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Bennito L. Kelty

Bennito L. Kelty has been a staff writer at Westword since April 2023. Before joining Westword, Bennito worked for publications such as the Columbia Missourian, the St. Louis American, Vox Magazine, the Yuma Sun and the online Tucson Sentinel. He’s received awards from the Arizona Press Club, including first place for Spanish-language feature reporting and second place for social issues reporting. Bennito was a member of the Report for America Corps and is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia.

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Mia Fernanda belongs to the family of Rosemely Perez

After Four Months, Venezuelan Migrant Family Reunites With Dog

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 9, 2024

“She has been through so much with all of us, and not being able to see her was so tough.”

Snowskating is growing in popularity.

Snowskating Follows Snowboarding’s Route to Recognition

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 8, 2024

“When I first started snowboarding, there were only a handful of us. Now snowboarding is insanely big, so there’s a potential for snowskating to grow bigger.”

Nick Swardson Joins List of Comedians With Calamitous Colorado Sets

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 5, 2024

Nick Swardson was booed and booted from the Vilar stage on Monday; he’ll be at Comedy Works South tonight.

The Quality Inn in Aurora will stop hosting migrants next week.

Aurora City Council Backs Away From Migrant Support After Denver Budget Cuts

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 29, 2024

“Folks grapple with how can we say we’re a ‘world within a city’ and at the same time be a non-sanctuary city.”

Mayor Mike Johnston stands with Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval behind him.

Denver Closing Four Migrant Shelters to Save $60 Million, Mayor Says

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 28, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston announced on Wednesday that the city would begin “consolidating” migrant shelters by closing four of the ten locations.

Mayor Johnston speaks to press about 2024.

House More Homeless, Serve Fewer Migrants Among Mayor Johnston’s 2024 Goals

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston plans to house more homeless residents and serve fewer migrants in 2024 to cut back on spending.

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Part of the "Wall of Shame" at El Tequileño

Aurora City Council Considers Jail Time for “Dine-and-Dash” Thieves

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2024

“This gentleman shoved my waitress so hard out of the way that she fell on the ground, and he bolted out the front door,” recalls Aurora City Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky. “It upset me so bad.”

The design for the Chicano license plate.

Representative Tim Hernández Gears Up to Push Chicano License Plate Proposal

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 21, 2024

“A license plate is a good mechanism to get some state funding directly toward some outcomes we would like to see in the community.”

Two Mauritanian migrants stand with masks on.

Influx of Mauritanians Surprises the Aurora Migrant Response Network

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2024

“I’m talking hundreds of Mauritanians were standing outside our door here. We had no clue what language they spoke. We tried to speak Spanish. And all we heard was Pulaar, Pulaar, Pulaar.”

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

No More “Sweeps” or “Migrants”? Denver Rolls Out the “Welcoming” Mat

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 18, 2024

“We consider ourselves a place that has traditionally put pride and put value on being welcoming to immigrants.”

John Hickenlooper talks to reporters.

Former Mayor John Hickenlooper Urges Mike Johnston to Keep Up the Fight for Federal Migrant Support

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 16, 2024

“He might be a little too skinny to be intimidating when he’s got his fists clenched. But he’s doing the heavy lifting.”

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Nuggets Honoring Lunar New Year by Giving Refugee Advocate Nga Vương-Sandoval First Shot

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2024

“I’m representing those who are not professional basketball players but appreciate the game, and I’m representing those who are 5’2.”

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Three men stand and smile.

Conor Hall on the “Big, Bold” Outside Festival Coming to Civic Center Park

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 11, 2024

“There’s a real goal to get people outside, get more kids outside. There’s a real focus on equity and equitable access to the outdoors.”

A migrant waves hi.

Migrants “Sorry” as Denver Cuts Services, Hours at DMV and Parks & Rec to Pay for Crisis Response

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 9, 2024

“I am incredibly proud in what the city has done and in what city employees have done,” says Mayor Mike Johnston

Venezuelan migrant Rosemely Perez embraces her dog.

This Migrant Family Brought Their Dog Through Nine Countries – Only to Lose Her in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 9, 2024

Rosemely Perez and her children traveled through nine countries with their dog to get to Denver, where they found help…and heartache.

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Outside Festival Will Celebrate Colorado’s Truly Great Outdoors June 1-2

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 8, 2024

“The outdoors is the lifeblood industry of the State of Colorado, contributing more than $62 billion to the state and supporting over 500,000 jobs.”

Laura Saxton speaks on Colorado Missing Persons Day.

Colorado Missing Persons Day Remembers 606 People Who’ve Disappeared

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 4, 2024

“I’m not in shock anymore, but the grief and pain is with me all the time, and I imagine it always will be.”

Terese Howard speaks against freezing sweeps.

Saturday Rally Planned to Protest Mayor Mike Johnston’s Veto of “No Freezing Sweeps” Bill

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 2, 2024

“Though well-intentioned, this legislation would restrict the city’s ability to do this life-saving work for approximately four months of the year.”

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Pat Milbery rides a bike.

Wheel Deal: Artist Pat Milbery Shows Off Seven Mural “Portals” in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 1, 2024

“I love biking as transportation. I love riding my bike around the city, because you’re always discovering new neighborhoods, new pockets or new parks.”

A father and son who are Venezuelan migrants stand outside a shelter.

Denver Prepares to Discharge 350 Migrants a Week From Shelters – Without Sending Them to the Streets

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 31, 2024

“Once you start camping, you’re focusing on your day-to-day survival. What we want is for you to be focused on long-term strategies.”

HAND activists rally in front of City Hall.

“No Freezing Sweep” Law Barely Makes It Through City Council on 7-6 Vote

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2024

“We need this because we’re still going to get cold snaps, we’re still going to get snow, and we still obviously don’t have enough room to house people.”

Congressman Jason Crow speaks to business owners.

Havana Street Business Owners Urge Jason Crow to Help With Homelessness, Theft, Worker Shortages

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2024

“If you think of Havana Street, it’s diversity on display. It’s the best of what makes America America.You can walk twenty feet and discover a whole new culture.”

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