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THE ORIGINAL SKI LAWYERS The partners of Chalat Law talk about skier and snowboarder safety and what to do when the worst occurs. Linda: In 1980, Jim Chalat published a law review article about the Colorado Skier Safety Act. It had been enacted in 1979 in order to protect ski area operators from liability in cases involving the “inherent risks of skiing.” Since then, we have developed a practice area concerning skier accidents. In 1998, I created and now manage the website: SKILAW.COM. The site is devoted exclusively to the skier accident practice at our firm. We advocate at the legislature for skier safety and Jim, Evan and Russell speak, teach and publish in the field of recreational accidents and the law. Jim: The ski industry in Colorado has changed. It is now a major corporate enterprise. Approximately 80% of the 13 million annual skier days in Colorado are controlled by four major corporations, each with billions in assets, and millions of customers. Vail Resorts Inc (Ticker: MTN) controls 5 ski areas in Colorado on about 35,000 acres of federal land under Special Use Permits. Aspen Ski Co. operates on 7,800 acres of USFS land in the White River Forest. Aspen is a partner in Alterra Mountain Co., which in turn operates Steamboat and Winter Park. Powdr Corp. operates Eldora and Copper Mtn. All 4 of these resorts occupy public land. For the skiers and snowboarders, things have changed as well. Some things are better. In most cases lifts are safer and faster. Ski and snowboard equipment and clothing have improved. Safety has improved—largely because of the almost universal use of helmets. But still, this ski season, we can reliably predict that about 17,000 skiers or snowboarders will sustain injuries on the slopes. Of those, probably a dozen people will be catastrophically injured – spinal cord (SCI) traumatic brain (TBI), or severe orthopedic injuries. Snowboarders and skiers suffer different types of injuries, but their statistical likelihood of an injury is equivalent. Despite common misconceptions, snowboarders are neither more dangerous nor more likely to be injured than skiers. Evan: How you can best protect yourself and your family? About 5% of all skiing injuries are due to collisions. The uphill or overtaking skier (or rider) has the primary duty to avoid the skier who is downhill. When entering or crossing a trail, a skier must yield to skiers already on the trail. Skiers must maintain a lookout and ski in control and within their ability. Wear good goggles so that you can see where you are going. Maintain your equipment so you can stop and turn. Don’t ski alone. Adjust your bindings to the correct DIN. And, what should be obvious, do NOT drink alcohol or smoke pot and ski or ride. Following these rules would prevent most accidents. The Colorado Ski Safety Act requires all parties to a collision

to stay at the scene and give their name and current address to ski patrol. We recommend that you never ski or ride alone. It’s important to carry your cell phone and a trail map so you can call for help and provide your location on the mountain. If there is an accident, stay calm. Keep the injured person warm and don’t move them. Stop the bleeding, keep them breathing, knowing a little 1st aid is a good idea for any outdoor activity. At a large ski area on a busy holiday weekend, it can take time to get help. The Ski Act also provides that an injured skier can sue for damages if he or she is hurt by an out-of-control skier. Skiing is not a contact sport. Russell: our case of James v. J.P. is a cautionary example. It was President’s Day weekend 2017. Clear skies. Good snow. Big crowds at Breckenridge. Our client, James, was a long-time skier, in in excellent condition—sixty-three years old, six-feet tall, 175 lbs. He rode the Colorado Super Chair to the Columbine trail. A 39-year old snowboarder named “J.P.” was close by in the lift-line for the Rocky Mountain Super Chair. J.P. selfidentified himself as an expert snowboarder. He had started his morning with a mimosa. The skiing companion of James caught it all on his GO-PRO. As James was making his way on an intermediate trail J.P. overtakes James and crashes into him from uphill. James fell hard on his left side, severely fracturing his left hip and shoulder.. Ski patrol evacuated Jim off the mountain and he was transported to the hospital for emergency hip surgery (with hardware). Two days later, his shoulder was surgically repaired. His medical expenses were nearly a quarter million dollars and he lost over a hundred thousand dollars of income as he recovered. His doctors told him his hip and shoulder would never work the same again. He hired CHALAT HATTEN & BANKER to get compensation for his injuries. After discovery and before trial, we accepted a policy limits $1,500,000 settlement. It was paid by J.P.’s homeowner’s insurance which typically covers cases like these. Ski and ride safely this season. If you need more information, go to CHALATLAW.COM, or call our team directly at 303.861.1042.

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A Taste Of Colo-Mex The tacos, burritos, green chile, and other delights that make the Centennial State Mexican food scene so damn delicious. BY PATRICIA KAOWTHUMRONG & DENISE MICKELSEN

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Rapids Descent As the Colorado Rapids prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of their lone MLS title—and their 25th year of existence—myriad questions surround the organization. The biggest? Why Denver seems to be one of the only cities in America that still doesn’t care about professional soccer. BY SPENCER CAMPBELL

Top Real Estate Producers Need a real estate agent? Of course you do—or you will at some point. When that time comes, we suggest choosing from our list of the 697 most successful home sellers in the Denver metro area. BY KALI WILDER

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36 COMPASS 25 MUSIC

Nathaniel Rateliff sings a quieter tune on his first solo album in seven years.

28 TRAVEL

Five Colorado dog-sledding adventures with stunning winter scenery.

30 BUSINESS

With Smartwool on its way to Denver this spring, Steamboat Springs searches for ways to plug the economic leak.

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32 POLITICS

A by-the-numbers look at the U.S. census and its potential long-term effects on the state.

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Urban Village brings innovative Indian food to the southern ’burbs.

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38 OUTDOORS

Area adventurers dish about their top snowy bike commuting tips and why avalanche fatalities are so high here.

48 REVIEW

American Elm’s elevated fare and exciting cocktails are a boon for West Highland.

40 SCIENCE

Secrets more ancient than civilization itself reside in a Lakewood freezer.

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COLUMN 56 FIRST PERSON

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As anticipation for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo ramps up—and excitement for the electric U.S. women’s national soccer team, which won the World Cup last year, builds—the Colorado Rapids are starting another season in Commerce City. The question among football followers on the Front Range is: Does anyone care? Several months ago, 5280 senior editor Spencer Campbell set out to learn why the Rapids have failed to thrive since winning the MLS championship in 2010. What he found was not only a story of organizational mismanagement, but also a tale of fan apathy that boggles the mind if you’ve ever spent a fall Saturday watching the passionate players (and parents) who fill grassy fields in youth soccer leagues all across Denver. Although MLS has exploded in popularity in other American cities over the past several years, the Rapids have been unable to build a fan base, leaving far too many empty seats in Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. One of the biggest reasons is that the Rapids have neglected to put a compelling product on the field. Soccer is known as “the beautiful game,” but the Rapids’ play has rarely lived up to that billing. With a new coach and several homegrown stars in the making, that may be about to change, as the Rapids believe they can transform themselves this season. The question remains: Will Denverites finally show up to watch?

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“Down By The River” February 2020

The multibillion-dollar River Mile development—a proposed redevelopment of 62 acres along the South Platte River— has the potential to drastically alter the future of downtown Denver.

It’s no wonder, then, that senior staff writer Robert Sanchez’s indepth profile about the project and its

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reclusive developers elicited a range of responses from 5280 readers. Some wondered whether the River Mile’s residential component, which could someday comprise 15,000 people, will continue to push low- and middleincome earners out of the city. (As reported in the story, the developer has agreed to charge below market rates on 15 percent of the River Mile’s roughly 8,000 planned residences.) Many

more worried about the effects of such a massive project. “Just what Denver needs,”

Marika Zurinskas wrote, “more development to accommodate more people.” Verta Simpson agreed that increased density could spell doom: “Idiotic planning! Bring more stuff and people downtown and make parking worse! What a brilliantly stupid plan!” Others, how-

ever, cheered the River Mile’s intention to deemphasize cars. “Hooray!” Jason Hornyak responded (in the form of a Peanuts GIF). Faye DeMarco can’t wait for the improved urban aesthetics: “Yay! Way better than the eyesore we have now!”

“Just what Denver needs, more development to accommodate more people.”

“Does Colorado Or Utah Have Better Snow?” January 6, 2020

The beautiful scenery. The sunshine on our shoulders. The kind bud. Colorado’s natural wonders combine to breed a calm, peaceful people reluctant to raise an angry word or fist. Unless—we discovered after 5280.com published this story—some highfalutin scientists tell us Utah’s snow is deeper and more plentiful than our own. “I will fight anyone from Utah,” Joseph Vanderzwart warned. Lisa Hensley Blanchard took a more optimistic outlook, seeing researchers’ findings as an opportunity: “I’m hoping all these folks who think Utah snow is better actually move to Utah.” One reader bemoaned Coloradans’ need to be the best. “People who

live in Colorado think everything is better here,” Randy

Durden wrote. (That’s only because it is, Randy.) CO NTAC T US

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From left: Sarah Boyum; Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area; Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort

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That “eyesore” (Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, which will be moved to make way for the River Mile) is a thing of beauty to a least a few, though— including Marlie Nelson: “Please at least keep the ferris wheel!!!”

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Colorado comedian Adam Cayton-Holland’s schedule seems perpetually packed: touring, releasing comedy albums, planning the High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver. So it’s borderline miraculous that he found time to pen “This Old House” (page 56), an essay that’s ostensibly about walking through the house he was born in but ends up being about so much more. “I was so

If you’ve flipped through the pages of 5280 over the past five years, you’ve

Spencer Campbell often gets up at 5:30 a.m. to watch English Premier League soccer. But when he recently read that it had been nearly 10 years since the Colorado Rapids’ only MLS title, he thought: Oh yeah. Denver has a soccer team. In this issue’s “Rapids Descent” (page 92), Campbell explores why the team has failed to garner a following. One takeaway? It’s not the sport’s fault. “I went to a soccer bar on a recent Saturday morning,” Campbell says. “The place was

viscerally affected,” Cayton-Holland says, “I had to go home and write about it.” The

result is a moving meditation on memory, grief, and the power of nostalgia. Cayton-Holland’s 2018 book, Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir, won the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction last year.

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all, her luminous, clean photography is nothing if not eye-catching. That aesthetic proved useful in “A Taste Of Colo-Mex” (page 82), this issue’s tour of the Front Range’s best Mexican food. “Pairing the food with bright lighting and simple yet colorful backgrounds made everything pop,” Boyum says. The photographer insists the success of the images wasn’t only her doing—she credits food stylist Victoria Escalle and photo editor Charli Ornett, plus the Spanish-speaking abilities of several colleagues who helped coordinate some of the shoots.

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bursting with fans of English soccer. The sport has arrived—and yet the Rapids can’t seem to inspire much excitement. Something larger

than the location of the stadium or a few losing seasons is to blame.”

There’s a rumor going around that you can’t live in Denver if you’re not obsessed with brunch. Never fear: Our updated list of the best spots for early-day cocktails, fluffy omelettes, and divine pastries drops this month. And while we’re a little biased, we think the top pick for a midmorning meal is the 5280 Brunch Event—happening on March 28—where some of the best eateries in town will gather to feed you tasty samples. Visit 5280.com to learn more.

Every cheesy cookbook you’ve ever read has claimed the secret ingredient is love. Roll your eyes all you want, but at Cracovia Polish-American Restaurant & Bar (“Where We’re Eating,” page 44), it’s true. Owners Lester and Maria Rodzen met while living in Kraków, Poland, where Maria’s family was part of the Communist Party and Lester’s belonged to the Solidarity movement, which formed to overthrow the Communists. The young couple had to hide their blossoming romance. Thankfully, the star-crossed lovers’ tale has a happy ending: The pair moved to the United States in the 1980s and named their restaurant after the Kraków hotel where they met in secret.

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Soul Purpose Nathaniel Rateliff sings a quieter tune on his first solo album in seven years.

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Before he and the Night Sweats stormed onto the national stage in 2015 with a footstomping, self-titled record, Nathaniel Rateliff was a solo artist with a softer sound. Those folksy acoustic songs earned him high-profile admirers in Colorado, such as then Governor John Hickenlooper, but didn’t garner much play outside the Centennial State. Now, after two successful albums with the Night Sweats, Rateliff returns to the role of solitary crooner on And It’s Still Alright, which was released on February 14. Before beginning the MARCH 2020

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ALL THE SINGLE LADIES (AND MEN) Members of Colorado’s highest-profile bands are seeking their own spotlights, so we compiled a starter playlist of recent individual efforts by Centennial State musicians.

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5280: It sounds like you’d been contemplating a solo album for a bit. Why?

Nathaniel Rateliff: My producer and friend Richard Swift died [in July 2018]. This was a record that he and I were going to make together, and some of the material has been around since I was making the second Night Sweats album with him. Songwriting is the way I learned to deal with and get over certain things in my life. It just felt like it was time to let go of some stuff. Not only did you lose Swift, you also recently got divorced. That’s some heavy stuff to have to work through.

It was certainly a challenging time, and a lot of songs on the album touch on those topics. I guess you can look at the title, And It’s Still Alright. The idea was that even though all of those things were happening, I can continue to find joy, persevere through all those situations, and not let that define my life. Many fans only know you from the Night Sweats. How is this music different?

I feel like it’s still me. I guess the content is always kind of the same because it’s me writing about the way I see the world. But it’s certainly sonically very different. It comes from a different place, with a different intention as far as delivery. The Night Sweats stuff is always about big energy. This is more about subtlety. Is it exciting to throw something completely different out into the world?

Yeah! I like it. It will probably bring in some fans. Some other

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fans will probably be upset that we don’t have a new Night Sweats record coming out. We are already working on that, though. I think it’s healthy and best for me to continue to challenge myself, push myself, and try new things out. Also, most of the Night Sweats are in the band that will tour with me. It’s really just an opportunity to let people know that we are capable of doing whatever sound we feel like. There’s a lot more to us. You performed solo early in your career. Was it difficult to get back to that place?

Not really. I always feel like that has been there waiting. In the last few years, I’ve revisited some of the older material or done shows by myself. I did a few concerts with John Prine. So, I kind of returned to it. I do want this record to be a departure from those earlier days. The writing is slightly different. Those previous songs are a little more easygoing. Experience can’t help but make me a different musician than I was then. I noticed you weren’t wearing your favored wide-brimmed hat during the first video for the record. Was that on purpose?

It’s nice to let my locks out. It’s also good to let people know there is a separation between this and the Night Sweats stuff. Sometimes the easiest way to do that is by changing the visual appearance. I don’t get recognized as much without my hat. That’s nice, too.

“SHELBY TELL ME EVERY THING ”

There Will Come Soft Rains (March 6), Esmé Patterson (formerly of Paper Bird) “ TR AIN”

Rattlesnake (2019), Neyla Pekarek (formerly of the Lumineers) “STEAL THE NIGHT AWAY”

Your Heart, The Stars, The Milky Way (2019), Daniel Rodriguez (formerly of Elephant Revival) “KEEP MOVING ”

How to Be Okay Alone (2018), Brent Cowles (formerly of You Me & Apollo) “CUSTOMS ”

From top: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats; Esmé Patterson; the album cover for And It’s Still Alright

The Captive (2015), Brad Corrigan (current member of Dispatch)

Clockwise from top left: Scott Legato/Getty Images; Courtesy of Elli Papayanopoulos; Courtesy of Rett Rogers

accompanying tour this month, Rateliff spoke with 5280 about the misfortunes that inspired the music, going solo again, and why he’s keeping his trademark wide-brimmed hat in his suitcase. —SHANE MONAGHAN

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If traversing 975 miles of frigid Alaskan tundra in this month’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race sounds like a sufferfest, consider one of these shorter, just as stunning Colorado courses instead. —ASHLEY MATEO

Mt. Massive. Feel free to get attached to the dogs—many can be adopted at the season’s end. From $120 per adult, $100 per child age three to eight; alpine adventuresdogsledding.com

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This kennel houses about 130 sled dogs, including 20 former professional racing pups. Life on the trail hasn’t dulled their love for pulling, at least if their wagging tails during guided tours are any indication. You’ll drive the sled for part of the hourlong excursion covering nearly six miles of snowcovered ranchland with stark views of the two tallest peaks in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Elbert and

Don’t worry if you still feel like a novice after your mushing lesson at the owners’ private ranch, 15 miles outside Durango. A guide drives the sled with you during the ensuing tour, giving pointers as eight huskies pull you and a friend for two hours through meadows and the San Juan National Forest. Opt for the 4 p.m. sunset tour to see colors refract through icicles dangling from fir branches. From $325 per twoperson sled; durangodogranch.com

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Allow guides to do the mushing—and Alaskan huskies the pulling—while you and a friend snuggle under blankets and watch for foxes, elk, and coyotes among

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Former Iditarod musher Kris Hoffman owns this 37-year-old kennel, which has bred multiple huskies for Alaska’s big race. Choose between two tours that both let you direct the sled while guides lead and follow by snowmobile. The difference is in the scenery—the South Trail winds eight miles around the frozen shores of Yampa Valley’s Stagecoach Reservoir, while the West Trail undulates over 12.5 miles of hills, canyons, ridges, and meadows. $200 per adult, $120 per child, $45 per child two years and younger; A Grizzle-T steamboatdog Dog & Sled Works team sledding.com

From top: Courtesy of Mountain Paws Dog Sled Tours; Courtesy of Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works

During two years of volunteering at the Iditarod, owner Joy Marx learned the details of equipment setup and driving. She passes these skills on to you before your three-hour adventure through the San Juan Mountains. The trails lead mostly uphill, so you’ll gain a better appreciation of the power possessed by your team of five to

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eight Alaskan huskies as you control the sled on your own (with a guide following on a snowmobile). From $175 per adult, $100 per child, $30 per toddler; mountain pawsdogsledding.com

the aspen and pine glades. The cozy factor grows exponentially halfway through the two-hour jaunt on a private trail when the pack breaks and humans devour hot chocolate and homemade pumpkin bread. From $225 per person; mountainmusher.com

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Positive Thinking With Smartwool on its way to Denver this spring, Steamboat Springs searches for ways to plug the economic leak.

On a Friday morning in August 2018, a group from the Steamboat Springs chamber of commerce stood outside Smartwool’s headquarters with signs that read, “We love you!” The display of affection was prompted by news that the brand’s parent company, VF Corp., planned to relocate its base of operations from North Carolina to Denver—a shake-up that would require most of the Fortune 500 firm’s brands, Smartwool included, to move to the Mile High City. John Bristol, the economic development director for the chamber, knew Smartwool employees faced a difficult decision about whether to move to Denver or forfeit their jobs and remain in Steamboat. He wanted them to stay—and to let them know his team would support them if they did. Nearly two years later, the chamber, as well as Steamboat’s overall charm, has proven persuasive. As of press time, only 19 of approximately 50 Smartwool workers planned to follow the company to the big city. Even without a solid idea for how she’ll earn a living, Robin Hall—who’s been with Smartwool for 11 years, most recently as its director of sustainability—won’t sacrifice living in an outdoor-centric, community-first town. “Steamboat is such a passionate place,” she says. “It’s impressive to watch how we all embrace each other.” Many share that sentiment. Optimism, however, might not be enough to patch the Smartwool-size hole in Routt County’s economy. Smartwool started in 1994 by creating ski socks made of merino wool, an insulative and moisture-wicking material that isn’t as itchy as standard wool. The company quickly realized the fabric could be used to make all kinds of apparel and has spent A sunset view the past 26 years producing everything from jackets to underwear. Along the way, of Steamboat Springs Smartwool was purchased by Timberland, which was bought by VF in 2011. Still,

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it remained one of the 15 largest employers in Routt County and served as one of Steamboat’s most beloved brands. Because of the company’s size, its exodus this spring won’t be pretty. Colorado’s Economic Development Commission estimated that the departure of 50 Smartwool employees would be the equivalent of Denver County saying goodbye to some 1,497 jobs (an employer the size of the Colorado Department of Revenue). On top of that, the average Smartwool salary was reportedly nearly double Routt County’s average of $42,000. Economist and Steamboat City Council member Scott Ford told the Steamboat Pilot that Smartwool staffers spend about $2.8 million a year locally,

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resort, too; however, most of its employees earn pennies compared to Smartwool’s salaries. Moreover, Eagle County’s economy is twice the size of Routt’s, which is also absorbing downsizing at the Twentymile Mine: Employment at the coal mine dropped from 451 in 2012 to 245 in 2019. Bristol’s team at the Steamboat chamber is trying to mitigate those impacts by cre-

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ating resources for workers planning to stay, including free sessions on finding freelance work. The town is also in the early stages of forming a coalition to recruit more outdoor brands to the Yampa Valley, a strategy that puts it in competition with a slew of other Western Slope towns—from Grand Junction to Montrose to Durango—that are employing similar plans. Bristol believes Steamboat’s current cluster of 15 adventure-minded companies, including Big Agnes and Honey Stinger, makes it more appealing than those other locales. Even so, despite the rise of the so-called gig economy and its you-can-work-fromanywhere promise, the loss of Smartwool underscores the challenges Steamboat and its Western Slope compatriots face as large employers increasingly look elsewhere. In January, Russell Stover announced it would close its candy factory in Montrose by 2021 (it employs at least 400 there), and over the past decade, 98 percent of job growth in Colorado has occurred along the Front Range. Those numbers are a reminder that despite the sentiment expressed by Bristol’s signs, love isn’t all small-town Colorado needs to survive.

—HEATHER BALOGH ROCHFORT

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ROLL CALL The U.S. census may seem like simple arithmetic, but it takes more than basic math skills to count to 327 million. Before the government mails out surveys this month to begin its once-a-decade tally, we break down the numbers to show the legwork involved and how the exercise could affect Colorado in the years to come. —MAYA CHIODO

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Share of Coloradans who responded to the U.S. Census Bureau’s written survey in 2010. To find the idlers (and, we assume, anarchists), federal employees spend months knocking on doors. Ten years ago, the entire process resulted in Colorado having an estimated overcount of 14,100 people, mostly college students tallied by parents and while at school, folks with second homes, and out-of-staters.

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Census blocks found throughout Colorado. The bureau created 11 million of these geographical units—used to break people into easierto-count tracts—across the United States, and each can contain up to 3,200 citizens. In 2010, nearly five million blocks, including 96,037 in the Centennial State, contained no people whatsoever.

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The average estimated federal funding given annually to Colorado in recent years. This figure was determined by stats gathered during the previous census—population, but also factors like miles of roads and number of school-age children—and goes to dozens of programs, from Medicaid to school lunch programs to Section 8 housing. California received the most per year ($115.1 billion) and Wyoming the least ($1.4 billion).

~ 13,000

Employees the U.S. Census Bureau will hire to follow up with Colorado residents who don’t fill out the survey. Canvassers earn around $20 an hour and only ask simple questions about age, gender, and race; if someone inquires about your Social Security number, it’s likely a scam.

New member likely to be added to the Colorado congressional delegation as a result of the census, boosting the number of Centennial State lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to eight. The 435 seats in the House are divvied up by each state’s share of the national population.

From left: Courtesy of Smartwool; Getty Images (4)

a sum that likely sustains another 10 full-time jobs. Steamboat residents might look to Eagle County for reassurance. In 2006, Vail Resorts relocated to Broomfield, taking some 100 workers with it. Nevertheless, Kim Rediker, a member of the Vail Economic Advisory Council, says the defection didn’t impact Eagle much, in part because one of the world’s premiere ski destinations continued to serve as the area’s main economic engine. Steamboat has a big

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It was 2014, and Brad Wickham was done with death. He’d spent the past 25 years working as a respiratory therapist in hospital emergency departments, where the relentless cycle of seeing patients die caused him such trauma that he’d been diagnosed with PTSD. Wickham turned to alcohol and drugs to cope. Realizing he needed a fresh start, Wickham moved from From top: Dry ice for Bredo Missouri to Nederland because he heard he might find work there. Eventually he Morstoel’s home; Brad Wickham did—though there was one catch: Would he be willing to spend time with a dead body?

Taking care of Nederland’s frozen dead guy gave Brad Wickham new life.

Although small, Nederland has an outsize reputation, partly due to a local named Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian man who’s been dead for 30 years. In the early 1990s, Morstoel’s family brought his corpse to town, aiming to create a cryonics facility, but legal issues required them to leave the country before it came to fruition. Bredo stayed behind and became the centerpiece of Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days (March 13 to 15), a winter festival with live music and eccentric events like coffin racing. Bredo’s relatives pay someone to take care of Morstoel during the other 362 days of the year. Since 2014, that person has been Wickham. Morstoel’s body rests within a Tuff Shed near Nederland’s Barker Reservoir. Every two weeks, Wickham, now 61, empties around 1,000 pounds of dry ice into a wooden container that holds the casket, keeping the corpse near minus 110 degrees Celsius. The ritual provides him an opportunity to catch up and chat with the man he’s come to think of as family. “That might be the part where a therapist could come in handy,” Wickham says, “but I’ve kind of grown sentimental about it. I know he depends on me.”

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OUTDOORS Q: Colorado has more avalanche fatalities than any other state. What’s going on?

A: There are two main culprits— lousy snow stability and city dwellers unaware of the risks. Rapid changes in temperature, common in Colorado, break down snowflakes and stop them from sticking together. Add in a layer of new snowfall on top of the old, unstable stuff, and it’s like a house of cards waiting to break apart. Consult the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (avalanche. state.co.us); it broadcasts snow conditions and tells you which slopes to avoid. The mountains in Colorado are also close to cities, so it’s easier for untrained novices to access risky spots. You should really take an avalancheawareness class if you’re going to go gallivanting in the backcountry, and remember to listen to your group. One person who thinks an area doesn’t look safe—he or she might see damaged foliage and felled trees, a sign avalanches are common in the area—is reason enough to abort the excursion. And if you get caught in one? Keep your hands near your face, and when the avalanche debris decelerates, punch out to create an air pocket.

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Spring break starts this month— —smack dab in the middle of slush season. Trails are sloppy and snowy, but if I don’t get these kids out of the house, I’m going to lose it. Any ideas?

—Susan Purvis, lead instructor for the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Q: Is there any way to make cold, snowy bike commuting (see: chapped lips, slippery streets, snot-crusted cheeks) less awful?

To avoid the elements entirely, you can always take your children to one of the indoor parkour gyms that are the current craze. Both Apex (locations in Denver, Louisville, and Fort Collins) and Ninja Nation (Centennial and Lafayette) offer open-gym times, when your brood can charge up different obstacles and swing from monkey bars until their energy reserves are depleted and sweet, serene exhaustion sets in. Another idea: Geocaching provides a sense of adventure without having to leave the car much. People hide objects, typically boxes with messages inside, in remote locations, and you use maps and GPS to track them down. I’ve seen kids transfixed looking for clues like “two intertwined trees.” When they finally get to the prize, the sense of accomplishment is amazing. (Geocaching.com tracks nearly 7,000 geocaches in and around Denver.) Finally, you can just embrace the elements. It’s not always going to be 60 degrees and sunny. Accepting that and telling your children, Hey, we’re going to have a muddy, fun adventure on the trail today, expands their love of nature and teaches them how to prepare for all sorts of conditions. Be sure to pack extra towels, though. —Eric Rightor, director of Avid4 Adventure at Mt. Evans, an overnight camp for grade-school kids located outside of Evergreen

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A: It’s actually not that bad, as long as you’re prepared. I always wear good, waterproof boots in case I need to get off the bike and walk, breathable jackets I can layer, and some sort of eyewear, including goggles when it snows. You don’t even need a special kind of bike: Road tires are so narrow they have a nice pizza-cutter effect in the snow—though thicker tires make most folks feel safer. Salt on the roads will rust chains and bikes, so I clean mine more and use a lot of chain lube to help prevent that. You also don’t want to ride too hard. The cold can really burn your lungs.

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HARD CORE HISTORY Three important samples at Lakewood’s National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility. THE FIRST Camp Century Core After three years of drilling, the last piece of the 1,390-meter Camp Century Core was extracted from Greenland’s ice sheet in 1966. The first core ever recovered and a chronicle of the past 100,000 years, it allowed Danish scientist Willi Dansgaard to chart changes in historical temperatures, birthing modern climate science.

THE (SECOND) LONGEST West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) Divide Core At longer than two miles, WAIS is the lengthiest sample extracted by a U.S. team. Pulled from near the South Pole in 2012 and going back 68,000 years, its segments record volcanic eruptions such as the 1815 blast at Indonesia’s Mt. Tambora, which triggered climate cooling and global famine.

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Left: An ice lab worker with a 16,000-year-old core. Top right: A core is prepared for cutting at the Lakewood facility.

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South Pole Ice Core (SPICE) Scientists drilled the newest continuous* core from 2014 to 2016. Its layers reveal (only) the past 50,000 years or so. Its youthfulness may help us understand why the South Pole has shown little to no warming over the past few decades, unlike the rest of Antarctica. —JK *A continuous ice core includes layers that formed around the time drilling began.

Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of David Noone; Jim West/Alamy Stock Photo; Courtesy of the National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility

The National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility holds records so old, they make those at the Library of Congress, the University of Cambridge, and the Vatican Apostolic Archive seem like new releases. Instead of manuscripts, though, the “documents” at this U.S. Geological Survey–managed warehouse in Lakewood, the only one of its kind in the country, are archaic pieces of frozen matter. Scientists drill the samples, called ice cores, from deep within glaciers and ship them to this facility, where they’re stored in meter-long chunks at minus 36 degrees Celsius. (The suburb is convenient because it’s near a major airport and the low humidity here minimizes pesky frost buildup.) Preserved within the cores are accounts of Earth’s climate from long before humans were around to record data. The chilly ledgers exist thanks to the way glaciers form: New snowfall lands atop old, compressing over time into striated ice formations. “Just about anything that went into the atmosphere is recorded in the ice,” says Geoffrey Hargreaves, head curator at the facility— meaning researchers can glean past concentrations of greenhouse gases and better guide policies such as the Paris Agreement. This month, the repository will receive a roughly 2.5-million-year-old specimen from Antarctica, the oldest core ever drilled. Groups can view the ancient ice during free tours of the facility (make an appointment several months in advance at icecores.org). Just bring your curiosity—and a warm coat. —JESSE KLEIN

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Urban Village brings innovative Indian food to the southern ’burbs.

If you live or work south of Englewood, you’re in luck: You’ll battle far less I-25 traffic to get to Lone Tree’s seven-month-old Urban Village, where chef Charles Mani is cooking exciting, refined Indian fare. An alum of New York City’s acclaimed Babu Ji and Badshah, Mani never settles for the ordinary, rubbing duck legs with cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise to make confit and enhancing a coconut curry with fresh scallops. Such creativity—plus the arsenal of custom spice blends Mani makes every day—yields lighter, brighter dishes you don’t typically see at area Indian restaurants. The best way to savor his subcontinent-spanning repertoire is to order Urban Village’s tasting menu. The three-course meal includes four appetizers for the table, from the likes of “kale moong dal chaat” (crispy fried kale with sprouted lentils, mint, tamarind, cilantro purée, and roasted cumin yogurt) to Mani’s signature fried cauliflower in a sweet and tangy chile-tomato sauce; a variety of entrées (pictured); and cardamom-pistachio “kulfi” (India’s street-food-style ice cream popsicle) for dessert. At $39, it’s an affordable feast well worth the trek. —PATRICIA KAOWTHUMRONG

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Blake Edmunds is a culinary heavy hitter—a chef who combines punches of acid, salt, spice, sweetness, and texture. At Mister Oso, the four-month-old little brother to LoHi’s Pan-Latin Señor Bear, located in the Populist’s former space on Larimer Street, he throws plenty of knockouts. The “congelada,” or frozen cocktail of the day, is reliably refreshing and boozy. Edmunds’ playful taco salad comes as a stack of fried corn tortillas layered with ground beef, iceberg lettuce, tomato, shishitos, and olives; finely grated Mimolette cheese tops it off. Al-pastor-style cauliflower, of all things, is nestled inside duck-fat flour tortillas with charred pineapple, pickled chiles, and tomatillo-avocado salsa. Don’t stop until you’ve had Mister Oso’s sweet and salty dessert combo: cornflake-crumble-topped cotija soft serve with guava caramel and a warm chocolate-pecan cookie.

