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Environmentalists blast Governor Jared Polis for not doing enough to address the climate crisis. But could anyone else do more? BY ELISABETH KWAK-HEFFERAN

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A new curriculum at Denver’s East High School provides an opportunity for students to learn about the global Black experience—and may help close the achievement gap in AP courses. BY SAMUEL SHAW

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The Centennial State has often been cited as one of the country’s bright spots when it comes to enacting environmental regulations. Yet, Colorado’s eco-activists have continually expressed disappointment at what they see as a discrepancy between what Governor Jared Polis has promised and what he’s delivered. For this issue’s “As Good As It Gets” (page 48), writer Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan dived into the morass, looking to determine if Polis had truly earned their ire. What she found likely will not quell the outrage; however, activists may have to rethink who the enemy really is based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s much-discussed ruling on June 30. The decision—which curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate coal-fired power plants, which are this country’s largest source of carbon emissions—delivered a blow to environmentalists by essentially renouncing any universal regulatory efforts to deal with climate change. In Colorado, the largest electric utility is Xcel Energy, which in 2021 reported that coal still made up 32 percent of its local energy mix. Now, I’m not a lawyer. And I’m not a climatologist. In fact, I’m the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of West Virginia coal miners. But even I understand that the SCOTUS ruling puts added pressure on state legislatures and, yes, governors to battle the planet’s impending ecological catastrophe, because the U.S. Congress is ill-equipped to help Americans with, well, pretty much anything these days. In the absence of federal guidance, state leadership will have to step up. That will be difficult in a state where large parts of the economy are based on outdoor recreation, tourism, and extractive industries. “The climate crisis is here, but politicians won’t act unless they know the people have their backs,” Kwak-Hefferan says. “That means public support for environmental policy has never been more important.”

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Be it scrubby, brushy, leafy, prickly, or even poisonous, chances are Lani Malmberg’s goats will eat it. Guided by her border collies and portable electric fencing, Malmberg’s 1,500-strong herd roams the West munching through overgrown brush up to eight feet high (while standing on their hind legs), filling their bellies while protecting Colorado and other states from wildfires. Firefighters call the vegetation on the goats’ menu a fuel ladder, a flammable link that allows ground fires to easily leap into the tree canopy above. Eliminate the rungs, and you slow a blaze’s growth. Malmberg’s herd also “eats the problem and recycles it,” she says—i.e., as they browse, they poop. That boosts organic matter in the soil, increasing the land’s ability to hold water and reducing erosion. Plus, the mass of goats moving across inclines smooths steep drop-offs, thereby preventing or mitigating the severity of mudslides if a fire does come through the area. In other words, goats are a triple threat for anyone looking to tamp down the intensity of wildfires in an era of climate-change-fueled drought. CONTINUED

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Malmberg, 64, got into the business after graduating from Colorado State University in 1996 with a master’s in weed science (no, not that kind). “I’d never seen a goat in my life,” she says. But in pursuit of an alternative to chemicals for her weed-mitigation business— and because she wanted to work outside with her children—Malmberg started what’s now called Goat Green the same year she received her diploma. As wildfires increased in number and size across the West, however, Malmberg’s clients became more concerned about blazes than weeds. Today, nearly 100 percent of Goat Green’s business is fire mitigation. Malmberg and her son Donny Benz, 38, run the herd from a home base in Wellington—not that they’re there much. Governments, land managers, and homeowners hire Goat Green, which moves the herd via hired-out semis with four-deck livestock carriers. “We live in campers right with the goats, wherever we are,” Malmberg says. They work year-round and have done jobs in 17 states, from HOAs in Elizabeth to open space in Westminster and Broomfield to a movie star’s estate near Jackson, Wyoming (she declines to name which one). For the past two years, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has contracted the herd to clear

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brush from the slopes of Glenwood Canyon. “Lani’s goats can get into topography that machinery cannot,” says Kristy Wallner, a Silt-based rangeland management specialist with the BLM. “You’re reducing the amount of herbicides in the soil. And goats consume about a quarter of the water that cattle do and graze different areas. We need more people to start using them to manage vegetation on public lands.” Goat Green is working on that. In 2020, Malmberg and Benz founded the nonprofit Goatapelli Foundation to train the next generation of goat graziers. Trainees first complete an online course, then work with Goat Green for 30 days. After that, students either apprentice with Malmberg or complete 10 on-theground work sessions with another member of the team over two years before finally receiving Goatapelli’s certification. Not only do novices learn skills, but they also have ample opportunity to decide if a career that might involve enduring minus-30-degree temperatures, wrestling an antelope stuck in an electric fence, and dealing with lowlifes who throw fireworks at goats—to name just a few challenges Malmberg and Benz have handled—is really for them. More goat outfits have cropped up in recent years, some of them owned by Malmberg’s protégés, but none approaches Goat Green’s size yet. “There needs to be 1,000 of us with 1,000 head each working in Colorado right now,” Malmberg says. With wildfire threatening homes and ecosystems in an increasingly warming world, Malmberg believes that preventing, rather than simply fighting, fires will save money and lives. The key to making that switch may well be more hooves on the ground. —ELISABETH KWAK-HEFFERAN

Volunteer Team Rubicon, a humanitarian organization, travels the globe to deliver disaster services—even before disaster strikes. The group coordinates fire mitigation efforts across Colorado, including a project later this year that will focus on thinning out forests near the hamlet of Jamestown. Prepare The National Fire Protection Association provides a plethora of online resources outlining how to safeguard your property. However, if you’re looking for more hands-on instruction, call your local fire department. Foothills Fire & Rescue (in the Lookout Mountain area), for example, recently started a home assessment program: For $100, the department’s fire marshal will inspect your property and provide a report about areas that need to be addressed, such as dried leaves in your gutters. Advocate During this past legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed House Bill 22-1011, which dedicates $10 million to local communities’ fire mitigation efforts. The catch? Applicants have to agree to match the state’s contribution. So contact your city council and tell it to make room in the budget. —SPENCER CAMPBELL

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This month’s Denver Modernism Week—an annual series of home tours, events, and lectures running from August 19 to 28 —is sure to get you dreaming about owning one of the Mile High City’s iconic Atomic Age abodes. Their price tags, though, might soon ruin your fantasy: A 2,215-square-foot house in Englewood’s midcentury-modern-heavy Arapahoe Acres was on the market in June for $1.4 million. But that doesn’t mean a modern vibe is beyond your means. These four pieces from local shops will help transform your fallout shelter into a retreat even the Jetsons would be proud to call home. —PHILIP CLAPHAM

There’s no shortage of embellishments to be found at Modern Nomad, a 5,500-square-foot RiNo space that’s home to seven vendors under one (gorgeous) barrel roof. We’re partial to Zazza House’s Modern Morandi Vase ($161), which blends subtle curves with earth tones and natural textures.

SITTING PRETTY Amish heft meets Don Draper cool at Washington Park’s Modern Bungalow, where a carefully curated selection of seating, such as Stylus’ made-to-order Enya sofa (starting at $1,699), can give your living room a modern-transitional feel. Its peg legs and square arms are decidedly mod, and with hundreds of fabric options, you can choose anything from a deep mahogany to a lithe birch to a statement-making brick red.

Housefish’s optional Birds in Grass doors channel midmod’s indoor-outdoor vibe.

ENTERTAINMENT MOD(E) Mix and match Housefish’s modular storage pieces—such as the Key AV media console (from $999) with the Spin Record Player Stand ($699)—to declutter your entertainment area and bring order to the vinyl in your life. The latter can store up to 125 records.

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Clockwise from top: Courtesy of Color Cord Company; Courtesy of Zazza House; Ali Vagnini/Courtesy of Housefish; Courtesy of Housefish; Courtesy of Modern Bungalow

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Then And Wow

Throughout its history, Colorado has hosted an impressive register of desperados, dignitaries, and dreamers who rested their weary heads at the state’s finest hotels. Many of those celebrated boarding houses are still welcoming guests, and in honor of Colorado’s 146th birthday this month, we found three long-standing lodgings whose renovations are only slightly less impressive than the iconic guests who have graced their beds. —COURTNEY HOLDEN

The couture coffeehouse started in New York City, expanded to Aspen in fall 2021, and boasts a gilded ceiling, velour seating, and bold wallpaper. It serves an $18 Hickory-Smoked S’mores Latte, a decadent combo of steamed, graham-crackerinfused milk and espresso served in a martini glass rimmed with dark chocolate and graham crackers. If your wallet isn’t that fat, though, Felix also offers a standard version for $7. Rates start at $1,275 per night

multimillion-dollar update to its grand lobby and lounge that is expected to be completed later this month. The refresh will add antique mechanical games, an upscale eatery called Mineral (whose menu will be developed by an undisclosed James Beard Award–winning chef), and a hidden candy room open exclusively to pint-size hotel guests—if they can find the secret lever in the lobby. Rates start at $90 per night

HOTEL COLORADO

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Then: Upon arriving in town in September 1909 for the dedication of the Gunnison Tunnel, President William Howard Taft feasted on wild raspberries and

THE DELAWARE HOTEL

HOTEL JEROME ASPEN

Then: In 1970, Hunter S. Thompson ran unsuccessfully to become the sheriff of Pitkin County, leading his campaign from his “office” at the Hotel Jerome’s J-Bar. Although his progressive platform—which centered on legalizing marijuana and decentralizing the police—was simply

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ahead of its time, we still believe voters made the right choice by not putting the writer of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in charge of law and order. Now: You can still visit the J-Bar, or you could really experience Fat City (what Thompson wanted to change Aspen’s name to) by stepping into Hotel Jerome’s Felix Roasting Co. (pictured).

mountain trout before touring the town’s healing vapor baths. The heavyset head of state—he weighed more than 300 pounds while in office—set up temporary residence at the Hotel Colorado, where he enjoyed the Victorian garden (which still exists) and bird sanctuary (which doesn’t) but not the hot springs, joking to reporters, “I’ve found it’s much better for a man of my size not to bathe in public.” Now: Hotel Colorado will always celebrate its history of distinguished guests such as Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. But if its ongoing $10 million renovation (which will feature floor-to-ceiling room remodels and a new guest elevator) is any indication, the inn’s respect for the past doesn’t mean it’s stuck in it. Book the Roosevelt Suite, slated to be finished next year, and you’ll be able to relax on Italian-villainspired and antique furniture and peer off the same private balcony the 26th president did more than 115 years ago. Rates start at $200 per night

Clockwise from top right: Courtesy of Hotel Colorado; Courtesy of JJ Bowes; Courtesy of Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Then: With escape routes down the stairs and through the window, what’s now Room 16 of the Delaware was allegedly a favorite among cowboys watching their backs, none more renowned than gunslinging gambler John Henry “Doc” Holliday. After spraying bullets alongside friend and lawman Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral, Holliday lived briefly at the Harrison Avenue hotel from late 1886 to early 1887. He left town after shooting (but not killing) a man at the Hyman Saloon. Now: Purchased last year by Monty Moran and David Chrisman, former Chipotle execs, the Delaware is undergoing a

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In Good Company

From its new headquarters in Denver, Humanitix looks to revolutionize the ticketing industry by forgoing profit in favor of people. Organizers of this month’s Telluride Mushroom Festival had spent two years looking for a new ticketing platform when, in 2021, they received a call from an Australia-born startup. The company was establishing its U.S. headquarters in Denver and recruiting local events that might be interested in its unique selling points. Would—the mysterious solicitor wondered—lower booking fees, seamless purchasing from a single website, and donations to charity be attractive to fungi fans? The festival soon signed on. “Humanitix just ticked all the boxes,” says Matt Guertin, the festival’s co-operations manager. Humanitix was founded in 2016 by Adam McCurdie, who earned his degree in mechanical engineering, and Joshua Ross, a former hedge fund analyst. The duo saw the astronomical profits being hauled in by technology companies—Google’s parent company, Alphabet, made $76 billion last year—and believed such mammoth proceeds should be serving humankind. “We were both very inspired by social enterprise and ways in which technology could be producing better outcomes for the planet,” McCurdie says, “and whether or not technology charities could ever be a thing.” The founders decided to test their idea in the ticketing platform space because it seemed ripe for disruption. In other words, everybody hates ticketing platforms: Attendees hate the

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exorbitant booking fees they have to pay to score seats to their favorite events, while venues and promoters hate having to wait until after their happening to collect their admission revenues. Eventbrite, the mushroom festival’s previous provider, didn’t release the organizers’ ticket money until weeks after the celebration ended, which made it difficult to pay vendors. Humanitix, on the other hand, disburses ticket sales as they come in. And although Humanitix still tacks booking fees onto transactions, its charges are about 20 percent lower than Eventbrite’s, McCurdie says. Plus, the company donates all of its profits. So far, Humanitix has given more than $1 million to children’s charities, including Room to Read, which bolsters literacy and equality in education in low-income communities. The Telluride Mushroom Festival isn’t the only entity excited by what Humanitix offers. The nonprofit’s roster now includes 36,000 clients around the world, a growth trajectory that led the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to offer nearly $900,000 in incentives to lure Humanitix to Colorado, beating out Texas and Pennsylvania. In return, Humanitix, which officially opened its office here in late 2021, pledged to create up to 136 new jobs in the next five years, a number that could increase to more than 200 in the next eight years. “I think it was just nice to see a company come in and see that Colorado was aligned with those more value-based opportunities,” says Michelle Hadwiger, director of global business development at OEDIT. One of the existing entities focused on good works is the Centennial State’s annual celebration of spores, which is organized by the Telluride Institute, a nonprofit that has disbursed about $4.25 million in donations since its founding in 1984. Partnering with Humanitix for this year’s mushroom festival (August 17 to 21) will generate an additional $10,000 to $20,000 for Humanitix’s charity partners, according to McCurdie. “As a small nonprofit ourselves,” says Telluride Institute executive director Tucker Szymkowicz, “we understand the importance and necessity of nonprofit financial support and appreciate that our ticket sales will go toward supporting other good work.” As long as others share his viewpoint, Humanitix’s business should continue to mushroom. —JESSICA GIBBS I L L U S T R AT I O N BY M AT H E U S C A S T R O

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Big Wheels Keep On Turning Take the easy roads to overlanding in Colorado. Ever wanted to enjoy the majesty of the Centennial State’s wilderness vistas without having to use your legs? You’re not alone: Overlanding, the Instagram-era name for exploring the backcountry as far as any road—and street-legal vehicle—will take you, is one of the fastest-growing automotive trends, according to the Specialty Equipment Market Association. That growth will be on full display in Loveland this month at the annual Overland Expo Mountain West (August 26 through 28; day passes start at $25). The event includes seminars and classes, but the main attraction is ogling the latest gear and tricked-out adventure rigs, some of which can run well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. “That’s the great thing about overlanding,” says Bryan Rogala, host of Outside magazine’s beginner overlanding video series, The 101. “You can travel deep into the wilderness and make your camp as luxurious and comfortable as you can imagine.” But don’t be fooled into thinking you need to spend big to enjoy the outdoors on four wheels. These Colorado starter routes should be a regular Sunday cruise in just about any four-wheel-drive SUV. —NICHOLAS HUNT

Boreas Pass

Where: White River National Forest Miles: 21 Vehicle: Two-wheel drive In dry weather, even your Toyota Camry can tackle this former railway, which winds from U.S. 285 over its namesake 11,492-foot mountain pass to Breckenridge. Although the track was converted into a gravel road in the 1950s, the route is still home to plenty of historical sites—including the 140-year-old Section House, where railroad maintenance workers once lived with their families; a water tank used to refill the thirsty steam engines of passing trains; and the tiny town of Como, where you’ll find a Victorianera train station and hotel.

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OVERNIGHT DRIVE Alpine Loop

Where: Alpine Triangle Recreation Area Miles: 63 Vehicle: Four-wheel drive Sure, it’s part of the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway Program, but this unpaved circuit, connecting Ouray, Lake City, and Silverton, circles the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area, a protected backcountry zone that’s home to 30 mountains over 13,000 feet. Translation: It’s a demanding drive. Plan a trip for this month to catch the end of the region’s famous wildflower displays—especially in American Basin, a highalpine valley 18 miles from Lake City—and avoid the snows that typically close the route in September.

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Backcountry Discovery Route Segment 4

Where: Buena Vista to Gypsum Miles: 143 Vehicle: Four-wheel drive The 682-mile Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route, a collection of (mostly) dirt roads from the Four Corners region to the Wyoming border, comprises six sections and requires a week or more to complete. If that’s too much of a commitment, Segment 4 snakes 143 miles from Buena Vista to Gypsum and is a good trial run for a multiday outing. Spend your first night at Weston Pass Hut ($378 per night), the state’s highest backcountry hut, and the next in one of Lake Sylvan State Park’s yurts ($90 per night). For route descriptions, visit ridebdr.com/cobdr.

Getty Images (truck camper); Ed Endicott/Alamy Stock Photo (Boreas Pass); Russell Burden/Getty Images (Alpine Loop); Ken Barber/Alamy Stock Photo (Backcountry Discovery Route); Noun Project (icons)

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Into The Fire

For more than a decade, Chase Vaughn made life dangerous for quarterbacks in American, Canadian, and arena football leagues. Now, as a member of Aurora Fire Rescue, he’s making his hometown safer and the department’s commitment to equity stronger.

As of March 2021, Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) had 441 employees—only 4.5 percent of whom were Black. Chase Vaughn, 33, is working to increase that number. An Aurora local who played linebacker for Smoky Hill High School, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and the Denver Broncos, Vaughn joined AFR in 2017 after retiring from pro football. Four years later, he volunteered for the department’s four-person diversity task force, which is charged with boosting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on Aurora’s fire and rescue squads. “My main motivation is to make sure we actually do things,” Vaughn says, “instead of having a DEI group just for looks.” 5280 recently spoke with Vaughn about how he intends to accomplish that. —PC 5280: Why did you join AFR’s diversity task force? Chase Vaughn: I want us to make the department a more accurate representation of our community. We’re not close, but it’s getting better. Right now, we’re remodeling some of our stations to add women’s bathrooms. I mean, how could more women join if there were no women’s bathrooms? Why does representation in the department matter? Growing up as Black kid in Aurora, I always liked Superman, right? But I never dressed as Superman for Halloween because he didn’t look like me. As a kid, my view on firefighters was the same. They’re heroes who looked nothing like me. So becoming one never crossed my mind or seemed possible. It was a Black firefighter who planted the seed in my head. I don’t know if the conversation

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would have had the same impact if it had been a white firefighter. What’s the toughest part of the DEI work? Firefighters are the most empathetic people, for sure, but they don’t understand the need for DEI. Historically, fire departments have frowned upon talking about differences: race, religion, politics. So for me to come around and say, “Hey, we’re going to talk about diversity,” is already a tough conversation. What types of questions do you get most often from your colleagues? Perhaps the most common is, “Why is there a lack of trust between the Black community and public servants like police officers and firefighters?” A few guys in the department see racism as past tense. They’ll say, “We don’t live in that time anymore.” And I have to say, “Well, actually, no, racism is very alive and well. You just don’t see it because you’re not used to having to.” Do they have views on the role of police? Firefighters work hand in hand with police, so there’s a whole “Brothers in Blue” mentality of protecting the cops. So much so that people get defensive if you say anything bad about them. What needs to be understood is that things are wrong and have been for a long time. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows—especially for the Black community.

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Fusion Explosion Find crave-worthy dishes influenced by East Asian flavors at Aurora’s Porklet. P H O T O G R A P H BY AARON COLUSSI

It’s been almost two years since the #tornadoeggchallenge exploded on TikTok, but if you’ve yet to master the fluffy, chopstick-swirled scrambled eggs at home, we have good news: You can find them topping an eye-catching mountain of caramelized Spam- or bacon-studded fried rice, which is nestled in a pool of sweet-tangy fermented sauce laced with fresh cream, at the Porklet in Aurora. “It’s not Korean, and it’s not Japanese,” says chef-owner Keonho Kim. “It’s something different.” Kim also coats pork and chicken cutlets with coarse, house-made breadcrumbs and fries them to extra-crackly perfection to produce the restaurant’s signature, schnitzel-like donkkaseu. After working on his recipes for more than a year, the South Korea native opened the Porklet this past August with his wife, Diana No. Hit up the nofrills, fast-casual joint before or after shopping for snacks, condiments, and other goodies imported from across Asia at Pacific Ocean Marketplace, the bustling supermarket next door. —PATRICIA KAOWTHUMRONG AUGUST 2022

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WHAT’S HOT From top: Dew Drop Inn’s patio; steak tartare and an Aperol spritz at Voghera Ristorante & Apericena

opt for a round of the house churro bites with horchata anglaise.

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On the menu this month: the flavors of Lombardy, elevated pub grub, and West Coast–style Mexican. —PATRICIA KAOWTHUMRONG & RIANE MENARDI MORRISON

NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT Dew Drop Inn Uptown

In May 2021, Kiendl Smith teamed up with fellow bar mavens Leigh Jones and Margaret Moore (also of Horseshoe Lounge and Embassy Tavern) to open Dew Drop Inn, where well-shaken libations are complemented by a welcoming ambience of regulars trading stories. Whether you sink into a seat in a chic, gray leather booth at the globe-light-adorned bar or under an umbrella on the small, sun-drenched patio, browse the drink menu for usual suspects such as the Bee’s Knees and cheeky originals like the Aperol-laced Pilfered Paloma. Then, build your

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own family-style meal from the lineup of mostly gluten-free small plates. We like the crispy, chiledusted karaage chicken, served with pickled vegetables, Sriracha, and Kewpie mayo, and the hearty veggie cakes, a medley of seasonal fritters accompanied by a tangy lemon and Old Bay aïoli.

HEFTY HANDHELDS Carrera’s Tacos Greenwood Village

Go big and then go home stuffed at three-month-old Carrera’s, a fast-casual, brick-and-mortar location born of the food truck and catering service of the same name. There, brothers Josh and Ryan Carrera sling West Coast– style Mexican eats: killer street tacos, tortas, taquitos, and massive

burritos inspired by the dense, french-fry-filled versions they ate growing up in San Diego. The stuffers were designed to be easy fuel for surfers and bluecollar workers, Josh says, so guests are encouraged to eat the burrito with one hand and pour on sauce (house-made salsa roja or verde) with the other. Other tips to make the most of your meal? Do get your burrito with birria, carnitas, or carne asada, but don’t request the fries on the side; traditional California-style burritos don’t come with rice or beans, so crispy potatoes fill the void. For a sweet ending to your Golden State experience,

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Where We’re Eating

Marco Albertin is serious about apericena, the Italian custom of sharing small plates, wine, and cocktails at dinnertime with loved ones. That’s why the co-owner of 10-month-old Voghera Ristorante —and native of the eponymous city in Italy’s Lombardy region—is passionate about offering the pastime on Tennyson Street. Patrons who enter the velvet-booth-lined eatery are greeted by a likeness of the Mona Lisa that hangs at the entrance and by Albertin or co-owners Tony and Diane Hopson. In the kitchen, chef Everardo Macias and his team prepare snacks, such as bruschetta atop garlicky ciabatta and assortments of cheese and cured meats, as well as larger entrées like squid ink pasta tossed in basil-pistachio pesto and honey-kissed grilled lamb chops. Everything plays well with Voghera’s inventive sippers, including the Campari- and tequila-forward La Pausa.

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Buenos Días Explore the flavors of Honduras through Xatrucho chef Edwin Sandoval’s favorite childhood breakfast dish.

Growing up in Honduras, Edwin Sandoval never saw men cooking. Luckily for visitors to his stall inside Greenwood Village’s Grange Hall, that changed when the chef moved to the United States at age 10 in 2002. “That’s one of the things that made me leap into the kitchen, because that cultural stigma of being a man and being in the kitchen [wasn’t there],” Sandoval says. After honing his skills at local spots such as Beatrice & Woodsley, Spuntino, and Brazen, Sandoval felt pulled back to the cuisine of Honduras and started hosting pop-up dinners at venues around the city before opening his first eatery, Xatrucho, this past January. Weekday diners can enjoy shredded brisket, mole-negrobraised chicken tacos, and gluten-free pastelitos (a corn-based Honduran specialty similar to an empanada), but we recommend brunching on Sandoval’s favorite childhood meal: a sweet and savory Honduran breakfast dish he used to eat with his grandmother. —RMM

BREAKING DOWN SANDOVAL’S HONDURAN BREAKFAST

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

1. Fresh, house-made sour cream serves as the bottom layer of the dish.

onion. The addition of a little sofrito sauce provides extra flavor.

