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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Catie Cheshire

Catie Cheshire is a staff writer at Westword, where she has primarily reported on news since September 2021. Her prior work experience includes contributing to Cronkite News, Arizona PBS, the Regis University Highlander and AZ Big Media. Catie holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and an undergraduate degree from Regis University in Denver.

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Denver Women’s Soccer Stadium Clears Major Funding Hurdle

By Catie CheshireApril 23, 2025

“This is a big deal, because we’re talking about establishing a commitment to use taxpayer dollars for something.”

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The Shockingly Great Denver Nuggets Playoff Menu at Ball Arena

By Catie CheshireApril 22, 2025

Polidori sausage flights, Korean short ribs, bacon-wrapped salmon bites and jalapeno popper grilled cheese are just some of the offerings.

Nuggets Coach’s Old NBA Roster Photo Hits the Meme World

Nuggets Coach’s Old NBA Roster Photo Hits the Meme World

By Catie CheshireApril 22, 2025

“I was like, ‘Alright, just throw Popeye Jones’s picture in there, and see what happens.’ And people liked it. That was really it.”

Coors Field in downtown Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies

As the Rockies Start Slow, Coors Field Still Shines. Here’s How the Stadium Got Here.

By Catie CheshireApril 22, 2025

Vital to bringing Major League Baseball to Colorado, Coors Field was originally rejected by Denver voters. Decades later, it’s still going strong – even if the team isn’t.

Lawmakers Want to Fund Wildlife Crossings, Road Safety With $3 Insurance Fee

Lawmakers Want to Fund Wildlife Crossings, Road Safety With $3 Insurance Fee

By Catie CheshireApril 22, 2025

Lawmakers believe they’ve found a way to fund highway improvements without crashing into the budget, but not all local governments are onboard.

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Meet RTD’s Finalists for Chief of Transit Police

By Catie CheshireApril 18, 2025

RTD is close to hiring a new chief of police after the dismissal of former police chief Joel Fitzgerald last summer.

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First Look: Inside Denver’s First Cracker Barrel, Opening in Central Park

First Look: Inside Denver’s First Cracker Barrel, Opening in Central Park

By Catie CheshireApril 17, 2025

The newest location of the country store and restaurant will open to the public on Monday, April 21.

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Buzzing With Amenities: Downtown Denver Hotel Installs Beehives on the Roof

By Catie CheshireApril 17, 2025

Bees living on top of the Grand Hyatt have one the best views of the Rocky Mountains in town.

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New Lawsuit Disputes Ownership of Denver Music Venue

By Catie CheshireApril 17, 2025

New management took over Your Mom’s House in January. A complaint by former owner James Bedwell claims that never should have happened.

Order Up! Mike Johnston Serves Lunch at Bourbon Grill

By Catie CheshireApril 16, 2025

The construction outside on Colfax was chaotic, but the mayor’s lunch service went smoothly.

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Neglected Home Owned by Habitat for Humanity Causing Problems for Neighbor

By Catie CheshireApril 16, 2025

The vacant property in north Denver has caused thousands in damage and attracted squatters, according to the woman who lives next door.

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New Denver Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Catie CheshireApril 15, 2025

“We wouldn’t be surprised to see record-breaking heat.”

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How Denver Real Estate Market Has Changed Since 2020

By Catie CheshireApril 15, 2025

Denver is considered the thirteenth most friendly market to buyers right now, according to local realtors.

New Rockies City Connect Uniforms Pay Homage to Mountains, Sunsets

New Rockies City Connect Uniforms Pay Homage to Mountains, Sunsets

By Catie CheshireApril 14, 2025

Does the purple look rock, or not?

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Large Colorado Landlord Promises to Stop Using Private Data for Rent Prices

By Catie CheshireApril 11, 2025

Colorado renters who live at Cortland properties will no longer be subject to RealPage’s influence, according to a settlement with the state Attorney General.

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New Poll Finds Coloradans Aren’t Happy With Donald Trump, Elon Musk or DOGE

By Catie CheshireApril 10, 2025

The Democratic Party has also lost favor with Colorado voters for its failure to oppose Trump’s agenda.

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Downtown Denver Hotel Takes Home Hotel of the Year Award

By Catie CheshireApril 10, 2025

Esquire named a Denver hotel the Hotel of the Year as part of the magazine’s Best New Hotels in the World list. Bet you can guess which one.

The Denver Nuggets championship celebration at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado.

A Timeline of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s Fights Before the Nuggets Fired Both of Them

By Catie CheshireApril 10, 2025

The Kroenke family was tired of their drama.

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Denver Could Make Landlords Pay for Alternate Housing if Their Buildings Are Unlivable

By Catie CheshireApril 10, 2025

Denver City Council is considering a proposal to require landlords to pay for tenants to relocate if their units are determined unsafe or uninhabitable.

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Here’s Where Mike Johnston Will Serve the Public on East Colfax

By Catie CheshireApril 9, 2025

To help attract customers during BRT construction, Denver’s mayor will clock in for shifts at three businesses; he’ll only tend bar at one.

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Map: Where to Park Near Colfax During BRT Construction

By Catie CheshireApril 9, 2025

As the iconic Denver street is updated to improve public transit, businesses believe a lack of parking has deterred customers.

Nuggets coach Mike Malone during 2023 championship parade

Denver Nuggets Fire Head Coach and General Manager

By Catie CheshireApril 8, 2025

As the Denver Nuggets flirt with the Play-In Tournament, the team parted ways with Michael Malone and Calvin Booth.

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