Whether you’re a devotee of Chickfil-A or Popeyes, the fried bird sandwiches at Chicken Rebel may inspire you to alter your allegiance. Chef-owner Lydie Lovett launched the first brick-and-mortar location of her San Diego–born food stand on Tejon Street four months ago. There, you can get your fried chicken with waffles, hot sauce, and Mythology Distillery bourbon syrup; chopped and dressed with jalapeño-cilantro sauce as a salad; or served Nashville-hot-style in tacos. But we say that Lovett’s sous vide and then fried masterpieces are most satisfying when served inside a fluffy brioche bun. There are seven sandwiches available at the counter-service spot, including the Rancher, stacked with bacon, avocado, and buttermilk ranch, and the Breakfast, featuring a fried egg and honey butter. Paired with loaded tots, there’s never been a better reason to ditch the drive-thru.

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Lester and Maria Rodzen are hooking Coloradans on the flavors of their homeland, one platter of sizzling kielbasa at a time. The couple immigrated to Denver from Kraków in the 1980s, running a real estate agency before launching Cracovia, a community hub whose name loosely translates as “essence of Kraków,” in 2008. Since then, the unpretentious orange-walled restaurant, situated in a strip mall off Wadsworth Parkway and 94th Avenue, has satisfied locals’ cravings for hearty Polish fare, vodka cocktails, and European folk music. From the butter-drizzled potato and onion pierogi and traditional “golonka” (slow-roasted pork knuckle) to pickle soup and “golabki” (porkand rice-stuffed cabbage rolls), every dish on the From top: The Rancher at menu practically Chicken Rebel; a defines rib-stickchocolate raspberry doughnut ing goodness.

From top: Sarah Boyum; Courtesy of Squeaky Little Wheel Bakery

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Shannon Lovelace-White couldn’t believe what she was seeing on her first day in the kitchen at a local vegan bakery. “I was horrified by all of the food and packaging waste,” she says. The former highereducation administrator soon set out on her own to satisfy Denver’s allergenfree crowd without adding to landfills, and today, Lovelace-White runs 10-month-old Squeaky Little Wheel Bakery from her home kitchen in Capitol Hill. Her ultra-moist, allnatural, plant-based cake doughnuts come in vanilla and chocolate varieties with myriad icing and topping flavor options to choose from, including lemonpoppyseed, German chocolate, and tangy raspberry with cacao nibs. You can buy the treats freshly baked to order ($30 per dozen, via pickup or delivery in Denver) or purchase a handy doughnut mix kit ($12.95 to $13.50), which can be shipped across Colorado, to make six of your own. Just don’t toss any of the (minimal) packaging in the trash can—it’s all either recyclable or compostable. —DM

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We are lucky to be living in a time when ordering a mocktail no longer comes with a chaser of ridicule—and even luckier to have more options than ever before (so long, O’Douls). In fact, consumers are downing myriad no- and low-ABV drinks, and the sober-curious movement is strong—yes, even here in the Napa Valley of Beer. After all, Colorado’s outdoor-rec-rich lifestyle isn’t particularly conducive to raging hangovers, and alcohol and cannabis (our other favorite vice) don’t always mix well. That’s why Niki Sawni, a Canadian transplant, decided to start his nonalcoholic beverage company, Grüvi, in Denver about a year ago. “We wanted to create a line of drinks to pair with cannabis consumption,” Sawni says. “But nonalcoholic options for people who aren’t drinking alcohol, for any reason, have been really limited and lacking flavor.” So, Sawni created the state’s first no-proof IPA, sour Berliner Weisse, stout, and prosecco; a lager debuts this month, and a rosé will be out in time for patio season. Grüvi’s not the only Colorado company giving zero-proof a shot: Oliko’s crisp, spicy fermented ginger beers and Hoplark’s HopTea, a line of remarkably beerlike sparkling teas, are also tasty enough to lure you away from the hard stuff. —DM

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At an al fresco gathering at Altius Farms’ urban garden in Curtis Park last September, guests chatted, laughed, and clinked glasses—but instead of toasting with booze, they did so with a “sans-gría” mocktail of Concord grape juice, black tea and pomegranate syrup, baking spice tincture, and Fever-Tree ginger ale. It was the first meal of the Zero-Proof Dinner Series—ticketed parties featuring no-proof menus from Denver’s best chefs and bartenders—created by Vesta culinary director Nicholas Kayser and former Ace Eat Serve bar manager Connor Green to raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse issues in the hospitality industry. A colleague’s death by suicide in 2019 inspired them to take action. “We wanted to celebrate her life and put a smile on people’s faces like she did, while moving the conversation forward,” Kayser says. The inaugural dinner not only raised more than $3,000 for CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness), a local industry support organization, but it also led to an invitation to cook a sober meal at the James Beard House in New York City in January. Up next: a brunch at Potager on April 19. “We want to show that people who don’t drink can still have a good time,” Kayser says. Cheers to that. From $55, zeroproofdinner.org —DM

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REVIEW From left: American Elm’s Naked and Famous cocktail; seared scallops with cauliflower

Craft Comfort American Elm is a decidedly local joint with destination aspirations. Owner Bob Reiter moved to Denver from Brooklyn this past year and this is, in fact, his first restaurant—yet American Elm exhibits a surefootedness not typical of a new restaurateur. Part of its success comes from the experience of the wonderfully named executive chef, Brent Turnipseede, and sous chef Nick Duree, who both cooked at downtown’s upscale Guard and Grace. Reiter clearly also set a high bar for American Elm, one based, he says, on the quality of the neighborhood bistros he frequented when living in Brooklyn. I, too, lived there, for almost 15 years, and watched the rise of the sort of restaurants that inspire Reiter, like Frankies 457 Spuntino and the now-closed Franny’s, where I must have eaten the clam pizza at least 300 times. Those restaurants follow a simple formula: modest scale plus reasonable pricing and comfy decor, with wellcrafted cocktails, too. The anchor, though, was thoughtful cooking with an urban American accent that avoided Manhattan filigree, exhibiting the culinary care and

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technique Brooklynites previously had to travel for. Of course, those attributes describe the aspirations of many new restaurants these days. But care and technique remain a difficult reach. And if American Elm is not yet as sublime and focused as the Brooklyn joints I mentioned, it nonetheless surprises and delights, like a Nashville bar band manned by local session pros. Situated in the building formerly occupied by the Way Back (now relocated to Tennyson Street), American P H O T O G R A P H Y BY S A R A H B OY U M

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Dream Team Elm is narrow, long, Bar star Jesse Torand warmly utilitarian res (left) and chef Brent Turnipseede rather than cozy. It’s got painted cinderblock walls and metal pendant lamps hanging from the usual dark-hued open ductwork ceiling, with tables and high-tops running alongside a substantial bar. You’ll want to sit near or at that bar, where backlit bottles and shiny subway tiles create a welcoming vibe; the tables-only area at the rear of the restaurant feels removed from the fun. Reiter and Jesse Torres, the talented bar manager (who has Tavernetta and Poka Lola Social Club on his resumé), have made American Elm very cocktailforward, even for this cocktail-obsessed town, with pages of appealing drinks grouped into categories: Boozy & Alluring, Fresh & Lively, etc. If most of Torres’ drinks are not as arcane as you might find in a downtown mixology temple, there’s none of the cant, ritual, and Advanced Grooming of those places, either. I like the economy/top-shelf dialectic of some of his drink listings, where you can choose a basic spirit or a pricey alternative. The $12 Naked and Famous, for example, consists of Cuentacuentos mezcal, Aperol, Chartreuse, and fresh lime, while the $17 reserve version swaps in a Rey Campero Espadín mezcal. Both drinks were properly bitter and smoky, with a strong throughline of citrus. Meanwhile, the premium Negroni ($18, with Sipsmith V.J.O.P. gin) was precise and delicious, with ultra-clear, perfectly square ice to set off its jewel tones. (The bar staff was enthusiastic about making a very good nonalcoholic version of its Pimm’s Cup for my friend, too.) The fare at American Elm can be categorized as Refined American

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Comfort Food. Exhibit A was an appetizer of country-fried mushrooms, which sounds like a special at TGI Fridays. It was terrific. Meaty but supple pieces of hen of the wood mushrooms, battered and fried to a robust deep brown, sat under pickled mustard seeds and slices of radish, resting on a pool of creamy fontina fondue. Relieving the richness were vivid high notes from lemon and dabs of tangy hazelnut pistou. The same tension between fat and acid characterizes a lot of Turnipseede’s dishes, including a brunch serving of his deviled egg toast, in which a layer of creamed yolk is spread over oiled and grilled ciabatta and topped with arugula, mustard seeds, radish, and pickled red onion.

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A visit to a childhood home spurs deep memories and a meditation on time, love, and loss.

he house I was born in went up for sale last year. Not the house I grew up in; the one I lived in until I was three, with my mom and my dad and my older sister. A little bungalow on Albion Street. It was just the four of us there, those few years before we moved into the house I think of as our family home—the house where my little sister was born, where we grew up, and where my parents still live to this day. My little sister died by suicide when she was 28, eight years ago. It’s as simple and complex as that. Is her death relevant? Does it matter to the story of our first house that she’s no longer with us? She hadn’t been born then. That house never knew her, never watched her roll over and learn to crawl and take those awkward first steps across its carpet. Does a house even care about the family that inhabits it after the family is gone? If so, would it be devastated to know the fate that befell us? Does the shadow of her death spread across the memory of that house like it spreads across all my other memories, just as it will blanket the memories of the houses where I’m yet to live? I know what my little sister would say. She’d say it’s foolish to anthropomorphize. WE WERE HAPPY IN THAT HOME. Life felt limitless there, like it was all in the future. Like nothing could ever touch us. We met on a Sunday, my mother and father, my older sister and me. We wanted to see our old house again, figured this was our last shot before it passed into new hands. My wife and newborn son joined us. I held him in a carrier strapped to my chest, his little head and arms and legs arranged like a perfect five-point star. There was no small talk with the Realtor or the stream of young couples

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at the open house. We didn’t engage. We weren’t looking to buy a home. We were nostalgia tourists, visiting our own past lives. Together we migrated from room to room, my parents leading the way, remarking on what had changed and marveling at what hadn’t. My older sister remembered more than I did. Every room seemed to spark a memory for her. For me, the recollections were scattershot and oblique, occasional shapes and features that felt deeply familiar, and comforting: the porch swing, the sunroom overlooking the backyard. Then, in the living room, the picture crystallized. I was there. I could see the old couch against the wall, the television opposite. Rabbit ears and twisting dials, M.A.S.H., the glow from the screen flickering onto the couch, enveloping my mother and father and sister, the dogs, the cat. It was overwhelming. I felt present in the memory, as if I hadn’t ever really moved away from that time. And had I, in the grand scheme of things? Wasn’t I still just a three-year-old watching television with his family? In the vast timeline of the planet, the one with the Big Bang and the dinosaurs and the ice ages and Christ and

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Coca-Cola, wasn’t The author, a writer and comic, in 2019 I still pretty much at the exact same point in existence? Three years old. Thirty-eight. What’s the difference if you zoom out wide enough? WE HEADED UP THE STAIRS—another jolt to my subconscious, more powerful this time,

planes folding in on themselves, Proust and his madeleine. My first memory, chalk outlines of it anyway, architectural blueprints: the stairway, every element gargantuan. The window. The railing. The banister, each individual slat. Dark wood. Crumbling plaster. An old chandelier. Curtains. Sunlight streaming through the window. All the significant insignificant details of my childhood now right there in front of me. Nothing and everything. The fabric of my consciousness. At the top of the staircase there was a bedroom, my nursery. I could see the wallpaper in my head: woodland critters, rabbits and mice and squirrels. I could feel myself being carried up that staircase, a little bobbing head, like the one now bobbing against my chest as I made my way up to the second floor. 1980, my father carrying me. 2019, me carrying my son. Fathers and sons, houses and nurseries. It’s as simple and complex as that. I rounded the corner and entered the first room I ever lived in, but there was no woodland critter wallpaper. Just white walls, some exposed brick, a skylight. I had forgotten that skylight. How many hours had I lain there beneath it, wondering at the sky?

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F I R S T PE R S ON I asked my father to take a picture. I wanted to have proof of that moment, or to be able to show it to my son, anyway. I wondered if it made the house happy to have us there again, in the same way that seemingly random displays of symmetry make us feel less overwhelmed by the relentless march of time. Would you look at that? The baby who lived here had a baby. And they’re all here together: grandfather, father, son.

I thought about the house I live in now, with my wife and my son, the one we bought two years ago, on the other side of City Park from the house where I was born. I pictured it sculpting the fabric of his subconscious. The creaking of the floorboards, the beveled glass—it was all going into the mix. Would that house come to love my son? Did it love him already? I know what my little sister would say: It’s foolish to anthropomorphize.

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AFTER OUR TOUR, we lingered outside awhile, none of us really wanting to leave. My dad talked about how he used to sleep in a sleeping bag on the balcony, underneath the stars. We looked up at the balcony, worn and rickety, an entire side collapsed. You could almost see him lying there, listening to the sounds of the neighborhood in the dark. I wondered about the first time he carried my little sister up the stairs to her nursery, in the house we grew up in a few blocks away. I could see my mom doing the same. I thought about how badly we all miss my little sister. How we wish we had gotten more than 28 years with her. I wish we could’ve had 80. I know there’s no difference, if you zoom out wide enough. I know we’re just blips in the vast history of time. Blink, our lives are just beginning. Blink, our lives are over. But that doesn’t make things any easier. It doesn’t make us miss her any less. We noticed the giant Russian olive tree in the front yard. My parents couldn’t believe it was still there. My mother pointed out one of its enormous thorns on a branch—easily two inches long. She told us about the time my older sister got one stuck in her foot when she was a baby. They couldn’t figure out what was bothering her. Nor did they have the time to. They were rushing to the airport, off to Virginia to visit my mother’s family and introduce everyone to the new baby. They said she screamed the entire flight. She was inconsolable. That night, at our grandmother’s house, they took off her shoes and socks and discovered the problem: a thorn buried so deep they had to go to the hospital to have it removed. We patted the trunk of the tree gently and laughed at the memory. Potential buyers trickled in and out of our old home on Albion Street, and we stood there on the sidewalk and listened to everyone discuss their thoughts. They all agreed it was a total gut job. The kitchen was outdated, the bathrooms were run-down, and it needed work in the cellar, new electric. It would be a lot to take on for whoever bought it. Still, it had good bones. There was no denying that. And character: built-ins and dormer windows, the type of charm you can’t fake. It sold a few weeks later for $650,000. My dad bought it for $68,000 back in 1977. We were blown away by that—how dramatically it had increased in value, how popular the neighborhood had become. How nothing and everything can change. m

Adam Cayton-Holland is the author of Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir and a co-host of the podcast The Grawlix Saves The World. Email him at letters@5280.com.

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INDEX OF PROFILES Lori Abbey ............................................................................................................. 78 Tim Aberle ............................................................................................................. 76 Cyndie Alexander + Ken Posen ........................................................................73 The Bartic Group ................................................................................................ 65 Jane Brennan + Beckett Brennan .................................................................. 76 Karen Brinckerhoff.............................................................................................73 Jewel Brown ........................................................................................................... 72 Amy Cammack ..................................................................................................... 76 Anne Dresser Kocur ............................................................................................ 63 The Fowler Group ................................................................................................75 Kris Hansen ............................................................................................................77 Kyla Hammond .....................................................................................................74 Helm Weaver Helm ............................................................................................. 67 Katie Hoster .......................................................................................................... 76 Kelly Hudson ........................................................................................................ 64 Carolyn Ingebritson ........................................................................................... 78 Debbie Jacobs ........................................................................................................70 Ann Kerr................................................................................................................. 68 Libby Levinson ..................................................................................................... 64 Julie Maeda ............................................................................................................ 71 Maison of Colorado ............................................................................................. 71 Stacey Malcolm + Elise LoSasso ..................................................................... 66 Marlene Maxon .................................................................................................... 79

C AT E G O R Y D E S I G N AT I O N S Based solely on annual sales volume, as submitted by brokerages. To make the list, agents must have achieved the following minimums in their respective categories.

Jon Mottern ......................................................................................75 Blake Oâ€™Shaughnessy ...................................................................74 Liz Richards .................................................................................... 66 Cindy Sahli ...................................................................................... 68 Jennifer Seo ..................................................................................... 77 Elaine Stucy .................................................................................... 80 Team Denver Homes ..................................................................... 69 Deviree Vallejo ............................................................................... 79 Maria Vitale .................................................................................... 79 Caroline Wagner ........................................................................... 70 Susie Wargin ....................................................................................74 Michael Williams + Brett Kennedy ......................................... 80 Julie Winger .................................................................................... 78 Nicole Wolf ....................................................................................... 72 Deanna Wolfe ................................................................................. 78 The Wolfe-Bouc Group ................................................................74

INDIVIDUAL AGENTS Black Diamond: $10 million or more Double Black Diamond: $20 million or more

TEAMS OF 3-5 AGENTS Black Diamond: $20 million or more Double Black Diamond: $40 million or more

TEAMS OF TWO AGENTS Black Diamond: $15 million or more Double Black Diamond: $30 million or more

TEAMS OF 6-10 AGENTS Black Diamond: $25 million or more Double Black Diamond: $50 million or more

TEAMS OF 10+ AGENTS Black Diamond: $30 million or more Double Black Diamond: $60 million or more

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Anne Dresser Kocur L I V | S O T H E B Y ’ S I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E A LT Y

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agents | Double Black Diamond As LIV Sotheby’s Top Real Estate Advisor, Anne Dresser Kocur gives new meaning to passion and drive. Having been in the real estate industry for 25 years, Anne has been able to streamline her strategies and become a skillful negotiator always acting in the best interest of her clients. If you ask Anne how she is consistently ranked #1, her true and unchanged response will be “because she loves what she does.” Day or night, her top priority is being available to her clients and ensuring that they feel secure in every step of their home buying or home selling process. “Buying or selling a home can be such an emotional and stressful time, from the first time home buyer to the empty nester, selling the home where they raised their kids—raw emotion is present and I like to be the person my clients know they can trust.” To Anne, it is more than being a real estate agent, it is about being a friend and a confidant.

A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S #1 Individual Broker at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

Anne had a record-breaking 2019 with 117 closed transactions and over $110 million in sales volume —but for Anne it’s not about the numbers. Anne prides herself on the experience she provides to her clients. Whether they are new or returning clients, $300,000 listings to properties exceeding $6 million, to Anne, every client deserves what she likes to call the “Red Carpet Service.” Her dedication to making lifetime clients has afforded her the accolades listed to the right.

Over 95% Client Repeat/Referral Rate

#1 Individual Producer for Denver Metro Association of Realtors #1 Individual in Denver Metro Area 5280 Excellence Award Winner Years of Corporate Relocation Experience Extraordinary Service in Every Price Range

The Denver real estate market continues to change, but Anne Dresser Kocur remains the same— dedicated and determined to go above and beyond to meet all your real estate needs.

8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.229.6464 adresser@livsothebysrealty.com ANNEDRESSER.COM

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Libby Levinson

K E N T W O O D R E A L E S TAT E C H E R R Y C R E E K T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond The Golden Rule also applies in real estate: I give my clients the same customer service I would expect to receive when buying or selling a home. As a Denver native, I live and work in the same neighborhoods that I grew up in. I love the charm of historic Denver neighborhoods as well as the convenience and space offered in the numerous Metro Area suburbs. I share my love of the Denver Lifestyle via LifestyleDenver.com. Explore Denver with me via LifestyleDenver’s social media channels and #goexploreDenver. • More than 15 years of experience with over $100 Million sold • Interior design enthusiast & staging consultant • Yearly Recipient of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors Excellence Awards • Designations: CIPS, CRS and GRI

215 St. Paul Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80206 | 720.935.0412 L I B B Y@ L I F E S T Y L E D E N V E R . C O M | L I F E S T Y L E D E N V E R . C O M

Kelly Hudson C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Double Black Diamond I have been a Real Estate Broker in the Greater Denver area for the past 10 years and I am also the proud parent of two lovely elementary school students! I chose Real Estate because it brings me great joy to find the right home for the right buyer, while ensuring that the entire process is a fun and pleasant experience which exceeds their expectations. I am passionate about what my clients deserve, and I have high expectations and standards for the real estate experience that my clients receive. I am also known to be aggressive in this fast-paced market to make sure that my clients don‘t miss a thing! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can answer any questions or help with any of your Real Estate needs. Nothing makes me happier than to help people find a home they love or sell a home with ease! When I am not working, you will most likely find me at City Park playing with my kids, swimming at the nearby pools, or hiking any trail that I can find! S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Buyers, Sellers, Investment Properties, Vacation Homes

200 Columbine Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80206 720.297.5772 | kelly.hudson@compass.com C O M PA S S . C O M /A G E N T S / K E L LY- H U D S O N

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The Bartic Group K E L L E R W I L L I A M S R E A LT Y

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 1 0 + A g e n t s | D o u b l e B l a c k D i a m o n d At The Bartic Group we recognize and value the trust our clients place in us and we strive every day to exceed their expectations. Led by industry innovator, Brendan Bartic, our service based approach is best represented by our market expertise which has helped our clients buy and sell thousands of homes over the last 20 years. The Bartic Group is the only team in the Denver Metro Area endorsed by real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran. Our expansive advertising budget focuses on TV, radio, print, and internet marketing increasing visibility for both our buyers and sellers. As a Veteran-Owned business, community is everything and our true passion is giving back. We are well known throughout the area for our volunteer work and dedication to Third Way Center, helping troubled and disadvantaged youth across the Front Range. A portion of every sale goes directly to helping those in need. The Bartic Group has been honored with both community recognition and real estate awards for our industry expertise, sales records, and philanthropic work. While we are extremely proud of these awards, the best accolades are those from our clients. With a reputation built on customer service, we want to ensure our clients are so satisfied they come back and work with us time and time again. What sets us apart from other agents is that we are willing to go the extra mile, providing excellent service, communication, and accessibility to our clients. Our personal concierge service is backed by the finest team of specialists whom we have established exclusive relationships with across Colorado, making your home buying and selling process as smooth as possible. Our promise to you is that The Bartic Group will provide you with the most exceptional real estate experience on earth. We are honest, attentive, and committed to protecting our clients best interests, always. The Bartic Group will go above and beyond to fulfill all of your real estate needs and know you will refer family and friends because of your unmatched experience.

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S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Residential Home Buyers; Residential Home Sellers; Investment Properties; Building Wealth Through Real Estate; Luxury Home Sales; Corporate Relocation; Estate Sales A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S #1 Keller Williams Real Estate Team in Denver Metro Area; Top 1,000 Agents in the Nation by REAL Trends and The Wall Street Journal; Denver Metro Realtors Excellence Award; #1 Team for Most Sides Sold by Denver Metro Association of Realtors; Top 1% of all Keller Williams Teams Internationally

Denver Metro Area 720.208.7200 T H E B A R T I C G R O U P. C O M

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Stacey Malcolm + Elise LoSasso S AV V Y R E A LT Y

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S 2 0 2 0 Individual Agents | Black Diamond Savvy Realty is a boutique firm that is creating a big name for itself. Savvy was born five years ago with the mission for a different approach to buying and selling real estate. Since then and year after year, the company has grown to be one of the top producing boutique real estate firms in Denver. Stacey Malcolm and Elise LoSasso are both third generation Denver natives who are very passionate about their careers and are regular recipients of annual real estate awards. These talented ladies are widely known for extraordinary customer care with a reputation for trusted integrity, negotiation expertise, high-end marketing and a very competitive record of sales. “Our clients come first. We know that if you provide 5-star service, the work will follow and that’s exactly what we have been blessed with.” Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a luxury buyer/seller, the depth of knowledge provided by Stacey and Elise is proven value in every one of their client transactions. 720.371.4895 | stacey@savvyrealtyco.com S AV V Y R E A LT YC O . C O M 303.667.3461 | elise@savvyrealtyco.com

P I C T U R E D (Left to Right): Stacey Malcolm, Elise LoSasso

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Liz Richards JANET KRITZER

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T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 I nDenver d i v i d uBoard al Agent | Double Black Diamond One of Denver’s Top 10 Brokers for the past eight years by the of Realtors. As one of the leading real estate brokers in Denver, Janet Kritzer for her tireless work ethic and undaunted tenacity, Liz Richards is dedicated to meeting your needs with the utmostRenowned level of sophistication has been a top producing Global Real Estate Advisor and Broker Associate and professionalism. She specializes in the luxury home market within all the since 2004. 95% of Liz’s business comes by way of referrals and repeat neighborhoods of Cherry Hills Village. With skillful negotiation, refined for sales clients. Her passion the importance of home ownership and building strategies, and expansive knowledge of the area, it’s clear tovia seereal why Janetinvesting is the source of her drive and incredible wealth estate consistently ranks in the top individual sales for LIV energy Sotheby’s. to be the best of the best. Her extensive knowledge and experience with new construction validates why she is the “go to” agent for Denver

Call Janet to discuss how her experience will work you herself a brand ambassador of sorts for all things developers. She for considers and your real estate needs. Colorado. Liz’s passion for art, culture and cutting-edge food are nourished

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cycling are fulfilled with her treasured “mountain time.” TOP 10 BROKER SINCE 2007 – DENVER METRO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S New Construction, Luxury, Relocation, Residential

Resale, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, 1031 Exchanges WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 500 AGENTS NATIONALLY A F F I LYEARS I AT I O N RUNNING S + AWA R D S AWARDED FIVE-STAR PROFESSIONAL SEVEN • #2 Agent in Denver Metro for 2018

LUXURY HOME PROFFESIONAL WITH GLOBAL CAPABILITIES • Top Producer in the Denver Market since 2009 • Top 1% in Denver Metro Sales for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 • Over $40 million closed in 2019

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(303) 883-2474 Janet@JanetKritzer.com www.JanetKritzer.com 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 200 Greenwood T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S //Village, M A CO R C80111 H 20 20

• Over $66 million closed in 2018 • Over $40 million closed in 2017 • Member of the Denver Board of Realtors Million Dollar Round Table since 2004

100 Saint Paul St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80206 303.956.2962 | liz@livsothebysrealty.com L I Z R I C H A R D S R E A L E S TAT E . C O M

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Helm Weaver Helm C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 3 - 5 A g e n t s | D o u b l e B l a c k D i a m o n d Helm Weaver Helm brings a cutting-edge and innovative approach to traditional real estate. For them, it only made sense to join technology-based Compass in 2020—the largest independently owned brokerage firm nationwide with annual sales exceeding $46 billion. “Compass is the perfect fit for us. Compass offered a number of unique programs including Compass Concierge and Bridge Loan Program that are game changers in the industry.”

A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Over $85 million in sales in 2019 DMAR Top Team Statewide

Previously, at Kentwood, Helm Weaver Helm was the number one producing team, closing more than 80 million in 2019. Helm Weaver Helm was also one of DMAR’s Top Ten producing teams statewide. The three longtime friends have very deep roots in Denver having spent over two decades raising kids, as well as engaged in the community through philanthropic, social, and business endeavors. They each come from various career backgrounds. Pam spent 18 years in commercial real estate as the New Business Development Manager with Frederick Ross International and Lincoln Property Company. Patti spent 20 years as the Regional Sales Manager with Jones Apparel Group out of New York, overseeing the Midwest and Western United States. Libby spent 22 years as a news anchor, working in various markets including Salt Lake City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and, finally, in Denver as the main anchor for Fox 31 news. Their social and corporate connections give their clients a distinct advantage when it comes to finding off-market opportunities. “Very frequently, we know of properties for sale before they even hit the market.” This uniquely successful trio is a triple threat. They have an uncanny vision of what needs to be done to prep a property for market. The Helm Weaver Helm “game plan” covers everything from in-home staging, cutting-edge marketing, including customized videos, and their unmatched level of customer service and attention to detail. They are truly triple the selling power.

PAT T I H E L M 720.201.6573 | patti@helmweaverhelm.com L I B B Y W E AV E R 303.870.9930 | libby@helmweaverhelm.com PA M E L A H E L M 303.548.1996 | pam@helmweaverhelm.com 200 Columbine Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80206 helmweaverhelm@compass.com C O M PA S S . C O M

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Ann Kerr

K E N T W O O D R E A L E S TAT E T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond In a market rich with realtors, Ann Kerr stands out from the pack. With over $500 million in sales, she is proof of the power of relationships. Ann’s 20-year tenure in the industry reflects the type of staying power that can only be achieved through honesty, integrity and unrelenting authenticity. She answers phone calls and emails directly. It’s extremely important to her that she take responsibility for every detail of every transaction. Ann specializes in helping buyers and sellers with all types of residential properties—from acreage estates in the Villages, bungalows in Washington Park to high rise condos downtown and townhouses in Cherry Creek. Ann’s goal is to give each buyer or seller a sense of complete satisfaction with their dealings and to enjoy the ride along the way. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Resident and Expert in Cherry Hills Village for 30 Years, Luxury, Downsizing, Investment Properties, Relocation, First-Time Home Buyers A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Denver Metro Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee Member, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, Cherry Hills Village Planning & Zoning Commission, Swim Across America, University of Oklahoma Alumni Association, The John Lynch Foundation, PIVOT, University of Denver Lacrosse

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Cindy Sahli

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond

“Do what is right, it will please some people and astonish the rest!” This Mark Twain quote is the guiding philosophy of my 40 years in sales and marketing, including the last 5 years as a Realtor®. For my real estate clients, it represents a commitment to understanding your goals in selling or buying a home and doing what it takes to achieve those goals. And it must be working, I have been a top producer at Coldwell Banker for the last 4 years. Each real estate transaction is unique, and my clients know I am here to navigate the challenges of their transaction to a successful conclusion. My dedication to uncompromising service, combined with Coldwell Banker’s unparalleled resources and marketing tools, creates a winning combination. When you’re ready to make the move, let me know. As one of my first clients said, “you can count on Cindy to get the job done.” S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Moving from the City to the Foothills and from the Foothills to the City A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Top Producer Awards: 2019 International Diamond Society, 2018 International Presidential Circle, 2017 International Diamond Society, 2016 International Sterling Society

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30810 Stagecoach, Suite 101, Evergreen, CO 80439 303.588.2399 | C I N DY S A H L I R E A L E S TAT E P R O . C O M

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Team Denver Homes RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 3 â€“ 5 A g e n t s | B l a c k D i a m o n d Team Denver Homes was an idea we discussed in 2016 and implemented in January 2018 by Partners Michele Ciardullo and Mor Zucker. They came together with an idea to create a top producing team in Denver. Michele focuses on luxury properties and Mor on investment and development properties. Together, the team hits all areas of the real estate market. Both of us are very passionate about Real Estate and the continuous evolving needs of buyers and sellers and push towards a new level of excellence with a team. Our team approaches real estate very differently regarding how we utilize data. We continuously educate ourselves on market knowledge, national and international real estate trends, technology, and unique marketing. This includes traditional sales methods with outside of the box thinking to sell real estate for higher net proceeds and quicker sale time. We strive to provide white glove customer service plus value to each of our clients. We push each other to work together to SELL. Our agents work hard to accomplish the goals of our clients and we are so proud to have surrounded ourselves with like-minded, determined, individuals. Team Denver Homes is currently made up of six members. The team consists of Operating Partners Mor Zucker and Michele Ciardullo; Senior Broker Associate Olivia Merrill; Broker Associate Andrea DeKowzan; Broker Associate Maytal Hess; Broker Associate and Business Manager Michael-Anne Goodart. M A RCH

10111 Inverness Main Street, Suite P Englewood, CO 80112 303.874.1327 team@teamdenverhomes.com TEAMDENVERHOMES.COM

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Debbie Jacobs

COLDWELL BANKER | THE MARCUS TEAM T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 6 â€“ 1 0 A g e n t s | B l a c k D i a m o n d Becoming a Realtor was my passion. Yes, I love the daily action and seeing different homes of all shapes and sizes. However, the aspect that is most satisfying is helping my clients achieve their real estate goals and overcoming obstacles with them along the way. Serving others through superb customer service and professionalism are the hallmarks by which I conduct every transaction. My clients range from Million Dollar Listings to First Time Home Buyers. Some awards include SMDRA Diamond Circle Club, C.B. 5 & 7 Million Dollar Clubs. I am a member of The Marcus Team whose excellent team leadership is headed by Michael, Laurie, and Yaron Marcus and has been nationally ranked in the Top 100 Coldwell Banker Teams. It is time to expect more and raise the standard. Contact me to see how MY expertise translates to YOUR bottom line.

