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Nearly 200 people have tried the city's new Soulmate Booth — including one of Westword's staff writers: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-photo-booth-gives-you-a-picture-of-your-soulmate-40941050/

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“I like to tell people we've been through hell and back twice. Once was COVID. The second time was BRT.” westword.com/food-drink/colfax-brt-opening-restaurant-reactions-denver-40942279/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 02/10/2026

Here's the best music we've heard this week from Denver and Boulder area artists and added to our ultimate local music playlist: westword.com/music/best-new-music-denver-40942038/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 02/10/2026

Test your knowledge on trail etiquette practices like smoking, listening to music, taking rocks and souvenirs, right of way and more: westword.com/arts-culture/colorado-trail-etiquette-explainer-40941871/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 02/10/2026

An external investigator will have a week to look into an allegation that Denver school board Vice President Monica Hunter used antisemitic language. The board is set to decide that same day whether to censure Hunter: westword.com/news/denver-school-board-investigators-antisemitism-claims-40942035/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 02/10/2026

Former music editor, Dave Herrera, returns to Westword after a dozen years and picks up where he left off: westword.com/music/meet-mustic-editor-dave-herrera-40938673/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 01/10/2026

Move over, Waymo. Amazon's Zoox robotaxis are coming this winter: westword.com/news/another-self-driving-taxi-company-coming-to-denver-40941778/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 01/10/2026

Westword is turning 50, and over the past few weeks, our writers and editors have been on a deep dive to find out how Denver has changed along with our iconic alt-weekly. Check out our 50th anniversary package 👉 westword.com/opinion/trip-through-colorado-history-westword-50th-anniversary-40941055/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 01/10/2026

If $500 and $1,000 fines aren't enough to scare you, maybe a water service suspension is: westword.com/news/turf-war-denver-nearby-cities-clamp-down-on-sprinklers-40941546/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 01/10/2026

A new local photo booth promises to give users a picture of their soulmate. All you have to do is sit in the Soulmate Booth, answer a few questions over the phone, and pay $10: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-photo-booth-gives-you-a-picture-of-your-soulmate-40941050/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 30/09/2026

We found some pretty amazing covers … and some questionable ones. We found a lot of other stuff too: cows of all styles and sizes, silly illustrations, classifieds looking for love and hand-drawn advertisements: westword.com/arts-culture/take-a-peek-at-westword-covers-from-over-the-years-40938957/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 30/09/2026

In honor of Westword's 50th anniversary, we're taking a look back at Denver over the past 50 years. We talked to editors past and present about how the music scene has evolved, and how Westword has influenced it with our coverage: westword.com/music/50-years-of-denver-music-40940748/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 30/09/2026

Several other metro towns cracked the list, but not the way they'd like: westword.com/news/denver-metro-town-named-top-small-city-in-us-40941048/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 29/09/2026

We're kicking off our 50th anniversary with a party tomorrow at Space Gallery 🎉 Enjoy live music from local artists, a panel on local journalism hosted by Editor Emeritus Patricia Calhoun, and plenty of food and drinks 🍸🍔 Become a Westword member at westword.com/support to get your invite ✉️

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 29/09/2026

While the Colorado Avalanche are, once again, top contenders for the Stanley Cup, not everyone in the Denver metro area roots for the guys in burgundy and blue: westword.com/food-drink/best-denver-hockey-bars-for-out-of-state-fans-40940691/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 29/09/2026

The Northglenn City Council wants to hash out regulations for drone delivery services by the end of October, with the first reading of the proposed ordinance set for Oct. 12: westword.com/news/northglenn-plans-first-delivery-drone-regulations-40940728/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 28/09/2026

🚨VENUE CHANGE🚨 Due to the weather forecast, we will be celebrating Westword's 50th anniversary at Space Gallery on Santa Fe Drive this Wednesday, not MCA Denver. You can still score an invite by becoming a Westword member: westword.com/support 🗞️

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 28/09/2026

The restaurant business has always involved managing seats. What’s changed is how much diners now need to know about when — and where — those seats appear: westword.com/food-drink/toughest-restaurant-reservations-in-denver-40938892/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 28/09/2026

Dozens of passengers and flight crew members are suing over the fatal pedestrian-plane collision in May: westword.com/news/lawsuit-passenger-died-after-denver-airport-suicide-40938855/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 26/09/2026

Celebrate Westword's 50th anniversary this Wednesday at MCA Denver. Raise a glass to 50 years, hear live music from amazing local artists, and celebrate independent media. 🗞️ Become a recurring member today for an exclusive invite: bit.ly/WWGoldCircleBLSKY

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 26/09/2026

Mutiny will mark the occasion with sales, action figures, giveaways and more on Sept. 30: westword.com/arts-culture/denver-mutiny-comics-celebrates-spider-man-1000-sept-30-40938462/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 26/09/2026

Westword Readers’ Choice selection for Best Chicken Wings, Fire on the Mountain, has opened its third location in the city: westword.com/food-drink/fire-on-the-mountain-chicken-wings-central-park-denver-40938844/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 26/09/2026

If passed, the amendment would allow several harmful forms of trapping and baiting, according to a wildlife advocate: westword.com/opinion/amendment-83-election-could-lead-to-cruel-hunting-40938864/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 25/09/2026

Check out these free lectures, shows and other events around Denver this week: westword.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-denver-sept-21-through-27-40935875/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 25/09/2026

"We've seen a decline in alcohol sales over the last few years, but not at drag brunch." westword.com/food-drink/celebrating-denver-drag-brunch-40938372/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 25/09/2026

