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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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A Developing Situation: Saturday Night at the Denver Pavilions

A Developing Situation: Saturday Night at the Denver Pavilions

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 28, 2025

There’s nowhere to go but up…and the escalators won’t take you there.

Denver homeless encampments

Denver City Council to Vote on $64 Million in Homeless Shelter Contracts in December

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 26, 2025

The City of Denver will decide on $64 million worth of housing contracts to replace the Salvation Army.

immigrants enjoy Thanksgiving meal in denver

Denver Refugees Enjoy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, but It Could be the Last

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 25, 2025

The African Community Center isn’t sure if it will survive much longer under the Trump administration’s cuts and immigration revisions.

screenshot of protest video in Denver

Skater Accused of Stealing Homophobe’s Glasses During “No Kings” Protest Appears in Court

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 24, 2025

Twenty-year-old Jose Cardenas admitted to taking the man’s sunglasses on his GoFundMe page, which raised over $8,000.

Denver American Indian Cultural Embassy to Receive $20 Million Kickstart. What Will It Look Like?

Denver American Indian Cultural Embassy to Receive $20 Million Kickstart. What Will It Look Like?

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 24, 2025

“Each tribe is going to have a different idea of what it means to come home and be in an embassy.”

Colorado Congressman Jason Crow speaks to crowd

After Trump Suggests His Execution, Jason Crow Fires Back

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 20, 2025

“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” the president wrote on social media. He also reposted a message saying, “HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD!”

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Residents Near Proposed Broncos Stadium Largely in Favor, but Worries Loom About Property Values, Traffic

Residents Near Proposed Broncos Stadium Largely in Favor, but Worries Loom About Property Values, Traffic

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 20, 2025

“I’m a Broncos fan, but look at where it’s at. The parking, can you imagine? And if they lose? Oh, I can only imagine.”

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Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 19, 2025

“You lost because of your racism. You lost because of your misogyny. And you lost because of your hatred. Also, your beard sucks.”

food bank inside of rec center

Birdseed Collective Forced Out of Globeville Base After Parks & Rec Rejects Lease

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 17, 2025

The nonprofit’s founder says he is still confused after years of community service.

Weld County Neighborhood Wins 2025 Community of the Year

Weld County Neighborhood Wins 2025 Community of the Year

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 17, 2025

Community members have access to a seventeen-seat hot tub and schools are a walk away.

Unnamed activists look towards detained immigrant.

What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 14, 2025

One of the world’s largest private prison companies is under Supreme Court review for actions in Aurora.

Interested in Becoming a Summit Fan? What to Know About Denver’s NWSL Team and New Stadium

Interested in Becoming a Summit Fan? What to Know About Denver’s NWSL Team and New Stadium

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 13, 2025

The first home match is on March 28, and tickets are now on sale.

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Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway

Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 7, 2025

“The vision for a cleaner, safer and more thriving Broadway came directly from the people who live, work and create here.”

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms

Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

Most of the 400 Colorado Latinos polled said Trump and ICE are operating unchecked.

Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council’s Conservative Majority

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.

Aurora Postpones “Slumlord” Trial to 2026

Aurora Postpones “Slumlord” Trial to 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 5, 2025

Before these apartment complexes were billed as Venezuelan gang strongholds, the city was citing the property manager.

Colorado’s Top Elementary School is in Five Points, According to New Ranking

Colorado’s Top Elementary School is in Five Points, According to New Ranking

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 4, 2025

Most students have to wait until they’re older to take elective classes, but this school allows Friday electives in arts, sports, languages and other topics.

STK Reports Threatening Messages After Downtown Bike Lane Removal

STK Reports Threatening Messages After Downtown Bike Lane Removal

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 3, 2025

Talk about tough to chew.

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rtd light rail stops in denver

Still Without a Commuter Rail, Boulder County Residents Are Sick of Footing RTD’s Bills

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 31, 2025

“It takes imagination. It takes courage and willingness to get this done. Does the RTD have the chutzpah to get this done?”

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility

FBI, State Investigators Looking Into Violent Incident Outside of Durango ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 30, 2025

On video captured October 28, an unidentified officer grabs a 57-year-old protester by the hair and throat and throws her down a hill.

screenshot of protest video in Denver

Denver Skater Who Stole Sunglasses in Viral Protest Video Raising Money for Legal Defense

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 29, 2025

Jose Cardenas is raising $1,400 ahead of his hearing next week for stealing a counterprotester’s sunglasses.

video screen shot of officer attacking protester

Masked Officer Throws Protester Down Hill Outside of Colorado ICE Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 28, 2025

Video shows the unidentified officer grabbing a 57-year-old woman’s hair and throwing her to the ground outside of an ICE facility.

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