thedenverpost--2020-06-25--With John Grant Jr. surrounded by ample young talent in his final season, Denver Outlaws are priming

With John Grant Jr. surrounded by ample young talent in his final season, Denver Outlaws are priming for another championship run

When John Grant Jr. came out of retirement to sign with the Denver Outlaws prior to the 2019 season — two years removed from the game and with a left knee that still needed replacing — there were questions about the lacrosse legend ’ s ability to still compete at a high level .
“ I will admit that I was a little skeptical last year.
” Outlaws president Matt Bocklet said .
“ But I will never question him again — he ’ s proven that his creativity in the game continues to grow , even if he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the things he did when he first started playing pro lacrosse 20 years ago.
” Those doubts — of which Grant Jr. admitted he initially had as well — dissipated quickly once he got on the field .
In 14 games a year ago , the attackman accumulated 18 assists and 21 goals while breaking the all-time Major League Lacrosse scoring record and helping lead the Outlaws to their fourth consecutive championship appearance .
“ Last year , we weren ’ t sure what I was going to be able to give , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give quite a bit even despite missing four games ( due to the knee ) , ” Grant Jr. said .
“ Being in the top three in scoring on our team was probably better than anyone expected , including myself , so we ’ ll see if we have any magic left here this year.
” Grant Jr. , 45 , is back with the Outlaws in 2020 for what is “ for sure ” his final season .
He acknowledges his mobility is waning .
In addition , he recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coordinator at Johns Hopkins University .
The league ’ s longest-tenured player will again be a player/coach as Denver ’ s offensive coordinator for a franchise that has a championship-or-bust mindset every summer .
The Outlaws have made an MLL-best nine title showings , winning three .
To get back to the title again this year — with a regular season condensed from the usual dozen games and likely to start sometime in late July — Grant Jr. will change his strategy .
“ Whether I ’ m playing a little more off-ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spots of the field to be more of a feeder than a scorer , I ’ m focused on helping facilitate the offense as opposed to finishing goals all the time like I used to do , ” Grant .
Jr. said .
“ That ’ s our offensive plan.
” Around Grant Jr. , Bocklet said the Outlaws have the “ strongest attack in the league ” with second-year players Ryan Lee ( team-leading 38 goals last year ) , Chris Aslanian and Dan Bucaro expected to be leaders .
Bucaro , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , missed all of last season with a knee injury .
Bocklet said he ’ s fully healthy now and anticipates Bucaro to help Grant Jr. and the Outlaws offense settle in quickly .
“ The biggest thing for us is finding chemistry right away , ” Bocklet said .
“ With a shorter season , pretty much every game becomes a playoff game , so finding our rhythm early is critical.
” Bocklet , Denver ’ s all-time leader in games played and also the head coach at Cherry Creek , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving as an assistant coach last year .
He said the franchise ’ s players have long taken it upon themselves to bear the responsibilities and ego-checks that maintaining a championship-level franchise requires .
Last season , the Outlaws lost 10-9 in the title game to the Chesapeake Bayhawks .
“ It starts in the locker room , ” Bocklet said .
“ Outlaws players have always known that no individual is more important than the team .
It ’ s always been that way no matter what kind of talent we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the playoff success that we do.
” Outlaws To Know In 2020 Goalie : Christian Knight , Nick Washuta ( drafted No .
11 overall this year )

