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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Hannah Metzger

Hannah Metzger is a staff writer at Westword, reporting on news, arts and culture since joining the staff in October 2023. She previously worked at publications including Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette, where she covered the Colorado Legislature, the Denver and Aurora city councils and breaking news. Hannah has been honored with numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Student Media Association and Denver Press Club. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in journalism and a minor in political science.

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Colorado Legislature Passes Reforms for Controversial Vacancy-Filling Process

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

“From the outside in, it looks very bad. The trust and confidence of the voters have been eroding when they see that.”

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

By Hannah MetzgerMay 5, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, you’ll need a Real ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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Coloradans Debate Trans Youth Rights as Legislature Considers Bill

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Conservative parents of transgender children spoke against House Bill 25-1312, while LGBTQ allies pushed back.

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Denver King Soopers Rates as Second-Worst in Country

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Six of the nation’s fifty worst-rated grocery stores are in Denver – more than in any other city.

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Colorado Advances Bill to Let Old People Opt Out of Jury Duty

By Hannah MetzgerMay 1, 2025

“We have mandatory retirement for judges at the age of 72. …Why are we forcing these people [to serve jury duty]?”

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Denver May Overhaul E-Scooter Laws: Parking Zones, Sidewalk Detection and Rider Tests

By Hannah MetzgerApril 30, 2025

Council members will hold their first vote on the proposal next week.

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Colorado Legislators Fail to Override Governor Veto of Social Media Safety Bill

By Hannah MetzgerApril 28, 2025

The bill passed with a bipartisan supermajority, but supporters in the House backed down amid objections from Jared Polis.

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Colorado Town Named One of the Best Lake Vacations in United States

By Hannah MetzgerApril 28, 2025

Who needs Lake Tahoe or Lake Michigan? This Colorado town is among the best freshwater destinations in the country.

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Army Black Hawk Helicopter Mistakenly Lands at Colorado High School

By Hannah MetzgerApril 25, 2025

The helicopter was supposed to go to a different school four miles away.

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Uber Is Threatening to Leave Colorado. Here’s How Previous Threats Played Out.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 24, 2025

A safety bill has made Colorado the latest in a long line of targets for Uber’s ultimatum.

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Colorado Bill Would Ban Drug, Gun Sales on Social Media, but May Lead to a Veto Battle

By Hannah MetzgerApril 23, 2025

Governor Jared Polis isn’t happy with the bill. But for the first time in his tenure, legislators might override his potential veto.

Jerry DiTullio is Running for Colorado State Treasurer – and He’s Serious

Jerry DiTullio is Running for Colorado State Treasurer – and He’s Serious

By Hannah MetzgerApril 15, 2025

Jefferson County Treasurer Jerry DiTullio isn’t the biggest name in the race, but he wants to prove he’s the best choice.

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Denver Has the Largest Free Lime Ride Program in the World. It Will Soon Be Scaled Back.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 11, 2025

Users will be limited to three free daily rides as the company shifts resources to improve tidiness of bikes and e-scooters.

Denver Speed Dating Event Has Singles Microdose Magic Mushrooms First

Denver Speed Dating Event Has Singles Microdose Magic Mushrooms First

By Hannah MetzgerApril 10, 2025

First dates often revolve around coffee or alcohol, so why not psilocybin?

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Colorado Advances LGBTQ Protections Amid Federal Attacks

By Hannah MetzgerApril 9, 2025

State legislators are pursuing a wave of bills aiming to strengthen LGBTQ rights in Colorado. Here’s where they stand.

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Homeless, Low-Income People Can Ride Lime Bikes for Free in Denver. It Changed One Man’s Life.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 8, 2025

Denver’s Max Cortel rode more early-morning miles on Lime bikes than anyone in the world in 2024 – and he’s not slowing down.

Colorado Kills Effort to Ban Cops From Asking, “Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?”

Colorado Kills Effort to Ban Cops From Asking, “Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?”

By Hannah MetzgerApril 7, 2025

“Why are we playing mind games in the middle of traffic?”

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Denver Named One of the Coolest U.S. Cities. Here’s Why.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 7, 2025

What makes a city cool? Apparently, vegan restaurants, record stores and tattoo parlors, among other factors.

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Colorado Has Become an Epicenter for the Anti-Tesla Movement

By Hannah MetzgerApril 3, 2025

The top state for electric vehicles might also be the top state for Tesla hate.

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Sex Assault Survivors Raising Money to Clear Major Rape Kit Backlog in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerApril 2, 2025

“These are not just rape kits. These are human beings. …Let’s treat this like the urgent matter that it really is.”

This Legislator Supported a Gun Control Bill. Now Critics Are Falsely Calling Him a Pedophile.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 1, 2025

Representative Chad Clifford has been doxxed, threatened and labeled a pedophile. It’s the new normal for gun debates, he says.

Colorado Republican Chair Candidate Calls Colorado Springs Mayor “Political Terrorist”

Colorado Republican Chair Candidate Calls Colorado Springs Mayor “Political Terrorist”

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 28, 2025

Darcy Schoening has accused Yemi Mobolade of taking part in a staged hate crime; he says the allegation is politically motivated.

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