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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Westword‘s Second Members-Only Event Serves Up Food for Thought

By Patricia CalhounDecember 17, 2023

Both Marczyk Fine Foods and We Don’t Waste show how good ideas can be good for the Denver community.

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RIP: Rita Baca, Legendary Founder of Rita’s Mexican Food in Pueblo

By Patricia CalhounDecember 13, 2023

The restaurant was one of Governor Jared Polis’s “go-to” spots in Pueblo, especially for green chile.

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Mayor’s Awards Honor Creatives, but Where’s the Arty Party?

By Patricia CalhounDecember 12, 2023

“Denver is brimming with talent,” Mike Johnston said. Time to let it overflow at a citywide celebration.

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Colorado Media Project Matches Contributions to Westword in December

By Patricia CalhounDecember 7, 2023

Support Denver journalism this month, and your gift to Westword will go twice as far.

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Westword Cooking Up Another Tasty Members-Only Event Today

By Patricia CalhounDecember 7, 2023

Members can enjoy a tasty conversation with Food & Drink Editor Molly Martin, Arlan Preblud of We Don’t Waste and Pete Marczyk of Marczyk Fine Foods.

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Donald Trump Presidential Primary Case at Colorado Supreme Court Today

By Patricia CalhounDecember 6, 2023

Is the former president eligible to appear on the state’s March 5 ballot?

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One President In, One Former President Out…Way Out

By Patricia CalhounNovember 29, 2023

Joe Biden is in Colorado today, and Donald Trump has a date with the Colorado Supreme Court next week.

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Donald Trump, the Colorado Presidential Primary and the Art of the Steal

By Patricia CalhounNovember 22, 2023

Both sides in the case have appealed to the state Supreme Court.

Five Places to Join the Mile High Club in Denver

By Patricia CalhounNovember 15, 2023

It’s not the altitude, it’s the attitude.

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Join the Club: Before It Was Lion’s Lair, It Was the Playboy Lounge

By Patricia CalhounNovember 6, 2023

Hugh Hefner and $5,000 inspired the name change.

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Remembering Steve Sander, Marketing Mensch, on His Seventieth Birthday

By Patricia CalhounNovember 3, 2023

Celebrate the man who cared so much about this city by giving to a worthy cause on November 3, the Steve Sander Legacy Day of Giving.

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Tom’s Diner Honored by Historic Denver, Even as Restaurant Space Up for Lease

By Patricia CalhounNovember 2, 2023

Designed in classic Googie coffee-shop style, the building is now protected. But the restaurant inside…

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Arapahoe Basin Opening October 29

By Patricia CalhounOctober 28, 2023

While the NWS has issued a winter storm advisory, A-Basin will open this weekend.

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Westword Is Seeking Freelance Writers

By Patricia CalhounOctober 17, 2023

Interested in covering – and uncovering – important stories in metro Denver?

Tattered Cover’s Next Chapter: Small Business Reorganization and Closing Three Stores

Tattered Cover’s Next Chapter: Small Business Reorganization and Closing Three Stores

By Patricia CalhounOctober 16, 2023

The legendary bookstore celebrated its fiftieth anniversary two years ago. The new owners say this move will help it stick around.

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Prime Time on Saturday Night Live: Kenan Thompson as Deion Sanders

By Patricia CalhounOctober 15, 2023

“God called me again, and was like, ‘My bad.’ And then he showed me the promised land of Colorado.”

Food for Thought: Molly Martin Dishes on Dining in Denver and More

By Patricia CalhounOctober 15, 2023

At a ceremony on November 8, Westword’s Food & Drink editor will be honored with the Colorado Restaurant Association’s award for Outstanding Media Professional.

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Where Should Mayor Mike Johnston Wine and Dine Visitors to Denver?

By Patricia CalhounOctober 13, 2023

Denver’s new mayor has some favorites, but he’s always looking for places to show off the city.

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Cowboy Crocs? Just Say Neigh!

By Patricia CalhounOctober 9, 2023

Did the footwear manufacturer have to humiliate its home state?

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Governor Takes Action to Keep Colorado’s National Parks Open During Shutdown

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 28, 2023

If an elk bugles but there’s no one to hear it…

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La Fiesta, One of Denver’s Oldest Family-Run Restaurants, Turning Sixty

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 26, 2023

The Satire celebrated its sixtieth birthday last fall. Both are behind Bastien’s.

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Rupert Murdoch Steps Down After Fox News Stepped in It With Dominion Claims

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 22, 2023

The Denver-based company had sued for $1.6 billion over election-fraud claims.

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