2. Sandoval cuts plantains (that have ripened for five to seven days until they are dark brown) into one-inch pieces and caramelizes them in a deep fryer.

5. A fried egg crests the top, and the entire plate is showered with queso seco, an unpasteurized, naturally funky cheese Sandoval imports from Honduras.

Xatrucho (pronounced “ka-troo-cho”) is an ode to “Catrachos,” a term many Latinos use to refer to Hondurans. That moniker derives from the name of famed Honduran General Florencio Xatruch, who led Central American forces in the 1850s. Combining the two, Sandoval says, honors both the country’s modern-day culture and its history— just like his food.

3. The chef blends garlic, tomato, onion, green bell pepper, and herbs into a chunky, aromatic sofrito sauce, just like how his grandmother and sister make the condiment in Honduras. 4. Red beans that soaked overnight are cooked in water with cumin, garlic, and red

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6. Sandoval makes a spicy salsa—a cross between Honduran hot sauce and sambal (a fiery paste) to serve on the side—from a mixture of Fresno chiles, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, red onion, and a pepperstem-infused simple syrup that adds a hint of sweetness.

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WHERE’S THE BEEF?

A locavore’s guide to the state’s best plantbased proteins and meat alternatives. Colorado: home of the National Western Stock Show, a $5.3 billion livestock industry, and…a thriving community of plant-based protein innovators? Despite our carnivorous culture, the Centennial State is seeing a boom in meatless meats. “People are surprised to learn that there is so much development going on in this sector right here in Colorado,” says Christina Ra, vice president of marketing and communications for Meati Foods, a Boulder startup that produces fungi-based proteins. We found six local animal-free alternatives that are tasty enough to appeal to vegan and omnivorous Denverites alike. —Callie Sumlin

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HOW TO USE

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Ozo PlantBased Protein

Made by Planterra—a subsidiary of Greeley-based JBS USA, a meat-processing company—Ozo’s marinated soy-and-wheat chicken cutlets (choose between garlic and herb or sea salt and pepper) have a firm texture that shreds easily.

Swap the surprisingly savory slabs for grilled chicken breast.

King Soopers, Safeway, Sprouts, and ozofoods.com

Pescky Chicken

When Arkansas-born chef Ryan Gill went vegan, one thing she desperately missed was chicken wings. So, in late 2019, she created her own crispy, deep-fried version made with a hearty blend of vital wheat gluten, garbanzo beans, and fava flour.

Bake or air-fry the breaded beauties and then douse them in Pescky Kitchen’s smoky, garlicky take on Buffalo sauce.

Choice Market and pescky kitchen.com

Jack & Annie’s

Unripe jackfruit has a mild flavor and juicy texture that make it a popular vegan meat swap. This Boulder company uses the high-fiber tree fruit as the basis for its line of meat-free meatballs, sausages, nuggets, and crumbles.

Try the tender, fenneltinged meatballs atop spaghetti or tucked into a toasty sub.

Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Safeway, and jackand annies.com

Hold the Beef

Hold the Beef’s vegan loaves and burgers are made by Denver’s Frontière Natural Meats as a sustainable alternative to its traditional offerings. The soy-andwheat-based meatloaf convincingly replicates the firm mouthfeel and earthy flavor of beef.

Repurpose leftovers from Sunday’s meatloaf dinner in sandwiches for lunch on Monday.

Restaurants across the state and holdthe beefplease.com

Crummies

Blends of finely chopped cauliflower, mushroom, carrot, quinoa, sun-dried tomato, and red onion, Crummies crumbles aren’t meant to replicate meat, but they are a flavorful replacement nestled in tortillas or stuffed inside owner Stephanie Baudhuin’s vegan tamales.

Sauté and deploy anywhere you would use ground beef.

Select farmers’ markets and at colorado crummies.com

Meati Foods

In four days, Meati Foods’ indoor fermentation process produces enough mycelium (fungi) roots to equal the protein found in a 350-pound cow. The five-year-old brand’s whole steak browns and chews like the real thing, but we’re partial to the crispy chicken cutlets.

Air-fry the slightly malty cutlets and place between bread for a satisfying fried “chicken” sandwich.

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Environmentalists blast Governor Jared Polis for not doing enough to address the climate crisis. But could anyone else do more?

n January 13, some 200 people gathered outside the state Capitol in Denver, beating drums, chanting, and waving signs. A poster declaring “Your inaction burns our state” rested on the steps; eight red-robed demonstrators with huge clocks over their faces held letters that spelled “Out Of Time”; and a 12-foot-tall canvas bore flamecolored scraps of fabric reading “We Are On Fire Polis.” Inside, Governor Jared Polis was delivering his annual State of the State address. The environmentalists rallying at the Capitol that day, members of a now 57-group coalition called United for Colorado’s Climate, were fed up—with the state’s worsening air pollution, fracking, and environmental racism. More than anything, they were upset by what they call the Polis administration’s slow pace in addressing the climate crisis. Two weeks earlier, the Marshall fire had roared through Superior and Louisville, destroying more than 1,000 homes and putting an exclamation point on their frustration. “We need Polis to be the climate leader he thinks he is,” says Harmony Cummings, an organizer with the environmental nonprofit Colorado Rising and one of the demonstration’s main architects. “We’re just trying to get his attention.” It’s unclear if they succeeded. A few days later, Polis told Colorado Public Radio that he didn’t hear what the protesters were saying.

POLIS’ RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIMATE activists wasn’t always so toxic. In 2018, the then U.S. congressman campaigned for governor on the promise of moving Colorado’s electrical grid to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 and won the endorsements of environmental groups, including the Colorado chapter of the Sierra Club. Cummings herself spoke to at least 1,000 people as a volunteer for Polis, sometimes loading her two small children into a wagon while knocking on doors in Denver’s Valverde neighborhood. “I was really excited about what I believed he was a champion for: education, health care, and the environment,” she says. Polis seemed eager to repay that faith during his first year in office, issuing an executive order to promote the sale of electric vehicles as well as signing landmark pieces of emissions legislation. The aptly named Climate Action Plan—and an accompanying bill—pledged to cut emissions in Colorado by 26 percent by 2025, by 50 percent by 2030, and by at least 90 percent by 2050 (using 2005’s emissions as a baseline). “In

2019, the Legislature passed laws that really put the state in a position to be a national and global climate leader,” says Alex DeGolia, director of state and regulatory affairs for the Environmental Defense Fund. But since then, activists’ grievances have piled up. Today, says Jan Rose, legislative analyst for Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, “you’d be hard-pressed to find anybody in the environmental community who feels that Polis’ words have matched his deeds.” That’s troubling not only for Colorado, but also for anyone hoping for substantive action from world leaders. In a series of dire reports over I L L U S T R AT I O N BY B R I A N L U T Z

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the past year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body dedicated to studying the environmental crisis, warned that humans are on track to dangerously increase the temperature of the planet over the next few decades. If temperatures continue to rise at their current rates, the Earth is hurtling toward a future of more megafires, severe storms, droughts, food shortages, and ecosystem collapses. It’s still possible to rein in warming, the IPCC says, but that would require dramatically reducing our use of fossil fuels starting right now. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t have the authority to limit emissions from existing power plants, making states and their elected officials even more critical for forcing systematic change. If Polis—a progressive governor who promised climate action and is presiding over Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Legislature—can’t get that done, well, who can? THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN MAY have set ambitious targets, but it didn’t provide exact directions for how to get there. “The law is only as good as the regulations that put it into place,” Rose says. Activists claim the Polis administration is racking up a track record of slowing, weakening, or outright squashing the policies that would help Colorado hit its emissions marks—such as the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. In places such as North Denver and Commerce City, where Interstates 70, 25, and 270 slice through the neighborhoods, the steady stream of heavy trucks causes more damage

than just burning climate-warming diesel fuel. They also spew pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and compounds that form ozone, all of which are linked to heart disease, asthma, and premature death. The people who live closest to those highways— predominantly Latino and lower-income communities—suffer disproportionately. Based on a law enacted by California in 2020, the Advanced Clean Trucks proposal would require automakers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In Colorado, emissions rules are proposed by the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD), part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Then, it’s up to the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC), a nine-person body appointed by the governor, to adopt, amend, or reject them. The AQCC was scheduled to begin the rule-making process for the truck regulations this past February—until state administrators pushed consideration until late 2022 because, says Colorado Energy Office director Will Toor, the state needs to first focus on preliminary steps such as installing charging infrastructure. (Toor claims it was only on the February docket as a placeholder.) When environmental organizations petitioned the AQCC to accelerate consideration of the proposal, the panel said no, citing the need for a careful rule-making process. The AQCC’s explanation rings hollow to Katara Burrola, environmental justice organizer for the Colorado chapter of Mi Familia Vota, a national Latino civic engagement nonprofit.

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E N V I RON M E N T “What we as Latino people are experiencing in these areas is far more important than a process,” she says. “I take any delays personally, because they affect our people. Black, brown, and Indigenous communities always feel the heaviest cumulative impacts of pollution.” The truck proposal was only the latest in a string of delays and setbacks. Following passage of the Climate Action Plan, the state missed its first mandated deadline to issue new climate rules. In 2021, Polis threatened to veto a bill that would have put a hard cap on emissions across the economy, prompting

2030 emissions goals,” says Stacy Tellinghuisen, climate policy manager for Western Resource Advocates. According to a 2022 analysis by clean-energy nonprofit RMI, Colorado is projected to reduce emissions by 33 percent by 2030, well short of the 50 percent target. (The study doesn’t include this year’s legislation or ongoing rule-makings.) The governor’s strategy of preferring carrots over sticks has been especially galling to activists. In 2021, for example, the APCD withdrew the administration’s own proposed Employee Traffic Reduction Program, which

“Environmentalists will say we have to move faster. And that’s true. But it doesn’t help if you lose the House and Senate and you’re out of office.” lawmakers to weaken the legislation. Last year, the CDPHE dropped a plan to encourage greener commuting, because large employers opposed it, and delayed another proposed rule on industrial emissions. “With every rule-making that slips, it gets harder and harder to achieve the 2025 and

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says Democratic state Senator Faith Winter, one of the Capitol’s biggest climate hawks. “But it does not replace rule-making, measurability, and enforceability, especially when we talk about near-term reductions, which are incredibly important.” Rose, with Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, scoffs at incentives. “Why should a business reduce its profits in order to reduce its carbon footprint without a requirement to do so?” she asks. “If we count on business to be Robin Hood, the planet dies.”

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E N V I RON M E N T That list includes making both commercial and residential buildings more eco-friendly through cleaner heating standards—gas utilities are now required to reduce carbon emissions by measurable percentages—and incentives for greener electric appliances, tightening methane emissions in the oil and gas industry, boosting electric vehicles through rules requiring automakers to sell more zero-emissions cars, and beefing up emissions-reduction goals for the oil and gas, electric, and industrial sectors. This past May, Polis signed a package of bills to reduce air pollution through steps like public transit incentives. “You wouldn’t get to do that if you didn’t have a governor who was committed to climate action,” says Elise Jones, a member of the AQCC. Polis has accomplished this even though each measure faces opposition from industries that would suffer financially and from Republicans, who are almost universally opposed to climate policy. On top of that, as inflation forces Americans to dig deeper into their wallets, policies that could increase prices for consumers are a tough sell. Polis, who is up for re-election in November, even backed off his own scheduled gas tax increase earlier this year.

“An elected official can never please the green, progressive wing or the extreme right and stay in office,” says Auden Schendler, senior vice president of sustainability for Aspen Skiing Company, author of Getting Green Done: Hard Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution, and a former member of the AQCC. “Environmentalists will say we have to move faster. And that’s true. But it doesn’t help if you lose the House and Senate and you’re out of office.” IF THERE’S ONE PERSON WHO could serve as adjudicator between Polis and his detractors, it’s Steve Running. Professor emeritus of ecosystem and conservation sciences at the University of Montana, Running shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work studying climate change for the IPCC. His message? Don’t get hung up on emissions targets, because the world doesn’t end the moment we surpass them. Global leaders are hoping to hold the Earth’s average temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Colorado’s emissions goals were set with that mark in mind. But a 1.49-degree rise is not OK, and a 1.51-degree rise is not a death sentence for all humankind. “Because

this whole issue of the changing climate is going to go on as far into the future as we can imagine,” Running says, “anything we do to slow down the momentum is worth doing.” On the one hand, Running says, even the most laudable climate policies “are not enough, and not quick enough. But governors like [Polis] are at least trying to do something. And leading by example in the global arena is the best thing the United States can be doing right now.” That sentiment is unlikely to appease Colorado’s climate activists. At one point during the environmental rally at the state Capitol this past January, Denver journalist David Sirota, who co-wrote the 2021 climate change film Don’t Look Up, took the mic: “What we all have to do, in every aspect of our lives, is try to make the people in this building, try to make the people in Washington, do what needs to be done.” The scientific reality underpinning the climate crisis won’t change, but the political culture that’s impeding action can. Perhaps the hope, then, lies not so much in governors, but in the people they govern. m Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan is a freelance journalist based in Montana. Send feedback to letters@5280.com.

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Changing History A new curriculum at Denver’s East High School allows students to learn about the global Black experience—and may help close the achievement gap in AP courses.

t’s 9:30 on a Thursday morning, and the students inside Room 327 at Denver’s East High School are supposed to be watching a documentary about World War II. Class is almost over, though, so even when the teacher pauses the video to ask a question about the United States’ international trade policy during the conflict, most of the teenagers in the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history class continue preparing for next period’s precalculus quiz. The clicking of fingers on graphing calculators fills the room. When the bell chimes, one AP class replaces another inside Room 327. Harlem Porter finds an open desk in the back and opens their laptop. Like their peers in the AP African diaspora seminar, Porter is working on a long-term research paper that will decide whether they pass or fail the course. “I’m looking at how Eurocentrism has affected the sexuality of Africans through the cosmology of

two separate tribes: the Igbo and Yoruba of West Africa,” Porter says. “With those tribes, genders aren’t assigned until you’re around five.” Porter, who is nonbinary, explains that Christian colonists “overrode those beliefs” and that the effect is still being felt by the United States’ Black communities today. “It’s a topic that’s close to my heart,” Porter says. Porter would normally stand out in an AP class, not just because of their passion for the material, but also because of their race: According to the Education Trust, Black and Latino students are underrepresented in AP courses across the country. That’s certainly the case in East High School’s AP U.S. history class, which has a minority enrollment of 17 percent. The school’s African diaspora seminar, however, is 52 percent minority, nearly mirroring East’s student body, which is 48 percent nonwhite. That level of representation in an AP course is “like finding a unicorn,” says Paul Markson III, who co-teaches Clockwise from top left: the AP African diaspora seminar. “You AP African diaspora teachers Michelle just don’t see it anywhere.” Rich and Paul Markson III; East High; seminar students Sierra RothmanHaji and Harlem Porter

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E DUCAT ION In 2014, however, the College Board unveiled a new instruction model. The seminar offering was intended to be more flexible, eschewing rote memorization and a high-stakes exam for a research project on a particular theme, giving students the agency to take on topics of their choosing. “We wanted to turn that classic AP model on its head,” says Rushi Sheth, who used to oversee the seminar offering for the board. “Things that are important to kids, they have the freedom to explore in AP seminars.” Although Sheth says the seminar model wasn’t introduced specifically to boost diversity in AP classes, scholars at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, and the African Diaspora Consortium (ADC), a network of academics intent on reimagining how African history can be taught from a global perspective, saw an opportunity to do just that. In 2017, the triumvirate began designing curriculum that would trace the movement of Africans, often forced by the slave trade and colonialism, across the world. A basic framework of material is supplied to teachers, but the specific topics students gravitate toward is intentionally left open. (For example, an educator in Philadelphia

remixed the syllabus into an exploration of “Crunk Feminism.”) And for kids of African ancestry, the seminar provides a valuable opportunity to study themselves. In 2018, the College Board agreed to test the curriculum during a yearlong trial at 11 high schools across the country. Kassie Freeman, president and CEO of the ADC, says 80 percent of students passed the pilot seminar, and the next year, the board added the course to its menu of offerings. That’s when Michelle Rich, Markson’s co-teacher at East, learned about the class. In 2019, Denver Public Schools (DPS) approved the Black Excellence Resolution, which required schools to produce a comprehensive plan for prioritizing the achievement of Black students. East’s proposal eliminated weighted grades for AP courses, so that they aren’t worth more to GPAs, and mandated that pupils take at least one ethnic studies class. Still, enrollment in East’s AP courses remained 70 percent white in 2021-’22. Rich believed the African diaspora seminar had the potential to balance that number. “I thought, Oh, this is great,” Rich says. “The content might increase the diversity. Since it’s a research-based class without a high-stakes

test, it could open doors for some students.” After a bit of wrangling between school administrators and the district, the AP African diaspora seminar debuted in East’s course catalog for the 2021-’22 school year. The din in Room 327 subsides as Rich dispenses instructions for the day’s class, Markson standing beside her with his arms akimbo. Students, Rich tells them, will be spending the day preparing slides for an upcoming presentation on their research projects. Thomas Bohlen, who sits across from Porter, gets to work putting together citations for a PowerPoint on the fashion industry and Black culture. Bohlen used to hate learning about history: “It was all just like, ‘Here’s some stuff, memorize these dates.’ This is one of the only classes I’ve taken where there is such an individual focus and you are able to look into the topics you are passionate about.’ ” Now, Bohlen is thinking of minoring in history in college. But the format of the African diaspora seminar isn’t the only thing driving increased representation. In 2019, a study published in the Harvard Educational Review showed that

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Spanish-language instruction and culturally relevant curriculum boosted both enrollment and the pass rate by at least 10 percentage points in less than 10 years at a low-income high school with a high Latino population in California. AP African diaspora seems to be having the same effect at East: Jayden Baumann, who is Black, was assigned this class by his counselor, “but I stayed in it because it was talking about African culture, African history, and I wanted to learn a lot about that.” Moreover, a 2015 study of three million Florida students published in the Economics of Education Review found that matching teachers with students of the same race improved performance across multiple subjects, particularly for struggling Black students. Markson, who graduated from East in 1989, is one of the district’s few Black AP instructors. “I can identify with the students on a different level,” he says. East isn’t the only school finding success with the AP African diaspora seminar; 100 educators across the United States attended free workshops on the theme in 2021. “The growth is moving at a pace that we had not anticipated at this early of a stage,” says the ADC’s Freeman. But East, which will once again offer the class in 2022-’23, is still the only DPS school with the African diaspora seminar—or any AP curriculum that is culturally relevant to students of color—in its catalog. DPS, the state’s most diverse school district, boasts relatively strong representation numbers: Black and Latino students account for 70 percent of total enrollment and 61 percent of AP classes. Still, Markson is hoping that AP African diaspora being offered at other schools would push that number higher, and district administrators have taken notice. “As we live our value of collaboration,” DPS deputy superintendent Tony Smith said in a statement, “we plan to share this resource with schools across the district.” At press time, there were tentative plans to discuss the seminar’s expansion during the district’s Leadership Week in July. That same month, Markson and Rich received the results of their inaugural AP African diaspora class’ research projects. Nearly 60 percent of the students passed. Markson and Rich are already discussing ways to improve the course in the coming years. “This seminar was a good first step, because we’ve been talking about this issue with AP classes for the five years I’ve been here,” Rich says. “It seemed like a good way to start taking a little more action.”m Samuel Shaw is a 5280 intern. Email feedback to letters@5280.com.

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Approximately 30 million Americans, and one in 10 Coloradans, suffer from rare diseases that are often difficult to diagnose and just as challenging to treat. However, recent efforts at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as at other area medical centers, might begin to change the way these patients experience modern medicine. BY BARBARA URZUA ILLUSTRATION BY EIKO OJAL A

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rare disease that’s involved, getting a diagnosis takes an average of eight years. “These patients often find themselves visiting their usual doctor’s office or an emergency room, and that’s not necessarily where rare disease experts usually hang out,” Taylor says. Taylor considers himself one of those experts, but even he recognizes that of the thousands of rare diseases out there, he only has knowledge of a fraction of them. That’s why the Center of Excellence status is so important: Sharing knowledge of orphan diseases is crucial. After moving to the Centennial State in 2017, Parke was able to turn to CHC for help when she found herself pregnant with her youngest son, Grayson. The team at CHC, which Parke describes PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL J. BRENNER

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PUSHING FOR CHANGE THIS PAST JUNE, GOVERNOR JARED POLIS SIGNED SENATE BILL 22-186, WHICH COULD BRING AWARENESS TO COLORADO’S ORPHAN DISEASE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE FURTHER LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

as “stacked” with experts, recommended prenatal testing to determine if her unborn child had the same disorder as Drew. The results came back positive. Armed with that knowledge, doctors began treating Grayson just minutes after he was born. Today, he is a happy three-year-old expected to live a full life. CU Anschutz isn’t the only Colorado medical center pouring brainpower into helping those with rare diseases, of course. Hospitals across the metro area are delivering effective, life-bettering care. To learn more about these little-known disorders, we spoke with researchers, doctors, hospital administrators, and patients, all of whom want to make rare diseases feel a little less rare.

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Kyle Mullica’s countless nights as a hospital nurse have shown him firsthand how many patients with rare diseases really visit the emergency room and how many medical professionals don’t know how to care for them. That’s why Mullica—who is also a state representative—co-sponsored a bill in 2022 with a bipartisan group of politicians to raise awareness of rare diseases. SB 186, which was signed into law in June, calls for the formation of a rare disease advisory council. “Our goal with this is so people can have a voice and we can shine a bright light on something that’s not talked about enough,” Mullica says. The council will be comprised of 12 members—likely researchers, geneticists, physicians, and people living with rare diseases—who will come together to lead public hearings on the issue and recommend policy action. The goal is to make diagnosis faster and treatment options more accessible for Coloradans by further educating both medical professionals and the public on rare ailments. The behindthe-scenes effort to get the bill signed is what Mullica, a Democrat, calls a “perfect” example of what government can do when it’s functioning correctly. “The work was mostly done by regular citizens. If people want change, they can create it,” he says. Cleave Simpson, a Republican state senator who lost his mother to amyotrophic lateral scleroris (ALS), agrees. “The only opposition we faced was that some were concerned about adding yet another advisory council to the department of public health,” Simpson says. “But, overall, it was really a bipartisan effort that has minimal fiscal impact. I hope it gives people with rare diseases a voice.” Appointments to the council are scheduled to be completed by October 1, meaning the first council meeting could occur by the end of this year. AUGUST 2022

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Brittany Parke’s son, Grayson, is in good hands at CHC, but that doesn’t mean finding and affording medications to help him is easy. Out of the six medications Grayson takes daily, only one of them is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat his genetic condition. Parke and her husband have to pay out of pocket for another one of his drugs, because her health insurance doesn’t view it as essential, despite his doctor’s expert

opinion. Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health, knows how difficult it is for doctors to witness patients struggling to find medications. “These drugs can be very, very expensive, and we see a lot of patients fall through the cracks,” Taylor-Cousar says. “It’s incredibly hard to watch.” The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 was an attempt to fix what Taylor-Cousar, Parke, and others experience every day. The law provides financial incentives to pharmaceutical companies to research and create medicines, dubbed “orphan drugs” by the FDA, that treat rare diseases. While the act has delivered relief to an estimated 11 million patients since it went into effect, at least 14 million Americans are still waiting for FDA-approved treatments for their respective ailments. Why is there such a holdup? Many of the rare diseases that do have treatments are the ones that affect the most people—a scenario that means drug companies not only have more research subjects, but also more potential consumers to make the drug worth manufacturing. The afflictions that are the rarest, says Heidi Ross, vice president of 70

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policy and regulatory affairs at NORD, simply do not have enough patients to conduct research. “One of the biggest issues we’re seeing is that it’s extremely difficult to perform clinical trials [for new drugs] on a disease that so few people suffer from,” Ross says. “If pharmaceutical companies don’t have enough people suffering from a disease who are willing to participate in research, these drugs never get created, despite the incentives.” As of 2021, there were 599 approved orphan drugs on the market, but that number hasn’t helped all of the many millions of patients who require specific medications to manage their ailments. While some patients can take medications that have been FDA approved for other illnesses “off label” for their rare diseases— meaning an existing drug is being used to treat a condition it wasn’t created or approved for—it’s not a viable solution for everyone. Plus, the number of new orphan drugs has been stymied by recent federal legislation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law by former President Donald Trump in December 2017, reduced the amount of incentives pharmaceutical companies could receive from 50 percent to 25 percent of clinical testing expenses, a move that provides even less motivation for research. “At NORD, we really would encourage Congress to return to that 50 percent incentive,” Ross says. “We hear from patients who can’t find treatment every single day.” Patients like Parke’s son, Grayson. Although the three-year-old is taking a daily cocktail of effective drugs right now, his situation is tenuous. Recent supply chain issues and increasing demand have made B12 vaccines, which he needs, not only scarce but also more expensive. “Even if insurance doesn’t pay for Grayson’s medicine and the prices are increasing, there’s nothing I can do,” Parke says. “I don’t have a choice. I still have to buy it. He literally needs it to live.”

