Alex Sullivan was killed in the 2012 shooting, along with 11 others. His father, Tom, subsequently began a career in state politics focusing on issues related to gun violence and safety. In an interview, Sullivan talked about losing his son, the challenges of passing gun-violence legislation, and whether or not Alex would approve of Tom’s musical tastes.
The city of Boulder recently passed new gun control laws, including an assault weapons ban, but most people likely don’t know that Denver has one of the older assault weapons bans in the country.
Savor the cuisine—which melds Louisiana shellfish boils with Southeast Asian ingredients and techniques—at restaurants such as Lafayette’s Casian Seafood and Greenwood Village’s Tea+.
Marquette Carrington and her troupe of more than 40 dancers promote confidence through burlesque and aerial performances around the metro area. 5280 went behind the scenes at their latest residency at Cherry Creek’s new upscale bar.
Interior designers Lindsey Jamison and Valerie Stafford reimagine a tired office for a client with a taste for vibrance.
As Denver craft beer companies explore the world of non-fungible tokens, here’s what you need to know.
Inflation has reached historic rates, and food is more costly than ever. Here are a few tips to keep costs down at the grocery store.
Whether you’ve just discovered the two-wheeled bliss of mountain biking or consider yourself a seasoned singletracker, there’s tons of fun to be found on Colorado’s newest trails.
The annual competition draws the best-of-the-best in a range of off-road disciplines, but the actual entry requirements are relatively lax. With this year’s event going down at Winter Park, is it time for you to step up to the challenge?
Over the last 15 years, J.W. Lee of Mono Mono Korean Fried Chicken has opened nearly a dozen restaurants inspired by his homeland.
Competitive Kan Jam, aka discflect, is a thing, and you can try your disc-flicking hand at the growing sport at the Kan Jam World League tournament in RiNo on Saturday.
Local abortion providers have noticed immediate impacts—and worry about the long-term repercussions.
Farm Eats Direct serves seasonal dishes made from locally sourced excess food.
When Arise Music Festival bit the dust in May, it joined a long list of vanquished predecessors. The grim joke is that Colorado has a music festival curse, but paranormal speculation aside, what’s really going on here?
Applications are now open (again) for the city of Denver’s e-bike rebate program. Here, a guide to e-bike basics, as well as what you should know before investing in one.
Want to catch a wave but don’t have a boat to make one? eFoiling—essentially motorized wakeboarding—is the newest, coolest way to do it.
The podcast—two-and-a-half years in the making—focuses on the lives of people in the Latino, Hispanic, and Chicano communities. 5280 caught up with Ortega to learn more about ¿Quién Are We?
Whether you’re planning a getaway or just want to explore your own neighborhood, here are our favorite spots to grab a drink inside Centennial State hotels.
Rustic Station is one of three restaurants in the petite Park County city, located about 45 minutes from Denver.
Calli Swofford, proprietor of Berkeley boutique Miller Lane Mercantile, shares her favorite ways to throw together an easy summer night gathering—with a fresh-from-the-farmer’s-market menu, laid-back tablescape, and, of course, plenty of chilled rosé.
The husband, wife, and daughter behind Lakota Body Care and Corn Maiden Designs make authentic Native goods for everyone.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless’ first-of-its-kind respite care center offers a safe space to recover—while cutting down on health care costs.
Cycling legend Lennard Zinn shares tips and tricks for upfitting your bike.