6501 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 500, Englewood, CO 80111 303.587.7793 | debbie@marcusteam.com D E B B I E S E L L S C O LO R A D O R E A L E S TAT E . C O M

Caroline Wagner C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond S P E C I A L I Z I N G I N D E N V E R | E V E R G R E E N | VA I L

Caroline is far from being your average RealtorÂŽ. Rather, she is a true cosmopolitan who brings together people, places, and beautiful things. Born and raised in Europe to a family of athletes and show-jumpers, she lived and worked in many different places like Germany, France, Switzerland, Latin America, and the US. That said, it is only natural that she is completely fluent in German, French, Spanish and, of course, English. An MBA from the University of Frankfurt/Germany and an Interior Design education is the perfect foundation for a successful real estate career, which Caroline started in Costa Rica in 2004 while building a condo complex. Caroline is a master at the art of negotiation and is passionate about skillfully representing her clients. Though she continually studies to be an extremely knowledgeable professional, her creativity and passion for finding and marketing homes are what sets her apart. Helping people to find their place in the world is incredibly rewarding to her. Design and architecture have always been her passion as well as sports like skiing, tennis and horseback riding.

200 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80206 303.877.4572 | caroline.wagner@compass.com C O M PA S S . C O M /A G E N T S / C A R O L I N E -WA G N E R

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Julie Maeda

I N T E G R I T Y T E A M | YO U R C A S T L E R E A L E S TAT E T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 6 – 1 0 A g e n t s | B l a c k D i a m o n d Julie Maeda has called Colorado home since 2006 and has been in the real estate industry since 2008. She has had the privilege to work with hundreds of clients. Julie is an expert in estate/probate property liquidation, distressed sales and short sales. Julie prides herself on building long-lasting relationships with her clientele and continuously advocates for her clients. Her knowledge of the real estate market, attention to detail, negotiation skills and compassion for her clients sets her apart and has helped her earn award-winning recognition among her peers. Her passion for helping others and her love of real estate makes her a great fit for helping clients navigate through, what is oftentimes, difficult and emotional transactions. She works alongside many law firms, Sellers and Buyers. Her ability to make the selling process a stress-free experience for all parties involved has made her the preferred real estate agent for many law firms. Seeing the need for a team of experts for every piece of the transaction, Julie formed Integrity Team in 2018 to ensure that every detail is managed from start to finish. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Senior Real Estate Specialist A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S President’s Club (2018 & 2019), Top 3rd Year Agent (2018), President’s ClubIntegrity Team (2018 & 2019), Most Transactions in the Brokerage (2019) 2755 South Locust Street, Suite 150 Denver, CO 80222 303.999.8949 | YO U R E L D E R L AW R E A LT O R . C O M

Maison of Colorado C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R S 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 2 A g e n t s | B l a c k D i a m o n d These two vivacious ladies joined forces in 2009 and, together, have become a force to be recognized. They joined Compass Colorado in 2019 as Maison of Colorado with their newest Co/Owner Sarah King. They continue to be Denver’s Top Producing Brokers with a volume of sales over $200+ Million, along with significant accolades locally and nationally. Both ladies are urban dwellers raising families in the heart of the coolest city in America. They know all the worthwhile intricacies of Denver’s finest neighborhoods… what sells, what a solid investment needs to be, and how to navigate the realities of the market. Kim and Lisa are armed with a team of amazing women that are motivated and supportive every step of the way... a truly different experience in real estate altogether. There’s no such thing as being overly prepared, it’s what they contribute to their client’s success. Kim and Lisa are committed to finding space that fits who you are; selling space so you can move on and always making sure you feel at home in Denver. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Buying, Selling, Relocations, Investment Properties A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S DMAR Excellence Awards, Platinum level; Re/Max Platinum Club; Re/Max Hall of Fame Recognitions; 5 Star Professionals, 5280 Top Producers 200 Columbine Street, 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80206 Kim: 303.218.8373 | Lisa: 720.933.3377

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Nicole Wolf

W O L F FA M I LY R E A L E S TAT E T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond Nicole has been in the real estate industry for almost eight years. Her career started on the commercial side in property management then. In 2015, she made the jump into residential and has not looked back since. Focusing her business around her brand “Wolf Family Real Estate: Where Family Comes First,” Nicole strives to treat each client as if they were a member of her own family. Nicole prides herself on placing clients’ needs before her own and maintaining a strong relationship with each client long after closing. Many of Nicole’s clients would say she is the best in the business—simply because of her genuine, honest, and professional way of conducting each transaction from start to finish. A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Coldwell Banker Diamond Society (2017); Coldwell Banker 30 Under 30 Award (2018); Coldwell Banker President’s Circle Individual (2018); Coldwell Banker Sterling Society Individual (2019).

12110 North Pecos Street, Suite 100 Westminster, CO 80234 303.898.5816 | W O L F FA M I LY R E . C O M

Jewel Brown

COLDWELL BANKER DEVONSHIRE T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond Jewel Brown is a trusted local resource, bringing her love of architecture and design with best-in-class customer service to help her clients buy, sell, or build the perfect home. Jewel has been a licensed realtor since 2005, but she has been passionate about real estate her entire life. Her professional experience spans residential real estate, property management, investment and commercial real estate, and floor plan and interior design. Inspired by the real estate developers and builders within her own family, she is dedicated to her clients and vows to never quit until a job is done right. No matter the price point or location, Jewel consistently exceeds her clients’ expectations while providing invaluable local knowledge. Jewel has successfully built her business with repeat clients and their referrals. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S First-Time Buyer, Luxury, Relocation, New Build, Custom Build, Equestrian Estates, Land and Investment Properties A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Denver Board of Realtors, Annual Excellence Winner; Coldwell Banker, Annual Award Winner; Global Luxury Home Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)—among top 3% of Realtors in the Nation; Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

201 Columbine Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80206 303.886.9441 | jewel@jewelsofcolorado.com J E W E L S O F C O LO R A D O . C O M

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Cyndie Alexander C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond Cyndie Alexander, your e-PRO REALTOR®, offers an intuitive nature, coupled with deep-dive analytics that continually earns her top producing agent accolades, repeat clients and numerous referrals. Cyndie’s vast knowledge and strategies adapt to current real estate market trends giving her clients a distinct advantage. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Downsizing, Investors 200 Columbine Street, Suite 500, Denver | 720.987.9829 cyndie@teamalexanderproperties.com | C O M PA S S . C O M

Ken Posen

C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond Ken is a versatile real estate professional dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking for the home of your dreams. Ken delivers exceptional results with his vast knowledge of the Denver-Metro area to deliver results in a professional, timely manner. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S First Time Homebuyers, Relocation, Downsizing for Retirement 200 Columbine Street, Suite 500, Denver | 720.353.0046 ken@kenposenhomes.com | C O M PA S S . C O M

Karen Brinckerhoff K E N T W O O D R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Double Black Diamond Karen believes that there is a perfect home for every buyer and a buyer for every home. She understands the expectations and needs of her clients and their families. She achieves successful closings through dedication and a responsibility to her clients. Her approach is to listen to you. She combines enthusiasm and experience in a professional and personal style. Karen has twenty-five years of experience, with exceptional negotiating skills. She is also a fourth generation Colorado native received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Colorado State University. Her relationships with her clients embrace multiple generations. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Luxury Home Market, Relocation, Historic Homes A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Top volume producing broker in Denver by the Board of Realtors; President’s Circle and President’s Elite Designations from Coldwell Banker; Top 15 Coldwell Banker Agents in 2004, 2007, and 2008; Five Star Real Estate Professional designation in 2012–2020; Certified Relocation Specialist; Certified Denver Landmark Real Estate Professional; A Member of The Denver Board of Realtors; Bachelor of Science Degree CSU; Karen was the second top producing agent for the Kentwood DTC office and fourth overall in the entire Kentwood company for 2018; #7 Top Producing Agent For Kentwood DTC 2019 4949 South Niagara Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80237 303.898.9825 | karen@kentwood.com K A R E N B R I N C K E R H O F F. C O M

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The Wolfe-Bouc Group

Susie Wargin RE/MAX ALLIANCE

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Individual Agent | Black Diamond

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A 4th generation native, Susie loves real estate! In 2019, Susie was the #1 Realtor® in RE/MAX Alliance DTC and #4 in the RE/MAX Alliance franchise of 840 agents. Susie strives to make every client feel special. Between 200+ transactions, a Communications degree and 27 years in radio and TV, Susie knows how to communicate, listen, negotiate & troubleshoot!

The Wolfe-Bouc Group was built upon a foundation of integrity and trust, and our relationships with repeat and referral clients speaks volumes. We offer what few others can—unprecedented customer care, coupled with a legacy of extraordinary results. We invite you to interview us, and allow our team to demonstrate why we are uniquely skilled and passionately committed to serving you.

S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Residential Buyers & Sellers! A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S RE/MAX Hall of Fame, GRI Designation

100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80206 6465 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard Suite 280 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 C: 303.517.7484 | O: 303.773.3885 susie@susiewargin.com S U S I E WA R G I N . C O M

Ian Wolfe: 303.809.3531 ian@wolfe-bouc.com Chris Bouc: 303.669.4449 chris@wolfe-bouc.com WOLFE-BOUC.COM

Blake O’Shaughnessy Kyla Hammond KENTWOOD CITY PROPERTIES

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Blake is a Denver native who brings great enthusiasm and energy to his career as a Real Estate agent and Developer. Classical architecture, historic restoration/renovation, and brokerage are keen interests of Blake’s that he is eager to share with his clients at Kentwood City Properties. Blake is particularly passionate about the design/ build phase of his real estate projects and is continually looking for “diamonds in the rough” that he can turn into special homes. Whether you’re an out of towner beginning a new chapter in Denver or the surrounding areas, a young couple moving to better accommodate your growing family, or emptynesters looking to downsize, Blake is committed to help you find the perfect house.

1660 17th Street, Suite 100 Denver, CO 80202 | 303.883.5064 blake@kentwoodcity.com K E N T W O O D C I T Y. C O M

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I am an award-winning Top 5% Realtor® and a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in project management and marketing. I’m committed to listening and understanding my clients’ needs to help them achieve their goals. My clients can count on detailed communication, consistency, and a high level of education and experience. I operate with honor, integrity, and trust. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S South Metro Denver; REALTOR®; PhD; GRI; ABR® A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S 2019 Top 20 Agents and Vice President’s Club at Your Castle Real Estate; 2019 SMDRA Diamond Circle Award; 2019 Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite; 2019 Five Star Agent Award

2755 South Locust Street, Suite 150 Denver, CO 80222 720.431.1239 KYLAHAMMOND.COM

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The Fowler Group COLDWELL BANKER

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P I C T U R E D (Left to Right): Brandon Rearick, Brie Fowler, Lindsey Sampier Baker, and Tom Fowler

The Fowler Group has dynamic marketing systems that guarantee maximum exposure for their listings, and professional administrative and contract management support to get the job done! Together, their team is dedicated to achieving success for their clients and they’re proud to carry on the success that Jack Fowler started in 1960. They love helping people, problem solving, and building strong relationships on a daily basis. Each Realtor on the team continues to exceed their client’s expectations through passion for excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, knowledge and professionalism. It is their personal goal to ensure that each of their clients receive top-notch service! EVERY TIME! When you work with The Fowler Group you can be confident you are getting the best team of real estate professionals working on your side because they have proven results, and hundreds of happy clients. The Fowler Group “team model” and real estate synergy brings with it RESULTS. Each individual on the team is dedicated and committed, which allows them to run efficiently and successfully.

S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Luxury Real Estate, Condos, Certified New Home Specialists A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S • Google and Homesnap Award winner for Excellence in Client Service, 2019 • Coldwell Banker TOP 25 in the Boulder Area in 2017, 2018 & 2019 • Top 5 for Real Estate Brokers in all of Colorado by Top Rated Local®, 2019 • Top 5 at the Coldwell Banker Boulder Office, 2019 • #1 in Real Estate for Top Rated Local®, 2018 Erie • Top 5 Best Real Estate Groups in Colorado by Top Rated Local, 2018

2700 Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 720.893.1685 | T H E F O W L E R G R O U P C O LO R A D O . C O M

Jon Mottern C O M PA S S R E A L E S TAT E

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond With a strong history of success, Jon Mottern has been named a Top Producer in Denver year after year. As a relationship-based realtor, Jon’s genuinely passionate about making his clients happy. Being a real estate agent is a natural fit—it’s just intuitive to always put the client first. While his primary focus is on the relationship, data drives much of the way Jon does business, too. Happy clients often come from the specialty services he provides through Compass Concierge, which helps the seller with pre-market funding to get the equity they deserve. Exposure to the realities of wealth disparity influenced his business model to have a philanthropic element. After the majority of closings, 10% of Jon’s commissions go to local nonprofits, which means he’s channeled tens of thousands of dollars back into local and international NGO’s. His future goals include battling inequality and poverty, and efforts in sustainable growth models.

200 Columbine Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80206 720.498.3555 | jon.mottern@compass.com BASECAMPHOMESDENVER.COM

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Tim Aberle

Amy Cammack

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As part of the top-ranked Thrive Real Estate Group, Tim consistently places in the top 1% of all agents in Colorado. By simplifying and clarifying the process as well as treating his clients’ money as if it were his own, Tim helps his clients to move to their better life through real estate. Although he helps over 50 clients per year, his primary goal is to make sure each client feels like they are his only priority.

Amy loves what she does—and it shows. She is detail oriented, professional, an expert negotiator and highly qualified to handle every aspect of your real estate transaction. She truly provides five-star customer service to all of her clients. Be sure to call Amy today for all of your real estate needs! S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Client-first philosophy and approach to real estate, In-depth community and market knowledge, Marketing savvy for quick and efficient sales, Integrity and honesty throughout all transactions

2441 Eliot Street Denver, CO 80211

201 Milwaukee Street Denver, CO 80206 720.483.1080 tim@thrivedenver.com DENVERTIM.COM

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Katie Hoster

Jane Brennan + Beckett Brennan

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Individual Agent | Black Diamond With over 15 years of success in luxury real estate, Katie brings a tireless client commitment and creative energy to her loyal clientele across the Front Range. By exceeding her clients’ expectations, she has earned a reputation for unmatched service and expertise, gaining new business from repeat clients and referrals. To Katie, real estate is more than a transaction, it’s a relationship, and she is honored to serve.

Denver’s top real estate Brokers, Jane Brennan and Beckett Brennan with The Brennan Group, represent some of Denver’s finest properties. With over 325 million in sales and a combined 24 years experience in the business, this dynamic mother/daughter partnership represents clients all over the city who expect exceptional service, impeccable market knowledge, and optimal results.

Jane: 303.807.0135 Beckett: 303.810.8601

303.482.5928 katie@katiehoster.com K AT I E H O S T E R . C O M

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8000 East Belleview Avenue Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

100 St. Paul Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80206

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Jennifer Seo

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Te a m s o f 3 – 5 A g e n t s | B l a c k D i a m o n d Jennifer Seo is a premier Denver REALTOR®️ empowering, connecting and improving the human experience in real estate. She began honing her ability to discern and meet client needs with an early career in marketing, working with established brands like Dow Jones & Company and The Coca-Cola Company. Joining real estate, she translated these skills into creating a clear and curated experience for her clients in real estate. She has been a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for the last four years and specializes in working with first time home buyers, new construction, Affordable Housing, and as a Selling Agent. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert and a proud Board Member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. Beyond her work, she savors quality time with family and friends, cultivates her yoga practice, and enjoys the many recreations of the city of Denver, where she was raised. Find out more at JenSeoHomes.com. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Affordable Housing Program, New Construction, First Time Home Buyer’s Agent, Selling Agent A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Certified Negotiation Expert; Board Member of Asian Real Estate Association of America 600 Grant Street, Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203 303.968.6489 JENSEOHOMES.COM

Kris Hansen COLDWELL BANKER

T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Black Diamond I have been a licensed agent for nearly 16 years in our lovely state of Colorado; you will find my passion for real estate refreshing and quite boundless. As a 3rd generation Colorado Native with experience all along the front range and Rocky Mountains, I will bring a unique and unmatched set of skills to any transaction, no matter the endeavor. I originally began my real estate career as an appraiser and that gives me a much wider range of knowledge when it comes to buying or selling. My dedication to my clients comes first and they have rewarded me with 10 years of being a 10 Year Recipient of the 5280 Five Star Professional Award that represents the top 4% of Realtors in the Metro Area as well as being a 5280 Top Producer.

S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S Residential purchase and sale A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S 10 year recipient of 5280 Five Star Agent, Diamond Award 2018; Sterling Award 2016, 2017, 2019 12110 Pecos Street, Suite 100, Westminster, CO 80234 303.956.6068 | kris.hansen@coloradohomes.com K R I S H A N S E N R E A L E S TAT E . C O M

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Carolyn has been helping prospective homeowners in the Denver area since 2004 and consistently ranks at the top of her profession. She has given individuals and families peace of mind by making their home search experience easy and convenient—working hard to meet each customer’s unique needs. Carolyn will match you with the home and lifestyle of your dreams that brings happiness to you and your family. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S 55 and Over Community A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S SRES Realtor; CRS; GRI; NAR’s Green Designation; SFR; SMDRA Black Diamond Award (2015–2020); Five Star Agent (2017–2020); At Home with Diversity Certification Program (2009); Your Castle Real Estate Presidents Club (2016–2019)

Deanna Wolfe is a professional realtor known for her extensive market knowledge and an unmatched devotion to her clients. Her 18 years of success is based almost exclusively on referrals. Deanna provides high-touch customer service; she earns the respect of her clients by working tirelessly on their behalf, and by always offering candid advice. Call Deanna today for all your real estate needs! S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S First-time homebuyers, new builds, relocations, and empty nesters. A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S RE/MAX Hall of Fame, RE/MAX Platinum Club, 5-Star Real Estate Professional 2011-2020

2755 South Locust Street, Suite 150 Denver, CO 80222 303.594.7696

719 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104

55PLACES.COM/AGENT/ CAROLYN-INGEBRITSON

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Lori Abbey

Julie Winger

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Lori lives her life with passion, compassion and enthusiasm—those characteristics drive how she approaches her business. She operates at the top of her field to provide top-level knowledge and service. Lori is a proven expert in negotiation, problem-solving, and diplomacy. Her expertise and ability to communicate information successfully create positive results for hundreds of clients each year in Denver’s fast-paced competitive market. • 20 years of sales experience: over 10 years of full-time real estate experience and hundreds of successful transactions, plus another 10 years in sporting goods. • Full service licensed real estate broker: residential, investment property, new construction and land specialist.

200 Columbine Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO, 80206 720.840.4984 lori@theabbeycollection.com T H E A B B E YC O L L E C T I O N . C O M

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In her 19th successful year in sales, Julie is a third generation Colorado Native who truly loves sharing her broad knowledge of Denver’s neighborhoods, history, and Real Estate market with longtime Denverites and those who are considering making our wonderful city their home. “I highly value and appreciate my clients and their trust in me. Their interests and objectives are my only priority. S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N S All Central Denver Neighborhoods, Historic Home Specialist, Sellers and Buyers A F F I L I AT I O N S + AWA R D S Kentwood Top 10 individual sales 2018, 2019, Kentwood Cherry Creek #1 Team Sales 2014, 2017 + #2 in 2015, Kentwood Two Highest Sales 2017, Kentwood 10 Million Dollar Club 2011-2019.

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T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 Individual Agent | Double Black Diamond In past situations when I have been recognized for awards, I have many times honored my dad by letting him give me a quote that was sometimes funny, and always inspiring. This year my dad passed and I wanted to honor him for one last time by sharing with you just how instrumental he was in my life and career. He often came with me to my open houses and he would ride along with me as I put up brochures and checked on signs. He ALWAYS asked me at least ten times: “How much is that house worth?” He loved me for who I was and accepted me for who I was striving to become. He was my greatest fan and my biggest hero. Kenny Maxon—96, my father, and proud WWII pilot. One of his memorable quotes:

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

5440 Ward Road, Suite 110, Arvada, CO 80002 303.549.8787 | mrlnmaxon@gmail.com REMAX.COM

Maria Vitale

JANET KRITZER

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One of Denver’s Top 10 Brokers for the past eight years by the Denver Board of Realtors. As one of the leading real estate brokers in Denver, Janet Kritzer L I V S OT H E BY ’ S L I V S OT H E BY ’ S is dedicated to meeting your needs with the utmost level of sophistication luxury home T O P R E A L E S TAT E P R O D U C E R 2 0 2 0 and professionalism. TShe O Pspecializes R E A L inE the S TAT E P R O market D U C Ewithin R 2 0all2the 0 neighborhoods of Cherry Hills Village. With skillful negotiation, refined Individual Agent | Double Black Diamond I n d i v i d u a l A g e n t | D o u b l e B l a c k D i a m osales nd strategies, and expansive knowledge of the area, it’s clear to see why Janet ranks in thehad topaindividual LIV Sotheby’s. Maria specializes in residential real estate and is a multiple award-consistently Deviree has proud 17 sales year for history of selling hundreds of

winning Realtor. Whether you are a seller, first-time buyer, or an Denver’s most notable new construction, residential and historic Call Janet to discuss how her experience will90% work for you investor, Maria is a Realtor with the energy and determination to help homes, and investment properties. With over of her business and your real estate needs. and past clients, Deviree has established a you obtain your real estate goals. As a top seller in her area for over generated from referrals 15 years, Maria has both the experience and passion to know that an solid and trusted reputation in the industry and she is a true expert on BROKER SINCE 2007 – DENVER METRO ASSOCIATION honest approach is best for serving each client’s personal needs. v TOP 10the Denver real estate market.

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100 St. Paul Street Suite 200 Denver, CO 80206

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Forget hard-shell tacos filled with spice-packetseasoned ground beef. Street tacos—those diminutive packages of marinated meat or seafood, diced raw onion, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of spicy salsa, all double-wrapped in soft corn tortillas—are so much better. Some accounts set the birth of the soft taco in the silver mines of central Mexico during the 18th century; others claim it stems from the pre-16thcentury Aztec word “tlacho,” which means “half ” or “in the middle.” Either way, the simple, satisfying fare traveled with immigrants through New Mexico to Colorado centuries later. Today, there are hundreds of taquerias in Colorado ready to curb your cravings. One of the best spots in Denver is seven-month-old El Grillo Mexican Restaurant, located in a boxy former car dealership on South Federal Boulevard. Owned by the Rodriguez family—of food truck Taqueria El Grillo fame—until this past September, El Grillo is now owned by Chihuahua native Claudia Martín, and Michoacánborn Sergio Cristóbal mans the kitchen. He serves paragons of the street taco genre, each plate crafted with your choice of five fillings—from carne asada to tender braised lengua—wrapped in corn tortillas made by Tortillas México in Englewood. Cristóbal’s rotating salsa bar lineup is equally impressive: Don’t miss the garlicky tomatillo salsa, the avocado-jalapeño version spiked with sour cream, and the rust orange iteration made with fried onions, chile de árbol, and peanuts. Customize your plate to your liking and say adios to hard shells for good. 410 S. Federal Blvd., 303-922-2294

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7 Leguas Mexican Grille 7 Leguas’ “alambre” translates to a glorious mix of your choice of carne asada, chorizo, or al pastor griddled with ham, bacon, peppers, mushrooms, and onions under a blanket of melted Muenster. Scoop it onto warm corn tortillas. 4550 E. Colfax Ave. and 8501 E. Colfax Ave., 7leguasmexicangrille.com

AL PASTOR Garibaldi Mexican Bistro The spit-roasted pork at this gas station taco destination is epic in its seasoning, juiciness, and crispy edges. Sweet pineapple, chopped white onion, fresh cilantro, and supple corn tortillas almost negate the need for the accompanying tomato salsa. 3298 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-781-0812

FRIED STEAK Mexico City Restaurant & Lounge For more than 40 years, Denverites have clamored

for this Ballpark institution’s deep-fried tacos filled with chopped steak, shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, and the tasty glue that holds it all together: melted American cheese. Ask for a squeeze bottle of smoky red salsa to cut through the richness. 2115 Larimer St., 303-296-0563

LENGUA La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas Don’t be intimidated: La Calle’s “lengua” (beef tongue) is braised for two hours with plenty of onion, garlic, and thyme until it’s luxuriously tender. It sings on tacos paired with pickled jalapeños and fresh pico de gallo. 1565 W. Alameda Ave., lacalletaqueria.com

CAMPECHANO Xicamiti La Taquería Bistro With origins in Southern Mexico, campechano tacos contain a mixed meat medley—in this case, a mountain of chopped steak and chorizo rounded out with grilled onions and smoky chipotle salsa. 715 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-215-3436

FOLLOW THE LEADER Raquelitas co-owner Richard Schneider shares a bit of his story—and where to find his favorite tacos in Denver.

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Richard Schneider rightly calls himself a tortilla savant—his family has been making and selling the Mexican flatbread for 60 years. His father purchased La Popular tortilla company in 1960, and Schneider and brother Raul DeLaTorre took over in 1981, renaming the business Raquelitas after DeLaTorre’s daughter, Rachelle. Now, the brand produces between 12,000 to 14,000 pounds of flour tortillas and the same amount of corn tortillas and chips each day for Colorado restaurants, hotels, and hospitals. Schneider’s top taco recs? The fried chicken taco at Tacos Tequila Whiskey; hard-shell tacos at the Taco House and Casa Bonita; and Sol Mexican Cocina’s CDMX Queso taco. F E B RUA RY 2 0 2 0

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Contemporary tacos know no bounds—just like Colorado’s appetite for them. There are seemingly as many high-end tacos in Colorado as there are Patagonia puffies. Typically more ornate than a street taco and made from anything a chef can dream up (seared fresh tuna, cauliflower, and duck confit come to mind), these modern creations speak to the innovation and curiosity of Centennial State chefs as well as their deep love and respect for the flavors and techniques of Mexico’s myriad cuisines. That’s certainly the basis for chef Joseph Lee’s cooking at Tierra, his five-month-old Mexican/New American food stall in Boulder’s Rosetta Hall. “I want to pay homage to Mexican culinary tradition and culture,” Lee says, “but put my spin on it using modern techniques.” Lee also employs of-the-moment technology: Inside Tierra’s 250-square-foot kitchen, he uses a sous vide immersion circulator to craft a carrot taco that is stunning in every way. His organic heirloom masa tortillas practically melt in your mouth with every bite (see “High-Tech Tortillas” at right). The carrots cure for 12 hours in a mix of turbinado sugar, kosher salt, Mexican oregano, and morita chiles; then they swim in a sous vide bath until they’re tender; and finally, Lee sautés the carrots for a hint of caramelization. His take on salsa negra (made with mulato, ancho, and pasilla negra chiles, black raisins, and black garlic)—plus toasted pistachios, avocado, cilantro, and lime—provides heat, extra flavor, and texture and ties the entirety together into a few spectacular bites. Did we mention it’s also vegan? Rosetta Hall, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, rosettahall.com

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Lola Coastal Mexican Dig into the flavors of moderno Baja cooking with this griddled beauty, in which roasted octopus, shrimp, and carne asada mingle with pinto beans, Jack and mozzarella cheeses, and avocado. Nutty, spicy macha salsa (made with toasted chiles, garlic, peanuts, cashews, and sesame) comes on the side. 1575 Boulder St., loladenver.com

BEEF BARBACOA El Jefe This ode to Colorado layers locally raised beef—braised with chiles and avocado leaves—with basil chimichurri, pickled tomatillos, and queso fresco on a freshly made corn tortilla. 2450 W. 44th Ave., eljefedenver.com

O.M.F.G. Dos Santos The ultra-fresh combo of sushi-grade raw tuna, pickled onion, cabbage, avocado, and lime-cilantro aïoli, wrapped in a tender leaf of Bibb lettuce, hasn’t

lost an ounce of allure since it hit Dos Santos’ menu in 2015. 1475 E. 17th Ave., dossantostacos.com

WILD MUSHROOM Comida at Stanley Marketplace Crimini and shiitake mushrooms sautéed in chipotle-wine butter. A swipe of garlicky purple mashed potatoes. Locally grown microgreens. And those fantastic corn tortillas from Englewood’s Tortillas México. An unusual taco combo? Sure. Delicious? Absolutely. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, eatcomida.com

TEMPURA Teocalli Cocina The Front Range’s crown jewel of modern veggie tacos features a pile of fresh kale salad; a tempura-fried slice of ripe avocado; burnt tortilla aïoli; pico de gallo; and cilantro on a housemade heirloom corn tortilla. Hit it with a few dashes of Teocalli’s sweet-and-spicy hot sauce.103 N. Public Road, Unit C, Lafayette, teocallicocina.com

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Like Blucifer, the Broncos, and cannabis, green chile is a hotly debated Centennial State icon. Stella Cordova, the infamously feisty owner of the Original Chubby’s at West 38th Avenue and Lipan Street, is, on the other hand, a cherished local icon credited for sparking the Mile High City’s green chile revolution in the ’60s with her incendiary, viscous, orangey-brown version. (Award-winning journalist and author Gustavo Arellano even penned a five-page ode to Cordova’s chile-drenched Mexican hamburger in his marvelous book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America.) Since then, an endless roster of Colorado restaurants—Mexican and otherwise—have followed suit with their own recipes, each varying in color, texture, and chile-based fire. For those seeking a green chile with sneaky spice, the Carlos family has cooked the same satisfying recipe for nearly 30 years at Tacos Jalisco in Berkeley. Hot and mild roasted New Mexico chiles and lean pork loin seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and cumin are simmered for about four hours, then thickened with a little flour. The glossy, chunky gravy comes off as mild—at first—but has a tongue-tingling kick that intensifies as it coats your palate. It’s perfection smothered over the Carlos’ chimichangas, enchiladas, and burritos, and some argue it’s even better in a bowl on its own. 4309 W. 38th Ave., originaltacosjalisco.net

MEET THE GROWER Pueblo chile farmer Dan Hobbs weighs in on why the Colorado crop reigns supreme.

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Dan Hobbs is crazy about Pueblo chiles. In fact, he and his wife, Nanna Meyer (an associate professor in health sciences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs), who own Hobbs & Meyer Farms in Avondale, grow two acres of the chiles on their organic 40-acre plot and eat about two pounds of the roasted peppers every week. “It’s just the best chile in the land,” says Hobbs, no matter what lovers of New Mexico’s Hatch chile may argue. The Pueblo chile’s origin can be traced back to Oaxacan peppers, which were brought to what is now Pueblo County by Mexican traders and settlers as early as the 1850s. Since then, cultivation by generations of Centennial State farmers and horticulturists has led to the chile’s unique characteristics: thick, meaty flesh; a stout shape; and rich, complex flavor. “When you stack Hatch and Pueblo chiles side by side, the Pueblo flavor profile is better,” Hobbs says. “They’re a little hotter than the Hatch, yet milder than the jalapeño.” Hobbs sells his chiles to local businesses such as Jojo’s Sriracha, Picaflor Live Culture, and Rising Sun Distillery and directly to locals and visitors at his farm; his second endeavor, Farm Direct Organic Seed, is one of the only retailers of Pueblo chile seeds in the Centennial State. All of which is to say that Hobbs knows chiles, and his Pueblo obsession is, of course, entirely legit.

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�� La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Hunks of tender pork shoulder and a gently escalating heat make this gravylike concoction a hearty meal in its own right. But its true purpose is to smother La Fogata’s grand, gut-busting Mexican hamburger (see page 82). 5670 E. Evans Ave. and 8090 E. Quincy Ave., la-fogatadenver.com Tamales by La Casita Tamales have been the main draw here for more than 40 years, but don’t overlook the quick-service eatery’s garlicky green chile, which bears the flavor and aroma of fire-roasted goodness and succulent bits of pork. 3561 Tejon St., 303477-2899

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with Hatch chiles instead of locally grown Pueblos, but it’s lured Denverites to the familyrun institution for more than 40 years. Try it on the refriedbean-and-cheese-stuffed sopaipilla. 1801 Broadway, lalomamexican.com El Tepehuan Mexican Restaurant The fiery heat of this all-day cafe’s signature stew is balanced by tangy acidity and threads of shredded pork. Enjoy the tomato-flecked chile with a cerveza, as the heat tends to linger. 3495 S. Broadway, eltepdenver.com El Tejado Mexican Restaurant This beloved South Broadway spot offers three versions of its thick, orangehued gravy: regular with pork, which is moderately spicy; a vegetarian version; and the caliente for those who want to really feel the burn. 2651 S. Broadway, eltejadodenver.com

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El Taco De Mexico’s smothered chile relleno burrito gives Colo-Mex cooking a good name.