Percentage of rare disease diagnoses that happen in childhood.

Percentage of rare diseases that have no known treatment, largely due to pharmaceutical companies’ inability and/or reluctance to research and make drugs so few people will use.

Getty Images (capsule); Makeup by Daja Herrera (Hannah Jane)

NOT SURPRISINGLY, THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, BIG PHARMA, AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES MAKE GETTING AND PAYING FOR RARE DISEASE TREATMENT AN EPIC QUAGMIRE.

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STAYING TRUE

VERTIGO ORIGINALLY SENT HANNAH JANE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM, BUT IT TOOK TWO YEARS FOR HER TO GET A DIAGNOSIS OF A CHIARI MALFORMATION.

“I still remember the exact date when I woke up and first started feeling symptoms. It was October 18, 2018. I was 26 years old. I had really bad spins and went to the ER immediately, and they just said it was vertigo and sent me out the door. For a long time, I experienced spinning, nausea, and headaches. Whenever I mentioned that I had migraines, the multiple neurologists I went through would just brush it off. I was actually told by one doctor, ‘I have no idea what’s wrong with you, and I don’t know what to do.’ That was really difficult to hear—it made me feel like I was crazy. I really had to fight to be heard. No one knew what was wrong with me until I got to the Colorado Chiari Institute, where I was diagnosed two years after that night in the ER. They told me I had a Type I Chiari malformation, a form of a condition where the brain extends out of the skull and into the spinal cord. It can cause vertigo, nausea, and trouble speaking. They said, with surgery, I might be able to go back to a normal life. Last year, I had the decompression surgery, where the surgeon removed a piece of bone from the back of my skull to make more room for my extended brain stem. Before the surgery, I was unable to keep food down. I was vomiting multiple times a day and just constantly nauseated. As soon as I woke up from surgery, I knew it worked. I was immediately craving food. I still experience symptoms, but I feel way better than I did. Now, I run an Instagram account (@chiarimalformation) where I create coloring books and T-shirts to spread awareness about Chiari malformations. I’ve opened it up to the community, and now other people going through the same thing can come and tell their stories. Continuing to do art and fashion, which had been my passion projects for years before being diagnosed, and running this account really kept me uplifted throughout this whole journey. You should never lose yourself and your identity when fighting a medical battle.”—As told to Barbara Urzua

Many of the symptoms of a serious Chiari malformation look like a bad hangover or a terrible migraine: headache, balance issues, dizziness, vomiting, muscle weakness. The wide range of many of the manifestations makes diagnosis difficult, but odds are you simply had one too many because this ailment, which may be genetic, affects only one in 1,000 people. Plus, the majority of cases are asymptomatic; experiencing symptoms is much rarer. Most people have a 35-millimeter opening at the base of their skulls where the brain meets the spinal cord. In people with Chiari malformations, though, the brain extends through that opening into the spinal canal. The Colorado Chiari Institute at the Medical Center of Aurora, which was founded in 2006, diagnoses and treats those with the rare neurological disorder, which is broken down into four types based on symptoms and rarity. “Oftentimes, people who come to us have initial symptoms like headaches and tiredness and can’t seem to pinpoint what’s wrong, leading to a lot of misdiagnoses from other doctors,” says Dr. James Stephen, medical director of the institute. “A lot of those patients come to us with a pretty negative view of the medical community, which is understandable.” Unlike many other rare diseases, Chiari malformations can sometimes be managed with surgery. But “surgery isn’t for everyone,” Stephen says, “so it’s difficult to have that conversation with patients who want a quick fix.” With those who can’t have surgery, treatment consists of symptom management, meaning a daily mixture of medications. “We do our best,” Stephen says, “to help our patients who can’t have surgery manage their symptoms and lead better lives.”

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MELISSA HAENDEL’S BACKGROUND IN GENETIC RESEARCH MIGHT BE THE KEY TO COORDINATING RARE DISEASE INFORMATION ACROSS THE CU ANSCHUTZ CAMPUS—AND THE WORLD. When Melissa Haendel began working as chief research informatics officer for CU Anschutz in April 2021, she took on a tough assignment: organizing every stakeholder in rare disease research into one cohesive unit. This would ensure that information was disseminated throughout the medical campus to every doctor, nurse, researcher, and patient. Previously, Haendel served as the director of the medical center’s Translational and Integrative Sciences Lab (TISLab), which, in 2009, began work on developing a database of rare disease knowledge. Now that Haendel is in her new role, the

diagnosis difficult. My team and I are essentially putting this mess of data into one place that the doctors and experts at CU Anschutz, and worldwide, can access. We want to make this knowledge easily accessible across the board so that patients are seen quicker, diagnosed quicker, and can get treatment quicker.

How exactly are you and your team planning on getting all these lone players to work together?

I don’t think patients are aware of the army of people who work on rare diseases behind the scenes. To harmonize everything, the TISLab started to put together a database of all of the world’s rare disease knowledge more than a decade ago. We call it the Monarch Initiative. It can be used during diagnosis and can even be contributed to by outside experts as we learn more. In putting this together, we’ve not only standardized rare disease diagnosis worldwide, but we’ve also learned that there are likely more than 10,000 known rare diseases, which is way more than [the 7,000] we originally thought.

What kind of research are you currently doing?

TISLab will work more closely with the medical center to provide physicians with access to the database. 5280 caught up with Haendel, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience, to learn more about her vision for the future of rare disease research.

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Melissa Haendel: My lab [TISLab] has been sitting on a lot of rare disease data. So far, rare diseases aren’t seen as a cohesive thing. The diagnostic criteria behind each one is different, and doctors obviously aren’t walking databases of knowledge on every rare disease, making 72

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The Monarch Initiative consists of multiple parts, including two diagnostic tools for disease research that physicians can contribute to. One neat thing we’ve done is compare phenotypes among species. So, take the PAX6 gene, which can cause abnormalities in the eye. We studied not just what this gene does to humans, but also what it can do to the eyes of mice, zebra fish, and fruit flies. This cross-species comparison can tell us a lot about how genetic defects can affect humans, and it’s just part of the overall goal of the Monarch Initiative.

Are there any particular challenges that you’ve faced along the way?

Chasing down medical records and diagnostic information from various medical organizations has proved difficult. Every organization has its own way of taking notes of a patient’s symptoms, so that lack of standardization makes it almost impossible to put a data set together. We’ve found that patients who live in rural or disadvantaged areas have health records that are even more sparse.

Percentage of all patients suffering from a rare disease who are on an approved and standardized treatment plan.

Percentage of rare disease patients who must borrow money from family or friends to pay medical bills. Although insurance generally covers the cost of orphan drugs, families who are underinsured or have no health insurance can find themselves struggling to pay for treatment.

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Hospital beds in pediatric hospitals nationwide that are occupied by children with rare diseases.

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the disease—to try to straighten them out. “It was the most painful experience of my life,” Talwar says. “My fingers still hurt from that.” The emotional and physical trauma from that operation haunted Talwar so much that five years later—after his family relocated to Colorado in search of better treatment—10-year-old Talwar begged CHC doctors to not put needles in his hands. The CHC team told Talwar’s family that the surgery he’d undergone was inappropriate. That was the bad news. The good news was that Talwar was finally in the care of EB specialists. Today, the teenager meets with a physical therapist who encourages him to stretch his limbs and go on daily walks; a dermatologist who assesses his wounds; and a nutritionist who gives him supplements to improve his growth. The change in his well-being over the past six years has been what Talwar calls “a huge relief.” Feeling good has allowed him to mostly be a normal teenager. “There’s a lot of misconceptions about EB,” Talwar says. “It’s not contagious. This is just who I am. I want to be myself, make friends, and have others appreciate me for who I am.”

THE LONG ROAD TO CARE

HARSHIT TALWAR ENDURED YEARS OF PAIN BEFORE FINALLY FINDING RELIEF.

The first few years of Harshit Talwar’s life were what one might politely call challenging. As he started crawling and eventually walking, Talwar’s parents couldn’t understand why their toddler’s skin got irritated so easily. The smallest scrape would cause a nasty blister. Born in India, Talwar was eventually diagnosed around the age of four by a New Delhi pediatrician, who said his hypersensitivity was due to epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare group of conditions that causes fragile skin and the formation of painful blisters, which can get infected. The genetic malady is most concerning in infants who have a higher risk of infection, but with no available cure, the illness delivers a lifelong battle against agonizing boils that can lead to malnutrition, constipation, dental issues, and sepsis. “If any friction is applied to my skin, I either form a blister or my skin just peels right off,” the now 16-year-old Colorado Springs resident says. “For people with epidermolysis bullosa, our blisters don’t just dry off and go away like other people’s. We have to lance the blister and let the fluid out, or it will just grow bigger.” Even with a diagnosis, Talwar’s journey didn’t ease. The Indian public school systems refused him as a student, stating that his condition could be a liability. After his father’s work required him to move, and knowing their child needed schooling, the family relocated to Singapore, where he was welcomed into public schools and where he saw a vast improvement in his skin due to the humidity. Although the doctors Talwar saw in Singapore seemed slightly more knowledgeable about EB than the physicians in India, they recommended a surgery that involved placing needles inside his fingers—which were bent, a common symptom of PHOTOGRAPH BY JAMES STUKENBERG

PUT TING ON A CLINIC For patients with rare diseases, especially kids, visiting doctors all the time can be overwhelming—and scary. That’s why the EB team at CHC offers a dedicated clinic twice a month where patients and their families can receive all the care they need in one stop, instead of having to dedicate multiple days to seeing multiple doctors each week. This way, kids with EB can receive their medical care all while interacting with other children with the same condition, an important reminder that they’re not alone. The clinic also offers a yearly winter adventure camp for children suffering from EB, where they can come together and form lifelong friendships with others who understand them. AUGUST 2022

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TWENTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD CALLA WINCHELL EXPLAINS, IN HER OWN WORDS, WHAT IT’S LIKE TO SUFFER FROM EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME (EDS), A RARE DISEASE SHE SELF-DIAGNOSED.

“Since I was a kid, I was always prone to getting hurt, and I could stretch my skin more than usual. At 13, I Googled ‘stretchy skin disease’ and found EDS, and it just clicked with my symptoms. I sent an email to my doctor essentially saying, ‘I think I have EDS, and here’s why’ and was told to stop worrying and to start playing outside more. My symptoms persisted, and when I was around 17, I started experiencing chronic pain in my legs. I essentially referred myself to a rheumatologist at 19, since my doctor wouldn’t do it for me, and basically walked the doctor through the diagnostic criteria to officially diagnose me with EDS, which is a hereditary disorder that affects the strength of the body’s connective tissues. They told me I was the first person they had ever seen with EDS and didn’t know what to do with me, which I don’t think can be true. It’s not as rare as we think it is; it’s just rarely diagnosed. Since then, my symptoms have been nonstop. My shoulders are constantly hurting, and my right one has dislocated five times in the last two years. Beyond joint pain, I experience constant muscle fatigue. I also experience gastrointestinal issues. I went through a period where I tried three different medications for that; none of them worked, and I lost 31 pounds in a year. I know saying all these things doesn’t sound good, but I’m the healthiest I’ve been in about a decade, thanks to the Gates Center of Regenerative Medicine at CU and the Special Care Clinic at Children’s. That was the first time in my life that I didn’t have to be the expert about EDS. I’ve improved a lot. It takes a lot of privilege and access to get to this point, which I’m aware of in myself. You have to selfadvocate when you have a rare disease, but what if English wasn’t your first language? Or if you have less access to medicine? Or maybe you have an intellectual disability? Those people deserve the exact same amount of care and can’t get it. Honestly? It’s very scary to have a rare disease.” —As told to Barbara Urzua

IS THERE A CURE?

There are 13 known types of EDS, meaning that not every patient experiences the same symptoms. The Gates Center of Regenerative Medicine at CU Anschutz has a strong research focus on finding therapies for EDS because of philanthropic support and the nationwide need for scientific advancement. That concentration includes a special care clinic where EDS patients can get individualized treatment. Dennis Roop, director of the Gates Center, says that a big part of the research involves finding the genetic basis of EDS. Currently, scientists aren’t sure which gene causes the disease; knowing that would be a big step forward in finding a possible cure. By studying the DNA of patients with EDS, scientists can screen for the origin of possible mutations. “Ultimately, the goal is to develop a stem-cell-based therapy, which, if it doesn’t cure it, would greatly alleviate the symptoms,” Roop says. The hope is that stem cells, injected into the patient in problem areas, could regenerate damaged cells and promote the growth of healthy ones, stanching much of the pain that patients such as Winchell suffer in their joints. While research takes a long time due to the necessity of clinical trials, Roop hopes that discovering the genetic basis of EDS is right around the corner, meaning that his team of eight experts could be just a few years away from clinical trials and treating patients. 74

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WHAT MEDICINE HAS TAUGHT ME

WHEN DR. JENNIFER TAYLOR-COUSAR, A PEDIATRIC AND ADULT PULMONOLOGIST AT NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, WAS A CHILD, SHE WANTED TO BE A NEONATOLOGIST. HOWEVER, AS A RESIDENT, TAYLOR-COUSAR LEARNED ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF), A DISEASE THAT AFFECTS AT LEAST ONE IN EVERY 3,000 AMERICANS. 5280 SPOKE WITH TAYLOR-COUSAR ABOUT CF, OTHER RARE DISEASES, AND WHAT SHE’S LEARNED IN HER CAREER. “Doctors in training used to be taught that cystic fibrosis was basically a death sentence for kids. Thanks to advances in medicine, people with cystic fibrosis can live long and healthy lives. But many doctors still don’t know that.” “The medicine for cystic fibrosis is excruciatingly expensive, and unfortunately, some of the patients we see don’t have health insurance.” “Most men with cystic fibrosis are infertile. We’ve had a lot of men referred to us because they were trying to start a family and weren’t able to, and they didn’t even know they had cystic fibrosis. Sometimes they were misdiagnosed with asthma or lung disease.” “Being part of the Racial Justice Group for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we’ve encountered a lot of people within the cystic fibrosis community who have faced tough situations because of their race. We even heard one of our community members state that a doctor told him, ‘I would have thought you had cystic fibrosis, but you’re Black.’ This racism and discrimination are still very much alive.”

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“I’ve developed really close, personal relationships with my patients. I still remember the first patient I took care of as a resident. She was only 16. Watching her grapple with the fact that she was dying was horrendous. It’s hard to not take that stuff home.”

Percentage of children with rare diseases who won’t live to see their fifth birthdays.

Misdiagnoses a patient with a rare disease will receive, on average.

“I’ve been to a lot of funerals over the last 10 years. More recently, there have been a lot less.” “One patient who really stands out to me was a young woman who was having an incredibly hard time with [making the transition from the children’s clinic to the adult clinic]. Her health suffered because she often chose work and friends over therapy. She gradually learned to balance all the different aspects of her life in a way that prioritized her health. She [has now] qualified for a new, incredibly effective

medication for CF called Elexacaftor. She has come such a long way.” “One of the most difficult aspects for parents of children with rare diseases, especially if the disease has a genetic cause, is the guilt.” “I am truly amazed by the parents who, clearly out of love for their children, still find the strength and resilience to volunteer to fundraise for new research, or advocate to raise awareness, or serve on committees to ensure the patient voice is heard.” “At a conference in 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘Of all of the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.’ If I could wave a magic wand and fix one thing in the field, it would be to ensure equitable and unbiased diagnosis, care access, and treatment to every individual who needs it.” m AUGUST 2022

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ADDICTION MEDICINE Catherine Callister UNIVERSITY

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0000

Kaylin Klie

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

693 N. Quentin St. 1 Aurora 80045 877-999-0538

Julie Taub

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Joseph P. Cannavo

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN

375 E. 20th Ave. 1 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Christian Thurstone

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ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Nicholas C. Kyriazi CHILDREN’S, SKY RIDGE

06 W. County Line Road, 2 Suite 110 Highlands Ranch 80129 303-791-9999

Amy E. Sass CHILDREN’S

60 Potomac Circle 8 Aurora 80011 720-777-6131

Eric J. Sigel CHILDREN’S

60 Potomac Circle 8 Aurora 80011 720-777-6131

ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Joseph D. Kay

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6820

Amber Khanna

UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S, HIGHLANDS RANCH

2505 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-5300

Madhukar S. Kollengode GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

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DENVER HEALTH

67 Bannock St., Pavilion K 6 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

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DENVER METRO-AREA HOSPITALS

ADVANCED HEART FAILURE & TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGY

BECAUSE OF SPACE RESTRICTIONS, WE ABBREVIATE THE NAMES OF SOME AREA HOSPITALS IN THE LISTINGS. BELOW ARE OUR ABBREVIATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL NAMES AS WELL AS THEIR HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. IF APPLICABLE, WE PROVIDE THE NAMES OF SOME SURGICAL CENTERS IN THE LISTINGS; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED BELOW.

Elisa Zaragoza Macias 00 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Lawrence S. Allen UNIVERSITY

2505 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-5300

Amrut Ambardekar UNIVERSITY

2505 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-5300

Ankie Amos

NATIONAL JEWISH, ST. JOSEPH, LUTHERAN

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355

Federico Trobo

ST. ANTHONY, AVISTA, ST. ANTHONY NORTH

Payal Kohli

PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, ROSE, VETERANS

105 E. Florida Ave., Suite 200 4 Denver 80222 303-364-1057

Andrew Prouse DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Gregory Schwartz VETERANS

AURORA – The Medical Center of Aurora—HealthOne AVISTA – Avista Adventist Hospital—Centura Health CASTLE ROCK – Castle Rock Adventist Hospital—Centura Health CHILDREN’S – Children’s Hospital Colorado

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICS

CRAIG – Craig Hospital DENVER HEALTH – Denver Health Medical Center

Jennifer N. Kelloff

HIGHLANDS RANCH – UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital—UCHealth

1245 Huron St. 1 Westminster 80234 303-338-4545

LITTLETON – Littleton Adventist Hospital—Centura Health

Coral Steffey

GOOD SAMARITAN – Good Samaritan Medical Center—SCL Health

LITTLETON PEDIATRIC – Littleton Pediatric Medical Center LUTHERAN – Lutheran Medical Center—SCL Health

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

929 W. 10th Ave. 2 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

1700 W. Second Place, Suite 350 1 Lakewood 80228 303-595-2727

NATIONAL JEWISH – National Jewish Health ORTHOCOLORADO – OrthoColorado Hospital—Centura Health

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

PARKER – Parker Adventist Hospital—Centura Health

Beau Carubia

Mark Ebadi

ROSE, ST. JOSEPH

NORTH SUBURBAN – North Suburban Medical Center—HealthOne

PORTER – Porter Adventist Hospital—Centura Health PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S – Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center—HealthOne

25 Rampart Way, Suite 100 1 Denver 80230 720-858-7600

RMHC – Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center—HealthOne

David Goodman

SKY RIDGE – Sky Ridge Medical Center—HealthOne

350 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 440 4 Wheat Ridge 80033 303-761-4343

ST. ANTHONY – St. Anthony Hospital—Centura Health

RMHC, LITTLETON, ST. ANTHONY

Leon Greos

AURORA, PARKER

3111 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 340 1 Centennial 80112 303-632-3694

ROSE – Rose Medical Center—HealthOne

ST. ANTHONY NORTH – St. Anthony North Hospital—Centura Health ST. JOSEPH – St. Joseph Hospital—SCL Health SWEDISH – Swedish Medical Center—HealthOne UNIVERSITY – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital—UCHealth VETERANS – Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System—Veterans Health Administration

Flavia Cecilia Lega Hoyte NATIONAL JEWISH, ST. JOSEPH

ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

Kathleen A. Daetwyler

4364 E. Evans Ave. 1 Aurora 80014 303-431-8775

Kristie M. Ladegard DENVER HEALTH

01 W. Sixth Ave., Pavilion G 3 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

CLINICAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

ANESTHESIOLOGY 0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

Donna DeSimone

Francis C. Ngo

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355

David W. Brown

CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6200

Wendy Tzou

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

Luis Verduzco

Oscar Sanchez

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

DENVER HEALTH

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

2505 E. 16th Ave., Third Floor 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-6510

Paul Varosy

UNIVERSITY, VETERANS, DENVER HEALTH

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

BRAIN INJURY MEDICINE

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

Michael Makley

Adam S. Betkowski

J. Jason West

Lily A. Foreman

425 S. Clarkson St. 3 Englewood 80113 303-789-8220

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 6 Fifth Floor Denver 80204 303-436-6000

ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, SKY RIDGE, AURORA

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

CRAIG

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

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CLINICAL GENETICS & GENOMICS Austin Larson

CHILDREN’S, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 303-724-2370

Matthew Taylor

UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0782

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Magdalene Brooke Sanchez DENVER HEALTH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80201 303-436-6000

Graham Sellers

GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, ST. JOSEPH

601 E. 19th Ave., Suite 6300 1 Denver 80218 303-839-5669

Eben Strobos ST. ANTHONY

1700 W. Second Place, 1 MOB 2, Suite 210 Lakewood 80228 720-321-8080

Jon Vogel UNIVERSITY

635 Aurora Court, Sixth Floor 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-2700

COMPLEX FAMILY PLANNING Rebecca Cohen UNIVERSITY

635 Aurora Court, Third Floor 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-1060

COMPLEX GENERAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Eric M. Campion DENVER HEALTH

00 Delaware St., Davis Pavilion 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Ronald Hugate

LITTLETON, ORTHOCOLORADO

060 Plaza Drive, Suite 200 1 Highlands Ranch 80129 303-233-1223

Martin McCarter UNIVERSITY

665 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0300

Philip T. Neff

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

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COMPLEX PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY Jeremy D. Prager

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-8501

Tammy Wang

DENVER HEALTH, CHILDREN’S

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 6 Sixth Floor Denver 80204 303-436-4949

CONGENITAL CARDIAC SURGERY James Jaggers

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6660

Steven Leonard RMHC

055 N. High St., Suite 260 2 Denver 80205 720-475-8730

Max Mitchell

Tim E. Grayson

Ming-Jay Jeffrey Wu

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 1100 7 Englewood 80111 720-283-6700

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

Tina Suneja

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

555 E. Arapahoe Road 5 Centennial 80122 303-338-4545

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Jason Keene SKY RIDGE

200 DTC Parkway, Suite 400 5 Greenwood Village 80111 303-745-0000

Anuj Mehta

NATIONAL JEWISH, DENVER HEALTH

DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Sandra L. Friedman

Rocio Pereira

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6630

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Robyn E. Nolan

Jane Reusch

CHILDREN’S

701 Sheridan Blvd. 7 Westminster 80003 303-338-4545

Ann Reynolds CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6630

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Victor Anaya-Baez DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Whitney Morgan

LITTLETON, PORTER, AURORA

0800 E. Geddes Ave., Suite 300 1 Englewood 80112 303-761-9190

Virginia Scroggins Young

Sean P. O’Reilly

Brian Cox

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Janet R. Suarez

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PLATTE VALLEY

375 E. 20th Ave. 1 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

819 Denver West Drive, Suite 101 1 Lakewood 80401 303-223-4448 819 Denver West Drive, Suite 101 1 Lakewood 80401 303-223-4448

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Joseph Lauro

GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH

00 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-689-4444

DERMATOLOGY

Manuel Montaño

Cheryl Armstrong

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Stephanie Frankel

25 S. Cherry St., Suite 907 4 Denver 80246 303-355-3000

Jennifer A. Morrison

GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 6 Fifth Floor Denver 80204 303-602-5013 GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM 80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6660

ST. ANTHONY, ST. ANTHONY NORTH, AVISTA

DENVER HEALTH

Edward T. Tham ST. JOSEPH

375 E. 19th Ave. 1 Denver 80218 303-338-4545

DENVER HEALTH

VETERANS, UNIVERSITY

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 720-723-6342

EPILEPSY Andrew White

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

90 Delaware St., Pavilion C 7 Denver 80204 303-602-9440

Ben Ross

RMHC, SWEDISH

055 N. High St., Suite 210 2 Denver 80205 303-226-7230

Alma Yum

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Laura Friedlander

1750 W. Second Place, 1 Medical Plaza 1, Suite 255 Lakewood 80228 720-321-8040

FAMILY MEDICINE Grace Alfonsi DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

