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The woman-owned brand is also releasing a new product for pozole.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/spice-bomb-business-gets-grocery-store-deal-after-tiktok-fame-40827545/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/spice-bomb-business-gets-grocery-store-deal-after-tiktok-fame-40827545/
Local Spice Bomb Business Gets Grocery Store Deal After TikTok Fame
The woman-owned brand is also releasing a new product for pozole.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The woman-owned brand is also releasing a new product for pozole.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/spice-bomb-business-gets-grocery-store-deal-after-tiktok-fame-40827545/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/spice-bomb-business-gets-grocery-store-deal-after-tiktok-fame-40827545/
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
www.westword.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
The new year is starting off strong with the debut of six bars and restaurants, including two from our list of the most anticipated winter openings.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Six New Spots to Try
Among this week's new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The new year is starting off strong with the debut of six bars and restaurants, including two from our list of the most anticipated winter openings.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
"When the sporting goods retailer announced it was closing five stores in Colorado as part of seventy closures nationwide, it felt like a small piece of me had passed away."
https://www.westword.com/opinion/big-5-closing-denver-colorado-stores-40827570/
https://www.westword.com/opinion/big-5-closing-denver-colorado-stores-40827570/
When Big 5 Leaves Denver, Consider Me Big Sad
You can find more Dick's locations than ever in Colorado, and a Scheel's or two. But what about the people who don't want to walk through a mall or ride an indoor Ferris wheel?
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January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"When the sporting goods retailer announced it was closing five stores in Colorado as part of seventy closures nationwide, it felt like a small piece of me had passed away."
https://www.westword.com/opinion/big-5-closing-denver-colorado-stores-40827570/
https://www.westword.com/opinion/big-5-closing-denver-colorado-stores-40827570/
About 350 protesters gathered at the Capitol and then marched through downtown in solidarity with Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-demonstrators-protest-ice-honor-renee-good-40828000/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-demonstrators-protest-ice-honor-renee-good-40828000/
Hundreds Demonstrate Against ICE in Denver, Including Jeanette Vizguerra
About 350 protesters gathered at the Capitol and then marched through downtown in solidarity with Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
About 350 protesters gathered at the Capitol and then marched through downtown in solidarity with Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-demonstrators-protest-ice-honor-renee-good-40828000/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-demonstrators-protest-ice-honor-renee-good-40828000/
Among this week's new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Six New Spots to Try
Among this week's new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.
www.westword.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Among this week's new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/6-new-denver-restaurants-open-including-cherry-creek-spanish-bistro-40827889/
Flatline Fest, a new homegrown extreme music festival, is coming to town this summer. The weekend will kick off June 13 with Canadian tech-death titans Archspire, Belgian brutal-death machine Aborted and more: westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Flatline Fest, a new homegrown extreme music festival, is coming to town this summer. The weekend will kick off June 13 with Canadian tech-death titans Archspire, Belgian brutal-death machine Aborted and more: westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
Denver was cemented in history when it hosted the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Twenty years later, the Mile High City could once again be placed at the epicenter of American politics.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-submits-bids-2028-democratic-national-convention-40827948/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-submits-bids-2028-democratic-national-convention-40827948/
Denver Officially Submits Bid to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention
"There’s no better way for the party to find its path back to power than by returning to the state that nominated President Barack Obama twenty years ago."
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Denver was cemented in history when it hosted the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Twenty years later, the Mile High City could once again be placed at the epicenter of American politics.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-submits-bids-2028-democratic-national-convention-40827948/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-submits-bids-2028-democratic-national-convention-40827948/
From congressmen and state legislators to a convicted murderer and a reality show contestant, the candidates are...
https://www.westword.com/news/people-running-colorado-governor-2026-election-24336621/
https://www.westword.com/news/people-running-colorado-governor-2026-election-24336621/
42 People Are Running to Be the Next Governor of Colorado
From congressmen and state legislators to a convicted murderer and a reality show contestant, the candidates are...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
From congressmen and state legislators to a convicted murderer and a reality show contestant, the candidates are...
https://www.westword.com/news/people-running-colorado-governor-2026-election-24336621/
https://www.westword.com/news/people-running-colorado-governor-2026-election-24336621/
The Best Places to Get Green Chile in Denver
When the temperatures drop, it's chile time!
