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Reader: Add Cap City to the Depressing List of My Old Hangouts Closing

By Westword Readers

Jul 27, 2025

Cap City Tavern, which is closing tonight, rated Mayor Mike Johnston's State of the City speech.

Reader: There's a Special Place in Hell for Implicating the Lord in Their Con

By Westword Readers

Jul 27, 2025

The Regalados have been charged with forty counts for conning followers in a cryptocurrency scheme.

Bonds Are Debt – Not Revenue — and There's Nothing Vibrant About Debt

By Jason Bailey

Jul 27, 2025

"Money from the people to the government is the only way to pay for all things government."

Peace Dividends and the People’s Cut: Rethinking War, Wealth and Leadership in Post-Crony America

By Rodney Baker

Jul 26, 2025

Where’s the reinvestment in our schools, our streets, our health systems — or at least a viable plan for the future of our country?

Let UMS End. Then Let It Get Free.

By Antonio Parés

Jul 20, 2025

The Underground Music Showcase will celebrate its 25th anniversary next weekend, then end in its current form. Maybe it's time.

Reader: Boring Is Good, Boring Is Safe, Be Grateful for a Boring Life in Colorado Springs

By Westword Readers

Jul 20, 2025

Is Colorado's second-largest city a stand-in for the setting of Footloose?

Reader: The Bucksnort Is Back? Finally, Something Goes Right!

By Westword Readers

Jul 20, 2025

Fans of mountain bars are raising a glass...or three.

Reader: Only Lauren Boebert Would Suggest a Ped to Investigate a Ped

By Westword Readers

Jul 20, 2025

When the Colorado Congresswoman called for a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, she suggested a very special person...

ICE Invaded Our Community to Grab a Good Neighbor

By Barbara Wright

Jul 20, 2025

Oscar had been living in the neighborhood for seven years and had no criminal record, not even a traffic ticket.

Reader: Your Sushi List Will Save Me a Lot of Money

By Westword Readers

Jul 19, 2025

Fishing for compliments? Our recent sushi recommendations netted plenty of comments.

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Clawback of $1.1 Billion for PBS and NPR Puts Rural Stations at Risk

By The Conversation

Jul 19, 2025

Last week, the Senate and House approved cutting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Here's what's at stake.

Reader: I Like Polis, But This Bridge Design Sucks!

By Westword Readers

Jul 19, 2025

Colorado's governor is polling residents on how they feel about the proposed walkway at the Capitol. Comments to Westword are running forty-to-one against.

Why Denver Should Support the 2030 Gay Games Bid

By Maya Blasingame

Jul 16, 2025

As a transgender athlete, playing the sport I love is an act of defiance in and of itself.

Denver Is Deflated, but This City Can Rise Again

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 16, 2025

An update on my ten suggestions from bringing back downtown...as well as another trial balloon.

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Colorado Springs Named One of the Most Boring Cities in U.S.

By Michael Roberts

Jul 15, 2025

Colorado Springs is a weird blend of characteristics and influences.

Review: Nightmare on Strip Street Is a Bloody, Bawdy Burlesque Treat

By Toni Tresca

Jul 15, 2025

Horror meets high camp in this dazzlingly unhinged burlesque parody at The Arch.

Reader: Denver's History Runs Through Its Beloved, Bygone Bars. Drink Up!

By Westword Readers

Jul 14, 2025

So many of this city's favorite watering holes have issued last call. They're gone...but not forgotten.

Reader: A Great Family Created a Great Family Joint at Crown Burgers

By Westword Readers

Jul 13, 2025

Founder George Brokalakis passed away last month, but his son carries on.

Reader: It's Like People Forget They Were Once Teenagers

By Westword Staff

Jul 13, 2025

Although the promised teen takeovers have not materialized in metro Denver, concerns remain.

Analysis: How Weather Changes Cause Migraines

By Danielle Wilhour

Jul 13, 2025

Feeling under the weather? A Colorado neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain.

Opinion & Commentary

Reader: Cities Need to Evolve and Change

Readers Discuss Rosalee's Pizza

Opinion & Commentary

Reader: Cities Need to Evolve and Change

Readers Discuss Rosalee's Pizza

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