Jay edits and writes stories for 5280‘s website, produces the daily newsletter, manages the digital internship program, and assists the magazine’s overall online strategy. He studied English and political science at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and earned a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Before coming to 5280 in 2017, Jay was an editorial fellow at Outside magazine in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he covered a breadth of topics including the climbing season on Mt. Everest. Born and raised in New Hampshire with roots in the west, he is an avid skier, a neurotic baseball fan, and a connoisseur of gas station hotdogs.
Over nearly two decades, as Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper ascended in Centennial State politics, they were cordial, collaborative, and maybe even friends. Now, their bloody race for the U.S. Senate might be the death knell of Colorado bipartisanship.
|Denver is losing ground in its fight against COVID-19. The city is now tightening restrictions and stay-at-home orders may be reinstated in the coming weeks.
|Communities have been evacuated, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed, and officials are hoping the East Troublesome fire doesn’t connect with the Cameron Peak fire—the largest in state history.
|The new restrictions—which include a stiffer outdoor mask mandate—come as daily cases of COVID-19 in Denver reach a new high.
|As another wave of COVID-19 infections hit Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis warned of health and economic repercussions while unveiling a new project to buoy the restaurant industry through the winter.
|It was a violent weekend as dueling protests led to a shooting in downtown Denver. Here are the facts we know so far.
|The digital-only newspaper launched in Denver during a period of social unrest, amidst a pandemic, and just six weeks before the election.
|The order also restricts any gatherings of people between the ages of 18 and 22 and carries significant penalties for CU Boulder students who fail to comply.
|So you just realized Denver has a decent NBA team? We won’t hold it against you. But at least get up to speed on a few basic things.
|By the end of September, Coloradans with Apple or Android devices will be able to exchange anonymous tokens with one another via EN Express, helping public health officials in their contact-tracing efforts.
|Spirit of Grace has been active in Denver for nearly a decade. But now, as protests sweep across the city, the gospel group is finding a new audience.
|Kanye West and 16 other candidates have made the ballot. But does it actually matter? Probably not in Colorado.
|After a concerning rise in case data in July, new infections are leveling off in the wake of a statewide mask order.
|Hockey is coming back for a wild playoff tournament starting August 1. Here’s what the Avs need to do to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
|As unemployment subsidies and eviction moratoriums expire, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are at risk of displacement.
|Denver loves to party on Opening Day. But with the Colorado Rockies returning to the diamond this week, what are we actually celebrating this year?
|The executive order requires all Coloradans to wear a mask or face covering in public indoor spaces.
|Your skin is dry, and you’re sucking wind. But why, exactly? We talked to a physician to learn more about how elevation impacts us so drastically.
|The officers, who have now been placed on administrative leave, are under investigation for taking inappropriate photos at the memorial for Elijah McClain in Aurora.
|Families that don’t feel comfortable sending their kids to school will have an online-learning alternative.
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