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OPINION | Colorado passed first-in-the-nation legislation requiring warning labels on gas stoves in June. These warnings are similar to what is required by cigarette labeling laws.

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December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Governor Jared Polis brought people together this year...united in their hatred of his Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway.

On this week’s cover, we take a look back at Colorado’s falls from grace in 2025.

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December 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Which spots that closed this year will you never get over?
Ten Biggest Denver Restaurant Closures of 2025
Which spots do you miss the most?
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December 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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And so it glows...a century after the city earned that title.
https://www.westword.com/opinion/denver-plugged-into-holiday-lights-and-became-christmas-capital-of-the-world-11869009/
Denver's Glowing Reputation as "Christmas City of the World"
How this city got lit for the holidays over a century ago.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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"Keep dreaming of that 'White Christmas.' You won't see it this year."
https://www.westword.com/news/no-white-christmas-in-denver-in-2025-40822598/
White Christmas Here in the High Desert? Not So Much...
Keep dreaming of that "White Christmas." You won't see it this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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December 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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According to the ten-day forecast from 9News, Denver is currently facing another high of 69 degrees on December 25.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-could-break-temperature-record-christmas-40822179/
Denver Could Break Temperature Records on Christmas: What to Know
Denver is forecasted to be hotter than parts of Arizona on December 25.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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"Xcel just made this the worst Christmas ever!!!"
https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-xcel-customers-furious-comments-power-shutoffs-40821933/
Is This Thing On? Xcel Customers Sound Off After "Devastating" Power Shutoffs.
"Xcel just made this the worst Christmas ever!!!"
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December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Interstates 25 and 270 as well as roads like Colorado Boulevard could see expensive construction and new lanes.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-activists-concerned-billion-dollar-road-widening-plans-40816872/
Denver Residents, Activists Concerned About Billion-Dollar Highway, Road Widening Plans
Interstates 25 and 270 as well as roads like Colorado Boulevard could see expensive construction and new lanes.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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In Denver, many eateries offer a traditional version, while a few spots have taken a more creative approach to their takes on the classic. Some even come in a tartlet.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-french-onion-soup-denver-15751888/
Eight Places to Warm Up With French Onion Soup
Comfort food at its best.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Denver is forecasted to be hotter than parts of Arizona on December 25.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-could-break-temperature-record-christmas-40822179/
Denver Could Break Temperature Records on Christmas: What to Know
Denver is forecasted to be hotter than parts of Arizona on December 25.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Kossi Tchenawou launched the plant shop in Dairy Block's Free Market earlier this month.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/plant-daddy-influencer-kossi-tchenawou-launches-onlyplants-40820278/
Plant Daddy Influencer Kossi Tchenawou Launches OnlyPlants
Kossi Tchenawou (a.k.a. K_Wossie) launched the plant shop in Dairy Block's Free Market earlier this month.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Five homes sold for $10 million or more, from a penthouse to a 600-plus-acre ranch.
https://www.westword.com/news/most-expensive-denver-home-sales-2025-40820054/
Five Most Expensive Homes Sold in Metro Denver in 2025
Five homes sold for $10 million or more, from a penthouse to a 600-plus-acre ranch.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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On December 21, U.S. District Court Nina Wang ruled in favor of Vizguerra’s release on a $5,000 bond, according to the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a faith-based social justice group.
https://www.westword.com/news/immigrant-activist-jeanette-vizguerra-colorado-ice-release-40821746/
Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Poised for Release
Vizguerra was arrested in March outside of work. She will be out as soon as she posts bond.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-animal-shelter-record-number-pets-surrendered-2025-40819504/
Denver Animal Shelter Saw a Record Number of Pets Surrendered in 2025
Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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For the first time in three years, more immigrant students left the city’s schools than entered this summer and fall, district data shows.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-schools-enrollment-dropped-immigrant-students-left-40819958/
Denver Schools Enrollment Dropped by 1,200 as Immigrant Students Left the City
The drop may lead to what Denver's superintendent calls "operational shifts."
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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According to the owner, the City of Denver backed out of a January 20, 2026, tax payment-plan deadline.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/popular-sixth-avenue-bakery-seized-for-unpaid-taxes-pushes-back-40820010/
‘Dick Move’ Closes Popular Denver Bakery Just Before the Holiday Rush
According to the owner, the City of Denver backed out of a January 20, 2026 tax payment plan deadline.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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"Absolutely bizarre choices. In the meantime, go check out Katsu Ramen in Aurora. Some of the best ramen in the entire state of Colorado," one Westword reader says about Yelp's ranking of ramen shops.
https://www.westword.com/opinion/yelp-restaurant-rankings-not-serious-recommendations-40820436/
Reader: Why Should Anyone Take Yelp's Restaurant Rankings Seriously?
When looking for the best ramen, use your noodle!
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December 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash the night before Thanksgiving, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office: westword.com/news/colorado-state-senator-legally-drunk-fatal-crash-40820249/
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Winter officially kicks off tomorrow, so here are the spots we’re most excited to check out in the cold season.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/most-anticipated-denver-restaurant-openings-this-winter-40819646/
Eight Most Anticipated Denver Restaurant Openings This Winter
One has been in the works since 2022.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Last week, Johnny Bechamel’s made its debut in the Wash Park neighborhood, and this week, three more Italian spots opened.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/vinny-maries-debuts-in-arvada-and-more-new-denver-restaurants-40820101/
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Five New Spots to Try
One comes from a popular food truck-turned brick-and-mortar.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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According to the owner, the City of Denver backed out of a January 20, 2026 tax payment plan deadline.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/popular-sixth-avenue-bakery-seized-for-unpaid-taxes-pushes-back-40820010/
‘Dick Move’ Closes Popular Denver Bakery Just Before The Holiday Rush
According to the owner, the City of Denver backed out of a January 20, 2026 tax payment plan deadline.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The comedian got his first taste of comedy at Smoky Hill High School.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/bowen-yangs-best-weekend-update-bits-on-saturday-night-live-23538212/
From Aurora to Saturday Night Live: Bowen Yang's Best Bits on Weekend Update
The comedian got his first taste of comedy at Smoky Hill High School.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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According to the FlightAware Misery Map, DIA leads the country today, December 19, in flight delays and has canceled the second-most flights so far, with 193 flights delayed and eleven canceled as of noon ✈️ westword.com/news/denver-airport-flight-delays-cancellations-soar-high-winds-40820061/
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM