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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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City staff talk about a new office.

Denver Staffer Suing the City Among Those Cut by Layoffs

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Jessica Calderon alleges the city wrongly denied her a promotion. Now she’s among the dozens of staffers hurt by layoffs.

A man looks.

What Is a Sanctuary City? How Denver’s Federal Designation Works.

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Although the term “sanctuary city” is all over the national news now, the term’s ties to Denver stretch back decades.

aurora ice facility

Three Colorado Towns Will Host New ICE Detention Centers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 18, 2025

ICE plans to open three new facilities and nearly triple its capacity for detained immigrants in Colorado.

home in Denver

Poll: Nearly 90 Percent of Coloradans Consider Cost of Living a “Very Serious Problem”

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2025

The annual Pulse Poll found that Coloradans are worried about government and politics more than ever before with Trump back.

Signs protest the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Ditches Denver’s Hotels for the Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2025

The decision came as the Salvation Army was under increased public criticism for security at the shelters.

hudson town hall

New Colorado Ice Facility Planned for Front Range Town: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

In July, court documents revealed that ICE was eyeing six spots in Colorado.

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Two finches with avian pox.

Deadly Bird Disease Spotted in South Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

Humans can’t get infected with avian pox, but it can be fatal to wild and domesticated birds, including pets and livestock.

The City of Loveland.

Loveland Struggles to Find the Right Response to Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

The city wants to stop spending millions on shelters, but doesn’t want to sweep encampments without them.

woman in white sweater in front of building.

Strategic Plan Could Open a New Chapter for Aurora Library System

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 8, 2025

“We’re not a very well-funded library system, so we have to do a lot with a little,” says Ginger White Brunetti.

A woman yells towards a camera.

Three Seniors Attacked Shortly After Latest Denver Protest

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 7, 2025

Law enforcement and witnesses confirmed the incidents, but the identities of the attackers are unknown.

A woman speaks.

Denver Council Turns Down Focus Points Rezoning Request in Unanimous Vote

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 6, 2025

Former Comal workers have accused the nonprofit of wage theft, but that wasn’t the deciding factor for councilmembers Monday night.

A woman speaks to someone at her table.

Six Immigrants Who Worked at Comal Accuse Nonprofit of Wage Theft

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 4, 2025

The restaurant where they worked once landed on a New York Times list of the best spots in the country. But Focus Points closed the eatery.

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A protester yells.

Denver Rage Against the Regime Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 31, 2025

Here’s what you need to know to before going to the Rage Against the Regime protest in Denver on Saturday, August 2.

A neighborhood in Arvada

Two Denver Suburbs Rank Among Top Places to Buy First Home

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 31, 2025

Buying a house in Colorado isn’t so bad, after all, according to a new nationwide ranking.

A man makes a heart.

Colorado Congressman Sues Trump After Denial at ICE Detention Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 30, 2025

Jason Crow spearheaded a successful bill in 2019 that allows all congressmembers to access immigration detention facilities without notice.

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.

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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.

A protester holds up a sign.

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.”

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