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seven percent annually when
implement a new- problems. And Tom Stites
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in actuality it increased by
resident tax based on of Evergreen? Hes just happy 1.68 percent from 2015 to
2016, according to a 2016
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from said tax avail- the issue anymore. Luck- it the seventh-fastest-growing
able for infrastructure ily I am recently retired, state in the nation, not the
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80 Behind The Stories

GEORGIA ALEXIA BENJOU

Fashion Editor
3
Items We
Were Offered
(But Graciously
Declined) During
This Issues
Lately, high-fashion Production
TERRY RATZLAFF SPENCER CAMPBELL
Photographer designers seem to be Senior Associate Editor
looking backward for A FREE ADVENTURE
When he shoots, inspiration, specically Before he edited The The head of operations
Denver photographer to the 1980s. Inner- Most Exciting And for Hinterlands, a platform

REPLACE
Terry Ratzla tries to wear as outerwear, Innovative (Yet Still that curates guided wilder-
ness trips, wanted to take
bring attention to the belts and corsets, Down-To-Earth) Tech
YOUR RUN-
editorial intern Samantha
oft-overlooked aspects destroyed jeans, paper- Hub In The Country Harris rock climbing as
of a scene. For him,
that tends to mean
bag-waist pants,
colored pumps, lots of
(page 76), an in-depth
look at the Denver and NING SHOES part of her reporting for
Guided By Nature (page
highlighting the more gold jewelryits all Boulder startup com- MORE OFTEN: 33). She couldnt accept
due to our ethics policy
MOST ARE
unsavory elements of very much a part of munities, 5280 senior but what we wouldnt give
life, making Ratzla the MTV generation, associate editor Spencer to be chalking up in the
an ideal candidate to
shoot this issues feature
says 5280 fashion
editor Georgia Alexia
Campbell never gave
much thought to the
ONLY GOOD Flatirons right now.

about heroin addiction Benjou. I love that people responsible for FOR ABOUT
in Colorado (Some-
times You Have To
period, because fashion
and music really inu-
creating his favorite
iPhone apps or tness
400 MILES!
One of the
Build A Wall Around enced each other. To trackers. If technol- insights fea-
Your Heart, page 108). tap into that concept, ogy is doing its job, tures editor
I strive to capture Benjoualong with you dont really pay Kasey Cordell
gleaned from
the darkness of 5280s art teamre- attention to the reporting Off GOOD CHOW
reality, either its created a music video people creating it, & Running, The number one
a guide to
visual darkness or atmosphere for this Campbell says. Its no training for this
problem food editor
its darker mental issues fashion spread, wonder, then, that he years races Denise Mickelsen faces
(page 96) while reporting? The free
states, Ratzla says. Lucky Star (page found the minds behind
meals restaurateurs and
This story empathizes 86). Photographer Paul the code to be brilliant PR folks try to give her.
with the latter: the neg- Miller shot the im- and, even more impor- During this cycle, she
ative habits that make ages in-studio using tant, persistent. Their counted 23 times that
up addiction. His work brightly colored lights failures often exceed sources tried to seduce
her with sustenance.
has been featured in and a fog machine. their successes, Camp-
Newsweek, the Finan- I think the entire bell says. Yet they just
cial Times, and the New crew wished theyd keep striving until they HEROIN
York Times. had respirators zero in on an idea that While hanging out with
iStock; Illustrations by Dierdra Olin

during the shoot, excites people. heroin users for Some-

Benjou says. times You Have To Build A
Wall Around Your Heart
(page 108), senior staff
writer Robert Sanchez was
repeatedly asked if he
wanted to buy drugs.

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 Q&A

Weather Billy Barr tends

to the garden
5280: What brought
you to Gothic?
Billy Barr: I grew up in
I was here, the average
high temp in November
was below freezing for
always slides didnt
slide, which made me
nervous that it might

Watcher inside his

Gothic cabin.
Trenton, New Jersey,
and went to school in
New Brunswick. At the
time it was still a very
11 years. In the last 22
years, the average high
in November has been
above freezing every
collapse. Still, being out
here is often easier than
being in town, because
we dont have to drive
Gothics Billy Barr has become male-dominated, ma- year except one. The on the roads and we
cho society. I didnt do snow is also melting dont have to shovel the
an unwitting witness to climate well therein a place faster in the spring, as sidewalks. We just have
change in the Centennial State. where I was constantly were seeing warmer to get our skis on top of

L
being barraged by spring and fall tempera- the snow.
ooking back at the seasons snow totals is what I should be, what tures. When the snow
a spring ritual for everyone from ski bums I should own, how I melts early, we have Youve recently been
to water providers in Colorado. Yet few should think, and how I less to get us through featured in several
should feel. Out here, I the late summerand national publications
understand the history of the states snow- make my own culture. water from this area and even had a
pack better than Billy Barr, who has lived supplies the whole short lm, The Snow
in a secluded cabin in Gothic, just north of Why did you start Southwest. Guardian, made
Crested Butte, for more than 40 years. Over RESUM keeping such meticu- about you. How
that time, Barr, an accountant at the Rocky NAME: Billy Barr lous records? This year, Gothic saw has the attention
Im surrounded by nearly 100 inches of changed your life?
Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL), AGE : 66 something [the weath- snow in the rst 11 Nothing much has
has also kept the books on his natural sur- OCCUPATION: er] that controls my life, days of January. How changed out here. It
roundings by logging records of snowfall, Accountant; so it makes sense to difcult is it to live in has snowed a lot since I
recluse learn about it. Plus, Ive conditions like that? started getting public-
temperature, and wildlife. RMBL researchers
always been obsessed January was badit ity, and thats dominat-
learned of Barrs trove of data in the mid- with keeping track of was a pain in the butt. ed my life far more than
1990s and have since used it to document the things. As a little kid, I The snow knocked out getting recognized for
eects of climate change in the high country. kept baseball statistics. the power a couple of my work. I must admit
Between skiing out for supplies and shoveling times. We also had two that it was entertaining
What does your data months with very little at rst to read articles
his roof (yes, his roof), Barr recently found
reveal about how sun at all, and a part of about myself, although
Aaron Colussi

time to speak with 5280 about his role as an Colorados climate my roof where the snow Im still amazed anyone
accidental contributor to climate science. has changed? would care about what
NELSON HARVEY Out of the rst 20 years I do every day.

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Dispensing Things To Discuss This
MonthWhile Waiting

Knowledge
In Line For A Beer On
Opening Day

CSU-Pueblo is home to the rst academic

center for multidisciplinary cannabis
research, where scientists are thinking The University of Denvers
chances of winning the
outside the (hot)box. Frozen Four, the NCAA

U
hockey championship. (The
ntil recently, American researchers hoping to team was ranked rst in
study marijuana could only get the plant from one national polls at press time.)
place: the University of Mississippi. But thanks
to a 2014 relaxation of federal law, institutions of
higher learning can now grow their own hemp, a variety
of cannabis with a very low level of THCi.e., it doesnt
get you highfor research purposes. And, of course,
1.63 Denver Department of
Public Works director
Colorado schools are at the forefront of this movement. Tons of
carbon Jose Cornejos upcoming
In fact, Colorado State University-Pueblos 10-month-
dioxide retirement, which is likely
old Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) is the only removed to speed up the creation
university program to focus on cannabis research that from the air of a new department for
goes beyond medicinal purposes. The institute will host for every transportation planning.
ton of hemp
the countrys rst academic conference covering cannabis produced
from April 28 to 30, but heres a look at what theyve
already been working on. MARY CLARE FISCHER
How Colorado
pharmacistsnot
just doctorscan
1 2 3 now prescribe
birth control pills.

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posite used in 3-D print- will take the hemp extracts will be put
ing isnt sustainable. So grown by Vanden to use in a study
engineer Neb Jaksic is Heuvel and extract looking at the impact Whether youre more
testing whether hemp cannabidiol (CBD), of cannabis on excited about the Prin-
could be used in place a nonpsychoactive learning and memory. cess Brides Cary Elwes or
of wood. His colleague, element that can be Neuroscientist Jeff NPRs Wait WaitDont
biologist Brian Vanden used medicinally. He Smith will examine Tell Me! crew coming to
Heuvel, is breeding has an idea for a novel whether mice can the Mile High City.
hemp plants on-site at method to remove better remember a
ICR that might someday the CBD not just from stimulus after nibbling
provide the raw material the owers, as is typi- on some CBD or
for the experiment. But cally done, but also the whether eating a
an off-site vendor has leaves, which would small amount of the
already started making produce far more CBD compound makes it
a plastic-hemp compos- per plant if successful. easier to forget the Your picks for the
ite, so Jaksic is using whole experience. names of Commerce
that instead. Citys rec centers (one
under construction,
one to be renovated
in 2018); the city is
accepting submissions
through April.

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saved Hinton Leichtle, and the 35-year-old has been ghting
to bring such services to others with long-term physical
disabilities through her Lakewood-based nonprot, Chanda
Plan Foundation, since 2005. To that end, her charity will make
its largest contribution this month when it opens the Chanda
Center for Health, the countrys rst integrated medical center for

W
hen Chanda Hinton Leichtle was nine years old, a bullet
from an accidental shooting severed a portion of her
spinal cord, leaving her with quadriplegia for life. She
almost died a second time, 12 years later, when the agony
of chronic pain left her bedridden and only 59 pounds. Integrative
therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic work
individuals with physical disabilities. The goal, Hinton Leichtle
says, is to provide patients with the quality, person-centered, and
streamlined health care they deserve. To wit: The 6,000-square-
foot facility, also located in Lakewood, will oer primary care,
mental health services, and nutrition counseling, plus adaptive
yoga and other integrative therapiesall in a space specically
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EASY ACCESS CLOSED-DOOR POLICY HEAVY LIFTING
The medical centers If an individual doesnt Two of the nine
entrance will face west have enough function treatment rooms will
so patches of ice on in her wrists or hands be equipped with
the sidewalks and in to turn door handles, ceiling lifts. This
the parking lotes- she can push a but- allows providers to
pecially dangerous for ton that will close and move patients from
those in wheelchairs lockor unlock and 7 wheelchairs to the
will melt more quickly. openthe doors to exam table and back
each of the health cen- without having to
2 ters four restrooms. 6 carry them, reduc-
COUNTER SPACE ing the possibility
Counters pop out of 5 3 of injury to patients
the front desk in the HEALTHY EATING and staff.
reception area, creat- One of the Chanda 5 2
ing writing surfaces Plans board members 4 7
that are long and high works at a health- GOING UP
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enough for wheelchairs care organization In the future, Hinton

to t under them. that teaches caregiv- Leichtle hopes to
ers how to cook for add an elevator to
3 their loved ones; it 1 the center so she and
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a patio with a desig- community tea bar access the supplies
nated grassy patch and yoga room. in the basement
where service dogs storage area.
can relieve themselves.

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Since most of us only get about 80 vacation hours a year, the last thing anyone wants to do is waste
them trying to locate an obscure trailhead or secret shing spot. Hinterlands, a nine-month-old site
and app for curated adventures, gets that. By connecting you to knowledgeable local guideslike,
say, Aspen native Jared Hollinger, a second-generation y-shermanthe service ensures you spend
your time exploring instead of arguing with your GPS. Just pick an activity, location, and/or date, and
the site or app will produce a list of excursions that match your criteria. When it launched in August,
Hinterlands focused on the area near Aspen but has since expanded to the wilderness around nine
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 OUTDOORS

COLORADO
BOOKSHELF
Colorado author
Brendan Leonard
Build a drops essential
better knowledge for
first-aid planning rustic
kit adventures.

Gloves Even veteran outdoorsmen

made of syn- dont know all the how-tos
thetic rubber of wilderness survival. Brush
instead of, up on your knowledge
say, latex with The Great Outdoors:
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allergen) by Denverite Brendan
Leonard. This new, encyclo-
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O
gency situation? through
riginally designed to certify trail guides and emergency personnel, wilderness Tweezers a cheeky Q&A format.
for removing Youll also nd valuable info
rst aid (WFA) and rst responder (WFR) classes are increasingly lled with about adventure-specic
splinters
recreationists. As high-quality gear becomes lighter and cheaper, more people or ticks gear, a glossary of outdoor
have begun to venture into the backcountry on their ownand, fortunately, many terms, and lists of must-
Ibuprofen do activities around the
understand the need for survival skills. If youre prepping for fourteener season, consider globelike 10 mountains
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adding a WFA or WFR session to your training regimen. Although all the classes ophen to climb that dont require
require a commitment of at least 16 hours, theyre well worth the time and eort if youre ropes or crampons. (Longs
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Ideal for the novice explorer, Based on the decades-old

this WFA session ($200 to $215)
in Keystone highlights the
differences between medical
treatment in the woods and
in urban areas. For instance,
standard CPR training has
mostly done away with mouth-
to-mouth breathing, but this
class includes it because so
many adventures take place at
higher elevations, where chest
compressions alone wont do.
The required reading before you
even show up for this ve-day
Telluride WFR course ($750)
might feel a little onerous
but not when you consider it
reduces on-site instruction,
which typically lasts 80 hours,
by nearly half the time. Licensed
paramedics and physician
assistants serve as lead
instructors, teaching advanced
skills like stabilizing spinal
injuries and reversing the
effects of poisons.
principles of Stonehearth
Open Learning Opportunities,
Apexs weeklong WFR class
($715) near Camp Hale is
comprehensive, to say the
least. Certied instructors
use classroom lectures and
outdoor simulations to delve
into everything from how to
regulate your body temperature
in extreme heat and cold to the
legal issues of providing aid to
a fellow explorer.

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Rsport makes
athletic wear to t
all female athletes.

While developing prod-

ucts for what was then
Adidas-Salomon and
Pearl Izumi, CJ Riggins
never once worked on
a piece for women who
wear size 16 or larger.
The consensus among
high-end brands is that
plus-size women arent
active, which is ridicu-
lous, Riggins says. She
plans to correct that
blunder with Rsport, a
premium performance
wear company that
produces apparel
for women sizes 10
through 34 (dubbed
6X). Riggins, based in
Lafayette, designed her
line specically for full
gures by making areas
of friction (between the
thighs, under the arms)
seam-free while also
tapping leading fabric
innovators like Boul-
ders 37.5 Technology
to help control core
body temperature. The
startup launched on
March 31 with six prod-
ucts, including a tank

GC EAR top ($34), capris ($84),

and a eece jacket

LOSE T ($86). Beginning this

Worlds Collide
summer, the company
Independence will showcase its line
Shell jacket, at athletic events
Aztech Moun-
tain, $625, aztech around the nation, such
as Auroras TriBella
Aspens Aztech Mountain makes performance mountain.com
Triathlon in June.
outerwear built for the cityand the slopes. JAYME MOYE

A
ztech Mountains Independence Shell jacket looks like high fashion ripped from
the pages of GQ. In fact, the Aspen brand has been featured in a host of national
style bibles, including Esquire, Town & Country, and, yes, even Gentlemens
From top: Courtesy of Aztech Mountain; Sarah Boyum

Quarterly. Dont let the companys inclusion in glossy fashion magazines fool you,
though. Co-founded in 2013 by Colorado native and former Louis Vuitton employee
Heifara Rutgers, Aztech handles itself as admirably on the slopesits actually designed
to thrive in powderas on the fashion-conscious streets of New York City. Rutgers
employs some of the most high-tech and expensive fabrics in the world, including
a microscopic membrane of cork, ensuring the Independence Shell remains both
breathable and highly insulating. Impressed? Skier Bode Miller was. In September, the
two-time alpine World Cup champion bought a stake in the company and signed on as
its chief innovation ocer. Thats a pretty big get for a company that values ash nearly
as much as it does function. SPENCER CAMPBELL

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GIRLS CLUB
Ease into solitary
travel this season
by signing up for a
female-only excursion
from one of these
Colorado outts. DS

TWISTED SISTER YOGA

This Denver company
knows where to go for
ohm-mazing settings:
Winter Parks Lazy
RB Ranch will be the
site of Twisted Sisters
annual Womens
Ganja Yoga and Spa

Twos A Crowd Retreat from May 19

to 21 ($550 to $675).

More Colorado women are taking vacations from

everythingand everyoneby traveling alone.

L
auren Monitz wasnt looking for an excuse to visit Hawaii, but one found her
anyway. In 2014, her undergrad alma mater, the University of Colorado Boulder,
played her grad school, DePaul University, in the Diamond Head Classic in
Honolulu. The catch: None of her friends could tag along to the basketball WOMENS WILDERNESS
tournament. Monitz didnt let that stop her. She spent six days watching hoops and Spend ve days
(May 10 to 14) in
island-hopping by herself. I didnt want to pass up an experience because of other the backcountry
[peoples schedules], the 32-year-old says. near Moab, Utah,
That sentiment is becoming increasingly common. Publications such as Forbes and
Travelers Today listed solo adventuring as one of the top travel trends of 2017, and 17
1 IN 5
Travelers who
connecting with
both nature and
vacationed by your fellow beginner
percent of all female vacationers traveled alone in 2016, according to the U.S. Travel backpackers ($675).
themselves
Association. Colorado resortswhich long have catered to women explorers with on their
experiences like the three-decade-old Womens Edge ski class at Aspen Snowmass most recent
have added more female-centric adventures in recent years. And more exible work vacations,
according to Clockwise from top left: Stocksy; iStock (2); Courtesy of Vela Adventures

schedules means growing numbers of female Coloradans are striking out-of-state on the 2015 Visa
their own. Global Travel
Intentions
Of course, vacationing alone can come with several issues. The U.S. Department of study
State warns that women traveling by themselves are more likely to be aected by other
countries cultural beliefs. Women arent even allowed to enter Saudi Arabia, for example,
unless met at the airport by a husband, sponsor, or male relative. When Monitz visited VELA ADVENTURES
On April 30, learn
Japan in 2012, the language barrier and local customs, such as a lack of eye contact, made
to rock climb in a
her feel lonely. Recently, most of her solo travel has been to English-speaking countries; supportive and safe
she stays at hostels in order to meet fellow adventurers. (Groups like Wanderful, a global environment at
network of female travelers, can provide advice and even a home-sharing network.) Garden of the Gods
Despite the drawbacks, the perks of solo travelsetting her own schedule, fostering in Colorado Springs;
afterward, enjoy
independence, seeing the worldfar outweigh Monitzs fears. You run all of those a gourmet picnic
concerns through your head on long ights, Monitz says. But as soon as you land lunch among the
somewhere, its pretty natural. DALIAH SINGER sandstone formations.

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 Colorado Ballet prima ballerina
Maria Mosina takes her final bow. PAGE 4 2

Culture Roger Hadix (left)

of the Denver & Rio
Grande Reds and Lance
Christensen of the
Denver Blue Stockings
dress their parts.

BYGONE BATTERS
The Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association
puts the past in Americas favorite pastime.

Before the Colorado Rockies were a glimmer in Major League Baseballs eyeheck, before MLB was even a thingthese guys
ruled the Colorado baseball scene. Well, not these guys exactly, but men in the same kind of baggy uniforms. The Colorado
Vintage Base Ball Association adheres to the style of the sport played in the 1860s, when the rst organized team sprang up in the Colo-
Courtesy of Mike Watson (top)

rado Territory. Today, 80 players on four squads pay tribute to Centennial State history by following antiquated rules, dressing up, and
adopting 19th-century team names, such as the Denver Blue Stockings. Its Civil War re-enactment for baseball fans, says commis-
sioner Tim Stabbe. The CVBBA will celebrate its 25th opening day on April 1 (six days before Coors Field hosts its rst game of the year)
at the leagues home park in Broomeld. Admission is free, so it wont cost you a thing to watch history repeat itself. BEAU BERKLEY

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 ARTS

Ovation Award (sort of

like a local Tony Award).
There is a scene in the
play where Betty June
and Luther [her husband]
have their children taken
away from them. Not only
as an actress, but as a
mother, that was one of
the hardest experiences
for me to live through
eight shows a week.
On retirement: Ill
stop acting when I cant
remember the lines. And
even then, maybe theyll
let me use cue cards.
Catch her next as:

65
Williamina Fleming in the
Boulder Ensemble The-
atre Companys Silent Sky,
opening April 6.

COLORADO STEPHEN QUILLER

Water media artist
BALLET PRO- First Denver exhibition:

DUCTIONS At the now-defunct Brass

Cheque Gallery in Larimer
MARIA Square in 1976
Favorite painting:
MOSINA HAS
Artists In Residence
You might not recognize the name Maria Mosina (pictured), but if youve been to a
DANCED IN
Transparency of Shad-
ows (pictured). The piece
earned the Gold Medal
of Honor at the American
Watercolor Societys Inter-
Colorado Ballet performance during the past 21 years, youve surely been amazed by her national Exhibition in New
work. The prima ballerina has danced every major rolefrom Clara in The Nutcracker York in 2014.
to Odette/Odile in Swan Lakesince leaving her native Russia for Denver in 1995. On On retirement: I tell
April 2, she will perform her nal pirouette in The Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 at the everyone that I have been
June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Mosinas retirement inspired us to get in touch with retired since 1973when I
began painting full time.
three other longtime local artists before they, too, exit stage left. ALLYSON REEDY
Catch his work at: Gov-
ernor John Hickenloopers
ofces at the state Capi-
tol; 18 of Quillers paint-
ings are on display there.
JOHN KINZIE It really gives the percussion
section the opportunity to
LESLIE OCARROLL
Principal percussionist for the Actor

Colorado Symphony
First Denver performances:
Tchaikovskys Little Russian
and Dvoraks From the New
World in 1985
Favorite performance: Drums
of the World, an annual Colo-
rado Symphony show on the
Sunday following Thanksgiving.
exhibit our talents.
On retirement: With two boys
living at home and two in col-
lege, hell probably be at the
symphony for a while longer.
Catch him next in: Movie at
the Symphony on April 27 at
Boettcher Concert Hall; watch
E.T. while the orchestra per-
forms the score.
From left: Courtesy of Mike Watson; Courtesy of Stephen Quiller (Transparency of Shadows)
First Denver performance:
A nun in the Denver Center for
the Performing Arts Theatre
Companys Man of La Mancha
in the 1987-88 season
Favorite performance: Betty
June Wallace in the DCPAs
2009-10 run of Eventide, for
which she won a Denver Post

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agents, and publishers never responded to the Elbert natives submissions. There
were so many times that I sat in a dark room, staring at my computer screen, thinking, Maybe I should become an accountant
BE GOOD to make my mom happy, Hedlund says. So in 2007, two years after Threads hit Barnes & Nobles shelves, Hedlund started
Tethered by Letters, a Denver nonprot that mentors writers by holding free workshops and showcasing their work in its
literary journal, F(r)iction. Support the organizations efforts by attending its April 7 gala ($150) at Baldoria on the Water in
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 MUSIC

From left: Rose Hill Drive

members Nathan Barnes and
Jacob and Daniel Sproul

THE
T H AT C H A N G E D
MY LIFE
Mary Louise Lee, a
longtime R&B and jazz
vocalist and Denver na-
tive, will perform as part
of the Harmony Street
Concert Series at the
Blair-Caldwell African-
American Research
Library on April 8.

In the early
80s, when I was
eight, my mother
took me to see
Dreamgirls at the
Denver Auditorium
Arena [which
has since been
turned into the
Temple Hoyne

Rock Redux Buell Theatre

in the Denver
Performing Arts
A veteran Boulder band tries to make it bigagain.

W
Complex]. I had
hen Boulder trio Rose Hill Drive released its rst album, in 2006, the never seen a show
eponymous records bluesy rock was a welcome antidote to the oaty bal- like it, especially
lads and tired R&B hits (think: Nelly Furtados Promiscuous) that with an all African-
topped the Billboard charts. So welcome, in fact, that Rolling Stone named American cast. The
the local band one of its 10 New Artists to Watch in April 2007. music, ohit was
In true music fairy-tale fashion, guitarist Daniel Sproul, vocalist-bassist WHERE TO so exhilarating.
Jacob Sproul, and drummer Nathan Barnes had risen from jamming in the Sproul broth- SEE THEM
I wanted to be
ers basement as high schoolers to being the opening act for the Who and the Stone Date
July 8 at the
Deena Jones, the
Temple Pilots (the high-prole bands invited them on tour after hearing Rose Hill Drives main character in
Ride Festival
music). But by 2011, the Boulder boys luck had unraveled. The groups own poorly con- in Telluride Dreamgirls, one
ceived tourplaying restaurant gigs in Colorado ski townswas a letdown, triggering a
Cost day. Everybody
rough breakup and six years of radio silence.
$135 for a
Now the rockers are staging a comeback. March marked the release of Rose Hill Drives one-day ticket;
latest album, Mania, a visceral record full of roaring guitars and rhythmic aggression. That $234 for a gen-
same month, the outt performed in the Fox Theatres 25th anniversary concert series, eral admission
which highlighted some of the most famous bands that have played the Boulder venue. weekend pass;
ridefestival.com
This isnt Rose Hill Drives rst attempt to recapture its glory days; the band briey
got back together a few years ago, but re-creating the layered sound of its previous record, Because
This is Rose
Americana, on stage proved to be too much of a hurdle. Daniel and Barnes ended up join-
Hill Drives rst
From top: Courtesy of Devin Stinson; Getty Images

ing country singer-songwriter Ryan Binghams band, while Jake DJed electronic house performance
music. The musical separation was dicult for the brothers but also helped the whole at a festival in
six years.
just loved her, and
crew discover how much they missed the dynamics of Rose Hill Drive. Playing with
other people gave me a whole new appreciation of what we had as a group, Barnes says. she sang so prettily
I just had a hankering to play the music I grew up loving to play. and wore beautiful
All three members bring that passion to their new albumand a more thoughtful costumes. Leaving
approach to their sound. Theyve studied the songs of artists like the Alabama Shakes to there, I said, I want
help streamline their melodies and hope that level of purity resonates with longtime fans to be a dreamgirl.
as well as new listeners. Its the most honest thing weve ever done, Daniel says. It feels
good, and its working, and thats exciting to me. STEVE KNOPPER

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Your short list of Colorados coolest events in April.

ABBIE MITCHELL & NICOLA PAYNE
LEAPS AND
BOUNDS
Each April, the Univer-
sity of Colorado Boulder
presents the Current, a
showcase for the impres-
sive original work coming
out of its dance depart-
ment. This year, faculty
and guest artists will pay
tribute to the woman who
made this performance
possible: the late Char-
lotte York Irey, founder
of CUs dance programs,
who died in January.
Celebrate the power of

AND MANY
movement as aerial ex-
pert Ana Prada executes
MORE feats of Cirque du Soleil
inspired theatrics, Mecca
Estes Park Madyun explores the idea
turns the big of possession through
100 this year. traditional African and
On April 28 contemporary rhythms,
and 29, the and Larry Southall high-
town will lights both the street and
celebrate party elements of the
the mile- hip-hop genre through
PEAK INSPIRATION stone with
music from
his bold moves. colorado.
edu/theatredance
APRIL 6 What do you do after youve climbed the worlds tallest mountain? Plan your three Front
next adventure. Summiting Mt. Everest wasnt the cherry on top of Vail native Range bands,
Jon Kedrowskis mountaineering career. It was just the motivation he needed to community-
brewed beer,
take on other daring feats, like scaling Antarcticas Mt. Vinson, which hell tackle next Janu- and presenta- APRIL 9
ary in hopes of joining the elite group of adventurers who have stood on the Seven Summits, tions about
aka the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents. He has also camped atop all of Colora- the impor-
dos fourteeners (including Sunlight Peak, where hes pictured above). Join the accomplished tance of local
ICE CAPADES

Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Eric Sangueza; iStock; Courtesy of Jeremy Swanson; Courtesy of Curious Theatre Company
mountaineer for his Sleeping on the Summits talk at Chautauqua Community House. Hell sustainabil-
ity during the If building a craft capable
share some of his outrageous tales and documentary clips and explore how his approach to free Moun- of careening down a ski
adventuring can help you with your own goalseven if thats as simple as nding the energy tain Festival. slope, launching off a
to tackle that mountain of laundry youve been putting o. jonkedrowski.com jump, and landing in a
pond sounds impossible,
youre wrong. Its how
Aspen Highlands cel-

APRIL DYSTOPIA REALIZED ebrates the end of the ski

season during Schneetag
419 Curious Theatre Com- (German for snow day).
pany will be one of the This high-octane event
sees costumed teams
rst four theaters in the of four race down the
country to present Tony Awardwin- Jerome Bowl run in pur-
ning playwright Robert Schenkkans suit of prizes that include
provocative Building the Wall. Writ- a bar tab big enough to
cover their lost pride.
ten in just two weeks as a response to
aspensnowmass.com
President Donald Trumps controversial
stance on immigration, the dynamic
show draws on elements of George
Orwells novel 1984 to imagine an Find more
America two years in the future. Trump has been impeached, and a prison supervisor is on events in
trial for following an executive order to deport millions of immigrantswith horric results. the Calendar
on page 148
This play is powerful because its immediately responsive, says Curious managing director, and online at
Katie Maltais, noting Curious sped up its typical production timeline from a year to a few 5280.com/
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up on menus all over town. PAGE 52

Eat Drink &

BARREL FEVER
With a craft brewery opening
about every other week in Colora-
doseriously, 46 started pouring
in 2016 alonenewcomers need
to distinguish themselves by
offering more than just good beer.
At nine-month-old Banded Oak
Brewing Co. on Broadway, that
special something comes from
the barrels you see here: Instead
of aging its brews in whiskey bar-
rels, Banded Oak opts for French
oak Cabernet barrels from Napa
Valleys iconic Grace Family Vine-
yards. Whiskey-aged beers can
knock your socks off, says co-
founder and owner Will Curtin,
who previously managed Great
Divide Brewing Co.s Arapahoe
Street taproom. Wine barrels lend
more complex avors, according
to brewer Chris Kirk, also formerly
of Great Divide, because they
are toasted on the insidenot
charred like whiskey barrelsso
more of the wood notes mingle The birch wrap on
with the wine. (Think oaky Char- these oak barrels is an
donnay.) Banded Oaks Cabernet aesthetic tip of the hat
barrels add deep fruit avors to old-school barrel-
to the aged varietals rotating aging techniques: Since
birch is softer than
through its 11 beer taps, from a oak, insects were more
rye saison to the robust Scotch likely to eat it than the
ale (pictured), a darker brew with inner wood during the
a sweet nishnot unlike a ne barrels long storage.
wine. 470 Broadway, 720-479-
8033, bandedoakbrewing.com
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 & WHATS HOT
Where Were Eating
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar.
1 2
MIZU IZAKAYA
If youre type A, youre going
to love Mizu Izakaya, LoHis
four-month-old Japanese
hot spot. First, youll get to
decide where to sit: on a
pillow-backed bench, in the
lounge, at a high-top, or per-
haps at the sushi or cocktail
bars. Next, youll receive an
extensive sake list (try the silky
Hakutsuru Sho-Une Junmai
Dai Ginjo), a menu of classic
and creative cocktails, and a
beer and wine list that goes
beyond IPAs and Chardonnay.
And while the food offerings
span sushi, ramen, and char-
coal-grilled and fried items,
owner Hong Lees decision
to employ (and encourage
collaboration between)
French-trained and Japanese
izakaya chefs means you
cant make a bad pick. The
menu delights with innova-
tive dishes such as pork belly
with house-made kimchi and
a lashing of cream; crispy-juicy
kara age (deep-fried) frog
legs; and the Mizu sushi roll
with a rich salmon-shiso lling
and bright topping of cilantro
and ginger. 1560 Boulder St.,
720-372-7100, mizudenver.com
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DENISE MICKELSEN & CALLIE SUMLIN
AMERICAN GRIND
The rst clue that American
Grind isnt a standard burger
joint is the fact that theres
no Heinz in sight. Since it
opened last December, every
condimentmustard, mayo,
ketchup, pickleshas been
made in-house. The fries are
hand-cut and the grass-fed
beef, burger buns, and
produce hail from local pur-
veyors (Western Daughters,
Rolling Pin Bakeshop, and
Valley Roots and other farms,
respectively). The team be-
hind the Way Back restaurant
launched this new eatery, a
former food truck, in LoHis
Avanti Food & Beverage to
support a localor, at least,
regionalfood system. But
they did take one page from
the typical fast-food play-
book: pairing their burgers
with ice cream (made with
local ingredients such as
Method Coffee, of course).
Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200
N. Pecos St., 720-269-4778,
americangrindco.com
3 vegetables and make our
PIEROGIES FACTORY
From Latin empanadas to
Chinese jiaozi to Tibetan
momos, weve yet to meet
a piece of stuffed dough we
dont likeand the half-moon
beauties coming out of the
fast-casual Pierogies Factory,
which opened two years ago
in Wheat Ridge, are no excep-
tion. Poland native Cezary
Grosfeld makes his savory
dumplings in various avors,
including classic potato and
cheese, tangy sauerkraut
and mushroom, and even
spinach with feta. We like
ours in the traditional style,
sauted and topped with
caramelized onions and sour
cream; Grosfeld also offers
toppings such as green chile,
mushroom-cheese sauce, and
roasted garlic-parsley butter.
You can round out your order
with a golabki (cabbage roll)
or a comforting bowl of
rosol (chicken and egg
noodle soup), but whatever
you do, dont leave without
a few packages of frozen
pierogi for the next time your
dumpling craving hits. 3895
Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-
7421, pierogiesfactory.com
A latticework
rope ceiling
and bare-bulb
lighting add to
PICKLE
the hip vibe at
Mizu Izakaya.
PROGRESS
City & Country Deli
& Sausage Company
puts a fresh spin on
classic condiments.
Coy Webb, co-owner of
Rosedales eight-month-
old City & Country Deli
& Sausage Company,
learned the art of pickling
from his grandmother.
But Grandma couldnt
possibly have imagined
the creative condiments
Smoky Cracked Bourbon
Mustard, Pickled Hell
Fire veggies, Hoppy IPA
picklesthat now share
space in Webbs deli with
Foodie
Follow Of
The Month
smoked meats, from-
scratch sausages, and
well-crafted sandwiches.
Pickling is a way of pre-
serving the harvest that
Im afraid is being lost,
Webb says, so we pickle
own mustards to carry on
@weather
those traditions, keeping
in mind that our products
vanecafe also need to be current.
Whether you Case in point: Webbs
like waking up banh mi pickles. Rice wine
to caffeinated vinegar and mirin give
beverages, golden beets, daikon, and
homemade carrots a welcome tang,
scones, latte and togarashi, a Japanese
art, or dreamy, spice blend, brings the
sunlit coffee-
heat. Webb suggests
shop corners,
making a vinaigrette with
the Weather-
vane Cafes the briny pickle juice and
Instagram adding the pickles to
feed is sure to sandwiches or rice noodle
become your salads. (We wont tell
favorite way to anyone if you eat them
start the day. straight from the jar,
though.) 2393 S. Downing
St., 720-216-0573, cityand
countrydeli.com DM
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WHERE TO FIND IT
BEAST & BOTTLE
Look for: collar,
coppa steak, shoulder
medallions, head
cheese, coppa
719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-
3223, beastandbottle.com