The program has partnered with Metropolitan State University of Denver and Regis University: westword.com/news/denver-residence-houses-homeless-college-students-40938774/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 25/09/2026

Controversial Aurora landlord Zev Baumgarten is suing the city in federal court over a claim that didn’t carry much weight in his ongoing criminal trial: westword.com/news/aurora-slumlord-second-antisemitism-lawsuit-against-city-40938634/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 24/09/2026

There are nine Indian restaurants packed inside 2.5 miles along this suburban road. We tried them out for this week's cover and came back with your new go-to spots for Indian food: westword.com/food-drink/indian-restaurants-denver-aprahaoe-road-40930436/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 24/09/2026

How much would most people pay to get that time back while eliminating the stress of Colorado’s crowded highways, like Interstate 25 and Interstate 70? According to some Denver-area workers, a little over $3,200: westword.com/news/how-big-of-a-pay-cut-would-you-take-to-avoid-i-25-every-day-40927583/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 23/09/2026

Modern Tex-Mex migas are an amalgamation of soft scrambled eggs, pieces of tortilla, diced tomato, onion, jalapeño or serrano peppers, and cheese. Salsa is recommended and should pack some heat: westword.com/food-drink/migas-denver-tex-mex-40938198/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 23/09/2026

According to a recent survey, 82% of Coloradans oppose data centers in their towns: westword.com/news/colorado-data-center-moratoriums-growing-commerce-city-40938030/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 23/09/2026

Have a cold beer and watch very fast, very short (occasionally distracted) dogs race to the finish line: westword.com/arts-culture/56th-denver-oktoberfest-long-dog-derby-returns-sept-27-40938121/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 22/09/2026

The unvaccinated dating event that struck awe in the city last May is returning in October for another outing, nailing the spooky vibes of the Halloween season with the scariest thing of all: potential illness: westword.com/news/unjected-unvaxxed-denver-dating-event-returning-40937801/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 22/09/2026

Revolutionaries plan to take over the park on Saturday, Sept. 26, declaring the 80-acre space an independent nation under a new leader: Mayor Gurt: westword.com/news/denver-cheesman-park-to-become-nation-gurtlandia-40934949/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 22/09/2026

Westword gold circle members get first access to anniversary events, exclusive commemorative gifts, and recognition as a supporter investing in Westword's next 50 years. 🗞️ Celebrate 50 years. Help shape the next 50. 👉 Join the Westword Gold Circle today: bit.ly/WWGoldCircleBLSKY

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 21/09/2026

Do you like green chile? I mean, do you really like green chile? Then you're living at the correct elevation: westword.com/food-drink/best-green-chile-denver-40935741/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 21/09/2026

Legislators will likely have to make steep budget cuts for the third straight year: westword.com/news/colorado-lawmakers-massive-budget-shortfall-again-2027-40937601/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 19/09/2026

There's no better way to celebrate 50 years of Westword than a conversation with some of Westword's former editors and writers. 🗞️ Become a gold circle member for an invite to our 50th anniversary kick-off party, featuring a local media panel: bit.ly/WWGoldCircleBLSKY

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 19/09/2026

Before Briar Patch, the address hosted Crêpes ‘n Crêpes, which also lasted only 14 months after moving from its 19-year home in Cherry Creek: westword.com/food-drink/briar-patch-denver-congress-park-closed-40935518/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 18/09/2026

"AI-generated food images are disgusting. Worse, they’re frightening, even disturbing." westword.com/opinion/opinion-ai-restaurant-ads-are-bad-business-40935716/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 18/09/2026

Tired of the same old pumpkin patches and haunted houses? Try these eight niche Denver halloween activities this fall: westword.com/arts-culture/niche-fall-halloween-activities-around-denver-40929984/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 17/09/2026

This November, Colorado voters face two ballot initiatives regarding the rights of trans youth: westword.com/news/parents-of-transgender-kids-sound-the-alarm-over-colorado-ballot-measures-40935167/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 16/09/2026

The November ballot includes 13 citizen-initiated measures. Here's what they'd do: westword.com/news/colorado-voters-put-more-measures-on-the-ballot-this-year-than-in-over-a-century-40933054/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 16/09/2026

Both opened this past May, and both made this year’s Michelin Guide as well.

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 16/09/2026

The troubled space, most recently faced with tax woes, could start a new chapter this winter: westword.com/arts-culture/mercury-cafe-under-new-cocreate-ownership-40935194/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 16/09/2026

Lauren Boebert's son was recently sentenced to 20 days in jail. Was it tough enough? westword.com/news/was-tyler-boeberts-identity-theft-sentence-too-soft-40934996/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 15/09/2026

The event celebrates the lovely weirdness of the VHS era of American life: westword.com/arts-culture/found-footage-festival-comes-to-the-sie-denver-40932451/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 14/09/2026

Boardwalk Pizzeria owner launches Johnny Quattro Presents and puts on punk shows. The Yeah Dawgs are up next on Tuesday, September 15: westword.com/music/northglenn-pizza-diy-punkrock-johnny-quattro-40933137/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 14/09/2026

The state gained another one-star restaurant, and three new Bib Gourmands: westword.com/food-drink/michelin-guide-awards-colorado-2026-40934857/

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Denver Westword @westword.com · 14/09/2026

The tiger exhibit is a frequent source of controversy, but where did it come from? westword.com/news/why-are-there-tigers-at-the-downtown-aquarium-in-denver-40933230/

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