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.
Speaking from the governor’s residence on Monday night, Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what else you should know as we enter a critical phase.
|The Denver sports scene might be paused for the time being due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still plenty of classic Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, and Avalanche games available for your viewing pleasure.
|Our journalists rounded up some helpful links for you to find information during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
|The baseball season is postponed indefinitely, stay-at-home orders are in place, and my brother and I have an ambitious goal. Does it matter if we come up short?
|As more COVID-19 cases and fatalities are reported, the entire state is now under stay-at-home restrictions.
|Denver residents are to remain inside their homes and may leave only for essential services like medical care, grocery shopping, and other critical needs.
|A lot has happened over the past five days. These are the most important stories you need to know about the novel coronavirus outbreak as you head into the weekend.
|We’re keeping track of the biggest news as the coronavirus outbreak grows more severe in Colorado.
|The news surrounding coronavirus in Colorado has been constant and, at times, overwhelming. Here are the stories we’re following right now.
|If you’re planning to caucus for the U.S. Senate race, here’s a last-minute guide.
|One of the most influential figures in Denver’s history died at his home Wednesday morning.
|Colorado’s progressive voters turned out for the Vermont senator on Super Tuesday, but former Vice President Joe Biden gained serious momentum in other parts of the country.
|The one block stretch of Bannock Street in front of the City & County Building is being converted into a year-round “public gathering space,” city officials announced.
|Hosted by Colorado Public Radio’s Vic Vela, Back from Broken offers stories of addiction, recovery, and redemption in Colorado and across the country.
|A beer drinker defends his love of the classic golden lager.
|You have a chance to vote in not one, but two primaries this year—once for president in March and again for everyone else, including U.S. Senate candidates, in June.
|Are you ready to learn to love the billboard? One of the oldest forms of advertising is in high demand, and it’s being used to launch controversial marketing campaigns across Colorado. Here’s why.
|After a narrow vote, Larry Walker has become the first Colorado Rockies player to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
|For the first time, cyclists will pedal to Norwood, Colorado as part of the 35th annual Ride the Rockies tour in June.
|From city and state politics to art, education, and more, 2019 was one to remember. Here, we look back at some of the biggest moments from past year.
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