Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored

Go for the Gold: A Dozen Things to Do for Free in Denver This Week

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Politics & Government

Showing 595 - 616 of 6205
Jayson and Lauren Boebert posing for a photo.

Lauren Boebert’s Restraining Order “Not Enforceable” as Ex-Husband Jayson Skips Court

By Chris PerezFebruary 8, 2024

A Garfield County judge told the congresswoman that her restraining order against her ex-husband isn’t valid until he’s personally served with it.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Director Talks Strategy, Dudley Brown Status and Going Broke in 2023

By Chris PerezFebruary 8, 2024

Taylor Rhodes on the group’s outspoken founder and future, as well as Colorado’s “last stand” for gun rights.

An illustration of blue and red hands putting ballots inside of a ballot box.

Colorado Has the Most Minor Political Parties in Decades – Meet the Newest One

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2024

The Forward Party just became the state’s eighth official minor political party.

advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her husband Jayson Boebert in an Instagram photo standing next to a motorcycle.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Calls Restraining Order “Cruel and Unfair,” Says He Wasn’t Served

By Chris PerezFebruary 7, 2024

Jayson Boebert believes the restraining order filed by Lauren was the congresswoman’s way of further justifying her move to CD4.

Tina Peters

Colorado Republican Party Rallies Around Tina Peters – but Some GOP Officials Are Pushing Back

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 6, 2024

“We are praying for you, dear Tina,” state GOP chair Dave Williams wrote in advance of the disgraced former Mesa County clerk’s February 9 trial, now postponed until July.

capital dome against blue sky

Airbnb Owners Have Big Reservations About Proposed Property Tax Increase

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 6, 2024

“They’re rallying everybody around a bill that functionally doesn’t exist anymore,” says the bill’s sponsor, who’ll see opponents at the Capitol today.

advertisement
Someone wearing a grey sweater warms their hands on a radiator.

Warrant of Habitability Bill Could Put Landlords in Hot Water If Their Tenants Don’t Have It

By Catie CheshireFebruary 5, 2024

The 2008 Colorado law doesn’t even have a timeline for the completion of necessary repairs; some lawmakers want to change that.

a group of people holding posters

They Don’t Have Hot Water at the Felix, But They Do Have Mice

By Catie CheshireFebruary 5, 2024

Over 100 of the complex’s residents – including several refugees from Afghanistan – have joined a union to fight for better conditions.

Adam Frisch smiling for a photo.

Adam Frisch Talks Boebert, “Hollywood Money” and Being on 2024 “Red to Blue” List

By Chris PerezFebruary 3, 2024

The CD3 candidate spoke to Westword about his former opponent, her claims about his fundraising efforts and how he plans to actually win this time.

advertisement
Terese Howard speaks against freezing sweeps.

Saturday Rally Planned to Protest Mayor Mike Johnston’s Veto of “No Freezing Sweeps” Bill

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 2, 2024

“Though well-intentioned, this legislation would restrict the city’s ability to do this life-saving work for approximately four months of the year.”

Protesters with Denver Communists and within the LGBTQ+ community hold a demonstration at the Drip Cafe in Denver, Colorado.

Protests Continue at Drip Cafe as Christian Coffee Shop Gets Hit With Neo-Nazi Bible Study Accusations

By Chris PerezFebruary 2, 2024

The coffee shop on Santa Fe Drive has been accused of being a “hub” for neo-Nazis and Proud Boys members who have been allegedly hiding in plain sight as a Bible study group.

Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen climbing out a window in the Senate.

Paul Lundeen Every Day: A Step Toward Bipartisanship (and Levity) at the Colorado Capitol

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 2, 2024

“I see Paul Lundeen every day, so maybe everyone should.”

advertisement
A father and son who are Venezuelan migrants stand outside a shelter.

Denver Prepares to Discharge 350 Migrants a Week From Shelters – Without Sending Them to the Streets

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 31, 2024

“Once you start camping, you’re focusing on your day-to-day survival. What we want is for you to be focused on long-term strategies.”

Fifteen Books That People Want Banned in Colorado

By Teague BohlenJanuary 30, 2024

Many focus on LGBTQ+ issues. And if race is involved…clutch your pearls!

HAND activists rally in front of City Hall.

“No Freezing Sweep” Law Barely Makes It Through City Council on 7-6 Vote

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2024

“We need this because we’re still going to get cold snaps, we’re still going to get snow, and we still obviously don’t have enough room to house people.”

advertisement
Former state senator Jerry Sonnenberg taking part in a debate.

Is Jerry Sonnenberg the Biggest Threat to Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District?

By Chris PerezJanuary 29, 2024

The former senator and self-described “farm boy” has a proven track record with Colorado voters and is shaping up to be one of the GOP favorites in CD4.

Rep. Lauren Boebert speaking at a GOP primary debatefor CD4 in Fort Lupton.

Lauren Boebert “Feeling Good” After CD4 Debate, Talks About Placing Fifth in Straw Poll and Wildest Moments

By Chris PerezJanuary 26, 2024

The Colorado congresswoman spoke to Westword after the debate about her performance against her Republican rivals.

A migrant takes a packaged meal from SAME Cafe.

Migrants Hungry for More Support From Denver Find Relief With SAME Cafe Deliveries

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 26, 2024

“While we are limited in resources,” the city says, “we do ensure that all adult guests receive at least two meals a day as well as snacks, and that all children receive three meals daily.”

advertisement
abortion supporters at Colorado capitol.

As Coloradans Fight to Enshrine Abortion Rights, the Supreme Court Could Soon Change Everything

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 25, 2024

“The federal government has exclusive authority to regulate medications. If the Supreme Court decides that this medication can’t be provided, there’s nothing Colorado can do about it.”

Lauren Boebert speaking on video.

Lauren Boebert and CD4 Opponents Talk Trash Ahead of First Republican Debate

By Chris PerezJanuary 25, 2024

The congresswoman representing CD3 and some of her rivals for Ken Buck’s seat offer a preview of tonight’s action.

A screenshot of Colorado State Patrol footage of House Minority Leader Mike Lynch's DUI arrest.

Now Serving: Mike Lynch Wasn’t the First Colorado Legislator Busted for a DUI

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 24, 2024

“Keep the press out of this,” he asked cops. Here are seven other lawmakers whose drunk-driving arrests made the media.

advertisement
Shad Murib, chair of the Colorado Democratic Party

For the Colorado Democratic Party, All Politics Is Local

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 24, 2024

“The next frontier of Colorado politics is local,” says Shad Murib. “When we compete, we win.”

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • …
  • 283
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Classifieds
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Welcome!
You are now a Westword Insider, thank you!