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Is Colorado Bringing Back the War on Drugs?

Lawmakers recently added harsher possession penalties to a fentanyl bill that, if passed by the General Assembly, could disproportionately impact communities of color.

A pile of food scraps over compost, which under new A1 composting rules is allowed.

6 Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home

From buying ugly produce to reusing food scraps, Sullivan Scrap Kitchen chef-owner Terence Rogers shares how to be more sustainable in the kitchen for Earth Day and beyond.

Foraged Morels Found on the Front Range. Photo courtesy of Fresh From the Farm Fungi

What’s in Season Now: Morel Mushrooms

April kicks off mushroom season in Colorado, making it the perfect time to pick up rarer varieties such as the prized morel. Find out how Littleton’s Fresh From the Farm Fungi is trying to grow them and what makes the shroom so special.

5 Spring Trends from Denver Fashion Week

How to refresh your wardrobe as the weather thaws, according to the local designers who showed their seasonal looks on the runway last week.

5280 Awarded Its Second National Magazine Award in Four Years

Lindsey B. King’s “Shattered Minds,” a comprehensive look at how high-THC concentrates are affecting the mental health of adolescents, was honored, alongside other publications including the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine.

Portrait of Robin Thurston

Can Outside Inc. Save Outdoor Journalism?

A little over a year ago, Robin Thurston purchased Outside magazine and turned Boulder’s Pocket Outdoor Media into a brand he thinks will remake and improve active-lifestyle journalism. Not everyone agrees.

Portrait of Lindsey B King

First Course

A letter from the editor of 5280.

Michelle Johnson by Kylie Fitts

Happy Places

A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s April/May Outdoor Living Issue.

How Do the James Beard Awards Work?

JBF committee member and former 5280 food editor Amanda Faison gave us the lowdown on how culinary pros are chosen for the awards—which features six Colorado finalists this year.

Skier Kristin Sinnot

Blister Labs Has Big Plans to Change the Gear Review Industry

The partnership between Colorado-based gear review site Blister, Western Colorado University, and University of Colorado Boulder will pair statistical insights with on-mountain experience to create a new level of product testing.

22 Easy Ways Coloradans Can Save Water

In the face of ongoing drought, nonprofit Water Education Colorado has tips to help you save some H20 on World Water Day—and every day.

Haft-seen table at the Colorado Children's Nowruz Celebration in 2019. Photo by Sarah Shirazi

How to Celebrate Persian New Year in Denver

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, takes place this Sunday. A local expert shares how her family celebrates the holiday and recommendations on where to eat the best Persian fare in Denver.

A family sits down to buy a home

How a Local Fund is Helping Black Families Buy Homes

Studies show that owning a home is less achievable for Black families. The Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth aims to close that gap by providing down payment assistance to Black first-time homebuyers around the Denver area.

How Cold Is Too Cold to Exercise Outside?

The run of freezing temperatures hasn’t kept Coloradans from exercising outside. Here, two local doctors explain the risks of outdoor winter workouts, as well as precautions to take if you do so.

This Local Adaptive Athlete Wants to Do a One-Legged Backflip on Skis

Five years after having his right leg amputated at the hip, Army veteran Tony Drees can rip down steep, bumpy terrain. He now plans to document his training to land a backflip as a way to inspire people, especially those with physical and mental disabilities.

Why You Should Consider Carrying Narcan

Amid an unprecedented rise in opioid-related deaths, Denver recently launched a program to provide residents with free Narcan and fentanyl testing strips.

How to Shrink Your Closet’s Carbon Footprint

Capsule wardrobes reduce the size of your closet while increasing your number of outfits. Local experts help you make sense of the environment- (and style-) friendly trend.

Front Range Food Halls Are Going Virtual

Takeout- and delivery-only restaurants—aka ghost kitchens—have proliferated during the pandemic. Now, the Front Range is a hotbed for their next iteration: virtual food halls.

24 Hours in Denver’s Historic Crime Wave

August 14, 2020, wasn’t particularly special or noteworthy. It was just another day—1,440 long minutes—during the crime epidemic that has engulfed Denver since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food in Denver

Allow us to take you on a tour of five Chinese regional cuisines, complete with recommendations for local spots where you can savor traditional and contemporary specialties that will satisfy all your cravings.

Where to Go Birding in Colorado

Colorado is home to more than 400 different species of birds. Our beginner’s guide to bird-watching shows you where to view our winged friends—and how to help save them.

Glo Noodle House

The Best New Restaurants and Bars of 2022 (So Far)

From a chic downtown steakhouse to vegan haven on South Broadway, here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the Front Range food scene right now.

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