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	<title>National Spotlight Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>The War In Iran Isn&#8217;t The Only Thing Increasing Gas Prices In Colorado</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:58:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/elevated-colorado-gas-prices-iran-war-warm-weather-summer-emissions-40854917/">The War In Iran Isn&#8217;t The Only Thing Increasing Gas Prices In Colorado</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Five Colorado Irish Pubs Rank Among the Best in America</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:58:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/colorado-irish-pubs-rank-among-the-best-in-america-40854916/">Five Colorado Irish Pubs Rank Among the Best in America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>As a Medical Cannabis Patient, I’m Watching This Supreme Court Case Closely</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Yikes! Trader Joe&#8217;s Issues Recall of Frozen Food Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:38:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/trader-joes-fried-rice-shu-mai-frozen-food-recall-40853171/">Yikes! Trader Joe&#8217;s Issues Recall of Frozen Food Products</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Among Five Finalists to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/denver-a-finalist-host-2028-democratic-national-convention-40852011/">Denver Among Five Finalists to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Michelin-Starred Eatery Announces Current Chef&#8217;s Final Menu</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:31:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/michelin-starred-denver-eatery-announces-its-chefs-final-menu-40851885/">Michelin-Starred Eatery Announces Current Chef&#8217;s Final Menu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Poem on the Epstein Files, &#8220;An Embarrassment of Riches&#8221;</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:45:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/epstein-files-inspires-embarrassment-of-riches-poem-40850208/">Poem on the Epstein Files, &#8220;An Embarrassment of Riches&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nude Foods Market Takes Its Zero-Waste Mission to Shark Tank</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:05:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/nude-foods-market-zero-waste-shark-tank-40850197/">Nude Foods Market Takes Its Zero-Waste Mission to Shark Tank</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Johnston Signs Executive Order Targeting Denver ICE Activity</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:51:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/denver-mayor-executive-order-expands-local-protection-ice-40849816/">Johnston Signs Executive Order Targeting Denver ICE Activity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2018-35/wolfs-tailor-int.webp" alt="Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver" /><p>The delicate balance of flawless technique with wild creativity justifies both the stars and the size of the bill. </p>
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