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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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Jeanette Vizquerra.

ICE Detains Activist Jeanette Vizguerra, Supporters Outraged

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 18, 2025

Best known for taking sanctuary from deportation in a Denver church in 2017, she was reportedly arrested by ICE outside of work.

Dolores Huerta

Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Leads March in Denver, Applauds Colorado Activism

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 17, 2025

“Colorado, you have always been in the forefront of the civil rights struggle. I’m glad to see that you are taking your place again right in the front lines.”

A woman stands in front of the Colorado State Capitol.

Meet the Group Organizing National Anti-Trump Protests in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 17, 2025

Created by a woman with no experience, the Common Ground People’s Collective has been in charge of Colorado’s biggest protests this year.

Veterans protest.

Colorado Veterans Protest Against Trump, VA Firings

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 14, 2025

“We gave an oath to support the constitution, and I think what’s going on right now is completely against that.”

A window is broken at an apartment.

Denver Arrest Warrant Raises Stakes for Controversial Aurora Property Manager

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 14, 2025

One of the owners of CBZ Management, a controversial property management firm, has a warrant out for their arrest for failing to appear in Denver court.

Mike Johnston speaks.

Mike Johnston Pushes Vibrant Denver Bond Despite Local Skepticism

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 13, 2025

The mayor promises new, improved parks, murals and buildings if voters support a bond he’s pushing, but some residents aren’t convinced.

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Security TSA line at Denver airport

Denver Airport Prepares for Year’s First Heavy Travel Season

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 13, 2025

Airport officials expect more than 80,000 people will travel through security on several days in March.

A man holds up a flag.

Gun Rights Activists Rally at Capitol Against Detached Magazine Bill

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 11, 2025

“I think this is a major attempt at a gun grab, an attempt to ban all semiautomatic rifles, which has never been seen before. It’s really a scary time.”

Protesters gather at the Capitol.

March 4th for Democracy Protest in Denver: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 4, 2025

The 50501 Movement has momentum after recent protests saw thousands rally in downtown Denver.

A protester speaks.

Reddit Emerges as Denver’s Hub for Anti-Trump Protest Organizing

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“The need that it serves is that we aggregate all of these different protests from all of these different groups in one easy-to-find place. I don’t know of anybody else that is doing that right now.”

A Mexican consul speaks.

Mexican Consulate Vows to Provide Immigrant Protection, Services in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“Obviously, fear is hard to measure, it’s not exactly tangible, but we do see the worry in their faces.”

People stand and talk during party

New Colorado Federal Employees Lose Their Jobs Amid Trump Mass Firings

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 24, 2025

“There’s thousands of people in the exact situation that I am, hoping to get their day in court or hoping their case is going to be heard or considered.”

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Arts stands in Museo.

AfroMexican Journey Exhibit Resurrects the Story of Slaves Who Triumphed in Mexico

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 22, 2025

Running until Juneteenth, the new show at Museo de las Americas shares the lasting legacy of escaped and freed African slaves in Mexico.

George Brauchler holds up a map.

George Brauchler Wants to Undo Colorado’s “Sanctuary” Status

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 21, 2025

“They make crappy decisions,” the 23rd Judicial District Attorney says of Denver, “and they bleed over into the surrounding jurisdictions.”

Students protest.

Lakewood High School Students Walk Out Over ICE, Deportation Fears

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2025

About 300 students walked out of Alameda International Junior and Senior High School to unite against mass deportations.

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

How Denver and Nearby Cities Are Responding to ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 19, 2025

Every county and city has its own approach, with some more obstructive than others.

Protesters stand at the capitol.

Denver Joins National Presidents’ Day Protest Against Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2025

Colorado protesters continue to turn out in large numbers to oppose White House policies.

Protesters walk the streets.

Colorado Presidents’ Day Protest Could Bring Thousands to Capitol

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2025

Feeding off the success of the Denver Fifty State Protest, groups have organized another rally at the Colorado State Capitol.

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Washington street sign

Why Denver Streets Are Named After U.S. Presidents

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2025

Washington, Lincoln and even Millard Fillmore and are among the presidents honored with Denver streets – and there’s also one infamous VP.

A man commiserates.

Colorado Foreign Aid Workers Lose Jobs, Payment Assurances After USAID Shutdown

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2025

Colorado foreign aid professionals say DOGE’s dismantling of USAID has destroyed careers, halted payment for their work and leaves humanitarian projects dead in the water.

A man speaks.

Mike Johnston Pitches “Vibrant Denver” Bonds to Improve City Infrastructure

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2025

The mayor wants Denver residents to suggest improvement projects, and then vote in November for bonds to fund them.

A man poses.

Aurora’s New Councilmember Is a Refugee Who’s Tough on Immigration

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2025

“A lot of immigrants in the Ethiopian community are conservative, so they feel like the community needs to be more protected when it comes to crime.”

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