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Google “Tex-Mex” or “New Mexican food,” and you’ll find hundreds of articles, complete with histories and recipes. “Colo-Mex”? Not so much. Yet there’s no question that the cuisine exists, no matter what people call it. And that’s really no surprise in a state whose 1876 founding postdated centuries of Spanish exploration and was followed by Hispano settlement—and whose population today is 21.7 percent Hispanic/Latino (Denver’s is 30.3 percent). Consider the evidence. If distinctive style is a hallmark of a regional cuisine, then these pages boast of Colo-Mex’s qualifications, from our ruddy green chile to our wonton-wrapped crispy rellenos. If signature dishes are a factor, then—just as Tex-Mex cooks have fajitas and queso and New Mexicans stacked enchiladas and sopaipillas—we can point to our Mexican hamburgers and Pueblo sloppers. (The former is a smothered bean burrito stuffed with a beef patty, and the latter is a veritable stew of a cheeseburger immersed in chile.) Over the years, Westword has documented these and even more localized curiosities—claiming, for instance, fried tacos with American cheese and the burritolike Toro Pot (filled with hash browns and ground beef ) as our own. Why, then, have Colorado’s Mexican food traditions failed to achieve wider recognition? It could be that we fall short with respect to a third criterion: distinguishing homegrown ingredients (think of New Mexico’s Hatch chiles and Texas’ beef ). Or it could be that the Centennial State has failed to promote our local foods as well as other states have—after all, we’ve long grown fine chiles and raised superb beef, too. But change is coming. Recently, Colorado chefs have begun advocating for a truly local cuisine centered on the state’s established natural and agricultural resources. In that light, the future of Colo-Mex can be seen in dishes such as Work & Class’ mezcal lamb chorizo; Tocabe’s bison-topped nachos; and tempura-fried nopales at Grand Junction’s Taco Party—dishes that are grounded in a sense of place while pointing toward something new. Not that there’s any need to improve on old favorites like the green-chile-smothered, chile-relleno-stuffed burrito at Denver institution El Taco De Mexico. No need to Google it—just give it a try. 714 Santa Fe Drive, eltacodemexicodenver.com —Ruth Tobias

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Takeout-only La Popular has been serving some of the city’s most luscious, savory pork tamales, with red or spicy green chile, since 1946. (Go on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday to score a bag of freshly fried chicharrones, too.) 2033 Lawrence St., lapopulartamales.com

The eponymous northernChihuahua-style burrito at this family-run mainstay is a hefty specimen, stuffed with Efrain’s choice (not yours) of fillings—which could be pulled chicken, “desebrada” (shredded, marinated beef), both, or something else entirely— enshrined in a tomb of fiery green chile and melted cheese. 1630 N. 63rd St., Boulder, efrainsrestaurant.com m

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Not to be confused with the fluffy, egg-battered, soft chile relleno which likely originated in Puebla, Mexico (try it at El Cazo in Jefferson Park), the crispy Colorado iteration—a chilesmothered, deep-fried, wonton-wrapped Anaheim pepper stuffed with melty cheese—at 42-year-old Patzcuaro’s in Highland is our favorite style. 2901 W. 25th Ave., elcazodenver. com; 2616 W. 32nd Ave., patzcuaros.com

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On February 22, 2010, Richard Bamber moved to Denver from Surrey County, England, an affluent woodland area attached to London’s southwestern flank. Having never lived outside the queen’s purview before, he immediately began searching for something that might help him acclimate to life in the States—and found the British Bulldog, a pub on the edge of downtown that serves English beer and a decent order of fish and chips. Any reticence about the place disappeared the moment he opened the door and discovered the dim lighting, pressed-tin ceilings, and, most striking, “the table”: a roughly four-by-six-foot chalkboard showing the standings of England’s Premier League. “It was obvious,” Bamber says, “whoever was running the place really cared about soccer.”

The Bulldog’s then general manager Jon Forget was betting had helped organize the Bulldogs’ trips? The Rapids gave them that in a sea of Broncos, Nuggets, and Rockies bars, a pub that seats on the team’s charter plane. prioritized soccer would stand out. So he opened at 5:30 a.m. on The Bulldogs’ arduous treks were rewarded when the Rapids Saturdays to show Premier League matches live and covered the beat Dallas 2-1 to claim their first and only MLS Cup. Colorado interior of the place with scarves and jerseys. When outsiders won ugly: Its first goal came from Casey, who poked the ball in popped in and asked to switch the TV to the Rockies, the barwhile sitting on his butt. The Rapids’ winning score was actually tender would point to the lights of nearby Coors Field and say, attributed to Dallas (a player knocked the ball into his own net) There’s your baseball. Go and watch your game. but was created by Colorado’s Macoumba Kandji—who tore his Around the same time, Forget (pronounced “For-jay”) was ACL on the play. starting a fan club for the Colorado Rapids, Denver’s MLS That night, members of the Rapids’ front office told the Bullteam. The idea was to attract supporters of rival European sides dogs to assemble at a bar. Soon enough, Pablo Mastroeni and to the Bulldog in the mornings; then, once those games finished, other members of the team barged through the doors. Senior everyone would change into burgundy and go to Dick’s Sportdirector of soccer development Brian Crookham bought a couing Goods (DSG) Park to cheer on the Rapids together. They ple of pitchers at last call to keep the party going. Goalkeeper called themselves the Bulldog Supporters Group, and the RapMatt Pickens toasted with Bamber. “You felt a real—wow, it ids seemed thrilled to have them. Then head coach Gary Smith doesn’t get no better,” Bamber says. attended the group’s launch party, and Kroenke Sports & EnterMastroeni, too, sensed something stirring. The Rapids’ captainment (KSE), the Rapids’ ownership group, printed T-shirts tain had been in MLS since 1998 and spent most of that time that bore the club’s emblem—a shield with a bulldog in a bobby playing in front of thin, apathetic crowds. Maybe that would cap—at a discount. change now. Says Mastroeni: “I felt like we were on the cusp of The Bulldogs rented buses for games, charging for the roughly starting something special in Colorado.” nine-mile rides to and from DSG Park in Commerce City, and II. THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE ISN’T HATE hosted tailgates before matches. After, they’d come home singIt’s 11 o’clock on a Saturday morning almost 10 years after that ing songs: He runs as if his boots were lead / Conor, Conor! / He puts title, and Five Points is deserted. The exception is the British Bulla razor to his head / Conor, Conor! / He used to play in Germany, dog. Packed tight around its scarred wooden bar, patrons crowd but now he’s back at DSG / Conor Casey! / Rapids number nine! three deep, each with one eye on the Liverpool-Tottenham match Sure, the level of soccer on display was more bush league than and the other on the bartender, who will soon run out of glasses Premier League, but for Bamber, who had held season tickets to and resort to pouring Carlsberg into plastic cups. the Premier League’s Crystal Palace in London and traveled to Above the throng, high on the side wall, the Premier League World Cups, the Rapids provided an opportunity to enjoy the table Bamber first spotted nearly a decade ago still lords. It’s why camaraderie and atmosphere of live soccer. Season tickets were everyone’s here—ordering beer and brown liquor and sparring cheap, too. over teams from distant corners of the United Kingdom—on a Even with prolific striker Conor Casey and his goal-scoring bitterly cold weekend morning. compatriot Omar Cummings, the Rapids finished at 12-8-10 As for the MLS standings? That tiny board is that year. The team squeaked into the playoffs, tucked away in the far corner, next to the baththough, and suddenly—almost mysteriously— rooms. Bamber, wearing a Crystal Palace jersey, couldn’t lose. Colorado beat Ohio’s Columbus points to people he knows in the crowd: “He used Crew FC in the first round on penalty kicks. In Robin Fraser became the Rapids’ fifth coach in five to be a Rapids fan. He used to be a Rapids fan. the second, Cummings completely missed a pass years in August 2019. He used to run buses. The bartenders used to go and the ball still somehow bounded into the goal to the games.” Bamber himself stopped renewing for the game-winner. Then it was off to Toronto his season tickets in 2016. for the MLS Cup final against FC Dallas. Such a lack of interest in the Rapids is in stark With only a week to prepare, the Bulldogs contrast to the rest of the league’s fans. In fact, the scrambled to arrange itineraries for the 50 or so past decade was an era of incredible growth for members who would travel to Canada. In the MLS. Average attendance increased 34 percent end, most flew into Buffalo, New York—conto 21,305. Cable TV viewership rose nearly 60 necting through Philadelphia or Chicago—and percent between 2012 and 2019. Over the same took a bus to Toronto. Forget and Bamber, who 94

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The Colorado Rapids deployed a physical style of play during their 2010 MLS Cup–winning run.

period, general interest in MLS among Americans jumped 10 percentage points, to 47 percent, according to Nielsen Sports Sponsorlink. When Forbes published its first valuations of MLS clubs in 2008, the average franchise was worth $37 million. In 2019, that number was $312.5 million. Ten expansion teams have joined the league since 2010. One of them, Atlanta United FC, draws an average of more than 50,000 spectators to home games. Seventy-five minutes before those matches, hundreds of fans meet at an undeveloped area called the Gulch and march to $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They beat drums and swing banners and sing songs. Inside the arena, conductors called “capos” lead the masses through organized chants and Viking Thunder Claps—crescendoing series of overhead slaps that, when carried out by 50,000, feel as if they can move the earth. Similar scenes play out in cities such as Toronto, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. Not in Denver, though. The Rapids rank near the bottom of MLS in attendance, and—because the league doesn’t make much TV money and relies on ticket sales for most of its revenue—it’s the least valuable team in the league, according to Forbes. For what it would take to buy one Atlanta United ($500 million), you could get about two-and-a-half Rapids ($190 million). To be sure, the club hasn’t provided much cause for enthusiasm. Since winning the MLS Cup, the Rapids have made the playoffs only three times. But the team isn’t just bad; it’s been boring, finishing last in goals in the league in 2015, ’17, and ’18. (In 2016? They finished second to last.) Denver’s apathy toward its MLS team, though, seems to go deeper than the on-field product. “The [youth] club teams in the area—the Rapids have alienated those teams,” Omar Cummings says today. “The people who are into soccer in the region around Denver, a lot of those people don’t really support the Rapids. I don’t even know how that came to be.”

That estrangement extends to Bamber, who sparred with the club in the 2010s over what he felt was the marginalization of the Bulldogs. He admits to being disappointed then. Now, he doesn’t feel much of anything. “You get over being angry,” Bamber says. “Then you just don’t bother. At least when you’re firing off on Twitter, you still care.” The Rapids are not oblivious to their obscurity. “Since MLS has come about, you think about LA, you think about Chicago, you think about Atlanta, you think about Seattle,” says Robin Fraser, the team’s new head coach. “You don’t really think about Denver.” Fraser and executive vice president and general manager Pádraig Smith claim that’s about to change. Smith has been with the franchise since 2015 but only recently took control of the soccer side of the organization; he’s an Irishman, a former accountant, and a Moneyball acolyte intent on modernizing player assessment. Fraser was hired this past August as the Rapids’ fifth coach in five years. Once he joined the team, Fraser took Smith’s players from a historically awful start to the edge of the playoffs. His brand of soccer helped the Rapids finish third in goals in 2019. The pair then spent the offseason signing creative, attacking players who could join the young squad and not only help the team make the postseason, but also help them get there in style. Because, Smith says, although winning is his primary goal, winning with excitement—winning with a flourish—is what’s going to draw people to DSG Park. Smith contends they landed every player they wanted. Now all that’s left to do is overcome a quarter century of indifference and a decade of decline.

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up the 12th man given the enormity of the stadium and the lack of support at the time. It made for awkward silences throughout the game.” It was about this time that the club came to the attention of Stanley Kroenke. A St. Louis real estate magnate, Kroenke had purchased the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche in 2000. Anschutz wanted to bring financially flush investors into MLS and lobbied Kroenke to take control of Denver’s soccer team, too. Kroenke already had plenty of sports execs at KSE, which was based at the Pepsi Center. Surely they could handle the Rapids, too. Then the president of KSE, Don Elliman advocated for the purchase: “I thought that soccer, if you were willing to take the long view, had a good future. I told Stan, ‘If you’re in this for five years, three years, don’t do this deal. In the short term, it’s not likely to be positive.’ Fortunately, Stan always takes the long bet.”

IV. IF YOU’RE FIRST, YOU’RE LAST

Kortne Ford, Greeley

Andre Shinyashiki, University of Denver

Sam Vines, Colorado Springs

Perhaps the Rapids would take decades to pay off as a sporting enterprise. As a real estate venture, though, they were ready to contribute to the Kroenke empire almost immediately. At the start, MLS played in huge football stadiums. The league knew it needed to eventually build smaller, more intimate soccer-specific venues to improve the viewing experience. The LA Galaxy, for example, were incredibly popular compared with other MLS franchises. But the average crowd barely covered a third of the 91,000-seat Rose Bowl. It’s difficult to incite the sort of song-chanting, chest-painting, fingerflipping mob mentality that makes for festive sports watching when your nearest neighbor is sitting three sections away. In 1999, Columbus Crew SC became the first MLS team to open a stadium designed solely for soccer. Los Angeles and Dallas soon followed. Charlie Wright took over as general manager of the Rapids in 2004, after KSE had purchased the team. He says the league expected Colorado to construct its own stadium, too, and that was fine with Kroenke. “Stan’s initial interest was definitely around real estate,” Wright says. The model set by Columbus, LA, and Dallas was to find a suburban city or county in which to erect a 20,000ish-seat facility. Not only did that locate a team closer to the families execs believed would be the lifeblood of ticket sales, but outlying governments were also more willing to strike generous deals with still-fledgling MLS teams. Kroenke landed on Commerce City. (Wright claims some KSE executives speculated about buying Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, tearing it down, and erecting the stadium on the edge of downtown Denver. Kroenke, along

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area in Lot F, and there was a parade of 2,000 youth players before the match. All told, nearly 22,000 turned out to watch the squad, in their billowy white, green, and gold uniforms, beat Dallas 3-1. Many never came back. “Everybody in the first year did reasonably well—except the Rapids,” says Dan Counce, who became the team’s general manager before the 1997 season. “It was novel and new, so everyone was drawing pretty well in attendance. But the Rapids for some reason lagged behind.” New York, for example, averaged 23,898 fans. Los Angeles led the league at 28,916. Colorado barely eclipsed 10,000 in a venue that could hold more than 76,000. The no-shows didn’t miss much. Only two clubs in the 10-team league didn’t make the playoffs that year. Colorado was one of them. The team’s original owner, Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz, hired Counce, who was running an import-export business at the time, as the general manager in year two. Counce quickly realized Denver didn’t possess nearly enough soccer fans to support a professional team. “So we used—I hate to use the word ‘gimmicks,’ but that’s really what they were—we used gimmicks to try and build the audience and really create a pulse in town,” Counce says. That meant post-game concerts featuring the Beach Boys and the Village People. “I had the Monkees, too,” Counce says. “Remember the Monkees? Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees! ” To publicize the performance, Counce dispatched cheerleaders and a man in a monkey suit to deliver frozen bananas to radio stations. He figured the 10-year-old girls who had loved Davy Jones in 1969 would by then be moms dying to drag their families to Mile High Stadium to get a glimpse of their teenage idol. The Rapids weren’t the only team struggling. MLS has a unique business structure, one in which every team is technically owned by the league. So-called “owners” like Anschutz are basically franchisees—custodians of their markets. Over its first five years, MLS lost a reported quarter of a billion dollars; in 2002, it shut down two teams. Owners began to flee, and bankruptcy for the entire enterprise loomed. Anschutz and fellow tycoon Lamar Hunt, who owned FC Dallas, kept MLS alive by assuming control of a combined nine of the 10 teams. So, like the rest of MLS, the Rapids limped into the new millennium—at least, at the ticket office. On the field, they were competitive: Colorado played in its first MLS Cup final in 1997, lost, and only missed the playoffs once over the next eight years. Still, few fans cared. “I can’t say it was a good following,” says Mastroeni, who joined the team in 2002. “Week to week, it wasn’t the most conducive field to try and drum

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In 2019, Littleton’s Cole Bassett, 18, was named one of MLS’ best 22 players under the age of 22.

with Revesco Properties, now owns that land but plans to build a massive mixed-use development dubbed the River Mile there.) The idea was for KSE and Commerce City to partner on the development of a 917-acre parcel of land. KSE would build a stadium (the facility now known as Dick’s Sporting Goods Park), while Commerce City approved more than $100 million in tax incentives to aid in construction of the venue and a planned retail and commercial project called Prairie Gateway on the remainder of the site. Then city manager Perry VanDeventer predicted DSG Park would do for Commerce City “what Coors Field did to LoDo.” A bold prophesy—and one that didn’t look so Pollyannaish on April 7, 2007, when DSG Park opened to a sellout crowd of about 18,000. The $71 million soccer stadium featured peaked canopies that called to mind the Rocky Mountains, and the stands offered unobstructed vantages of the field from every seat. KSE execs spoke about how owning their own home would permit the Rapids to generate more revenue through sponsorships and how the intimate setting would inspire more enthusiasm. The Rapids reported selling three times as many season tickets as the year before. In truth, the new digs did little to ignite Denver’s interest in the Rapids. Average attendance was 14,749 in 2007 and then declined for two straight seasons. “They improved, but they improved a modest amount,” says Wright, who was the team’s GM and chief financial officer the year the stadium opened. The Great Recession spoiled plans for developing Prairie Gateway. That moniker is now mostly associated with the Prairie Gateway open space—where, in summer 2019, an outbreak of the plague tore through the prairie dog population and forced the Rapids to cancel a post-game fireworks show. KSE’s geographical gaffe became startlingly clear after the 2010 MLS Cup victory. As the league gained greater financial

stability, it began to add clubs: the Portland Timbers (2011), Atlanta United FC (2017), Los Angeles FC (2018), and seven more. Many of the 10 new teams built their stadiums in downtown areas where they were conveniently situated near America’s most zealous supporters of the sport, young urbanites. “Whereas [the Rapids’] stadium was a great place to play five, 10 years ago, as all these cities have come online, it’s fallen further and further back,” says Chris Smith, who creates Forbes’ MLS franchise valuations. According to a 2013 study, an MLS game misses out on about 260 fans for each mile the venue resides outside a city center. That would mean the Rapids lose approximately 2,340 spectators between LoDo and Commerce City for each match. The location of DSG Park underscores an even larger problem Colorado faces: It’s an old team in a newly rising sport. Todd Jewell, a professor of economics at Texas State University who studies MLS, points to the league’s original clubs. “You think about who these teams are,” Jewell says, “and not many of those have been able to generate any rabid fan support.” Only two of the legacy franchises ranked within the top half of attendance in 2019. Some in the MLS class of 1996 are attempting to buy their fans’ affections. Before this season, Sporting Kansas City spent about $10 million on a player, Columbus paid around $7 million, and D.C. United shelled out some $5 million. Chicago Fire FC, which arrived in MLS two years after the league started, is uprooting the entire franchise in an effort to rekindle interest in the club. In the mid-2000s, the suburb of Bridgeview built the Fire a $98 million stadium. The team languished there; it was the only club to draw fewer people than the Rapids last season. So this past offseason, Chicago’s owner paid $65.5 million to break its lease with Bridgeview and relocate to downtown’s Soldier Field. “There’s definitely a handful of teams who need to do something to CONTINUED ON PAGE 134 MARCH 2020

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CHANTEL CAMPBELL

Madison & Company Properties chantel@realestatevisions.com 303-408-4263 TRICIA CAMPBELL

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty tcampbell@livsothebysrealty.com 720-371-8049 JIM CAVOTO

Engel & Völkers Denver jim.cavoto@evrealestate.com 720-309-3014 ANNA CENTRON

Milehimodern acentron@milehimodern.com 303-906-5793 KRIS CERE T TO

Keller Williams Realty kris@frrsold.com 720-939-0558

INDIVIDUALS $10 million–$19,999,999 JULIE ABELS

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage julie.abels@coloradohomes.com 303-888-3352 CYNDIE ALEXANDER

Compass cyndie.alexander@compass.com 720-987-9829 CHRIST Y L. ANDRISEN

Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek candrisen@kentwood.com 303-931-5474 CHRIS ANGELOVIC

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty cangelovic@livsothebysrealty.com 720-438-9232 JENNIFER ANTONIO

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty jantonio@livsothebysrealty.com 720-275-9695 ANN ATKINSON

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty aatkinson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

CARL A BARTELL

MICHELLE BODIN

Perry & Co. Realtors

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

carla@perryandco.com 303-884-4550

mbodin@livsothebysrealty.com 303-884-4442

STEVEN BEAM

CHRISS BOND

Re/Max Alliance

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

steven@stevenbeam.com 303-941-4663 DALE BECKER

Re/Max Alliance dale@dalebecker.com 303-416-0087 TASHA BECKMAN

Exit Realty Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek & Pikes Peak carl@exitrealtydtc.com 303-916-2900 SARAH BANGERT

Compass sarah.bangert@compass.com 303-667-0879

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Liv Sotheby’s International Realty hbrecl@livsothebysrealty.com 720-849-2732

Kentwood Real Estate

tasha@exitrealtydtc.com 303-419-7082

michel@kentwood.com 303-416-6269

ANDREA BELL

JEWEL BROWN

Kentwood Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

andrea@kentwood.com 303-748-7299 MICHAEL BERMAN

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty mberman@livsothebysrealty.com 303-549-5942 RICHARD BERST

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty rberst@livsothebysrealty.com 303-809-6771 KAREN BEVILLE karen4homes1@gmail.com 303-905-6875 CHRISTINE BIERNAT

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage cbiernat@comcast.net 303-507-9890 DAN BLOOMQUIST

Re/Max Alliance dkbloomquist@gmail.com 303-751-8800

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Exit Realty Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek & Pikes Peak

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

CARL BALL ARD

chriss.bond@coloradohomes.com 720-771-7369

MICHEL BROSSMER

jewel.brown@coloradohomes.com 303-886-9441 DAVID BROWNING

Perry & Co. Realtors dbrowning@perryandco.com 303-946-9412 BROOKE BURGAMY

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty brooke@brookesellsdenver.com 720-209-9677 SHANNON BYERLY

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage yourfreshstartrealty@gmail.com 303-919-2611 KIM BYERS

Compass kim.byers@compass.com 303-618-6806

KEVIN CHAMBLESS

Re/Max Alliance kchambless@homesincolorado.com 303-773-3885 JOHN CHRISTOPHER

Re/Max Alliance johnmchristopher@aol.com 303-888-6714 SONIA CHRIT TON

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sonia@soniachritton.com 303-475-4312 BEN CL ARK

Milehimodern ben@milehimodern.com 970-485-1730 LINDA CLURE

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty lindaclure@hotmail.com 720-849-6678 KENNEN COHEN

Your Castle Real Estate kennen@kennencohen.com 720-245-1825 TIM COLLERAN

Kentwood Real Estate DTC tim@kentwood.com 303-910-6624 RYAN CONOVER

Madison & Company Properties ryan@theconoverteam.com 303-819-1818 SCOT T CONRY

Re/Max Alliance scott4homes@aol.com 303-693-6666 TAMMY COOPER

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty tcooper@livsothebysrealty.com 720-320-5029

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DEBBIE COOPER-GEORGE

WENDY R. DANIEL

AUDRA DUBLER

JOANNE ERNSTSEN

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Colorado Landmark Realtors

Your Castle Real Estate

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

debbie.cooper-george@coloradohomes.com 303-944-8494

wendydaniel@coloradolandmark.com 303-818-1056

audradubler@yourcastle.com 720-361-7050

jernstsen@livsothebysrealty.com 303-888-1985

TODD CROSBIE

ANDREW DARLINGTON

ERICA DUFFORD

AMY FABIAN

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Your Castle Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Compass

tlc@toddlcrosbie.com 303-887-9992

andrew@yourcastle.org 303-917-7144

erica.dufford@coloradohomes.com 303-779-9501

amy.fabian@compass.com 303-601-5200

STUART CROWELL

CHRIS DAVIS

AMANDA DURAN

PJ FARRELL

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Compass

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

stuart@livdistinct.com 303-909-2331

c.davis@compass.com 303-667-7814

amandasvipservice@yahoo.com 720-427-9882

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

DANYELLE CRUZ

BENJAMIN DAY

JENNIFER EGBERT

Your Castle Real Estate

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Milehimodern

dcruz@yourhouseseller.com 303-229-1151

bday@livsothebysrealty.com 719-331-9170

jennifer@jenniferegbert.com 303-619-3373

MICHAEL CUTBIRTH

SUSIE DEWS

KAREN ELMERS

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Compass

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

michael.cutbirth@coloradohomes.com 720-339-9608

susie@susiedews.com 303-521-9009

karenelmers@gmail.com 303-810-7708

BECCA DAMIANO

T YLER DOKKEN

SHAWN ENGEL

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

Compass

Re/Max Alliance

ty.dokken@compass.com 303-246-4857

corealestateonline@gmail.com 303-693-6666

becca.damiano@coloradohomes.com 303-918-8928 MARILYN DANA

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire marilyn@marilyndana.com 303-378-1089

CAROLYN DOOLING

CHRIS ERMOLD

Compass

Re/Max Alliance

carolyn.dooling@compass.com 303-250-8544

chrisbermold@comcast.net 720-839-4354

pj.farrell@coloradohomes.com 303-884-5368 JAY FEASTER

Feaster Realty teams@feasterrealty.com 720-891-7916 CHANDLER FENDLER

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty cfendler@livsothebysrealty.com 720-346-3400 ANGEL A FOX

Re/Max Urban Properties angela@angelafoxsellsdenver.com 303-246-6629 AMY FRANKMORE

Compass amy.frankmore@compass.com 303-503-3747 MARYBE TH FRIESZ

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty mfriesz@livsothebysrealty.com 720-480-6145 JENNIFER GAINES

Exit Realty Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek & Pikes Peak jennifer.gaines@exitrealtydtc.com 303-906-8218 JOSEPH GALLO

Re/Max Alliance joegallo52@gmail.com 303-420-8800 CHUCK GARGOT TO

Kentwood Real Estate chuck@kentwood.com 303-886-5303 MARY GEDACK

Re/Max Alliance mgedack@gmail.com 303-888-6068 JACCI GEIGER

Kentwood Real Estate

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jacci@kentwood.com 303-840-7777 KEN GELLMAN

Compass ken.gellman@compass.com 303-717-9374

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MARY GERWIN

PorchLight Real Estate Group mary.gerwin@gmail.com 303-619-3150 BARBARA GIESEY

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage barbara@barbaragiesey.com 970-222-4035 DELROY GILL

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty delroy@livdistinct.com 303-803-0258 MIKE GOLD

Re/Max Alliance mike.gold@nmdre.com 303-249-1318 RANDI GOLDBERG

Live Urban Real Estate randi@liveurbandenver.com 303-847-3099 ERIC GRAUBERGER

Compass eric.grauberger@compass.com 303-668-3742 MONICA GRAVES

Your Castle Mountain Properties monica@purplemtn.com 303-901-5224 AARON GRAYBILL

Your Castle Real Estate

LORI GRUNEWALD

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage lori.grunewald@coloradohomes.com 303-521-5750 KAREN GUSTAFSON

HomeSmart Cherry Creek kgus@realtor.com 303-514-0818 MARK GUY

Re/Max Alliance mark@guytc.com 303-332-2667 ANGEL A HACKER

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty ahacker@livsothebysrealty.com 303-250-4108 KYL A HAMMOND

Your Castle Real Estate kylahammondrealty@gmail.com 720-431-1239 AL ANA HANKINS

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage alanahankins@msn.com 303-980-1177

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KRIS HANSEN

JOHN HAYDEN

KRISTINE HOLVICK

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Kentwood Real Estate

Re/Max Alliance

kris.hansen@coloradohomes.com 303-956-6068

haydenpryor@msn.com 303-297-3994

kristine.holvick@homesincolorado.com 303-757-7474

LINDA HANTMAN

LISA HEAGNEY

KATIE HOSTER

Kentwood Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

linda.hantman@denverrealestate.com 720-298-1266

lisa.heagney@coloradohomes.com 720-338-8095

katie@katiehoster.com 303-482-5928

DUNBAR HARDY

TAYLOR HESLOP

RON HOUSE

Re/Max Alliance

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Your Castle Real Estate

dunbar@dunbarhardy.com 303-859-7922

theslop@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

ron@ronhouse.com 720-308-5117

KRISTIN HARRIS

CHAD HINES

CAROLYN INGEBRITSON

Milehimodern

Your Castle Real Estate

kharris@milehimodern.com 720-877-1538

hineshomes5280@gmail.com 720-891-2197

carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com 303-594-7696

MARCUS HARRIS

CRYSTAL HODGE

MARIE JACOBS

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

marcus.harris2@comcast.net 303-409-6105

crystal@crystalhodge.com 303-241-3033

mariejacobsrealty@icloud.com 303-919-4122

MAYA HARRIS

AUDREY HOHOLIK

DAVE JANIS

Madison & Company Properties

Milehimodern

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

maya@madisonprops.com 720-560-9155

audrey@milehimodern.com 303-919-0407

dave@davejanis.com 303-442-5001

BL ANE HARVEY

CARRIE HOLMES

RICK JANSON

Your Castle Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

eXp Realty

blane@coloradopropertyadvisor.com 303-667-1074

carrie.holmes@coloradohomes.com 970-988-0242

richard.janson@exprealty.com 303-589-2320

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aaron@inhabitdenver.com 303-506-6786

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FORREST JOHNSON

MARK KRUSE

XENIA MAT TESON

Compass

Re/Max Alliance

Compass

forrest.johnson@compass.com 720-841-4752

mark.kruse@homesincolorado.com 303-757-7474

xenia.matteson@compass.com 303-725-7570

PAT TI JOHNSON

KELLY KUMMER

MEGAN MAYFIELD

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

PorchLight Real Estate Group

Compass

kellyk@porchlightgroup.com 303-956-0975

megan@meganquinnmayfield.com 303-437-1182

pattidenver7@gmail.com 303-875-3653 TOM JOHNSON

Your Castle Real Estate tomjohnson@yourcastle.org 303-856-6185 JACKIE JONES

Re/Max Alliance jackie@homesbyjackiejones.com 303-250-7353 LISA JONES

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty ljonesworksforyou@msn.com 720-244-6696 SARABE TH JONES

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty sjones@livsothebysrealty.com 303-601-9836 BRIAN KARSH

American Home Agents karshb1@hotmail.com 720-327-1562 ANN KERR

Kentwood Real Estate akerr@kentwood.com 303-818-8668 SCOT T KILPATRICK

Re/Max Alliance scott.kilpatrick@remax.net 303-882-5118 JASON KLOSS

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty jkloss@livsothebysrealty.com 720-253-6244 NITA KOL ARSICK

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire nita@nitahome.com 303-250-8280 PIE KONCHAR

Madison & Company Properties pie@madisonprops.com 303-884-0919 DAN KOSKI

Re/Max Alliance dan.koski@homesincolorado.com 720-276-9920 ALLIE KRONBERG

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty akronberg@livsothebysrealty.com 720-987-6808

SUSIE L ANGFORD

ANDRE MAZUR

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Re/Max Alliance

slangford@livsir.com 303-493-1455

andre@teammazur.net 720-298-0174

TAYLOR L AWTON

VANESSA MCCL ANAHAN

PorchLight Real Estate Group

Madison & Company Properties

taylor@porchlightgroup.com 720-422-3060

vanessa@madisonprops.com 720-690-1524

BRIAN LEHNERZ

THEDA MCDONALD

Your Castle Real Estate

Distinct Real Estate

brian@mynewera.com 303-521-6262

theda@realtor.com 720-231-5535

NICOLE LEININGER

ZACH MCGUIRE

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Re/Max Alliance

nleininger@livsir.com 720-728-9015

zachmcguire@remax.net 303-420-5352

ADANA LEONARD

DAVID MCKELFRESH

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Thrive Real Estate Group

aleonard@livsothebysrealty.com 720-233-7955

dmckelfresh@thrivedenver.com 720-765-7857

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FAQ Your questions about the list, answered. How did you go about creating this new list for the Denver market? In July 2019, 5280 debuted its first Top Real Estate Producers survey. The link to the online questionnaire (available at 5280.com/ top-real-estate-producers) was sent out to real estate brokerages in the seven metro-area counties; it was also shared via social media. The survey asked brokerage administrators to provide the names of both individual agents and teams of agents who, based on their sales volumes for 2018, qualified for our list. Nominees in hand, our researchers reached out to each agent to confirm the sales numbers as well as to confirm contact information. What qualifies someone to be a Top Real Estate Producer? We have five categories—individual agents, teams of two agents, teams of three to five agents, teams of six to 10 agents, and teams of more than 10 agents. Within each category, we have two tiers: black diamond and double black diamond, which signify different levels of sales volumes. To be on the list, an agent or team of agents must have sold real estate within the Denver metro area and attained a certain amount of sales in 2018 to have been included this year. Agents must also have an active license with the state’s Department of Regulatory Agencies; that license must be in good standing, without any disciplinary actions within the past five years. I’m looking at the list and there seem to be teams in, say, the sixto-10 category that only have five agents. What’s that about? As with any business, people come and go. Because we want this list to be a useful reference for you, we have only included current members of teams. So, while there may have been seven people responsible for the team’s 2018 sales volume—which would put that group in the six-to-10 category—only five may still be working with that squad today. I’ve heard being on the list requires an agent or a brokerage to advertise with 5280—is this true? No. Inclusion in the list is not dependent upon the decision to advertise with the magazine. Sometimes agents and brokerages decide to advertise; however, if, when, and/or how much anyone advertises is not taken into consideration when compiling the list. I’m an agent, but my brokerage didn’t receive the survey. How do we participate in the future? The next Top Real Estate Producers list will likely run sometime in mid-2021. The survey should be live at 5280.com/top-realestate-producers in early spring 2021. If you have questions about participation, send an email to toprealestateproducers@5280.com at any time.

