Denver’s Glowing Reputation as “Christmas City of the World”
How this city got lit for the holidays over a century ago.
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Denver Christkindlmarket Leaving Civic Center…What’s Next?
The annual event is moving to Auraria because of a planned renovation of the park.
NORAD Tracking Santa’s Route Christmas Eve – Stone-Cold Sober
While St. Nick should have a big bag, his trackers won’t be in the bag.
A Christmas Miracle! New Ramp From Broadway to Southbound I-25 Now Open
After months of snarled traffic, this portion of the I-25 and Broadway Travel and Safety Improvement Project opened without fanfare.
JonBenét Ramsey Murder: 48 Hours, 20/20 Pile on the Netflix Cold Case Package
The murder of the six-year-old beauty queen is the coldest of cases, and the Netflix series put the heat on exactly no one.
Westword Is Hiring a Culture Editor
To expand and elevate our coverage of this city’s creative scene, we’re bringing back our Culture Editor position.
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Donald Trump Name-Checks Colorado on Meet the Press
“And you’ve seen what they’ve done in Colorado and other places. They’re taking over, they’re literally taking over apartment complexes and doing it with impunity.”
Remembering Dick Kreck, the Man Who Named LoDo (and Drank There, Too)
“In his good-spirited way, Dick Kreck does a better job than anyone else of demonstrating why Denver is an interesting, historical and fun place to live and play.”
Prohibition Was Repealed 91 Years Ago: Here’s Where to Celebrate
When Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, Denver bars were ready. You can still drink at some of them.
Big Red F Closing the Post in LoHi
After twenty years, Dave Query’s restaurant group is leaving the building that was once part of the Olinger Mortuary complex.
Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to John Ramsey for Putting Couple on “Trial” in 1997
Sax marks the spot where the talk-show host hit a new low.
Rioja at Twenty: Serving Up Two Decades of Memories
Since opening Rioja in November 2004, Beth Gruitch and Jen Jasinski have changed the way people look at Larimer Square, Denver dining…and female chefs.
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Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre, 160 Years Later
Ten years ago, Governor John Hickenlooper apologized to the descendants on behalf of Colorado. Today, there will be a vigil at the Capitol.
Casa Bonita Entertainment Workers Vote to Unionize
“We are proud that we stood as a group and said clearly: We want to make Casa Bonita better,” the performers and tech workers announced.
Ironton Distillery Leaving RiNo for Louisville Next Month
“Ironton would like to extend one final thank you to its amazing Denver family with some special deals to help close out the space.”
Jim Bishop, King of Bishop Castle, Has Died
The Pueblo man had towering ambitions and created a true roadside attraction, a 160-foot-high castle.
Denver Makes Condé Nast Traveler List of Ten Best Places to Go
The focus is on North America and the Caribbean, and the ten picks stretch from Greenland to Barbados to Boise.
In Trumpian Times Like These, Consider the Alternative
“Please don’t waste your time talking about Donald Trump and his minions.”
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Donald Trump Taps Coloradan Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
The Liberty Energy CEO’s campaign mocking North Face went global three years ago.
Remembering Bill Husted, Man on the Town
The veteran newspaper columnist leaves behind lots of stories…some of which can be repeated.
Kamala Harris Won Colorado, but a Convicted Felon Took the Country
Donald Trump is no fan of this state, and the feeling is mutual.
Denver Election Results: Slaughterhouse Ban Slaughtered, 2Q Gets Healthy Win
The next update won’t be until 5 p.m., but it’s unlikely to change the results.