People to Watch in 2025: Can Debra Johnson Keep RTD Moving Forward?
As RTD rebuilds from the rough patch of the pandemic and other scandals, Debra Johnson remains in the driver’s seat.
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The Thirty Extremist Groups Still Active in Colorado
Hate groups are declining in Colorado after 2019’s peak, but dozens of extremist organizations still operate in the state.
People to Watch in 2025: Dave Williams, Messiah or Pariah of the Colorado Republican Party?
The fate of the current state GOP will set the tone for the party in the upcoming year.
Cybertrucks Are Rare in Colorado, but One Rented Here Turned Up in January 1 Las Vegas Explosion
The man killed was reportedly an active member of the military based in Colorado Springs.
Just for Kicks: Denver Is Getting a National Women’s Soccer League Team
Eighteen months ago, a coalition started pushing for a women’s professional soccer team in Denver. Now it’s a reality.
The New(ish) National Bird: Where to Spot Bald Eagles Near Denver
You don’t have to go far to see bald eagles up close and personal.
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Will 16th Street Mall Construction End in 2025? Plus Four More Projects Set for Completion This Year
Projects on major streets and at Denver International Airport should be finished in 2025.
Five People to Watch in 2025: Danielle Jurinsky, the New Face of Aurora
The first-term Aurora City Council member grabbed the national spotlight with her warnings about Venezuelan gangs.
What Is a Cannabis Time Bomb Bowl?
This kamikaze to the lungs is meant for bongs, but there might be easier ways to garnish your herb.
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Testing Out Cannabis Edibles While Running Around Denver
From ultra-marathoners to light joggers, people have taken to edibles for better experiences and physical recovery. We tested ten to see what works best.
Denver Cold Case Project Celebrates Over 130 Solves in 25 Years
From serial killers to serial rapists, the project has identified perpetrators behind some of Denver’s most heinous crimes.
Ten Resolutions for Denver in 2025
What can we do to lift life in the Mile High?
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Lower Fares, Higher Bus Boardings, Slow Trains and a Fast Cop Marked RTD’s 2024
Though complaints about rail slowdowns and construction snafus with the metro transit system abounded in 2024, there were some positives, too.
Our Look Back at 2024
As you blast off into 2025, take a look back at the past year.
Unions for Both Workers and Tenants Gained Power in Denver in 2024
Organizers report heightened interest in unions in the Mile High City, and they expect that interest to grow in 2025.
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Ten Resolutions for Denver International Airport in 2025
DIA is on track to serve 100 million passengers annually by 2027, but it has some work to do before then.
Ten New Colorado Laws That Will Take Effect January 1: What to Know
Cage-free eggs, hand-held cell phones and…sperm donations. Oh, my.
Westword Ho Ho Ho: Help Wrap Up Our End-of-the-Year Membership Drive
Our journalism is free, but that doesn’t mean it comes cheap.
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Blast From the Past: When President Jimmy Carter Visited Rick’s Cafe
The reason: The dishwasher was solar-powered.
Commentary: Disaster Survivors Want to Rebuild Safer, More Sustainable Homes…Why Can’t They?
Three years after the Marshall Fire consumed over 1,000 homes and buildings in Boulder County on December 30, 2021, questions remain.
Broncos Fans Blame Sean Payton (Again) for Brutal Loss to Bengals
Denver’s fourth-quarter comeback wasn’t enough, and the team’s playoff dreams are now in doubt.
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Warns of Dangerous Conditions Through New Year’s Day
Weekend storms plus weak snowpack are a formula for avalanche disaster.