fentress has crafted some of Denver’s most iconic buildings. Here, he talks to 5280 about designing Invesco Field at Mile High, transforming airports into art forms, and aspiring to build the world’s tallest building.
Passing the Baton
Adventure racing isn’t about beating personal bests or winning—it’s about being part of a team.
History Ghost Story
How a turn-of-the-century Denver gadabout, who also happened to be a self-promoting, wife-killing fabulist, helped create one of baseball’s greatest myths—and, just maybe, a specter that still haunts the streets of the city.
Go with the Flow
Follow the historic Flume Trail in South Dakota for a road-less-traveled-style summer excursion.
The White Dot
What happens when you turn off the TV—and tune into life?
Positive Space
Telluride’s Ah Haa School will kindle your inner artistic energy.
First Person: A Baby Story
I’m racing through my childbearing years, yet I’m still ambivalent about having kids. Do I go with my instincts or listen to reason?
Life According To… Kenny Passarelli
After decades spent touring the globe with some of rock’s biggest names—including Elton John, Joe Walsh, and Hall & Oates—Kenny Passarelli, a Denver native, returned home last year. Here, the 60-year-old bass player talks to 5280 about making music, looking for new challenges, and his long, strange trip.
Secrets of the South Platte
Denver’s nearest national forest is stacked with recreational opportunities.
The Newtonian Method
How an upstart Boulder company is trying to remake the running shoe, one convert at a time.
Rediscovering the Lost World
The Morrison Natural History Museum gives visitors a hands-on look at homegrown fossils—including the original Stegosaurus—that could change everything we thought we knew about dinosaurs.
Blossoms of Winter
The survival of Colorado’s famous wildflowers depends on deep, lingering snows—but the forecast doesn’t look good.
