Meet Scott Derrickson, the Colorado Director Behind Apple TV+’s New Movie The Gorge
We sat down with the Denver-born filmmaker to discuss everything from the old Rocky Flats Plant to his new sci-fi thriller, which releases on Friday.
The Kids Are Not Alright: Why This Colorado Company Is Teaching Children How To Meditate
Today’s youths are more anxious than ever. Highlands Ranch–based Wee Meditate hopes to change that.
Which of the 7 Signature Burgers at Aspen Snowmass Is Right for You?
We risked a tongue-lashing from our GPs to give you the skinny on these seven heavy-hitting hunger crushers.
5 Ways To Take Flight at the New Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs
Grab your boarding pass for a stylish stay near the U.S. Air Force Academy, with aviation-inspired dining, design, amenities, and even a trio of flight simulators.
Date Nights in Denver for Each Type of Valentine
Whether you’re a budget bae, bougie boo, Galentine group, or a single pringle, the Mile High City has something to match your vibe.
Why Barolo Grill Continues To Thrive—Even When Other Denver Culinary Institutions Have Faltered
It’s the vino! (And so much more.)
5 Colorado Wellness Resorts To Visit for the Ultimate Relaxing Getaway
Combat anxiety, burnout, and tension with a trip to any of these restorative mountain oases.
Boulder Rock Band the Velveteers Gets Back to Basics
With their new album, A Million Knives, the trio channels their earlier work.
This Denver-Designed Home Collection Celebrates African Culture and Craft
Behind the making of NeKeia McSwain’s second line of furnishings created in collaboration with South Africa’s Ngala Trading.
With Snow League, Shaun White Hopes to Make the Snowboarding Circuit Less of a Grind
The snowboarding competition series debuts at Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain in March.
How One Denver Artist Explores the Science and Beauty of Wildfires
Anna Kaye’s latest exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens studies how Colorado’s wildfires are both devastating yet necessary.
These Colorado-Made Bonbons Are Almost Too Pretty To Eat
Colorado Cocoa Pod owner and former software engineer Liane Pensack-Rinehart hand-paints some of the metro area’s most delicious chocolates.
Uptown’s Xiquita Is a Deliciously Ambitious Ode to Mexico City
The masa dishes wow and the martini sucio will “ruin you for other dirty martinis”—but at a restaurant with so much heart, our critic wishes for more connection to the kitchen.
Meet Colorado’s Most Prolific Killer, Horror Author Stephen Graham Jones
So what exactly drives the CU Boulder professor’s killing sprees?
Colorado Verjus Is Perfect for Your Next Mocktail
This grape byproduct could lower ABVs—and waste—in local bar programs.
Jewelry, Hats, and Passport Stamps: A Portrait of Great-Grandma Zita
What a photographer learned about her great-grandmother’s vibrant life on a rural Colorado ranch by documenting her most prized possessions—and what the experience taught the artist about herself.
5 Expert Tips for Finding Your Match via Dating Apps
Unlucky in love? Heather Henning of Denver Online Dating says your Hinge profile may be to blame.
The Oversimplified Guide to Winter Cycling
How to keep your wheels spinning this season.
Inside a Vail Woman’s Harrowing Pursuit of the World’s Highest Mountains
A fatal race thrust Tracee Metcalfe into a surprising position: the closest to becoming the first American woman to summit all of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. But to claim the record, she’d have to face both the public’s scrutiny and her personal demons.
Why Heirlooms Matter
They may never net me a fortune on Antiques Roadshow, but my grammy’s souvenir spoons and brooches (and my grampop’s taxidermy goat head) are priceless for the memories they keep alive.
10 of the Best Places to Go Dancing in Denver
Whatever your style may be, these dance floors are the go-to destinations to get your groove on in the Mile High City.
The 9 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Denver and Beyond
Here are our favorite spots for pho, bánh mì, and noodle bowls around the Denver area.
Meet Colorado-Based Guinness World Record Holder, the Orchestrator
Brandon Theis, aka the Orchestrator, may have just released a record-clinching 200 digital singles in a day, but he’s just getting started.
This City Park West Home Sat Vacant for Decades. Then, a Local Designer Flipped It for Nearly Double Its Purchase Price.
Jordan Bagus of Larapin design studio shares before and after photos, the biggest challenges of the project, and why she’s committed to preservation-based real estate in Denver.
How To Stock the Perfect Mocktail Bar Cart
Plus mocktail recipes to try at home from Blair Horton, aka @holisticrendezvous.
7 of Little Man Ice Cream’s Best Underrated Flavors
In this essay we will…
One of Denver’s Most Beloved Chinese Restaurants Is Closing
Lao Wang Noodle House, which has served home-style Taiwanese cuisine on Federal Boulevard for 25 years, will shutter in February.