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MARCH 14 Cardboard Derby During this thrilling race, participants leave their skis and snowboards at home and instead traverse slopes on handmade vessels crafted solely from cardboard, tape, string, twine, and paint. Competitors zoom down a hill in hopes of landing in the scoring zone or winning prizes (such as Purgatory Resort lift tickets) for creativity or enthusiasm. Sat 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Purgatory Resort, Durango, 970-247-9000, purgatory resort.com. $10-$20.

MARCH 21 Fatty Patty 50k Bike Race If chilly temps and snow-dusted trails sound like ideal biking conditions, send it at this long-distance cycling competition. Individuals and teams of two will trek through Leadville’s Historic East Side Mining District and catch views of old mining sites at 10,000 feet of elevation. After you complete the jaunt, join the after-party at the Cycles of Life bike shop, where you can sip Oskar Blues beer and enter to win raffle prizes such as wood paintings made by local artist Brinkley Messick and bike tires from 45Nrth. Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Colorado Mountain College, 901 Highway 24 S, Leadville, 719-293-5606. $50-$75. Visit cloudcitywheelers.com. MARCH 25 Snowshoe to Mayflower Gulch Avoid hoards of tourists and looping lift lines during this peaceful backcountry snowshoe outing. After you arrive at Mayflower Gulch via bus, Denver Parks and Recreation staff will guide beginner and advanced participants through an easy four-mile hike. As you gain almost 600 feet of elevation, you’ll catch sights such as the ruins of an old mining camp. Wed 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Carla Madison Recreation Center, 2401 E. Colfax Ave., 720-865-0680. $10-$20. Visit apm.activecommunities.com.

ARTS & EXHIBITS MARCH 13–AUG. 2 Small Glimpses, Many Times Nancy Lovendahl has been enraptured with mountains for decades, ever since she graduated college, left the Midwest, and moved to the Rockies. Her specialty is geology-inspired pieces, including the small, pastel sculptures resembling geodes that will be displayed at this eclectic exhibition. Made from materials such as cast resin and Tyvek, they look like formations you might see in Colorado—perhaps just a little more colorful. Mon-Sun, times vary. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, 719-634-5581, fac. coloradocollege.edu. $5-$10.

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CULINARY MARCH 5 Pairsine Spirits: Shaken, Not Stirred! If you’ve tasted all the old fashioneds, martinis, and gin and tonics that Denver has to offer, expand your cocktail horizons at this swanky soirée. Guests will sample drink and food pairings from up to 10 Colorado chef-mixologist duos; each is

assigned one of 300-plus award-winning spirits from the Denver International Spirits Competition and given two weeks to perfect an original concoction. Come competition day, check out the silent auction for drink-laden gift baskets before casting your vote to send the best mixologist to the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. Thu 7-9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Denver, 1450 Glenarm Place, 303-573-1450. $65-$95. Visit tickets.winecountrynetwork.com. MARCH 12 Great Chefs of the West Unless you have the deep pockets of Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates, eating at two dozen of Denver’s top culinary institutions in a single night might put a strain on your wallet. Luckily, at this mouthwatering expo, you’ll sample dishes from 25 of Denver’s best chefs without breaking the bank. Start with elk empanadas from chef David Anderson of Denver’s Range, then taste Black Box Bakery’s out-of-this-world Purple Asteroid dessert, a masterpiece that consists of purple craquelin, coconut, purple yam pastry cream, and white chocolate. Thu 6 -9:30 p.m. Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St., 720-748-9991. $200. Visit kidney.org. MARCH 28 Poudre Pour Hops and malt get most of the credit for beer’s flavor, but high-quality water is an essential part of the libation. At this celebration of northern Colorado’s 126-mile-long Cache la Poudre River, guests will sip on beers made with Poudre H2O from breweries like Odell Brewing Co. and Mighty River Brewing Co. While enjoying their locally made drinks, attendees will hear a panel of experts, including Northern Arapaho Tribe member Yufna Soldier Wolf and the owner of Horse & Dragon Brewing Co., discuss the importance of the precious resource and the challenges it faces today, including pollution and climate change. Sat 2-6 p.m. Boardwalk Park Museum, 100 N. Fifth St., Windsor, 970-295-4851. Ticket prices vary. Visit poudreheritage.org.

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MARCH 7 10 Barrel Hella Big Air No matter how much time you’ve spent at the terrain park, the dizzying jumps at this big-air contest will transfix you. Brave skiers and boarders can sign up to huck themselves off 50-foot-plus jumps and execute jaw-dropping tricks. Competitors who earn the favor of the judges will win up to $3,000 per jump. If you’re not fearless enough to compete, watch from the sidelines while sipping on 10 Barrel Brew Pub beers and listening to reggae group the Movement. Sat 10:30 a.m. Copper Mountain Resort, 509 Copper Rd., Frisco, 970-968-2318, coppercolorado.com. Free.

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KIDS & FAMILY MARCH 9–18 Family Cooking Class Parents who constantly find themselves needing an extra hand in the kitchen can train their future sous-chefs at this engaging cooking class. Instructors from Denver Park and Recreation’s Social Enrichment Team will give step-by-step instructions to families on how to create Mexican dishes. Children will leave knowing how to read recipes, wield a knife, and use the oven—all while enriching their cooking vocabulary, confidence, and teamwork skills. Maybe one night in the future, it’ll be you asking, “What’s for dinner?” Mon & Wed 5:30-7 p.m. St. Charles Recreation Center, 3777 N. Lafayette St., 720-865-2190. Ticket prices vary. Visit activekids.com. MARCH 14–15 Spring into Science Family Overnight For kids who dread bedtime, this magical evening makes going to sleep a little more fun. Families can grab sleeping bags and head to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where they’ll be treated to a pizza dinner. Then, children will explore the gallery in search of dino (read: plastic) eggs hidden throughout the building. After that, they’ll take a trip to outer space during a high-definition planetarium show or draw a picture inspired by the recent fossil discovery at Corral Bluffs near Colorado Springs. When it’s time for bed, little ones (and accompanying adults) will close their eyes in the wildlife halls. Sat-Sun 6 p.m.-10 a.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-370-6000, dmns.org. $65-$95.

MARCH 28–29 Disney’s Fantasia in Concert If you wish your kids were as into symphony music as they are into watching cartoons, this combination of the two might get them interested in the orchestra. Children will watch the animated Disney film Fantasia as conductor Brett Mitchell and the 80-person Colorado Symphony perform the movie’s original score. The 1940s hit features several segments, including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” which stars Mickey Mouse, and “The Pastoral Symphony.” Audience members can follow along on four large screens to the sounds of familiar songs such as “The Nutcracker Suite” and “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.” Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2:30 p.m. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., 303-623-7876, coloradosymphony.org. $20-$94.

MUSIC MARCH 19 Third Eye Blind The 1990s started 30 years ago (yeah, we can’t believe it either), but when this iconic band from that decade takes the stage this month, you’ll be plummeted back into the past. Since the release of the San Francisco– based outfit’s debut album in 1997, hits like “Semi-Charmed Life” and “How’s It Going to Be” have been stuck in our heads. Luckily, the band hasn’t stopped making music: During the current 15-city tour, it’s showcasing newer jams. Longtime fans will be delighted to know they don’t stray far from the group’s quintessential rock sounds. Thu 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242

Wynkoop St., missionballroom.com. $50-$110. Visit thirdeyeblind.com. MARCH 22 Tony Trischka Even if you know all the Beatles’ tunes by heart, you’ve probably never heard anything like this bluegrass virtuoso’s renditions: The 71-year-old cranks out Fab Four medleys on a banjo. Along with those jams, Denverites will hear solo arrangements, including a Brazilian choro and the Finnish Ellin Polka, at his show in the Mile High City. He’s also likely to perform string renditions of works by classical composers such as Beethoven, whose Ninth Symphony was the first song this banjo picker ever learned to play. Sun 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., 303-777-1003, swallowhillmusic. org. $21-$23. Visit tonytrischka.com. MARCH 26 Roots of Creation: Grateful Roots Tour Though there might be more Grateful Dead tribute bands than dispensaries in the Centennial State, this dynamic group differentiates its homage by combining the rock legends’ songs with funky reggaeton beats. On an 18-city tour, the six-piece jam band will play selections from its latest release, Grateful Dub, which sets beloved songs such as “Fire on the Mountain” and “Black Muddy River” to the background of horn lines and electronic thumps. Even devoted Deadheads will be amazed at the outfit’s ability to take tried-and-true riffs and make them feel fresh. Thu 9 p.m. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com. $10-$15. Visit rootsofcreation.com.

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PERFORMING ARTS MARCH 14–APRIL 19 Admissions White liberals Sherri and Bill run a New England private school, and one thing is not up for discussion: the importance of diversity in education. Yet, when their son, Charlie, is deferred from Yale while his friend Perry, who has a multiracial heritage, gets in despite his lower SAT scores and fewer AP credits, things get more complicated as their long-held beliefs are challenged for the first time. Exploring themes of race, class, privilege, and hypocrisy, this topical play reminds us that in the fight for equality, people in power might need to make uncomfortable sacrifices. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St., 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org. $20. MARCH 20–21 The Office! A Musical Parody If you’re addicted to watching Michael Scott’s cringey antics and Dwight Schrute and Jim Halpert’s everescalating prank wars, get another dose of The Office with this parody. The two-hour production will include memorable scenes and storylines like Michael’s never-ending “Noooo!” when Toby moves back to Scranton and Jim and Pam’s love story. Characters such as Angela, Meredith, and Stanley will take viewers through all nine seasons of the sitcom, reminding them why the absurd portrayal of American workaday life is relatable. Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303871-7720, newmancenterpresents.com. $22-$42.

MARCH 13–15 World Wide Antique & Vintage Show You don’t have to embark on an Indiana Jones–style archeological adventure to get your hands on archaic treasures. During this antiques market, more than 80 vendors from across the United States will bring internationally found goods to Denver. Peruse wares, such as Victorian-era furniture, a 19th-century sterling silver berry spoon, and ancient Greek coins, which exhibitors traveled to Europe and Africa to collect. Some of the relics even come from our own backyard, including an intriguing trilobite fossil from Rocky Mountain Mining Co. Fri-Sun, times vary. Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., 303-292-6278. $5. Visit findyourantique.com.

MAR 20-MAY 3 Until the Flood In 2014, the death of black teenager Michael Brown at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, prompted protests across the nation, reinvigorating America’s divisive debate about police brutality and racism. In this one-woman show, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith explores the complexities surrounding Ferguson in monologues from eight fictional characters including a white cop, a retired black school teacher, and young black teenagers. Inspired by Orlandersmith’s interviews with members of the Ferguson community, this wrenching production provides an honest journey through discrimination in America. Tue-Sun, times vary. Jones Theatre, Speer Blvd. & Arapahoe St., 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org. $30-$60.

MARCH 20–22 Colorado Anime Fest Whether you’ve been waiting all year to show off your cosplay or you’re an anime noob, head to this vibrant event for a fix of cartoon-themed entertainment. Fans of the Japanese animation style can mix and mingle with actors including Abby Trott, who voices Ivy in Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego. They’ll also get access to a library with more than 700 volumes of manga and myriad video and tabletop games. Anime devotees can don costumes and enter the cosplay contest or play a round of cosplay chess, in which dressed-up players compete on a life-size game board. Fri-Sun, times vary. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., 303-779-1100. Ticket prices vary. Visit coanimefest.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 6–8 Monte Vista Crane Festival Each spring, thousands of sandhill cranes migrate to the San Luis Valley, filling the sky with their buglelike calls and majestic formations. At this three-day event, bird lovers can see the natural phenomenon up close and learn more about the creatures from Bureau of Land Management employees and avian conservation center Hawks Aloft. Burgeoning ornithologists can also embark on bus tours, during which experts will point out species such as great horned owls and golden eagles. Fri-Sun, times vary. Locations vary, Monte Vista, 719-289-7522. Ticket prices vary. Visit mvcranefest.org.

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Golden / Seasonal The ever-changing, seasonal menu features farm-fresh produce, sustainable fish, and organic meats, and the bar highlights small wineries and local brewers. Try the hanger steak with asparaus three ways. Reservations accepted. 807 13th St., Golden, 303-952-9745. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Uptown Area / Asian This Uptown restaurant and family-friendly ping-pong hall features Asian-inspired cuisine and 11 ping-pong tables. Try the Szechuan shrimp wontons and the duck confit ramen. Reservations accepted. 501 E. 17th Ave., 303-800-7705. Dinner

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Highland / American A diverse gluten-free menu of American classics and dishes spotlighting international flavors are the draw at Acova. Try the honey-drizzed fried chicken and enjoy the contemporary atmosphere. Reservations accepted. 3651 Navajo St., 303-736-2718. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Acorn

RiNo / New American Contemporary American 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 cockails and mocktails. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner

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

Congress Park / New 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 Abejas

Lafayette / Seasonal Stem Cider’s ciderhouse and eatery pairs its drinks with house-grown produce and sustainable sourcing by chef Eric Lee. Order the pretzel with fermented cider mustard and save room for the cider doughnuts. Reservations accepted for parties of nine or more. 1380 Horizon Ave., Lafayette, Unit A, 720-443-3007. Lunch, Dinner

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Berkeley / New American Elevated fare and excellent 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 seared scallops with cauliflower and ribeye cap steak frites with bone marrow butter. Reservations accepted. 4132 W. 38th Ave., 720-749-3186. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Speer / American This sustainably minded burger joint inside American Bonded serves satisfying burgers and fries made with locally sourced ingredients‚ even the ketchup and mustard are made in-house. Reservations not accepted. 2706 Larimer St., 303-942-1201. Lunch, Dinner

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Boulder / Japanese This neighborhood spot from Sushi Zanmai veterans Keizo Aoi and Yukiko Sanda serves expertly crafted sushi and comforting Japanese pub fare. Reservations accepted. 3303 30th St., Boulder, 303-449-5394. Lunch, Dinner

Boulder / Mediterranean Sip homemade chai tea while sampling Middle Eastern delights‚ such as hummus, shawarma wraps, and baba ghanoush. Reservations not accepted. 1634 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-242-8623. Breakfast, Lunch

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Boulder / American This charming Boulder restaurant explore the roots of American heritage through food. Pair a cider with the Colorado lamb. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-3885. Dinner, Brunch Ash’Kara

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LoHi / Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher offers a playful take on Middle Eastern cuisine at this plant-bedecked eatery. Try the falafel or king salmon crudo. Reservations accepted. 2005 W. 33rd Ave., 303-537-4407. Dinner, Brunch

Go (For) Fish Keizo Aoi and Yukiko Sanda—alums of Boulder’s beloved Sushi Zanmai—have opened their own 49-seat sushi haven: 10-month-old Aoi Sushi and Izakaya. There, the married chef-owners wow diners with exquisite sashimi, nigiri, and Japanesepub-style small plates. If it’s available, get the “karasu gai,” our favorite hot dish, with mussels steamed in a sake-infused broth.

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RiNo / Spanish This trendy wine bar specializes in Spanish wine and tapas. Try the paella mariscos. Reservations accepted. 2900 Larimer St., 303-816-3300. Dinner, Brunch

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Highland / Italian Tuck into wood-fired pizzas, comforting pastas, and Italian-inspired cocktails from chef-owner Max Mackissock at this casual

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Cherry Creek / Italian Dedication to authenticity translates to the food and extensive wine menu at this elegant Cherry Creek 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

LoHi / Sushi This Portland-born sustainable sushi spot will make you feel good about each bite of sashimi you take. Reservations accepted. 715 17th St., 303-284-6600. Dinner

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Downtown / American This upscale LoDo restaurant offers a sleek atmosphere and beautifully composed plates with worldly flavors. Sample everything from charred octopus to tuna tartare to short ribs with a yuzu glaze. Reservations accepted. 1550 17th St., Ste. 120, 720-904-6711. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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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

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City Park / Steak House Enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking at this local favorite, which has been a family-owned institution for over 80 years. Come for the signature sugar-rubbed steaks. Reservations accepted. 3503 E. Colfax Ave., 303-322-0363. Dinner

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Beast & Bottle

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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 Beatrice & Woodsley

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Speer / American Inspired by the love story of a winemaker’s daughter and a lumberjack, the space is designed to resemble a cabin in the woods. Small plates offer a modern, eclectic mix of regional American cuisine. Reservations accepted. 38 S. Broadway, 303-777-3505. Dinner, Brunch

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RiNo / Scandinavian Chef Duncan Holmes brings an elevated, intimate, ticketed 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 Big Mac & Little Lu’s

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Westminster / Seafood Big Mac & Little Lu’s brings the Florida beaches to the Centennial State with carefully sourced seafood and thoughtfully paired beverages. Pair one of four po’ boy sandwiches or the mussels and fries with a rum cocktail. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 2851 E. 120th Ave., Boulder, 303-404-2722. Lunch, Dinner

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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

Biju’s Little Curry Shop

Berkeley / Indian This fast-casual curry shop brings traditional plates from southern India to a cozy dining room. Fill up on curried chicken or masala beef, or create your own bowl with spiced meats and veggies. Reservations not accepted. 4279 Tennyson St., 303-975-6886. Lunch, Dinner

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). Toppings include unique combinations like wasabi aoili, caramelized apples, and shaved Irish cheddar. Reservations not accepted. 2148 Larimer St., 720-746-9355. Lunch, Dinner

Bistro Barbès

Bistro Vendôme

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Downtown / 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 with béarnaise sauce. Weekend brunch is particularly good, with a to-die-for croque monsieur. Reservations accepted. 1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232. Dinner, Brunch

Bittersweet

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Black Cat Farm Table Bistro

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Blackbelly

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Washington Park West / American Chef Olav Peterson’s restaurant has its own 600-square-foot garden. The constantly changing menu takes classic dishes and gives them a fresh twist. Try one of the seasonal pastas. Reservations accepted. 500 E. Alameda Ave., 303-942-0320. Dinner 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. Order the vegetable risotto. Reservations accepted. 1964 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-5500. Dinner

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North Park Hill / French Jon Robbins offers a menu inspired by the French, North African, and Middle Eastern flavors of Barbès, the Paris neighborhood where he spent three years. Save room for the cappucino crème brûlée. Reservations accepted. 5021 E. 28th Ave., 720-398-8085. Dinner

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Boulder / New American Chef Hosea Rosenberg’s meaty menu focuses on 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, next door. Reservations accepted. 1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 303-247-1000. Dinner Blue Bonnet Cafe and Lounge

Blue Pan Pizza

Baker / Mexican Killer margaritas, homemade chips and salsa, and chiles rellenos make this fun, casual spot a favorite. Reservations accepted. 457 S. Broadway, 303-778-0147. Lunch, Dinner

West Highland / Pizza Masterfully crafted Detroitstyle pizza is the draw at this tiny spot. Try the Brooklyn Bridge, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and ricotta, Romano, and pecorino cheeses. Also try the Congress Park location. Reservations not accepted. 3930 W. 32nd Ave., 720-456-7666. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / American This welcoming neighborhood bar and eatery offers sandwiches, snacks, and shareable family meals alongside beer, wine, and custom cocktails. Order the Viet-Cajun shrimp boil. Reservations not accepted. 1526 Blake St., 303-379-3993. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Barbecue Hickory smoke lures diners to this temple of Southern-style slow-cooked meats. Order the generous sampler platter. Reservations accepted. 1543 Champa St., 303-825-9900. Lunch, Dinner

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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. Try the house burger with a 40# IPA. Reservations accepted for parties of more than seven. 2298 Clay St., 720-512-3894. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Brider

LoHi / American Go for high-quality, fast-casual dining. Be sure to try the rotisserie chicken or roasted porchetta. Reservations not accepted. 1644 Platte St., 303-455-3084. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Brightmarten

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Belcaro / American Go to this neighborhood spot with its own in-house butchery program for elevated comfort food. Try the pork chop. Reservations accepted. 730 S. University Blvd., 720-541-7696. Dinner, Brunch

British Bulldog Pub

Five Points / Pub This pub serves up a mélange of fare‚ from English shepherd’s pie and fish and chips to Pakistani curries and all-American burgers in a casual setting. Reservations not accepted. 2052 Stout St., 303-295-7974. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Broadway Market

Capitol Hill / International This hip marketplace is home to a central bar, self-service beer hall, and nine food concepts, including Royal Rooster, Misaki on Broadway, Pizzeria Coperta, Mother Tongue, and more. 950 Broadway, 720-3907132. 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 or the tender beef, pork, and veal meatballs smothered in a secret-recipe red sauce. Reservations not accepted. 554 S. Broadway, 720-456-7041. Dinner, Brunch

Brutø

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

Buchi Cafe Cubano

Sunnyside / Latin American During the week, this tiny cafe dishes up traditional Cuban coffee and pressed sandwiches. On Sundays, drop in for allday happy hour and authentic Cuban plates, like flan cubano and empanadas. Reservations not accepted. 2651 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-1328. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Overland / American This 24-hour diner serves giant plates of bone-in ham steaks, pancakes, and salads. Reservations not accepted. 300 W. Mississippi Ave., 303-733-0795. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Chicken Rebel

Cafe 180

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

Cafe Aion

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

Cafe Brazil

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Berkeley / Latin American This colorful South American restaurant specializes in seafood and shellfish and is great for those with dietary restrictions. Reservations accepted. 4408 Lowell Blvd., 303-480-1877. Lunch, Dinner

Carbon Cafe & Bar

LoHi / American This fun, quirky cafe (the sister restaurant to Habit Doughnut Dispensary, which is located next door) offers CBD-infused cold brew and bitters along with an eclectic menu of eats. Try the Wu Tang Tots smothered in country sausage gravy. Also try the Five Points location. Reservations accepted. 1553 Platte St., Ste. 3130, 720-428-8565. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Cart-Driver

Speer / Italian This family-style Italian restaurant serves huge platters of hearty food on a yearround patio. Order the ragu con funghi with braised veal. Reservations accepted. 92 S. Pennsylvania St., 303-777-6443. Dinner

RiNo / Pizza Inspired by Italy’s roadside cafes, Cart-Driver slings oysters, wood-fired pizzas, and Prosecco on tap. Don’t miss the littleneck clam pizza with pancetta and toasted garlic. Also try the Highland location. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-3553. Lunch, Dinner

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Cattivella

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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

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Cherry Creek / American Specialties at this popular spot include spit-roasted chicken, grilled fish, ribs, and steaks. Reservations accepted. 184 Steele St., 303-322-3524. Lunch, Dinner

Cherry Cricket

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

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Downtown / Asian This contemporary restaurant serves modern twists on Pan-Asian cuisine. Don’t miss the French onion soup dumplings. Also try the Stapleton location. Reservations accepted. 1555 Blake St., 303-353-5223. Lunch, Dinner

Chook

Platt Park / Contemporary Chook specializes in Australian-style, charcoal-grilled rotisserie chicken and fresh veggie sides. Also try the Hale location. Reservations not accepted. 1300 S. Pearl St., 303-282-8399. Lunch, Dinner

Chow Morso Osteria

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Downtown / Italian The team behind Barolo Grill brings hand-rolled pastas and comforting Italian plates to LoDo. Try the agnolotti with sage-butter sauce. Reservations accepted. 1500 Wynkoop St., 720-639-4089. Lunch, Dinner

City, O’ City

Capitol Hill / American This meat-free zone features pizza, vegan pastries, and a full bar. Reservations not accepted. 206 E. 13th Ave., 303-831-6443. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Carmine’s on Penn

Highland / American The brick-and-mortar location of the popular food truck and former Avanti food stall serves up sandwiches, salads, and more starring beer-battered fried chicken. Reservations not accepted. 3618 Tejon St., 720-710-6620. Lunch, Dinner

Comal Heritage Food Incubator

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

Coohills

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Coperta

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Downtown / French Enjoy the French-inspired cuisine 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

Uptown Area / Italian Tuck into comforting Italian fare at this restaurant, which celebrates the cuisine of Rome and southern Italy. Reservations accepted. 400 E. 20th Ave., 720-749-4666. Lunch, Dinner

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Corrida

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Boulder / Spanish Housed on the rooftop level of the PearlWest building, this elegant Spanish steak house offers stunning 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 Cracovia

Westminster / Polish Traditional dishes are on the menu at this family-owned spot. Try the “zupa ogórkowa” (pickle soup), “placki” (fried potato and onion pancakes), and potato and cheese pierogi. Reservations accepted. 8121 W. 94th Ave., Westminster, 303-484-9388. Lunch, Dinner

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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.Lunch, Dinner

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Uptown Area / American Chefs Keegan Gerhard and Lisa Bailey produce exquisite desserts and modern comfort food. Check out the grab-and-go coffee and pastries. Reservations accepted. 494 E. 19th Ave., 303-861-4710. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Downtown / Mexican Known for its authentic, slow-simmered carnitas, this spot offers Mexican comfort cooking at its best. Get the chile relleno plate smothered in fiery green chile. Reservations not accepted. 1530 Blake St., Ste. C, 720-904-8226. Lunch, Dinner City Park West / Italian This pizza joint serves Brooklyn-style, brick-oven-baked pies with toppings like homemade meatballs. Reservations accepted for parties of more than eight. 2223 E. Colfax Ave., 720-594-2939. Lunch, Dinner

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RiNo / Contemporary The famed New York City bar offers top-notch cocktail service and an inventive menu inside the Ramble Hotel. Reservations accepted. The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St., 720-330-2660. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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RiNo / International This marketplace features 11 vendors with dining options ranging from ceviche to ice cream. Choose from Crema Bodega, Culture Meat & Cheese, High Point Creamery, and more. 2669 Larimer St. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Golden Triangle / American This casual, oldschool joint on West Colfax is open at all hours and draws in night owls and early birds alike for comforting, home-style entrées. Reservations not accepted. 740 W. Colfax Ave., 303-825-5443. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Downtown / International Bonanno Concepts’ 16-venue collection of bars and restaurants features everything from fresh pasta to poke bowls to charcuterie.1800 Wazee St., 303-7928242. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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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. The house-made sourdough is heavenly. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. 3264 Larimer St., 303-562-1965. Dinner

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City Park West / Mexican The menu at this modern taqueria features light, fresh fare such as beerbattered fish tacos and shrimp ceviche. Save room for the choco taco in a house-made waffle shell. Reservations not accepted. 1475 E. 17th Ave., 303-386-3509. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Dry Storage

Boulder / Cafe Savor coffee and carbs galore at this cafe and retail grain mill. An exquisite selection of pastries, breads, and sandwiches are made from scratch daily. Try the tuna sandwich on Pullman toast. Reservations not accepted. 3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720-420-0918. Breakfast, Lunch

Duo Restaurant

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Lincoln Park / Japanese Enjoy authentic Japanese country cuisine in a rustic, traditional setting. Try a selection of marinated seafood from chef and owner Gaku Homma’s Wanko sushi menu. Reservations not accepted. 1365 Osage St., 303-595-3666. Lunch, Dinner

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Highland / Contemporary Duo captures the true essence of the neighborhood restaurant: simple food, a low-key but polished ambience, and the hum of patrons trading stories. Reservations accepted. 2413 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-4141. Dinner, Brunch

Edgewater Inn

Edgewater / Italian This inn has been family owned and operated for more than 50 years. Try the Howdy Pizza, a combo of sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and jalapeño peppers. Reservations not accepted. 5302 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater, 303-237-3524. Lunch, Dinner

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. 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater, 303-797-9119. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

El Five

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LoHi / Mediterranean Justin Cucci’s Edible Beats concept boasts panoramic views, creative tapas, and Spanish-style gin-tonics. Order the cauliflower yufka. Reservations accepted. 2930 Umatilla St., 303-524-9193. Dinner, Brunch

El Jefe

Sunnyside / Mexican Farm-to-table Mexican fare will lure you to this welcoming Sunnyside haunt. Try the local-mushroom tacos. Reservations accepted. 2450 W. 44th Ave., 720-389-7615. Dinner

El Taco de Mexico

El Tepehuan

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

Englewood / Mexican The team behind this relocated Englewood restaurant has been serving its brand of authentic and affordable Mexican food for more than 40 years. Reservations accepted. 3495 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-781-0243. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Elway’s

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Downtown / Steak House This sleek restaurant‚ named after the Broncos great‚ serves classic steak house fare in upscale environs. Order the Colorado rack of lamb. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen

Downtown / Pub This historic hall has been transformed into an expansive two-story bar and kitchen. Innovative and high-quality international pub food is on the menu, including house-made sausages. Don’t miss the mushroom or duck poutine. Reservations accepted. 1317 14th St., 303-5954255. Lunch, Dinner

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Famous Original J’s Pizza

Five Points / Pizza Josh Pollack’s New York–style and rectangular “Grandma” pies are customizable or available by the slice. Reservations not accepted. 715 E. 26th Ave., 720-420-9102. Lunch, Dinner

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Lakewood / Thai This cozy spot offers flavorful specialties from multiple regions, including northern Thailand’s “khao soi” (egg noodles in coconut curry) and “som tum” (green papaya salad). Reservations accepted. 98 Wadsworth Blvd., #117, Lakewood, 303-237-2475. Lunch, Dinner Finn’s Manor

RiNo / International The indoor bar serves a wide selection 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

Fish N Beer

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RiNo / Seafood Kevin Morrison offers approachable, fresh seafood and a hearty beer list at this casual oysterette. Try the wood-firegrilled whole bass. Reservations not accepted. 3510 Larimer St., 303-248-3497. Dinner

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Boulder / Contemporary Located atop Flagstaff Mountain, this restaurant has a huge wine list and a spectacular view of Boulder. Try the Hudson Valley foie gras plate. Reservations accepted. 1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, 303-442-4640. Dinner

Frank & Roze

Hale / Cafe This stylish cafe serves sustainably sourced 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. Reservations not accepted. 4097 E. Ninth Ave., 720-328-2960. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Frasca Food and Wine

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

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Country Club / New American James Beard Award–winning chef Alex Seidel’s tiny kitchen focuses on seasonal dishes that are big on flavor. Reservations accepted. 1313 E. Sixth Ave., 303-831-1962. Dinner

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Highland / American Troy Guard offers elevated comfort food with a side of rock ‘n’ roll at this neighborhood spot. Try the award-winning fried chicken sandwich. Reservations not accepted. 3940 W. 32nd Ave., 720-667-3727. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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RiNo / American This hip hangout serves craft cocktails and light fare, including sandwiches and customizable charcuterie boards. Reservations not accepted. 3126 Larimer St., 720-445-9691. Dinner

Guard and Grace

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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. Reservations accepted. 1801 California St., 303-293-8500. Lunch, Dinner

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$$$

Downtown / Japanese This Japanese-based chain boasts table-centered grills on which diners cook proteins like Harami skirt steak. Reservations accepted. 1998 18th St., 720-726-4068. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Hank’s Texas BBQ

Hale / Barbecue This fast-casual barbecue joint serves tender, slow-cooked meats (including brisket and hot links) in sandwiches, tacos, and salads until supplies run out each day. Try the pulled pork frito pie. Reservations not accepted. 5410 E. Colfax Ave., 720-277-3225. Lunch, Dinner

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University / Middle Eastern You can’t beat this spot’s tasty, affordable, and traditional Middle Eastern fare. Reservations accepted. 1890 E. Evans Ave., 303-777-8828. Lunch, Dinner

Highland Tap and Burger

Highland / American Pick your patty, bun, and premium toppings for a customizable meal enhanced with a choice of more than a dozen Colorado craft beers. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted for eight or more. 2219 W. 32nd Ave., 720-287-4493. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Hop Alley

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., 303-4777000. Lunch, Dinner

I Il Porcellino Salumi

Berkeley / Deli This market and deli strives to provide the highest quality, locally raised cured meats in Colorado. Reservations not accepted. 4334 W. 41st Ave., 303-477-3206. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Il Posto

Deli Star Los Angeles lost one of its top deli men a few years back when chef-owner Vince Howard moved to Park Hill with his family. Now, East Colfax is the lucky home of Tessa Delicatessen, Howard’s five-monthold sandwich and salad shop. Swing by for updated classics like the hot roast beef sandwich with charred scallion mayo, arugula, and Swiss or a $10 burgerand-beer weekday happy hour special (3 to 7 p.m.).

