How to Celebrate Vail Ski Resort’s Diamond Anniversary
Started by an elite ski trooper with a dream to make skiing more accessible, Vail welcomes everyone to join in its season-long 60th birthday bash.
11 of the Best Steak Houses in Denver
The National Western Stock Show runs from January 7–22, making this month an ideal time to celebrate Colorado’s Western roots by indulging in juicy tenderloins and strips at a steak restaurant in or around the Mile High City.
7 Colorado Halfpipe and Big Air Skiers and Riders to Watch This Season
Several homegrown athletes made their way to finals at the world-class competitions this December at Copper Mountain—look for them to keep throwing down this winter.
What to Expect After the Tri-County Health Department Closes Its Doors
Public health services may suffer as Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties build their new public health agencies.
How to Protect Your Health From Colorado’s Changing Climate
The effects of climate change are already hindering your health. These tips can help you mitigate the impact.
A Patient’s Guide to Denver Emergency Rooms
Where to go, what constitutes an emergency, and how to navigate the billing process at Denver emergency rooms.
Tepeyac Community Health Center Debuts A Massive New Clinic
Tepeyac’s new clinic is part of a development bringing affordable housing to Globeville and Elyria-Swansea.
Inside Kathy Sabine’s Campaign Against Skin Cancer
Kathy Sabine’s skin cancer diagnosis led the 9News meteorologist to confront the physical and emotional effects of the disease.
Can This Colorado Company’s AI-Backed Brainband Help You Sleep Better?
Boulder-based Earable uses AI to track and respond to poor sleep.
Burnout Is Driving Colorado Nurses Out of the Industry
Here’s what Colorado leaders are doing to try to improve working conditions for nurses.
Boost Your Mood With This Colorado-Themed Treadmill Workout
Who needs Peloton? From Nathaniel Rateliff to Earth, Wind, and Fire, this Colorado playlist will turn up the intensity of your treadmill workouts.
OXB’s Sweat-Proof Jewelry Backs Beauty With Brawn
Denver-based OXB makes jewelry that can hit the gym as hard as you can.
Family Care
A letter from the editor of 5280 Health‘s January 2023 issue.
Dillon’s Happy Hour Haven: Saved by the Wine
Summit County’s best-kept après secret comes with mountain views, wine on tap and fondue for a cause.
Can CU Denver Become the First Equity-Serving Institution in the Nation?
As the university turns 50 this month, it’s set lofty goals for the decades ahead. Now it needs to figure out how to fully meet them.
How to Snow Sculpt Like a Pro
In honor of this month’s International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, we asked an expert about how we can bring our snowman game to the next level.
One of Colorado’s Last Wild West–Era Hotels Is Revitalized
The Western Hotel and Spa is a remnant of Ouray’s mining past. Now, it’s set to become a gem of the Western Slope’s hospitality scene.
Decoding the Secret Language of Colorado Cattle Brands
How to read the West’s unofficial alphabet, from your Walking A’s to your Lazy Z’s.
Point Easy Is the Neighborhood Joint of Your Dreams
The Whittier restaurant combines destination-dining fare with the relaxed ambiance of a welcoming watering hole.
Are Water Grill’s Fresh-Caught Specialties Worth the Splurge?
The glitzy LoDo seafood house serves global specialties.
Why Denver Will Never (Ever) Get the Super Bowl
That is, unless we cave to the NFL’s lengthy list of demands.
8 Relaxing Hot Spring Getaways to Book Right Now
Everything old is new again at Colorado’s hot springs, where recent expansions and upgrades have created fresh ways of savoring the Earth’s oldest bathtubs.
Denver’s Top Lawyers 2023
More than 500 of the very best attorneys in the Mile High City—and beyond.
Is Frank Azar Colorado’s Greatest Lawyer?
The Strong Arm, long regarded as Colorado’s preeminent ambulance chaser, makes his case for your respect.
Mark Your Calendar: 39 Things You Must Do in Colorado in 2023
From winter’s legendary skiing to fall’s epic hiking, there’s no downtime in a Centennial State year.
If Your Colorado Town Were a Car, What Would It Look Like?
We imagine four Colorado locales from the tires up.
You Think You Know a Person
A letter from the editor of 5280.