B L A C K B E L LY M A R K E T
Look for: coppa,
coppa roast
1606 Conestoga St.,
Boulder, 720-479-8296,
blackbelly.com

BUTCHERS BISTRO
Look for: coppa
2233 Larimer St., 303-296-
2750, thebutchersbistro.com

C LY D E
Look for: pork collar
112 E. Eighth Ave., 303-861-
4112, milehighclyde.com

LUCA
Look for: coppa
711 Grant St., 303-832-
6600, lucadenver.com

MISTER TUNA
Mystery Meat Soleras grilled
pork collar is
one of many
Look for: pork collar
3033 Brighton Blvd., 303-
831-8862, mistertuna.com
A certain cut of pork is popping up on menus all over tempting Den-
ver iterations OLD MAJOR
townbut just what to call it is open to debate. of the cut.
Look for: coppa

I
3316 Tejon St., 720-420-
s pork neck (aka collar) poised to become the next pork belly? Perhaps: This well- 0622, oldmajordenver.com

marbled, aordable cut from pigs upper shoulders is venturing o charcuterie

boardswhere its long been showcased as coppaand onto restaurant plates in OSTERIA MARCO
Look for: coppa
Denver and beyond. Beast & Bottles executive chef and co-owner, Paul C. Reilly,
1453 Larimer St., 303-534-
uses the cut to make head cheese and serves it as a rotating entre. Goose Sorensen, 5855, osteriamarco.com
who has had grilled pork collar on Soleras menu for more than two years, brought it
to Thunderbird Imperial Lounges lineup in the form of kebabs. And Elise Wiggins SOLERA
plans to use the avorful meat to add richness to the ragu at her forthcoming Stapleton Look for: pork collar
restaurant, Cattivella. 5410 E. Colfax Ave.,
303-388-8429,
But selling pork neck to sometimes-squeamish customers has created a naming solerarestaurant.com
dilemma that may keep this cut from achieving the ubiquity of belly, its fatty cousin.
Collar is by far easier to sell [than neck], and its actually what our supplier calls it,
Pork collar is a
THUNDERBIRD
says Troy Guard, who serves the cut at Mister Tuna. Reilly uses a variety of labels, shoulder cut, IMPERIAL LOUNGE
including collar, coppa steak, and shoulder medallions. And Alex Seidel, chef-owner which means Look for: pork collar
its full of fat
of Fruition Restaurant and Mercantile Dining & Provision, calls it collar or pork neck and avor.
3759 Lipan St., 720-255-
2485, thethunderbird.us
when he serves it at events.
Im always taken aback by the titles collar and neck, says Kate Kavanaugh of
WESTERN DAUGHTERS
From top: Sarah Boyum; iStock

Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe. Mostly because pigs, not unlike football players BUTCHER SHOPPE
or MMA ghters, dont really have necks as we consider them. She says boneless Look for: coppa roast,
Boston butt is a more accurate industry moniker, and youll nd that and coppa roast at boneless Boston butt
Western Daughters. Naming debate aside, chefs and purveyors agree that this avorful The Source, 3350
Brighton Blvd.; 3326
extension of the loin is a muscle full of fat and collagenand that means delicious, no Tejon St.; 303-477-6328,
matter what you call it. AMANDA M. FAISON westerndaughters.com

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Campre Confection
Breaking down Miette et Chocolats contemporary take on the smore.
F or tent-pitching Coloradans, the phrase campre dessert is synonymous with the smore, that
simple sweet of just three ingredients, a stick, and re. Owners Gonzalo Gonzo Jimenez and David It takes four
hours to
Lewis of Miette et Chocolat (which opened its rst brick-and-mortar location in the Stanley Mar- make the
ketplace this past December) were inspired by the classic to create this slightly more complex beauty. components
Named the Flatirons Entremet, after Boulders famous rock formations, the $46 treat serves up to and assemble
eight people. Heres a peek into how they put it together. The Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., the dessert.
(Itll take you
Aurora, 303-658-0861, mietteetchocolat.com CS
less than ve
minutes to
devour it.)

1
MOUNTAIN
MAJESTY
Jimenez crowns
the creation
with batons of
Italian dry
meringue, can-
died hazelnuts, 1
edible gold
leaf, and jagged
5
pieces of Miette
OUT OF
et Chocolats
THE WOODS
caramelized The uffy vanilla
white, dark, and marshmallow
milk chocolates layer contains
to mimic the cream infused
jutting shapes with the avor
of the Flatirons. 2 of wood chips.
Jimenez and

2 Lewis tested
three types of
ICING ON Colorado wood
THE CAKE before deciding
Chocolate glaze on their favorite:
coats the mas- blue spruce.
terpiece in a
smooth, shiny
blanket.
6
EASY AS PINE
3 For the
pine-scented
UP IN SMOKE 3 5 ganache,
Smoked choco- Jimenez and Lew-
late mousse is forage juniper
surrounds the pine needles and
interior layers. then steep their
The smoking nds in heavy
process lasts 4 6 cream for 45
no more than minutes (before
10 minutes to straining them
capture a gentle out). The needles
singed avor that impart a slight
doesnt over- citrus avor.
whelm the cocoa.
7
4 SMART COOKIE
DARK DELIGHT A hazelnut
A layer of sable (a French
Jennifer Olson

classic brownie 7 shortbread

provides fudgy cookie) forms
richness. the crisp base.

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From left: Dining

al fresco on
Avelinas Wazee
Street patio;
charred octopus

Hit & Miss

It was a risky
proposition. If, for
example, you put lamb
AVELINA ragu pappardelle on
At Avelina, you may eat wellor leave disappointed. 1550 17th St. the same menu as
720-904-6711 Umami Broth with
BY SCOTT MOWBRAY

I
avelinadenver.com
shrimp wontons and
n the age of eclectic, pancultural, farm-to-table, New American, rootsy-sophisticated, pork, you jump into
locally and globally sourced cooking, inconsistency and lack of focus are the industrys THE DRAW: the deep end of two
bugbears. As a restaurant crams multiple cuisines and techniques onto one menu, Eclectic New foundational culinary
American cook-
challenges pop up like fourteeners in the backcountry. ing, excellent
traditions. Complex,
That was what happened at Avelina during chef John Broenings six-month tenure, desserts, an avorful broth denes
impressive
which ended two days before this issue went to press. Broenings departure turned wine list
some of the most
this review into a postmortem concerning the perils of ambitious launches in Denver. As exquisite foods from
THE DRAWBACK:
I write, I dont know whether Avelinas owners intend to use their chef s exit to rethink Inconsistent Singapore to Japan to
their restaurant, but its wobbly performance out of the gate is a cautionary tale. Eclecti- quality can turn a China. Braised meat
meal into a roller
cism is just as hard to pull o as any other stylemaybe even harder. coaster ride
sauce with pasta is
After Avelinas launch this past September, Broening explained why an eclectic New sacred to Italy. Its not
DONT MISS:
American approach made sense in Denver. To paraphrase: The city has no native culinary Boudin blanc, an exaggeration to say
tradition of its own; the hot local dining scene is running o in all directions at once; and duck liver that there are cooks
mousse, Peruvian
removing constraints can be liberating for a seasoned chef such as he. Broenings menu shrimp, warm who feel their lifes
Sarah Boyum (2)

oered, among other things, sashimi, Peruvian shrimp, cheese croquettes, a tagine, Brussels sprouts work is done if they
salad, charred
boudin blanc, charred octopus, good old steak and potatoes, and hybrid items like walnut octopus, coconut approach perfection in
white-soy pesto and something called Brads Neo Gyro. panna cotta ragu or broth.

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HAIR MATTERS. On one chilly night, we ordered both

of those comforting dishes at Avelina.
At rst slurp, the soup was top-notch:
Mild, rich broth was haunted by aromatic
ve-spice avors andthis is much too
rarewas not overly salty. It came with
delicate shrimp dumplings, mushrooms,

Go Green
tendrils of slow-
Avelinas warm
cooked pork, and Brussels sprouts
a deftly poached salad is a
textural delight.
egg. I was imme-
diately in a jealous
pique because the broth was not what I
ordered. My entre featured a ragu that
might have been delivered via a Star Trek
transporter through a wormhole from
the saddest days of my post-college
attempts at cooking. Chunks of chewy,
dry, hard-to-place meatno lamb
avor, certainlycombined with a too-
scant sauce that had abdicated all of its
tomato responsibilities. The whole thing
was plopped, rather than arranged, in a
shallow bowl and topped with an alarm-
ingly large blob of ricotta. I have not had
better broth, nor worse ragu, in a long
timeand denitely not in one place.
And so it went as I marched through
the greater part of Avelinas dinner menu
and some of its lunch oerings: one dish
raising the bar, the next lowering it.
Peruvian shrimp, from the shared-plate
menu, turned out to be beautifully seared
prawns in a chorizo-inected broth that
was sweet and salty and smoky and spicy,
served with a crisp zucchini-and-anchovy
toast soldier. An entre that followed,
called High Plains Poultry Chicken, For
Sarah Boyum

Two, was nicely divided and served with

a pile of ageolet beans, sauted greens,

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and an herby pure. The beans were

cassoulet-creamy, but the chicken was
an epic fail: overcooked, dry, too salty. A
charred octopus appetizer was skillfully
prepared, but a warm artichoke small
plate was bland and unfocused despite
the avorful promise of pecorino, roasted
shiitakes, and a porcini dressing.
Up again: the Escarole Caesar
(Avelinas air quotes), which had a lem-
ony, anchovy-rich attack that I loved.
Down again: Pork belly, served with
beluga lentils, was abby, not crunchy
and succulent. Success: perfectly fried
cheese croquettes and a lovely charcute-
rie board that included a snappy grilled
boudin blanc sausage, pickled mustard
seeds, g compote, good bread, and
Broenings famous duck liver mousse,
which triumphantly avoided the clich
of too much winey
sweetness. Heart-
Cake Time
break: A limp slab
Olive oil cake
of $35 rib-eye came comes with rich
with undercaramel- pistachio gelato.

ized cipollini onions and dry scallion

mashed potatoes. This wasnt dinner; it
was whiplash.
Its possible that dierent people
cooked those high and low dishes with
no one standing watch; thats a quality-
control problem no restaurant can
survive. It seems to me, however, that
the trouble ran deeper, springing from a
lack of conviction about what Avelinas
style and approach was supposed to be.
Was the cooking fancy, simple, hearty,
rened? Dishes that might have been
playful, had the cooking been well-
executed, were confused. Presentation
varied without clear purpose. An entre
Sarah Boyum

of Hudson Valley duck breast (a bit

overcooked) was sliced and fanned over

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a boat-shaped smear of confoundingly

bland brown-butter cauliower pure
with wild mushrooms fore and aft and
pickled raisins port and starboard, in
a contrived but ultimately sloppy style
that I associate with culinary school
restaurants. The aforementioned rib-eye,
meanwhile, was plated in a way that
reminded me of old-timey family es-
tablishments: meat and onions plunked
down, potatoes in a little cast-iron pot,
sauce in a small bowl.
Much steadierand something
the restaurant should build upon go-
ing forwardwas Avelinas beverage
program. The wine list was exceptional,
spanning the New World and the Old
and doting on interesting varietals and
blends. There were two dozen wines by
the glass, including Galicias Bodegas
Godeval Godello 2015, a fruity white
from a grape that almost went extinct
in Spain before its revival. Of the nine
cocktails on Avelinas list, the Pomme,
sweet-tart and appley with a hint of
lemon, and the Guero, which combined
silver tequila with a nice fresh-ginger
kick, were tasty and precise.
Unfortunately, the kitchens up-and-
down performance did not cease until we
ordered desserts from acclaimed pastry
chefand Broenings wifeYasmin
Lozada-Hissom, who also left Avelina in
March. Her sweets were thoroughly
self-actualized. (For some reason, I want
to put Avelina on a couch and analyze it
as much as review it.) Her olive oil cake
was a wee ramekin-size thingslightly
crusty without, beautifully moist within,
tinged with grassy olive oil avor, and
served with a pistachio gelato that tasted
like pistachios, not marzipan. The Dulce
de Leche Stack, made with kouign-
amann crisps and Tahitian namelaka
(a Japanese-style ganache) was basically
a post-doctorate Napoleon in the
shape of a torpedo with a strong
caramel inclination.
Lozada-Hissoms
Building desserts were diverse,
but each had the same
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proper textures, and a Find our
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All In The Delivery
Forget ashy free agents, taller outeld
walls, and even that famous humidor:
Bud Black, the Rockies new manager,
might be the best hope the team has of
xing its decadeslong pitching problem.
BY SPENCER CAMPBELL
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Purple Reign
Bud Black, the Rock-
ies new manager, has
earned a reputation
around the majors as
a pitching guru.
THE COLORADO ROCKIES rst bench-clearing brawl broke out
on May 12, 1993, after a San Francisco Giants reliever plunked
left elder Jerald Clark on the elbow. Clark, who had already been
beaned earlier in the game, didnt charge the mound so much
as stroll leisurely toward it. He wasnt angry, he said later; just
curious as to why the Giants were treating him like a bulls-eye.
In fact, the dispute seemed like it would resolve itself peace-
fullyuntil San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds took oense to
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starting pitcher Butch Henry, whom the Giants had knocked
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causing a gash that required four stitches.
Despite the sticus on the eld, how-
ever, it was a war of words that dominated
conversation following the 8-2 Rockies
defeat. I feel like I made a lot of good
pitches tonight, Henry said inside the
old Mile High Stadium, where the team
played its rst two seasons before moving
to Coors Field in 1995. I feel like if I
would have pitched in any other ballpark, I
would have won tonight. Henry, with both
his pride and his paw mangled, couldve
been forgiven for being irritable. But Col-
orado manager Don Baylor wasnt in a
forgiving mood: Im tired of our pitchers
complaining about our ballpark. I dont
see other pitchers complaining when they
come in here.
In fact, the Giants starter that day, a
35-year-old veteran named Harry Bud
Black, felt pretty good about his first
showing in Denver. Black surrendered
two runs in the rst inning but then gave
up only a single over the following 25
Im a great believer of
when the game starts,
you just have to
outpitch the other team.
in trouble, Black said afterward. You cant
take yourself out of the game because the
park intimidates you. You cant be afraid to
make a mistake.
In the 1,830 games the Rockies have
them. The franchise has nished better than
20th in Major League Baseball in earned
run average, or ERA, only twice in 24 years.
ERA is one of the key measures of pitching
eectiveness, and in that realm, its safe to
say the Rockies have been wildly futile.
The speculationfrom the media,
players, and even scientistshas been that
the Rockies woes stem from playing home
games in the oxygen-deprived connes of
Coors Field, where batted balls travel far-
ther, faster. Strangely, Colorado has never
hired a pitching expert as its skipper. Its
not surprising to me, says Ron Darling, a
former pitcher and current analyst on the
MLB Network. Former pitchers rarely get
the chance to manage. In fact, only three
teams employ ex-pitchers as managers.
The Rockies are now one of them: On
November 6, 2016, Colorado named
Blackthe same Giants pitcher who so
ummoxed Rockies batters in 1993as its
seventh manager. Though time has turned
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of styles work, Black says today. Its just a
matter of making your pitches.
WA LT W E I S S W R A P P E D U P the best showing
of his four-year stint as the Rockies man-
ager on October 2, 2016. Unfortunately, his
besta 75-87 record and third place in the
National League Westwasnt nearly good
enough. The pitching sta nished with a
combined 4.91 ERA, third to last in the
majors. Weiss resigned on October 3.
Both Weiss and Black are clean-cut,
cool-tempered former ballplayers, but
thats where the similarities end. Before
becoming manager of the Rockies, Weiss
only head coaching experience had been
a season with Regis Jesuit High School in
Aurora. Conversely, Black, who pitched
for 15 seasons and nished his career with
a respectable 121-116 record, embarked
on an impressive coaching trajectory after
his playing days. He served as a pitching
coach for the Los Angeles Angels from
2000 to 2006. He then managed the San
Diego Padres for eight-plus seasons. Blacks
pitching stas routinely ranked among the
best in the league, earning the Washington
native a reputation as a pitching guru. Its
a big part of who he is, Colorado general
manager Je Bridich said during Blacks
introductory press conference. Its part of
his strength and what he brings to the base-
ball part of his job.
Although Black, 59, will be the first
Rockies boss who can accurately be called
a pitching expert, its dicult to blame his
predecessors, including Weiss, for Colo-
rados troubles. Denvers high elevation
makes for an inherently hitter-friendly
environment: The lack of air at 5,280 feet
creates less drag, so a batted ball travels far-
ther. Moreover, thinner air means pitches
dont curve as much because theres not
enough resistancefriction between the
rotation of the ball and air is what causes
pitches to break. For example, last season,
Rockies starter Chad Bettis threw a curve-
ball at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
(elevation: 267 feet) that bowed 24 inches.
In Denver, a pitch traveling at the exact
same speed and with the same revolutions
per minute would have stayed two inches
straighter. Hitters love that sort of science,
considering the barrels of MLB-approved
bats are just a shade over two-and-a-half
inches wide.
pussyfooting around the plate.
In 2002, the Angels, with Black as
pitching coach, faced Barry Bonds and his
Giants in the World Series. Bonds was
one of the nastiest sinkerballs in the majors. the most feared hitter in baseball. Terri-
Sinkers produce ground balls, and no matter
how thin the atmosphere, worm burners
cant turn into home runs. Or, at least that
was the theory. Swifts ERA ballooned to
5.47 during his three years in Denver. Skill
having failed them, the Rockies turned to
physics. In 2002, the club began storing
game baseballs in a humidor at Coors Field.
Denvers arid climate makes baseballs drier
and lighterthey become bouncy, like
Super Balls. The humidor worked: The
average ERA at Coors Field fell from 6.5 to
5.46. Unfortunately, that was still a run more
than the mean at all other MLB ballparks.
The teams most recent eort came before
the 2016 campaign; the Rockies raised the
outeld fences by as much as nine feet. Yet
the pitching sta still couldnt manage an
ERA near the MLB average.
Black understands that no matter what
sorts of tricks he uses, ERAs will always be
higher at Coors Field. I look at it as a great
challenge, Black says. Im a great believer
of when the game starts, you just have to
outpitch the other team.
A S M A N A G E R O F T H E Padres, the Rockies
divisional rival, Black visited Coors Field
nine times each season. On each plane ride
to Denver International Airport, the Padres
position players would grow excited at the
prospect of hitting at the highest-elevation
ballpark in the majors. San Diegos pitchers,
though, stayed mostly silent on the descent
into the Mile High City. If they felt going
to Coors was bad, they didnt say it, believe
me, Black recalls.
Even if theyre loath to admit it, pitchers
change when they take the mound at Coors
Field. Darryl Kile was an All-Star pitcher
with the Houston Astros in 1997 and then
led the NL in losses the following year with
the Rockies. Mike Hampton saw his ERA
jump from 3.14 in 2000 with the New York
Mets to 5.41 the next season in Colorado.
More recently, theres Tyler Chatwood.
Arguably the Rockies ace in 2016, the
fth-year major leaguer posted a respect-
able 3.87 ERA. But in ballparks not named
Coors Field, he recorded a stingy 1.69
ERA; in Denver, that skyrocketed to 6.12.
I walked too many dudes last year, Chat-
wood says. Then you give up a bloop single
and three runs in an inning. If Blacks
career as a pitching coach and manager is
any indication, he wont abide that sort of
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Dine Well ed pitchers limited his output in 2002 by
walking the All-Star nearly 200 times. In
one of sports more ignominious moves, the
A Club for Your Whole Life
St. Louis Cardinals intentionally walked
Bonds during the playoswith no run-
ners on base.
Cowering, however, didnt jibe with
Angels star Jarrod Washburn, a gritty lefty
from rural Wisconsin in his third year
under Black. Buddy is super easy to get
along with, Washburn says. Hes probably
my favorite pitching coach that I ever had.
Black displayed a deft creativity when xing
whatever troubled his pitchers. Washburn,
for example, struggled with his change-up;
hed discover a grip that would work for an
outing but subsequently fall apart. So Black
began tossing out a new change-up grip
before every game. He just did little things
like that that seemed to work all the time,
Washburn says.
But Blacks greatest gift as a coach
seems to be his ability to stoke his players
confidence. For Washburn, that meant
encouraging boldness no matter the adver-
sary. I bought into it and agreed with him
wholeheartedly, says Washburn, who
threw his fastball 80 to 90 percent of the
time. The pitch wasnt overwhelming, but
Washburn relished challenging batters: If
youre going to beat me, I want you to beat
my best. And Washburns best led him to
a fourth-place nish in Cy Young Award
voting in 2002.
Black and Angels manager Mike Sci-
oscia decided to ride their aces aggression
against Bonds. Before Game 1, Black even
approached Bonds and told him the Angels
werent going to shy away from a show-
down. The confrontation arrived in the top
of the second inning. Washburn started
out Bonds with two balls, then rebounded
with a strike. The next pitchWashburns
favored fastballcruised down the middle
of the plate. Bonds smashed the pitch 418
feet into the right-eld stands.
I F T H E R O C K I E S P I T C H as courageously as
Black wants them to, theyll undoubtedly
incur some damagejust as Washburn
did against Bonds. But even though the
Angels lost that battle, they ultimately won
the World Series. Thanks to the thin air of
Denver, theres little chance the Rockies
will ever lead the league in ERA, but that
doesnt mean they cant bring home the
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battling and youre still getting outs, youre
going to wind up being the winning pitcher.
Entering 2017, Black feels like the
talent on the Rockies pitching staff is
nally approaching the ability the team
has in its lineup. The club boasts an unde-
niably gifted, though young, starting
rotation. Last year, Chatwood, 27, Bettis,
27, Jon Gray, 25, and Tyler Anderson, 27,
combined for an average ERA of 4.20
right at the MLB norm. Led by defending
NL batting champ D.J. LeMahieu, All-
Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, and
budding second-year phenoms Trevor
Story and David Dahl, Colorado is likely
to again rank among the top hitting clubs
in the league. The Rockies are one of
the sleeper teams in baseball, says Dar-
ling, the MLB Network analyst. Are they
short a couple of things? Sure. [Relief
pitcher] Jake McGee needs to pitch
better. Of course, that goes for the entire
bullpen, which nished last in the majors
in ERA in 2016.
Which explains why, shortly after
becoming Colorados manager, Black trav-
eled to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick,
the Rockies spring-training facility in
Scottsdale, Arizona. There, within sight
of the distinctive humps of Camelback
Mountain, Black began counseling pitchers
McGee and Mike Dunn.
McGee joined the Rockies in 2016
from the Tampa Bay Rays. Before arriving
at 5,280 feet, the veteran lefty relied on
a scorching fastball often thrown high
in the strike zone. But McGee posted
a dreadful 6.38 ERA at home last year.
Dunn, a southpaw reliever Colorado
signed during the oseason, pitches much
the same way as McGee. The situation
is not lost on Black, who has already set
about sprinkling his patented brand of
confidence-boosting fairy dust on his
relievers. I told both of them that just
because were in Coors Field, I dont want
them to change who they are as pitchers,
Black says. These guys have had success
in the past pitching up in the strike zone
with their fastballs. I dont want them to
be tentative because of Coors Field.
Will aggressive pitching nally solve the
Coors curse? Black believes so, and he has
experience backing him upnot to men-
tion a stable of talented pitchers. In short,
theres never been a better time to prove
that, when it comes to pitching, the Rockies
can actually beat the air. m
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 THE MOS T

EXCITING AND

INNOVATIVE
(YET STILL DOWN -TO - EARTH)

TECH HUB IN THE COUNTRY

For years, people have been calling the Denver-Boulder

tech scene the next Silicon Valley. But thats a shallow
and mostly inaccuratedescription. The Front Range
has its own culture and personality nurtured by both
pioneers and emerging stars who are turning the region
into a distinct and thriving hot spot for startups.

EDITED BY SPENCER CAMPBELL

I L L U S T R A T I O N S B Y R A D I O

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BEYOND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
COMPARISON
Name-dropping is a nasty habit, especially

W
when that name is Silicon Valley.
ant to know the surest way to annoy a local techie? Dare to
compare the Front Range to a certain money-soaked, IT- SURVIVALISTS
focused region an hour south of San Francisco. Silicon Valley Whether because of personal pivots
is Silicon Valley, says Paul Berberian, the CEO of Sphero, a or professional ones, these four local
robotics company in Boulder. Its a totally dierent environ- entrepreneurs wouldnt be in business
ment out there. (Thats a diplomatic reaction. During a recent right now if they hadnt been open to
panel assembled by the state to discuss startup communities, colossal changes of direction.
the moderator threatened to defecate on the audiences lawns if they used
the S-word to describe Colorado. He was kiddingwe think.) WHO: Scott McNealy
Nevertheless, just about everyonefrom the Denver Business Journal to
the New York Timeshas channeled Silicon Valley when talking about the COMPANY: Wayin
eruption of tech startups in the Mile High City and the Boulder bubble. FOUNDED: 2011
Berberian is correct, though: Were not Silicon Valley. Not even close. Last
year, Silicon Valley startups brought in $24.9 billion of venture capital fund- HEADQUARTERS: Denver
ing, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Colorado (thats as specic as ORIGINS: The co-founder of a little Silicon Valley
the report gets) raised $670 million. And while scale is important, there are company called Sun Microsystems, McNealy
other, more nuanced factors to consider: Silicon launched image-collecting website Wayin here
Valley-ites take a masochistic pride in near- because of Californias anti-biz climate, he
gladiatorial competition and killer oce hours. says. Translation? Taxes are crazy high there.
Front Range techies, meanwhile, value openness
PIVOT: Wayin, intended to be a Pinterest-like
and often play hooky on powder days. In other destination online, couldnt compete with
words, Denver and Boulder are building a vibrant, Pinterest. So McNealy,
strong, and growing technology communityjust originally the startups
not in any other places image. chairman, stepped in as
But if the Denver-Boulder tech corridor isnt CEO in 2015. Because
the next Silicon Valley, what is it, exactly? Turns Wayin had raised roughly
out were not the rst to ask that question. In $30 million by that point,
his 2012 book, Startup Communities: Building an McNealy was able to recast
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City, Brad Feld the existing technology.
proered what he calls the Boulder Thesis. The co-founder of Boulder ven- Now, instead of connecting
social media users, Wayin
ture capital rm Foundry Group, Feld writes that every successful startup
rounds up social media
societyyes, even Silicon Valleyrequires four pillars to thrive: entrepre-
posts for corporate clients
neurship, long-term commitment, inclusivity, and engagement. So to better who then use the images in
understand the Denver-Boulder innovation sector, we examined our tech

Clockwise from left: Courtesy of Brad Feld; Getty Images; iStock

marketing campaigns. For
industry through the lens of Felds four tenets. instance, the Denver Broncos
What we discovered is a community full of ambitious leaders who employ Wayin to gather
value cooperationand who also have some work to do when it comes to fan-generated contentlike, hypothetically,
diversity and extended investment in our startup scene. And although its a tweet of an adorable toddler in a Von Miller
unlikely the Front Range will ever equal Silicon Valleys size and success, jerseythe team can post to its Jumbotron
startups are vying to become Colorados rst unicorn (a private company during games.
valued at more than $1 billion); oshoot communities are sprouting in Fort PROGNOSIS: Investors approve of the new
Collins, Colorado Springs, and even Durango; and in 2016, Centennial direction. Wayin raised $15 million after its
State startups raked in more funding than ever. In short, the Denver- reset, and at least some of those dollars went
Boulder tech community isnt the next anythingits already arrived with toward the 2016 acquisition of a rival named
a personality all its own. EngageSciences. The combined company now
serves more than 300 brands in 80 countries.

COLORADO TECH
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 Without risk-tolerant, big-idea-generating founders, thered be no startups. And with no
TECH
IN
startups, thered be no innovation, no venture capitalists, and no feeders, as Feld calls the
multitude of businesses and entities supported by the startup community.
COLORADO

cashinto the companys WHO: Ian Bernstein and Adam Wilson

customers online accounts.
COMPANY: Sphero
PROGNOSIS: During the past
year, Ibottawhich makes FOUNDED: 2010
money by charging brands
HEADQUARTERS: Boulder
and retailers to advertise
on the apphas more ORIGINS: Bernstein (right), a Colorado State
than doubled its workforce University alum, believed iPhones should be
to 365 staffers. The app used for more than texting. Using Bluetooth
ranks as Apples 43rd most technology, he surmised, smartphones could
frequently used. easily control machines. Bernstein partnered
with Wilson, a software expert, and applied for
the Techstars accelerator in Boulder.
WHO: Colleen Birdnow
Brown PIVOT: Bernstein and Wilson tried controlling
cars and garage doors from their phones.
COMPANY: Marca Global
But under Techstars mentor Paul Berberian,
FOUNDED: 2010 they decided the rise of the machines would
be more funand more protableif they
HEADQUARTERS: focused on entertainment. They built a toy
Greenwood Village robotic ball and asked Berberian to be CEO.
WHO: Bryan Leach ORIGINS: Birdnow Brown ran 9News in the PROGNOSIS: That three-inch ball became the toy
1980s but left when her boss told her a woman
COMPANY: Ibotta would never lead the parent organization.
version of BB-8, the adorable droid in 2015s
Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Apparently,
FOUNDED: 2011 Birdnow Brown became president and CEO having the Force with you is good for business,
of Fisher Communications, the owner of 16
seeing as Sphero has sold more than $250
HEADQUARTERS: Denver TV stations in the West, and chairperson of
million worth of products. The next installment
American Apparel during its bankruptcy in
ORIGINS: Leach decided to become a lawyer of Star Wars comes out in 2017, so Sphero
2014. At American Apparel, Birdnow Brown
after watching A Few Good Men. It took Yale should notch banner sales numbers this year.
became the target of online attacks after she
Law School, a clerkship for Supreme Court
Clockwise from top: Courtesy of Ibotta; Courtesy of Sphero; iStock; Courtesy of Merrick Chase

red the companys CEO, Dov Charney.

Justice David Souter, and a partnership at a
prestigious rm before Leach could handle the PIVOT: Frustrated by the digital insults, Birdnow
truth: He didnt like lawyering. Rather, Leach Brown acquired internetreputation.coman
wanted to build a companyjust like his father, online tool that helps manage personal and
who turned a computer shop in Atlanta into a corporate online personasin 2015 in a move
public company with 1,400 employees. that wasnt just
(good) business; it
PIVOT: When Leach saw someone download
was personal.
info from a business card directly onto his
smartphone, he thought, Wouldnt it be cool PROGNOSIS:
if you could do that with a receipt? Leach Since buying
raised $3 million from 51 investors (including internetreputation.
the attorney who took Apple public) to launch com, Birdnow
Ibotta. Users download the free app, peruse Brown has
discounts from brands such as Tropicana, and launched two
unlock the rebates by, say, taking a survey new brands,
about how much juice they drink. After Blitz Monitoring and MassivePeak, under
buying the item, shoppers snap photos of the umbrella of Marca Global. Along with
their receipts, and Ibottas app automatically internetreputation.com, the entities help 2,000
deposits their savingsin the form of clients a month guard against online attacks.
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 LONG-TERM COMMITMENT
Leaders must devote at least 20 years to a
communitya startup movement needs that
much time to take root and propagate.