My Giang UNIVERSITY

540 Park Meadows Drive 9 Lone Tree 80124 720-848-9300

Leah Fuchs

LUTHERAN, ST. JOSPEH

35 E. 18th Ave., Suite 110 8 Denver 80218 303-825-4646

Robert G. Hackett 80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

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ST. ANTHONY NORTH

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Darcy Selenke DENVER HEALTH

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FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Sybil G. Dessie

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James Martau

00 W. 144th Ave., Suite 140 5 Westminster 80023 303-430-2640

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Elizabeth L. Lowdermilk DENVER HEALTH

67 Bannock St., Pavilion K 6 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Jessica L. Warner

139 S. Ridgeline Blvd. 9 Highlands Ranch 80126 303-338-4545

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

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Shyamsunder B. Hatangadi

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

ST. JOSEPH, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, SKY RIDGE

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

777 Mile High Stadium Circle 2 Denver 80211 303-825-8822

Alexander Shapiro

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

GASTROENTEROLOGY Ashley Lane

VETERANS, UNIVERSITY

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 720-723-6773

Anthony Madrid AURORA, PARKER

3111 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 300 1 Centennial 80112 303-671-5553

Barbara A. Piasecki

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

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721 E. 19th Ave., Suite 200 1 Denver 80218 720-754-4800

4300 Orchard Parkway, 1 Third Floor, Pod 2 Westminster 80023 720-627-4200

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Cason Pierce

Kelly Ferraro

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

DENVER HEALTH

60 N. Bannock St., 6 Pavilion L, Floor 4 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

ST. ANTHONY

DENVER HEALTH

Nicholas Scaletta DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Julia R. Embry-Schubert

Sharona Sachs

Joseph Burke

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

375 E. 19th Ave. 1 Denver 80218 303-338-4545

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Jeffrey James

Elizabeth Somes

John Messenger

0107 Ridgegate Parkway, Suite 120 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-955-7574

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

2505 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-5300

Erin E. Medlin

Jeanie Youngwerth

Samuel Rougas

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0000

601 E. 19th Ave., Suite 5000 1 Denver 80218 303-839-7100

Mary Jo Schmitz

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

SKY RIDGE, LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

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01 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 210 7 Englewood 80113 303-781-9090

Sarah C. Whittier

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

HEMATOLOGY Todd F. Capizzi SKY RIDGE, SWEDISH

Matthew J. Eadens

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SKY RIDGE, SWEDISH, AURORA

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Carolyn Horney

0103 Ridgegate Parkway, Suite 113 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

665 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0300

Matthew R. Quallick

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

665 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-1786

Eleanor R. Jensen

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

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Desiree S. Gleason

UNIVERSITY

Kian Behbakht

ST.JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, SKY RIDGE

Elias Hsu

Brandon McMahon

ST. JOSEPH

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Ling Ma

NORTH SUBURBAN, ST. ANTHONY, ST. ANTHONY NORTH

1750 W. Second Place, Suite 160 1 Lakewood 80228 303-430-2700

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

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UNIVERSITY

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60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Marinka Kartalija

LUTHERAN, PLATTE VALLEY, ST. ANTHONY

885 Upham St., Suite 200 3 Wheat Ridge 80033 303-425-9245

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY DENVER HEALTH

UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S, VETERANS

PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

Thejasvi Thiruvoipati

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Albert Tseng

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Stephen Waldo VETERANS

Shelley Kon

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

Carla C. Saveli

INTERVENTIONAL & DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

431 Tremont Place 2 Denver 80205 720-435-1107 GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

INTERNAL MEDICINE Caitlin Dietsche UNIVERSITY

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0000

Stephen Dreyer DENVER HEALTH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, Floor 1 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Heath Crawford

819 Denver West Drive, Suite 101 1 Lakewood 80401 303-223-4448

TOP DOCTORS 2022 Peder Horner

ROSE, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, NORTH SUBURBAN

746 Cole Blvd., Suite 150 1 Lakewood 80401 303-914-8800

Paul A. Stangl

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Kent Heyborne DENVER HEALTH

90 Delaware St., Pavilion C 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Joel D. Larma

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Morgan L. Swank

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Laurie Carr

NATIONAL JEWISH, ST. JOSEPH

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355

Matthew Eadens

George Sam Wang

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th. Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6888

MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY Nicole M. Annest

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

James Chapman AURORA

2645 E. Euclid Drive 1 Centennial 80111 303-493-1910

Karen J. Sundby ROSE

700 Hale Parkway, Suite 140 4 Denver 80220 303-388-8807

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Theresa Grover

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 303-724-2840

Patricia Hagan DENVER HEALTH

90 Delaware St., Pavilion C 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

Ellina Liptsen

Jennifer L. Eisenstein

375 E. 19th Ave. 1 Denver 80218 303-338-4545

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545 GOOD SAMARITAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Ling Ma

NORTH SUBURBAN, ST. ANTHONY, ST. ANTHONY NORTH

GOOD SAMARITAN, PLATTE VALLEY, ST. JOSEPH

Ann L. Ryan

CHILDREN’S, GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

375 E. 19th Ave. 1 Denver 80218 303-338-4545

1750 W. Second Place, Suite 160 1 Lakewood 80228 303-430-2700

NEPHROLOGY

Sandhya Sharma

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

DENVER HEALTH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, Floor 4 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY Christoper Hoyte

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH, CHILDREN’S

2505 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-9111

Alkesh Jani

UNIVERSITY, VETERANS

Stuart Linas

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

60 N. Bannock St., 6 Pavilion L, Fifth Floor Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Greg Schlessinger SKY RIDGE, ST. JOSEPH

777 S. Yosemite St., Suite 110 9 Lone Tree 80124 720-696-0852

Rajesh Yalavarthy

ST. ANTHONY NORTH, ST. ANTHONY, ORTHOCOLORADO

00 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

NEUROCRITICAL CARE Alexander Benson PARKER

74 Union Blvd., Suite 110 2 Lakewood 80228 303-951-0600

Jason Keene

Muhammad Riaz DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-434-4200

William J. Thoman ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

NEUROLOGY Aaron Carlson UNIVERSITY

SKY RIDGE

200 DTC Parkway, Suite 400 5 Greenwood Village 80111 303-745-0000

2401 E. 17th Ave., 1 Leprino Building, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-848-2080

Robert Neumann

Nathan Kung

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0000

30 Rampart Way, Suite 150 1 Denver 80230 303-812-6930

UNIVERSITY

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Ellen R. Elias CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6739

Sandra L. Friedman CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6630

Jessica Sanders CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6630

ROSE, SWEDISH, ST. JOSEPH

Simon Oh AURORA

400 S. Potomac St., Suite 201 1 Aurora 80012 720-248-5200

Wesley Reynolds ST. ANTHONY

1750 W. Second Place, Suite 255 1 Lakewood 80228 720-321-8040

NEUROLOGY (SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS IN CHILD NEUROLOGY) Megan Barry CHILDREN’S

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6895

Todd S. Crawford

Julie A. Parsons

ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE, DENVER SURGERY CENTER

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Michael Drewek ORTHOCOLORADO

60 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 250 6 Golden 80401 303-233-1223

Kevin Lillehei

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH, CHILDREN’S

635 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-2080

Erik C. Parker

ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE, DENVER SURGERY CENTER

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6895

NEUROMUSCULAR MEDICINE Thomas Ragole UNIVERSITY

635 Aurora Court, Anschutz 1 Outpatient Pavilion, Fourth Floor Aurora 80045 720-848-2080

Jinny Tavee

NATIONAL JEWISH, ST. JOSEPH

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355

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Lakewood pro Jake Maxwell tees off on the first hole at Bailey Disc Golf Course, which is known for its huge downhill shots.

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Flying Disc golf is one of the few pandemic crazes Coloradans aren’t letting go of. If you haven’t gotten in on the chainrattling action yet, no worries: We’ll tell you where to buy your gear, how to perfect your backhand, which courses across the state should be on your bucket list, and what it takes to go pro from people who actually make money playing the game.

BY JESSICA LARUSSO

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON COLUSSI

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1,120 New members the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) gained in the Centennial State between 2020 and 2021, an increase of 62 percent. The global governing body for the sport calculates ratings for amateur and pro players who pay the $50 annual membership fee and participate in PDGAsanctioned tournaments. Of U.S. states, Colorado has the eighth-highest PDGA membership.

Local pro and Mile High Disc Golf Club treasurer Liz Torok sinks a putt at Bailey Disc Golf Course.

At Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course in Memorial Park, just north of Olde Town Arvada, a long line of people snakes back toward the skate park from the first tee pad. There are families with little kids, groups of twentysomething dudes and thirtysomething dudes and sixtysomething dudes, and young couples with their dogs. Holes one through eight reopened in June after a two-month closure to let the grass grow back on that portion of the 18-hole, par-3 course, which was the fourth most popular place to play a round in America in 2021. “I started playing [in Memorial Park] in ’77,” says 72-year-old John Bird, whose PDGA membership number of 387 would give away his status as one of the sport’s pioneers, even if you didn’t know that he’s in both the Colorado and national disc golf halls of fame. “We were throwing at trees, light posts, garbage cans.” Next came wooden posts and finally, in 1993, targets of the sort you see in many Denver-area green spaces today: metal posts with wire baskets that sit beneath a cascade of chains meant to help catch specially designed plastic discs. 84

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During those intervening decades, Bird and other early devotees (including his friend and Arvada high school teacher Johnny Roberts, PDGA number 115, who died in 1994) were teaching anyone who wanted to learn and organizing small, regional tournaments. In 2013, the evangelizing paid off when the city of Arvada built an upgraded, Bird-designed course in Memorial Park—named to honor Roberts—whose beginner-friendly setup and picturesque creek crossings now draw crowds year-round.

That plodding evolution is a stark contrast to the explosive growth the sport has seen during the pandemic, when its outdoor, socially distant, and inexpensive nature made it especially appealing. (Public courses are generally free, and rounds on Colorado’s private courses rarely cost more than $10.) PDGA and local disc golf club membership numbers skyrocketed, particularly among youth and women; Colorado tournaments were filling up in minutes; and more interest in and eyes on the pro circuit meant the sport’s best players began signing multiyear, multimillion-dollar sponsorship contracts. The state even landed its first Disc Golf Pro Tour event, at Bailey Disc Golf Course, in June. Bird and his contemporaries “laid the groundwork,” says Boulder’s 24-year-old Eagle McMahon (PDGA number 37,817, of 225,000 and counting), for what he’s now able to do: make very good money playing professionally. Although we can’t guarantee the tips on the following pages will turn you into a full-time disc golfer, we do hope they inspire you to give this rapidly growing pastime a try—and have fun doing it.

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DENVER DISC GOLF 101 Where to go and what to know to start banging chains in and around the Mile High City. Gear Advanced players carry lots of discs for specialized scenarios, but all that beginners really need is a fairway driver and a putter for shorter, more controlled shots. You can find them at dozens of local retailers for $10 to $20 each—so we suggest you choose your purveyor based on your other interests. If You Like: History Visit: #9908 in Arvada Because: Proprietor Mark Crosby (PDGA member number 9,908) has built a small museum inside the storefront he’s run since 2018 with artifacts—such as Arvadan Johnny Roberts’ 1978 Senior World Frisbee Championships trophy—to honor the sport’s legacy in Colorado. If You Like: Beer Visit: Another Round in Arvada Because: This 14-month-old offshoot of the original shop in Charlotte, North Carolina—a disc golf hub—encourages visitors to grab a brew (there are a handful on tap and more in cans) and hang at the bar or around the pingpong table. If You Like: Planet Earth Visit: Trash Panda at trashpandadiscgolf.com Because: Jesse Stedman started making minis—tiny discs players use to mark

where their shots land—out of recycled plastic in his Littleton garage in 2021. Buy them to support the environment and his work on full-size prototypes. If You Like: Fashion Visit: Fly Green in Centennial Because: Fly Green, a superstore that debuted in 2009, also stocks a plethora of disc-golf-themed T-shirts, socks, hats, and jewelry. If You Like: Biophysics Visit: CTP Disc in Wheat Ridge Because: Another pandemic opening, CTP Disc regularly hosts free clinics with pros, some of whom it sponsors, who provide pointers on things such as distance-throwing mechanics and putting form to help you get “closest to pin.” Currently squeezed into 525 square feet, CTP will likely move to a larger location, with a liquor license and disc golf simulator, in Westminster this fall.

Etiquette With courses seeing record usage, it’s important to observe disc golf protocol, written and unwritten: Check to make sure your target area is clear of other players before teeing off; yell “fore” if an errant throw is heading toward anyone; attempt to return any discs you find to their owners (most people Sharpie their phone numbers on the undersides); and limit your group size to five or fewer, especially if the course is busy. If you do have a larger or slower crew, offer to let faster disc golfers behind you play through.

Rules & Scoring Essentially, disc golf is like regular golf: You count how many throws it takes to get your disc from the tee pad at the start of each hole to the basket. You can take a few steps into your throw and finish beyond the tee pad or the place where your last disc landed as long as you release with your farthest-forward supporting point (almost always your foot) on the tee pad or on the ground within a 30-centimeterlong by 20-centimeter-wide rectangle behind your lie. One exception: Within 10 meters of the basket, you cannot follow through and step in front of your lie. After each shot, either leave your disc on the ground until you’ve thrown from behind it or place a mini disc marker at the front edge and pick up your regular disc. If a shot lands out of bounds—frequently delineated by physical obstacles, like trees, called mandos (short for mandatory)—take a drop and add a throw to your total. Whoever won the previous hole goes first on the next. For most tournaments, 18 holes is the minimum, but many courses have 21 or more. Players often use the UDisc app to record their rounds. Lowest score wins.

Courses

UDisc, a popular disc golf app, is a great resource for detailed reviews of public and private courses near you. Here, our shortlist of free, beginner-friendly layouts in the metro area. Arvada Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course; Bird’s Nest Disc Park Aurora Expo Park Boulder Harlow Platts Disc Golf Course (pictured) Broomfield Interlocken East Park Denver Paco Sanchez Park Erie Coal Creek Disc Golf Course Federal Heights Camenisch Park (Upper and Lower Badlands) Greenwood Village Village Greens Highlands Ranch West Fork Disc Golf Course Littleton Ken Caryl Disc Golf Course Longmont Clark Centennial Park; Loomiller Park Morrison Fehringer Ranch Park

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We asked the winningest Colorado disc golfer of all time—who also happens to be a middle school robotics teacher in Longmont—to give us a lesson on the way discs soar. Joe Rovere has been playing disc golf for 17 years and teaching for two decades—longer than some of the pros he now competes against have been alive. The 44-year-old father of two continues to be a dominant force on the tournament circuit, however, with a win percentage over 50 percent. At this past June’s High Plains Challenge in Fort Morgan, Rovere took the $2,000 top prize plus a $1,000 bonus from his sponsor, Innova. “I made as much in a weekend,” Rovere says, “as I make in a month of teaching.” The educator’s competitive drive probably can’t be taught. What he can explain is the S-curve flight pattern of discs, which are designed to fly differently, and farther, than Frisbees. There are many factors—from the weight and style of the disc to wind to arm speed—that affect the trajectory. But basically, if a right-handed person throws a backhand (the most common throw) and releases the disc flat, rotating clockwise, “it should turn to the right a little bit—that’s called turn,” Rovere says. “Then, it’ll hold that angle and ride straight. That’s your glide. At the very end of the flight, it’ll fade left.” The best way to grasp the S-curve concept is practical application. Step one: Head for an open field with a lightweight fairway driver. Step two: Find a comfortable grip, with your thumb

atop the disc and your fingers curled together underneath. Step three: With your right foot forward, standing perpendicular to your (imaginary) target, bring the disc across your chest, extend your arm, and release. If you don’t get a smooth S-curve, don’t despair. YouTube has no shortage of how-to videos on footwork, body mechanics, altering a disc’s flight to get around obstacles by adding vertical and/or horizontal tilt, and mastering other throws, such as a forehand or overhead. Still struggling? It could be you need a different disc (see “Disc Decoder” below). If all that fails, Rovere did share one insight for your mental game: “When I lie in bed at night, I always go through courses in my head as I’m trying to fall asleep.”

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Disc Decoder Thrown flat, most discs follow an S-curve, but how exaggerated each part of that trajectory will be depends greatly on the disc’s design. Almost every model on the market is labeled with a standard set of four numbers*—in order of speed, glide, turn, and fade—that tell you how it is meant to fly under optimal conditions. The following breakdown is based on a right-handed person throwing backhand; if you’re left-handed, all directions are mirrored.

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Speed: From 1 to 14, these numbers represent the speed you must generate for the disc to fly the way it’s supposed to. (As in, you don’t have to throw a 1 very hard to get it to turn and fade correctly, but a 14 requires a lot of power to achieve its intended path.) Discs with lower speed ratings are easier to control, which can be beneficial for beginners, but they may not go as far.

Glide: Glide, rated from 1 to 7, indicates a disc’s ability to stay aloft. Discs with higher glide ratings will soar without much effort; those with lower glide ratings will come down more reliably (helpful if there is, say, a dropoff or body of water behind the basket). Turn: When a disc gets up to speed, it wants to turn to the right. Labeled from +1 to -5, discs with

higher numbers fly straighter/indicate less turn, which is desirable if you’re throwing into a headwind that’s going to force extra turn on your disc (pushing it too far to the right). Fade: Classified from 0 to 5, fade describes the end of a disc’s flight. A higher number equals a stronger fade/harder pull to the left—also good for combating headwind.

*Adding a disc’s turn and fade ratings together provides a fifth number that is informally but frequently used to quantify stability. A stable disc, 0, flies relatively straight. Understable discs (negative numbers) turn to the right; overstable discs (positive numbers) resist the right turn and fade hard left at the end. Overstable discs are not recommended for beginners.

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Collector’s Items Discmania, whose U.S. headquarters are in Wellington, makes some of the most coveted discs on the market.

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Born in Finland in 2006, Discmania has only been in its current digs near Fort Collins for four years, but already, Coloradans have had a huge impact on one of the sport’s biggest brands. Director of operations Austin Montgomery, a former pro from Longmont, advocated for Discmania’s move here from its previous U.S. headquarters in California. Meanwhile, longtime Discmania-sponsored athletes and Colorado natives Eagle McMahon and Colten Montgomery (Austin’s younger brother) have helped popularize discs such as Discmania’s best-selling FD. “It stands for fairway driver, but we joke that FD also stands for ‘favorite disc,’” Austin says. “You’ll see Eagle McMahon rely on [certain discs] to make him money at tournaments, and people want to throw what Eagle’s throwing.” But it’s a Morrison man named Manny Trujillo (pictured) who’s greatly responsible for turning certain slabs of Discmania plastic into collectible works of art—ones that often get resold for hundreds of dollars on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and are sometimes auctioned for thousands in fundraisers. Since 2018, Trujillo (a video game animator who has his own disc-golf-inspired gear line, called Soul Crusher) has worked with Discmania’s players to design the logos, called stamps, for their limited-edition signature series discs. We broke down one of Colten’s, the Discmania Montgomery Swirly S-Line PD Lone Howl, to figure out what makes it so special.

RARE AIR Discmania doesn’t disclose run sizes on its signature discs, but they are generally one-time offerings. So, you’ll want to stock up, especially if you like the way the disc flies and not just how it looks: Dings and dents eventually change a disc’s performance, assuming you don’t lose it to a water feature before then. The Lone Howl retailed for $20 when it was released in 2019, but if you want one now, you’ll likely have to spend $100 or more on the resale market.

PICTURE PERFECT Trujillo starts by talking to pros about their interests and aesthetic. “We try to do something with personal connections to them,” Trujillo says. For Colten, inspiration came from a favorite animal, the wolf, and Celtic knots. Trujillo used those references to create 20-plus sketches, using his favored Bic pens, and finalized the Lone Howl’s stamp with Colten and Discmania. (Follow @art_of_empty on Instagram to find out when Trujillo is selling his sketches paired with their discs; some of the combos have netted him north of $800.)

MARKET FUTURES Thanks to the popularity of this disc, 2020’s Lone Howl 2, and Colten’s signature putter, 2021’s Arctic Fang, Discmania will be making the Lone Howl 3 later this year. Additionally, Austin says, “we are currently launching a Creator Series of discs, where the player has direct input on the creation of the mold itself.” The Eagle McMahon Creator Series Glow D-Line Rainmaker (Flex 3), a putter, came out in July.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS The PD, or power driver, model is available in a variety of colors and weights, with simple branding on top, as part of Discmania’s regular lineup. “This is one of Colten’s favorite discs,” Austin says. “He’s known as the PD guy, so [the PD] was an easy choice for him.” In addition to the fancy stamp, what makes the Lone Howl different from other PDs is its Swirly S-Line plastic. The grippy blend is more flexible and results in a flatter top than standard PDs made with Discmania’s C-Line plastic.

SUPPORT NETWORK Signature discs are “a big piece of players’ touring income,” Austin says. Colten got $2 for every Lone Howl sold, making buying them a fun way for fans to back him financially.

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From left: Maxwell putts uphill at Bailey Disc Golf Course; Boulder-born pro Eagle McMahon

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Tips and tricks for conquering mountain courses from one of the world’s best disc golfers. If anyone knows what it takes to navigate a quintessential Colorado disc golf course—which is, of course, one set on a mountain—it’s Eagle McMahon. Growing up in Boulder, McMahon honed his technique on local city courses like nine-hole Harlow Platts, but for a challenge, he often headed for the hills. “I have fond memories of traveling up to Conifer and playing courses like Beaver Ranch and Bailey,” the 24-year-old says. The high-elevation training paid off: Today, a decade and a half after he first picked up a disc, the full-time professional disc golfer has seven elite series Disc Golf Pro Tour wins, third-most in the history of the sport. We asked McMahon what players need to do when taking their games above 8,000 feet. Choose Wisely The higher you go, the lower the air pressure— and the harder you’ll have to throw a disc to achieve the same flight path. “The easiest way to describe it is that the disc is going to act more overstable [fading harder at the end] than it would at a lower elevation,” McMahon says. Thus, he recommends bringing discs that are more understable than ones you would use at lower elevations. Going with lighter models can help, too. “It’ll be a little bit easier to throw,” he says. “A lot of players will notice more distance, right off the bat, with a lighter weight disc.” Lastly, the mountains are not the place 88

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to skimp on quality. “A lot of the time, you’re throwing into rocks. Cheaper discs are gonna get really beat up, and the integrity will be lost very quickly,” McMahon says. Look for discs made with premium plastics, which are pricier (around $16 to $25) but more durable. Dress For Success At urban courses, you’ll see disc golfers dragging carts, but for rougher terrain McMahon likes to use his sponsor GRIPeq’s backpacks. Be sure to leave space for water, snacks, and a rain jacket; after all, this is basically a hike. As such, trail running shoes—which are sturdy

but still allow players to feel the ground— are popular with many disc golfers. For his part, McMahon favors minimalist kicks with very thin soles from Vivobarefoot (another sponsor). “A lot of players are adopting them, because with a barefoot shoe, it’s very difficult to roll your ankle,” McMahon says, “and you feel a little bit more control on the tee pad.” Play The Angles When throwing uphill or downhill, McMahon says, “match the angle of the slope. You’re going to generate more distance, more accuracy.” Conversely, if you throw high over a valley, fighting gravity, the disc will stall and you’ll lose momentum; if you throw low going into a slope, your disc is in for a short ride. Consider the tilt of the terrain you’re trying to drop your disc into, as well. “Landing your disc flat, if you’re encountering a steep dropoff slope, can help the disc from rolling,” he says. “And don’t come in too fast. Easing up, trying to land a bit softer—that will help alleviate any potential roll-aways.” Lastly, while those evergreens along your line are beautiful, they’re known disc eaters: “Compared to trees elsewhere, discs can stay in the trees here a lot easier,” McMahon says. “So, if you don’t want that, maybe throw low.”

