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SOME LIKE IT HOT From fireplaces to fiery green

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REPORTING FOR DUTY Don’t be fooled by Demo-

cratic Representative Jason Crow’s relatively low profile. Although the former Army Ranger may not have the same star power as some other freshman Dems, he was quietly at the heart of some of 2019’s most historic moments. We joined Crow along the Front Range and in Washington, D.C., to provide an intimate look at the congressman’s first 365 days. BY KASEY CORDELL

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The lion- and dragon-filled Chinese and Vietnamese New Year performances you won’t want to miss...three mixed-use projects that are actually welcome developments for the city...e-driver’s licenses come to Colorado... what a mystery painting in the state archives reveals about how women have historically been remembered (or forgotten)...West Highland’s Nurture is a one-stop shop for your self-care needs...and new Mile High City gyms to help you keep your resolutions this year.

With rooftop cabanas, pillowlined stadium seating, and 10 culinary concepts that span the globe, Boulder’s Rosetta Hall elevates the food hall trend...a LoHi spot that proves Thai food isn’t just for carryout...at TeaLee’s Teahouse and Bookstore in Five Points, your cup comes with a side of community...you can now sip and nosh while perusing Free Market’s high-end shops, thanks to chef Kelly Whitaker’s new Dairy Block eateries...and the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado is helping females in the industry break through the grape ceiling.

23 CULTURE A Grand Junction–born website just might have that Imperial Star Destroyer Lego piece your kid lost...from heavenly snowmobile terrain to meat on a stick, why you should make the six-hour drive to South Dakota’s Black Hills right now... meet the Denver man who makes $3,000 custom cowboy boots for clients such as former Governor John Hickenlooper... and the Colorado gear you need to look—and climb—like a pro at this month’s Ouray Ice Festival.

34 RESTAURANT REVIEW Uncle’s second location brings Thai-style curries, Pan-Asian small plates, and chef Tommy Lee’s terrific ramen to Speer. BY SCOTT MOWBRAY

COLUMN 38 CITY How Denver Public Library is improving services for its most disadvantaged patrons—and reimagining what a library can be.

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LION’S TALE

Popping Champagne bottles as the Times Square Ball completes its plunge seems pretty festive—until you witness the riveting dances of a Chinese and Vietnamese New Year celebration. The teams who work together to operate elaborate lion and dragon costumes are particularly enthralling, and this month, those performances will hold special meaning for one of the state’s biggest squads. Starting with a show outside Park Hill Supermarket on January 11, the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center (CACHC) will begin celebrating its 15th anniversary and the new decade by traveling the Front Range and exhibiting complex moves the 45-person team usually reserves for competitions. Leaping from pillar to pillar (some as tall as nine feet), for example, is a dangerous element the group has not attempted in years. But the routine represents more than a bunch of flashy tricks. “You don’t just go out there and shake the lion or dragon head,” says Phong Vo, the coach and founder of CACHC. “Everything you do, it must have a storyline.” Each performance in this series will depict a lion’s journey to save a village overtaken by illness—symbolically wishing a healthy 2020 to all. —ANGELA UFHEIL P H O T O G R A P H BY C H AY C E L A N P H E A R

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Unimaginative mixed-use developments, begone. Three work/play/live projects coming to Denver this year are designed to celebrate aspects of the city’s distinctive character. —CAITLIN FOSTER

GATES DISTRICT AT BROADWAY STATION In 1911, Gates Rubber Company brought an example of the work-meets-play lifestyle to Denver: a headquarters with a commissary and rooftop garden. Gates left the location at the southwest corner of I-25 and South Broadway 24 years ago, but Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group plans to turn the vacant land into a hub that harks back to that history. Instead of generic buildings, the retail shops and 800 residential units opening over the next few years will be housed in metal and brick buildings reminiscent of the area’s industrial heyday. Don’t dust off the Model T, though; the development is conveniently located right next to the Broadway light-rail station.

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In order to capitalize on RiNo’s status as a burgeoning cultural hub, the local real estate mavens at Westfield Company are building an urban artists’ sanctuary along Wynkoop Street from 40th to 43rd streets. The opening of Mission Ballroom—the city’s new state-of-the-art music venue— this past summer signaled the first stage of development. In December, Westfield unveiled 70,000 square feet of office space focused on arts- or entertainment-related businesses. Add in the 400 residential units, yet-to-benamed dining options, and alleyways festooned with murals from local artists arriving in the coming months, and creatively inclined denizens have themselves a new home base.

Denver’s Continuum Partners are tapping into LoDo’s largest demographic (office workers daydreaming about mountain adventures) by designing a mixed-use complex with 85,000 square feet of retail space dedicated to outdoor-focused shops. Opening on Market Street between 16th and 17th streets next fall, the development’s stores are meant to inspire patrons and residents to experience a rugged lifestyle, though they won’t have to rough it while visiting. Slick amenities, such as spacesaving mechanical lifts that can stack vehicles in the on-site parking garage, will accompany 225 apartments featuring upscale comforts like dog-washing stations and, of course, ample gear storage.

A rendering of Gates District at Broadway Station

Colorado becoming one of the first states to offer electronic driver’s licenses, via the myColorado app. (Most federal agencies, such as TSA, won’t accept them, though.)

A brewing identity crisis. Molson Coors Brewing Company will change its name to Molson Coors Beverage Company this month as part of the longtime Colorado brand’s impending move to Chicago.

B-cycle’s last ride. After nearly 10 years, the bike-share system will stop operating in Denver at the end of this month due to aging equipment and dwindling ridership.

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What can a longhidden painting teach us about how history views Centennial State women?

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OTHER THAN HER APPEARANCE, THE PAINTING OFFERED FEW CLUES.

ditions in Centennial State coal mines during the 1910s. Fortunately, institutions in Colorado are trying to fill in those blanks. In 2018, Denver’s Byers-Evans House Museum unveiled the Center for Colorado Women’s History; its Women/ Work/Justice exhibit, which concludes this March, highlights workplace movements led by women, including Petrucci. And starting this month, the Colorado Women’s Vote Centennial Commission will celebrate the 100th anniversary of female suffrage with events that “explore the stories of bold women.” Maybe then Coloradans will learn the history this picture was meant to tell. —ROBERT SANCHEZ

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ive years ago, an employee entered a storage room at the Colorado State Archives in Denver to investigate a water leak. There, he made a curious discovery: Cached behind a false wall of blue pegboard were more than 20 paintings of former Colorado chief executives, from Alexander Cummings, the third territorial governor, in 1865 to Governor Daniel Thornton in 1951. The archivists, however, couldn’t identify one portrait—the lone woman in the group. She wore glasses, a pendant around her neck, and her hair coiffed. Other than her appearance, the painting offered few clues. A date (“5-13-33”) was printed in pen on the back of the frame near a sticker for a long-defunct art gallery, and there was another sticker with a partial address and the word “Miss” written on it. No artist’s signature graced the piece. Historians and art experts who examined the piece suggested that perhaps she had been a Colorado first lady or worked as a member of a gubernatorial cabinet. No one could say for sure, though, until Derek Everett took up the case. Everett first heard about the mysterious woman five years ago. A professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver who sometimes leads tours at the state Capitol, he began spending his spare time rifling through newspaper clippings and photographs from the early 1930s. Eventually, he came across a 1934 Denver Post obituary. The photo that accompanied the article showed a bespectacled woman with her hair coiffed and a pendant that looked similar to the one in the painting. It appeared to be a match. Her name was Katherine L. Craig, one of the first women to earn statewide office; she held the position of Colorado superintendent of public instruction five times, her first term beginning in 1905 and her last in 1931. Everett had seen Craig’s name once or twice before but knew little about her—not many education administrators make the history books. But there were hints that Craig accomplished more than your average educator. First, the obit stated Craig had launched a fight against a “clique proposing to take over the entire school system.” More remarkable: After her death, Craig lay in state at the Capitol, an honor reserved for the likes of, among others, Buffalo Bill Cody. Still, Everett could find little else about Craig in the annals of the Centennial State. That doesn’t surprise Gail M. Beaton, author of Colorado Women: A History. “I think it’s apropos that Katherine Craig was stuffed away someplace and forgotten,” Beaton says, “because that’s exactly what happened to many early Colorado women.” In her book, Beaton details the largely forgotten legacies of Helen Ring Robinson, who became the second woman to serve as a state senator in the United States when she joined the Colorado chamber in 1913, and Mary Petrucci, who brought national attention to the deplorable working con-

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These just-arrivedin-Denver gyms will help you stick to your New Year’s resolution.

ROW HOUSE Opened: April 2019 Transplanted From: New York City Sweat Factor: The indoor rowing machine is the focal point during these 45-minute classes. The franchise opened its first Colorado location in April and is adding its fifth, in Edgewater, this month. Beginners can try the Launch class to master their rowing techniques.

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a 125-degree sauna. Proponents say the infrared heat helps you burn calories and recover almost at the same time.

AKT Opened: October 2019 Transplanted From: New York City Sweat Factor: Anna Kaiser, personal trainer to stars such as Shakira, launched this dancebased cardio class so you can live out your hipshaking dreams. A second Denver location (the first is in Cherry Creek) arrives in RiNo this month. —DS

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alls may be passé these days, but the convenience of all-in-one shopping certainly isn’t. Look no further than the gazillion (we fact-checked that number) food halls opening around town—a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Nurture co-founder Peter Strauss hopes to apply that same sense of consolidated consumerism to Denverites’ well-being. Opening early this year, his new 22,000-square-foot West Highland marketplace will be home to more than 45 health-related businesses, ranging from the traditional (think: nutritionists) to the innovative (infrared sauna, anyone?). Strauss believes Nurture can be part of its guests’ everyday routines, as opposed to medical offices you visit when you’re sick or indulgent spas you enjoy only on special occasions. “We want to provide an opportunity to access self-care in a very approachable, accessible kind of way,” says Strauss, who previously worked in the tech industry. To that end, the first floor of the former two-story school is given over to community. There are fitness classes at Rhythm Revolution’s spin studio and two Nurture-run rooms that host group high-intensity interval training workouts and a rotating cast of yoga, barre, and Pilates instructors. Nurture’s in-house cafe serves nourishing snacks like acai bowls, which you can nosh on while browsing retail stalls that sell athleisure wear, eco-friendly cleaning products, and houseplants, among other healthy items. Don’t worry about your offspring putting their grubby little paws all over the merchandise: For about $15 per hour, per kid, you can leave them with trained employees in a designated childcare area. On the second story, professionals including acupuncturists, therapists, and a goal coach—as well as a Hydrate IV Bar and Mooi Makeup & Beauty Studio—focus on individual needs. Nurture’s potential was so enticing that Jasmine Anderson, Rhythm Revolution’s owner, relocated her successful Hale studio to join Strauss’ concept. “It’s a community that speaks to all areas of wellness, not just physical,” Anderson says. “Rhythm Revolution riders will be able to get all of the things they might want to add to their fitness regimen in one space.” Because taking care of yourself shouldn’t be such a heavy lift. —DALIAH SINGER

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So you bought your kid the 4,784-piece Imperial Star Destroyer Lego set for the holidays (be honest, it’s really for you), and Junior misplaced four integral pieces by January 1. You could shell out $700 to buy another—or just consult Grand Junction’s eBricks, the world’s largest independent supplier of Lego components. The idea for the business came to Kenneth Riskey in 2000, the summer before he went to Colorado Mesa University, when he purchased a used 1984 Cargo Center Lego kit with several missing parts. Riskey placed newspaper ads to hunt them down and was besieged by people looking to sell their collections. Sensing an opportunity, the teen bought 38,000 Lego pieces and listed them individually for sale online. He eventually opened an eBricks storefront, but today he makes about 90 percent of his sales through his website BrickLink, where 3.5 million pieces attract collectors, architects, and even Hollywood producers. The Lego corporation itself has called, so there’s no shame in using the service to find the pieces you (uh, your child) need to complete that Destroyer. —MAYA CHIODO

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Who knew the mysterious outcrops of South Dakota’s Black Hills loom only six hours from Denver—or that the best time to visit might be when summer’s hectic Mt. Rushmore season is long over? —IRENE MIDDLEMAN THOMAS

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST [1 ] Thanks to 416 miles of trails that are groomed nightly, the snowmobiling experts at SnoWest magazine have ranked Black Hills National Forest as one of the best places in North America to spin snow. If you’re an expert who wants to create your own tracks, though, almost all of the massive forest’s 1.2 million acres of terrain

are open to off-trail riding. Whichever path you take, procure fullday rentals (starting at $200, including helmets and gas) inside the forest from Mystic Hills Hideaway. mystic hillshideaway.com

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they need a fix. So along Custer’s Wildlife Loop, the park’s more than 1,000 bison seek sodium another way. After it snows, the furry beasts congregate along the 18-mile route—also home to elk and bighorn sheep—to lick road salt off vehicles. To take part in the winter ritual known as the Custer State Park Car Wash, drive slow and keep your windows

Inches of snowfall the Black Hills gets on average each year

After a day of adventuring, sleep where six presidents have snoozed—and for less than $100 a night during the offseason. The 91-year-old Rapid City building’s German Tudor architecture pays homage to the many German immigrants who settled the area in the 19th century. Other decorative touches, such as a sacred four directions symbol etched into the lobby floor, honor local Lakota tribes. That doesn’t mean the hotel lacks modern flourishes: The Vertex Sky Bar features expansive views of the city skyline as well as cocktails like the AntiOxidant Mojito ($11), made with Cruzan silver rum, raspberries, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup. alexjohnson.com

DAKOTAH STEAKHOUSE In the 1870s, Russian immigrant John Hoellwarth introduced the Black Hills region to “shashlyk,” a simple dish of grilled and

skewered meat. South Dakotans immediately took to the shishkebab-like fare and even created their own iteration, called chislic, which is traditionally lamb or beef served with saltines. At Rapid City’s Dakotah Steakhouse, visitors can try chislic ($11) with a side of cilantro-lime sour cream and a glass of Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Bourbon, bottled specially for the restaurant. dakotah steakhouse.com

SPEARFISH CANYON’S COMMUNITY CAVES During winter, water pouring over the Community Caves in Spearfish Canyon, at the northern edge of Black Hills National Forest, freezes into towering ice columns. To reach the dramatic scene, access the trail near mile marker 13 along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and trek half a mile to the shallow limestone caverns. Microspikes and poles are necessary during snowy conditions, but the massive icicles are worth the quick, steep ascent.

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rolled up. Don’t expect a brilliant shine, either. blackhillsbadlands. com/custerstatepark

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IMAGE: Claude Monet, Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge (detail), 1899. Oil on canvas; 35 5â „8 x 35 5â „16 in. Princeton University Art Museum: From the Collection of William Church Osborn, Class of 1883, trustee of Princeton University (1914-1951), president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1941-1947); given by his family, y1972-15. Photo Credit: Princeton University Art Museum/Art Resource, NY Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature is co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and the Museum Barberini, Potsdam. It is presented with generous support from PNC Bank. Additional funding is provided by Barbara Bridges, Keith and Kathie Finger, Lauren and Geoff Smart, Fine Arts Foundation, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, Comcast Spotlight, and The Denver Post.

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The Boot Fits

A Denver man finds a meaningful second act by crafting cowboy boots made for flaunting.

hen Brett Marquardt got an invitation to Willie Nelson’s house in 2014, the Colorado resident immediately knew which shoes to wear: his cowboy boots with the legendary country artist’s face stitched into them. Marquardt even called Mickey Mussett, the Denver craftsman who had made the footwear, to inform him of his plan. “You should ask him to sign them,” Mussett said. But when the time came, Nelson demurred. “No way,” Nelson said. “Those are way too pretty to put my signature on.” Five years later, Mussett grins as he recounts that tale. He started Ghost Rider Boots in 1999 as little more than a novice in the fading art of custom boot making. Today, after spending countless hours in the garage of his Hale neighborhood home cutting leather and threading the pieces together, Mussett’s designs are coveted by customers who live as far away as Australia and Europe. In 2015, he even fashioned a pair depicting mountains, skis, a banjo, and the Colorado flag for then Governor John Hickenlooper. The current Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate wore the boots during his wedding and a State of the State address. “Mickey treats all of his customers like kings,” Hickenlooper says, “which is appropriate, because all the boots he creates are fit for a king.” Despite his current gig, Mussett’s mama didn’t raise him to be a cowboy. In fact, the Denver native spent the first 25 years of his professional career in advertising. (You can thank him for Pizza Hut’s personal pan pizza.) By his mid-50s, however, Mussett found himself out of the industry and working as a temp. That’s when a wayward internet search led him to David

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“MICKEY TREATS ALL OF HIS CUSTOMERS LIKE KINGS, WHICH IS APPROPRIATE BECAUSE ALL THE BOOTS HE CREATES ARE FIT FOR A KING.”

Hutchings, an Arvada boot maker who also teaches students looking to learn the trade. Mussett was enamored with Hutchings’ elaborate creations, so—although his bank account was rapidly dwindling—he decided to study with Hutchings for six months. He knew his risk might pay off when Hutchings called him the best pupil he’d ever had. Hoping to master the craft, Mussett also met with other custom boot makers around the country to perfect the 80- to 100-step process. (He estimates there are currently 250 such craftsmen in America, including fewer than 10 in Colorado.) After starting Ghost Rider, Mussett attracted his first customers through word of mouth. The business took off, though, after he launched a website. The platform set him apart from older, technologically averse artisans and has allowed him to showcase the intricacies of his designs, from monograms to overlays of butterflies, oil derricks, and team logos. Over two decades, Mussett has crafted more than 150 pairs of cowboy couture, some of which you’ll likely see on the feet of National Western Stock Show (January 11 to 26) attendees. Charging about $3,000 for each set, the 72-year-old is pleased he’s cobbled together a second career. But he’s prouder of finding a new purpose. “It’s special,” he says, “knowing you’ve created something people can’t get many other places.” —SHANE MONAGHAN

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How to look like a pro at the 25th Ouray Ice Festival. Last year, 4,500 puffy-clad revelers flocked to the Ouray Ice Festival to scale ice walls, peruse new equipment, and party at late-night, beer-fueled blowouts. “Sounds like a dream!” you say—before remembering you have no idea how to ascend ice. Luckily, entry-level clinics at the three-day, four-night affair teach novices the basics, so experience is not a prerequisite. The right gear, however, is. —HEATHER BALOGH ROCHFORT

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You’ll need to invest in sturdy mountaineering boots—like the Trango Ice Cube GTX from La Sportiva, an Italian company that has its U.S. headquarters in Boulder. This pair has a lightweight sole, built-in gaiters to protect your clothing from accidental crampon punctures, and extra rubber around the toe that creates more traction during the slippery hike in. $550, sportiva.com

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With almost as many food halls on the Front Range as there are Subarus, local diners could be forgiven for feeling fatigued with the concept. But take note: Rosetta Hall, which opened in Boulder in October, is unlike any other. Local artist Tiffany Mitchum designed the space, in partnership with Rosetta CEO Donovan Greene and co-owner Doug Greene (her stepson and husband, respectively), to be “visually beautiful and physically comfortable,” she says. “A place where you want to stay and hang out.” The myriad seating options Mitchum created under the hall’s vaulted roof on Walnut Street help achieve that goal, from traditional dining tables and velvet bar chairs to curtained cabanas on the rooftop patio, cozy nooks with plush couches on the mezzanine, and pillow-lined stadium seating in the main dining area. Custom millwork, marble and stone elements, and crystal chandeliers offset by contemporary pendants evoke the aesthetic of European food halls, where modern elements meet Old World charm. Rosetta’s 10 culinary concepts are equally intriguing: The collection is locally sourced and global in scope, spanning Asian street food (the Ginger Pig), au courant Mexican fare (Tierra), ancient grain dishes (Eridu), high-end French pastries (Petite Fleur), and cooking from the West African diaspora (Jacaranda). Overall, Rosetta Hall feels far more Tesla than Subaru—that is, if Teslas were for everyone. —DENISE MICKELSEN

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High tea for two at TeaLee’s Teahouse and Bookstore in Five Points

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The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar. —PATRICIA KAOWTHUMRONG AND DENISE MICKELSEN

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Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar LoHi

TeaLee’s Teahouse and Bookstore Five Points

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Chef Ounjit Hardacre and her husband, Duane, the co-owners of Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar (and Citizen Thai in Golden), aim to prove that the food of Thailand is suitable for more than casual dining. Their four-monthold Platte Street restaurant makes their case via beautifully plated dishes inspired by Hardacre’s roots in Western Thailand’s Kanchanaburi and her experience cooking in San Francisco—with a craft cocktail program and elegant environs to match. Head to Daughter Thai and test their theory: Settle onto a blue velvet bench flanked by flowing curtains or ask for a spot beneath the dancing woman mural that dominates the dining room. Order a Thai Fashioned made with peanutinfused bourbon; sticky, glazed Bangkok-style pork ribs and larb made with frog legs; and the deep-fried whole striped bass. A meal this good deserves more than takeout.

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It’s not every day that a pit stop for a cup of tea earns you two new friends, but that’s the norm when you’re sipping at TeaLee’s on the corner of 22nd and Welton streets. Enter the snug space and you’ll be greeted by owners Risë Jones and Louis Freeman. Jones brews beautiful loose-leaf teas and serves simple yet satisfying fare, from cheesy broccoli quiches and green salads with Darjeeling vinaigrette to warm scones and tart lemon bars. When Freeman isn’t chatting with customers, he curates TeaLee’s book collection and retail sundries, which include jewelry, artwork, and chocolates. The couple opened the teahouse two years ago to provide the Five Points community with a gathering place—and they’ve been turning guests into family ever since.

Chef-owner Kelly Whitaker (Basta, Dry Storage, the Wolf’s Tailor) likes to push boundaries. At Brutø, his new retail-hospitality experiment in the Dairy Block, he does so by merging his signature wood-fired, grain-focused cooking with a bubbles-centric drink list—and the ability to enjoy both while perusing Free Market’s high-end shops. Or, grab a seat at Brutø and nibble on oysters, “socca” (chickpea pancakes, pictured), masa-flour calzones stuffed with al-pastor-style pork and pineapple, and popcorn crème brûlée. Also swing by sister concept BØH—Whitaker’s coffee counter/test kitchen/grain mill, located off the Dairy Block alley—for bags of fresh flour and polenta, onigiri, pastries, vegan soft serve, and Devoción espresso drinks. It’s an eclectic lineup, but it works.

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New Ramen On The Block Uncle’s second location brings Thai-style curries, Pan-Asian small plates, and chef Tommy Lee’s terrific ramen to Speer. BY SCOTT MOWBRAY

n a busy Friday night, few Denver restaurant kitchens run at the hyper-balletic pace of the big, shiny, six-month-old kitchen at the new Uncle in the Speer neighborhood. Recently, I counted 17 cooks and other staff, all abuzz and gracefully in sync, plunging baskets of noodles into water, packing white bao buns into steam baskets like Michelin men into tiny saunas, and building pyramids of grilled shrimp on beds of crispy rice. It’s a cheerful show. A culinary crew in good form knows it’s in good form, and the camaraderie at Uncle 2.0 reminded me of a Broadway musical troupe with a hit on its hands. The menu at this second Uncle is more ambitious than that of the first-born, smaller Highland shop. It remains ramen-centric, but there’s an expanded list of “mazemen” (brothless ramen), more small plates, and several Thai-style, entrée-size curries. I was a little leery: Why branch out when ramen is already notoriously difficult to master? Was it to push entrée prices past LoHi’s $17 mark to support the huge Speer brigade de cuisine? Perhaps—Uncle 2.0 is even less of a bargain than the original—but after tasting most of the menu, I am glad for the additions, several of which are more boldly conceived than I have come to expect from Denver restaurants doing the Pan-Asian thing.

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UNCLE 95 S. Pennsylvania St. 720-638-1859 uncleramen.com

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A larger location with an expanded menu; top-notch ramen

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No dedicated bar area for waiting

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Moderate

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Celery salad, grilled quail, mussel and jungle curries, any ramen

There is an excellent grilled quail salad, for example, that riffs off Laotian larb without backing away from the raw, textural intensity—gritty rice powder, juicy ground meat, lots of crunchy fresh herb leaves and stems—that is the essence of that dish. Six pieces of chilejam-slathered grilled quail nest beneath a bramble of cilantro, mint, toasted rice powder, raw shallot, lemongrass, and chiles; the whole dish sports plenty of funk and zing from fish sauce and lime.

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From left: Crab bao, celery salad, and sake at Uncle; chef-owner Tommy Lee

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dishes felt a bit stingy, especially that lobster curry (at $29) and the short rib curry (at $25), although the latter is very good if you like a thick, umami-rich, meaty iteration. But now it’s time to talk about the ramen. And let me stipulate that I wrote this review in Tokyo (which is perhaps unfair, since the best bowls of ramen I’ve ever eaten have rightly been in that city). The first thing about ramen is that it’s preferable to eat it alone at a counter in a cramped shop, in that state of devotion celebrated in the greatest food movie of all time, Tampopo. You receive your bowl directly from one of the cooks. You breathe in the steam and size up When my lobster jungle the ingredients by dipGo Green Jungle curry with lobster at Uncle 2.0 curry arrived, I was encourping and poking and aged to see a stem of green turning the elements peppercorns perched atop, with your chopsticks. as one might see in Thailand. The Uncle Then, you’re off, alternating between spoon version is not so incendiary as what you and chopsticks and eating with furious will eat there, but its flavor was similarly slurping noises that would convince everypeppery, viny, and green. The lobster one in Denver that you are a lunatic. didn’t add much, but I loved the delicious The second thing is that the wheat bits of garlicky sausage, made aromatic noodles—kinked or straight, depending with makrut lime leaves; chunks of Japaon the chef ’s inclination—are important, nese eggplant and turnip amplified the but the broth is more foundationally critiearthy character. I also liked the mussel cal. That’s true along the ramen spectrum, curry, whose coconut-milk-based broth from very light broths (the most delicate was so richly steeped with lime leaves that versions are rarely seen in America) to its perfume deliciously defined the dish. full-on tonkotsu flavor bombs, which get So, even if you eschew ramen, you can their lip-coating richness from hours of have a very good meal at the new Uncle. vigorous pork bone boiling. Great broth is The little steamed buns from the original the soul of the bowl. restaurant are there, too. They come two to The point is that eating proper ramen is a plate, stuffed with pork belly, hoisin, and an experience, somewhat diminished in a cucumber (fine, but nothing special); fried large, modern restaurant in which the bowls soft-shell crab with green papaya slaw and a are delivered by waiters rather than cooks. cilantro nam prik (delicious); or crispy, sucStill, I enjoy perching at the counter at Uncle culent eggplant with mustard seeds, miso 2.0, and I am impressed by what I ate there, mayo, and cabbage (my favorite). across several styles of ramen. One particular appetizer ventures into Uncle’s broths are well made and fusion whimsy of the best sort: the celery differentiated. The shoyu style (a clear, soysalad with sour cream, preserved lemon, based concoction) in the duck and Tokyo dried shrimp (like bits of sweet seafood ramens is subtle and deep; the chicken and jerky), house-made XO sauce, and a storm fish broth of the Jiro-style ramen, flavored of fresh mint. It’s a lively start to a meal, with bonito, is a notch more rich; and though scant in size for $10. Indeed, a few sesame paste in the restaurant’s famous

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spicy chicken ramen makes for a good, nutty version, similar to one I just ate in Tokyo, though less intensely seasoned with mouth-numbing sansho pepper. The tsukemen broth, meanwhile, intended for dipping, is loaded with pork-bone collagen, and if it’s not as gravy-thick as what I’ve had at the famous Fuunji shop in Japan, I also didn’t feel like I’d drunk a bowl of crown roast drippings by the end. Uncle’s noodles are chewy and firm, as they should be, and the supporting cast of ingredients is good: Chicken is cut from the thigh for flavor, while duck is intensified by confit prep. “Ajitama” (seasoned eggs) have a properly custardlike consistency. As for quibbles, I have but two: The pork belly in the Jiro and tsukemen ramens was bland and flabby. And the Jiro bowl wimped out completely. That style applies the more-is-more ethic to ramen, super-sizing the bowl for starving students and drunk salarymen. Uncle’s version was dainty by comparison. Uncle is a friendly joint. Service was generally attentive and quick, wired to the kitchen’s energy. Cocktails are complicated (lime, shochu, cashew, and sesame in a mai tai?), yet of the four I sampled, none were memorable. I prefer the sake selection; try the Kikusui Funaguchi Kunko Black, which comes in a cute can but is a rich sake that’s not too sweet. Or order beer, especially the Echigo Koshihikari rice ale, a fizzy brew with more depth than Coors that vanishes on the palate in the Japanese style, never fighting with the food. My final piece of advice for enjoying a dinner at Uncle 2.0 is to have a strategy to get in—or a lot of patience. Uncle takes no reservations, and during the 6 p.m. ramen rush, that can mean a considerable wait; four of us cooled our heels for more than an hour one night. It left us wishing Uncle’s ample new space included a bigger bar area. At present, you either sit in the nondescript foyer or go to the burger joint, American Grind, next door to drink a beer and watch for a text message. Uncle’s food Find our Dinis worth it, but it’s so ing Guide, much nicer when you’re an extensive escorted directly to the list of area restaurants, counter. My advice: on page Go when the restaurant 114 and is less crowded, at 8 or online at 8:30 p.m. The crew will 5280.com/ be just as energized and restaurants. happy to serve. m

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iro Hernandez is sitting in a fourth-floor office of the Denver Central Library, looking for help. His needs extend far beyond leniency for a misplaced book, assistance printing a resumé, or any obscure factoid a librarian could conjure. On this May day, Hernandez is trying to put his life back together, and he believes this place and the woman sitting across from him, Cuica Montoya, might be his best hope. Hernandez moved to Denver from El Paso, Texas, in 2016, for a carpentry job he promptly lost because he didn’t get along with his boss. The lack of income left him experiencing homelessness, and on the streets, Hernandez, who has paranoid schizophrenia, sank into a life of meth and petty crime. Eventually, he rediscovered First Aid Community Christianity at a Mile High resource City homeless shelter and manager Elissa Hardy got sober. But the 33-yearold has never quite been able to outrun his past. His criminal history, mental illness, and homelessness have all been recurrent hurdles to employment and, therefore, any chance at getting a clean start. Then, a couple of years ago, Hernandez, a hobbyist graphic artist, started using the central branch to escape the elements. It was there that an employee told Hernandez about the library’s peer navigator program, which is designed to help guide patrons experiencing hunger, homelessness, and mental illnesses toward social services, such as housing and health care. Enlisted by Denver Public Library’s team of social workers (a rarity in U.S. library systems), the six peer navigators are part of what is just the second program of its kind in the country.

