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Malala Yousafzai to Headline 2026 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder

By Kristen FioreFebruary 2, 2026

Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and has been an advocate for girls’ education and human rights since the age of eleven.

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Sidewalk Poets: Every Story Deserves to Be Told and Heard

By Toni TrescaJanuary 30, 2026

“I thought this would help people, and I love doing it, but now I realize that while I enjoy doing it, it is much bigger than me.”

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Beyond Books: Ten Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get at Denver Public Library

By Teague BohlenJanuary 20, 2026

Check it out! Here are ten surprising things your library card gets you at Denver Public Library.

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The Weathered Wick is a custom candle studio in LoHi. (Courtesy of Erika Strassberg)

The Weathered Wick Brings Cozy Custom Candle Experience to LoHi

By Maddie BrowningJanuary 16, 2026

“The big thing about this is you leave with something you’re actually gonna use.”

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Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia Calhoun and OthersJanuary 13, 2026

Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.

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Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More

By Shannon TuckerJanuary 12, 2026

From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.

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Evergreen Honors the Life of Beloved Community Leader Hank Alderfer

By Tim WeighartJanuary 8, 2026

Former Evergreen rancher, preservationist and beloved community leader Hank Alderfer passed away last month.

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Should I Hook Up With My Hot Neighbor? A Westword Contributor’s Experience

By Sara RosenthalJanuary 7, 2026

Is hooking up with your neighbor a thrilling convenience, or a terrible idea?

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Get Fit in 2026: Five Unique Workouts to Spice Up Your Indoor Fitness Routine

By Shannon TuckerJanuary 6, 2026

Follow through on your New Year’s resolution and have fun while doing it!

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A man holds a pair of cowboy boots with red spades on them

Just for Kicks: Lucky Bastard Custom Boots Now Open in Denver

By Kristen FioreJanuary 6, 2026

Brian Tomajko offers wearable western art at Lucky Bastard Custom Boots.

Holding Down the Fort: Is the Restaurant More Historic Than the NPS Site?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 6, 2026

Bent’s Old Fort opened in time for Colorado’s 100th birthday. Will it see the 150th?

A Pioneer of Dating Apps Wants to Fix Modern Dating, Starting in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 5, 2026

Forget swiping and selfies. Denver’s newest dating app, Swerv, just needs your location.

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Seven Denver Creatives to Watch in 2026

By Kristen FioreJanuary 1, 2026

These creative movers and shakers are in the spotlight for 2026.

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Time Stands Still Inside the Denver Clock Tower

By Thomas MitchellDecember 31, 2025

Step inside, and see how timeless the giant timepiece really is.

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Everywhere Honey Boo Boo’s Mom Went During Her Visit to Denver — and a Few Places We Think She Should Try

By Kristen FioreDecember 31, 2025

Mama June, this one’s for you.

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Denver Zoo’s Much Anticipated Baby Anteater Born Prematurely, Dies

By Kristen FioreDecember 30, 2025

“Our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams immediately jumped into action and worked tirelessly over the weekend to try to stabilize the baby.”

Chill Things to Do Around Colorado This Winter

By Westword StaffDecember 26, 2025

Find something to do on New Year’s Eve!

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Artful Solutions: Trends in the Denver Arts Scene in 2025

By Kristen FioreDecember 26, 2025

This year, local culture continued to evolve in the face of federal funding cuts.

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Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Denver for 2025

By Kristen FioreDecember 24, 2025

Your guide to the most festive displays in the metro area this year.

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A Child Psychologist’s Tips for Making Magic and Avoiding Tears When It Comes to Gift-Giving

By Angela J. NarayanDecember 24, 2025

Society places an expectation on parents to buy gifts, regardless of their financial circumstances, and children themselves often feel a variety of complex emotions.

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Plant Daddy Influencer Kossi Tchenawou Launches OnlyPlants

By Sara RosenthalDecember 23, 2025

Kossi Tchenawou (a.k.a. K_Wossie) launched the plant shop in Dairy Block’s Free Market earlier this month.

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Crafters at The Denver Cozy Craft Collective's meetup on Dec. 7. (Courtesy Jasmine Jones)

Local TikToker Brings Free Cozy Crafting Events to Denver

By Maddie BrowningDecember 18, 2025

“Part of building community for me isn’t just gathering people together and crafting, it’s how can we help the community as well?”

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