Brendan Joel Kelley

Staff Writers

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: Naropa University Spins Off Psychedelic Clinic Into Memoru Center

Psychedelics

Naropa University Spins Off Psychedelic Clinic Into Memoru Center

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: South Park Trashes Trump and Paramount in Season Premiere

Film, TV & Streaming

South Park Trashes Trump and Paramount in Season Premiere

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Federal Judge Scratches Head at Unprecedented Bail Request From Tina Peters

Election

Federal Judge Scratches Head at Unprecedented Bail Request From Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: South Park and Paramount Strike $1.5 Billion Deal

Film, TV & Streaming

South Park and Paramount Strike $1.5 Billion Deal

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Along for the Ride: Lakeside Park Remains the Metro's Most Amusing

Family

Along for the Ride: Lakeside Park Remains the Metro's Most Amusing

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: State-Mandated Indigenous Group Tells Colorado to Halt Psilocybin Therapy Program

Psychedelics

State-Mandated Indigenous Group Tells Colorado to Halt Psilocybin Therapy Program

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Congress Is Chopping Public Media Funding, Including in Colorado

Media

Congress Is Chopping Public Media Funding, Including in Colorado

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Image: Magic, Indeed? Psilocybin Mushrooms Might Extend Your Lifespan, Study Shows.

Psychedelics

Magic, Indeed? Psilocybin Mushrooms Might Extend Your Lifespan, Study Shows.

By Brendan Joel Kelley

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