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January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Federal Nights at The Federal Theatre will celebrate the surrounding community with Latin rhythms.
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-federal-theatre-hosting-community-concert-series-federal-nights-40826792/
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-federal-theatre-hosting-community-concert-series-federal-nights-40826792/
This Will Be a Northside Community Event to Remember
Federal Nights at the Federal Theatre will celebrate the surrounding community with Latin rhythms.
www.westword.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Federal Nights at The Federal Theatre will celebrate the surrounding community with Latin rhythms.
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-federal-theatre-hosting-community-concert-series-federal-nights-40826792/
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-federal-theatre-hosting-community-concert-series-federal-nights-40826792/
Colorado has responded to the shooting death of mother Renee Nicole Good with protests and rallies, including one scheduled for today, January 9, at the Colorado State Capitol Building: westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Colorado has responded to the shooting death of mother Renee Nicole Good with protests and rallies, including one scheduled for today, January 9, at the Colorado State Capitol Building: westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.
https://www.westword.com/news/golden-triangle-residents-businesses-denver-homelessness-40827297/
https://www.westword.com/news/golden-triangle-residents-businesses-denver-homelessness-40827297/
"Open Your Eyes": Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness
During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.
https://www.westword.com/news/golden-triangle-residents-businesses-denver-homelessness-40827297/
https://www.westword.com/news/golden-triangle-residents-businesses-denver-homelessness-40827297/
An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.
https://www.westword.com/news/new-colorado-ice-facility-expansion-planned-docs-show-40827532/
https://www.westword.com/news/new-colorado-ice-facility-expansion-planned-docs-show-40827532/
ICE's Plans for Colorado Expansion, New Facilities Revealed in Court Docs
An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.
https://www.westword.com/news/new-colorado-ice-facility-expansion-planned-docs-show-40827532/
https://www.westword.com/news/new-colorado-ice-facility-expansion-planned-docs-show-40827532/
Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
Denver Capitol ICE Protest: When, Where, What to Know
Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.
www.westword.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-capitol-ice-protest-when-where-what-to-know-40827452/
Denver metalheads, rejoice! There’s a new homegrown extreme music festival coming to town this summer, courtesy of longtime local producer Dave Otero.
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
New Extreme Metal Festival to Debut in Denver
The two-day lineup is absolutely stacked.
www.westword.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Denver metalheads, rejoice! There’s a new homegrown extreme music festival coming to town this summer, courtesy of longtime local producer Dave Otero.
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-flatline-fest-to-debut-with-extreme-metal-madness-40827206/
It's channeling Sabrina Carpenter, Die Hard and more to introduce its new cocktail menu.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/downtown-bar-rolls-out-new-cocktail-menu-with-cheeky-video-series-40822267/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/downtown-bar-rolls-out-new-cocktail-menu-with-cheeky-video-series-40822267/
Star Bar Makes Stars of Its Bartenders in Cheeky Video Series
It's channeling Sabrina Carpenter, Die Hard and more to introduce its new cocktail menu.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
It's channeling Sabrina Carpenter, Die Hard and more to introduce its new cocktail menu.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/downtown-bar-rolls-out-new-cocktail-menu-with-cheeky-video-series-40822267/
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/downtown-bar-rolls-out-new-cocktail-menu-with-cheeky-video-series-40822267/
This is your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show. 🐄
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
www.westword.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This is your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can't-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show. 🐄
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/national-western-stock-show-denver-guide-40827040/
Lime and Bird are out. Veo is in. Here's what that means for renting shared bikes and scooters in Denver.
https://www.westword.com/news/new-e-scooter-company-taking-over-denver-changes-coming-40827103/
https://www.westword.com/news/new-e-scooter-company-taking-over-denver-changes-coming-40827103/
A New E-Scooter Company is Taking Over Denver. What Changes Are Coming?