When John Grant Jr. came out of retirement to sign with the Denver Outlaws prior to the 2019 season — two years removed from the game and with a left knee that still needed replacing — there were questions about the lacrosse legend’s ability to still compete at a high level.
“I will admit that I was a little skeptical last year,” Outlaws president Matt Bocklet said. “But I will never question him again — he’s proven that his creativity in the game continues to grow, even if he’s not as physically capable of doing the things he did when he first started playing pro lacrosse 20 years ago.”
Those doubts — of which Grant admitted he initially had as well — dissipated quickly once he got on the field. In 14 games a year ago, the attackman accumulated 18 assists and 21 goals while breaking the all-time Major League Lacrosse scoring record and helping lead the Outlaws to their fourth consecutive championship appearance.
“Last year, we weren’t sure what I was going to be able to give, and it turns out I was able to give quite a bit even despite missing four games (due to the knee),” Grant said. “Being in the top three in scoring on our team was probably better than anyone expected, including myself, so we’ll see if we have any magic left here this year.”
Grant, 45, is back with the Outlaws in 2020 for what is “for sure” his final season. He acknowledges his mobility is waning. In addition, he recently accepted a position as the new offensive coordinator at Johns Hopkins University.
The league’s longest-tenured player will again be a player/coach as Denver’s offensive coordinator for a franchise that has a championship-or-bust mindset every summer. The Outlaws have made an MLL-best nine title showings, winning three. To get back to the title game again this year — with a regular season condensed from the usual dozen games and likely to start sometime in late July — Grant will change his strategy.
“Whether I’m playing a little more off-ball, or just placing myself on different spots of the field to be more of a feeder than a scorer, I’m focused on helping facilitate the offense as opposed to finishing goals all the time like I used to do,” Grant said. “That’s our offensive plan.”
Around Grant, Bocklet said the Outlaws have the “strongest attack in the league” with second-year players Ryan Lee (team-leading 38 goals last year), Chris Aslanian and Dan Bucaro expected to be leaders.
Bucaro, a 2019 first-round pick out of Georgetown, missed all of last season with a knee injury. Bocklet said he’s fully healthy now and anticipates Bucaro to help Grant and the Outlaws offense settle in quickly.
“The biggest thing for us is finding chemistry right away,” Bocklet said. “With a shorter season, pretty much every game becomes a playoff game, so finding our rhythm early is critical.”
Bocklet, Denver’s all-time leader in games played and also the head coach at Cherry Creek, is in his first season as president after serving as an assistant coach last year. He said the franchise’s players have long taken it upon themselves to bear the responsibilities and ego-checks that maintaining a championship-level franchise requires. Last season, the Outlaws lost 10-9 in the title game to the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
“It starts in the locker room,” Bocklet said. “Outlaws players have always known that no individual is more important than the team. It’s always been that way no matter what kind of talent we have. That’s why we consistently have the playoff success that we do.”
Outlaws To Know In 2020
Offense: John Grant Jr., Ryan Lee, Chris Aslanian, Dan Bucaro
Midfield: Mikie Schlosser, Max Adler (faceoff), Brian Kormondy (Mullen alum), Colton Jackson (Rock Canyon/DU), Charlie Hayes
Goalie: Christian Knight, Nick Washuta (drafted No. 11 overall this year)
Defense: Kyle Pless (Mountain Vista), Michael Rexrode, Andrew Newbold, Sean Mayle (DU)
Head Coach: Tony Seaman
Coordinators: John Grant Jr. (offensive), Ken Clausen (defense)
GM: Jon Cohen


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--Nuggets veteran Will Barton: Protests and T-shirts aren’t enough. It’s time for a revolution.

Six years ago , Will Barton stood at the side of Portland star Damian Lillard , head bowed , hands clasped , donning an “ I Can ’ t Breathe ” t-shirt in commemoration of Eric Garner .
Five years ago , Barton gave speeches at the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore , stirred into action after the incidents of police brutality rocked his hometown .
And now , as the NBA contemplates an unprecedented return amid a global pandemic and boiling racial unrest following the death of George Floyd when in the custody of Minneapolis police , the Nuggets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of witnessing the same cycle , over and over .
“ I don ’ t see us going down there and wearing George Floyd T-shirts before the games and then after a game , being interviewed , saying we need to change , ” Barton told The Denver Post in a wide-ranging interview .
“ I ’ ll tell you right now , I don ’ t really see that helping .
I feel like it ’ s too late in the ballgame .
We ’ ve been going through this for 400-plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only way for real change is going to come is a revolution.
” Barton brought up Juneteenth , last week ’ s holiday that celebrates the day in 1865 when the last slaves were informed of their freedom .
“ This involves an absolute equality of personal rights , ” read a Union general ’ s military order , two and a half years after the emancipation proclamation .
“ Here it is 2020 , and we ’ re still doing peaceful protests and peaceful speeches for something that ’ s already a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place , ” Barton said .
“ … To me , peaceful protesting and speeches and all that , I think it ’ s past that point .
I don ’ t think us playing and wearing those T-shirts and all that is going to do it anymore .
I don ’ t feel like that ’ s enough .
I think a revolution is the only way at this point.
” Barton , while not calling for violence , distilled his message further by posing a hypothetical question he wanted all white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black people in America were to say today , ‘ We ’ re going to war .
We ’ re going to war , not with white people , ( but ) with racist America .
Would you stand and fight with Black people against racists or would you be out of the way ?
Would you put your life on the line for a black person for what ’ s right or what ’ s wrong ?
” As the country reels from weeks of protests and braces for a possible second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issues that have seized Barton ’ s thoughts .
He aired his grievances recently in a set of four searing Instagram posts that , among other things , invoked Abraham Lincoln , the 13th , 14th and 15th amendments , the Supreme Court ’ s desegregation decision in 1954 , John F. Kennedy , and Malcolm X .
In one post , Barton wrote : “ Being defenseless and nonviolent can no longer be the only answer in the face of this cruel beast to ever take people in captivity.
” Later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head wearing the “ I Can ’ t Breathe ” shirt , Barton wrote : “ I don ’ t care what color you are as long as you want to change these miserable conditions on this earth .
What ’ s next ?
What else y ’ all want from us ?
” Barton wasn ’ t on the now-infamous phone call with Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving , who organized a coalition of players questioning the merits of re-starting the season amid the current social climate .
But when the topics of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barton stood in lockstep with Irving and his premise .
“ If the things that are true that came out about what he said about trying to organize the players and question what are we doing down there , how things are going to be done , and if we should actually go , I agree with him , ” Barton said .
“ At the end of the day , with so much stuff going on in the world right now with a pandemic , racism , I feel like you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things .
I don ’ t think he did nothing wrong.
” What the NBA has planned for Orlando has Barton concerned .
Not because he doesn ’ t want to play basketball and do all he can for the Nuggets to win a championship , but because there are bigger forces at play .
Barton is worried that basketball may steer the conversation elsewhere .
Any notion that basketball is any sort of cure-all is a fallacy , he said .
What may prove to be a welcome distraction for those stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ignore the vital conversation being had in the country .
In a joint statement between the NBA and the NBPA released on Wednesday , the league said “ the goal of the season restart in Orlando will be to take collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.
” Barton , who spoke to The Denver Post before the NBA ’ s announcement , is nevertheless concerned .
“ It ’ s almost going to fly under the radar after that , ” Barton said .
“ Everyone ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the playoffs and who they think is going to win and who ’ s playing well and who won it all .
It ’ s going to take the focus off of the world and it ’ s going to put the focus on sports.
” Barton is determined not to let that happen .
“ A revolution , you can put that in there , exactly what I said , ” Barton said .
“ A revolution is the only way that I see it right now .
”

