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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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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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Avi Stopper speaks at a City Council hearing.

Residents Tell City Council They Want More Out of Vibrant Denver Bond Plan

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 29, 2025

The current slate of projects lacks bike and pedestrian infrastructure and affordable housing, they complain.

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

Denver Homelessness Programs Threatened by Trump’s Latest Executive Orders

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2025

Cuts to housing, more sweeps and detaining people with mental illness are among Trump’s newest orders for homelessness.

A flex post on 13th Avenue.

No Flex Zone: Denver Urban Policy Advocates Want Bike Lane Dividers Back

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2025

Flex posts kept bike lanes clear of parked cars, according to Strong Denver, which is still upset over the city’s sudden swap.

A bike rally in 1971.

Pedal Backwards: Here’s What Denver Bike Lanes Looked Like in 1975

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 23, 2025

A map of Denver’s biking infrastructure from 1975 shows how far the city has come, but some problems still linger.

Paul López sits in his office.

Denver Clerk Upset by Vibrant Bond Snub Amid Election Security Fears

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 21, 2025

Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López says a $50 million warehouse is needed for the sake of local election security.

outside of La Rumba in Denver

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

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 18, 2025

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

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Denver Good Trouble Lives On Protest Causes Little as Thousands March

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 18, 2025

“Losing our democracy, that’s what concerns me most.”

Activists hold up signs.

Activists, Former Inmates Want Successful Housing Shelter to Sell Itself to Stay Open

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 17, 2025

“They helped me gain confidence back in myself, raised my self-esteem and gave me courage to be an adult, to do what’s responsible.”

People wait at a consulate.

Mexico Sees Massive Spike in Citizenship and Visa Requests From Denver – and Scams

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 16, 2025

“We’ve seen a huge increase, at least 400 percent just this year, mainly because of the political situation.”

A small group of protesters march.

Denver Protesters March Against Palantir for Working With ICE, IDF

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 15, 2025

Shortly after protesters circled back to the State Capitol on Monday, a truck leading a march to the Tabor Center was pulled over and searched by police.

The Dos Chappell bathhouse.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Losing Long-Time Home in Wash Park

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 14, 2025

The organization, which mobilizes upwards of 3,000 volunteers to improve Colorado trails and open spaces, will need to leave its home for thirty years by 2027.

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Despite Subpar Sirens, Aurora Officials Say City Is Safe From Floods, Natural Disasters

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 11, 2025

Aurora officials say that residents shouldn’t worry about natural disasters even though its emergency siren system is in severe disrepair.

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Postpartum Case Tests Colorado Law Against Imprisoning Pregnant Women

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 10, 2025

Bridget Moreno believes postpartum protections should keep her out of custody, but Colorado prosecutors argue that she’s abusing a new state law.

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Aurora Judge Dismisses Anti-Semitism Defense by Controversial “Slumlord”

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 3, 2025

The judge ruled that Zev Baumgarten failed to prove that city code enforcers targeted him because he’s Jewish.

Michael Porter Jr. and Torrey Craig

Michael Porter Jr. Did Free Plug for Denver Youth Program. Then He Was Traded.

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 1, 2025

MPJ lent his star power to a city program intended to boost youth employment. Professional sports can feel cold sometimes.

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Man Found Hanging in Aurora Park Identified

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 1, 2025

Known as “Tommy” by friends, Mom Krouch had been homeless for a few years before he was spotted at Del Mar Park in Aurora.

A hole in the wall.

The Legendary Hole-in-the-Wall Bar Bar Has a Real Hole in the Wall

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 30, 2025

Still closed after a fire last summer, the Carioca Cafe lost a wall this morning.

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Denver’s New Bike Map Promises More Lanes, Seamless Network

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 28, 2025

If followed through as planned, the city promises a sprawling network of streets and trails designed to make bicycling easier in the Mile High City.

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A man speaks.

Lawsuit Halts Governor Orders to Help ICE, Polis Hints at More to Come

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 27, 2025

“I hope we hear from Governor Polis soon that he will not direct any state employees to comply with this subpoena.”

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Auraria Campus Sets Aside Land for Colorado Hispanic History Museum

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 26, 2025

The Auraria Campus will hold off on selling land that it hopes to use for a Colorado Hispanic History Museum in a few years.

Aurora City Council member Stephanie Hancock speaking during a closed-door session.

Black Aurora Councilwoman Defends Police, Virtual Council Meetings During Race Debate

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 24, 2025

Although she’s experienced racism first-hand, it’s not something Stephanie Hancock wants to focus on as an elected leader: “I think there are more people like me than not.”

"Fuck ICE"

Hacked Denver Traffic Boards Tell Drivers “Bring the Heat Fuck ICE”

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 23, 2025

“I know Denver is holding firm, but this was another f-word altogether.”

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