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government programs and local services, such as the Bayaud Enterprises Laundry Truck, a free mobile laundromat that now stops at the central branch every week. The team doesn’t do casework, like traditional social workers or therapists, but they do stay connected and follow up with those who seek continued assistance. “We are seeing people multiple times to help them navigate these systems and just to provide emotional support,” Hardy says. “No one gets better in a vacuum. You have to have those relationships. And I think that’s the most important thing we’re doing here: doing whatever you can for that person in that moment, meeting them exactly where they are.” The peer navigation program is a natural extension of that idea—who better to understand where a person experiencing homelessness is coming from than someone who has also experienced it? Montoya, for example, grew up middle class in Park Hill and went to the University of Northern Colorado, where she was introduced to alcohol. She dropped out but managed to build a family and a career in real estate before she was arrested for felony cocaine possession; she lost her job, her car, and her home. For a time she regained stability, but splitting with her partner sent her into a spiral, and for three years she lived on the streets, plunging any penny she could find into her veins via heroin. The library was the only warm, dry, and safe place she could go. “I don’t know anybody who’s outside who has their shit together,” she says. “It’s hard to do anything positive with no roof over your head. I would come here to message my mom and let her know I was still alive.” Eventually Montoya had skipped bond so many times that authorities wouldn’t let her out of jail, and during that three-month stretch, she finally decided to get sober. Once she was released, Montoya gradually rebuilt her life through a transition program run by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. And when she was settled in her own home, she decided she wanted to get into peer support. About the time she was completing her training—she had been sober and off the streets for roughly two years—she heard about the new position at the library. “This is a full circle moment,” she says. “Being able to sit across from somebody, look them in the eye, and be like, ‘I get it.’ ”

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WEDDING The wedding was hosted on a homestead ranch in the middle of a mountain valley in Colorado. Historic barns and cabins were brought to life and used for cocktail hour. The team built the setting from the ground up including bringing in all of our own power/electricity, creating a rustic feel that was unique. From farm to table, a personalized menu was created featuring dishes from the couple’s favorite vacations together (Sicily) as well as restaurants they love in DC.

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How did you meet? Hayes and I actually met when I was 15 and he was 20. We were at Golden Goggles, which is kind of like the Oscars for swimming. It’s this big event every year where we get all dressed up and it’s a big award show that rotates between New York and L.A. It was my first big event and Hayes was there. That summer at the meet I had done a dance for the team for a rookie skit, so everyone knew that I loved to dance. Once we got to Golden Goggles, the people that knew Hayes and knew me, separately, came up to me and said “Hey, there’s this guy over there. His name is Hayes. He loves to dance and is so good. You should challenge him to a dance off.” So, at 15, I stroll up to this guy and was like, “Hi, I’m Missy. Nice to meet you. I challenge you to a dance off.” And he was like, “Who is this chick?” But then we became friends and that was it for the next couple years. We saw each other every few months at meets, and the last time we saw each other was at trials in 2012. After that we didn’t talk for 5 years. Then he reached out after Rio in 2017—that spring—because he knew Rio had been really, really hard for me. He reached out to see how I was doing and if I was okay. Two weeks later we had flights booked to go see each other. The rest is history.

Tell us a little bit about your wedding (your vision, color, style, and location choices). For our wedding we really wanted to stay classic and elegant. That was very important for us, especially because candlelight was such a huge part of our proposal. We both really wanted it to be part of [the wedding] and we both love it. I really wanted it to be candlelight centered, and we wanted to keep the colors ivories, whites, greenery, and gold—really just that classic elegance.

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Something [else] that was really important to us was being in Colorado. We wanted an outdoor ceremony—that was something that we thought would just be so beautiful. We also wanted our reception in the same place as our ceremony, just for convenience for our guests. We came across Columbine Country Club, and they had a beautiful ceremony set up on their golf course and a gorgeous ballroom and reception area in place where we could put a big, clear tent to fit all of our guests. That ended up being the perfect place for us. They did the most incredible job; the food was phenomenal, the staff was amazing. It was something that really embraced Colorado—which was really important for us—but it was also really easy and convenient for our guests to get to.

Tell us about your attire choices. Hayes really wanted to stick to a classic tux. We went with white suspenders and a white bow tie for him, which I absolutely loved. I wore an Ines Di Santo mermaid gown with lace and a Sara Gabriel veil. It was so funny because the two styles of dress I absolutely did not want [to wear] were ballgown and mermaid. Of course, we walk in and— it was actually my planner, Heather Allen, that picked out the dress—I put it on and just immediately fell in love. I didn’t [originally] want a mermaid [because] I wanted to be able to dance. As you now know, we’re both huge V iew this stor y online: couturecolorado.com/realweddings/missy-franklin

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dancers, so I was like, “Well, I guess I’m just going to have to get a dancing dress now.” We went to a little boutique in Downtown Denver called Mariel’s. Denise Snyder, the owner—I’ve gone to her a million times before—had the most amazing flapper, sequin, white dancing dress that I got. I also got my rehearsal dinner dress from her. It was absolutely perfect. It was so fun to dance in; the pictures turned out incredible. It was so fun being able to dance and not worry about anything.

What was most impor tant to the two of you while planning? Was there anything that you chose to splurge on or skip? What was most important to us while we were planning was that we wanted our guests to have the best time. We are so blessed and so grateful for the people we have in our lives. We know it takes a lot to come to a wedding— you’re talking about flights, hotel rooms, people having to leave work early, and maybe leaving kids at home. It really is just a big sacrifice for people to come. We’re just so grateful for it, so we wanted to give them the best experience. Throughout our entire planning process, our wedding was really focused on the people attending it. We wanted the food to be amazing, and we wanted the band to be incredible so that they could really have the time of their lives. In terms of splurging or skipping, we didn’t do a cake. We did donuts instead—from Glazed and Confused— and I think we got more compliments on the donuts than anything else. But we always do donut Sunday, so that was something that was very special to us as a couple because we (obviously) love them. Kind of skipping out on the cake and going for a bunch of different varieties and flavors of donuts—people loved that.

Do you have any advice for couples planning their weddings now? Honestly, Heather Allen was a godsend. My advice would be wedding planners are more than worth it. We could not have done this without Heather. She put together the perfect day for us. Not only that, but everything on the day ran so smoothly. So whether you need a full time planner or you just need a day-of planner, I cannot recommend it enough. Having Heather throughout the planning process made all the difference in the world.

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From a personal standpoint, the best piece of advice that we got and that made all the difference in the world for us was—especially during your reception—never leave each other’s side. It is so easy to have so many different people and you’re getting pulled one way or the other. You want to say hi to someone and someone’s grabbing you, and it’s so easy to get pulled apart, then look back and think “Oh my gosh, I didn’t even spend my wedding with my husband.” We literally did not stop holding hands, I mean the entire night. There are some pictures that are so funny where, even if we are talking to different people, we still have our arms fully outstretched and reaching—fully holding onto the other person. We wanted to be together the whole night. As we went along, we saw what people were talking about and how easy it is to get pulled. We did the best job of staying hip by hip, side by side the entire night, so we truly felt like we experienced every moment of our wedding together.

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Tell us a little bit about your wedding (your vision, color, style, and location choices). We knew we wanted a small ceremony and reception. We are both close to our immediate families and knew we wanted them as involved as possible. We decided on just family for the ceremony and incorporating aspects of each of their weddings into how we structured our own ceremony. We asked our siblings to read portions of our favorite books as well as verses that were read at Abigail’s parents’ wedding. Abigail’s best friend is a minister and married us, keeping with the family theme. Then we made the reception a little bigger, but still intimate, only about 70 people total. Our friends have been instrumental in our relationship, and we knew we wanted those who had nurtured us as single people and as a couple in attendance to celebrate with us. We met and fell in love in Colorado and knew we wanted to incorporate our home into our wedding, so decided on a Colorado wedding in the fall, only 4 months after we were engaged.

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We were having a cocktail at one of our favorite bars in Denver, Fort Greene, and suddenly knew this was our venue. The vibe is perfect for us: unassuming from the outside, but full of character on the inside, and with amazing cocktails. We also loved the owner and how easy it was to coordinate with her. We also love showing off Denver, and it allowed our out-of-town guests to explore the city while they were in town, as well as showing locals a new part of town that is often overlooked.

What were your favorite par ts of the day? Abigail had her siblings, mother, and best friend come spend lunch at the hotel where she was getting ready, the Ramble Hotel. We ate, drank champagne, and got hair and makeup done. It was such a fun moment to share in the last moments before starting my own family. Paul had several friends and his parents come to our (newly purchased!) house for grilling and beers before the ceremony. He lived with most of these men throughout his life, so it was a lot of fun.

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We decided on a first look, which was the best decision! We had so much time to spend together before our wedding ceremony and to really appreciate the journey we were starting that day. We took pictures at the Ramble Hotel, a perfect backdrop and preparation for the rest of the evening. We had a ring warming ceremony before we got married. This was a special time to know that the rings we wear each day were touched by each of our family members. Even though they live far away, they are with us daily in our rings.

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This family-owned company in Basalt partners with Mongolian herders and knitters, who handcomb local camel herds to collect the fibers they knit into cuddly throws. Schedule a sick day (wink) to spend time under one of these luxe throws—all the better if it’s hump day. $630, hangai mountaintextiles.com NEVER A WALLFLOWER FRINGE WRAP

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When Midnight Rambler Boutique moved into larger digs in the Cheesman Park neighborhood last year, the boho collective—essentially a farmers’ market of apparel and accessories—partnered with local children’s clothing brand Lilly & Raye to bring you outfits for the tiniest of style mavens. This organic cotton romper is certain to thaw your heart. $39, lillyandraye.com ARAE MOD MITTENS

Chisel the ice from your windshield with some panache in a pair of Arae Mod woolen mittens. These hand warmers are sewn, hand-dyed, and then line-dried in Denver—so every pair is just as unique as the snowflakes piling up on your SUV. $72, araearae.com

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Average January high: 43 degrees Distance from Denver: 39 miles It might be freezing outside Indian Hot Springs, but inside this bathhouse with onsite lodging, you’ll find 102- to 112-degree mineral water and steamy caves with sunken tubs. In fact, the clear dome and tropical plants surrounding the 90-degree swimming pool could make you forget that winter exists at all. When hunger drives you into the cold, head to Westbound & Down Brewing Company for Colorado suds and fried chicken.

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Average January high: 89 degrees Weekly nonstop flights from DIA to Tocumen International Airport: Four (from $684 round trip*) If you’re excited about the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s recent dino discoveries, this Central American time capsule is for you. Ruins of an early European city remain at Panama Viejo, and ships pass through the Panama Canal just as they did when it was completed in 1914. See a few of the many fossils found in the canal at the Frank Gehry–designed Biomuseo, an ode to Panama’s biodiversity.

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Average January high: 62 degrees Weekly nonstop flights from DIA to San Luis Obispo Airport: 21 (from $349 round trip*) You’re probably acquainted with California wine regions Sonoma and Napa. Meet their smaller and warmer cousin, Paso Robles, where the Wine Line’s hop-on, hop-off shuttle will take you to see some of the region’s 200 wineries. That way, you can linger over your new favorite Syrah or wander (Coloradans in wine country call it hiking) sprawling estates like Castoro Cellars.

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Average January high: 61 degrees Weekly nonstop flights from DIA to William P. Hobby Airport: 49 (from $57 round trip*) You can buy two round-trip flights to Galveston for less than a single-day lift ticket at Vail Ski Resort. The 45-minute drive from the airport to the Gulf Coast island beats the I-70 haul, too. That means more money for ring tosses and rides at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park. For a different ocean view, walk through the aquarium tunnel at Moody Gardens, where stingrays, sharks, and more swim overhead. You can even buy lunch at the Spot, an open-air deck serving locally sourced shrimp and burgers, and still have some change for a souvenir.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

Average January high: 74 degrees Weekly nonstop flights from DIA to Miami International Airport: 28 (from $83 round trip*) The ocean isn’t the only beauty in Miami. Between South Beach’s art deco buildings (including a mansion seen in Scarface) and renowned museums (like the contemporary Bass, within a Frisbee toss of the shore), Miami Beach offers as much art as the Golden Triangle. But the Golden Triangle doesn’t have the Mandrake restaurant, where dishes such as Alaskan king crab and uni Inaniwa noodles, topped with flecks of real gold, make for masterpieces in their own rights.

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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

*Ticket prices reflect round-trip price estimates on Kayak, searched on November 22, 2019.

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LITTLE CHENGDU/BLUE OCEAN’S HOT POT

Ask for the separate hot pot menu at this popular DTC eatery, then pick from a list of more than 30 meat and vegetable ingredients. You’ll cook whatever you choose in an incendiary broth packed with whole chiles. (A tip: Opt for the half-andhalf broth to give your mouth a break.) blueoceandenver.com SPICY 9 THAI’S KHAO MUN KAI

Like traditional restaurants in Thailand, this Aurora spot serves the chicken dish’s spiciest component, a fermented bean and chile dipping sauce, on the side so you can control the heat factor. Warning: The difference between tasty and taste-bud-obliterating is mere drops, so use it sparingly. spicy9thai.com EFRAIN’S EFRAIN BIG BURRITO

The kitchen staffs at both the Boulder and original Lafayette Efrain’s locations decide what goes into the signature burrito, so you might get chicken one day, beef the next. The constant? A smothering of sweat-inducing pork green chile. efrainsrestaurant.com AXUM’S KITFO

“Kitfo,” aka minced beef marinated in fiery “mitmita”—a blend of bird’s eye chile peppers (between a jalapeño and a habanero), cardamom seeds, and cloves—can be cooked, but the Ethiopian delicacy is best ordered raw, like steak tartare, at South Park Hill’s Axum. axum-restaurant.com SMITH & CANON ICE CREAM CO.’S STRAWBEÑERO ICE CREAM

Curt Peterson, founder of Cheesman Park’s Smith & Canon, began making ice cream from scratch just three years ago but quickly graduated from vanilla and chocolate to funkier flavors like “strawbeñero,” in which sweet strawberry tempers habanero pepper. smithcanon.com

When 5280 approached five-month-old American Elm’s bar manager, Jesse Torres, to create a winter drink, we had two criteria: It should taste as delicious as the cocktails he serves at the West Highland neighborhood restaurant, and it needed to be simple enough for amateurs to make at home. The result? A hot buttered rum anchored by a Colorado spirit. [ THE ROCKIES RUMBLE* ]

4 oz. boiling water, plus extra to preheat your mug 1 tsp. Demerara sugar 2 oz. Montanya Rum Exclusiva 1½ tsp. unsalted butter 1 cinnamon stick 1. Fill a mug with boiling water and let it rest for one minute; warming the glass keeps the drink toasty longer. Empty the mug. 2. Stir an ounce of boiling water with the Demerara sugar in the mug until the sugar dissolves. 3. Add the rum. Fill the mug with the remaining hot water. 4. Float the butter on top and stir it into the drink using a cinnamon stick.

MYTHOLOGY DISTILLERY’S GLOBAL WARMING MARG

This LoHi distillery’s signature drink rewards patience: If the burn of the rum and mezcal doesn’t get you, just wait for the jalapeño-infused ice ball to melt a bit. mythologydistillery.com CHERRY CRICKET’S ATOMIC WINGS

“Atomic” may be an overstatement: These wings are mildly zingy and available at both the Cherry Creek and Ballpark locations. Still, the crispy skin and fall-off-the-bone meat make them well worth lacing up your snow boots for—and that’s no exaggeration. cherrycricket.com *Named by 5280 Instagram contest winner Lori Jones of Colorado Springs

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Warm up from the inside out with these tongue-burning tastes that will expand your knowledge of Denver’s dining scene—and the Scoville scale.

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M AY W E PROPOSE A TOAST?

GET LIT After a long day of skiing, snowshoeing, or (sigh) shoveling, hunker down beside one of Colorado’s grandest fireplaces.

Clockwise from top left: Paul Miller; Courtesy of Inga’s Alpine Tavern; Courtesy of the Boadmoor; Illustration by Anthony Russo

1. RHEIN HAUS Denver

2. HECK’S TAVERN Tabernash

3. THE VIEW BAR & GRILL Telluride

4. INGA’S ALPINE TAVERN Denver

5. THE HOTEL BAR Colorado Springs

The four bocce ball courts and bigger-than-yourface pretzels get a lot of attention at this LoDo restaurant, but nothing entices us (or our frozen fingers) more than the second floor’s mahogany fireplace. The Belgian structure, acquired from an antique dealer, pairs well with a Kölsch—and one of those aforementioned gluten bombs. rheinhausdenver.com

Constructed out of moss rock from a nearby rockslide, the massive hexagonal hearth in Devil’s Thumb Ranch’s on-site tavern puts out facemelting heat to those sitting near the 48-foottall fireplace. Opt for a spot a little farther away and you won’t miss out on any warmth, thanks to geothermal sources that naturally heat the spruce wood floor. devilsthumbranch.com

Pick your post-shredding view at the Mountain Lodge Telluride: the wide-open vista of San Sophia Ridge through the lounge’s 30-foot windows or flames dancing inside the logcabin-esque dining hall’s steel fireplace. Better yet, sit facing the mirror on the mantle for both perspectives. mountain lodgetelluride.com

This Washington Virginia Vale bar feels like a hug from your grandma—if your grandma was knocking one back in her Swedish cabin post–ski day. The tangerine hue of the vintage fireplace caps off the late ’60s vibe—as does the James Bond– inspired Pussy Galore cocktail, a Dry Dock Brewing Co. Apricot Blonde with peach whiskey. ingasalpinetavern.net

You can take your pick of fireplaces at the Broadmoor, where staffers at the 101-year-old icon of luxe lodging light eight nightly for the public to enjoy. We’re partial to snuggling up beside the stone version on the Hotel Bar’s patio, though, for sunset views of Cheyenne Lake. broadmoor.com

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Energy Outreach Colorado ensures Centennial State residents can keep the heat on come winter. Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) has been helping Coloradans afford heating since 1989. In 2018 alone, EOC contributed $7 million to pay more than 16,000 utility bills and also funded a weatherization program that helps tenants and homeowners improve efficiency by providing upgrades such as new insulation and lighting. Feeling generous yourself? Utility customers can donate to EOC using a tear sheet on the bottom of their energy bills (or at energyoutreach.org). —Lily O’Neill JANUARY 20 20 |

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T E N T. Karcher recommends taking a Goldilocks approach to tent placement: “You don’t want to camp in a valley, because that’s where cold air settles,” he says. “But don’t go to the top of the mountain, because you’ll be exposed to the wind. Somewhere in the middle is best.” And although trees can shield you from the wind, don’t set up under heavy branches—they may fall during a snowstorm. K E E P M E A L S FAT T Y A N D

“You burn calories faster in the cold,” Karcher says, “so I like 75 to 80 percent of my pack weight to be food.” Karcher recommends pemmican, a protein-rich dried meat that can be made at home or purchased through Tanka or Lakeside Gourmet. Not ready to turn your camping trip into an extreme eating contest? Consider meals from Backpacker’s Pantry, which have plenty of calories and flavor but won’t weigh you down.

COLD WEATHER HOT SHOT Barry Karcher knows all about being very, very cold. Last year, the Fort Collins self-defense instructor camped in Canada, 325 miles south of the Arctic Circle, for the sixth season of the History Channel’s reality show Alone (he lasted 69 days and ultimately came in fourth). We tapped Karcher for some survival techniques that can help prevent mere mortal Coloradans from freezing their rear ends off during winter camping adventures. Karcher (pictured at right) says that although sleeping bags are important pieces of gear, many newbies don’t really know how they work—that is, they retain your warmth, rather than providing their own. “You should never go into your bag cold,” the extreme adventurer says. “Eat a hot meal right before going to sleep, and do some exercises to increase your core temperature.” At times, he even did flutter kicks and situps inside his bag to generate body heat.

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P R O T E C T Y O U R FA C E — A N D Y O U R Z I P P E R S . Alone contestants are only allowed to bring 10 items (plus the clothes on their backs) into the Arctic, so when vapor from his body heat froze his sleeping bag zipper closed, Karcher had to use fat rendered from a trout he’d caught to grease it open. “If I could have brought more items, I would have grabbed Vaseline,” he says. “It helps open zippers and can be smeared on the face to avoid windburn.”

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PA C K H E AT. Karcher says a good fire is essential. “It cooks your food, boils your water, and keeps predators away,” he says. Since the snowy Front Range often leaves wood damp, Karcher suggests a firestarter like the Bernzomatic TS8000, which burns hot enough to get even wet branches smoldering (check fire restrictions in your area).

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B O DY WO R KS As gyms overflow with resolute New Year’s exercisers, try a less conventional method for breaking a sweat.

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Some people might quibble with a heated ski boot bag as a winter necessity. Those people have clearly never had to stuff their toes into frozen boots. There’s nothing worse than parking in Copper Mountain’s Beeler Lot and discovering your ski boots have turned into foot-size ice boxes on the drive up. In an effort to prevent such suffering, the folks at Avon’s Sportube debuted the Toaster Elite Heated Boot Bag in 2018. The Why didn’t I think of that? tote comes with three temperature settings, plugs for both wall and car outlets, and a fold-down mat to ensure your feet never touch snow. There’s also enough space for a second pair, should you feel generous—or, better yet, should you feel like letting your buddies vie for the space with competing après offers. $250, sportube.com

ARCHERY DODGEBALL

Arm yourself with a bow and foam-tipped arrow at Archery Games Denver, which offers a medieval twist on the gym class contest just outside the Mile High City in Arvada. Each 75-minute session (ages seven and up) begins with an archery lesson, ensuring even the greenest of bowmen can compete. Not that hitting a moving target—especially one ducking behind inflatable barriers on a 3,300-squarefoot course—will be easy. Helmets, eyewear, and arrows with multiple layers of force-absorbing foam mean that if your team falls short, the only bruising will be to your pride. $27 per player, archerygamesdenver.com

SMASH*IT BREAKROOM

Acts of destruction help you get moving while simultaneously reducing the boiling in your blood. That’s the thought behind the Overland neighborhood’s new-inSeptember rage room, where smashable items (and all the tools you need to demolish them) wait inside a concrete-walled room for patrons 13 and older. The proprietors provide eyewear, gloves, and other safety equipment, allowing you to chuck plates against the wall and take a baseball bat to a television set without getting sliced up by debris. Where else can you Hulk out guiltfree? From $30; smashitbreakroom.com

SKIJORING

A Scandinavian sport in which a horse or dog pulls a skier through the snow, skijoring may seem like a cop-out—the animal is the motor, right? Not quite. Balancing makes your quads, hamstrings, and glutes burn, and you need to propel yourself, cross-country-skiing-style, to give your pup an assist. Devil’s Thumb Ranch and Frisco Nordic Center teach dogs and their humans how to skijor, and those feeling brave can try the horse-driven San Juan Skijoring competition January 11 to 12. There, kids and adult newbies enter the junior and novice divisions, respectively, before watching the pros sail off jumps. ouraycountyrodeo.com

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Peace, Love & Paws makes sure pets get the care they need. Shortly after becoming a veterinarian, Carolyn Karrh volunteered at a Denver homeless shelter and saw firsthand the painful choices—buy food or pay for a vet visit?—pet owners there faced. So, in 2014, Karrh founded Peace, Love & Paws. Supported entirely by private donations, which can be made at peacelovepaws.org, the nonprofit provides vaccines, medications, and accessories like toys and leashes to about 80 pets each month at its free clinic at Denver’s St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Karrh, also the medical director at Lakewood’s SpayToday, helps pet owners access spay and neuter services that they’d otherwise be unable to afford. Recovery time from the surgeries is short, so patients can get back to what they do best—giving unconditional love to their humans. —Jesse Klein m JANUARY 20 20 |

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DUTY Don’t be fooled by Democratic Representative Jason Crow’s relatively low profile. Although the former Army Ranger may not have the same star power as some other freshman Dems, he was quietly at the heart of some of 2019’s most historic moments. We joined Crow along the Front Range and in Washington, D.C., to provide an intimate look at the congressman’s first 365 days.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT NAGER

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WHEN REPRESENTATIVE JASON CROW GETS UP, PULLS ON HIS SNEAKERS, AND SLIPS OUT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE APARTMENT HE SHARES WITH CONGRESSMAN JOE NEGUSE. Crow is used to getting up at dawn. As a kid, he woke early to stalk deer in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. In the Army, he didn’t have a choice. Now, as a freshman congressman, he gets up every morning by 6 a.m. of his own accord. Staying fit is ingrained in the 40year-old former Army Ranger; he’s been running since before he became a paratrooper nearly 20 years ago. He ran up hills and through longleaf pines with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He ran from door to door, clearing houses in Samawah during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and he ran through eastern Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain on two subsequent deployments. On this morning he runs from his apartment to the foot of the Lincoln Memorial and back—a precise five miles. Crow knows this route well. Despite the frenetic pace of his inaugural year in office, he still makes time to run it a couple of days a week. The first half-mile meanders past the iconic silhouette of the Capitol building to a bronze tribute to Ulysses S. Grant astride his war horse Cincinnati. From here, the route provides glimpses of at least half a dozen treasured cultural institutions before winding around the Washington Monument. It’s less than a mile from the 555-foot-tall obelisk to the Lincoln Memorial’s steps, but it’s a sobering path through sculpted testaments to America’s violent, complicated past. The fountains and granite pillars of the World War II Memorial preside over the reflecting pool’s eastern edge, while the Vietnam and Korean War memorials flank the western end, one

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commemorating those lost in a war we never won and the other remembering a war that technically never was. Crow could opt for a less crowded and, arguably, prettier run—perhaps along the Potomac or Anacostia rivers— but he always chooses this same solemn five-miler. “It’s a reminder of the responsibility and the people who walked this path before me,” Crow says. “It’s a reminder of what I’m doing here.”