Six years ago, Will Barton stood at the side of Portland star Damian Lillard, head bowed, hands clasped, donning an “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirt in commemoration of Eric Garner.
Five years ago, Barton gave speeches at the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore, stirred into action after the incidents of police brutality rocked his hometown.
And now, as the NBA contemplates an unprecedented return amid a global pandemic and boiling racial unrest following the death of George Floyd when in the custody of Minneapolis police, the Nuggets’ veteran is beyond tired. Tired of witnessing the same cycle, over and over.
“I don’t see us going down there and wearing George Floyd T-shirts before the games and then after a game, being interviewed, saying we need to change,” Barton told The Denver Post in a wide-ranging interview. “I’ll tell you right now, I don’t really see that helping. I feel like it’s too late in the ballgame. We’ve been going through this for 400-plus years now. I feel like the only way for real change is going to come is a revolution.”
Barton brought up Juneteenth, last week’s holiday that celebrates the day in 1865 when the last slaves were informed of their freedom. “This involves an absolute equality of personal rights,” read a Union general’s military order, two and a half years after the emancipation proclamation.
“Here it is 2020, and we’re still doing peaceful protests and peaceful speeches for something that’s already a law, that’s already in place,” Barton said. “… To me, peaceful protesting and speeches and all that, I think it’s past that point. I don’t think us playing and wearing those T-shirts and all that is going to do it anymore. I don’t feel like that’s enough. I think a revolution is the only way at this point.”
Barton, while not calling for violence, distilled his message further by posing a hypothetical question he wanted all white people to ask themselves:
“If Black people in America were to say today, ‘We’re going to war. We’re going to war, not with white people, (but) with racist America. Would you stand and fight with Black people against racists or would you be out of the way? Would you put your life on the line for a black person for what’s right or what’s wrong?”
As the country reels from weeks of protests and braces for a possible second wave of the coronavirus, these are the issues that have seized Barton’s thoughts. He aired his grievances recently in a set of four searing Instagram posts that, among other things, invoked Abraham Lincoln, the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments, the Supreme Court’s desegregation decision in 1954, John F. Kennedy, and Malcolm X.
In one post, Barton wrote: “Being defenseless and nonviolent can no longer be the only answer in the face of this cruel beast to ever take people in captivity.”
Later, under an image of his bowed head wearing the “I Can’t Breathe” shirt, Barton wrote: “I don’t care what color you are as long as you want to change these miserable conditions on this earth. What’s next? What else y’all want from us?”
Barton wasn’t on the now-infamous phone call with Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving, who organized a coalition of players questioning the merits of re-starting the season amid the current social climate. But when the topics of that discussion were relayed to him, Barton stood in lockstep with Irving and his premise.
“If the things that are true that came out about what he said about trying to organize the players and question what are we doing down there, how things are going to be done, and if we should actually go, I agree with him,” Barton said. “At the end of the day, with so much stuff going on in the world right now with a pandemic, racism, I feel like you have to question those things and challenge those things. I don’t think he did nothing wrong.”
What the NBA has planned for Orlando has Barton concerned. Not because he doesn’t want to play basketball and do all he can for the Nuggets to win a championship, but because there are bigger forces at play. Barton is worried that basketball may steer the conversation elsewhere. Any notion that basketball is any sort of cure-all is a fallacy, he said. What may prove to be a welcome distraction for those stuck at home may serve as a means to ignore the vital conversation being had in the country.
In a joint statement between the NBA and the NBPA released on Wednesday, the league said “the goal of the season restart in Orlando will be to take collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.”
Barton, who spoke to The Denver Post before the NBA’s announcement, is nevertheless concerned.
“It’s almost going to fly under the radar after that,” Barton said. “Everyone’s going to be watching sports and talking about the playoffs and who they think is going to win and who’s playing well and who won it all. It’s going to take the focus off of the world and it’s going to put the focus on sports.”
Barton is determined not to let that happen.
“A revolution, you can put that in there, exactly what I said,” Barton said. “A revolution is the only way that I see it right now.”


