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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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Housekeys Action Network Denver organizers Terese Howard and Ana Lilith Gloom speak outside of City Hall.

Homeless Advocates Rally Against Ongoing Sweeps, Mayor’s Housing Plan

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 17, 2023

Activists with the Housekeys Action Network Denver gathered outside City Hall October 16 to criticize Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan.

Mayor Mike Johnston sits in the crowd.

Mayor Johnston Nixes Golden Triangle Micro-Community After Neighborhood Complaints

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 16, 2023

Residents in Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood can now rest easy knowing they won’t be getting two micro-communities anymore.

A homeless man stands in area that's a permanently posted cleanup area.

Denver Revs Up Right-of-Way Sweeps Despite Lack of Homeless Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 13, 2023

Over the past few weeks, Denver started enforcing right-of-way codes and sweeping more encampments, despite not having extra housing for the homeless.

Mayor Mike Johnston speaks to Overland neighborhood residents.

Overland Residents Grill Mayor Johnston and Cole Chandler Over City’s First Micro-Community

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 10, 2023

Denver’s mayor and senior advisor on homelessness heard concerns from Overland residents on Sunday about the city’s first micro-community going in there.

The Triangle bar had hundreds of guests for the last party.

Triangle Bar Patrons Scoff at Encampment Claims As Business Booms During Weekend Parties

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2023

Triangle Bar and Woods Boss Brewing Company attracted hundreds over the weekend despite claims from owners that homeless encampments are killing business.

The Triangle Bar on 2036 North Broadway closed on Thursday, October 5.

Triangle Bar Owner Scott Coors Speaks Out About Closing Due to Homeless Encampments

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2023

Scott Coors opens up to Westword about why he decided to close the legendary Triangle Bar and its difficulties with nearby homeless encampments.

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A micro-community will go in the open field at 2301 Santa Fe Drive.

Overland Becomes Latest Denver Neighborhood to Push Back on Homeless Micro-Community

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2023

Residents in Denver’s Overland area are adding their voices to the city’s rising chorus of concerns over Mayor Mike Johnston’s micro-communities plan.

The Triangle Bar is closing indefinitely.

Triangle Bar Forced to Close “Indefinitely” Due to Homeless Encampments

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 5, 2023

Homeless encampments have been killing business at the downtown Triangle Bar, one of the oldest and most popular LGBTQ+ destinations in Denver.

A homeless resident moves their things during a sweep.

Sweeps Appear to Be Only Way Into New Housing Under Mayor Johnston’s House1000 Plan

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2023

Despite there being plenty of ways to find shelters, homeless residents say Mayor Johnston’s House1000 plan makes sweeps the only way into decent housing.

Denver used to offer more public restrooms.

Denver’s Homeless Residents Have No Place to Go (to the Bathroom)

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 2, 2023

A lack of clean and safe bathrooms in Denver continues to be a serious issue for the homeless, with city housing efforts making things worse for many.

Mike Johnston speaks during a town hall in the Golden Triangle.

Mayor Johnston Tries to Put Fears to Rest Over Micro-Communities in the Golden Triangle

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 29, 2023

Golden Triangle residents got the chance to ask Mayor Mike Johnston why their tiny Denver neighborhood has to host two micro-communities instead of one.

Regis University President Salvador Aceves speaks during his inauguration on September 22.

Regis Welcomes First Latino President, Earns Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 28, 2023

Regis University is looking to invest more into Latino students, who now make up over 25 percent of the undergraduate population.

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Denver Police officers talk at the corner of 8th Avenue and Logan Street.

Sweep of Governor’s Mansion Encampment Still Leaves Many on the Streets

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2023

The city completed a sweep of a Capitol Hill homeless encampment on Tuesday, but was only able to house some of its residents.

Nick Pacheco works for Servicios de la Raza.

After Two Decades in Prison, Nick Pacheco Finds Peace in Helping His Community

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2023

Nick Pacheco works with Servicios de la Raza, the Denver Basic Income Project and Arapahoe County after spending most of his life in prison.

Mayor Mike Johnston wants to put a micro-community on 5500 E Yale Avenue.

Holly Hills Denver Residents Seek Neighborhood Status to Fight Micro-Community

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 22, 2023

Residents in a Denver neighborhood near Holly Hills want to form a Registered Neighborhood Organization to fight plans for an incoming micro-community.

Laura Brudzynski was formerly with the City of Denver.

Archway and Former City Chief Laura Brudzynski Want to Change Denver’s Housing Game

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 21, 2023

A familiar face in Denver’s affordable housing arena is looking to raise the bar after accepting a new job with the nonprofit Archway Communities.

A Latino family camps with the Cal-Wood Education Center in the summer of 2023.

Cal-Wood Education Center Wants More Latino Families Enjoying Colorado’s Outdoors

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2023

Latino families have been known to come to Colorado to work, but Cal-Wood wants to show them how to enjoy the state’s outdoor offerings, as well.

Homeless in Denver.

Denver 2024 Budget Reveals Investments Beyond HOST for Housing Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2023

Denver was slated to spend $242 million to get people off the streets and into housing, but now Mayor Mike Johnston is saying it will take millions more.

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Mark Donovan sits outside.

Denver Basic Income Project and Mark Donovan Gaining More Confidence One Year In

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2023

Denver Basic Income project leader Mark Donovan sees plenty of proof that his idea of giving out cash works to improve the lives of the homeless.

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

Colorado Latinos Worry Most About Cost of Living, Gun Violence and Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 13, 2023

Cost of living, crime and homelessness are chief issues for Colorado Latinos, according to a new poll, while fewer worry about immigration.

Mayor Mike Johnston speaks about funding for his housing plan.

Mayor Johnston to Pour Nearly $50 Million Into His Homeless Housing Plan

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 12, 2023

Mayor Mike Johnston has revealed a $48.6 million budget for his plan to house 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year.

Charlie Richardson and his lawyer Mark Grueskin listen to attorney Suzanne Taheri during a protest hearing with the Aurora City Clerk.

Aurora Strong-Mayor Proposal Still Alive Despite Missing 2023 Ballot

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 12, 2023

The city clerk issued her ruling late on September 11.

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