Jess Alvarado Gamez
@jessalvg.bsky.social
she/her • covering business for @denverpost.com • prev work: WBEZ Chicago, AP, HowardCenterASU 🇲🇽 horror film fanatic & coffee lover
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CDOT has begun demolishing buildings at Burnham Yard, a historic railyard that once played a key role in Denver’s railroad industry and is linked to ongoing conversations about a future Broncos stadium // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
Colorado agency demolishes buildings at Denver’s Burnham Yard, stirring preservation backlash
The agency reduced several significant buildings to rubble over the weekend.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
CDOT has begun demolishing buildings at Burnham Yard, a historic railyard that once played a key role in Denver’s railroad industry and is linked to ongoing conversations about a future Broncos stadium // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
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New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride https://trib.al/CaUzVUK
New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride
A sign in Telluride: “Sorry your generational wealth can’t protect you from angled Toyotas.”
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July 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride https://trib.al/CaUzVUK
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The National Trust for Local News sold 21 of its Colorado newspapers to Times Media Group, an Arizona-based community news publisher. Impacted publications include the Arvada Press, Englewood Herald and Jeffco Transcript. // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
National Trust for Local News sells 21 Colorado publications
“While it wasn’t an easy decision, we think it’s a positive outcome from all perspectives that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.”
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May 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The National Trust for Local News sold 21 of its Colorado newspapers to Times Media Group, an Arizona-based community news publisher. Impacted publications include the Arvada Press, Englewood Herald and Jeffco Transcript. // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Denver coffee roasters face price increases and supply chain disruptions from both global warming and President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs.
“There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.
“There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.
Denver coffee roasters brace for higher costs as tariffs take effect
“All of us are dealing with a level of uncertainty that is unprecedented. I’ve never experienced anything like this,” said one coffee buyer.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Denver coffee roasters face price increases and supply chain disruptions from both global warming and President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs.
“There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.
“There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.
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Denver International Airport saw a record-breaking 82.3 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2024, making it one of the top-10 busiest airports in the world and in the top-5 busiest in the U.S.
DIA again ranked as one of the busiest airports in the world
Denver International Airport officials say their sixth-busiest ranking among the world’s airports solidifies DIA’s position as a global hub with expanding reach.
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April 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Denver International Airport saw a record-breaking 82.3 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2024, making it one of the top-10 busiest airports in the world and in the top-5 busiest in the U.S.
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For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building with which it shares a name and a past.
Tivoli Brewing ends 10-year run in historic Auraria student union
For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building it is named for.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building with which it shares a name and a past.
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"Tesla’s reputation has soured among Coloradans, with registrations in the state dropping this year amid protests and the political influence of CEO and co-founder Elon Musk within the Trump administration." // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
Tesla registrations in Colorado drop nearly 10% over discontent with Elon Musk
“Tesla is taking a beating right now, mostly over politics.”
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April 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Tesla’s reputation has soured among Coloradans, with registrations in the state dropping this year amid protests and the political influence of CEO and co-founder Elon Musk within the Trump administration." // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social
Fantastic data analysis, visual production & reporting by my former colleagues! 🏠 @wbez.org collected data from historical community fact books to trace how rents have changed in #Chicago over the past century.🧵 www.wbez.org/interactive/...
Chicago rents are climbing fast. For many, there’s nowhere left to go. | WBEZ
Letonia Robinson has spent two years searching for an affordable home. She’s not alone — rents in Chicago are rising faster than incomes, squeezing thousands of families.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Fantastic data analysis, visual production & reporting by my former colleagues! 🏠 @wbez.org collected data from historical community fact books to trace how rents have changed in #Chicago over the past century.🧵 www.wbez.org/interactive/...
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last year, we stumbled upon chicago factbooks - the only source of historic chicago rent data, going back to 1930. without the resources for a larger digitization project, we took the simplest approach: manual data entry. once we adjusted the rents for inflation, the facts really came to life… 🧵
February 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
last year, we stumbled upon chicago factbooks - the only source of historic chicago rent data, going back to 1930. without the resources for a larger digitization project, we took the simplest approach: manual data entry. once we adjusted the rents for inflation, the facts really came to life… 🧵
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Aspen being Colorado’s ritziest housing market has long been a given, and last year was no exception.
But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.
But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.
Three of the country’s 10 most expensive home sales last year were in Aspen
A sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in Colorado history helped Aspen dominate the charts nationally.
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February 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Aspen being Colorado’s ritziest housing market has long been a given, and last year was no exception.
But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.
But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.
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Donald McCorvey said most laid-off staff did not see their termination emails this morning because they were already locked out of the computer system. “Your heart drops. It races through your head, like, how am I going to support my family?" he told @jessalvg.bsky.social
Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS
Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.
www.denverpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Donald McCorvey said most laid-off staff did not see their termination emails this morning because they were already locked out of the computer system. “Your heart drops. It races through your head, like, how am I going to support my family?" he told @jessalvg.bsky.social
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Two Colfax Avenue restaurants -- one selling barbecue, another empanadas -- open along strip where several have closed
Two Colfax Avenue restaurants open along strip where several have closed
Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ and Maria Empanada will bring new life to the strip.