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--A last minute voter’s guide to the Colorado 2020 primary election

Colorado ’ s June 30 primary is less than a week away , so if you haven ’ t turned your ballot in yet , you need to drop it in an election drop box or at your county clerk ’ s office by 7 p.m. Tuesday .
It ’ s too late to mail it .
You can also register and vote in person at a vote center ; visit www.GoVoteColorado.com to find one near you .
More information can be found here .
Still trying to figure out who to vote for — or even what your choices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you live and which party you choose .
Here are the contested races in and near the Denver metro area : The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate is the marquee race of this election as the national party sees a chance to knock off Republican incumbent Cory Gardner in November .
Former Gov .
John Hickenlooper has had a run of bad news , but it ’ s not clear whether it will be enough for progressive Andrew Romanoff to pull ahead .
Here are some key policy differences between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only Colorado congressional district with primary contests this year — and it has them on both major parties ’ ballots .
Here ’ s a look at the races .

Colorado’s June 30 primary is less than a week away, so if you haven’t turned your ballot in yet, you need to drop it in an election drop box or at your county clerk’s office by 7 p.m. Tuesday. It’s too late to mail it.
You can also register and vote in person at a vote center; visit www.GoVoteColorado.com to find one near you. More information can be found here.
Still trying to figure out who to vote for — or even what your choices are? Your ballot will depend on where you live and which party you choose. Here are the contested races in and near the Denver metro area:
U.S. Senate
Democrats: Andrew Romanoff, John Hickenlooper
Libertarian: Gaylon Kent, Raymon Anthony Doane
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate is the marquee race of this election as the national party sees a chance to knock off Republican incumbent Cory Gardner in November. Former Gov. John Hickenlooper has had a run of bad news, but it’s not clear whether it will be enough for progressive Andrew Romanoff to pull ahead. Here are some key policy differences between the candidates.
U.S. House District 3
Democrats: Diane Mitsch Bush, James Iacino
Republicans: Scott Tipton (incumbent), Lauren Boebert
This far-flung district is the only Colorado congressional district with primary contests this year — and it has them on both major parties’ ballots. Here’s a look at the races.
Senate District 23
Democrats: Sally Boccella, Galina Nicoll
Republicans: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Rupert Parchment
Senate District 31
Democrats: Chris Hansen (incumbent), Maria E. Orms
House District 6
Democrats: Steven Woodrow (incumbent), Steven Paletz, Dan Himelspach
House District 22
Republicans: Colin Larson (incumbent), Justin Everett
House District 30
Republicans: Kerrie Gutierrez, Cynthia M. Sarmiento
House District 34
Republicans: Audrey Herman, Mark Bromley
House District 38
Democrats: David Ortiz, Candice Ferguson
House District 40
Democrats: John Ronquillo, Naquetta Ricks
District Attorney – 1st Judicial District
Democrats: Jake Lilly, Alexis King
District Attorney – 11th Judicial District
Republicans: Linda Stanley, Thom K. LeDoux
District Attorney – 18th Judicial District
Democrats: Amy L. Padden, Matt Maillaro
District Attorney – 5th Judicial District
Democrats: Heidi McCollum, Braden Christopher Angel
State Board of Education, Congressional District 1
Democrats: Lisa Escárcega, Donna Morganstern
University of Colorado Regents, Congressional District 2
Democrats: Callie Rennison, Dave Gross, Aaron Harber
University of Colorado Regents, Congressional District 6


thedenverpost--2020-06-26--Second lady Karen Pence meets with artsy veterans in Aurora