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Hampden / Indian This spot serves traditional fare, including flavorful dishes like tandoori chicken. Take advantage of the lunch buffet, and be sure to

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Speer / American This is a bright eatery serving seasonal, European-inspired brunch and lunch dishes. Reservations accepted. 410 E. 7th Ave., 720-828-8180. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Platt Park / Japanese Ultra-fresh sushi, sashimi, and creative small plates are on the menu at this local favorite. Reservations accepted. 1487 S. Pearl St., 303-777-0691. Lunch, Dinner

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

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Katsu Ramen

Westwood / Mexican Kahlo’s offers Mexican dishes such as mole and enchiladas verdes and a menu of almost 30 different juices and smoothies in a cozy space decorated with the art of Frida Kahlo. Reservations accepted. 3735 Morrison Rd., 303-936-0758. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Platt Park / Pizza A wood-fired oven, gourmet ingredients, and wine to-go make this a perfect pizzeria for dine-in or delivery. If the weather’s nice, eat outside in the spacious garden area. Reservations accepted. 1439 S. Pearl St., 303-733-5267. Lunch, Dinner

J J’s Noodles Star Thai 2

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RiNo / Southern This isn’t your typical Southern restaurant. Chef Kyle Foster serves sophisticated dishes inspired by the flavors and techniques of the South, such as barbecued snails and pork and oyster sausage. Whatever you do, don’t miss Foster’s exemplary biscuits. Reservations accepted. 3258 Larimer St., 303-295-8977. Dinner, Brunch

Downtown / Southwestern Located in the Dairy Block, this spot specializes in southwestern fare, such as Navajo tacos. Also try the Westminsterbased sister location, Kachina Southwestern Grill. Reservations accepted. 1890 Wazee St., 720-460-2728. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

try the cinnamon bread pudding. Reservations accepted. 8921 E. Hampden Ave., 303-7554284. Lunch, Dinner

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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RiNo / Chinese From Tommy Lee of Uncle, this neighborhood 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

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Downtown / Italian This gorgeous eatery expands on traditional Italian fare by incorporating unexpected, seasonal ingredients. Reservations accepted. 1520 Blake St., 720-541-7721. Dinner

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Downtown / New American This modern saloon features more than 600 whiskeys and wood-fired takes on New American cuisine. Reservations accepted. 1801 Wewatta St., 303-623-0979. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Lincoln Park / Jamaican This family-owned Jamaican restaurant serves classic Caribbean-centric dishes like jerk chicken, fried plaintains, and rice and peas, accompanied by a menu of rum-infused cocktails. Reservations accepted. 709 W. Eighth Ave., 303-623-0013. Lunch, Dinner

Aurora / Japanese This family-owned spot has rice and poke bowls, curry, and ramen. Order the katsu curry topped with a fried pork cutlet or the spicy chicken ramen. Reservations not accepted. 1930 S. Havana St., Aurora, 303-751-2222. Lunch, Dinner

The Kitchen

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Downtown / Contemporary This community bistro features consciously sourced ingredients and a raw seafood bar. Try the comforting tomato soup. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations accepted. 1520 16th St., 303-623-3127. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Stapleton / American Chef Troy Guard takes on the breakfast joint with Hashtag. Try the lamb neck eggs Benedict or the sea salt chocolate chip hot cake. Reservations not accepted. 10155 E. 29th Dr., 303-996-9985. Breakfast, Brunch

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Downtown / Seafood Enjoy sustainable seafood in an upbeat atmosphere. Specialties include the raw oyster bar and seasonally composed plates. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted. 1539 17th St., 303-292-5767. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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L La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas

Valverde / Mexican This is a must-visit destination for taco lovers. Try the tacos al pastor and carnitas and don’t skip the salsa bar. Reservations not accepted. 1565 W. Alameda Ave., 720-5836586. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Le Bilboquet

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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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Downtown / French Lon Symensma’s Europeaninspired eatery features table-side preparations and a roving cheese cart. Don’t miss the Paris-Brest dessert. Reservations accepted. 1555 Blake St., Ste. 102, 720-845-1673. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Liberati Restaurant & Brewery

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Five Points / Italian The brainchild of Rome-born restaurateur Alex Liberati, this brewery/eatery serves Italian fare and beers brewed with wine grapes. Reservations accepted. 2403 Champa St., 303-862-5652. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

LoHi / International Set in the former three-story Olinger Mortuary’s parking garage, this restaurant takes you around the world with a menu of small plates. Reservations accepted. 2030 W. 30th Ave., 303-993-3120. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Little Beast Street Food

Congress Park / American This casual joint has juicy brisket burgers, inventive sandwiches, and griddled tacos. Reservations not accepted. 2730 E. Colfax Ave., 303-399-4137. Lunch, Dinner

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Lola Coastal Mexican

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

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LoHi / Seafood New Englanders and seafood fans, rejoice: This fast-casual spot is slinging lobster rolls, fried whole-belly clams, chowder, roast beef sandwiches, and more. Save room for a blueberry buckle. Reservations not accepted. 1535 Central St., 303-997-2118. Lunch, Dinner

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Aurora / International This immigrant- and refugee-led food hall is home to six outstanding culinary concepts, including Urban Burma, Jasmine Syrian Food, and Nepali Mountain Kitchen. Reservations not accepted. 10180 E. Colfax Ave., 303-900-8639. Lunch, Dinner

Marco’s Coal-Fired

Ballpark / Pizza This spot serves authentic Neapolitan-style pies, coal-fired limoncello wings, and much more. Also try the Englewood location. Reservations accepted. 2129 Larimer St., 303-296-7000. Lunch, Dinner

Maria Empanada

Platt Park / Latin American More than 15 flavors of empanadas await at this casual spot. Share a dozen and save room for the alfajores. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted for parties of 10 or more. 1298 S. Broadway Ave., 303-934-2221. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mas Kaos

Berkeley / Global Mexican meets Italian in this hybrid between two South Pearl favorites: Kaos Pizzeria and Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina. Reservations accepted. 4528 Tennyson St., 720638-2100. Lunch, Dinner

Masalaa

Aurora / Indian A vegetarian’s heaven, Masalaa has delicious Southern Indian cuisine. Reservations accepted. 3140 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, 303-7556272. Lunch, Dinner

Masterpiece Delicatessen

Meadowlark Kitchen

RiNo / American Located adjacent to Meadowlark Bar, this rustic eatery has a tightly edited menu focused on local offerings. Try the over-the-top burger. Reservations accepted. 2705 Larimer St., 303-953-1815. Dinner

Mehak India’s Aroma

Cherry Creek / Indian There’s not a buffet in sight at this upscale Indian restaurant, where everything from chicken korma to lamb vindaloo is on the menu. Reservations accepted. 250 Steele St., Ste. 100, 720-638-9350. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / New American Award-winning chefs Alex Seidel and Matt Vawter offer upscale, contemporary farm-to-table fare, including pasta dishes and family-style shared plates for the table. Mercantile also features counter-service dining for breakfast and lunch, as well as a marketplace of locally sourced foodstuffs. Reservations accepted for dinner. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Ste. 155, 720-460-3733. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Misfit Snackbar

City Park / Contemporary This walk-up kitchen inside Middleman cocktail bar serves imaginative twists on familiar pub fare. Try the kimchi

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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., 720-677-6454. Dinner

Mizuna

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Capitol Hill / Contemporary Chef-owner Frank Bonanno’s seasonal cuisine capitalizes on fresh ingredients, and service is prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Reservations accepted. 225 E. Seventh Ave., 303-832-4778. Dinner

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Morin

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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 My Brother’s Bar

Highland / Pub Enjoy beers and burgers with classical music in one of Denver’s oldest bars. Reservations not accepted. 2376 15th St., 303-455-9991. Lunch, Dinner

LoHi / Deli This masterpiece of a deli inside Old Major serves Justin Brunson’s inventive sandwiches. Try the white truffle egg salad. Reservations not accepted. 3316 Tejon St., 303-561-3354. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

croquettes with sambal aïoli and shaved Spam. Reservations not accepted. 3401 E. Colfax, 303-353-4207. Dinner

Narrative

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Cherry Creek / American Chef Paul Nagan serves gussied-up versions of American favorites‚ such as shrimp and grits with Tabasco butter‚ at this sleek eatery. Reservations accepted. 222 Milwaukee St., 720-571-8080. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

New Saigon

Athmar Park / Vietnamese This spot serves an extensive menu featuring delicious rice paper wraps, crispy soft shell crabs, soups, salads, and much more. Reservations accepted for five or more. 630 S. Federal Blvd., 303-936-4954. Lunch, Dinner

Noble Riot

Oak at Fourteenth

Ohana Island Kitchen

Onefold

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City Park West / Contemporary This eatery does early-day dining justice. Pair the bacon fried rice with house-made bone broth, Vietnamese iced coffee, or a local IPA. Reservations not accepted. 1420 E. 18th Ave., 303-954-0877. Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch

Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox

Ballpark / Contemporary The “gastro-brothel” menu encompasses globally inspired pub fare like flatbreads, small plates, and stone-fire skillets. Try the green chile cornbread. Reservations accepted. 1215 20th St., 303-993-8023. Dinner, Brunch

Osteria Marco

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Ototo

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Downtown / Italian This casual tavern features deep-set wooden booths and a spacious bar. The menu lists approachable eats, such as housemade fresh mozzarella and rustic pizzas. Reservations accepted. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855. Lunch, Dinner

Platt Park / Japanese Sushi Den’s Toshi Kizaki serves Japanese robata-style tapas, ramen, and seafood in a casual setting. Reservations accepted. 1501 Pearl St., 303-733-2503. Dinner

Owlbear Barbecue

RiNo / Barbecue The brick-and-mortar joint from pitmaster Karl Fallenius is serving brisket, ribs, and all of the fixings. Reservations not accepted. 2826 Larimer St., 970-708-3954. Lunch, Dinner

Cole / Southern New Orleans native and owner Henry Batiste serves his grandmother’s recipes for gumbo, po’ boys, and much more at this Louisianainspired spot. Reservations not accepted. 3321 Bruce Randolph Ave., 720-389-9544. Dinner

North County

LoHi / Seafood This Hawaiian-inspired eatery serves top-notch tuna poke, Spam musubi, roasted pork, and more in a casual setting. Reservations not accepted. 2563 15th St., 303-718-6580. Lunch, Dinner

RiNo / French Find charcuterie boards, rabbit terrines, and other French fare at this sommelieroperated natural wine bar. Reservations accepted. 1336 27th St., 303-993-5330. Dinner

NOLA Voodoo Tavern

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

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Lowry / Mexican With a beach bar atmosphere, this San Diego–inspired taqueria boasts a daily catch of grilled fish tacos and a bar full of tequila libations. Reservations not accepted. 94 Rampart Way, 720-532-0106. Dinner

P Park Hill Sushi Co.

Park Hill / Sushi This quick-service sushi spot specializes in made-to-order hand rolls with fresh fillings like blue crab and spicy tuna. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 4900 E. Colfax Ave., Unit A, 303-953-9581. Lunch, Dinner

Pete’s Kitchen

Cheesman Park / American A staple for late-night comfort food, Pete’s is known for its breakfasts but also serves burgers, gyros, and more. Reservations not accepted. 1962 E. Colfax Ave., 303-3213139. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Mar Lee / Vietnamese Don’t miss the steaming bowls of traditional Vietnamese pho at this restaurant, where the comforting dish can be ordered 21 different ways. Also try the Centennial location. Reservations not accepted. 1401 S. Federal Blvd., 303-936-3322. Lunch, Dinner

Pho Duy

Westwood / Vietnamese Slurp down delicious bowls of noodle soup at this popular Vietnamese mainstay. Reservations not accepted. 925 S. Federal Blvd., 303-937-1609. Lunch, Dinner

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and fajitas as well as upscale, regionally inspired Mexican fare. Try the achiote roasted pheasant. Reservations accepted. 1518 S. Pearl St., 720-642-7322. Dinner NEW

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Platt Park / Latin American Venezuelan corn flatbreads, or arepas, are on the menu. Our favorite is the La Havana, a take on a Cuban sandwich, featuring slow-roasted pork loin, ham, and local Muenster. Reservations not accepted. 1859 S. Pearl St., 720-432-4205. Lunch, Dinner

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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 and veal milanese. Don’t miss the seared fois gras. Reservations accepted. 209 S. Downing St., 303-999-0395. Dinner, Brunch

South Park Hill / Middle Eastern This quiet restaurant serves a solid menu of Middle Eastern and Lebanese fare. Try the sabanekh, which are pastries stuffed with spinach, onion, and pine nuts. Reservations accepted. 5709 E. Colfax Ave., 303-355-7213. Lunch, Dinner

Boulder / Pizza Inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, Italy, this contemporary pizza joint offers a modern take on a traditional classic. Order the mais pizza. Also try the fast-casual locations in Denver. Reservations accepted. 1730 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-3003. Lunch, Dinner Downtown / Pub This casual bar serves fantastic French dip sandwiches (try the smoked mushroom variety) and craft cocktails. Reservations not accepted. 1808 Blake St., 720-710-8144. Lunch, Dinner

Berkeley / Barbecue Texas barbecue wood-fired with post oak from Austin, Texas, is the draw at this spot. Reservations accpeted. 4000 Tennyson St., 303-458-1555. Lunch, Dinner

Potager

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Capitol Hill / Contemporary This family-owned restaurant specializes in fresh, seasonal food. The menu changes once a month. Dine in the back garden. Reservations not accepted. 1109 Ogden St., 303-832-5788. Dinner

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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 Quality Italian

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Cherry Creek / Steak House This upscale spot serves a smart mix of steak house fare and American-Italian favorites. Try the baked lasagna for two. Reservations accepted. 241 Columbine St., 303-532-8888. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Downtown / Mediterranean James Beard Award–winning chef Jennifer Jasinski creates high-end Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. Try the artichoke tortelloni. Reservations accepted. 1431 Larimer St., 303-820-2282. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que

Rosedale / Barbecue House-smoked Colorado craft barbecue is the specialty at this laid-back spot. Order the bison short ribs. Reservations not accepted. 2387 S. Downing St., 303-722-2226. Lunch, Dinner

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LoHi / Contemporary Located in a refabbed 1950s service station, this hip restaurant serves globally inspired cuisine with a focus on veggies and sustainable meats. Also try the DIA location. Reservations accepted. 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-993-4200. Dinner, Brunch

Boulder / International The tenants of Boulder’s first food hall include Petite Fleur, Confit, the Ginger Pig, Jacaranda, La Tigella, Tierra, Boxcar Coffee Roasters, and more. 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-323-5509. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Downtown / Contemporary You’ll find 52 classic cocktails and gourmet parlor snacks at this underground bar in the Dairy Block. Reservations accepted for parties of more than five. 1801 Blake St., 720-573-9155. Dinner

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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., 720-408-2444. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Sarto’s

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Jefferson Park / Italian This authentic Italian restaurant serves house-made pastas, soups, and more. Reservations accepted. 2900 W. 25th Ave., 303-455-1400. Dinner, Brunch

Sassafras American Eatery

Highland / Cajun/Southern Located in a pair of cheery, adjoined houses, this eatery charms. Expect to find Southern classics such as eggs Sardou. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted from Monday to Friday. 3927 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-0080. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

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Spuntino

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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 gelato for dessert. Reservations accepted. 2639 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-0949. Dinner

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Aurora / International Formerly the Stanley Aviation building, this site is now home to a sprawling, food-centric marketplace. Stop by and check out the offerings from Yellowbelly Chicken, Stanley Beer Hall, Annette, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Comida Cantina, Logan House Coffee, Miette et Chocolat, Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, and many more. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, 720-990-6743. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Uptown Area / American With food like homemade mac and cheese and fried chicken, plus retro booths, this restaurant makes the 1950s feel right around the corner. Also try the Arvada location. Reservations accepted. 523 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-1001. Lunch, Dinner

Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs

City Park / American Delicious hot dogs with all the fixin’s served at a happy-to-please stand. Reservations accepted for more than 15. 3525 E. Colfax Ave., 303-333-7627. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Seafood Impeccably fresh seafood preparations are the star of this iconic oyster house. Sip on craft cocktails or grower champagnes as you nosh on Alaska king crab legs or Maine lobster. Reservations accepted. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., 303-640-3474. Lunch, Dinner

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Boulder / Italian Named for the famous white roads in Tuscany, Strade Bianche Cafe features homemade pastas and is adorned with bicycling memorabilia. Reservations accepted. 1739 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-999-1064. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Downtown / European This stylish European-style wine bar on the Union Station platform offers the warm hospitality and exquisite cuisine the team behind Frasca Food and Wine is known for, all to the soundtrack of a vinyl-only playlist. Reservations accepted. 1803 16th St., 720-738-1803. Dinner

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RiNo / Latin American Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class offers a combo of large-format items and Pan-Latin 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 Super Star Asian Cuisine

Athmar Park / Asian This glitz-free eatery serves top-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

Sushi Den

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

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Highland / Japanese Enjoy Japanese fusion cuisine‚ including sushi combos, poke bowls, noodles, and much more‚ in a sleek, modern setting. Reservations accepted for lunch and dinner. 2401 15th St., Suite 80, 303-433-7272. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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Five Points / English Head to this charming teahouse-bookstore-market for loose-leaf and specialty teas and all-day fare like soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries. Reservations accepted. 611 22nd St., 303-593-2013. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

Tessa Delicatessan

Gluten-Free’s The Way To Be With more than 40 gluten-free items on its menu of American-style pub fare, two-year-old Acova gives those living with gluten issues the power of choice. Betsy Workman, the Highland restaurant’s co-owner, and her son Taylor both live with celiac disease, which inspired her to feature dishes that are often offlimits. Don’t miss the crispy fried chicken drizzled with honey-cayenne sauce or the lobster mac and cheese made from corn- and rice-flour penne and a rich cheddar sauce thickened with heavy cream.

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

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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 Chinesestyle 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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Aurora / Chinese Handmade dumplings, along with a selection of Sichuan specialties, are on the menu at this family-owned restaurant. Reservations accepted. 12203 E. Iliff Ave., Unit D, Aurora, 303-755-8518. Lunch, Dinner

Golden / International Golden’s first food hall has culinary options such as Kona Bowls Superfoods Café, Woodgrain Bagels, Fringe Pizza, Amore Gelato, the Tributary Bar, SurMesa Taqueria, ThaiKun, and more. 701 12th St., Golden. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Berkeley / American Justin Cucci’s fourth eatery focuses on quick, healthy food. Grab a seat in the airy space and nosh creative, wholesome fare such as chilled carrot-ginger soup or a veggie dosa. Reservations not accepted. 3915 Tennyson St., 303-474-4131. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

T Downtown / 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, 720-6051889. Lunch, Dinner

Athmar Park / Mexican This Mexican spot is run by the same of the popular Villa Real food truck. Order the campechana, a refreshing cold seafood dish made with octopus and shrimp. Reservations accepted. 1512 W. Alameda Ave., 303-3799927. Lunch, Dinner

RiNo / Sushi This fast-casual sushi joint features a fun, conveyer belt-style dining experience. Try the CLT roll (soft shell crab tempura, lettuce, tomato) with garlic mayo on top. Multiple locations. Reservations not accepted. 2615 Larimer St., 720-476-4643. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Contemporary Visit this stylish 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

Sunnyside / American This breakfast and lunch spot is an industrial farmhouse-chic spot for breakfast foods, including eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy. Reservations not accepted. 2911 W. 38th Ave., 303-955-0815. Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

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RiNo / American At this laid-back live-music venue, the most popular drink is PBR. Try the Mile High Pizza made kitchen sink-style with more than 10 toppings. Reservations not accepted. 3131 Walnut St., 303-295-1868. Lunch, Dinner

Uptown Area / American This vegetarian icon has been serving wholesome food since 1998. The zesty soups, salads, and wraps are healthy and delicious. Don’t miss the brunch specials. Reservations accepted after 5 p.m. 837 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-7313. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Berkeley / Seasonal Settle in for craft cocktails and polished fare, such as cavatelli with pork ragu and roasted chicken with tomato curry. Reservations accepted. 3963 Tennyson St., 970-682-6888. Dinner

Weathervane Cafe

Lone Tree / Indian This cozy seasonal restaurant serves classic and contemporary dishes from regions across India. Reservations accepted. 9234 Park Meadows Dr., Ste. 700, Lone Tree, 720-5368150. Lunch, Dinner

Vert Kitchen

Washington Park West / French Salads and sandwiches dot the small menu at this Europeaninfluenced cafe. Reservations not accepted. 704 S. Pearl St., 303-997-5941. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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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Five Points / Southern Enjoy soul food with a dash of Caribbean flair at this charming Five Points cafe. Reservations not accepted. 2736 Welton St., 303-296-6602. Lunch, Dinner

Berkeley / American This breakfast and lunch joint serves modern takes on diner food, featuring everything from classics like chicken-fried steak to updated fare like avocado toast with pickled beets and herbed ricotta. Reservations not accepted. 3838 Tennyson St., 720-4853901. Breakfast, Lunch

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Ballpark / American This watering hole offers a vintage-inspired vibe and a menu curated by Old Major’s Justin Brunson. Reservations not accepted. 2907 Huron St., 303-226-1540. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

White Pie

City Park West / Pizza Chow down on New Haven–style pizza right here in Denver. Try the 10-layer the lasagna. Reservations not accepted. 1702 Humboldt St., 303-862-5323. Lunch, Dinner

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Sunnyside / Contemporary Chef Kelly Whitaker fuses Asian and Italian techniques and ingredients at this hip eatery. The results, such as 7x brisket braised in dashi and red wine and mafaldine pasta with koji tomatoes, are delicious. Reservations accepted. 4058 Tejon St., 720-456-6507. Dinner Work & Class

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RiNo / American This elevated meat-and-three concept offers a delicious hybrid of American and Latin cuisine in raucous, repurposed-shippingcontainer digs. Our pick: the Cajun rotisserie

chicken, chickpea croquettes, lamb chorizo, and peppers five ways. Reservations not accepted. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-0700. Dinner Wynkoop Brewing Company

Downtown / Pub Enjoy freshly brewed beer and feast on pub favorites such as hanger steak or corn and poblano chowder at one of Denver’s original brewpubs. Reservations accepted. 1634 18th St., 303-297-2700. Lunch, Dinner

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City Park West / Mediterranean This family-run restaurant serves silky hummus, a variety of excellent grilled kebabs, from-scratch sweets, and much more. Try the beef koobideh. Reservations not accepted. 2207 E. Colfax Ave., 720-532-8746. Lunch, Dinner

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RiNo / International This industrial-chic food hall is home to eight globally inspired food and drink vendors and two bars. 3501 Wazee St., 720-4601978. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Downtown / Latin American Formerly located in Aspen, chef/owner Michael Beary’s upscale Oaxacan eatery found a home in the heart of Denver. Reservations accepted. 999 18th St., Ste. 107, 720-920-1991. Lunch, Dinner

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Five Points / Barbecue This unpretentious barbecue joint offers a menu inspired by the Deep South. Order the slow-smoked St. Louis–style pork ribs or the half chicken. Also try the Greenwood Village location. Reservations not accepted. 2150 Broadway, 303-296-3334. Lunch, Dinner

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Downtown / Chinese This counter-service spot offers Chinese home-style cooking. Order the spicy Szechuan braised beef noodle soup, featuring homemade noodles, and the pork buns. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations not accepted. 1625 Wynkoop St., 303-5456262. Lunch, Dinner

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Boulder / Southwestern This is Southwestern fare with a nice twist. Try the seasonal tamales and choose from 150 tequilas. Reservations accepted. 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-0444. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

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move the needle,” says Phil West, author of The United States of Soccer: MLS and the Rise of American Soccer Fandom. The Rapids, he adds, are attempting to stoke fan excitement. They just don’t seem to be trying as hard as other franchises.

V. THE SECOND-WORST PERSON IN SPORTS

The morning after winning the MLS Cup, the Rapids flew home to Denver with the Anschutz Trophy fastened securely in the front row of first class. Hundreds of cheering fans awaited them at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Governor Bill Ritter declared November 23 of that year Colorado Rapids Day, and Mayor John Hickenlooper honored the squad during a rally at Skyline Park. With the team flag flapping over the Capitol, managing director Jeff Plush told the 1,000 or

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so in attendance that the franchise wasn’t satisfied with one title: “We want this to be sustained greatness.” Instead, supporters got nine years of instability. In 2011, while the team was in El Salvador for a CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Champions League game, head coach Gary Smith groused about the Rapids’ stinginess—in particular, his front office’s insistence that the squad fly commercial to South America. “These guys are traveling charter and staying in all the best places,” Smith said, referring to the Galaxy, who also competed there. “Our guys are staying in some shed with straw on the floor and eating out of a trough.” The Rapids fired Smith after the season. Plush’s contract wasn’t renewed, either. Wright lasted until January 2012 before his position was eliminated. In its quest for relevance, KSE turned to sports marketing veteran Tim Hinchey, who became the Rapids’ president in December 2011. Hinchey boasted an impressive resumé—having run commercial activities for Derby County FC, a historic English

club—and he immediately set about raising Colorado’s profile. The Rapids were one of the last MLS teams not to have a jersey sponsor; Hinchey made a reported $8.3 million deal with Ciao, a multinational telecom company. According to Hinchey, season tickets increased from 1,400 to 6,000 during his tenure thanks to KSE adding ticket sales staff and spending more on advertising. Hinchey also presided over the merger of the team’s supporters groups—the Bulldogs, Class VI, and Pid Army—into a single entity called Centennial 38. (The trio had butted heads over their varying styles. Pid, for example, tried to be more punk rock and chanted things like “Fuck families!” which didn’t sit well with the team or, well, families.) Most impressively, Hinchey signed Tim Howard, widely believed to be the greatest American goalkeeper of all time. That season, 2016, the league honored Hinchey as executive of the year, and average attendance at DSG Park topped 16,000 for the first and only time. But many remember Hinchey’s stewardship of the team, which ended in 2017, with anger—and a little embarrassment.

The partnership with Ciao ended in a lawsuit, the company reportedly making good on only $75,000 of its commitment. The signing of Howard, who retired after the 2019 season, was a boon, but Hinchey’s other high-dollar acquisitions failed more than they succeeded. Swiss midfielder Shkëlzen Gashi, to name one flop, became such an on-field liability (unhappiness with his contract led to him showing up for the 2017 season out of shape, which led to injuries, which led to only four goals over his final 38 games with the team) that the Rapids cut him with a year remaining on his contract, eating $1.6 million. Then there was Hinchey’s abrasiveness. Bamber remembers sending Hinchey an email asking why the team was holding its jersey unveilings in corporate bars rather than the Bulldog. He says Hinchey responded tersely: Don’t contact me again. (Hinchey says he doesn’t remember any negative interaction with fans.) Another instance of Hinchey’s ornery personality played out in the media in 2014. As the team finished the season on a 14-game winless streak, the Rapids beat writer for mlssoccer.com tweeted, “Say it once, say it again: Front office deserves much more blame than coaching staff.” That set off a string of contentious emails between Hinchey and the reporter—Chris Bianchi, a meteorologist who moonlighted as a soccer journalist for the league-owned website— which ended with Hinchey writing, “Enjoy the weather.” MLS fired Bianchi a few days later. What could have been a private spat, however, turned public when Deadspin published the emails. Hinchey points out that Bianchi was a league employee. Bianchi says that after the dustup, former and then current Rapids employees reached out to him to thank him for exposing Hinchey’s dictatorial management style. “Tim made a poor decision for his own sake,” Bianchi says. “That childish taunt was never going to look good.” ESPN’s Keith Olbermann declared Hinchey the second-worst person in sports that week. During the final games of the 2014 and ’15 seasons, a plane circled above DSG Park pulling banners that read, in part, “KSE & Hinchey out.” Hinchey eventually took that advice, becoming president and CEO of USA Swimming in 2017 and leaving KSE to shoulder the blame for the team’s performance. “Colorado’s biggest issue is their owner, Stan Kroenke,” Sam Stejskal wrote in the Athletic this past May. “Broadly characterized by high-ranking sources around the league as the worst owner in MLS, Kroenke…is absurdly absent from

the Rapids organization.” Past and present KSE execs characterize that assertion as false. “When we have opportunities and ideas, ownership is very involved and supportive of what will make the team better and what’s best for the fans’ experience,” says KSE chief operating officer and executive vice president Matt Hutchings, who pointed specifically to the Rapids’ multimillion-dollar commitment to Howard as evidence of Kroenke’s willingness to invest. (Kroenke was not made available for this story.) But even some former Rapids view Kroenke as an absentee owner. “We definitely had a feeling that Kroenke didn’t necessarily care about what went on,” says Marvell Wynne, a starter on the 2010 Rapids team. “Even after we won the Cup and went to the White House, he didn’t say hi to us, he didn’t talk to us, we didn’t shake his hand. He was there and we shook the president’s hand, but we didn’t talk to [Kroenke], and he didn’t acknowledge us.” (Kroenke is also the majority shareholder of London’s Arsenal FC, one of the most popular soccer teams in the world, and his stewardship of the Gunners has inspired even greater ire: “He is single-handedly sucking the soul out of the club I love,” an Arsenal fan told the Denver Post in July 2019.) Kroenke’s perceived inattention has earned the Rapids a reputation as a threadbare organization with few scouts, zero high-priced stars, and modest player amenities. Before joining the Rapids, Fraser was an assistant coach for Toronto FC. There, players had a theater dedicated to watching film. At DSG Park, the staff has to rearrange tables and stools in the eating area so everyone can see the TV. But it’s probably naive to think Kroenke would care about the Rapids. The secret behind MLS’ valuation boom is that though prospective owners are shelling out $200 million to start franchises, most teams lose money. Even mighty Atlanta United earned only $7 million in 2018. Colorado, which lost $5 million that year, represents five percent of the worth of Kroenke’s NFL team, the $3.8 billion Los Angeles Rams. To the average Denverite, that’s the difference between your car and your house. “Frankly, it’s not a bad business decision for Kroenke to hold on to the Rapids,” Jewell says. “If it loses a little bit of money here and there, he takes it off his taxes, and he may eventually be able to sell the team for 10 or 20 times what he bought it for.” Unfortunately, Jewell says, sound financial planning usually fails to generate a lot of fervor among fans.

