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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Reader: Stop Giving a Voice to Dangerous Opinions

Reader: Stop Giving a Voice to Dangerous Opinions

By Patricia CalhounMay 24, 2020

There’s been an outbreak of comments from Westword readers.

Beach, Beach, Beach: State Park Swimming Areas Closed This Weekend

Beach, Beach, Beach: State Park Swimming Areas Closed This Weekend

By Patricia CalhounMay 22, 2020

But you can still hike and even camp.

Morton’s Pulls Up Stakes…and Steaks…in Denver

Morton’s Pulls Up Stakes…and Steaks…in Denver

By Patricia CalhounMay 21, 2020

The third downtown location turned out to be its last.

Tom’s Structure Will Stay, but Diner Is History

Tom’s Structure Will Stay, but Diner Is History

By Patricia CalhounMay 20, 2020

The 24/7 eatery will not reopen.

Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Attractions in Colorado

Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Attractions in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounMay 19, 2020

Erin K. Barnes wrote the book on Colorado.

Erin Barnes Wrote the Book on Colorado Getaways

Erin Barnes Wrote the Book on Colorado Getaways

By Patricia CalhounMay 19, 2020

Much of the state may still be shut down, but it’s all out there, waiting.

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RIP: Ward Harkavy, Former <i>Westword</i> Associate Editor

RIP: Ward Harkavy, Former Westword Associate Editor

By Patricia CalhounMay 18, 2020

He trained dozens of journalists in Denver.

How to Build a Journal: Stain’d Arts Workshop Has the Write Stuff

How to Build a Journal: Stain’d Arts Workshop Has the Write Stuff

By Patricia CalhounMay 18, 2020

A second session begins today, May 18.

CSU Flower Trial Garden Plucks a Bouquet of Winning Perennials

CSU Flower Trial Garden Plucks a Bouquet of Winning Perennials

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2020

Here are the winners of the last trials.

Saddle Up for the Summer of <i>Lonesome Dove</i>

Saddle Up for the Summer of Lonesome Dove

By Patricia CalhounMay 15, 2020

Larry McMurtry just won a Reading the West award; you can vote for other winners.

Celebrate Public Lands Day at Home…or Over Ten Miles Away

Celebrate Public Lands Day at Home…or Over Ten Miles Away

By Patricia CalhounMay 15, 2020

The state now has 42 parks, although one is definitely off limits.

Doug Kacena Is Ready to Take Art in New Directions

Doug Kacena Is Ready to Take Art in New Directions

By Patricia CalhounMay 12, 2020

The show must go on…but how and where?

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When Can Restaurants Reopen (Legally) in Colorado?

When Can Restaurants Reopen (Legally) in Colorado?

By Patricia CalhounMay 12, 2020

Governor Jared Polis may answer that on May 25.

<i>Westish</i>: Something Funny’s Going on Here!

Westish: Something Funny’s Going on Here!

By Patricia CalhounMay 12, 2020

Who doesn’t need a laugh these days?

Colorado Legislature Pushes Back Return to Capitol

Colorado Legislature Pushes Back Return to Capitol

By Patricia CalhounMay 9, 2020

The session was supposed to be over by May 6. Now it will restart May 26.

You’ll Get a Boot Out of This: Denver’s Parking Meters Still Free!

You’ll Get a Boot Out of This: Denver’s Parking Meters Still Free!

By Patricia CalhounMay 8, 2020

Enforcement of certain parking rules has been suspended indefinitely.

Get Out and Takeout: My Brother’s Bar Is Back

Get Out and Takeout: My Brother’s Bar Is Back

By Patricia CalhounMay 7, 2020

Grab a burger, even if you can’t go into the bar

What’s Disappeared From Denver While You Stayed at Home?

What’s Disappeared From Denver While You Stayed at Home?

By Patricia CalhounMay 5, 2020

Share the classic Colorado spots you’d miss.

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Tattered Cover Starting a New Chapter Downtown

Tattered Cover Starting a New Chapter Downtown

By Patricia CalhounMay 4, 2020

The legendary store will be moving into McGregor Square.

COVID-19 Test, (Almost) No Waiting

COVID-19 Test, (Almost) No Waiting

By Patricia CalhounMay 4, 2020

This is one test you don’t want to ace.

Giving Tuesday Is Coming Early This Year, With #GivingTuesdayNow

Giving Tuesday Is Coming Early This Year, With #GivingTuesdayNow

By Patricia CalhounMay 4, 2020

The global giving effort will come ’round May 5.

During National Travel and Tourism Week, Rediscover Denver (Virtually)

During National Travel and Tourism Week, Rediscover Denver (Virtually)

By Patricia CalhounMay 3, 2020

Loving this city is anything but trivial.

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