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A Matter Of Course Ten destinations that should be on every disc golfer’s Colorado bucket list. Aerial Approach SNOWMASS

Many of the state’s ski resorts throw baskets up on their mountainsides in the summers, and while they aren’t always the most technically interesting courses, there’s nothing more Colorado than riding a gondola to a tee pad perched at 10,000-plus feet. Snowmass’ 18-hole Aerial Approach, added to the Lost Forest adventure area in 2018, is a snowcapvista-filled paragon. (For more of a challenge, add on Aspen Mountain’s 18 holes; at 11,200 feet, the 27-year-old course is among the highest in the world.) Free to play; $33 for a single gondola ride

Ranch and Bailey to be named UDisc’s best Colorado disc golf course of 2022—you’ll have to text a guy named Dan at 303-9092614. Players rave about both the epic landscape and the proprietor’s hospitality. $10 per person Beaver Ranch Disc Golf Course CONIFER

With a 21-hole layout that has three basket positions (easy, intermediate, and hard) on most holes, a 20-basket putting course, and a pro shop that also sells snacks you can enjoy at shaded picnic tables, you can easily, and happily, spend an entire day

at Beaver Ranch. $12 for a day pass with reserved tee time or $15 for walk-ups Ghost Town Disc Golf CENTRAL CITY

Set among the remnants of Russell Gulch, a long-abandoned mining town, this reservations-only (call 303-582-3083 to book your slot), 20-hole course has special penalties for hitting the historical structures. $10 for one round or $15 for two; $5 for nonplayers Glen Isle Resort BAILEY

Opened a year ago, Glen Isle’s 24 holes are still a work in progress, but area

disc golf fanatics— including Boulder’s Eagle McMahon— see huge potential in the course. Check the Facebook page for wedding closures before you follow the link there to sign a waiver and prepay. $10 per round Optimist & Pessimist DiscGolfPark

Pueblo City Park

its debut in summer 2020. But beginners can still enjoy the course thanks to the option of playing shorter basket positions on both the front and back nine. $5 for a day pass

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Mature trees, water features, and crowds a fraction of the size you encounter in Denver make Pueblo’s 18-hole layout well worth the twohour drive. Use the time you don’t waste waiting to tee off to play it twice. Free

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The Eastern Plains’ Fort Morgan is a disc golf mecca, thanks to two complementary courses: 21-hole, 20-year-old Optimist and 18-hole Pessimist, which became the first course in the United States designed by DiscGolfPark, a Discmania offshoot, when it opened in 2015. Free

Ultra DiscGolfPark FORT COLLINS

Adjacent to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery (and its resident Clydesdales), this championshipgrade course, co-designed by 2009 world champion Avery Jenkins, has quickly become a popular tournament venue since

Tucked along Coal Creek Canyon Road—only about 45 minutes northwest of Denver—Wondervu’s 22 holes are spread over 25 panorama-packed acres that are also home to a graffitied bus, a pro shop, and a permanent food truck with a dynamite chicken Philly cheesesteak. $10 per round

Bailey Disc Golf Course BAILEY

This gorgeous, sprawling, 21-hole mountain course within the Bailey Outdoor Education and Recreation Area is a locals’ darling thanks to massive downhill tee shot opportunities and a balanced mix of woods and meadow. The property, owned by the Platte Canyon School District, hosted Colorado’s first Disc Golf Pro Tour event in June. $5 per round Bear Mountain BAILEY

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Kona Panis at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California

LEVELING UP

We asked Colorado native Kona Panis what it’s like being a disc golf influencer—and the future of the sport.

5280: What about the disc golf scene has changed since you went pro in 2016? Kona Panis: If you would have told me that I would have this huge contract, or that I’d take 13th place at a tournament and get paid $720, I’d have laughed in your face. Also, the women’s side of disc golf is getting huge.

Then, for example, my fiancé has a retail sponsor called OTB Discs that supplies him with apparel, and he promotes it on his social media accounts. If you go to my Instagram, you can definitely see it’s very influencerlike: I’m wearing the Dynamic Discs shirt, you know, with the logo perfectly placed.

Outside of contracts and prize money, how do you make a living from disc golf? One thing is disc royalties; that’s when sponsors give their top-tier players discs that have their names on them and specific stamps.

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our social media followers, What do you think our tour name should be? It came from one of my fans. Now, when people see us, they don’t even say, Hey, it’s Kona and Colten. It’s, Hey, it’s Hot KoCo. It’s cool—a celebrity moment you never thought you’d get in disc golf. California is home now, but did learning to play in Colorado affect your game? We always say that we grew up throwing harder to throw farther, just because the elevation changes the way the discs fly. A lot of the Coloradans on the road are bombers. I like to give credit to Colorado for having to throw hard. It’s given me a lot of distance. What’s next in the sport’s evolution? We’re just looking for that ESPN debut. Right now, we’re very YouTube- and Disc Golf Network–based. It’d be cool to see a bigger sponsor get involved—for a CocaCola or a Gatorade to be like, You know what, let’s put all our eggs in disc golf.

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Growing up in Littleton, six-year-old Kona Panis could be found handing out player packets at disc golf tournaments organized by her dad, Jeff—a one-time 5280 photographer who is now the marketing director for Southern California–based Innova Disc Golf, one of the sport’s premier disc manufacturers. “I like to say that I got my dad his job,” Panis, now 23, says, “because I got sponsored by Innova first.” Either way, disc golf is a family affair: She’s engaged to Colten Montgomery, a Discmania-sponsored pro from Longmont, and her mom works for Hero Disc USA, a branch of Innova that makes discs for dogs. We caught up with Panis—who recently signed a four-year, $500,000 contract with Dynamic Discs—from the van she and Montgomery (aka Hot KoCo) live in while traveling from one pro tour event to the next.

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Homegrown Hurlers From August 30 to September 3, the best disc golfers on the planet—including Kona Panis, ranked 20th among women on the U.S. Tour—will descend on Emporia, Kansas, to compete in the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. No Colorado women ranked in the top 50 were registered at press time, but you can follow these three locals in the men’s division.

Eagle McMahon

Age: 24 U.S. Tour Rank: 5 Boulder-born McMahon went pro at age 13, achieved the highest PDGA rating in the world in 2018, and has won more than $100,000. His rabid fan base (his YouTube channel has 70,000 subscribers) will be cheering for the Discmania-sponsored athlete to come back from a shoulder injury this past spring.

Tag In Joel Freeman Age: 28 U.S. Tour Rank: 8

Courtesy of the Disc Golf Pro Tour (Joel Freeman and Aaron Gossage)

Based in Loveland, this member of Innova’s Team Champion—“disc golf’s perennial road warriors,” per the company—won Colorado’s first Disc Golf Pro Tour tournament in Bailey in June. Freeman has also garnered attention for his flashy sartorial choices and designs and sells disc golf jerseys.

Aaron Gossage Age: 25 U.S. Tour Rank: 24 Known for his big arm, Gossage competed at the collegiate level at Colorado Mesa University before joining the pro tour in 2021. The relative newbie—whose sponsors include Discraft and his hometown of Grand Junction’s Triple Play Records, which hawks vinyl and discs (plastic, not compact)—reached the podium twice, with two third-place finishes, at Disc Golf Pro Tour events this past spring.

Disc golfers are a famously welcoming group, but the quickest way to make friends in the scene is to join a club. Peruse the Facebook pages of any of the Front Range’s disc golf clubs, and you’ll find information about upcoming tournaments, people sharing current course conditions, and banter about the incredible shots pros made over the weekend. More than anything else, though, you’ll see two words: tag match. “Ultimately, the tag is a token of your membership,” says Kyle Harrigan, president of the Mile High Disc Golf Club. “They’re numbered anywhere from one through infinity, and the idea is that you have something you’re putting on the line when you play another club member.” When you beat someone with a lower number, you swap tags; your goal is to have the lowest tag possible at the end of the season. (Players renew their memberships annually; tags are often available at club events and local disc golf stores.) “The various groups host tag matches almost every day of the week,” Harrigan says. “It’s a great way to add some competitiveness to your round.” It’s also a great way to meet potential playmates. Some courses— and even groups of friends—have their own tags, but for starters, check out these three major area clubs.

Dragon Disc Golf Club: This club has been making tags emblazoned with the Chinese zodiac animal of the year since 2012. It hosts regular tag matches (including after-dark glow rounds, in which baskets are lit up with LEDs) throughout Denver and one at a mountain course every Saturday. $15 Foothill Flyers Disc Golf Club: Founded in 2008, Foothill Flyers—which organizes

competitions, clinics, and disc exchanges—calls the high-elevation courses along the U.S. 285 corridor home. $20 Mile High Disc Golf Club: The region’s largest group, with more than 1,000 members, holds multiple tag matches across the metro area nearly every day during the summer. The 19-year-old registered nonprofit also supports Food Bank of the Rockies via its marquee events. $20 m ILLUSTRATION BY JOSEPH CARRINGTON

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HOW DEMAND FOR A PERENNIAL HERB C A L L E D O S H Á — W H I C H O N LY G RO WS AT HIGH ELEVATIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO AND OTHER PARTS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS—HAS PIT TED THE AMERICAN HERBAL PRODUC TS INDUST RY AGAINST NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES A N D P U T T H E U. S. F O R E S T S E R V I C E IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIGHT. BY ELIZABE TH MILLER

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the Plant’s lacy, fernlike fronds were just starting to yellow, one branch standing out against an otherwise green background on a high plateau in southwestern Colorado. Kelly Kindscher, an ethnobotanist with the Kansas Biological Survey who studies culturally significant plants around the Southwest, stomped a shovel into the ground around the base of the plant, called oshá. The blade broke through its rhizomes, pieces of a root system that fans out through the soil. He shook loose the dirt clinging to the roots’ nooks and slipped a finger into the cluster to isolate a single strand, showing white marrow through its dark, hardened exterior. An astringent smell wafted from the roots. Kindscher, 65, fiddled with the plant while attempting to explain the questions that surround it, including who can and should benefit from its healing properties. For the past decade, Kindscher has been studying oshá, trying to supply data for the search for answers. Oshá resembles a tall, leggy version of parsley. In the Centennial State, the plant—also known as bear root and Colorado cough root, among other names— grows primarily in the Four Corners region, between 9,000 and 11,000 feet in elevation, but its habitat ranges from northern Mexico’s mountains to the central Rockies. I caught up with Kindscher on an afternoon in late summer, when the plant’s leaves yellow as it funnels its energy back into its roots for winter. It’s this time of the year that the treasured roots—often used to ease a variety of ailments, including colds, sore throats, indigestion, and asthma—are dug up by harvesters. Those pickers include members of several Native American tribes that consider oshá sacred and use it as medicine; traditional Hispanic healers in southern Colorado and New Mexico; and those who wish to gather it for personal use or to sell to herbal product companies. Because oshá is almost impossible for farmers to cultivate in mass quantities, it must be “wildcrafted,” or harvested from the woods. The U.S. Forest Service, the federal agency that oversees the bulk of oshá habitat (although it can sometimes be found on private land), does not issue permits for commercial collection of oshá in its Rocky Mountain or Southwestern regions. Yet it’s still somehow widely available to order online or purchase at herbal shops, where the knot of roots in Kindscher’s hand would sell for roughly $200 per pound. “It’s hush-hush where any company gets its herbal products with oshá from,” Kindscher says, “because almost none of it is legal harvest.” KINDSCHER’S RESEARCH TAKES him to remote mountain passes and plateaus in the Rio Grande, San Juan, and Uncompahgre national forests in western and southern Colorado. Lately, he’s focused on oshá’s abundance, which may be threatened due to a variety of factors, including increased demand, damage from recreational vehicles and grazing livestock in national forests, and climate change. At a site on the Uncompahgre Plateau, he strides out 100 paces from the road and sets a perimeter. He samples locations throughout the area and estimates how much oshá is growing at one plot, then walks another 20 paces, passing by pines and scrambling over deadfall, and estimates again. Some sites register zeros. Others show 25 percent or 50 percent oshá. 94

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Kelly Kindscher, an ethnobotanist with the Kansas Biological Survey, has been studying oshá in the Four Corners region for a decade.

“It’s all about averages,” he says. At one site, he estimates about 70 percent of the kneehigh carpet of green below the aspens is oshá, about as dense as it’s ever found. Oshá is a patchy, finicky plant that simply doesn’t grow everywhere, Kindscher says. So far, science has been unable to explain why. The ethnobotanist’s work to study oshá is funded by the Forest Service and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), a trade group, both of which are interested in understanding oshá’s predilections. As a land manager, the Forest Service wants to understand how best to protect and regulate collection of the desirable flora. The AHPA’s interest is ultimately ensuring its member businesses can sell a variety of herbal goods— including those that contain oshá—to U.S. consumers. Regardless of the potentially competing concerns, Kindscher’s investigations began with the question of sustainable harvest. He wanted to know more about the plant’s ability to rebound from collection, given that harvesting it requires removing its roots. After five years of digging up varying quantities of mature oshá roots from research plots and watching how the plant rejuvenated, he was encouraged. Harvested at lower rates, and given some years to recover, oshá populations remained stable, often regrowing from rhizomes inevitably missed during harvest. In a paper published in Economic Botany in 2019, Kindscher reported that stands where 33 percent of oshá was harvested rebounded after five years. But for ease of management for the Forest Service, he recommended allowing half of a plant’s roots, a more readily visualized share, to be taken once every 10 years. If the Forest Service wanted to permit commercial harvest, it could give harvesters 10 plots, he suggested, which could each be harvested once a decade. The recommendation makes logical sense, but

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At least 15 tribes—including the Apache, Diné (Navajo), Pueblo, and Southern Ute, among others—across the West have a relationship to oshá, using it to battle colds, coughs, diarrhea, pneumonia, fever, stomachaches, ulcers, and even rattlesnake bites. Some of them make pilgrimages to collect it in Colorado from as far away as the Great Plains, closer to Kindscher’s home in Kansas, where he is also a professor of environmental studies at the University of Kansas. The crux of the controversy around oshá lies here: Some tribal members who have spoken to Kindscher, or to officials in the Forest Service, push back against the notion of commodifying a deeply revered plant, even if the Forest Service could manage to do it. In other words, some Native Americans have asked the Forest Service to deny requests from herbal medicine businesses—a $22.8 billion industry in the United States—to create a large-scale commercial permitting system for oshá on Forest Service land. “Oshá is the most sacred plant I know,” Kindscher says. “Most plants are considered sacred at some level to Native folks or Indigenous people, but there’s a special relationship to oshá.”

the agency has yet to determine if there’s a way to manage a system that builds in, and enforces, 10 years’ rest between harvests. As an ethnobotanist, though, the heart of Kindscher’s research lies not in systems to regulate plants but in people’s relationships to flora, so he has spent many hours talking with people who consume this plant—specifically Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples.

STARTING IN THE 1850S, Native Americans were prohibited from collecting oshá in national forests as part of their expulsion from their homelands to federally established reservations. In recent decades, particularly with the enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act in 1990, federal agencies have been required to consult tribes more often about managing public lands. As such, the Forest Service is striving to honor Native peoples’ traditional uses of these public lands as well as the treaties that promised hunting, fishing, and gathering rights on those lands. In recognition of those formal promises, tribal members do not need permits to harvest oshá or other so-called forest products, including trees or other plants that are part of spiritual or traditional practices. They still seek permission, says Price Heiner, forest archaeologist and heritage program manager with the Rio Grande National Forest, in part to ensure Forest Service law enforcement officers checking for permits don’t disturb ceremonies performed while collecting this plant. Forest Service staff tasked with managing forest products tend to describe oshá as a common plant that’s low on their list of concerns, beyond the basic task of keeping common plants common. But Heiner’s work in the heritage program serves a different set of stakeholders, and he’s heard from tribal members that, in places where they have

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collected oshá for centuries, the plant is vanishing. “The communities that traditionally use it are alarmed that it’s just disappearing,” Heiner says. Using some of Kindscher’s most recent research on identifying oshá populations, Heiner and other Forest Service staffers in the region are trying to find out how it grows, and where it’s growing well, so they can help tribal members locate it. Oshá, which can be easily confused with toxic poison hemlock, seems to need the deep, rich, moist, well-draining soils that are often found in spruce-fir forests. But the plant also thrives in mountain meadows, flashing qualities of what forest managers call a disturbance species: one that seizes the opportunity of a wildfire, insect epidemic, or even a logging clear-cut to flourish in the newly available sunlight. Researchers know that despite the apparent flexibility in where it grows, oshá could still be affected by climate change. As the West warms up and dries out, oshá’s habitat might be pushed to even higher elevations or higher latitudes. Or, as wildfires and pine beetles clear new meadows, the plant might flourish. Right now, it’s anyone’s guess. To protect oshá and other at-risk species as the planet heats up, the Forest Service is transitioning to a framework that replaces management strategies that try to shield individual sensitive species with ones that comprehensively preserve ecosystems for the sake of all species they support. During that transition, officials at some of the national forests with oshá populations will reconsider the threats it might be facing. Climate change won’t be the only discussion point, though. Reevaluating oshá will also mean looking at growing commercial interest because, as one Forest Service employee says, “we know that plants from national forest lands end up for sale.” THE GLOBAL VALUE OF TRADED medicinal and aromatic plants and products was estimated at $3.3 billion in 2018, a near threefold increase since 1998, according to a report from Traffic, a United Kingdom–based nongovernmental organization focused on the wild animal and plant trade. Only a fraction of the plants sold in 2018—roughly eight percent—had ever been assessed against the extinction threat criteria used by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus, and plant species. For comparison, 68 percent of known vertebrate animals have been assessed. Plants are protected in this country under cornerstone federal wildlife laws to protect biodiversity, such as the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act, a law that prohibits trade in illegally taken fish, wildlife, and plants. But plant conservation advocates argue that because plants are not, by definition, considered wildlife, they are overlooked and underfunded when it comes to assessing threats, such as their collection and sale. A 2019 paper published in the journal Plants, People, Planet, a publication by the New Phytologist Foundation, a plant-science-focused not-for-profit, contends, “traceability and documentation within this trade is often opaque…[and] even less is understood about the patterns, processes, and mechanisms of illegal trade in plants.” The opaqueness around how oshá ends up for sale commercially demonstrates that. For decades, small-scale commercial harvesters blended in with permitted personaluse collectors, who can legally take varying amounts from Forest Service lands. None seemed to pose a serious threat to oshá and largely slipped by undetected if collection was done illegally. After all, a single national forest can cover millions of acres, and it’s impossible for rangers to have eyes everywhere. When the Forest Service adopted a new definition for “sustainable” harvest in 2004, concerns and questions about what might qualify as sustainable harvest for oshá arose, particularly because plants for which the roots are collected rank among those most prone to overharvesting. In Kindscher’s interviews with Forest Service staffers and oshá collectors, he has found no evidence of any national forest using a commercial permitting system. Only one national forest—San Juan National Forest—said it used to issue small-scale 96

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commercial permits, but it no longer does. The change in the level of attention being paid to protecting oshá has landed some legacy collectors in legal trouble. When I met Kindscher near his research sites in southwestern Colorado, we could look over to a gap in the aspens where a harvester who lived near Bedrock, in Montrose County, said he’d twice been arrested for harvesting the plant and served two years in prison for it. In 2008, a pair of employees from an herbal shop in Grand Junction were caught with about 300 pounds of root, the Durango Herald reported, and in 2009, four members of a family from Arizona were fined $1,000 each for harvesting 304 pounds of oshá root near Mancos and selling it at flea markets around the Four Corners area. Those arrests got former forest archaeologist Angie Krall thinking about the confusion and frustration among people—many of whom had been harvesting it on Forest Service land unmolested for decades—who want to make use of this plant commercially. With so much interest in oshá and at least two major barriers—tribes’ wishes and the question of how to implement and enforce commercial harvest—the Forest Service finds itself in a pinch.

When she started working with the Rio Grande National Forest in 2008, Krall became aware of the need to oversee oshá as a culturally important plant. She knew then that herbal products companies were pressuring the Forest Service for better access to it, and now people were getting in trouble for trying to meet that demand illegally. Krall, who is currently a deputy district ranger in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico, says herb companies want to have a locally available source where they can ethically harvest. But herbal companies are losing patience with a bureaucracy that had seemed to be making progress on addressing that want, only to then stall. Daniel Gagnon, owner of Herbs, Etc., based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, explains the bafflement of those in the herbal products business. It’s difficult to reconcile how it’s OK for the Forest Service to log thousands of acres of trees, he says, with the fact that the agency can’t find a way to authorize responsible collection of this plant. Says Gagnon: “Come on, guys, you let clear-cut cutting of trees, but you won’t allow oshá to be harvested on a sustainable basis?”

From left: A live plant; Kindscher shows off oshá’s prized roots, which he took from a research plot in the San Juan Mountains

Herbs, Etc. gets its oshá in New Mexico. The northern New Mexico families Gagnon works with have harvested oshá for decades; they have supplied his shop and manufacturing facility with 400 to 500 pounds of the herb each year. “They’ve got their place,” he says, adding that he has never asked where their harvesting grounds are located. With regard to commercial permits for collection on public land, he says, “the pickers do that for us.” He admits, however, that he has never asked to see the permits. But the Southwest regional Forest Service office says it does not issue permits for commercial collection of oshá. To that, Gagnon says, “That’s interesting. That’s not what I’ve been told by my harvesters, who say they’ve gotten permits in the past from the Forest Service office.” Conceivably, commercial permits could offer the plant some protection by more closely regulating how much is harvested and from where. When the Forest Service convened meetings in 2018 between affected tribes and members of the herbal business community, Gagnon saw a willingness to explore large-scale commercial permits and, perhaps, a system of delineating tribal and commercial harvest areas. Then, he says, the effort lost momentum as Forest Service staff retired or changed jobs and the pandemic hit. Now, according to Krall, the Forest Service seems to be holding to honoring tribes’ wishes to keep oshá noncommoditized. “We definitely hold [oshá] as one of our sacred medicines,” says Sean Valdez, heritage specialist with the Jicarilla Apache Nation. “It wouldn’t be right, from a holistic standpoint, to privatize something that’s a natural resource and was practically given to us and has evolved into something that we’re all able to use. If you were to commercialize it or privatize it, it would be abusing, sincerely, the culture.” His views of oshá come from his grandmother, who prescribed it as a cure for everything from headaches to sore throats. The Jicarilla Apache Nation’s reservation in northern New Mexico, though displaced from the area members historically occupied, includes multiple places where they manage and collect oshá for themselves—without permits or intrusions. Still, they make pilgrimages elsewhere into the Rocky Mountains, including in Colorado, to collect the flora in their traditional lands. “But we have not really found a sustainable source [outside the reservation] that wasn’t already being used or already known about,” he says, citing harvesting by other tribes. “Oshá does wear thin, and it doesn’t grow everywhere, but in our traditional homelands, everything was within reach and within a distance that one person could go and get what they needed.” When I reached Krall to talk about the tribes’ desires, she happened to be chewing a little of the oshá root she had collected with a personaluse permit the previous year. Allergies were bothering her, and she says oshá “puts a little warm blanket on my throat when I’m all scratchy like this.” Her stash amounts to a small plastic bag filled with dark brown sticks, the largest of which she boils for tea. “I’m so torn by it, because it is a medicine, and it would be nice to have more access to such a powerful medicine. Obviously, I’m a believer,” she says. “I swear oshá has saved me on many occasions, but for tribes, CONTINUED ON PAGE 137 the plant is ceremonial.”

