Brendan Joel Kelley

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Brendan Joel Kelley began his journalism career decades back at Phoenix New Times, Westword’s sister paper, and is a former editor of Boulder Weekly and the Anchorage Press. Most recently working in documentary films and music videos, Brendan returned to the alt-weekly world in 2025 as a Westwordstaff writer.

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Image: Should Denver Ban Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products?

Election

Should Denver Ban Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products?

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Colorado Runner Becomes First American to Win Brutal European Endurance Race

Sports

Colorado Runner Becomes First American to Win Brutal European Endurance Race

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Colorado Psychedelics and Mushroom Laws to Know Before You Trip

Psychedelics

Colorado Psychedelics and Mushroom Laws to Know Before You Trip

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Trump Expected to Move Space Command From Colorado to Alabama

Government

Trump Expected to Move Space Command From Colorado to Alabama

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: RTD Says Drug and Crime Deterrence Efforts Are Working

Transportation

RTD Says Drug and Crime Deterrence Efforts Are Working

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Air Force Academy Canceled Lecturer for Critical Trump Posts

Government

Air Force Academy Canceled Lecturer for Critical Trump Posts

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Smartwatches Show Big Promise in Fighting Burnout Among Colorado Doctors

Health & Wellness

Smartwatches Show Big Promise in Fighting Burnout Among Colorado Doctors

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Ask Me Anything, Says Mayor Mike Johnston. Denver Sure Did.

Government

Ask Me Anything, Says Mayor Mike Johnston. Denver Sure Did.

By Brendan Joel Kelley

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