6 Spots to Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Denver Area
From a 10-course feast at Empress Seafood Restaurant to a collaboration meal from Hop Alley and Annette, find out where to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Larry Walker Is Going to the Baseball Hall of Fame
After a narrow vote, Larry Walker has become the first Colorado Rockies player to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
First-Timer’s Guide: Pagosa Springs
Nestled at the bottom of Wolf Creek Pass in the 3-million-acre oasis of the San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Springs is the place to go if you want to soak in an outdoor lover’s paradise—and hot springs.
Attimo Winery Brings A Taste of Italy to Ballpark
Snooze co-founder Jon Schlegel is pouring vino from vineyards in Piedmont with a side of Italian snacks.
Why Showboat’s Drive By Pie In Granby Is A Road Trippers’ Dream
Sherry Kent’s pie shop serves apple, chocolate pecan, and green-chile-filled sweet creations from a drive-thru window.
Restaurant Olivia Opens with a New Look and Lots of Pasta
The owners of Café Marmotte have transformed their former French bistro into an Italian trattoria.
What Happened When Denver Public Library Eliminated Overdue Fines?
One year ago, Denver Public Library stopped charging fines for overdue materials—and the move brought people back to the stacks.
These Young Colorado Farmers Are Changing the Future of Agriculture
Recent studies show that current agricultural methods are fanning the flames of climate change, but Colorado’s next generation of farmers are thinking—and planning—outside the box with techniques like permaculture.
3 New Places to Party Are Coming to LoDo
The former Tavern Downtown, Cowboy Lounge, and Cook Street School building will house a Tex-Mex joint, a dog-themed brewery, and an ’80s rock-n-roll bar.
Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe Owners Are Moving to New York
Don’t worry: Kate Kavanaugh and Josh Curtiss are keeping their whole animal butcher shop in LoHi.
What Is Ozone, and Why Are Colorado’s Levels So Bad?
In December, the EPA bumped Colorado’s ozone nonattainment area status from moderate to serious. We talked to the experts to find out what that actually means.
Steal These Design Ideas From Park Hyatt Beaver Creek’s Gorgeous Renovation
For the resort’s 30th birthday, it gifted guests with a major update that takes alpine-chic to new elevations. The best part: The designers are sharing their top tips so you can incorporate these beautiful details into your own home.
Denver Beer Co. Will Open a Third Taproom in Rosedale
The new brewery and tasting room is scheduled to open on South Downing Street before August 2020.
5 of Colorado Ski Country’s Most Expensive Airbnbs
Got an extra $20,000 (a night)? These super luxe Airbnbs are waiting for you to get away.
What You Need to Know About the Massive National Western Center Project
There’s a large-scale infill project happening in the middle of Denver. Here’s what’s going up, what’s coming down, who’s paying for it all, and how it will change the National Western Stock Show forever.
Melted Opens, Bringing Soft Serve and Other Sweets to the Source
Inventive soft serve and cookies are the draw at the new dessert shop from hospitality pro Bryan Dayton and pastry chef Jennifer Akina.
I Cycled 5 Popular Spin Classes in Denver
Here’s what I learned (and burned).
Ride the Rockies Unveils 2020 Route With a New Host Town
For the first time, cyclists will pedal to Norwood, Colorado as part of the 35th annual Ride the Rockies tour in June.
The World’s First Snow Artist Is Leaving his Mark on Colorado
Simon Beck, the 61-year-old U.K. artist known for his massive snow creations, has made his Colorado debut in Silverthorne. Catch his works before the wind sweeps them away.
If Wolves Are Already in Colorado, Should We Still Reintroduce Them?
On November 3, Coloradans will decide if gray wolves should be reintroduced into Colorado. But what if they are already here?
17 Fantastic Foodie Events Coming to Colorado in January
Learn how to make the perfect mocktail, partake in a murder mystery feast, taste the culinary riches of northwest Spain, and much more.
It’s a Carnivore’s Paradise at the National Western Stock Show
From bacon-studded funnel cakes to juicy prime rib, meat-forward fare abounds at Denver’s iconic Western extravaganza.
RH Introduces Furnishings Inspired By Colorado’s High Country
Aspen and Vail are among the iconic alpine destinations that sparked the rustic-yet-refined pieces in the new RH Ski House collections of furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor.
On the Menu at the Savoy: Storytelling Through Food
Recipe, a collaborative effort of three Denver theater companies, proves more cooks in the kitchen isn’t always a bad thing.
The Best Hand Pies In and Around Denver
A pie enthusiast reveals the tastiest empanadas, pasties, and other hand-held treats in the Mile High City and beyond.
Why Do the Mountains Get So Much Snow in January but Denver Doesn’t?
January is the coldest month of the year in the Mile High City, but that does not mean we get much snow. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
The Grand Colorado at Breck’s Peak 8 Is Unreal—If You Can Afford It
Fractional ownership—and limitless slopeside hot tubbing—is still available at the nearly complete Grand Colorado in Breckenridge. For a price, of course.
