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Gabe Fine

Gabe Fine is a fifth-generation Colorado native and a student at Colorado College. He’s written about everything from the environment to housing justice to the postal service as an editorial intern for Westword.

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Big Projects Are Home Wreckers for Longtime Residents of North Denver

By Gabe Fine
Aug 15, 2017

While the neighborhoods of Globeville and Swanson-Elyria appear more desirable than ever, many residents feel alienated and uncertain about their futures. The National Western Center has claimed many properties — including a second home owned by the Torres family, who already lost a first to road construction — and CDOT’s Central 70 project has met with fierce opposition.
Graham Crackers and Milk: DPS's "Healthy" Alternative for Kids With Lunch Debt

By Gabe Fine
Jul 31, 2017

What happens when parents can't pay outstanding debts on school lunch? Denver Public schools says, "Let them eat graham crackers and milk."
Dirt Road Travels City Guide: Tips on the Best of Denver From Denver's Best

By Gabe Fine
Jul 31, 2017

Craig Foldes, the founder of Dirt Road Travels, knows there are already plenty of city travel guides out there. But he thinks he can do better.
State Senate Candidate Vows Protections for Residents Affected by I-70 Expansion

By Gabe Fine
Jul 28, 2017

Peter Smith, a Democratic candidate for state Senate District 32, vowed this week to fight for something that no other candidates in the state senate race have on their platforms: long-term protection for residents effected by the infamous I-70 expansion project in north Denver.
Yo, Llama: Vicky Foster Marks Thirty Years at Hope Pass Aid Station

By Gabe Fine
Jul 28, 2017

Vicky Foster and her crew––including around 20 llamas––have been hauling thousands of pounds of gear to the Hope Pass Aid Station every summer for thirty years in support of the Leadville Trail 100.