There’s a new police chief in town, violent crime in Denver is increasing, the sheriff’s department is under scrutiny—and that’s just the start of the discussion about criminal justice, safety, and reform.
While not technically a “sanctuary city” (Denver doesn’t have laws on the books saying we won’t comply with federal immigration laws), current leaders have made it clear the city won’t comply with certain federal policies targeting undocumented immigrants.
Voters are asking questions about the national Green New Deal, the recent approval of plans for the Green Roof Initiative (or rewriting of, depending on whom you ask), and the return of the Brown Cloud.
Denver residents spend a lot about time thinking electric scooters, potholes, mass transit options, bike lanes, broken sidewalks, and, of course, stalled traffic. Here’s what the candidates had to say about the path forward when it comes to mobility.
If passed, Initiative 300, also known as the “Right to Survive Initiative,” would end Denver’s urban camping ban and change the way the city addresses homelessness. We asked the candidates to weigh in.
Yes, Denver’s real estate market isn’t as red-hot as it once was, but increases in housing prices in recent years have left renters, owners, sellers, and buyers reeling.
Not surprisingly, many of the questions we asked the candidates led back to growth and how to plan for Denver’s future.
Touting a record of stability and success, the incumbent is looking to secure his third term as Denver’s chief executive. Though he faces loud critics and experienced opponents, Hancock doesn’t think it’s time for the city to change course.
The longtime attorney and legislator is taking aim at development and advocating for responsible growth. A vocal critic of Mayor Hancock, Tate says he’ll be quick to address homelessness in Denver and will bring harmony back to a city that’s losing a grip on its cultural past.
A brazen voice and champion for the poor, Chairman Seku is inherently skeptical of wealthy bureaucrats. The outspoken activist wants to see a complete overhaul of city business and return Denver to its Wild West roots.
The activist, musician, and artist started her campaign a year ago as a joke. But she’s taken a serious turn. Now, she’s “rolling for office” to help people experiencing homelessness and make the city more accessible to those with disabilities.
One of the mayor’s most vocal opponents with years of experience in activism, Calderón helped organize the “Time’s Up Hancock” rally a year ago. Now, she wants to bring equity, fairness, and justice back to the city’s highest elected office.
Most well known for her work in RiNo, Giellis wants to introduce large-scale infrastructure reform. The urban planning expert has strong ties to the Zeppelin family and hopes to transform the way people live in and move around Denver.
The LoHi eatery’s new Sunday menu features playful takes on Middle Eastern dishes.
Rise Collaborative Workspace, opening April 17, offers a modern take on the co-working trend.
Colorado is already seeing the tangible benefits of having more women in the legislature, including a handful of bills aimed to uproot gender inequity in the workplace.
The 46,000-square-foot space, designed by Oz Architecture, is a sophisticated blend of function and playfulness.
The Nuggets are back in the postseason for the first time since 2013. But can they get beyond the Spurs and break through against stiff competition in the Western Conference?
The daytime cafe is the first of many plans—a third winery! A Mediterranean restaurant!—that the Colorado wine brand has in store for the corner at Seventh Avenue and Logan Street.
Climbers with disabilities are celebrating their talent with the help of this local nonprofit.
SB-181 is on the way to Gov. Jared Polis for signature, but the controversy over the sweeping oil and gas reform legislation is just heating up. Here, we look at what the new law means for the future of the industry in Colorado.
A new Boulder County event features everything from films and coffee-roasting demos to barista lessons—plus plenty of caffeine.
The opening of Noble Riot—the Mile High City’s first natural-wine-focused bar—signifies an exciting transformation.
The lively, family-style Italian restaurant is worth a visit the next time you’re in the posh mountain town.
Playoff hockey is returning to the Pepsi Center for the second straight year, but it’ll be an uphill battle if the Avalanche hope to make a deep run.
The company’s new certified pre-owned program makes the bike-buying experience approachable and reliable for riders of all experience levels.
Biju Thomas of Biju’s Little Curry Shop joins food writer Amanda M. Faison to discuss the techniques and flavors of Kerala, India.
The owner of the tiny Aurora restaurant earns a spot in the magazine’s newest class of innovators.
No matter your style or medium of choice, there’s an art show for you in Denver this spring. Here, preview five of our favorites.
More than 180 local vendors will be slinging their crafts at this weekend’s Fetch Market (formerly the Denver Flea), but here are a handful of new makers to seek out.
It could be the beginning of the end for Denver’s dizzying real estate growth, but it’s still a seller’s market for now.
When it comes to booze, aluminum cans have got glass beat. Here are four Denver spots where you can sip and celebrate the craze.
Named after the team’s late president, the Rockies’ mixed-use development will feature more than 100 private residences, nearly 200 hotel rooms, office space, restaurants, shopping, and more.
The contemporary gallery near the Art District on Santa Fe gathers artists to experiment with wild ideas.
