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Melanie Asmar

Melanie Asmar is a staff writer for Westword. She joined the paper in 2009 and has won awards for her stories about education, immigration and epic legal battles. Got a tip? She'd love to hear it.
Image: Murder Victim's Fund Aims to Help At-Risk Adults Live More Fulfilling Lives

Crime

Murder Victim's Fund Aims to Help At-Risk Adults Live More Fulfilling Lives

By Melanie Asmar
Image: New Bill Could Change Felony-Murder Law, but It Won't Help Luke Pelham

History & Nostalgia

New Bill Could Change Felony-Murder Law, but It Won't Help Luke Pelham

By Melanie Asmar
Image: Glendale Lost Out on Tourism Deal: Eco Devo Weighing Last Round of Proposals

Business

Glendale Lost Out on Tourism Deal: Eco Devo Weighing Last Round of Proposals

By Melanie Asmar
Image: Glendale Has Big Plans for the Future — and Just One Small Obstacle

Business

Glendale Has Big Plans for the Future — and Just One Small Obstacle

By Melanie Asmar
Image: New Charter Middle School Coming to Lincoln High Despite Protests

Education

New Charter Middle School Coming to Lincoln High Despite Protests

By Melanie Asmar
Image: Red Rocks Lawsuit Filed by Injured Concertgoers Gets Another Chance

News

Red Rocks Lawsuit Filed by Injured Concertgoers Gets Another Chance

By Melanie Asmar
Image: A Gay Couple Accuses the Denver Housing Authority of Persecution

Longform

A Gay Couple Accuses the Denver Housing Authority of Persecution

By Melanie Asmar
Image: Aurora Revs Up Its Tourism Engines With An Old Racetrack Idea

News

Aurora Revs Up Its Tourism Engines With An Old Racetrack Idea

By Melanie Asmar
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