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Lakewood / African Head to this cheery African restaurant for rich stews, fried fish, rice dishes, and friendly service. Get the chakalaka, a traditional vegetarian South African stew. Reservations not accepted. 955 S. Kipling Pkwy., Lakewood, 720-229-7778. Lunch, Dinner

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Baker / Mexican Killer margaritas, house-made chips and salsa, and chiles rellenos make this fun, casual spot a favorite. Reservations not accepted. 457 S. Broadway, 303-778-0147. Lunch, Dinner

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Highland / American Visit for high-quality fastcasual dining. Be sure to try the rotisserie chicken. Reservations not accepted. 1644 Platte St., 303-455-3084. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Cherry Creek / Pub This cheery neighborhood hangout offers excellent green chile and great burgers. Also try the Ballpark location. Reservations not accepted. 2641 E. Second Ave., 303-322-7666. Lunch, Dinner

Globeville / International You’ll find an array of family recipes from Latin America and Syria at this restaurant, which has a rotating menu and provides job training to local women. Reservations not accepted. 3455 Ringsby Ct., Ste. 105, 303-292-0770. Lunch

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Cherry Creek / Italian Italian eats from Italy’s Tuscany and Piedmont regions are the draw at this fine-dining establishment. Reservations accepted. 3030 E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner

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B Congress Park / Contemporary This bistro offers a simple, curated menu. Try the prosciutto, brie, and fig spread sandwich. Reservations not accepted. 2412 E. Colfax Ave., 303-333-0003. Dinner

Boulder / Spanish This elegant Spanish steak house offers stunning Flatiron views and fabulous cocktails and wines. Splurge on the Japanese wagyu or a regeneratively sourced steak. Reservations accepted. 1023 Walnut St., Ste. 400, Boulder, 303-444-1333. Dinner

Aurora / American James Beard Award winner Caroline Glover brings a warm, intimate dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a familystyle menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora. 720-710-9975. Dinner

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Greenwood Village / Mexican Brothers Josh and Ryan Carrera sling West Coast–style tacos at this food truck turned brick-and-mortar eatery. Try the Cali burrito, stuffed with french fries and your choice of protein. Reservations not accepted. 7939 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village, 720-6898035. Lunch, Dinner

Uptown Area / Italian Tuck into comforting Italian fare at this restaurant, which celebrates the cuisine of Rome and Southern Italy. Try the pollo alla diavola or the rigatoni carbonara. Reservations accepted. 400 E. 20th Ave., 720-749-4666. Lunch, Dinner

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Cole / French Pair comforting French specialties with a glass of wine at this romantic neighborhood bistro. Reservations accepted. 3701 N. Williams St., 720-617-7911. Dinner, Brunch

West Highland / American Elevated American fare and classic cocktails anchor the refined menu at this neighborhood spot, where you can indulge in $3.50 oysters and shrimp cocktails every day alongside crispy Animal Crackers of chicharones and chicken skin. Reservations accepted. 4132 W. 38th Ave., 720-749-3186. Dinner, Brunch

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RiNo / Mexican Chef Manny Barella cooks elevated regional Mexican fare inside the Source. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner

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This past December, Shawn Murray and Abby Jeffers turned on the taps at Windfall Brewing Co., bringing a lineup of tasty IPAs, lagers, and hefeweizens to Westminster’s Orchard Town Center development. Pair the easy-drinking Puppies flagship ale with the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers or a burger loaded with mushrooms and Gruyère—and save your quarters for the arcade, which has more than 40 vintage and contemporary games.

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Uptown Area / Contemporary Chefs Keegan Gerhard and Lisa Bailey produce exquisite desserts and modern comfort food at this hip spot. Reservations accepted. 494 E. 19th Ave., 303-861-4710. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Downtown / Mexican Known for its slowsimmered carnitas, here you’ll find Mexican fare at its best and refreshingly affordable $7 margaritas. Reservations not accepted. 1530 Blake St., Ste. C, 720-904-8226. Lunch, Dinner

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Congress Park / Korean Enjoy bold Korean flavors at this Congress Park eatery. Order the spicy pork bulgogi or try the bibimbap. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 827 Colorado Blvd., 720-639-9986. Lunch, Dinner

Uptown Area / Contemporary This neighborhood watering hole serves cocktails and small bites like a rotating picnic plate. Reservations not accepted. 1033 E. 17th Ave., 720-612-4160. Dinner RiNo / Italian You can count on perfect pasta at Alexander Figura, Spencer White, and Lulu Clair’s fast-casual Italian eatery. The house-made sourdough is also heavenly. Reservations accepted. 3264 Larimer St., 303-562-1965. Dinner

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City Park West / Mexican The menu at this modern taqueria features light, seafood-centric dishes, like a beer-battered fish taco. Reservations not accepted. 1475 E. 17th Ave., 303-386-3509. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Edgewater Inn

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Edgewater / Italian This neighborhood pizzeria has been family owned and operated for more than 50 years. Try the Howdy Pizza, a combo of sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and jalapeños. Reservations accepted. 5302 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater, 303-237-3524. Lunch, Dinner Lincoln Park / Mexican Sample traditional Mexican food alongside top-notch margaritas at this quaint and colorful local favorite. Reservations not accepted. 722 Santa Fe Dr., 303-623-9968. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Steak House This sleek downtown restaurant serves a bevy of classic steak house fare in upscale environs. Choose from a menu of steaks, seafood, and more. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Downtown / Steak House Inside the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, this eatery serves contemporary steak house fare. Order the dry-aged buffalo ribeye. Reservations accepted. 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Niwot / American At this farm-to-table restaurant, Lisa and Patrick Balcom serve contemporary American fare with ingredients sourced within 10 miles. Reservations accepted. 7916 Niwot Rd., Niwot, 303-827-3949. Breakfast, Dinner

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LoHi / American The Fifth String brings chef Amos Watts’ seasonally inspired cooking to Tejon Street. Try the potato-cheese pierogies with Brussels sprouts. Reservations accepted. 3316 Tejon St., #102, 720-420-0622. Dinner

Boulder / Italian Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey’s fine-dining mecca has racked up scores of accolades over the years (including nods from the James Beard Foundation). Reservations accepted. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966. Dinner

Fuel & Iron Bar

Downtown / American Get your fill of iconic green-chile-smothered slopper burgers at this bar and eatery, which is inspired by the city of Pueblo. Reservations not accepted. 1526 Blake St., 303-862-9457. Dinner

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Glo Noodle House

West Highland / Asian Blackbelly veterans Chris Teigland and Ariana Pope bring Asian fusion fare to West Highland with Glo Noodle House. Don’t miss the shatteringly crisp karaage. Reservations accepted. 4450 W. 38th Ave., Ste. 130, 303-993-4180. Dinner

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Downtown / Japanese This Japanese-based chain boasts tabletop grills on which diners cook their own proteins. There are also noodles, rice dishes, and an array of appetizers. Reservations accepted. 1998 18th St., 720-726-4068. Lunch, Dinner

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RiNo / Chinese From Tommy Lee of Uncle, this neighborhood hangout serves dishes rooted in the Chinese tradition with a touch of distinctive flair. Try the dan dan mian and the fiery la zi ji laced with numbing peppercorns. Reservations accepted. 3500 Larimer St., 720-379-8340. Dinner

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RiNo / Contemporary Nonalcoholic potions, boozy cocktails, sipping chocolate, teas, and more, along with a menu of light bites, are the draw at this stunning bar. Reservations not accepted. 2636 Walnut St., #104, 720-328-5992. Lunch, Dinner

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Highland / American Pick your patty, bun, and premium toppings to build your perfect, customizable burger and pair it with a Colorado craft beer. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 2219 W. 32nd Ave., 720-287-4493. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Berkeley / Deli This market and deli strives to provide the highest quality, locally raised cured meats in Colorado. Pick a selection to take with you, or enjoy a fresh salumi platter or sandwich in-house. Reservations not accepted. 4334 W. 41st Ave., 303-477-3206. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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RiNo / Pizza Restaurateur Delores Tronco brings a slice of her favorite New York City neighborhood to RiNo at the Greenwich. Don’t miss the satisfying sourdough pizzas and fresh, seasonal salads. Reservations accepted. 3258 Larimer St., 720-868-5006. Dinner

HiRa Cafe & Patisserie

Aurora / Ethiopian Hiwot Solomon pairs her fromscratch desserts and Ethiopian breakfast plates with house-roasted, single-origin coffee at this cheery cafe. Reservations not accepted. 10782 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, 720-949-1703. Breakfast

Hampden / Indian This spot serves traditional fare, including flavorful dishes like tandoori chicken. Be sure to try the cinnamon bread pudding. Reservations not accepted. 8921 E. Hampden Ave., 303-755-4284. Lunch, Dinner

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Ivy on 7th

Washington Virginia Vale / Middle Eastern Friendly owner Ismet Yilmaz prepares authentic Turkish pastries at this charming cafe. Also check out Yilmaz’s food truck, Turkish Chef on Wheels. Reservations not accepted. 850 S. Monaco Pkwy., Ste. #9, 720-536-5455. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Speer / American This upbeat eatery dishes up seasonal, European-inspired brunch and lunch dishes in a bright cafe. Reservations accepted. 410 E. Seventh Ave., 720-828-8180. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

try the Jamaican Mini Grille and International Jerk Market in Lakewood. Reservations not accepted. 709 W. Eighth Ave., 303-623-0013. Lunch, Dinner

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Westwood / Thai This traditional Thai spot has developed a cult following over the years. The tom yum soup, drunken noodles, and pad thai are regulars’ picks. Reservations not accepted. 945 S. Federal Blvd., 303-922-5495. Lunch, Dinner

Jamaican Grille

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

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Downtown / Seafood Enjoy sustainable seafood and a massive raw bar at this popular Union Station spot. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 1539 17th St., 303-292-5767. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Lincoln Park / Jamaican Savor Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken at this family-owned eatery. Also

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Kahlo’s Restaursnt

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Platt Park / Pizza A wood-fired oven, gourmet ingredients, and thoughtful wine list make this Platt Park original the perfect pizzeria. If the weather is nice, request a seat outside in the spacious garden. Reservations not accepted. 1439 S. Pearl St., 303-733-5267. Lunch, Dinner Westwood / Mexican Enjoy plates of mole and enchiladas verdes in a space decorated with the art of Frida Kahlo. Reservations not accepted. 3735 Morrison Rd., 303-936-0758. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aurora / Japanese Satisfy a ramen craving with one of the traditional styles offered at this cozy spot. Try a combo meal with gyoza and a rice bowl. Reservations not accepted. 1930 S. Havana St., Aurora, 303-751-2222. Lunch, Dinner

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Cherry Creek / Asian Everything is traditional at this Japanese restaurant, including the seating. The menu features a bevy of Japanese favorites such as tempura, gyoza, and yakisoba. Reservations accepted. 231 Milwaukee St., 303-989-5907. Lunch, Dinner

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Ballpark / Mexican James Beard Award finalist Jose Avila serves up comforting pozole and other traditional Mexican fare at this casual eatery. Don’t miss the weekend brunch. Reservations not accepted. 2233 Larimer St., 720-519-1060. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Downtown / Deli Classic deli meets California cool at this bright spot. Get a taste of the housemade pastrami on the Reuben sandwich or go for the crisp Lil’ Gems salad. Reservations not accepted. 123 W. 12th Ave., 303-325-5691. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Highland / International Enjoy fabulous views of downtown while choosing from globally inspired eats at this restaurant set in a former mortuary’s parking garage. Reservations accepted. 2030 W. 30th Ave., 303-993-3120. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Hilltop / Italian This modern eatery offers house-made pasta and entrées cooked on a wood-burning grill. Reservations accepted. 5575 E. Third Ave., 303-388-0282. Lunch, Dinner

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Capitol Hill / Italian Convivial hospitality and classic Italian dishes greet you at this spot. Don’t miss the house-made burrata cheese. Reservations accepted. 711 Grant St., 303-832-6600. Dinner

M Maria Empanada

Platt Park / Latin American Go straight for the empanadas. The 15-plus flavors range from the beef classico to vegan veggie. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 1298 S. Broadway Ave., 303-934-2221. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Aurora / International This immigrant- and refugee-led food hall is home to six outstanding culinary concepts: Urban Burma, Jasmine Syrian Food, Golden Sky Sushi, Odaa Ethiopian Restaurant, Rocky Mountain Sudanese Restaurant, and Nepali Mountain Kitchen. 10180 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 303-900-8639. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / New American Chef Alex Seidel offers farm-to-table fare, including pasta dishes and family-style plates. Mercantile also features a marketplace of locally sourced foodstuffs. Reservations accepted. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Ste. 155, 720-460-3733. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Korean Savor crispy Korean fried chicken wings alongside starters like gochujangslathered spicy rice cakes at this industrial downtown eatery. Also try the Congress Park and Lafayette locations. Reservations accepted. 1550 Blake St., 720-379-6567. Lunch, Dinner

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Cherry Creek / American Enjoy gussied-up American favorites, such as shrimp and grits with Tabasco butter. Visit for brunch and enjoy the BLT toast. Reservations accepted. 222 Milwaukee St., 720-571-8080. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Noble Riot

Athmar Park / Vietnamese This spot serves an extensive menu featuring delicious rice paper wraps, banh mi sandwiches, pho noodle soup, seafood dishes, rice bowls, and more. Reservations accepted. 630 S. Federal Blvd., 303-936-4954. Lunch, Dinner

RiNo / American This graffiti-filled, sommelieroperated wine bar serves an eclectic mix of natural grapes and fried chicken. Reservations accepted. 1336 27th St., 303-993-5330. Dinner

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Boulder / Seasonal Enjoy an ever-changing menu of seasonal, oak-fired eats from chef Steve Redzikowski and creative cocktails from Bryan Dayton. Reservations accepted. 1400 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3622. Lunch, Dinner

Osaka Ramen

RiNo / Japanese Jeff Osaka’s modern ramen shop features noodle soups, bento boxes, and creative small plates. Reservations not accepted. 2611 Walnut St., 303-955-7938. Lunch, Dinner

Osteria Marco

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Downtown / Italian This tavern features deep-set booths and approachable eats, such as housemade mozzarella. Reservations accepted. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855. Lunch, Dinner

Platt Park / American This neighborhood haunt serves up top-notch burgers, such as the Croque, topped with Swiss, a fried egg, and a slice of ham. Add a milkshake or root beer float. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 1890 S. Pearl St., 720-242-9951. Lunch, Dinner

Park Hill Sushi Co.

Aurora / Barbecue Aaron Gonerway sells tender ribs, juicy pulled pork, and plump kielbasa in a takeout-only storefront in Aurora. Reservations not accepted. 11601 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora, 720-697-0082. Lunch, Dinner

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The Porklet

Downtown / Pub This bar serves comforting fare such as French dip sandwiches and fried chicken with craft cocktails. Reservations not accepted. 1808 Blake St., 720-710-8144. Lunch, Dinner

P Palenque Cocina y Agaveria

Littleton / Mexican Sip on more than 100 varieties of mezcal and snack on shrimp and mango ceviche at this neighborhood favorite bar and restaurant. Reservations not accepted. 2609 W. Main St., Littleton, 720-245-0195. Lunch, Dinner

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Aurora / Asian This fast-casual spot in a shopping center excels at producing renditions of katsu (fried cutlets encrusted in light, flaky panko breadcrumbs). Reservations not accepted. 12201 E. Mississippi Ave., Ste. 123B, Aurora, 303-364-1287. Lunch, Dinner

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University Hills / Salvadoran This family-owned restaurant serves traditional Salvadoran dishes, from the popular pupusas to fried yucca. Reservations not accepted. 2236 S. Colorado Blvd., 720-508-3197. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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City Park / Chinese Enjoy a modern take on traditional Chinese cuisine by chef Christopher Lin, an alum of Momofuku in New York City. Pair the braised pork over rice with the shiso-leaf-andlemon-scented saketini. Reservations accepted. 3421 E. Colfax Ave., 720-729-8887. Dinner

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Cherry Creek / Steak House This upscale spot serves a smart mix of steak house fare and American-Italian favorites. Don’t miss the baked lasagna for two. Reservations accepted. 241 Columbine St., 303-532-8888. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Platt Park / Latin American Arepas, or Venezuelan corn flatbreads, are on the menu. Try the La Havana, a take on a Cuban sandwich, featuring pork loin, ham, and Muenster with a creamy mayomustard-pickle sauce. Reservations not accepted. 1859 S. Pearl St., 720-432-4205. Lunch, Dinner

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Hale / Sushi This quick sushi spot specializes in made-to-order hand rolls. Order a temaki (hand roll) set and choose from a variety of fresh fillings. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 4900 E. Colfax Ave., Unit A, 303-953-9581. Lunch, Dinner

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West Highland / American Enjoy a bevy of veggie-forward small plates and locally sourced mains at Nurture’s eveningtime restaurant, Rewild, helmed by chef Juan Tapia. Don’t miss the juicy plum burrata salad, the salted, ricotta-dotted Pacha Mama beets, or the roasted carrots dusted with citrus ash and served atop a pool of creamy labneh. Reservations accepted. 2949 Federal Blvd., 303-390-1252. Dinner

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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Downtown / American Classic cocktails and upscale bites are the draw at Reynard Social. Try the earthy, umami-forward wild mushroom fondue with slices of grilled bread and assorted, citrusmarinated olives. Reservations accepted. 1616 Market St., 303-572-1321. Dinner Downtown / Mexican Natural ingredients, fresh produce, and unique flavors characterize this Mexican eatery. Enjoy the famous margaritas. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 1525 Blake St., 303-623-5432. Lunch, Dinner

Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen

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Aurora / Deli Enjoy New York–style bagels like the Standard, topped with gravlax, tomato, and onion. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, 303-955-0466. Breakfast, Lunch

Boulder / International The tenants of Boulder’s first food hall serve up global eats. Grab a seat on the cozy rooftop deck and enjoy a drink from one of the two bars. 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-323-5509. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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City Park West / Seasonal This cozy lunch spot, short for So All May Eat, pairs pay-what-you-can pricing with a changing menu. Name your price for simple yet satisfying dishes like soup and pizza. Reservations not accepted. 2023 E. Colfax Ave., 720-530-6853. Lunch Globeville / Mexican Silvia Hernandez—a Comal Heritage Food Incubator graduate and 2021 CNN Champion for Change—dishes up some of the best burrito bowls in town at her first brick-andmortar restaurant. Try the zesty chile-roasted pork al pastor with roasted calabacitas. Reservations not accepted. 3459 Ringsby Ct. Lunch, Dinner

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Uptown Area / American With comfort food like house-made mac and cheese and crispy fried chicken served in retro digs, this restaurant evokes the spirit of the 1950s. Stop by for weekend brunch, where you can dine on powdered-sugar-coated pork bites called “Steubie Snacks.” Reservations accepted. 523 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-1001. Lunch, Dinner

Street Feud

Hale / International Chef-owner Merlin Vernier’s hip-hop-powered, fast-casual eatery serves up an array of globally inspired street food, including tacos, bowls, wraps, fries, and bao buns. Don’t miss the crave-worthy K-Pop fries. Reservations not accepted. 5410 E. Colfax Ave., 303-388-3383. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Seafood Fresh seafood is the star of this iconic seafood restaurant, where bivalves are just $2 on weekdays during Oyster Hour. Sip on craft cocktails or Champagne as you nosh on Alaska king crab legs or Maine lobster. For a satisfying entrée, try the paella moderna. Reservations accepted. 1701 Wynkoop St., 303-640-3474. Lunch, Dinner

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Platt Park / Japanese Sushi Den offers fresh, vibrant seafood flown in twice a week from Japan within a hip, lively scene. Sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs, led by Toshihiro Kizaki, as they work their artistry. Reservations accepted for five or more, except Friday and Saturday. 1487 S. Pearl St., 303-777-0826. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Italian The team behind Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine offers the same attention to detail and hospitality at this more casual Denver restaurant. The charming space is home to dishes from across Italy and a deep wine list. Don’t miss the impossibly thin beef carpaccio, a house specialty, accompanied by a pour of Friulian wine. Reservations accepted. 1889 16th St., 720-605-1889. Lunch, Dinner

Tessa Delicatessen

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Montclair / Deli This modern all-day eatery from Vince Howard, formerly of Del Rey Deli in Los Angeles, offers hot and cold sandwiches and salads. Reservations not accepted. 5724 E. Colfax Ave., 720-746-9138. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Berkeley / American Sample Indigenous fare at this casual spot. Order the fry bread taco loaded with beef, bison, or chicken and beans, lettuce, cheese, and salsas. Also try the Greenwood Village location. Reservations not accepted. 3536 W. 44th Ave., 720-524-8282. Lunch, Dinner

Tofu House

Aurora / Korean This neighborhood spot specializes in soups and stews, but also offers a variety of other Korean fare. Try the soft tofu soup (sundubu jjigae). Reservations accepted. 2353 S. Havana St., Aurora, Unit D1, 303-751-2840. Lunch, Dinner

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Curtis Park / Japanese James Beard Award– winning chef Tyson Cole combines unexpected flavors for his unique take on Japanese food. Try the foie gras sushi. Reservations accepted. 2500 Lawrence St., 303-444-1922. Dinner

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Downtown / Spanish James Beard Award– winning chef Jennifer Jasinski offers a bevy of Iberian plates at this upscale eatery. Reservations accepted. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., 303-534-1970. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Highland / Asian A bustling atmosphere defines this popular, modern noodle house. The selective menu includes dishes such as Chinese-style steamed buns and, of course, noodles. Also try the Speer location. Reservations accepted. 2215 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-3263. Dinner

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Downtown / Seasonal This steak house features whole-animal butchery and an excellent charcuterie program. Reservations accepted. The Oxford Hotel, 1659 Wazee St., 303-262-6070. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Lone Tree / Indian This cozy restaurant serves classic and contemporary dishes from regions across India. Reservations accepted. 8505 Park Meadows Center Dr., #2184A, Lone Tree, 720-536-8565. Lunch, Dinner

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Vital Root

Longmont / Thai Explore Thailand with completely vegan dishes, including wok-fried noodles and delicious Thai curry dishes. Reservations accepted. 510 Third Ave., Longmont, 720-500-6920. Lunch, Dinner

Berkeley / American Dine in this healthy eatery’s airy, plant-filled space and nosh on chilled carrotginger soup or a veggie dosa. Reservations accepted. 3915 Tennyson St., 303-474-4131. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Berkeley / Italian Enjoy Italian-style tapas such as beef tartare, burrata, and pancetta-wrapped scallops at this rustic-chic Berkeley outpost. Reservations accepted. 3963 Tennyson St., 303-455-9111. Dinner, Brunch

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Yanni’s Greek Restaurant

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Downtown / Seafood Fresh fish, crustaceans, and a bevy of delicious raw bar offerings are flown in daily to this chic restaurant owned by Californiabased distributor King’s Seafood Company. Reservations accepted. 1691 Market St., 303-727-5711. Dinner

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Downtown / American This modern eatery in a historic downtown space serves a variety of comforting bites and drinks inspired by the American West. We recommend the Colorado-sourced lamb sliders topped with peppercorn aïoli and Gruyère cheese. Reservations accepted. 501 16th St. Mall, 303-825-3690. Lunch, Dinner

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Westminster / American This spot serves comforting pub grub with a stellar lineup of craft suds in Orchard Town Center. Try one of the burgers and don’t miss the pinball machines. Reservations not accepted. 14694 Orchard Pkwy., Suite 400, Westminster, 720-531-5822. Lunch, Dinner The Wolf’s Tailor

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RiNo / American This meat-and-three concept from Dana Rodriguez offers a hybrid of American and Latin cuisine in raucous, repurposed-shippingcontainer digs. Reservations accepted. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-0700. Dinner

X Xatrucho

Greenwood Village / Latin American Chef Edwin Sandoval serves up Honduran-inspired dishes at this food stall inside Grange Hall. Try the house pastelitos. Grange Hall, 6575 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Xicamiti La Taquería

Golden / Mexican Munch on cooked-to-order burritos, tacos, and quesadillas made with recipes inspired by Walter Meza’s childhood in Mexico. Reservations not accepted. 715 Washington Ave., 303-215-3436. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Westminster / Indian Sample Indian and Nepalese plates in a casual environment. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 9000 Yukon St., Westminster, 303-426-1976. Lunch, Dinner

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YumCha

University / Chinese Stop in for Sichuan-style hotpot cuisine customized to your preferences. You choose the size, the protein, and the spice level, and the chefs take it from there. Reservations not accepted. 2039 S. University Blvd., 720-5429921. Lunch, Dinner Downtown / Asian From restaurateur Lon Symensma of ChoLon and Bistro LeRoux comes a dim sum house and noodle bar serving staples like xiao long bao and steamed pork dumplings. Reservations accepted. 1520 16th St., 720-638-8179. Lunch, Dinner

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Sunnyside / Contemporary Chef Kelly Whitaker combines Asian and Italian techniques at this hip Sunnyside eatery. The results, such as the popular 7X brisket braised in dashi and red wine, are unique and delicious. Reservations accepted. 4058 Tejon St., 720-456-6507. Dinner

Yak and Yeti

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Greenwood Village / International Enjoy classic gyros and Colorado grilled lamb chops served with roasted potatoes and veggies in this elegant yet casual taverna. Pair your meal with one of the many wine options. Reservations accepted. 5425 Landmark Place, Ste. D109, Greenwood Village, 303-692-0404. Lunch, Dinner

Zeppelin Station

RiNo / International This industrial-chic food hall is home to eight globally inspired food and drink vendors, including La Rola Urban Colombian, Thai-Kun, and Soy Pinoy. 3501 Wazee St., 720-460-1978. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Zocalito Latin Bistro

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Downtown / Latin American Chef/owner Michael Beary’s upscale Oaxacan eatery found a home in the heart of Denver. Try the pork tenderloin with red mole sauce. Reservations accepted. 999 18th St., Ste. 107, 970-920-1991. Lunch, Dinner

