Michelle Jackson is the founder of the website and podcast Square State Colorado. She's focused on supporting local businesses, sustainability and sharing a more nuanced and thoughtful experience of Denver and the state of Colorado. She grew up in Colorado and is excited to square this Square State with her readers and listeners. Go to: https://squarestateco.com to learn more about Denver and the state of Colorado if you live here or are planning to visit or move here.
If I were to share my story of growing up in Denver, it would be incomplete without sharing the very important influence of Mexican American Denverites on my lived experience. I grew up with stories of Cesar Chavez, eating tortillas…
Like most Coloradans who are older than 30 and grew up here, I learned how to ski as an adult. There are a number of reasons why and you’ll find that there is a large cohort of Coloradans who also…
Marc Rebillet has the kind of performing energy that Devotchka has. He puts it all out there and holds nothing back. Red Rocks is the ultimate place a Marc Rebillet concert. If you’re thinking about traveling to Denver to see…
Are you thinking about heading to The Mile High City to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Denver Nuggets in their season opener? Is it your first time visiting Denver and you’re not sure where to go, what to…
I love coffee. There’s nothing better than sitting in a cozy coffee shop or outside on its patio and enjoying a well-made cup of coffee. In fact, for those of you who read this website regularly, you’ll notice that I…