Colorado’s 2020 Legislative Session Starts Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
We spoke with the four leaders of the General Assembly about their strategies for the upcoming session and the top issues they expect to debate in 2020.
Boulder Beer Company Will Close on January 18
Colorado’s first microbrewery will sell its Boulder production facility and brewpub, but continue to produce core brands through an agreement with Denver’s Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.
For $4,400 You Can Work Out With Tracy Anderson in Steamboat
The celebrity fitness trainer—she counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez as clients—is bringing her pricey Vitality Week to Steamboat, March 19–22.
MCA Denver Provides Color-Blind Visitors With a New Way to View Art
MCA Denver is one of eight museums in the world to provide visitors with free access to EnChroma’s glasses, which allow color-blind individuals to see a broader spectrum of hues.
What to Expect from Denver’s 2020 Real Estate Market
It’s not likely to get any easier to buy a home in Denver this year.
Does Colorado or Utah Have Better Snow?
Coloradans love to tout the state’s supremacy in all things skiing and winter recreation, but can we really make the argument that we have better snow than our neighbor to the west? Here’s what the experts say.
Colorado Grain Chain Needs Your Help
This nonprofit connects the missing links of the local grain economy.
Queens Eleven Is At the Forefront of Denver’s Minimum Wage Increase
The one-month-old cocktail bar/cafe is paying its employees the higher 2022 mandated wage—and serving affordable craft cocktails.
Denver’s Top Lawyers 2020
The 424 best attorneys in the Mile High City and beyond. Plus: Eight new state laws that could affect everyday life in Colorado.
Colorado State Parks Have a New Required Camping Reservation System
You can now check availability and reserve a camping spot months in advance, or as you’re pulling up to a park.
11 Art Exhibitions We’re Most Excited About In 2020
Support Denver’s visual arts scene at one of these upcoming shows.
ICYMI: Local Stories that Defined December
Life is busy, but the news cycle doesn’t stop. Here’s a quick primer to some of the top Centennial State stories from December.
Montanya Distillers’ New Limited-Release Rum Celebrates Female Spirit-Makers
Valentia is an American-made, single-barrel, double-maturation rum that women crafted from start to finish.
This Boulder Man Is Biking to the Stadiums of Every Original NHL Team
David Clark plans to spend January biking through some of the worst winter conditions to each of the original NHL teams’ stadiums to raise money for cancer research.
Take Your Family to the Free Backcountry Day at Monarch Mountain
As off-piste exploration rises in popularity, this Colorado ski resort is spearheading education in-bounds to help recreationists sharpen their safety skills.
7 Free Things to Do Around Colorado This January
From new-year fitness fixes to powder art and athletics, these cheap thrills will keep you out of hibernation this month.
How Red Gerard’s New Terrain Park at Copper Mountain Came to Be
Red’s Backyard, a free rail garden built for all levels of riders, is now open to the public seven days a week.
The Cool Things You Can Buy at Dimestore Delibar in LoHi
Sip on cocktails, nosh on gourmet sandwiches and small plates, and shop for a quirky selection of knickknacks and sundries at the innovative new restaurant/bar/deli/general store.
Light Therapy Could Save The Planet (From Inflammatory Diseases)
A new facility in Evergreen wants to open its clients’ eyes to the power of photobiomodulation.
Our Writer Gets Stuck in the Maze of Modern Health Care
Colorado is a great place to find adventure—until you take a humiliating spill down a ski hill and into the patience-destroying, time-sucking, rage-inducing tar pit of modern medicine.
How the Children’s Museum of Denver’s New Adventure Forest Scares Your Kid Into Better Health
The recently unveiled playscape employs “risky play” to make your child stronger and smarter.
Providers Are Bringing New Hope to Colorado’s Behavioral Health Crisis
How UCHealth and others are spending millions to make sure patients get the access to care they need.
Retiring Right
A letter from the editors of 5280 Health‘s January 2020 issue.
A New Online Course Reveals What Scientists Really Know About Marijuana’s Health Benefits
The professor behind a new online marijuana class hashes out what scientists know about the plant’s healing properties.
How to Retire Well in Colorado
Ensure you remain healthy enough to explore all four corners of the Centennial State by following our guide to staying fit and vigorous long into the best years of your life.
52 Ways to Detox Your Home and Live Healthier This Year
A dirty abode isn’t just embarrassing—it can make you sick. Consider this your starter kit to a healthier house and a healthier you.
7 Spots to Work up a Sweat in 2020
Our guide to some of the recent additions to the Mile High City’s fitness scene.
The Innovations That Will Revolutionize Health Care in Colorado
Say goodbye to insulin injections and hello to snake toxins.
A Colorado Startup Demystifies Baby-Making
Proov is helping women understand fertility—one bathroom break at a time.
How to Warm Your Heart This Season
Giving to these Colorado nonprofits will make you feel all the warm fuzzies.
