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The Colorado State Capitol Building

Yes on Proposition 131: Colorado Desperately Needs a New Election System

By Ryan RossNovember 2, 2024

A bold bid for an entirely new election system transforming democracy is within reach in Colorado.

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Dateless in Denver: Another Sticky Situation

By CalleaOctober 27, 2024

She knew he was cheap, but his gum-saving was particularly hard to stomach.

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Reader: I Hope They Don’t Change a Damn Thing at Grandpa’s Burger Haven

By Westword ReadersOctober 27, 2024

A new owner just took over the seventy-year-old burger joint.

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No on Proposition 131: Who Does It Really Help?

By Portia PrescottOctober 27, 2024

“I worked on a 2021 campaign in New York City for a Black candidate in Brooklyn under a ranked-choice voting system, and the results were concerning.”

A man listens to another speak to a crowd.

Learning the Right Lessons From the Denver Basic Income Project

By David AndersonOctober 27, 2024

“At the ten-month follow-up, there were no statistically significant differences between the three groups in their housing status.”

white man and black woman at table.

Reader: Rude? I Think Guys Have the Same Descriptive Word for Denver Women, Too

By Westword ReadersOctober 26, 2024

The most common word women use to describe men in Colorado is “rude,” according to a poll from DatingAdvice.com. Colorado men disagree.

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Solving Denver’s Housing Crisis: Why Measure 2R Matters for Everyone

By Jonathan Cappelli and Kourtny GarrettOctober 26, 2024

“Denverites from all backgrounds – whether born and raised here or recent transplants in search of new opportunities – are struggling to keep up.”

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And the Winner Is…Wolf Creek Will Start the Colorado Ski Season Today

By Patricia CalhounOctober 22, 2024

The family-owned ski area in southwestern Colorado opened 85 years ago.

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Voting Is Health: Why Civic Engagement Is a Life-Saving Act

By Dr. Sarah StoryOctober 19, 2024

“Voting won’t cure your ailments overnight. It’s not a miracle serum. It is one building block of a healthy person, family and community.”

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Opinion: Slumming on East Colfax Avenue

By Kathryn CharlesOctober 13, 2024

With the closing of Natural Grocers, Colfax is returning to it reputation as “the longest, wickedest street in America.”

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Opinion: As a Denver Chef, I Care About Having Access to Locally Produced Meat

By Caroline GloverOctober 13, 2024

Measure 309 would shut down a local food source, hurting restaurants, families and workers. That’s why I’m proud to be Superior Farms’ October 2024 Lambassador.

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Reader: Doesn’t Trump Have Better Things to Do Than Visit Aurora?

By Westword ReadersOctober 6, 2024

On September 18, the former president said he’d be here to check out those Venezuelan gangs within two weeks. We’re still waiting.

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‘Could You Possibly Post Something Remotely Positive About Dating?’

By Westword ReadersOctober 5, 2024

After “The Nine Kinds of Single Women You Meet in Denver,” he’s looking for a happy story.

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Opinion: Gays Against Groomers Earns Its Acronym, GAG

By Teague BohlenOctober 4, 2024

The group’s Colorado spokesman makes his case for the October 5 rally, but…no. Just no.

man on ground restrained by law enforcement

Commentary: Elijah, Ketamine, Police, Paramedics and the Lack of EMS Assessment

By David LeonardSeptember 29, 2024

Aurora Police and Fire did more harm by providing the impetus for the legislature to remove ketamine for use for anything but pain management.

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Reader: Colorado – Come for the Blow, Stay for the Snow

By Westword ReadersSeptember 29, 2024

This state was just named the country’s top spot for cocaine use…again.

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Reader: Here We Go Again With the Debate Over New Mexico and Colorado Green Chile

By Westword ReadersSeptember 29, 2024

Are Mosco peppers grown outside Pueblo the best in the country? Discuss.

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Reader: There Have to Be Better “Dateless in Denver” Submissions, Right?

By Westword ReadersSeptember 28, 2024

Don’t like what you’re reading? Share your own dating story!

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Reader: It’s a No-Brainer to Spot an Expired Tag and Write a Ticket

By Westword ReadersSeptember 28, 2024

The Denver Police Department is cracking down on expired license plates…again

A couple signs papers.

Analysis: Denver’s Experiment With Asylum-Seekers Isn’t Cheap – But Doing Nothing Might Cost more

By Anita Alves PenaSeptember 21, 2024

The city is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster.

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Exit Strategy: El Rancho Could Become a QuikTrip

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 17, 2024

The homey-on-the-range restaurant had been a must-stop off Interstate 70 for generations, a spot for tourists and locals alike.

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Dateless in Denver: “The Ick”

By Caroline SchauderSeptember 15, 2024

When worse comes to verse on a date.

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