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

Mayor Digs in Heels for Affordable Denver Tax, Says Working Families Hardly Affected

Election

Mayor Digs in Heels for Affordable Denver Tax, Says Working Families Hardly Affected

By Bennito L. Kelty

Ammo Vending Machine Coming to Buena Vista Grocery Store

Gun Culture

Ammo Vending Machine Coming to Buena Vista Grocery Store

By Bennito L. Kelty

New Fencing, Lighting Not Enough to End Safety Issues Around West Colfax

Crime

New Fencing, Lighting Not Enough to End Safety Issues Around West Colfax

By Bennito L. Kelty

Urban Peaks Opens "Mothership" Shelter for Homeless Youth

Homelessness

Urban Peaks Opens "Mothership" Shelter for Homeless Youth

By Bennito L. Kelty

Johnston Touts Homeless Efforts, Looks Ahead to Affordability in State of the City

Government

Johnston Touts Homeless Efforts, Looks Ahead to Affordability in State of the City

By Bennito L. Kelty

Mike Johnston Promised to End Homelessness in His First Term. Here's What He Did His First Year

Government

Mike Johnston Promised to End Homelessness in His First Term. Here's What He Did His First Year

By Bennito L. Kelty

Mayor Pledges Housing Assistance to Help Downtown Denver Residents

Housing

Mayor Pledges Housing Assistance to Help Downtown Denver Residents

By Bennito L. Kelty

Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer Launches in Colorado Ahead of RNC Speech

Beer

Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer Launches in Colorado Ahead of RNC Speech

By Bennito L. Kelty