3 Ways to Avoid the New Year’s Gym Rush
Breaking a sweat can raise your body temperature, but crowded fitness centers full of resolution-crazed exercisers will just make your blood boil. Instead, try one of these unorthodox methods for getting fit.
Barry Karcher Survived 69 Days in Canada’s Frigid Wilderness
The Fort Collins contestant of the History Channels’ survival series Alone gives his best tips for staying warm when you’re camping outdoors this winter.
Snuggle up in Front of These Colorado Fireplaces This Winter
We tracked down five fireside spots that are perfect for thawing out on a winter’s day.
We Ranked Some of Denver’s Spiciest Foods
Turn up the heat on your winter cuisine with these local confections—plus, a toasty drink from a Mile High mixologist.
Escape the Colorado Winter to One of These Warmer Locales
When you can’t take Denver’s chilly temperatures, make like a bird and fly south (or west, or east) to hotter climes.
4 Colorado Products to Keep You Cozy All Winter Long
These local makers have you covered (literally) for all of your winter-time needs.
How a Long-Hidden Painting Tells the Story of Forgotten Women
Five years ago, a mysterious portrait was found at the Colorado State Archives. What does the search for the subject’s identity tell us about how history views Centennial State women?
Rosetta Hall Is the Tesla of Food Courts
With ten global culinary concepts, rooftop cabana, and weekend dance parties, Boulder’s first food hall is one of a kind.
The Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado Is Breaking the Grape Ceiling
The new female-led non profit wants to elevate women in the hospitality industry—and you.
Inside Congressman Jason Crow’s Intense First Year
Although Democratic Representative Jason Crow may not have the same star power as some other freshman Dems, he was quietly at the heart of some of 2019’s most historic moments. We joined the former Army Ranger along the Front Range and in Washington, D.C., to provide an intimate look at the congressman’s first 365 days.
How Denver Public Library Is Improving Services for Its Most Disadvantaged Patrons
And reimagining what a library can be in the process.
Where to Celebrate the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year in Colorado
Ring in the new decade with the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center dragon and lion dance performances.
These Developments Want to Find Their Denver Niche in 2020
Unimaginative mixed-use developments, begone. Three work/play/live projects coming to Denver this year are designed to celebrate aspects of the city’s distinctive character.
Nurture Wants to Change the Way You Take Care of Yourself
The new West Highland wellness center puts all your health needs under one roof.
This Company Sells Replacement Legos
Grand Junction’s eBricks can track down the pieces your kid lost.
6 Ways to Explore the Black Hills This Winter
There’s still plenty to do when all the Mount Rushmore tourists have fled elsewhere.
Meet the Denver Man Making Head-Turning Cowboy Couture
Mickey Mussett found a meaningful second act by crafting cowboy boots made for flaunting.
How to Look Like a Pro at the 25th Ouray Ice Festival
This Colorado-made gear will help you ascend ice.
Where Our Food Editors Are Eating, January 2020
Upscale Thai, artisan teas and lemon bars, and experimental whole grain goodies from Kelly Whitaker are all on the menu this month.
These Two (Friendly) Rivals Are Setting Insane Manitou Incline Records
The two Colorado Springs residents reflect on their intense relationship with the daunting stairwell.
26 Colorado Races You Should Start Training for Right Now
Whether you want to run, bike, or paddle, we’ve got a way for you to get your adrenalized body over a finish line this year.
Restaurant Review: Is the New Uncle Worth the Wait?
Tommy Lee brings Thai-style curries and his excellent ramen to the Speer neighborhood.
4 Things You Need to Know About Rare by Grist Brewing Co.
The two-year-old Lone Tree brewery debuted a revamped tasting room this month, complete with beer cocktails and a Meow Wolf-inspired ambiance.
5280’s 10 Best Longreads 2019
From the bizarre saga of Balloon Boy to profiles of notable Coloradans, these are the long-form stories that captured readers’ attention this year.
One Editor’s Obsession With Berkeley Park Sushi Co.
This cozy, newish northwest Denver restaurant is the kind of place where regulars are the norm.
Denver’s 10 Biggest Moments of 2019
From city and state politics to art, education, and more, 2019 was one to remember. Here, we look back at some of the biggest moments from past year.
Blendings in Fort Collins Lets You Play Vintner
Customize your own wine blend with varietals from wine regions across the U.S. at Blendings at the Preserve.
A Winter WonderCAN’s Giant Sculptures Raise Hunger Awareness
The 20,000 cans of food used to create the sculptures at Stanley Marketplace will be donated to the Denver-based nonprofit We Don’t Waste.
New LoDo Development McGregor Square Offers Real Estate For Rockies Fans
In the heart of Denver’s oldest neighborhood, right next door to Coors Field, a new multiuse development aims to be the address for baseball enthusiasts (and a can’t-miss, year-round destination for everyone else).
Our Most Popular Adventure Stories from 2019
From stargazing spots to backcountry survival, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
