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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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Changing the Name of Mount Evans Won’t Change Sand Creek’s Story

Changing the Name of Mount Evans Won’t Change Sand Creek’s Story

By Patricia CalhounNovember 27, 2018

Descendants of the tribes killed in the massacre don’t want to see history erased…they want it explained.

Is John Hickenlooper Really “Battle Runner”? Jeopardy Thinks So.

Is John Hickenlooper Really “Battle Runner”? Jeopardy Thinks So.

By Patricia CalhounNovember 26, 2018

Colorado’s governor has now been featured in two Jeopardy answers.

Denver’s Women’s March Announces New Name, 2019 Date

Denver’s Women’s March Announces New Name, 2019 Date

By Patricia CalhounNovember 23, 2018

Women’s March Denver will kick off from Civic Center Park on January 19, 2019.

Travel Back in Time With Colorado Inside Out Tonight

Travel Back in Time With Colorado Inside Out Tonight

By Patricia CalhounNovember 23, 2018

Colorado Public Television offers a Time Machine Special tonight.

No Room at the Inn: Homeless Advocates Gather at City Hall on Thanksgiving Eve

No Room at the Inn: Homeless Advocates Gather at City Hall on Thanksgiving Eve

By Patricia CalhounNovember 22, 2018

On Thanksgiving eve, a hundred people gathered at the steps of the Denver City & County Building, sharing a meal and also their thoughts about the city’s approach to those who are experiencing homelessness. Enough is enough, they agreed. Speaker after speaker — including several candidates for Denver City Council…

November 19 Ballpark Shootings Tagged as Gang-Related Crime

November 19 Ballpark Shootings Tagged as Gang-Related Crime

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2018

One person was killed in the incident.

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Fracking Under Rocky Flats? You’ve Got to Be Kidding!

Fracking Under Rocky Flats? You’ve Got to Be Kidding!

By Patricia CalhounNovember 20, 2018

It sounded like a joke, but a company based in the United Kingdom applied for permits to drill by the former nuclear weapons plant.

Mayor’s Arts Awards Include Special Honor for Mural Commemorating Murder Victims

Mayor’s Arts Awards Include Special Honor for Mural Commemorating Murder Victims

By Patricia CalhounNovember 16, 2018

The honor was announced at the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture ceremony on November 15.

Let Denver Vote Racing to Put Winter Olympics Question on May Ballot

Let Denver Vote Racing to Put Winter Olympics Question on May Ballot

By Patricia CalhounNovember 16, 2018

Even as Olympics committee members made a site visit to Denver, proponents of Let Denver Vote were collecting signatures.

Pic’s Corner Bar About to Bite the Dust

Pic’s Corner Bar About to Bite the Dust

By Patricia CalhounNovember 15, 2018

The property has been one of the last undeveloped holdouts on this stretch of West 32nd Avenue.

New Statehouse Leaders Join Push to Close Rocky Flats

New Statehouse Leaders Join Push to Close Rocky Flats

By Patricia CalhounNovember 15, 2018

The former nuclear weapons plant opened to the public in September as a wildlife refuge.

Hug a Veteran at Marczyk’s Colfax Store Today

Hug a Veteran at Marczyk’s Colfax Store Today

By Patricia CalhounNovember 11, 2018

A Marine who works for the store came up with a novel way to honor this country’s veterans.

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El Charrito Issues Last Call for December 23

El Charrito Issues Last Call for December 23

By Patricia CalhounNovember 5, 2018

Not only is this a classic downtown Denver dive bar, but it’s an entertainment hub.

Happy Brownstein Anniversary Day: Was It Good for You?

Happy Brownstein Anniversary Day: Was It Good for You?

By Patricia CalhounNovember 2, 2018

The gubernatorial proclamation suffered from “unfortunate” timing, according to Governor John Hickenlooper.

Sheila Lucero Takes the Plunge as Executive Chef of Lola Coastal Mexican

Sheila Lucero Takes the Plunge as Executive Chef of Lola Coastal Mexican

By Patricia CalhounOctober 31, 2018

For almost a decade, she’s been the exec for Jax Fish House, another Big Red F concept.

White Fence Farm Will Close After 45 Years, 5 Million Chicken Dinners

White Fence Farm Will Close After 45 Years, 5 Million Chicken Dinners

By Patricia CalhounOctober 26, 2018

The eatertainment complex will close on December 30.

Denver Approves 54th Historic District: Vassar School Bungalows

Denver Approves 54th Historic District: Vassar School Bungalows

By Patricia CalhounOctober 24, 2018

The homes were built in the ’20s in Rosedale, on the site of a former school.

Jamey Fader Finds a New Family at Marczyk Fine Foods

Jamey Fader Finds a New Family at Marczyk Fine Foods

By Patricia CalhounOctober 24, 2018

He was the opening chef at Lola, and will remain a part-owner.

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The Unbearable Rightness of Splitting Up Cranbeary and Lee

The Unbearable Rightness of Splitting Up Cranbeary and Lee

By Patricia CalhounOctober 23, 2018

Denver’s getting another Klondike and Snow job.

JKQ BBQ Now Serving in Central City’s Teller House

JKQ BBQ Now Serving in Central City’s Teller House

By Patricia CalhounOctober 5, 2018

There’s gold in them thar hills. Also barbecue.

Meow Wolf Denver Call for Colorado Artists Goes Live Today

Meow Wolf Denver Call for Colorado Artists Goes Live Today

By Patricia CalhounOctober 5, 2018

Since Meow Wolf announced that it would build its next attraction in Denver, the city’s been immersed in speculation.

Colorado’s War of the Words Continues Over Columbus Day

Colorado’s War of the Words Continues Over Columbus Day

By Patricia CalhounOctober 3, 2018

Colorado was the first state to honor Columbus with a holiday, in 1907.

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