Five years ago this month Jeanne Assam shot a gunman at New Life Church in Colorado Springs and saved countless lives. She was called a national hero and lauded by President George W. Bush. It looked as if her life would change forever. But before Assam could move forward, she first had to confront herself.
The United States holds enough oil and gas to power the country for hundreds of years, and Colorado is at the center of the search for energy resources. Using a controversial process called hydraulic fracturing—better known as fracking—and new drilling techniques, oil and gas companies are able to extract these previously inaccessible fossil fuels. These technologies may be the biggest step yet toward securing our energy independence. But at what cost?
From the latest gadgets to gorgeous fashion finds to whimsical toys for the kids, we’ve got the perfect present for everyone on your list this year.
Love and longing in the rugged landscape of the West.
Sixty-five years after her death, Emily Griffith’s legacy still influences Denver.
Poaching fresh powder in Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s famous backcountry.
Speeding down groomers or carving through powder, we follow trail after trail on our way to the bottom of the mountain. But where did the runs get their names? In honor of Vail Mountain’s 50th anniversary, we took a look at the origins of some of the resort’s 193 trails.
Getting coal in my stocking was a lesson I didn’t know I needed.
A self-described Telluride ski bum builds custom skis.
Direct primary care, an innovative health-care model, gains a foothold in Colorado.
Predicting the weather is an elusive skill and often a thankless job. But Boulderite Joel Gratz has a reputation for delivering accurate forecasts. Gratz’s website, opensnow.com, is a go-to resource for powder-hounds.
Weirder is better at Moxie Sozo.
Denver’s craft beer boom shows no signs of slowing down.
Before there was skiing, there was sledding—and getting your winter kicks meant racing with abandon down a neighborhood hill on a plastic saucer. We tracked down five Colorado sledding hills fit for a family excursion or unleashing your inner child—or both.
A quick shot west of Denver on I-70, Olde Town Arvada is worth an afternoon of exploring as much for the eclectic dining and retail as for the chance to say you were hanging out at the site of Colorado’s first gold strike. Stroll through history—this is also the hometown of the guy who invented the automobile turn signal—and enjoy a slice of Main Street America, Colorado style.
A Colorado spruce heads to Washington.
Skip the sequins this holiday season and ornament yourself in rich fabrics, burnished metallics, and jeweled accessories.
Chips and dip get a reboot at Harman’s Eat & Drink
The cookbook for college kids.
Muy Bueno is more than a cookbook—it’s a snapshot of one family’s culinary heritage.
Sometimes reviving a family tradition, like making Norwegian lefse, isn’t quite as sweet as it sounds.
Entrées may have menu star power, but often it’s a restaurant’s side dishes (ahem, Mangiamo Pronto!’s garbanzo-celery salad) that keep us coming back for more. In fact, it’s not unusual for us to make whole meals out of sides (small plates!). Next time you visit these eateries, save room for the supporting cast.
Ba Le’s banh mi delivers on flavor.
Sabato Sagaria, master sommelier and food and beverage director of Aspen’s Little Nell Hotel, on how to pop the cork.
At Charcoal, chef Patrik Landberg dishes up refreshingly straightforward bistro cuisine.
