TSA braces for 1 million holiday travelers

TSA braces for 1 million holiday travelers

More than 1 million travelers are expected to pass through a new configuration of security screening checkpoints at Denver International Airport from Dec. 19 through Jan. 1, Transportation Security Administration officials said Thursday. TSA supervisors also are anticipating a surge of items in baggage that agents will have to confiscate. They displayed a cache of … Read more

Spa treatments for cold weather ailments

Spa treatments for cold weather ailments

Remember when a wellness tip meant someone telling you to go outside, run around, and play in the snow and fresh air? That might still be good advice. But now, some experts might add that spa treatments and facials are necessary to support those choices and fight the effects of intense activity and sun exposure — … Read more

High Society Pizza using New York-style water in Highlands Ranch

High Society Pizza using New York-style water in Highlands Ranch

The reputation that New York City pizza has developed over the decades is cherished and one-of-a-kind. Pizza joints dot the five boroughs, and I visit at least one new one each time I’m in the city, gladly taking a seat on a vinyl-padded stool and pondering the memorabilia or movie-star candids on the walls. Keith … Read more

Would you pay $700 to sleep under the stars at Kosmos Resort?

Would you pay 0 to sleep under the stars at Kosmos Resort?

MOSCA, Colorado — A handmade sign at the start of a long dirt road in the rural San Luis Valley indicates to visitors that they’ve arrived at the future site of Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa. The peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains barely make a dent in the big blue skies above the … Read more

Discover Colorado’s winter hut trips: Adventure, ski, snowshoe

Discover Colorado’s winter hut trips: Adventure, ski, snowshoe

As snow blankets the Colorado mountains, outdoor enthusiasts have a unique opportunity: the winter hut trip. Whether you’re a skier or a snowshoer, a hut trip offers an excellent opportunity to connect with nature while exploring the rugged beauty of the state’s wilderness and enjoying the warmth and camaraderie of a cozy mountain hut. From … Read more

Kamala Harris wins Colorado in presidential election, AP projects

Kamala Harris wins Colorado in presidential election, AP projects

Colorado has voted for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the presidential race, giving the state’s 10 electoral votes to the Democratic vice president, the Associated Press projected Tuesday night. As of 8:09 p.m., when AP made its call, Harris led with about 56% of the vote to 42% for Trump in Colorado as counting … Read more

Gov. Jared Polis’ 2025 budget proposal includes $640 million in cuts

Gov. Jared Polis’ 2025 budget proposal includes 0 million in cuts

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is proposing a year of “belt-tightening” to make up for softening inflation and higher Medicaid costs. He presented his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday afternoon. It doesn’t account for Tuesday’s elections, which include some potentially costly measures on the state ballot. The next legislature, which is also … Read more

Where to find Denver restaurants, bakeries serving desserts, sweets

Where to find Denver restaurants, bakeries serving desserts, sweets

Do you have room for dessert? If so, here are three new options where you can satisfy your sweet (or even your savory) tooth with eclairs, crepes, shaved ice and more. Le Clare’s This French-style patisserie specializes in eclairs, which makes sense since the owners are named Maggie and Tyler Clare. You’ll find maple bourbon … Read more

Foodie destinations in Colorado for culinary travelers

Foodie destinations in Colorado for culinary travelers

Snow forecasts, fall foliage and bucket-list hiking trails all have considerable influence over where Coloradans venture for vacation within our state’s rectangular boundaries. But for food lovers, a memorable meal — better yet, several well-planned reservations — is what guides itineraries. Related: Mountain towns aren’t known for their dining scenes, but that is changing in … Read more

Dining on Denver’s northside: old- and new-school restaurants

Dining on Denver’s northside: old- and new-school restaurants

Denver native Tony Garcia remembers filling up on enchiladas at Chubby’s when he was a college student in the early 1970s. “It was fast food — but it was good food,” he recalled of the original location of the legendary Mexican restaurant, 1231 W. 38th Ave., which still draws crowds hankering for burritos, hamburgers and … Read more