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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.

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“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.

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“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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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.

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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.”

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“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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“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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Colorado Should Get Credit Card Reform Across the Finish Line

By Chris StrowmattMay 9, 2026

“Here at Blue Bonnet Cafe, we paid $72,000 just last year so that our customers could use credit cards.” 

dog in Congress Park

Off-Leash Culture in Colorado Parks Is Putting People at Risk

By Dianne SawayaMay 9, 2026

In Denver, the municipal code prohibits dogs from running at large and requires them to be leashed in public spaces.

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Second Verse, Same as the First: Denver Woos the 2028 Democratic National Convention

By Patricia CalhounMay 7, 2026

“Change drives hope. Hope inspires change.”

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The People Vs. Lumumba Sayers Sr.

By Garrett FranklinMay 4, 2026

“I am not comfortable in a courtroom, and finding my interview is now part of the case makes it worse.”

exterior of big Denver data center

Data Centers Don’t Have to Be a Burden on Local Communities

By Gregor Henze and Sean ShaheenMay 3, 2026

Globeville neighbors are pushing for another meeting with CoreSite. Here’s something they should discuss.

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“Denver Homes Not Losing Value, They’re Just Becoming Realistically Priced”

By Patricia CalhounMay 3, 2026

Values dropped 2.2 percent from February 2025 to February 2026, according to a new report.

How Cities Get Built: Landscape Architecture and the Vibrant Denver Bond

How Cities Get Built: Landscape Architecture and the Vibrant Denver Bond

By Alex BullockMay 3, 2026

“Our goal is to deliver the amenities, aesthetics, and benefits that a community truly wants.”  

A yellow Spirit Airlines plane flies through the sky

I Met the Love of My Life on Spirit Airlines

By Thomas MitchellMay 2, 2026

Now others will be robbed of the same magic — and a $110 roundtrip to Vegas.

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Ensuring Every American Child Belongs: Celebrating Día del Niño

By Senators Scott Bright and Mark BaisleyApril 30, 2026

“We stand firmly with respect and honor for everyone, especially our children.”

Three Westword staff members hold up paper "Top of the Rockies" awards at the ceremony on April 25, 2026. Staff writer Hannah Metzger is on the left, editor in chief Patricia Calhoun is in the middle, and culture editor Kristen Fiore is on the right.

Westword Celebrates Award-Winning, Member-Funded Journalism

By Patricia CalhounApril 29, 2026

We just gained 100 new members…and three big journalism awards.

The crowd at the Mile high 420 Fest celebrates in front of the stage on April 20

“Real Stoners Quit Going to the 420 Rallies Twenty Years Ago”

By Patricia CalhounApril 26, 2026

Once a renegade celebration, the Mile High fest is now ticketed and fenced off.

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“Americans Just Don’t Know How to Make Coffee”

By Patricia CalhounApril 26, 2026

Two Denver coffee shops made the list of the Top 100 in the Western Hemisphere.

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