Second lady Karen Pence stopped in Aurora on Thursday to meet military veterans and hear about an art therapy program at the Anschutz Medical Campus .
Pence , a former art teacher and the wife of Vice President Mike Pence , heard from three veterans , their families and experts at the Marcus Institute for Brain Health , which cares for and researches traumatic brain injuries , primarily in veterans .
“ What ’ s happening is real , and it is science , ” the second lady said through a black mask .
“ We can take pictures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes after music therapy or art therapy.
” Pence is a member of a Trump administration task force known as PREVENTS , or President ’ s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide .
Earlier in the day , she was at Rocky Mountain National Park to hear about the mental health benefits of nature and outdoor recreation .
“ I never really thought of myself as an artist , ” said a veteran named Billy , whose last name was not provided , during a roundtable discussion with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common for military men to be skeptical of the arts and their healing powers .
Billy and two other veterans described how art therapy helped them discover their inner selves and heal from the traumas of military life .
“ After three weeks , I saw an incredible change , ” said the wife of one veteran as her voice cracked .
“ You don ’ t know what you don ’ t know and you don ’ t know how to express what you don ’ t know , ” said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ art therapy allowed him to peel back the layers of his brain and express himself in new ways .
As the veterans told their stories , Pence listened and glanced at their artwork .
At one point in the presentation , she was gifted a work of art from Billy and gave the art therapy program ’ s director a photograph she had taken of the U.S. Capitol .
“ The brain is malleable , ” Pence said at one point , “ and it can heal.
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Second lady Karen Pence stopped in Aurora on Thursday to meet military veterans and hear about an art therapy program at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Pence, a former art teacher and the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, heard from three veterans, their families and experts at the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, which cares for and researches traumatic brain injuries, primarily in veterans.
“What’s happening is real, and it is science,” the second lady said through a black mask. “We can take pictures of the brain and see how the brain changes after music therapy or art therapy.”
Pence is a member of a Trump administration task force known as PREVENTS, or President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide. Earlier in the day, she was at Rocky Mountain National Park to hear about the mental health benefits of nature and outdoor recreation.
“I never really thought of myself as an artist,” said a veteran named Billy, whose last name was not provided, during a roundtable discussion with Pence, who said it’s common for military men to be skeptical of the arts and their healing powers.
Billy and two other veterans described how art therapy helped them discover their inner selves and heal from the traumas of military life. “After three weeks, I saw an incredible change,” said the wife of one veteran as her voice cracked.
“You don’t know what you don’t know and you don’t know how to express what you don’t know,” said a veteran named Mason as he described how art therapy allowed him to peel back the layers of his brain and express himself in new ways.
As the veterans told their stories, Pence listened and glanced at their artwork. At one point in the presentation, she was gifted a work of art from Billy and gave the art therapy program’s director a photograph she had taken of the U.S. Capitol.
“The brain is malleable,” Pence said at one point, “and it can heal.”
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thedenverpost--2020-06-26--Kiszla: Weddings. Funerals. Hall of Fame ceremonies. “All those plans are up in smoke,” Broncos safe

Kiszla: Weddings. Funerals. Hall of Fame ceremonies. “All those plans are up in smoke,” Broncos safety Steve Atwater says

We curse COVID-19 , and not only because it kills without mercy .
This pandemic is also a dirty-rotten scoundrel that mindlessly wrecks wedding plans , heartlessly steals the hugs from a funeral service and wickedly messes with the biggest day in a football player ’ s life .
Broncos safety Steve Atwater waited 21 years after his final NFL tackle to win a ticket for admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame .
But due to this blasted coronavirus , almost nothing about life as we knew it is normal now .
Fewer than 24 hours after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States , the NFL postponed the Hall of Fame game and enshrinement ceremonies in August for Atwater and fellow inductees from the Class of 2020 until next year .
“ It ’ s tough , ” Atwater told me Thursday .
“ We all have these plans for what we want to do mapped out in our head .
And now ?
With the coronavirus , all those plans are up in smoke.
” But rather than curse the havoc COVID-19 has wreaked on his Hall of Fame induction party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Smiling Assassin ” grins and bears it .
Did you expect anything less ?
“ I think the challenge for all of us , ” Atwater said , “ is adapting and finding a way to be productive and happy during this time.
’ ’ Oh , Atwater has days , like maybe you do , when he ’ s tempted to jump in the hot tub time machine and fast forward to a better future , when we can toss our masks in the trash , fully re-engage with friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting sick .
“ We already knew before the coronavirus that everything in life isn ’ t going to go the way we want it to , ’ Atwater said .
“ So what are you going to do now , and how are you going to get through it ?
A lot of it has to do with mindset .
We ’ ve got to find a way to get through this mentally and physically.
” Hmm , sounds like the makings of a pretty solid acceptance speech when he finally can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 2021 .
Atwater looks forward to celebrating with a happy entourage he hopes will include his octogenarian father , who could not have taken the health risk of attending the ceremony in person if the Hall had pressed on this summer and tried to defy COVID-19 by stubbornly sticking to its originally announced schedule of festivities .
The Broncos had also already finalized details of a halftime salute to the biggest honor of Atwater ’ s career during a home game against Kansas City in October .
But those plans will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team wants 75,000 fans to stand and cheer Atwater , rather than have him endure the empty feeling of being feted in a stadium where the crowd size is likely to be severely reduced by health precautions this season .
Even better , Broncomaniacs will have two big reasons to paint Canton orange in 2021 , when quarterback Peyton Manning seems a shoo-in to be inducted on the same weekend as Atwater .
“ Peyton is a definitely a first-ballot superstar , so his party is probably going to be bigger than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But it ’ s going to be a great celebration for Broncos Country.
” This pandemic is a test none of us was fully prepared to take .
But we can ’ t hide under the covers forever , waiting for a vaccine that might or might not work .
At age 53 , Atwater is old enough to know nobody can afford to give away a year while riding out the COVID-19 storm .
So right here and now , he ’ s trying to fill as many hours as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better man or gives somebody else a reason to smile .
For example : When Atwater returned my call to discuss the challenge of waiting 12 more months to take his rightful place in the Hall of Fame , he was departing a local hospital , where he made a visit to encourage a young patient .
“ We can all be better and stronger , ” Atwater vows , “ when this is over.
” In sports , as well as life , the game plan for a year that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be easy to execute .
But the game plan for 2020 is simply stated : Survive .
And advance .

