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Year: 2024

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Alternative Holiday Concerts and Events in Denver

By Zachary ViscontiDecember 16, 2024

Don’t sleep on the many alternative holiday concerts, drag shows and more that Denver has to offer this month.

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Lucky or Good? Broncos Fans Debate After Win Over Colts.

By Michael RobertsDecember 16, 2024

The Colts ultimately stacked up more disasters than the Broncos.

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Remembering Denver Artist Markham Maes, aka Shitty Kitten

By Jason HellerDecember 16, 2024

“Rest in paint” is the phrase that friends, colleagues and family members have been posting online to mark his death last week.

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Reader: Taco House Reminds Me of My Ex, So I’m Not Going to Miss It

By Westword ReadersDecember 15, 2024

“Our grandfather’s vision was to operate an affordable Mexican food restaurant, offering one of the first carry-out options in Denver.”

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Reader: Operation Aurora Can’t Come Fast Enough

By Westword ReadersDecember 15, 2024

Two years ago today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a state of emergency over the flood of migrants. Now Donald Trump is preparing to deport them.

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Does Cannabis Help Relieve IBS Pain?

By Herbert FuegoDecember 14, 2024

“I just want a little stomach relief without getting super stoned. Are there strains or products that do that?”

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Reader: I Don’t Think I’ve Driven Once Here Without Seeing a Traffic Violation

By Westword ReadersDecember 14, 2024

Safety laws may be “dangerously” inadequate, but so is enforcement of the current laws on Colorado roadways.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: EastFax Seized for Back Taxes and More

By Molly MartinDecember 14, 2024

There are eight new spots to check out, too.

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Mike Nelson Came to My School Twenty Years Ago, and I’ll Never Forget It

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 13, 2024

Retiring 9News weatherman Mike Nelson came to Polton Elementary School and gave me my first interview as a journalist.

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How Devon Allman and Duane Betts Started Their Allman Brothers Revival Project

By Justin CriadoDecember 13, 2024

The two bonded over their love of thrash metal while on tour with their dads for the Allman Brothers’ twentieth anniversary.

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The Eleven Best Beers We Drank in 2024

By Ryan PachmayerDecember 13, 2024

Local breweries put out some spectacular options this year.

This Weekend: Sublime With Rome Ends an Era With Historic Final Shows at Mission Ballroom

December 13, 2024

To close out its national farewell tour, the band will play two 16+ shows at Mission Ballroom on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14.

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Denver’s First Women’s Sports Bar Is Now Open on Colfax

By Catie CheshireDecember 13, 2024

From NCAA softball to the WNBA, the 99ers will show women’s sports daily.

A pink billboard reads, “If you think turbulence is scary, try wearing a Jewish star.”

Denver Billboard Part of National Campaign Against Rising Anti-Semitic Incidents

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 13, 2024

But not all of Denver’s Jewish community is on board with the sign.

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RIP: Woody’s Pizza Founder Bart Bortles Made a Big Mark on Colorado Hospitality

By Molly MartinDecember 13, 2024

Over his lifetime, he owned and operated dozens of restaurants, bars and hotels in the region.

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Smoke and Mirrors: Cannabis-Related Superstitions You Might Be Breaking

By Taylor HonoreDecember 13, 2024

From cursed lighters to clumsy omens, here’s a list of quirky superstitions that every cannabis user should know.

Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

By Catie CheshireDecember 13, 2024

“It feels a little bit awkward sitting here when I’m thinking about other resources that our agencies need.”

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Two of Colorado’s Best Hardcore Bands Are Reuniting for a One-Off Show

By Jason HellerDecember 13, 2024

The pair of bands will be on a stacked hardcore bill this Saturday at D3 Arts.

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Westword Joins Bluesky, Reddit

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 13, 2024

We’re living in a digital-first news world, and it’s our goal to meet readers where they want to get their news.

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A $250,000 State Grant Helped Bring Skiing Back to Cuchara Mountain Park

By Abigail BlissDecember 13, 2024

“I think there’s a real awareness at the Capitol that skiing is unattainable for a lot of people in this state.”

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Smashburger Restaurant NADC Debuts in Larimer Square

By Audrey FerrerDecember 13, 2024

The concept has been a viral hit in Texas and Chicago, and the menu is satisfyingly simple: burgers and fries.

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This Weekend’s Best Art Shows and Events

By Susan FroydDecember 13, 2024

Artsy gifts still abound in art spaces and markets, while other gallery shows will touch your soul.

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