Lime and Bird are out. Veo is in. Here's what that means for renting shared bikes and scooters in Denver.
www.westword.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lime and Bird are out. Veo is in. Here's what that means for renting shared bikes and scooters in Denver.
https://www.westword.com/news/new-e-scooter-company-taking-over-denver-changes-coming-40827103/
https://www.westword.com/news/new-e-scooter-company-taking-over-denver-changes-coming-40827103/
The Denver Rock Band Velvet Daydream has been battling another band..but this time it's AI generated. The AI issue is one artists around the world are staring down: westword.com/music/denver-band-velvet-daydream-battling-ai-band-copycat-40827064/
January 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The Denver Rock Band Velvet Daydream has been battling another band..but this time it's AI generated. The AI issue is one artists around the world are staring down: westword.com/music/denver-band-velvet-daydream-battling-ai-band-copycat-40827064/
Republican Gregory A. Thomas filed his candidacy affidavit from prison, where he is serving 48 years for second-degree murder: westword.com/news/murderer-is-running-for-governor-of-colorado-40826753/
January 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Republican Gregory A. Thomas filed his candidacy affidavit from prison, where he is serving 48 years for second-degree murder: westword.com/news/murderer-is-running-for-governor-of-colorado-40826753/
A professional indoor lacrosse player has been sued for throwing a punch at a fan and then stick-whacking another after a game at Denver’s Ball Arena in 2024.
https://www.westword.com/news/pro-lacrosse-player-sued-for-punching-denver-heckler-40821999/
https://www.westword.com/news/pro-lacrosse-player-sued-for-punching-denver-heckler-40821999/
Pro Lacrosse Player Sued After Punching, Stick-Whacking Denver Hecklers
The player's team and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns Ball Arena, are also defendants in the lawsuit.
www.westword.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A professional indoor lacrosse player has been sued for throwing a punch at a fan and then stick-whacking another after a game at Denver’s Ball Arena in 2024.
https://www.westword.com/news/pro-lacrosse-player-sued-for-punching-denver-heckler-40821999/
https://www.westword.com/news/pro-lacrosse-player-sued-for-punching-denver-heckler-40821999/
"They’re leaving the state in droves. Bad governor," Trump told Politico last week.
https://www.westword.com/opinion/colordo-among-top-relocation-spots-in-u-s-40826829/
https://www.westword.com/opinion/colordo-among-top-relocation-spots-in-u-s-40826829/
People Are Moving to Colorado Again...Take That, Trump!
"They’re leaving the state in droves. Bad governor," Trump told Politico last week.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
"They’re leaving the state in droves. Bad governor," Trump told Politico last week.
https://www.westword.com/opinion/colordo-among-top-relocation-spots-in-u-s-40826829/
https://www.westword.com/opinion/colordo-among-top-relocation-spots-in-u-s-40826829/
Denver protesters dressed up as Trump, Kermit the Frog and Darth Vader for a rally to remember the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
https://www.westword.com/news/small-denver-protest-mocks-trump-jan-6-anniversary-40826826/
https://www.westword.com/news/small-denver-protest-mocks-trump-jan-6-anniversary-40826826/
Small Denver Protest Mocks Trump on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
Denver protesters dressed up as Trump, Kermit the Frog and Darth Vader for a rally to remember the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Denver protesters dressed up as Trump, Kermit the Frog and Darth Vader for a rally to remember the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
https://www.westword.com/news/small-denver-protest-mocks-trump-jan-6-anniversary-40826826/
https://www.westword.com/news/small-denver-protest-mocks-trump-jan-6-anniversary-40826826/
The Stock Show will be in full throttle from Saturday, January 10, through Sunday, January 25, with more than 300 events and activities, and there will also be a lot of live music happening: westword.com/music/live-music-national-western-stock-show-and-free-concerts-40826717/
Where to Find Live Music During National Western Stock Show
Find concerts in and around the Stock Show for its 120th anniversary.
www.westword.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Stock Show will be in full throttle from Saturday, January 10, through Sunday, January 25, with more than 300 events and activities, and there will also be a lot of live music happening: westword.com/music/live-music-national-western-stock-show-and-free-concerts-40826717/