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Bennito L. Kelty

Bennito L. Kelty was a staff writer at Westword from April 2023 to April 2026. 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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Hundreds Demonstrate Against ICE in Denver, Including Jeanette Vizguerra

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 10, 2026

About 350 protesters gathered at the Capitol and then marched through downtown in solidarity with Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

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Denver Capitol ICE Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 9, 2026

Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.

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“Open Your Eyes”: Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 9, 2026

During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.

ice facility in aurora, colorado

ICE’s Plans for Colorado Expansion, New Facilities Revealed in Court Docs

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 8, 2026

An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.

A T-shirt that says "Fuck ICE"

Denver Artist Making More “Fuck ICE” Hoodies, Shirts to Raise Money for Family of Renee Nicole Good

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 7, 2026

“It was important not to be subtle about it. We live in an era in which I think we have a government that’s putting the fear in us to not speak up.”

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Denver Protest Mocks Trump on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 6, 2026

Denver protesters dressed up as Trump, Kermit the Frog and Darth Vader for a rally to remember the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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Five People to Watch in 2026: Christina Carlson, Rallying  to Solve Homelessness

Five People to Watch in 2026: Christina Carlson, Rallying to Solve Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 2, 2026

Urban Peak influenced the way the City of Denver solves homelessness. Will that continue?

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 29, 2025

It’s the dawn of a new day in Colorado’s third-largest city.

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Record Year for Denver Traffic Deaths Inspires Expanded Safety Measures

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 26, 2025

Ninety people died in city traffic in 2025…and the year’s not over.

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Denver Residents, Activists Concerned About Billion-Dollar Highway, Road Widening Plans

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 24, 2025

Interstates 25 and 270 as well as roads like Colorado Boulevard could see expensive construction and new lanes.

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Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Nine Months in Detention

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 22, 2025

Named one of TIME’s most influential people, she was arrested in March outside her job at Target.

Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Tobacco in 2026

Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Tobacco in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 17, 2025

Residents welcomed the four new councilmembers after a tumultuous two years, but past drama still hangs over meetings.

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Taco Bell Quesarito Returns with Nikola Jokić-Targeted Ad Campaign

Taco Bell Quesarito Returns with Nikola Jokić-Targeted Ad Campaign

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 17, 2025

The fast-food giant is playing off a famous moment during the now-MVP’s draft pick in 2014.

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The Sports Castle Could Get New Owner for a 100th Birthday Present

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 16, 2025

“We always look to celebrate the history, character and soul of the building while breathing new life into it, creating spaces for the community to come together.”

Wash Park West Residents Call for City to Reverse Course on Road Diet

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 12, 2025

Residents sent Mayor Mike Johnston a petition with 1,030 signatures to restore plans; some are calling for his DOTI director to resign.

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What’s Fresh at the Denver Mint? New Coins, Free Tours

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 11, 2025

From new coins that feature Lady Liberty and Founding Fathers to relics of a past century, history buffs and misers will find plenty to look at.

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Aurora Wants to Help You Buy a House

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 10, 2025

The city is willing to cover between 4 and 10 percent of a home’s down payment, but there are deadlines.

Wash Park West Residents Divided on Traffic Circles, Road Safety

Wash Park West Residents Divided on Traffic Circles, Road Safety

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 9, 2025

“We’ve got neighbors who are for and who are against, and whichever way it goes, no one will hold permanent grudges here.”

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Mayor’s Bicycle Advisors Finally Get a Meeting

Mayor’s Bicycle Advisors Finally Get a Meeting

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 6, 2025

Mike Johnston previewed his 2026 priorities with the committee, which include reducing traffic deaths…and getting a new bike.

Was Nextdoor on the Money With Denver’s Friendliest Neighborhood?

Was Nextdoor on the Money With Denver’s Friendliest Neighborhood?

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 4, 2025

If any platform knows annoying and unfriendly, it’s Nextdoor. Perhaps that helped the community website rank Mile High hoods.

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Prescription Drug Vending Machines Help Distribute Life-Saving Meds to Denver Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 4, 2025

“We would love, if money is no object, to have a functioning pharmacy in every location, but we can’t. So that’s why we have these machines, to help people get access to medications.”

Denver round about in cap hill

Wash Park West Residents Want to Pump the Brakes on Traffic Circles

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 1, 2025

People who live in the neighborhood say they were given little notice and opportunity for feedback.

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