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Campers eat at a picnic table near an RV

Colorado State Park Campsite Upgrades Include Boyd Lake, Five Others

By Catie CheshireDecember 19, 2024

Two parks near Denver received major camping improvements in 2024, along with three more state parks.

Barth hotel building in Denver

Barth Hotel Assisted Living to Close After Over 40 Years in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 16, 2024

Ownership says the 142-year-old building needs up to $10 million in repairs and improvements.

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Reader: Operation Aurora Can’t Come Fast Enough

By Westword ReadersDecember 15, 2024

Two years ago today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a state of emergency over the flood of migrants. Now Donald Trump is preparing to deport them.

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Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

By Catie CheshireDecember 13, 2024

“It feels a little bit awkward sitting here when I’m thinking about other resources that our agencies need.”

A migrant takes a packaged meal from SAME Cafe.

Denver Nears Two-Year Anniversary of Migrant Crisis

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 13, 2024

December 15 marks two years since Denver declared an emergency after being overwhelmed by migrant arrivals. Here’s how local leaders have approached it.

A house is between tall apartments.

The Little Tenny That Could: Holdout House Awarded Historic Landmark Status

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 11, 2024

Denver City Council voted to preserve the alley house at 4450 Tennyson Street, nicknamed “Little Tenny,” as a historic landmark.

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Pitbull sitting in the sun.

Pit Bull Owners, Dog Advocates Celebrate End of Aurora’s Breed Ban

By Chloe RagsdaleDecember 11, 2024

Enacted in 2005, Aurora’s pit bull ban faced back-and-forth discourse between the city council and voters for years.

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Investigation Finds Jena Griswold and Her Office Violated State Security Protocols, Resulting in Password Leak

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2024

A separate investigation by the Denver District Attorney’s Office is still underway.

A man listens in a crowd.

Denver Officials Prepare Immigrants for New Trump Administration

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 9, 2024

They promised not to work with ICE and told immigrants to renew DACA, apply for citizenship right away.

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Denver’s Problem Properties Are Stuck in a “Doom Loop” – and This Councilmember Has a Plan to Fix Them

By Catie CheshireDecember 9, 2024

Hundreds of city employees can be involved in trying to eliminate challenges at just one problem property.

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Bluesky Isn’t the “New Twitter,” but Its Resemblance to the Old One Is Drawing Millions of Users

By Casey FieslerDecember 7, 2024

“Despite my optimism for the continued growth of Bluesky, I don’t think there will ever be a ‘new Twitter.'”

A small plane flies through the sky dragging a banner that reads "Mike Johnston [hearts] crime."

Denver Mayor Faces Aerial Attack Ad, Recall Effort Over Migrant Policy

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 5, 2024

A sky banner declaring “MIKE JOHNSTON ❤️ CRIME” flew over the Mile High City earlier this week.

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Denver Flavored Tobacco Opponents Let Kids Speak on Dangers

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 3, 2024

High-schoolers spoke in support of a flavored tobacco ban ahead of a public hearing.

Jared Polis and Joe Biden

Jared Polis Criticizes Biden for Pardoning His Son: “No One Is Above the Law”

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 2, 2024

It’s the second time in three weeks that the governor has bucked his party. Responses from Colorado Democrats have been mixed.

Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon (left) and Majority Leader Monica Duran (right) applaud the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.

The Colorado Legislature Will Be Majority Women Next Year…Again

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 27, 2024

The first time this happened, it lasted only three weeks.

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Colorado GOP Alleges Decades of Election Fraud Conspiracies…as Party Boasts Republican Wins

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 27, 2024

The Republican Party’s luncheon featured talks of election rigging, political hangings and FBI brainwashing.

A little girl holds a plate.

Refugee Thanksgiving Offered an Escape From Politics…for Some

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 26, 2024

“We don’t know what the next four years will hold for refugee resettlement. At this point, I think everybody is focused on what we can do today.”

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston speaks to the press.

Trump Border Czar Says He’s Willing to Put Denver Mayor in Jail Over Immigration Enforcement

By Thomas MitchellNovember 26, 2024

“But look, me and the Denver mayor, we agree on one thing: He’s willing to go to jail. I’m willing to put him in jail because there – there’s a statute.”

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Lauren Boebert’s Cameo Video Page Deleted Hours After Launching

By Catie CheshireNovember 26, 2024

Boebert’s profile described her as an influencer who is a “Jesus-loving, Constitutionalist, America first, freedom fighter.”

Colorado’s Population Growth Is Years Behind Past Forecasts

Colorado’s Population Growth Is Years Behind Past Forecasts

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 26, 2024

“All they’re talking about is, ‘Oh, my God, there’s so many people moving here, people are flocking to the state.’ But they’re not watching the numbers.”

A man hugs.

Denver’s First Cohort of Migrants Finish Job Training as Free Rent Expires

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 26, 2024

About 500 Venezuelan migrants are wrapping up free job training courses in construction, hospitality and early childhood care, according to the mayor’s office.

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Three Colorado Senators Announce Resignations Two Weeks After Being Re-Elected

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 25, 2024

It’s sparked debate on how to handle vacancies in the Colorado Legislature.

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