YOUR AWESOME
HOUSE OF THE
FUTURE 1

owes a debt of gratitude to

years of investment at a research
lab in Golden.
Colorado tech entrepreneurs might have some commit-
ment issues (see Leaders Wanted, page 81), but that doesnt
mean the Front Range lacks a lasting devotion to innovation.
During its four decades of existence, the National Renew-
able Energy Laboratory in Golden hasamong many other
achievementshelped reduce the cost
of producing solar energy by 99 percent.
T H E NAT IO NA L But now NREL faces a threat: new
RENEWABLE ENERGY Department of Energy Secretary
LA BO RATO RY
Rick Perry. While running for president
FOUNDED: 1977 in 2012, the former Texas governor,
2015 FISCAL BUDGET:
$357 million (77 percent who denies the science behind
increase since 2005) man-made climate change, promised
EMPLOYEES: 1,719 to abolish the DOE, which funds
3
(almost all in the
Centennial State) NREL. (To be fair, Perry did advocate
for wind power while leading Texas.)
Should he cut the DOEs investments
in sustainable energy, NREL will suerwhich is too bad,
considering all the cool things NREL researchers are dream-
ing up in their labs. Here are four technologies currently under
development in Golden that might be powering your house
within the next decadeif the Trump administration doesnt
slash NRELs budget. Allyson Reedy

1 WIND OWS O F O PPORTUNI TY

Energy-capturing solar technology
called SwitchGlaze can be embedded
in the windows of your house. When
its sunny, SwitchGlaze appearsa
tint thats a little like the Transitions
eyeglass lenses your dad wears. But
in addition to providing shade, the
windows capture and convert solar
energy to help power your home.
2 CONNECTI N G TH E B OTS Foreseesoftware
developed at NREL in conjunction with
Colorado State University and electronics
company Boschwill be integrated into your
smart household appliances to monitor, control,
and analyze power consumption. Right now, you
press start on your dishwasher, and it begins
cleaning your Tupperware. Foresee, however, will
talk to the power grid, which might be super busy
at that moment. The dishwasher will wait patiently
to kick on until electricity is cheaper and more
3 POW ER TRIPS Nissan is working with NREL
to develop a battery that will allow your
car to help power your house. First, you need
a charging station at your ofce to plug your
electric ride into during the workday. Nissans
special battery then stores that electricity for
future use. At home, the battery wont be
powerful enough to run your entire dwelling,
but it can act as a backup to get you through
blackouts or other emergency situations.
iStock

efcient as a result of lower demand.

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anymorethats BillGOs job. for communities.

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 TECH
IN
COLORADO

Q&A

LEADERS
WANTED
Boulder venture capital rm the Foundry
Group has stuck its tentacles deep into
the local tech scene (in a good way). Thats
why we asked Foundry managing direc-
tor Seth Levine to
talk about the future
2 of the Front Range
startup community.

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has played a huge part
4 in the emergence of the
local tech scene. Whats
Foundrys role going to
be in the future?
Seth Levine: Were not
generational at Foundry.
Weve agreed to that.
Eventually Foundry will
go away. New leaders will
step up, like Chris Marks.
[Marks is the managing partner at Blue Note Ven-
tures, an investment rm whose portfolio includes
mostly local startups.]

Does the local tech community have a weakness?

There is a bit of a perception that companies get to a
certain stage and they get bought. Boulders SketchUp
[a 17-year-old 3-D modeling software company] was
acquired by Google in 2006. Gnip [a nine-year-old
Boulder startup that measures consumer sentiment
for companies by analyzing tweets] sold to Twitter in
2014. Companies like LogRhythm, SendGrid, and
4 F O O D FO OT PRINTS Pokmon Go will save the world. Well, not
Pokmon Go, per sebut the same kind of virtual technology
Galvanize are now starting to break that mold.
From top: Courtesy of James Schulze; iStock

will make shopping for environmentally friendly foods as easy as

point andwell, thats it. Scan products using your phone while
cruising the grocery aisle, and an app from NREL relates how
carbon-friendly each option is. Using an augmented reality library
that helps computers recognize real-life images, the app actually
identies packaging. If youre farther than two feet away from the
item, the app provides a grade, ranging from A through F.
Move closer to capture detailed information, such as the number
of miles those Seventh Generation paper towels were trucked to
reach your King Soopers.
[ Home ]
So in 20 years, those three will be the Front
Ranges Apple, Facebook, and Google?
Maybe. But its just as likely to be a company that
doesnt exist yet. Look at Facebook: 20 years ago,
Facebook didnt exist. In 20 years, there will be a
bunch of new leaders because of the constant turnover
in startup communities. But Denver and Boulders
seless culture? I dont think that will change.

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 INCLUSIVITY
A startup community
must (proactively)
welcome all comers.
BUILDING A
BIGGER TENT
The tech industry as a whole
has long struggled with diver-
sity. The Front Ranges IT
Jacqueline Ros
sector isnt much different.
shows off the latest
Revolar wearable,
out this month.
If the recent past is any indicator, Silicon Val-
ley seems about as inclusive as the Illuminati
(which Apple CEO Tim Cook probably
controls anyway). Since July 2015, the U.S.
government has led discrimination lawsuits
against Google, a software company called
Palantir Technologies, and Oracle. The charges,
respectively: ageism, racism, and paying white
men more than people of color and women.
Its no wonder, then, that Jacqueline Ros was
concerned the tech scene wouldnt welcome her.
You hear stories about all the barriers to entry
for women, says 26-year-old Ros, co-founder
and CEO of Denvers Revolar. Fortunately, the
Denver-Boulder startup scene seems to be more
accommodating than its California counter-

From top: Bryce Boyer; iStock. On Ros: Styling by Georgia Alexia Benjou; RD Style top from Hailee Grace; DL 1961 Margaux crop jeans from
partor, at least, it has been for Ros.

Dragonfly; Jenny Bird ear jackets and pendant from True; Blu Dot Hot Mesh chair from Mod Livin; hair and makeup by Katelyn Simkins.
Ros company rose out of tragic circum-
stances. When Ros was in college, her teenage
sister was sexually assaulted twice. That inspired
Ros to imagine a personal safety device that
would send a distress signal and GPS data to
friends and family if the user pushed its button.
Ros, however, had no idea how to get such a
product to market, so she leaned on two female
mentors: Andrea Perdomo, COO at online
marketplace Live Worldly in Denver, and Jane
Miller, who serves on the boards of Justins Nut
Butter and Eldorado Springs Artesian Water.
The former invited Ros to local startup net-
working events such as Women Who Startup
and became her business partner in 2014 when
they co-founded Revolar. The latter, whom
Ros met at one of those startup get-togethers,
introduced Ros to a partner at the venture
capital rm Foundry Group (see Leaders
Wanted, page 81), which invested $3 mil-
lion in Revolar. In April 2016, the company
began retailing the $59 wearable and currently
employs 24 people at an oce in Capitol
Hill. I found it incredible how much people
embraced networking and genuinely wanted to
help me, Ros says. Boulder and Denver rank
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 TECH
IN
among the nations top 20 cities for female
COLORADO
entrepreneurship, according to a 2015 analy-
sis from Crunchbase, a tech-focused website
that tracks startups.
Even so, the Front Range tech scene isnt
a multicultural utopia. In 2014, 82.5 percent
of workers in the domestic high-tech indus-
try were either white or Asian-American,
according to the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission. Although there
are no stats on race specic to Front Range
tech companies, anecdotal evidence sug-
gests Denver and Boulder arent muchif
anybetter. Its a lot of work to nd top-tier
startups with at least one female leader, and
its even harder to nd [ethnic] diversity,
says Hannah Davis, the program director for
MergeLane (pictured), a startup accelerator
TECHNOPHOBIA
in Boulder that only accepts companies that Well-paid tech employees certainly arent helping with local
have at least one woman in a leadership role. gentrication issues. So why arent you mad at them?
On April 1, 2014, the Most San Francisco Although most Denverites arent faring as
Thing Ever (according to Mother Jones well as the typical techie, theyre not faring
magazine) occurred in the middle of a poorlyespecially compared with their San
public street in the Mission District. The Francisco counterparts. Between 2007 and
affair featured performers wearing colorful 2014, San Francisco households that earned
skintight outts, tumbling acrobats, and in the 95th percentile saw their wages rise 14
one person dressed like a surveillance percent. The citys poorest families, however,
camera. Together, the circus blocked trafc didnt gain a dime. The rich got richer in
for hourswhich was the point. It was Denver, too (by 13 percent), but so did the
organized as a protest against the buses less privileged (by 14 percent). And its easy
Google started running to shuttle its San to decipher the haves from the have-nots in
Franciscobased employees to its Silicon San Francisco. The labor force there is largely
Valley campuses. That days rally, though bifurcated between wealthy techies and
perhaps the weirdest, was far from the low-paid service workers, says University of
only display against the valleys role in the California, Berkeley professor Malo Hutson.
gentrication of the city. In the Mile High City, its challenging to know
MergeLanes 2016 class included 10 busi- In 2016, fast-growing startup SendGrid whom to cast your anger toward, because
Clockwise from top right: Robert Galbraith/Reuters Pictures; iStock; Courtesy of Jonathan Hiller

relocated from Boulder to Denver. To theres a diverse economy with a growing

nessesbut only one person of color. accommodate workers who still live in
And, unfortunately, no one seems to have Boulder, the email marketing company
gured out how to increase racial diversity began running its own
in the near term. Techstars, a much-lauded private bus, replete with
Boulder-based accelerator, surveyed nearly streaming-capable Wi-Fi
and plush leather seats.
700 startup founders around the world, and But unlike Googles
although 81 percent of respondents said bus, SendGrids swanky
diversity enhances creativity and innovation, commuter service hasnt valley has suffered through
they werent sure how to bolster it. Techstars sparked a single protest in
launched a microsite full of suggestions, but Boulder or Denvereven
though gentrication
gender-focused posts far outnumber those remains one of the most
specic to race. For her part, Ros is doing intense conicts along the
what she can to change the prevailing trends
Front Range. Colorado
at Revolar, where a quarter of the workforce techies could make easy
is Latino. I felt that [inclusivity] when I targets, too, what with their food, guns, and motorcycles
average annual salaries
came to Colorado, says Ros, a Latina her- doubling the mean private-
self. And I will absolutely pay it forward. sector wage, according to
Jayme Moye a 2016 CompTIA report.
[ Health Care ]
number of jobs in management, health care,
and professional business services.
Other Silicon Valley
Trends We Hope Dont
Come To Colorado
General malfeasance: The
a recent spate of bad
behavior, such as blood-
testing startup Theranos
allegedly faking test results.
Survival of the techiest:
Many Silicon Valley
luminaries are stocking
in preparation for an end-
of-days event, such as a
worldwide pandemic.
Make no mistake:
Gentrication in Denver is
a time bomb, Hutson says.
His solution for solving the
citys housing shortage
is old-school: companies
building their own housing.
Ford employed that
strategy in Detroit, and if
the tactic sounds archaic,
consider that Facebook is
constructing apartments
for its workers in Silicon
Valley. After all, many
believe SendGrid will rake
in a lucrative IPO in 2017.
Its going to have to spend
all that cash on something.
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 ENGAGEMENT Organizations and events, both formal and casual, must bring
members of the startup ecosystem together.

$120,000,000
DigitalOcean
$119.9 million
Cloud-based services company
DigitalOcean paired with
Jason Seats, the founder of
a cloud-computing business,
to form a fruitful partnership:
DigitalOcean has raised more
cash than any other Techstars
alum, and Seats serves on the
startups board of directors.
illustrate how productive Techstarsco-founded 10 years ago by a number of
STAR POWER
Boulders half-billion-dollar idea.
Ask any local tech entrepreneur what most denes the areas startup culture,
and chances are hell rave about mentorship. Its all about giving rst and
not expecting anything in return, says Isaac Saldana, co-founder of Denver-
based SendGrid. That sort of engagement can best be witnessed inside
Denver and Boulders collection of startup accelerators: businesses that
provide guidance and capital in exchange for a piece of equity. The past few
years have witnessed an explosion of local accelerators, but the most suc-
cessful one in Colorado is Techstars, a 13-week cram session for startups. To
Boulder entrepreneurshas been is as easy as following the money. Charted
below is every startup that has passed through the program, sorted by the
amount of investment each has raised to date. In other words, this graph
shows just how far wisdom can goand its a combined $556 million.

EventVue
$450,000
Social networking startup EventVue
part of Techstars rst classfailed in Simple Energy
2010. Yet the Techstars experience $11 million
proved so inspiring that co-founder Josh Yoav Luriethe co-founder of this energy-
Fraser used to take every new enrollee efciency startup, which hosts e-commerce
out to lunch in Boulder. websites for utilities such as Xcel Energy
equates Techstars with an elite university:
It shows youre qualied to get into a great
$30,000,000 program, and you probably worked really
hard and learned a lot while you were there.
Investors, he adds, love that kind of credential.

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 START ME UP
You cant truly appreciate what it
means to be immersed in the Denver
and Boulder tech community with-
out becoming a part of it. We did
the next best thing by taking you
through the steps required to create
a successful startup here.
STEP 1 WHAT S IN A NAME ?
You have an idea. Great. Now you need a name.
Here are some trends to follow: Pick a term that has
S TA R T
something to do with your startups function. Now,
insert a period somewhere (section.io), stick an i
at the start of the word (iTriage), or just delete the
space between two words (LogRhythm, PaySimple,
Closetboxevidently old coding programs didnt permit spaces).
For the sake of this exercise, lets call your startup iHad.AGoodIdea.
STEP 4 FINDING G O O D HE LP
Strangely, tracking down people to spend
money on might be more difcult than
raising it. The average tech salary in Colorado
is $106,400 thanks to a shallow local talent pool.
Schools are popping up to battle the shortage: The
Turing School of Software & Design pumps out developers, while
GalvanizeU recently rolled out a masters of science in data science.
With only a few of you working out of your moms tiny garage,
however, hiring for cultural t is just as important as hiring for skill.
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STEP 5 CO HABITATIO N
Starting in a garage is a tech rite of passagebut then
it just gets sad. Luckily, co-working spaces offer reasonably priced and
professional spaces to GSD (get shit done). From Industry in RiNo to the
newly arrived WeWork near Union Station, theres no shortage of shareable
spots. But the best remains Galvanize. A sort of one-stop startup shop,
Galvanizes locations in Boulder and Denver provide just about everything
a growing tech company needs, including classes, regular networking
events like the Boulder Open Coffee Club, and even a venture capital arm.
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and set a list price. Blinker connects you to buyers, from
dealerships to people in your social networks.
STEP 2 WORDS OF WISDOM
There are plenty of events that provide
opportunities to learn from successful
entrepreneurs. New Tech, which hosts
monthly meet-ups, boasts a network of
12,000 people. Then there are the biggies: Boulder Startup
Week (May 15 to 19) and Denver Startup Week (September 25
to 29). Both offer lectures, hobnobbing events, and excursions,
like hiking Mt. Sanitas.
STEP 3 M O N E Y M AT T E RS
Lets hope youre as deft at making a pitch as you are at writing code,
because wooing investors isnt going to be easy. Brad Feld and Seth
Levines Foundry Group knows how to pick local winners, with stakes
in SendGrid and Sphero. Boulder Ventures portfolio includes an array
of industries, from biopharmaceutical company BaroFold to Black
Bear Energy, a Boulder startup that helps owners of large properties
become more energy-efcient. And the Denver ofce of Grotech
Ventures dishes out $500,000 to $5 million apiece to early-stage
startups, such as the sharing app Fluid.
STEP 6 CLASSY CASH OUT
Buy a gray hoodie la
Zuckerberg and await iHad.
AGoodIdeas multimillion-
IP O!
dollar acquisition or IPO. Be
sure to celebrate your good
fortune by partying with your peers. When Twitter
bought big data company Gnip in 2014 for $134
million, the Boulder tech community banded
together to throw a party to honor the windfall.
L O O P L I S T : Select the brands you love, and their new
products appear on your phone. Its like creating your
own department store. m
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leggings, stylists own; Prada peep-
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First Ave., 720-746-2424, nordstrom.
com; GucciMarina 18-karat yellow-
gold earrings ($1,100), Hyde Park
Jewelers, Cherry Creek Shopping
Center, 3000 E. First Ave., 303-333-
4446, hydeparkjewelers.com.
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Derek Lam 10 Crosby off-the-shoulder
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No weekend seems to
pass in Denver with-
out costumed joggers
circling City Park, but
were really about to
enter the height of
racing season. Make
sure youre prepared
whether your goal is
notching that rst 5K
or your inaugural mara-
thonwith this guide to
pounding the pavement
(and having fun doing it).
BY KASEY CORDELL

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 OFF & RUNNING
GOING THE DISTANCE
Find out what kind of race is right for you by taking this three-part quiz. Then
consult our pocket guides below to get started.
1. My typical Sunday
morning consists of
Qa. Recovering from Saturdays
long run.
Qb. A walk around City Park
and the Henhouse Scramble
at Olive & Finch.
Qc. Runners Roosts 8 a.m.
run club.
Qd. Staring at the back of my
eyelids. I prefer to pass those
rst few hours of the day in
bedand the next few on
the couch.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
We tapped Denver-area running
coaches and clubs to put together these
pocket guides to training for your race.
5K
fTo go from zero to 5K, you
will need about two months
to prepare.
fPull yourself off the sofa
three times a week.
fStart by simply alternating
between walking and run-
ning for about 30 minutes,
decreasing the time you walk
each week.
fEvery week, transition one
of your 30-minute run/walks
into a three-mile run/walk,
until youre doing three miles
three times a week.
fGradually increase the
mileage of one run a week
until you are doing ve miles
once a week.
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2. I know what Body Glide
isand I use it.
Qa. True
Qb. False (See What They Dont
Tell You on page 101)
10K
fIf you can already handle a
5K, give yourself another six
weeks or so to get properly
geared up for a 10K.
fHit the road (or trail) for
three miles three times a
week, every other day.
fEach week, increase one of
your runs by a half-mile or so
until youre doing two three-
mile runs and one six- mile
run every week.
3. When did you last replace
your running shoes?
Qa. I dont so much replace
as rotate new ones into my
collection of 20 or so.
Qb. Within the past six months.
Qc. Ummmlast year? I think?
Qd. This question assumes I own
running shoes.
13.1
fIf youre working up to a
half from a 10K, take three
months to train. Got four?
Even better.
fYoure starting to creep
into territory where a
running coach or club might
be helpful to keep you
motivatedand healthy.
Consider linking up with
someone like Mercuria
Running coach Jenni Nettik
or David Manthey, founder
and coach for Runners Edge
of the Rockies running club.
fBuild your mileage for two
to three weeks, then back
off for a week. Then build
again. Repeat.
fRunning three days a week
isnt going to cut it anymore;
now you need to run with a
strategy. Specically, youre
going to want to mix in easy
runs (a pace at which you can
easily have a conversation),
speed runs (a challenging
pace), and long runs (long
but easy until the last mile
or so, when you should pick
up your pace). See why its a
good idea to have a coach?
SCORE YOUR ANSWERS
Question 1: A (10
points), B (3 points),
C (5 points), D
(0 points)
Question 2: A (10
points), B (0 points)
Question 3: A (10
points), B (5 points),
C (3 points), D
(0 points)
05 points: The
term couch-to-5K
was invented just
for you.
69: You can handle
a 5K but are looking
to ramp up to
something with a
little more mileage.
1015: Theres a
half with your name
on it (specically,
the Rock n Roll
Half Marathon on
October 15).
1630: Its time to
tackle a marathon.
26.2
fYoure going to need 20
weeks, at least, to get ready
for this beast. Trust us, you
want to be prepared: The rst
guy to run this event (a Greek
messenger) wasnt exactly
Previous spread: Getty Images (running overhead); iStock (race bib). This page, from top: Courtesy of Body Glide; Courtesy of Twain Wilkins
in peak shape when he ran
from Marathon to Athens
to announce the Persians
had been defeated. He died
immediately after delivering
his message.
fSome things were meant
to be done solo: y-shing,
reading, belting out
Nathaniel Rateliffs latest hit.
Preparing for a marathon
isnt one of them. Train with
a groupyes, a real one
(not some online one-size-
ts-all training plan)like
Runners Edge of the Rockies,
Revolution Running, or Rocky
Mountain Road Runners to
maintain your motivation
and keep your body healthy.
Also see Group Therapy on
page 105.
fPlan to run at least four
times a week. Plan to be
hungry. Plan to be tired.
Thats when the group
support comes in handy.
 THE RIGHT RACE
If the BolderBoulder (Memorial Day
weekend, by the way) is the only
Colorado run youve ever heard
of, this decision chart will help
you determine which event best
matches your expectations.
Colfax Marathon START

26.2? No; I like pain,

make it harder

No; a little No; a lot

easier, please easier, please
Yes

Road or trail? Trail Road or trail?

In Denver?

Road Road Trail

Yes No, but close
Do you care about
qualifying for Boston?
Yes
Colorado Marathon
(May 7)
Over 15 percent of racers
who take on this beautiful,
fast course through Pou-
dre Canyon into Old Town
Fort Collins qualify for
Boston. (Hint: That may be
because you drop more
than 1,000 feet in eleva-
tion from start to nish.)
Golden Leaf Half
(September 23)
Forget stopping The Bear Chase
Does it have to be to smell the roses; (September 30 and
in Denver? we suggest you October 1)
simply slow down The trails that spider-
to appreciate web into the foothills
the quaking, near Lakewoods Bear
changing aspens Creek Lake Park provide
No, but close on this challenging
No Yes the perfect topography
traverse along trails for a quad-busting 10K,
and roads from half, or more: Masochists
Snowmass Village to can tackle up to 100
downtown Aspen. kilometers of brutal,
Rock n Roll Half undulating terrain.
(October 15)
Denver bands
perform along
this in-town half-
Whats more likely to make you lace up your
marathon route, part running shoes: kids or coffee?
of the Rock n Roll
Marathon Series,
which celebrates
20 years in 2017.
Last years post-run
performance: G. Love Kids Coffee
and Special Sauce.

Colfax Marathon
(May 21)
The Mile High Citys
only in-town marathon
traces 26.2 gritty miles
from City Park to Sports
Authority Field at Mile
High Stadium, through
Lakewood, and back. If
you dont have time to
get yourself in shape for
26.2 miles by May, no
Courtesy of Colfax Marathon
Boulder Backroads
Marathon and Half
(October 1)
Few Colorado marathons
rival the Boulder Back-
roads in terms of beauty,
and even fewer match
its swag bag, which last
year included treats from
Skratch Labs and Darn
Tough Socks and gift cer-
ticates to Frasca Food
Revel Rockies
Marathon and Half
(June 11)
This 13.1-mile course
is as fast as it is
stunning, taking runners
mostly downhill from
Evergreen to Morrison
with grasslands, pines,
and Insta-worthy
vistas as near-constant
companions. If you
Wheat Ridge
Farmers 5000
(September 17)
Thirty-six years ago, a
group of active parents
organized this 5K as a
fund-raiser for Wheat
Ridge High School.
Today, all entry fees go
to support things like
AP and SAT test prep,
the schools award-
The bRUNch Run
5K/10K (October 8)
Born in Denver
three years ago, the
bRUNch Run now
hosts monthly train-
ing runs, pairing 5K
and 10K routes with
meals at top breakfast
spots. The series has
expanded to other
states, but the signa-

worries: The relay race
lets you break this bad
boy down into ve legs.
and Wine. Theres also a
half optionbut you still
get the whole bag
of goodies.
forget this is a road
race, well, you could
be forgiven.
winning STEAM pro-
gram, and choir sound
system upgrades.
ture event, which fea-
tures a post-run feast
from 25 local eateries,
still goes down in
Denver each fall.

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 FIND YOUR FOOTWEAR
Even if youre a atfooted, overpronating
Cinderella, theres a sneaker out there for you.
Boulder Running Companys footwear specialists
helped us narrow the eld.

IF YOU: Have Flat, Flexible Feet IF YOU: Have High Arches

TRY: Motion-control shoes such as the Saucony
Omni or New Balance 1260v6
BECAUSE: Motion-control shoes often are built
on a straighter last (shoe mold) and thus have
a lower arch. (And atfooters also tend to have
problems with overpronation.)
TRY: A neutral shoe like the Adidas Supernova or
Nike Flyknit Lunar 3
BECAUSE: Neutral shoes generally are built with
higher arches than stability and motion-control
shoes, which youll want to avoid anyway since
runners with high arches also often struggle with
underpronation (supination).

IF YOU: Have Overpronation Issues

TRY: A stability shoe like the Brooks Adrenaline

Clockwise from top left: Sarah Boyum; Courtesy of New Balance; Courtesy of Adidas; Courtesy of Hoka One One; Courtesy of Roll Recovery; Courtesy of Altra; Courtesy of Saucony
GTS or Asics GT-2000
BECAUSE: Stability shoes have rmer foam on the
medial side, which can help prevent your ankle
from rolling inward (aka overpronating).

IF YOU: Have Plantar Fasciitis
TRY: A shoe with a stiff midsole and forefoot, such
as the New Balance 860v6 or Saucony Guide
(make sure theres room for the insert your doc
will likely t you with)
BECAUSE: Plantar fasciitis is inammation of the
band of tissue that runs from your heel to your
toes. Shoes with stiff midsoles and forefeet
provide extra cushioning and can help prevent the
big toe from bending back too much (dorsiexion)
and further stretching the plantar fascia.
IF YOU: Have Wide Feet
TRY: Shoes that come with a wider toe box,
like most footwear from Altra (creator of the
FootShape toe box) or Brooks Ghost line
BECAUSE: A wider toe box gives your phalanges
more room to spread out with every step.
IF YOU: Are An Ultrarunner
TRY: Shoes with pumped-up cushioning, like just
about anything from Hoka One One
BECAUSE: Hokas puffed-up soles have made it a
favorite among the 50-plus-mile set. But all that
padding doesnt necessarily mean the shoes last
any longer, so youll still need to replace your
kicks every 300 to 500 miles.

LOCAL Jeffrey Eggleston, 32, Boulder

LOVE Member of the U.S. team at the past three International Association of Athletics
Federation (IAAF) World Championships

R8 deep-tissue massage roller from Roll Recovery, $119

Eggleston calls this his portable massage therapist, and he uses the Boulder companys roller
daily to ush toxins from his muscles and break up adhesions after difcult sessions. Kim Fuller

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 OFF & RUNNING

WHAT THEY DONT TELL YOU

When you run more than a 10K, weird stuff can happen. Here,
the things no one talks about but almost everyone experiences.

1 GOING NUMBER TWO OFTEN WILL BE PRIORITY NUMBER ONE. For somewhat unknown reasons (seri-
ously, researchers cant agree), running long distances seems to put the squeeze on organs
involved in digestion. Translation: You gotta go. Right. Now. Experienced runners have
learned what foods/gels/liquids set their GI tracts o and avoid them in the days before
and the mornings of big runs, lest they end up squatting in mortication on a neighbors
lawnsomething that actually happened to one runner with whom we spoke. Caeine can
exacerbate the eect, which makes us wonder: Whoever thought espresso-avored energy gel A Slow Runners
was a good idea? Confession
2
It pains me to admit this, but
YOUR PEDICURIST IS GOING TO HATE YOU. Ever looked closely at a runners feet? The constant rubbing
and pressure of shoes can traumatize the nail, causing it to separate from the nail plate,
I am a slow runner. Others
might say that to be modest, but I
become discolored, and eventually fall o. (If youve really done damage, the nail might grow mean it. Im the lady moving along
back thicker.) The ocial term for this is onycholysis. The unocial term for it is tip well. at such a plodding pace that drivers
slow to verify Im not stroking out

3 BODY GLIDE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. Log enough miles with the seam of your sports bra or shorts
rubbing against youor your thighs touching when you runand you could end up
with some ugly welts. Sometimes, the friction from just fabric, even without a seam, chang
midstride. When I ran the four-mile
Loveland Sweetheart Classic ve
years ago, I was passed by almost
against sensitive skin can create painful situations (read: bleeding nipples). A lube like Body everyone. Thats the story of nearly
all of the races I have ever entered.
Glide will protect delicate areas from such indignities.
Most other athletic endeavors have

4
a self-sorting mechanism. (People
RUNNING IS CHEAP. BEING A RUNNER IS NOT. All you need is shoes, right? Well, yeah. But those shoes like me dont get invited to join Ulti-
only last 400 miles or so, which means once you start logging more than a couple of miles mate Frisbee leagues, for example.)
each time you go out, youre probably going to have to replace your shoes every few months. But not so in running. I can plunk
Plus, there are race fees, which range from about $30 to $130. And then youll need a hydra- down the $130 entry fee just as
tion system (belt, backpack, etc.). And more socks, shorts, shirts, and sports bras (all made of well as the six-minute milers. I will
wicking material, of course) than your closet has room for. And a watch with a timer, heart never nish in the top half of my age
rate monitor, and GPS tracking system. Ah, hell, just get an Apple Watch. group, much less actually win a race,
but frankly, I dont carebecause
after hundreds of self-agellating
11:30-minute miles, I have realized it
doesnt matter that Im the slowest.
Theres a larger purpose to running
than beating the pack.
The point is the nakedness.
Running strips away my spit-
polished varnish and leaves me
with just guts. I cant bluff my
way through 10 miles, but I keep
trying, and that refusal to quit is
the very thing that keeps me lacing
up my Asics. For me, running
is about coming to terms with
doing something Im not good
at. Its about proving my own
mental toughness. And I dont
need a bib number for that. So I
stopped racing. I stopped using a
trackerno Garmin or running app
announcing that Methuselah has
lapped me. Today, I honestly dont
know how fast or far Im going when
I set out from my Fort Collins home;
I just know that Im committed to
doing it. As the weeks pass, I nd
that every few days, I can run one
street farther before stopping. And
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lineI need. Corey Radman

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 LODO LUNCH RUNS
Life can get in the way of morning
or post-work runs. Thats what
the lunch hour was made for
and for Strava, an app that pro-
vides user-submitted routes, like
these midday options that leave
from the heart of LoDo.

fTHE 1.5-MILE POWER WALK

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working up to a 5K a pretty place to power walk or jog, but the section

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between the bridge at Wewatta Street and Sculpture Park (1.5 miles out
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PARK and back) also promises peeks at public art.

A R IA The Reward: Pull off at Larimer and pick up lunch to go from Troy Guards
AUR fast-and-fresh Bubu. Choose from eight bowlstry the OG Colorado:
quinoa, carrots, green chile, avocado, pumpkin seeds, and house
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dressingmade with your choice of grain (rice or noodles) or salad and

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protein, from tofu to chicken thigh.

fTHE THREE-MILER
The Route: From Union Station, head south on Wewatta Street to 15th Street. Continue west to
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PA R for the second half of your workday.
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AU The Reward: Honor Societys commitment to locally grown ingredients
and healthy fare ensures that no matter what you put on your custom-built
salad/sandwich/plate (we like the Verlasso salmon on a bed of kale, apples,
raisins, carrots, candied walnuts, and miso vinaigrette), youre treating your body right.

37TH AVE fHIGH(LAND) FIVE From top: D. Scott Clark; Sarah Boyum (3). Maps by Sean Parsons
CLAY ST

The Route: Gain a bit of distance (and elevation) by leaving LoDo by way of 20th Street near Coors Field.
Veer right at the junction with Little Raven Street and follow it to the City of Cuernavaca Park, where youll
32ND AVE switch to the path on the west side of the green space. Pass under I-25 to
where the path links up with Inca Street. In a block, turn left onto 37th Street
29TH AVE and start your gradual climb. Youll reach the high point just after you turn left
20T
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onto Clay Street. In about six blocks, Clay becomes West Dunkeld Place, and
T

youll start your descent. Take a right on Zuni Street and then a left on 29th
15T

Street a block later. Six more blocks deliver you to 15th Street, where youll stay
HS
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to the right for a straight shot back into downtown.

The Reward: Youve gobbled up most of your lunch hour with this route,
so swing by the Protein Bar near Union Station for a super-fast meal you can take back to the ofce. The tangy
Classic Buffalo Bar-rito provides you with 460 calories and 44 grams of proteinand pairs well with one of the
Presserys cold-pressed juices.

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 OFF & RUNNING

MYTH BUSTIN
Five truisms about running and training that arent, well, true.

