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Top Dentists

Go ahead and smile. These 297 Denver-area dentists will keep your teeth in picture-perfect condition.

Web Exclusive: Richard Betts’ Unpretentious Pours

In the world of wine the master sommelier rules. He knows grapes and soil with a simple inhale. To date there are only 96 master sommeliers in the U.S., and one of the most accomplished is Richard Betts of Aspen’s Montagna at The Little Nell resort. Despite his prestige, Betts isn’t a pretentious wine drinker. Here, his top 10 down-to-earth pours.

Uncorked

Three days at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic with master sommelier Richard Betts.

Piece by Piece

Colorado photographer David Raccuglia’s assignment was to take portraits of the famed quilters of Gee’s Bend. But his passion became understanding—and documenting—the lives behind the work.

Burning Rubber

A few years ago, three friends from Boulder started a shoe company called Crocs, created a worldwide fashion phenomenon, and made millions of dollars for themselves. Then the trouble began.

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Web Exclusive: Take Our ‘Cue: A BBQ Restaurant Roundup

Denver’s BBQ is best summed up in one word—fusion. To sample our city’s unique blend of flavors and cooking techniques, <a href=”/2008/map_bbq/”>follow</a> certified BBQ judge Adrian Miller’s guide to the city’s best BBQ restaurants.

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Web Exclusive: Mommy Club Map

Need a sitter? Want to know what’s best for teething? Need advice on daycare? Don’t pick up another baby book. Join a mommies group, where like-minded peers chat about the wonders and challenges of new motherhood. Denver’s mommies clubs are divided principally by interest and location. Here, an easy to use map of our favorites. Bonus: Keep reading for links to local mommy blogs.

Red Alert

Bark beetles are killing off Colorado’s pines. Can we cope with the devastation?

The Mommy Club

Where do urban moms turn to divulge their deepest fears and greatest challenges? One group of Denver women is turning to each other—and in the process redefining what it means to be a mother.

River Deep, Mountain High

Fed by glacial lakes and snowmelt from our awesome peaks, Colorado rivers are some of the most wondrous in the world—and unrivaled destinations for summer adventurers. But our riparian playground is not just for paddlers. We’ve mapped 15 unforgettable river getaways, from the luxe and lazy to the edgy and extreme.

Where to Buy (Even) Now

Sure, things are tough around Denver, but good options exist—if you know where to look. We’ve found 14 neighborhoods offering safe bets in a shaky market. Plus, real estate insiders dish on up-and-coming areas where deals abound.

Falling Into Place

After fielding a lousy product for years, Charlie and Dick Monfort found themselves at the helm of a pennant-winning baseball team last October, after the Rockies went on their improbable tear. Was it dumb luck or part of the plan?

The Most Important Political Race That No One’s Talking About. Yet.

While Colorado and the rest of the country have been focused on Obama, Clinton, and McCain, Republican Bob Schaffer and Democrat Mark Udall have been quietly laying the groundwork in their campaigns for Colorado’s open U.S. Senate seat. Though their political philosophies couldn’t be more different, both men are following remarkably similar strategies. Here, we trace the 10 steps Schaffer and Udall are taking in what promises to be one of the most fiercely contested races in the country.

A Home in the High Country

Whether you’re a weekend cowboy, reclusive artist, fly-fishing freak, wannabe vintner, or hardcore ice climber, here are 10 mountain towns you can actually live in.

Web Exclusive: Of Canines and Convicts Slideshow

At the Territorial Correctional Facility in Cañon City, convicts learn responsibility through a dog-training program. Watch the hardened criminals deftly instruct, discipline, and care for their dogs.

Of Canines and Convicts

A one-woman army and a handful of unwanted dogs may be the best hope of rehabilitation for Colorado’s ever-growing prison population.

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Our Pet Obsession

Nearly 3 million Coloradans own a Fluffy, a Fido, or a Flounder. Yes, we love our pets in the Centennial State. To celebrate that affection, we present our 2008 pet guide—a look at the best pet paraphernalia Colorado has to offer.

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