Living with Depression and Anxiety During a Global Pandemic – 5280

With mood disorders on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, people who’ve never experienced mental health issues are enduring some of the emotions I feel almost every day of my life. Maybe that’s why I can finally tell my story. | Continue reading


@5280.com | 2 years ago

Why Palantir Moved Its Headquarters from Silicon Valley to Denver

Palantir Technologies moved its headquarters to Denver in early 2020. While some city and state officials lobbied for the relocation, others are furious. | Continue reading


@5280.com | 3 years ago

River Mile: Inside One of the Largest Redevelopments in Denver’s History

The River Mile is coming. But who, really, is behind this transformational project, and how might it shape our city’s future? | Continue reading


@5280.com | 4 years ago

The Long-Forgotten Vigilante Murders of the San Luis Valley – 5280

How history forgot Felipe and Vivián Espinosa, two of the American West’s most brutal killers—and the complicated story behind their murderous rampage. | Continue reading


@5280.com | 4 years ago

The Balloon Boy Hoax–Solved

Ten years ago this month, the country was captivated by a bizarre spectacle in Fort Collins that was colloquially dubbed the Balloon Boy Hoax. Although Richard Heene, the so-called Balloon Boy’s father, pleaded guilty to charges related to the prank, it was never fully clear whet … | Continue reading


@5280.com | 4 years ago

The balloon boy hoax solved

Ten years ago this month, the country was captivated by a bizarre spectacle in Fort Collins that was colloquially dubbed the Balloon Boy Hoax. Although Richard Heene, the so-called Balloon Boy’s father, pleaded guilty to charges related to the prank, it was never fully clear whet … | Continue reading


@5280.com | 4 years ago

How to Try the Ancient Art of Spearfishing in Colorado

When people think of fishing in Colorado, most imagine an angler tossing a fly atop the flowing water of a picturesque river. But if you're looking to try something new, there's a whole other world of fishing waiting below the surface. | Continue reading


@5280.com | 5 years ago

The World's First Space Mining Program Launches in Colorado

The Colorado School of Mines' space resources program will teach grad students how to tap celestial bodies for all they're worth. | Continue reading


@5280.com | 5 years ago