For thousands of Coloradans, polar plunges mean ‘freezing for a reason’

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 1/1 1:00A Katie Langford

Why would anyone with an ounce of self-preservation jump into a frigid body of water in the middle of a Colorado winter wearing nothing but a bathing suit or silly costume? For thousands of Coloradans...

Colorado’s most heartbreaking brewery closures of 2025

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 12/31 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi

There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a pretty tumultuous year for Colorado’s beer industry. More than 40 breweries closed statewide this year, according to the Colorado Brewers Guild . That number is...

Five Colorado music moments that provided chills in 2025

The Denver Post (Music) 12/29 1:00A Miguel Otárola

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites . Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and...

Should alcohol mix with your holiday mixer? (Opinion)

The Dever Post (Opinion) 12/24 12:01A William J. Burman

The busy winter holiday season is upon us, full of celebrations and parties with family, friends, and co-workers. Holiday parties and New Year’s Eve events often include alcohol, and that comes with risk. Making informed decisions about alcohol...

From Denver to Aurora, Montview Boulevard is a trip worth taking

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 12/22 1:00A John Wenzel

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites . Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and...

12 of Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties and concerts to ring in 2026

The Denver Post (Music) 12/17 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi, John Wenzel

The year is coming to a close, and that calls for a celebration. Parties abound on New Year’s Eve in Denver, whether you’re looking for a fancy night on the town, a concert or something to do with...

Is it bleeding heart liberals or moral patriots objecting to boat strikes? (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 12/14 12:01A DP Opinion

Military at its best when it demonstrates strong moral values Re: Second-strike scrutiny obscures larger question on boat strikes, Dec. 7 news analysis Almost all war crimes are “executed” by...

From national parks to movie marathons, Denver Post staff shares holiday traditions, recipes and...

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 12/12 1:00A The Know

Many families hold fast to holiday traditions, whether it s a quiet retreat to the mountains or a plane trip across the country for a raucous affair with relatives. We eat special foods that make us...

‘Rebuilding,’ a nuanced drama starring Josh O’Connor, was shot in Colorado

The Denver Post (Movies) 12/11 1:00A John Wenzel

The villain of Rebuilding is never shown, and that s for the better. Embers swirl in the film s opening titles amid the roar of a conflagration. When the first images appear a smoky stand of scorched...

Whycations, sustainability and astrotourism: Are your 2026 travel plans on trend?

The Denver Post (Travel) 12/7 1:00A Mindy Sink

Travel trends for next year are out, and it looks like travelers want to unplug and deeply appreciate their destination. Here s a list of what these trends are and where you can experience them either...

Pete Hegseth should be court-martialed and Jason Crow tried for treason (Letters)

The Dever Post (Opinion) 12/6 12:01A DP Opinion

Fog of war and passing the buck don t make strikes on boats right Re: Hegseth cites fog of war in 2nd strike , Dec. 3 news story I watched the news last evening with incredulity as President Donald...

$12 a minute for airport parking? Denver officials need to address this flaw (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 12/5 6:28A DP Opinion

$12 a minute for airport parking? Denver officials need to address The City and County of Denver needs to correct the predatory pricing used at the Denver International Airport parking garages. I got charged $12 a minute (not a day, not an hour a...

9 locally made gifts your foodie friends and family will actually want

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 12/3 1:00A Patricia Kaowthumrong

Let’s be honest: Generic gift baskets and bottles of wine are decent gifts for the food and drink lovers in your life. But this year, give them something they’ll actually be excited to dig into. These...

Things to do in Denver: ‘Santa’s Big Red Sack,’ Magical Winter Nights and more holiday fun

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 11/26 1:00A John Wenzel

Santa s Big Red Sack Thursday-Dec. 24. Tis the final season for the 23-year-old theatrical tradition known as Santa s Big Red Sack, which is returning with nonstop sketch comedy, music and technology...

Upslope Brewing is the latest to sell to rapidly growing Colorado beverage group

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/13 4:30A Tiney Ricciardi

Another one of Colorado’s legacy craft beer makers has sold to the rapidly growing beverage conglomerate Wilding Brands . On Thursday, Wilding announced it has acquired Boulder-based Upslope Brewing Co. Financial details of the deal were not...