Meet a Coloradan Who Wrote a Book About His Explorations in the Alaskan Arctic
Author Jon Waterman paddled, hiked, and bushwhacked across the Arctic—a lot—to bring us Into the Thaw, which pulls back the curtain on the climate crisis in one of America’s last truly wild places.
5 Local Artists To Look for at This Year’s Art of the State Exhibit
Every three years, painters, sculptors, and photographers from across Colorado show off their magnum opuses. Here are the creators people are raving about.
Here Are the Best Mountain Town Stays in Colorado
These coveted inns, lodges, and hotels in the high country impress with unheard-of design touches, culinary surprises, and adventurous add-ons.
An Ode to Fruition Restaurant As It Closes Its Doors After 18 Years
Alex Seidel’s farm-to-table icon in Country Club leaves a legacy that reverberates through Denver’s dining ecosystem.
Your Guide to Ridgway in Winter
The gateway to the San Juan Mountains is a rugged high-altitude playground with cultural edge.
This Colorado Author Saved Hundreds of Horses From the East Troublesome Fire
Ami Cullen was inspired to write Running Free after rescuing horses from C Lazy U Ranch during the 2020 wildfire in Larimer and Grand Lake counties.
7 Awesome Local NA Bevvies and Low-ABV Drinks You Need To Try This Dry January
Say no to O’Doul’s. Here, the best and buzziest session beers and NA wines, suds, and “liquors” for mindful drinking in and around the Mile High City.
8 New Colorado Laws Taking Effect in 2025 You Should Know About
With a new year come new laws to live by in the Centennial State. Here, we break down which will have the biggest impacts on Coloradans in 2025.
More Than 500 of the Best Attorneys in Denver—and Beyond
Everyone needs a lawyer every now and again. Here’s where to find one when that time comes.
Meet 5280’s New CEO and Publisher, Charity Huff
The magazine’s new owner on what 5280 has meant to her as a longtime Colorado resident—and her plans for the future.
The Oversimplified Guide to RTD Etiquette
Five tips for being a conscientious commuter.
Did Mayor Mike Johnston’s Actions During Denver’s Immigration Crisis Live up to His (Fighting) Words With Trump?
Mayor Mike Johnston maintains that Denver is a model when it comes to immigration. His critics, however, say there’s nothing novel about his administration’s response to the crisis, which can be summed up in two words: not enough.
Where To Go Snowmobiling in Colorado
This winter, explore Colorado’s backcountry with a little machine-powered help. Here, our guide to some of the best spots to snowmobile in the state.
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Is Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town Losing Its Soul?
Over the past half-dozen years, Crested Butte has evolved from a relatively isolated mountain town to a magnet for the monied.
Is Little Arthur’s $40 Pizza Really Worth the Price?
Little Arthur’s promises big East Coast flavors—but they come with big dollar signs.
Paborito’s Ghost Kitchen Serves Some of Denver’s Best Filipino Food
Visit Paborito’s takeaway-only spot in Lincoln Park for succulent grilled meats and flavor-packed sides.
What $700 per Night Gets You at the New Kosmos Stargazing Resort
The luxury villas provide a front-row seat to starry skies near Great Sand Dunes National Park.
With The Reservoir, Jake Brasch Examines His Own Addiction and Recovery Journey
The Denver playwright’s latest production premieres at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on January 17.
Ouray Ice Park Is 30 Years Old. Can It Survive Another 30 Years?
The ice climbing mecca beckons mountaineers from around the world, but rising temperatures and limited resources threaten its future.
5 Steamy Date-Night Destinations in Colorado Springs
Get lost in each other’s eyes at an Alice In Wonderland–inspired restaurant, a haunted cave tour, and more.
How To Throw a Lucky Lunar New Year Feast
Celebrate the Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29, with these Lunar New Year recipes courtesy of MAKfam’s Kenneth Wan and Doris Yuen.
How to Compost Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
From city-wide programs to DIY composting, here’s how to sustainably dispose of your tree—and why the dumpster won’t cut it.
How a Local Santa Claus School Trains Aspiring Saint Nicks
Founder Susen Mesco on what makes a good Santa, the serious questions children ask, and why she thinks adults sometimes try to grab her Kriss Kringles by their jingle bells.
We Asked This Media Expert All of Our Burning Questions About the New JonBenét Ramsey Docuseries on Netflix
CU Boulder professor Michael Tracey had been in contact with confessed killer John Mark Karr before appearing in Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.
Is the GOP Dead in Colorado?
We ask a local Republican pollster why the state voted so blue amid a nationwide red wave—and if there’s hope for the party here.
9 Ski Town Spa Treatments To Try This Winter
From classic therapies to innovative wellness techniques, here’s an elevated menu of Colorado-inspired treatments for winter and more.