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Conventional election night wisdom holds that candidates should surrender their cell

phones to campaign staff once polls have closed and results start rolling in, so staff can take calls if the candidate is busy and to avoid potential emotional roller coasters from unofficial results. In Colorado, that’s typically around 7 p.m. But when you’re in one of the country’s top congressional races, a hotly contested seat that might hinge on a few thousand votes, the timeline is a bit more malleable. In 2018, Colorado’s 6th Congress-

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IT’S STILL DARK IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,

ional District race was anticipated to be a later call. Incumbent Republican Mike Coffman had held the seat for a decade, but Crow was polling well. Although he wasn’t quite the political novice some folks had painted him (he’d served on boards and commissions for former Governor John Hickenlooper and Representative Ed Perlmutter and had volunteered on state Legislature campaigns), he also wasn’t as well known as the two Democrats who had failed before him. Both Morgan Carroll and Andrew Romanoff had lost by nearly 10-point margins, and those elections hadn’t been decided until around 9 p.m. Crow’s campaign staff estimated 2018 would be much the same. Which is how it happened that on November 6, 2018, Crow and his wife, Deserai, who played an active role in his campaign, still had their phones at about 7:20 as they took a moment in their DTC hotel room. “My phone starts blowing up with news alerts and the Twitter,” Crow says (yes, it’s “the” Twitter in Crow-speak). “And I can hear Des’ phone blowing up. She’s like, ‘What’s going on?’ And I looked at the phone and said, ‘I think we just won.’ ” If Crow sounded surprised, it’s because he was. He had spent the campaign fixated on the tasks at hand. The next event. The next debate. The same ability to stay focused that got Crow through studying for the LSAT in an Afghanistan bunker while mortars fell outside left him, in this case, unprepared for actually succeeding. “I never really allowed myself to come to grips with the reality of winning,” he says. Barely two years earlier, Crow, who’d just made partner at Holland & Hart, and Deserai, an associate professor of environmental policy at the University of Colorado Denver, had been commiserating about President Donald Trump’s election. They were especially concerned about what the future looked like for vulnerable populations and the environment—and what it meant for their two children, Anderson and Josephine. They talked about how to become more involved. On the night of Trump’s inauguration, the Crows were in Keystone for a family ski weekend. After the kids were asleep, their conversation shifted to the next day’s Women’s March in Denver. Maybe they should be there? The pair batted around the logistics of getting up early and decided to do it.

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They arrived at the rally still in their ski clothes; Crow hoisted Josephine onto his shoulders, and he and Deserai took Anderson’s hands and began marching with the crowd of more than 100,000. “It was that moment of solidarity and feeling inspired by the community coming together that changed the nature of the conversation,” Crow says. “We figured we had to do something more than we thought.” This “we” is another Crow-ism. We decided to run. We won. We introduced legislation. He doesn’t like to say “I,” because in his mind, it’s not about him. That was certainly never truer than with his decision to run for Congress. Doing so would require Crow to eventually give up his job with Holland & Hart and for Deserai to take on more domestic responsibilities—while still balancing her career. They asked for advice from friends and mentors like Perlmutter, with whom Crow had worked on veterans issues. (Perlmutter jokes that he told Crow to take two aspirin and call him when the fever passed.) They assessed the financial

impact, the lack of privacy, and what it might mean for the kids. “We probably spent several weeks talking about it,” Deserai says. “We’d have a glass of wine—eventually it became whiskey— and talk about, What does this look like? ” They found out starting on April 11, 2017, when Crow announced his candidacy via an interview with the Denver Post. It looks like 19 months of knocking on doors and going to campaign events and house parties. It looks like interviewing staff while your house is still dressed in Finding Dory birthday party decorations. It looks like campaign ads calling out your legal defense of white collar criminals and missed Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meetings. And on Election Day, it looks like two people in a DTC hotel room, staring at messages from the Twitter, elated and astonished all at the same time. When the final votes were counted, Crow captured 54.1 percent of the vote, while Coffman earned 42.9. It was the largest margin of victory in the district since 2010.

This spread, from left: Crow doing aerial reconnaissance in Iraq in 2003; Crow’s dog tags and the religious medals his family gave him

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In addition to establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and securing the blessings of liberty, the Constitution also sets the date for the convening of new Congresses: January 3, at noon. Like many representatives, Crow wasn’t alone as he stood to be sworn in. He’d taken then eight-year-old Anderson and fiveyear-old Josephine onto the floor with him. When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked the delegation to rise, Josephine instinctively stood up next to her dad and recited the oath, too. After they finished, Josephine turned and asked, “Daddy, now that we’re members of Congress, when do we start voting?” Crow laughs when he tells this story, but his brief congressional career has been very much a family affair. Deserai JANUARY 20 20 |

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REPORTING FOR DUTY and there are issues that we all really care about so deeply,” says Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Gang of Nine member from New Jersey who served as a Navy helicopter pilot. “So it’s great to be able to kick back with people you trust and shoot the bull—you’ve probably noticed Jason has a dry sense of humor.”

“I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO NEED HELP. TO BE IN A VULNERABLE POSITION AND TO NEED THE HELP OF MY COMMUNITY AND MY COUNTRY AND MY FAMILY TO HELP GET ME THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME.” These connections are important because they help make up for the everyday ones Crow misses during the weeks he’s in Washington. While Crow’s scheduler ensures “FaceTime Kids” is a standing nightly agenda item, he’s not always there to read to them before bed. He doesn’t get to take them to music lessons and gymnastics as he did before. “When the kids miss him, we say, ‘Our whole family is in public service,’ ” Deserai says. “It’s cheesy, but true. We’re living in this moment in history that people will talk about in the future. They’re giving up time with their dad for that.” They are also not alone in dealing with those challenges. Many of the 101 new representatives and 10 new senators elected in 2018 have young families; in fact, nearly 20 percent of them qualify as millennials. Beyond being younger, the 116th Congress is more diverse than ever before. Thirty-eight percent of the new legislators are women. Twentytwo percent are people of color. A fifth of the freshman lawmakers have military or defense backgrounds, and nine of them—including Crow—have become part of what’s known as the Gang of Nine, a consortium of moderate freshman Democrats elected in swing districts. “The work we do here is really intense,

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Crow’s staff is eye-rollingly familiar with his references to Office Space, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Hill Street Blues and his deadpan delivery. But the levity is necessary in an environment as unpredictable and, sometimes, acrimonious as that in which the 116th Congress functions. Before the end of its first year, this

Congress will have witnessed the longest shutdown in U.S. history, a handful of walkouts at the White House, and one controversial walk-in (when Republican representatives stormed into a secured room before a private October deposition in the impeachment inquiry). While he isn’t always the first lawmaker quoted—or even mentioned at all—in stories related to these events, Crow’s got an uncanny knack for being near the action. When Trump announced his intention to divert

military funds to build a border wall in September, Crow spoke out against it— from the border. Later that month, he co-authored the op-ed that tipped the scales toward the House inquiry that resulted in articles of impeachment. Days after Crow visited Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Syria-Jordan border, Trump announced plans to withdraw from northern Syria, a move Crow criticized. Amid the tumult, Crow has sponsored 10 bills (as of press time). Three address improvements for small businesses, two deal with immigration, and the rest run the gamut from gun violence prevention—a signature element of his campaign—to military preparedness and campaign finance reform. Although half of his legislative efforts have been cosponsored by Republicans, Crow’s critics back home aren’t impressed. Colorado Republican Party vice-chair Kristi Burton Brown warns that Crow has picked the wrong issues to work on in his first year. “He’s not taking care of basic issues that people care about,” she says, citing health care and education as major concerns. “I think he’s put himself in a dangerous position electorally.” She and other right-leaning politicos also note that Crow’s actions might rub voters in what they describe as a moderate and fiscally conservative district the wrong way. Crow has had better success building bipartisan relationships with his D.C. peers: When he’s not running in the mornings, he joins bipartisan Crossfit-esque workout sessions led by Representative Markwayne Mullin (an Oklahoma Republican). Crow also joined the Civility & Respect Caucus with Ohio Republican Troy Balderson and became a member of the bipartisan For Country Caucus. “The era of the Donald Trump presidency will end at some point, and this country’s going to have to move on,” Crow says. “We’re going to have to repair our divisions. We’re going to have to come together. And I’m looking at that long game.”

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Temperatures had barely crept above freezing when Crow, wearing his trademark blue North Face puffy jacket, joined Aurora City Councilwoman Allison Hiltz outside the Aurora ICE facility on February 20, 2019. The pair was concerned about conditions inside

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joined Crow during his weekslong orientation in the capital and is still involved in everything from policy conversations to staff hirings. Anderson helped his dad vote against Trump’s emergency spending bill in February because, as the now nine-year-old likes to tell his classmates, “it’s not a real emergency.”

the privately run detention center, which had recently opened 432 additional beds. Immigration topics are front of mind for Crow, who represents a diverse district where more than 10 percent of residents are naturalized citizens or aren’t yet citizens at all. Earlier that morning, Crow had penned a letter to then Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen noting concerns about the expansion and lack of coordination with local agencies. Now, he and Hiltz wanted a tour, but they were turned away by staff, who cited procedural reasons (such visits must be scheduled in advance). Crow was eventually granted access on March 15. The experience led Crow to introduce the Public Oversight of Detention Centers Act, which would require that members of Congress be granted access to such facilities within 48 hours of a request, and an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act prohibiting the Department of Defense from supporting Homeland Security efforts to forcibly separate children from their parents at detention facilities. His

staff also began conducting oversight visits to the Aurora detention center every Monday, and their reports are available on Crow’s website. These actions are as personal as they are political. “I know what it feels like to need help. To be in a vulnerable position and to need the help of my community and my country and my family to help me through a difficult time,” Crow says. “Having been in those positions before certainly makes me appreciate the value of community and the role of government in making sure no one falls through the cracks.” In conversation, Crow regularly alludes to his working-class background, but he’s circumspect with the details. He’s happy to share stories about hunting and collecting frogs and snakes with his older brother or competing on his middle school’s Science Olympiad team. The memories are less free-flowing, though, when it comes to the more personal components of his childhood. Crow acknowledges that his family was very poor and that he initially joined the National Guard because doing so would

This spread, from left: Crow’s staff watches as he ends October 16 as speaker pro tempore; the Crows at Stanley Marketplace, near their home

help pay for tuition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He’s also quick to supply humorous anecdotes about the odd jobs he took to support himself: construction worker, Arby’s server, party set builder, blackjack dealer, and endangered rattlesnake and turtle hunter (Crow captured the reptiles as part of a federal Department of Natural Resources study). But it is apparent that Crow is acquainted with the sting of being an outsider. Now, as a political insider, Crow dedicates a lot of resources to ensuring others aren’t locked out of the services they need. Through casework, his staff has helped veterans untangle the VA system and seniors navigate Social Security and Medicaid. They’ve made calls to erase $30,000 in student loans that shouldn’t have been assessed, and they’ve worked with volunteers CONTINUED ON PAGE 126 JANUARY 20 20 |

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PICK A WEEKEND IN COLOR ADO — LITER ALLY ANY WEEKEND — AND ODDS ARE THAT SOMEWHERE WITHIN OUR STATE’S BOUNDARIES, YOU’LL FIND A BUNCH OF SWEAT Y PEOPLE SPORTING R ACE BIBS, TIMING CHIPS, AND AN ARR AY OF MOISTUREWICKING, SPEED ENHANCING, HEART-R ATE-

They might be on bikes or wearing skis or in kayaks. Maybe they’re just hoofing it in sneakers. It could be a snowy January day in the city or a scorcher in July on a high mountain pass. The exact details of each competition—be it a 5K, a century ride, or a backcountry ultragrind—are mostly irrelevant. What is important to note? Friendly (albeit high-caliber) athletic competition is a way of life here in the Centennial State. Which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to help you find the best contests for your particular persuasions. With an eye toward varying geographies, disciplines, and distances, we selected more than two dozen races that truly capture the competitive spirit of Colorado. So read up, set your 2020 goals, and get your game face on. It’s go time.

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Pedal The Plains When/where: September 11–13, Eastern Plains • Discipline: Road cycling Distance: Roughly 50 to 80 miles per day • pedaltheplains.com

Cycling in Colorado brings to mind the grind and rush of steep mountain passes—but not everyone digs that roller-coaster ride through thin air. Enter Pedal The Plains, a three-day tour (with an optional century) of the bucolic landscapes and agricultural strongholds of Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The route and host communities change each year, but don’t be fooled into thinking this

Previous spread: Courtesy of Eddie Clark Media. This spread, from left: Ryan Muncy/Courtesy of Pedal The Plains; Courtesy of climbbetty.com

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is a flat ride; in 2019, participants saw an elevation gain of more than 4,200 feet over the three days. Riders for 2020 will likely see similar climbs. Fortunately, two-wheel aficionados can also expect extracurricular activities like pancake breakfasts, barbecues, beer gardens, concert series, and genuine small-town hospitality between stages. Plus, the circuit typically showcases historical landmarks: In 2019, for instance, the course took riders to the Amache Japanese American internment camp in Granada; along part of the Santa Fe Trail; and even across the state line to visit Coolidge, Kansas, aka the farm town made famous by Cousin Eddie in National Lampoon’s Vacation. The 2020 ride will tour the northeastern plains (exact route TBD) and highlight what, for many Front Rangers, is a different way of life.

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The bRUNch Run • October, Denver The best thing about running anywhere is (duh) the post-race feasting, which is the whole premise behind this event (5K or 10K) at Stapleton’s Central Park. The calorie burning is followed by serious calorie consuming courtesy of brunch bites and libations from some of the state’s most revered eateries, such as Denver Milk Market and Ginger and Baker. brunchrunning.com

lonely country roads during Pedal The Plains.

For skiers who like to (really) earn their turns

IMPERIAL CHALLENGE When/where: April 11, Breckenridge Disciplines: Running or biking, hiking, alpine skiing Distance: 6-mile run or bike followed by 3,000 feet of vertical hiking (boot-packing or skinning) and a ski descent mavsports.com/imperial-challenge

It’s a run. It’s a bike ride. It’s an uphill skin. It’s a ski day! But mostly, the Imperial Challenge is a multimodal jaunt in fickle spring conditions up and down Breckenridge’s Peak 8, which tops out at about 13,000 feet. We caught up with Jeff Westcott, owner of the race’s parent company, Maverick Sports Promotions, for an inside take on what can be affectionately described as a pseudo-triathlon for masochists. 5280: Why do people sign up for this insanity? Jeff Westcott: The obvious answer is that no other race has this combo of sports, all of which are endemic to Colorado: skiing, running, mountain biking. How has the race changed over the past few decades? Back in the first years, everyone carried their uphill skiing equipment on their bikes. Since then, we’ve added the running category, and we don’t require people to carry their equipment; there’s a staging area at the transition. And you can use your gear of choice, so people aren’t excluded because they’re on a mountain bike versus a road bike or on heavy metal alpine equipment versus lighter ski mountaineering gear. This race is as much about attitude as it is about equipment. How much podium-chasing is there? More and more people are doing it noncompetitively, as a rite of passage from winter to summer. It’s about the party, the celebration, and coming together with like-minded people. If you’re in decent shape, could you do the race without intense training? It’s hard, but you could. There’s also a relay option, with a team of two. One person does the ride or run and the other does the skin and ski.

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between miles eight and nine— on the ascent toward the pass’ summit—of the Imogene Pass Run

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the Denver Colfax Marathon’s half marathon run past brightly colored flamingos at the Denver Zoo.

IMOGENE PASS RUN When/where: September 12, Ouray to Telluride Discipline: Trail running Distance: 17.1 miles live-raceresults.com/imogene

1. The night before What the hell was I thinking?

4. Summit push Why do they let people do this???

A pre-race orientation dinner with race organizers came with a side of, as MacKenzie describes it, “incredible fear. It was all, ‘This cliff is where someone died, and these mountains don’t care about you.’ ” But, she says, the tough-love dinner conversation was balanced out with mantras of the “one foot in front of the other” sort that ultimately came in handy.

With 2.4 miles to go before the summit, you’re grinding out steps on a nearly 15 percent average grade. This stretch mocks your pain. MacKenzie’s brain veered into stream-of-consciousness mania as she approached the summit aid station: Whose idea was this? Why am I doing this for fun? I bet my husband is in Telluride eating all the avocado toast, damn it! Oh, my God, there are no oxygen molecules up here. Oh, hey—they’re serving soup!

2. Start line This thigh-burner goes up— This feeling might be joy or sheer way up, to 13,114 feet—and terror—I can’t tell. over Imogene Pass, a route that Adrenaline can kick-start a runner’s system connects the San Juan Mountain as she awaits the starting gun; it can also hamlets of Ouray and Telluride. make her hyper aware of suboptimal cirEach year, the course takes 1,600 cumstances, like the beginning bottleneck. “At the start, all I could think was, There pain-seekers through the area’s are way too many people for this race!” formidable terrain via some combo of jogging, hiking, scrambling, and 3.Through Lower and Upper Camp Bird Yep, I’m mortal. praying to whatever higher power they believe in. Ridgway resident “This is where I said, ‘Yes, this really is uphill.’ ” By the time many racers reach Avery MacKenzie, 35, locked down Upper Camp Bird at the 7.6-mile marker a spot for the first time in 2019 (the (where, to continue, they’ll need to have race can sell out in minutes). Here, stayed ahead of the 2.5-hour cutoff), she takes us into her thoughts they’ve transitioned from running to 4 something resembling hiking. The as she experienced one of 5 course switches from valley Colorado’s most notori10.5 MI forest to subalpine terrain, ~12,800 FT ous not-for-beginners steadily increasing to challenges.  9 MI a 14 percent aver3

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5. Initial descent They have ambulances nearby, yes? At nearly an 18 percent downhill gradient, runners lose 900 feet over a scree-filled mile of path. “While I was so happy to be going down,” MacKenzie says, “I was also very concerned I was going to break my ankles.”

6. Final aid station I’ve totally got this! With less than three miles left, participants arrive at the Social Tunnel aid station, and a sort of delirium-derived motivation sets in. “You can see town at that point,” she says, “and I actually thought I should run faster.”

7. Finish line That wasn’t that bad! A gnarly final descent through a natural amphitheater requires careful footing before runners dip into residential neighborhoods near Telluride. Overwhelming relief—or, as some might call it, euphoric short-term amnesia—sets in. “It was, by far, the most fun I’ve ever had at a finish line,” MacKenzie says. “Would I do it again? 100 percent.”

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FIBARK

Denver Colfax Marathon

When/where: June 18–21, Salida Discipline: White-water paddling Distance: Varies fibark.com

When/where: May 16–17, Denver • Discipline: Running Distances: 5K, 10/13.1/26.2 miles/marathon relay • runcolfax.org

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the Colfax Marathon isn’t just another 26.2-mile slog with Gatorade and bagels at the end. Despite what you might assume about sweating it out on America’s longest and, in some spots, grittiest commercial street, there are plenty of highlights—like running through a working firehouse, the Denver Zoo, and Empower Field at Mile High—that make this event, held along the historical and eclectic thoroughfare, one of Colorado’s best. The most compelling reason to lace up, though, might be that Denver’s only marathon supports more than 200 local charities and has raised roughly $2.5 million over the past five years. In fact, its Charity Partners Program is the second largest in the nation, behind the New York City Marathon’s. Whether part of a corporate team or as an individual, you can raise money and/or awareness for the race charity partner of your choice simply by designating a group at registration.

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The Rio Frio 5K • January, Alamosa Dress in your warmest getup to run a frosty few miles on top of the frozen Rio Grande River (a layer of snow creates enough traction for sneakers to work just fine). The race slices through the San Luis Valley and anchors Alamosa’s annual Rio Frio Ice Fest. alamosarec.org

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With a rich history dating back to 1949, FIBArk, which stands for “First In Boating On The Arkansas,” is the oldest continuing white-water fest in the country. Centered around the frothy Arkansas, the nine river competitions (including kayaking, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding)—plus some land races—are fierce, fun, and entertaining. Below, a by-the-numbers look at FIBArk. 5 6 Miles covered in the first Downriver Race from Salida to Cañon City through the Royal Gorge in 1949—a long stretch of river rife with Class III and IV rapids. The course, which can be run on any craft (kayaks are most competitive), was shortened to 26 miles for most of FIBArk’s history until officials shrunk it to 14 miles in 2019. 1: 4 7 :1 8 Time it took three-time Downriver Race champion Nelson Oldham of Carbondale to kayak the 26-mile course in 1995—the fastest time ever recorded. 1 0 Years since FIBArk hosted its first SUP surfing demo. Today, it’s home to the Colorado SUP Championships. 5 , 0 0 0 Streamflow, in cubic feet per second (cfs), of the Arkansas during FIBArk 2015. The high water forced race cancellations and course alterations. (Typical flows are between 1,000 and 3,500 cfs in mid- to late June.) 1 9 Years (from 1949 to 1967) that a special spectator train ran parallel to the Arkansas, shuttling hundreds of people along the waterway to watch the races as they progressed. 8 0 Weight, in pounds, of the original “fold boats”—alarmingly fragile vessels made of wood and canvas— paddlers used in the first FIBArk races. Today’s carbon Kevlar/fiberglass/ plastic versions can weigh as little as 20 pounds. 2 5 Minimum number of gates paddlers must negotiate in slalom races. 2 0 , 0 0 0 Estimated number of people who come to the festival over its four-day run each year.

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FOR DO - GOODERS

For stewards of the land

FLYATHLON FUN FACTS

 Each race opens with a ceremonial sacrifice of a crappy domestic macro beer—sorry, PBR, it’s craft or die here.  Sources say there’s an unofficial “whiskey bush” at the turnaround. Slug some of the good stuff, catch your breath, and enjoy the home stretch.  The Rio Grande native cutthroat— found only in Middle Creek—earns you a “double fish bonus”: A 10-inch rainbow might net you a 30-minute deduction, but a cutthroat of the same size delivers a 60-minute deduction.  Not only is there an award for the biggest fish caught, but there’s also one for the smallest.

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Breck Epic When/where: August 16–21, Breckenridge • Discipline: Mountain biking Distance: 220 to 240 miles • breckepic.com

With six stages in as many days across Summit County’s vast trail network, this bucket-list race is designed in a cloverleaf format: Each day’s ride is a loop, ranging from roughly 30 to 50 miles, that begins and ends within a mile of downtown Breckenridge. Riders tour Breck’s breathtaking backcountry, mostly above 10,000 feet, via forested singletrack on swooping descents and over gritty gravel climbs that add up to about 40,000 feet of overall elevation gain. At the end of the final day, the podium is determined by cumulative times. But winning isn’t solely defined by who finishes in first, second, and third places. This race, which was created by a bunch of backcountry racing enthusiasts to reflect the spirit of the sport in 2009, still holds dear mountain biking’s blend of exuberance, self-inflicted suffering, camaraderie, reverence for the wilderness, and respect for local mountain bike culture. In fact, organizers recently turned down a proposal from Ironman to purchase the race. “There’s nothing else like this in the United States,” race director Mike McCormack says. “And we’re of the opinion that bigger isn’t better. It’s about protecting our resources.” If that isn’t #winning, we’re not sure what is.

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When two of the three disciplines typically count as leisure activities, you know you’ve chosen your Centennial State race wisely. The Rocky Mountain Flyathlon combines trail running, fly-fishing, and beer swilling to create one of the more enjoyable “triathlons” you’ll ever experience. The premise? Participants run the course with their angling gear, get their lines wet along the way, and knock back some delicious Colorado craft brews at the end. Finish times are adjusted according to the size of fish caught; in other words, the bigger the fish, the more minutes get shaved off your time. Per catch-andrelease rules, the proof is in the photos: Racers must snap pics of their catches against the rulers printed on their race bibs before tossing them back. The event may have a tongue-in-cheek vibe, but there are certain aspects of the Flyathlon that organizers and participants take very seriously: inclusivity, responsible recreation, and fundraising for trail and river improvements (the majority of proceeds go toward river and trail conservation projects). But promoting good land stewardship doesn’t preclude fun, which organizers encourage just as freely.

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When/where: Early August, Middle Creek; mid-September, Lake Fork Disciplines: Trail running, fly-fishing, beer drinking Distance: 7, 10, or 13 miles runningrivers.org/flyathlon

Frozen Dead Guy Days Coffin Race • March, Nederland or Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival • October, Manitou Springs Get a team of “pallbearers” together and suit up in your craziest team costumes. (Spandex-clad disco dancers? Eighties prom gowns? Zombies, Vikings, monsters, mad scientists?) Then lug a homemade coffin—one team member, the “corpse,” rides in the coffin—through town during one of these quirky, crowd-pleasing races that pay homage to local (if slightly morbid) folklore. frozendeadguydays.org; emmacrawfordfestival.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYATHLON

GRAND TRAVERSE When/where: March 27–29, Crested Butte to Aspen Discipline: Ski mountaineering Distance: 37.3 miles thegrandtraverse.org/ski

Every year, on a cold March midnight, about 200 two-person teams depart Crested Butte with the goal of skiing up and over the Elk Mountains to Aspen. With an elevation gain of 6,800 feet, the route is rife with avalanche danger and serves up such wildly unpredictable conditions that racers are required to carry enough supplies to self-support during a 24hour bivouac situation (read: blizzard). The required minimum gear checklist is three pages long and includes items ranging from a two-person shelter to an emergency heat source to an avalanche rescue system. This is an alpine touring (skins and helmet required) endurance feat for experienced winter backcountry athletes and may take anywhere from seven to 17 hours to finish. Denverite Jason Leupold, along with teammate Andy Rodriguez, tackled this formidable ski race for the first time in 2019. Six months later, Leupold talked to us about the point in the race where the suffering got real. 

My moment was at the base of Star Pass, which is not quite to the halfway point. Once you make it over the pass, you’re on the Aspen side. If you don’t make the cutoff time, you have to ski back to Crested Butte. Imagine skiing 18 or 20 miles, missing the cutoff, and having to turn around to ski back and end where you started. It was about five hours in, and I was really tired. I have exercise-induced asthma, and the vast majority of the race is above 10,000 feet. There’s not much oxygen. I used my inhaler a lot to open up my lungs. But at the bottom of Star Pass, I just wanted to rest. It wasn’t that I was winded. It was the constriction of my lungs because it was so cold—like, close to zero degrees cold—and I was really working. If it had been a summer race, maybe I would have paused there. But you can’t sit, because you risk so much. You risk freezing. You risk your partner’s health. There was that point, though, where I said, ‘I need a minute.’ And I rememThe margin for ber Andy saying, ‘You don’t have a minute. error is pretty You need to keep going.’ He said that because small. You’re I was getting cold, which doesn’t take long; in some of the you sit for two minutes and you’ve screwed up most dangerous your whole game. You’ve got to get your jackmountains in the et out, and then you’re messing with the stuff United States— in your bag. The margin for error is pretty in March. small. You’re in some of the most dangerous mountains in the United States—in March. I never felt like, Why am I doing this? It was more of a temporary frustration—a hurdle we had to get over. We both knew we were going to finish it, and we couldn’t let the other person down. Doubt didn’t really ever enter. The final mile or two is really a slog. But it was so amazing to get to the top of Aspen Mountain; then you get to ski down 3,000 feet of vertical. It was awesome corn snow, and we finished around noon, so it was sunny. It was so cool to come across the finish line. I haven’t really ever felt as much of a sense of accomplishment as I did doing this race. m

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ply backcountry singletrack— much of it higher than 10,000 feet—during the Breck Epic.

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verse racers descend Star Pass en route to Aspen from Crested Butte.

