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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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crowd of school workers listens to board meeting

Aurora Public Schools Support Staff Losing Support for Union Efforts

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 22, 2025

Cafeteria workers, secretaries and preschool teachers want the right to unionize, but their cause is losing steam.

man with blood on face after No Kings protest altercation

Heated Denver Protest Altercation Leaves New York Giants Fan Bloody, Booed

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 20, 2025

During a march past Union Station, the man and No Kings protesters got into a dispute after he shouted a homophobic slur.

statue of liberty

Photos: Second No Kings Protest Draws Thousands to Capitol, Downtown

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 18, 2025

While most of the demonstrators were peaceful, some tried to block I-25 and got testy with police.

Protesters walking with signs.

Today’s Denver No Kings Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 17, 2025

“Trump wants us to believe his rule is absolute. We’re here to remind him: it’s not.”

A picture of Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Among Metros With Fastest-Growing Wages

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 16, 2025

While most people might be feeling the pinch of inflation, Colorado’s biggest metro areas outside of Denver are seeing wages quickly rise.

Amache Prowers

Denver to Name New Park After Native American Leader

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 10, 2025

The ten-acre park in Green Valley Ranch will be the first urban park in the city named after a Native American.

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People get on a bus to go to a hotel shelter in Denver.

Denver Selects New Homeless Shelter Operators After Salvation Army Split

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2025

The Salvation Army ran the shelters for two years before announcing in August that it would exit at the end of 2025.

The outside of an Aurora apartment building.

As Aurora “Slumlord” Nears Trial, Former Properties See New Life

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2025

Apartment complexes formerly owned by CBZ Management welcome new tenants while prosecutors prepare for a trial in November.

Adios, Raíces and Downtown’s Spanish Cervecerias

Adios, Raíces and Downtown’s Spanish Cervecerias

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2025

Where can we get a cold cerveza and Spanish conversation on the South Platte now?

south park clip of ICE raid

Latino Avs Fans Worried About ICE at Saturday’s Game

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2025

The ICE Denver field office won’t say whether agents will be at Ball Arena.

outside of La Rumba in Denver

From Rumbas to Perreos: These Are Denver’s Top Latin Clubs

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 7, 2025

Denver’s Latin clubs range in style from seductive to sophisticated, so finding the right club can make or break your night.

Denver’s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston

Denver’s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2025

It’s been six years since the city’s bicycle committee has met with a mayor, according to the group.

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Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How’s That Going?

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2025

Data from the city suggests the campaign is struggling to create significant change.

16th Street

Photos: Denver Celebrates 16th Street Reopening

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2025

Exactly 43 years after it debuted as the 16th Street Mall, this stretch through the heart of downtown hosted another grand reopening.

Denver mayor speaks on mic

Denver Pavilions Sold to Downtown Development Authority

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

“Many of us have memories of the Denver Pavilions, whether it was your high school prom dinner, whether it was a first date at the movies, whether it was a great family dinner.”

A woman holds up a phone.

Photos: Jailed Activist Calls for Boycotts Amid Push for ICE Release

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

As supporters of Jeanette Vizguerra rallied outside of her detention center, she criticized for-profit phone and commissary services.

Union Station in Denver

Three Colorado Metros Among U.S. Cities Where Paychecks Go the Furthest

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

For many of us, it’s hard to believe anyone can stretch a paycheck in Denver.

Woman looks off screen

Latina County Commissioner Reports Agressive ICE Activity Near Steamboat Springs

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

According to Angelica Salinas, ICE agents attempted to box her in after recording their activity. The federal agency denies the report.

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A woman speaks

Gabby Giffords Speaks About Gun Violence During Denver Visit

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 27, 2025

Giffords had one message to gun violence survivors like her: “Be your best.”

Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2025

Johnston also revealed ideas to improve Quebec Street and efforts replace three bridges on the neighborhood thoroughfare.

A bridge over Bear Creek in Lakewood

Lakewood Trail Renovation Puts Colorado Lottery Funds to Good Use

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2025

Improvements to the Bear Creek Trail and greenbelt along the South Platte River include a new bridge, less congestion and upgraded bathrooms.

The inside of a prison.

ACLU Sues for More Dirt on ICE’s Colorado Expansion Plan

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2025

“They’re proposing to spend billions and billions of dollars to expand detention across the country.”

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