CU Boulder professor Michael Tracey had been in contact with confessed killer John Mark Karr before appearing in Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.
We ask a local Republican pollster why the state voted so blue amid a nationwide red wave—and if there’s hope for the party here.
From classic therapies to innovative wellness techniques, here’s an elevated menu of Colorado-inspired treatments for winter and more.
From a friendly backyard Salvadoran spot to a trendy subterranean speakeasy, here are 15 can’t-miss restaurants and bars in the Springs.
From live music to thought-provoking plays to an appearance by Chevy Chase himself, here are 10 must-see performances around Denver this winter.
Local digital media entrepreneur Charity Huff plans to grow the brand’s offerings while bolstering its flagship monthly print magazine.
Backcountry Beauties assists adventurous Coloradans in finding community in the great outdoors.
Forty years ago, a pair of Denver reporters uncovered the origins of a white supremacist network responsible for the murder of well-known local radio host Alan Berg. A new movie based on their book, called The Order, comes out this month.
Skip the I-70 traffic and get your sledding and shredding fix at this winter playground in south Denver.
Outdoor preschools are popular in Colorado, but a lack of licensing has meant parents couldn’t take advantage of the state’s universal pre-K funds—until now.
With chef and veteran sushi maker Corey Baker at the helm, Kumoya Japanese Kitchen’s fresh fish program is what culinary dreams are made of.
Complete your spread with a sweet treat—in flavors like ginger-spiced cranberry apple and peppermint mocha French silk—from Legacy Pie Co. in Berkeley and Wash Park.
With these tips from professional organizer Stephanie Sikora, you can make a free personal item last a long weekend.
We caught up with the Fountain native ahead of the release of his new Disney+ series.
Rising rents have motivated several Denver companies to reroot in the southern suburb.
Carolyn Huresky’s laser-cut paper garlands celebrate life in the Rockies.
From a Colorado outfitter devoted to diversifying outdoor recreation to monumental art on a Montana sheep ranch, these are our region’s most exciting people, places, and experiences.
With cooler days, longer nights, and the holidays approaching, autumn is a great time to hunker down with some handwork.
Looking to skip the lift lines and tackle a lung-busting workout—and maybe even earn some fresh tracks down your favorite resort runs to boot? Try skinning up one–or all!–of Colorado’s ski resorts. Here’s how.
Boulder is one of three finalists to host Sundance, the United States’ largest indie film fest, beginning in 2027.
The folks behind the Rye Resurgence Project hope to convince farmers, millers, distillers, and bakers that rye is the new wheat.
Come for the box-canyon beauty and storied downhill skiing, stay for the deep-dish pizza, iconic bakeries, and global après scene.
A complete list of how Coloradans voted on the presidential election, statewide ballot measures, U.S. congressional contests, and local ballot questions.
The facade of this fancy Downtown building has already generated a lot of buzz. But it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right?
The multiplatinum artist plays the quintessential Colorado venue on Wednesday, April 16 to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
Log out of Amazon and step into these local stores, where knowledgeable shopkeepers will guide you to the perfect presents for everyone on your list.
At his popular food truck’s brick-and-mortar digs, chef Zuri Resendiz serves al-pastor-stuffed tacos and Peruvian-inspired plates.
The corner bistro delivers a date-night ambience, leisurely pacing, and on-point French fare.
As the executive director of LGBTQ+ advocacy organization One Colorado, Bridges is working to ensure that all Coloradans have the right to marriage.
Look good, ski good in Hoohah’s collection of bold, playful bibs, balaclavas, and base layers.
We chatted with the growing organization about helping pregnant people navigate abortion care.
The new Capitol Hill hotel is the fourth location from the New York–founded boutique lodging brand.
Tips for being a responsible, engaged, and civics-minded Coloradan.
No one really knows who killed the Hungate family, but their deaths were used to justify one of the U.S. military’s worst atrocities.
After back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, the Buffs look to capitalize on the newfound popularity of women’s hoops.
Expert tips for keeping your out-of-town guests’ holiday stay merry and bright.
A letter from the editor of 5280.
As the Rapids prepare to face the LA Galaxy on Friday night in the MLS Cup playoffs, we caught up with the Coach of the Year finalist about his surprisingly successful first year in Colorado.
From a re-creation of the Northern Lights to an 11,000-square-foot luminarium, the event’s interactive art exhibitions celebrate light and color.
From potstickers to dim sum, we’ve rounded up the Mile High City’s best doughy delicacies. Plus, three outside of city limits that are also worthy of praise.
Dave Gaudette opened Front Range Boxing Academy 30 years ago. Now, he plans for the future of his gym—and waxes stop-in-your-tracks philosophy all the while.
No, you didn’t take a wrong turn and wind up in Georgia. The Southern comfort food at this restaurant is just that good.
New lifts, exciting eats, sustainability efforts, even parking improvements: Here’s what’s fresh at our favorite spots to ski and ride.
We didn’t know, either, so we did a deep dive into Colorado’s minority political parties to bring you this unofficial guide.
This Alma microbakery, which sits at 10,578 feet, slings some of the best sweets in the Centennial State. The secret? A killer sourdough starter.
Forget Photoshop—Lost & Found throws it back to photographs created with film negatives.
