The new rules follow guidelines released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that say it is safe for fully vaccinated people to no longer wear masks in almost all indoor and outdoor settings.
The market, which debuts Saturday, May 15, will feature everything from doughnuts and kombucha to fresh produce.
This little-known trail in southeastern Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland leads to more than 1,300 dinosaur footprints exposed along the banks of the Purgatoire River.
From hiring issues to operating at 100 percent capacity starting May 16, culinary pros share their takes on what’s good and bad right now.
The Steamboat Springs outdoor company has spent the past two decades helping adventurers be more comfortable sleeping on the ground.
It’s okay to not be okay right now. We’ve rounded up some local groups that are here to help.
Taco seasoning? In a beer? It works.
We spoke with acclaimed journalist Julian Rubinstein, who spent seven years reporting on Park Hill and Five Points for the new book.
How the onetime professional lineman went from winning games in the trenches to painting contemporary Western art—and where he’s planning to put his stamp on Denver this year.
The rise in hateful rhetoric and violence directed at individuals of Asian descent has inspired Denver culinary pros to take action.
The Avalanche are one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which get underway this week. We put together a guide to the exciting team, so you can act like you’ve been paying attention the whole time.
The boutique hotel pays tribute to the city’s clay-mining and brick-making heritage with a mix of vintage and modern styles.
Specialties like Colorado wagyu cooked on a DIY hot stone and bison ribeye are on the menu at the five-month-old restaurant inside Gravity Haus hotel.
Experts say this summer could be one of the craziest times to buy a home in recent memory.
May 7 marks Denver’s first sunset at 8 p.m. or later this year. Here’s how the 5280 staff is celebrating the extra sunlight.
Quinn Brett and Josh Stevens will handcycle and run for a full 24 hours this weekend as part of Wings for Life World Run, an international event to raise money for spinal cord research.
Denver-based Yummy Lotus’ delicious vegan and gluten-free jams are available in sweet-savory flavors like jalapeño chipotle, mango habanero, and strawberry ghost pepper.
Grace Staberg climbed more than 56,000 vertical feet during a 24-hour period last week at Copper Mountain.
On Monday, the Colorado Sun and the National Trust for Local News announced they had acquired 24 community newspapers in the metro Denver area. Here, 5280 senior staff writer Robert Sanchez recalls what a thrill it was to work for two of them as a teenager growing up in Parker.
One of superstar designer Shea McGee’s early projects was right here in Denver, and we’ve got the room-by-room tour.
The international festival, which runs May 5–8, will feature a lineup of events and award-winning films by, for, and about people with various disabilities—including several with Colorado connections.
General Manager George Paton got exactly what he wanted out of his first draft in charge. But continued uncertainty at the quarterback position means the team is destined to continue its losing ways. Plus: What’s good with the newest Broncos.
The cultish fitness chain opened its first Denver studio on April 22. If you like challenging exercise classes accompanied by good selfie lighting, you may have just found your workout nirvana.
Colorado Springs–based Sawatch Artisan Foods makes ultra-creamy butters and cheeses using small-batch manufacturing processes.
The shop and gallery on East Colfax Avenue sells confections, pastries, and edible artwork by Argentine chocolatier Gonzalo Jimenez.
If you’re anything like us, you’ve spent months daydreaming about all the places you want to travel once it’s safe, and legal, to do so. To help with your planning, we compiled this list of 15 destinations you can reach via nonstop flights from Denver International Airport—and the oh-so-Colorado reasons to visit.
We spoke to buyers, sellers, and real estate experts about how the pandemic set fire to an already-smoldering market.
Keep your mouth happy with 5280’s comprehensive list of more than 900 of the best dentists in Denver and beyond.
What the Centennial State may lack in tax incentives for film production, it more than makes up for with stunning scenery.
The beloved train to the top of Pikes Peak reopens this month after a multi-year renovation—right on schedule.
A year after the murder of George Floyd, we checked in on Denver’s cultural gatekeepers who promised to address institutional racism in the arts—and the artists who held them accountable.
Local skincare experts share their best advice for guarding against wrinkles, discoloration, and melanoma.
The Hall of Valor website, run by Pueblo’s Doug Sterner, is the most complete public record of honorees.
How Ali Carr’s and Jenna Celmer’s thriving Facebook group is breaking down barriers to entry into the outdoor industry. Plus, five of the co-founders’ top tips for your next job search.
Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, the award-winning Black author and Denverite’s third title, published in late April.
The two long-standing family enterprises are at the heart of Denver’s hubs for Asian American culture, community, and commerce.
In a recent Colorado Springs Gazette editorial, Governor Jared Polis threatened to veto a new environmental justice bill. But some lawmakers say his reason why makes no sense—and will harm vulnerable communities.
The weather’s looking lovely and the vaccines are flowing, so we’re cautiously hopeful about seeing new sights with new people. Here are seven May events we’re looking forward to.
Here’s how to satisfy your cravings for everything from cherry almond hand pies and piña colada pop-tarts to stuffed Berliner doughnuts and crusty baguettes.
From backpacking to glamping, we break down five types of camping you can enjoy in Colorado this summer.
Representative Joe Neguse’s proposal to create a national workforce dedicated to the management of natural ecosystems drew inspiration from President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. But it also aims to remedy some of the problems FDR’s program created.
Colorado’s population jumped nearly 15 percent over the past 10 years. The increase gives the state a new congressional district—meaning a new representative in Washington, D.C. Let the political posturing begin.
From the best ways to kill weeds naturally to saving leggy seedlings, farmers Krisan Christensen and Dan Hobbs share their expertise.