3 Ways to Reduce Work-Related Stress
Qiana Torres Flores, wellness director of Bonanno Concepts, shares ways to keep your blood pressure from skyrocketing at the workplace.
Meet Anjali Prasertong, Denver’s ‘Antiracist Dietitian’
This local nutrition pro challenges us to think about our food systems through a more inclusive lens.
How Cold Is Too Cold to Take Your Dog Outside?
Two local veterinarians share advice on keeping your pooch safe when the temps drop.
Denver’s Best Restaurant Openings and Saddest Closings in 2022, According to 5280 Staffers and Contributors
As the year comes to a close, we celebrate some of the best restaurants, bars, and bakeries we’ve gained and remember the ones we lost.
How to Celebrate Copper Mountain’s Big 5-0
Regaled for its naturally divided beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, “the athlete’s mountain” commemorates half a century this winter with drink specials, a history book, and a 20-foot-tall snow sculpture.
Don’t Hate the Meteorologist: Why Predicting Colorado Snowstorms Is a Complicated Process
Read this before you start rage tweeting.
5 Nonalcoholic Beers to Sip During Dry January
This month and beyond, quench your thirst with these tasty lagers, ales, IPAs, and other N/A beeresque beverages.
5 Ways to Make Nonalcoholic Drinks at Home (That Go Beyond Club Soda)
Forget Me Not’s beverage director Nicole Lebedevitch shares how to improve your at-home, free-spirit game.
How to Excel at Dry January in 2023
Thirty-five percent of Americans took a month off from drinking at the start of 2022, and more are expected to participate in 2023. Here’s how to join the movement.
Donate to These 5 Food-Focused Colorado Charities Before the Year Ends
Colorado Gives Day, Christmas, and Hanukkah are behind us, but every day is a good time to donate.
5 Questions with Linnea True, the U.S. Coffee Championships Finalist from Boulder
The bartender-barista from Boxcar Coffee Roasters dishes on everything coffee and cocktails, including the espresso martini craze.
Big Questions Surround the Rollout of Psychedelics in Colorado
Passing Proposition 122 in November was the easy part. Now it will take years to implement policies, guidelines, and practices for legal psychedelic use. Here’s what we know—and what we don’t.
Why Colorado Veterinarians Are Worried About the Corporatization of Pet Medicine
As new pet ownership soars and vets face pandemic-induced burnout, corporations are quickly consolidating the veterinary field, leaving pet owners with fewer choices for care.
A New Colorado Cookbook Features Stories and Recipes by Local Immigrant and Refugee Women
Culture Dish is a project from Picture Me Here, a 10-year-old program that connects local community members via creative workshops in photography, videography, and writing.
Fenway Clayworks’ Tennyson Street Pop-Up Is the Perfect Source for Unique (Last-Minute) Holiday Gifts
Skip the shipping fees and treat those on your nice list to local ceramicist Sean VanderVliet’s midcentury modern–style homewares this year.
A New ASL Happy Hour Is Bringing Denverites Together Over Wine and Language Learning
The biweekly social gatherings at Infinite Monkey Theorem offer a welcoming and judgment-free environment for learning American Sign Language. If you’ve ever thought about learning ASL, consider this your…pun intended…sign.
8 Pocket Snacks for Your Next Powder Day
Power up and ski down with these slope-ready treats that fit perfectly in your jacket or backpack.
Why Is Colorado the Snow Polo Capital of America?
For a decade, Aspen has been home to one of only two winter polo tournaments in the world. With the celebrity-studded, free-to-attend St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship returning on December 20 and 21, we tell you everything you need to know about the niche pursuit.
Don’t Miss This Local Exhibition of Antique Carpets from Western Asia
A new Denver Art Museum show shines a light on the art and craft of a beloved domestic textile.
22 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Colorado This Month
From giant gingerbread houses to Santa sightings and light displays galore, here’s a comprehensive guide to the many events going on across the state throughout December.
Coach Prime Is Perfect for This Moment
Deion Sanders may be the only person who can revive the Buffs’ football fortunes in a rapidly changing sport, but win or lose, the University of Colorado faces hard choices about its future.
Road-Trip Restaurant: Otto’s in Fairplay
Otto’s hot honey chicken sandwich is stirring up mountain buzz. Here’s why.
