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Poll: Most Colorado Voters Have an “Unfavorable” View of Donald Trump, Elon Musk

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 20, 2024

Governor Jared Polis is the only politician viewed positively by a majority of respondents, according to the survey.

Nonstop Flights From Denver to Rome Coming Soon

By Thomas MitchellDecember 19, 2024

Friends, Denverites, men who can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome, lend us your ears.

Aurora Police Making “Substantial Progress” on Consent Decree, Monitor Finds

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 19, 2024

Aurora has made strides with public safety reforms mandated by a 2019 consent decree, according to a report, but several recent controversies weren’t included.

Photos: U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Returns to Copper Mountain

By Jack SpiegelDecember 19, 2024

Olympic champions Eileen Gu, Chloe Kim and Scotty James are competing in Copper Mountain’s superpipe this week. We sent a photographer to capture the snowboarding action.

Campers eat at a picnic table near an RV

Colorado State Park Campsite Upgrades Include Boyd Lake, Five Others

By Catie CheshireDecember 19, 2024

Two parks near Denver received major camping improvements in 2024, along with three more state parks.

The sidewalk under construction next to Capitol Hill Books

Capitol Hill Books Has Survived for 44 Years, but Can It Survive BRT Construction?

By Jason HellerDecember 18, 2024

Capitol Hill Books has anchored the intersection of Colfax and Grant for decades, but now its future is in doubt.

High Notes: New Rosin, Marijuana Movie Nights and the Most Purple Weed I’ve Ever Seen

By Herbert FuegoDecember 18, 2024

Seven cannabis creations worth seeking out in Denver this winter.

Will Denver Have a White Christmas? Here’s the Latest Snow Forecast.

By Catie CheshireDecember 18, 2024

This year, one major forecast is saying there’s a chance.

Menver Is Dead: Young Adult Females Now Outnumber Young Adult Males in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 18, 2024

In 2000, Denver had 13,000 more adult men than adult women under the age of 36. Today, there are 1,600 more women than men.

Ski and Snowboard Outlet Open on South Broadway, Bar on the Way

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 18, 2024

“Unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to help anybody with lift tickets…but just to get started in the sport is difficult. It’s not a cheap sport, by any means.”

Former Denver Mayoral Candidate Leading Aurora’s Largest Development Project

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 17, 2024

Aurora has been developing the Fitzsimons Innovation Community for nearly three decades.

Mercury in Retrograde: Can Denver’s Legendary Club Rise Again?

By Catie CheshireDecember 17, 2024

Marilyn Megenity started the Mercury Cafe fifty years ago. Since then, it’s gone through different names and addresses, a pandemic, new owners…and a boycott.

Let’s Name Some Grape Weed Strains

By Herbert FuegoDecember 17, 2024

I freakin’ love grape flavoring, fake and natural, and so do cannabis growers.

Barth Hotel Assisted Living to Close After Over 40 Years in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 16, 2024

Ownership says the 142-year-old building needs up to $10 million in repairs and improvements.

Boyztown, Denver’s Oldest Queer Cabaret Bar, Has Closed

By Catie CheshireDecember 16, 2024

It’s unclear why Boyztown closed, but it’s a clear loss for Broadway.

Lucky or Good? Broncos Fans Debate After Win Over Colts.

By Michael RobertsDecember 16, 2024

The Colts ultimately stacked up more disasters than the Broncos.

Reader: Operation Aurora Can’t Come Fast Enough

By Westword ReadersDecember 15, 2024

Two years ago today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a state of emergency over the flood of migrants. Now Donald Trump is preparing to deport them.