Kristen Leigh Painter

Former Business Reporter

Kristen Leigh Painter

Kristen Leigh Painter was a former business reporter who focused on airlines and aerospace coverage. She joined The Post in September 2011 and departed for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune in August 2014. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in journalism after earning a bachelor's in history from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

Barn turned to music studio that hosted Chicago, Elton John, John Lennon, Joe Walsh and many others at Caribou Ranch in Nederland.

Caribou Ranch will close its gates, Guercios focus on rebuilding brand

April 27, 2016 at 12:55 a.m.

Caribou Ranch will close its gates, Guercios focus on rebuilding brand

Newlyweds Andie Lyons, left, and Laurie Lynch celebrate getting their marriage license issued at the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's Office, Friday, June 26, 2014.

Boulder clerk defies Suthers, continues issuing same-sex marriage licenses

June 3, 2016 at 12:41 p.m.

Boulder clerk defies Suthers, continues issuing same-sex marriage licenses

August 1974: The rock group Chicago performs at the Caribou Ranch near Nederland.

Fabled Caribou Ranch above Nederland sells for $32.5 million

April 27, 2016 at 3:10 a.m.

Fabled Caribou Ranch above Nederland sells for $32.5 million

Lockheed set to buy Zeta, software firm reports to space systems unit

June 30, 2014 at 4:46 a.m.

Lockheed set to buy Zeta, software firm reports to space systems unit

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of communications satellites.

SpaceX files to include McCain claims in lawsuit over Russian rockets

April 27, 2016 at 3:21 a.m.

SpaceX files to include McCain claims in lawsuit over Russian rockets

Former President Bill Clinton talks with attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative America conference at the Sheraton Downtown Denver.

Clinton confab ends with pledges to solve Denver’s persistent problems

April 27, 2016 at 1:32 a.m.

Clinton confab ends with pledges to solve Denver's persistent problems

DENVER, CO. - JUNE 25: Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, answers questions during a conversation hosted by Bloomberg TV entitled, 芒鈧揂 New Competitive Era: America in the World,芒鈧�? during the Clinton Global Initiative America at the Sheridan Downtown Denver, Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014. (Photo By Andy Cross / The Denver Post)

Clinton forum debate navigates prickly topics of taxes, immigration

April 27, 2016 at 12:13 a.m.

Clinton forum debate navigates prickly topics of taxes, immigration

DENVER, CO. - JUNE 25: Panelists, Robert Rubin, left, Co-Chairman, Council of Foreign Relations, former Secretary of the Treasury, and Jacqueline Hinman, President and CEO, CH2M Hill, have a discussion hosted by Bloomberg TV entitled, 芒鈧揂 New Competitive Era: America in the World,芒鈧�? during the Clinton Global Initiative America at the Sheridan Downtown Denver, Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014. (Photo By Andy Cross / The Denver Post)

CH2M Hill: $100K to DSST will keep students on STEM track in college

April 26, 2016 at 11:25 p.m.

CH2M Hill: $100K to DSST will keep students on STEM track in college

Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton addresses the Clinton Global Initiative Tuesday morning, June 24, 2014 at the Sheridan Downtown Denver. (Photo By Andy Cross / The Denver Post)

Union group hits $10B goal, has money to lend on U.S. infrastructure

April 27, 2016 at 2:59 a.m.

Union group hits $10B goal, has money to lend on U.S. infrastructure

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2010 file photo, Frontier Airlines jetliners sit stacked up at gates along the A concourse at Denver International Airport. Passengers flying Frontier Airlines will now have to pay extra to place carry-on bags in overhead bins or for advance seat assignments. The move comes as the Denver-based airline transforms itself into a fee-dependent airline, similar to Spirit Airlines or Allegiant Air—the only other U.S. carriers to charge such fees. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Denver Frontier Airlines’ ramp workers voting on unionization

April 27, 2016 at 12:18 a.m.

Denver Frontier Airlines' ramp workers voting on unionization

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