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t’s simply a fact of life that even the least litigious among us will need a lawyer at some point. When you find yourself in that position, navigating the complicated legal world can be overwhelming, especially when you consider that the law has been split into dozens of categories: Everything from criminal law to insurance necessitates specific expertise. That’s why we compiled Denver’s Top Lawyers 2020, our sixth annual list of the best attorneys in the region. We first invited attorneys in the seven-county metro area to vote for the peers they respect most in 50 specialties. Survey responses in hand, we did weeks of reporting to get an on-the-ground perspective: Who are the best litigators? The finest contract writers? Who’s quietly building a name for herself ? Who’s coasting on an outdated reputation? Based on those interviews and survey results, we assembled the following list of the most skilled attorneys around.

AGRICULTURAL/RURAL Justin D. Cumming LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

Kent Holsinger HOLSINGER LAW 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-722-2828 holsingerlaw.com

Stacy Kourlis LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Leland Anderson JUDICIAL ARBITER GROUP

1601 Blake St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-572-1919 jaginc.com

Robbie Barr BARRADR 1777 S. Harrison St., Suite 1504 Denver 80210 303-579-1188 barradr.com

Gene Commander GENE COMMANDER P.O. Box 462679 Aurora 80046 720-420-1116 genecommanderinc.com

William F. Downes JAMS 410 17th St., Suite 2440 Denver 80202 303-534-1254 jamsdenver.com

Joe Epstein AB CONFLICT RESOLUTION SERVICES 216 16th St., Suite 600 Denver 80202 303-355-2314 crs-adr.com

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Samuel Gordon JAMS 410 17th St., Suite 2440 Denver 80202 303-534-1254 jamsdenver.com

Steven E. McBride CIANCIO CIANCIO BROWN 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2000 Denver 80264 303-451-0300 colo-law.com

Joan H. McWilliams MCWILLIAMS MEDIATION GROUP 299 Milwaukee St. Denver 80206 303-830-0171 mcwilliamsmediation.com

William Meyer JUDICIAL ARBITER GROUP 1601 Blake St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-572-1919 jaginc.com

Jane Michaels HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

James S. Miller JAMS 410 17th St., Suite 2440 Denver 80202 303-534-1254 jamsdenver.com

Bill Neighbors JUDICIAL ARBITER GROUP 1601 Blake St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-572-1919 jaginc.com

Gordon W. “Skip” Netzorg SHERMAN & HOWARD 633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

Collie E. Norman JAMS 410 17th St., Suite 2440 Denver 80202 303-534-1254 jamsdenver.com

Sean Connelly CONNELLY LAW 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 720 Denver 80209 303-302-7849 sconnellylaw.com

Katayoun Donnelly AZIZPOUR DONNELLY 2373 Central Park Blvd., Suite 100 Denver 80238 720-675-8584 kdonnellylaw.com

Robert T. Fishman RIDLEY MCGREEVY & WINOCUR 303 16th St., Suite 200 Denver 80202 303-629-9700 ridleylaw.com

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Timothy R. Beyer BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4100 Denver 80203 303-861-7000 bclplaw.com

Richard H. Cunningham GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER 1801 California St., Suite 4200 Denver 80202 303-298-5700 gibsondunn.com

Karma Giulianelli BARTLIT BECK 1801 Wewatta St., Suite 1200 Denver 80202 303-592-3100 bartlit-beck.com

James Hartley HOLLAND & HART 1800 Broadway, Suite 300 Boulder 80302 303-245-2700 hollandhart.com

Thomas P. McMahon JONES & KELLER 1999 Broadway, Suite 3150 Denver 80202 303-573-1600 joneskeller.com

Kathryn A. Reilly WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL 370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

Todd R. Seelman LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4000 Denver 80203 303-861-7760 lewisbrisbois.com

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Kendra N. Beckwith MESSNER REEVES 1430 Wynkoop St., Suite 300 Denver 80202 303-623-1800 messner.com

Marcy G. Glenn HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8320 hollandhart.com

Christina Gomez HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8366 hollandhart.com

Kathleen Lord LORD LAW FIRM 1544 Race St. Denver 80206 303-394-3302

Paige Mackey Murray PAIGE MACKEY MURRAY 1434 Spruce St., Suite 100 Boulder 80302 303-763-0281 appealscolorado.com

Blain Myhre BLAIN MYHRE P.O. Box 3600 Englewood 80155 303-250-3932 blainmyhrellc.com

Dean S. Neuwirth WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL 370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

Marsha M. Piccone FOX ROTHSCHILD 1225 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-292-1200 foxrothschild.com

Ben Sachs LEVENTHAL PUGA BRALEY 950 S. Cherry St., Suite 600 Denver 80246 303-759-9945 leventhal-law.com

Shannon Wells Stevenson DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

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I. Thomas Bieging SHAPIRO BIEGING BARBER OTTESON 7979 E. Tufts Ave., Suite 1600 Denver 80237 720-488-0220 sbbolaw.com

Kevin M. Kelly LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

Christian Otteson SHAPIRO BIEGING BARBER OTTESON 7979 E. Tufts Ave., Suite 1600 Denver 80237 720-488-0220 sbbolaw.com

Ernest J. Panasci STINSON 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1900 Greenwood Village 80111 303-376-8400 stinson.com

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Stephen E. Berken BERKEN CLOYES 1159 Delaware St. Denver 80204 720-683-4357 berkencloyes.com

Brent R. Cohen LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

Caroline C. Fuller FAIRFIELD AND WOODS 1801 California St., Suite 2600 Denver 80202 303-830-2400 fwlaw.com

Joshua M. Hantman BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Lee Kutner KUTNER BRINEN 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 1850 Denver 80264 303-832-2400 kutnerlaw.com

Joel Laufer ROBINSON WATERS & O’DORISIO 1099 18th St., Suite 2600 Denver 80202 303-297-2600 rwolaw.com

James T. Markus MARKUS WILLIAMS YOUNG & HUNSICKER 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4550 Denver 80203 303-830-0800 markuswilliams.com

Michael J. Pankow BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK

Adam Frank FRANK & SALAHUDDIN

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1741 N. High St. Denver 80218 303-974-1084 fas-law.com

Philip A. Pearlman SPENCER FANE

Erica Grossman HOLLAND, HOLLAND EDWARDS & GROSSMAN

1700 Lincoln St., Suite 2000 Denver 80203 303-839-3800 spencerfane.com

1437 High St. Denver 80218 303-860-1331 hheglaw.com

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Michael S. Burg BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

Hugh Q. Gottschalk WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL 370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

David P. Hersh BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

Kenzo Kawanabe DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Caleb Meyer MESSNER REEVES 1430 Wynkoop St., Suite 300 Denver 80202 303-623-1800 messner.com

Michael L. O’Donnell WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL 370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

Thomas J. Overton OVERTON LAPUYADE 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 542 Lakewood 80228 303-832-1120 overtonlawfirm.com

Daniel Reilly REILLY POZNER 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 2400 Denver 80203 303-893-6100 rplaw.com

CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION

Timothy Fox CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CENTER 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 400 Denver 80218 303-757-7901 creeclaw.org

John R. Holland HOLLAND, HOLLAND EDWARDS & GROSSMAN 1437 High St. Denver 80218 303-860-1331 hheglaw.com

Anna Holland Edwards HOLLAND, HOLLAND EDWARDS & GROSSMAN 1437 High St. Denver 80218 303-860-1331 hheglaw.com

Arash Jahanian ACLU OF COLORADO 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 350 Denver 80203 720-402-7103 aclu-co.org

Darold Killmer KILLMER, LANE & NEWMAN 1543 Champa St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-571-1000 kln-law.com

David A. Lane KILLMER, LANE & NEWMAN 1543 Champa St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-571-1000 kln-law.com

Qusair Mohamedbhai RATHOD MOHAMEDBHAI 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 100 Denver 80205 303-578-4400 rmlawyers.com

Sara Neel ACLU OF COLORADO 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 350 Denver 80203 720-402-7103 aclu-co.org

Mari Newman KILLMER, LANE & NEWMAN 1543 Champa St., Suite 400 Denver 80202 303-571-1000 kln-law.com

Sarah Parady LOWREY PARADY 1725 High St. Denver 80218 303-593-2595 lowrey-parady.com

Siddhartha Rathod RATHOD MOHAMEDBHAI 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 100 Denver 80205 303-578-4400 rmlawyers.com

FAQ Your questions about the list, answered. Which attorneys did you survey? All licensed attorneys in the seven-county metro area were welcome to participate in our survey, which went live on 5280.com in May. We mailed postcards to nearly 16,000 licensed attorneys actively registered with the Colorado Supreme Court’s Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and reached out to local bar associations to make sure we received a strong response to the peer-reviewed ballot. How did you ensure that big law firms didn’t stuff the ballot box? Good question! In order to vote, each attorney had to register with his or her work email address and his or her Colorado attorney registration number. We monitored IP addresses to make sure one person wasn’t voting for everyone in a firm. We checked out any suspicious votes—and tossed them if necessary. Were the results from the ballot the only data you used to create the list? No. To supplement the online ballot results, we did what we do best: research. We made many, many phone calls, spent hours mining the internet for standout cases, and did our due diligence on each name on the list. How did you pick the specialties represented on the ballot? We compiled this year’s list of 50 specialties based on input from the Colorado Bar Association, attorneys, and area law firms. I’ve heard the list is rigged— that only lawyers who advertise with you make it. Is that the case? Nope. The Top Lawyers list is unaffected by who advertises with 5280. Local attorneys sometimes choose to advertise after they have been selected for the list, but how much, if, or when lawyers choose to advertise is not taken into consideration. Does 5280 check out every attorney on the list? Our fact-checking department independently verifies every lawyer’s pertinent information (name, phone number, office address, website, etc.). We take the additional step of sending the list to the Colorado Supreme Court’s Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel to check for disciplinary and licensing issues—meaning all attorneys on the list are currently in good standing with the state.

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TOP L AW YERS 2020 Amy F. Robertson CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CENTER 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 400 Denver 80203 303-757-7901 creeclaw.org

Faisal Salahuddin FRANK & SALAHUDDIN 1741 N. High St. Denver 80218 303-974-1084 fas-law.com

Mark Silverstein ACLU OF COLORADO 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 350 Denver 80203 720-402-7103 aclu-co.org

Rebecca Wallace ACLU OF COLORADO 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 350 Denver 80203 720-402-7103 aclu-co.org

Laura Wolf RATHOD MOHAMEDBHAI 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 100 Denver 80205 303-578-4400 rmlawyers.com

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Frederick J. Baumann LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

Kenzo Kawanabe DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Peter G. Koclanes SHERMAN & HOWARD 633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

James M. Lyons LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

Michael S. McCarthy FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS 1144 15th St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-607-3500 faegrebd.com

Gordon W. “Skip” Netzorg SHERMAN & HOWARD 633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

Michael L. O’Donnell WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL

Buck S. Beltzer BELTZER BANGERT & GUNNELL

Heidi E. Storz KERRANE STORZ

370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

7900 E. Union Ave., Suite 920 Denver 80237 720-576-7225 bbglaw.com

370 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 630 Broomfield 80021 720-898-9680 kerranestorz.com

Daniel Reilly REILLY POZNER

Alvin M. Cohen WOODS AITKEN

1700 Lincoln St., Suite 2400 Denver 80203 303-893-6100 rplaw.com

8055 E. Tufts Ave., Suite 525 Denver 80237 303-606-6700 woodsaitken.com

Regina Rodriguez WILMERHALE

Bret R. Gunnell BELTZER BANGERT & GUNNELL

1225 17th St., Suite 2600 Denver 80202 720-274-3135 wilmerhale.com

7900 E. Union Ave., Suite 920 Denver 80237 720-576-7225 bbglaw.com

Christopher Toll HOLLAND & HART

Jonathan G. Pray BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK

6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500 Greenwood Village 80111 303-290-1637 hollandhart.com

410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

COMMUNICATIONS/ TECHNOLOGY LAW

1400 16th St., Sixth Floor Denver 80202 303-292-2900 moyewhite.com

Rebecca B. DeCook MOYE WHITE

1400 16th St., Sixth Floor Denver 80202 303-292-2900 moyewhite.com

Kenneth S. Fellman KISSINGER & FELLMAN 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 900 Denver 80209 303-320-6100 kandf.com

Raymond L. Gifford WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER 1755 Blake St., Suite 470 Denver 80202 303-626-2350 wbklaw.com

Peter Kinsella PERKINS COIE 1900 16th St., Suite 1400 Denver 80202 303-291-2300 perkinscoie.com

Charles F. Luce Jr. MOYE WHITE 1400 16th St., Sixth Floor Denver 80202 303-292-2900 moyewhite.com

CONSTRUCTION J. David Arkell MOYE WHITE

1400 16th St., Sixth Floor Denver 80202 303-292-2900 moyewhite.com

Carrie A. Rodgers MOYE WHITE

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LITIGATION Jeffrey P. Kerrane KERRANE STORZ

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David M. Beller RECHT KORNFELD 1600 Stout St., Suite 1400 Denver 80202 303-573-1900 rklawpc.com

Patrick J. Burke RIDLEY MCGREEVY & WINOCUR 303 16th St., Suite 200 Denver 80202 303-629-9700 ridleylaw.com

Iris Eytan EYTAN NIELSEN 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 720 Denver 80209 720-440-8155 eytan-nielsen.com

Marci Gilligan LaBranche RIDLEY MCGREEVY & WINOCUR 303 16th St., Suite 200 Denver 80202 303-629-9700 ridleylaw.com

Tyrone Glover HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN

370 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 630 Broomfield 80021 720-898-9680 kerranestorz.com

150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Mark W. Nelson THE NELSON LAW FIRM

Harold Haddon HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN

1740 N. High St. Denver 80218 303-861-0750 nelsonlawfirm.net

150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Craig S. Nuss BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE

David Kaplan HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN

40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Mari K. Perczak BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE

Pamela Mackey HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN

40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Brad A. Ramming SWEETBAUM SANDS ANDERSON

Kevin McGreevy RIDLEY MCGREEVY & WINOCUR

1125 17th St., Suite 2100 Denver 80202 303-296-3377 sweetbaumsands.com

303 16th St., Suite 200 Denver 80202 303-629-9700 ridleylaw.com

Ivan A. Sarkissian MCCONAUGHY & SARKISSIAN

Laura Menninger HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN

8310 S. Valley Highway, Suite 250 Englewood 80112 303-649-0999 mslawpc.com

Bradley N. Shefrin NIXON SHEFRIN HENSEN OGBURN 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 1200 Greenwood Village 80111 303-773-3500 nixonshefrin.com

CRIMINAL

150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

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NEED-TO-KNOW UPDATES

2. ELECTIONS MADE EASIER

What it does: According to data from Election Law Journal, Colorado already makes voting painless (it ranked second for ease of voting behind Oregon), because ballots are sent straight to registered voters’ mailboxes and drop-off locations abound. This measure makes it even easier: Everyone who gets a driver’s license, receives Medicaid, or signs up for any public assistance program will be automatically registered to do their civic duty.

1. RENTING RIGHT

What it means for you: Besides the obvious result of this law—more registered voters—there might be effects on election outcomes. New drivers tend to be young, and those on public assistance will, by nature, live in low-income households, often in economically depressed areas. These demographics have historically voted for left-leaning candidates, meaning the act could give Democrats a boost. That, of course, remains to be seen.

NEW LAW: Residential Tenants

Health and Safety Act EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2019

What it does: Colorado laws have tended to favor landlords over tenants, but this measure increases protections for renters. As well as adding mold and broken appliances to the list of things that might make a home uninhabitable, the law stipulates that if owners ignore a problem on their property that affects residents’ health after being notified of it, occupants can withhold payments until the complaint is addressed. The act also makes it easier to tell landlords there’s an issue: Emails and texts are acceptable forms of notification. What it means for you: Coloradans will have more power to push back against ill-intentioned—or just really lazy—landlords and won’t have to endure adverse living conditions. The law might not be a win for everyone, though: Some experts think it will be too difficult for small-scale landlords to comply with, strengthening the reach of large developers.

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “This

makes it harder to be a small-time landlord. They must now learn a complex set of rules and take on regulatory burdens. They may not want to take a chance on a borderline applicant or continue being involved in the housing industry. The risks are too high, the requirements too complex. This exacerbates Denver’s supply problem.” —Deborah Wilson, housing lawyer, Springman, Braden, Wilson & Pontius

NEW LAW: Automatic Voter Registration EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2020

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “[The law] doesn’t automatically affiliate an individual—and most newly registered voters remain unaffiliated. Taking into account that unaffiliated voters can now vote in primary elections, the effect on election results is difficult to predict and will be fascinating to observe.” —Sarah Mercer, government relations lawyer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

3. A NEW DRILL

NEW LAW: Protect Public Welfare Oil And Gas Operations EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2019 What it does: This two-years-in-the-making overhaul of oil and gas regulations gives local governments more power to decide where companies can dig in the dirt. It also calls for the state’s air quality commission to closely monitor pollution associated with drilling sites. What it means for you: Proponents of the law say it will protect humans and wildlife from the alleged negative health effects associated with nearby fracking, like respiratory problems, birth defects, and cancer. However, because obtaining a permit to drill will now be more time-consuming and expensive, detractors of the law have predicted layoffs for oil and gas companies, potentially leaving some of the 30,000 Coloradans who currently work for the oil and gas industry out of jobs. The effects will be more apparent by 2020, when regulations will begin to be rolled out.

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “These regulations may make it more difficult for oil and gas opera-

tions to occur in areas that are hostile to oil and gas development. Prior to this law, governments were already strictly regulating aspects of oil and gas development. I think we’re now seeing certain local governments enact even stricter regulations.” —Mark J. Mathews, energy lawyer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

4. SMOKE SHOW

NEW LAW: Marijuana Hospitality Establishments

What it does: Thanks to this measure, Colorado cannabis aficionados will soon be able to blaze up in licensed businesses—including cafes, yoga studios, and even hospices. They won’t be able to buy pot at these establishments, but there will inevitably be inventive workarounds, such as next-door dispensaries. What it means for you: The law won’t drastically affect nonsmokers, but it’s a groundbreaking milestone for cannabis advocates, who’ve long fought for public spaces in which to partake.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2020

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “I’m surprised how long

it’s taken! Yoga studios, wellness retreats, restaurants with THC-infused foods.... It’s the wave of the future. Millennials are shying away from alcohol use and turning toward marijuana—so this law creates new opportunities for business owners. But people should keep in mind that smoking on the street is still illegal. Just because you’re in Colorado, you’re not going to see people smoking on every corner.” —Robert Hoban, marijuana lawyer, Hoban Law Group

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TOP L AW YERS 2020 Dru Nielsen EYTAN NIELSEN 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 720 Denver 80209 720-440-8155 eytan-nielsen.com

Jeffrey Pagliuca HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN 150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Patrick Ridley RIDLEY MCGREEVY & WINOCUR 303 16th St., Suite 200 Denver 80202 303-629-9700 ridleylaw.com

Kathryn Stimson HADDON, MORGAN AND FOREMAN 150 E. 10th Ave. Denver 80203 303-831-7364 hmflaw.com

Martin Stuart MCDERMOTT STUART & WARD 140 E. 19th Ave., Suite 300 Denver 80203 303-832-8888 mswdenver.com

Thomas R. Ward MCDERMOTT STUART & WARD 140 E. 19th Ave., Suite 300 Denver 80203 303-832-8888 mswdenver.com

DISABILITY

William T. Dawson WILLIAM T. DAWSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW 1575 Race St. Denver 80206 303-455-0400 williamdawsonlaw.com

Steven R. Earl APEX DISABILITY LAW 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 150 Denver 80224 720-545-1800 apexdisabilitylaw.com

Spencer J. Kontnik KONTNIK COHEN 201 Steele St., Suite 210 Denver 80206 720-449-8448 kontnikcohen.com

Michael S. Krieger NOEL & KRIEGER DISABILITY LAW 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 555 Lakewood 80228 303-781-5559 thedenverdisabilitylawyer.com

James L. Noel NOEL & KRIEGER DISABILITY LAW 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 555 Lakewood 80228 303-761-2322 noel.law

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Amy F. Robertson CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CENTER 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 400 Denver 80218 303-757-7901 creeclaw.org

Jack D. Robinson SPIES, POWERS & ROBINSON 950 S. Cherry St., Suite 700 Denver 80246 303-830-7090 sprlaw.net

ELDER

Marco D. Chayet CHAYET & DANZO 650 S. Cherry St., Suite 710 Denver 80246 303-355-8500 coloradoelderlaw.com

Virginia A. Frazer-Able FRAZER-ABEL LAW 4704 Harlan St., Suite 250 Denver 80212 720-638-1465 vfalegal.com

Bradley J. Frigon LAW OFFICES OF BRADLEY J. FRIGON 6500 S. Quebec St., Suite 330 Englewood 80111 720-200-4025 bjflaw.com

Susie Germany THE GERMANY LAW FIRM 600 17th St., Suite 2800 South Denver 80202 303-454-3711 coelderlaw.com

M. Carl Glatstein GLATSTEIN & Oâ€™BRIEN 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver 80222 303-757-4342 denverprobatelaw.com

Thomas A. Rodriguez VINCENT, ROMEO & RODRIGUEZ 1805 CO 42, Suite 100 Louisville 80027 303-604-6030 elderlawcolorado.com

Richard E. Romeo VINCENT, ROMEO & RODRIGUEZ 1805 CO 42, Suite 100 Louisville 80027 303-604-6030 elderlawcolorado.com

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS Leigh Augustine EIP US

5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4 Greenwood Village 80111 720-845-6065 eip.com

James D. Leonard FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS 1144 15th St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-607-3500 faegrebd.com

Dave Ratner CREATIVE LAW NETWORK

Elizabeth H. Temkin DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS

2701 Lawrence St., Suite 104 Denver 80205 720-924-6529 creativelawnetwork.com

1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Craig A. Umbaugh HOGAN LOVELLS 1601 Wewatta St., Suite 900 Denver 80202 303-899-7300 hoganlovells.com

ENVIRONMENTAL

ESTATE PLANNING Merry Balson BALSON FAIX & MCVEY

7400 E. Caley Ave., Suite 300 Centennial 80111 720-974-6350 balsonfaix.com

Jennifer Biever LEWIS BESS WILLIAMS & WEESE

Gregory T. Densen SHERMAN & HOWARD

1801 California St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-861-2828 lewisbess.com

633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

Ronald M. Eddy SHERMAN & HOWARD

Laura Dinan HOLLAND & HART

633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

Barbara J.B. Green SULLIVAN GREEN SEAVY

Laura Hundley HOLLAND & HART

3223 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 300 Boulder 80303 303-355-4405 sullivangreenseavy.com

1800 Broadway, Suite 300 Boulder 80302 303-473-2700 hollandhart.com

John R. Jacus DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS

Laurie A. Hunter WADE ASH WOODS HILL & FARLEY

1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 600 Denver 80246 303-322-8943 wadeash.com

Jim Martin BEATTY & WOZNIAK 216 16th St., Suite 1100 Denver 80202 303-407-4499 bwenergylaw.com

Zach C. Miller DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Lori Potter KAPLAN KIRSCH & ROCKWELL 1675 Broadway, Suite 2300 Denver 80202 303-825-7000 kaplankirsch.com

Scott H. Reisch HOGAN LOVELLS 1601 Wewatta St., Suite 900 Denver 80202 303-899-7300 hoganlovells.com

James R. Spaanstra FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS 1144 15th St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-607-3500 faegrebd.com

Kevin D. Millard WADE ASH WOODS HILL & FARLEY 4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 600 Denver 80246 303-322-8943 wadeash.com

Jane C. Paddison HUTCHINSON BLACK AND COOK 921 Walnut St., Suite 200 Boulder 80302 303-442-6514 hbcboulder.com

Michelle M. Rose-Hughes TUTHILL & HUGHES 55 Madison St., Suite 555 Denver 80206 303-243-3100 tuthillhughes.com

Jennifer M. Spitz LYONS GADDIS 515 Kimbark St., Second Floor Longmont 80501 303-776-9900 lyonsgaddis.com

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NEED-TO-KNOW UPDATES

NEW LAW: Equal Pay for Equal Work Act EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2021 What it does: Before this law, employers would often ask for and use prospects’ past salaries as a benchmark for determining a new hire’s pay grade. The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act scraps that practice. Employers will be expressly prohibited from using potential employees’ past salaries as a deciding factor in their own offers. What it means for you: Historically discriminated-against groups, like women and minorities, have long been stuck in a cycle of low wages. With prospective employers using their past salaries as starting points for new offers, they’d rarely reach the same wage levels as their male and nonminority counterparts. Lawmakers hope that with that tradition banned, Colorado workers will have more equitable paychecks.

5. DOING LESS TIME

NEW LAW: Offense Level For Controlled Substance Possession EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2020 What it does: This progressive law downgrades possession of four grams or less of most Schedule I and II drugs—including LSD, cocaine, and heroin—from a felony to a misdemeanor. It also shortens maximum sentences for drug possession and allocates $1.8 million to a grant program to fund substance abuse and mental health services. What it means for you: If, let’s say, your friend is caught with a small quantity of one of these substances, he’ll likely avoid jail or prison time. He’ll also keep a felony off his record, meaning he can more easily apply for and obtain a job, a loan, or housing. Even if you’re never personally found with drugs, the law’s proponents say it’ll create a healthier society with less unemployment due to convictions, fewer families broken up by incarceration, and a lighter load for our backlogged criminal justice system.

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “Felonies come with consequences, which can distract from treatment. Reclassifying possession to a misdemeanor allows the focus to be on treatment and education. It’s nice to see Colorado at the forefront of common-sense reform.” —Tyrone Glover, criminal defense lawyer, Haddon Morgan and Foreman

8. PAY RAISE

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “You’ll see the effects of this on

people who have been in the workforce for a long period. Over time, these discrepancies have accumulated. I’ve been practicing employment law for over 25 years, and I’ve seen this pattern repeatedly, even in larger corporations where women have devoted career service. It hurts them when they want to move to a new company and they’re asked about salary history.” —Paula Greisen, employment and civil rights lawyer, King & Greisen

7. PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN

NEW LAW: Expand Disclosure Electioneering Communications EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2019 What it does: Before this law, campaign ads that ran more than 30 days before an election didn’t have to disclose who funded them—allowing for potentially underhanded and convoluted political tricks. In an effort to make election ads more transparent ahead of the 2020 election, this measure mandates that every flyer, television commercial, radio ad, or billboard that advocates for a candidate 30 days before the state primary through the general election must include the name of the group that is funding it. What it means for you: As election cycles get longer and longer, lawmakers are having to adjust regulations to match the insanity. The hope is that this legislation will allow voters to make better-informed decisions by quashing secretly funded ads.

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “If I had to bet on an unintend-

ed consequence, it’d be that folks who don’t want to adhere to disclosure laws will push ads earlier to avoid the window. Winter and spring before an election are usually quiet on the ad front, but I could see February, March, and April having more ads.” —Christopher Murray, government relations lawyer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

NEW LAW: Local Government Minimum Wage

What it does: Though the federal minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) hasn’t changed since 2009, states have liberty with regard to payment inside their borders. Starting this month, local governments in Colorado can increase their minimum wages to levels higher than the state minimum, which is currently $12 an hour. What it means for you: Denizens of pricey locales—we’re looking at you, Denver and Boulder—may be getting a pay raise. The law seems like a crowd-pleaser, but groups like the Colorado Restaurant Association and the Colorado Chamber

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2020

of Commerce have already voiced distaste for it, citing potential layoffs and increases in costs that could be passed to consumers.

