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Some Personal News

SPOTLIGHT

Tree Pose • Learn the art of bonsai this summer at Denver Botanic Gardens.

This Land Is Your Land • Colorado has thousands of acres of corner-locked public property—but whether or not you can access them depends on whom you ask.

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE • Summer concert season is upon us, which is why we asked local music insiders to share the ultimate listening posts at Denver’s top venues. Hint: They’re not always the pricey ones.

Oh Snap! • The Colorado Photographic Arts Center is shooting for stability by opening a new headquarters.

PLAY DIRT • After years of climbing uphill, mountain bike prices are finally expected to descend this riding season as shipping costs return to normal and shops unload the excess inventories they stockpiled to meet COVID-19-induced demand. But while the financial barriers may be lower, shredding singletrack isn’t something you should pedal into lightly. To avoid having to learn the hard (not to mention bloody and bruised) way, take your new steed to one of these four beginner clinics.

Home Cooking • Susan Loriho’s samosas are inspired by her journey from East Africa to Boulder.

From Bean To Block • Tofu Story is the only restaurant in Denver making the soy protein in-house. Here’s how.

In Bloom • Marigold, chef-owner Theo Adley’s approachable farm-to-table eatery, is well worth the drive to Lyons.

ONE DAY IN LYONS • Lyons is a longtime haven for summer road trippers, who flock to the town for July’s RockyGrass music festival or rafting on the St. Vrain River. But attractions of the culinary variety are also a draw. If you’ve already hit Marigold, here’s how to eat and drink your way through town.

A Different Me • The recent rise in anti-Asian racism made me re-evaluate my identity as an Asian American and seek therapy. But the lack of culturally responsive mental health care in Colorado leaves many other community members behind.

THE NEW REALITY OF REAL ESTATE • With the local market finally shifting back to pre-pandemic conditions, we break down the recent numbers to explain what buyers and sellers need to know.

Repair, Replace, Renew • Rae Barber and her husband, Jimmy, sold their East Colfax home and then zeroed in on a fixer-upper in Lakewood.

BALANCING ACT • When mortgage rates soared halfway through 2022 and buyers dropped out of the market, sellers were forced to make tough decisions.

PUSHED OUT

A Lessee’s Woes • If buying a home is tough, renting should be a breeze, right? (Right?!)

RENTAL DILEMMA • All signs point to a drop in rental rates. That is, until a new city policy changes everything.

FIRST-TIMER BUYER’S GUIDE • Navigating the ever-changing real estate market is confusing for everyone, but it’s especially so if you’re a rookie homebuyer. That’s why we asked industry experts for their top three tips for newbies.

Home Sweet Home (For Now) • Emily Bath and Trevor Bain just bought their first home in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood, and the current market delivered some pleasant surprises.

FOUR THINGS SELLERS SHOULD KNOW • If you missed the buying frenzy of early 2022, don’t panic. We’ve enlisted the pros to help you know what to do before your house hits the market.

WHAT ARE THE ODDS? • It’s been three years since the first sports betting wagers were placed in Colorado. We look at how the controversial law has affected Coloradans—and explain how you can (responsibly) get in on the...