The turntable and speaker manufacturer wanted to relocate to an internationally accessible city brimming with techies and music fanatics. The Mile High City beckoned.
The eight-year-old Uptown restaurant’s final dinner service will be on June 5.
After the pandemic forced the ski area to restrict visitation, its leaders realized the mountain would benefit by welcoming fewer skiers—and cars—when the world returns to normal.
Gravel riding has been talked about as cycling’s next big thing for the past few years. These six inaugural gravel grinds are proof the discipline has fully reached the mainstream in the Centennial State.
These sweets, feasts, and other goodies will ensure all the matriarchs in your life feel extra special this year.
Tour this $4.5-million modern Hilltop home with a location (and look) to love.
Adam McKenzie, the Centennial-based pit master behind the popular Instagram account and blog This Jew Can Cue, releases his first cookbook next month.
Spoiler alert: Not well. But with more Colorado vaccination sites opening to everyone, by reading our recovery diaries, you’ll know how to prepare for the possible symptoms.
We caught up with the longtime drug reporter to talk about weed and what we can expect from the podcast’s third season, which airs May 11.
Berthoud’s Rennie Davis didn’t like his portrayal in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7—because the reality was a whole lot more interesting than the fiction.
The fast-casual spot features delicious hand-breaded chicken and Hollywood design.
Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward.
The Golden Mill is the latest addition to the town’s growing roster of new or expanded restaurants and culinary businesses.
That is the question many Denverites are pondering as they balance the need for more space with the challenges of entering the city’s competitive housing market. Here, local contractor and pop-top expert Justin Bride offers helpful insights and advice.
The creators behind Colorado’s iconic eTown radio show reflect on 30 years on the air ahead of the nonprofit’s b’Earthday Celebration.
After a year of severe isolation and loss, residents and staff at Elk Run Assisted Living in Evergreen are starting to see the light at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel.
On the heels of last week’s wintry weather, another round of snow showed up Monday night, along with some bitterly cold temperatures.
Patricia Kaowthumrong is the first Asian-American woman to lead the magazine’s dining coverage.
Warm weather is on the way. More and more people are getting vaccinated. Here are some places you’ll be able to return to soon because of that.
Yes, you can hug your friends and go on that trip to the beach, but extreme caution is still required.
Since September 2011, small groups of people across the world have gathered over tea and cake to discuss mortality. I went to one in Boulder to learn how COVID-19 and the King Soopers shooting are impacting those conversations.
Timber Room, Wood Ear Whiskey Lounge & Noodle Bar, and LittleHouse offer a trio of delicious reasons to visit the southwest Colorado town.
Some agents are waking up at 2:30 a.m. to schedule showings. Others are spending hours trying to catch potential listings before they go on the market.
Just when it looked liked spring was here to stay, Colorado’s wacky weather patterns are about to give us an extended stretch of chilly, precipitation-filled days.
In February 2020, the University of Denver athlete tore her achilles. About a year later, she’s turning in flawless performances and preparing for the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships.
Tip Top Savory Pies, a shop specializing in handheld meat-filled pastries, will open a new location in Boulder’s Gunbarrel area this spring.
Adding color to the kitchen just got easier, thanks to Boulder-based appliance maker Big Chill’s new Spring Edit palette of four refined colorways.
A partnership between Origin Dairy, Colorado Cow, and Haystack Mountain Cheese yields local chile jack, brie, camembert, and more from regeneratively raised cows.
The two-year-old local nonprofit uses fly fishing to help men struggling with depression and anxiety. And in the next few months, it’s expanding offerings to include weekend retreats and scholarships that subsidize therapy costs.
Chicken Rebel, Denver Biscuit Co., and Bambu are all tapping into the fast-food model.
A giant container ship operated by a company called Evergreen got stuck in the Suez Canal. So, naturally, we went to Evergreen, Colorado, to ask people there to tell us about when they’ve been stuck.
The program offers discounts at craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries across Colorado.
The state’s new independent redistricting commissions will draw the maps that shape the political landscape for the next 10 years. Will the process be able to ensure fairness amid data delays and rampant polarization?
If you want to see the Milky Way from your campsite, Mesa Verde is your spot.
News outlets around the world covered the Colorado State University study’s dramatic findings, but most of them overlooked a major point: Marijuana producers already knew growing cannabis indoors was unsustainable.
These local ice cream makers are churning up delightfully blissful seasonal scoops right now.
He started a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $1 billion to purchase the team. If he fails, the money he collects will be given to local nonprofits that support the hospitality industry.
The now-famous patio chairs that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle perched upon during their interview with Oprah may have sold out (in 48 hours!), but we’ve got 10 alternatives with the same breezy vibe.
The intricately folded paper birds are part of Los Angeles–based artist Karla Funderburk’s Memorial Crane Project, which will be on display at museums throughout the country.
Guided by new leadership, the flourishing pop-up market continues to showcase the goods of talented local makers.
The rising Denver artist talks post-pandemic goals, exploring her heritage, and creating pop music that’s fit for an apocalypse.
Following the mass shooting in Boulder on March 22, Colorado state legislators are looking for ways to prevent such violence from happening again.
Here’s what’s new and worth pulling over for in Silverthorne, Breckenridge, Dillon, and other high country enclaves.
The wholesale patisserie began selling its baguettes, croissants, éclairs, and other goodies direct to consumers at the onset of the pandemic.
Patience is the most important asset when finding a way to get inoculated. But these guides, websites, and appointment alert systems can also help.
Timing is everything when it comes to cultivating a veggie-rich garden. Here’s where to get started.
Healthy gardens should teem with life, including pollinators. Here’s why you need these helpful creatures—and beautiful ways to attract them.
