This Free Service Helps Coloradans Legally Change Their Names and Gender Markers
The Colorado Name Change Project guides individuals through the legal labyrinth of updating their name and gender on official documents and forms of identification.
Why Did Jamel Myles Die?
When a nine-year-old Denver boy died by suicide last year, the tragedy gained national attention. In the immediate aftermath, however, the full story wasn’t told. Why did this exuberant and loving young child die? And did the institutions that were supposed to help and support Jamel Myles and his family let them down?
How Colorado’s New Liquor Law Will Affect the Craft Beer Industry
As of January 1, full-strength beer became available in grocery stores across the state. Here’s what that could mean for our craft brewers.
How Your Monthly Expenses Might Change in 2019
From housing to health insurance to gas, some things might be a little more pricey this year. Here, we take a closer look.
Aspen’s Holding a Year-Long Celebration of a Modern Art Movement
It’s known as Bauhaus, and one of its disciples spent years helping to transform Aspen from a quiet Victorian-era town into a cultural hub.
The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering Is Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary
It’s one of several events around the country that showcase a distinctly Western art form.
Meet the Denver Fashion Blogger Proving Age Is Just a Number
Judith Boyd, known to her fans as Style Crone, started her blog during a time of personal tragedy. Now, she’s sharing her journey through grief and clothes with others.
An Ode to Eskimo Ski Club at Winter Park Resort
A former ski student looks back on her experience at the now-shuttered independent ski school.
Where We’re Eating, January 2019
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar.
Coors Light Moves Away From Its Colorado Heritage
The second best-selling beer in the nation is discarding its Rocky Mountain branding. We’re not hurt at all.
The Inspiration Behind Morin’s Design
How LoDo’s legendary Wazee Supper Club space was transformed into a venue for Max Mackissock and Blake Edmunds’ modern French fare.
Restaurant Review: Q House
Chef Christopher Lin channels his roots and Momofuku training into superb modern Chinese fare at Q House.
Is Free-Range Parenting a Crime in Colorado?
If your parenting style doesn’t mesh with shifting cultural expectations, is that against the law?
Denver’s Top Lawyers 2019
Our annual list of the best attorneys—452 this year—in the Denver metro area.
6 Cool Things You Can Get in a Colorado Vending Machine
Forget the Kit Kat bars—these Centennial State vendors dispense goods like jewelry, bike parts, and even the occasional lift ticket.
Indoor Skydiving Is a Sport, and One of the Best Flyers Lives in Colorado
How a sport on the rise is drafting off the fanciful flights of a 12-year-old bodyflight athlete.
4 Bridal Trends Taking Over the Aisle in 2019
We turn to well-known local wedding gown designer Maggie Burns for her top fashion picks.
Disrupters: 15 People Who Are Changing Denver
Newsmakers, innovators, and game changers who spent the past year setting lofty goals and building a metro area they believe in. These individuals, in sectors ranging from art to business to politics, are guaranteed to keep you thinking and talking well into the future, whether you agree with them or not.
A Weekend Program For Bewildered Denver Parents
Moms and dads, rejoice! Highland’s Mama ‘Hood parenting store has put together a two-day series to help you solve all of your parenting woes.
Chanda Hinton Leichtle Wants to Expand Medicaid Coverage of Alternative Treatments
The 36-year-old, who has quadriplegia, is working with state legislators to get therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and yoga covered for residents with a range of neurological and brain disorders.
Impressio Is Trying to Reduce Sports-Related Concussions
This local company might have found a way to reduce head injuries for athletes.
If You Fear the Dentist, We Have Good News
An anesthetic invented in Fort Collins could change the face of dentistry—by way of the nose.
How to Find the Best Colorado Therapist For You
Two Mile High City mental health professionals tell you how.
Why Local Therapists are Worried about Sports Betting in Colorado
Because of the risk for gambling-addicted patients, local mental health pros think we might not be ready.
Should Coloradans Be Worried About Tick-Borne Illnesses?
Four truths you should know about dealing with the little buggers.
How to Boost Your Brain’s GPS
What you should know to prevent getting lost in the wild.
The Fight to Prevent Hospital-Related Infections
Colorado’s recent efforts to reduce “health-care-associated infections” have been working, but we still have a few issues to tackle.
From Our Editor: A Peace Offering
A letter from the editor of 5280 Health‘s January 2019 issue.
