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Chris Perez is the former senior staff writer at Westword. He spent three years as a Denver-based freelancer following a six-year stint with the New York Post. His areas of expertise include breaking news, local and national issues, crime/courts, politics, sports, pop culture and entertainment. His work has appeared in the New York Post, Page Six, Newsweek, The Sun, the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun, and on Yahoo, HuffPost, Business Insider, Fox News, Daily Beast, Raw Story, UPROXX, MarketWatch, News.com.au, the Independent, Comic Book Resources, Looper.com and Bleacher Report.

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Can Boulder’s New Top Cop Escape the Shadow of Elijah McClain?

Can Boulder’s New Top Cop Escape the Shadow of Elijah McClain?

By Chris PerezFebruary 20, 2024

Interim police chief Stephen Redfearn came to Boulder from Aurora: “What I would say is, give me a chance.”

Images from the @DoBetterDNVR pages on Instagram and X.

DoBetterDNVR: This Social Media Account Shines an Uncomfortable Light on the City

By Chris PerezFebruary 15, 2024

The @DoBetterDNVR pages on Instagram and X have gone viral over the past year, going from 3,000 followers to over 40,000 in less than eight months.

Wyatt Academy's board of directors voting on Tuesday, February 13, on whether to keep the school open.

After Nearly All-White School Board Tries (and Fails) to Close Wyatt Academy, Five Members Resign

By Chris PerezFebruary 14, 2024

Community leaders tell Westword that Wyatt’s board did not accurately represent its large BIPOC student population, which was evident in its closure push.

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Black Excellence in Denver Public Schools: Where It Stands and Why It Was Attacked on X

By Chris PerezFebruary 12, 2024

DPS adopted a Black Excellence Resolution in 2019 to “improve Black students’ academic achievement” and create an environment where they can “thrive.”

Jayson and Lauren Boebert posing for a photo.

Lauren Boebert’s Restraining Order “Not Enforceable” as Ex-Husband Jayson Skips Court

By Chris PerezFebruary 8, 2024

A Garfield County judge told the congresswoman that her restraining order against her ex-husband isn’t valid until he’s personally served with it.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Director Talks Strategy, Dudley Brown Status and Going Broke in 2023

By Chris PerezFebruary 8, 2024

Taylor Rhodes on the group’s outspoken founder and future, as well as Colorado’s “last stand” for gun rights.

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Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Calls Restraining Order “Cruel and Unfair,” Says He Wasn’t Served

By Chris PerezFebruary 7, 2024

Jayson Boebert believes the restraining order filed by Lauren was the congresswoman’s way of further justifying her move to CD4.

A man talking about a Denver Police Department conspiracy theory about al-Qaeda arrests.

Denver Police Shoot Down Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory About Al-Qaeda Arrests

By Chris PerezFebruary 6, 2024

“It is the goal of our department to provide accurate information to our community,” says a DPD spokesperson.

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Adam Frisch Talks Boebert, “Hollywood Money” and Being on 2024 “Red to Blue” List

By Chris PerezFebruary 3, 2024

The CD3 candidate spoke to Westword about his former opponent, her claims about his fundraising efforts and how he plans to actually win this time.

Protesters with Denver Communists and within the LGBTQ+ community hold a demonstration at the Drip Cafe in Denver, Colorado.

Protests Continue at Drip Cafe as Christian Coffee Shop Gets Hit With Neo-Nazi Bible Study Accusations

By Chris PerezFebruary 2, 2024

The coffee shop on Santa Fe Drive has been accused of being a “hub” for neo-Nazis and Proud Boys members who have been allegedly hiding in plain sight as a Bible study group.

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Drugs and Crime in 1400 Block of Ogden Street Hurting Small Businesses: “Worst It’s Ever Been”

By Chris PerezFebruary 1, 2024

Over 110 offenses have been reported in the past six months, making the block along Ogden between 14th and Colfax the most crime-ridden block in Capitol Hill.

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Is Jerry Sonnenberg the Biggest Threat to Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District?

By Chris PerezJanuary 29, 2024

The former senator and self-described “farm boy” has a proven track record with Colorado voters and is shaping up to be one of the GOP favorites in CD4.

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Lauren Boebert “Feeling Good” After CD4 Debate, Talks About Placing Fifth in Straw Poll and Wildest Moments

By Chris PerezJanuary 26, 2024

The Colorado congresswoman spoke to Westword after the debate about her performance against her Republican rivals.

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Whistleblower Claims Colorado Technical University Lied About Learning Hours to Get Millions in Federal Aid

By Chris PerezJanuary 26, 2024

An anonymous employee has come forward to accuse the private school of defrauding the government out of hundreds of millions of dollars – and shortchanging students.

Lauren Boebert speaking on video.

Lauren Boebert and CD4 Opponents Talk Trash Ahead of First Republican Debate

By Chris PerezJanuary 25, 2024

The congresswoman representing CD3 and some of her rivals for Ken Buck’s seat offer a preview of tonight’s action.

Pictures showing Aviyana Montoya and her dad, Alonzo Montoya.

Colorado Father Found Guilty in Death of Toddler Who Ate Enough Fentanyl to Kill Ten Adults

By Chris PerezJanuary 24, 2024

Alonzo Montoya was convicted of racketeering and child abuse resulting in death for his daughter’s accidental fentanyl overdose in 2022.

Margerie Hicks and Doug Schuler show off the Westword ad that brought them together over thirty years ago.

Love at First Read: This Couple Met Through a 1991 Westword Romance Ad

By Chris PerezJanuary 22, 2024

Margerie Hicks and Doug Schuler spent years telling people how they met through a Westword personal, but didn’t keep the proof.

A memorial set up in honor of Dane Meyers, age seven, who was killed by Brandon Timms in Parker, Colorado.

Details Emerge About Parker Man Who Killed Partner, Her 7-Year-Old Son and Self: “Everyone Knew Them”

By Chris PerezJanuary 21, 2024

“They were well-liked in the community. They were just very loving people.”

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A mugshot of Adrian Alamillo-Gonzales, who is accused of kidnapping, attempted sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.

Denver Cops Searching for Man Charged With Attacking and Kidnapping Women Outside Bars

By Chris PerezJanuary 18, 2024

Police are looking for Adrian Alamillo-Gonzales – a convicted felon who skipped a court date last month – as well as other possible victims.

Carmelo Anthony playing for the Denver Nuggets.

Former Nuggets Side With Carmelo Anthony on Nikola Jokic Getting No. 15

By Chris PerezJanuary 17, 2024

“Is it still a slap in the face to Carmelo? One hundred percent it is. But you can’t just sit and ignore the things Jokic is doing right now in his career.”

Mugshots for Nicholas "Mitch" Karol-Chik, Joseph Koenig and Zachary Kwak.

Rock-Throwing Suspects Plan to Attack Each Other’s Credibility During Murder Trials

By Chris PerezJanuary 16, 2024

Three separate trials will be held this year for the Jeffco suspects, who were high school seniors when they went on their deadly rampage.

John Ramsey during a 2022 interview with Access Hollywood and a photo of JonBenet Ramsey.

JonBenét Ramsey’s Father Says Boulder Police Chief Leaving “Could Be a Setback”

By Chris PerezJanuary 13, 2024

Heading into 2024, John Ramsey told Westword he was confident that JonBenét’s murder would finally be solved. Boulder’s police chief leaving could change that.

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