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It’s Official: Electric Scooters Aren’t Going Anywhere

The pilot program authorizing e-scooters to operate in Denver has been extended through the end of the summer, and a longterm plan to keep them in the city is in the works.

By Jay Bouchard

Why Lakewood Residents Voted to Limit New Housing

Earlier this month, Lakewood decided to cap the number of residential developments that can go up each year. Here's what that means for Colorado's fifth-largest city.

By Georgia Perry

How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Commemorate the golden anniversary of Apollo 11's first trip to the moon at one of these Front Range events.

By Terri Cook

Scenes from Inauguration Day: Hancock, City Council, and Clerk Are Sworn In

Denver officials were sworn into office on Monday, including Mayor Michael Hancock, who is beginning his third term, as well as five new City Councilmembers and a new clerk and recorder.

By Sarah Boyum

North Denver Is Feeling Construction Woes, But There Is Relief Available

The city of Denver, CDOT, and Energy Outreach Colorado are among the groups trying to mitigate the negative side effects of construction and gentrification along the I-70 corridor.

By Daliah Singer

Why We Shouldn’t Be Celebrating the “End of Drought” in Colorado

The Centennial State is lush and wet right now, but experts stress we’re still in the midst of an unprecedented stretch of drought lasting more than two decades. One high-water year won't change that.

By Jay Bouchard

Is Labor Trafficking Being Overlooked in Colorado?

A recent report from the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking highlights the need to investigate and prosecute labor trafficking. We looked into what needs to happen in Colorado to make that possible.

By Meredith Sell

Why Some People Don’t Want the BLM Headquarters to Move West

As the agency eyes a move West—potentially to Colorado—critics say the change would be detrimental to public land policy.

By Liz Weber

Deadly Rivers: At Least 10 People Have Drowned in Colorado This Year

Centennial State waterways are bursting with snowmelt, and fatalities are on the rise as we enter peak recreation season.

By Jay Bouchard

Why You Shouldn’t Set Off Fireworks on the Fourth of July

Some Douglas County residents were asked not to shoot off fireworks this week out of respect for those traumatized by the STEM School shooting in May. In my mind, it's the least we can do.

By Robert Sanchez

How the Colorado Candidates Fared in the First Democratic Debate

Sen. Michael Bennet and former Gov. John Hickenlooper stuck to their talking points, but both failed to land a headline-making moment that will help advance their campaigns.

By Erin Skarda

Top of the Town 2019: Services

To serve is divine—especially when you’re serving yourself. Whether at a spa or the hippest new hotel, indulge in the best the Mile High City can offer.

By Staff

What I Learned After Someone Stole My Car

A reporter digs into Colorado’s auto theft boom after becoming a victim herself.

By Lauren Puckett

This Louisville Startup Developed a New Life Source for Electric Vehicles

This month, Solid Power will open the first factory in the country capable of churning out solid-state batteries for cars.

By Jason Plautz

Navigating Central 70: What You Need to Know About the $1.3 Billion Project

The Central 70 Project has already started to disrupt neighborhoods—and traffic—in the Mile High City. Here’s what you can expect as the massive (and controversial) undertaking works its way toward completion over the next few years.

By Kasey Cordell

Why Does Hail Pummel Colorado and How Can We Prepare for It?

With hailstorms so common on the Front Range—and insurance payouts from the resulting damage increasing—how can we ready ourselves for the impending storms?

By Natasha Gardner

Can an Ambitious Redevelopment Plan Remake Sun Valley?

Sun Valley, the poorest census tract in the state, is undergoing a historic transformation. For one boy on the cusp of adolescence, the changes to his neighborhood could be life-altering.

By Robert Sanchez

The Only Constant

A letter from the editor of 5280's July 2019 issue.

By Geoff Van Dyke

Denver’s Urban Canopy Is Getting An Upgrade

Only four percent of downtown Denver sits under the shade of a tree. Luckily, this coalition is working to get us more green.

By Meredith Sell

Rerouted

A letter from the editor of 5280 Traveler.

By Daliah Singer

These Colorado Bike Shops Put the Focus on Family Cycling

Bike Shop Girl Family Cycling in Stapleton and Front Range Cargo Bikes in Boulder are part of a new breed of bike shop focused on getting more families to leave the car at home and hop on two wheels.

By Joe Lindsey

The Best Spots to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Around Denver

Don't let the big crowds dampen your Independence Day celebrations. Here are a few spots where you can see Mile High fireworks—and have a little breathing room while you do it.

By Jay Bouchard

One Donor’s Generosity Is Sending Kids from the Tennyson Center to Elitch’s

But there's one catch: The donor is asking the greater Denver community to match the value of gift.

By Meredith Sell

Why the Fate of Yates Theater Hangs on a Liquor License

Efforts to reopen Yates Theater in Berkeley hinges on the ability to secure liquor and cabaret licenses. But for neighbors who oppose the project, blocking those licenses is one of the surest ways to sink the development.

By Jay Bouchard

The First-Ever Mile High Games Is More Than a CrossFit Competition

Spectators can expect heavy weights, raffle prizes, and community workouts at this three-day fitness festival at Infinity Park in Glendale.

By Meredith Sell

This Little Boy Will Become a Garbage Man for a Day Thanks to Make-A-Wish Colorado

Make-A-Wish Colorado is granting its 5,280th wish this weekend to a local six-year-old who has an immunodeficiency and loves garbage trucks.

By Meredith Sell

With the Drought Over, Will Prescribed Fire Be a Priority?

After a big winter and wet spring, one might think Colorado has the perfect conditions for increased prescribed burning. Turns out it's more complicated than that.

By Jay Bouchard

Outdoor Brands Are Uniting Against Single-Use Plastic

Leaders across the outdoor industry are dissolving their dependency on disposable waste.

By Morgan Tilton

Remembering Pat Bowlen, a Denver Legend

The Denver Broncos owner died on Thursday, June 13 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

By Robert Sanchez

Was Tiger Woods Chewing Colorado Gum at the Masters?

No one knows quite what was in his mouth, but since the maligned golfer returned to championship form in April, one Denver-based company has been reaping the benefits regardless. Here's why you might see Golf Gum at this weekend's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

By Keegan Pope