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RTD ballot initiatives supporters gather with signs

RTD Asks Voters for Permanent Exemption From TABOR Refunds

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 6, 2024

“If voters don’t take action, there will be a significant cut to funding after next year.”

Egyptian sarcophagus at museum

Nature & Science Museum Doesn’t Track Millions of Items and Specimens, Audit Finds

By Catie CheshireSeptember 5, 2024

Expensive items are kept under close watch, but millions of items and specimens don’t receive the same treatment – especially insects.

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Ranked Choice Voting Movement Has Grand Junction Roots

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineSeptember 4, 2024

The “Bucklin system” produced a socialist mayor and was eliminated after a dozen years.

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Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

“Apparently, she’s feeling that she didn’t do very well if she’s already looking for the second.”

Denver City Hall, aka the City and County Buiding.

Twelve Proposals Make Denver’s November Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

Slaughterhouses, unions and tax hikes – oh, my.

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Commentary: Vote to Protect Mountain Lions and Bobcats From Trophy Hunting

By Ellen KesslerSeptember 1, 2024

We believe the opposition has a tough battle ahead if they think they have a chance of shutting down the majority of compassionate and smart Coloradans.

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Man in suit, woman in white jacket.

Analysis: Democratic Men Are Stepping Up for a Woman President by Stepping Back, at Last

By Karrin Vasby AndersonAugust 31, 2024

“The job has been off-limits to more than 50 percent of the talent pool since…forever.”

An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Aurora in National Spotlight After Online Video, Claims of Venezuelan Gang Takeovers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 30, 2024

“We encourage you to build up our community and not allow the hysteria of others to tear it down.”

racist sign at Denver bus stop

Racist Signs Popping Up in Denver Connected to Controversial Street Artist

By Thomas MitchellAugust 29, 2024

One of the signs was posted on an Instagram account connected to Sabo, a right-wing artist known for criticizing liberal policies and candidates.

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Colorado Village Collaborative CEO Resigns

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 29, 2024

Her departure came amid changes to micro-communities under the nonprofit’s control.

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Homeless Handyman Found Dead Days After Sharing His Story

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 28, 2024

Police believe that Joe Henry, a former Brown Palace hotel worker, killed himself days after sharing his story with Westword.

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Denver Considering Citywide Rezoning Effort for More Accessory Dwelling Units

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2024

The proposed rezoning would allow additional dwelling units in any residential neighborhood in Denver.

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The Brown Palace Hotel.

Homeless Handyman, Fired From Brown Palace for Sleeping in Hotel, Has Lost Hope for Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2024

Joe Henry thought he had a way out when he landed a gig at the Brown Palace, but bad luck and mistaken judgment led him back to the streets.

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Voter Pre-Registration Down Among Colorado Teens for First Time in Seven Years

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 21, 2024

Colorado had the highest pre-registration rate for teen voters in the country last year.

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Sidewalk Fee Numbers Finally Come to Denver City Council

By Catie CheshireAugust 20, 2024

Most property owners will pay a flat $150 per year, but there are exemptions and higher fees in some cases.

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People listen.

Northside Residents Want Less Red Tape Around Accessory Dwelling Units

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 17, 2024

Northside residents say building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is the only way they can stay in Denver, but city codes don’t make it easy.

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South Denver Residents Feel House Poor but Don’t Know Where to Move

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2024

Homeowners in Baker, Overland and south Denver neighborhoods said they struggle to afford living in the city, and suggested new zoning laws to allow for denser housing.

Protocol rules plaque with words scratched off

Colorado Capitol Removes Ban on Political Apparel After Lawsuit Threat From Pro-Life Advocate

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 14, 2024

This conflict began last year after a right-wing radio host was removed from the Senate gallery for wearing a “Pro-Life U” sweatshirt.

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Homeless residents prepare to board a bus bound for housing.

Denver Sees Drop in the Unsheltered, but Overall Homeless Numbers Rise

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 14, 2024

The January tally found that 9,977 people were living outside or in homeless shelters across Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

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Aurora Evictions Draw Attention to Owner’s Neglect at Other Apartments

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 13, 2024

A former resident describes an Edgewater apartment complex owned by CBZ Management as “absolutely horrific.”

Tenant Groups Calls on Attorney General to Investigate Denver Rental Inspections

Tenant Groups Calls on Attorney General to Investigate Denver Rental Inspections

By Catie CheshireAugust 12, 2024

After discovering their apartment complex passed inspection despite a mouse infestation and a lack of hot water, tenants want more accountability.

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Westword Summer Membership Drive Underway

Westword Summer Membership Drive Underway

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekAugust 12, 2024

Election season is upon us. We’re here to make sense of it – but we need our readers’ support.

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