Bennito L. Kelty

Staff Writers

Bennito L. Kelty has been a staff writer at Westword since April 2023. Before joining Westword, Bennito worked for publications such as the Columbia Missourian, the St. Louis American, Vox Magazine, the Yuma Sun and the online Tucson Sentinel. He’s received awards from the Arizona Press Club, including first place for Spanish-language feature reporting and second place for social issues reporting. Bennito was a member of the Report for America Corps and is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia.

Latest Stories

Image: Denver "Workers Over Billionaires" Labor Day Protest: What to Know

Activism

Denver "Workers Over Billionaires" Labor Day Protest: What to Know

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Denver Pavilions: Fun Memories, Fading Businesses on 16th Street

Downtown

Denver Pavilions: Fun Memories, Fading Businesses on 16th Street

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Simmering Beef Between Denver Cyclists, Downtown Steakhouse Over Blocked Bike Lane

Transportation

Simmering Beef Between Denver Cyclists, Downtown Steakhouse Over Blocked Bike Lane

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Denver Countersues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Threats

Immigration

Denver Countersues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Threats

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Aurora Brothers Run Free Tutoring Service for Low-Income Students

Aurora

Aurora Brothers Run Free Tutoring Service for Low-Income Students

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Colorado Congressmen Hold Town Hall in Aurora, Talk ICE Size and Trump Tactics

Government

Colorado Congressmen Hold Town Hall in Aurora, Talk ICE Size and Trump Tactics

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026

Government

Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026

By Bennito L. Kelty

Image: Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

Government

Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

By Bennito L. Kelty

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