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Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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Attorney: Avalanche Case Against Boarders an Attack on Mountain Life

Attorney: Avalanche Case Against Boarders an Attack on Mountain Life

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2020

The state avalanche center is the focus of a new motion in the case.

COVID-19: Grocers (Maybe Yours) Pile Up on Huge New Outbreak List

COVID-19: Grocers (Maybe Yours) Pile Up on Huge New Outbreak List

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2020

New entries in the past week easily top 200.

Colorado Economic Comeback Not as Strong as Advertised

Colorado Economic Comeback Not as Strong as Advertised

By Michael RobertsDecember 2, 2020

Census Bureau data undermines the sunny narrative.

Where Metro Denver Rent Has Gone Down — and Where It Hasn’t

Where Metro Denver Rent Has Gone Down — and Where It Hasn’t

By Michael RobertsDecember 2, 2020

Prices are up year over year in several major suburbs.

COVID-19: In Conservative Colorado Town, Mask Wearing Gets Worse

COVID-19: In Conservative Colorado Town, Mask Wearing Gets Worse

By Michael RobertsDecember 2, 2020

The situation has deteriorated since the summer.

Governor Jared Polis: My COVID-19 Infection Story

Governor Jared Polis: My COVID-19 Infection Story

By Michael RobertsDecember 1, 2020

The governor admitted that he’s not out of the woods.

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Petition to Polis: Stop the Lip Service and Enforce COVID-19 Laws

Petition to Polis: Stop the Lip Service and Enforce COVID-19 Laws

By Michael RobertsDecember 1, 2020

The health department answers the advocates’ charges.

COVID-19: More Than 1,100 Active Outbreaks, Another Grim Record

COVID-19: More Than 1,100 Active Outbreaks, Another Grim Record

By Michael RobertsDecember 1, 2020

New entries smashed the record for the ninth week in a row.

COVID-19: Level Red Counties Closest to Level Purple Shutdowns

COVID-19: Level Red Counties Closest to Level Purple Shutdowns

By Michael RobertsDecember 1, 2020

Closing these counties could cause a political firestorm.

Michael Hancock’s and Jared Polis’s Very Different Awful Holidays

Michael Hancock’s and Jared Polis’s Very Different Awful Holidays

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2020

The politicians’ holidays were terrible in different ways.

Broncos Country on Twitter Rips NFL as Unfair After Saints Disaster

Broncos Country on Twitter Rips NFL as Unfair After Saints Disaster

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2020

The NFL showed the Broncos ultimate disrespect.

COVID-19 Data Still Bad Before Possible Post-Thanksgiving Spike

COVID-19 Data Still Bad Before Possible Post-Thanksgiving Spike

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2020

Modest improvements don’t provide much of a cushion.

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COVID-19 Level Red Doesn’t Get Many in Denver to Mask Up Outside

COVID-19 Level Red Doesn’t Get Many in Denver to Mask Up Outside

By Michael RobertsNovember 25, 2020

We didn’t see any volleyballers with facial coverings.

Big Lakewood Police COVID-19 Outbreak, Department Response

Big Lakewood Police COVID-19 Outbreak, Department Response

By Michael RobertsNovember 25, 2020

Employees say nearly two dozen people are infected.

Fifty Things Denver Can Be Thankful for Even in 2020

Fifty Things Denver Can Be Thankful for Even in 2020

By Michael RobertsNovember 25, 2020

A list that offers perspective and hope in a challenging year.

COVID-19 Update: Thanksgiving Risks, Rebel Counties, More Deaths

COVID-19 Update: Thanksgiving Risks, Rebel Counties, More Deaths

By Michael RobertsNovember 24, 2020

Governor Jared Polis warned about potential tragedies from holiday gatherings.

DA: Antonio Blackbear Police Killing Justified Even Though Gun Was Fake

DA: Antonio Blackbear Police Killing Justified Even Though Gun Was Fake

By Michael RobertsNovember 24, 2020

Antonio Blackbear was wielding an Airsoft pistol.

Natural Grocers Responds to Report About COVID-19 Mask Use in Stores

Natural Grocers Responds to Report About COVID-19 Mask Use in Stores

By Michael RobertsNovember 24, 2020

The company says it’s required customers to wear masks since July.

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How Denver Home Sales Have Gone Crazy in the Last Five Years

How Denver Home Sales Have Gone Crazy in the Last Five Years

By Michael RobertsNovember 24, 2020

Media prices are up nearly 35 percent in five years.

COVID-19 Emergency Order Gives Hospitals Okay Not to Admit Patients

COVID-19 Emergency Order Gives Hospitals Okay Not to Admit Patients

By Michael RobertsNovember 23, 2020

Hospitals are worried about staff shortages and more.

COVID-19 Testing Waits Starting to Look Like In-N-Out Lines

COVID-19 Testing Waits Starting to Look Like In-N-Out Lines

By Michael RobertsNovember 23, 2020

Multiple testing sites in the metro area have been overwhelmed.

Funniest/Craziest Broncos Playoffs Tweets After Win Over Dolphins

Funniest/Craziest Broncos Playoffs Tweets After Win Over Dolphins

By Michael RobertsNovember 23, 2020

Drew Lock went from goat to hero — or somewhere in between.

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