Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor emeritus of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She was editor-in-chief from 1977-2026. 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 (probably for her bar tab). She’s 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, and is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS12’s public affairs roundtable.

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Denver Approves 54th Historic District: Vassar School Bungalows

By Patricia CalhounOctober 24, 2018

The homes were built in the ’20s in Rosedale, on the site of a former school.

Jamey Fader Finds a New Family at Marczyk Fine Foods

By Patricia CalhounOctober 24, 2018

He was the opening chef at Lola, and will remain a part-owner.

The Unbearable Rightness of Splitting Up Cranbeary and Lee

By Patricia CalhounOctober 23, 2018

Denver’s getting another Klondike and Snow job.

JKQ BBQ Now Serving in Central City’s Teller House

By Patricia CalhounOctober 5, 2018

There’s gold in them thar hills. Also barbecue.

Meow Wolf Denver Call for Colorado Artists Goes Live Today

By Patricia CalhounOctober 5, 2018

Since Meow Wolf announced that it would build its next attraction in Denver, the city’s been immersed in speculation.

Colorado’s War of the Words Continues Over Columbus Day

By Patricia CalhounOctober 3, 2018

Colorado was the first state to honor Columbus with a holiday, in 1907.

Phil’s Place Will Become the Embassy Tavern

By Patricia CalhounOctober 2, 2018

After the sale, it will remain a neighborhood joint.

Denver Once Led the Way in the Fight Against Domestic Violence

By Patricia CalhounOctober 1, 2018

October 1 marks the start of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But Denver was aware of the problem long ago.

Outside Coors Field, Win-Win in the Works for “Evolution of the Ball”

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 29, 2018

The Rockies’ place in the post-season playoffs isn’t the only win at Coors Field. It looks like there’s a solution in the works for “The Evolution of the Ball,” the iconic Lonnie Hanzon sculpture that has graced the Wynkoop Street walkway into Coors Field since the ballpark opened in 1995…

Gustavo Arellano on Su Teatro’s <i>Interview With a Mexican</i>

Gustavo Arellano on Su Teatro’s Interview With a Mexican

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 26, 2018

The play premieres at Su Teatro on September 27.

Phil’s Place Announces Last Call

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 12, 2018

It’s the end of an era for this RiNo joint.

Look Out Below: Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge Trails Open Saturday

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 12, 2018

Plutonium is forever, and so is the never-ending saga of the former Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant.

Walker Stapleton, Phony Home

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 5, 2018

The Republican gubernatorial candidate labeled Westword a “phony news organization.”

PeaceJam Revs Up Its Billion Acts for Peace Campaign

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 4, 2018

The international success story got its start in Denver.

Back to School With the Campus Lounge

By Patricia CalhounAugust 31, 2018

Yes, there will be TVs!

Before the Livestock Sale, I Got Walker Stapleton’s Goat

By Patricia CalhounAugust 29, 2018

Walker Stapleton looked at me the way a bull calf must regard a castration knife. “I can’t talk to you,” he said, turning on his heel as I extended my hand and introduced myself.