Benjamin Neufeld

Born in Longmont, Ben Neufeld got his start in journalism at CU Denver’s The Sentry. Now, he’s moved on to citywide topics including politics, environment, housing and more as a Westword contributor.

Latest Stories

Coors Field in downtown Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies

$3 Beers at Coors Field: Not a Myth!

By Benjamin Neufeld

The diverter at Seventh Avenue and Pennsylvania Street.

Bikeway Updates on Seventh Avenue Have Drivers Confused, Cyclists Concerned for Safety

By Benjamin Neufeld

Kevin and Laura Poss speak at a press conference on September 7.

Child Advocacy Groups Say Colorado’s Foster System Isn’t Working

By Benjamin Neufeld

Colorado Polling Institute looks into school board election status: voters are still undecided.

Colorado Polling Institute’s Second Poll Looks at Denver School Board Election

By Benjamin Neufeld

Pablo the Cat, who is running for president out of Colorado, making his announcement speech.

Meet Pablo, the Colorado Cat Running for President

By Benjamin Neufeld

Here4TheKids protesters stand on the steps of Colorado State Capitol on June 5.

Here4TheKids Moves on From Colorado – and White Women

By Benjamin Neufeld

protester

Activist Musician Ross Swirling Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Assault on a Minor

By Benjamin Neufeld

apple up close

Pome on the Range: Boulder Apple Tree Project Bites Into County’s Seedy Past

By Benjamin Neufeld

Adaptive skiing is a "freeing experience" for people with disabilities, according to mark Urich.

Adaptive Athletes Can Get a Discount on Epic Passes, but Not Ikon

By Benjamin Neufeld

The Independence Institute wants to see in this building — or another one like it.

Independence Institute Training Coloradans Who “Lean Right” to Infiltrate Local Politics

By Benjamin Neufeld

From left: Beckett Nelson-Gardner, Caden Fiala, Seth Shurz and Noah Shurz standing in front of East High School.

East High School Students Still Have Safety Concerns as They Return to Class

By Benjamin Neufeld

Travel to airport is getting busier and busier.

DRCOG Approves Grant for Potential Peña Boulevard Expansion Over Objections

By Benjamin Neufeld

One of the tree removals taking place in Congress Park.

Trees Removed From Congress Park to Make Way for Sidewalks, Over Sixty Could Be “Impacted”

By Benjamin Neufeld

Alexander Landau leads a protest on August 11.

Family of Adam Fresquez Calls for Justice in Tesla Charging Station Killing

By Benjamin Neufeld

Stephen Ramsey's ADU that he hopes to one day be allowed to use as a STR again.

Short-Term Rental Hosts Push for Long-Term Changes in Denver

By Benjamin Neufeld

Large, old Elm trees line many of Denver's historic parkways.

Dutch Elm Disease Is Back in Park Hill, Putting Denver’s Oldest Trees at Risk

By Benjamin Neufeld

Magnus White.

Officials Finalize CO 119 Bikeway Plans, Regret Not Doing It Before Magnus White Crash

By Benjamin Neufeld

Slovenian Minister of Defense Marjan Šarec at a ceremony in Colorado celebrating a 30 year partnership between SLovenia and the Colorado National Guard.

Colorado and Slovenia Celebrate Partnership With Trips to Cabela’s, Walmart and Outlet Mall

By Benjamin Neufeld

The diverter at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Franklin Street that has residents upset.

Wheeling and Dealing: Another Bike Infrastructure Snarl in Capitol Hill

By Benjamin Neufeld

The parking lot that the First Baptist Church of Denver wants to develop.

Capitol Hill Church Allowed to Turn Parking Lot Into Housing After Changes to Planned Height

By Benjamin Neufeld

A street race in Aurora Sunday night.

Vroom Service: Street Racing Again Causing Issues in Aurora

By Benjamin Neufeld

Unionized Elements Massage employees protest their employer's union busting tactics on May 27.

Massage Therapists Rubbed the Wrong Way by Firing After They Fought to Unionize

By Benjamin Neufeld

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