 FASTER IS BETTER
Maybe for sprinters. Longer, slower training runs actually develop endurance better than
high-intensity training, according to Dr. Iigo San Milln, director for sports performance at
the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. He should know; hes
worked with world-class athletes around the globe (including Tour de France winners), using
a scientic approach to building endurance. Were targeting mitochondria because they
are the key to everything, he says. They preserve glycogen and burn lactate. Both of those
things are crucial to improving your tness. The real-world application? You can improve
your mitochondria by doing longer runs (at least an hour) at very specic heart rates Superhuman
usually well below your max heart rate. The science behind
training at elevation.
 YOU CANT OVERHYDRATE DURING A LONG RACE
Au contraire. If you overconsume water to such an extent The rst time I went for a run
that it throws o your sodium balance, youre susceptible to when visiting my parents in
Cornelius, Oregonelevation:
hyponatremia, a serious condition that can cause the brain
179 feetafter moving to Denver,
and other organs to swell, resulting in seizures, comas, and I thought my watch was broken.
even death. Yes, we said death. Id smoked my standard per-mile
pace by close to two minutes.
 RUNNING IS THE BEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT The source of my newfound
Running is certainly one way to lose weight, but it might not superpowerand yourshas
nothing to do with a cape or
be the most ecient. To hit the fat-burning zone, you need
radioactive spider, though. It has
to run for about an hour at a relatively low heart rate (as a everything to do with a hormone
percentage of your max). Heavier folks often exceed this called erythropoietin, or EPO.
rate because the extra weight theyre carrying means theyre working harder even when going (If that sounds familiar, its prob-
slower, San Milln explains. And then theres the concern over joints that may not be very ably because synthetic EPO was
happy with extended periods of running. So swimming and cycling might be better options. one of the key substances in the
Tour de France doping scandal
 CARBOHYDRATES ARE EVIL in the early 2000s.) When your
body registers a lack of oxygen,
Actually, carbs are necessary. We store carbs in our body as glycogen (in our muscles and liver). EPO triggers the production of
Thats our fuel. If you dont have enough glycogen, San Milln says, your body will start using more red blood cells, which carry
muscle as fuel, essentially cannibalizing itself. The key here is that the body can store only about oxygen to the muscles. So when
one pound of glycogen at a time; anything in excess of that is converted into fat. So as long as you trainor just liveat eleva-
you stop after one or two Girl Scout cookies, youre probably safe. tion, you produce more red blood
cells, says Dr. Iigo San Milln,
director for sports performance at
 IM SORE THE DAY AFTER A WORKOUT BECAUSE the University of Colorado Sports
OF LACTIC ACID Medicine and Performance Cen-
No, youre not. Lactic acid, a byproduct of intense exercise, ter. And since red blood cells
dissipates within minutes, San Milln says. (That burn have a lifespan of more than a
you feel when your muscles are maxing out? Thats lactic month, youll enjoy the benet of
your superpower for at least a
acid.) If youre sore the day after a workout, its probably
couple of weeks, even if you
because you created microtears in the muscles and theyre remain at lower elevation.
inamed. Thats also how we build muscle, by the way, so Kasey Cordell
just give them a couple of days to heal and hit it again.

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[ TIMELINE ]
AN ABRIDGED
HISTORY OF
COLORADO RUNNING
1908
Silverton miner Neil
McQuieg establishes
the foundations of what will
becomein 1978the Kendall
Mountain Run when he runs
to the top of the 13,066-foot
peak on a bet.
1964
Even before all of America becomes
obsessed with recreational road running,
Denver debuts the Denver Marathon
(later known as the Mile High Marathon
and the Mayors Cup Marathon).
1977
Rick Trujillo wins his
fth consecutive Pikes
Peak Marathon.
1983
Kenneth Chlouber and Merilee Maupin
create the Leadville Trail 100 run, a
body- and soul-crushing ultra race
through the Rockies that gains and loses
more than 15,000 feet over 100 miles.
1992
The Susan G. Komen Race for
the Cure comes to Colorado
for the rst time. Since then,
Komen Colorado has raised close to
$15 million for breast cancer research.
2002
Fort Collins hosts the rst
Colorado Marathon.
2014
Adams State
University runner and
Caon City native
Tabor Stevens breaks
the record for the
mile time (4:01.27) in
Colorado at the La
Junta Tiger Relays.
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Three local social
media feeds runners
should know.
1956
Monte Wolford wins
the inaugural Pikes
Peak Marathon in a
time of 5:39:58.
SCOTT JUREK
If you want the occasional vegan
recipe to go along with your
1972 training tips, Scott Jurek is your
Boulder resident Frank Shorter wins guy. An ultrarunning legend and
gold in the marathon at the 1972 best-selling author (Eat and Run),
Munich Olympics. Hell take home silver Jurek cultivates a beautiful and
in the 1976 Games in Montreal. informative Insta-stream from his
Boulder base.
1979
Roughly 2,700 runners
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join the inaugural
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BolderBoulder. (In
2017, more than 50,000
are expected to run
the 10K.) The now-
renowned running club Boulder Road
Runners is established the same year.
RUN THE EDGE
Olympic marathoner and Boulder
1984
Coloradan Ellen Hart nishes resident Adam Goucher launched
11th at the U.S. Marathon Trials. this website (and Instagram feed)
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics with fellow runner Tim Catalano
marks the rst year women following their 2011 book by the
are allowed to compete in the same name. The goal: motivation
marathon (12 years after the rst woman and training through community
ofcially ran in the Boston Marathon). support and virtual challenges.
1993
The Denver International Marathon
zzles after its inaugural year, still
owing vendors (including police) and
race winners more than $100,000.
2006
The Colfax Marathon ROOTS RUNNING PROJECT
debuts in May and This Boulder-based running group
hosts the U.S. National trains Olympic hopefuls and other
Wheelchair Marathon elites like Alia Gray, Margaret
Championships. Connelly, and the mustachioed
marathon sensation Noah
Droddy. If Roots inspirational and
beautifully shot Instagram feed
doesnt get you off the couch,
nothing will.
 OFF & RUNNING

GROUP THERAPY
For many of us, the hardest part of training isnt
gutting out that last mile; its lacing up our shoes
in the rst place. Fortunately, Denver has dozens
of running groups, so nding folks to hold you
accountableand have fun withis easy. All you
have to do is determine what motivates you.

IM LOOKING FORA COMMUNITY

f
Rocky Mountain
Road Runners
One of Denvers oldest and
largest road-running clubs,
RMRR hosts races on the
rst Sunday of every month.
The locations and distances
vary, but your $35 annual
membership gains you entry to
all 12 andif youre up for it
RMRRs Wednesday night
track workouts.
IM LOOKING FORA KILLER WORKOUT
f
Denver Track Club
While this ve-year-old club
caters primarily to adults who
want to relive their college track
glory days, DTCs Tuesday night
and Saturday morning speed
and tempo workouts will up your
road (or trail) game, too.
f
Denver Trail Runners
DTR doesnt like to be called a
clubthere are no dues and
no waivers to sign. Organized
by volunteers, this group meets
Thursday evenings and Sunday
mornings (check the Facebook
page for locations) for 60- to
90-minute trail runs, typically in
the foothills. Pace groups set out
together and regroup at major
trail junctionsso dont call
DTRs events races, either.
f
Runners Edge
Of The Rockies
If you want to check out the
training style of this group
which competitor.com twice
named Best Running Club in the
Mountain West regionbefore
paying $295 in quarterly dues,
try a Saturday run. The long,
leg-testing jaunts (usually 10 to
20 miles in the metro area) come
with marked routes, aid stations,
and more than 10 pace groups.
f
Achilles International
Founded in New York in 1983 by
Playlists For
the rst amputee to run the New
York City Marathon, Achilles
Every Pace
International has more than 100
chapters in 40 countries. The
One of the rst things
Denver branch of this nonprot most running coaches
has been pairing able-bodied will talk to you about is
runners with those with disabili-
ties on weekly Monday night cadence, or the number
runs at Wash Park since 2013. of steps you take per
minute. The sweet spot,
for most runners, is
somewhere between 160
and 200. With that in
mindplus the need to
f
Revolution Running
distract yourself from the
Another competitor.com pick
for Best Running Club in the discomfort that comes
Mountain West, Louisville- with extra mileagewe
based Revolution offers a asked Spotify to create
catalog of training programs,
from a nine-week beginner miniplaylists from local
course ($89) thatll get you groups to match three
prepped for your rst 5K or
10K to personalized marathon
different tempos.
training ($110 per month).
160 Steps Per Minute

Ho Hey by the Lumineers

f
Highland Tap And
Burger Run Club
This Wednesday night clubs 10K
run through historic Highland
departs at 6:15. The 5K leaves at
6:30. That means the dozens of
Denverites who regularly attend
the HTB runwhich happens
year-round in rain, shine, snow,
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IM LOOKING FORBEER
f
Wash Park Pub Run
The popular Wash Park Pub Run
also takes place on Wednesday
nights. The three-mile-or-so
route here rarely changes
(through the neighborhood,
around Wash Park, and back)
because, well, if aint broke.
Overachievers can add mileage
on their own, but theyll want to
To The Light by Paper Bird
Americana by Rose Hill Drive
f
Colorado Brewery
Running Series 180 Steps Per Minute
This Minnesota-born series came
to Denver in 2016 and start- Cured of Youth by Tennis
ing this month will again offer Little House by the Fray
frequent weekend morning runs Wrestling Israel by Flobots
departing from breweries such
as Ratio Beerworks and Cere-
bral Brewing. Each 5K unrace 200 Steps Per Minute
(there are no timing chips or win-

or single-digit tempsget back

around the same time to enjoy a be back before the free catered ners) costs $30 but comes with Vegas by Tennis
free pasta-and-salad dinner and supper at Pub On Pearl and a free beer, souvenir pint glass, If I by Flobots
20 percent off beer together. prizes are gone. andhopefullynew friends. I Dont Mind by Paper Bird

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 REST-DAY REHAB COUCH & CHILL
The most important training day Coaches, pros, and
researchers agree: Your rest
of the week is the one you take off. day is exactly thata day
off. If you really cant get
Try these six methods for recovering running off your mind, post
when you take a zero (as in, zero miles). up on the couch with a copy
of Christopher McDougalls
Born to Run or Natural Born
Heroes and live vicariously
for a day.

LET SOMEONE ELSE

DO THE WORK
Life hack #732: While not all insurance
carriers cover massages, many Flexible
Spending Account programs reimburse
them as medical expenses. So make regular HYDRATE
visits to somewhere that specializes in mas- If you really want to
sage for athletes, such as SS Performance give your body a boost,
Massage or White Lotus Therapeutics, try an intravenous uid
where Mercuria Running coach Jenni Nettik recovery session. Once
sends many of her runners. the domain of pro ath-
letes (and med students
recovering from hang-
overs), this rehydration
method is now available
to the active masses
in 60-minute sessions.
STRETCH IT OUT Several uid recovery
Running and yoga complement centers, such as Onus
each other so well that theres IV Hydration and Divine
a group devoted to doing both Hydration Therapies,
(Denver Running and Yoga have recently popped up
Club). Consider a Yin class at in Denver and will cus-
your favorite yoga studio or tomize a recovery recipe
the Freyja Project. Yin doesnt for you.
recruit your muscles to do the
work. Rather, long-held poses
stretch your connective tissue
and present an opportunity
for micro meditations (so your
brain gets a break from run- MAKE A COMMITMENT
ning all the time, too). If youre training for a marathon,
you might seriously consider sign-
ing up for a membership at Denver
Sports Recovery. Your monthly
dues (from $89) give you access to
more than a dozen recovery treat-
PUT YOUR FEET UP mentsfrom hot and cold tubs to
So what if 50 percent of your toenails ultrasound machines to compres-
have fallen off? That doesnt mean you sion boots (kind of like blood-
cant still enjoy a bit of pampering (and pressure cuffs for your legs that
polish for the ones that are left). The encourage healing by mechanically
Dragontree Spa in Boulder specializes forcing a lymphatic ush). Your
in treating your feet right with more membership also comes with an
than a dozen footbaths. We suggest the initial evaluation during which
Healing Salt option ($28)just put the DSRs specialists will assess poten-
kibosh on the callous scraper (unless tial problems and help you create a
you actually like blisters). treatment plan.

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 OFF & RUNNING

WHAT I LEARNED
Miles of advice from some of Colorados best runners.
As told to Kim Fuller

Consistency and patience can Be lean and mean,

take you far. Being consistent with
running, weights, rehab, massage,
sleep, food, and hydration all adds
up. Every day is important.
Emma Coburn, 26, Crested Butte
Recent achievement: Set an American record of 9:07.63
in the 3,000-meter steeplechase to win a bronze medal
at the 2016 Olympic Games
When nature calls, as
a last resort, its better
to lose a sock than risk
using an unknown leaf.
Joe Gray, 33,
Colorado Springs
but also be healthy.
There is a ne
balance between
fast and healthy.
Andy Wacker, 28,
Boulder
Recent achievements:
2015 U.S. 50K trail
champion; 2016 U.S. trail
Race-Day Recs
half-marathon champion First time at a starting
line? Our experts
provide tips for your
best shot at success.
It is very easy to wear too much.
Arm sleeves with two shirts,
gloves, a pair of tights, and a 1 No new anything. Race day is not
the day to try out new sneakers.
And the night before is denitely not
beanie is usually my go-to for the time to check out that new In-
anything under 30 degrees. dian joint. Stick to what you know.
Brandon Johnson, 29, Boulder

2
Recent achievement: Recent achievement: Won the 2016 BolderBoulder Keep it casual. Most races offer
2016 World Mountain citizens race in 30:34 race packet pickup on the days
Running champion
before, so all you have to worry
about the morning of is nding
parking. Which reminds us: Give
yourself at least an hour before race
I really believe time to get parked, checked in, and
in the adage to Focus each day on being a bit better warmed upand make one last trip
keep your hard to the porta-potty.
days hard and than you were the day before; keep a
your easy days
easy. Ive learned
training log to track progress.
Neely Gracey, 27, Boulder
3 Rein it in for the rst mile.
Youre going to get a surge of
adrenaline when you cross the
to respect this Recent achievement: Top American woman in the 2016 starting line. Fight the temptation
Boston Marathon, placing ninth overall for women
dichotomy of to turn that into a faster pace. The
intensities: work rst mileessentially your warm-
upshould be your slowest mile.
hard, recover,
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repeat.
Jeffrey Eggleston, 32,
Boulder
Recent achievements:
Made the past three
consecutive IAAF World
Dont sacrice the skin on your ankles 4 Wear a shirt you dont mind
ditching. While a few large races
will pick up clothing discarded
by wearing low no socks just to avoid a along the route for collection later,
sock tan line. most simply donate it.
Kim Dobson, 32, Eagle

5
Championship teams for Have the talk. If youve been
Recent achievements: Pikes Peak Ascent and
the United States (Daegu training with a partner, make sure
Marathon champion in 2015 (the only woman to
2011, Moscow 2013, and
have ever won both the ascent and marathon races you discuss what to do if one of you
Beijing 2015)
in the same weekend) is having an off day (or a great day!):
Stay together or go your separate
ways? Seriously, friendships have
ended over this stuff.

Write down your goals. Be humble. Do the training. 6 Have three goals. There are a
lot of variables on race daythe
weather, a crowded start, that cold
Rest, recovery, and moderation are important to an aging you picked up the day before.
athlete. Have fun, and never take yourself too seriously. Coach Jenni Nettik suggests using
Blondie Vucich, 68, Vail a tiered goal system for your race:
a best-case scenario goal, a back-
Recent achievements: Big Sur Marathon 2016 age group winner and new course record
holder (previously set in 1993) up goal if today isnt the best-case
scenario, and a third goal for the
minimum youll be happy with. m

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Q The Overdose Memorial Wall at Denvers
Harm Reduction Action Center
Sometimes
You Have
To Build
A Wall
Around Your
Heart

More people die from heroin and opioid use in

Colorado than are killed in homicides. Medical
examiners in Denver are investigating an average of
one heroin death a week. Those lostand those
affectedare mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters.
Inside the drug crisis hiding in plain sight.

BY ROBERT SANCHEZ
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY RATZLAFF

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 Stacy was sorry.

The 9 a.m. meeting on Tuesday had turned into a 10 a.m.

meeting on Friday, which became a 9 a.m. meeting on
Monday. Stacy answered the phone each time, and each
time, she apologized. Something came up, shed say.
She had to walk her dogs. She slept too late. She forgot.
Heroin users arent the most punctual, her daughter jokes.
Stacy Pettersen was receiving methadone treatment at a clinic redene what we talk about when we talk about heroin in the state.
a few miles from her government-subsidized apartment in Engle- Governor John Hickenlooper is an ally. So is a rural police chief who
wood. The dosing was still o, and shed begun vomiting and feeling teamed up with her to convince Colorado police departments to carry
the intense agony of withdrawal. It had been more than a month a lifesaving anti-overdose drug called naloxone. When heroin users
since she last used heroin, the longest shed gone without since shed speak of her, its with reverence.
rst tried the drug ve years earlier. Despite pain so terrible she In the past ve years, every major harm-reduction policy decision
considered killing herself, she tried to remain hopeful. But it was dif- in Colorado has come fromor gone throughRaville. She was the
cult. Now she was entering the stage of recovery she worried shed primary inuence behind a Good Samaritan law passed last year that
never be able to complete. grants limited immunity on simple drug-possession charges for people
Experts who study drug abuse say there arent many old her- who call 911 to report overdoses. HRACs push for wider distribu-
oin users. Stacy is one of the exceptions. She is 62, divorced, and tion of naloxone has saved 502 Colorado overdose victims since 2012,
the mother of three adult children. I want to be a better person, shed Raville says. She also convinced jails in Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver,
recently told her daughter, Colorado state Representative Brittany Douglas, and Jeerson counties to give naloxone to heroin-injection
Pettersen. I want to make things right. drug users upon their releases. I dont want to imagine where wed be
Now, Stacy says she wants to meet. She sets another time. Shell without Lisa, says Steve Koester, a University of Colorado Denver pro-
be there. She promises. fessor who has worked with heroin users for the past 27 years. Says state
Attorney General Cynthia Coman: Lisas a force.
The metal gate to the Harm Reduction Action Center in down- After saying goodbye to her last clients of the day, Raville walks back
town Denver swings open this past winter, and a dozen men and inside the center, a smallish group of rooms in the shadow of the Capi-
women empty onto the sidewalk, scattering in every direction along tol. About 150 people funnel through the oce every morningfrom
Colfax Avenue. Lisa Raville, HRACs 37-year-old director, stands in homeless users to white-collar workerswhich makes this place the
the doorway, waving to her clients. largest harm-reduction center within a 500-mile radius. The center is
Ill see you later, she says. one of nearly 200 nationally that subscribe to a wider harm-reduction
Be safe. philosophy that seeks to minimize damage associated with drug use
Take care. and considers medical care and counseling more eective interventions
Raville is slim, with rectangular glasses and short, straight hair, and than punishment. If incarceration and shame worked, she says, we
she looks more like a school librarian than the most important voice in wouldnt be in the situation were in now. Ravilles center oers free
Colorados battle against heroin. Since 1999, overdose deaths involv- sterile needles and needle-disposal bins and helps drug users nd long-
ing opioids and heroin have quadrupled nationally, part of a crisis that term treatment as well as short-term medical help.
in 2015 claimed more Colorado lives than homicides. This past year, A majority of those who visit the center are white and male, and
Denvers Medical Examiner Oce investigated an average of one some began abusing prescription pain medications before moving to
heroin-related death per week. For every death, many more people cheap Mexican black tar heroin when their prescriptions dried up.
overdose and nearly die. For each near-death, there are heroin drug They arrive seeking needles and small kits, which help users inject
users languishing on waiting lists for clinics, for methadone treatment, safely and include bottle-cap-size cookers, small water bottles, and
or for a shrinking number of beds at treatment facilities. And for every pellet-size cotton wads to strain impurities out of heroin. Because of
person waiting for help, there are even more who have yet to ask for it. the work, needle sharing and needle reuse is down about 50 percent,
Those who know Raville well say she is relentless. In nearly eight according to a survey of HRAC clients last year, which signicantly
years running HRAC, she has developed an unusual consortium of reduces the chances that users will become infected with diseases like
pushers, cops, drug users, and politicians whove joined her mission to hepatitis C and HIV.

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 In her oce, Raville has banned words like dirty, clean, and
addict to describe drug users struggles with sobriety. She doesnt
talk about recovery or her center as a means to an end. Its more like
a bridge to the next stop. I want to keep them alive one more day so
they can decide what to do with the next day, Raville says. In 2016,
she hired a heroin user to lead training sessions for naloxone. The
manwho has personally saved 90 people from overdose-related
deathtrained Hickenlooper. A photo of the governor intensely
watching the training was posted on the centers Instagram page
with a caption that read, in part, Governor Hickenlooper is now
equipped to save a life in our community and included the hashtag
#everybodysdoingit. In the spring of 2016, Raville coordinated a
slew of drug users mothers who spoke at a public hearing for the
Good Samaritan legislation. Seven months ago, fewer than 10 police
departments in Colorado carried naloxone. Today, its nearly 130.
Still, the center cant save everyone. In 2011, a mother gave Raville
a framed photograph of her son, whod recently overdosed and died.
Raville hung it on a wall inside the centers main room. It became
a touchstone for her sta, a place for the mans friends to mourn.
For Raville, it was a daily reminder of what was at stake. Over time,
more families and friends brought photos of their recently dead. Two
became 10. Ten became 40. Raville stares at the photographs, which
now number 103. In this job, she says, sometimes you have to build
a wall around your heart.
On the afternoon of May 20, 2015, Colorados attorney general
entered a conference room in Denver, stepped up to a podium, and
announced the largest and most complex heroin bust in the history of
the Rocky Mountain West. For people in the anti-drug industry, it was
a rare moment of joy, a good day for the good guys.
MY MOTHERS KEEPER Roughly two years earlier,
State Representative Brit-
tany Pettersen with her mom, Coman said, agents started
Stacy, in February at Swedish following leads on a money-
Medical Center, several days
after Stacy overdosed
laundering operation. Those
agents eventually made a major
discovery: hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars in cash, all of
it linked to a cartel shipping heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine
from Mexico. Trackers pushed their product across the U.S. border
and then along country roads, highways, and interstatesthrough
Pueblo and Colorado Springs to Denverto be distributed in the city
and throughout the metro region, in parks and on street corners, to be
used by everyone from homeless men to suburban soccer moms.
Drug agents and local law enforcement picked o suspects one by
one: on I-70 near Evergreen. In a garage in Aurora. In an apartment
bathroom in Thornton. In one year, authorities arrested 34 people and
seized 273 pounds of brown heroin with a street value of $40 million.
U.S. Attorney John Walsh called the caseincluding the arrests of
ringleaders Yael Osuna Navarro and Marcos Lopez Garciathe gold
standard for federal-state law enforcement cooperation to attack and
dismantle a dangerous international narco-tracking organization.
The announcement had the typical visuals of a made-for-television
drug bust. There were tough-talking cops and photos of drug bundles
and stacked cash. The initiative even had a catchy name: Operation
Chump Change. Coman said in a release: This bust deals a knockout
punch to a highly organized and invasive bunch of trackers.
Except, of course, it didnt. The work that resulted in dozens of state
and federal indictments barely registered among the drug community.
Literally, within a day, the organization was ordering another 10 or
20 pounds to replace the lost loads, one DEA ocial admitted at the
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 Her body rests uneasily in the chair. She
looks exhausted, as if she might crumble.
How are you, Mom? Brittany asks
when she returns with the latte.
OK, I guess, Stacy says.
Her doctors are still tweaking her
methadone dosing, she tells her 35-year-
old daughter. Theyre trying to nd the
right amount that will curb her with-
drawal symptoms and keep her heroin
cravings in check. To get the methadone,
she has to attend mandatory counseling
sessions, which are covered by Health
First Colorado, the states Medicaid pro-
gram. Shes been to several clinics and
counselors over the years, but she says
this one seems dierent.
For the rst time, I really want the
help, Stacy tells her daughter. Im get-
ting some hope in my life, like maybe I
can beat this.
The hourlong talks are deep and pain-
ful, though, and she has left in tears on
more than one occasion. Pain is her trig-
ger. Stacy had been abused emotionally,
physically, and sexually for much of her
life, and now she was reliving it. She
experimented with LSD as a teenager
and dropped out of high school, then got
married. As she moved into parenthood
with an alcoholic husband, she drank too
much herself and abused pills.
Stacy was never sober enough to attend
her kids school functions. Shed pass out
on the couch. When she was awake,
shed sometimes walk out the door and
disappear for weeks. She didnt remem-
ber birthdays. When her son Justin died
by suicide in 2008, she didnt attend the
funeral. Ive been a terrible mother, she
time. It didnt seem to faze [the cartel] that much. SAVING GRACE says. Brittany doesnt say a word.
Lisa Raville heads up Den-
Even the busts Chump Change moniker was a not-so- vers Harm Reduction Action When she turned 18, Brittany left her
subtle nod to the futility of ghting the trackers. Despite Center and is the leading home in Littleton for Colorado State Uni-
seizing tens of millions of dollars in heroin, the DEAs eort voice in the state advocating versity; she was forced to drop out when
to help heroin users.
amounted to little more than a temporary inconvenience for she couldnt get nancial aid because her
the organizations that supplied the drugs. parents hadnt paid taxes in years. Brittany
Its frustrating, Coman said early this year, recalling transferred to Metropolitan State Uni-
the Chump Change busts. Every time we take down an operation, versity of Denver and waited tables as she pursued a political science
we see availability decrease, but someone eventually steps in. She degree. She worked at a nonprot and for political campaigns before
frames the problem in practical terms: Her job includes rooting out deciding to run for oce. Maybe I can help someone like me, she thought.
heroin sources, understanding addiction as a disease, and helping users By then, her mother had moved to prescription painkillers. Stacys
get treatment while also being realistic enough to know the drug isnt doctor cut her o a few years ago, so she started buying pills from a
going away. Did the war on drugs work? Coman asks. We all have dealer. When that became too expensive, she says, heroin became my
our opinions. But do we stop the battle? I dont think we can. last resort.
If she goes even a few hours without the drug, the withdrawal
Stacy walks the three blocks from her apartment to the cof- symptoms take over. Withdrawal scares her more than death. Her
feeshop where her daughter is waiting. They hug hello in the doorway. body burns. Her muscles ache. She vomits nonstop. She shakes. Every
While Brittany goes o to buy her mother a latte, Stacy moves slowly month for the past year, she says shes considered killing herself. Shell
across the room and lowers herself into a seat next to a window. She buy heroin and other drugs from her dealer and take them all at once.
gives a tight, pained smile. Just before Thanksgiving, she decided it was time. She looked in her
Her eyes are watery and squinty. Her face is drawn. Shes a tiny wallet. She didnt have any cash.
woman, her short-sleeved shirt exposing a pair of thin, wrinkled arms. Brittany hears her mothers words and winces.

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The relationship Brittany has with substance abuseand now with could be combined and prescriptions rotated to new drugs for maximum
heroinhas put her closer to the issue than she ever wanted to be. pain relief. When opioids became acceptable to prescribe for pain, we
Shes sponsored a bill creating more access to clean needles, and she all felt really empowered, says Blum, now a primary care doctor at Den-
supported the Good Samaritan law and the expansion of naloxone ver Health Medical Center. Just a few years after Oxys release, pain
access in the state. She doesnt invoke her mothers name when doing relievers began ooding the market. And then people started dying.
it; instead, she describes once being a high-risk youth in a family with One of Blums longtime patients, who was in her early 40s, overdosed
a history of substance abuse. Brittanys been elected three times to rep- and died at an airport about 15 years ago. Physicians lose patients; its
resent her state House district, which encompasses part of Jeerson part of the job. But this one felt dierent to Blum. He had a nagging
County, but not all of her political colleagues know her past. None have feeling about the womans demise, about the opioid Blum had pre-
met her mother. If they did, Brittanys not sure how she would explain scribed to her over years of visits to treat chronic muscle pain. When he
the situation. She has trouble explaining it to herself. learned of the patients deathwhich today he describes as profoundly
During a legislative hearing about a year ago, Brittany got a text hauntingBlum at rst didnt understand the far-reaching implications
from one of her brothers. She needed to get to Lutheran Medical Cen- it would have on his career or what the overprescription of opioids, like
ter. Fast. Their mother had overdosed and was unconscious. OxyContin, would do to communities across the country.
Mom, why were you in the hospital? A few years later, Blum began reading stories of
Brittany asks at the coeeshop. other opioid overdosespeople like his patient who
I had pneumonia, Stacy says. were dealing with chronic pain. Unlike the crack epi-
No, that was not pneumonia. THE GOOD DOCTOR demic of the 1980s, this wasnt conned to Americas
Dr. Josh Blum of Denver
Yes, it was, Stacy says. I was sick. Health Medical Center has inner cities. From California to Vermont, well-mean-
Mom, you got pneumonia because you seen the devastating effects ing men and women were getting hooked on opioids.
passed out and inhaled your vomit. of prescription opioid abuse These were moms whod gotten CONTINUED ON PAGE 174
for almost two decades.
Well, I dont remember that, Stacy
shoots back.
Of course you dont, Mom, because
youre the one who was unconscious.
Stacy closes her eyes.
Days later, Brittanys still thinking about
the conversation. I dont know if shes pur-
posefully lying or if shes making up her
own reality, or if thats really how shes
remembering things, she says. Im so sick
of getting dragged into this. But shes my
mom. How can I give up on her?
As her mothers grown older, Brittanys
mind has begun drifting to dark places. She
lives in fear of the next text, the next phone
call, but theres an even bigger worry. She
wants her mother to get better, but what if it
really happens? I would almost rather have
her like this forever than get her sober for
a year and see the person Ive been missing
all this time, Brittany says. What happens
if I see my real mom, and then I lose her?

Josh Blum was in his residency at the

University of Colorado Denver in 1996 when
Purdue Pharma released OxyContin. To
Blum and thousands of doctors like him, the
prescription painkiller was an incremental
game-changer that served as an important
tool in the way doctors handled their patients
pain. Purdues marketing campaign included
claims that the drug simplies and improves
patients lives by ensuring smooth and sus-
tained pain control all day. It was safe and
reliable, Purdue said. Just two doses would
eliminate pain for 24 hoursabout twice as
long as generic medications.
OxyContin was especially intriguing to
Blum, a Southern California native drawn
to the intricacies and possibilities of pharma-
cology. Dosing could be ne-tuned; opioids
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The face of
DENVER
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS
DESIGNS BY SUNDOWN
DESIGNSBYSUNDOWN.COM | (303) 789-4400
4501 S. SANTA FE DR., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

Three decades ago, Littleton native Michael Hommel,

graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) and
shortly thereafter founded Designs By Sundown. Upon
graduation, he began his business out of his parents
garage. With the help of two college friends, they began
installing landscapes in the newly formed Highlands
Ranch community. His edgling business blossomed as
satised clients kept referring Sundown to neighbors
and friends. Michael has never looked back.
Firmly rooted in the community, Designs By Sundown is
Denvers premier landscape architecture, construction
and maintenance rm, specializing in high-end
residential projects and commercial properties, with
work ranging from downtown rooftops to multi-acre
estates. Since 1985, Designs by Sundown has been
proud to give back to the community by selecting
projects in need of assistance.
For 30 years, Design By Sundowns goal has always
been to combine the highest quality materials with
a team of responsive, knowledgeable designers
and craftsmen. From day one, Michael established
a culture where the ethics and principles of quality
construction, service and client satisfaction would not
be compromised.
The companys mission is to use innovative ideas to
create distinctive outdoor environments. At every home
or ofce, they aspire to exceed client expectations with
uncompromising quality standards, strict attention
to detail, and value-added services. It is no wonder
Designs by Sundown is the most awarded landscape
architecture company in the state.
When you hire Designs By Sundown, you are guaranteed
a professional experience with an award-winning team
of individuals who will create and maintain your dream
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The face of WORLD

CLASS PLASTIC SURGERY
GROSSMAN PLASTIC SURGERY
BEAUTIFULME.COM | (303) 320-5566
4600 HALE PKWY., SUITE 100, DENVER, CO 80220

Grossman Plastic Surgery is Denvers most elite plastic surgery center. With over 65 years of combined surgical
experience, Dr. John A. Grossman, Dr. Philippe A. Capraro and Dr. Matthew B. Baker are three of the most
sought-after board-certied plastic surgeons in the United States.
Founder Dr. Grossman has dedicated his career to the art of plastic surgery, earning him a reputation as
one of the most distinguished plastic surgeons in the world. High prole patients from every corner of the
globe, including celebrities, foreign heads-of-state, and royalty travel to have their plastic surgery procedure
performed by Dr. Grossman.
Dr. Capraro is one of the most sought-after educators, researchers, speakers, and surgeons in plastic surgery.
His prociency at all forms of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery has been acknowledged both nationally and
internationally. He has been published in some of the most notable plastic surgery journals in the world.
Dr. Baker is committed to providing his patients with customized and compassionate care. He has published
extensively on a variety of medical issues and brings a wealth of expertise in the areas of both cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery over his near two decades in practice.
Each of these talented surgeons possess an innate combination of education, trust, and experience,
consistently working to achieve natural beauty, which is the product of listening to a patients interests and
goals as well as setting realistic expectations.

The face of HEALTHIER

SKIN AND A HAPPIER YOU
FACIAL AESTHETICS
BEAUTIFULME.COM
4600 HALE PKWY., SUITE 110, DENVER, CO 80220 | (303) 377-2868
7447 E. BERRY AVE., SUITE 160, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 | (303) 791-1820

Celebrating 25 years in business, Facial Aesthetics has a proven track record of offering the best in skin care
and innovation in aesthetics. Founder, CEO and practicing aesthetic nurse injector, Pamela Hill, RN, is proud
of the 25 year milestone, her staff, and the wonderful results provided over the years. Pamelas leadership
and knowledge in the skin care industry has grown Facial Aesthetics into Colorados premier medical spa.
With locations in Denver and Greenwood Village, Facial Aesthetics is passionate about treating clients with
medically guided skin care and modern, noninvasive technology to enhance both the beauty and health of
the skin and body. Whether its the need for injectables, skin care treatments, or body contouring, the Facial
Aesthetics staff is committed to providing you with exceptional care and beautiful results.