A story in 5280’s June issue helped elevate the case of the Colorado inmate and the pitfalls of the state’s indeterminate-sentencing mandates.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Off-Center’s newest offering blows up (literally) everything you know about the world’s greatest board game.
Hear ye, hear ye! The new ThemFaire bazaar celebrates nonbinary and transgender small business owners.
A new book uncovers tales from Colorado’s most iconic crypts.
Skiptown opened in York Street Yards on October 4 and will host a grand opening party this weekend.
Urban Villages founder Grant McCargo reflects on two decades of creating some of the most recognizable buildings and blocks in the Mile High City.
The Vail Japanese restaurant draws crowds with a celebrity chef and specialty sushi techniques.
Phil Klotzbach, a Colorado State University researcher who develops yearly hurricane forecasts, talks about why this year’s season is so unusual—and why it might be the new normal.
No, how to poison your spouse and make it look like an accident is not part of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science’s latest display.
Wend through fall-perfect aspens with high-alpine vistas on this secluded trail through sagebrush meadows on the northern edge of Summit County.
Get happy on hummus and full on falafel at these brilliant Mediterranean eateries across the Denver metro area.
The nonprofit expands its reach with a cutting-edge third location and classes in four new art forms.
From queer country dance nights to roller burlesque parties to vegan feasts, the Baker venue knows how to make everyone feel like they belong.
Over the past six years, Colorado’s funeral industry has made headlines for appalling acts of disrespect to both the dead and the living. Will recently passed legislation stop the atrocities, and how can we protect the ones we love even after they’re gone?
The Aspen Democrat chased Lauren Boebert out of western Colorado with a savvy, practical, centrist message. Now that he’s facing a practical Republican opponent in Jeff Hurd, his mission to flip the reliably red district has gotten a whole lot harder.
The snow won’t be deep, but the vibes will.
At the Parker shop, owner Dan Klehm and his team are crafting pick-me-ups that support individuals impacted by the prison system.
Bike the rails through golden canopies and beside the roaring Rio Grande this autumn.
The Denver collective’s Halloween-adjacent spectacle embraces dance, drums, and rituals.
After taking over from Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s founders, Ragan looks for artistic excellence—and financial stability.
With bakeries, pickleball courts, and even a cyclery, the western suburb is beginning to appeal to a younger crowd.
We were so excited about our new home—until we learned that “new” doesn’t necessarily mean “improved.”
Meet three players who will be crucial if the Pioneers want to repeat as national champions.
A letter from the editor of 5280.
Chef and restaurateur Lon Symensma’s newest restaurant—which features specialties from across Italy—opened this past March.
Whether you’re searching for a taste of home or a new ingredient to inspire your next cooking project, you’ll find it—and more—at these Denver-area food markets.
It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here!
Here are the origin stories of some of Colorado’s most beloved traditions, from running with Ralphie to belting Blink-182’s “All the Small Things.”
In honor of Rosh Hashanah on October 2, whip up a pot of the comforting Jewish staple, courtesy of recipes from Denver chefs.
The popular Boulder EDM duo brings their unique style of saxophone and drums to Morrison on September 28 for Rowdytown.
A neoclassical firehouse, an art deco theater, and a sustainability-focused architecture firm are a few top picks for this year’s event, which opens iconic and innovative buildings to the public from September 26 to 29.
Chef de cuisine Rachel Saxton injects the restaurant’s dishes with fine-dining techniques and ingredients sourced from local farms and foraging trips.
Plus, the three summits that don’t see much action.
The Rams are leaving the Mountain West to be part of what the brass hopes becomes a Power Five football conference.
Taste the fusion in dishes such as the Sicilian slopper at restaurants across Pueblo, which hosts its 30th Chile & Frijoles Festival this weekend.
Autumn is upon us, which means it’s time for Colorado’s favorite display of mammalian machismo.
From same-sex marriage to funding for law enforcement, there’s a lot for Centennial State voters to weigh in on this November.
This lung-buster delivers the most bang for your buck with a near-vertical scramble from town to sweeping views across the Tenmile Range and over Summit County.
Peru native Jhordano Vasquez and his wife Marisol Armas opened the festive restaurant in Lone Tree this past December.
The dynamic duo behind Crafted Concepts are stepping away from Bistro Vendôme, Ultreia, and now-closed Stoic & Genuine to focus on their flagship restaurant.
Elsa Marie Keefe’s documentary-style nudist photography invites people to connect with the great outdoors—and themselves—in a new way.
This summer, the Longmont-based distillery released a new 100 percent malted straight rye whiskey made from rare Regenerative Organic Certified grain grown in southern Colorado.
From fast-acting powders to chewy stroopwafels to innovative gummies, here are five cannabis-infused edibles to look for during your next dispensary visit.
Hunters have picked up the tab for thousands of acres of protected land in Colorado.
From “bag limit” to “tag,” the 15 terms you need to know.
The most ethical (and satisfying) hunts end at the dinner table.
For novice hunters, squirrels are a great place to start. Plus, they taste great cooked in bear fat with a nice ancho chile crema.
You better know the basics before joining the hunt for moose, elk, and bear (yes, bear!).
Old-meets-new design, wellness amenities, and exclusive entertainment come together at the revived Colorado Springs hotel.
Was Russell Wilson the problem? Is Bo Nix the answer? The questions that will make (or break) the Broncos’ season.
