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The Dealmaker

To become Colorado’s first openly gay speaker of the House, Mark Ferrandino had to overcome learning disabilities, harassment, and prejudice. But will leading the Legislature be his toughest challenge yet?

Bryan Schatz
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Single in the City 2013 Video

5280 hosted Single in the City on Friday, February 15 at Exdo Events Center. Nearly 1,400 people showed up to help raise over $18,000 for Volunteers of America’s Brandon Center. Hopefully, romance was found by all! Video by Mikey Goldenberg.

Alternative Nation

This spring’s looks hark back to the brooding attitude of ’90s grunge. Get ready to rock.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

A Place Called Home

Joe LaNier grew up in the Jim Crow–era South and served in the segregated Navy during World War II. All he knew was separate and unequal. Until he came to Denver.

Steffan Tubbs

Best New Restaurants 2013

The local culinary scene has never been brighter. This year’s crop of new restaurants is vibrant, relevant, and, above all, delicious. Book your table now.

Amanda M. Faison

Finding Courage

How a December of terrible news forced all of us to rethink everything—and ultimately return to some basic truths.

Laura Pritchett

A Different Spin

It may be known as a mountain biking mecca, but Moab has some of the best road cycling in the region.

Jayme Moye

Cheers

Cocktails in the Mile High City get a low-alcohol twist.

Jayme Moye

Picture This

Month of Photography Denver (MoP) is underway, but deciding among the 100-plus events and exhibits around town is no small task. Here’s a breakdown of our top picks—by neighborhood—to get you started.

Daliah Singer

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Daliah Singer

Sacked

Bags men will actually want to brag about.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Patchwork Punk

Spring’s best look pairs cropped, ’80s-inspired jeans with sleek separates and novelty accessories.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Mind Warp

Two University of Colorado doctors are studying how Alzheimer’s is connected to seemingly unrelated disorders. Will they uncover a cure?

Rebecca L. Olgeirson

The Deciding Factor

BrainWise teaches children to think first and act second.

Daliah Singer

What He Said

Eldora Mountain Resort opened in 1963 to a lean snow season. Today, it’s a locals’ favorite. We caught up with John Waugh, Eldora’s official marketing photographer, to chat about opening day 50 years ago.

Gigi Sukin

Bunny Slope

Three ways to keep the kids happy on the mountain from Granby Ranch Ski and Ride School former director Dan O’Connell.

Jae Drouilhet

Data-Driven

The Colorado Rapids hope to improve their game with high-tech help.

Daliah Singer

City Girl

Not long ago, Denver-born actress AnnaSophia Robb roamed the halls of Arapahoe High School, trying to fit in to the awkward social landscape like any other teen. But her adolescence has been anything but typical. After graduation, Robb—who had already performed with such celebrities as Hilary Swank and Woody Harrelson—moved to New York City to star as a young Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City prequel series, The Carrie Diaries.

Mark Sells

Kid Tested

Picture books? Check. Pop-up tents? Yep. Luxe mountain properties are catering to an up-and-coming demographic: children.

Kelly Bastone

Sports: Going for Gold

Steamboat teenager Arielle Gold is quickly becoming one of the world’s best female snowboarders.

Robert Sanchez

Outdoors: Massive Drought Continues

With snowpack far below normal levels, a federal agency says this year’s water-supply outlook is “bleak.”

Robert Sanchez

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