VI. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Cole Bassett doesn’t know life without the Rapids. Born in 2001, the Littleton native’s first memory of the team is competing against other kids during a halftime exhibition at DSG Park. Later, he held Chris Klute’s hand as the Rapids player took the field to play the Galaxy, David Beckham standing mere feet away. (Bassett later tried desperately to mimic Klute’s hairstyle—an afro. The results were not great.) Recently, Bassett found a letter he wrote to Santa Claus when he was nine or 10 years old. “One of the things on the list was a Conor Casey jersey,” Bassett says. Evidently Santa isn’t a Rapids fan, because Christmas came and Casey’s number nine didn’t. In August 2018, Colorado inked Bassett to a pro contract, making him the youngest signee in the club’s history. That distinction lasted eight months, until the Rapids added 16-year-old Sebastian Anderson of Highlands Ranch. They join 24-year-old Kortne Ford (Greeley), 20-year-old Sam Vines (Colorado Springs), and 22-year-old Andre Shinyashiki (Brazilian, but a University of Denver alum) to form the foundation of the Rapids’ plan to capture prospective fans’ attentions in 2020 and beyond. “If you can win with local, young, fast, exciting players,” Rapids executive vice president and general manager Pádraig Smith says, “everybody’s going to want to be a part of that.” Should KSE’s goal really be to run a streamlined ship, Smith appears to be the perfect captain. The Irishman was an auditor for Ernst & Young before working for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). At FAI, he implemented the first salary cap in European soccer. At UEFA, Smith led financial investigations into teams. While counting beans, Smith gained an interest in analytics—how to appraise athletes based on data rather than subjective observations—and developed a rudimentary model for player evaluation. Hinchey, whom Smith knew from Derby County, invited Smith to come to DSG Park in 2014 to give a presentation on his statsbased system and later offered him the job of sporting director; Smith would handle the analytics team. Once Hinchey left, Smith took over the soccer operations of the Rapids (senior vice president of business operations Wayne Brant runs ticketing and other commercial interests) and says he was tasked by KSE to be more than a caretaker for a skeleton crew. “I’m under a clear instruction to win,” Smith says. MARCH 2020

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R A P I D S DE S CE N T Smith has spent his five years with the club building a system that’s married to data yet covets youth with local ties to the club, like Bassett. Hinchey started the Rapids Development Academy, but Smith tapped it (Anderson, Vines, Ford, and Bassett all came to the pro squad through the program). He recruited an assistant GM to oversee analytics, a director of player personnel, and full-time video and data analysts. In August 2017, Smith and Brant

penned an op-ed in the Denver Post promising Rapids fans that these new resources would usher in a bold future. They called this new culture “the Rapids Way” and vowed that the team would be a regular fixture in the playoffs. Many believed 2019 would be the year Colorado finally fulfilled that promise. The Rapids opened that season at home against the Portland Timbers and knocked in a lastminute goal to secure a 3-3 tie. The team

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proceeded to lose seven of its next eight games, drawing the other. The low point came in April after a loss in Atlanta. Following the game, Smith’s handpicked coach, Anthony Hudson, told the media that it shouldn’t expect too much, because “we are fighting at the bottom with a bottom group of players.” Smith fired Hudson days later. Afterward, Smith addressed the team in the locker room. He prefers to avoid the players’ domain but felt it was important that they knew he believed in them. They were better than 0-7-2. Smith saw Howard nodding his head and thought, We’re going to be OK. “I didn’t know they were going to turn it around as quickly as they did,” Smith says. Once Smith installed assistant coach Conor Casey as temporary manager and hired Robin Fraser as Hudson’s permanent replacement, the Rapids notched the thirdbest record in MLS. Even more remarkably, as the Rapids engineered an unlikely playoff push (they eventually fell just short), Denver actually started to care. On May 3, 10,794 people turned out to see the Rapids lose to Vancouver at DSG Park. Almost 17,000 came to watch them thump Cincinnati a month later. “At the end of the day, if people are going to come out and watch our games, they want to be entertained,” Smith says. “They want to go home and say they enjoyed that.” Buoyed by the final half of the season and both Howard and Gashi’s expensive contracts coming off the books, Colorado added three offensive-minded international players this offseason: Younes Namli from Denmark, Nicolas Benezet from France, and talented prospect Braian Galván from Argentina. Vines trained with the U.S. men’s national soccer team, while Bassett made the American under-20 squad. Returning striker Kei Kamara is the fifth-highestscoring player in MLS history. “This is a team of runners and a team of guys who do things at speed,” Fraser says. “I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think we can be a really fun team to watch.” Winning with any kind of splendor is something the Rapids—even the 2010 squad—have never been able to achieve. In that way, Smith understands that although he’s not trying to erase the club’s past, its future must look very different. “We’ve achieved something in this league,” Smith says of Colorado’s lone Anschutz Trophy. “But now this league is changing, and we can’t simply rest on our laurels here. We need to be able to take the next step.” m Spencer Campbell is 5280’s senior editor. Contact him at letters@5280.com.

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Modern Prestige Real Estate

Kentwood Real Estate

Compass

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

bouldercountyrealestate@gmail.com 303-667-8738

bob@kentwood.com 303-587-4700

mimi.sturtevant@compass.com 720-217-4393

sara.vaughn@sothebysrealty.com 720-256-8987

ALEX L. REBER

CASEY SHEA

HAYLEY SYKES

RENE VELLINGA

Madison & Company Properties

Live Urban Real Estate

Distinct Real Estate

Re/Max Alliance

alex@madisonprops.com 720-466-3715

casey@liveurbandenver.com 303-550-3108

hayley@hayleysykes.com 720-422-9452

renevellinga@remax.net 303-499-9880

MARGENE RICCIARDI

JODY SHEAHAN

COLLEEN TEITELBAUM

CHRISTIE VINCENT

Re/Max Alliance

Your Castle Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Keller Williams Action Realty

margener@remax.net 303-757-7474

jodysheahan@comcast.net 303-229-0577

teitelbaumcolleen@gmail.com 303-668-8186

christie@vincentgroupsells.com 303-317-7171

DAVID ROBBINS

KEVIN SHELLEDY

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

CAROLINE WAGNER

Your Castle Real Estate

Thrive Real Estate Group

Green Door Living Real Estate

Compass

dj@goldenlenders.net 303-482-2361

kevin@thrivedenver.com 720-357-2650

metrodenverhomes@gmail.com 303-525-8779

caroline.wagner@compass.com 303-877-4572

CHARLES ROBERTS

L ARRY SIMPSON

JOEL THOMPSON

GREG WALDMANN

Your Castle Real Estate

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Re/Max Alliance

croberts@yourcastle.org 303-523-3837

lsimpson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-808-6100

joelthompsonrealestate@gmail.com 303-877-0060

gwaldmann@comcast.net 303-841-0922

MAT T ROSENFELD

ANNE SINGLE TON

J. GARL AND THURMAN

ROGER WALKER

Compass

PorchLight Real Estate Group

Kentwood Real Estate

Re/Max Alliance

matt@compasscolorado.com 303-661-7889

anne@porchlightgroup.com 303-884-0084

garland@garlandthurman.com 303-880-2884

rogwalk@gmail.com 303-818-5920

JEN ROUTON

JIM SMITH

DAWN TIEKEN

SUSIE WARGIN

Colorado Home Realty

Golden Real Estate

Madison & Company Properties

Re/Max Alliance

jen@coloradohomerealty.com 720-323-1100

jim@goldenrealestate.com 303-525-1851

dawn@milehighagent.com 720-339-8977

susie@susiewargin.com 303-517-7484

LUCY ROZANSKY

LEISA SOLLENBERGER

SHANNON TIGER

CINDY WEBB

Compass

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Perry & Co. Realtors

lucy.rozansky@compass.com 301-440-0147

lsollenberger@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

shannon@shannontiger.com 303-717-2134

cindy@cwebbhomes.com 720-272-8134

CINDY SAHLI

L ANCE SOMERVILLE

SOLEDAD TOBAR

HEIDI WENDLING

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Re/Max Alliance

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Your Castle Real Estate

cindy.sahli@coloradohomes.com 303-588-2399

lwsomerville@gmail.com 303-757-7474

soledad.tobar@coloradohomes.com 303-887-5120

heidi.wendling@gmail.com 303-704-8383

BRAD SANDLER

DIANE SORENSEN

TRACI TOOMAN

CARRIE WERNECKE

Green Door Living Real Estate

Kentwood Real Estate

Compass

Camber Realty

brad@greendoorliving.com 303-596-7274

diane@dianecoloradohomes.com 720-291-1484

traci.tooman@compass.com 303-921-8151

carrie@carriesellsdenver.com 303-885-9671

ROBIN SAWYER

LUISA STAERKEL

SUSAN TRINDL

GAIL WHEELER

Re/Max Alliance

Kentwood Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

robin@robinsawyer.com 303-757-7474

luisa@kentwood.com 303-888-4177

trindl@msn.com 303-710-2411

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

SHANNON SCHLIEP

MICHAEL STEFFEN

JULIE TRUNZO

Re/Max Alliance

Exit Realty Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek & Pikes Peak

Your Castle Real Estate

shannon.schliep@gmail.com 303-588-1812 DREW SCHNEIDER

Your Castle Real Estate drew@drewshomes.com 720-289-0260

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michael@exitrealtycherrycreek.com 303-981-2750 KIM STEPHENS

Re/Max Avenues kim.stephens@remax.net 720-273-2699

jtrunzo@yourcastle.com 303-887-7009 AIMEE TWAROGOWSKI

Kentwood Real Estate aimee@kentwoodcity.com 720-220-4991

gail@gailwheeler.com 303-726-7202 TARI WILDE

Compass tariannwilde@gmail.com 303-524-0900 ANASTASIA WILLIAMSON

Kentwood Real Estate anastasia@kentwoodcity.com 303-523-2037

T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 LIZ WILLOUGHBY

KIMBERLY AUSTIN

WANDA FORD

TINA MARTELON

Re/Max Alliance

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Your Castle Real Estate

wford@livsothebysrealty.com 720-320-8901

tina.martelon@tripointehomes.com 303-994-2280

remaxliz@hotmail.com 303-920-0655 JODI WILSON

Re/Max Alliance jodisellshouses@gmail.com 303-885-2880 TAYLOR WILSON

Compass taylor.wilson@compass.com 303-912-8187 STRAWBERRY WINDHOLZ

Live Urban Real Estate strawberry@liveurbandenver.com 720-557-9980 JULIE WINGER

Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek juliewinger@kentwood.com 303-946-2784 DANIELLE WIT TE

Keller Williams Realty Urban Elite danielle@thenextdoorteam.com 720-207-1683 NICOLE WOLF

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

kimberly@anotherjustsold.com 303-360-6400 NANCY AUSTIN

Compass nancy.austin@compass.com 720-371-9779 DONNA BIRD

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage dmbird60@gmail.com 303-523-9301 PE TER BL ANK

Milehimodern peter@milehimodern.com 720-849-1956 KAY BOHAN

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty kaybohansothebys@gmail.com 303-915-1563 KAREN BRINCKERHOFF

Kentwood Real Estate karen@kentwood.com 303-898-9825 MARK CALL AGHAN

nicole.wolf@coloradohomes.com 303-898-5816

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire

DEANNA WOLFE

mark@marksellsdenver.com 303-710-1000

Re/Max Alliance

MCKINZE CASEY

deanna@deannawolfe.com 303-886-8010

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

SANA WOOD

mcasey@livsothebysrealty.com 480-220-8597

Kentwood Real Estate

DEE CHIRAFISI

sana@sanawood.com 303-881-3514

Kentwood Real Estate City Properties

DEBBIE ZUCKER

deec@kentwoodcity.com 303-881-6312

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty dzucker@livsothebysrealty.com 720-530-5580

KEITH COMBS

Kentwood Real Estate kcombs@denverrealestate.com 720-218-9614 JASON DALBEY

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND

Compass

INDIVIDUALS

jason.dalbey@compass.com 303-526-8866

$20 million or more LORI ABBEY

Compass lori.abbey@compass.com 720-840-4984 TIM ABERLE

Thrive Real Estate Group tim@thrivedenver.com 720-483-1080 MARTIN ANDERSON

Compass martin.anderson@compass.com 720-839-5465

JOHN DEMARAY

Re/Max Alliance john@thedemarays.com 303-420-8800 AMANDA DOWELL

Re/Max Alliance mandy@seeeveryhome4sale.com 303-277-1322 ANNE DRESSER KOCUR

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty adresser@livsir.com 303-229-6464 HEATHER EHRE T-FAIRCLOTH

Kentwood Real Estate

RACHEL GALLEGOS

L AINA MAULE

Milehimodern

Your Castle Real Estate

rachel@gallegos.com 720-308-2615

maulelaina@hotmail.com 720-339-6084

DARRELL HAMILTON

PAT TI MAURER WILLIAMS

Kentwood Real Estate

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

broker@elevatedlifestyles.com 720-353-3535

pwilliams@livsothebysrealty.com 303-918-6769

JEFF HENDLEY

MARLENE MAXON

Compass

Re/Max Alliance

jeff@jeffhendley.com 303-877-6767

mrlnmaxon@gmail.com 303-549-8787

KELLY HUDSON

L ARINA MCCL AIN

Compass

Madison & Company Properties

kelly.hudson@compass.com 720-297-5772

larina@mcclaingroup.co 720-275-9663

ERIN JEPPSON

JEN MCGUIRK

PorchLight Real Estate Group

Jen Realty

erinjeppson@porchlightgroup.com 303-947-5891

jen@jenrealty.com 303-949-3331

PATRICIA KAHLER

JOSH MCKINLEY

Re/Max Alliance

Compass

patkahler@remax.net 303-651-3939

josh.mckinley@compass.com 720-375-3661

DOUGL AS D. KERBS

MAT T ME TCALF

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Simply Denver

douglas.kerbs@sothebysrealty.com 303-898-7818

matt@milehighhomepro.com 720-260-0180

NADINE KIRK

CASEY MILLER

Re/Max Alliance

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

thekirkteam@gmail.com 303-941-4221

cmiller@livsothebysrealty.com 720-201-2755

JANE T KRITZER

BRENDAN MORAN

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Madison & Company Properties

janet@janetkritzer.com 303-883-2474

brendan@realtor.com 720-291-0805

JOSHUA L ARSEN

SARAH NOL AN

Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate

Compass

joshl@kw.com 303-482-7945

sarah.nolan@compass.com 734-476-7533

LOUIE LEE

JESSICA NORTHROP

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Compass

louie.lee@live.com 303-549-6925

jessica@jessicanorthrop.com 303-525-0200

GINA LORENZEN

DAVID O’BRIEN

Kentwood Real Estate

Compass

gina@kentwood.com 303-570-2042

david.obrien@compass.com 720-934-6597

EDIE MARKS

MARY JANE OGLE

Kentwood Real Estate

Re/Max Alliance

edie@kentwood.com 303-905-0744

mj@agentindenver.com 303-921-0121

JENNIFER MARKUS

CARMELO PAGLIALUNGA

Kentwood Real Estate

Milehimodern

jennifer@markusdreamhomes.com 303-817-0192

carmelo@milehimodern.com 303-396-9913

denverheather@kentwood.com 720-320-9333

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T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 JENNIE PARSON

EL AINE STUCY

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

jparson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

estucy@livsothebysrealty.com 720-881-5718

DAWN RAYMOND

TAT YANA STURM-STORCK

Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek

Exit Realty Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek & Pikes Peak

dawn@kentwood.com 303-777-7177 DENICE REICH

Re/Max Alliance

tatyana@exitrealtydtc.com 720-350-5909 LISA TAYLOR

Compass

info@callitsold.com 303-886-0000

lisa@homes4saledenver.com 303-882-2000

JIM RHYE

Kentwood Real Estate jrhye@kentwoodcity.com 720-436-9864 LIZ RICHARDS

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty liz@livsothebysrealty.com 303-956-2962 CATHERINE ROGERS

Kentwood Real Estate Northern Properties catherine@live-noco.com 970-988-1030 KYLIE RUSSELL

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty kylie.russell@sothebysrealty.com 303-521-7165 KRISLYN SAYRE

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage krislyn.sayre@coloradohomes.com 303-887-0093 BARB SILVERMAN

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty barbsilverman@gmail.com 303-886-5329 DOTSON SKAGGS

Kentwood Real Estate homes@wearecolorado.com 303-550-4566 JOSH STECK

Steck Real Estate

DEVIREE VALLEJO

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty deviree@livsothebysrealty.com 303-931-0097 MARIA VITALE

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty maria@mariasdenverhomes.com 720-366-5121 SHIRLEY WATSON

Kentwood Real Estate Northern Properties shirley@shirleywatson.com 970-481-8255 SANDY WEIGAND

Kentwood Real Estate sweigand@denverrealestate.com 303-880-3399 BRE T WEINSTEIN

BSW Real Estate bret@bswrealestate.com 303-981-1237 KRISTEN WHITE

Keller Williams Realty kristen@frrsold.com 720-607-4337 LEIGH WILBANKS

Compass leigh@reddoordenver.com 303-884-9166 KATIE WILLIAMS

josh@joshsteck.com 303-885-3934 JIMMY STEWART

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty kwilliams@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate jimmy@thekeygroupre.com 970-290-3755

BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND

L ARK STEWART

TEAMS OF 2

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty lstewart@livsothebysrealty.com 303-880-5555 JANIE STODDARD

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire janie.stoddard@gmail.com 303-408-0738

$15 million–$29,999,999 ADENBELL GROUP

Milehimodern

MICHAEL ADEN michael@milehimodern.com 303-525-4896 DAVID BELL david@milehimodern.com 303-887-1358

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ALISON & JOHN ZUCKERT

Camber Realty

ALISON ROPER-ZUCKERT ali@camberrealty.com 720-331-3001

NANCY KOSENA nkosena@livsothebysrealty.com 303-818-9114

BRENNAN GROUP

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

JOHN ZUCKERT john@camberrealty.com 303-550-2202

BECKE T T BRENNAN brennangroup@livsothebysrealty.com 303-810-8601

ALTITUDE GROUP

JANE BRENNAN brennangroup@livsothebysrealty.com 303-807-0135

Compass

CHAD SCHNEIDER chad@altituderealestategroup.com 720-767-2423

CARLISS AND JEFF ERICKSON

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

MAT T THOMAS matt@altituderealestategroup.com 303-269-1617

CARLISS ERICKSON cerickson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-249-8384

ANN LENANE/ANGELA BELDY

JEFF ERICKSON jerickson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-589-2741

Kentwood Real Estate ANGEL A BELDY dml@kentwood.com 303-579-3676

CHOICE TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

ANN LENANE ann@kentwood.com 303-503-8086

SARAH GOODYEAR sgoodyear@thechoiceteam.net 970-581-9112

ANZUR & ASSOCIATES

KIRSTIN RUEHLEN kruehlen@thechoiceteam.net 970-430-1950

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ANDREA ANZUR andrea@coloradohomes.com 303-731-9920

COAKLEY SACERDOTI

Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek

BRIAN ANZUR brian@coloradohomes.com 303-263-6808

PAMEL A COAKLEY pam@kentwood.com 303-547-6232

AREY/ADDESSO GROUP

ELIZABE TH SACERDOTI elizabeth@kentwood.com 303-501-3337

Re/Max Unlimited

ALEX ADDESSO alex.s.addesso@gmail.com 720-990-3787

COOPER TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DEE ANN AREY deearey@comcast.net 303-646-7867

MARK COOPER mark.cooper@coloradohomes.com 303-843-1545

BARTON/WAHL

HALIE CRAIGO haliecraigo@720-homes.com 303-947-7902

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Devonshire KELLI BARTON kelli.barton@devonshirehomes.com 720-530-7466 CHERIE WAHL wahlcherie@msn.com 303-507-5455

BOB AND NANCY KOSENA

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty BOB KOSENA bkosena@livsothebysrealty.com 303-990-3316

CORE POWER BROKERS

Madison & Company Properties MICHAEL GRIFFIN michael@madisoncommercial.com 303-931-5026 ELI MAT TIOLI eli@madisonprops.com 720-441-1460

T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 CROMPTON GROUP

FRANKLIN TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Re/Max Alliance

JEANNINE CROMP TON jeannine@thecromptongroup.com 303-929-9102

CHELSEY FRANKLIN chelsey@shopcoloradohouses.com 720-232-8796

RICHARD CROMP TON rick@thecromptongroup.com 720-422-6365

BROOKE LEPINE brookelepine@gmail.com 720-841-5629

DAVID DEELENA TEAM

FRONT RANGE PREMIER GROUP

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Re/Max Alliance

DAVID DEELENA david.deelena@coloradohomes.com 720-275-2091

MOLLY MCDONALD molly@frontrangepremiergroup.com 612-710-2111

DEE AND STEVE CIANCIO

AMBER PANCK amber@frontrangepremiergroup.com 303-594-6429

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty DEE CIANCIO ciancio@livsothebysrealty.com 303-246-8623

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

STEVE CIANCIO ciancio@livsothebysrealty.com 303-246-8623

BARB FULLERTON barb.fullerton@sothebysrealty.com 303-888-0520

DT GROUP

L ARRY FULLERTON larry.fullerton@sothebysrealty.com 303-594-4920

Compass

FULLERTON TEAM

MEGAN ATKINS megdoan44@gmail.com 720-579-1210

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DEREK THOMAS dt@thomaspropertiesinc.com 720-427-5178

GREG GILBERT greg.gilbert@coloradohomes.com 303-250-9007

ELIZABETH CLAYTON AND JEAN SUNN

LINDA GILBERT linda.gilbert@coloradohomes.com 720-232-1990

ELIZABE TH CL AY TON elizabeth.clayton@compass.com 303-506-3448

Kentwood Real Estate

Compass

JEAN SUNN jean.sunn@compass.com 970-313-3916

EPPERSON WOLFE TEAM

Compass

JAY EPPERSON jay.epperson@compass.com 303-886-6606 JUDY WOLFE judywolfehomebroker@gmail.com 303-549-6406

ERIN AND BEN RULE

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty BEN RULE ben@ruleproperties.com 303-549-9815 ERIN RULE erin@ruleproperties.com 303-324-1730

GILBERT GROUP

GOLDHAMMER HOWEY GROUP

ROB GOLDHAMMER goldhammer@kentwood.com 303-916-5658 CHRIS HOWEY chowey@kentwood.com 303-880-6015

WENDY HANDLER whandler@livsothebysrealty.com 303-378-7701

DYL AN L ARIO dylan@lariorealestate.com 303-931-3039

HEATHER GRAHAM AND SEAN ENDSLEY

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty SEAN ENDSLEY heatherseanteam@gmail.com 303-895-4663 HEATHER GRAHAM heatherseanteam@gmail.com 720-201-4187

HERZ TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage LESLIE HERZ leslie@leslieherz.com 303-517-9873 MAXWELL HERZ max.herz@coloradohomes.com 303-807-8545

JACKSON GROUP

Madison & Company Properties CHRIS JACKSON chris@madisonprops.com 720-365-3707

LAURA LEVY GROUP

EMILY DUSEL emily.dusel@coloradohomes.com 303-775-9632 L AURA LEVY laura.levy@coloradohomes.com 303-931-8080

LINA & LUCA GROUP

Madison & Company Properties LUCA BAUD luca@madisonprops.com 720-219-9320 LINA KRYLOV lina@madisonprops.com 720-495-4013

MACDONALD-WEATHERS TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage BRIAN MACDONALD brian@boulderproperties.net 303-915-6126

JIM & HELENA BUCKLEY

BROOKE WEATHERS brooke@boulderproperties.net 303-898-6564

HELENA BUCKLEY 303-916-1699

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

JIM BUCKLEY jbuckley@kentwood.com 303-916-2500

SEAN MAHONEY sean.mahoney@coloradohomes.com 303-517-7163

Kentwood Real Estate

MAHONEY PIKE GROUP

Kentwood Real Estate

DAVID PIKE david.pike@coloradohomes.com 720-849-4619

MAT T KING mattking@kentwood.com 303-885-6738

Compass

PAUL A KING paulaking@kentwood.com 303-601-2880

KIM DAVIS kim.davis@compass.com 303-218-8373

KING TEAM

MAISON OF COLORADO

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

LISA SANTOS lisa.santos@compass.com 720-933-3377

JILL GRIFFIN jill.griffin@compass.com 303-668-0737

JEFF KLOENNE jeffrey.kloenne@coloradohomes.com 303-884-9830

Kentwood Real Estate

BRIT TANY MORGAN brittany.morgan@compass.com 720-984-3989

RYAN WILSON ryan.wilson@coloradohomes.com 303-916-8491

GREG MARGHEIM greg@kentwood.com 303-726-9471

GRIFFIN MORGAN TEAM

Compass

HANDLER/FAGAN TEAM

KLOENNE-WILSON TEAM

LARIO REAL ESTATE GROUP

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DEBRA FAGAN dfagan@livsothebysrealty.com 720-490-6402

RYAN GONZALES ryan@lariorealestate.com 720-989-9787

MARGHEIM SOPHINOS

KELLY SOPHINOS kelly@kentwood.com 303-359-6836

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T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 MARK & LISA CRAMER

Camber Realty

LISA CRAMER lisa@lisacramer.com 303-717-7272

BRAD PICKELS brad@oskaypickelsgroup.com 720-839-1673

R&D GROUP

RICH SMITH rich@soldbysmith.com 303-327-6507

SURGES TEAM

LINDA BEHR linda@thebehrteam.com 720-275-7726

BOB & SEAN KELLY

Madison & Company Properties

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Kentwood Real Estate

MARK CRAMER mark@markcramer.com 303-378-5618

RYAN MUTSCHELKNAUS ryan@r-d-group.com 303-435-2817

KATHLEEN SURGES kathleen.surges@coloradohomes.com 303-981-6170

BOB KELLY bkelly@denverrealestate.com 303-916-9978

MCWILLIAMS GROUP

DAN NELSON dan@r-d-group.com 303-929-5383

MICHAEL SURGES michael.surges@coloradohomes.com 303-981-7872

SEAN KELLY skelly@denverrealestate.com 720-352-5278

Re/Max Alliance

ANDREW MCWILLIAMS andrewmcwilliams@remax.net 303-670-6393

Your Castle Real Estate

Kentwood Real Estate

Compass

HEATHER MCWILLIAMS hmcwilliams@remax.net 303-670-6393

TODD HOUGHTON todd@redrocksteam.com 720-373-9225

DEE CRYER thecryerteam@kentwood.com 303-887-3917

KATHY MCBANE kathymcbanehomes@gmail.com 303-641-8642

MOORE

JACKIE YOST jackie@redrocksteam.com 303-903-9140

TOM CRYER tom@kentwood.com 303-638-3202

Milehimodern

RENEE COHEN AND DEBBIE FRIEDMAN

TOM AND DENISE BARNWELL

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

CORRIE LEE corrie@milehimodern.com 303-817-9266

DENISE BARNWELL barnwell@livsothebysrealty.com 303-349-9802

KAREN NICHOLS karen@milehimodern.com 303-888-5633

TOM BARNWELL barnwell@livsothebysrealty.com 303-349-1998

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Re/Max Alliance ELIZABE TH MOORE elizabeth@goevergreen.biz 303-818-6620 LOUIS MOORE II louis@goevergreen.biz 303-674-9770

MURPHY TEAM

Re/Max Alliance ASHLEY MURPHY ashleyjanemurphy@gmail.com 303-229-2797 BRE T T MURPHY brettpatmurphy@gmail.com 303-229-2797

NEXT MOVE PROPERTY GROUP

Re/Max Alliance

JULIE BERGHOFF berghoffj@mac.com 303-641-0389

RED ROCKS TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage RENEE COHEN renee@reneesellscolorado.com 303-594-3137 DEBBIE FRIEDMAN debbiesoup@comcast.net 303-913-0800

RON & MATT DARLING, FATHER & SON TEAM

Assist2Sell Real Estate Professionals MAT T DARLING mattdarlingrealtor@gmail.com 303-989-1144 RON DARLING sold@rondarling.com 303-989-1144

SCHLIFKIN TEAM

SARAH CAVEY sarahc@remax.net 970-485-0620

Kentwood Real Estate MITCH ROTHMAN mrothman@denverrealestate.com 303-641-5674

OAKES GROUP

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty CINDY OAKES coakes@livsothebysrealty.com 303-807-5281 TERRY OAKES toakes@livsothebysrealty.com 303-809-9259

OSKAY & PICKELS

SHEIL A SCHLIFKIN sheila@kentwood.com 303-475-3275

SIMPSON & ASSOCIATES

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage JOSH SIMPSON josh.simpson@coloradohomes.com 720-244-4648

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage MARY OSKAY maryoskay@comcast.net 303-579-7794

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Re/Max Alliance ANGEL A ALTER angela@angelaalter.com 303-327-6507

TOM & DEE CRYER

COLORADO LIFESTYLE HOMES TEAM

CORRIE LEE AND KAREN NICHOLS

GERLOCK HOMES

WOODRUM TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DAN D. GERLOCK dan@gerlockhomes.com 720-326-8100

MICHELLE GL ASER michelle.glaser@coloradohomes.com 970-420-4347

ILLONA GERLOCK illona@gerlockhomes.com 303-809-1235

BEN WOODRUM ben.woodrum@coloradohomes.com 970-581-2540

Keller Williams Realty Urban Elite

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND TEAMS OF 2 $30 million or more ABELL TO SELL TEAM

JC DENVER HOME TEAM

JEREMY COCKRUM jeremy@jcdenverhometeam.com 303-667-0043 JOCELYN COCKRUM jocelyn@jcdenverhometeam.com 303-564-7439

JENNIFER DAVENPORT AND EMILY HENDERSON

Compass

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

KRISTEN ABELL ateam@abelltosell.com 720-883-5785

JENNIFER DAVENPORT jdavenport@livsothebysrealty.com 303-919-4891

SARAH FROHNAPFEL sarah@abelltosell.com 918-688-8082

EMILY HENDERSON ehenderson@livsothebysrealty.com 303-717-3418

BEHR TEAM

K2 BOULDER HOMES

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Re/Max Alliance

JOSH BEHR josh@thebehrteam.com 303-903-9535

KRISTEN MARTIN kbmartin@k2boulder.com 303-478-1883

T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 KELLY MOYE TEAM

Re/Max Alliance

IAN WOLFE ian@wolfe-bouc.com 303-809-3531

KELLY MOYE kelly@kellymoye.com 303-910-6069 COLIN STOK colin@colinstok.com 303-728-4995

MICHAEL WILLIAMS/ BRETT KENNEDY

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage BRE T T KENNEDY brettkennedy@comcast.net 303-881-8000 MICHAEL WILLIAMS michael@coloradohomes.com 303-667-7176

NOEL TEAM

Re/Max Alliance CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ cmartinez@remax.net 720-232-8947 STEVEN NOEL sjnoel@remax.net 303-641-0250

SCHOSSOW GROUP

Compass

DALE SCHOSSOW schossowgroup@compass.com 303-919-7176 NICK SCHOSSOW nick.schossow@compass.com 303-903-2345

STACY OWEN RESOP & DAN FEAD

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty DAN FEAD dfead@livsir.com 720-300-9500 STACY OWEN RESOP sresop@livsothebysrealty.com 303-893-3200

TRISH BRAGG AND MAGGIE ARMSTRONG

DEAN GARY dean@deangary.com 303-693-6666 JAMES KEITH 303-819-4045

BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND TEAMS OF 3 TO 5 $20 million–$39,999,999 ANSAY-PERRY-CAMPBELL