Where To Eat and Drink in Colorado Springs
From a friendly backyard Salvadoran spot to a trendy subterranean speakeasy, here are 15 can’t-miss restaurants and bars in the Springs.
10 Theater Performances You Shouldn’t Miss This Holiday Season
From live music to thought-provoking plays to an appearance by Chevy Chase himself, here are 10 must-see performances around Denver this winter.
After Three Decades, Denver’s City Magazine, 5280, Has a New Owner
Local digital media entrepreneur Charity Huff plans to grow the brand’s offerings while bolstering its flagship monthly print magazine.
Looking for a New Adventure Buddy? This Denver-Born App Can Help.
Backcountry Beauties assists adventurous Coloradans in finding community in the great outdoors.
What a Decades-Old Denver Murder Reveals About Right-Wing Extremism
Forty years ago, a pair of Denver reporters uncovered the origins of a white supremacist network responsible for the murder of well-known local radio host Alan Berg. A new movie based on their book, called The Order, comes out this month.
The Oversimplified Guide to Winter Fun at Ruby Hill
Skip the I-70 traffic and get your sledding and shredding fix at this winter playground in south Denver.
Will a New Law Help Make Nature Preschools More Affordable—and Diverse?
Outdoor preschools are popular in Colorado, but a lack of licensing has meant parents couldn’t take advantage of the state’s universal pre-K funds—until now.
Kumoya Brings Rare-in-Denver Dry-Aged Fish and Other Delicious Japanese Eats to LoHi
With chef and veteran sushi maker Corey Baker at the helm, Kumoya Japanese Kitchen’s fresh fish program is what culinary dreams are made of.
How Legacy Pie Co. Is Building on Generations of Baking Expertise
Complete your spread with a sweet treat—in flavors like ginger-spiced cranberry apple and peppermint mocha French silk—from Legacy Pie Co. in Berkeley and Wash Park.
How To Outsmart Frontier’s Bogus Bag Fees This Holiday Travel Season
With these tips from professional organizer Stephanie Sikora, you can make a free personal item last a long weekend.
Colorado-Born Director Jon Watts Launches Into the Star Wars Universe
We caught up with the Fountain native ahead of the release of his new Disney+ series.
5 New Businesses You Need To Check Out in Englewood
Rising rents have motivated several Denver companies to reroot in the southern suburb.
Deck the Halls With These Festive Garlands Made in Crested Butte
Carolyn Huresky’s laser-cut paper garlands celebrate life in the Rockies.
Best of the Mountain West 2024
From a Colorado outfitter devoted to diversifying outdoor recreation to monumental art on a Montana sheep ranch, these are our region’s most exciting people, places, and experiences.
Why (and How) to Pick up a New Craft Hobby This Fall
With cooler days, longer nights, and the holidays approaching, autumn is a great time to hunker down with some handwork.
Everything You Need to Know About Uphilling at Colorado Ski Resorts
Looking to skip the lift lines and tackle a lung-busting workout—and maybe even earn some fresh tracks down your favorite resort runs to boot? Try skinning up one–or all!–of Colorado’s ski resorts. Here’s how.
Will Sundance Film Festival Choose Boulder?
Boulder is one of three finalists to host Sundance, the United States’ largest indie film fest, beginning in 2027.
Could This Local Grain Be the Key to Saving Agriculture in the San Luis Valley?
The folks behind the Rye Resurgence Project hope to convince farmers, millers, distillers, and bakers that rye is the new wheat.
Will Travel for Food: Where To Eat and Drink in Telluride This Winter
Come for the box-canyon beauty and storied downhill skiing, stay for the deep-dish pizza, iconic bakeries, and global après scene.
Live 2024 Election Results: How Colorado Voted on Key Races and Ballot Measures
A complete list of how Coloradans voted on the presidential election, statewide ballot measures, U.S. congressional contests, and local ballot questions.
Does Denver’s New Populus Hotel Live Up to the Hype?
The facade of this fancy Downtown building has already generated a lot of buzz. But it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right?
How Country Singer (and Part-Time Denverite) Dustin Lynch Is Prepping for His First Red Rocks Show
The multiplatinum artist plays the quintessential Colorado venue on Wednesday, April 16 to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
16 Awesome Shops for Buying Local Gifts Around Denver This Holiday Season
Log out of Amazon and step into these local stores, where knowledgeable shopkeepers will guide you to the perfect presents for everyone on your list.
Luchador Taco & More Brings Mexican Street Eats to Whittier
At his popular food truck’s brick-and-mortar digs, chef Zuri Resendiz serves al-pastor-stuffed tacos and Peruvian-inspired plates.
LoHi’s Jacques Gives Denver Diners Exactly What They Want
The corner bistro delivers a date-night ambience, leisurely pacing, and on-point French fare.