We curse COVID-19, and not only because it kills without mercy. This pandemic is also a dirty-rotten scoundrel that mindlessly wrecks wedding plans, heartlessly steals the hugs from a funeral service and wickedly messes with the biggest day in a football player’s life.
Broncos safety Steve Atwater waited 21 years after his final NFL tackle to win a ticket for admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But due to this blasted coronavirus, almost nothing about life as we knew it is normal now. Fewer than 24 hours after a record-shattering bad day for new COVID-19 cases in the United States, the NFL postponed the Hall of Fame game and enshrinement ceremonies in August for Atwater and fellow inductees from the Class of 2020 until next year.
“It’s tough,” Atwater told me Thursday. “We all have these plans for what we want to do mapped out in our head. And now? With the coronavirus, all those plans are up in smoke.”
But rather than curse the havoc COVID-19 has wreaked on his Hall of Fame induction party, the player fondly known as the “Smiling Assassin” grins and bears it. Did you expect anything less?
“I think the challenge for all of us,” Atwater said, “is adapting and finding a way to be productive and happy during this time.’’
Oh, Atwater has days, like maybe you do, when he’s tempted to jump in the hot tub time machine and fast forward to a better future, when we can toss our masks in the trash, fully re-engage with friends and breathe easy again, without fear of getting sick.
“We already knew before the coronavirus that everything in life isn’t going to go the way we want it to,’ Atwater said. “So what are you going to do now, and how are you going to get through it? A lot of it has to do with mindset. We’ve got to find a way to get through this mentally and physically.”
Hmm, sounds like the makings of a pretty solid acceptance speech when he finally can travel to Canton, Ohio, in August 2021. Atwater looks forward to celebrating with a happy entourage he hopes will include his octogenarian father, who could not have taken the health risk of attending the ceremony in person if the Hall had pressed on this summer and tried to defy COVID-19 by stubbornly sticking to its originally announced schedule of festivities.
The Broncos had also already finalized details of a halftime salute to the biggest honor of Atwater’s career during a home game against Kansas City in October. But those plans will also be pushed back to 2021, because the team wants 75,000 fans to stand and cheer Atwater, rather than have him endure the empty feeling of being feted in a stadium where the crowd size is likely to be severely reduced by health precautions this season.
Even better, Broncomaniacs will have two big reasons to paint Canton orange in 2021, when quarterback Peyton Manning seems a shoo-in to be inducted on the same weekend as Atwater. “Peyton is a definitely a first-ballot superstar, so his party is probably going to be bigger than mine,” said Atwater, chuckling. “But it’s going to be a great celebration for Broncos Country.”
This pandemic is a test none of us was fully prepared to take. But we can’t hide under the covers forever, waiting for a vaccine that might or might not work.
At age 53, Atwater is old enough to know nobody can afford to give away a year while riding out the COVID-19 storm. So right here and now, he’s trying to fill as many hours as possible by doing something that makes him a better man or gives somebody else a reason to smile. For example: When Atwater returned my call to discuss the challenge of waiting 12 more months to take his rightful place in the Hall of Fame, he was departing a local hospital, where he made a visit to encourage a young patient.
“We can all be better and stronger,” Atwater vows, “when this is over.”
In sports, as well as life, the game plan for a year that will forever be defined by the virus might not be easy to execute.
But the game plan for 2020 is simply stated: Survive. And advance.


thedenverpost--2020-06-26--Aurora police investigate four homicides spanning a two-day period

Police in Aurora are investigating four homicides in less than a 48-hour span : a victim found at an apartment complex , a double shooting at a pawn shop , and a stabbing at a homeless camp .
And there were two other shootings where the victims survived .
A 33-year-old man , Carlis Brandon Lesean Brabson , suffering from a gunshot wound was found at about 12:10 a.m. Tuesday in a parking lot at Sable Cove Condominiums , 912 S. Dearborn Way , according to the Arapahoe County Coroner ’ s Office and police .
Brabson died a short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coroner ’ s office identified him on Thursday .
Brabson died of a gunshot wound to the head .
His death is being investigated as a homicide and police are looking for a suspect .
On Wednesday , two men died in a shootout at EZ Pawn , 797 Peoria St. , police said .
The men were identified Thursday by the coroner ’ s office as 26-year-old Ricardo Herrera , and 28-year-old Keith Lamonte Smith Jr. ; both died of gunshot wounds and both deaths are homicides .
An employee , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help .
Investigators said the men shot each other .
On Thursday police announced that Stephen Minks-Morgan , 26 , has been arrested for investigation of first-degree murder .
He is suspected of a stabbing death at a “ transient campground ” on Wednesday evening near South Parker Road and South Peoria Street .
The 33-year-old victim has not yet been identified .
About 7:45 p.m. Wednesday a dispute on an RTD bus led to a shooting .
Both the shooter and the man shot fled the bus .
The victim made his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was treated for a gunshot to the arm , according to police .
The shooting happened on bus number 6191 near the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Troy Street .
The man shot declined to answer police questions about the incident .
Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday Aurora police responded to “ multiple calls of shots fired ” at the intersection of East 7th Avenue and Laredo Street near Apache Mesa Park .
When officers arrived they found a 23-year-old victim .
On Thursday police said the victim remained in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police continue to develop suspect information in the case .
Interim Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson described the violence as “ extremely concerning.
” “ Our investigators have been tirelessly working to bring justice and resolution to a number of those cases , ” Wilson said in a written statement .
“ We need our community ’ s assistance to ensure that the ones involved are held responsible for their actions.
” Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call police at 303-739-6833 or send tips online to Metro Denver Crime @ @