Zoe Ma Ma

Zomo

Zorba’s

Downtown / Chinese Chef-owner Edwin Zoe serves up Chinese and Taiwanese specialties like traditional Sichuan braised beef noodle soup, which features homemade noodles. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations not accepted. 1625 Wynkoop St., 303-545-6262. Lunch, Dinner

Englewood / Asian Owners Alysia Davey and Ryan Anderson serve family recipes inspired by their Vietnamese and Chinese roots at this homey neighborhood eatery. Reservations accepted. 3457 S. Broadway, Englewood, 720-739-8882. Lunch, Dinner

Congress Park / Greek Zorba’s has served American and Greek fare—burgers, salads, sandwiches, and classic breakfast dishes—in the Congress Park neighborhood since 1979. Don’t miss the gyro sandwich. Reservations not accepted. 2626 E. 12th Ave., 303-321-0091. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Jarrod King

Karen Knight

Gwang-Yi Hwang

80 Delaware St., Pavilion B 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

60 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 250 6 Golden 80401 303-233-1223

Andrew J. Morris

Ben Marshall

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

2605 E. 16th Ave., 1 Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, First Floor Aurora 80045 720-848-1980

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Michael H. McCeney

Cale W. Bonds

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

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Zachary Wilson ST. ANTHONY

1750 W. Second Place, 1 Medical Plaza 1, Suite 255 Lakewood 80228 720-321-8040

NEURORADIOLOGY Scott R. Andersen

Myda T. Luu

AURORA, SKY RIDGE, GOOD SAMARITAN

555 E. Arapahoe Road 5 Centennial 80122 303-338-4545

Jessica Salinas LITTLETON

720 S. Broadway, Suite 250 7 Littleton 80122 720-922-6240

Kelsey W. Webster

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH, LUTHERAN

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

383 W. Alameda Ave. 8 Lakewood 80226 303-338-4545

Jeffrey Guay

Diane M. Winters

819 Denver West Drive, Suite 101 1 Lakewood 80401 303-223-4448

Sirisha T. Komakula

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

DENVER HEALTH

ST. JOSEPH, SKY RIDGE

AURORA, LUTHERAN, ST. JOSEPH

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

Katherine Dederer ST. ANTHONY NORTH

510 N. Bryant St., Suite 120 8 Westminster 80031 303-233-1223

Joshua Parry

GOLDEN RIDGE SURGERY CENTER

UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

Bryan Wernick ST. ANTHONY

4300 Orchard Parkway 1 Westminster 80023 303-661-4100

PATHOLOGY

DENVER HEALTH

Mary O’Keefe 77 Bannock St., Pavilion A, 7 Second Floor Denver 80204 303-436-4949

00 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

DENVER HEALTH

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

Stephen Stacey

Mikell Yuhasz

Lisa Maier

NATIONAL JEWISH

60 N. Bannock St., 6 Pavilion L, Floor 6 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Jason Hicks

Cecile Rose

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355

Charles B. Armstrong

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A, 7 First Floor Denver 80204 303-436-4949

NEUROTOLOGY

400 Jackson St. 1 Denver 80206 303-398-1355 NATIONAL JEWISH

Samuel Gubbels

UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

635 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-2820

David K. Nosan

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

OPHTHALMOLOGY Genie M. Bang

PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, SKY RIDGE, GOOD SAMARITAN

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Cristos Ifantides

DENVER HEALTH

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

Nathan Grohmann

Jessica M. Meyers Husum

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Kelly J. Pettijohn

Kimberly Ngo

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY, VETERANS

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Eric K. Bode

Zachary Vest

PAIN MEDICINE

80 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 200 1 Englewood 80113 303-482-1300

Jeromy M. Cole

Stephen Humes

ST. ANTHONY, ST. ANTHONY NORTH

819 Denver West Drive, 1 Building 26, Suite 101 Golden 80401 303-223-4448

ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE

David Naeger

60 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 250 6 Golden 80401 303-233-1223

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

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ORTHOCOLORADO, GOLDEN RIDGE SURGERY CENTER

DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S

SKY RIDGE, LITTLETON, PORTER

Steven Bourland

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

95 Inverness Drive West, Suite 120 1 Greenwood Village 80112 303-552-0657

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Samuel Chan

NORTH SUBURBAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, ROSE

490 W. 26th Ave., Suite A-10 2 Denver 80211 303-332-6744

SKY RIDGE, ST. JOSEPH, RMHC

RMHC

000 E. Maplewood Ave., Suite 200 8 Greenwood Village 80111 303-785-4700

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6820

Jeff Darst CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6820

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William Tsai

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Jason S. Soden

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6820

90 Delaware St., Pavilion C 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Jennifer Barker

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6669

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH

David J. Miller

RMHC, SKY RIDGE, CHILDREN’S

055 N. High St., Suite 255 2 Denver 80205 303-860-9933

Marco Pinder

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6820

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 303-724-8393

Eva Nozik CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 303-724-5623

DENVER HEALTH

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6128

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-8445

Joanna M. Burch

Philip Zeitler

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6128

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6669

CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6888

Pooja Mehta

Genie Roosevelt

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

DENVER HEALTH, CHILDREN’S

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6669

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336 S. Yosemite St., Suite 200 7 Centennial 80112 720-420-3636 CHILDREN’S

555 E. Arapahoe Road 5 Centennial 80122 303-338-4545

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0465 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-790-1515

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6672

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Samuel Dominguez

Mark A. Lovell

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6981

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6714

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6541

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PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION MEDICINE

RMHC

PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE Lauren Anderson CHILDREN’S, LUTHERAN

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-5070

Ann Boyer

DENVER HEALTH

90 Delaware St., Pavilion C 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

CHILDREN’S

John W. Ogle DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St. 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Robin Deterding

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6181

Sean O’Leary CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6981

Monica J. Federico

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6181

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

Jennifer Reese

Margret Bock

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-5070

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6263

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Donna Curtis

Jennifer Black

Brian M. Bagrosky

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6981

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6714

CHILDREN’S

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY

CHILDREN’S

Matthew Alfano DENVER HEALTH

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

CHILDREN’S

Susan Apkon CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-2806

Pamela Wilson

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-2806

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6132

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3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6132

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PEDIATRIC SURGERY

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PEDIATRICS

Shannon Acker

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6669

Amber E. Bisgard

CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6571

Denis D. Bensard

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 6 Fifth Floor Denver 80204 303-602-7600

David Partrick

CHILDREN’S

Fritz Karrer

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6571

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

CHILDREN’S, DENVER HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH

Job Chacko

Steven Rothenberg

601 E. 19th Ave., 1 Suite 6400 Denver 80218 303-839-7200

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6571 RMHC, SKY RIDGE

055 N. High St., Suite 370 2 Denver 80205 303-839-6001

PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANT HEPATOLOGY Amy G. Feldman CHILDREN’S

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6669

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Vijaya Vemulakonda CHILDREN’S, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-3926

Duncan T. Wilcox CHILDREN’S, ST. JOSEPH

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-3926

555 E. Arapahoe Road 5 Centennial 80122 303-338-4545

Nicholas C. Kyriazi CHILDREN’S, SKY RIDGE

06 W. County Line Road, Suite 110 2 Highlands Ranch 80129 303-791-9999

Jerusha Lev DENVER HEALTH

01 Sixth Ave., Pavilion G 3 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Michael L. Blei

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

80 Delaware St., Suite 1 7 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Haley Burke UNIVERSITY

635 Aurora Court, Anschutz 1 Outpatient Pavilion, Fourth Floor Aurora 80045 720-848-2080

Daniel V. Colonno

Jay Markson

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

818 N. Ogden St., Suite 300 1 Denver 80218 303-830-7337

Michael Horner

CHILDREN’S, ST. JOSEPH

Noah Makovsky

CHILDREN’S, RMHC, ROSE

975 Roslyn St., Suite 100 2 Denver 80238 303-399-7900

Jordan M. Wright

555 E. Arapahoe Road 5 Centennial 80122 303-338-4545

GOLDEN RIDGE SURGERY CENTER, ORTHOCOLORADO

60 Golden Ridge Road, 6 Suite 250 Golden 80401 303-233-1223

Joshua M. Scheidler

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

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PLASTIC SURGERY Joyce Aycock

SKY RIDGE, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, ROSE

6 Steele St., Suite 200 3 Denver 80206 720-634-7400

Brooke French

PUBLIC HEALTH & GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Oluyomi A. Obafemi DENVER HEALTH

05 Bannock St., First Floor 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY

3123 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-777-6409

Joseph R. Kolb

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Jerry K. Popham ST. JOSEPH

800 Emerson St., Suite 200 1 Denver 80218 303-468-8844

Corrine Wong

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 6 Fifth Floor Denver 80204 303-436-4949

PLASTIC SURGERY (WITHIN THE HEAD & NECK)

PULMONARY DISEASE

Jason Keene SKY RIDGE

200 DTC Parkway, Suite 400 5 Greenwood Village 80111 303-745-0000

Nate Little

AVISTA, ST. ANTHONY, ST. ANTHONY NORTH

74 Union Blvd., Suite 110 2 Lakewood 80228 303-951-0600

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

665 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0300

Chris K. Thiagarajah

Lincoln K. Pao

Linsey Harrison

536 Cole Blvd., Building 4, 1 Suite 250 Golden 80401 303-716-8027

Elizabeth L. Lowdermilk DENVER HEALTH

67 Bannock St., Pavilion K 6 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

Sammie Lamont Moss GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

0350 E. Dakota Ave. 1 Denver 80247 303-338-4545

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UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

635 Aurora Court, Fourth Floor 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-7700

Meredith Morcos

UNIVERSITY

20 Old Laramie Trail 1 Lafayette 80026 720-457-8383

Thomas Pugh

777 Mile High Stadium Circle 2 Denver 80211 303-825-8822

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY & INFERTILITY Richard Heppe SWEDISH, ROSE

777 Mile High Stadium Circle 2 Denver 80211 303-825-8822

Laxmi Kondapalli ROSE, SKY RIDGE

0290 Ridgegate Circle 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-788-8300

Rupert P. Galvez ST. JOSEPH

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545 ORTHOCOLORADO, CENTENNIAL, GOLDEN RIDGE SURGERY CENTER

Spencer Tomberg DENVER HEALTH

77 Bannock St., Pavilion A 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

VETERANS, UNIVERSITY, DENVER HEALTH

Esther H. Lum

Ryan Lanning

SPORTS MEDICINE

Jason Kolfenbach

SLEEP MEDICINE

GOOD SAMARITAN, SKY RIDGE, ST. JOSEPH

510 N. Bryant St., Suite 120 8 Westminster 80031 303-233-1223

60 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 250 6 Golden 80401 303-233-1223

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Ari Ballonoff

CENTENNIAL, ST. ANTHONY NORTH, ORTHOCOLORADO

Mitchel S. Robinson

Matthew D. Suskin

GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

Philip York

DENVER HEALTH, UNIVERSITY

23 Delaware St., Davis Pavilion 7 Denver 80204 303-436-6000

700 N. Wheeling St. 1 Aurora 80045 303-399-8020

Kevin K. Motamedi

PSYCHIATRY

ST. ANTHONY, LITTLETON, LUTHERAN

55 Routt St., Suite 420 2 Lakewood 80228 303-985-2550

Joel Hirsh

375 E. 19th Ave. 1 Denver 80218 303-338-4545

800 Emerson St., Suite 200 1 Denver 80218 303-468-8844

Ayman Soubra

RHEUMATOLOGY

UNIVERSITY

045 Franklin St. 2 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

PORTER, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S, ST. JOSEPH

055 Roslyn St., Suite 230 3 Denver 80238 303-724-8089

2605 E. 16th Ave. 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-0000

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN

UNIVERSITY

Bridget Graney

Ryan F. Brown

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S

Nanette Santoro

ST. JOSEPH, GOOD SAMARITAN, LUTHERAN

80 Exempla Circle 2 Lafayette 80026 303-338-4545

Sarah M. Richey LUTHERAN

375 E. 20th Ave. 1 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Peter Riley ST. ANTHONY

74 Union Blvd., Suite 110 2 Lakewood 80228 303-951-0600

Ana M. Sanchez

SURGERY Jeffrey S. Cross ST. ANTHONY

1700 W. Second Place 1 Lakewood 80228 720-321-8080

Robert McIntyre

CHILDREN’S, UNIVERSITY

635 Aurora Court 1 Aurora 80045 720-848-2700

Alexander Morton DENVER HEALTH

60 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L 6 Denver 80204 303-436-4949

Robert T. Stovall

LUTHERAN, GOOD SAMARITAN, ST. JOSEPH

0240 Park Meadows Drive 1 Lone Tree 80124 303-338-4545

ST. JOSEPH, LUTHERAN, GOOD SAMARITAN

375 E. 20th Ave. 1 Denver 80205 303-338-4545

Sheila Tsai

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I asked if she was worried demand could skyrocket if more people knew about this herb. “Totally,” she says. “In fact, I worry just talking to you.” THE AMERICAN HERBAL Products Association, based in Maryland, was founded in 1982 to protect consumer access to herbs by engaging with regulatory agencies that oversee medicinal products, endangered species, and the public lands from which some herbs are wild-sourced. The association also lobbies federal and local governments about policies that could affect herbal products and works with scientific organizations to study and promote herbs. It also works with the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, which publishes the U.S. Pharmacopeia, an annual publication of standards for medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements. The AHPA has been conscious of its relationship with wild plant collection since its beginning, says Holly Johnson, the AHPA’s chief science officer. An example of the organization’s attention to wild plant conservation came with the lady’s slipper orchid, she says, which saw rampant demand after it was listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia as a remedy for nervousness or as a sedative in the late 1800s and subsequently became endangered in the wild. In 1988, the AHPA asked its members—who are growers, manufacturers, and sellers of herbal and botanical products—to refrain from trading in wild-harvested lady’s slipper orchids. It still does. That’s not the case with all plants that might be straddling the at-risk line. For herbs such as wild American ginseng, saw palmetto, and oshá—all of which the AHPA sees as deserving of protections but able to withstand some harvest—the group instead produces a “sustainable harvest brochure” for its members. The online brochure encourages following local permitting rules and, notably, points to the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado as an example of a forest where commercial permits are available. But that forest office no longer issues commercial permits, even for small-scale commercial harvest. (When 5280 pointed this out to Johnson, she said the AHPA was planning to change the brochure; however, at press time that still hadn’t happened.)

Although it’s possible the AHPA simply hadn’t updated its brochure, it’s also plausible the organization is taking advantage of an evolving and complicated process to address the harvesting of oshá across more than 45 national forests in seven Western states. Still, asked if she knew of a public land agency issuing commercial permits, Johnson says she “cannot confirm or deny. I don’t have that detail.” The roughly $5,000 the AHPA has given each year for 10 years to support Kindscher’s research suggests the organization does, however, want reputable data in the search for how much oshá is out there, what effect wild harvesting is having on it, and whether it’s being depleted. Rather than lean on hunches, Johnson says, “We want to use those data to influence rational regulation and say: Here’s what’s actually happening out there in these national forests.” But that effort tackles only half of the problem: the dearth of science and the logistical challenges the Forest Service faces in permitting commercial collection. It doesn’t address the tribes’ requests that oshá remain off-limits to commercial harvest. Although Johnson says it has been “of utmost priority for us to include [tribal members] in our conversations about the health of the wild populations and the harvest,” she also says that recent fieldwork suggests promising findings—for AHPA members. She declined to comment on tribal members’ perspectives that this is not a plant to be commodified. “The data show that there’s tons of this plant around,” she says. “What we’re hearing is the wild populations are thriving in multiple areas, and that’s great and I think should be considered when we talk about the different types of permitting systems and what’s commercially viable.” EVEN THE BEST ATTEMPTS to protect oshá and honor its sanctity to Native American tribes while still bringing its healing properties to a larger slice of the population can founder in this complex and shifting landscape. Elliott Brinkley, who owns Dancing Willow Herbs in Durango, is adamant that collecting the herb be done ethically, sustainably, and reverently. As such, she is the only person on her staff who harvests the plant. Last year, she went to the San Juan National Forest office and obtained a permit to collect a few pounds of oshá. Brinkley says she was clear with the Forest Service that she was collecting for retail sale at her shop. That permit may

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have been issued in error, though. At one time, the San Juan National Forest permitted the commercial collection of up to five pounds of oshá annually (limited to 10 percent of the plants in a certain area), but it recently began to restrict harvesting to only tribal members for medicinal or ceremonial purposes. However, it’s obvious the change has created confusion. When asked, not even the public information officer at San Juan National Forest could say with authority when the policy was implemented. Brinkley could, of course, order oshá from one of the herbal companies that supplies many other products she sells. But, she says, “I have no idea where that’s coming from, and I don’t know if I trust that.” The changes at San Juan National Forest may force Brinkley to adjust this year—but she’s not sure how. Seeking a patch on private property is an option, but she prefers to source from larger stands to avoid straining any individual cluster of plants. Writing it out of her products is a possibility, too. But Brinkley says she lives in a place with abundant oshá and wants to bring the plant’s healing properties to her community. If she does so in a careful and respectful way and makes oshá available for sale, she reasons, perhaps that would deter people from going into the forest to dig it up themselves. “It feels like the way we were doing it was still really respectful and that the medicine was helping a lot of people, so we want to continue doing things the way we were,” she says, adding that she only took about a quarter of the amount she was permitted for in 2021. “But I am considering different options and ways to do better and figure out how to navigate this world we’re all living in.” For Valdez, with the Jicarilla Apache Nation, it’s important that oshá is treated reverently and not monetized. He realizes that may be a big ask in today’s world. “It’s not anything that’s going to be stopped by anybody’s words, but at the same time, we would hope people would have the best interest, that they’d hope to protect it and respect the people that were here before,” he says. What’s most critical to Valdez, though, is that this special plant doesn’t disappear from the West entirely. He says he wants it to be “preserved so there’s not really any question about it being sustainable for the future.” m Elizabeth Miller is a Santa Fe–based freelance writer. This is her first feature-length piece for the magazine. Email feedback to letters@5280.com.

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CONIFER | $850,000 Private paved driveway welcomes you to this peaceful 3 bed/3 bath turnkey property w/2 seasonal streams on 2.5 acres. Featuring a open kitchen, dining room w/wood stove, living room w/amazing views & finished basement. Large wraparound gated deck.

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GOLDEN | Price Upon Request Welcome to your idyllic 2br/3ba Genesee home. Genesee boasts 12 miles of trails, 2 pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, playground areas, 2 clubhouses & numerous social clubs. Make this opportunity yours. Schedule a showing today.

DENVER | Price Upon Request 7,405 SQFT lot 5BR/4.5BA. Professional landscaping, multiple patios, pergola, chef’s kitchen w/granite counters and custom glazed white cabinets, family room w/antique mahogany mantel on fireplace, finished garden-level basement w/wet bar & more.

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WHEAT RIDGE | $820,000 3br/2ba ranch in Applewood at the end of a cul-de-sac that sides to Lewis Meadows Park. The open floor plan features a vaulted great room w/brick surround gas fireplace, a formal dining room & a kitchen w/walk-in pantry & new SS appliances.

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DENVER | $785,000 3br/2ba Mayfair sanctuary is enveloped by wrought iron fencing and features paned windows, a gas fireplace, a cozy kitchen w/granite and tile, a dining room w/views of the backyard, 2 outdoor dining areas, a landscaped yard, and a 3-car garage.

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MORRISON | $774,900 4br/4ba private mountain retreat on nearly 3.5 acres. Great room w/a vaulted ceiling. Updated kitchen w/slab granite, new cabinets and a pantry. Lower level w/custom heated floors, a fireplace and wood burner. Complete w/a flat, paved driveway.

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MONUMENT | $685,000 5br/4ba home w/formal living and dining spaces. Family room w/high vaulted ceilings. Primary bedroom w/a 5-piece bath. There's plenty of outdoor living space on the beautiful deck w/Front Range views. Complete w/fully insulated 3-car garage.

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WINDSOR | $675,000 Live the resort life in this stunning RainDance Home! This fabulous home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,441 square feet of living space. The first floor features a main floor office, beautiful kitchen & great room with a gas fireplace.

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FORT COLLINS | $634,900 Beautiful 5br/4ba home w/finished walk-out basement in Huntington Hills. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings & hardwood floors. Large well-lit kitchen w/granite counters, ss appliances & pantry. Primary suite w/5pc marble bathroom & walk-in closet.

Medra Volpi 303.378.1144 medra@medravolpi.com | MedraVolpiRealEstate.com

Christina Larson 970.443.4111 You.re.Home777@gmail.com | DiamondHomesACutAbove.com

DENVER | $625,000 3br/3ba home w/open floor plan. The kitchen hosts granite countertops, hardwood floors and an island. Primary bedroom with mountain views, a balcony, walk-in closet and private bath. Complete with a deck and 2-car garage. 2 blocks from 80-acre Central Park.

MONUMENT | $625,000 4br/3ba home w/mountain views. Kitchen w/granite counters, an island, SS appliances, tile backsplash and pantry. Primary bedroom w/5-piece bath. Basement w/a workout area, 2 more bedrooms and living area. Complete w/an outdoor space and 3-car garage.

The Cybyske Home Team 303.635.1100 Lisa@cybyske.com | Cybyske.com

Rob Thompson 719.337.7254 rob.thompson@cbrealty.com | RobThompsonHomes.com

BRIGHTON | $600,000 3br/2.5ba better than new home. Enjoy a large family room adjacent to the dining space and open kitchen w/a large island. There are 2 separate 2-car garages. Conclude w/a Jellyfish lighting system installed around the house on the roof line.

LITTLETON | $600,000 3br/3ba home. Kitchen w/a rolling center island. Main level w/2 bedrooms, a full bath and a powder bath off the primary bedroom. Basement w/2 more bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room and a rec room. Complete w/a backyard and detached 2-car garage.

Kris Hansen 303.956.6068 kris.hansen@cbrealty.com | KrisHansenRealEstate.com

Tiffani Harris 720.469.9755 Tiffani@YourFreshStartRealtor.com | YourFreshStartRealtor.com

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GOLDEN | $525,000 Updated end unit 4BR/3BA spacious townhome with private outdoor space. Complete with hardwood floors, wood burning stove, open kitchen w/Silestone counters & separate dining space. Finished basement. 2-car garage. Fantastic location!

STRASBURG | $525,000 Wonderful 4br/4ba home in Coyote Ridge offers a professionally finished basement, open floor plan & kitchen overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Updated kitchen w/vinyl plank flooring, new SS appliances & upgraded Corian counters.

Kelly Redpath 303.548.4058 Kelly@kellyredpath.com | KellyRedpath.com

Matt Brinkhoff 303.324.0241 matt.brinkhoff@cbrealty.com | MattsColoradoHomes.com

LYONS | $525,000 Wonderful 2br/1ba cabin located in the highly coveted Big Elk Meadows community featuring a spacious primary bedroom, loft, a large, composite, wrap-around deck & a fenced dog run. Located just 30 minutes from Lyons and Estes Park.

COMMERCE CITY | $525,000 4br/2ba home w/2,200+ sqft of living space. Kitchen w/a breakfast nook, new SS appliances and white cabinets. Main floor primary bedroom w/a walk-in closet. Basement w/2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath, laundry room and bonus room. Complete w/a lounge deck.

Melissa Brashers 720.933.3698 melissa@sellyourhomeco.com

Anissa Figueroa 805.570.8952 anissa.figueroa@cbrealty.com

MORRISON | $515,000 Bright & beautiful 3br/2ba home features an open floorplan, hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with ss appliances & east facing fully fenced backyard. Close to park & minutes from hiking & biking trails, Red Rocks & Bear Creek Lake.

WELLINGTON | $500,000 Lovely 5br/3ba ranch in Wellington, Colorado with an open floor plan and lots of natural lighting. Main floor bed and laundry. Alder cabinets & stainless-steel apps. Fireplace. Fin. Basement. Covered back patio. 3 Car garage. Fabulous location!

Robb Green 303.885.2924 robb.green@cbrealty.com | RobbGreen.cbintouch.com

Christina Larson 970.443.4111 You.re.Home777@gmail.com | DiamondHomesACutAbove.com

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DENVER | $500,000 Beautiful opportunity 3br/2ba home loaded with potential. Situated on a large lot in the desirable Lochwood neighborhood. Well-maintained landscaping w/sprinklers. Newer furnace. Close to incredible parks & open spaces. Home priced to be sold as-is.

