RTD Audit Shows Financial Health but Plenty of Room for Improvement
RTD is performing well financially compared to transit systems in similar cities, but lacks accounting of major Denver light rail reconstruction.
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Let’s Name Some Old Cannabis Trends
From old dabbing setups to novelty bongs and joints, there are plenty of pot fads that come and go.
This Colorado Town Was Named the Best for Bikes in the Country. Here’s Why.
The two ski towns were praised for their connected trails and adventurous offerings.
Mother of Man Killed, Encased in Concrete in Aurora Raising Money to Attend Murder Trial
“I want Leroy to see my face. I want him to see the anguish that he’s put us through.”
Aurora Evictions Draw Attention to Owner’s Neglect at Other Apartments
A former resident describes an Edgewater apartment complex owned by CBZ Management as “absolutely horrific.”
Cap Hill Hotel Owner Still Has High Hopes for Cannabis Consumption Lounge
It’s been a long road, but the 25-person indoor consumption lounge open could be open by December if all goes as planned.
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Five Years After Elijah McClain’s Death, What’s Changed About Colorado’s Use of Chemical Restraint?
Ketamine is still being used hundreds of times a year by paramedics across the state.
What Is Colorado’s New Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Law?
Motorcycle riders can now legally pass stopped traffic…in certain cases.
Tenant Groups Calls on Attorney General to Investigate Denver Rental Inspections
After discovering their apartment complex passed inspection despite a mouse infestation and a lack of hot water, tenants want more accountability.
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Local Artist Joe Palec Unveils Mural at Native Roots Dispensary
Denver artist Joe Palec’s newest mural is a groovy ode to Colorado, cannabis culture and airport conspiracies.
Westword Summer Membership Drive Underway
Election season is upon us. We’re here to make sense of it – but we need our readers’ support.
Denver Doesn’t Have Much Time to Ponder Purchase of Xcel’s Zuni Steam Plant
Community members have been working for two years to save the historic building, which is slated for demolition if Xcel can’t find a buyer.
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Reader: A Tuff Shed With a Bed Isn’t a Tiny Home, Just a Tiny Place to Stay
One of Denver’s largest homeless service providers, Colorado Village Collaborative, is upgrading three housing sites.
Commentary: Faith Community Speaking Out Against Judicial Injustice
“The court has dismantled many of the freedoms we hold dear, leading us down a path that threatens the very foundation of our country.”
What to Know About Rumored CU Locker Room Turmoil Under Deion Sanders
Many have questioned a report from Athlon Sports about guns and violence in the CU locker room.
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Man Spotted Firing Bow and Arrow in Downtown Denver
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made, police say.
Denver Residents Share Top Concerns About Rent, Home Prices and Tax Increases
“For a three-bedroom house [in Denver], you could have a ranch in the South.”
Serial Predator Pleads Guilty to Exposing Himself, Attacking Female Hikers on Jeffco Trails
Glenn Braden faces between four and twelve years to life in prison.
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Boulder County Homes Survive Despite “Wall of Flames” in Stone Canyon
“Every time I saw a big black plume of smoke, I just thought, ‘That’s my house.’ It was very, very surreal.”
Marijuana Business Owners Frustrated as Licensing Fees More Than Double
“It’s tying up more money and locking in revenue for businesses that are closer to shutting down.”
32 Roosters Killed After Cockfighting Raid, Contrary to Claims That Birds Were “Saved”
On social media and in news reports, Adams County officers were praised for rescuing the roosters after the birds had already been euthanized.
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Big Honey or American Exceptionalism: Are Denver Fans Rooting for Jokić or Team USA in Olympics?
According to our very scientific poll of Nuggets fans, it’s not even close.