Opening a Denver location has been a dream for the owners of Cripple Creek Backcountry for five years. That dream became a reality ahead of what’s anticipated to be a busy backcountry ski season.
Since March, small businesses statewide have struggled to stay afloat in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A coalition of local lawyers has stepped up to help.
Iman Jodeh, a 38-year-old daughter of Palestinian immigrants, was elected to serve as a Colorado state representative last week.
Almost eight months after hotels temporarily closed, the industry is still making up for lost time—and revenue.
City officials hope the new restrictions, which they wouldn’t call a curfew, will help avoid another stay-at-home order as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
During a virtual press conference on Thursday, Governor Jared Polis pleaded with Coloradans to avoid gatherings and continue wearing masks as the state’s COVID-19 rates head in a grim direction.
This is the first time voters had a direct say in reintroducing one of the most controversial canids in the United States.
More than 3.2 million ballots have been collected so far, for a turnout rate of about 85 percent. Once every vote is tallied, Colorado could end up with the highest turnout in the country.
The contentious, decades-old ordinance will be replaced with a new licensing system for bully breeds, aimed at encouraging responsible pet ownership.
With the defeat of Proposition 115 on Tuesday night, representatives from both campaigns say this vote is the start of wider education efforts on abortion in Colorado—and beyond.
Former Governor John Hickenlooper ousted Senator Cory Gardner, who has served one term in the U.S. Senate and entered this race among the most vulnerable Republicans in the country.
It’s too early to know who will ultimately be the next president, but former Vice President Joe Biden earned a convincing victory in Colorado on Election Day.
The votes are cast, and now we wait. Follow along as we track the results from the statewide races and ballot measures.
While many Coloradans will drop off their completed mail ballots today, polling places are still expected to see an influx of in-person voters.
It’s safe to say that this election will be unlike any other. Here are six storylines we’re watching as the results unfold.
Local mascots make a living doing over-the-top, wacky things. When those attempts at absurdity go awry, well, let’s just say things can get weird.
How Denver park rangers reconcile conflicting roles while fighting the opioid and homelessness crises.
For years, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science unwittingly held stolen carvings. What it took to get them home highlights the complex nature of decolonizing museums.
Fraud is up across Colorado. We show you how to protect yourself.
A letter from the editor of 5280’s November 2020 issue.
