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Bennito L. Kelty

Bennito L. Kelty has been a staff writer at Westword since April 2023. Before joining Westword, Bennito worked for publications such as the Columbia Missourian, the St. Louis American, Vox Magazine, the Yuma Sun and the online Tucson Sentinel. He’s received awards from the Arizona Press Club, including first place for Spanish-language feature reporting and second place for social issues reporting. Bennito was a member of the Report for America Corps and is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia.

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Denver 4/20 Festival Reminded Me of the Good Ole Days

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 21, 2025

“They’ve got all this music, all these people, everyone smoking, no one angry or trying to argue. Denver made a name for itself doing what it does on 4/20.”

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Denver, Colorado “Hands Off” 50501 Protests: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 19, 2025

Another protest against President Donald Trump is planned in Denver for Saturday, April 19.

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Celebrate Bicycle Day Pedaling on Trippy Colorado Trails

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 17, 2025

These Denver-area trails complement a microdose (or more, if you can handle it) perfectly.

A sign for Acoma Street in Denver.

Denver Streets Names We’re Saying Wrong

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 16, 2025

Say it with us: “Ee-lah-dee,” “Lie-pahn,” and “Zoo-nyee.”

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Mayor Creates New Permitting Office to Fast-Track Projects in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 14, 2025

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants new businesses to open sooner and improve city services with its new Denver Permitting Office.

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Denver Airport Among the Busiest in the World

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 14, 2025

DIA came out ahead of Chicago, Istanbul, New Delhi and Shanghai in the new ranking.

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Chatfield Crowned the Best State Park: Here Are Some Fun Reasons Why

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 11, 2025

Chatfield beat out Cherry Creek, Golden Gate Canyon, Eldorado Canyon and Staunton.

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Aurora Looking Into Creating a Downtown Improvement District, Needs Voters Approval

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 11, 2025

The City of Aurora wants its residents near East Colfax to think about working with them on a special improvement district.

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Denver Activists, Homeless Residents Want City to End Salvation Army Contracts

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 9, 2025

“They need to go, even their Santa Claus ringing bells and collecting money outside grocery stores for them.”

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Reports of Blocked Bike Lanes “Exploding” in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 8, 2025

Cars, bins and other obstacles in bike lanes are a risky annoyance, often forcing cyclists to veer into car lanes.

Protesters march down Colfax Avenue.

Denver “Hands Off” Protest at Colorado Capitol: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 5, 2025

Dozens of Colorado cities are planning protests on April 5 in solidarity with a national movement.

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Aurora Officials Accused of Antisemitism by Embattled “Slumlord”

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 4, 2025

Accused of code violations and neglecting apartments at the center of a national Venezuelan gang controversy, he claims the city targeted him because of his Jewish faith.

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Aurora Food Pantry Losing Millions in Federal Grants for Helping Migrants

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 3, 2025

The Village Exchange Center has dealt with major funding loss and literal dumpster fires as it tries to keep feeding over 4,000 people a week.

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Colorado Billionaires on World’s Richest People List

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 1, 2025

Twelve Coloradans made the 2025 Billionaires List, including Philip Anschutz, Pat Stryker and America’s king of mozzarella cheese.

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Venezuelan Little League Team Swings for the Fences in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 1, 2025

These kids were part of the influx of migrants who flooded the city starting in late 2022. Now they’re ready to play ball.

No Fooling: Denver Street Sweeping Begins April 1

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 31, 2025

Street-sweeping season begins again in Denver today, threatening $50 tickets for vehicles parked in the wrong spot at the wrong time.

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Brick by Brick Collective Mixes Activism, Spirituality and Rage

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 31, 2025

“If you know how to cultivate your emotions, your rage, then it becomes a spark that really launches a movement.”

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New 50501 Colorado Group Forms to Build on Denver Protest Momentum

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 26, 2025

After Bernie Sanders and AOC drew 34,000 people at a Denver rally, a new 50501 branch in Colorado plans to organize anti-Trump protests with the national group.

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Bernie Sanders, AOC Attract 30,000 People to Denver Anti-Oligarchy Rally

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 21, 2025

“The Dems have dropped the proverbial ball, and we need guidance.”

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Thousands of Colorado Teachers, Parents and Kids Protest Education Cuts

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 20, 2025

Thousands of teachers, children and others amassed at the Capitol to protest possible cuts to public education funding.

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Aurora Gang Whistleblower Cindy Romero Stars in Anti-Gun Control Ad

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 20, 2025

Aurora resident Cindy Romero has gone from sharing videos of a supposed Venezuelan gang takeover to a spokesperson for gun rights.

Steve Bannon Speaking Event in Colorado Springs Canceled by Hotel, Moved

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 18, 2025

The far-right pundit was supposed to speak at the Antlers Hotel on March 28; now the location is “TBD.”

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