The Lumineers Co-Founder Jeremiah Fraites Talks About His First Solo Album
The instrumental piano record, Piano Piano, includes songs that Fraites has been working on for more than a decade.
Ride for Racial Justice Looks to Increase Representation in Cycling
The organization, which launched in 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, has partnered with SBT GRVL to provide 25 race entries for cyclists of color in this year’s popular gravel race.
Colorado’s 2020 Weather Extremes Were Very on Brand for the Year
From an extended, hot and dry summer to a rare derecho and the catastrophic fire season, 2020’s weather events drove us into the statewide drought conditions that exist today. But these extremes might not be that abnormal moving forward.
What Makes Dry Land Distillers Cactus Spirit So Special?
Producing its smoky elixir from prickly pear cacti is a painstaking process for the distillery, which will move into a larger space on Longmont’s Main Street in summer 2021.
Chaos Erupts at the U.S. Capitol As Congress Meets to Certify the 2020 Election Results
In Denver, a crowd of around 700 demonstrators gathered at the Colorado State Capitol to protest the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States.
Headed to Breck? Don’t Miss Matt Vawter’s Rootstalk
The former executive chef of Denver’s Mercantile Dining & Provision cooks upscale comfort food in Victorian digs on Breckenridge’s Main Street.
4 Colorado-Born Apps to Help You Start the New Year Off Right
Local tech companies have created ways to help you become fitter, faster, calmer, and a more conscious shopper in 2021.
Is Indoor Dining at 25 Percent Capacity Enough to Save Local Restaurants?
The updated restrictions are a welcome reprieve for business owners, but many also say it’s not enough for long-term success.
How to Instill Healthy Eating Attitudes in Your Kids
One mom shares how she learned to eliminate mealtime negotiations and reclaim the joy of family dinners.
Why Intermittent Fasting Is More Than a Fad
Not eating (safely and strategically) could be the best thing for you.
3 Ingredients That Feed the Brain-Gut Connection
These truly smart foods might just give your gray matter a boost.
Food Diaries: How Your Daily Diet Is Affecting Your Body
A nutrition expert tells one hops-obsessed editor what she really thinks about his eating—and drinking—habits.
When Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?
Three questions for the medical director of the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.
The Nutrition Stats That Saved One ER Doc’s Life
Dr. Larry Cohen shares what motivated him to transform his eating habits—and his health.
Inside Superfood Bar’s Pumpkin Patty Salad
Wellness is on the menu at the Highland-based, health-conscious eatery.
Eat This, Not That: 5 Easy Food Swaps
From the doctor’s orders to your dinner plate, here’s how to translate the science of eating well into actual (delicious) meals.
Food for Thought
A letter from the editors of 5280 Health‘s January 2021 issue.
Inside Worldmind School, Denver’s First K–5 Outdoor Classroom
Kids are nurtured by and in nature at City Park–based Worldmind School, which saw its enrollment double this past fall.
The Local Cooperative Diversifying Denver’s Yoga Community
Satya Yoga Cooperative believes Denverites of color deserve a welcoming yoga environment—and the healing it brings—too.
3 Ways Telemedicine is Expanding to Heal Whatever Ails You
The exam room of the future is Zoom (and the future, in Denver, is now).
How To Keep Your Mind Calm Amid the Chaos
Four notable Denver locals share the practices that boosted their mental health during a taxing 2020.
3 Colorado-Born, Next-Gen Medical Wearables
From a button that monitors your vital signs to a sleeve that can help correct your bench-press form, these Colorado companies are making futuristic medical tech—right now.
A Colorado Doc’s New Book Delivers the Definitive History of Surgery
Plus: Dr. David Schneider’s top tips to make sure your implant surgery doesn’t kill you.
Is It Possible to Design a Pandemic-Proof Office?
Probably not—but Colorado’s Health Capitol, a new shared space for wellness nonprofits, has a plan to keep its tenants as safe as possible from COVID-19.
Why Lakewood’s Firefly Autism is Expanding its Adult Offerings
No one grows out of autism, but adults have often been left behind when it comes to treatment, services, and funding. Lakewood’s Firefly Autism wants to change that.
