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Bennito L. Kelty

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.

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Aurora Venezuelans, Activists Dance at Supposed Gang Apartment to Protest Trump’s Message

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The scene at the Edge of Lowry apartments on Friday after the Trump rally was far from the image of a gang-controlled property.

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Colorado’s Top Elected Democrats Celebrate Aurora, Warn Voters to Reject Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado’s Democratic congressmen denounced the visit of former president Donald Trump.

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Denver Basic Income Project Wants to Continue Despite Loss of City Funding

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The Denver Basic Income Project will halt giving low-income and homeless residents free monthly cash payments, but the founder hopes to bring it back.

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Disgraced Social Worker Pleads Guilty on Charges of Faking Cancer to Avoid Trial

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2024

In May, Robin Niceta was sentenced to four years in prison for making a false child-abuse report involving Danielle Jurinsky and her son.

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West Colfax Gets $250,000 to Counter Rising Homelessness, Crime Issues

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2024

Residents have been complaining about homelessness, drug use and nudity in their neighborhood throughout the year.

When Trump Drops In, Here’s What He’ll See in Aurora

By Bennito L. Kelty and OthersOctober 7, 2024

The former president says he’ll visit Colorado’s third-largest city on October 11.

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Nearby Residents Wary of Traffic Diversion as Colfax Rapid Transit Line Breaks Ground

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 7, 2024

“If you think it’s hard now getting around the city, it’ll be worse if we don’t provide an alternative to cars.”

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Denver International Airport Drops in Customer Satisfaction Rankings

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2024

According to J.D. Power’s annual customer satisfaction survey, construction and overcrowding are hurting DIA’s reputation.

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Sober Living Organization Wants to Buy Aurora Apartments Marred by Venezuelan Gang Rumors

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 3, 2024

Ananeo wants all three of CBZ management’s apartment complexes in Aurora, but will settle for the property that city officials evicted in August.

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After a 96-Year Prison Sentence Was Overturned, Father and Son Are Opening a Marijuana Store

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 2, 2024

After successfully petitioning for clemency for his father’s drug charges in 2021, Arzelle Lewis and his dad are getting into the dispensary business.

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Growing Up in Aurora: ACO All Day

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 2, 2024

Aurora was an awesome place to grow up, full of great food, fun and diversity. It’s time to show our pride.

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Dr. Phil Focuses on Aurora, Venezuelan Gang Story

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 1, 2024

The latest episode of Dr. Phil Primetime showcased Aurora’s Venezuelan gang presence to criticize current border policies.

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“Boyz in Aurora”: Rapper Writes Response to Donald Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 1, 2024

“Don’t mention our city, that’s real weak. These rappers live in a city that’s safe, but some stay with they mom,” writes Brandon Connor.

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Aurora Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky Talking Immigration (and Gangs) on Dr. Phil Primetime

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2024

She calls herself “loudest voice on this issue” – but that may not count Donald Trump, who plans to come to Aurora and talk Venezuelan gangs.

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Defendant in Aurora Councilwoman’s Domestic-Abuse Case Set Free on Plea Deal

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2024

Derek Cobb was originally charged with second-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and criminal mischief in April.

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Coles Whalen Releasing “Stronger” After Supreme Court Ruled for Her Stalker

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2024

“I had a crossroads in front of me where I could have sort of faded away from the case and my voice be unheard, or come forward and really try to add my voice.”

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Police Across Colorado Ticketing Expired Plates This Week

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2024

The last time Denver police enforced expired plates, vehicle registration increased by over 30 percent.

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Aurora Police Share Details About Gang in Viral Video: One Arrested, Five Wanted

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain was just sworn in last week, after rumors about Venezuelan gangs taking over Aurora had grabbed national attention.

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Denver Brews Up ¡VOTA! Beer to Encourage Registering, Voting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

The Denver Elections Office partnered with Raíces Brewing to create ¡VOTA! beer.

Colorado Latinos rally at the capitol for Latino/a Advocacy Day.

Annual Poll Finds Colorado Latinos Leaning Left, Worrying About Rising Costs, Affordable Housing

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

A poll of 1,600 Latino voters in Colorado determined that economic issues top their concerns.

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Instead of an Irrigation Bonanza, the High Line Canal Became a Recreational Treasure

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

The plan to irrigate 120,000 acres of farmland dried up, but the project created 71 miles of trail in a metro area thirsty for outdoor opportunities.

A cyclist goes down 11th Avenue.

Ten Dumbest Denver Bike Lanes, Ranked

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 17, 2024

Residents complain that some bike lanes across Denver simply disappear, while others are life-threateningly narrow.

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