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Politics: Under Fire

Congressman Doug Lamborn is untouched by scandal and has impeccable conservative credentials. So why do so many Colorado Springs Republicans want to see him go?

Pinched

Greeley is at the center of the fight over immigration reform in the United States. Two men on the same street are trying to survive the battle.

No Más Mustache

U.S. Senator Ken Salazar’s unlikely ascent.

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Web Exclusive: Latinos Rising

A look at Colorado’s most politically influential Latinos, including four under 40.

Head for the Hills

You don’t have to drive far to get away. Here, our 10 picks for off-the-beaten-path adventures in the foothills.

Bleeding Orange and Blue

Passionate. Game savvy. And a little bit crazy. Broncos fans love to show their true colors on fall Sundays.

Island Eats

Boulder dishes up the paper-plate special.

Rock On

Why the AEG-Live Nation battle is good for music fans.

The Hills Are Alive

Central City’s gold days may be over, but there’s still plenty of music to be mined.

Training Ground

Why Colorado has more than its fair share of master sommeliers.

Web Exclusive: Still Life at MCAD

CU ceramics professor Kim Dickey recently added nine cool-hued, ceramic plant sculptures to the permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Take a peek in this exclusive online slideshow.

Still Garden

The MCA Cafe sprouts a ceramics installation.

Politics: No Apologies

Despite his outrageous antics during a short tenure in the Statehouse, Douglas Bruce remains a hero to many Colorado conservatives. But with a reelection bid looming, is his act wearing thin?

The Messenger

Colorado’s Stan Romanek claims to have been abducted by aliens multiple times, and his experiences have garnered more attention than any other modern-day case of alleged E.T. encounters. But is he telling the truth, or is it all an elaborate hoax?

Project Taylor

He’s got the genes and the killer instinct, and at age 18 cyclist Taylor Phinney is a good bet to medal in Beijing. But more important than any Olympic hardware for the prodigy is that, after radical brain surgery, his dad—the legendary Davis Phinney—is back in the saddle.

Top of the Town

We scoured the city to come up with nearly 200 deserving winners that make Denver such a killer place to live.

A Father’s Calling

Would he become a dad, or another deadbeat statistic? One man’s journey to an unexpected fatherhood.

Get Fired Up

Barbecue super-chef Steven Raichlen dispenses grilling advice.

Basket Bites

Seven local chefs divulge their picnic wisdom.

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One-Track Mind

A Denver man’s crazy plan to ride his fixed-gear bicycle across the country.

Big Dig

Forget the sandbox—real construction equipment awaits.

Still Fresh

Twenty-plus years of casual-meets-fashion with Fresh Produce.

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Web Exclusive: Joyce Meskis’ Must-Read Summer Books

Thirty-four summers of watching readers whisk books off the shelves and into beach bags and suitcases have taught Tattered Cover founder Joyce Meskis what makes a good summer read. Here, she shares this year’s favorite picks.

Business: Labor’s New Boss

Can Mike Cerbo, the new executive director of Colorado’s AFL-CIO, make labor’s voice heard in a state that’s notoriously hostile to unions?

Top Dentists

Go ahead and smile. These 297 Denver-area dentists will keep your teeth in picture-perfect condition.

Web Exclusive: Richard Betts’ Unpretentious Pours

In the world of wine the master sommelier rules. He knows grapes and soil with a simple inhale. To date there are only 96 master sommeliers in the U.S., and one of the most accomplished is Richard Betts of Aspen’s Montagna at The Little Nell resort. Despite his prestige, Betts isn’t a pretentious wine drinker. Here, his top 10 down-to-earth pours.

Uncorked

Three days at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic with master sommelier Richard Betts.

Piece by Piece

Colorado photographer David Raccuglia’s assignment was to take portraits of the famed quilters of Gee’s Bend. But his passion became understanding—and documenting—the lives behind the work.

Burning Rubber

A few years ago, three friends from Boulder started a shoe company called Crocs, created a worldwide fashion phenomenon, and made millions of dollars for themselves. Then the trouble began.

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Web Exclusive: Take Our ‘Cue: A BBQ Restaurant Roundup

Denver’s BBQ is best summed up in one word—fusion. To sample our city’s unique blend of flavors and cooking techniques, <a href=”/2008/map_bbq/”>follow</a> certified BBQ judge Adrian Miller’s guide to the city’s best BBQ restaurants.

LoDo Goes Eco

The enviro-friendly 20/20 Lawrence aims to be the future of Denver’s urban development.

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