Travel

Unrivaled Hospitality

As Telluride’s Madeline Hotel Welcomes a New Chef, the Resort Continues Its Tradition of Alpine Luxury Article by Linden Butrym In scenic Telluride, where the majestic San Juan Mountains envelop the historic town, the Madeline Hotel is perhaps the pinnacle of modern mountainside glamour. Following a sweeping redesign with Auberge Collection five years ago—a stunning transformation that introduced 83 rooms, 71 private residences, and an array of posh amenities—the hotel recently welcomed new...

Life + Culture

A Table Worth Talking About

Bring Intrigue, History, and a Little Texture to Your Table Article by Emily Canova | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer You’ve chosen the guest. You’re planning the meal. You’re creating a moment of connection, and your table should do the same.  Found objects, pieces of intrigue and history can spark conversation and connection between your guests. Think about little items of discovery, like a speckled feather resting on a plate or a personal keepsake, and place it under glass.  ...

Life + Culture

From the Attorney's Table to the Bench

Judge Dea Lindsey's Journey Through Justice Article by Willow King | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer After 17 years as a county attorney, one might expect a comfortable retirement into a quieter legal career. Instead, Dea Lindsey chose the bench, describing it as a natural progression after years spent navigating many different areas of law. The move offered something more personal, too: a chance to explore equity from a judicial perspective and to be positioned for widespread...

Arts + Culture

This Is What I Saw

Reid Genauer Continues His Storytelling and Musical Legacy with a 100-Song Solo Album and Two-Night Stand in Boulder Article by Andy Manz | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer During my (first) junior year of college, in 1999, well before everyone had laptops, my fraternity house had a small “computer lab” with four or five desktops. The internet was still relatively new, and a music file-sharing platform called Napster was blowing every music lover’s mind. Instant access to over 4...

Arts + Culture

Fifty Years, Still Creating

John Atencio’s Jewelry Career Has Been Shaped by Colorado Roots, Adaptation, and an Enduring Passion for the Craft Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Fifty years is a significant milestone for any business. For John Atencio, it is also a reminder of just how far a leap of faith can take you. When Atencio began designing and making jewelry five decades ago, he wasn't setting out to build a nationally recognized brand or create a business that would span...

Arts + Culture

BETC's Next Act

Boulder Ensemble Theater Company Enters a New Chapter Article by Tony Firestine For more than two decades, Boulder Ensemble Theater Company (or BETC, pronounced “Betsy”) has built a reputation for thoughtful, ambitious theater in the Boulder community. Now, as the company enters its 21st season and fourth season under new leadership, BETC is in the midst of an evolution that has expanded both its reach and its impact. Artistic Director Jessica Robblee and Executive Producer Mark Ragan took...

Travel

Peak Luxury

The Alpine Club: Telluride’s Highly Anticipated Private, On-Mountain Retreat, Prepares for Opening Article by Andy Manz There are few towns in the world that can evoke an instant reaction of bliss, simply by saying the name. I’ve found that Telluride is one of those towns. The stunning beauty of the San Juan peaks. The ever-constant flow of Bridal Veil Falls. The gritty history of a rough-and-tumble mining town. Having a beer in a 150-year old saloon, and then walking a few doors down to a...

Sports + Recreation

Point and Go!

Our 2026-2027 Winter Sports Preview Article by Andy Manz We all tried to make the best of it, but let’s be honest, last ski season was widely accepted as a giant stinker for snowsports enthusiasts in the state of Colorado. Low snowfall and warm temps had many of us in tears as we hopelessly hit “refresh” on our OpenSnow app. Whether it is fact, fiction, or just a lot of hopeium, the Super El Niño, which is currently developing over the Pacific Ocean, has forecasters calling for an increased...

Life + Culture

Give Back, Your Way

However Much Time, Money, or Goods You Have, and However You'd Like to Show Up, Here's Where to Start Article by Emily O'Brien | Photography by Kelly Ernst Generosity is not one-size-fits-all. Maybe you have an open Saturday, or a little wiggle room in the budget, and you'd like to bring the kids or the whole office. The good news is that Boulder has a charitable option for nearly every impulse. Pick what you have to give, then how you want to show up. Not sure what to donate? Start with the...

Life + Culture

A Village for Filmmakers

Sundance Film Festival Is Upgrading Theaters Where Artists Premiere Their Work, While the Institute Supports Artists Year-Round Article by Emily O'Brien Much of what the Sundance Institute does happens well beyond the Festival’s run. All year long, the Institute supports thousands of independent artists through labs, grants, fellowships, and mentorships that carry a project from an early screenplay to a finished film, with dedicated tracks for documentary, episodic, and Indigenous filmmakers...