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FROM THE EDITOR First Course

SPOTLIGHT

After The Flood • Glenwood Canyon finally looks like its old self again—but looks can be deceiving.

PIECES OF THE PAST • It’s been a decade since the Colorado History Museum, the state’s preeminent repository of the past, became the History Colorado Center, a rebranding officially capped off with the opening of the nonprofit’s giant, $111 million center on Broadway in Denver. Another significant part of the organization’s transformation was a renewed focus on fleshing out its permanent collection to better reflect the state’s diversity. To that end, History Colorado has accepted some 1,201 donations since April 2012. Here are some of the most remarkable additions.

Betrayal Of The Bodice Rippers • Speaking out against racist rhetoric got Colorado author Courtney Milan banned from Romance Writers of America. Their loss.

Tree Huggers For Christ • A Littleton woman is helping a new wave of Christians convert their elders into climate change believers.

To See Or Not To See? • The world’s largest collection of work by Banksy, the celebrated pseudonymous street artist, is coming to the Mile High City this month—creating quite the dilemma for Denverites. The English provocateur known for adorning alleyways with witty political and social messages has condemned private exhibits that profit from his pieces. Then again, unless you plan on visiting London, the traveling exhibition, The Art of Banksy (April 14 to June 19 at the Denver Sports Castle), might be your only chance to view the work of a living master. What to do? We asked local arts and ethics experts for some moral guidance.

Gather ’Round • Exquisitely plated dishes and a convivial ambience courtesy of Michael Diaz de Leon draw diners to Brutø.

A New Generation • Tajahi Cooke wants to create a more diverse and stable restaurant industry—starting with the launch of Arvada’s Chef Kitchen this month.

Consolidating Interests • It’s been a little more than a year since a Boulder media outlet purchased Outside magazine and transformed the outdoor journalism landscape. But is Outside Inc.’s bold new business plan good for its audience?

CHASING WATERFALLS • Fueled by melting snow, Colorado’s cascades are never better than in late spring and early summer. We found 27 spindly trickles, misty plunges, and bona fide gushers worth the hike.

The Fungus Among Us • Nearly three years ago, Denver became the first U.S. city to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, which advocates—and scientific studies—say offer an array of therapeutic upsides. Since then, an ecosystem of proponents has sprouted in an effort to deliver the magic of psilocybin to those who might benefit. The movement still has a lot of room to grow.

TIMELINE • Psychedelic mushrooms have been used by cultures across the globe since time immemorial, but their magical ways didn’t fully arrive in the U.S. medical establishment until the 1950s. Starting there, we take an abbreviated look at psilocybin’s winding journey, which could lead to an FDA approval in the coming years.

THE PSILOCYBIN EXPERIENCE • To reap the therapeutic rewards, experts say treating mushrooms as medicine—not as a recreational drug—and finding the right person to guide you through the process are essential.

NATURAL Rx • A growing body of research suggests psilocybin could be a promising prescription for several ills.

Access Denied • Making psilocybin more read ily obtainable might seem like a good idea—but few agree on how to accomplish...