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For 2026, American's 250th anniversary, the national parks passes are getting a makeover. In this column, creator and outdoor adventurer Alec Sills-Trausch fills us in on how to avoid ending up with a Trump-branded pass: westword.com/opinion/trump-branded-2026-national-parks-pass-40811315/
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
For 2026, American's 250th anniversary, the national parks passes are getting a makeover. In this column, creator and outdoor adventurer Alec Sills-Trausch fills us in on how to avoid ending up with a Trump-branded pass: westword.com/opinion/trump-branded-2026-national-parks-pass-40811315/
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're in the midst of our End-of-Year fundraising campaign, and we have until December 31 to raise $50,000. If you value our work, please make a contribution today to help us reach our goal 🙏 bit.ly/EOYDRIVE2025BLSKY
With a new album, ego n friends asks a question with a surprising answer.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
With a new album, ego n friends asks a question with a surprising answer.
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Read this week's cover story: westword.com/music/ego-n-friends-confronts-apocalypse-new-visual-album40798562-40798562/
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November 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Golf wasn't always integrated in Denver, but a prominent Black judge and an Olympic track star helped get Jim Crow off the courses.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/changing-course-how-the-grand-sport-of-golf-helped-integrate-a-divided-denver-40804208/
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Golf wasn't always integrated in Denver, but a prominent Black judge and an Olympic track star helped get Jim Crow off the courses.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/changing-course-how-the-grand-sport-of-golf-helped-integrate-a-divided-denver-40804208/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/changing-course-how-the-grand-sport-of-golf-helped-integrate-a-divided-denver-40804208/
Did you know it's been proven that engaging with art has health benefits? 😌 This year’s Denver Arts Week has added “Art & Well-Being” as a pillar of the event.⚕️
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-arts-week-2025-will-nourish-body-and-soul-with-new-programming-40798483/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-arts-week-2025-will-nourish-body-and-soul-with-new-programming-40798483/
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Did you know it's been proven that engaging with art has health benefits? 😌 This year’s Denver Arts Week has added “Art & Well-Being” as a pillar of the event.⚕️
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-arts-week-2025-will-nourish-body-and-soul-with-new-programming-40798483/
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Like sidewalks and streetlights, local news is an essential resource for strong communities. It plays an important role in helping neighbors understand what’s happening and prepare to engage when it matters.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Like sidewalks and streetlights, local news is an essential resource for strong communities. It plays an important role in helping neighbors understand what’s happening and prepare to engage when it matters.
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It's election day folks. It's too late to mail in your ballot, but you can drop it off at one of the voting boxes or centers across the metro area. 🗳️
Read up on Denver's eight ballot measures: westword.com/news/when-and-where-to-vote-in-denver-40800603/
Read up on Denver's eight ballot measures: westword.com/news/when-and-where-to-vote-in-denver-40800603/
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's election day folks. It's too late to mail in your ballot, but you can drop it off at one of the voting boxes or centers across the metro area. 🗳️
Read up on Denver's eight ballot measures: westword.com/news/when-and-where-to-vote-in-denver-40800603/
Read up on Denver's eight ballot measures: westword.com/news/when-and-where-to-vote-in-denver-40800603/
Local news plays an important role in holding leaders accountable, keeping neighbors informed about important decisions and ensuring transparency when it matters. 🗞️
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Local news plays an important role in holding leaders accountable, keeping neighbors informed about important decisions and ensuring transparency when it matters. 🗞️
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In this week's cover, Westword editor Patricia Calhoun discusses her thoughts on Denver's $50 million plan for Civic Center in 2026. Read the full story: westword.com/opinion/denver-civic-center-project-could-make-park-dead-zone-40798336/
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In this week's cover, Westword editor Patricia Calhoun discusses her thoughts on Denver's $50 million plan for Civic Center in 2026. Read the full story: westword.com/opinion/denver-civic-center-project-could-make-park-dead-zone-40798336/
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October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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We love providing news to Denver for free, but we need your help!