Police in Aurora are investigating four homicides in less than a 48-hour span: a victim found at an apartment complex, a double shooting at a pawn shop, and a stabbing at a homeless camp.
And there were two other shootings where the victims survived.
A 33-year-old man, Carlis Brandon Lesean Brabson, suffering from a gunshot wound was found at about 12:10 a.m. Tuesday in a parking lot at Sable Cove Condominiums, 912 S. Dearborn Way, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office and police. Brabson died a short time after police found him. The coroner’s office identified him on Thursday. Brabson died of a gunshot wound to the head. His death is being investigated as a homicide and police are looking for a suspect.
On Wednesday, two men died in a shootout at EZ Pawn, 797 Peoria St., police said. The men were identified Thursday by the coroner’s office as 26-year-old Ricardo Herrera, and 28-year-old Keith Lamonte Smith Jr.; both died of gunshot wounds and both deaths are homicides. An employee, at about 4:40 p.m., called police for help. Investigators said the men shot each other.
On Thursday police announced that Stephen Minks-Morgan, 26, has been arrested for investigation of first-degree murder. He is suspected of a stabbing death at a “transient campground” on Wednesday evening near South Parker Road and South Peoria Street. The 33-year-old victim has not yet been identified.
About 7:45 p.m. Wednesday a dispute on an RTD bus led to a shooting. Both the shooter and the man shot fled the bus. The victim made his own way to a hospital where he was treated for a gunshot to the arm, according to police. The shooting happened on bus number 6191 near the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Troy Street. The man shot declined to answer police questions about the incident.
Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday Aurora police responded to “multiple calls of shots fired” at the intersection of East 7th Avenue and Laredo Street near Apache Mesa Park. When officers arrived they found a 23-year-old victim.
#APDAlert Officers responded to multiple calls of shots fired near Apache Mesa Park at E 7th Ave./Laredo St. Upon arrival one victim was located, unk condition. Laredo St. is shut down in both directions from E 6th Ave to E 8th Ave. No further info on suspects yet, updates here. pic.twitter.com/L5LUuohGUn — Aurora Police Dept. 👮🏼♀👮🏾♂😷 (@AuroraPD) June 25, 2020
On Thursday police said the victim remained in the hospital and is expected to survive. Police continue to develop suspect information in the case.
Interim Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson described the violence as “extremely concerning.”
“Our investigators have been tirelessly working to bring justice and resolution to a number of those cases,” Wilson said in a written statement. “We need our community’s assistance to ensure that the ones involved are held responsible for their actions.”
Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call police at 303-739-6833 or send tips online to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.


thedenverpost--2020-06-26--Hickenlooper holds dominating lead over Romanoff in Colorado’s Senate primary, poll shows

John Hickenlooper is well ahead of his primary opponent for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination despite weeks of bad headlines , according to a poll released by Colorado Politics and 9News on Thursday evening .
The SurveyUSA poll — the first in the head-to-head match-up — showed Hickenlooper ’ s support at 58 % and Andrew Romanoff ’ s at 28 % .
It questioned 1,417 registered Democratic and unaffiliated voters online from June 19 to 24 , and has a 6 % credibility interval .
Hickenlooper was urged to run by national Democrats and had been the presumed front-runner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer for several gaffes in recent weeks and been fined by the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission for two ethics violations as Colorado governor .
Romanoff , a former state House speaker , has run on a more progressive platform than Hickenlooper , supporting Medicare for All and the Green New Deal .
He has been criticized by some in the party for attacking a fellow Democrat .
Ballots have been in voters ’ hands for about two weeks , and Tuesday is Election Day .
The winner will take on Republican Sen. Cory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested Hickenlooper would have a solid lead over Gardner ; no polls have been conducted pitting Romanoff against the incumbent .