This Local Hospital Could Make Your Surgery Recovery Easier
St. Joseph’s pre- and post-op practices mean better outcomes for patients.
Medical Assistants’ Roles in Colorado Health Care Keep Growing
They’re neither your doctors nor your nurses, but their jobs—and training—could mean a lot to your health.
Your Guide to Finding Calm in Colorado This Year
Our 2019 toolbox of strategies, places, workouts, and resources to help you chill out.
How to Train Like a Ninja in Colorado
American Ninja Warrior champion Geoff Britten just helped launch Ninja Nation, an obstacle course gym with locations in Lafayette and Centennial. He dishes on his winning strategy, how to stay focused, and what you don’t see on NBC’s hit show.
What I Wish I’d Known About the “Fourth Trimester”
I expected childbirth to change my body. What I didn’t expect was how long it would take, and how hard it would be, to get back to normal.
Heading to Eldora? Stop by Salto Coffee Works for an Après-Ski Taco Feast
This Nederland community hub serves hearty breakfasts and lunches and a lively après scene for adventurers.
7 Free Things to Do in Colorado This Month, January 2019
Whether your funds are still recovering from holiday travel or plumping your savings is on this year’s bucket list, these budget-friendly events are sure to please.
Heaping, Down-Home Breakfasts Are Worth the Drive to Evergreen
Revel in Benedicts, breakfast burritos, stuffed French toast, and hashes at the charming Country Road Cafe.
Refill Revolution Wants to Change Your Plastic Habits
This Boulder-based store is helping locals reduce waste and add simple, sustainable habits to their lives.
Hike We Like: Zapata Falls
Discover a waterfall hidden in the belly of a mountain at this enchanting year-round hike near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Local Group Unites Women in the Great Outdoors
The group Women of Colorado hosts year-round meet-ups and retreats where like-minded ladies can find adventure and reprieve.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar in LoDo Wants to Make You Lunch
The new midday menu is full of light salads, hearty sandwiches, and plenty of under-the-sea favorites.
The Best Orange Liqueur You’ll Ever Taste Is Made In Longmont
How one local bartender is sweetening the booze market, one bottle of handcrafted orange liqueur at a time.
The Christmas Mitzvah Project Gives Holiday Workers the Day Off
This compassionate endeavor, organized by Jewish Colorado, provides volunteer staffing for hospitals, nursing homes, homeless shelters, and more on Christmas Day.
Can the Mountain Collective Pass Survive in Colorado?
The limited ski pass is still alive amidst the Ikon-Epic duopoly. But with only one local offering, it’s unclear if the Mountain Collective can keep pace in Colorado’s competitive ski-scape.
Denver’s 2019 Real Estate Forecast Looks Good for Buyers
After years of rising home prices in an increasingly competitive market, recent data shows the local real estate landscape is starting to even out.
Ash’Kara Is Open in LoHi
Chef Daniel Asher and Culinary Creative Group are serving playful, contemporary Middle Eastern food at their vibrant new restaurant.
Celebrate the Darkest Day of the Year Under the Light of an (Almost) Full Moon
This year’s winter solstice—i.e. the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year—comes just one day before the full moon, making the annual occurrence even more special. Here are five fun ways to mark the event in Colorado.
So Long, 3.2 Beer. We’ll Miss You.
On January 1, full-strength beer will be sold in grocery and convenience stores across Colorado for the first time. It’s the end of an era—just ask my dad.
Olympic Champion Red Gerard Is Still a Lovable Colorado Teen—Just More Famous
Ten months after winning a gold medal and charming fans across the globe, the Silverthorne teen has a mellow season in store this year—hitting only the big contests, filming a bit, and soaking up the love of snowboarding.
Denver’s Top 10 Cultural Moments of 2018
What a year! Here, snapshots of 2018—cultural trends, midterm elections, the Big Scooter debate, and more—through the lens of 5280 coverage.
5280’s 10 Best Longreads of 2018
These are the longform stories that resonated with readers in 2018.
Our Most Popular Adventure Stories from 2018
From how to plan the perfect summer hut trip to a beginner’s guide to skiing, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
The 10 Tastiest Dining Stories of 2018
From the best places to eat, brunch, and booze in Denver to one editor’s meal-kit conversion, here are our best and most-read food stories from 2018.
Why a Sonoma-County Winery Opened a Tasting Room in Denver
Blanchard Family Wines brings a unique experience to LoDo’s Dairy Block.