10 Denver Bakeries for Go-To Holiday Cookies
Because this time of year turns us all into cookie monsters.
Ready or Not, Deion “Prime Time” Sanders High Steps to Boulder
It hasn’t even been two days since the NFL Hall of Famer was named the University of Colorado head football coach, and we’re already on a wild ride. Buckle up, Buffs fans.
5280’s Guide to Cheap Ski Town Eats
Here’s where to score wallet-friendly plates and pints in the high country this winter.
For Denver’s Bass Music Community, CharlestheFirst Remains an Inspiration
One year after CharlestheFirst’s passing, Denver artists continue to honor the electronic producer’s influence, and his family has launched a foundation in his name.
Rewild Is a New Way to Indulge at Nurture
The self-care marketplace’s dinnertime concept serves affordable farm-to-table fare in a romantic ambiance.
Meet Adam Freisem, Executive Chef of Castle Rock’s Beloved Manna Restaurant
In advance of the eatery’s 10th anniversary, we sat down with Freisem to discuss what makes the restaurant inside Centura Castle Rock Adventist Hospital destination-worthy.
What Makes the Tea Salad at Zin Zin’s Burmese Cuisine So Special?
Chef Zin Zin Htun’s rendition of the dish is a delicious introduction to the culture and cuisine of Myanmar.
Brasserie Brixton Is a Hot Spot for Refreshed Bistro Fare
Smart, French-ish specialties are the draw at the two-year-old Cole restaurant.
32 of the Best Baked Goods in Denver to Eat Right Now
Bakeries in the Denver metro area are having a moment, thanks to Coloradan’s appetites for carb-loaded comfort and a pandemic-driven rise in storefront-free operations. We nibbled our way through the Mile High City to find the tastiest goodies. Go ahead and try them all—you deserve it.
Saying “See Ya Later” to 2 Legendary Denver Anchormen
CBS4‘s Jim Benemann and 9News‘ Gary Shapiro are calling it a career. Before they retire, we asked them for one last story: their own.
The Best of the Mountain West 2022
These 23 people, places, and things exemplify the spirit and lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains.
How Colorado Ski Patrollers Are Grinding to Keep Their Slopes Safe—and Their Profession Viable
To find out what it takes to don the red-and-white jacket, we send one writer to try out for ski patrol. What he found was long days, low wages, passionate professionals, and signs of change on the horizon.
What Happens When Millennials Can’t Afford to Live in Denver?
Denver has been a hot spot for millennial transplants for years. But what happens when the generation born between roughly 1981 and 1996 suddenly becomes the one that can’t afford to stay?
How to Tick Off a Texan
Let’s see how Texans like it when Coloradans tread on their turf this winter.
5 Presents That Will Create Much Needed Space Between You and Your S.O.
Feeling a little smothered by your loved ones after two-plus years of close quarters? These five gifts will encourage them to leave you alone for a little while.
December Is the Perfect Time to Meet Colorado’s Birds
Spot Colorado snowbirds at Barr Lake State Park in December.
Jerri Hobdy is Shifting the Green Dial with Her New Eco-Friendly Furniture Line
The Denver designer’s collection of seating and tables prioritizes climate-friendly materials.
Efficiency is at the Crux of this Nearly Net Zero Home Just Outside Golden
A local architect designs her own modern mountain oasis that invites the natural surroundings in.
6 Must-Have Pieces from Colorado’s First Herman Miller Retail Store
We joined Boulder-based interior designer Emily Tucker at the new Cherry Creek store, where she shared her top picks from the iconic, American-modern brand.
Sorella Furniture Brings Old-World Craftsmanship to the Mile High City
Inspired by their upbringing in Venezuela, sisters Margarita and Maria Bravo designed an heirloom-quality collection of modern-organic conversation pieces.
11 Ways to Get the Grandmillennial Look in Your Home
The trending style marries traditional aesthetics with modern flair.
How Boulder Creative Ted Bradley Found His Light
The ex-Google employee creates illuminated sculptures that are one-of-a-kind works of functional art.
News & Notes: 3 Events & Updates for the Design Lover
Announcing our Readers’ Choice Top Home of the Year 2022 Winner, a new Park Hill shop opening, and a jolly holiday market.
Putting It Out There
A letter from the editor of 5280.
