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Opinion & Commentary

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new king soopers in denver

“Same mediocre store with new parking lot”

By Patricia CalhounJune 7, 2026

A new King Soopers just opened in southeast Denver. Some shoppers aren’t impressed.

tent for homeless

“I think homelessness is down…farther down the street”

By Patricia CalhounJune 7, 2026

Denver officials say homelessness is down. Some readers think they know why.

Colorado just blinked on AI and we’re going to pay for it

Colorado just blinked on AI and we’re going to pay for it

By Eduardo SamayoaJune 7, 2026

A plain-language description of AI’s role is not the same thing as an explanation of its reasoning.

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hand holding cup with milk straight from cow

Cow tipping or drinking raw milk: Which is the bigger dare?

By David KimJune 6, 2026

Pasteurization has been around for over a hundred years and is tightly woven into U.S. food safety regulations — for good reason.

capitol building dome

Colorado’s 2026 budget crisis absorbed by poor and working class

By Kayla FrawleyMay 31, 2026

“As a welfare program advocate I track how governments leave the poor to struggle.”

“Shhh: I don’t want my favorite outdoor bar to get any more crowded!”

“Shhh: I don’t want my favorite outdoor bar to get any more crowded!”

By Patricia CalhounMay 31, 2026

Cheers! Opinions spill over regarding our lists of the best rooftop bars, beer gardens and outdoor patios in Denver.

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Tina Peters, election denier.

“Give Tina Peters enough rope, she’s obviously looking to hang herself”

By Patricia CalhounMay 31, 2026

The election denier and former Mesa County clerk will be free tomorrow.

Mexican migrant workers harvest crops in an Arizona field

From San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers Colorado’s economy

By Ernesto SagásMay 29, 2026

Latinos have always been a part of Colorado’s story. Here’s how they helped drive the economy and contributed to its lifestyle.

veteran healing

Veterans are leading the way in healing…again

By Rob LewisMay 25, 2026

As they search for ways to address the invisible wounds of war, they are on the frontlines of an advance in medicine, this time involving psychedelics.

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patio with two drinks.

“I think Denver is an awesome place to go out”

By Patricia CalhounMay 24, 2026

Opinions about this city’s drinking scene are spilling over.

Nobody had a first date with their best friend

By Anneliese NiebauerMay 24, 2026

Modern dating isn’t working, so Anneliese Niebauer started throwing pickleball singles parties.

“Take that idealism and put it into some real dollars to support these shops and restaurants.”

“Take that idealism and put it into some real dollars to support these shops and restaurants.”

By Patricia CalhounMay 24, 2026

Commenters are on a collision course over the Colfax BRT project.

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Colorado State rep. Scott Bottoms

Scott Bottoms says pedophiles are hiding in Colorado’s Democratic-led government. Is he looking in the right place?

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 18, 2026

The arrest of the Weld County GOP leader in a child prostitution sting raises questions.

a restaurant gate

“The Service at This Lucile’s Was Always Better Than I’ve Gotten From DISH”

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2026

The Littleton eatery will close at the end of the month, and its landlord will expand into the space.

governor waving arms

“This will be Polis’ legacy and may it haunt him forever”

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2026

Many voters are up in arms over the governor granting clemency to election denier Tina Peters.

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arch on colfax

The rumors of Colfax’s devastation are greatly exaggerated…and holding Denver back

By Jill Locantore and Frank LocantoreMay 17, 2026

“The choice isn’t between supporting businesses and building better transit.”

Suncor burning

Reader: Suncor Looks Like the Tower of Mordor

By Patricia CalhounMay 16, 2026

The oil refinery has billowed black smoke three times over the past month.

The white Westword logo on a red background.

Building Community: We’re Testing Article Comments (Again)

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekMay 11, 2026

We want our website to be a forum for community discussion. So we’re bringing back the ability for readers to comment on articles.

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packed dancefloor

People Aren’t Just Going to Hang Out and Sober Up After a Club Stops Serving Alcohol

By Patricia CalhounMay 10, 2026

Denver’s proposed update for club licensing would allow venues to stay open until 4 a.m. — if they stop serving at 2.

crowd at mountain concert

More Than a Sports Festival: GoPro Mountain Games One of Colorado’s Best Music Weekends

By Julie BlockMay 10, 2026

“Mountain culture and music culture are one and the same.”

The Beauvallon condos in denver

“I Don’t Know What’s Worse, the Complaining or the Groaning”

By Patricia CalhounMay 10, 2026

Even “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” is talking about this lawsuit against a noisy gym in the Beauvallon.

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car with parking ticket in windshield

“The City Is Woefully Unable to Handle Even the Basics”

By Patricia CalhounMay 9, 2026

Want to fight a parking ticket? Prepare for multiple trips downtown…and long waits.

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