Terry Gardner, the featured artist at the Coors Western Art Exhibit—part of the National Western Stock Show, beginning January 12—doesn’t want to “glorify” the West. Instead, he produces raw, sometimes melancholic, paintings that highlight the most urgent issues facing rural Colorado.
In an optimistic ceremony that celebrated diversity and championed civil rights, Jared Polis was sworn into office on Tuesday morning, making him the country’s first openly gay governor.
Fear not: Rob and Karin Lawler are selling their businesses to longtime employees.
Giddy up and go to the 113th annual event, taking place in Denver January 12-27.
After 14 years in Aspen, Michael Beary has relocated his chile-centric restaurant to the heart of downtown Denver.
On Monday night, Denver City Council approved an ordinance requiring electric scooters to be ridden in bike lanes or on roads rather than on sidewalks, bringing clarity to what has been a confusing several months for scooter riders, city officials, and pedestrians.
On the eve of his inauguration, governor-elect Jared Polis shares an inside look at a transition process that embraces openness and transparency in unprecedented ways.
Here’s how one Lakewood congregation is bringing hot showers, dental exams, medical services, and even haircuts and library books to people experiencing homelessness in the Denver area.
Travelers, get ready for fresh-off-the-plane oysters, craft coffee, fried chicken, and of course, beer.
As we approach the third week of the government shutdown, Leave No Trace offers guidelines on how to minimize your impact while recreating in national parks and on federal land.
Colorado leaders talked to 5280 about diversity, their hopes for bipartisanship, and the key issues they’ll be focusing on in 2019.
As the first new hut to open in the Summit Huts Association in 20 years, Sisters Cabin offers a spacious (and somewhat luxurious) backcountry getaway for winter adventure-seekers. Make your reservations starting January 7.
The Colorado Name Change Project guides individuals through the legal labyrinth of updating their name and gender on official documents and forms of identification.
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?
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.
From housing to health insurance to gas, some things might be a little more pricey this year. Here, we take a closer look.
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.
It’s one of several events around the country that showcase a distinctly Western art form.
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.
A former ski student looks back on her experience at the now-shuttered independent ski school.
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar.
The second best-selling beer in the nation is discarding its Rocky Mountain branding. We’re not hurt at all.
How LoDo’s legendary Wazee Supper Club space was transformed into a venue for Max Mackissock and Blake Edmunds’ modern French fare.
Chef Christopher Lin channels his roots and Momofuku training into superb modern Chinese fare at Q House.
If your parenting style doesn’t mesh with shifting cultural expectations, is that against the law?
Our annual list of the best attorneys—452 this year—in the Denver metro area.
Forget the Kit Kat bars—these Centennial State vendors dispense goods like jewelry, bike parts, and even the occasional lift ticket.
How a sport on the rise is drafting off the fanciful flights of a 12-year-old bodyflight athlete.
We turn to well-known local wedding gown designer Maggie Burns for her top fashion picks.
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.
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.
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.
This local company might have found a way to reduce head injuries for athletes.
An anesthetic invented in Fort Collins could change the face of dentistry—by way of the nose.
Two Mile High City mental health professionals tell you how.
Because of the risk for gambling-addicted patients, local mental health pros think we might not be ready.
Four truths you should know about dealing with the little buggers.
