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The Happy Shrewdness of John W. Hickenlooper

Colorado’s popular governor wants to restore people’s faith in government with his unique brand of politics. It’s turning out to be a whole lot tougher than he ever imagined. An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Hick’s first year in office.

5280 August 2012

A Place At The Table

In vitro fertilization wasn’t for me. Until it was.

Forward Progress

Fresh off a national championship with the University of Alabama, Colorado State University’s new head football coach, Jim McElwain, thinks he can remake the hapless Rams. He’d better, because his bosses are counting on a newly energized football program to do a lot more for CSU than simply win games.

The Happy Shrewdness of John W. Hickenlooper

Colorado’s popular governor wants to restore people’s faith in government with his unique brand of politics. It’s turning out to be a whole lot tougher than he ever imagined. An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Hick’s first year in office.

Top Doctors 2012: Matters of the Heart

Meet the Top Doctors who keep an eye on the rhythms of the city.

Stuck in the Middle

As students begin their adolescent years, middle school can be a time of monumental change. Yet, too often, these schools seem to fail their pupils. Here, we spotlight the local middle schools that are making the grade, and examine why others are not.

Peyton’s Place

What will happen when Peyton Manning takes the field as a Bronco? Who the heck knows? But we couldn’t resist taking a few guesses.

We Are The World

Language immersion schools have become wildly popular in Colorado and nationwide. But are they really as great as advertised?

From The Editor: Hickenlooper Revealed

Futbol U.

Durango’s Fort Lewis College looks across the pond to become a soccer powerhouse.

Rain Delay

Colorado’s relentless sun can give me the blues.

Outside The Box

Rave: How to pack green. 

Gossip Girl

A Denver woman blends fantasy sports and Hollywood tabloids into a creative business endeavor.

Which Craft

Trend Watch: Learning how to make crafts online.

Air Time

Summer travelers make August one of the most hectic months of the year at Denver International Airport, the fifth busiest airport in the country. Meet Kim Day, the woman in charge of the controlled chaos.

Hit Your Peak

Pro athletes use this software to track their workouts. Now you can, too.

Closer to Home

Three Front Range soccer programs to watch this fall.

Get Involved: Make-A-Wish By the Numbers

By the numbers: How many wishes has Make-A-Wish granted?

All Aboard

The new rails running through the metro area.

Garden Party

Lowry’s new beer garden.

In Vogue

RiNo: one of Denver’s trendiest neighborhoods.

Beyond The Mat

Shake up your yoga routine with equestrian yoga.

Get Loose

Forget the sit-and-reach stretching you did during high school gym. 

Into the Wild

A Colorado professor does double-duty as a storm and natural disaster chaser—camera in hand.

His & Hers

Fall’s best looks are borrowed from the boys, with traditional menswear fabrics, military details, and chic  oversize staples.

Colorado Bookshelf: Tributary

Boulder author’s new novel tackles Mormonism’s unconventional history. 

What He Said

When roots-rock band Dispatch plays the 1stBank Center on September 28–29, it will be a homecoming for drummer/guitarist/vocalist Brad Corrigan. We caught up with the Denver native for a quick chat.

Party Rock

Meet Breathe Carolina, Denver’s latest music chart-climber.

Dig In

Fire up the grill for a family-size feast.

Jamón Ibérico

Trendspotting: Where to find jamón ibérico.

Top of the Morning

Start the day off right with Mangiamo Pronto’s granola.

Smoke Signals

Deejay Howie Drummond turned his passion for backyard barbecue into a reality TV show. 

Margaritas Reinvented

One part lime, one part tequila, and two parts surprise.

How To Make A Piecrust

Erika Cunha, owner of Living the Sweet Life bakery in LoHi, makes every piecrust from scratch (even during the holidays). She shows us how to master a perfect pastry.

Buried Treasure

A seaside feast—on Federal Boulevard.

By the Numbers: Rioja

The number of rosemary-goat cheese biscuits Rioja bakes each week.

Wood Work

Oak at Fourteenth chef and co-owner Steven Redzikowski stokes the fire.

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