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3 Colorado Cookbooks That Make Great Gifts—And Benefit Local Businesses

You’ll deliver a double dose of good when you purchase these home-grown recipe collections.

Tofu the Turkey

Meet Tofu, the Denver Turkey Lifting Spirits During the Pandemic

The 56-pound people-loving bird has been an unexpected source of joy during these turbulent times.

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“We Are Still Here. We Are Still Fighting. And We Need Your Help.”

Community support for health care workers surged in the spring. Now, it’s all but evaporated. Frontline heroes discuss the seismic shift and why they need our help today more than ever.

Thanksgiving 2020

Why It’s Important to Stay Home This Thanksgiving, According to an Infectious Disease Doctor

More Coloradans than ever are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and the viral spread shows no signs of easing. To curb transmission, state officials are urging residents to avoid interacting with anyone outside their household for the rest of November—and that includes Thanksgiving.

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The Mental Health Advice We All Need Right Now

It’s been a quite a week and an extraordinary year. If you’re feeling anxious, know you’re not alone. We asked the experts to share practical tips for how to cope in these difficult times.

How Local Restaurants Are Reducing the Environmental Impact of Takeout

From fully compostable containers to a reusable tiffin system, Colorado eateries are taking great efforts to make to-go more sustainable.

Broadway Market Temporarily Shutters for the Winter

Owners cite lost revenue, concern over rising COVID-19 cases, and restrictions that hinder the dine-in experience. They plan to re-open the food hall in March 2021.

Young boy dressed up as firefighter recieves candy while trick-or-treating

How to Safely Celebrate Halloween During COVID-19

An infectious disease doctor shares dos and don’ts for trick-or-treating, haunted houses, scary movie nights, and more.

The Challenges (and Importance) of Census Counting in Rural Colorado

With just days until the deadline, certain remote communities are still struggling to count everyone. Here’s why—and what’s at stake.

Tune into the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado Free Education Forum

The virtual event, which takes place September 21–October 2, features career-advancing workshops, discussions with food and beverage industry pros, and networking opportunities galore.

How Worried Should Coloradans Be About COVID-19 and Flu Season?

While we can’t predict how severe this flu season will be, local epidemiologists urge citizens to get their flu shots and adhere to COVID-19 public health guidelines to prevent a “twindemic.”

The Most Unusual Animals You Can Adopt at Colorado Shelters

Not a dog or a cat person? Consider a Japanese quail, a sugar glider, or a ball python.

So You Think You Had COVID-19 Before March?

We asked experts the likelihood that your illness last winter was actually the new coronavirus.

Kiowa is Colorado’s Only County With Zero COVID-19 Cases. What Has Spared the Community?

Despite resistance to mask-wearing, Kiowa County has yet to record any COVID-19 cases. Some think they beat the virus last year. Others think God is protecting them. We visited Kiowa County to find out.

Help Hosea and Lauren Rosenberg Fight Their Daughter’s Rare Disease

Sophie’s Neighborhood is hosting a second virtual auction on August 15 to support research for MCTO, the rare skeletal disorder afflicting three-year-old Sophie.

Inside the Electrifying World of Colorado Birding

Birding is on the rise during the pandemic. Here are eight ways to get in on the action in Colorado.

Boulder County Farmers Market Expands With Curbside Pickup In Denver

The contactless service, launched July 21, operates on Sundays outside of Union Station.

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Flatirons Food Film Festival Fundraiser Includes Virtual Classes With Top Chefs

A series of 10 live events in August combine food, film, and live discussion.

Denver Bar and Restaurant Owners React to Statewide Order Prohibiting Alcohol Sales After 10 p.m.

Gov. Jared Polis issued the restriction in response to surging COVID-19 infection rates among 20 to 29 year olds.

People Are “Everesting” Mountains in Colorado. It Sounds Epic and Exhausting

The challenge involves biking or running repeats on the same hill until you’ve climbed 29,029 total feet.

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