Home Services

100 Years in the Making

How a Growing City and Advancing Technology Shaped a Local Institution Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by provided courtesy of Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Think about everything in your home that runs on electricity, water, or gas today compared to when Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree were built. Now consider how much has changed in a century. From smart circuit panels and electric vehicle chargers to high-efficiency heat pumps, the modern Colorado home is more like a mini...

Arts + Culture

Time, Talent & Treasure

What Goes Around Comes Around: Generous Neighbors Share The Heart Behind Their Giving Article by Jennifer Starbuck | Photography by Provided As we gather with our family and friends this month in thanksgiving, we asked several community members how they express their gratitude with their time, talent, and treasure. Here, they share the heart behind their generosity. Sarah Emiline Wright YANA nonprofit and Engineering Manager for Blue Origin I first discovered YANA — a new-mom peer...

Life + Culture

When Tomorrow Stopped

How one Highlands Ranch pastor and musician turned profound loss into a published story of faith, hope, and healing Article by HRCL staff | Photography by Angela Marie Creative We recently sat down with Brandon Grissom, a Highlands Ranch pastor, musician, father, and author whose journey has taken him from country music and Nashville to ministry, heartbreak, and an unexpected new beginning. Through his first book,  When Tomorrow Stopped , Brandon shares the lessons, faith, and hope that helped...

Professional Services

Picture-Perfect Places

Four local spots that make capturing your family’s holiday photo easy and beautiful Article and Photography by Angela Marie Creative Whether you still send paper holiday cards or prefer to share an updated family photo digitally, November is a popular time to capture a new picture of the kids. If you hire a professional photographer, they can help you choose the perfect location. But if you’re taking some photos yourself, here are four favorite local spots: Highlands Ranch Mansion: With its...

Education

Full-Circle Generosity

A scholarship opened a door for Ryan Wade, now he’s helping open doors for others Article by Marie Perrin-Mcgraw and Ryan Wade | Photography by ACC Marketing Arapahoe Community College is that large, concrete building across from Hudson Gardens off Santa Fe. Its exterior may be unassuming, but inside is a remarkably welcoming place where students from all walks of life gather to find community, opportunity, and new beginnings. For many of those students, getting through the doors wouldn’t be...

Food + Beverage

Lessons From Muy Bueno

A Stint On The Food Network Reminds Highlands Ranch Cookbook Author What Matters Most Article by Yvette Marquez | Photography by Provided, The Food Network When I heard Food Network was casting 100 home cooks from across the country, I knew I had to audition. The keyword was home cooks . I'm not a trained chef. I don't own a restaurant. I'm simply a home cook who has spent the last 16 years sharing my family's Mexican recipes on MuyBuenoBlog.com . More than anything, I wanted to step out...

Food + Beverage

Hidden Gems: Worth The Bite

From Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles, to Regional Latin Cuisine, to Authentic Deep-Dish, Discover Your Next Best Meal Article by Brandon Grissom | Photography by Brandon Grissom and Provided I live in Highlands Ranch, and I wasn't always a foodie. That changed when I moved to Chicago, where I spent 13 years falling in love with a food scene that never let up. I brought that appetite home with me to Colorado. There's a persistent idea around here that a good meal means driving into Denver, Cherry...

Food + Beverage

Built on Better Barbecue

G-Que BBQ’s Founder Shares The Lessons, Flavors and People Behind His Championship Barbecue Empire Article by Angela Grissom | Photography by Provided Jason Ganahl of Lone Tree is a champion pitmaster, restaurateur, author and entrepreneur. Ganahl opened his first restaurant in Westminster, Colorado in 2015. Since then, G-Que has received countless Best of Awards and has been featured on Food Network and Cooking Channel. G-Que BBQ will open its 11th location in November. Ganahl has a popular...

Food + Beverage

Nosh, Sip & Discover

An Editor's Guide to Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Article by HRCL Staff | Photography by Provided Flavor Without the Gluten Local spots you may not know, offering gluten-free goodies Whether you are gluten-free by choice or because it’s doctor-prescribed, it doesn't have to feel like a life sentence. Being gluten-free used to mean missing out on delicious carbs, but more and more places are offering these options. Here are some of my favorite gluten-free spots in our area! Cranelli’s...

Food + Beverage

Uncorked's Fall Picks

Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar Shares The Best New Wines to Pour Right Now Article by Eric Robbins | Photography by Angela Marie Creative, Provided Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar — part cooking school, part wine bar, part venue for the moments people actually want to get right. Since Eric and Katie Robbins opened the doors in 2015, the wine program has become the heartbeat of the place, and it's never been a corporate list. You won't find the mass-produced heavy hitters that show up on every menu in...