WHAT LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT: “Raising minimum wages is

critical to attract and retain workers in pricey communities. The law primarily helps hourly earners, but it’ll also help local economies. Increasing minimum wages is a national trend that’ll continue over the next decade.” —Charlotte N. Sweeney, employment lawyer, Sweeney & Bechtold

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Profiles 5280 Congratulates This Year's Top Lawyers

Index of Profiles ANDERSON & JAHDE, P.C. ........103

FRAZER-ABEL LAW.....................102

Tax Controversy and Estate Planning

Probate Litigation

LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH.................................................98

BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK .......................89

GRIFFITHS LAW PC......................96

Antitrust

Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Construction, Environmental, Family Law/ Divorce, Government Relations/ Contracts/Lobbying, Health, Labor/ Employment: Defense, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Water BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE, PC ...............93 Business and Commercial Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation, Mass Tort/Class Action, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury: Plaintiff, Workers’ Comp: Claimant CHALAT HATTEN & BANKER PC .................................90-91 Personal Injury: Plaintiff CIANCIO CIANCIO BROWN, PC .........................................96 Family Law/Divorce FENGOLD HORTON .......................104 Family Law/Divorce FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER .......................................98 Criminal Defense, Government Relations/Contracts/Lobbying

Family Law/Divorce

MARCO D. CHAYET .......................92

THE JAMS DIFFERENCE ............105

Elder, Probate Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

McGUANE AND HOGAN ............102

JOAN MCWILLIAMS.....................104

Family Law/Divorce

Alternative Dispute Resolution

MESSNER REEVES LLP .............103

JONES & KELLER ............................94

Appellate, Medical Malpractice: Defense, Real Estate

Antitrust, Securities, Transportation KERRANE STORZ...........................104 Construction Defect Litigation KING & GREISEN, LLP.................99 Labor/Employment: Plaintiff LASS MOSES RAMP & COOPER, LLC .....................................101 Family Law/Divorce LAW OFFICE OF O’TOOLE & SBARBARO, P.C. ..............................100 Workers’ Comp: Claimant LATHROP GAGE LLP....................100

THE NELSON LAW FIRM...........94 Construction Defect & Personal Injury: Plaintiffs SHERR PUTTMANN AKINS LAMB PC ...............................................92 Family Law/Divorce SPENCER FANE ................................100 Health SPRINGMAN, BRADEN, WILSON, & PONTIUS, PC..................................102 Real Estate: Landlord/Tenant

Trust and Estate Litigation

STEVEN PICARDI ...........................98

LITVAK LITVAK MEHRTENS AND CARLTON, PC ........................97

Workers’ Comp: Respondent

Family Law/Divorce

WILLOUGHBY & ASSOCIATES.......................................101 Family Law/Divorce

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Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan Law Degree, University of Denver Evan Banker is passionate about the practice of law. “We believe that the law is the great equalizer. In a courtroom, it is not a miracle for David to defeat Goliath, or for an individual to hold a big corporation or insurance company accountable. That is justice, nothing more, nothing less. That is what our clients deserve.” Whether he is representing someone who has suffered life changing, permanent injuries and has lost a career, or someone who is struggling with medical bills, Evan is always focused on why clients come to him for help. “It is about taking responsibility. When someone causes harm, they are responsible to make it right, and yes, that means financially compensating the person they hurt.” Evan has been selected as a 5280 Top Lawyer because of the reputation he and his firm, Chalat Hatten & Banker, have built by succeeding with integrity. That begins by only taking cases they believe in and are willing to stake their reputation on. It shows in the respect they have earned from their opponents, who know the attorneys at Chalat Hatten & Banker are true to their word, and will be formidable adversaries in trial. The same lawyers Evan argues against in court are among his colleagues who have chosen him as a 5280 Top Lawyer. Most importantly, the integrity and hard work the lawyers at Chalat Hatten & Banker put into their cases pay dividends for their clients’ future wellbeing. Evan has secured numerous successful settlements for his clients and, where settlement was not possible, verdicts in their favor. His notable trial experience includes one of the largest auto/pedestrian verdicts in Colorado history – an $18.1 million verdict – and a defective product case against Ford Motor Company which resulted in a $7 million judgment. Evan is deferential about his trial successes. “Most cases settle for fair compensation. When we take these cases to trial, it is because someone refused to take responsibility for the harm they caused. These numbers sound big, but that’s how much was needed to equalize the damages caused by the defendant and the lifetime of care that follows. It’s what justice required for our client.”

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TOP LAW YER PROFILES 2020 ELDER, PROBATE LITIGATION

MARCO D. CHAYET 2020 TOP LAWYER

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During law school, Marco Chayet’s grandmother was the principal party in a very public elder law case in the state of Colorado. Estate of Milstein v. Ayers, 955 P.2d78 (Colo. App.1998) is a landmark case which upholds the right to counsel and due process of incapacitated adults in Colorado in a guardianship proceeding. This experience was the impetus for Mr. Chayet’s career in the field of elder law, fiduciary representation and probate litigation. Mr. Chayet is the founder and managing partner of Chayet & Danzo LLC and ColoradoElderLaw.com. He is the Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District and was appointed in 2017 by Gov. Hickenlooper as a Commissioner for the Colorado Office of Public Guardian. Mr. Chayet has published How to Protect Your Family’s Assets From Devastating Nursing Home Costs–Colorado Edition and the chapter on Estate Planning for the Child with Special Needs in the fifth edition of Elder Law in Colorado. Mr. Chayet, born and raised in Denver, assists the philanthropic community in Colorado by serving on the board of many not-for-profit organizations, including being Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado based grant making foundation that funds grants for aging issues. Mr. Chayet teaches elder law as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado School of Law, where he also received his Juris Doctor. (303) 355-8550 | MARCO@COLORADOELDERLAW.COM 650 S. Cherry Street, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80246

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SHERR PUTTMANN AKINS LAMB PC MEGAN M. SHERR DAVID A. LAMB ERICA R. KEMMERLEY

2020 TOP LAWYER

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2020 TOP LAWYER

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Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb is a full-service family law firm specializing in divorce, legal separation, child custody, juvenile law, and more. Megan M. Sherr is a former District Attorney and an accomplished family law practitioner. Megan has an extensive background in family law and vast legal experience successfully litigating and negotiating all types of family law cases. David A. Lamb is a founding shareholder and CTO of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, and a seasoned trial attorney. He has focused most of his career on helping families through the legal process. Erica R. Kemmerley has been practicing family law for 30 years, and she brings her own life experience of divorce with a young child to her practice, always striving to foster and protect a healthy co-parenting relationship. Her life experience contributes to the empathy and wisdom with which she shepherds her clients through the emotional, psychological, and financial turmoil of divorce. LP-92

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BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE, PC

Mari K. Perczak 2020 TOP LAWYER

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“The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries.” Clarence Darrow FIRM BACKGROUND | Michael S. Burg established the firm in 1977 and was joined by Peter Burg, Alan Simpson, Scott Eldredge, David Hersh, and Kerry Jardine to build one of the top trial firms in the nation. LAWYERS | 60+ MISSION | To be Good Lawyers. Changing Lives®. It’s not just a slogan, it’s who we are.

Michael S. Burg 2020 TOP LAWYER

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Founding Shareholder

David P. Hersh 2020 TOP LAWYER

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PASSION | We want to change peoples’ lives for the better by fighting for them in court and securing fair compensation. ADVERSARIES | Anyone who injures or attempts to take advantage of our clients. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS YAZ®/Yasmin®, Pradaxa®, Ortho Evra®, Gadolinium-based contrast agents, Heparin®, DePuy ASR®, Bextra®/Celebrex®, Zyprexa®, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Lawrence/ Andover, Massachusetts Gas Explosion Cases. ACCOLADES | 30 Super Lawyers®2020; 27 Best Lawyers® in America 2020; #1 National Products Liability Firm—Martindale Hubbell; #1 Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action Plaintiffs in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation— The U.S. Legal 500; Top 25 Most Influential Law Firms—The National Trial Lawyers.

Craig S. Nuss 2020 TOP LAWYER

5x WINNER

Thomas Henderson 2020 TOP LAWYER

3x WINNER

RESULTS | $1 Billion+ Settlements/Judgments/ Verdicts; 100+ recoveries in excess of $1 Million. SENATOR ALAN K. SIMPSON | Former U.S. Senator; founding member of Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association; former Senate Majority/ Minority Whip; Iraq Study member; SimpsonBowles. We are proud of Senator Simpson’s unceasing commitment to finding solutions for important national issues.

Peter Burg 2020 TOP LAWYER

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THE NELSON LAW FIRM MARK W. NELSON COLLEEN S. NELSON

2020 TOP LAWYER

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Founded in 2007, The Nelson Law Firm has built its reputation representing clients who have suffered as a result of the negligence, fraud or injustice committed by others. Our firm has successfully litigated thousands of cases involving construction/design defect, personal injury, and commercial litigation throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, California and Florida. Reach out to us today for a complimentary case evaluation. Construction Defect | Personal Injury | Commercial Litigation

NELSONLAWFIRM.NET (303) 861-0750 1740 North High Street Denver, CO 80218

ANTITRUST, SECURITIES, TRANSPORTATION

JONES & KELLER EDWARD T. LYONS, JR. THOMAS P. M c MAHON REID A. GODBOLT

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Jones & Keller, P.C. congratulates Reid A. Godbolt, corporate and securities law; Edward T. Lyons, commercial litigation; and Thomas P, McMahon, antitrust litigation, for being recognized again by 5280 magazine as 2020 “Top Lawyers.” The experienced and award-winning attorneys at Jones & Keller are trusted advisors to some of the most sophisticated entities and enterprises across the globe. Our lawyers offer sophisticated advice tailored to each client’s individual legal needs and provide creative solutions, sophisticated advice and unrivaled experience.

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Attorneys pictured in the second row: Yerin Cho, Sarah McEahern, Britt Holtz, Kurt Zaner (partner, top lawyer 2017 and 2020), Marc Harden (partner), Steven Winegar, Joseph Woelkers, Robbie Landis, Mara Essick

We have recovered millions for our co-counseling partners. We invite you to reach out for all of your co-counseling needs in personal injury, premises liability, and bad faith cases. Secured two of the top 20 largest verdicts in Colorado - 2017 #6 and #16 across all practice areas

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$2.5 million verdict for victim killed by drunk driver and seen on the front page of the Denver Post Confidential Products Liability Settlement from Car Manufacturer for mother of four trapped in her car for 6 days as seen on Good Morning America & World News Tonight

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GRIFFITHS LAW PC SHEILA GUTTERMAN SUZANNE GRIFFITHS ANN GUSHURST

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2020 TOP LAWYER

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Griffiths Law’s 5280 Top Lawyers, Suzanne Griffiths, Ann Gushurst, and Sheila Gutterman are part of our unrivaled team of attorneys. Griffiths Law is the right choice for Colorado family law and civil litigation cases. Ranging from the straightforward to the highly complex, Griffiths Law always provides a well-prepared case. We litigate. We collaborate. We protect your future.

Protecting Your Future

GRIFFITHSLAWPC.COM (303) 858-8090 10375 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 520 Lone Tree, CO 80124

FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE

CIANCIO CIANCIO BROWN, PC CYNTHIA L. CIANCIO

2020 TOP LAWYER

6x WINNER

Cynthia Ciancio is a highly regarded family law practitioner and a founding shareholder at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. At this boutique litigation firm, headquartered in Denver, CO., Cynthia leads a family law team of 10 lawyers, all of whom specialize in high net-worth/ complex divorces, as well as child custody disputes. Cynthia, and many on her team, also serve as experienced mediators, arbitrators and special masters for parties with and without counsel. Cynthia is a vigorous advocate for her clients’ interests and prides herself in knowing how to move a family matter forward. She has specialized in family law for the past 20 years. Prior to that she spent 4 years receiving extensive trial and advocacy training through her work as a Deputy District Attorney in Adams County. Cynthia continues to earn the respect of her peers for her work both in and out of the courtroom, as she has consistently been named a “top family law lawyer” in a number of lawyer rating publications year after year. COLO-LAW.COM (303) 451-0300 Denver | Broomfield | Breckenridge

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Once again we are proud and humbled to be singled out as leading advocates in Colorado Family Law, both by our peers and our clients. Ron Litvak and Tim Mehrtens thank 5280 magazine for recognizing our continuing excellence and outstanding work by naming us as Top Lawyers for 2020. But our greatest honor comes from our clients. It is their appreciation for our tireless and thoughtful counsel, advocacy, judgment and discretion that most inspires us. We are grateful to our colleagues in the practice: Diane Carlton, Barbara Jensen, Paula Smith, John Haas, and Luke Abraham, for helping us to redefine and elevate the standards we keep. We are also blessed with paraprofessional support that has become legendary in Colorado family law.

FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE

LITVAK LITVAK MEHRTENS AND CARLTON, PC TIMOTHY R.J. MEHRTENS RONALD LITVAK DIANE CARLTON

2020 TOP LAWYER

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LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH TODD SEELMAN

2020 TOP LAWYER

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Todd has more than 25 years’ experience representing clients as an advisor and in litigation involving antitrust and competition, securities and financial fraud, and related complex commercial matters. Todd has extensive experience in class actions and multi-district litigation. LEWISBRISBOIS.COM Todd.Seelman@lewisbrisbois.com (720) 292-2002

WORKERS’ COMP: RESPONDENT

STEVEN PICARDI

2020 TOP LAWYER

Steve emphasizes understanding the “big picture” of each case to allow the client to make informed decisions for resolution of the claim at a reasonable cost to the client, without incurring unnecessary expenses. With almost 30 years of experience defending workers’ compensation claims for self-insured employers, Steve works closely with each client’s human resources, risk management, and operations departments to ensure that resolution of each claim addresses all facets of the client’s overall business plan. Testament to Steve’s reputation for highest-quality legal representation, Steve frequently receives referrals from other defense counsel, counsel for injured workers and Administrative Law Judges. PICARDILAWFIRM.COM | (303) 778-8881 12900 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 110 Parker, CO 80134

FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER DAVID WM. FOSTER LARA MARKS BAKER

2020 TOP LAWYER

5x WINNER

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Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher works side-by-side with our clients, dedicating the tireless efforts of top-flight attorneys practicing in a variety of legal disciplines, to evaluating and handling all aspects of a legal issue in a comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective manner. This precept of commitment guides all that we do.

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#MeToo. LGBTQ Rights. Black Lives Matter. The attorneys at King & Greisen, LLP fight all forms of discrimination, whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. We champion the whistleblower and seek justice for the victims of governmental abuse of power. It is not just our job—it is who we are. King & Greisen, LLP, an all women-owned civil rights law firm, has battled the largest Fortune 500 companies, as well as the federal and state government to ensure that our client’s rights are vindicated. Our attorneys have pioneered leading class and collective actions based on national origin, age, disability, and gender orientation—always pushing the boundaries. In this time of insanity, we double down.

LABOR/EMPLOYMENT: PLAINTIFF

KING & GREISEN, LLP DIANE S. KING PAULA GREISEN

2020 TOP LAWYER 2020 TOP LAWYER

6x WINNER 6x WINNER

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TOP LAW YER PROFILES 2020 TRUST AND ESTATE LITIGATION

LATHROP GAGE LLP ALISON ZINN

2020 TOP LAWYER

5x WINNER

Alison is committed to helping clients work through and resolve intricate situations involving trusts, estates, and protected proceedings. Effective in the courtroom and at the negotiation table, she utilizes creative solutions to solve disputes concerning wills, trusts, probate fiduciaries, beneficiaries, guardianships and conservatorships. LATHROPGAGE.COM (720) 931-3200 1515 Wynkoop Street, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80202

WORKERS’ COMP: CLAIMANT

LAW OFFICE OF O’TOOLE & SBARBARO, P.C. NEIL D. O’TOOLE JOHN A. SBARBARO

2020 TOP LAWYER

6x WINNER

Established in 1998, and specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability for over two decades, the lawyers at the Law Office of O’Toole & Sbarbaro, PC, welcome the opportunity to serve injured workers in these complicated areas of law. OTOOLE-SBARBARO.COM O: (303) 595-4777 | F: (303) 825-6759 226 W. 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

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Congratulations to Ellen Stewart on being honored as a Top Lawyer by 5280 magazine. Thank you for being a leader in the legal, healthcare and civic communities across the Denver area. Spencer Fane LLP | 303.839.3800 370 17th Street, Suite 4800 | Denver, CO 80202 © 2016 Spencer Fane LLP. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

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TOP LAW YER PROFILES 2020 FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE

WILLOUGHBY & ASSOCIATES KIMBERLY R. WILLOUGHBY 2020 TOP LAWYER

6x WINNER

Willoughby & Associates offers exceptional representation in the areas of divorce, prenuptial agreements and estate planning. The firm specializes in family law matters, with a particular strength in representing clients with complex financial issues, including those involving trusts, family limited partnerships, business ownership, and unique assets. As one of the few boutique firms providing both family law litigation and estate planning services, we are uniquely positioned to handle matters involving both death and divorce.

Domestic Relations Litigation | Estate Planning and Administration

WILLOUGHBYLAW.COM | (303) 839-1770 25188 Genesee Trail Road, Suite 150 Golden, CO 80401 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80203

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FRAZER-ABEL LAW VIRGINIA FRAZER-ABEL

2020 TOP LAWYER

Counsel at Frazer-Abel Law specialize in elder law, probate administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, estate and special needs planning, public benefits, settlement planning and fiduciary work.Virginia Frazer-Abel, Esq., Sara Price, Esq. and Eric Kelly, Esq., are committed to providing clients with the highest level of legal representation and oversee legal needs with honesty and integrity. VFALEGAL.COM (720) 638-1465 4704 Harlan Street, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80212

FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE

MCGUANE AND HOGAN, PC KATHLEEN HOGAN

2020 TOP LAWYER

4x WINNER

Kathleen “Kathy” Hogan devotes her practice primarily to complex financial cases, parental responsibilities, and child custody related issues. Other areas of expertise include prenuptial agreements and appeals in all areas of family law. Her firm handles cases throughout the state of Colorado.

MCGUANEHOGAN.COM | (303) 691-9600 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 950 Denver, CO 80209

REAL ESTATE: LANDLORD/TENANT

SPRINGMAN, BRADEN, WILSON & PONTIUS, PC DEBORAH L. WILSON KRISTI BUNGE PAUL FARRER KAREN KELLY-BRAEM 2020 TOP LAWYER

1x WINNER

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Springman, Braden, Wilson & Pontius, P.C. is dedicated to providing effective and practical solutions to legal issues faced by landlords, property management companies, REITs and community associations in Colorado. SBWP-LAW.COM | (303) 685-4633 4175 Harlan Street, Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 LP-102

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TAX CONTROVERSY AND ESTATE PLANNING

ANDERSON & JAHDE, P.C. STEVEN ANDERSON

2020 TOP LAWYER

5x WINNER

Proud To Be Colorado’s Premier Tax Litigation Firm Recognized by U.S. News—Best Lawyers—“Best Law Firms” as a Tier 1 firm for Tax Law in Colorado. Having helped thousands of taxpayers and professionals over 25 years of practice, Anderson & Jahde is counted among the best at what they do. Specialized Practice Areas • Civil and Criminal Tax Litigation • Estate and Trust Planning • Civil and Criminal Tax Controversies • Probate Litigation

• Accountant Liability and Malpractice • Probate Administration • Accountant Licensing/Regulatory Disputes • Guardianships & Conservatorships

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TOP LAW YER PROFILES 2020 CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LITIGATION

KERRANE STORZ JEFFREY P. KERRANE HEIDI E. STORZ

2020 TOP LAWYER

6x WINNER

Our attorneys are genuine people who are sincerely committed to the service of our clients and our communities. The foundation of our practice centers on our practical approach and our commitment to address the unique needs of our clients. We focus on communication, accessibility, transparency, and treating our clients as equal partners as we navigate through a complex and difficult process. KERRANESTORZ.COM (720) 898-9680 370 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 630 Broomfield, CO 80021 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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2020 TOP LAWYER

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Joan is an award-winning lawyer, author and cutting-edge mediator with over 30 years of experience. She is known for her ability to help parties resolve complex legal issues and develop creative plans for their children. Joan has refocused her practice and is using her experience to concentrate on writing and speaking. She is creating a new series of innovative pocket-sized books for parents that will help them understand how to protect their children from unresolved conflict. Her latest book is entitled A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Effects of Conflict and Divorce: Protecting Your Children from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). MCWILLIAMSMEDIATION.COM | (303) 830-0171 joan@mcwilliamsmediation.com | PO Box 6216, Denver, CO 80206

FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE

FEINGOLD HORTON, PLLC JENNIFER G. FEINGOLD

2020 TOP LAWYER

4x WINNER

Jennifer specializes in all aspects of family law in Colorado, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child custody, child support, maintenance, paternity, pre- and post-marital agreement, jurisdictional disputes, post-decree matters and appeals, as well as providing mediation services for family law matters and serving as a Parent Coordinator/ Decision Maker for families. Jennifer understands that every situation is unique—she works diligently with her clients to identify their goals and work toward the best and most cost-effective result possible, whether it is through full representation, unbundled/consultation services, or mediation, always keeping the best interests of the child in mind. FEINGOLDHORTON.COM | (303) 292-0788 6161 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 260, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 LP-104

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THE JAMS DIFFERENCE JAMES S. MILLER WILLIAM F. DOWNES COLLIE E. NORMAN SAMUEL GORDON

2020 TOP LAWYER

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JAMS would like to congratulate their panelists Hon. James S. Miller, Hon. William F. Downes, Collie Norman, and Samuel Gordon for being 5280 magazine’s Top Lawyers for another year running. JAMS doesn’t just resolve disputes—we solve problems. JAMS, Local Solutions, Global Reach. JAMSDENVER.COM | (303) 534-1254 410 17th Street, Suite 2440 Denver, CO 80202

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The Donna Summer Musical The heyday of disco might be over, but singer Donna Summer’s legacy remains. In this biographical musical, you’ll learn how she became a legend: starting in a gospel choir, dropping out of high school, and moving to New York to sing and act. Three actresses play the icon in various stages of her life, including as the teenage “Duckling Donna,” who doesn’t yet have the confidence to unleash her potential; the hit-machine “Disco Donna”; and the older and more self-assured “Diva Donna.” Tue-Sun, times vary. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., 303893-4100, denvercenter.org. $45-$135.

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PERFORMING ARTS JAN. 10–FEB. 9 Disenchanted Ever wonder if

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Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Pocahontas actually lived happily ever after? In this adults-only production, you’ll see what happens to Disney personalities such as Snow White after they hit middle age and settle in with their spouses. From a narcoleptic Sleeping Beauty to a lonely Belle who feels claustrophobic in the Beast’s castle to funny musical numbers, including “All I Wanna Do Is Eat,” you’ll have no trouble finding a new way to identify with your favorite childhood characters. Thu-Sun, times vary. Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org. $25-$48.

JAN. 24–FEB. 15 Bubble Boy No one can attest to

Art Fest You don’t need to visit one of our state’s myriad museums to take a trip through Centennial State history. At this annual bazaar, visitors can see 200 artists’ renderings of the Old West. Browse pieces depicting life on the range, such as the War Pony Project— Brady Willette’s photo series of historically accurate Native American war ponies—as well as vibrant paintings of everyday tribe life by Seattle-based painter and Blackfeet tribe member Terrance Guardipee, whose work has been featured at the Smithsonian Institution. To complement the visual art, Native American flute group Injunuity and contemporary electric violinist Sage Cornelius will perform. Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., 505-273-7363. $15. Visit dashevents.com.

the power of stepping out of your comfort zone more than the protagonist of this musical, adapted from the 2001 film. Having spent his life in isolation because he lacks an immune system, Jimmy Livingston falls in love with his neighVisit our bor and decides to chase her across online listings the country when she moves. Directed at 5280.com/ by Equinox Theatre Company coevents. executive producer Colin Roybal, the show depicts the magical results of taking risks. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m. The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-4775977, bugtheatre.info. $25-$30.

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Clyfford Still in Canada, 1920-33 Though this American artist became known for leading the country’s abstract expressionist movement in the 1940s, his first attempts at painting occurred in Canada two decades earlier. Now, Coloradans will be privy to some of the painter’s first pieces, including a self-portrait, oil paintings of blue-collar workers in Alberta’s Bow Island and Killam, and other more abstract works.

Viewers will be able to see the beginnings of the creative genius’ style and contemplate the lasting impact that his Canadian upbringing had on him. Tue-Sun, times vary. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., 720-354-4880, clyffordstillmuseum.org. Ticket prices vary.

JAN. 25 The Art of Monet: An Evening in the

Garden Unless you’re Kim Kardashian, you’re unlikely to get a much-coveted invite to the Met Gala—but luckily for Mile High City denizens, the Denver Art Museum’s annual ball is the next best thing. Guests of the affair will get after-hours access to a prized exhibit: Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature, which features 120 Claude Monet paintings, including the renowned “Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge” and “Boulevard des Capucines.” While you dine on a selection of hors d’oeuvre, you can soak in the sounds of opera singers. It may not be a Rihanna performance at the Met, but it will still make you feel pretty dang fancy. Sat 7:30-11 p.m. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-5000, denverartmuseum.org. $85-$135.

CULINARY JAN. 11 LowDown Barrel-Aged Beer Festival

It seems that every month there’s a new craft beer trend, be it funky flavors (s’mores and peanut butter, anyone?), fruity sours, or roséstyled sips. At this brew bazaar, you can taste one of them: barrel-aged beer. Aficionados and rookies alike can learn how to appreciate the deep, rich flavors that are imparted by storing libations in wooden storage containers for up to a year. Taste offerings, such as Denver-based LowDown Brewery’s Chardonnay-barrel-aged saison, from eight craft breweries. Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. LowDown Brewery, 800 Lincoln St., 720-524-8065, lowdownbrewery.com. Free.

JAN. 23–26 Beaver Creek Winter Culinary

Weekend After a while, Colorado’s food festivals can seem indistinguishable from one another, but this culinary weekend updates the ritual with a mountain-town twist. Guests will pair indulgent meals with extravagant adventures, such as a sleigh ride to Allie’s Cabin for a cozy slopeside dinner made by executive chef Kirk Weems or a guided backcountry snowshoe tour of Beaver Creek Mountain, which ends with an intimate meal |at Trappers Cabin. Those who prefer to dine in the warm indoors can head to the Met Kitchen for hand-crafted cocktails, tasty hors d’oeuvre, and live music. Thu-Sun, times vary. Beaver Creek Resort, 26 Avondale Lane, Avon, 970-754-4636, beavercreek.com. Ticket prices vary.

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CALENDAR JAN. 25 Denver Winter Brew Fest As the

weather gets colder, hot toddies, warm ciders, and steaming cocoas become most people’s drinks of choice. For devoted beer drinkers, though, this wintertime festival provides an occasion to enjoy frosty sips. Taste more than 100 different beers and ciders from local favorites such as Arvada’s SomePlace Else Brewery and Littleton’s Locavore Beer Works— or try the ales of visiting producers such as New York’s Saranac Brewery. Once you’ve had your fill of booze, pick up a Cheese Love Grill apple-pie quesadilla or a Basic Kneads classic margherita pizza from one of the festival’s food trucks. Sat, 1-4 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave., 720-946-7721. $30-$60. Visit brewfestevents.com.

KIDS & FAMILY JAN. 6 Field Trip to Lava Island If you have a

JAN. 31–FEB. 2 Alice in Wonderland The mischie-

kid—or, let’s face it, if you ever were one— you probably know the “floor is lava” game, in which players jump around on objects, avoiding the “hot magma” ground. The massive indoor park at Lava Island elevates the classic competition: Rambunctious guests will escape an imaginary pool of lava by bouncing between trampolines, ascending 23 climbing walls, and exploring 21,000 square feet of tropical-themed playthings, including ladders, tightropes, and foam pits. If evading a fiery demise tires young ones, they can refuel with pizza and soda at the snack bar. Mon 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bromwell Elementary School, 2500 E. Fourth Ave., 720-309-1828. $95. Visit denvertourclub.com.

JAN. 25 Denver Bourbon and Bacon Fest You

might never have thought to have a glass of bourbon alongside your morning bacon strips, but this boozy festival makes a strong case for the pairing. Adventurous eaters will be treated to a swath of inventive dishes, such as guacamole, sauerkraut, and sweet and savory cinnamon rolls made by local chefs— all using bacon, of course. Complement your pork-laden plate with a variety of bourbons and whiskeys from all over the country, or truly put it all together by trying the baconinfused bourbon. Sat 2-5 p.m. McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., 720-865-5570, mcnicholsbuilding.com. $55$125. Visit bourbonandbaconfest.com.