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The face of
SAVING LIVES
BONFILS BLOOD CENTER
BONFILS.ORG | (303) 341-4000
717 YOSEMITE ST., DENVER, CO 80230

During World War II while Americans supported the war effort at home, they
realized the lifesaving importance of blood transfusions. The independent
spirit embodied by Coloradans helped pioneer social responsibility in our
state for a singular purpose saving lives.
At that time the blood banks nearest to Denver were in Dallas and Kansas
City. Denver philanthropist Helen G. Bonls recognized the need for a local
community blood bank and in 1943, Belle Bonls Memorial Blood Bank was
founded in honor of Helens beloved mother.
In 1971, the organization changed its name to Belle Bonls Memorial Blood
Center to better reect its expanding services including research. In 2017,
Bonls merged with Blood Systems, Inc., a fellow Arizona-based nonprot
also founded in 1943 and one of the nations oldest and largest transfusion
medicine organizations.
Founded by a woman, the growing organization continues to make history and
for the rst time in 74 years, is being led by a woman. A third-generation
Colorado native, Anne Burtchaell brings more than 20 years experience
and innovation to her role as the new Mountain Division President for Blood
Systems, Inc. following her 10 years of service to Bonls Blood Center as both
COO and CFO.
Headquartered in Denver, Blood Systems Mountain Division consists of
Bonls Blood Center operations in Colorado and United Blood Services (UBS)
operations throughout Wyoming, western Nebraska and southwestern South
Dakota. Bonls Lowry headquarters also houses Blood Systems Research
Institute (BSRI), internationally respected for its groundbreaking research.

AT LEFT: Anne Burtchaell, Mountain Division President

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The face of
PERSONAL
INJURY LAW
RAMOS LAW
RAMOSLAW.COM | (303) 647-4459
3000 YOUNGFIELD ST., SUITE 200, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80215

Dr. Joseph Ramos is unlike most lawyers you may know. As both a physician and
a lawyer, Ramos knows that a clients personal injury case is more about the
injuries than the law. It is about understanding how to present those injuries
effectively to a jury or insurance agency. This unique knowledge gives him a
great advantage in his practice.
Ramos learned at an early age how to help others from his parents, who owned
a small town gas station and assisted many stranded travelers in their small
town. He applied early values of hard work and commitment to his own life,
paying his own way through college, medical school and later, law school. I
met my wife and together we are raising four great kids says Ramos.
Ramos is an avid hunter, sherman and is active in his church. Whether
it is serving those in need on a mission trip, in medicine or in law, Ramos
philosophy is simply to take good care of people. I take my role as an injury
attorney very seriously. Its an important task to get my clients back on the road
to recovery whether it be from a car accident, a sports injury or injury on the job.
It is a big responsibility for me and my team, but we gain a lot of satisfaction in
doing our very best for each and every client.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Brian Calandra, JD; Colleen Calandra, JD, LLM; Dr. Joseph Ramos, MD, JD

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The face of
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
GASTROENTEROLOGY OF THE ROCKIES
GASTROROCKIES.COM | (303) 604-5000
OFFICE LOCATIONS: DENVER, LAKEWOOD, NORTHGLENN, LAFAYETTE, WESTMINSTER,
BROOMFIELD, BOULDER, LONGMONT, COMING SOON TO AURORA AND LITTLETON
ENDOSCOPY CENTER LOCATIONS: LAKEWOOD, LAFAYETTE, NORTHGLENN, BOULDER, LONGMONT

Gastroenterology of the Rockies physicians are among the leading gastroenterologists in

Colorado. With their educational background, advanced training and medical skills, they
are equipped to provide excellent care in all areas of digestive health, including sub-
specialties in liver disease, biliary disease, reux, gastroenterology genetics, inammatory
bowel disease, and diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopies.
Having grown Gastroenterology of the Rockies from a one-physician, one-ofce practice in
Boulder County in 1994, to 19 physicians, six Physicians Assistants and 130 employees
with eight clinics and ve ambulatory surgical centers in Boulder County and the greater
Denver-Metro Area today, Dr. Joel Montbriand attributes the successful growth to patient
focused delivery of care by the highest caliber physicians. Gastroenterology of the Rockies
mission is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients in the manner
that is most cost effective for them. We put the patient rst, Dr. Montbriand states. We
utilize advanced technology to free physicians and nurses to focus more of their time and
energy on patients and less on administrative tasks. We locate our facilities and design
our processes to make patient access easy and comfortable.
The emphasis on patient focused, personal delivery of GI care has been recognized by
several outside organizations. Dr. Montbriand and Gastroenterology of the Rockies have
received the Boulder County Distinguished Service Award in 2010, the Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Healthcare and Life Sciences for the Rocky Mountain
Region in 2006, and the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame Award in 2016.
The entire team at Gastroenterology of the Rockies is passionate about preventing,
managing and treating colon cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths.
Preventing colon cancer is the goal of our team, and a colonoscopy is widely recognized
as the gold standard to not only detect, but actually prevent colon cancer, Dr. Montbriand
states. Gastroenterology of the Rockies performs over 24 thousand procedures every
year, and almost 75% of those procedures are cancer screening colonoscopies. With its
emphasis on delivery of the highest quality care to its patients, Gastroenterology of the
Rockies is a part of the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC), a national registry
that tracks colon cancer prevention quality indicators. The physicians at Gastroenterology
of the Rockies consistently exceed the quality indicators in the national standards
measured by GIQuIC.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Daus Mahnke, MD, Mandeep Bhamra, MD, Reena Patel, MD, Laura Henningsen, RN,
Daniel Cornett, MD, Jennie Feiger, PA-C

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The face of DENVER

TRIAL LAWYERS
CHALAT HATTEN & BANKER
CHALATLAW.COM | (303) 861-1042
1600 BROADWAY, SUITE 1920, DENVER CO, 80202

PURVIS | GRAY | THOMSON

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When you need a trial lawyer, you need an advocate who listens to your story, understands
your passion and motivation and works aggressively to reach your goals.
For most clients facing a serious personal injury case, the choice of a lawyer will have
lifetime consequences. Our trial lawyers understand that our job is to work with our clients,
and for our clients.
That is one of the reasons Jim Chalat and John Purvis have been selected as 5280
Top Personal Injury Lawyers for the past three years. Our lawyers have also earned the
most prestigious credentials that plaintiffs trial attorneys can receive from their peers,
including members of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers,
and Top Colorado 100 Trial Lawyers. More importantly, they have earned the endorsements
of their clients.
We are trial attorneys who represent people seriously injured in auto and truck accidents;
ski and snowboard collisions; product liability; and professional malpractice. A free
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The face of
REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT
DAIRY BLOCK
McWHINNEY | SAGE HOSPITALITY
SAGE RESTAURANT GROUP | GRAND AMERICAN
DAIRYBLOCK.COM | (720) 360-4700
1800 WAZEE ST., DENVER, CO 80202

As a building with a notable past, the Windsor Farm Dairy was built in
1918 on the corner of 18th and Blake. Ninety-nine years later, this historic
collection of buildings will soon make its name as Dairy Block, becoming
the rst, full city block development in downtown Denver.
In walking distance to Union Station, this unique block will feature urban
ofce space; a gorgeous contemporary independent brand hotel, The
Maven, Kachina Southwestern Grill and Poka Lola Social Club. Adding to
the unique qualities of this historic Denver remake will be the gathering
of an eclectic mix of retail merchants. Reminiscent of a quaint European
alleyway, The Alley will feature a collection of American heritage brands,
Colorado originals, international retailers, as well as new and surprising
vendors.
Destined to become the most vibrant, walkable, mixed-use development at
the very heart of the city, visitors will discover something new around every
corner. This unique combination of inspiring and historical architecture
with modern amenities will be a spectacular addition to Denvers thriving
cultural expansion.
One foot in memory and one foot in prophecy to create a legacy.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Martin, General

Manager of Dairy Block; Mark
Witkiewicz, McWHINNEY; Bruce
Phillips, Grand American; Chad
McWhinney, McWHINNEY; Walter
Isenberg, Sage Hospitality; Peter
Karpinski, Sage Restaurant Group

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The face of
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
BETH BALLEN, MD
BALLENMEDICAL.COM | (720) 222-0550
6081 S. QUEBEC ST., SUITE 100, CENTENNIAL, CO 80111

When you rst walk in the door at Ballen Medical & Wellness, youre
greeted by Webster the centers resident golden retriever. According to
the centers owner, Beth Ballen MD, Websters the newest addition to our
team, and we cant tell you how much joy he brings.
In addition to Webster, Dr. Ballen leads a diverse team of mental health
and wellness practitioners that share her warmth and compassion, as
well as her devotion to helping clients.
Dr. Ballen herself is an integrative psychiatrist, but the center also
includes therapy and counseling for everyone from adults, children
and adolescents to couples and families. The center also features a
full spectrum of wellness services from massage therapy and reiki to
nutritional supplements and IV infusions. Their recently expanded infusion
suite includes everything from the ever-popular Myers Cocktail to a
surprisingly effective Ketamine IV infusion to treat severe depression.
Dr. Ballen also works to eliminate the stigma around mental health. Even
many successful and high-functioning people suffer from stress, anxiety,
depression or unsatisfying relationships, and its normal to need a bridge
from where they are to where theyd like to be. Theres really very few
people who dont need help at different times in their lives.
If theres one message Dr. Ballen would like to share, its this: Dont settle
for low or mediocre expectations of your daily life. We want people to feel
more than just okay. Life has ups and downs, but its not supposed to be
uphill every day.

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The face of
MORNING
MILK
SUGAR HILL DAIRY
WESTERNDAIRY.ORG | (303) 451-7711
12000 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 175, THORNTON, CO 80241

Do you know where the cream in your coffee or the milk in your
cereal come from? Let us introduce you to just a few of the
faces behind your morning milk.
Please meet the family of the Sugar Hill Dairy. The Edstrom
family is dedicated to producing the best product possible for
you and your loved ones. We try to balance family life and
community involvement while also being excellent stewards
of the land, says Ashley Edstrom, co-owner of the Sugar Hill
Dairy. That means not only are we committed to the quality
of our products, we also make animal care and respect our
number one focus.
Like all dairy farmers, Edstrom continues, we strive to
maintain high levels of cow care and comfort, while providing a
wholesome, nutritious product.
As a family-run operation, Sugar Hill Dairy nds drive and
passion in knowing they are playing their part to boost Colorado
based businesses, and help people at the same time. Its an
incredible thing to be a part of feeding people all over the world
and in our community in a way that also allows us to raise our
children to have respect for people, the land, and the animals
we care for, notes Edstrom.
Colorado turns out some of the best milk and dairy products in
the country, and we thank everyone who drinks a glass of milk
with breakfast, has a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch, or a
dish of ice cream for dessert.

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The face of
TODAYS
DAIRY
MARRS MILKY WAY DAIRY
WESTERNDAIRY.ORG | (303) 451-7711
12000 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 175, THORNTON, CO 80241

For the Marrs family, dairy farming is not just a job, its a
lifestyle. The Marrs family has been dairying in Colorado
since the 1940s. With experience steeped in family
tradition, Eldon and Hilary Marrs are proud to be teaching
their sons to be good stewards of the land and livestock.
As members of Dairy Farmers of America, our passion is
to produce the best quality milk we can for your family in
a safe and environmentally sustainable way, says Hilary
Marrs. We have a vested and personal relationship with
the quality of our product, and the impact that producing it
has on our environment.
The dairy adheres to DFAs Gold Standard program and
the National Dairy F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assuring Responsible
Management) program, which include second and third
party inspections of animal care and comfort, facility
cleanliness and employee training in animal care and
safety. The family understands the ongoing concern
with antibiotic use, and only utilizes them when strictly
necessary and under the supervision of a veterinarian. No
articial growth hormones are ever used on the dairy, and
every tank load of milk that leaves the dairy is tested for
quality and the presence of antibiotics. Consumers should
know that any dairy product they purchase, whether organic
or from a conventional dairy like ours, is the same safe and
healthy product that we have on our familys table.

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The face of
NEUROSURGERY
ADVANCED BRAIN AND SPINE
ADVBRAINANDSPINE.COM | (303) 224-4670
6801 S. YOSEMITE ST., SUITE 200, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
3455 LUTHERAN PKWY., SUITE 290, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

Established in 2012 by Dr. Itay Melamed, Advanced Brain and Spine

provides premier care for neurosurgical and neurointerventional issues
of the brain and spine. Dr. Melamed and his outstanding team provide
excellent neurosurgical care in a compassionate environment. His team
will design the best, individual course of treatment for every patient
with the goal to provide the least invasive procedures necessary to
achieve the greatest possible results. I strive to help people achieve a
healthy and active life.
Standing apart from others in his eld, Dr. Melamed devoted additional
years in elective training and fellowships to ensure he would have
superior skills and knowledge to offer his patients. Specializing in
open cerebral vascular, endovascular and skull base neurosurgery,
he can offer more options for treatment than most neurosurgeons. Dr.
Melameds efforts, however, go far beyond his surgical prowess. He is
actively involved in research and patient trials, and invests his time
learning about stroke prevention as well as improving hospital and
patient care. This is a big reason Dr. Melamed was named by his peers
as a 5280 Top Doctor for 2016 for Neurological Surgery.
I really love what I do. The brain is fascinating and I enjoy helping
people heal. I am excited to be constantly learning and taking the next
steps as we advance in medicine and technology.

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The face of DENTISTRY

SOUTHBRIDGE DENTISTRY
SOUTHBRIDGEDENTISTRY.COM | (303) 798-4967
7889 S. LINCOLN CT. #202, LITTLETON, CO 80122

Southbridge Dentistry has been a part of the community for more than 35 years.
These ve exceptional doctors create a team that is committed to providing
honest, compassionate, quality dental care. Standing apart in their profession,
the doctors of Southbridge Dentistry have more than 75 years of combined
experience. This, along with a highly-trained, dedicated staff and a state-of-the-
art facility allow the team to provide extraordinary patient-centered dental care in
a relaxed setting. Here, patients will nd a wide range of dental services including
preventative, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and reconstructive dentistry.
Southbridge Dentistry is the Ofcial Team Dentists of some of Denvers top
sports teams. Currently, they serve the University of Denver Pioneers, The Denver
Nuggets, and Denver Outlaws, and have provided care for the the Denver Grizzlies,
Denver Cutthroats, and Colorado Avalanche.
Patients can expect Southbridge Dentistry to be around for another 35 years and
beyond. Come and achieve the smile youve always dreamed of.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Travis Barr, Dr. Alison Hoover, Danillo Gallinari, Dr. Brian Svoboda, Jusuf Nurkic, Dr. Stephen Barker, Kenneth Faried, Dr. Scott Kissinger

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The face of CLEMENTINES

SALON STYLE
CLEMENTINESDENVER.COM | (720) 328-3594
2009 W. 33RD AVE., DENVER, CO 80211
2501 DALLAS ST., AURORA, CO 80010

Ready for a new do or a fresh look? Clementines is a premier Denver salon After stepping into the eclectic space, clients can look forward to top-of-the-line
staffed with expert beauty professionals ready to make you look and feel your treatment and the ultimate in care. Clementines second location even boasts a
best. Owners Dani and John Everson opened the rst Clementines salon in Lohi in 500-square foot private room for your bridal party or special event.
2011. This year, they opened their newest salon location in Aurora. Named twice
To be able to make someones day special is indescribable, says Everson. We
as one of the 100 Best Salons in the US by Elle Magazine, Clementines offers
have the ability to boost self-condence. On the business side of things, it is
all hair services, waxing, facials, Yumi lash lifts, Balayage and microblading, just
such a joy to be able to provide inspiration, motivation and tools to help advance
to name a few. More than just a salon however, Clementines owners Dani and
peoples careers.
John Everson have created an environment that encourages their staff to grow
and learn. We keep an open mind and always try to elevate our craft and skills, Relax, indulge and treat yourself in Clementines style.
says Dani Everson. We are proud to have a work/life balance and work to exhibit
this balance to our kids. We encourage our staff to do the same.

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The face of
DENVER
LUXURY
REAL ESTATE
WENDY GLAZER
WENDYGLAZER.COM | (303) 906-9000
KENTWOOD REAL ESTATE
215 SAINT PAUL ST., DENVER, CO 80206

As one of the most respected and knowledgeable

luxury real estate agents in Denver, Wendy Glazer
brings a level of commitment and passion to her
profession that returns clients to her again and
again.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest
events of your life, says Wendy. Navigating
the nuances of real estate can be confusing and
stressful. Its important to work with an agent who
knows the market, but also one who can bring a level
of expertise and creativity to the process.
Wendy works diligently, one-on-one, to help each
client achieve their real estate goals. As a Denver
native, no one knows the subtle details of the citys
many unique neighborhoods quite like Wendy. Her
unparalleled negotiation skills, her integrity, and the
respect she garners from fellow agents, makes the
process of purchasing a home easier for buyers at
all levels.
Wendy brings a wealth of experience to help sellers
position their property to get the best price in a
competitive market. With a background in graphic
design, she knows how to showcase a home, creating
an impactful experience for potential buyers when
they walk in the door.
I want my clients to know that Im going to look out
for their best interests.
Wendy has the experience and skills you need for all
your real estate transactions. You can trust her to
help turn your dreams into reality!

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The face of
COSMETIC
SURGERY
JACK ZAMORA MD
COSMETIC SURGERY
JACKZAMORAMD.COM
36 STEELE ST., DENVER, CO 80206 | 303-780-7377
12001 TEJON ST., SUITE 130, WESTMINSTER, CO 80234 | 303-452-8800

Doctors from North America, South America and Europe have their
sights set on one of Denvers premier oculofacial plastic surgeons. Dr.
Jack Zamora specializes in cosmetic and aesthetic procedures for the
face and body with minimal downtime. These doctors are traveling to
Colorado to learn his techniques.
Dr. Zamora offers his patients the most advanced, innovative technology
available. Now you can experience J-Plazty, a new skin tightening
procedure utilizing cold plasma energy. Dr. Zamora created and
developed the J-Plazty technique which gives patients instantly tighter,
rmer skin, and reduces crepey-ness and sagging. This is the rst
time that this technology has been used for these particular cosmetic
procedures, which has now opened the door for all 40 to 60-year old
patients wanting a mini-lift without the scars, says Dr. Zamora.
Additionally, Dr. Zamora can tighten loose skin on the body after
pregnancy or weight loss, or from the aging process.
When it comes to nding the right surgeon, education is key. Dr. Zamora
is a national trainer and educator. I really enjoy teaching. I was
previously an assistant professor at Boston University, and I miss the
energy that comes from education. One of my goals has been to continue
that dream of practice and education. Along with our national and
international training for our J-Plazty procedures, we have also initiated
an Advanced Aesthetic Institute for nurses and aestheticians to learn to
inject Botox, llers, and perform the most advanced laser procedures.

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ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS
With vision, creative insight, and nely tuned experience, Andrea
Schumacher Interiors creates sumptuous and imaginative interiors for
clients that reect their aspirations, lifestyles and personalities.
Applying their extraordinary ability to bring seemingly disparate
elements together to create visual harmony, Schumacher and her team
combine antiques and unusual pieces together with more contemporary
items to create a look that is dramatic and unique. We deliver interiors
that are carefully curated, thoughtful, and intensely personal, says
Schumacher. The design concepts are then seamlessly executed with
incredible attention to detail by their talented and professional team.
As a full service interior design rm, Andrea Schumacher Interiors
creates aesthetically exciting interiors, but they also work closely with
architects and builders in Denver and Aspen, partnering in every aspect
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ANDREASCHUMACHERINTERIORS.COM | (303) 458-6462
2406 W. 32ND AVE., SUITE D, DENVER CO 80211
of a projects interior design; from space planning, budget denition
and design concepts to construction documents and nal installation.
Space, form and architecture are ultimately back drops to create
greatness with color, textures and materials, says Schumacher.
Andrea Schumacher has received signicant local and national
acclaim. She was nationally recognized by House Beautiful as Top
20 Under 40 and was recently selected as one of 25 designers in the
country, along side of interior design greats Nina Campbell and Timothy
Corrigan, to design a space at the prestigious Greystone Mansion in
Beverly Hills, CA. Despite the recognition, Andrea Schumacher and her
team are incredibly grounded and accessible, believing that the art of
designing an interior space should be a fun, organic road to creating
timeless beauty and function.
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The face of
FITNESS
PURE BARRE
PUREBARRE.COM | (720) 276-1493
CHERRY CREEK | DENVER HIGHLANDS
HIGHLANDS RANCH | LODO (coming soon!)

The leading barre workout concept nationwide, Pure Barre is a

ballet barre-based, total body, 55-minute workout. Establishing
the rst Pure Barre studio in Denver in 2009, Colorado has
Lindsey Teets to thank for bringing this revolutionary workout
to Denver. Lindsey is a fth-generation Colorado native,
former professional actress/dancer and mom of two-year-old
twins. Shes also the reason Colorado barre lovers are feeling
muscles they never knew they had! Pure Barre stands out for its
musically motivated, fast-paced, seat kicking technique. Pure
Barre offers its original, classic barre class, a cardio/interval
Fusion class, STAY TUNED for an Intro class and an Express
class coming very soon. The combination of these classes is the
ultimate recipe for long, lean, toned muscles that will knock the
stickies right off your socks!
Sole Owner of the Cherry Creek and Denver Highlands locations,
Co-Owner with her sister Heidi Ghiselli of the Highlands Ranch
location, and Co-Owner with her cousin Aubree Gramberg of the
soon-to-be Denver Lodo location...lets just say Lindsey is ready
to rock in 2017.
In the boutique tness world, people are learning the difference
between Pure Barre and everything else, she says.

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If youre from Denver, you know the Wynkoop Brewery. The rst brewpub in Colorado, the
Wynkoop Brewery opened its doors in 1988 under the ownership of current Colorado Governor

The face of
John Hickenlooper. Even though he is no longer a part of the Wynkoop, patrons will still see
him drop by for lunch and a beer every now and then. Very literally a brewpub that brewed a
neighborhood, the Wynkoop was a very large inuence on the construction and building of the

CRAFT BEER
area now known as LoDo.
Our passion is in taking things outside the norm, says the brewerys General Manager AJ
Halbmaier. We seek to brew beers that take you out of your element and make you realize there
is so much more to be discovered in the craft beer realm. We also employ some of the most

WYNKOOP BREWERY
WYNKOOP.COM | (303) 297-2700
1634 18TH ST., DENVER CO, 80202
creative chefs to add another facet for guests to enjoy.
But its not just the specialty beers or the delicious food that brings patrons in time and
again. We like to foster an environment where anyone can come, see a smile, have a great
conversation and leave better than they did when they walked in the door. That, right there, is
what makes Wynkoop a Colorado cornerstone.

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The face of PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

SUNRISE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
SUNRISEPEDSDENTISTRY.COM | (720) 660-2467
3650 E. 1ST AVE., SUITE 301, DENVER, CO 80206

Dr. Elizabeth Crespi, and the devoted team at Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry,
provide high-quality dental services to infants, children, and young adults. In
order to prevent dental problems, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
recommends that children see a pediatric dentist no later than age one. We want
kids to be excited about going to the dentist, says Dr. Crespi. That begins by
seeing them early and creating positive associations with dentistry. I take pride in
using my specialized training in pediatric dentistry to tailor each childs individual
experience. I strive for the best quality care while simultaneously making the
dental ofce a fun, inviting place where kids feel safe.
The Sunrise experience begins with the kid-friendly reception area. There is
something for all ages: the latest movies, video game consoles, and a multimedia
iPad bar. The expert staff walks each child through his or her rst dental visit,
making it not only fun, but also educational. The ofce is state-of-the-art
with only the latest and safest dental materials and technologies. Parents
can relax knowing Sunrise aims to accommodate any familys busy schedule
and offers convenient after school appointments. Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry
believes strongly in giving back to the community and is involved in a variety
of philanthropic organizations. Dr. Crespi is a Board Member for Kids In Need of
Dentistry, a nonprot in Colorado that helps thousands of children receive dental
care whose families are unable to afford treatment.
An important part of Dr. Crespis training is her extensive hospital experience in
anesthesia and emergency care. When treating patients, she practices specic
behavior management and calming techniques. This ensures kids of all ages will
have a positive dental visit at Sunrise.
As the founder of the practice, I believe in delivering the highest standard of
pediatric dental care, combined with an exceptional patient experience, says
Crespi. I look forward to building relationships with our families for many years
to come. This is my commitment to our patients, parents, and community.

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The face of
BEAUTIFUL SMILES
i-ORTHODONTICS I-ORTHO.COM | (303) 662-9000
LONE TREE | DOWNTOWN DENVER | CHERRY CREEK | SMOKY HILL | VAIL VALLEY

Dr. Anil Idiculla is a leader, businessman, philanthropist, Ivy League faculty member, past president of the Colorado
Orthodontic Association, professional connector, and child superhero. These various hats Dr. I wears make him a
powerhouse and one of Denvers top orthodontists.
Dr. I believes one of the greatest gifts a person can receive is condence that opens doors socially and professionally
for the rest of their lives. He and his team can give you that condence through a beautiful smile. He offers the most
modern orthodontic treatments: Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Incognito Braces (braces behind your teeth) and more.
For Dr. I, Live Life Smiling is more than a motto its a lifestyle. He runs his practice on positivity and gratitude
and inspires his patients to embrace the same in their own lives. Dr. I has a heart for philanthropy. He never turns
away a child in need of dental health improvements. Over the last two years, he established orthodontic clinics in
Jinja, Uganda, as well as Haiti, which allow orthodontists from all over the world to treat thousands of underserved
children for free in a sustainable model in which over 100 children and orphans in need are currently receiving free
orthodontic treatment.
If we consider ourselves to be superheroes and our super power is to give the gift of a smile to help increase
condence and self-esteem, why do we hold these powers back from those who need it most? says Dr. I.
What he has done is so unique that there is now an i-Orthodontics practice in San Diego. For all of our Colorado
friends, however, he and his i-Orthodontics team are proud to be the premier orthodontic treatment provider in ve
awe-inspiring locations: Lone Tree, Downtown Denver, Cherry Creek, Smoky Hill, and the Vail Valley. Come discover
how you, too, can Live Life Smiling.
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The face of HERO DOGS

WHEAT RIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL WHEATRIDGEANIMAL.COM | (303) 424-3325
3695 KIPLING ST., WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital has the only 24-hour veterinary blood bank in the
Denver metro area. Our canine blood donor program began with the rising need
for blood products in our critical patients, says Melissa Flygare, the hospitals
marketing coordinator. Our goal is to expand the program in the new hospital
space. Every donation can save multiple lives, she says. The blood is used
internally and is also distributed to other facilities both in and out of state. They
are always screening and accepting new canine donors. These lifesavers need
to be over 55 lbs., have a good temperament and come in six times a year for
a donation. Specially trained assistants and certied veterinary technicians
complete the donation in just a few minutes and there are benets given to each
donor family. Our donor dogs and families are the heroes of this program, adds
Flygare. With many dogs that have saved over 100 lives, Doug (pictured above)
is new to the program but has already saved 18 lives! Doug and his parents are
dedicated to the program and helping those in need.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides the ultimate care for the animal you love.
With over 25 doctors, including board-certied specialists, and 120 support staff,
each pet can receive the treatment they need. The hospital recently moved into a
new spacious, modern hospital, conveniently located at 44th & Kipling, and offers
a wide range of services to patients, including general wellness pet care, 24/7
emergency services, and the most advanced medical and surgical treatments
available. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is remarkable in their dedication to
patient care and strives to make a difference in the lives of pets and the people
who love them.

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COLORADO HOME SEARCH

REcolorado RECOLORADO.COM
6455 S. YOSEMITE ST., SUITE 500, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, REcolorado.com will help you make the process easier and garner
the best results.
REcolorado.com is the most popular, locally run, home search site in Colorado. Users love it because were
Colorado-based and feature the largest number of MLS listings in the state, as well as the most accurate listings,
and minute-by-minute updates on homes for sale. There are also unique home buying and selling tools to make
the process even easier like INRIX DriveTime to help calculate commuting times; UtilityScore to help calculate
utility costs; and even a mortgage resource center and neighborhood data for those searching in a particular area.
In such a fast-moving real estate market, these important tools, combined with collaboration from experienced
real estate agents, help streamline the home buying and selling process. Consumers can make the most educated
decisions, and that can mean the difference when it comes to purchasing your dream home.
Our leadership is comprised of the most experienced REALTORS in Colorado. We are proud to be the face of the
20,000 local real estate professionals that serve Colorado homebuyers and sellers. We are committed to growth
and innovation so your REALTOR can offer you the best service possible.
REcolorado tools, coupled with agent expertise, means the best home-buying experience for consumers across LEFT TO RIGHT: Alan Smith, REcolorado
the state. Board Vice Chairman; Kirby Slunaker,
President & CEO; Jim Wanzeck,
The Face of Colorado home search belongs to REcolorado.com. Your home search made easy. REcolorado Board Chairman

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The physicians at Orthopedic Associates have been providing expert orthopedic

care to athletes and members of the Denver community for more than 70 years. We

The face of
specialize in sports medicine, joint preservation and replacement, management of
upper and lower extremity injuries and disorders, as well as non-operative treatment
of back pain. When our patients have experienced a musculoskeletal injury or
disease that compromises their ability to fully live their lives, its our goal to get

SPORTS MEDICINE
them back to health quickly and safely.
At Orthopedic Associates, we are committed to providing excellent care to our
patients with compassion, understanding and respect. Our doctors and staff have

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES
undergone extensive specialized training to ensure that our patients get the absolute
best quality of care. We have been recognized by our peers as members of 5280s
Top Docs for 10 consecutive years.
DENVERORTHO.COM | (303) 321-6600
We have provided care for numerous high school, collegiate and professional 4700 E. HALE PKWY., SUITE 550, DENVER, CO 80220
athletes, as well as many recreational athletes and weekend warriors. If you have
experienced an injury that is slowing you down, consider consulting with one of our
experts to get you back in the game!

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The face of
FACIAL PLASTIC
SURGERY
RAVAL FACIAL AESTHETICS
RAVALMD.COM | (303) 381-FACE
3773 CHERRY CREEK N. DR. #132, DENVER, CO 80209

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, MBA, FACS is an experienced and renowned

facial plastic surgeon. Practicing the art of facial plastic surgery
for the past 15 years provides him with the experience to create the
most balanced, artistic outcome for his patients. I take a completely
different perspective on cosmetic surgery, says Dr. Raval. I view it
as an art just as much as it is a surgical procedure. This artistic view
allows me to design a treatment plan that is unique for every patient,
which is necessary for balanced and natural looking results.
Voted in 2016 by his peers as a 5280 Top Doctor for plastic surgery
within the head and neck, Dr. Raval and his dedicated team practice
procedures such as rhinoplasties and facelifts and also utilize a full
array of cosmetic tools including Botox, Restylane, Juvederm and
Voluma. Although he and his staff are known for excellent aesthetic
outcomes, we gain the most satisfaction for being known as a caring
and kind practice with the utmost integrity.
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The face of
NEIGHBORHOOD
FOOD CHERRY CRICKET
CHERRYCRICKET.COM | (720) 480-9664
2641 E. 2ND AVE., DENVER, CO 80206

Three words come to mind when you think of history, atmosphere,

burgers and beer: The Cherry Cricket. Established in 1945, The Cherry
Cricket is affectionately known as The Black Sheep of Cherry Creek.
Although it may stick out like a sore thumb from its more rened
neighbors, this Denver staple will forever be part of the community.
The Cherry Cricket is best known for its award-winning Cricket Burger
and large rotating draft beer selection featuring many of Colorados
nest craft brews.
We began 72 years ago as a neighborhood watering hole for the
local community, says General Manager Kathy Huddleston. All
were welcome. Friends brought friends, which in turn created more
friendsa gathering place of sorts, a place for patrons to let their
hair down, a place to call their own. Not much has changed since
then. To this day, we remain true to our roots, honoring those who
helped us achieve what we are today and so grateful for the devotion
and support we continue to receive.
Food thats way too good for a bar this fun!

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The face of
PAIN MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PAIN SPECIALISTS
COMPREHENSIVEPAINSPECIALISTS.COM | (303) 469-3182
BROOMFIELD | GREENWOOD VILLAGE | GOLDEN

Dr. Daniel Drennan and his highly specialized team want you to know that if it
hurts, they can help. Improving patients lives with a straightforward, down-to-
earth approach to pain management, Comprehensive Pain Specialists is the only
truly integrated multi-disciplinary pain clinic in Colorado. The group practices
evidence-based medicine providing care per scientic literature instead of for prot.
A board-certied anesthesiologist with fellowship training and board certication
in chronic pain management, Dr. Drennan has an extensive background treating
patients, teaching residents and providing his specialty services to outside interest
groups to improve the lives of those living with chronic pain.
We are passionate about what we do because we assist patients in returning to
work and life, says Drennan. As the only integrated multi-disciplinary pain clinic,
we improve patients lives, decrease pain, and decrease narcotic consumption.
Comprehensive Pain Specialists stands apart from other similar practices
because, all of our physicians are fellowship-trained, double board-certied in
anesthesiology/physiatry and pain management. We provide integrated care with
MDs, chiropractic, physical therapy and pain psychology services.
Comprehensive Pain Specialists is currently taking new patients and has multiple
locations in the Denver area.
Comprehensive Pain Specialists: Start living today.

