Colorado (Officially) Has a New State Park Near Trinidad
Colorado Parks and Wildlife acquired the Fishers Peak property Thursday—just in time for time for Colorado Public Lands Day this weekend (though it won’t be open just yet).
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Face Masks Are Now Required in Denver—Here’s What That Means
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Denver residents and visitors are required to wear a face covering in public spaces until further notice. Here’s what else we know about the city’s gradual reopening as stay-at-home orders begin to ease.
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17 Free (Or Super Cheap) Virtual Things to Do This May
From online classes to virtual beer tastings—and even live circus performances—there are plenty of free or donation-based happenings to keep you entertained at home.
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Your Questions About Face Masks, Answered
How can you make a homemade mask? Is your bandana really protecting you? What can you do to help? We asked the experts.
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Mayor Hancock Announces Plans for the Homeless Population Amidst COVID-19
The city is partnering with hotels and the National Western Complex to relieve homeless shelters and create more space for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Your Guide to Outdoor Recreating During Social Distancing
Everything you need to know about adventuring in a time of pandemic—for the time being, anyways.
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8 Free Things to Do Around Colorado in March
From live music, mocktails, and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans—here’s how to stay busy this month on the cheap.
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The New Rauschenberg Exhibit Brings the Avant-Garde Artist’s Legacy to Denver
The Museum of Outdoor Arts’ newly opened Rauschenberg: Reflections and Ruminations exhibition features over 50 works from legendary American artist Robert Rauschenberg.
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Unpacking Denver’s Pit Bull Ban and the Push to Repeal It
After a dramatic few weeks in which City Council voted to repeal Denver’s ban on pit bulls and Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed it, the effort officially died on Monday night, when the Council didn’t have the votes to overrule the mayor’s decision. Here, we take a look at the 30-year ban and what might come next.
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Wonderbound Taps Local Alt-Country Band for New-Age Western Show, The Sandman
The soul-filled sounds of acclaimed Boulder-based band Gasoline Lollipops served as the inspiration for the ballet’s re-imagined Wild West love story.
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This All-Female Bartending Competition Goes Beyond the Booze
Watch these bartenders perfect classic cocktails while trying to beat the clock—and raise money for breast cancer research.
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6 Ways to Try Colorado Mead Around the Front Range
Honey wine is having a moment in the Centennial State. Here are a few ways to try the ancient libation around town.
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7 Free Things to Do in Colorado This February
From an Oscars party to a Mardi Gras celebration and a new arts exhibit, here are ways to have fun on a budget this month.
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Chocolate Maker Russell Stover to Shutter Colorado Factory
The candy company with roots in Denver is consolidating facilities and closing its Montrose plant, cutting hundreds of Western Slope jobs.
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Colorado State Parks Have a New Required Camping Reservation System
You can now check availability and reserve a camping spot months in advance, or as you’re pulling up to a park.
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7 Free Things to Do Around Colorado This January
From new-year fitness fixes to powder art and athletics, these cheap thrills will keep you out of hibernation this month.
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Incarcerated Women Star in the Newman Center’s Most Anticipated Holiday Performance, A Christmas Carol
The three-performance series—a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Corrections and University of Denver’s Prison Arts Initiative—is an effort to provide therapeutic and creative outlets for prisoners. And each show is completely sold out.
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The Broncos Are Fun Again: Does It Matter?
Is Drew Lock elite? Have the Broncos finally turned a corner? Is there still room for inevitable disappointment? Is the sky blue?
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This Local Apparel Company Makes Athletic-Inspired Workwear
If Carhartt and Under Armour had a love child, it would look something like Truewerk, the Denver-based online retailer that creates high-end apparel for trade workers—a group often overlooked by outdoor brands.
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8 Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit Around the Front Range
These nostalgic nods and festive stops are bound to get you in the merry mood this holiday season.
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