New Programs Intend to Help SAR Volunteers Heal
Backcountry missions pile life-altering stress on the rescuers.
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Meet Adri Norris, One of the Artists Behind Denver’s Black Lives Matter Street Mural
Adri Norris uses art to shed light on the women history has forgotten.
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You’ll Now Need a Hunting or Fishing License to Access State Wildlife Areas
Starting July 1, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is requiring visitors to Colorado’s State Wildlife Areas to carry a valid hunting or fishing license—even if they’re not hunters or anglers. We explain why.
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How Denver’s Public Transportation Projects Do (and Don’t) Get Funded
From potholes to medians and bike lanes, we break down who’s responsible for building and maintaining Denver’s multimodal transportation network—and why we can’t pay for it all.
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Exhibit Highlights Colorado’s Legacy of Women’s Suffrage
In tandem with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a new exhibit at the Byers-Evans House Museum tells the story of women’s voting rights in Colorado.
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What You Need to Know About Denver’s Urban Camping Ban
At the end of December, a judge declared the law unconstitutional, so why is the Denver Police Department still enforcing it? And why do we have a camping ban anyway?
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What Is Ozone, and Why Are Colorado’s Levels So Bad?
In December, the EPA bumped Colorado’s ozone nonattainment area status from moderate to serious. We talked to the experts to find out what that actually means.
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How a Colorado Couple Quit Booze and Found New Highs in the Mountains
John and Alyson Kirk are battling addiction by replacing alcohol with an all-consuming pursuit of summits.
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Colorado’s Jewish Healthcare Workers Get the Spotlight in This New Exhibit
The inaugural exhibit in History Colorado’s new Ballantine Gallery honors the Jewish community’s efforts to care for Colorado’s poor and sick—particularly those who suffered from tuberculosis in the early 20th century.
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Sarah Thomas Beat Cancer. Then She Secured Another Open-Water Swimming Record
One year after completing breast cancer treatment, Coloradan Sarah Thomas became the first person in history to swim across the English Channel four times, consecutively. Here’s how she pulled it off.
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3 Colorado Women Are Competing at Strongman Nationals
Here’s what you should know about the athletes representing the Centennial State at Strongman Corporation’s North America Nationals, taking place October 4–5 in Davenport, Iowa.
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MCA’s New Director Continues the Tradition of Telling Untold Stories
Nora Burnett Abrams brings her curatorial vision into her new role as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Explore the Science Behind Extreme Sports at This New Exhibit
Test your affinity for adventure and learn how athletes achieve feats that non-athletes might consider crazy at Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, a new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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10 Free Things to Do in Colorado This September
History, honey, hot air balloons, and cultural festivals are just some of the ways you can stay busy this month without emptying your wallet.
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Escuela de Guadalupe Celebrates 20 Years of Biliterate Education
The independent school in southwest Denver keeps underserved Spanish-speaking students from falling through the cracks.
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What Would Landmark Designation Mean for Tom’s Diner?
On August 26, City Council will vote on whether to designate the East Colfax diner as a historic landmark, against the wishes of owner Tom Messina. With his property (and his future) on the line, is a suitable solution possible?
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10 Free Things to Do in Colorado This August
Peaches and pierogies, music lessons, and interactive art projects—this month has no shortage of ways for you to keep busy without spending a dime.
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4 Organizations Taking Care of Trails This Summer
These outdoor conservation organizations are leading the way in caring for Colorado trails—and they could use your help.
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Mental Health Experts Are Coming to Denver for a New Summit
The first-ever National Summit on Mental Health and Mental Fitness gathers experts, practitioners, and community members to take a comprehensive look at how to treat mental illness and promote mental wellness.
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5 New Local Gyms to Level-Up Your Fitness
Fresh fitness concepts are popping up all over the Denver metro area. Here are a few to add to your routine.
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