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80 Calendar
Our curated guide to the best local events in April.
INSIDE
148 Arts & Exhibits 151 Music
148 Sports & Recreation 152 Performing Arts
150 Culinary 154 Special Events
150 Kids & Family
ARTS & EXHIBITS
APRIL 1-15 Basic Pictures: Joseph Coniff Admire
the painting-meets-photography works of Den-
ver artist Joseph Coniff, who works with
household writing tools such as Sharpies, pens,
and pencils to make sketches. Then he uses soft-
ware to enlarge, zoom, crop, and recompose
the images to produce the base that he paints
over for his nal product. Through this unique
process, Coniff creates striking abstract works
that incorporate shades of black, white, and yel-
low. Tue-Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat noon-5 p.m. Rule
Gallery, 530 Santa Fe Dr., 303-800-6776, rule
gallery.com. Free. Visit josephconiff.com.
APRIL 7-MAY 13 Animalia Embark on a safari of sorts
at this diverse exhibit, which features both
emerging and established photographers,
including Don Wolfe and Sarah Corbin. The
imagesin vibrant colors as well as neutral
tonesdepict wild and domestic scenes, such
as a cat on an ironing board. The distinct char-
acteristics of natures creatures, from erce
lions to slimy worms, are captured to
create an exhibit that will immerse
you in the animal kingdom. Tue-Fri LOOKING FOR
10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MORE EVENTS?
Center for Fine Art Photography, 400
N. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970- Visit our
224-1010, c4fap.org. Free. online listings
at 5280.com/
APRIL 8-28 120 for $120 For this capti- events.
vating exhibition, 120 local artists
have each created a piece of art,
ranging from abstract paintings to
handmade jewelry. All valued at a
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minimum of $120, the works will be on display
for three weeks before a gala, at which a ran-
dom drawing will decide which 120 ticket hold-
ers will receive a creation to take home. Mingle
with artists such as Evergreen painter Jane Chris-
tie and cross your ngers that you get one of her
pastel landscapes. Proceeds benet the Center
for the Arts Evergreen. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sat noon-5 p.m. Gala: April 28 5-8 p.m. Center
for the Arts Evergreen, 32003 Ellingwood Trail,
Evergreen, 303-674-0056, evergreenarts.org.
$120. Visit janechristieart.com.
APRIL 27 Night of the Sharkive Support the
University of Colorado Art Museums acquisi-
tion of the Sharkive: a collection of prints (by
more than 160 printmakers worldwide) pro-
duced by Sharks Ink, a contemporary-print
publisher in Lyons owned by Bud and Barbara
Shark. The evening event will feature artist-
designed tables, farm-to-table dining from the
Big Red F, specialty cocktails, and live music by
the seven-piece funky blues band Chris Dan-
iels and the Kings. Thu 6-10 p.m. Boulder
Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.,
Boulder, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org. Ticket
prices vary.
SPORTS & RECREATION
APRIL 7-8 World Synchronized Skating Champi-
onships Watch as more than 24 synchronized
ice skating teams from around the globe com-
pete for the title of world champion. Last year
Team USA clinched rst place in the free skat-
ing category; cheer on the teams 16 members
this year as they slide, glide, and jump their
way toward another gold medal. Fri 5:30-10
p.m.; Sat 3-8:30 p.m. Broadmoor World Arena,
3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-
477-2100, broadmoorworldarena.com. $33.
BEST BET APRIL 9 Schneetag If you think building
a craft capable of careening down a ski slope,
launching off a jump, and landingthen oat-
ingin a pond is impossible, youre wrong. Its
simply how Aspen Highlands celebrates the end
of the ski season during Schneetag (German for
snow day and pronounced sh-knee-tog). This
high-octane event sees costumed
teams of four race down the Jerome
Bowl run in pursuit of prizes that include
a bar tab big enough to cover all that
lost prideroughly $250. Sun 1:30 p.m.
Aspen Highlands, 199 Prospector Rd.,
Aspen, 970-920-7009, aspensnowmass.
com. Free.
APRIL 11 Winter Mountaineering in the
Rockies Take your peak-bagging to
the next level at this interactive work-
shop led by an REI specialist. Youll pick
up tips for conquering unpredictable mountain
weather plus essential information about
equipment and professional techniques for
climbing high-elevation summits. Tue 6:30-8
p.m. REI Boulder, 1789 28th St., Boulder, 303-
583-9970, rei.com. Free.
APRIL 27-30 Fruita Fat Tire Festival Kick your fat
tires into gear and ride miles of single-track trails
across Colorados mountain biking mecca at this
three-day festival. Open to cyclists of all levels,
the extravaganza kicks off with a VIP party at the
James Robb Colorado River State Park catered
by local restaurant Bin 707 and Oskar Blues
Brewery. Throughout the rest of the weekend,
ride hard during the dayon your own bike or a
demo modelbut save enough energy for the
nightly live music at Fruitas Civic Center Park.
One thousand dollars of the festival proceeds
will benet trail construction and restoration in
the area. Daily, times vary. City of Fruita, fruita
fattirefestival.com. Ticket prices vary.
From left: Betty Woodman/Courtesy of Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (The Black & White Set by Betty Woodman); Courtesy of Mike Davenport
APRIL 28-30 NaturalTango Festival Whether youre
new to the dips and twirls of tango or youve
been practicing your boleo for years, expert
instruction paired with live music by Latin Ameri-
can band Orquesta Tipica NaturalTango will
leave you ready to glide across the dance oor.
In addition to the spirited performances, youll
have access to lectures about technique and the
history of tango from world-renowned profes-
sional dancers and NaturalTango creators Diana
Cruz and Nicholas Jones. Bonus: Dont miss the
performance by festival teachers on Saturday
night. Fri-Sun. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.,
303-294-9281, mercurycafe.com. Ticket prices
vary. Visit naturaltango.com.
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CULINARY
APRIL 1 Forward Food Summit Enjoy a weekend
of food education at what event organizers have
dubbed an unconference. Speakers from food
rescue groups based in Boulder, Denver, and
Colorado Springs will discuss the importance of
providing access to healthy sustenance. Youll
learn about new solutions for tackling food
waste and the challenge of feeding a growing
populationall while taking in tunes from local
bluegrass band Trout Steak Revival. Sat 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., 303-
294-9281, mercurycafe.com. $35.
APRIL 2 Bacon Appreciation Day We have bad
news: Aspens Buttermilk Mountain will close for
the season on the rst Sunday of this month. But
fear not: The mountain will host an epic grease-
spattered send-off for its devoted skiers and rid-
ers. This pork-tastic event will boast bacon and
wafes, free bacon samples, and a happy hour
featuring pork-and-beer pairings. Dont forget to
stick around to see which of Aspen Skiing Com-
panys bartenders earns the award for best
bacon-inspired cocktail. Sun 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Buttermilk Mountain, 38700 Hwy. 82, Aspen,
970-925-1220, aspensnowmass.com. $15-$40.
APRIL 7 The 2017 James Beard Celebrity Chef
Tour Bring your appetite to this six-course
dinner made by some of the nest cooks in
Colorado. Six chefs from Larkspur, Frasca Food
and Wine, Boxcar Restaurant and Bar, Black
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Cat Farm Table Bistro, and River and Woods
will each create one appetizer and one main
course. The evening kicks off with a cocktail
reception replete with hors doeuvre made at
live chef stations, followed by a sit-down dinner
with entres plus wine pairings. Proceeds bene-
t the James Beard Foundation, a nonprot
culinary organization. Fri 6:30-10:30 p.m. Lark-
spur Restaurant, 458 Vail Valley Dr., Vail, 970-
754-8050, larkspurvail.com. $195.
APRIL 12 Denver Grilled Cheese Festival At this
party themed around cheese and beer, versions
of your favorite childhood comfort food will be
served alongside your favorite adult nightcap.
Local breweries such as Alpine Dog Brewery and
Odell Brewing Company will join cheese purvey-
ors including New World Cheese, the Melt, and
So Damn Gouda. Dont miss the live auction fea-
turing prizes such as jewelry from Kendra Scott
and a $500 VIP package for the Cover Rock Fes-
tival in Telluride. Proceeds benet Denvers Imag-
ination Library, a nonprot that sends books to
children from birth until the age of ve on a
monthly basis. Wed 6-10 p.m. McNichols Civic
Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., 720-865-
4220, mcnicholsbuilding.com. $175.
APRIL 22 WeeCycles Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Heres to a night of beer and barbecue for a
good cause. Moes Original Bar B Que will sup-
ply the food; beer will come from Oskar Blues
Brewery, Great Divide Brewing Company, and
Joyride Brewing Company; and blues band
Delta Sonic will set the laidback mood at an old
automobile garage north of Denver. Proceeds
benet WeeCycle, a Denver nonprot that pro-
vides baby gear to underprivileged families. Sat
7-10 p.m. Vintage Garage, 3960 High St. $100.
APRIL 28 Microbreweries for the Environment
Sip a craft beer in support of the planet at this
rocking jamboree. Youll enjoy live music from
Americana string bands like the Brothers Coma-
tose, Chain Station, and the Drunken Hearts,
plus drinks from 15 local breweries, including 4
Noses Brewing Company, Boulder Beer, and Left
Hand Brewing Company. Proceeds benet vari-
ous local organizations that safeguard the well-
being of the environment. Fri 7 p.m.-midnight.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-
786-7030, bouldertheater.com. $15-$25.
KIDS & FAMILY
APRIL 1-2 Elmo Makes Music Who will save the
day when the music teachers instruments go
missing? Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and
the rest of the Sesame Street gang come to
the rescue in this lively stage production,
which teaches kids that musical inspiration can
be found anywhere. Your little ones will sing,
dance, and learn together during this interac-
tive introduction to the classic, beloved
characters. Sat 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.; Sun 1:00
p.m., 4:30 p.m. Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St.,
303-228-8000, bellcotheatre.com. Ticket prices
vary. Visit sesamestreetlive.com.
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APRIL 3 Pee Wee Art Support your toddlers

burgeoning creativity during this hands-on art
class. Kids and parents will work together to
make an Easter-themed bunny craft from
cardboard and yarn as part of a series that
introduces kiddos to different art mediums and
techniques. Mon 4-5 p.m. Curtis Arts and
Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Rd.,
Greenwood Village, 303-797-1779, green
woodvillage.com/curtis. $10.

APRIL 8 Rockin with the Pops Share a bit of the

good old days with your little ones during this
concert by 1970s cover band Mr. Majestyks 8
Track Revival. The local septets unconventional
collaboration with the nonprot Denver Pops
Orchestra will have your tykes nodding their
heads to everything from Led Zeppelin to
Queen. Sat 4-5:30 p.m. Historic Grant Avenue,
216 S. Grant St., 303-733-8940, historicgrantave.
org. $10.20-$15.30. Visit mm8tr.com.

APRIL 14 School Day Off Camp Keep little thespi-

ans occupied at this immersive theater camp
while they get the day off from school for
parent-teacher conferences. With workshops
that cover everything from dance to stage-
makeup application to scene work, youngsters
will come home ready for their curtain call. Fri 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids,
5311 Western Ave., Boulder, 303-245-8150,
theaterforkids.net. $65.

APRIL 19 Arapahoe Philharmonic Childrens

Concert Kids will delight in seeing violin
strings and the shiny slides of trombones up
close during this interactive show, now open
to the public. Accomplished orchestra mem-
bers will explain how their instruments work
before playing an engaging concert. Wed 10
a.m. Denver First Church of the Nazarene,
3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills
Village, 303-761-8370, denverrstchurch.com.
$5. Visit arapahoe-phil.org.

MUSIC
APRIL 4 Foxygen with Gabriella Cohen These
psychedelic indie rockers sent fans into a frenzy
when they tweeted that their 2015 tour would
be their last. Fortunately, the break was short-
lived: The duo kicked off a new tour and
released Hang, an album full of bouncy glam-
rock jams, this past January. Known for electric
stage performances, the band brings its theatri-
cal, symphony-backed record to the Front
Range as part of its North American tour. Tue 8
p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Engle-
wood, 303-789-9206, gothictheatre.com. $20.
Visit foxygentheband.com.

APRIL 5 Green Day with Against Me! After nearly

three decades in the business, the Green Day
guys have established themselves as the kings of
modern punk rock. Their new album, Revolution
Radio, critiques the chaos of modern American
society, from the culture of social media to mass
shootings. Expect no shortage of political com-
mentary from frontman Billie Joe Armstrong at
this high-voltage show sure to please members of
the Idiot Nation (the ofcial Green Day fan club).
Wed 7:30 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broom-
eld Lane, Broomeld, 303-410-0700, 1stbank
center.com. $49.50-$69.50. Visit greenday.com.
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APRIL 5 Eric Church The current hit single from this

country music singer is called Record Year
which is a fairly apt description of his last 12
months. On the Holdin My Own Tour, the North
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with plenty of his signature drink, Jack Daniels,
which hell be swigging onstage. Wed 8 p.m.
Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., 303-405-1100,
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album, while the second half takes on hits span-
ning the bands 30-plus years of records. Sat 8
p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl., 303-
623-0106, paramountdenver.com. $20.50-
$25.50. Visit pinkoydlasershow.com.

APRIL 28 Colorado Chamber Players with Harp-

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ist Emily Levin Dallas Symphony member
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harpist of a major American orchestra. She
joins the Colorado Chamber Players in an
enchanting performance entitled Pure Seren-
ity. Featured works include Mikhail Glinkas
The Lark, from his melancholy but beautiful
composition Farewell to St. Petersburg, and
Trio for Flute, Viola, and Harp from French
composer Claude Debussy. Fri 7:30. Littleton
United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St.,
Littleton, 303-794-6379, littletonumc.church.
$15 suggested donation. Visit emilylevinharp.
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PERFORMING ARTS
APRIL 1 Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight! The
name Hal Holbrook has become synonymous
with Mark Twain since the rst performance of
mannrugs.com his one-man show portraying the legendary
writer in 1954. Holbrook, now 92, will recite
some of Twains most comedic and moving
excerpts in a production that has already won
the acclaimed actor a Tony Award and 10 Emmy
nominations. His realistic impersonation will
have audiences feeling as if theyre spending a
cozy evening with the literary icon himself. Sat 7
p.m. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., 303-893-
4100, artscomplex.com. $25-$65.

APRIL 1-15 Enchanted April In the immediate after-

math of World War I, a pair of friends rent a
chateau on a secluded Italian island in an
attempt to re-examine their respective marriag-
es, bringing along two strangers to help foot
the bill. In this inspiring play based on Elizabeth
von Arnims 1922 novel, the lovable characters
will return to their day-to-day routines feeling
transformed by their adventures abroad. Audi-
ence members will walk away feeling just as
rejuvenated. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Ever-
green Chorale Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed
Dr., Evergreen, 303-674-4002. $16-$20.

APRIL 1-30 The Robber Bridegroom This spirited

musical tells the romantic 18th-century tale
of mischievous bandit Jamie Lockhart and
Rosamund, the only daughter of the richest
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stepmother, her foolish henchman, and a case
of mistaken identity keep the lovers apart?
Based on the novella of the same name written
by Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Eudora
Welty, this shows colorful characters and dis-
tinctly Mississippi vibe make for an evening of
delightful misadventure. Thu-Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat
2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Little-
ton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St.,
Littleton, 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.
org. Ticket prices vary.
APRIL 7-MAY 21 A Time to Kill One of author John
Grishams most popular novels comes to life
onstage in this gripping story of a father who
stands trial for killing his daughters two attack-
ers. Even if renowned defense attorney Jake
Brigance sees the case as a worthy act, saving
his clients life might prove deadly. Find out
how justice is served in this enthralling drama.
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atre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, 303-856-7830,
7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m.. Charlotte York Irey The-
atre, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder.
303-492-8008, colorado.edu. $13-$18.
APRIL 28-MAY 21 Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life
of Florence Foster Jenkins How exactly did a
woman famously incapable of holding a tune
sell out a Carnegie Hall concert in under two
hours? Although eccentric and a bit delusional,
Florence Foster Jenkins belted her way to
fame with a formidable dose of spunk. This
poignant performance will offer touching
insights into the true story of a society lady
turned singer. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale
St., Colorado Springs, 719-634-5581,
csneartscenter.org. $18-$20.
SPECIAL EVENTS
APRIL 8-9 DINK Lovers of comics, graphic novels,
and zines will rejoice when this alternative art
and comic expo comes to town to celebrate
the impact of independent artists. The guests
of honor, the Hernandez Brothers, are lauded
for their diversity-packed comic book series
Love and Rockets. Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 11
a.m.-6 p.m. McNichols Civic Center Building,
144 W. Colfax Ave., 720-865-4200, mcnichols
building.com. $23-$54.
APRIL 14-21 ACT Human Rights Film Festival
Engage in conversation with nonprots at this
festival celebrating the value of human life. Films
include Raving Iran, which documents Tehrans
underground techno scene, and Driving with
Selvi, a moving tale of a woman who becomes
Indias rst female taxi driver. Daily, times vary.
Lory Student Center Theater, Colorado State
University, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, Fort Collins,
970-491-6444, colostate.edu. $5-$10

vintagetheatre.com. $28-$34.
BEST BET APRIL 21-23 The Current This years
dance showcase of impressive, original work
will pay tribute to the late Charlotte York Irey,
founder of the University of Colorado Boulders
dance programs, who died in January. Cele-
brate the power of movement as aerial expert
Ana Prada executes Cirque de Soleilinspired
feats; Mecca Madyun calls forth themes of spiri-
tuality through traditional African rhythms; and
Larry Southail highlights the street and party
elements of hip-hop. Fri 7:30 p.m; Sat 2 p.m.,
APRIL 1-2 Bents Fort: American Crossroads At
this fascinating presentation, learn the story
behind the Otero County fort where Native
Americans and European settlers once met to
tradeinteractions that sometimes led to
bloodshed. Dr. Elliott West, award-winning
author and president of the Western History
Association, is well equipped to describe the
cultural clashes that occurred at one of Colora-
dos most historic locations. Sat 4-5 p.m.; Sun
2-3 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Douglas H. Buck Community
Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Little-
ton, 303-797-8787, ssprd.org. Ticket prices vary.
APRIL 15 National Geographic Live: Point of No
Return with Hilaree ONeill Meet mountain-
eer Hilaree ONeill, who survived a harrowing
expedition to summit Hkakabo Razi in Myan-
mar. Shell speak about the challenges her
group faced, including dangerous journeys by
motorcycle; a dwindling food supply; and per-
sonality clashes that threatened to tear the
explorers apart. Discover how ONeill kept it
together during this enlightening speaker
series. Sat 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W.
Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-3187,
townofbreckenridge.com. $10-$35.

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2501 Dallas St., 720-710-9974. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch B
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Souk Shawarma, Chow Morso, and the Regional. Reser- 2434 W. 44th Ave., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Avelina $$$
Downtown / American This upscale LoDo restaurant
offers a sleek atmosphere and beautifully
composed plates with worldly avors.
Sample everything from Peruvian shrimp to
$$$ $16 to $25 striped bass sashimi to Moroccan vegeta-
$$$$ $26 and higher ble tagine. Reservations accepted. 1550
17th St., 720-904-6711. Lunch, Dinner
comforting pastas from chef Max MacKissock (formerly
of the Squeaky Bean) at this casual gathering spot.
Reservations not accepted. 2227 W. 32nd
Ave., 720-668-8506. Dinner, Brunch
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Congress Park / American With a menu offering 18
small plates meant for sharing (plus one large format
plate meant to feed two to four people), Jeff Osakas
new iteration of his celebrated restaurant is ideal for
dining with a group. Dont miss the radicchio salad with
anchovy dressing or the veal sweetbreads with crunchy
toast. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison Street,
720-216-0190. Dinner, Brunch
Ace Eat Serve $$
Uptown Area / Asian This Uptown restaurant and
ping-pong hall features Asian-inspired cuisine, 10 ping-
pong tables, and house-made juices. Reservations
accepted. 501 E. 17th Ave., 303-800-7705. Dinner
Avenue Grill $$$ listings at
Uptown Area / Contemporary A 5280.com/
mainstay of the Uptown neighborhood, restaurants.
this restaurant offers an eclectic menu that
includes seafood, steak, and more. Try the
Colorado lamb and bacon burger with
boursin cheese and harissa mayo on a
brioche roll. Reservations accepted.
630 E. 17th Ave., 303-861-2820. Lunch,
Dinner, Brunch
Axios Estiatorio $$$
Berkeley / Mediterranean Stop into this neighbor-
hood eatery for fresh tastes of Greek cuisine. Dont miss
the keftedes with lamb sauce, dolmades, and spanako-
pita. Reservations accepted. 3901 Tennyson St.,
720-328-2225. Lunch, Dinner
plates, both cooked and crudo. Reserva-
tions not accepted. 3126 Larimer St.,
720-445-9691. Dinner
Bar Max $$
Congress Park / Contemporary Formerly
known as Cafe Max, this bistro offers a simple
menu. Try the prosciutto, Brie, and g sand-
wich. Reservations not accepted. 2412 E. Colfax Ave.,
303-333-0003. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST Barolo Grill $$$$
Cherry Creek / Italian Barolo Grills waitstaff takes an
annual trip to Italy to learn about the cuisine. That dedi-
cation to authenticity translates to the food and wine
menus, too. Try the agnolotti del plin. Reservations
accepted. 3030 E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner

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RiNo / American First-class Boulder eatery Oak at
Fourteenth dials it down a bit with this Denver iteration, The Insalata di Stag-
located in the urban environment of the Source. ione may not be the
Contemporary American cuisine is served from an oak- most eye-catching
red oven and grill, and youll notice some familiar item on Panzanos
dishes, like the kale salad. Dont miss the bars inventive menu (hello, bistecca
cocktails. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Fiorentina), but
Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner bypassing it would be
a mistake. The
Americatus New-World Italian $$ composition of baby
RiNo / Italian At this seasonal, new-world Italian spot, lettuces, raw and
just about everything on the menu is house-made. roasted cauliower
Enjoy a menu of traditional favorites, such as gnocchi or and carrots, and shal-
a classic carbonara. Reservations accepted. 2449 lot vinaigrette is a
Larimer St., 303-862-9850. Lunch, Dinner testament to the deli-
ciousness of simply
NEW Annette $$$$ prepared, peak-qual-
Aurora / American Acorns former sous chef, Caroline ity produce. 909 17th
Sarah Boyum

Glover, brings a cozy yet upscale dining experience to St., 303-296-3525,

the Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style dinner panzano-denver.com
menu featuring dishes such as lamb neck for two.

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Boulder / Italian This wood-red eatery offers straight-
forward avors and good wine. Try the cart-driver
pizza with house-made sausage, rapini, mozzarella,
fennel pollen, and chiles. Reservations accepted. 3601
Arapahoe Ave., 303-997-8775. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Beast & Bottle $$$$

Uptown Area / Seasonal The farm to fork mantra
permeates a menu featuring small plates like mussels
and crudo, creative vegetable dishes, and dinner-size
plates (including pan-roasted lamb and Cape Cod
uke). Reservations recommended. 719 E. 17th Ave.,
303-623-3223. Dinner, Brunch

Beatrice & Woodsley $$$

Baker / American Inspired by the love story of a wine-
makers daughter and a lumberjack, the space is
designed to resemble a cabin in the woods. Reserva-
tions accepted. 38 S. Broadway , 303-777-3505. Dinner,
Brunch

Bijus Little Curry Shop $

RiNo / Indian Get your ll of southern Indian food at
this RiNo curry shop. Top a bowl of biriyania dish of
fruits, nuts, spices, and ricewith Indian-spiced chicken,
beef, or veggies. Multiple locations. Reservations not
accepted. 1441 26th St., 303-292-3500. Lunch, Dinner

Biker Jims Gourmet Dogs $

Downtown / American This spots menu includes
rave-worthy dogs in unusual avors (think duck-cilantro
and Alaskan reindeer). Reservations not accepted. 2148
Larimer St., 720-746-9355. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Bistro Barbs $$$

Park Hill / Contemporary Jon Robbins, host of the
popular pop-up Gypsy Kitchen, has created a menu
inspired by the French, North African, and Middle East-

2 Days. 7 Races. ern avors of Barbs, the Paris neighborhood where he

spent three years. Reservations recommended. 5021 E.

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28th Ave., 720-398-8085. Dinner

Bistro Vendme $$$

to run! Downtown / French Indulge in French classics, such

as steak frites with barnaise. Reservations accepted.
1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232. Dinner, Brunch

25 BEST Bittersweet $$$$

Washington Park / American Chef Olav Petersons
latest undertaking is an American farm-to-table restau-
rant with its own 600-square-foot garden. Try the
squash soup or the beet pappardelle with oxtail and
crme frache. Reservations recommended. 500 E.
Alameda Ave., 303-942-0320. Dinner

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Capitol Hill Area / American An expansion of LoHis
beloved coffee shop, this location boasts the same
high-quality coffee and pastries for the early bird, but it
also caters to the night owl with its evening alter ego,
White Lies. Stop by for dinner and a cocktail after 5 p.m.
Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 800
N. Sherman St., 303-955-1205. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Blackbelly Market $$$

Boulder / Contemporary Chef Hosea Rosenbergs
meaty menu focuses on charcuterie, small plates, and
daily butcher specials. Try the Boulder local chicken.
Check out the butcher shop and market, Blackbelly
Butcher, located next door. Reservations accepted.
1606 Conestoga St., #3, 303-247-1000. Dinner

Blue Bonnet Cafe and Lounge $$

Central Denver / Mexican Killer margaritas and salsas
make this spot a favorite. Reservations accepted. 457 S.
Broadway, 303-778-0147. Lunch, Dinner

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Blue Pan Pizza $$$
Highland / Pizza Masterfully crafted Detroit-style pizza Nationally Ranked Arts Festival in Colorado
is the draw at this tiny spot. Try the Brooklyn Bridge,
topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and ricotta and
pecorino cheeses. Reservations not accepted. 3930 W.
32nd Ave., 720-456-7666. Lunch, Dinner

Bones $$
Capitol Hill Area / Asian This noodle bar dishes up
savory duck cont egg rolls and addictive steamed
buns stuffed with pork belly. Reservations accepted.
701 Grant St., 303-860-2929. Lunch, Dinner

Bonnie Brae Tavern $$

Central Denver / American This tavern has been dish-
ing up all-American eats since 1934but its most
famous for its pizza. Reservations accepted. 740 S.
University Blvd., 303-777-2262. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Brider $$
LoHi / Contemporary The newest installment from
chef Steven Redzikowski of Acorn features fast-casual
dining with a focus on rotisserie meats such as chicken,
pork, and lamb leg. Reservations not accepted. 1644
Platte St., 303-455-3084. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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ents right at your table. Reservations accepted. 1591 S. Formerly Downtown Denver Arts Festival
Colorado Blvd., 720-550-7871. Lunch, Dinner HO ST SP O NSO R

Buchi Cafe Cubano $

Sunnyside / Latin American On Sundays, drop in for POWELL
all-day happy hour and Cuban plates, like an and
empanadas. Reservations not accepted. 2651 W. 38th
Ave., 303-458-1328. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Buckhorn Exchange $$$$

Central Denver / Steak House This Denver classic
exudes a Wild West feel with taxidermied animals on
the walls and a menu that includes Rocky Mountain
oysters. Reservations recommended. 1000 Osage St.,
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303-534-9505. Lunch, Dinner

Butchers Bistro $$$

Ballpark / American The menu at this spot focuses on
whole animals, seasonal ingredients, and local products. Providing Personal
Try the Butcher burger. Reservations accepted. 2233
Larimer St., 303-296-2750. Lunch, Dinner Service Since 1965

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Berkeley / Latin American This colorful South Ameri-
can restaurant specializes in seafood and shellsh.
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Reservations recommended. 4408 Lowell Blvd., Engagement and
303-480-1877. Dinner Wedding Rings

Capital Grille $$$$ Ring Sizing and

Downtown / Steak House Find dry-aged steaks and Stone Replacement
Atlantic lobster at this spot. Reservations accepted.
1450 Larimer St., 303-539-2500. Lunch, Dinner
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LoHi / American This fun, quirky cafe (the sister restau-
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rant to Habit Doughnut Dispensary) offers drinks and by Accredited Jewelers
food for any time of day. Reservations accepted. 1553
Platte St., 720-428-8565. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cart-Driver $$
RiNo / Pizza Inspired by Italys roadside cafes, Cart- 1418 LARIMER STREET Q 303.629.6927 Q GUSTERMANS.COM
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 Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more.
2500 Larimer St., 303-292-3553. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cho77 $$
Baker / Asian Chef Lon Symensma (of the acclaimed
ChoLon) has created a more casual environment at the
approachable Cho77. The menu features winners like
the crispy tofu balls. Reservations accepted for parties
larger than nine. 42 S. Broadway, 720-638-8179. Dinner
25 BEST ChoLon $$$
Downtown / Asian Before opening ChoLon, execu-
tive chef Lon Symensma spent more than two months
in Southeast Asia scouring markets for recipes and
inspiration. His extensive travels inform this contempo-
rary Asian restaurant. Reservations accepted. 1555
Blake St., 303-353-5223. Lunch, Dinner
Chowder Room $$
Washington Park / Seafood Find plenty of ways to
enjoy seafood at this spot, including a variety of riffs on
Cochino Taco $$
Englewood / Mexican The menu at Johnny Ballens
(of the Squeaky Bean) taqueria features 16 different
taco options and a poblano chile-topped burger. Reser-
vations not accepted. 3495 S. Downing St.,
720-542-9829. Lunch, Dinner
Colt & Gray $$$$
Downtown / Contemporary This intimate neighbor-
hood pub presents a superior roster of seasonal
farm-to-plate options. Start with the roasted marrow
bones. Reservations accepted. 1553 Platte St., #120,
303-477-1447. Dinner
Comal $ Curtis Park / Deli This neighborhood deli serves a
RiNo / Latin American Youll nd family dishes from El
Salvador, Mexico, and Peru, at this Latin American
restaurant, which provides job experience to women
living in Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.
Reservations not accepted. 3455 Ringsby Ct., Ste. 105,
303-292-0770. Lunch
The Cooper Lounge $$
Downtown / Seafood This Union Station speakeasy
overlooks the Great Hall, serving craft cocktails and an
extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. 1701
Wynkoop St., 720-460-3738. Dinner
Coperta $$$
Capitol Hill Area / Italian Sit at the mozzarella bar and
top the creamy cheese with your choice of garnishes
like olives, fried peppers, marmalade, and pesto. Reser-
vations accepted. 400 E. 20th Ave., 720-749-4666.
Lunch, Dinner
Curtis Park Delicatessen $
menu of ne classic sandwiches (like the Curtis, made
with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and house-
made Thousand Island). Reservations not accepted.
2532 Champa St., 303-308-5973. Lunch

classic chowder. Reservations accepted. 560 S. Broad-
way, 303-777-3474. Lunch, Dinner
City & Country Deli & Sausage Co. $$
University / Deli This quaint shop (the sister restaurant
to Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que) offers smartly crafted
artisan sandwiches. Reservations not accepted. 2393 S.
Downing St., 720-216-0573. Lunch
City, O City $$
Capitol Hill Area / American This meat-free zone
features pizza, vegan pastries, and a full bar. Reserva-
tions accepted for parties of ve or more. 206 E. 13th
Ave., 303-831-6443. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Comida $$$
RiNo / Mexican Find creative tacos and lounge on the
large patio at this Mexican-inspired cantina. Stop by for
happy hour and order the spicy shrimp. Multiple loca-
tions. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350
Brighton Blvd., 303-296-2747. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Coohills $$$
Downtown / French Enjoy the French-inspired cuisine
made with local, sustainable products as you sip cock-
tails in a dining room that opens right onto Cherry
Creek. Reservations accepted. 1400 Wewatta St.,
303-623-5700. Dinner
D
D Bar $$$
Uptown Area / Contemporary Chef Keegan Gerhard
and his team produce exquisite desserts and modern
comfort food. Reservations accepted. 494 E. 19th Ave.,
303-861-4710. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
DCorazon $
Downtown / Mexican This locale offers Mexican
comfort food at its best. Reservations not accepted.
1530 Blake St., Ste. C, 720-904-8226. Lunch, Dinner

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Congress Park / Korean Enjoy bold and authentic
$$

