Groundbreaking New Tennis Facility Set to Open in Denver
The $14 million complex aims to both boost the sport’s esteem locally and encourage underprivileged kids to be more active.
Cheyenne Mountain’s Dixon Trail Is Finally Open
Bouts of severe weather and negotiations over private land have stalled the path for years.
How to Explore Albuquerque’s Quirky Sights in 48 Hours
We’ve got your agenda filled with museums, breweries, hiking, and delicious Southwestern food right here.
How to Make a Comeback like an Ironman Champ
What the average athlete can learn from Boulder-based Mirinda Carfrae’s journey from full rest to full beast mode.
4 Ways to Get Your Birding Fix This Month
From watching bird bandings to spotting bald eagles, there are plenty of opportunities to glimpse the state’s feathered friends before the “Year of the Bird” wraps up.
A New Exhibit Puts Cuban Heritage on Display
Prominent Coloradans with Cuban roots will temporarily donate personal treasures to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science starting this month.
Gregory Alan Isakov Is Releasing a New Album
We chatted with the Boulder-area singer-songwriter (and farmer) to learn about his new tunes.
These 3 Nonprofits Are Diversifying the Local Literary Landscape
These Denver-based organizations are tackling race, gender, orientation, and income disparities with their innovative projects.
The Best Things to Do This Month in Colorado
Your short list of the state’s coolest October events.
These Apple Cider Doughnuts Are Worth the Drive to Lafayette
Head to Acreage Ciderhouse & Eatery for the perfect fall treat.
A Q&A With Denver’s Breakfast Burrito Bosses
Two women behind the Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant empire dish on green chile, charity, and Denver’s most delicious holiday.
Where We’re Eating, October 2018
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar.
We Blind-Sampled 10 Colorado-Made Hot Sauces So You Don’t Have To
Here are the winners.
Restaurant Review: Chimera
Chef Edwin Zoe delights in the details at his new Asian restaurant in Boulder.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem’s Disruptive Decade
The Infinite Monkey Theorem has been shaking up the wine industry for 10 years. Here, a grape-fueled highlight reel.
Theft by Taking: The Alarming Trend of Wildlife Poaching in Colorado
Wildlife, beware: Poaching is a real threat in the Centennial State.
One Man’s Complicated 50-Year Relationship With Cannabis
It’s been a long, strange trip.
The Leaves Are Changing—And so Should Your Wardrobe
Transition gracefully into the cooler months with polished pieces cut in modern, elongated proportions and accented with feminine details.
Visit the Colorado Sets of These Scary-Bad Movies
Love campy horror films? This story is for you.
Last Rights
A letter from the editor of the October 2018 issue of 5280.
The Battle to End the Counterfeiting of Native American Art
It’s illegal to sell art as Native American-made when it’s not. So why are fraudsters making millions of dollars?
The Art of Dying Well
It’s been nearly two years since Colorado passed the End-of-Life Options Act. How has the controversial law affected Centennial Staters, and how, exactly, does one plan for a good death?
Small-Town Injustice: The Aftermath of a Police Officer’s Murder Conviction in Rocky Ford
When a Rocky Ford police officer was convicted of murder after shooting a young man in 2014, residents of the Eastern Plains town might have believed that the criminal justice system had worked to protect the community. So why does the Rocky Ford Police Department seem more powerful—and less accountable—than ever?
