Ms. Mayhem - Esteban Fernandez

Ms. Mayhem

2020 - 2022
Startup dedicated to covering women and femme identifying individuals disrupting traditionally male dominated fields.

Aztec Dancers at La Raza Park

Aztec dancers form part of the celebrations around cruising and Chicano community at LaRaza park on Aug. 23. 2020.For members of Denver's Chicano community, cruising isn't just a shared love of car culture. It's an embodiment of love and familial memory itself.

Nicole Noller, Skateboarder

Nicole Noller sails out of a halfpipe at Denver Skate Park on Sept. 22, 2021.

January 6th Insurrection

Insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021.

Fernanda Drummer, Jewelry Maker

Fernanda Drummer makes jewelry inside her studio on the third floor of her Denver home.

Photo by Esteban Fernandez

Madison Schosid cheers on one of the speakers at a rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation at the Denver State Capitol on May 3, 2022. The rally took a day after the draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade was leaked.

Ms. Mayhem • 24th June 2022

Colorado prepares to take out-of-state patients as Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade —

Sex educator and co-founder of Chrysalis House Shanae Adams wants to help other queer and trans BIPOC explore the world of kink.

Ms. Mayhem • 11th May 2022

Casting Forward

Anglers perform several basic safety checks anytime they step out onto the water: check the flows, watch for wildlife, carry at least the minimum amount of first aid and wear the proper gear.

But as a woman, things are often more complicated. As with any other aspect of our lives, outdoor recreation comes with the threat of being harassed, assaulted or even killed. The anxiety of being the next name plastered across national news sits in the back of our minds—Mollie Tibbetts, Crystal Michelle T

Ms. Mayhem • 2nd March 2022

How Annie Lee plans to tackle healthcare disparities as CEO of Colorado Access

As men’s mental health becomes a topic of national conversation, Fishing the Good Fight is working to expand access for men in Colorado.

Ms. Mayhem • 9th December 2021

Chaya Milchtein teaches self-advocacy in the world of car ownership

The Great Resignation largely tipped the scales in workers’ favor, and many in Colorado have seized the moment to begin unionizing.

Ms. Mayhem • 27th October 2021

Battling the scream queens: Women in horror cinema move beyond tired tropes

As Blush & Blu and its owner are embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit, questions circulate around the role lesbian bars play in the LGBTQ+ community.

Ms. Mayhem • 9th January 2021

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm D.C. Capitol as Colorado Republicans in Denver protest in solidarity

On May 3, a leaked draft opinion showed the Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe. This is what Colorado abortion advocates are doing.

Ms. Mayhem • 11th November 2020

The cruising culture of Federal has received unfair coverage, but it's a major part of Denver's history

As Blush & Blu and its owner are embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit, questions circulate around the role lesbian bars play in the LGBTQ+ community.

Ms. Mayhem • 20th October 2020

Despite good intentions behind 2A, progressives argue bill could hurt vulnerable populations

On May 3, a leaked draft opinion showed the Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe. This is what Colorado abortion advocates are doing.

Ms. Mayhem • 27th July 2020

Photos: Night of chaos at Elijah McClain protests

On May 3, a leaked draft opinion showed the Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe. This is what Colorado abortion advocates are doing.