Korean avors at this Congress Park eatery. Order the

spicy pork bulgogi or try the bibimbap. Multiple loca-
tions. Reservations accepted. 827 Colorado Blvd.,
720-639-9986. Lunch, Dinner
Del Friscos Grille $$$
Cherry Creek / Contemporary A more casual itera-
tion of the beloved steak house, this venue serves up
classic dishes with modern twists and local ingredients.
Reservations accepted. 100 St. Paul St., Ste. 140,
303-320-8529. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Denver Central Market $$
RiNo / Global This RiNo marketplace features 11
vendors with dining options ranging from ceviche to ice
cream. Take your pick from Crema Bodega, Culture
Meat & Cheese, Curio, Green Seed, High Point Cream-
ery, Izzio Artisan Bakery, Silvas Fish Market, SK
Provisions, Temper Chocolates, Vero Italian, and the
Local Butcher. Reservations not accepted. 2669 Larimer
St., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Edge Restaurant & Bar $$$$
Downtown / Steak House Choose your cut, sauce,
and sidelike a grass-fed let mignon with house-
made steak sauce and heirloom carrotsat this upscale,
contemporary steak house. Reservations recommended.
1111 14th St., 303-389-3343. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Edgewater Inn $$
Northwest Metro / Italian This inn has been family
owned and operated for more than 50 years. Try the
Howdy Pizza. Reservations accepted Tue-Thu. 5302 W.
25th Ave., 303-237-3524. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
$$
Sunnyside / Mexican Farm-to-table Mexican fare will
lure you to this friendly Sunnyside haunt. Dont miss the
mushroom tacos with huitlacoche crema. Reservations
accepted. 2450 W. 44th Ave., 720-389-7615. Dinner
El Noa Noa $$
Central Denver / Mexican Authentic Mexican food
with top-notch margaritas. Reservations accepted. 722
Santa Fe Dr., 303-623-9968. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
El Taco de Mexico $
Southwest Denver / Mexican Dont miss the chile
relleno burrito. Reservations not accepted. 714 Santa
Fe Dr., 303-623-3926. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departure Restaurant $$$

Cherry Creek / Asian Celebrity chef Gregory Gourdet
balances avor, texture, and spice in dishes like crispy
whole sea bass. Reservations accepted. 248 Columbine
St., 720-772-5020. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Desmond Bar and Grill $$

Park Hill / Mediterranean Chef Sean Kelly brings his
creative, Mediterranean-inuenced small plates to this
comfortable Park Hill spot. Try the potted salmon with
radishes and grilled bread. Reservations accepted.
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2230 Oneida St., 720-542-9035. Dinner

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Uptown Area / Mexican Two brothers are behind this
fresh taqueria, which features a green taco made with
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Highland / Contemporary With Duo, owners Stepha-
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essence of the comfortable-yet-rened neighborhood
restaurant. Reservations accepted. 2413 W. 32nd Ave.,
303-477-4141. Dinner, Brunch

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El Valle Mexican Restaurant $

Sunnyside / Mexican This casual Mexican spot serves
lling breakfast burritos, plates of sizzling fajitas, and
street-style tacos. Reservations not accepted. 2925 W

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nd your Elways (Cherry Creek) $$$$
Cherry Creek / Steak House Owned by Broncos
great John Elway, this Colorado steak house serves top-
notch beef, seafood, sandwiches, and more. Check out
the downtown location. Reservations recommended.
2500 E. First Ave., 303-399-5353. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Steak House Try Belgian wafes and
hand-cut steaks and dont miss the daily happy hour.
Also try the DIA location. Reservations recommended.
1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen $$

Downtown / Pub Innovative and high-quality interna-
tional pub food is on the menu, including house-made
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 Fire Restaurant $$$
Golden Triangle / American Located inside the Art, a
Hotel, Fire Restaurant serves contemporary American
G Highland Tap and Burger
LoHi / American Pick your patty, bun, and premium
toppings for a customizable meal enhanced with a
$$

dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including
a Colorado lamb chop. Reservations accepted. 1201
Broadway, 303-572-8000. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fish N Beer $$$
RiNo / Seafood Kevin Morrison (founder of Tacos
Tequila Whiskey) and Chef Aniedra Nichols offer
approachable, fresh seafood and a hearty beer list at
this casual oysterette. Reservations not accepted. 3510
Larimer St., 303-248-3497. Dinner
Four Friends Kitchen $ RiNo / Asian The newest venture from Tommy Lee of
Stapleton /Breakfast Start your morning off right with
an order of the warm beignets with berry preserves.
Reservations accepted for large parties only. 2893
Roslyn St., 303-388-8299. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Globe Hall $ choice of Colorado craft beers. Also try the Sloan Lake
RiNo / Barbecue Come to this Texas-style barbecue
joint for musical performances, authentic, slow-cooked
brisket, and no-fuss cocktails. Reservations not
accepted. 4483 Logan St., 720-668-8833. Lunch, Dinner
Gozo $$
Baker / Mediterranean Find a rustic Mediterranean
menu of wood-red pizzas and Spanish-style tapas at
this wine-focused eatery. Reservations accepted. 30 S.
Broadway, 720-638-1462. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Green Russell $$
Downtown / Pub This chef-driven cocktail bar offers a
variety of plates and custom libations. Reservations not
accepted. 1422 Larimer St., 303-893-6505. Dinner
location. Reservations accepted for eight or more. 2219
W. 32nd Ave., 720-287-4493. Lunch, Dinner
Honor Society $$
Downtown / Contemporary At this ne-casual eatery,
guests pick their protein of choice to be enjoyed in a
salad, sandwich, or plate. Reservations not accepted.
1900 16th St., 720-420-0614. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST Hop Alley $$
Uncle, this neighborhood hangout serves dishes rooted
in Chinese tradition with a touch of Lees distinctive air.
Try the rice cakes. Reservations accepted for parties of
six to eight. 3500 Larimer St., 720-379-8340. Dinner

25 BEST Frasca Food and Wine $$$$
Boulder / Italian This ne-dining mecca has racked up
scores of accolades over the years (including a nod
from James Beard). The sumptuous Friulano cuisine
and extensive wine list combine for a memorable
dining experience. Reservations accepted. 1738 Pearl
St., 303-442-6966. Dinner
25 BEST Guard and Grace $$$$ Hops & Pie $$
Downtown / Steak House Chef Troy Guards modern Berkeley / Pizza Handmade pizza and craft brews are
steak house offers a chic setting for his innovative fare, this spots forte. Reservations not accepted. 3920
which includes a raw bar. Reservations recommended. Tennyson St., 303-477-7000. Lunch, Dinner
1801 California St., 303-293-8500. Lunch, Dinner
House of Kabob $$
Englewood / Middle Eastern Enjoy Lebanese and

25 BEST Fruition Restaurant $$$
Country Club / American Executive chef Alex Seidels
tiny kitchen focuses on seasonal dishes that are big on
avor and presentation. Diners ock for the approach-
able eats, like pasta carbonara with hand-made cavatelli
and house-cured pork belly. Reservations accepted.
1313 E. Sixth Ave., 303-831-1962. Dinner
H
Hearth & Dram $$$$
Downtown / American This modern saloon features
more than 350 whiskey selections and upscale, wood-
red fare. 1801 Wewatta St., 303-623-0979. Dinner
Persian cuisine. Try the Kobeideh, a kabob made with
beef, lamb, onion, and tomato. Reservations accepted.
2246 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-756-0744. Lunch, Dinner
Hutch & Spoon $
RiNo / Deli Cheer up your palate with this funky cafes
uncomplicated menu. Reservations not accepted. 3090
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Berkeley / Deli / This market and deli strives to
provide the highest quality, locally raised and cured
meats in Colorado. Reservations not accepted. 4334 W.
41st Ave., 303-477-3206. Lunch, Dinner
Il Posto $$$$
RiNo / Italian The new location of this Uptown favorite
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Italian cuisine. Try the uni cream or the beef fat candle.
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Southeast Metro / Indian This spot serves traditional
Indian fare, including avorful dishes like tandoori
chicken. Take advantage of the lunch buffet, and be
sure to try the cinnamon bread pudding. Reservations
accepted. 8921 E. Hampden Ave., 303-755-4284.
Lunch, Dinner
Izakaya Den $$
Platt Park / International Its been dubbed Sushi Den
II, but Izakaya Den is more than a replica of its popular
cousin. You can still order ultrafresh sushi and sashimi,
but the most exciting dishes come in the form of small
plates. Reservations accepted. 1487-A S. Pearl St.,
303-777-0691. Lunch, Dinner
J
Jax Fish House $$$
Downtown / Seafood Enjoy fresh, sustainable
seafood in an upbeat atmosphere. Specialties include
po boy sandwiches. Multiple locations. Reservations
accepted. 1539 17th St., 303-292-5767. Dinner
Jerusalem Restaurant $$
University / Middle Eastern You cant beat this tasty
Middle Eastern fare. Reservations accepted. 1890 E.
Evans Ave., 303-777-8828. Lunch, Dinner
K
Kaos Pizzeria $$
Platt Park / Pizza A wood-red oven, gourmet ingredi-
ents, and wine to-go make a perfect pizzeria for dine-in
or delivery. Reservations accepted. 1439 S. Pearl St.,
303-733-5267. Lunch, Dinner
The Kitchen Denver $$$
Downtown / Contemporary This community bistro
features consciously sourced ingredients and a raw
seafood bar. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations
accepted. 1520 16th St., 303-623-3127. Lunch, Dinner
Kobe An Shabu Shabu & Sushi $$$$
Highland / Japanese Find fresh, healthy, and tradi-
tional Japanese cuisine. Enjoy thinly sliced rib-eye steak
prepared in a single-pot dish. Reservations accepted.
3400 Osage St., 303-284-6342. Dinner
L
La Loma $$
Downtown / Mexican This local favorite offers a menu
of classic Mexican eats (think: autas, tacos, and fajitas).
Reservations accepted. 1801 Broadway, 303-433-8300.
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Latigo $$
Ballpark / Mexican Inspired by chef Ignacio Leons rich
heritage, this restaurant mixes traditional Mexican fare
with modern touches. Reservations accepted. 2229
Blake St., 303-537-7682. Lunch, Dinner
Lea $$
Baker / Latin American Inspire your palate with the
rich and vibrant avors of Latin America. The menu
features authentic favorites like chilaquiles. Reservations
accepted. 24 Broadway, Ste. 104, 720-550-7267. Dinner
Linger $$
LoHi / International Enjoy fabulous views of down-
town while choosing from inviting menus of food and
cocktails. Reservations accepted. 2030 W. 30th Ave.,
303-993-3120. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Little India $$
Capitol Hill Area / Indian Casual yet upscale Indian
dining with just the right spices. Multiple locations.
Reservations accepted. 330 E. Sixth Ave., 303-871-
9777. Lunch, Dinner
Locanda Del Borgo $$$
Highland / Italian Enjoy an extensive wine list and
house-made pastas. Reservations recommended for
parties of ve or more. 5575 E. Third Ave., 303-388-
0282. Lunch, Dinner
Lola Coastal Mexican $$$
LoHi / Mexican Grab a coin-style margarita, then order
the crispy sea bass tacos. Reservations recommended.
1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686. Dinner, Brunch

Los Chingones $$
RiNo / Mexican Find a menu marked by ceviches,
funditos, and tacos. Also try the DTC location. Reserva-
tions not accepted. 2463 Larimer St., 303-295-0686.
Lunch, Dinner

NEW Low Country Kitchen $$$

LoHi / Southern Low Country Kitchen brings the
avors of the South to LoHi. This Steamboat-born
restaurant is known for its fried chicken. Reservations
accepted. 1575 Boulder St., Ste. A, 720-512-4168.
Dinner, Brunch

Luca $$$$
Capitol Hill Area / Italian Convivial hospitality and
exquisite Italian dishes greet you at this sophisticated
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Lowry / Chinese Restaurateur Troy Guards Lucky Cat
offers a fun take on Chinese fare. Try the dan dan
noodles. Reservations accepted. 7559 E. Academy
Blvd., 303-364-2025. Dinner

Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House $$

Downtown / Pizza Nosh on brick oven Neapolitan- Like us on Facebook
style pizzas and garden-fresh salads. Also try the to stay updated on the
Louisville location. Reservations accepted. 1610 16th latest happenings.
St., 303-825-1021. Lunch, Dinner

M
Maria Empanada $
Platt Park / Latin American Go straight for the empa-
nadas. Also try the DTC location. Reservations
accepted for parties of 10 or more. 1298 S. Broadway
Ave., 303-934-2221. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mas Kaos $
Berkeley / Global Sip on a cold brew as you make the
decision between a street taco or a wood-grilled pizza
or just get both. Reservations accepted. 4528 Tennyson
St., 720-638-2100. Lunch, Dinner

Masalaa $$
Aurora / Indian A vegetarians heaven, Masalaa has
delicious Southern Indian cuisine including mouth-
tingling curries. Reservations accepted. 3140 S. Parker
Rd., 303-755-6272. Lunch, Dinner

Masterpiece Delicatessen $$
LoHi / Deli This masterpiece of a deli serves sand-
wiches such as braised beef brisket. Also try the Capitol
Hill location. Reservations not accepted. 1575 Central
St., 303-561-3354. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Matsuhisa Denver $$$$
Cherry Creek / Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa kicks From our large selection of organic produce, to our own natural Simple Truth
Japanese staples up to the next level. Dont miss the brand, King Soopers has all of the quality products you already buy, all for a lot less.
black cod with sweet miso. Reservations accepted. 98
Steele St., 303-329-6628. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Mercantile Dining & Provision $$$ Plus, pick up your copy of 5280s
Downtown / Seasonal Award-winning Fruition chef April issue. On sale now at Denver area
Alex Seidel and chef Matt Vawter offer a menu of pastas King Soopers locations.
and family-style plates (try the Colorado lamb shoulder).
Reservations accepted for dinner. 1701 Wynkoop St.,
#155, 720-460-3733. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Mister Tuna $$
RiNo / American Troy Guards chic new RiNo spot
offers modern, eclectic cooking inspired by his Hawai-
ian upbringing. Reservations accepted. 3033 Brighton
Blvd., 303-831-8862. Dinner
Mizu Izakaya $$
LoHi / Sushi This contemporary Japanese restaurant
offers an impressive bar and a hip atmosphere. Try the
cream pork kimchi. Reservations accepted. 1560 Boul-
der St., 720-372-7100. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
25 BEST Mizuna $$$$
Capitol Hill Area / Contemporary Chef-owner Frank
Bonannos seasonal cuisine capitalizes on exquisite
ingredients. Dont miss the legendary lobster mac and
cheese. Reservations strongly recommended. 225 E.
Seventh Ave., 303-832-4778. Dinner
The Molecule Effect $ Boulder / Seasonal Find a menu of seasonal, oak-red
Golden Triangle / American From coffee to cocktails,
this hip bar on Santa Fe has something for every hour
of the day. Reservations not accepted. 1201 Santa Fe
Dr., Unit A, 720-502-6966. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
N
New Saigon $$
Southwest Denver / Asian This Vietnamese spot
serves delicious seafood curries. Check out the bakery
next door. Reservations accepted for ve or more. 630
S. Federal Blvd., 303-936-4954. Lunch, Dinner
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Next Door Eatery (Union Station) $$
Downtown / Contemporary The cuisine at this casual
community pub is focused on fresh soups, salads, and
sandwiches. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations
accepted for parties or 20 or more. 1701 Wynkoop St.,
720-460-3730. Lunch, Dinner
The Nickel $$$$
Downtown / American Start with a wood-grilled at-
bread before enjoying the braised beef short rib
Genovese. Reservations accepted. 1100 14th St.,
720-889-2128. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
O
25 BEST Oak at Fourteenth $$$
eats from chef Steve Redzikowski and creative cocktails
from Bryan Dayton. Try the kale-apple salad. Reserva-
tions strongly recommended. 1400 Pearl St.,
303-444-3622. Lunch, Dinner
Ohana Island Kitchen $
LoHi / Seafood Go to this sunny spot for tuna poke
and Spam musubi. Reservations not accepted. 2563
15th St., 303-718-6580. Lunch
25 BEST Old Major $$$$
LoHi / American This spot puts an emphasis on locally
raised heritage meat. If youre a steak acionado, try
the 24-ounce, bone-in rib-eye. 3316 Tejon St., 720-420-
0622. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Olive & Finch $$
Uptown Area / International Discover wholesome
meals at this restaurant and bakery. Also try the Cherry
Creek location. Reservations not accepted. 1552 E.
17th Ave., 303-832-8663. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ophelias Electric Soapbox $$
Ballpark / Contemporary The gastro-brothel menu
encompasses globally inspired pub fare. Try the green
chile cornbread with goat cheese. Reservations
accepted. 1215 20th St., 303-993-8023. Dinner, Brunch
Osaka Ramen $$
RiNo / Japanese Jeff Osakas ramen shop features
traditional and original noodle soups, bento boxes, and
creative small plates. Reservations not accepted. 2611
Walnut St., 303-955-7938. Lunch, Dinner
Ototo $$$
Platt Park / Japanese Market-driven dishes like a
catch-of-the-day raw bar and whole grilled sh comple-
ment a selection of sashimi, ramen bowls, and yakitori.
1501 Pearl St., 303-733-2503. Dinner
P
Panzano $$$$
Downtown / Italian Grab a seat at the exhibition
kitchen and enjoy chef Patrick Kellys rustic northern Ital-
ian cuisine, which includes pastas and salads.
Reservations recommended. 909 17th St., 303-296-
3525. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
 25 BEST Pizzeria Locale (Boulder) $$
Boulder / Pizza Inspired by the pizzerias of Napoli,
Italy, this contemporary pizza joint offers a modern take
on a traditional classic. Also try the fast-casual locations
in Denver. Reservations accepted. 1730 Pearl St.,
303-442-3003. Lunch, Dinner
Que Bueno Suerte $$$ inspired cuisine. Also try the DIA location. Reservations
Platt Park / Latin American The menu at this vibrant strongly recommended. 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-993-
restaurant offers upscale Mexican plates. Reservations 4200. Dinner, Brunch
accepted. 1518 S. Pearl St., 720-642-7322. Dinner
Rosenbergs Bagels & Delicatessen $$
Five Points / Deli Dont miss the Standarda bagel

25 BEST The Plimoth
City Park / American This New American restaurant
draws from classic Italian and French cuisines for a fresh,
unpretentious dining experience. Reservations recom-
mended. 2335 E. 28th Ave., 303-297-1215. Dinner
25 BEST The Populist
RiNo / Contemporary This pared-down, old-fash-
ioned eatery offers thoughtful small plates such as
R
and cream cheese topped with gravlax, tomato, and
$$$ onion. Reservations not accepted. 725 E. 26th Ave.,
720-440-9880. Breakfast, Lunch
Raccas Pizzeria Napoletana $$ Russells Smokehouse $$$
Downtown / Pizza Formerly known as Marcos Coal- Downtown / Barbecue Diners ock to this smoke-
Fired Pizza, this spot turns out fantastic Neapolitan-style house for classic cue. Reservations accepted. 1422
$$$ pies. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 2129 Larimer St., 720-524-8050. Lunch, Dinner
Larimer St., 303-296-7000. Lunch, Dinner

bourbon-maple Brussels sprouts. Reservations
accepted. 3163 Larimer St., 720-432-3163. Dinner
The Post Chicken & Beer $$
Rosedale / American Colorado-style fried bird is the
specialty at this laid-back joint. Reservations not
accepted. 2200 S. Broadway, 720-466-5699. Lunch,
Dinner, Brunch
Rebel Restaurant $$$$
RiNo / Contemporary Eastern European avors
mingle with contemporary inuences. Reservations not
accepted. 3763 Wynkoop St., 303-297-3902. Dinner
RiNo Yacht Club
RiNo / American Enjoy cocktails and raw seafood at
this loungelike RiNo bar. Reservations not accepted.
3350 Brighton Blvd., Ste. 100, 720-443-1135. Dinner
S
Sassafras American Eatery $$
$ Jefferson Park / Southern Expect to nd Southern
classics like po boys. Also try the Capitol Hill location.
Reservations accepted Monday through Friday 2637 W.
26th Ave., 303-433-0080. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

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NEW Quality Italian $$$$
Cherry Creek / Steak House This stylish spot serves a
mix of steak house and Italian favorites. Try the lasagna
for two with let mignon meatballs. Reservations
accepted. 241 Columbine St., 303-532-8888. Dinner
Rioja $$$$
Downtown / Mediterranean James Beard award-
winning chef Jennifer Jasinskis specializes in inventive
Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations recommended.
1431 Larimer St., 303-820-2282. Lunch, Dinner
Root Down $$$
LoHi / Contemporary Located in a refabbed 1950s
service station, this hip restaurant serves globally
Snooze $
Ballpark /Breakfast Choose between pineapple
upside down pancakes and huevos rancheros. Multiple
locations. Reservations accepted Mon-Thu for eight or
more. 2262 Larimer St., 303-297-0700. Breakfast, Lunch
Solera $$$
Park Hill / Contemporary This contemporary Ameri-
can menu starts with anything-but-ordinary fried

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 calamari and ramps up to savory roasted duck. Reserva-
tions strongly recommended. 5410 E. Colfax Ave.,
303-388-8429. Lunch, Dinner

The Source $
RiNo / Global This industrial-sleek food hall is home to
tenants such as Acorn, Comida, RiNo Yacht Club,
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Babettes Artisan
Breads, Western Daughters Butcher Shop, Boxcar
Coffee Roasters, and Mondo Market. Reservations not
accepted. 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-443-1135. Break-
fast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Spuntino $$$
Highland / Italian Try the cavatelli pasta, made with
ricotta cheese and served with spicy sausage. Reserva-
tions accepted. 2639 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-0949.
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Downtown / American Experience progressive
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April 21, 22 & 23 seasonal cuisine in a spacious, warm dining room with a
communal-style menu. Reservations accepted. 1500
Wynkoop St., 303-623-2665. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Greenwood Village
Aspen Grove Stanley Marketplace $$
Aurora / Global Formerly the Stanley Aviation building,
Cherry Creek North this site is now home to a sprawling, food-centric
marketplace. Stop by and check out the offerings from
Noon-5PM Yellowbelly, Stanley Beer Hall, Annette, Denver Biscuit
Co., Comida Cantina, and more. Reservations not
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Uptown Area / American This retro-inspired restau-
rant makes the 1950s feel right around the corner. Also
try the Arvada location. Reservations accepted for six or
more. 523 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-1001. Lunch, Dinner

Stay in
25 BEST Stoic & Genuine $$$
Downtown / Seafood Impeccably fresh and creative
seafood preparations are the star of this iconic oyster
house. For a satisfying entre, try the paella moderna.

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Reservations accepted. 1701 Wynkoop St., 303-640-
3474. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Sushi Den $$$

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Platt Park / Asian Sushi Den offers fresh, vibrant
seafood own in daily from Japan. Sit at the bar and
watch the masterful sushi chefs work their artistry. Reser-
vations accepted for ve or more, except Fri-Sat. 1487
S. Pearl St., 303-777-0826. Lunch, Dinner
25 BEST Sushi Ronin $$$
Highland / Japanese Sushi Ronins comfortable and
casual vibe complements chef Corey Bakers traditional,
omakase-style Japanese cuisine. Reservations accepted
for parties of eight or more. 2930 Umatilla St., 303-955-
0741. Dinner

Sushi Sasa $$$

Downtown / Asian Enjoy Japanese fusion cuisine in a
minimalist setting. Reservations accepted. 2401 15th St.,
Ste. 80, 303-433-7272. Lunch, Dinner

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Table 6 $$$
Capitol Hill Area / American This spaces warm and
cozy atmosphere extends to chef Mike Winstons Ameri-
can bistro cuisine, which is elevated by haute foodie
touches. Reservations accepted for ve or more. 609
Corona St., 303-831-8800. Dinner, Brunch

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Vert Kitchen $$
Looking for a quick and inexpensive morning
Washington Park / French Salads and sandwiches
meal thatll keep you full until lunch? Head to
(think curry chicken or skirt steak) dot the small menu at
Sunnyside for El Valle Mexican Restaurants
this European-inuenced cafe. Reservations not
$5.39 smothered burrito de machaca Mexicana.
accepted. 704 S. Pearl St., 303-997-5941. Breakfast,
Seasoned shreds of dried beef are griddled
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
with uffy scrambled eggs, jalapeos, and diced
tomato before being rolled up into an oversize
Vesta $$$
our tortilla and covered with green chile.
Downtown / Fusion Visit this stylish LoDo stalwart for
2925 E. 38th Ave., 303-975-6456,
upscale-yet-approachable fare. Start with the house-
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made bread and charcuterie, then move onto entres
such as the luxe lobster cioppino or the hearty Madras
grilled venison. Reservations strongly recommended.
1822 Blake St., 303-296-1970. Dinner

The Village Cork $$$

Platt Park / American Dark wood and exposed brick
give this wine bistro a charming feel. Patrons can enjoy
artisanal cheeses and antipasto plates like the warm
Brie and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted. 1300 S.
Pearl St., 303-282-8399. Lunch, Dinner

Vital Root $
Berkeley / American Justin Cuccis newest eatery
focuses on quick, healthy food. Grab a seat in the airy
space and nosh creative, wholesome fare such as a
breakfast dosa. Reservations not accepted. 3915 Tenny-
son St., 303-474-4131. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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WaterCourse Foods $$
Uptown Area / American This vegetarian icon has
Tables $$$ been serving wholesome food since 1998. The zesty
Park Hill / American A glass of wine, ickering candle- soups and salads are healthy and delicious. Dont miss w/special guest Dengue Fever
light, and mismatched tables set the tone at this cozy the brunch specials. Reservations accepted after 5 p.m. Sat 04.08 Oriental Theater
neighborhood restaurant. Reservations accepted. 2267 837 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-7313. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Kearney St., 303-388-0299. Dinner
The Way Back $$
Tacos Tequila Whiskey $ Highland / Seasonal Three Denver restaurant veterans
City Park / Mexican Often referred to as Pinche Tacos, offer comfort food, including dishes like roasted chicken.
this taqueria offers a variety of Mexican specialties. Also Drinks are simple in ingredients yet complex in avors.
try the Highland location. Reservations not accepted. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. 4132
1514 York St., 720-475-1337. Lunch, Dinner W. 38th Ave., 720-728-8156. Dinner

25 BEST To The Wind Bistro $$$
City Park / Contemporary This cozy neighborhood
restaurant offers a fresh, casual take on bistro fare and a
top-notch craft beer selection. Reservations not
accepted. 3333 E. Colfax Ave., 303-316-3333. Dinner
The Trufe Table $$
LoHi / Seasonal A variety of cheese boards and small
plates color the menu. Reservations not accepted. 2556
15th St., 303-455-9463. Dinner
25 BEST Work & Class $$$
RiNo / American This elevated meat-and-three
concept offers a unique hybrid of American and Latin
cuisine in raucous, repurposed-shipping-container digs.
Our pick: the Buffalo-style rotisserie chicken, chickpea
croquettes, cochinita pibil, and peppers ve ways. BOB
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Downtown / Fusion Enjoy a selection of cold and
Uncle $$ warm bites including seared tuna and Szechuan beef
LoHi / Asian A sleek atmosphere denes this noodle wok. Reservations strongly recommended. 1610 Little
house. Try the spicy chicken version. Reservations not Raven St., 720-904-0965. Dinner, Brunch
accepted. 2215 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-3263. Dinner
Zoe Ma Ma $
The Universal $ Downtown / Chinese This cozy, counter-service spot
Sunnyside / American Breakfast foods, including eggs offers Chinese home-style cooking. Order the Szechuan
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Reservations not accepted. 2911 W. 38th Ave., Reservations not accepted. 1625 Wynkoop St.,
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prescriptions for back pain, dads who had
arthritis in their knees. For Blum, whod
become such a believer in these drugs that
he was training other physicians in prescrip-
tion pain management, the realization was
overwhelming. In invisible, insidious ways,
the prescription drugs reconstruct neural
pathways, warping boundaries between
actual pain relief and full-blown addiction.
In some cases, the brain begins to crave the
drugs. I was personally responsible for giv-
ing people lifelong addictions, Blum says.
I got into this profession to help others,
but I was contributing to the problem.
Withdrawal feels like a backache, like
a badly strained muscle. As patients com-
plained more about those pains, doctors
wrote more prescriptions. Robert Valuck,
a professor at the University of Colorado
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharma-
ceutical Sciences, remembers seeing the rst
wave of opioid drug users and the doctor-
shopping, theft, and desperation for drug
treatment that followed. Theres no quick
x when your brain gets damaged this way,
says Valuck, whos also the director of the
Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug
Abuse Prevention. We used to have physi-
cian after physician writing prescriptions
because they thought it was their job to do
away with pain entirely. Theyd prescribe 30
pills when the patient needed three. Doc-
tors were essentially creating drug users out
of their oces.
Health-care providers wrote 259 million
prescriptions for painkillers in 2012, mean-
ing every American adult could, in theory,
have a bottle of pills. Almost overnight, mil-
lions of pills that had made their ways into
medicine cabinets ltered onto the black
market as more people got hooked. In Col-
orado, heroin treatment admissions have
risen 244 percent between 2008 and 2015,
and the drug overdose rate jumped nearly
68 percent between 2002 to 2014, putting
the state above the national rate for over-
dose deaths.
Private insurers began to crack down on
prescriptions over the past decade as federal
and state governments started discussing
overprescription and overdoses. In a simple
supply-and-demand reaction, painkillers
became more expensive on the black market.
With reduced access to prescriptions, Valuck
says, we potentially had thousands of people
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across Colorado ripe for heroin addiction.
With heroin, the most basic economic
principles quickly came into play. Seeing
future customers getting priced out of the
pill market in the West, cartels in Mexico
ramped up production of black tar heroin,
then shipped it in bulk to their contacts in
the United States. Across Colorado, opi-
oid users suddenly had wide access to an
aordable drug. The results have been cata-
strophic: Between 2010 and 2015, the states
age-adjusted heroin overdose death rate for
all Coloradans increased by 222 percent.
Blum became more cautious in pre-
scribing opioids after seeing the impact of
addiction. Its not worth the damage, he
says. These days, hes supported public policy
THE OLD DAYS
A younger Stacy holds her daughter, Brittany,
when she was a toddler.
on naloxone and is the program manager
and medical adviser at Denver Healths
HIV Primary Care Clinic. The blood-borne
disease naturally intersects with heroin cul-
ture, where needle-sharing is still common.
Blums job at the clinic has brought him face
to face with the consequences of physicians
early opioid advocacy.
As part of his work today, hes trying to
understand what makes a heroin userand
how to prevent new ones. Childhood trauma,
especially physical or emotional abuse, seems
to play a large part. In other ways, though, its
a crapshoot. Some peoples brains are simply
wired to be more susceptible to addiction, he
says. Heroin is killing them, both physically
and mentally. They feel isolated. They know
theyre wrecking trust and destroying their
families, but they cant stop. Heroin turns
even the best person into a thief and a liar.
Theyre at the mercy of their drug use.
Jesse stands outside a convenience store
across from the Wellington E. Webb Munic-
ipal Oce Building in downtown Denver,
blowing the chill out of his ngertips. The
28-year-old is wearing a black hoodie, loose
jeans, and a at-billed hat pulled low over
his forehead. Hes selling methamphetamine
from a small, clear baggie hes hidden inside
the crotch of his pants. His buyer, a man in
his early 40s, already has some heroin and
wants to mix it with metha combination
known as a goofball. Jesse stands shoulder
to shoulder with the buyer, takes $10, and
shakes a small crystal mound into the mans
open hand. Jesse then rolls up the baggie, zips
his pants, and wishes the man good luck.
Jesse gets his black tar from a Mexi-
can middleman. To buy his heroin, you rst
need to call one of his ve cell phones; Jesse
will then appoint a time and a place to meet.
His heroin is the best in the city, he brags.
My shit will kill you. A vast majority of
the heroin in Denver is black tar and comes
primarily from the Sinaloa Cartel in Mex-
ico. Jesse knows enough about the group to
understand he wants no part of their world.
He never sells directly for them. Its one thing
to mess up your own deal, he says; its a whole
other thing to screw up and have a drug net-
work on your ass.
Among his clients, he says, are lawyers and
teachers. He claims hes sold to a television
journalist. Before he meets a buyer, he places a
small, marble-size clump of heroin into a bal-
loon, ties a knot at the end, and puts it in his
mouth. If police catch him on the street, he
quickly swallows the balloon. Hes done it ve
times. As we talk, Jesse grabs my coat, pulls
me close to him, and puts his forearm on my
throat. This, he says, is the rst thing police
do when they think youre carrying heroin in
your mouth.
Of the users and dealers I met while
reporting this story, Jesse is the most self-
aware. He understands what his drugs are
doing to his community, to his buyers, and
to himself. Heroin has ruined everything
that was good in my life, he says. He grew
up near Boulder, where he had two loving,
hippie parents and was a shortstop on a
school baseball team. He began using heroin
about a decade ago and started dealing shortly
afterward. I moved to Denver to become a
full-time drug dealer, he says. Business was
booming. Since then, though, his own addic-
tion has made it impossible to stay ahead
nancially. Hes been arrested for dealing, he
says, but never for heroin. A friend was just
put away. He shares an apartment with two
other people. Several of his teeth are rotting.
On this afternoon, he has a black eye.
The city is in a heroin crisis, Jesse says. The
number of buyers has increased in the past
year, which has made it dicult for him to
Courtesy of Brittany Petterson
walk away from the businessif only so he
can still aord his own habit. Getting high
is now a near impossibility for him; these
days, he simply doesnt want to suer through
withdrawal. This is the worst thing in the
world, he says, to know youre hurting your
 HEROIN