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After a dino-centric revamp at Zeppelin Station fell apart, just one food stall remains. The Zeppelin Station sign has been removed from above the front door, and no website exists for the building. westword.com/food-drink/is-rino-food-hall-zeppelin-station-extinct-40795395/
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
After a dino-centric revamp at Zeppelin Station fell apart, just one food stall remains. The Zeppelin Station sign has been removed from above the front door, and no website exists for the building. westword.com/food-drink/is-rino-food-hall-zeppelin-station-extinct-40795395/
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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For this week's cover story, we're talking about Denver's spookiest sites. From Cheesman Park to The Denver Press Club, here are ten mile high haunts to check out this Halloween season. 😱 westword.com/arts-culture/most-haunted-places-in-denver-colorado-40791264/
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For this week's cover story, we're talking about Denver's spookiest sites. From Cheesman Park to The Denver Press Club, here are ten mile high haunts to check out this Halloween season. 😱 westword.com/arts-culture/most-haunted-places-in-denver-colorado-40791264/
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October 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Would you take a ride in an AI-powered vehicle with no human driver? Waymo is currently mapping the Mile High City, and you could be able to call for a ride by early next year.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/can-waymo-overcome-denver-winter-roads-angry-drivers-40790292/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/can-waymo-overcome-denver-winter-roads-angry-drivers-40790292/
October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Would you take a ride in an AI-powered vehicle with no human driver? Waymo is currently mapping the Mile High City, and you could be able to call for a ride by early next year.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/can-waymo-overcome-denver-winter-roads-angry-drivers-40790292/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/can-waymo-overcome-denver-winter-roads-angry-drivers-40790292/
As the country marks National Newspaper Week, no one questions the value of a free media outlet, whether it's in print or online. 📰💻
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October 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As the country marks National Newspaper Week, no one questions the value of a free media outlet, whether it's in print or online. 📰💻
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The Jonas Brothers performed at Ball Arena on October 2 for their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour.
📸 See photos from the show: westword.com/music/jonas-brothers-denver-show-filled-with-hits-40788680/
📸 See photos from the show: westword.com/music/jonas-brothers-denver-show-filled-with-hits-40788680/
October 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Jonas Brothers performed at Ball Arena on October 2 for their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour.
📸 See photos from the show: westword.com/music/jonas-brothers-denver-show-filled-with-hits-40788680/
📸 See photos from the show: westword.com/music/jonas-brothers-denver-show-filled-with-hits-40788680/
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October 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Some people will say you can only get good green chile in New Mexico. Others are loyal to Pueblo. But there's plenty of great green chile right here in Denver.
Check out our guide to the best green chile in the metro area: westword.com/food-drink/best-green-chili-in-denver-11483894/
Check out our guide to the best green chile in the metro area: westword.com/food-drink/best-green-chili-in-denver-11483894/
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Some people will say you can only get good green chile in New Mexico. Others are loyal to Pueblo. But there's plenty of great green chile right here in Denver.
Check out our guide to the best green chile in the metro area: westword.com/food-drink/best-green-chili-in-denver-11483894/
Check out our guide to the best green chile in the metro area: westword.com/food-drink/best-green-chili-in-denver-11483894/
May Be Fern's new album, Three of Swords, is a sophomore effort well worth the wait. Three of Swords is emblematic of May Be Fern's distinctive and versatile sound.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/music/denver-band-may-be-fern-makes-sonic-sorcery-25483467/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/music/denver-band-may-be-fern-makes-sonic-sorcery-25483467/
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
May Be Fern's new album, Three of Swords, is a sophomore effort well worth the wait. Three of Swords is emblematic of May Be Fern's distinctive and versatile sound.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/music/denver-band-may-be-fern-makes-sonic-sorcery-25483467/
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/music/denver-band-may-be-fern-makes-sonic-sorcery-25483467/
A year after his son was slain, gym founder Lumumba Sayers Sr. was charged with killing another man.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/denver-team-fighting-to-come-back-from-gym-related-murders-25509305
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/denver-team-fighting-to-come-back-from-gym-related-murders-25509305
September 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A year after his son was slain, gym founder Lumumba Sayers Sr. was charged with killing another man.
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/denver-team-fighting-to-come-back-from-gym-related-murders-25509305
Read this week's cover story: westword.com/news/denver-team-fighting-to-come-back-from-gym-related-murders-25509305
Polarizing conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot while debating students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about a day before he was scheduled to come to Colorado. According to news reports, Kirk died at the hospital: www.westword.com/news/polariz...
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Polarizing conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot while debating students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about a day before he was scheduled to come to Colorado. According to news reports, Kirk died at the hospital: www.westword.com/news/polariz...
Polarizing conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot while debating students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about a day before he was scheduled to come to Colorado 🔗 westword.com/news/polarizing-conservative-charlie-kirk-to-speak-at-colorado-state-25460338
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Polarizing conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot while debating students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about a day before he was scheduled to come to Colorado 🔗 westword.com/news/polarizing-conservative-charlie-kirk-to-speak-at-colorado-state-25460338