For the first time in nine years, the Venezuelan-born slugger won’t be patrolling the Coors Field grass on opening day. Before we say goodbye, let’s appreciate one of the greatest Rockies players ever one last time.
News that the Colorado senator was diagnosed with prostate cancer provides an additional lens for the Congressional healthcare reforms he announced this week—and only increases his motivation to run for president.
Now that Rockies’ season is upon us, here’s a guide to the best bites and sips around Coors Field in LoDo.
Women’s-specific ski programs aren’t new, but they are evolving in exciting, fresh ways, as is evident with Elan’s Women’s Weekend.
The north Boulder restaurant offers a wealth of Tibetan options not often seen on other Front Range menus.
A primer on the issues and candidates in District 7, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)
To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Prohibition, the brewing giant reached into its archives and brought back Batch 19.
Control Group Productions’ Aggregate Immateriality explores life and death in a former slaughterhouse.
Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s Sabrina & Corina sets human stories against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Denver and has been nominated for a National Book Award.
Heart Crate is connecting with local children who have been abused, neglected, or traumatized by shipping them boxes full of toys and games that fit their individual interests.
Put your oyster-eating skills to the test, score deals on BLTs and soft pretzels, celebrate Colorado’s natural wine scene and much, much more.
After more than two years of delays, RTD is finally ready to open its new service from Wheat Ridge and Arvada to Union Station.
A new federally funded research lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is looking into how creative arts therapies could strengthen resilience in critical-care health professionals.
Justin Cucci’s newly released print zine, the Edible Beat, is like a mixtape for the palate.
Spring is in the air—and so are fun, free activities. We rounded up a few highlights to give you plenty of things to do all month long.
Growing a bonsai isn’t as hard as you think, says this Denver bonsai master.
Every April, a team of researchers at CSU puts out one of the most respected forecasts for hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean.
Here’s a convenient truth: These companies are making eco-friendliness easier on the Front Range.
Kelly Whitaker’s exciting ode to Japan and Italy is up to something new in Sunnyside.
A letter from the editor of 5280′s April 2019 issue.
With the return of regular street sweeping this month, we broke down the numbers to show you exactly how the city makes the cleaning routine happen.
We talked bleacher bumming, favorite players, and pitching at elevation with Denver’s hometown hurler.
These new threads will keep you warm, cool, and dry—whatever the finnicky Colorado weather requires.
Your short list of Colorado’s coolest April events.
The head-turning wagyu beef tartare is evidence of pro technique and flavor—and it’s an instant classic.
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month.
Sean VanderVliet’s ceramics grace some of the loveliest spaces in Colorado—and he’s just getting started.
Are the beavers living in Colorado’s high country ingenious critters or inveterate nuisances—or both?
Sure, we could have just written an article about costumed lunatics sailing off a jump into freezing cold water. But why go the safe route? Instead, use our bingo board to get in on the fun.
The new (and only) nonstop flight from Denver to Flagstaff makes visiting northern Arizona more enticing than ever. Here are eight spots worth putting on your radar.
Gearo’s new online marketplace hopes to be the Kayak of equipment rentals.
Harold “Hal” Sasaki has been teaching the art of bonsai to Mile High City dwellers for decades.
The company known for its quarterly festivals is opening a brick-and-mortar store—and setting its sights beyond Denver.
We put all the wit and witicism we could muster into our condensed guide to gardening, pollinators, and astrology.
On April 20, 1999, our world changed. Now, finally, a few remarkable kids are helping to transform it again.
Step inside Green Lady Gardens in the Art District on Santa Fe.
How Denver’s Ivy Street Designs turned a small plot into a lush, year-round retreat.
These Mile High firms’ Instagram feeds are guaranteed to spark ideas for your own home.
A Denver-based business helps you cash in on your home’s good looks.
Got the backyard blues? Read on for the 411 on outdoor improvement.
California-based decorator-to-the-stars Ken Fulk works his magic at the Grand.
The Denver designers behind the al fresco dining space give us a tour.
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s April/May 2019 issue.
Deep-six your dated digits and boost your home’s curb appeal with some fresh new digits.
Here, our totally subjective and almost (but not quite) comprehensive list of the shops 5280 Home editors recommend for home-renovation projects.
What happens when a straightforward renovation project suddenly becomes a total home transformation? For this century-old Park Hill home: design magic.
This new home provides an empty-nester couple with fresh perspective on the things they value most.
We asked our readers and our in-house designers what they think of the new state logo.
The passage of Colorado’s red flag bill in the State Senate highlights how the tide has shifted on gun control—and how deeply divided our electorate is.
The Center for Colorado Women’s History’s newest exhibit, Women/Work/Justice, opens March 30 and highlights the workplace achievements of Centennial State women.
Need a place to pitch your tent? There’s an app for that.
From mountaintop to lakeside, we found nine of Colorado’s most breathtaking Airbnb homes.
With hard cider as his medium, the founder of Haykin Family Cider strives to reassert the dignity of the apple.