Conservatory of Dance, 3001 Industrial Lane, #12, Broomfield, 303-466-5685 ccdance.org. $15-$30. vous Cheshire Cat, trippy illusions and mental trickery, and affable main character, Alice, are just some of the many reasons that generations have fallen in love with Lewis Carroll’s novel. This live production of the psychedelic story puts a spin on the original, with fresh choreography by Denverite Marie-Jose Payannet and new jazz, contemporary, and classical compositions by local composer Bruce Klepper. Even if it’s been years since you last enjoyed the tale, songs like “The Queen of Hearts” will make you fall down the rabbit hole again. Fri-Sun, times vary. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 720-938-3030. $15-$20. Visit danseetoile.org.

JAN. 25 Big n’ Little Snow Ball At this glamorous

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gala, kids (and their adult partners) will be transported to a fete fit for a Disney princess. Before tots even get to the dance floor, they’ll be met with a candlelit walkway, where they can pick up a fresh corsage or boutonniere. Inside, guests will find a ballroom decorated with snowflakes and twinkling lights plus an assortment of cupcakes, Snow Ball cookies, and hot chocolate. If you need a break from the festivities, a quiet space awaits you, outfitted with books and seating comfy enough to please any royal. Sat 6:30-9 p.m. Colorado

JAN. 11 The Infamous Stringdusters Though

they hail from Nashville, Colorado might as well be this bluegrass quintet’s second home. One of its members has lived in Durango, and the group’s latest music video, for “Rise Sun,” shows a variety of Centennial State scenes, such as snowcapped mountains, herds of animals, railroads, and the plains. Considering the group’s Grammy Award win

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CALENDAR for best bluegrass album, Coloradans are likely to love them as much as they love us. The band’s latest album is full of catchy tunes and upbeat lyrics. For example, the title track calls for hope in the face of hard times—a fitting anthem for optimists no matter where they reside. Sat 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., 720-577-6884, missionballroom. com. $28–$55. Visit thestringdusters.com.

JAN. 21 Chance the Rapper This Chicago rap

prodigy got his big break when he released his first mixtape at only 18 years old. Since then, he’s won three Grammy Awards and

collaborated with high-profile artists including Cardi B, Kanye West, and Ed Sheeran. His latest release, The Big Day—a tribute to his March wedding to longtime sweetheart Kirsten Corley—showcases the musician’s versatility and features artists with diverse styles, such as Death Cab for Cutie and Nicki Minaj. From the catchy beat of “Hot Shower” to the trumpet line in “Angels,” you’ll hear the newlywed wax poetic about his wife and child, his nuptials, and his already fruitful 26 years. Tue 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, 303-405-1100, altitudetickets.com. $60–$130. Visit chanceraps.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS JAN. 12 Rocky Mountain Bridal Show Between

dress fittings, guest lists, cake tastings, and venue scouting, planning the best day of your life can be time-consuming and exhausting. At Denver’s biggest bridal convention, you and your spouse-to-be can knock out almost all your pre-nuptial chores at nearly 100 different booths, including Aurora’s Fresh Flower Market and Cain’s Creative Cakes. If planning is still overwhelming, professionals from Amber Creek Weddings and Events will be on hand to help you perfectly orchestrate your special day. Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., 303-650-0674. $10–$15. Visit rockymountainbridalshow.com.

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Championships If the mediums of paint, pencil, and paper fail to entertain you, try the lessconventional material used in this faceoff: snow. For the chilly competition, 16 teams from across the globe (including envoys from Ecuador, Mongolia, and India) will descend on Breckenridge to carve intricate designs into 25-ton blocks of snow using only their hands and powerless tools. During the first four days of the event, revelers can watch the artists delicately chisel away at frozen cubes; for the last five days, the creations are on display, gallery-style. Design plans for this year are still under wraps, but last year’s winning pieces included giant hippo ballerinas and a lantern-wielding Viking. Mon-Sun, times vary. 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-2913. Free. Visit gobreck.com.

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perature of this run is a chilly 35 degrees, but that didn’t deter more than 300 Coloradans from running it last year. After donning some serious layers, competitors will jog through Arvada’s Van Bibber Creek Trail, which boasts views of several lakes and the Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses. Though most of the terrain is flat, miles two and three (and eight and nine on the way back) have steep hills— which will make the free post-race bagels, burritos, and chocolate milk taste even better. Sat 7:30 a.m.-noon. Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-431-9600. $35-$75. Visit alloutmultipro.com.

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freezing temperatures (and frozen bodies of water) have you longing for boating season, head to this watersports-centric convention. Dozens of exhibitors, including brands such as Rocky Mountain Boat Company and Lakewood’s G-Force Powersports, will showcase their 2020 model cruisers, fishing boats, and water accessories like boat covers, swimming platforms, water skis, and paddleboards. Along with the marine machinery, professional wakeboarders, such as North Carolina native Tony Carroll, will be signing autographs, and guests can win boat tubes, coolers, and wakesurf items. Fri noon-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., 303-859-1284. $10-$14. Visit denverboatshow.com.

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Ash’Kara $$$ LoHi / Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher offers a playful take on Middle Eastern cuisine at this plant-bedecked eatery. Reservations accepted. 2005 W. 33rd Ave., 303-537-4407. Dinner, Brunch

NEW Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).

Avanti Food & Beverage $$ Highland / International Visit this collec-

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tive eatery to sample tenants such as Street Feud, Meta Asian Kitchen, Bistro Georgette, and more. 3200 Pecos St., 720-269-4778. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change.

PRICE KEY ( Average Entrée ) $ under $10 $$ $11 to $15

Bamboo Sushi $$$ LoHi / Sushi This Portland-born sustainable sushi spot

A 25 BEST 12 at Madison $$ Congress Park / American With a menu offering 18 small plates meant for sharing (plus one large-format dish meant to feed two to four people), Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is ideal for dining with a small group. Don’t miss the French dip. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. Dinner $$

cuisine with Southern and Moroccan notes is served from an oak-fired oven and grill at this mainstay inside the Source. Don’t miss the bar’s inventive cocktails. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner

American Elm $$ Berkeley / American Elevated American fare and classic cocktails anchor the menu at this neighborhood spot, where you can get $2 oysters and $3 shrimp cocktail every day. Don’t miss the steak and frites with bone marrow butter. Reservations accepted. 4132 W. 38th Ave., 720-749-3186. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

25 BEST Annette $$$ Aurora / American Acorn’s former sous chef, Caroline Glover, brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, Ste. 108, 720-710-9975. Dinner, Brunch

25 BEST Arcana $$$$ Boulder / American This charming Boulder restaurant aims to explore the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a cider with the Colorado lamb or the farmer’s cheese toast. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut St., 303-444-3885. Dinner, Brunch

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will make you feel good about each bite of sashimi you take. Try the seared scallop with yuzu vinegar. Reservations accepted. 715 17th St., 303-284-6600. Dinner

Bar Dough $$$ Highland / Italian Tuck into wood-fired pizzas and comforting pastas from chef-owner Max Mackissock and executive chef-owner Carrie Baird at this casual gathering spot. Reservations accepted. 2227 W. 32nd Ave., 720-668-8506. Dinner, Brunch

Barcelona Wine Bar $$ RiNo / Spanish This trendy wine bar specializes in Spanish wine and food. Try the paella mariscos. Reservations accepted. 2900 Larimer St., 303-8163300. Dinner, Brunch

25 BEST Barolo Grill $$$$ Cherry Creek / Italian Dedication to authenticity translates to the food and extensive wine menu at this elegant eatery, which is focused on the cuisines of northern Italy’s Tuscany and Piedmont regions. Reservations accepted. 3030 E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner

Basta $$$ Boulder / Italian This wood-fired eatery offers bold flavors and interesting wine. Try the lasagna with seasonal ingredients and the clam pizza. Reservations accepted. 3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-997-8775. Dinner

Bastien’s Restaurant $$$$ City Park / Steak House Enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking at this local favorite, which has been familyowned for over 80 years. Come for the signature sugar-rubbed steaks. Reservations accepted. 3503 E. Colfax Ave., 303-322-0363. Dinner

25 BEST Beast & Bottle $$$$ Uptown Area / Seasonal A sustainable-sourcing mantra permeates a menu featuring everything from local lamb to cod collars. Reservations accepted. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-3223. Dinner, Brunch

25 BEST Beckon $$$$ RiNo / Scandinavian Chef Duncan Holmes brings an elevated, intimate dining experience to Larimer Street. The Scandinavian-influenced menu changes seasonally, and excellent, thoughtful wine pairings are available. Reservations required. 2843 Larimer St., 303-749-0020. Dinner

TASTE OF HOME There’s a story behind every dish at Meta Asian Kitchen, Kenneth and Doris Wan’s three-monthold stall at Avanti Food & Beverage. Order the chicken dumplings with vinegar-soy sauce that took the husbandand-wife team several years to perfect or the Steak N’ Rice, inspired by a dish Kenneth’s sister loved when she was a child, in which skirt steak rests atop garlic-butter rice. These listings are in no way related to advertising in 5280. If you find that a restaurant differs significantly from the information in its listing or your favorite restaurant is missing from the Dining Guide, please let us know. Write us at 5280 Publishing, Inc., 1675 Larimer St., Suite 675, Denver, CO 80202 or dining@5280.com.

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Bigsby’s Folly $$ RiNo / American This chic urban winery offers more than two dozen wines to choose from as well as small plates and meat and cheese boards. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 3563 Wazee St., 720-485-3158. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs $ Ballpark / American This spot’s unusual menu includes rave-worthy dogs in adventurous flavors (think: ostrich sausage and elk jalapeño). Reservations not accepted. 2148 Larimer St., 720-746-9355. Lunch, Dinner

Bistro Vendôme $$$ LoDo / French This romantic spot on Larimer Square conjures up Paris with crusty bread, excellent coffee, and a tranquil patio. Indulge in French bistro classics, such as steak frites. Reservations accepted. 1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232. Dinner, Brunch

Black Cat Farm Table Bistro $$$$ Boulder / Seasonal Diners can be assured that the produce, dairy, and meats served in the cozy dining room are sourced from executive chef Eric Skokan’s Boulder County farm. Reservations accepted. 1964 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-5500. Dinner

25 BEST Blackbelly $$$ Boulder / New American Chef Hosea Rosenberg’s meaty menu focuses on house-made charcuterie, small plates, and daily butcher specials. Try the crispy pig ears with red pepper jelly. Check out the butcher shop and grab-and-go market, Blackbelly Butcher, located next door. Reservations accepted. 1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 303-247-1000. Dinner

Blue Pan Pizza $$ West Highland / Pizza Masterfully crafted Detroit-style pizza is the draw at this tiny spot. Also try the Congress Park location. Reservations not accepted. 3930 W. 32nd Ave., 720-456-7666. Lunch, Dinner

Briar Common Brewery & Eatery $$ Jefferson Park / American You’ll find both classic and experimental beer styles here, all of which are designed for pairing with the diverse menu of shared plates and entrées. Reservations accepted for parties of more than seven. 2298 Clay St., 720-512-3894. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Broadway Market $$ Capitol Hill / Global Drop in to this sprawling marketplace to dine on offerings from Biju’s Little Curry Shop, Royal Rooster, Glazed & Confused Donuts, Pizzeria Coperta, Mother Tongue, and many more. 950 Broadway, 720-390-7132. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Broadway Roxy Washington Park West / International A 1920s ambience is paired with classic cocktails, small plates, and live music. Try the falafel burger with sprouts and tahini dressing. Reservations not accepted. 554 S. Broadway, 720-456-7041. Dinner, Brunch

NEW Brutø $ International / Downtown At the Wolf Tailor’s sister restaurant, chef Kelly Whitaker highlights heritage grains and other local ingredients with fresh-baked breads, wood-fired proteins, and vegetable-forward dishes. Reservations accepted. The Dairy Block, 1801 Blake St., 720-325-2195. Lunch, Dinner

Cafe 180 $ Englewood / American “Eat what you want and pay what you can” is the motto at this nonprofit restaurant. Order the hearty meatball sandwich. Reservations accepted for large parties. 3315 S. Broadway, 303-761-4510. Lunch

Cafe Aion $$$ Boulder / Spanish This tucked away bistro is styled after a European tapas bar. Enjoy a menu of small plates filled with local, seasonal ingredients. Reservations accepted. 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303-993-8131. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Cart-Driver $$ RiNo / Pizza Inspired by Italy’s roadside cafes, CartDriver slings oysters, wood-fired pizzas, and Prosecco on tap. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-3553. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Cattivella $$$ Stapleton / Italian Chef Elise Wiggins offers rustic, wood-fired Italian fare from a sprawling chef’s counter. Go for grilled oysters, seasonal pizzas, and fresh pastas. Reservations accepted. 10195 E. 29th Dr., Ste. 110, 303-645-3779. Lunch, Dinner

Cherry Creek Grill $$$ Cherry Creek / American Specialties include spitroasted chicken, grilled fish, ribs, and wood-roasted steaks. Reservations accepted. 184 Steele St., 303-3223524. Lunch, Dinner

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NEW Chicken Rebel $$ Highland / American The brick-and-mortar location

Citizen Rail $$$$ Downtown / American Thi his chic eatery offers dry-

Coohills $$$$ Downtown / French Enjoy the French-inspired cuisine

of the popular food truck and former Avanti food stall serves up sandwiches, salads, and more starring beer-battered fried chicken. Don’t miss the hot chicken tacos. Reservations not accepted. 3618 Tejon St., 720-710-6620. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

aged proteins and wood-fire cooking. Try the grilled escarole salad or the bone-in smoked short rib. Reservations accepted. Hotel Born, 1899 16th St., 303-323-0017. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

made with local, sustainable products as you sip cocktails in a dining room that opens right onto Cherry Creek. Reservations accepted. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700. Dinner

25 BEST Comal Heritage Food Incubator $$ RiNo / Latin American You’ll find family recipes from

25 BEST Corrida $$$$ Boulder / Spanish Housed on the rooftop level of the

Latin America and Syria at this restaurant, which has a rotating menu and provides job training to local women. The program gives participants a venue to celebrate their culinary traditions while learning about entrepreneurship. Reservations not accepted. 3455 Ringsby Ct., Ste. 105, 303-292-0770. Lunch

PearlWest building, this elegant Spanish steak house offers Flatiron views and fabulous cocktails and wines. Splurge on the Japanese wagyu or opt for a locally sourced steak. Reservations accepted. 1023 Walnut St., Ste. 400, Boulder, 303-444-1333. Dinner, Brunch

ChoLon $$$$ Downtown / Asian This contemporary restaurant serves modern twists on Pan-Asian cuisine. Don’t miss the French onion soup dumplings or the Wagyu beef skewers with Hong Kong steak sauce. Also try the Stapleton location. Reservations accepted. 1555 Blake St., 303-353-5223. Lunch, Dinner

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Daughter Thai $$$$ Highland / Thai This upscale restaurant serves beautifully plated dishes and inventive cocktails with an elegant ambiance to match. Reservations accepted. 1700 Platte St., Suite 140, 720-667-4652.

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Denver Central Market $$ RiNo / Global This marketplace features 11 vendors with dining options ranging from ceviche to ice cream. Take your pick from Crema Bodega, Culture Meat & Cheese, Curio Bar, High Point Creamery, and more. 2669 Larimer St., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Denver Milk Market $$ LoDo / Global Bonanno Concepts’ 16-venue collection of bars and restaurants features everything from fresh pasta to poke bowls to charcuterie. Don’t miss the the signature fried chicken sandwiches at Lou’s Hot and Naked. 1800 Wazee St., 303-792-8242. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

NEW Dimestore Delibar $$ Highland / American This restaurant, bar, convenience store, and market serves elevated deli fare in an eclectic setting. Try the rolled focaccia meatloaf sandwich. Reservations not accepted. 1575 Boulder St., Unit A, 303-537-5323. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Dio Mio RiNo / Italian One thing you can count on at

Alex Figura and Spencer White’s fast-casual Italian eatery: perfect pasta. Try the cacio e pepe or the squid ink fusilli with blue crab. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 3264 Larimer St., 303-5621965. Dinner

E NEW Edgewater Public Market $$ Edgewater / International Satisfy your cravings for everything from wild game sandwiches to Ethiopian fare at this eclectic collective of nearly two dozen food stalls and boutiques. Tenants include Mugi Ramen, Meta Burger, Barbed Wire Reef, and Arepas House. 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater, 303-797-9119. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

El Taco de Mexico $ Lincoln Park / Mexican This Denver favorite serves Mexican food with an emphasis on authenticity. Try the chile relleno burrito. Reservations not accepted. 714 Santa Fe Dr., 303-623-3926. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen $$ Downtown / Pub Innovative and high-quality international pub food is on the menu, including house-made sausages. Reservations accepted. 1317 14th St., 303-595-4255. Lunch, Dinner

F Finn’s Manor $ RiNo / Global The indoor bar serves a wide selection

Friulano cuisine always wows. Reservations accepted. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966. Dinner

NEW Frank & Roze $ Hale / Cafe This stylish cafe serves sustainably sourced

25 BEST Hop Alley $$$ RiNo / Chinese From Tommy Lee of Uncle, this neigh-

coffee from South America, Africa, Asia, and beyond and all-day fare from chef Tom Coohill, including breakfast sandwiches and toasts, fresh-baked pastries, soups, and charcuterie boards. 4097 E. Ninth Ave., 720-3282960. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

borhood hangout serves dishes rooted in Chinese tradition with a touch of distinctive flair. Try the dan dan mian. Reservations accepted. 3500 Larimer St., 720-379-8340. Dinner

Fruition Restaurant Country Club / American James Beard Award-

inspired dishes by chef Duy Pham pair well with the whiskey-driven cocktail menu at this expansive restaurant. Reservations accepted. The Dairy Block, 1825 Blake St., 720-826-2147. Lunch, Dinner

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$$$$ 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). The

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winning chef Alex Seidel’s tiny kitchen focuses on seasonal dishes that are big on flavor. Many ingredients come straight from Seidel’s farm. Reservations accepted. 1313 E. Sixth Ave., 303-831-1962. Dinner

Hops & Pie $$ Berkeley / Pizza Craft pizza and local brews are this spot’s forte. Load up your pie with toppings such as blackberry barbecue sauce and pickled jalapeño, and wash it all down with a choice of more than 20 beers. Reservations not accepted. 3920 Tennyson St., 303-477-7000. Lunch, Dinner

Gold Point $$ RiNo / American This hip hangout serves craft cock-

Il Porcellino Salumi $$ Berkeley / Deli This market and deli strives to provide

of cocktails, while food trucks offer diverse variety of bites, from fried chicken sandwiches to Puerto Rican fare. 2927 Larimer St., 303-353-2340. Dinner

NEW Foraged $ Downtown / New American Inventive, seasonally

tails and light fare, including sandwiches and customizable charcuterie boards. Reservations not accepted. 3126 Larimer St., 720-445-9691. Dinner

Guard and Grace $$$$ Downtown / Steak House Chef Troy Guard’s modern steak house offers a chic setting for his innovative fare, which includes a raw bar and delicate salads. Try the flight of filet mignon. Reservations accepted. 1801 California St., 303-293-8500. Lunch, Dinner

the highest quality locally raised cured meats in Colorado. Enjoy a fresh salumi platter or sandwich in house. Reservations not accepted. 4334 W. 41st Ave., 303-4773206. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Il Posto $$$$ RiNo / Italian Sample Andrea Frizzi’s imaginative Italian cuisine in sleek, urban environs. Don’t miss the seasonal risotto. Reservations accepted. 2601 Larimer St., 303-394-0100. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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L Le Bilboquet $$$$ Cherry Creek / French An offshoot of the more than 30-year-old New York City establishment, Le Bilboquet serves upscale French fare in a posh setting. Reservations accepted. 299 St. Paul St., 303-835-9999. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Logan Street $$$ Capitol Hill / Mediterranean From the owners behind Carboy Winery, Logan Street serves wood-fired fare, house-made pastas, and flatbreads that pair well with the house-made vino. Reservations accepted. 400 E. 7th Ave., 720-617-9410. Lunch, Dinner

M 25 BEST Mercantile Dining & Provision $$$ Downtown / New American Award-winning chefs Alex Seidel and Matt Vawter offer upscale, contemporary farm-to-table fare, including pastas and family-style shared plates for the table. Reservations accepted for dinner. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Ste. 155, 720-460-3733. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NEW Mister Oso $$$ RiNo / Latin American This casual Señor Bear spinoff offers a Latin-inspired menu featuring smoked meat tacos, creative ceviches, and salads from chef/owner Blake Edmunds. Reservations accepted. 3163 Larimer St., 720-372-7100. Dinner

25 BEST Morin $$$ Downtown / French Chef Max MacKissock serves imaginative French fare at this elegant eatery. Sip a sophisticated cocktail, mocktail, or a glass of natural wine from the extensive list while enjoying a platter of raw oysters. Reservations accepted. 1600 15th St., 303-623-0534. Dinner

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Old Major $$$$ LoHi / American Go for owner Justin Brunson’s bistrostyle, seasonal cuisine with an emphasis on locally raised heritage meat. Reservations accepted. 3316 Tejon St., 720-420-0622. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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$$$$ Washington Park / Italian This cozy yet modern neighborhood spot from the team behind Bistro Georgette specializes in fresh pastas and Italian classics like chicken marsala. Reservations accepted. 209 S. Downing St., 303-999-0395. Dinner

P Potager Capitol Hill / Contemporary This family-owned

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restaurant specializes in fresh, seasonal food. The menu changes once a month. Reservations not accepted. 1109 Ogden St., 303-832-5788. Dinner

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25 BEST Q House $$$ City Park West / Chinese Enjoy a modern take on Chinese cuisine executed by chef Christopher Lin, an alum of Momofuku in New York City. Try the braised pork rice. Reservations accepted. 3421 E. Colfax Ave., 720-729-8887. Dinner

TRÈS CHIC Shopping in Cherry Creek and feeling peckish? Go to Le Bilboquet. Looking for a stylish spot that’ll impress your parents, clients, or colleagues? Le Bilboquet. The four-month-old Denver outpost of the ritzy, Manhattan-born bistro is gorgeous, with smooth service and highend French wine and food to match. Try the niçoise salad or the mussels with crispy, salty french fries for a taste of the big city.

R Rosetta Hall $$ Boulder / International The tenants of Boulder’s first food hall include Petite Fleur, Folsom Foods, Confit, the Ginger Pig, Jacaranda, and La Tigella. 1109 Walnut St., 720-323-5509. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Russell’s Smokehouse Downtown / Barbecue Diners flock to this

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subterranean smokehouse for classic ‘cue. Try the fall-off-the-bone rib combo. Reservations accepted. 1422 Larimer St., 720-524-8050. Lunch, Dinner

S 25 BEST Safta $$$ RiNo / Mediterranean Acclaimed chef Alon Shaya brings modern Israeli fare to Denver. Start with the creamy hummus and pillowy wood-oven pita before moving onto tabbouleh salad, charred cabbage, and halloumi. Reservations accepted. The Source Hotel & Market Hall, 3330 Brighton Blvd., Ste 201, 720-4082444. Lunch, Dinner

Somebody People $$ Overland / Mediterranean A standout pasta program and dishes that celebrate seasonal bounty make this zero-waste vegan restaurant great for herbivores and omnivores alike. Reservations accepted. 1165 S. Broadway, Suite 104, 720-502-5681. Dinner, Brunch

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Super Star Asian Cuisine $ Athmar Park / Asian This glitz-free eatery serves top-

home to a variety of hip eateries, bars, and shops. Tenants include Acorn, Grabowski’s Pizzeria, Reunion Bread Co., Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Caffe Figurati, Isabel, and Mondo Market. 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-443-1135. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

marketplace has offerings from Annette, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Comida Cantina, Logan House Coffee, Miette et Chocolat, Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, and more. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, 720-990-6743. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

notch dim sum and an extensive menu of traditional Chinese plates. Reservations accepted for six or more. 2200 W. Alameda Ave., Ste. 34, 303-727-9889. Lunch, Dinner

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The Source $ RiNo / International This industrial-sleek food hall is

$$$ RiNo / Latin American Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class offers a combo of large-format items and PanLatin small plates, the latter served from roving dim-sum-style carts. Try the braised lamb with grilled cactus salad. Reservations not accepted. The Ramble Hotel, 1260 25th St., 720-269-4695. Dinner

$$$ Highland / Italian Enjoy the locally sourced menu at this Italian-inspired spot. Try the seasonal pasta or any dish with Southern Indian influences. Don’t miss the house-made Oreo gelato or vanilla and cardamom panna cotta for dessert. Reservations accepted. 2639 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-0949. Dinner

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Sushi Ronin $$$ Highland / Japanese Sushi Ronin’s comfortable vibe complements the creative, omakase-style Japanese cuisine. Try the Colorado Roll topped with striped bass. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 2930 Umatilla St., 303-955-0741. Dinner

T 25 BEST Tavernetta $$$$ LoDo / Italian The team behind Boulder’s acclaimed Frasca Food and Wine offers the same attention to hospitality at their more casual Denver restaurant. The charming space is home to dishes from across Italy and a deep wine list. Reservations accepted. 1889 16th St., 720-605-1889. Lunch, Dinner

TeaLee’s Teahouse and Bookstore $$ Five Points / English Head to this charming teahousebookstore-market for loose-leaf and specialty teas and all-day fare like soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries. High tea service is also available. Reservations accepted. 611 22nd St., 303-593-2013. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

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Tessa Delicatessan $ South Park Hill / Deli This modern all-day eatery from Vince Howard, formerly of Del Rey Deli in Los Angeles, has hot and cold sandwiches and salads. Reservations not accepted. 5724 E. Colfax Ave., 720-746-9138. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tributary Food Hall & Drinkery $$ Golden / International Golden’s first food hall boasts nine culinary options, including Generous Coffee, Kona Bowls Superfoods Café, Woodgrain Bagels, Mr. Miner Meat & Cheese, Fringe Pizza, Amore Gelato, Tributary Bar and more. 701 12th St., Golden. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

U 25 BEST Uchi $$$$ Curtis Park / Sushi James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole combines unexpected flavors for his unique take on Japanese food. Try the sake toro aburi or the foie gras sushi. Reservations accepted. 2500 Lawrence St., 303-444-1922. Dinner

Uncle LoHi / Asian A sleek, contemporary atmosphere

defines this bustling modern noodle house. The selective menu includes dishes such as Chinese-style steamed buns and, of course, noodles. Also try the Speer location. Reservations not accepted. 2215 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-3263. Dinner

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Urban Village $$$ Lone Tree / Indian This is a cozy seasonal restaurant

White Pie $$ City Park West / Pizza Chow down on New Haven-

Yazoo Barbeque Company $ Five Points / Barbecue This unpretentious barbecue

serving classic and contemporary dishes from regions across India, including a great selection of vegetarian specialties. Reservations accepted. 9234 Park Meadows Dr., Ste. 700, Lone Tree, 720-536-8150. Lunch, Dinner

style pizza right here in Denver. Pair the Porker Porkorino topped with soppressata, mozzarella, pickled chiles, and spicy honey with a frozen Negroni. Reservations not accepted. 1702 Humboldt St., 303-862-5323. Lunch, Dinner

joint offers a Deep South menu, featuring slow-smoked pork ribs, brisket, chicken, and hot links. Get the cobbler for dessert. Also try the Greenwood Village location. Reservations not accepted. 2150 Broadway, 303-296-3334. Lunch, Dinner

V Vesta $$$ Downtown / Fusion Visit this stylish LoDo stalwart for upscale-yet-approachable fare. Try the luxe lobster cioppino or the rotating market specials. Reservations accepted. 1822 Blake St., 303-296-1970. Dinner

W WaterCourse Foods $$ Uptown Area / American This vegetarian icon has been serving wholesome food since 1998. Reservations accepted after 5 p.m. 837 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-7313. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Weathervane Cafe $ City Park West / American Enjoy a small but sumptuous menu of breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads at this cozy Uptown cafe. Reservations not accepted. 1725 E. 17th Ave., 303-355-5863. Breakfast, Lunch

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25 BEST The Wolf’s Tailor $$$ Sunnyside / Contemporary Basta chef Kelly Whitaker fuses Asian and Italian techniques and ingredients at this hip Sunnyside eatery. The results, such as 7x brisket braised in dashi and red wine and house-extruded mafaldine pasta with koji tomatoes, are unique and delicious. Reservations accepted. 4058 Tejon St., 720-456-6507. Dinner

Work & Class $$$ RiNo / American This elevated meat-and-three concept offers a delicious hybrid of American and Latin cuisine in raucous, repurposed-shippingcontainer digs. Reservations not accepted. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-0700. Dinner

restaurant serves silky hummus, a variety of excellent grilled kebabs, and from-scratch sweets. Try the beef koobideh. Reservations not accepted. 2207 E. Colfax Ave., 720-532-8746. Lunch, Dinner

Zeppelin Station $$ RiNo / International This industrial-chic food hall is home to eight globally inspired food and drink vendors and two bars. Options include Vinh Xuong Bakery, La Doña, Budlong Hot Chicken, and more. 3501 Wazee St., 720-460-1978. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Zocalito Latin Bistro $$$ Downtown / Latin American Formerly located in Aspen, chef/owner Michael Beary’s upscale Oaxacan eatery found a home in the heart of Denver. Start with the chorizo and poblano cheese dip. Reservations accepted. 999 18th St., Ste. 107, 970-920-1991. Lunch, Dinner

Y Yahya’s Mediterranean Grill & Pastries City Park West / Mediterranean This family-run

Zoe Ma Ma $ Downtown / Chinese This cozy, counter-service spot offers Chinese home-style cooking. Order the Szechuan braised beef noodle soup, which features tender beef and homemade egg noodles. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations not accepted. 1625 Wynkoop St., 303-545-6262. Lunch, Dinner

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and immigration advocates to see a deportation case overturned. Among these local successes, there have been stumbles, too. Following the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May, students walked out of a vigil where Crow and Senator Michael Bennet had been invited to speak. Many community members and students expressed frustration that the students hadn’t been given mic time. Some viewed the delegates’ speeches— Crow acknowledged the community’s pain and also alluded to Washington needing to do more—as politicizing the tragedy. Crow has stood by his remarks while sharing the sentiment that the students’ voices should have been the focus. “The kids should have been front and center,” he says. “They weren’t given prominent opportunity to speak, and certainly it’s a lesson learned for everybody.” When the students left the auditorium, Crow joined them in the hall to listen. He stayed there for more than an hour, until he had to catch a flight to D.C., where the very next day he was scheduled to introduce his first piece of gun violence prevention legislation, H.R. 2634—a billed designed to prevent the transfer of long guns to out-ofstate residents. It’s currently been referred to the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Meanwhile, House Resolution 8, the universal background check bill Crow was an early cosponsor of, passed the House on February 27 and has been sitting in the Senate ever since.

