Take this Job and Love It
By Luc Hatlestad
Coloradans work to live, they don’t live to work. It’s a cultural quirk created by living oh-so-close to Mother Nature’s playground. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need a paycheck. We just want the best of both worlds: work that lets us do what we dig. Here, 23 Denverites who are living their dreams—through their jobs.
The Love of the Game
By Luc Hatlestad
Before the Rapids, the Mammoth, the Avs, the Rockies, and even the Broncos, there were the Bears. The minor-league baseball Bears. And Denver loved them.
Illusions and Grandeur
Photography by David Raccuglia, Styled by Georgia Benjou
From fresh and gauzy for day to shimmering darks for evening, spring’s split personality captures the best of both worlds.
The Believer
By Jeffrey Oliver
A God-obsessed mother gone mad. A once-devout father turned cynical. The only thing as challenging as growing up in a faith-fractured home is carrying your devotion into adulthood. Especially if you happen to be Mormon.
Was Lost, But Now Am Found
By Daniel Brogan
Atmosphere
Edited By Patrick Doyle and Cheryl Meyers
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Elway's big comeback
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Election Losers: Where are they now?
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Sports
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Environment
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Gear: The seasons best stuff
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Health
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Spring cleaning tips
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Not-so-shabby chic
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Fashion: Simply mauvelous
Best Bets
Edited By Julie Dugdale
Four events we're talking about in April
Calendar
Edited by Julie Dugdale
A week-by-week calendar of the best
events in April.
Environment - Spring is Here!
By Hillary Rosner
But does it have to come quite so soon?
Getaways - Cold Camping
By Tom Boyd
Early spring may not seem like the best time to pitch a tent, but off-season in the backcountry can be exhilarating.
Our Colorado - Deconstructing Fido
By Eli Gottlieb
Can humans really communicate with their pets?
Life According To... Garrett Atkins
By Brian Metzler
Colorado Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins took the National League by storm in 2006, even though the Rockies missed the post-season. Garrett talks with 5280 about steriods, groupies, and earning your paycheck in the Bigs.
Dining Reviews
By Carol Maybach and Gabrielle Devenish
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Best Bites: Montecito
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The Royal Peacock: By Carol W. Maybach - Authentic, flavorful Indian in Boulder.
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Back for more…at Lucile’s Creole Cafe: By Gabrielle Devenish - A longtime breakfast favorite gets
another bite.
Denver Dining
Edited By Amanda M. Faison
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Magic Ingredient: By Gretchen Kurtz
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Happenings: By Shana Ting Lipton
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Sips: By Cheryl Meyers
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In My Kitchen: By Michael Long and Kat Valentine
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Dining Guide: Edited by Julie Dugdale
- The definitive guide to Denver’s restaurants, as chosen by our editors, including 5280 Picks, easy-to-follow neighborhood designations, and streamlined cuisine categories. Complete listings and printable versions available at www.5280.com.
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