Thrill Seekers Guide
Edited by Lindsey B. Koehler, Illustrations by Erik T. Johnson
From snowkiting to white-water rafting, our picks for the most kick-ass adventures every Coloradan should have.
edited by Lindsey B. Koehler
Wings of Desire
By Peter Heller
He always knew he wanted to fly. But he wasn't truly prepared for the change in
perspective.
31 Days of Peaches
By Amanda M. Faison, Photography by Todd Nakashima
In Colorado grows a peach of unparalleled sweetness—the glorious Palisade. Here, the best ways to seize its fleeting season.
Best High Schools
Edited by Luc Hatlestad
Who's really delivering the goods for our kids? We rank the city's top high schools, compare public and private, and give you an insider's look at one school that won't be on the list—and still ranks high in students' eyes.
Rob Stein is not Superman
By Jeffrey Oliver, Photographs by David Pahl
Principal Rob Stein left one of Denver's most elite private schools to reopen embattled Manual High School this fall. Will he really be able to save the day?
Editor's Note
By Daniel Brogan
Letters to the Editor
Atmosphere
Edited By Patrick Doyle and Cheryl Meyers
- Colorado's IT brain drain
- Marilyn Musgrave, in the middle?
- Progress Report 26 Cycling's celebrity catfight
- Day Trip: Colorado Springs
- Home
- Get Involved
- Fashion: Preppy, revisited
Politician: Roy Romer
Interview by Patrick Doyle
In April, former Governor Roy Romer took the helm of "Ed in '08," a $60 million campaign to make education reform a key issue in the 2008 presidential election. The Holly, Colorado, native served three terms as the governor of Colorado before going on to be the superintendent of the Los Angeles school district. Here, Romer shares his wisdom on the income gap, politicians' egos, and the profitability of skinning cows.
Marilyn in the Middle
By Patrick Doyle
Marilyn Musgrave, in the middle?
Best Bets
Edited by Julie Dugdale
Profile: Risky Business
By Kelly Bastone
Dr. Michael Sisk doesn't just treat injured thrill seekers—he's been one.
Life According To... Roy Romer
By Patrick Doyle
Former Colorado Governor Roy Romer talks to 5280 about the income gap, Mother Teresa, and education reform.
Reviews
By Carol W. Maybach and Laurel Miller
Montecito
Chef Adam Mali serves up simple and delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Back for more...at Lime
A Larimer Square hotspot gets another taste.
Cerveza en Fuego
By Mike Kessler
Mix up a michelada and you're instantly south of the border.
Dog Days of Summer
By Kirk Deeter
The guide to the city's best hot dogs.
In My Kitchen: Antonio Laudisio, Laudisio Ristorante Italiano
By Kat Valentine
Antonio Laudisio, owner of Laudisio Ristorante Italiano in Boulder, has been serving up carefully crafted Italian food since 1989. He and his wife, Patricia, keep the same standards for their home kitchen.
Magic Ingredient: Corn
Gretchen Kurtz
Summer's almost over. Dig into some cobs.
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