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King Soopers Backs Away From Former CU Hospital Site

Once thought to be a suitable anchor tenant for the proposed redevelopment of the old University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, King Soopers now says certain restrictions will prevent it from locating a store there.

Robert Sanchez

Denver Real Estate 2013 – Get In The Game

Rock-bottom home prices? Fragile housing bubble? Anemic financial recovery? Those days are long gone. Here’s why it’s finally time to get back in the Denver real estate market.

Chris Outcalt

Spin Cities

Whether you’re climbing to 10,000 feet around Lake Dillon in Breckenridge or staying close to Denver at Cherry Creek State Park, these are our picks for the best road cycling routes around Colorado.

Lindsey B. King

Risky Business

From rockslide control and wildfire mitigation to livestock handling and aerial tram maintenance, Colorado’s labor market has more than its share of occupational hazards. We talked to eight people whose careers might make you love your nine-to-five desk job just a little bit more.

Julie Dugdale

Escape

Each year, more than 18,000 victims of domestic violence call SafeHouse Denver’s hot line. Meet one of them.

Natasha Gardner

Symbolism

A look at Suerte Tequila’s tattoolike logo reveals the spirit’s lucky nature.

Amanda M. Faison

Starting Over

Bread and butter is no longer an afterthought—it’s a course in itself. Just be prepared to pony up, because many of the best offerings aren’t free.

Caroline Padden

Mile High Mexican

5th Sun puts a healthy spin on south-of-the-border staples.

Jessica LaRusso

How To Use A French Press

Phil Goodlaxson of Corvus Coffee Roasters on the often misused French press.

Justine Hausheer

Mini Me

Alice Waters takes on the kids’ menu.

Kelly Bastone

An Insomniac’s Diary

One woman’s epic attempt to quiet her mind and get just one good night of sleep.

Laura Pritchett

Going Deep

A journey into Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park offers pristine wilderness and epic fly-fishing.

Jeremy Jones

Hot Tamale

Pop the top on one of these spicy, booze-free lemonades.

Amanda M. Faison

Act Three

This isn’t your grandmother’s dinner theater.

Caroline Padden

Mountain Sound

Denver band Churchill showcases serious folk-rock cred on its sophomore release.

Daliah Singer

Stairway to Heaven

It’s no longer illegal to attempt Colorado’s toughest one-mile climb.

Patton Dodd

Snooze Button

Taking a nap at the spa isn’t rude—it’s encouraged.

Kelly Bastone

Company Collective

Denverites say sayonara to the corporate cubicle—and the home office.

Jessica LaRusso

Nutty Growth

How a simple idea for a quick snack became big business.

Nicole Frehsee

Sneak Peek: Colorado’s Extreme Jobs

In our May issue, we interview eight Coloradans whose jobs require, shall we say, above-average comfort with risk-taking and extensive safety awareness. Check out “Risky Business” (page 89) for that story—and in the meantime, learn what it takes to be a district wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Julie Dugdale

Colorado On Weapons: Where Do Our U.S. Senators Stand?

Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall backed restrictions on high-capacity magazine clips and supported the broadening of background checks across the country—but both opposed a proposal to ban certain assault weapons.

Robert Sanchez

Sports: The Hot Corner

Just in time for opening day, meet a hot dog vendor who’s been at the corner of 19 and Wynkoop streets for every home game since the park opened.

Lindsey R. McKissick

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