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Benjamin Neufeld

Born in Longmont, Ben Neufeld got his start in journalism at CU Denver’s The Sentry. Now, he's moved on to citywide topics including politics, environment, housing and more as a Westword contributor.

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Bikeway Updates on Seventh Avenue Have Drivers Confused, Cyclists Concerned for Safety

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 18, 2023

A new one-way diverter at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Pennsylvania Street has people scratching their heads.
Child Advocacy Groups Say Colorado's Foster System Isn't Working

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 14, 2023

The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has released a report showing how Colorado has been dragging its feet when it comes to foster care.
Colorado Polling Institute's Second Poll Looks at Denver School Board Election

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 14, 2023

The Colorado Polling Institute conducted a survey on the upcoming DPS Board of Education election and players involved, but questions still linger.
Meet Pablo, the Colorado Cat Running for President

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 11, 2023

A cat named Pablo from Durango has decided to take on Donald Trump, Joe Exotic and the rest of the 2024 presidential candidates.
Here4TheKids Moves on From Colorado — and White Women

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 8, 2023

Three months after Here4TheKid's wildly publicized — but unsuccessful — June 5 protest in Denver, the controversial group has decided to change things up.
Activist Musician Ross Swirling Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Assault on a Minor

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 6, 2023

He's been calling out alleged sexual predators online for years. Now he's no longer allowed on social media.
Pome on the Range: Boulder Apple Tree Project Bites Into County's Seedy Past

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 5, 2023

This group wants to preserve Colorado's core values.
Adaptive Athletes Can Get a Discount on Epic Passes, but Not Ikon

By Benjamin Neufeld
Sep 1, 2023

Vail Resorts offers a discount on Epic Passes for adaptive athletes considering the high cost of equipment. Ikon Passes, however, are full price.
Independence Institute Training Coloradans Who "Lean Right" to Infiltrate Local Politics

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 28, 2023

The libertarian think tank is telling conservatives in Colorado to forget about Nancy Pelosi and go to a city council meeting.
East High School Students Still Have Safety Concerns as They Return to Class

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 21, 2023

Members of Students Demand Action say there's still a lot that needs to be done to make East High students feel safe as they return to class this week.
DRCOG Approves Grant for Potential Peña Boulevard Expansion Over Objections

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 21, 2023

A study looking into the potential expansion of the road leading to Denver International Airport received $5 million, despite complaints from a bike lobby and other activists.
Trees Removed From Congress Park to Make Way for Sidewalks, Over Sixty Could Be "Impacted"

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 17, 2023

"SACRIFICED in favor of CONCRETE," reads a makeshift memorial set up at the location of the chopped trees.
Family of Adam Fresquez Calls for Justice in Tesla Charging Station Killing

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 16, 2023

Adam Fresquez was gunned down in broad daylight on May 3. His killer — who turned himself into police, claiming self-defense — has never been charged.
Short-Term Rental Hosts Push for Long-Term Changes in Denver

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 14, 2023

Some have lodged complaints with Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver City Council members.
Dutch Elm Disease Is Back in Park Hill, Putting Denver's Oldest Trees at Risk

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 11, 2023

The disease devastated the urban canopy in the 1970s, but had disappeared by 2011. Or so the city thought.
Officials Finalize CO 119 Bikeway Plans, Regret Not Doing It Before Magnus White Crash

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 4, 2023

"It's really hard...to know that it wasn't soon enough for Magnus and his family," says Diagonal Highway 119 Bikeway Design coordinator Stacey Proctor.
Colorado and Slovenia Celebrate Partnership With Trips to Cabela's, Walmart and Outlet Mall

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 4, 2023

Slovenia's defense minister Marjan Šarec took full advantage of his first trip to Colorado — shopping at Cabela's, Walmart and the Outlets at Castle Rock.
Wheeling and Dealing: Another Bike Infrastructure Snarl in Capitol Hill

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 3, 2023

Some neighbors are concerned over the diverter installed at the corner of Franklin Street and East 14th Avenue
Capitol Hill Church Allowed to Turn Parking Lot Into Housing After Changes to Planned Height

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jul 28, 2023

First Baptist Church of Denver wanted to turn its parking lot into a twelve-story apartment complex. It now plans to erect a nine-story building instead.
Vroom Service: Street Racing Again Causing Issues in Aurora

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jul 26, 2023

The Aurora Police Department broke up a street racing event on Sunday, July 23, that involved between forty and fifty vehicles...and one arrest.
Massage Therapists Rubbed the Wrong Way by Firing After They Fought to Unionize

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jul 24, 2023

The two employees of Elements Massage claim they were booted over their unionization efforts. Now they're kicking back.
LoDo Restaurateur Fed Up With Denver's Short-Term Rental Application Process

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jul 24, 2023

Jake Linzinmeir, owner of Jovanina's, has been waiting months to hear back from the city.