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On June 9, 2019, roughly 75 years after U.S. Army paratroopers deployed behind enemy lines in Normandy, two members of the 116th Congress hitched rides aboard vintage planes to jump in commemoration of the historic event: Florida Republican Michael Waltz, a former Green Beret, and Jason Crow. It’s not entirely surprising that Crow—whose division, the 82nd Airborne, suffered heavy losses in the first 24 hours of fighting in Normandy—would take part in such a re-creation. But what is eyebrowraising is the fact that Crow asked to do it. The move illustrates the kind of quiet swagger with which Crow carries himself. He’s not a flashy politician, but it takes a fair

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amount of confidence—some might say ego—to make the request. Just as it does, say, to make a congressional seat your very first political bid. It’s a sureness borne, in part, by Crow’s military experience, according to those close to him. Crow became an Army Ranger not long after 9/11. He’d started college in the Army National Guard and switched to ROTC after his sophomore year. Crow was still in school when the World Trade Center towers came down, but he got approval to go to active duty his senior year. He chose infantry—Airborne School, then Ranger School. “We were at war,” he says. “And I don’t like the idea of other people doing my fighting for me.” A few months later, the lieutenant was leading paratroopers in the invasion of Iraq. The battle of Samawah would last six days, and Crow earned a Bronze Star for his combat actions there. Justin DeVantier, a former airborne officer who trained with Crow and who was in charge of a heavy weapons unit in Crow’s battalion, remembers watching Crow and his soldiers clear houses. “With all that chaos, you look for a cool head,” DeVantier says. “The soldiers want someone who is solid, thoughtful, clear, and concise and can execute what they need to do. That’s how you build trust. That’s Jason.” Crow still has a souvenir from the invasion of Iraq—part of an American mortar tail fin shot ahead of his advancing platoon. He keeps it on a shelf in his D.C. office, near his dog tags and a piece of shrapnel from a tank his Army Ranger unit blew up in Afghanistan. “It lodged in the center of my body armor,” he says. “Turns out that stuff works.” Crow might joke about these mementos, but his appreciation for physical reminders of service and sacrifice is sincere. It’s why he took a solo tour of Civil War battle sites his senior year of college while his classmates were cavorting in Cabo; he read Michael Shaara’s Killer Angels while sitting on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. It’s why he prefers the post-war bust of a haggard-looking Lincoln inside the Capitol to the polished pre-war version a few hallways away. It’s why he’s drawn to the plaque commemorating United Airlines Flight 93, the one headed for D.C. that passengers took down, sacrificing themselves. And it’s part of what motivated his ninth piece of legislation: a bipartisan bill to set aside land for a War on Terror memorial on the National Mall. These physical reminders offer more than nostalgia, though. They provide a muchneeded source for common ground. They are meeting places where shared experiences and identities transcend politics, and in the fracturing American political landscape,

Crow recognizes the need for any opportunity to connect.

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At about 9 p.m. EST on Monday, September 23, the Washington Post published a story that might well come to be known as the op-ed read round the (political) world. Penned by seven freshman representatives, including Crow—all Democrats with military or defense backgrounds—the opinion piece cited allegations of Trump leveraging taxpayer dollars to pressure a foreign country into investigating a political opponent as a reason to move forward with an impeachment inquiry. “These new allegations,” the septet wrote, “are a threat to all we have sworn to protect.” The piece appeared to spur the Democratic leadership to action: At 5 p.m. the next day, Pelosi announced the House would proceed with a formal impeachment inquiry. But the op-ed was a political risk for its authors. Each of the signees hailed from a swing district they’d only recently won, and until that point, they had almost all withheld their support for an impeachment inquiry. (Crow, frustrated with White House foot-dragging related to the Mueller investigation, had announced his support at the end of July.) But, Crow says, as each September day revealed more allegations, members of the Gang of Nine grew increasingly disturbed. “One of the bigger dangers I feel like we face right now is that this pretty egregious abuse of power and disregard for democratic norms and abuse of our institutions becomes normalized,” Crow says. “I feel like my role is to make sure we’re pushing back appropriately. At the same time, while we’re doing that, we also have to make sure that we’re trying to unify the country and the community as much as we can.” It’s a message the congressman repeats at his October “Crow On Your Corner” event, a monthly roundtable where constituents can ask questions of their delegate. Despite sloppy roads from the season’s first snow, about 30 people turn up at Highland Ranch’s Enchanted Grounds coffeeshop. It’s the first opportunity they’ve had to meet with their representative since the Post story came out, and the mood is mixed. Some wear T-shirts reading “Impeach the MF.” Others question why Crow is spending time on impeachment when there are other important things—reducing health care costs, for example—to worry about. Crow welcomes the inquiries. I think it’s important people are asking the hard questions

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REPORTING FOR DUTY of our leaders, he’d told Deserai the first night he met her in a Chapel Hill bar. She was a Duke University doctoral student trying to get a rise out of the paratrooper by needling him about people protesting the war. Instead, Crow got her phone number. “Look, the promise is not that we’re going to agree all the time,” Crow says. “But everyone deserves my respect.” Crow often returns to this theme in conversations and in speeches. When the questions become animated, he doesn’t get defensive because, as he says, he doesn’t know what the other person is dealing with. They might have just lost a family member or a job or could be feeling marginalized. What he does know is that their feelings are real. “There is something behind that emotion that’s authentic,” he says. “I just try to understand that they’re struggling with something, too.”

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The desk in Crow’s D.C. office sits beneath a window facing west, toward the Washington Monument and home. It’s a stately looking bit of furniture, but the

congressman doesn’t appear to use it all that much; when he needs a pen, he can’t find one in any of its drawers. Instead, Crow engages with visitors around the same coffee table where he takes calls from the media and writes public remarks. It’s here, on the morning of October 16, that Crow hunches over while making notes for his upcoming press conference about the Syria situation. Nine days earlier, Trump had announced plans to withdraw U.S. troops from the Syrian-Turkish border, essentially giving Turkish forces a clear path to the United States’ Kurdish allies. In response, Crow, who worked with local forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, wrote a letter signed by more than 50 Democrats criticizing the president’s decision. The letter went unanswered, and the Democratic leadership plans to include the topic in a press conference later this morning. Crow, recently returned from a congressional delegation visit to the region, has been tapped to speak at 10:15 a.m. It’s currently 9:58. Three and a half minutes later, Crow taps his notes on the table. “OK,” he says. “Good to go.” He hustles out of his office in the Longworth Building, into the drizzle,

across the street, and into the bowels of the Capitol, where Crow stares out into a room full of reporters and C-SPAN cameras. “As an Army Ranger, when I served in Iraq and Afghanistan, we frequently worked with local forces, not just because it was important, but because it was essential,” he says. “But the bottom line is the reckless decision of this president sends a very clear message to those friends and to those partners. And that is, the American handshake doesn’t matter.” The words come easily to Crow. It’s not the last time he’ll make a similar speech today. Before he gets back to his office, there’ll be a request for him to speak on the House floor in support of a bipartisan resolution condemning the withdrawal from northern Syria. That afternoon, it will pass by a vote of 354 to 60. Crow’s concern for the situation in Syria isn’t manufactured for political purposes. Representative Mikie Sherrill recounts their first day of orientation to the House Armed Services Committee. When Chairman Adam Smith (Washington) was finished speaking, he asked the freshmen if they had any questions. Crow’s hand went up. How are we going to support the Kurds? Crow asked. I’m personally invested in

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REPORTING FOR DUTY making sure that we take care of them. “I think even Chairman Smith took a beat,” Sherrill says. “It just spoke so loudly about how this [class] was going to be a little bit different.” While Crow is measured about most things—you’ll rarely see him get agitated or emotional—the situation with the Kurds is different. “I’m very mad about that,” he says. “These are people who have sacrificed their lives to support us, and we’re turning our backs on them. But there is a difference between getting mad and having it motivate you and being visible about it.” The revelation speaks to Crow’s leadership style. He’s rarely the loudest voice in the room, but he is often taking action in the wings. The approach is one he learned as a young officer in combat—where respect is earned by demonstrating that you can work with people, that you will sacrifice with them, not by yelling at them, he says. This military background imbues the congressman with a certain kind of credibility as a messenger. Crow hasn’t been a stranger to speaking on a national stage, but recent national security concerns have elevated his profile. He regularly appears on cable news networks, and his daily meeting agenda, posted on his website for transparency, is littered with high-profile media like the New Yorker, the Associated Press, and Rolling Stone. After his Syria speech, it’s off to a Small Business Committee hearing. He steps out for a few minutes to meet with Colorado members of Mi Familia Vota. In the afternoon, as vice-chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he helps lead a roundtable discussion. It’s an issue Crow cares deeply about: Introducing H.R. 2634 to close a loophole on out-of-state guns sales was one of his earliest congressional acts. Soon he’ll be whisked down Longworth’s marble stairs for speaker pro tempore tutoring. (He’s subbing in for Pelosi—a fairly common practice for members of the majority party—while she’s off witnessing a “meltdown” at the White House.) How long did it take you to get used to this pace? Crow laughs. “I’ll let you know.”

DAY 302

On October 31, 2019, while Coloradans were shoveling sidewalks for the costumed masses, the country’s trick-or-treater in chief was contending with scarier issues. That morning, the House of Representatives voted 232 to 196 to set out rules for an impeachment inquiry. “The Greatest Witch Hunt In American History!” Trump tweeted. What got lost in the subsequent

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REPORTING FOR DUTY Twitter-baiting, though, was the passage of a signature piece of Colorado legislation. Less than an hour after the impeachment vote, the House passed the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act. Introduced by Joe Neguse, the freshman Democrat from Boulder County, and championed by Senator Michael Bennet, the CORE Act would protect about 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado, creating new wilderness, conservation, and recreation areas. Of the 226 representatives who voted for it, only five were Republican. As with most presidential election years, 2020 is unlikely to do much more in the way of building bipartisan connections. While the Republicans won’t choose Crow’s opponent until this summer, the GOP is already getting fired up. This fall, the National Republican Congressional Committee pointed out that Crow, who has sworn not to accept corporate political action committee (PAC) money and made campaign finance reform a major focus, had accepted $1,500 from Denver lobbying and law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, a corporate PAC. FEC records confirm this. Crow says the gift was a clerical error, and once it was discovered, the money was returned.

When probed about how significant swearing off corporate PAC money really is, given that candidates still get funding from leadership PACs that accept contributions from some of those same corporations— including Pelosi’s PAC to the Future, which donates to his campaign—Crow notes that he’s still giving up hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Crow formed his own leadership PAC, Service First, in November.) At press time, more than 80 percent of his campaign funds had come from individual donors. Crow’s also likely to draw criticism for his calls for a formal impeachment inquiry. Colorado Republican Party vice-chair Kristi Burton Brown has described his support of impeachment as extreme and points to his public opining as a distraction from the fact that he hasn’t introduced meaningful legislation. Crow doesn’t agree that legislation is the only way to help residents of his district. He cites the amount of time his staff spends on constituent services and things like oversight of the ICE facility. “There are a lot of aspects to this job, and I want to make sure I’m not just introducing a lot of bills to send a political message,” he says. “For me, it’s about what you actually accomplish and get done.”

As he responds to these criticisms, he sounds tired. Yesterday was a long day. After the impeachment vote and the passage of the CORE Act, Crow hurried to get home for Halloween. But his flight out of D.C. was delayed, so he didn’t make it back in time to take Anderson and Josephine trickor-treating. It’s the first such Halloween tradition he’s missed. And for the briefest of moments, Crow isn’t the unflappable freshman from Colorado nor the stoic leader of soldiers in Samawah. He’s not the sternlooking security Democrat staring out into the cameras. He’s just a dad who’s sad to have missed a few special moments with his kids—a dad who, 31 months before, told his would-be campaign manager he was considering running because he couldn’t “sit back and tell my kids that I let someone do my fighting for me when my country needed me to serve.” Then there’s a knock at the door—a staffer signaling the end of one appointment and the beginning of the next—and the old Crow snaps back. He stands up and straightens his shirt. It’s only 2:45. There’s more work to do. m Kasey Cordell is 5280’s features editor. Email her at letters@5280.com.

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Jennifer Keel THOMAS KEEL & LAIRD

Matthew R. Nyberg BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK

50 S. Steele St., Suite 450 Denver 80209 303-372-6130 thomaskeel.com

410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Chris Koupal PARKER LIPMAN

Beau Stark GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER

3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 520 Denver 80209 720-638-9424 parkerlipman.com

1801 California St., Suite 4200 Denver 80202 303-298-5700 gibsondunn.com

Matthew Laird THOMAS KEEL & LAIRD 50 S. Steele St., Suite 450 Denver 80209 303-372-6130 thomaskeel.com

Dan Lipman PARKER LIPMAN 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 520 Denver 80209 720-638-9424 parkerlipman.com

Dennis M. Mahoney THE MAHONEY LAW FIRM 4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 950 Denver 80246 303-987-2210 mahoneylaw.com

Lorraine Parker PARKER LIPMAN 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 520 Denver 80209 720-638-9424 parkerlipman.com

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Keith A. Trammell WILMERHALE 1225 17th St., Suite 2600 Denver 80202 720-274-3135 wilmerhale.com

MILITARY/VETERANS Timothy R. Franklin SEAN KENDALL 2727 Pine St., Suite 6 Boulder 80307 303-449-4773 vetlawusa.com

Sean Kendall SEAN KENDALL 2727 Pine St., Suite 6 Boulder 80307 303-449-4773 vetlawusa.com

Gregory Rada AFTER SERVICE P.O. Box 18440 Golden 80402 844-838-7529 afterservice.com

NATIVE AMERICAN LAW John E. Echohawk NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND 1506 Broadway Boulder 80302 303-447-8760 narf.org

Troy Eid GREENBERG TRAURIG 1144 15th St., Suite 3300 Denver 80202 303-572-6500 gtlaw.com

Padraic I. McCoy PADRAIC I. MCCOY 6650 Gunpark Drive, Suite 100 Boulder 80301 303-500-7756 pmccoylaw.com

Constance L. Rogers CONSTANCE ROGERS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-861-7000

Ken Salazar WILMERHALE 1225 17th St., Suite 2600 Denver 80202 720-274-3135 wilmerhale.com

Jennifer Weddle GREENBERG TRAURIG 1144 15th St., Suite 3300 Denver 80202 303-572-6500 gtlaw.com

NATURAL RESOURCES Scot Anderson HOGAN LOVELLS

1601 Wewatta St., Suite 900 Denver 80202 303-899-7300 hoganlovells.com

Gregory R. Danielson DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Lynn P. Hendrix BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4100 Denver 80203 303-861-7000 bclplaw.com

Jamie Jost JOST ENERGY LAW

Laura Lindley WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY 1125 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-830-2500 wsmtlaw.com

Mark J. Mathews BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Constance L. Rogers TERRA LAW GROUP 14143 Denver West Parkway, Suite 100 Golden 80401 terralawgroup.com

Amy E. Seneshen WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY 1125 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-830-2500 wsmtlaw.com

John Shepherd HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

Stephen J. Sullivan WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY 1125 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-830-2500 wsmtlaw.com

Rebecca W. Watson WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY 1125 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-830-2500 wsmtlaw.com

Ezekiel J. Williams LEWIS BESS WILLIAMS & WEESE 1801 California St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-861-2828 lewisbess.com

Michael J. Wozniak BEATTY & WOZNIAK 216 16th St., Suite 1100 Denver 80202 303-407-4499 bwenergylaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY: DEFENSE Miko A. Brown DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS

555 17th St., Suite 975 Denver 80202 720-446-5620 jostenergylaw.com

1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Robert Lewis LEWIS BESS WILLIAMS & WEESE

Charles L. Casteel DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS

1801 California St., Suite 3400 Denver 80202 303-861-2828 lewisbess.com

1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

TOP L AW YERS 2020 Lee Mickus TAYLOR ANDERSON

Michael O’Brien Keating KEATING WAGNER POLIDORI FREE

Keith D. Lapuyade OVERTON LAPUYADE

Aaron M. Hyatt BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK

1670 Broadway, Suite 900 Denver 80202 303-551-6660 talawfirm.com

1290 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver 80203 303-534-0401 keatingwagner.com

165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 542 Lakewood 80228 303-832-1120 overtonlawfirm.com

410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Michael L. O’Donnell WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL

Dan Lipman PARKER LIPMAN

Marcie R. McMinimee STEENROD, SCHWARTZ & MCMINIMEE

Bruce A. James BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK

370 17th St., Suite 4500 Denver 80202 303-244-1800 wtotrial.com

3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 520 Denver 80209 720-638-9424 parkerlipman.com

3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 775 Denver 80209 303-534-5100 steenrodlaw.com

410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Sommer Luther THE GOLD LAW FIRM

Herbert E. Tucker WADE ASH WOODS HILL & FARLEY

7375 E. Orchard Road, Suite 300 Greenwood Village 80111 303-694-4653 thegoldlawfirm.net

4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 600 Denver 80246 303-322-8943 wadeash.com

Gary L. Palumbo BAYER & CAREY 1660 Downing St. Denver 80218 303-830-8911 bayerlaw.com

Frank Patterson PATTERSON RIPPLINGER 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 400 Greenwood Village 80111 303-741-4539 prpclegal.com

PERSONAL INJURY: PLAINTIFF Evan Banker CHALAT HATTEN & BANKER

1600 Broadway, Suite 1920 Denver 80202 303-647-9422 chalatlaw.com

Natalie Brown FRANKLIN D. AZAR & ASSOCIATES 14426 E. Evans Ave. Aurora 80014 303-900-5595 fdazar.com

Michael S. Burg BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

Peter Burg BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

James Chalat CHALAT HATTEN & BANKER 1600 Broadway, Suite 1920 Denver 80202 303-647-9422 chalatlaw.com

Christina M. Habas KEATING WAGNER POLIDORI FREE 1290 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver 80203 303-534-0401 keatingwagner.com

Richard Kaudy KAUDY LAW FIRM 333 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 850 Englewood 80110 303-623-1885 kaudylaw.com

Lorraine Parker PARKER LIPMAN 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 520 Denver 80209 720-638-9424 parkerlipman.com

Leia G. Ursery LATHROP GAGE 1515 Wynkoop St., Suite 600 Denver 80202 720-931-3200 lathropgage.com

John A. Purvis PURVIS GRAY THOMSON

Alison E. Zinn LATHROP GAGE

4410 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 200 Boulder 80303 303-442-3366 purvisgray.net

1515 Wynkoop St., Suite 600 Denver 80202 720-931-3200 lathropgage.com

Stephen W. Wahlberg DENVER TRIAL LAWYERS 4601 DTC Blvd., Suite 950 Denver 80237 303-571-5302 denvertriallawyers.com

Kurt Zaner ZANER HARDEN LAW 1610 Wynkoop St., Suite 120 Denver 80202 303-557-2019 zanerhardenlaw.com

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James Benjamin IRELAND STAPLETON PRYOR & PASCOE 717 17th St., Suite 2800 Denver 80202 303-623-2700 irelandstapleton.com

Kyle Brunger NEMKOV BRUNGER BONIFAZI MCLEOD 1873 S. Bellaire St., Suite 1401 Denver 80222 720-900-0150 nbbmlaw.com

Marco D. Chayet CHAYET & DANZO

Charles Calvin CALVIN LAW FIRM

650 S. Cherry St., Suite 710 Denver 80246 303-355-8500 coloradoelderlaw.com

1600 Broadway, Suite 1600 Denver 80202 720-791-3245

Virginia A. Frazer-Abel FRAZER-ABEL LAW 4704 Harlan St., Suite 250 Denver 80212 720-638-1465 vfalegal.com

Susie Germany THE GERMANY LAW FIRM 600 17th St., Suite 2800 South Denver 80202 303-454-3711 coelderlaw.com

Todd E. Kastetter TODD E. KASTETTER 4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 625 Denver 80246 303-567-7905 probatetrials.com

Rebecca Dow HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

Rebecca Anderson Fischer SHERMAN & HOWARD 633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

Catherine A. Hance DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-9400 dgslaw.com

Rob Kaufmann BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Amy Kiefer Hansen POLSINELLI 1401 Lawrence St., Suite 2300 Denver 80202 303-572-9300 polsinelli.com

David A. Reeves MESSNER REEVES 1430 Wynkoop St., Suite 300 Denver 80202 303-623-1800 messner.com

REAL ESTATE: LANDLORD/TENANT Tal Diamant BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Carolin Topelson CAROLIN TOPELSON LAW 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Suite 300 Denver 80210 720-305-9903 topelsonlaw.com

Deborah Wilson SPRINGMAN, BRADEN, WILSON & PONTIUS 4175 Harlan St., Suite 200 Wheat Ridge 80033 303-685-4633 sbwp-law.com

SECURITIES Jason Day PERKINS COIE

1900 16th St., Suite 1400 Denver 80202 303-291-2300 perkinscoie.com

Reid A. Godbolt JONES & KELLER 1999 Broadway, Suite 3150 Denver 80202 303-573-1600 joneskeller.com

Garth B. Jensen SHERMAN & HOWARD 633 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-297-2900 shermanhoward.com

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TOP L AW YERS 2020 Lucy Stark HOLLAND & HART

Nancy R. Crow HUTCHINS & ASSOCIATES

555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver 80202 303-893-6500 hutchinslaw.com

Robyn Zolman GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER

Theodore Z. Gelt BAKERHOSTETLER

1801 California St., Suite 4200 Denver 80202 303-298-5700 gibsondunn.com

1801 California St., Suite 4400 Denver 80202 303-861-0600 bakerlaw.com

TAX: CORPORATE

Douglas J. Becker OTTEN JOHNSON ROBINSON NEFF & RAGONETTI 950 17th St., Suite 1600 Denver 80202 303-825-8400 ottenjohnson.com

Theodore Z. Gelt BAKERHOSTETLER 1801 California St., Suite 4400 Denver 80202 303-861-0600 bakerlaw.com

Laurence Nemirow NEMIROW LAW 1550 17th St., Suite 500 Denver 80202 303-892-7443 nemirowlaw.com

Richard B. Robinson ROBINSON, DISS AND CLOWDUS 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 340 Denver 80209 303-861-4154 lektax.com

David Strong MORRISON & FOERSTER 370 17th St., Suite 4200 Denver 80202 303-592-1500 mofo.com

James R. Walker LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE 1200 17th St., Suite 3000 Denver 80202 303-623-9000 lrrc.com

John Wilson HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

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Steven R. Anderson ANDERSON & JAHDE 5800 S. Nevada St. Littleton 80120 303-782-0003 andersonjahde.com

Douglas J. Becker OTTEN JOHNSON ROBINSON NEFF & RAGONETTI 950 17th St., Suite 1600 Denver 80202 303-825-8400 ottenjohnson.com

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Richard B. Robinson ROBINSON, DISS AND CLOWDUS 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 340 Denver 80209 303-861-4154 lektax.com

David L. Starbuck BAKERHOSTETLER 1801 California St., Suite 4400 Denver 80202 303-861-0600 bakerlaw.com

Raymond L. Sutton Jr. BAKERHOSTETLER 1801 California St., Suite 4400 Denver 80202 303-861-0600 bakerlaw.com

John Wilson HOLLAND & HART 555 17th St., Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-295-8000 hollandhart.com

TRANSPORTATION

Cindy Covell ALPERSTEIN & COVELL 1600 Broadway, Suite 1070 Denver 80202 303-894-8191 alpersteincovell.com

Wayne F. Forman BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Sarah Klahn SOMACH SIMMONS & DUNN 2033 11th St., Suite 5 Boulder 80302 303-449-2834 somachlaw.com

Steve Leonhardt BURNS FIGA & WILL 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1000 Greenwood Village 80111 303-796-2626 bfwlaw.com

William A. Paddock CARLSON, HAMMOND & PADDOCK 1900 Grant St., Suite 1200 Denver 80203 303-861-9000 chp-law.com

Glenn E. Porzak PORZAK BROWNING & BUSHONG 2120 13th St. Boulder 80302 303-443-6800 pbblaw.com

Jonathan Abramson KISSINGER & FELLMAN

Bennett W. Raley TROUT RALEY

3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 900 Denver 80209 303-320-6100 kandf.com

1120 Lincoln St., Suite 1600 Denver 80203 303-861-1963 troutlaw.com

Richard P. Kissinger KISSINGER & FELLMAN 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 900 Denver 80209 303-320-6100 kandf.com

Edward Lyons Jr. JONES & KELLER 1999 Broadway, Suite 3150 Denver 80202 303-573-1600 joneskeller.com

WATER

Carolyn F. Burr WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY 1125 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-830-2500 wsmtlaw.com

Steven J. Bushong PORZAK BROWNING & BUSHONG 2120 13th St. Boulder 80302 303-443-6800 pbblaw.com

David W. Robbins HILL & ROBBINS 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2720 Denver 80264 303-296-8100 hillandrobbins.com

Steven O. Sims BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 410 17th St., Suite 2200 Denver 80202 303-223-1100 bhfs.com

Veronica A. Sperling BUCHANAN SPERLING & HOLLEMAN 1525 Spruce St., Suite 200 Boulder 80302 303-431-9141 tbvs.net

Charles B. White PETROS & WHITE 1999 Broadway, Suite 3200 Denver 80202 303-825-1980 petros-white.com

WORKERS’ COMP: CLAIMANT Larry Free KEATING WAGNER POLIDORI FREE

1290 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver 80203 303-534-0401 keatingwagner.com

Janet L. Frickey THE FRICKEY LAW FIRM 940 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 400 Lakewood 80214 303-237-7373 frickey.com

Stephan J. Marsh BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood 80112 303-792-5595 burgsimpson.com

John A. Sbarbaro LAW OFFICE OF O’TOOLE & SBARBARO 226 W. 12th Ave. Denver 80204 303-595-4777 otoole-sbarbaro.com

WORKERS’ COMP: RESPONDENT David J. Dworkin DWORKIN CHAMBERS WILLIAMS YORK BENSON & EVANS

3900 E. Mexico Ave., Suite 1300 Denver 80210 303-584-0990 dnvrlaw.com

Paul Krueger RITSEMA & LYON 999 18th St., Suite 3100 Denver 80202 303-293-3100 ritsema-lyon.com

Margaret “Mimi” A. Metzger RITSEMA & LYON 999 18th St., Suite 3100 Denver 80202 303-293-3100 ritsema-lyon.com

Lynda S. Newbold RUEGSEGGER SIMONS & STERN 1700 Lincoln St., Suite 4500 Denver 80203 303-623-1131 rs3legal.com

Steven J. Picardi PICARDI LAW FIRM 12900 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 110 Parker 80134 303-778-8881 picardilawfirm.com

Eric J. Pollart POLLART MILLER 5700 S. Quebec St., Suite 200 Greenwood Village 80111 720-488-9586 pollartmiller.com m

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Boulder | $4,650,000 Rare one plus acre property boasts a park-like setting with gazebo, koi pond, Japanese gardens and greenhouse spanning across the private, wooded yard. The home was remodeled in 2018 and has breathtaking views from open, sun-filled entertaining areas. Chef’s kitchen has a huge island and Wolf appliances. The master suite offers respite with its views, terrace and fireplace. Wine cellar, theater and infrared sauna are included in the walkout basement. Karen Bernardi 303.402.6000 karenb@thebernardigroup.com | TheBernardiGroup.com

Denver | $1,100,000 Enjoy your life in this elegant colonial-style Stapleton home where you can live, work or play with close proximity to the A-train! Lovely 6 bedroom, 4 bath Parkwood that offers an open floor plan featuring a welcoming foyer, great room, gourmet kitchen, study, flex room, master suite with private balcony, huge loft, finished basement, mudroom, enclosed porch, large yard and oversized 2-car garage! Kimberly Austin 303.360.6400 kimberly@anotherjustsold.com | AnotherJustSold.com

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Brighton | $800,000 Incredible acreage and majestic mountain views. Highly sought-after 7 bedroom, 6 bath home with nearly 6,000 total sqft. with six car garage (3 attached and 3+ detached). The floor plan features a front covered porch, 2-story living room, dining room, great room, fantastic kitchen, mudroom, spacious loft and finished basement with rec room, game area, tons of storage and so much more! Kimberly Austin 303.360.6400 kimberly@anotherjustsold.com | AnotherJustSold.com

Denver | $800,000 Extremely rare ranch Stapleton home that beckons to perfection with 3 bedrooms, 3 en suite baths and 4,466 total sqft. The open floor plan features a grand two-story entrance, luxurious master suite, dining room, butler's pantry, gourmet kitchen open to the incredible great room with soaring 18' vaulted ceilings, finished basement with wet bar, private enclosed patio with fireplace and water feature. Kimberly Austin 303.360.6400 kimberly@anotherjustsold.com | AnotherJustSold.com

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Broomfield | $1,375,000 An equestrian's paradise on more than 4.7 acres. 5br/3ba ranch home with mountain views featuring a kitchen with SS appliances and breakfast bar, master with 5-piece bath with jetted tub and custom builtins in closet and a finished basement. Sizable barn for up to 4 horses.

