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The First Wave: Inside Colorado’s Initial Response to COVID-19

During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado hospitals transformed themselves to treat those suffering the virus’ worst effects. Despite exhaustion, uncertainty, and fear, Denver metro-area health care workers continued to put patients’ needs first. Here, we asked them to explain the things they saw and how they coped throughout the early days of that experience.

Denver Has a Drinking Problem

Roughly 27 percent of Denverites say they binge drink regularly. That opens us up to a host of health concerns that most people don’t think about when they order just one more.

4 Reflections About Colorado Life in the Time of COVID-19

Just weeks into our forced hibernation and several days before Governor Jared Polis would declare April our “lost month,” we asked writers from around the state how the novel coronavirus had changed their respective worlds. Here are their stories about life in the early days of the global pandemic.

Denver’s Top Dentists 2020

Keep your mouth happy with 5280’s comprehensive list of more than 900 of the best dentists in Denver and beyond. PLUS: What you need to know about getting dental work done during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Denver’s Planning Director Wants to Bring Beauty Into the Street

Laura Aldrete steps in as executive director of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department in a time of unprecedented growth—and frustration. With a background in cultural anthropology and urban planning, the north Denver resident brings a global perspective to city-building—but will that be enough to ensure the kind of equity Denver seeks?

The Millennial Guide to Maintaining Your Health

Generation Y is facing a host of health challenges—and that’s before the coronavirus swarmed Colorado. Because informed, consistent maintenance is key, we put together a user’s manual to the millennial body to ensure its ready for bumpy roads ahead.

Can the Colorado Rapids (Finally) Turn Things Around?

As the Colorado Rapids prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of their lone MLS title—and their 25th year of existence—myriad questions surround the organization. The biggest? Why Denver seems to be one of the only cities in America that still doesn’t care about professional soccer.

The 697 Top-Selling Real Estate Agents in Denver

Need a real estate agent? Of course you do—or you will at some point. When that time comes, we suggest choosing from our list of the 697 most successful home sellers in the Denver metro area.

A Taste of Colorado-Mex

Exploring the tacos, burritos, green chile, and other delights that make the Centennial State Mexican food scene so damn delicious.

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