life and the people who love you and not
being able to stop.
As Jesses talking, one of his friends
stands nearby. The man is shortmaybe
ve-foot-sevenand a little bit pudgy but
has a vaguely handsome, angular face, broad
shoulders, and the perpetually forward pos-
ture of someone who was once an athlete.
I got him hooked, Jesse says, motion-
ing toward his friend. He was my neighbor.
He was a boxer at one time, a really good
one, and I gave him free heroin because I
thought he was a nice guy. We were friends,
and I ruined him.
The man hears Jesse and walks over. No
way, he says. Thats not true, man. He pulls
up the sleeves of his red tted sweater. It
was a girl who got me into this. You know
that, man. This isnt on you. Dont blame
yourself for me.
Jesse looks down toward the sidewalk
and slowly shakes his head. I did this to
him, he whispers.
No, man. It was a girl.
Im sorry, Jesse says. Im so sorry.
Raville turns the lights o inside the
HRAC, locks the front door and the
metal gate, and walks past the Capitol to
a restaurant a few blocks from her oce. that focused on intravenous drug education
She nds a seat at the bar and orders a cup and how to prevent initiation into IV drug
of mint tea, then pulls a blue binder from use. I was hearing about the need for ster-
her bag on the oor. The binder has a rect- ile syringes, but we couldnt do it, she says.
angular sticker on it that reads Dont Be I was hearing about the need for access to
A Jerk. She leafs through the pages until naloxone. And I was the fucking jerk who
she nds what shes looking for: the list of couldnt help.
heroin-overdose deaths in Denver from When needle-exchange legislation went
the past 10 months. into eect in 2012 across the state, the cen-
She runs an index nger down the col- ters former oce became a magnet for
umn that indicates where the overdoses policymakers. The room was often packed
happened, where bodies were found. An with heroin users whenever they came
apartment. A 7-Eleven restroom. A bus by. I wanted these people to bump into
stop. A sidewalk. A stairwell. A park. A my clients and see how crowded it was,
creek. A car. She reads o a couple dozen Raville says now. I wanted them to look
deaths before turning the page. This is my people in the eye and see someone who
totally unacceptable, she says. People are could be in their family. I wanted them to
dying, and we can do better. see that these are good people who needed
Raville took the job in Denver in 2009, help. Today, when the Legislature is in
when the HRACs main oce in Salt Lake session, Raville often arrives at the Colfax
City had dissolved and the Denver facility center around 7:30 a.m., works through the
was in a small red house on Lipan Street morning, then heads across the street to
that served as a day shelter for those expe- lobby for her latest initiative. We needed
riencing homelessness. People stopped someone with her mindset here, who isnt
by to eat, shower, or wash their clothes. going to stop simply because things are
During her work, she often came across hard, says Koester, the CU Denver profes-
heroin users. Needle exchanges didnt yet sor. Lisa doesnt back down.
exist in the state; instead, Raville admin- Which brings her to the blue binder
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Raville plans to pursue her most ambitious
project yet: a supervised heroin-injection
facility, where users would be able to
legally and safely take narcotics. The facil-
ity would be modeled after 102 similar
international programs, including one in
Vancouver that has been operating for
nearly 14 years and has never had an over-
dose fatality. Just like those centers, the
Denver facility would have medical per-
sonnel, who could administer naloxone or
call 911 in case of an overdose, monitor-
ing clients. Users also would have access to
sterile equipment. Seattle this year became
the rst American city to approve safe-
injection sites, and Baltimore, New York
City, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon,
are all looking into similar government-
approved safe sites for heroin users. Raville
says her proposal would be similar to the
ones green-lighted in Seattle, with a safe-
injection area adjacent to another oce
where users who want to quit can get
counseling and treatment referrals.
She expects pushback on the proposal,
but shes ready for the challenge. Raville
closes the binder and sips her tea. Well
get it done, she says. I like when people
underestimate me.
They line up outside the HRAC,
men and women dressed in heavy coats
on a cold January morning. Some have
thick scarves wrapped around their necks.
Raville is standing on the sidewalk, wel-
coming each of them inside. A city bus
rumbles by.
Nearby, on the third oor of the Cap-
itol, Brittany sets a plate of breakfast
burritos next to a bowl of kiwi, grapes, can-
taloupe, and blueberries. Its her rst ocial
morning of work since her re-election in
November, and shes hosting a breakfast
for supporters. Other representatives and
sta it about the small room outside her
new oce, which has a view of Civic Cen-
ter Park. A dozen roses are in a vase atop
her desk, where her anc, once the chief
of sta to the former Speaker of the House,
is tapping away on his laptop. Across from
her gathering is another small oce with
a Dr. Seuss quote framed and hanging on
the wall: Unless someone like you cares
a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get
better. Its not.
Brittany has hardly ever mentioned
her accomplishments as a legislator to her
mother. For two months, shed been look-
ing forward to the opening of the new
House session on January 11; its always
a special day, an occasion usually marked
with friends and family celebrations and
lots of photos. Brittany didnt bother
telling her mom. She wouldnt come,
anyway, she says. I just dont want to be
disappointed anymore.
At 10 a.m., she excuses herself and moves
to the House oor, where she takes a seat
at her desk in the back. She likes her spot.
As the new Democratic whip, her chair
allows her to see whos leaving early. Her
anc sits next to her and takes pictures
when Brittany stands and smiles and raises
her right hand to take her oath. Afterward,
he leaves to go back to work. Brittany sits
alone for a while, then pulls out her phone
and takes a photo of the embossed cer-
ticate given to each member of the 71st
Colorado General Assembly. She thinks
about her wedding this coming summer
and who she wants to keep track of her
motherif Stacy shows up at all.
Shortly after noon, Brittany makes her
way out a side door and walks to the park-
ing lot. She has lunch scheduled, then shell
be in Lakewood to meet with constituents.
Shell call her mom later. She wont men-
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Mom, did you do heroin? Brittany

asks as she stands next to a hospital bed,
brushing her mothers long, graying hair.
Its about ve weeks later, mid-February, at home at work on the move
and Brittanys at Swedish Medical Center.
She came from a town hall meeting to see
her mother. She needs an answer. Stacys
been in the hospital for a few days since
she collapsed and lost consciousness in her
apartment. Stacy had thrown up and aspi-
rated again. Its her second day out of the
intensive care unit, and her doctor has just
cut o the anti-anxiety medicine Ativan
and the anti-seizure medication that had
kept Stacys withdrawal symptoms at bay.
Now, the pains returning. Stacys nurses
suspect she overdosed on heroin, though
Stacy hasnt admitted it.
Mom? Brittany says.
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Stacys hospital gown ts like a tent
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10th oor is still. The television is o. The
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Whats been going on? Brittany
asks. Stacy exhales deeply and then nally
begins to unpack the past two months. The
methadone treatments shed been getting?
She stopped going. The counseling ses-
sions that once encouraged her had turned
into psychological torture. Im counseled
out, she says. She didnt shower for weeks.
At one point, she left her apartment and
bought $25 worth of black tar heroin. She
closed her door and didnt leave. Because
Stacys afraid of putting a needle into her
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I tried to stop taking methadone

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about two weeks ago, Stacy says. The
chills came, then the uncontrollable shak-
ing, then the vomiting. She had a pint of
vodka in the apartment. Her ex and her
sister were there. I went for broke, she
tells her daughter. I started hallucinat-
ing. I dont know what happened. I went
to the bathroom, and. The ambulance

love showed up shortly after.

Stacy puts both hands over her face. A
nurse walks into the room.
Your heart monitor is acting a little
strange, the nurse says as she fumbles
with the monitor in Stacys gown pocket.
Are you feeling OK? Is there anything I
can get you?
A cigarette, Stacy croaks.
I can get a nicotine patch. Let me ask
the doctor rst.
Stacy turns to Brittany after the
nurse leaves. I hate my doctor, she says,
still upset about having her medication
stopped. Why do people keep cutting
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ket o her legs and hikes her gown above
her knees. She says her body feels like its
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WINDSOR | $570,000 ERIE | $566,200

Well-appointed five bedroom, four bath ranch. Open floor plan with Why buy new? Immaculate home ready for move in today. As opposed
beautiful windows and custom shutters. Gourmet kitchen with large to new construction, you wont have to pay for: professionally finished
granite island, custom cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Custom landscaping, stamped concrete wood-grain patio, custom window
corner fireplace. Epic basement. coverings, fully fenced yard, all the appliances!

JASON KINGERY DYLAN LARIO

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ENGLEWOOD | $565,000 ERIE | $565,000

Highly sought after Arapahoe Lake with access to award winning Cherry Absolutely gorgeous! With over $100,000 in Meritage upgrades, main
Creek Schools (High Plains Elementary, Campus Middle and Cherry floor living with laundry, kitchen, bedrooms and baths on one level. In
Creek High) this completely updated home is situated across the street addition to beautiful interior, an outdoor kitchen with electrical and lighting
from the Pool and Tennis Court entrance. throughout concrete patio.

DEBBIE JACOBS LESLIE HERZ

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CENTENNIAL | $550,000 ERIE | $514,995

Beautifully updated brick-wrapped four bedroom, four bath, three car Stunning home in exclusive, desirable Vista Ridge golf community.
w/large backyard. Over $130K in recent upgrades. Spacious kitchen Granite kitchen counters, beautiful hardwood floors, and large, open
features granite, designer tile backsplash, stainless, gas cooktop, floor plan make this perfect for entertaining. Professionally landscaped
double ovens, center island, planning desk. yard and patio provide outdoor living.

KAREN BEVILLE ANDY WALLS

303.905.6875 | karen4homes1@gmail.com 303.335.5711 | andy.walls@coloradohomes.com
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LAKEWOOD | $495,000 CENTENNIAL | $479,900

This truly intriguing Ranch Style Mountain Contemporary was custom Welcome home! From the dramatic vaulted foyer to the covered deck
built by an interior designer and her architect to allow for maximum and fenced yard, this home located on a cul-de-sac in desirable Piney
livability. The gleaming new wood floors and windows provide a backdrop Creek has something for everyone. Beautiful hardwood floors and new
for the captivating mountain views. carpet. Main floor office or fifth bedroom.

DEBBIE JACOBS MEDRA VOLPI

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GREELEY | $465,000 DENVER | $442,900

Charming country chic farmhouse completely updated four bedroom, Dont miss this immaculate one bedroom, two bath, approx. 800
two and one-half bath on over two acres of land in Greeley. Notice how square foot gem. Like new! Only owners used as second home! Unit
meticulously it has been cared for. This stunning home is a buyers features an open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows that capture
dream! breathtaking mountain and city views, ten foot ceilings and a large patio.

SHANNON BYERLY JANINE ONEILL

303.919.2611 | yourfreshstartrealty@gmail.com 303.929.2799 | janine.oneill@coloradohomes.com
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CASTLE ROCK | $439,900

This former Ryland model home has all the elegant upgrades you wont Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is the proud recipient of a
find elsewhere! Thoughtful use of space went into this open floor plan 2016 Top Workplaces honor by the Denver Post.
that features a fabulous great room, office, spacious master suite,
upper floor laundry and finished basement.

MARCUS HARRIS
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BROOMFIELD | $420,000 CENTENNIAL | $414,900

Warm and inviting, this immaculate Pottery Barn inspired townhome with Four bedroom, three bath in The Hilltop at Piney Creek. Vaulted
special touches and high end finishes throughout will wow you! From the ceillings, eat-in kitchen, breakfast bar and master suite w/five-piece
moment you enter this home, you will be impressed with the custom-built bath and WIC. Newer roof, furnace, HWH and windows. New exterior
gas fireplace with built-ins. paint and trim. Quiet backyard backs to public lands.

ELISABETH NELSON ILLONA GERLOCK

303.916.5859 | elisabeth.nelson@me.com 303.809.1235 | gerlock@msn.com
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THORNTON | $394,500 LITTLETON | $350,000

WOW -you will love the carefree lifestyle that is part of living here! From This three bedroom ranch style home in highly desirable Peakview Village
the minute you enter, you will be greeted by the cathedral ceilings has fabulous mountain views, open floor plan, and lots of windows that let
and very open floor plan! Solid cherry cabinets accent the kitchen in plenty of natural light. The home has been well cared for over the years
complimented by granite counters. and is move in ready.

LINDA GILBERT JILL NURSE

720.232.1990 | linda.gilbert@coloradohomes.com 303.241.4915 | jill@jillnursesellshomes.com
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LITTLETON | $340,000 SHAWNEE | $325,000

Welcome to your beautiful three bedroom two bathroom home located in Hard to find, legal horse property. Loafing shed, corral, and hay barn ready
Powderhorn. This prime starter home has been very well maintained by for your equine family! Gorgeous mountain and lake views. This remodeled
the original owners. On the main floor you will find a formal family room that home has a cabin feel. Sit on the covered porch with your morning coffee
connects to an eat in kitchen. and enjoy the views.

JEFFREY MCRAE TERRY ROBINSON AND THE EARLY-GROUP

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ARVADA | $325,000 AURORA | $323,500

Cute, Cute, Cute! Three bedroom, two bath brick ranch in Clara Belle. Well-kept neighborhood of Heather Ridge South with access to award
Updated and Lovingly Maintained by the same owners for the last 14 winning Cherry Creek Schools (Eastridge, Prairie and Overland High)
years. Backyard Oasis and RV parking too! Home Warranty and all this completely updated townhome backs up to the greenbelt. Mature
appliances are included. This is a must see home! landscaping surrounds the private patio.

STEPHANIE FREADHOFF DEBBIE JACOBS

303.589.3777 | stephaniesellshomes@outlook.com 303.587.7793
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AURORA | $314,900 LOVELAND | $275,000

Great LOCATION! Beautifully maintained two-story Contemporary in Incredible low maintenance end unit Townhouse features; main floor
Cherry Creek school district. Open floor plan! Spacious family room master with attached bath and walk-in closet. Open floor plan with
with vaulted ceilings. Dining room opens onto large covered patio. cathedral ceilings in living and master. Upstairs laundry, two bedrooms
Open kitchen with 42 inch cabinets and pantry. and full bath. Kitchen with ample storage.

REBECCA FINE MICHELLE A. NELSON

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BROOMFIELD | $980,000 HIGHLANDS RANCH | $835,000 AURORA | $635,000

Upgrades and Updates Abound in this Spacious Five Bedroom, Immaculate, Award-Winning Shea Home, Autumn Haven Exceptional Two-Story in the Farm at Arapahoe County.
Five Bath plus Study filled with Loads of Natural Light. Boasting model. Finished like model with over $100,000 in upgrades. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and slab
a Gracious Kitchen, Main Floor Master and Finished Basement. Kitchen boasts hand selected granite countertops. granite counters. Butlers pantry. Master suite with fireplace.

SHERRI BOND 720.422.2524 BRETT KENNEDY 303.881.8000 MARK COOPER 303.843.1545

LITTLETON | $630,000 DENVER | $569,000 CENTENNIAL | $550,000

Rare remodeled multi-level with mountain views and a large Beautiful Washington Park Home. Home Has Tons Of Character Piney Creek Knolls: Beautifully updated brick-wrapped four
flat yard in desirable Ken Caryl! Fabulous open floor plan with and Charm. Walk-ability To Everything Washington Park and South bed/four bath with gorgeous backyard. Over $130K in recent
Brazilian teak flooring. Enjoy the gorgeous mountain view. Broadway Have To Offer! Updated Kitchen, Stainless Appliances. upgrades. Concrete tile roof. Spacious, updated kitchen.

LOUIE AND MELANIE LEE 303.549.6925 MIKE DESMARAIS 303.594.4100 KAREN BEVILLE 303.905.6875

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PARKER | $525,000 HIGHLANDS RANCH | $515,000 PARKER | $515,000

Achieve sophisticated living in this magnificent two-story six Updated and move in ready home with five bedrooms and three Beautiful home in The Villages of Parker with four bedrooms, three
bedroom, four bath home. Will satisfy those with even the most full baths. Open plan with spacious kitchen, and family room. baths, three-car garage and approx. quarter acre lot. Tons of
discerning taste. Gleaming Hardwoods. Iron Balisters. Upgrades include new wood flooring, carpet and new lighting. upgrades and an open layout with lots of natural light.

SARAH SOLOMON 303.598.8738 CHRISTINE BIERNAT 303.507.9890 KYLIE RUPERT 303.842.8205

PARKER | $505,000 DENVER | $499,800 LAKEWOOD | $479,900

Fall in love with this stately home in a wonderful neighborhood Governors Park updated townhome. Features open living- Fantastic tri-level home backing to open space! Bright and open
in Stonegate. It features four bedrooms on the upper floor, a dining floor plan, gas fireplace, exposed brick, two bedrooms floor plan, hardwood flooring, spacious living room and dining
main floor study, main floor laundry and finished basement. plus dressing room (with shiplap walls), three bathrooms. room. Kitchen with eating space overlooks the family room.

LYNNE ROSS 303.520.8800 LAURA DIRKS 303.918.2170 TONI KEENER 303.588.5766

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DENVER | $475,000 NEDERLAND | $472,000 PARKER | $465,000

Sharp and sophisticated. This updated four bedroom two Steps to National Forest on approximately .60 of an acre. Stunning Idyllwilde Home with Custom Upgrades Throughout! Five
bath has sparkling hardwood floors throughout the main, new Privacy yet easy access to Boulder/Nederland. Views of National Bedroom, Four Bath with Main Floor Study, Private Courtyard and
windows, new roof, new kitchen, new appliances, new paint. Forest from South facing decks. Open floor plan with loft. Finished Basement. Low Maintenance Living. Gourmet Kitchen.

ANNE DESSERT 303.885.9128 CARYN GEIGER 303.441.2422 THE HANKINS-DUFFORD TEAM 303.907.1500

GOLDEN | $460,000 COLORADO SPRINGS | $455,000 DENVER | $450,000

Do not miss this rare opportunity to own this updated and Imagine a vaulted entry with wide-plank hickory floors that lead Rare opportunity in Denvers exclusive Riverfront Park
spacious penthouse condo walkable to Downtown Golden. into the open floorplan with four living rooms, five bedrooms, & neighborhood overlooking the Cherry Creek with mountain views!
Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms this unit has it all. four baths. Plus a gourmet kitchen, with stainless appliances. One bedroom loft features an open layout perfect for entertaining.

DAN TURRE 720.252.6917 VANESSA BIVENS 719.309.8933 SCOTT BEVILLE 303.905.6872

THORNTON | $449,999 THORNTON | $433,500 CENTENNIAL | $419,900

DR Hortons Hayden floor plan on an oversized, corner lot in UPDATED HOME with inviting two story foyer open to spacious Cozy Piney Creek four-level home with hardwood floors in the
Marshall Lake! This home is light, bright and airy ready for its vaulted living room and dining room filled with natural light. Nine entry, kitchen, nook, formal dining. Master suite with five-piece
new owners! Formal living room that has vaulted ceilings. foot ceilings and wood floors enhance the main level. bath and walk-in closet. Three good sized bedrooms.

PIYUSH (PETE) ASHRA 720.838.3777 ANGELA ATKINSON 303.775.3031 MARK COOPER 303.843.1545

CENTENNIAL | $415,000 EVERGREEN | $410,000 DENVER | $410,000

Location, location, location ! This move-in ready townhome is Stunning mountain views on lush acre. Bathed in south-facing This Remarkable Townhouse Located in The Most Desirable Area
located within a few minutes walk to all the amenities and fun Colorado sun with walls of windows, skylights, sunroom. Great Of Denver Metro Will Not Last Long! This Unit Has Two Master
of Park Meadows! Three bedroom, three bath end unit. outdoor living space. Suites With Two Master Bathrooms. Vaulted Ceilings. Newer Roof.

REUBEN MCKELVEY 720.840.7763 JANET SCOTT 303.249.4019 MIKE DESMARAIS 303.594.4100

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LITTLETON | $400,000 COLORADO SPRINGS | $380,000 BROOMFIELD | $380,000

Warm, Wonderful, Open, Bright and Very-Loved Home in Tastefully UPDATED throughout with granite countertops in This immaculate home has upgrades galore. Australian
coveted Westgold Meadows Neighborhood. I just love kitchen, new carpet/paint & so much more. This home will WOW Hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, maple cabinetry and
it! And, I hope you will too. your buyers with a large fenced in yard and custom wood deck. black appliances in kitchen. Neutral designer paint finishes.

BARRY TUCCI 303.520.5478 SHERYL VANDUREN 720.384.4884 CARYN GEIGER 303.441.2422

DENVER | $379,900 FORT COLLINS | $379,900 HENDERSON | $379,500

Heres your opportunity to live in highly desired Stapleton! Conveniently located in the heart of Ft. Collins, this spacious two- Immaculate home located in Stillwater, three bedrooms,
Beautiful home thats in show home condition. It features story leaves no stone left unturned. This four bedroom, four bath three bathrooms and main floor office. Large family room with
gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the main level. home is across the street from the park and has foothill views! custom built entertainment center. Kitchen is open and bright.

AMANDA DURAN 720.427.9882 THE WOODRUM TEAM 970.420.4347 | 970.581.2540 LISA GAONA 303.257.2350

LITTLETON | $379,000 LITTLETON | $365,000 GREENWOOD VILLAGE | $360,000

THREE WISHES! Quality, Convenience, Comfort.This beautiful ranch Columbine West, Main Floor Master. This two story backs to This large tri-level townhome lives like a ranch as the upper level
style home sits on an approx. .40 acre lot in the desirable, quiet open space with newer siding, roof, gutters. Super location on is only two-steps above the main level which includes the dining
neighborhood of Acres Green. Total Remodel in 2013! Newer roof. destination street, this home is clean and well maintained. room, kitchen and great room with fireplace. Fenced, private patio.

JILLANN TURNWALL 720.839.1260 TRISH DUDLEY 303.995.7377 MICHAEL MARCUS 303.550.0075

GREENWOOD VILLAGE | $360,000 GREENWOOD VILLAGE | $360,000 LITTLETON | $359,000

You will love this clean, well kept and well maintained ranch style This rare four-bedroom townhome located near DTC with access All dressed up and waiting; three bedroom, three bath, two car
three bedroom townhome with access to award winning Cherry to award winning Cherry Creek Schools offers great value to garage in the sought after Arrowhead Shores neighborhood in
Creek Schools. There are gleaming hardwoods throughout. those who want to live in this area or great rental potential. Roxborough. This home is sure to impress with open floor plan.

LARUIE & MICHAEL MARCUS 303.409.6338 LARUIE & MICHAEL MARCUS 303.409.6338 JILLANN TURNWALL 720.839.1260

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DENVER | $352,500 LAKEWOOD | $340,000 DENVER | $325,000

This turn-of-the-century craftsman home is loaded with charm and Great home located in Mount Carbon Estates. Four Bedroom, Cherry Creek North three bedroom condo is walk-in handy at
ideally located in the red-hot Platt Park neighborhood! Exposed Two Bath. Beautifully updated Kitchen with 42 cabinets, granite the ground level from your covered parking. No Steps. This
brick, claw foot tub, custom woodwork, hardwood floors. counter tops, breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. move-in ready condo could satisfy a list of buyers.

MARCUS HARRIS 720.217.8904 JOYCE DAVIS 720.495.2786 GAIL WHEELER 303.726.7202

CASTLE ROCK | $325,000 CENTENNIAL | $325,000 AURORA | $323,000

Welcome home to this bright and beautiful two story home in popular Charming updated four bedroom and three bathroom split level Get ready to call this Home! This open floor plan, loved tri-level
Meadows community! This elegantly upgraded home features three located in Cherry Creek Schools! Custom designed kitchen with with a loft style living has two beds and the den could be used
bedrooms, three bathrooms and two car attached garage. granite countertops, hickory cabinets with soft close drawers. for the third bedroom. Located on a large corner lot!

REUBEN MCKELVEY 720.840.7763 NICOLE WEBB 303.915.5088 FAITH YOUNG 720.270.9467

COLORADO SPRINGS | $320,000 LITTLETON | $310,000 ARVADA | $305,000

Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home in D20! Newer Carpet! Professionally Located in the much desired Marina Pointe neighborhood just Beautiful home in the heart of Arvada. Located just blocks from
Painted! New Lighting! New SS Appliances! New Custom Honeycomb minutes from Chatfield Reservoir. Corner lot. This three bedroom, the new light rail station and minutes from Olde Town Arvada.
Duette Shades! Newer Roof! Newer Exterior Paint! two and one-half bathroom home has been well maintained. Three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Amazing kitchen.

HAMMETT HOME TEAM 720.253.3505 ZAC NELSON 720.933.8232 ROBERT POWELL 303.995.7432

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COMMERCE CITY | $299,900 AURORA | $299,000 WESTMINSTER | $285,000

This home has an open layout, vaulted ceiling in living room, nice Beautiful Tri-Level in Aurora! This home is on a cul-de-sac and Charming three bedroom, two bathroom two story, located on
flow from family room into kitchen for easy entertaining. Patio has centrally located near 225 and E-470, within walking distance the Westminster/Broomfield border, has easy access to Highway
cover for rainy days when you want to grill. of Aurora Recreation Center and Dartmouth Elementary. 36; Main level has laminate wood flooring. Natural light.

JULIE SMITH 303.304.4110 VALERI DICOSOLA 720.390.8906 CATHY SCHUSTER 303.478.6364

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DENVER | $284,900 AURORA | $280,000 DENVER | $279,900

A lovely two-story home that shows like a model home! Fantastic opportunity, turn key home in much desired Aurora Contemporary home that backs to open space in Green Valley
Featuring an efficient, bright, open floor plan. Move-in ready, Highlands neighborhood. This ranch home sits on approximately Ranch! This home offers beautiful laminate floors on the main
complete with all major appliances included, well maintained. 9,235 square foot and features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. level, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and four bedrooms!

J. RAY SMITH 303.809.3819 JILL AND GREG SVENSON 303.522.0631 NITA KOLARSICK 303.250.8280

BAILEY | $279,900 DENVER | $274,900 NORTHGLENN | $270,000

Cozy updated home in Bailey! A perfect weekend get away or Beautiful two bedroom two bathroom unit available in the This spacious two bedroom PLUS large loft townhouse-style
year round home. This two bedroom three bath log home is highly desired Four Mile Village. This second story unit boasts condo in Northglenn features two full bathrooms, beautiful
updated and fully furnished. You will love the cooks kitchen. beautiful granite counter tops with stone backsplash. vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops and stainless appliances.

DEBBIE JOSEPH 303.842.8331 FELIX CRUZ 303.718.4069 BRANDI BROADLEY 970.691.8760

DENVER | $269,900 DENVER | $269,500 DENVER | $265,000

Fantastic updated ranch home in nice neighborhood. Four Beautifully updated Two Bedroom, Two Bath in centrally Fantastic brick bungalow loaded with features that can only be
bedrooms (Third room on main level could be fifth bedroom), two located Morningside Condos. Enjoy living in a secure building found in a turn-of-the-century craftsman home. Charm abounds;
bathrooms, finished basement, recent upgrades, brand new carpet. with secure underground parking. In unit laundry room. from amazing circular picture window to wood moldings.

BRIAN MYGATT 303.910.1205 DEBBIE JACOBS 303.587.7793 MARCUS HARRIS 720.217.8904

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COLORADO SPRINGS | $265,000 COLORADO SPRINGS | $264,900 DENVER | $260,000

Well-kept home with four beds, four baths, and many recent This open concept home is filled with natural light and features. Charming 1957 ranch. Lots of upgrades throughout. Brand new
updates. Hardwood floors in dining room and kitchen, plus a Approximately 13x26 living room with expansive wood laminate roof (November 2016), newer dishwasher in kitchen, and newer
new refrigerator, new dishwasher, and newly painted cabinets. flooring, wood burning fireplace and recessed lighting. finishes in basement. Original hardwood floors in bedrooms.

CAMELLIA CORAY 719.359.0014 JENNIFER MONTOYA 719.232.3397 KRISTINA POLSON 303.359.2999

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DENVER | $225,000 LAPORTE | $220,000 AURORA | $215,000

WOW!! Top floor corner unit with downtown city views in an With approx. 5.3 acres, this custom home site offers tranquility, Wonderful opportunity to purchase this amazing town-home in
awesome location!!! This one bedroom, one bath unit has been views, a rural feel yet 15 minutes to Old Town Square and the Timbers neighborhood. This quiet end unit ranch, comes with
nicely updated, offers laundry in the unit, hardwood floors. Horsetooth Reservoir. Covenant controlled, community pond. an open floor plan. Kitchen loaded with Granite countertops.

PJ FARRELL 303.884.5368 TAMMY WALKER 303.532.9695 JILL AND GREG SVENSON 303.522.0631

DENVER | $210,000 AURORA | $208,000 LITTLETON | $200,000

Immaculate two-bedroom with views of Marston Lake. Great End Unit! Vaulted Ceilings, Laminate Flooring, Gas Log Why rent when you can buy an immaculate two bedroom/two
Fireplace, vaulted ceilings and big, beautiful windows. Jack- Fireplace, Two Bedrooms Upstairs with Two Bathrooms, Garden bath Lake Chalet condo with a reserved parking place and visitor
and-Jill vanities share full bath with garden tub!. Level Basement Finished With TV/Rec Room For Bronco Parties. pass. Updated throughout, its a beauty!

LANE LYON 303.667.0309 KATHY KNAPP 303.550.7122 SHANNON BYERLY 303.919.2611

LONGMONT | $199,900 DENVER | $190,000 DENVER | $175,000

Super Sweet, totally updated, one bedroom condo with a Nice and clean remodeled condo for your final touches at Welcome home to this updated two bedroom two bath Condo
fireplace, one car garage and deck! Kitchen opens up to main Morningside. Great, quiet neighborhood conveniently located near with granite countertops in kitchen, new re-faced cabinets with
room with Stainless Steel appliances and new backsplash. I-25 and 225, King Soopers, Whole Foods, Target and Walmart. real wood drawers, new range, dishwasher and garbage disposal.

LESLIE HERZ 303.517.9873 SCOTT BROWN 720.989.8841 JANICE HOVORKA 303.324.4705

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Give As You Live
When you get your income tax refund this year, spend it on something you can really feel
good about: giving back. The Centennial States got more than 20,000 nonprofits that would
happily put your money to use. And if youre one of the unlucky Coloradans who aint getting
squat this year64 percent of us in 2015take heart in the knowledge that you might
already be doing good just by going about your regular day. Heres how. SAMANTHA HARRIS

TAKE A FIELD TRIP GET IN A WORKOUT

Visit the 31 Denver museums
with 501(c)(3) status, and youll
support institutionslike the
Childrens Museum of Denver
at Marsico Campus and the
BIKE AROUND TOWN Denver Museum of Nature &
Sciencethat provide every-
Every dollar spent on B-Cycle
thing from childrens education
passes (options range from $9
programs to scientic research.
per day to $135 per year) goes
toward funding the nonprot,
which aims to reduce pollution
and road congestion.
If youre struggling to decide
on a spring race, narrow your
options to the 19 within 25
miles of Denver that benet
local charities this month. Our
pick for dedicated runners is
the Spring Fling Prairie Dog
Half, which benets the Arvada
Community Food Bank.
SIP A BEER
Last year, Great Divide Brewing
Co. donated 100 percent of the
proceeds from sales of ights sold
at its two tasting roomsmore
than $95,000to Denver non-
prots. As if you needed another
reason to order a brewski.

OWN YOUR OWN CAR CATCH A FLICK

Rather than advertising Upgrade your movie
just Colorados mountain night from the plasma
majesty on your license screen to the big screen
plate, you can choose to at the Sie FilmCenter,
promote a nonprot too: home of the Denver Film
36 organizations, including Society. Sie screens an
the Foundation of Colo- average of 10 movies per
rado State Parks and Flight week, including foreign
for Life Colorado, offer works, cult classics, and
custom plates. most importantmotion
pictures by Colorado
lmmakers.

GRAB YOUR GO OUT TO DINNER

MORNING COFFEE Chowing down on the
If you buy your cup of joe Kitchens Colorado-
from Five Points Purple caught trout will leave
Door Coffee, youre you more than satised:
supporting a nonprot Your meal also helps fund
that employs homeless gardens at 49 low-
young adults as part of income Colorado
a 12-month program to schools, where staffers
help them move toward from the Boulder-based
a more stable lifestyle. restaurant chains non-
Since 2013, 18 employ- prot teach youngsters
ees have transitioned about food literacy.
out of homelessness as a
result of the project.
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OR THAT PERSONAL RECORD YOU SET WHEN YOU WERE 20

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MAYBE YOU PUSH HARD TO FINISH AHEAD OF LAST YEAR

OR PULL BACK TO ENJOY FRIENDS AND THE CITY IN ALL ITS GLORY

MAYBE YOU STRIDE TOWARDS GREATNESS

OR JUST SOAK UP THE SUN, SQUIRT GUNS AND LAUGHTER

MAYBE YOU WEAR RACING SHOES AND LUCKY SHORTS

OR INSTEAD YOU REALLY DRESS TO IMPRESS

MAYBE YOU CELEBRATE ONCE ITS ALL BEHIND YOU

OR DANCE EACH AND EVERY MILE

MAYBE ITS THE ONE DAY A YEAR YOU REALLY GO BIG

OR ITS YOUR REMINDER TO ALWAYS LIVE LIFE TO ITS BOLDEST

GO FOR THE BOLD THIS MEMORIAL DAY

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