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Education

Honoring Colorado’s Black History Requires Telling Stories That Make Us Think Twice

By Claire Oberon GarciaFebruary 25, 2026

Is Black Colorado history useful for addressing current injustices and what some see as similar moral dilemmas? Or is the recognition of Black History Month more appropriately seen as a “thank you” card from institutions and organizations?

Features

Summer of Peril Bassist Released From ICE Custody

By Zachary ViscontiFebruary 25, 2026

“Terrified about my future. I spent the next 60 days not knowing if I would be sent to a country I haven’t been to since I was 4 years old.”

Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week
Denver Life

Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

By Westword StaffFebruary 25, 2026

The Artists’ Resistance Coalition will rise up tonight at the Junkyard in Boulder.

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Marijuana

Colorado Lawmakers Considering Significant Changes to Marijuana Laws

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2026

State lawmakers are considering major changes to cannabis hospitality, taxes and health care this year.

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Opinion | Reader Response

“Palantir May Be Gone, but Big Brother Is Still Watching Us”

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 22, 2026

Colorado just said goodbye and good riddance to a controversial company. Or did it?

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Opinion | Community Voice

Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting Small Businesses

By Angel JohnsonFebruary 21, 2026

Honor the past by building a better future for Black entrepreneurs.

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A man signs his marriage license during Denver's annual marriage marathon event in 2025.
Politics & Government

Colorado Moves to End Child Marriage…But Some Senators Say “I Don’t”

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 19, 2026

Minors as young as sixteen years old can get married in Colorado. A new bill seeks to raise the minimum age to eighteen.

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Politics & Government

A Higher Calling: The Colorado Bridge Trolls Want You to Join Their Protest Parties

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 18, 2026

You’ll see them on bridges across Denver, dressed as eagles, tacos, Gumby and Star Wars characters — but their messages are a little more serious.

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Politics & Government

Colorado Activists Urge Owner of Empty Hudson Prison to Nix Potential New ICE Facility

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineFebruary 17, 2026

Highlands REIT owns seven residential properties in Denver.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Why “Doing Things Legally” Isn’t the Same as Doing Them Right

By Okany RivasFebruary 15, 2026

Even after finally obtaining my green card, that sense of arrival remains unfinished.

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Politics & Government

New Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2026

Sponsors of the measure argue that sex work reform is a statewide concern, and hope that escort bureaus and massage parlors will offer more protection.

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Transportation

After Killing Colorado Safety Bill, Uber Partners With Local Domestic Violence Centers

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2026

Recent ads paint Uber as a champion for survivors…months after stomping out a survivor-led effort to prevent rideshare sexual assaults.

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Features

Orange Peel Moses on His Totally Unexpected Anti-ICE Protest Song

By Michael RobertsFebruary 11, 2026

“We want to give people hope, because joy is an act of resistance.”

Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations
Politics & Government

Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 10, 2026

On top of addressing calls for his resignation, Meléndez Cruz announced plans to move Denver’s consul office and add new direct flights to central Mexico.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Just Imagine: A New Paradigm to Educate Denver Students

By Federico PeñaFebruary 9, 2026

A great city demands a great school system.

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Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology
Politics & Government

Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2026

Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.

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Politics & Government

Denver Protesters Strike, Dance and Cry During a Weekend of Anti-ICE Rallies

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 3, 2026

Denver streets echoed with the cry of, “Chinga la migra!” over the weekend.

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Bars & Breweries

Broomfield Brewery’s Vanilla Ice “Joke” Backfires Amid Protests

By Brendan Joel KelleyFebruary 2, 2026

Its series of responses haven’t helped matters.

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Making Space Where It Matters: Inside Bruce Trujillo’s Manos Sagrados
Features

Making Space Where It Matters: Inside Bruce Trujillo’s Manos Sagrados

By Eman El SaiedFebruary 2, 2026

As one of the few Denver venue owners who is both queer and of mixed heritage, Bruce Trujillo is intentional about creating opportunities for marginalized communities.

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Transportation

Denver Transit Groups Give Mayor a “D” in Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety and Access

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 2, 2026

A rise in traffic deaths and worries that he favors convenient driving led Mayor Johnston to a barely passing grade.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Anti-ICE Protesters Using the Nonviolent Playbook of People in War Zones Around the World

By Oliver KaplanFebruary 1, 2026

Whether with whistles or WhatsApp, networks of protectors are sharing information to identify threats and come to each other’s aid.

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Politics & Government

Understanding the Law: Protesters Have Rights…Even If They’re Ignored

By Heidi Reynolds-StensonJanuary 31, 2026

“Education is the most powerful weapon for people involved in protest movements.”

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