5 Cool Colorado Classes to Take in 2021
No worries if you (purposely) missed the sourdough train. You’ve got a whole year ahead of you to learn something new.
9 Ways to Treat Yourself This Year
Because you deserve it.
Tips and Tricks to Make Van Life Work for You
Jason Schirato, co-owner of Aspen Custom Vans shares ideas for making road tripping a little easier. Plus, where to rent and buy your hotel on wheels.
4 Adventure-Packed Road Trips for Every Season
Make the most out of your seasonal road trip with these spots to eat, drink, play, and relax.
Don’t Take These Classic Colorado Pursuits for Granted
We gained a new appreciation for our state’s hallmark activities this past year.
Where to Take Your New Wheels (or Watercraft) for a Spin
Because it would be a shame if your new gear sat in the garage all year.
How Pat McMahon Helped Foster La Veta, Colorado’s Female-First Ethos
The so-called “hippie-artist-builder” paved the way for other women to lead.
Ice Diving Might Be Colorado’s Chilliest Sport
Only a small percentage of scuba fans attempt the sport.
Entrepreneurship for All Is Giving Longmont’s Latino Founders a Boost
The program is designed to help under-resourced business owners launch a company. Can it help close the prosperity gap in Longmont?
How to Get Hooked on Ice Fishing This Winter
The frigid sport is a pandemic-friendly way to get outside.
Longmont’s Whistling Boar Wants to Feed You All Weekend Long
Let chef David Pitula’s meal kits nourish you on your next Colorado getaway.
What to Buy at 4 Front Range International Markets
5280 food critic Scott Mowbray searches local markets for tasty ingredients to enliven his home cooking—and yours.
Denver’s Nurses Are Taking on Burnout Through Dance
The Clinic, a theater and dance company, is helping nurses struggling with compassion fatigue.
How to Create a Gorgeous Gallery Wall in Your Home
Gallery walls have grown popular in recent years—a local interior designer shows you how to nail the look.
4 Experts Give Their Predictions for What 2021 Could Look Like in Colorado
We tell you what to expect when 2020 has primed you to expect the worst.
Denver’s Top Lawyers 2021
Everyone needs an attorney every now and again. Here, the ones you should reach out to when that time comes.
The Push to Diversify Colorado’s Cannabis Industry
Changes to licensing in Denver, slated for early 2021, could help make the marijuana business more accessible to entrepreneurs of color.
The Inherent Dangers of Backcountry Skiing in Colorado’s Mountains
What can a fatal backcountry skiing accident on Jones Pass, on the west side of the Continental Divide, teach us about Colorado’s snowcat outfitters? And can these quintessential Centennial State adventures ever truly be safe?
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Fund Police Departments
An enormous budget shortfall caused by COVID-19 led to budget cuts for law enforcement, not a collective will to defund the police.
Luki Serves Up Brews Under the Big Top
Owner-brewer Jeffrey Smith launched Luki Brewery in Arvada in July, drawing inspiration from his family’s colorful circus history.
Beast & Bottle, Coperta Join Growing Roster of Hibernating Restaurants
Chef and co-owner Paul C. Reilly estimates that the award-winning restaurants will remain closed until March at the earliest.
The Micro-Apartment Trend Finds a Home in Cherry Creek North
Studio 135’s ultra-efficient studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments prove you can sacrifice square footage without skimping on style.
Colorado’s 11 Biggest Moments of 2020
From the throes of a pandemic to protests to a historic election, 2020 shaped our state in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Here, we look back at some of this year’s defining moments.
How Much Does It Cost a Restaurant to Set Up Outdoor Dining?
Private greenhouses, cabanas, and yurts outfitted with propane heaters and wood stoves are costing local restaurant owners thousands to keep diners cozy this winter.
Our Most Popular Adventure Stories from 2020
From leaf peeping and car camping to pandemic-friendly excursions and more, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
How the Newest Aid Bill Will Affect Local Restaurants
A fresh round of Paycheck Protection Program loans is coming, but will it be enough to keep the hospitality industry afloat?