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February 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Two Colfax Avenue restaurants -- one selling barbecue, another empanadas -- open along strip where several have closed
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Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS www.denverpost.com/2025/02/20/i... via @jessalvg.bsky.social
Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS
Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.
www.denverpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Arctic air surging south could glaze Colorado roads with ice in time for the evening commute Friday as Denver braces for a weekend of bitter, sub-zero cold. #cowx
Plunging temps from polar vortex could cause icy metro Denver commute Friday night
“It’s going to be a rude awakening tomorrow — a full taste of winter, for sure,” National Weather Service meteorologist says
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January 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Arctic air surging south could glaze Colorado roads with ice in time for the evening commute Friday as Denver braces for a weekend of bitter, sub-zero cold. #cowx
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Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Reporter @jessalvg.bsky.social wants to hear from you: www.denverpost.com/2025/01/15/c...
Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Tell us.
If you’re interested in sharing your experience for an article, please fill out the information form.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Reporter @jessalvg.bsky.social wants to hear from you: www.denverpost.com/2025/01/15/c...
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In this four-part special report, we investigate the state of professional sports stadiums in Denver and what could be coming next, from publicly funded facilities that set the trend (Coors Field) to those whose ambitions have yet to be realized (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park).
The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums
The Broncos find themselves approaching an inflection point with Empower Field’s lease set to expire in 2030. What kind of impact could the team’s decision have on Denver?
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January 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In this four-part special report, we investigate the state of professional sports stadiums in Denver and what could be coming next, from publicly funded facilities that set the trend (Coors Field) to those whose ambitions have yet to be realized (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park).
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Colorado lawmakers created the task force in 2022 to examine the state’s mandatory reporting laws following a @denverpost.com investigation into the 2017 death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, a long-term patient at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Task force proposes sweeping reforms to Colorado’s child abuse laws in wake of 7-year-old’s death
Several changes were proposed for the state’s mandatory reporting laws, including that professionals be required to report most suspected abuse within 24 hours.
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January 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Colorado lawmakers created the task force in 2022 to examine the state’s mandatory reporting laws following a @denverpost.com investigation into the 2017 death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, a long-term patient at Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Not me writing about feminism, witches, and vampires
For @bloody-disgusting.com
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For @bloody-disgusting.com
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How 'Nosferatu' Became a Feminist Retelling of a Horror Classic
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Nosferatu (2024). Bram Stoker’s Dracula is arguably the most important and well-known horror text in
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December 29, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Not me writing about feminism, witches, and vampires
For @bloody-disgusting.com
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For @bloody-disgusting.com
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From billboard vinyl to bison back scratchers! Discover how repurposedmaterialsinc.com gives new life to discarded materials, keeping them out of #Colorado landfills. ♻️ 🏔️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/30/h...
How old billboard vinyl inspired a thriving repurposing business
Inspired by a creative idea from a guy doing airbrush painting for him, Damon Carson founded the industrial thrift store repurposedMATERIALS in 2010 after recognizing the potential of repurposing d…
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December 30, 2024 at 10:49 PM
From billboard vinyl to bison back scratchers! Discover how repurposedmaterialsinc.com gives new life to discarded materials, keeping them out of #Colorado landfills. ♻️ 🏔️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/30/h...
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Film production in Hollywood has failed to bounce back after the Covid-19 pandemic and major writers and actors strikes last year. Those challenges have clouded the economic outlook for the Los Angeles area.
California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles
Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.
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December 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Film production in Hollywood has failed to bounce back after the Covid-19 pandemic and major writers and actors strikes last year. Those challenges have clouded the economic outlook for the Los Angeles area.
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For this month's DEAD Time, I talked with the Haunted Collector, John Zaffis, about his Museum of the Paranormal, growing up with Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a lot more. Read our interview on Bloody Disgusting! #horrorsky #paranormal
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John Zaffis Discusses His Museum of the Paranormal and Experiences With Ed and Lorraine Warren [Interview]
Welcome back to DEAD Time. I hope you left a light on for me because this month I talked with the man who has earned the nickname the Godfather of the
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December 24, 2024 at 5:06 AM
For this month's DEAD Time, I talked with the Haunted Collector, John Zaffis, about his Museum of the Paranormal, growing up with Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a lot more. Read our interview on Bloody Disgusting! #horrorsky #paranormal
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Attention #Denver foodies! The beloved Tamayo restaurant in Larimer Square is gearing up for a transformative renovation! 🦺🔨The two-story restaurant will close its doors on New Year’s Day and reopen on March 4th. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/20/l...
Larimer Square’s Tamayo to close for renovations and reopen in March
Denver-based contractor and designer DeLorenzo Productions is working on the renovation for Tamayo.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Attention #Denver foodies! The beloved Tamayo restaurant in Larimer Square is gearing up for a transformative renovation! 🦺🔨The two-story restaurant will close its doors on New Year’s Day and reopen on March 4th. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/20/l...
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Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24’s upcoming dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN, and A24 has released the film’s official trailer this morning:
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'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer - Jenna Ortega Meets a Killer Unicorn in A24 Movie
Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24's upcoming dark comedy Death of a Unicorn, and A24 has released the film's
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December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24’s upcoming dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN, and A24 has released the film’s official trailer this morning:
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/384897...
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/384897...
Holiday shopping and retail trends are shifting! Three of #Denver metro’s top retail areas are seeing a growing interest in “experiences.” 🎄🎁 www.denverpost.com/2024/12/14/r...
Three of the Denver metro’s top retail areas see a growing interest in “experiences”
Lower Downtown, Cherry Creek and the Stanley Marketplace aim to draw people with festive events and campaigns to support local businesses.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Holiday shopping and retail trends are shifting! Three of #Denver metro’s top retail areas are seeing a growing interest in “experiences.” 🎄🎁 www.denverpost.com/2024/12/14/r...
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Elden Ring: Nightreign announced, a standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game coming in 2025.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Elden Ring: Nightreign announced, a standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game coming in 2025.
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