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The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: The Essential Bar Cart

A good drink is best served with a good story, and these Colorado spirits—delicious on their own or with a splash of something simply (say, locally made bitters or sparkling water)—come with plenty of those.

Alexa, Design Me a Home

How to make your house smarter—while keeping its good looks.

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Rant: Outdoor Retailer’s First Night Was Full Of Surprises

And not all of them were nice ones.

Denver’s New VA Hospital

Finally, Denver’s long-awaited (and long-debated) new veterans’ medical center debuts.

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Budding Industry: Marijuana’s Impact in Colorado

This month marks the fifth anniversary of the passage of Amendment 64, which legalized recreational marijuana for adult use in the Centennial State. Here’s a holistic look at where Colorado’s burgeoning cannabis scene is, five years in—and where it might be headed.

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The Guide to the Four Corners

Thirty-two reasons to make the 420-mile drive to the Four Corners region.

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New School

Colorado is launching a first-in-the-country apprenticeship program that’s designed to let students earn it all: a diploma, a degree, and a middle-class wage. The best part? It’s free.

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Painting the Town

Meet the artists behind some of Denver’s most eye-catching murals.

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Breach of Honor

Veterans who leave the military with other-than-honorable discharges often are denied health care and other Veterans Affairs benefits. Yet many suffer from conditions—such as post-traumatic stress disorder—that could have contributed to the behaviors that got them kicked out in the first place. The University of Denver’s Veterans Advocacy Project wants to help.

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Denver VA Medical Center Hospice Floor Closing

The Denver VA hospice facility where veteran Julian Scadden gave comfort to veterans as they died has shut down.

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Your Guide to Colorado’s Best Mountain Biking Destinations

Discover must-ride trails throughout the state. Plus: Where to stay and what to eat while you’re there.

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Meet The Architects Behind Some of Denver’s Hippest Hotels

Local firm Johnson Nathan Strohe’s thoughtful concepts are shaping the Mile High City’s newest wave of hotels as public spaces.

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The Ultimate Guide to Running in Colorado

Make sure you’re prepared—whether your goal is notching that first 5K or your inaugural marathon—with this guide to pounding the pavement (and having fun doing it).

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Sips: Banded Oak Brewing Co.

This Broadway brewery ages its beers in French oak Cabernet barrels.

Portland Backstory

Visit Portland Without Leaving Colorado

Get a taste of America’s second most hipster city (Denver ranks third) without ever stepping outside the Centennial State.

Personalized Prostheses

A local VA clinic helps amputees customize their artificial limbs with artful designs.

Table For One, Please

Dining out alone can sometimes feel like an exercise in second-class citizenship.

Climate Change: A Matter Of Degree

Think it’s been hot lately? You ain’t seen nothing yet. Average annual temperatures in Colorado are set to rise 2.5 to five degrees Fahrenheit by the year 2050. If that sounds like a modest increase, think again. We’re here to explain exactly how climate change could alter Colorado as you know it.

Final Post: One Local Veteran’s New Mission

Julian Scadden volunteers his time to ensure no Denver veteran dies alone. 

Wild History

Senator Michael Bennet wants to protect the birthplace of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division.

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