VINCENT PACHECO 303-243-2481 REBECCA SCHALLER 720-394-3268

DENVER REAL ESTATE PROS

Kentwood Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

CHRISTOPHER ANSAY cansay@realtor.com 303-550-3450

TORI CAMPBELL tori.campbell@coloradohomes.com 720-573-2252

ROGER CAMPBELL roger@kentwood.com 303-888-6199

PHIL CRESPO phil.crespo@coloradohomes.com 720-339-5021

JEFF PERRY jeff@jeffperryproperties.com 303-550-1339

MIKE DESMARAIS michael.desmarais@coloradohomes.com 303-594-4100

BEST PROPERTIES

JENNIFER SEO seo.jen@gmail.com 303-968-6489

Keller Williams Realty Urban Elite SUSIE BEST susie@ilovedenver.com 303-520-4243

Kentwood Real Estate

ASHLEY MENDENHALL ashley@ilovedenver.com 303-981-8589

DOUG HUTCHINS doug@doughutchinshomes.com 303-886-3437

KELLY REED kelly@ilovedenver.com 310-853-3942

LESLIE MONACO leslie@lesliemonaco.com 720-273-6907

BRUNNER BUNCH

KEVIN REIDY kevin@doughutchinshomes.com 720-557-4563

Keller Williams Action Realty

DOUG HUTCHINS TEAM

JANE T BRUNNER janetebrunner@gmail.com 303-589-5327

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

SUSAN MUENZNER susan.muenzner@kw.com 303-523-7695

BRANDON DUDLEY brandon@coloradohomes.com 720-939-9968

BUSS-TODD-DEBACCO

GIFFORD DUDLEY gifford.dudley@coloradohomes.com 303-409-3037

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DUDLEY TEAM

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

RON BUSS ron@btdrealestate.com 303-808-5390

MAGGIE ARMSTRONG marmstrong@livsothebysrealty.com 303-241-9244

DAN DEBACCO dan@btdrealestate.com 720-955-6111

Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek

TRISH BRAGG tbragg@livsothebysrealty.com 303-638-6355

SUSAN TODD susan@btdrealestate.com 303-877-1514

AMY HULSEY ahulsey@kentwood.com 303-810-8463

WOLFE-BOUC GROUP

DEAN GARY TEAM

MARTHA POT TER-GOLDSTEIN martha@denverrealestate.com 303-918-9005

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

Re/Max Alliance

CHRIS BOUC chris@wolfe-bouc.com 303-669-4449

KEVIN ALLEN 303-913-4266

TRISH DUDLEY trish.dudley@coloradohomes.com 303-995-7377

DWELL COLORADO TEAM

BRIAN ROSEN brosen@kentwood.com 303-408-1781

ELEVATION GROUP

Your Castle Real Estate DAVID EASTON dave@daveeaston.com 303-579-3566 RYAN MCDANIEL ryan@elevationsellsdenver.com 303-886-1169 ASHTON WILLIAMS ashtonwilliams@yourcastle.com 720-296-9424

FOWLER GROUP

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage BRIE FOWLER brie@thefowlergroupcolorado.com 303-882-8672 TOM FOWLER tom.fowler@coloradohomes.com 303-956-2575 BRANDON REARICK brandon@thefowlergroupcolorado.com 970-691-0122 LINDSEY SAMPIER BAKER lindsey@thefowlergroupcolorado.com 970-214-9715

FREADHOFF TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage AUSTIN FREADHOFF austin.freadhoff@coloradohomes.com 303-829-8324 KEVIN FREADHOFF kevin.freadhoff@coloradohomes.com 303-803-6949 STEPHANIE FREADHOFF stephanie.freadhoff@coloradohomes.com 303-589-3777

GETSCH GROUP

Re/Max Alliance EDWARD GE TSCH getschgroup@getschgroup.com 303-420-8800 MARILYN GE TSCH 303-944-2003 TRENTON GE TSCH 720-771-8953

GLERY ROSS GROUP

Kentwood Real Estate JEFF LOPEZ jeffl@kentwood.com 720-217-7411

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T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 JONATHAN LOPEZ jonathan@kentwood.com 303-550-0802 ROY LOPEZ roy@kentwood.com 303-888-7800

HAWK HOMETEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage JJ ALEXANDER jj.alexander@coloradohomes.com 303-475-5905 JD DUNL AP jd.dunlap@coloradohomes.com 720-799-6289 KEELY HAWK keely.hawk@coloradohomes.com 303-522-0918

JIM NUSSBAUM 303-885-0073

LARSON GROUP

Kentwood Real Estate TODD L ANDGRAVE todd@kentwood.com 303-808-6005 AL AN L ARSON alarson@denverrealestate.com 303-888-5064 NATHAN MYERS nmyers@denverrealestate.com 720-281-4436

LYDIA’S HOME TEAM

Re/Max Alliance

HOTZ GROUP

SHERI BROWN sheri@lydiacreaseyhomes.com 720-217-2188

ELIZABE TH HOTZ 303-601-5253

SEAN CHANCE sean@lydiacreaseyhomes.com 303-704-0123

L ARRY HOTZ larry@larryhotz.com 303-877-9344

LYDIA CREASEY lydiacreasey@remax.net 303-499-9880

MEREDITH HOTZ 303-359-7373

MOVE GROUP

Kentwood Real Estate

JARNAGIN TEAM

Keller Williams Real Estate REX JARNAGIN jarnaginteam@live.com 720-971-5733 JACQUELYN MABRY jacquelynsellsdenver@gmail.com 817-789-2950

KNOLL TEAM

Madison & Company Properties RICHIE AVERILL richie@madisonprops.com 303-416-6171 JUSTIN KNOLL justin@theknollteam.com 303-550-0096 PIPER KNOLL piper@theknollteam.com 720-935-0895 JULIE THENELL julie@madisonprops.com 303-870-9212

KRUSE-NUSSBAUM TEAM

Kentwood Real Estate SANDY KRUSE 303-717-8886

STEVEN KRUSE krus-nussbaum@kentwood.com 303-319-3333

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Kentwood Real Estate City Properties ZACH GILBERT zach@kentwoodcity.com 303-503-9006 ALLISON SMOOKLER allison@kentwoodcity.com 303-956-1516 RON SMOOKLER themovegroup@kentwood.com 303-947-6611 GREG YOSHIDA greg@kentwoodcity.com 303-875-4879

NEIR TEAM

Kentwood Real Estate City Properties L AURA FULLER laura@neirteam.com 303-646-7443 ALEX NEIR alex@neirteam.com 720-935-4399 STACY NEIR stacy@neirteam.com 720-280-3004

NELSON TEAM

Compass

JILL BURBACH jill@nelsonteam.com 303-667-9088

KATHY NELSON thenelsonteam@gmail.com 303-522-5200 ZAC NELSON zac@nelsonteam.com 720-933-8232

SCHNEIDER BARNARD

Re/Max Alliance

STEPHAN BARNARD info@schneiderbarnard.com 303-653-3672 CATHY MELONAKIS SCHNEIDER cathysellscolorado@gmail.com 303-523-9184 KELLEY SCHNEIDER info@schneiderbarnard.com 303-810-8363

SULTAN NEWMAN GROUP

Compass

JOSEPH NEWMAN joseph@thecoloradobroker.com 720-841-7010 CARISSA SARGENT carissa@re303.com 720-326-7837 ERIC SULTAN eric@denvercitybroker.com 303-829-0814

TEAM DENVER HOMES

THOMAS RATAY TEAM

Re/Max Alliance

GREG JOHNSON greg@thomasratay.com 303-717-4380 JIM THOMAS JR. jim@thomasratay.com 303-543-0625

TOM GROSS TEAM

Kentwood Real Estate BRIT T ARMSTRONG britt@tomgrossteam.com 303-550-1103 TOM GROSS tom@tomgrossteam.com 303-591-2116

UTZINGER GROUP

Re/Max Alliance

ROZIE FITZMIER roziefitzmier@hotmail.com 720-231-9858 DEBORAH UTZINGER deborah.utzinger@gmail.com 303-910-5155 TERRY UTZINGER terry@utzingergroup.com 303-888-9555

Re/Max Professionals

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND

MICHELE CIARDULLO michele@teamdenverhomes.com 720-933-2573

TEAMS OF 3 TO 5 $40 million or more

OLIVIA MERRILL olivia@teamdenverhomes.com 720-400-0343

5280 RESULTS

MOR ZUCKER mor@teamdenverhomes.com 303-557-8862

LOY HALL loy.hall@coloradohomes.com 303-917-4939

TEAM FONTYN

DEBBIE JOSEPH debbie.joseph@coloradohomes.com 303-842-8331

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage CARRIE BACHOFER carrie.bachofer@coloradohomes.com 720-938-6109

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

KIMBERLY RYAN kim@buydenver.net 303-523-8333

JENNIFER BRAA jennifer.braa@coloradohomes.com 303-913-8953

Compass

LORI FONT YN lori.fontyn@gmail.com 303-359-9937

ANGELICA APEL angelica@nostalgichomes.com 303-249-0090

TROY TOUPS troy.toups@coloradohomes.com 307-277-5896

JENNIFER APEL jenny@nostalgichomes.com 303-570-9690

TERESA WOOD etwood@comcast.net 303-564-6407

STEFANIE BROOM stefanie@nostalgichomes.com 720-937-2276

APEL TEAM

T OP R E A L E S TAT E P RODUCE R S 2 0 2 0 MICHELLE HENKEL michelle@nostalgichomes.com 720-353-8646

JUSTIN SCHEER justin@justinscheer.com 303-523-8179

TIFFANY KEEN tiffany@dgdenver.com 303-815-8664

JENNIFER STEWART jstewart371@msn.com 970-402-0015

JILL SAMUELS jill@nostalgichomes.com 303-912-0606

HELM WEAVER HELM

DOMINIQUE MATHEWS dominique@dgdenver.com 720-354-2767

PATRICE WINANS patrice@patricewinans.com 303-829-5694

Compass

BERNARDI GROUP

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

PAM HELM pam@helmweaverhelm.com 303-548-1996

KAREN BERNARDI karenb@thebernardigroup.com 303-402-6000

PAT TI HELM patti@helmweaverhelm.com 720-201-6573

BRANDON DEL CAMPO bdelcampo@thebernardigroup.com 720-619-0624

LIBBY WEAVER libby@helmweaverhelm.com 303-870-9930

MEGAN EVOE mevoe@thebernardigroup.com 303-506-8583

TEAM DURAN

Re/Max Alliance

BLANK AND BINGHAM TEAM

Liv Sotheby’s International Realty

FRANK DURAN frank@frankduranhomes.com 303-920-1622

KACEY BINGHAM kbingham@livsothebysrealty.com 720-245-0356

T Y HART ty@tyhart.com 303-882-7445

JARED BL ANK jblank@livsothebysrealty.com 303-521-5025

MICHAEL PALMER remaxmikep@gmail.com 303-403-2607

STEVE BL ANK sblank@livsothebysrealty.com 303-520-5558

TRUMAN TEAM

Re/Max Alliance

COLORADO URBAN LIVING

Re/Max Alliance

T YLER BENNE T T hometowncolorado@gmail.com 303-859-3419

TAVIA GALVIN tavia.galvin@gmail.com 720-280-2269

BOBBY STIER bstier1@gmail.com 303-949-3139

ERIN HOUSTON erin@arvadaerin.com 303-910-3985

JESSE TRUMAN jessertruman@gmail.com 303-666-6500

LISA MAGLEBY lisamagleby@gmail.com 303-263-8461 NICKI THOMPSON denveragent@gmail.com 303-725-1874

DIVITO DREAM MAKERS

Re/Max Alliance

LOGAN AAL logan@loganaal.com 303-501-0294 STACEY BUSHAW stacey@staceybushaw.com 303-319-6542 JOE DIVITO joe@joedivito.com 303-503-5200

BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND T E A M S O F 6 T O 10

WILLIE MATHEWS willie@dgdenver.com 720-474-2719 ALEX WOLFF alex@dgdenver.com 720-464-8286

MARCUS TEAM

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage LINDA BRAM-WINNE linda.bram.winne@gmail.com 720-435-0857

FIVEFOUR REAL ESTATE

FiveFour Real Estate

L AURIE ELSTON MARCUS laurie@marcusteam.com 303-409-6148

STEVE CERESE steve@cohomeorinvest.com 303-590-8537

L ARRY HANKIN larryhankin@comcast.net 303-870-3427

L AURA NIXON laura@fivefourrealestate.com 720-891-0882

DEBBIE JACOBS debbie@marcusteam.com 303-587-7793

AARON TAYLOR aaron@fivefourrealestate.com 303-775-9333

MICHAEL MARCUS michael@marcusteam.com 303-409-6338

TIM WALKER tim@fivefourrealestate.com 720-937-6651

YARON MARCUS yaron@marcusteam.com 303-484-1186

INTEGRITY TEAM

NPRE TEAM

Your Castle Real Estate

Compass

TERI BRUINSMA teribruinsma@yourcastle.com 720-235-9074

TIFFANY BURKE tiffany@npreco.com 720-272-2672

L AKHWINDER DHILLON lalidhillon@comcast.net 303-264-4658

MEGAN DAVIS megandavis@npreco.com 720-244-5536

KATELYN DUCA ducarealestate@gmail.com 303-520-5348

JODY DONLEY jody@npreco.com 720-290-8917

JULIE MAEDA julie@yourelderlawrealtor.com 303-999-8949

MEG FARINA megan@npreco.com 303-946-1393

KEY PARTNERS

ASHLEY HOWLE T T ashley@npreco.com 720-298-9525

$25 million to $49,999,999

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DIXON GROUP

Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate

ANDREA BISNE T TE ani.bisnette@coloradohomes.com 970-819-8968

AMANDA ADAMSON amanda@dgdenver.com 303-915-2773

PAUL JANSEN paul.jansen@coloradohomes.com 970-567-4757

DANIEL DIXON daniel@dgdenver.com 303-506-7106

CLIFF JOHNSON johnson.cliff1@gmail.com 970-566-9716

SARA JUSTUS sara@dgdenver.com 248-789-1033

KRISTINE LEOFFLER kristine.leoffler@coloradohomes.com 970-443-4913

MELINDA HOWLE T T melinda@npreco.com 303-667-9528 SUSAN INGLE susan@npreco.com 720-771-4783 KIM KOUBA kimkouba@npreco.com 303-204-8215

AMANDA DIVITO PARLE amanda@amandadivito.com 303-877-7371

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage DAWN ATCHISON dawn@therowleygroup.com 303-905-9311 JOE BLINN joe@therowleygroup.com 720-498-1365

LORRIE TRUSSELL lorrie@boulderhomesource.com 720-235-2409

STEPHANIE EHEART stephanie.eheart@compass.com 303-304-2456

SCOT T MCMANAWAY scott@thebarticgroup.com 303-900-8533

KEN WATKINS ken@boulderhomesource.com 720-891-5499

TANNER FARMEN tanner.farmen@compass.com 720-724-3030

JORDAN SHERRILL jordan@thebarticgroup.com 303-332-5052

IMPACT

JADEN HANSON jaden.hanson@compass.com 303-910-2243

CHRISTOPHER SLOWIK chris@thebarticgroup.com 720-503-9869

Your Castle Real Estate

VALERI DICOSOL A valeri.dicosola@coloradohomes.com 720-390-8906

JON COLE jon@homewithimpact.com 303-775-8744

HEATHER MADDOX heather@therowleygroup.com 720-530-6749

TEGAN DAVIS tegan@homewithimpact.com 720-650-0442

ADELIA REDALEN adelia@therowleygroup.com 303-829-6475

DAN FORTUNE dan@homewithimpact.com 303-378-0050

GARY ROWLEY info@therowleygroup.com 303-717-5612

CODY FREIS cody@homewithimpact.com 720-722-3456

JOANNE ROWLEY joanne@therowleygroup.com 303-717-5611

BRANDON GRIFFIN brandon@homewithimpact.com 303-588-1656

WENDY ROWLEY wendy@therowleygroup.com 303-717-5613

KAREN JENSEN karen@homewithimpact.com 720-281-5206

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND T E A M S O F 6 T O 10 $50 million or more

AMBER JOHNSON amber@homewithimpact.com 303-669-7022

BOULDERHOMESOURCE TEAM

Re/Max Alliance

MARK BOSLEY mark@boulderhomesource.com 970-846-5813

FORREST WADE forrest@homewithimpact.com 951-966-3233

SCOT T HURST scott@boulderhomesource.com 303-709-2749 CANDACE NEWLOVE-MARRS candacecoloradohomes@gmail.com 303-440-3641 KIM PAYES kimpayes@gmail.com 720-839-1038 MARY ROMANO mary@boulderhomesource.com 303-588-8433 GREG SMITH greg@boulderhomesource.com 303-497-0603

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MADISON HOLL AND madison.holland@compass.com 303-720-0456 CHRISTIE L ANYON christie.lanyon@compass.com 303-250-7346 MICHAEL MUÑOZ michael.munoz@compass.com 720-544-3580 SEAN NEALON sean.nealon@compass.com 720-384-8563 JESSICA VALERIO jessica.valerio@compass.com 720-724-4512 PJ WHITE pj.white@compass.com 631-813-6766

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND TEAMS WITH MORE T H A N 10 A G E N T S $60 million or more BARTIC GROUP

Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate

BLACK DIAMOND DIAMOND TEAMS WITH MORE T H A N 10 A G E N T S $30 million to $59,999,999 MILE HIGH LIFESTYLES

Compass

CAITLIN BOOTH caitlin.booth@compass.com 303-906-4827 DANTÉ BURL dante.burl@compass.com 303-249-0297 LIZZY CONFALONE lizzy.confalone@compass.com 978-979-2557

NEW ERA GROUP

Your Castle Real Estate ALEXIS BERGELT alexis@denverluxurygroup.net 480-522-9503 AMY CAMMACK amy@cammackgroup.com 303-981-4571 BILL DAHLY bill@mynewera.com 303-332-6031 NEIL DONAVAN neildonavan@gmail.com 303-718-7685 VANESSA KENDRICK vanessa@vkrealestateco.com 720-409-2725 ALLIE KIRBY allie@mynewera.com 816-589-6033 NICOLE L AYDON nicole@mynewera.com 720-550-3700

JASON OWEN jason@homewithimpact.com 720-422-0911 FRED ROSS fred@homewithimpact.com 303-819-0099

JOE GIBBS joe@boulderhomesource.com 801-560-9929

KYLEE HARALSON kyleeharalson@compass.com 303-909-5143

BRENDAN BARTIC brendan@thebarticgroup.com 303-898-5244 KATHRYN BARTIC kathryn@thebarticgroup.com 303-845-2362 JAMES BERKLEY james@thebarticgroup.com 303-957-6064 JUSTIN BULLER justin@thebarticgroup.com 720-625-0224 MEG EVERE T T meg@thebarticgroup.com 303-551-4415 BRIAN HARVEY brian@thebarticgroup.com 720-453-5883

BRIAN MACMILL AN brianmacmillan@mac.com 720-938-4350 DREW MORRIS drew@mynewera.com 303-929-7844 BARRY OVERTON barrysellsdenver@msn.com 303-668-5433 GINA ROTH ginarothrealestate@gmail.com 303-895-8025 RHIANON SCHUMAN rhianon@mynewera.com 505-870-5716 CORY SCHWAB cory.schwab@yahoo.com 303-809-5258 JOHN STEGNER john@mynewera.com 303-522-7746 FAITH THARAN faith@soldbyfaith.biz 303-332-4411 m

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Greenwood Village | $729,000 4 bedroom, 5 bath - Cherry Creek Village South, living & dining room, kitchen, great room with built-in bookshelves & fireplace, master with sitting area & fireplace & partial finished basement. Jean Marie Thompson 720.318.8683 jeanmariethompson303@gmail.com | jeanmariethompson.cbintouch.com

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Denver | $638,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath West Highlands home has hardwood floors, original craftsman style woodwork, built-ins, lead glass windows and 2-car detached alley loaded garage. Brad Pickels 720.839.1673 brad@oskaypickelsgroup.com | oskaypickelsgroup.com

Golden | $609,900 6 bedroom, 4 bath offers brand new carpet, kitchen with soft close cabinets & granite counters, study with brick fireplace, new windows, shutters, roof, fencing and shed, hot water heater and attic fan. Amanda Duran 720.427.9882 amanda.duran@coloradohomes.com

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Erie | $599,000 Castlewood Model in Creekside offers an open concept kitchen with center island and granite counters, an upstairs laundry, 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets, a main level study, hardwood flooring, wood blinds & beautifully landscaped backyard. Jennifer Leblanc KissÂ 303.828.7472 jennifer.leblanc-kiss@coloradohomes.com

Denver | Price Upon Request 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with stained glass as well as crown and picture rail molding. 1st floor with living and dining rooms, kitchen, bath, den and office space. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and a bath. Larry HankinÂ 303.870.3427 larryhankin@comcast.net

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Lakewood | $550,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath features an updated kitchen with granite island, Corian counters & 2 pantries, remodeled master with fireplace & ¾ bath with radiant floor heat & gorgeous landscaping. Jeanette Johnston-Starc 303.520.9425 jen@jensoldmine.com | jensoldmine.com

Loveland | $550,000 Spacious ranch home that backs to green space and mountain views. Bedroom, bath and master suite on main. Walk-out basement with 2 additional bedrooms, bath and family room with fireplace. Taylor Carpenter 303.909.2108 taylor@taylorcarpenterhomes.com | taylorcarpenterhomes.com

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Arvada | $525,000 5 bedroom, 3 bath remodeled home with hardwood floors. Newer kitdhen, roof, paint, cabinetry, appliances, furnace and more. Almost 1/2 acre yard features fruit trees, decks and garden area. Josette MontgomeryÂ 303.901.8027 josette.montgomery@coloradohomes.com

Lakewood | $479,000 Home with coved ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, 2 living areas and a spacious kitchen. Master suite with bath. Home on a fenced lot with front porch and private back patio. Complete with attached heated garage and newer detached heated secondary garage. Garth CriswellÂ 303.669.0252 garth.criswell@devonshirehomes.com

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Westminster | Price Upon Request 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with open floor plan and beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen with a large island, granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Downstairs has 2 more bedrooms with a flex space. Easy access to everything. Stephanie FrynckoÂ 303.918.5917 stephanie.fryncko@coloradohomes.com

Denver | $475,000 5 bedroom, 2 bath with original hardwood flooring. Kitchen with quartz counters, soft close cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a 5-burner gas top stove and a pantry. The basement area with family room and fully renovated 3/4 bath. Complete with fenced backyard. Jerry RichÂ 303.668.1635 jerry.rich@coloradohomes.com

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Lakewood | $465,000 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Carmody Estates. There is lower level family room, a patio and a backyard. Close to shopping, craft breweries, restaurants, Carmody recriation center and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Everything a Colorado lifestyle has to offer is minutes away. Janet Ronneng 303.919.3096 janet.ronneng@coloradohomes.com

Thornton | $465,000 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the Rolling Hills Subdivision with vaulted ceiling formal living room/dining room combo. Nice upgrades such as new carpet, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, hard surface island and composite deck. Close to 1-25 & shopping. Karen Weidner 303.506.8244 karen.weidner@coloradohomes.com | karendoesrealestate.Com

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Bailey | $459,000 4br/3ba - views of Mt. Evans & Logan, master with vaulted ceiling, southside balcony, dual walk-in closets & jetted steam showers & tub. Open tiered floor plan with towering ceilings, in-floor radiant heat, travertine tiles, hardwood & wood stove/cook oven. Terry Robinson 303.898.3658 | Mike Fuentes 303.679.8055 mikefcoldwellbanker@gmail.com | early-group.com

Highlands Ranch | $390,000 Must see gorgeous 2 bedroom, 3 bath located in the Heart of Highlands Ranch. Move in ready, open floor plan and vaulted ceilings, granite countertops & fireplace, new deck covered with huge backyard. Finished basement plus loft. Call for private showing. Faith Young 720.270.9467 faith.young@coloradohomes.com

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Thornton | $375,500 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Kitchen with cherry cabinets, hardwood flooring and granite counter tops. Dining room with golf course and mountain views. Master suite with vaulted ceiling and walk-in closet. Complete with patio and garage. HOA covers lawn care and snow removal. Linda Gilbert 720.232.1990 linda.gilbert@coloradohomes.com | lindagilberthomes.com

Commerce City | $330,000 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch, with an eat-in kitchen hosting updated travertine back splash, granite counters, composite sink and stainless steel appliances. Study that can be a 3rd bedroom. Master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Complete with a manicured yard. Donna Jarock 303.718.6285 thanksdonna@gmail.com | homesandcondoscolorado.com

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Denver | Price Upon Request Remodeled 3br/2ba home in the heart of LoHi. Open floor plan w/a formal living/dining room. Kitchen w/a breakfast bar & ss appliances. Backyard, rooftop deck w/superb views of downtown & 2-car detached garage.

Parker | $550,000 5br/3ba w/new exterior paint/roof, master w/5-piece bath, DR, great room w/FP, kitchen w/slab granite & ss appliances, finished basement, 3-car garage & stamped patio.

John Drew 303.386.2276 jdrew@5280denversearch.com | 5280denversearch.com

The Rowley Group 303.717.5613 info@therowleygroup.com | therowleyGgroup.com

Denver | $515,000 3br/2ba home w/hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and office. Main floor family room w/fireplace, en suite and walk-in closet. Complete w/a fenced-in backyard and 2-car garage.

Broomfield | $500,000 4br/3ba ranch in Northmoor Estates has updated neutral accent colors, hardwood floors, 6-paneled doors, granite counter tops, SS fridge & microwave & tiled baths, 2-car garage & deck.

Gail Wheeler 303.726.7202 gail.wheeler@coloradohomes.com

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

Parker | Price Upon Request 4br/3ba home in the Pinery neighborhood. Kitchen w/ eat-in area, walk-in pantry, bar seating & stainless steel appliances. FR w/FP & built-in shelves. Complete w/deck.

Thornton | $478,000 4br/3ba - kitchen w/ss appliances, family rm w/fireplace, master w/update bath, solar panels & covered patio. Upgrades – light fixtures/ceiling fans/tank less water heater/furnace/AC.

Kurtz Krew 720.421.4580

Lisa Gaona 303.257.2350 gaonarlte@msn.com

bryan.kurtz@coloradohomes.com | bryankurtz.cbintouch.com

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Lakewood | $459,900 Remodeled 5br/3ba SS appliances, granite, hickory floors, updated light fixtures & recessed lighting, professionally landcaped, finished basement. New roof/gutters, newer AC/furnace.

Centennial | $450,000 4br/3ba home w/hardwood floors. Master suite w/remodeled bath. New windows. Lower level w/fireplace, 4th bedroom/office. Complete w/oversized deck & private yard located in cu-de-sac.

Joni Jagger 303.437.3046 joni@jonijagger.com | athomewithjoni.com

Brett Kennedy 303.881.8000 brett.kennedy@coloradohomes.com

Denver | $444,000 2br/2ba corner unit has a laundry room, high ceilings and 2 balconies. Kitchen hosts new appliances, a farmhouse sink and new counters. Private resident parking garage w/1 owned space.

Thornton | $440,000 4br/4ba home in Cherrywood Park w/eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. There is a finished basement and a 2-car garage. Complete w/a fenced yard and a storage shed.

Laura Eaton-Ortega 303.204.4917 leo@coloradohomes.com

Brad Pickels 720.839.1673 brad@oskaypickelsgroup.com | oskaypickelsgroup.com

Westminster | $439,900 3br/3ba in cul-de-sac w/mountain views. Kitchen w/breakfast bar & stainless steel appliances. Family room w/FP. Master suite w/5-piece bath, walk-in closet & mountain views.

Castle Rock | $437,500 4br/3ba home w/open space, powder room and laundry. Kitchen w/high-end appliances and granite countertops. Master suite has a remodeled bath. Backyard w/a patio and fire pit.

Cybyske Home Team 303.635.1100 bryan@cybyske.com | cybyske.com

Laura Eaton-Ortega 303.204.4917 leo@coloradohomes.com

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Thornton | $435,000 3br/2ba features family/dining rm, kitchen, master w/dual vanities & walk-in shower & basement. Amenities - Thorncreek Golf Course, pool, clubhouse, tennis courts & Hunters Glen Lake.

Littleton | $425,000 3br/3ba townhouse w/a 2-story living room, open floor plan and a 3-sided gas fireplace. Master suite w/2nd fireplace, 5-piece bath and walk-in closet. Complete w/full basement.

Amanda Duran 720.427.9882 amanda.duran@coloradohomes.com

Scott Beville 303.905.6872 scott.beville@coloradohomes.com

Colorado Springs | $410,000 4br/4ba, 3,139 sqft. 2-car garage home w/mountain views. Open floor plan w/gourmet kitchen, quartz countertops, master suite w/custom barn doors & finished basement.

Lakewood | Price Upon Request Corner-lot investment property near Green Mountain with fabulous potential. Priced to sell As Is.

CC Signature Group 719.550.2547 zane@ccsignaturegroup.com | ccsignaturegroup.com

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

Westminster | $380,000 This 4br/2ba Trendwood home features hardwood floors, an open floor plan, large closets and plenty of room to spread out! Nicesized, private backyard. Super convenient location!

Denver | $375,000 3br/1ba home w/open floor plan and hardwoods. Kitchen w/butcher block countertops and an eat-in island. Finished basement w/storage and a laundry room. Backyard w/a back porch and deck.

Brie Fowler 303.882.8672 brie@thefowlergroupcolorado.com | thefowlergroupcolorado.com

Ben Gippert 720.766.5577 benjamin.gippert@coloradohomes.com

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Aurora | $359,900 2br/2ba home w/a fireplace and a kitchen w/an island. Main floor w/living room area and a formal dining area. Master bedroom w/vaulted ceiling and large windows overlooking the garden.

Fort Collins | $359,000 3br/2ba ranch style home on an over one-quarter acre lot w/main level open concept. Large master bedroom w/ 3/4 bath. Complete w/unfinished basement, a backyard and a 2-car garage.

Brett Kennedy 303.881.8000 brett.kennedy@coloradohomes.com

Deidra Laurel 720.840.2212 deidra.laurel@coloradohomes.com | www.deidralaurelhomes.com

Denver | $345,000 3br/2ba - 5’ baseboards, exposed brick column, fresh paint, hardwood flooring, family & dining area, kitchen w/mosaic glass tile backsplash & ss appliances, office nook & fenced yard.

Aurora | $325,000 3br/3ba townhouse features all new carpet/pad, paint, microwave & garbage disposal, 2-car garage, unfinished basement, newer ss fridge, newer furnace/AC condenser and 2 patios/decks.

Jennifer Hughes 303.669.9099 jennifer.hughes@coloradohomes.com | jenniferhughes.cbintouch.com

Scott Brown 720.989.8841 scott.brown@coloradohomes.com

Aurora | $252,900 Located in the Cherry Creek School District this adorable light & bright condo has 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. It is located. Close to Quincy Reservoir & the Grandview Dog Park!

Aurora | $240,000 Centrally located townhome ready for you to make your own! The family room is accented by a brick fireplace and filled with light. Space for everyone with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths!

The Rowley Group 720.390.8906 info@therowleygroup.com | therowleygroup.com

David Armayor 303.669.1854 david.armayor@coloradohomes.com

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BACKSTORY GAME ON

Our hearts wahoooed! when we learned a traveling Mario Kart–themed race series would be in Denver this month. Then the event was put on hold indefinitely. Don’t worry: Our hazard-lined streets feature enough obstacles to test even the most nimble mustachioed motorists. —ANGELA UFHEIL

SCOOTER SCOURGE

Even Nintendo’s evilest programmers—the minds behind piranha plants and toothy cannonballs—couldn’t dream up impediments as annoying as the electric scooters zipping through LoDo. In a Denver Public Works 2019 survey, 20 percent of respondents said they’d been hit or almost been hit by a scooter while driving.

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WIDE LOAD

The expansion of I-70 to eight lanes between I-25 and Chambers Road may ease gridlock, but relief is at least two years away. Until then, prepare for detours as rage-inducing as Rainbow Road.

SUVs are plenty big by themselves. Loaded with ski and bike racks, cargo carriers, pop-up trailers, and maybe a snowmobile (just in case), they’re regular Bowsers ready to run your puny Prius off the road.

MARCHING ORDERS

We love a good parade. But does every single one, like this month’s St. Patrick’s Day procession, need to go down 17th Street? Let’s take a cue from Mario Kart—where races take place in jungles, a mall, and outer space—and scatter them amongst our neighborhoods.

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SLIP UP

After heavy snowfalls, Denver Public Works’ modus operandi is to dispatch trucks without de-icers and hope for sun—a strategy that’s led to motorists slipping on banana-peelslick side streets for days following winter storms.

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