Fort Collins | $1,275,000 Mountain views and lakefront property. Quality and craftsmanship inspired in this elegant design. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, marble fireplace, gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets and granite counters, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths and walkout basement.

Lorri DeLaney 720.313.7437 delaneylorri@gmail.com | LorriSellsHomesColorado.com

Christina Larson 970.443.4111 you.re.home777@gmail.com | DiamondHomesACutAbove.com

Wellington | $1,200,000 Exquisite property on approximately 16.4 acres with mountain views. Main floor with acid stained epoxy flooring. Open concept with full kitchen, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and laminate wood floors. Compete with loft apartment and shiplap bedroom.

Boulder | $1,150,000 Luxury 1br plus study with Smart Home system, custom built cabinetry, walnut bar and wine fridge, new lighting fixtures and paint. Gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Views of Mt. Sanitas. Secure building with elevator, underground parking and storage.

Ani Bisnette 970.819.8968 ani.bisnette@coloradohomes.com

Tina Ford 303.717.7871 tina.ford@coloradohomes.com | TinaFordCO.cbintouch.com

Golden | Price Upon Request 4br/4ba custom ranch style home with great main floor study, hardwood flooring, custom paint and slab granite counter tops. Master suite with 5-piece bath. Garden level basement with wet bar. Backyard with perennial flowerbeds, flag stone patio and garden area.

Parker | $815,000 5br/4ba, modern ranch offers 2.7 fenced acres, wood burning fireplace, wood floors, in-law suite with private entrance, chef’s kitchen and master retreat with private deck overlooking mountains.

Toni Keener 303.588.5766 tonikeener@hotmail.com | ToniKeener.com

Leah Gustafson 720.666.4654 leah.gustafson@coloradohomes.com | LeahGColoradoHomes.com

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Parker | $679,900 4br/4ba with main floor master, hand scraped wood floors, custom tile work, office, gourmet kitchen with SS appliances and granite, great room, plantation shutters, loft with wood floors and brand-new finished basement with wet bar, wine room and home theater.

Parker | $625,000 Best value in Pradera. Price $75,000 below comparable properties. 4+4 walkout basement great lot and views. This home is an absolute deal, hurry before it gets away.

Josh Simpson 720.851.6343 josh.simpson@coloradohomes.com | www.parkersold.com

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Boulder | $725,000 3br/2ba rustic home on almost 3.3 acres featuring Redwood decking, hand-built log cabin with woodworking shop and dry sauna, 2-car carport, detached 1-car garage and brand-new septic system.

Lakewood | $685,000 Stunning top to bottom remodeled 5br/3ba Applewood gem on a huge corner lot. The owners have loved living here and it shows. The functional floorplan is perfect for entertaining or day-to-day living. Easy access to Denver and the mountains. A must see!

Jamie Boyle 972.375.7242 theoldhouselady@gmail.com | www.theoldhouselady.com

Stephanie Freadhoff 303.589.3777 stephaniesellshomes@outlook.com

Boulder | $665,000 3br/1.5ba home with beautiful floors throughout made from eco-friendly materials. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile counters and backsplash. Complete with backyard and 1-car garage.

Boulder | $649,000 Ranch-style home on a 1/4 acre lot with an open floor plan. Kitchen with stacked-stone backsplash and large granite island. Backyard with a covered patio backs to greenbelt and a creek.

Erich Menzel 970.402.8457 erich.menzel@coloradohomes.com

Leslie Herz 303.517.9873 leslie@leslieherz.com

Denver | $600,000 Located in Park Hill, this charming home truly has a white picket fence and features an enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a finished basement with bar area in the large recreation room. Nice sized back yard.

Evergreen | $600,000 4br/3ba home in Evergreen Meadows offers kitchen with granite, SS appliances and cabinets with soft close drawers and built-in spice rack, updated lighting and fans, new tankless water heater, newer furnace, 2.2 acres, deck, shed and 2-car garage.

Dale Carroll 720.771.2500 dale.carroll@coloradohomes.com | ColoradoHomes.com/DaleCarroll

Kim Damion 240.620.5811 kimdamion@gmail.com | DenverPropertyGuide.net

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Boulder | $599,000 Completely renovated "green" built townhome. 3br/2ba with 10-foot ceilings and mountain views. Updated kitchen with cork floors and quartz countertops. Rooftop access and large backyard.

Arvada | $570,000 Stunning 4br/3ba + loft home features living room, dining room, chef's kitchen, family room and sumptuous master suite. Custom finish throughout. Lake community, near shops and recreation.

MacDonald-Weathers Team 303.898.6564 brooke@boulderproperties.net | BoulderProperties.net

Rebecca Fine 303.913.3802 rebecca.fine@coloradohomes.com

Highlands Ranch | Price Upon Request 5br/4ba home with open floor plan, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a finished basement and a deck with mountain views. Complete with 2.5-car garage and a professionally landscaped yard.

Parker | $550,000 4br/4ba, 2-story home with spacious open floor plan. Hardwood floors on main level, new carpet on upper and lower floors. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island and composite counters. This home is complete with a wrap-around deck.

Debbie Joseph 303.842.8331 debbie.joseph@coloradohomes.com

Paul Jansen 970.567.4757 paul.jansen@coloradohomes.com

Thornton | $545,000 4br/4ba all new concrete tile roof, gutters/ downspouts, exterior paint, patio and hot tub. Open floor plan, SS appliances, office, laundry room, unfinished basement, 3-car gar. Convenient location.

Centennial | $529,500 4br/3ba multi-level home features new roof, newer paint, gourmet kitchen with slab granite, gas range, SS appliances and island, wood floors, updated baths, wrought iron railing, upgraded shed with double doors, covered patio and fenced backyard.

Susan Trindl 303.710.2411 Dawn Havery 720.413.0318

Alice Downie 303.520.0277 alice.downie@coloradohomes.com | AliceDownie.com

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Littleton | $524,000 Upgraded ranch features canned lighting, new doors/trim and paint, crown molding, bathroom with Carrara marble, Herringbone wood tile floor, kitchen with GE Profile appliances and custom cabinets, attached workshop, custom-built playhouse and sprinkler system.

Lafayette | $519,000 3br/2.5ba home with an open floor plan. Kitchen with custom hickory cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with mountain views, a walk-in closet and a large five-piece bath. Unfinished basement with bathroom rough-in and 9-foot ceilings.

Derrek Patrick 720.987.5271 derrek.patrick@coloradohomes.com

Ernie Sica 720.469.6999 ernie.sica@coloradohomes.com | WeLoveColoradoHomes.com

Lakewood | $510,000 Very updated 4br/2ba duplex on .3 acres with additional 2-car detached garage. Features brand new: sewer line, roof, kitchen, bathroom, paint, light fixtures and more. Enjoy hardwood floors, quartz countertops, walk-in closets, natural light and a fireplace. Alexander Lundy 303.718.2664 Audi Lundy 720.273.5892

Littleton | $499,900 Remodeled 3br/4ba, 2-story home with over 2,300 finished square feet. Vaulted kitchen hosts custom cabinets. Complete with heated tile floors, cherry and country cherry hardwood flooring, a fireplace and slab granite counter tops. Fenced backyard with a deck. Alice Downie 303.520.0277 alice.downie@coloradohomes.com | AliceDownie.com

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Highlands Ranch | $509,000 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a finished basement and private backyard all located within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, parks and recreation. Upgraded with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and fresh paint. The Simonis Group 720.799.4164 yourhometownrealtors@yahoo.com

Bailey | $485,000 3br/3ba custom home with coffered 9-foot ceilings, window bays and arched passages as well as oak and wood laminate floors. Master suite with 5-piece bath with jetted tub. Complete with a main level deck, natural gas heat, a wood stove and an oversized garage. Mike Fuentes 303.679.8055 Terry Robinson 303.898.3658

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Denver | $475,000 Home with open concept floor plan. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2nd level with 2 en suite bedrooms. Basement with high ceilings and egress window. Complete with back patio and 1-car garage.

Thornton | $475,000 3br/3ba home with open floor plan, great room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with SS appliances and slab granite, main floor study and hardwood floors. Home includes W/D, fridge and AC.

Dave Bauman 303.241.7217 david.bauman@coloradohomes.com | DenverDevelopmentproperties.com

Lorri DeLaney 720.313.7437 delaneylorri@gmail.com | LorriSellsHomesColorado.com

Denver | $475,000 Why rent when you can own this sought-after 3 bedroom, 3 bath Craftsman home with an expansive front covered porch, living room, dining room, fabulous kitchen, laundry/mudroom, 2-car attached garage, storage, amazing low-maintenance yard and more!

Littleton | $475,000 4br/3ba ranch with open floor plan in Lakehurst neighborhood features storage building, covered patio with built-in seating and kitchen with maple cabinetry and SS appliances. Roof replaced 2015.

Kimberly Austin 303.360.6400 kimberly@anotherjustsold.com | AnotherJustSold.com

Caryn Geiger 303.441.2422 caryn.geiger@coloradohomes.com | CarynGeiger.com

Lakewood | $465,000 3br/2ba west facing ranch. Main floor with living room, family room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and two additional bedrooms with full bath in hallway. Complete with unfinished basement, professional landscaping and a new patio.

Lafayette | Price Upon Request 2br/3ba home with open floor plan and wood laminate flooring. Kitchen with unique high quality composite glass countertops and glass backsplashes. Master suite with double closets. Guest bedroom with walk-in closet. Complete with basement, private deck and backyard. Ernie Sica 720.469.6999 ernie.sica@coloradohomes.com | WeLoveColoradoHomes.com

Elizabeth Murphy 303.842.5063 elizabeth@elizabethmurphyre.com

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Aurora | $450,000 5br/3.5ba features hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, new carpeting, refinished bath and finished basement with built-in wet bar.

Denver | $450,000 With easy access to the Stanley Marketplace, Bladium, Puddle Jumper Pool, Light Rail and great restaurants, this amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome offers an open floor plan featuring a great room, fabulous kitchen, dining area, 2-car garage and more!

Dan DeBacco 720.955.6111 dan.debacco@coloradohomes.com | DeBaccoRealEstate.com

Kimberly Austin 303.360.6400 kimberly@anotherjustsold.com | AnotherJustSold.com

Pine | $450,000 4br/3ba with septic system Cliff Dwellings home is a great investor or renovation special. Cash or conventional only. Lovely useable twoacre lot with fenced-in area and perimeter fencing started. Property is being sold strictly as-is! Susan Sharnas 303.475.3096 ssharnas@msn.com | HomesAtNewHeights.com

Denver | $425,000 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in sought after Bear Valley. Light and bright main level living. Spotless hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths all on a large corner lot with easy access to downtown Denver and the Mountains. This is a must see! Stephanie Freadhoff 303.589.3777 Austin Freadhoff 303.829.8324

Arvada | $418,000 West Arvada home with finished basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, huge yard and RV parking. Move-in ready with updates. Features a fireplace, stone patio, quiet street and coveted schools.

Centennial | $412,000 3br/3ba home boasts vaulted ceilings, new flooring, renovated kitchen, newer exterior siding/paint/roof/gutters, hot water heater, 3-car garage, SS appliances, shed and Smart thermostat.

Lynn Hodges 303.913.0166 lhodgesrealtor@hotmail.com | LynnHodgesCo.com

Michelle Wiley 303.349.0544 michelle.wiley@coloradohomes.com

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Littleton | $409,900 4br/2ba home features plantation shutters, wood floors, kitchen with newer appliances, Pella slider, washer and dryer included, loft, laundry room, new roof, newer external paint and patio.

Denver | $408,000 Great 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home in North Park Hill with a nice open floor plan that offers a spacious kitchen, dining area, and cozy family room. Large outdoor living space and rare 3-car garage.

Sean and Janet Willcox 303.903.5255 willcox2@comcast.net | SeanandJanet.com

Kelly Ellis 303.921.5420 ellisteam@comcast.net

Denver | Price Upon Request Wonderful 5br/2ba home featuring an updated kitchen and beautiful backyard oasis adjacent to open space! Convenient central location on a quiet neighborhood street close to the action of downtown Denver and the serenity of the Rocky Mountain foothills.

Peyton | $395,000 5br/3ba, 3-car garage ranch home on Antler's Creek GC. Kitchen has oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances and center island. Main-level master with 5-piece en suite bath. 2 fireplaces and AC for comfort!

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

Mark Hiryak 719.466.1407 mark.hiryak@coloradohomes.com | MarkHiryak.com

Denver | $392,500 3br/2ba ranch in Chaffee Park! Home updated with brand new windows, new roof, new siding, solar panels, central AC, new fencing and additional parking. Complete with 2-car oversized garage.

Denver | $390,000 2br/3ba 1,355 sqft. townhome offers an updated kitchen with granite, maple cabinets and whirlpool appliances, living room, office area, 2 outdoor balconies and 2-car garage. Upstairs is a washer/ dryer and master with 2 closets, tub/shower and vaulted ceilings.

Amanda Duran 720.427.9882 amanda.duran@coloradohomes.com

Garvin Laverick 720.245.9956 garvin.laverick@coloradohomes.com

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Littleton | $388,000 3br/3ba home near the foothills with wood floors throughout the main level and new carpet on both levels. Kitchen with modern cabinets. Yard with 2-level expansive deck complete with a hot tub!

Aurora | $375,000 Upgrades throughout with second garage! Beautiful tri-level with 3 bedrooms up. Family room with fireplace, partially finished basement with flex space. Situated on a 1/4 acre with easy access to the light rail and I-225.

Loy Hall 303.917.4939 loy.hall@coloradohomes.com | LoySellsHomes.com

Lane Lyon 303.667.0309 lane@denverhomenews.com

Longmont | $369,900 3br/2ba updated ranch home in Northwest Longmont. Anderson windows, new carpet, newer appliances, third non-conforming bedroom in basement, radon mitigation system and 2-car garage.

Fountain | $365,000 4br/3ba, 3-car garage, 3,620 sqft. home located in High Gate Farms. Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, main level master suite and great room with gas fireplace. Lower level family room has a wet bar and backs to open space.

Janie Larson 720.937.2676 ladtjane@gmail.com

Camellia Coray 719.359.0014 camellia@coldwellbanker.com | Camellia.CCSignatureGroup.com

Castle Rock | $355,000 2br/2.5ba with a private backyard has 2 separate living areas. Enjoy the views on the balcony! The flex space can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom.

Denver | $355,000 Views! Views! Views! 2br/2ba penthouse unit in Governor's Park with southern exposure. Kitchen with a skylight! Unit is extremely rare and not available often. Terrific amenities and HOA!

Hallie Rand 720.810.2931 hallie.rand@coloradohomes.com | HallieRand.com

Mike Kornelsen 303.918.8910 mike@kornelsen.com | Kornelsen.com

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Johnstown | $349,950 Meticulously maintained 4br/2ba brick ranch style home with wood floors, an updated kitchen, newer windows, a new furnace and LED lighting. The outside with newer roof, a large yard with mature trees, a sprinkler system and a patio. Complete with a 2-car garage.

Castle Rock | $340,000 3br/2.5ba features 2-car garage, 1,709 sqft., renovated wood flooring, new carpet on the main floor and master bedroom with walk-in closet. Near Flagstone Elementary and Mesa Middle School.

Cheryl Melichar 303.817.6163 cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.com

The Simonis Group 720.799.4164 yourhometownrealtors@yahoo.com

Wellington | $340,000 4br/3ba home in Park Meadows Subdivision features an open floor plan, eat-in kitchen with large island, family room, master suite with full private bathroom and walk-in closet, laundry room, central A/C, unfinished basement, patio and oversized 3-car garage.

Lochbuie | $339,900 3br/3ba home with open floor plan. Kitchen with abundant cabinetry, tile back splash and a pantry. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath. Complete with landscaped yard and a patio.

Christina Larson 970.443.4111 you.re.home777@gmail.com | DiamondHomesACutAbove.com

Cathy Schuster 303.478.6364 cathy.schuster@coloradohomes.com

Longmont | $334,900 2br/2ba condo with quartz countertops, glass backsplash and composite granite kitchen sink. New light fixtures in kitchen and dining rooms. Deck access from master bedroom and living room.

Fort Collins | $330,000 This meticulously maintained home features an open kitchen with cabinets and newer appliances that all flows into the dining area. The huge master bedroom is paired with large walk-in closet.

Teresa Lomax 303.827.6320 teresa.lomax@coloradohomes.com

Jeff Lewis 970.443.2224 jeff@jeffrlewis.com

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Northglenn | $325,000 Solid brick ranch with original hardwood flooring and fresh interior paint throughout. Two-car garage/workshop with expansive driveway for RV parking. Minutes to parks, open space and activities such as Grant Park, Webster Lake and Carpenter Park.

Firestone | $323,900 3br/2ba wonderfully maintained split-level home in Old Town Firestone boasts a newly updated kitchen with newer appliances, deck, finished basement and lot with alley access. No HOA! Close to schools, shopping, parks and trails.

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

Saul Alvidrez Rojo 720.579.1825 saul.alvidrez@coloradohomes.com

Lakewood | Price Upon Request This townhouse offers an open floor plan, laminate wood floors, 3 bedrooms with master, finished basement and covered carport and patio. Plenty of trails and light rail minutes away.

Littleton | $299,000 3br/2ba condo features updated flooring, newer interior paint. This 1,200+ sqft. condo includes an eating nook, spacious family room with fireplace, master suite with bath and walk-in closet, patio, detached garage and a reserved spot. The views are lovely!

Yaron Marcus 303.484.1186 yaron.marcus@coloradohomes.com

Shannon Byerly 303.919.2611 yourfreshstartrealty@gmail.com | YourFreshStartRealty.com

Boulder | $299,000 2br/2ba Manhattan Place condo with decent size bedrooms, a balcony, access to the community pool and 2 assigned covered parking spots. Close to the grocery store, restaurants and shopping.

Commerce City | $295,000 3br/3ba townhome features a family room, kitchen with breakfast bar and ss appliances, dining room, main level laundry, master with private bath and large tub, covered porch and 2-car garage.

Tom Fowler 303.441.2434 tom.fowler@coloradohomes.com

Sheree Cooke 970.619.0660 sheree@shereerealtor.com | ShereeRealtor.com

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Thornton | $280,000 2br/1ba bungalow with updates throughout. Living area with built-in decorative shelving. Kitchen with floor to ceiling white cabinets and workspace in butler’s pantry. Complete with attached garage.

Denver | $279,500 Historic 1930's condo located in the Capitol Hill district featuring original hardwood floors, deeded parking space, deeded storage locker downstairs, shared laundry and bicycle storage.

Carla Knight 720.626.9747 carlaknighthomes@gmail.com | CarlaKnightHomes.com

Aaron Luttrell 303.748.3200 aaron@aaronluttrell.com | AaronLuttrell.com

Castle Rock | $275,000 5.18 acres, cul-de-sac in Sellers Creek Ranch. Backs to 109 acres of the open space. Electricity, natural gas and 400+MBPS high speed internet avilable at the property line.

Aurora | $275,000 2br/3ba townhome with 2-story open floor plan. Kitchen with an eating area. Family room with hardwood floors and an adjacent dining area. 2 large bedrooms with walk-in closets and en suite baths.

Jennifer Montoya, MBA 719.232.3397 jennifer.montoya.mah@gmail.com | Jennifer-Montoya.com

Colleen Huber 303.506.3302 colleen.huber@coloradohomes.com

Aurora | $270,000 3br/2ba duplex includes a partially finished basement with laminate flooring, wet bar, and laundry, Trex deck, 1 carport, Champion windows, Trane furnace and newer A/C. HOA includes: clubhouse, pool, water, sewer, snow/trash removal, playground, b/ball court.

Littleton | Price Upon Request 2br/2ba condo with updates such as newer flooring and an updated kitchen and bath. Features a large living area and dining area. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Complete with covered patio.

Linda Bram 7204350857 linda.bram.winne@gmail.com

LaDawn Sperling 303.710.5817 ladawn.sperling@coloradohomes.com | LaDawnSperling.com

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Lakewood | $250,000 2br/2ba townhome offers remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quiet close cabinets. Big master bedroom with frontloading laundry on 2nd level. Complete with wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. New A/C, new furnace, new water heater.

Centennial | $249,000 1br/1ba condo with fireplace, A/C and washer/dryer. Complete with covered balcony/deck and an attached 1-car garage. There is a community clubhouse, a fitness facility, a pool and a hot tub.

Faith Young 720.270.9467 faith.young@coloradohomes.com

Michael Markley 720.545.3639 michael.markley@coloradohomes.com

Parker | $245,000 2br/1.5ba townhouse in the heart of Parker with newly refinished hardwood floors. Kitchen and bathrooms have been remodeled. Complete with a yard. Close to historic Old Town Parker.

Aurora | $240,000 2br/2ba, 3rd floor unit with loft. Wood-look laminate floors throughout. Updated kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar. Master suite with walk-in closet and en suite bathroom.

Marcus & Kirsten Harris 720.217.8904 marcus.harris@coloradohomes.com | HarrisTeamRealEstate.com

Dan Gerlock 303.755.7373 dan.gerlock@coloradohomes.com

Aurora | $190,000 2br/2ba condo. Close to a middle school and high school. Easy access to Cherry Creek State Park, shopping and hospitals. Complete with fresh interior paint and all appliances included.

Aurora | $175,000 2br/1ba condo with in-unit laundry, washer/dryer included! Top floor with mountain views from a covered patio and additional storage area. Complete with 1-car garage and reserved parking space.

Heather Salsig 720.695.1555 heather.salsig@coloradohomes.com

Kurtz Krew 720.421.4580 bryan.kurtz@coloradohomes.com | BryanKurtz.cbintouch.com/

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How a friendly rivalry spurred two men to set insane records on the Manitou Incline.

BackStory Most people feel accomplished if they complete the Manitou Incline—a hiking trail near Colorado Springs that climbs 2,744 steps and 2,000 feet of elevation over a single mile— just once. Not Greg Cummings and Roger Austin. Over the past decade, they’ve engaged in a game of one-upmanship to see who can scale the steep hill the most times in a year. With Cummings on pace to surpass Austin’s current record of 1,719 ascents this month, 5280 spoke to the Colorado Springs residents about their intense up-again, up-again relationship. —SHANE MONAGHAN

Roger Austin Age: 54 Profession: Facilities manager

Greg Cummings Age: 62 Profession: Retired

Greg Cummings: In 2010, there wasn’t a definitive record. I wanted to climb the same amount of elevation that the International Space Station orbits at, which is 1.31 million vertical feet. It just seemed like such a large number. I did 601 ascents of the incline and a few trips up other mountains in the area. Overall, it totaled just under 1.4 million vertical feet. Roger Austin: I heard about Greg doing it 601 times, and in 2013, I set a reasonable goal of 500. As I got closer, I figured I could beat his total. I didn’t want an arbitrary number, so I came up with 719—the Colorado Springs area code. Before I finished, though, Greg had already started trying to beat me and ended with 1,400. I thought, All right, you just threw down the gauntlet. I ran it 1,719 times the next year. GC: I have type 1 diabetes, which means I have to take insulin every time I need to process carbohydrates. Otherwise I die. So I can’t always eat while inclining because I have to follow [food] with insulin, and insulin wipes me out. RA: Both times I broke the record I had a full-time job. I was working nine hours a day for the city. I honestly can’t tell you how I did it. I was dead to the world. RA: One day, I did it 13 times, and on my last trip down I stepped off the edge, fell a long way, and landed on my back. I was bloody everywhere. I couldn’t believe that I didn’t split my head open. Some lady asked if I wanted her to call 911. I said no because I hate it when the incline gets bad publicity. I just kept going down. GC: In October of this year, I got disoriented and fell backward. I tried to put my right foot down to stop myself but missed the step. I hit my hip on a rock and think I got a small fracture. I’m in a lot of pain, but I still plan to finish this month.

GC: I will not be doing this again, I can tell you that for sure. If someone breaks the record after this, it is all his or hers. This is no longer fun.

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RA: I doubt I’ll try to beat Greg’s record. Maybe if I stop working. It’s a year commitment, and I’d rather do something else with my time.

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