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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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Tren de Aragua’s Lack of Identifying Symbols, Frequent Impostors Could Spur Overreaction, Crime Writer Says

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 13, 2024

“My big question – and it has been one that I have not been able to get a good answer on – is how authorities are identifying these folks.”

An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Amid National Spotlight, Aurora Disputes Venezuelan Gang Has “Taken Over” City

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

After division among elected officials and law enforcement over claims of a violent gang takeover, a “unified statement” aims to “clear the record.”

A woman laughs.

It Took Trump Five Minutes to Bring Up Aurora in Latest Debate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

The shout-out wasn’t as bad as Springfield’s, but it likely won’t be the last time the former president brings up immigrant gangs in Aurora.

Homeless resident Josh Rush looks for a place to get warm.

The Challenges of Preventing and Tracking Suicides Among Denver Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 9, 2024

Personal stories aren’t uncommon, but keeping track of homeless individuals who take their own lives has proven difficult.

A man holds up two rat traps.

Venezuelan Gangs or Slumlord? Aurora Residents, City Leaders Double Down on Opposing Claims.

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 4, 2024

Dozens of residents of neglected Aurora apartments say gangs haven’t taken over, but they are receiving threats from the public.

A window is broken at an apartment.

Aurora Judge Rules Gang-Fearing “Slumlord” Can Wait Until February to Resolve Charges…Away From Jury

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 30, 2024

Zev Baumgarten, who claimed Venezuelan gangs took over his property, can now resolve outstanding code charges on February 14.

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An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Aurora in National Spotlight After Online Video, Claims of Venezuelan Gang Takeovers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 30, 2024

“We encourage you to build up our community and not allow the hysteria of others to tear it down.”

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Colorado Village Collaborative CEO Resigns

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 29, 2024

Her departure came amid changes to micro-communities under the nonprofit’s control.

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Homeless Handyman Found Dead Days After Sharing His Story

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 28, 2024

Police believe that Joe Henry, a former Brown Palace hotel worker, killed himself days after sharing his story with Westword.

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Protesters Take Over Council Meeting After Aurora Names Fifth Police Chief in Two Years

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 27, 2024

“At the last community meeting, we didn’t even have the opportunity to know he was your sole finalist.”

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Denver Considering Citywide Rezoning Effort for More Accessory Dwelling Units

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2024

The proposed rezoning would allow additional dwelling units in any residential neighborhood in Denver.

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Homeless Handyman, Fired From Brown Palace for Sleeping in Hotel, Has Lost Hope for Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2024

Joe Henry thought he had a way out when he landed a gig at the Brown Palace, but bad luck and mistaken judgment led him back to the streets.

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Annette Loses $8,000 Worth of Fine Wines and Steaks After Midnight Break-in

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2024

The James Beard Award-winning Aurora eatery lost fine wines and steaks, but an outpouring of community support is helping it recover.

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Denver Offering Glimpse at Future Bike Map as City Gathers Resident Feedback

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2024

Denver transportation officials are well aware of “those one-off bikeways to nowhere all over town,” and say they want to improve the city’s bike system.

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Aurora Man Gets 143 Years for Crime Spree After Burger King Refused Drugs as Payment

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2024

Eugene Robertson pointed a gun at a Burger King drive-thru after he couldn’t pay for his meal with drugs, and that was just the start of his crime spree that night.

People listen.

Northside Residents Want Less Red Tape Around Accessory Dwelling Units

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 17, 2024

Northside residents say building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is the only way they can stay in Denver, but city codes don’t make it easy.

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Denver Vehicle Registration Increased by Over 30 Percent During Month of Police Enforcement

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2024

Police Chief Ron Thomas was happy with the outcome, but says the traffic stops could return if more complaints come in.

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Denver Residents Worry New Colfax Bus Line Will Send Speeding Cars Their Way

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2024

The Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit is expected to increase traffic on nearby roads, and residents want a solution.

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South Denver Residents Feel House Poor but Don’t Know Where to Move

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2024

Homeowners in Baker, Overland and south Denver neighborhoods said they struggle to afford living in the city, and suggested new zoning laws to allow for denser housing.

Homeless residents prepare to board a bus bound for housing.

Denver Sees Drop in the Unsheltered, but Overall Homeless Numbers Rise

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 14, 2024

The January tally found that 9,977 people were living outside or in homeless shelters across Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

A man stands on his bike.

This Colorado Town Was Named the Best for Bikes in the Country. Here’s Why.

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 14, 2024

The two ski towns were praised for their connected trails and adventurous offerings.

Feces is smeared on a sign.

Aurora Evictions Draw Attention to Owner’s Neglect at Other Apartments

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 13, 2024

A former resident describes an Edgewater apartment complex owned by CBZ Management as “absolutely horrific.”

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