Outdated Laws Forced Nadine Bridges To Marry Her Wife 3 Times—a November Ballot Initiative Could Finally Seal the Deal
As the executive director of LGBTQ+ advocacy organization One Colorado, Bridges is working to ensure that all Coloradans have the right to marriage.
These Ski Outfits Designed in Littleton Are Made for Fun
Look good, ski good in Hoohah’s collection of bold, playful bibs, balaclavas, and base layers.
Nearly 10 Years In, the Colorado Doula Project Expands Its Abortion Care Services
We chatted with the growing organization about helping pregnant people navigate abortion care.
How Urban Cowboy Preserves a Piece of Denver History
The new Capitol Hill hotel is the fourth location from the New York–founded boutique lodging brand.
How To Get Involved in Local Politics During This Election—and All Year Round
Tips for being a responsible, engaged, and civics-minded Coloradan.
The Mysterious History Behind the Murders That Led Up to the Sand Creek Massacre
No one really knows who killed the Hungate family, but their deaths were used to justify one of the U.S. military’s worst atrocities.
Can JR Payne Take CU’s Women’s Basketball Team Deeper Into March Madness?
After back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, the Buffs look to capitalize on the newfound popularity of women’s hoops.
The Oversimplified Guide to Mile-High Hosting
Expert tips for keeping your out-of-town guests’ holiday stay merry and bright.
Rock the Kindness
A letter from the editor of 5280.
7 Questions for Colorado Rapids Head Coach Chris Armas
As the Rapids prepare to face the LA Galaxy on Friday night in the MLS Cup playoffs, we caught up with the Coach of the Year finalist about his surprisingly successful first year in Colorado.
5 Megawatt Displays to See at the Inaugural Aurora Borealis Festival
From a re-creation of the Northern Lights to an 11,000-square-foot luminarium, the event’s interactive art exhibitions celebrate light and color.
The 10 Best Dumplings in Denver
From potstickers to dim sum, we’ve rounded up the Mile High City’s best doughy delicacies. Plus, three outside of city limits that are also worthy of praise.
Meet Boulder’s Favorite (Only?) Buddhist Boxer
Dave Gaudette opened Front Range Boxing Academy 30 years ago. Now, he plans for the future of his gym—and waxes stop-in-your-tracks philosophy all the while.
Road-Trip Restaurant: Greenwood’s in Ridgway
No, you didn’t take a wrong turn and wind up in Georgia. The Southern comfort food at this restaurant is just that good.
What’s New at Colorado’s Ski Resorts This Season
New lifts, exciting eats, sustainability efforts, even parking improvements: Here’s what’s fresh at our favorite spots to ski and ride.
What the Heck is the Approval Voting Party?
We didn’t know, either, so we did a deep dive into Colorado’s minority political parties to bring you this unofficial guide.
How Bristlecone Bake Shop Mastered the Art of High-Elevation Pastries
This Alma microbakery, which sits at 10,578 feet, slings some of the best sweets in the Centennial State. The secret? A killer sourdough starter.
5 Old-School Film Photographers To See at This New Denver Exhibit
Forget Photoshop—Lost & Found throws it back to photographs created with film negatives.
John Red Cloud, Once Imprisoned on a Dubious Parole Violation, Walks Free
A story in 5280’s June issue helped elevate the case of the Colorado inmate and the pitfalls of the state’s indeterminate-sentencing mandates.
Inside the DCPA’s Monopoly Lifesized
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Off-Center’s newest offering blows up (literally) everything you know about the world’s greatest board game.
5 Artisans to Shop at Denver’s Inaugural Transgender and Nonbinary Market
Hear ye, hear ye! The new ThemFaire bazaar celebrates nonbinary and transgender small business owners.
Visit the Graves of These Six Famous Coloradans This Spooky Season
A new book uncovers tales from Colorado’s most iconic crypts.
One Pupper’s Review of Denver’s Newest Dog Park (Yes, It Has a Bar for Hoomans)
Skiptown opened in York Street Yards on October 4 and will host a grand opening party this weekend.
Meet the Community Development Firm That’s Spent the Past 20 Years Shaping the Denver Skyline
Urban Villages founder Grant McCargo reflects on two decades of creating some of the most recognizable buildings and blocks in the Mile High City.
Makoto Vail Marks This Edomae-Style Sushi Chef’s First Colorado Outpost
The Vail Japanese restaurant draws crowds with a celebrity chef and specialty sushi techniques.
This Colorado Scientist Predicted the Crazy Hurricane Season Six Months Ago
Phil Klotzbach, a Colorado State University researcher who develops yearly hurricane forecasts, talks about why this year’s season is so unusual—and why it might be the new normal.
