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		<title>Lakewood&#8217;s New Homeless Center Learns From Successes, Failures in Denver and Aurora</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/lakewood_navcenter_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="The Lakewood Navigation Center in Jefferson County." /><p>The third-largest city in the metro wants to run its new navigation center differently.</p>
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		<title>Zoning Updates and Housing Affordability Are Headed to the Ballot in Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:01:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/wide-shot-1.jpg" alt="grassy park with homes in the background in Lakewood" /><p>"On April 7, Lakewood must vote 'no' to a rollback on four confusingly-worded ballot questions if they want to keep the zoning updates in place."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/lakewood-residents-should-vote-against-zoning-rollback-opinion-40859188/">Zoning Updates and Housing Affordability Are Headed to the Ballot in Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Judge Removes Man Indicted Over Jax Gratton&#8217;s Death After Courtroom Outbursts</title>
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					<dc:creator>Brendan Joel Kelley</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-24/jax-gratton-memorial-gonzalez.webp" alt="a Jax Gratton memorial on Colorado State Capitol steps" /><p>Brandon Mumma insisted he "didn't do what everyone thinks" before a deputy escorted him out of the courtroom.</p>
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		<title>Hong Kong-Inspired Pizzeria Opening Soon in Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:51:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_4291-e1770320057159.jpg" alt="pizza topped with arugula and various sides" /><p>Its owners also plan to launch a Hong Kong-style night market this summer. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/lakewood-hong-kong-inspired-pizzeria-metro-pie-opening-soon-40840297/">Hong Kong-Inspired Pizzeria Opening Soon in Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Opinion: Zoning for Financial Resiliency in Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:10:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/lakewoodhouse-2.jpg" alt="men in house frame" /><p>Lakewood’s efforts to make its residents more financially resilient is under threat in the upcoming special election.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/lakewood-colorado-zoning-for-financial-resiliency-40831275/">Opinion: Zoning for Financial Resiliency in Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Big Sky Burger Brings Korean Flavors to Fast Food</title>
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					<dc:creator>Gil Asakawa</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:06:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/20260105_153309-e1768248562349.jpg" alt="Burger stand" /><p>One must-try: the bulgogi burger. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/lakewood-fast-food-joint-combines-burgers-with-korean-flavors-40827372/">Big Sky Burger Brings Korean Flavors to Fast Food</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Opinion: The Theft of Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:32:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2021-38/belmar.webp" alt="A lake surrounded by greenery." /><p>How "affordable housing" is a cover for developer profits.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/affordable-housing-covers-developer-greed-in-coloradolakewood-40829120/">Opinion: The Theft of Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Xcel Shuts Off Power to Nearly 100,000 Customers in Boulder, Along Front Range</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:45:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/5919204114_e3a6556dad_k-e1765995555846.jpg" alt="wind instrument in colorado" /><p>Tens of thousands of customers in Boulder and Jefferson counties are without electricity, with more listed on potential outage warnings.</p>
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		<title>A Not-So-Secret Speakeasy Is Now Open in Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:13:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/thumbnail_1000007146.jpg" alt="A portrait of a woman in a hair salon chair" /><p>Pssst...there's a new place on West Colfax. And everyone should know about it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/urban-hideout-barbershop-community-space-opens-in-lakewood-40808604/">A Not-So-Secret Speakeasy Is Now Open in Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in October</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/20251030_134538-e1761929682401.jpg" alt="red double decker bus" /><p>Over forty spots debuted, including a coffee shop housed in a double-decker bus. </p>
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