Daianee Galindo


Multimedia Journalist

An aspiring bilingual journalist dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who need to be heard

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Spicy Librarian: Romance Books and a bit of Kink in Denver - Bucket List Community Cafe

Spicy Librarian, a trendy new romance bookstore in Denver’s River North Art District, is having a moment. Nearly a month after its grand opening on Jan. 18, owner Sydney Ivey is still amazed by the outpouring of community support, which she did not expect to last more than a week.“I expected a really big push,” Ivey said. “There are so many romance bookstores opening all over the country and as we’re watching them open up—I expected there would be a lot of excitement that first week and for it t...

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Development Near Belmar Park Sparks Community Criticism - Bucket List Community Cafe

As the city handles a lawsuit over a proposed development close to the beloved 132-acre park in the heart of Lakewood, residents feel frustrated and unheard as they fight to keep the park’s natural environment. “We’re not opposed to development, but as we develop, we need to be mindful of our natural environment, parks, open spaces and our tree canopy,” said Cathy Kentner, a Jeffco school teacher and a member of Save Open Space Lakewood, a grass-roots initiative created by Lakewood residents.  L...
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Top 5 Guide: Denver's Hole-in-the-Wall Mexican Restaurants - Bucket List Community Cafe

Hola! My name is Daianee Galindo and I am a multimedia journalist for Bucket List Community Cafe. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I grew up eating authentic Mexican cuisine, such as Guisados, a stewy, slow-cooked dish served with a side of freshly cooked pinto beans, or Caldos (soups) with warm corn tortillas, that my mother would typically prepare for dinner. Years ago, when living in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, my family owned a taco stand, where they created unique recipes that have become s...
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Tamales by La Casita Provides Denver with a Tasty Holiday Treat - Bucket List Community Cafe

Nothing says holiday tradition like warm, delicious tamales. For many cultures, tamales are a holiday staple, whether they are prepared at home or purchased from a local eatery. Families come together during this time of year to make plenty of tamales to share throughout the season, but because it can be a labor-intensive process, many choose to purchase them from businesses across the city. This is the busiest time of the year for businesses like Tamales by La Casita that, as their name says, s...
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Unspoken Reality of Postpartum Depression Denver Women Face - Bucket List Community Cafe

When Brenda Garcia finally found the courage to share her postpartum depression symptoms of anxiety, paranoia and intrusive thoughts with her midwife, she was transferred to an emergency room, where she was placed on a high-risk watch. Garcia briefly found solace in confiding her months long nightmare with her midwife. She reassured her that she loved her children and was a good mother, but she was unaware of what was happening to her. “She hugged me, and I started crying,” Garcia said in Spani...

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Empleados del matadero de Globeville se preocupan por la propuesta de prohibición - Bucket List Community Cafe

Para los 160 empleados propietarios de Superior Farms, una planta procesadora de borrego en Globeville, esta elección podría determinar el destino de sus puestos de trabajo. Con las boletas llegando esta semana, los votantes de Denver determinarán la prohibición de los mataderos en Denver. La ordenanza 309 prohibirá la construcción, el mantenimiento o el uso de mataderos dentro de la ciudad, lo que llevaría al cierre del único matadero en Denver: Superior Farms.

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