Westword

Westword is a free alternative weekly newspaper located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1977, Westword started as an independent publication. In 1983, it came under the ownership of New Times Media. In 2005, New Times expanded by acquiring Village Voice Media and rebranding itself as Village Voice Media. Then, in September 2012, executives Scott Tobias, Christine Brennan, and Jeff Mars purchased Village Voice Media's publications and online assets from the original founders, leading to the creation of Voice Media Group.

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Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant Closed for Back Taxes, GoFundMe Launched

23 hours ago | westword.com | Gil Asakawa

Help Save Garibaldi Mexican Bistro – A Family-Owned Restaurant Built with Love We’re reaching out today with full hearts and hopeful spirits to ask for your help in saving a place that’s become more than just a restaurant — Garibaldi Mexican Bistro has been our family’s labor of love for the past 11 years, and it’s been an honor to serve this community with the food and traditions that mean so much to us.
A Q&A With Zeds Dead’s Hooks Ahead of Their Fifth Annual Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree

1 day ago | westword.com | Cleo Mirza

This content is sponsored by AEG Presents Rocky Mountains. Two Canadians spinning EDM for massive crowds may not sound like your typical Fourth of July celebration, but for fans of Zeds Dead, it's become something of a tradition. The duo, made up of Hooks (A.K.A. Zack Rapp-Rovan) and DC (A.K.A. Dylan Mamid), started the Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree to offer their loyal Denver fan base a whole weekend of events in addition to their annual Deadrocks shows at Red Rocks.
Styx Denver Show Has Over 50 Years of Rock History

1 day ago | westword.com | Justin Criado

When a band’s been around for over fifty years, there are not a lot of firsts that come around and can be checked off the list. But Styx vocalist-keyboardist Lawrence Gowan can think of at least one thing the longstanding prog-rock group would like to add to its already impressive resume: a “Come Sail Away” duet with Eric Cartman.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Talks Immigration, Global Politics in Denver

2 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, known as a member of the progressive "squad" in the Democratic congressional caucus, appeared on the Free Think Zone, a podcast hosted by local activist Brother Jeff Fard, on Saturday, May 31. During her appearance, the U.S.Representative shared concerns over human rights abuses and the current state of justice and democracy in the country.
Jeanette Vizguerra Calls for "New Fight for Civil Rights" From Inside Aurora Detention Center

3 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

From inside the Aurora detention center where hundreds of immigrants are facing deportation, activist Jeanette Vizguerra delivered an acceptance speech via video call for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award on Monday, June 2, asking supporters to keep protesting President Donald Trump and his immigration policies.
PFM to NWSL: Manning Joins Denver Women's Soccer Ownership Group

3 days ago | westword.com | Catie Cheshire

Peyton Manning, who helped lead the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory, has joined the ownership team of the new National Women's Soccer League team in Denver. Manning, along with legendary alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, invested in bringing the NWSL team to Denver after the team was originally announced earlier this year. “It’s a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,” Manning, a Colorado resident, says in an announcement about his investment.
Meet Denver's 'Punk Rock' Web Development Agency

3 days ago | westword.com | Cleo Mirza

This content is sponsored by House of Giants. House of Giants is a web development studio for Denver businesses in the know. Founded by Colorado native Dominic Magnifico and two of his former colleagues in 2017, House of Giants began as a way to organize freelance gigs on the side while they worked for a larger web development agency.
STK Steakhouse Has an Elevated Vibe but Not Every Dish Reaches the Heights

3 days ago | westword.com | Gil Asakawa

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Hundreds of Denver Afghans Face Deportation After Homeland Security Order

3 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

Afghans who came to Colorado after the United States military withdrew in 2021 will be vulnerable to deportations after President Donald Trump began rescinding temporary protected status (TPS), a federal designation for immigrants fleeing persecution and natural disaster. The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 12 that it would end TPS for Afghans. Starting July 14, Afghans living in the U.S. with TPS will become undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk of deportation.
How Bayside Continues to Embody Devotion and Desire

3 days ago | westword.com | Justin Criado

Bayside quietly became one of the biggest alternative bands of the past 25 years, with seven straight albums landing on the Billboard 200 over the last two decades. After kicking off 2005 with its seminal self-titled sophomore record, the New York City emo-leaning punk-rockers have become a model of consistency, or as founding vocalist-guitarist Anthony Raneri sees it, a freight train fueled by fans that refuses to run out of steam.