Design That Wows
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s December 2022/January 2023 Top Denver Design issue.
Finally Learn How to Hang Your Holiday Lights Right
Creating the ultimate Griswoldian experience is more difficult than it looks.
A Running List of Restaurants and Bars Closed in the Denver Metro Area
Four-decade-old Annie’s Cafe and TikTok-famous Domo are among the recent casualties to the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a living list of closures—both permanent and temporary.
Introducing the Winners of Our 2022–23 Top Denver Design Contest
Eight gold-standard residential spaces and one innovative public space that are amplifying Colorado’s cool factor and design brilliance.
Introducing Our First-Ever Readers’ Choice Top Home of the Year Winner
We asked, and you answered. Here, a look inside readers’ favorite Colorado home featured in the pages of 5280 Home this year.
Where to See the Best Home Light Shows in the Denver Area
Every winter, a select few Coloradans spend weeks transforming their homes into over-the-top holiday displays that put even Santa’s workshop to shame.
Meet Natalia Roberts, an Artist Working at the Intersection of Dance, Photography, and Social Commentary
A current resident at the Art Students League of Denver, she explores issues like climate change and racial inequity through movement-based photography.
Jerome Osentowski Is a Permaculture Legend. But Is His Beloved Colorado Institute in Jeopardy?
The founder of the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute is known the world over as a gardening guru. But now the Eagle County resident is facing a challenge from a pest he never anticipated: zoning.
Meet Jay Norvell, the Football Coach Tasked With Bringing Success Back to Fort Collins
This head coach worked his magic at the University of Nevada Reno, but can he do the same with the Colorado State Rams?
The 7 Best Colorado Gifts for CBD Lovers
From gummies to cookies and brownies, here are some delicious (and relaxing) gifts to give this season.
History Colorado Center Unveils Sand Creek Massacre Exhibit
A decade after History Colorado Center launched a controversial exhibit on the Sand Creek Massacre, the museum is giving it another go. This time, though, it has the support of Indigenous tribes.
The Best Ski Run at (Almost) Every Mountain in Colorado
From tight trees to fast chutes to wide-open bowls, these are the best ski runs in Colorado.
5 Dead, 18 Injured During Mass Shooting Saturday Night at Colorado Springs’ Club Q
A 22-year-old shooter targeted the LGBTQ nightclub, one of only a handful of refuges for the community in the southern Colorado city.
12 Burning Questions for a Professional Ski Bootfitter
Golden-based professional ski tech and bootfitter Chad Culler shares his insider’s tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear this winter, whether it’s your first season or your fiftieth.
How to Make the Most of Colorado Ski Country USA’s Kids Ski Passport
This year, Colorado Ski Country USA—whose member resorts include locals’ favorites Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Winter Park—expanded its kids Ski Passport program to include third through sixth graders. Here, a guide to which hills to hit for family-friendly attractions.
While Broncos Flounder, Jake Plummer, Karl Mecklenburg Craft Bourbon Blends to Ease the Sting
Two Breckenridge Distillery bourbons—blended by the alumni stars—face off for the title of best blend as the company signs a five-year contract with the team.
RSV is Swamping Local Pediatric Hospitals Ahead of the Year’s Biggest Travel Week
We spoke with Children’s Hospital Colorado’s associate chief medical officer to find out what you need to know to keep your kids safe—and still see your family.
6 Underrated Colorado Ski Areas for Shredding On a Budget
There’s no need to shell out for a multi-mountain season pass at our favorite mom and pop resorts.
5 Questions with Brendalee Vialpando, Executive Chef at Local Jones
We caught up with Vialpando to learn about her culinary idol and what you should order from her kitchen.
So You’re Thinking of Quitting Twitter and Heading to Mastodon
University of Colorado Boulder professor and digital media expert Nathan Schneider shares what you can expect from both platforms—and what comes next.
14 of the Best Restaurants and Bars in Lafayette
Whether you’re seeking beer-infused pizza, French bistro fare, or killer carne asada, here are 14 recommendations for where to dine.
An Impressive Beverage Program Outshines the Plant-Based Cuisine at Fellow Traveler
After a more than two-year hiatus, 5280‘s restaurant review program returns. Here, our critic offers insight on a vegan hot spot in Englewood.
