Year in Review

Best Weed Strains of 2023

Best Weed Strains of 2023

10 Biggest Cannabis Stories of 2023

10 Biggest Cannabis Stories of 2023

Westword's Season of Giving: Unwrap Our Staff Picks for Favorite Stories of the Year

By Lily Black
Dec 20, 2023

Westword writers and editors share their favorite stories of 2023.
Our Ten Favorite Longform Stories in 2022

By Westword Staff
Jan 2, 2023

Read them and reap...
Our Ten Most Popular News Stories in 2022

By Kyle Wagner
Dec 31, 2022

No surprise: A Broncos-related analysis topped the list.
The Ten Biggest Colorado Sports Stories of 2022

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 30, 2022

This was a big year in Colorado sports all around, with teams at the high school, college and professional levels making headlines.
The Ten Biggest Denver Media Stories of 2022

By Michael Roberts
Dec 29, 2022

The year brought tragic passings and courageous health battles.
The Ten Biggest Cannabis Stories of 2022

By Thomas Mitchell
Dec 28, 2022

This state's marijuana industry continues to capture attention.
The Ten Biggest Colorado Environment Stories of 2022

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 28, 2022

What was in the air this year?
The Ten Biggest Denver Politics Stories of 2022

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Dec 27, 2022

Denver's political scene in 2022 has set 2023 up to be a doozy, but it wasn't all sadness and gloom.
The Ten Biggest Colorado Politics Stories of 2022

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Dec 26, 2022

Colorado is no longer a swing state since it turned a bluer shade of purple in the 2022 midterms.
Colorado's Best Cannabis Strains of 2022

By Herbert Fuego
Dec 20, 2022

From Sundae Driver to Super Boof.
These Five Colorado Marijuana Brands Burned Bright in 2021

By Westword Staff
Jan 5, 2022

These five edibles, rosin and flower brands caught our attention the most.
Year in Review: The Ten Biggest Colorado Political Stories of 2021

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 30, 2021

Colorado politics were turbulent as ever in 2021 with issues related to election fraud, criminal justice and redistricting making Westword's biggest stories list.
The Ten Best Colorado Cannabis Strains of 2021

By Herbert Fuego
Dec 30, 2021

Colorado growers outdid themselves this year.
Year in Review: The Ten Biggest Environment Stories of 2021

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 30, 2021

This year Colorado saw wildfires, mudslides and drought...and that's not all.
Year in Review: The Ten Biggest Marijuana Stories of 2021

By Thomas Mitchell
Dec 29, 2021

Colorado was fertile ground for marijuana stories in 2021.
The Ten Biggest Colorado Weather Stories of 2020

By Andy Stein
Jan 3, 2021

Fire..and ice?
Our Favorite New Colorado Craft Beers From 2020

By Jonathan Shikes
Dec 31, 2020

Here are thirty strange and wonderful brews from the past year, many of which you can still track down.
The Ten Biggest Environmental Stories of 2020

By Nell Salzman
Dec 30, 2020

Mother Nature was a bitch this year.
The Year in Review: 2020 Was a Real Dumpster Fire

By Westword Staff
Dec 30, 2020

Say so long to 2020.
The Ten Biggest Denver Political Stories of 2020

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Dec 30, 2020

COVID. Homelessness. Protests. Is the year over yet?

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