Find Cozy, Last-Minute Gifts at This Pop-Up Hygge Market
A Vail Valley boutique specializing in all things hygge brings their soulful Scandinavian aesthetic to the Source Market Hall for your holiday shopping needs.
Denver Has Some of the Country’s Worst Stadium Food
ESPN culled some 16,000 food-safety reports and the results are in: Pepsi Center, Coors Field, and Broncos Stadium at Mile High rank among the worst venues for high-level violations.
Josh Pollack of Rosenberg’s Bagels Expands His Empire With Lou’s Italian Specialties
The East Coast–style deli, Italian takeaway, and specialty market opens tomorrow.
The Best Concerts in Denver This New Year’s Eve
There’s nothing like ringing in the new year to live music. Here, our picks for the shows to you won’t want to miss.
Learn Light Art from Denver’s Luminary Sculptor
Dorothy Tanner, the lauded 95-year-old Denver sculptor and recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for Artistic Excellence and Innovation, is now taking students.
11 Festive Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Denver
Whether you’re looking for a night of drinking, dancing, or spending time with family, Denver is brimming with ways to ring in 2019.
Pinterest-Worthy Wrapping Essentials Made Right Here in Colorado
Wrap the prettiest presents this year with paper and trimmings created by some of our favorite Colorado makers.
First-Timer’s Guide: Georgetown
We know you’re in a hurry to get to the mountains come Saturday morning. But instead of zooming past, take exit 228 for Georgetown, a quaint and historic mountain town with a lot to offer.
How Two Boulder Natives Made a Horror Film Stephen King Couldn’t Resist
Cam, the stylish thriller from Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber, follows a sex worker whose likeness is stolen and exploited—and is loosely based on Mazzei’s own experience.
Farm-to-Table Is the Real Deal at This Fort Collins Cooking School
Five-month-old Farm Fusion In The Kitchen culinary studio offers classes on everything from gluten-free cooking to cheese-making.
Eldora Rescinds Proposed Parking Fees After Major Backlash
After $20 parking fees fueled a storm of criticism from local skiers and snowboarders, Eldora Mountain Resort is reversing course and rescinding the policy before it went into effect.
Meet the CU Professor Nominated for a Grammy
You’re likely to recognize all of the tracks on the compendium of works that earned University of Colorado Boulder’s Don McKinney a chance to win one of the most coveted awards in music.
A Beginner’s Guide to Hitting the Slopes
Don’t be intimidated by Colorado’s preeminent winter sports. Follow our step-by-step guide to getting started with skiing and snowboarding, and you’ll be shredding fresh pow in no time.
Wednesday: Food Lover’s Book Club
Restaurateur and chef Jeff Osaka will discuss the cookbook Donabe—and dish out free samples.
10 Locally Authored Books for Your Colorado Bookshelf
Centennial State writers kept busy this year. Whether you’re looking for history, suspense, romance, or memoir, these 2018 releases are sure to satisfy the bibliophile in all of us.
Bar Helix Will Give You Prizes for Drinking Negronis
It certainly is the most wonderful time of year at the sexy RiNo lounge.
Silver Plume Is Now Home to a Cozy Coffee Shop
Pull off I-70 and discover the charming Plume Coffee Bar.
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Wild (Legally)
Tree-cutting programs by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management is a small (and important) way that you can assist with forest management.
Chook Brings Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken to Platt Park
Line up for juicy chicken and tasty sides at this new fast-casual spot.
Local Breweries Team Up to Help Victims of California Fires
After California’s deadly Camp Fire destroyed the childhood home of a local artist, eight Colorado breweries joined forces for a fundraiser to support relief efforts, which takes place on December 11.
Colorado Chefs Brother Luck and Carrie Baird Are Back on Bravo TV
Our home-state heroes will compete on Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen, cooking for a shot at winning the season 16 title.
What Xcel’s Lofty Energy Plan Means for Colorado—and the Nation
The state’s largest utility provider announced an ambitious goal to cut carbon emissions completely by 2050 in the eight states in which it operates.
Catching a Holiday Show? Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Beforehand
These four downtown restaurants offer special menus and deals just for theater-goers.
The European Refugee Crisis Inspired This Denver Artist’s Latest Collection
Artist Calvin Lee will donate 90 percent of the money he makes during December’s First Friday Art Walk to the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, which provides free legal services to immigrants in the United States.