CASTLE ROCK | $500,000 2br/2.5ba paired home full of builder upgrades. Kitchen w/cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a pantry and a peninsula. 2nd floor w/a loft space, both bedrooms and 2 modern baths. Complete w/a lower level and private side yard.

Jake Rapplean 720.694.0771 jake.rapplean@cbrealty.com | JakeRappleanEstates.com

Gail Wheeler 303.726.7202 Gail@GailWheeler.com | GailWheeler.com

LOVELAND | $500,000 South-facing, pristinely kept 3BR/3BA home w/cathedral ceilings, bay windows, & hardwood floors. Large, well-lit kitchen. French doors open to fenced, manicured backyard. A 3-minute drive to Downtown Loveland. Plus, an oversized 2-car garage.

FOUNTAIN | $499,900 4br/4ba home w/over 3,300 SQFT of living space. Featuring a formal dining area, eat in kitchen/dining room combo, SS Samsung appliances, island, living room w/fireplace, primary bedroom w/sitting area, secondary living room & oversized 3-car garage.

Christina Larson 970.443.4111 You.re.Home777@gmail.com | DiamondHomesACutAbove.com

John Chudzinski 719.232.4515 john@codreamhomes.net | codreamhomes.net

MORRISON | $490,000 Fantastic 3br/2ba home in the Palisade Park neighborhood! Charming home is light, bright & open w/ gleaming floors, a farmhouse kitchen that oozes charm & a custom wood bar in the dining room. Quiet community w/park & plenty of green space.

LONGMONT | $450,000 Newly built 3br/3ba townhome w/a large family room, dining room and spacious kitchen. Kitchen w/a gas range/oven, an island, a pantry and dark cabinets. Primary bedroom w/a private patio, a walk-in closet and primary bath. Complete w/a 2-car garage.

Allison Damico 720.639.0974 allison.damico@cbrealty.com | AllisonDamico.com

The Sartell Bliss Team 720.771.9345 bethanysartell@gmail.com | SartellBlissTeam.com

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LAKEWOOD | $425,000 3br/2.5ba home. Spacious living room w/wood-burning fireplace opens to the dining room and a kitchen w/ample cabinets and natural light. The unfinished basement is waiting for your creativity and a sliding glass door leads to a patio.

DENVER | $420,000 This Southeast Denver townhome is close to the Highline Canal Trail! Well-kept, updated 2br/3ba townhome features a living room with skylights & fireplace, spacious dining area, kitchen with updated cabinets & countertops & fully finished basement!

Brandi Miller 720.442.1681 brandi.miller@cbrealty.com | BrandiMillerProperties.com

Amanda Larson 303.523.9288 amanda.larson@cbrealty.com | DenverHomesByAmanda.com

NORTHGLENN | $410,000 Meticulously cared for & pristinely updated & remodeled Northglenn Townhome featuring 3br/1ba, 1-car fully finished attached garage w/extra storage & back yard. Located near the RTD light rail station, Thornton Rec Center, parks, trails & shopping.

DENVER | $410,000 2BR/2BA condo has been recently updated & freshly painted. Spacious primary bedroom w/ensuite full bathroom & walk-in closet. Dining space off the kitchen w/huge bay window. Enclosed sunroom. Amazing location w/reserved parking spot & storage unit.

Stephen Guertler 303.579.4942 SCGuertler@yahoo.com | SCGuertler.cbintouch.com

Alison Kaufman 203.981.4337 ASKAlisonK@gmail.com | ASKAlisonK.com

DENVER | $400,000 2br/1ba home w/new paint and oak hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen w/granite tile counters and stainless appliances. A laundry room, full bath and 2 bedrooms complete the floor plan. Conclude w/a large yard and a detached 2-car garage.

ARVADA | Price Upon Request 2br/1.5ba townhome w/open floor plan and $9,000+ in new improvements. Enjoy new AC and furnace for low maintenance. Living room w/a fireplace. Bedrooms w/views of the park. Close to shopping, recreation and transportation.

Kelly Baca 303.748.3295 Kelly.Baca@ColoradoHomes.com | AgentKellyBaca.com

Jan Selinfreund 720.427.5888 Selinfreund@msn.com | JanSRealtor.com

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CENTENNIAL | $390,000 SOLD. 2br/2ba home. Custom kitchen w/upgraded quartz and high-end Kitchen Aid Appliances. Master retreat w/custom bath and walk-in closet. Complete w/unfinished basement, detached 2-car garage and deck. Considering Buying or Selling? Love to Assist!

THORNTON | $389,000 This awesome two bedroom, two bath townhome with a two-car attached garage in a desirable location is just waiting for you to make it your home. With its open floor plan there is plenty of sunlight throughout.

Debbie Jacobs 303.587.7793 debbie@Marcusteam.Com | DebbieSellsColoradoRealEstate.Com

Amy Metz 720.272.7337 amy.metz@cbrealty.com | AmyMetz.cbintouch.com

AURORA | $385,000 Fantastic, updated 3br/1.5ba home w/fireplace, attached garage & private yard. OPEN FLOOR PLAN w/new laminate floors, new carpet in the lower level, fresh paint & updated kitchen cabinets. Located near Golf Club at Heather Ridge plus much more.

DENVER | $350,000 1br/1ba Top Floor Classic Capitol Hill Loft w/new flooring and paint throughout. Recent kitchen remodel was well-planned and updated w/all new appliances, cabinets and quartz countertops. Complete w/a storage unit and a deeded parking space.

Jenny Souvanthong 720.601.2830 jenny.souvanthong@cbrealty.com | JennySouHomes.com

Chase Huddleston 303.585.0895 chase.huddleston@cbrealty.com | ChaseHuddleston.com

DENVER | $325,000 Well-maintained gem of a condo located in the historic Waldron Bonfills Mansion in Capitol Hill. The building was completely renovated in 2018, as was the 1br/1ba condo itself. The cherry on top is the sunroom, as well as a deeded parking space.

PARKER | $315,000 1br/1ba condo w/933 sqft. Living area w/electric fireplace. Kitchen w/solid surface counters, appliances included and island. Bedroom w/walk-in closet. Complete w/detached 1-car garage.

Alison Kaufman 203.981.4337 ASKAlisonK@gmail.com | ASKAlisonK.com

Colleen Teitelbaum 303.668.8186 teitelbaumcolleen@gmail.com | CocoTeitel.com

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BAILEY | $2,300,000

SUPERIOR | $1,100,000

CONIFER | $1,065,000

This luxurious mountain home combines contemporary finishes with rustic wood beams to offer the ultimate in mountain living! With radiant floor heat and sweeping views.

Immaculately maintained & updated Rock Creek 5br/4ba home featuring a gourmet kitchen w/hardwood floors, white cabinets, SS appliances & pantry, finished basement & bi-level Trex deck.

Mountain home with privacy, views and is 100% remodeled! Unique 3br/3ba home with 961 SF garage is located on the coveted, Conifer Mountain offering breathtaking views of Mt. Rosalie!

Leslie Howard 303.882.5968 Dominick Howard 303.885.1422

Brian Mygatt 303.910.1205

Susan Trindl 303.710.2411

DENVER | $930,000

PARKER | $915,000

LITTLETON | $825,000

Picturesque 3br/2ba Tudor on one of the prettiest streets in Montclair! Be wowed by natural sunlight streaming in through the updated windows. Close to Cherry Creek & 9th & Colorado.

Adjacent to the Black Bear Golf Course, gorgeous 5br/4ba home sits on .32-acres in the Canterberry neighborhood. Spacious home w/views, an open concept & oversized landscaped yard.

3br/3ba home w/open floor plan. Kitchen w/counter and cabinet space as well as SS appliances. owner’s retreat w/5-piece bath and walk-in closet. Complete w/3-car garage and backyard.

Eric Tack 303.295.2000

Ashley Morrison 224.532.3483

Nicole Wolf 303.898.5816

LAKEWOOD | $795,000

BOULDER | $765,000

FORT COLLINS | $765,000

Lovely 3br/3ba home offers a prime location w/NO HOA! Enjoy the nearby park, bicycle paths, schools & miles of trails. Featuring an open floor plan w/soaring ceilings & newer kitchen.

Rare downtown Boulder home on the top floor! 2br/2ba 2-story condo in the heart of Boulder. Located right off Pearl Street in highly desirable Whittier Square. Garage & Mountain views!

4br/4ba with new hardwood floors and natural light. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and an abundance of cabinets. A back deck with stamped concrete patio for entertaining.

Team Fontyn 303.359.9937

Elizabeth Boese 970.412.1020

Michelle A. Nelson 303.748.5247

ELIZABETH | $749,000

LONE TREE | $725,000

CASTLE ROCK | Price Upon Request

4br/3ba home on 35-acre site. Kitchen w/stainless appliances. Main level primary bedroom w/a huge closet. Downstairs w/3 bedrooms, full bath and family room. Complete w/a new hay barn.

Beautifully remodeled 3br/3ba townhome w/2-car garage situated across from park. Open floor plan includes a family room w/fireplace & kitchen w/granite, white cabinets & SS appliances.

3br/3ba, Loft/office, Open concept! Large covered patio, stamped concrete, gas firepit, privacy fenced. Gourmet kitchen, double ovens, pantry, W/D, ceiling fans, full basement .

Christina Kern 303.915.0809

Erica Dufford 303.718.7573

Jan Bollhoefner 303.947.3095

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MORRISON | $700,000

LITTLETON | $695,000

ENGLEWOOD | $690,000

Traditional 3br/2ba two-story home plus loft! Open floor plan enjoys views of Red Rocks and backs to a greenbelt. Oversized 2-car garage. Over 2,100 finished square feet.

Wonderful two-story home with a main floor primary bedroom, spacious kitchen, relaxing family room, finished basement, beautiful deck & 3-car garage. Located in the beautiful foothills.

1/4 acre level lot w/a single family home, a carriage house, an office, 1-car garage, 5+ parking spaces, full basement and a storage shed. Private patio off of the kitchen.

Ann Donley 303.903.2046

New Key Team - Angie, Aleigha & Dawn 303.598.1551

Pamela Outlaw 303.588.9516

LITTLETON | $669,000

CENTENNIAL | $659,000

AURORA | $650,000

5br/3ba home. Remodeled kitchen w/black SS appliances and island. Main floor primary suite w/full bath. Complete w/finished downstairs, attached 2-car garage and detached 4-car garage.

Well-maintained 3br/3ba home in Copperleaf featuring a walkout basement, freshly painted deck, fresh interior paint & kitchen w/granite countertops. Close to the community pool & parks.

5br/4ba home w/open floor plan. Family room w/a fireplace. Primary suite w/a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. Complete w/a lower-level bedroom and bath as well as a serene backyard.

Kari Ostby 970.215.0577

Anne-Marie Torp 720.989.6500

Janie Stoddard 303.408.0738

EVERGREEN | $650,000

WESTMINSTER | $650,000

ERIE | $650,000

4br/2ba raised ranch offers main level living on a quiet, ponderosa graced cul-de-sac. A brick patio & covered deck adjoin the kitchen & dining areas for easy outdoor entertaining.

3br/4ba, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, WF/ tile, double-sided fireplace, SS, fenced yard, granite counters, soaking tub, finished basement w/kitchenette, patio w/pergola & sauna.

3br/3ba home w/an open kitchen and a living room w/fireplace. Main floor primary suite w/a 5-piece bath. Upstairs w/a loft, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Complete w/a basement and backyard.

Terry Robinson 303.898.3658

Keely Hawk 303.522.0918

Lori Vialpando 303.324.5731

HIGHLANDS RANCH | $645,000

LITTLETON | $629,900

DENVER | $625,000

Beautiful 3br/3ba plus loft located on a cul-de-sac looks out to open space with mountain views. Beautiful remodeled kitchen, newer engineered floors, newer HVAC, solar, newer windows.

Beautiful 3br/3ba home located in Westgold Meadows subdivision features a large fenced backyard, 3 car garage, home office, loft, fireplace, and updates throughout.

Updated corner unit w/one of the best locations for views in the city! Enjoy the comfort of 24-hour security/reception while located in the most happening neighborhood, Cherry Creek!

Jennifer Hebert 303.929.9044

Steven Gravlin 720.201.0266

Cindy Kean 303.919.6304

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PARKER | $615,000

LAFAYETTE | $615,000

PEYTON | $599,000

Beautiful 2-story dream home w/4br/3ba, 2-car attached garage & a huge back yard. Located in the wonderful neighborhood of the Pinery SW, the neighborhood boasts wonderful amenities.

Charming Lafayette 3br/2ba charmer located on an oversized lot, blocks from Old Town! Sprawling yard w/xeriscape garden. Updates include nearly new exterior paint, HVAC system & more.

Stunning Parade of Homes winner & former model 4BR/3BA home situated on a cul-de-sac in the Meridian Ranch Community! Backyard w/25-foot stamped concrete covered patio & water feature.

Diane Evans 303.875.7341

Marlena Rich 303.601.8338

Eric Tack 303.295.2000

LITTLETON | $595,000

LITTLETON | $569,000

Rarity in Twin Shores - 3br/4ba w/main floor primary suite, loft, finished basement, attached 2-car garage, porch & patio area. HOA includes all landscaping, snow removal, and more.

Lovely, updated home in Lakehurst West. 5br/2.5ba brick home offers one-level open living including a living room w/gas fireplace, family room w/wood fireplace & tiger bamboo floors.

Updated 3br/3.5ba townhouse. Transformed kitchen w/SS appliances and quartz countertops. Walkout basement w/an open concept studio bedroom and bathroom. Complete w/a spacious backyard.

Samantha Stroh Cohen 720.327.6178

Mary Koglin 720.258.5000

David Armayor 303.669.1854

PARKER | $565,000

AURORA | $539,000

DENVER | $535,000

4br/3.5ba home w/an open floor plan. Kitchen w/breakfast nook, newer appliances and tile floors. Finished basement w/a bedroom, an en-suite bath and a bonus room. Complete w/a backyard.

Impeccably maintained updated home. Featuring solid oak wood floors, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, basement w/rec room & 12,000+ SQFT cul-de-sac lot. Cherry Creek School Distric.

3br/3.5ba townhome has an open floor plan w/spacious kitchen & great room w/gas fireplace. Primary suite w/en-suite bath & walk-in closet. Finished basement & patio, spectacular views!

Lore Marin 720.757.0913

Jessica Drummond 720.788.4599

Janie Stoddard 303.408.0738

DENVER | $530,000

LONGMONT CO | $525,000

LITTLETON | Price Upon Request

Popular floorplan in convenient Parkfield - close to DIA, shopping, parks & schools. 3BR/3BA has a 2-car garage, plus an unfinished basement! Fenced yard & gas log fireplace.

Updated 3br/2.5ba home in Wolf Creek w/a gas fireplace. 3br/2ba home has over 1,800 SQFT featuring a living room Kitchen w/new stainless appliances, new granite counters and tile w/wood burning fireplace, dining area, kitchen, bonus room, backsplash. Complete w/a basement, 2-car garage and great yard. finished basement & spacious yard. Close to downtown Littleton.

Barb Riley 303.548.0753

P.J. Farrell 303.884.5368

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Lindsay Schulze 720.550.2282

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HIGHLANDS RANCH | Price Upon Request

WESTMINSTER | $500,000

DENVER | $500,000

Fabulous south-facing, end-unit 2br/3ba townhouse in Highlands Ranch, 5 minutes from C-470. Best of both worlds. Time-proven sturdy construction from the 1980s & latest 2022 updates!

Classic mid-century 3br/1ba ranch home is excellent as a primary resident or a rental property! Sewer line replaced, newer roof, AC & hot water heater! Spacious backyard. Close to park.

Beautiful, updated 5BR/3BA home located in Northfield. Open floor plan flooded w/natural light. Kitchen w/full appliance package, slab granite counters & tile floor. Finished basement.

Dawn & Dennis Martin 303.870.5896

Sarah Yang 720.384.5646

Nita Wassenaar 720.560.1319

AURORA | $499,000

DACONO | $475,000

LOVELAND | $475,000

Fabulous bi-level is in the perfect location with views of open space & expansive gardens. Charming 4br/2ba, 2-car garage home w/bright open floor plan & beautifully remodeled kitchen.

3br/2ba home. Kitchen workspace w/granite counters is open to the entertaining area w/easy access to the backyard. Mountain views from the family room, primary bedroom and backyard!

3br/2ba home w/an open floor plan. Kitchen w/all appliances included opens to the family room w/a gas fireplace. Primary suite w/a 5-piece bath. Complete w/a full basement 2-car garage.

Rae Marie Heard 720.234.7918

Lori Vialpando 303.324.5731

Christy Hepp 303.910.5393

AURORA | $475,000

AURORA | $460,000

DENVER | $455,000

3bd/3ba townhome feature a spacious LR, DR and kitchen w/black appliances. Primary ensuite comes w/luxurious spa bath. Outside has private patio and space for grill and patio furniture.

Charming 4br/2ba home features a kitchen w/fun painted cabinets, newer windows, bamboo floors, dining & family room w/whitewashed brick fireplace. www.18936EColoradoDr.com.

Beautiful Green Valley Ranch 3br/2ba home with a wonderful floor plan & private backyard for entertaining. Close to DIA, shopping, restaurants or hop on the light rail & head downtown.

Kari Smith 303.324.2376

Medra Volpi 303.378.1144

Nita Kolarsick 303.250.8280

COLORADO SPRINGS | Price Upon Request

DENVER | $444,500

GOLDEN | Price Upon Request

Immaculate 4BR/4BA open, light & bright home showcases Delightful 3br/2.5ba home showcases a beautiful kitchen numerous amenities, mountain views & updates throughout! w/abundant counter space, granite countertops, dark cherry cabinets Thoughtful improvements include new interior paint & fresh flooring. & SS appliances. Located in Gateway Park’s Avion community.

2br/2ba townhome featuring LVT in the kitchen, living room, powder room & basement family room. New carpet in the bedrooms & new flooring in the bathrooms. HOA takes care of exterior.

Vanessa Bivens 719.309.8933

David Schafer 720.312.6150

Janie Larson 720.937.2676

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BOULDER | $439,000

LITTLETON | $439,000

BOULDER | $428,500

Across the street from CU, charming 2br/2ba condo. Updated kitchen, baths, flooring, paint & new A/C. Open floor plan w/eat-in kitchen, wood-burning fireplace & private balcony.

Spacious updated 2BR/3BA townhome features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, kitchen w/ss appliances, granite countertops & opens to the dining area & living room. 2-car garage.

2br/2ba with a fireplace in the living room, beautiful granite countertops and cabinet a lot of space in the kitchen. With a community pool & clubhouse for entertainment and enjoyment.

Brian Mygatt 303.910.1205

Chriss Bond 720.771.7369

Mark Holmes 303.332.5351

DENVER | $425,000

ARVADA | $425,000

SEVERANCE | $420,000

Prime corner lot 2br/1ba updated home located right off 6th Avenue and I-25. Recent updates include quality windows & hardwood floors. Living room is large and versatile. No HOA.

3br/3ba townhouse. Kitchen w/newer SS appliances and 42-inch cabinets. Primary bedroom w/a walk-in closet and an updated 3/4 bath. Complete w/a finished basement and 2-car garage.

Located in the heart of Severance, this lovely; warm and inviting 2-story home is located near the life of the town on a corner lot!

Isaiah Santistevan 720.810.1190

Michelle A. Nelson 303.748.5247

Christine McDaniel 505.716.7809

THORNTON | $415,000

AURORA | $405,000

WESTMINSTER | $399,900

Updated end unit 2BR/3BA townhome at the end of cul-de-sac w/fenced yard. Open floor plan features a living room, dining space & kitchen with granite counter tops. Backs to open area.

Updated 2br/2ba condo w/the largest floor plan in the building. Primary bedroom w/a new primary bath and walk-in closet. Enjoy a view of the wildlife area. Conclude w/an enclosed lanai.

4br/2ba home w/a new furnace, new air conditioner as well as hardwood & porcelain floors. There is a Nest thermostat system. Conclude w/motion sensor lights behind the home and garage.

Kelly Redpath 303.548.4058

Gail Wheeler 303.726.7202

Derrek Patrick 720.987.5271

AURORA | Price Upon Request

DENVER | $375,000

AURORA | $330,000

Wonderful 3br/2ba starter home in the Summer Valley neighborhood features vinyl flooring throughout, kitchen w/eat in space, primary bedroom w/bath & finished lower, garden level.

Spacious 2BR/2BA townhome in the First Creek community features Refreshing, sunny, Quail Run 2br/3ba condo with so many an open main level w/updated kitchen w/custom drop-down lighting, improvements! Including a new hot water heater, furnace, AC unit, cherry cabinets & bar, living room & dining area. deck, paint, windows, floors, carpet, window coverings & more.

Karyn Walker 303.819.8910

Lea Rogers 303.523.4716

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Kelli Barton 720.530.7466

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ARVADA | $325,000

AURORA | $320,000

AURORA | $300,000

2br/1ba townhome in Westdale community w/heated pool, clubhouse & more. Spacious living room, new flooring & paint, updated kitchen appliances & private patio.

Charming 2br/2ba condo in Heather Ridge features an open floor plan, wood tongue & groove vaulted ceiling & floor to ceiling natural stone fireplace. www.2419SXanaduWayC.com

2br/2ba main floor condo w/new interior paint, newer carpet and flooring. Kitchen appliances and full-size washer/dryer included. Deeded 1-car garage.

Garvin Laverick 720.245.9956

Medra Volpi 303.378.1144

Cathy Schuster 303.478.6364

AURORA | $260,000

GREELEY | $215,000

DENVER | $200,000

Great 2nd floor Seville 2br/1ba end unit has a fantastic location overlooking the open space of Cherry Creek Reservoir & distant views of Pikes Peak. Gorgeous newer Rec Center w/pool.

Well-maintained manufactured 2br/1ba home in Greeley! Enjoy close proximity to Evans, Milliken, Windsor, Johnstown & quick access to US Highway 85. Home sits on a large, owned lot.

1BR/1BA top floor condo. Kitchen w/white cabinetry, tile countertops and a breakfast bar. Living room w/balcony access. Balcony w/views of the Denver Capitol and the downtown skyline.

Cyndi DeLaney 303.204.3834

Danielle Harvey 630.338.6981 Jessie Bliss 303.885.8334

Illona Gerlock 303.809.1235

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BACKSTORY

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DENVER

Beverly Hills, New York City, and Atlanta—heck, even Salt Lake City—have all had Real Housewives franchises. What about Denver? Now that we’ve landed one of the world’s most famous celebrity couples, Russell and Ciara Wilson, we decided to assemble a driven, opinionated, and volatile cast around the latter to help launch the series in the Mile High City. Cue the catfights. —PHILIP CLAPHAM

Helen Thorpe

Johnna Crispe

Ciara Wilson

The London-born, Irish American journalist who split from former hubby John Hickenlooper in 2015 might seem like a strange selection. But if her amicable breakup with Hick is any indication, Thorpe would be the peacekeeper this crew will desperately need.

The daughter of John Bandimere Jr., owner of Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, would provide entrée into the, uh, colorful family that organized a “Stop the COVID Chaos Rally” in September 2020. That’s around the time the Bandimere family sued Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment over “unconstitutional” public health protocols, such as mask mandates.

The R&B princess (her middle name is actually Princess) moved to Colorado this year after her husband signed with the Broncos. Ciara is famous in her own right, though: The multiplatinum, five-time-Grammy-nominated artist-actress-model has topped the Billboard charts—and now she’ll top the Mile High City’s social scene.

The Mediator

The Instigator

CATCHPHRASE

“ Keep it up, and you’ll get an Irish goodbye.”

CATCHPHRASE

“ I may own a speedway, but don’t tread on me.”

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The Celebrity

Deborah Dunafon

Piper Billups The Homemaker

The Wildcard

A modern-day Miss Mona and Ed Earl (see: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Dunafon owns Shotgun Willie’s, and her husband, Mike, is the mayor of Glendale. Dunafon used to own the Smokin’ Gun Apothecary marijuana dispensary, too, but sold it in 2021 for $4 million, bringing her dynasty of buds and boobs to an end.

CATCHPHRASE

“ In the Wilson household, I call the plays.”

Although her husband, former Denver Nuggets superstar Chauncey Billups, moved to Oregon to coach the Portland Trail Blazers, Piper is a Mile High City real estate agent. Do we smell a Million Dollar Listing: Denver spinoff? CATCHPHRASE

“ I’m here to

get this house in order.”

CATCHPHRASE

“ The weed might be gone, but the thrill isn’t.”

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5280 Magazine August 2022