Micah Smith

3 weeks ago | tri-cityherald.com | Micah Smith

The Monsoon Palace, Udaipur Rajasthan, India sits high above the city on Bansdara Peak. Courtesy Micah Smith The dusty streets of Udaipur, India, pulsed with life as dawn broke over the city. Women balanced water buckets and bundles of wood on their heads, moving with graceful resolve through the crowds. Metalworkers crouched over their creations, hammers ringing against new pots in rhythmic cadence. Open cooking fires spewed smoke into the dusty air.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Micah Smith

The dusty streets of Udaipur, India, pulsed with life as dawn broke over the city. Women balanced water buckets and bundles of wood on their heads, moving with graceful resolve through the crowds. Metalworkers crouched over their creations, hammers ringing against new pots in rhythmic cadence. Open cooking fires spewed smoke into the dusty air. Horns blared as trucks, carts, rickshas and cattle vied for space.

3 weeks ago | denver7.com | Micah Smith

DENVER — When Denver7's Micah Smith went to Denver's Westwood neighborhood earlier this month to hear from community members, she heard about the strain being felt by small businesses there. “Businesses are definitely struggling," Jose Esparza, executive director of BuCu West, told Denver7 earlier this month. "I think [that's], in part, because of the national politics and I think there's just a lot of volatility, and people are scared to spend money."• What is Denver7 | Your Voice?

4 weeks ago | denver7.com | Micah Smith

DENVER – This summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation is partnering with local driving schools to warn teens and parents about the dangers of driving while under the influence of cannabis. CDOT calls the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the deadliest 100 days with crash rates that are 20% higher than the rest of the year and CDOT statistics show many fatal crashes involve an impaired driver.

1 month ago | denver7.com | Micah Smith

DENVER – Denver’s Westwood neighborhood is known for its vibrant murals, strong Latino culture, and unique locally owned businesses that line Morrison Road, the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood. Denver7 | Your Voice visited the neighborhood this week to hear from its residents about living in Westwood. • What is Denver7 | Your Voice?