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Reader Response

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Reader: The Mercury Was the Heart and Soul of This City

By Westword ReadersMarch 29, 2025

We asked for your favorite memories of the Merc, and you answered….

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Reader: We Also Like This Place You Love, and We’re Here to Stay

By Westword ReadersMarch 29, 2025

Lane Newlin grew up in Castle Rock in the 2000s, and he doesn’t like the changes he sees in his hometown…or much of Colorado. And he’s not alone.

people in lab coats.

Foreign IP Violators Could Halt Colorado’s New Gold Rush

By Kristina AcriMarch 29, 2025

With more than 270,000 workers producing a fifth of Colorado’s economic output, this 21st-century boom could be more lucrative than the 19th-century one.

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Lauren Boebert Faces Her Constituents…Sort of

By Teague BohlenMarch 27, 2025

And about that suggestion that the District of Columbia become the District of America…

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Egg Prices Soar as Outdated Supply Chains Crack Under Pressure

By Jack BuffingtonMarch 25, 2025

Cage-free laws are not the main driver of rising prices.

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Complaints From a Concerned Coloradan (White Guy in a Sandwich Shop)

By Lane NewlinMarch 23, 2025

I’m very proud of us, but we have a lot of work to do.

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Reader: Mellow Mushroom Gone? Maybe a Better Pizza Joint Will Take Its Place

By Westword ReadersMarch 23, 2025

The reviews are in: trippy brand, bland pies.

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Reader: Does the City Understand We Have Cars in Denver So We Can Drive to the Mountains?

By Westword ReadersMarch 23, 2025

Residents debate whether parking is a right, or a privilege we should pay for.

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Reader: America Is Going to Be Lost and Lonely When Trump Is Done

By Westword ReadersMarch 22, 2025

Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Monday; a judge issued a stay on her deportation late Friday, pending a March 28 court hearing.

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Take Our Shot: Colorado’s Chance to Advance With the Sundance Film Festival

By Christin Crampton DayMarch 22, 2025

“The benefits of landing the Sundance Film Festival go beyond the economic to strengthening our state’s artistic and cultural attributes.”

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Stand Up for Science: In Defense of Curiosity

By Bradley AllfMarch 16, 2025

“President Trump and his administration lack the humility required to take an interest in understanding the world around them.”

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Reader: Cracker Barrel Is One of the Most Appropriately Named Things in Existence

By Westword ReadersMarch 16, 2025

Some people love the Southern chain. But they still wonder why it’s coming to Denver.

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Reader: The Worst Airline Is the One You’re On

By Westword ReadersMarch 16, 2025

A new answer for this question: Which airline is worse, Southwest or Frontier?

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Enough Is Enough: My Grandchildren Deserve Better Schools

By Leona PachecoMarch 16, 2025

“The data confirms what our family has experienced firsthand: Adams 14 has received low state ratings for an astounding eleven consecutive years.”

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Reader: The Merc Will Always Hold a Special Place in the Hearts of People Who Grew Up Here

By Westword ReadersMarch 15, 2025

Marilyn Megenity’s legendary club went through several names and even more locations. At the end of March, the Mercury Cafe will end its run.

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Reader: Corporate Greed Is Going to Be the End of Us All

By Westword ReadersMarch 15, 2025

First, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center started charging customers to park in its garage. Now employees will have to pay the price.

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Never Forgotten: Do You Remember That From Columbine?

By Randy BrownMarch 15, 2025

Anne Marie Hochhalter died in February, the victim of sepsis…and a never-ending tragedy that began 26 years ago.

Without Free Bags, Is Southwest Any Better Than Frontier? Let’s Compare.

By Teague BohlenMarch 12, 2025

A Donnybrook in Denver between two airlines…to see who sucks more.

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Reader: A Giant National Brewery That Makes One Beer That Caters to Boomers? Whatever

By Westword ReadersMarch 9, 2025

Molson Coors announced last August that it would be culling its craft-beer portfolio, and now its closing its Blue Moon brewpub in RiNo.

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Reader: Want to Bet on How Many Drinks Are Thrown in Mike Johnston’s Face?

By Westword ReadersMarch 9, 2025

To help businesses impacted by BRT construction, Denver’s mayor is ready to serve as a guest bartender.

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Reader: Mushrooms? Finally, a Reason to Shop in Denver!

By Westword ReadersMarch 8, 2025

The city plans to license facilitators and healing centers that use psilocybin.

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Welcome Matters to All Residents: In Defense of Belonging in Denver

By Terence RogersMarch 8, 2025

“I am proud that Mayor Mike Johnson had the courage to defend the city of Denver in Washington, to take a stand for decency, kindness and belonging for all in the Mile High City.”

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