John Hickenlooper is well ahead of his primary opponent for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination despite weeks of bad headlines, according to a poll released by Colorado Politics and 9News on Thursday evening.
The SurveyUSA poll — the first in the head-to-head match-up — showed Hickenlooper’s support at 58% and Andrew Romanoff’s at 28%. It questioned 1,417 registered Democratic and unaffiliated voters online from June 19 to 24, and has a 6% credibility interval.
Hickenlooper was urged to run by national Democrats and had been the presumed front-runner. However, he has had to answer for several gaffes in recent weeks and been fined by the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission for two ethics violations as Colorado governor.
Romanoff, a former state House speaker, has run on a more progressive platform than Hickenlooper, supporting Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. He has been criticized by some in the party for attacking a fellow Democrat.
Ballots have been in voters’ hands for about two weeks, and Tuesday is Election Day.
The winner will take on Republican Sen. Cory Gardner in November. Two spring polls suggested Hickenlooper would have a solid lead over Gardner; no polls have been conducted pitting Romanoff against the incumbent.


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--Colorado adds 324 more COVID-19 cases — largest daily increase since May

The number of new coronavirus cases in Colorado continued to increase on Thursday , with the health department reporting the largest daily jump in COVID-19 infections since May as it confirmed an additional 324 people tested positive for the respiratory disease .
Colorado has seen a slight uptick in cases since last week and public health officials have urged residents to avoid large social gatherings .
However , the number of new coronavirus cases remains well below the peak in April and Colorado has not experienced the kind of surge in cases as has been seen in other states such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , 31,479 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since March , up from 31,155 the day before , according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .
The health department also confirmed another 18 people have died , bringing the total number of deaths due to COVID-19 to 1,475 .
So far , 1,669 people have died with the novel coronavirus in their system .
State officials have said it ’ s unclear why Colorado is seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections .
Clusters of cases have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paso counties in recent weeks .
The spikes in cases in these communities are attributed to a mixture of social gatherings , protests and out-of-state travel .
The number of counties with COVID-19 cases also increased to 61 as the state health department confirmed the first case of the disease in Jackson County .
Only three Colorado counties — Dolores , Kiowa and Sedgwick — have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 .
While new cases have increased , hospitalizations in the state remain low .
Hospitalizations and deaths provide insight into the severity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in hospitals for COVID-19 as of Thursday , according to the Colorado Hospital Association .
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The number of new coronavirus cases in Colorado continued to increase on Thursday, with the health department reporting the largest daily jump in COVID-19 infections since May as it confirmed an additional 324 people tested positive for the respiratory disease.
Colorado has seen a slight uptick in cases since last week and public health officials have urged residents to avoid large social gatherings. However, the number of new coronavirus cases remains well below the peak in April and Colorado has not experienced the kind of surge in cases as has been seen in other states such as Arizona and Texas.
As of Wednesday, 31,479 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since March, up from 31,155 the day before, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The health department also confirmed another 18 people have died, bringing the total number of deaths due to COVID-19 to 1,475. So far, 1,669 people have died with the novel coronavirus in their system.
State officials have said it’s unclear why Colorado is seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections. Clusters of cases have been reported in Eagle, Boulder and El Paso counties in recent weeks. The spikes in cases in these communities are attributed to a mixture of social gatherings, protests and out-of-state travel.
The number of counties with COVID-19 cases also increased to 61 as the state health department confirmed the first case of the disease in Jackson County. Only three Colorado counties — Dolores, Kiowa and Sedgwick — have no confirmed cases of COVID-19.
While new cases have increased, hospitalizations in the state remain low. Hospitalizations and deaths provide insight into the severity of the outbreak. There were 135 people in hospitals for COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the Colorado Hospital Association.
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thedenverpost--2020-06-25--LIV Sotheby’s International Realty brokers recognized within the top 1,000 brokers in America

LIV Sotheby ’ s International Realty ( LIV SIR ) is pleased to announce that several of its experienced broker professionals were recognized in the 2020 REAL Trends “ The Thousand.
” The annual report is a summary of the top 1,000 independent real estate agents and teams in the United States .
The REAL Trends “ The Thousand ” comprises four categories : the top 250 agents by transaction sides , top 250 agents by sales volume , top 250 teams by transaction sides and top 250 teams by sales volume .
LIV SIR was well represented among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broker teams with Anne Dresser Kocur , The Stockton Group , and The Behr Team all ranking in the esteemed list of real estate professionals .
Anne Dresser Kocur , based out of LIV SIR ’ s Denver Tech Center office , was ranked the 72 of the list of top brokers by volume .
Dresser was also ranked as the No .
1 individual broker for LIV SIR in the Denver Metro Area in 2019 and achieved over $ 110 million in sales during last year .
She has over a 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won accolades that include being named Top Individual Producer by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors .
“ I ’ m fortunate that I don ’ t go to work every day ; I go to a place where dreams are created !
My greatest passion in real estate is creating connections that allow buyers and sellers to fulfill their goals , ” said Dresser .
“ The relationships made last a lifetime and bring me energy for continued success !
” The Stockton Group , a team of LIV SIR brokers servicing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Vail Valley , was ranked 25 in the Small Team category by volume .
The team , which is led by Tye Stockton , who was named the No.1 broker in the Vail Valley for 2018 and 2019 , includes real estate advisors Tom Dunn and Patrick Barrett , and is supported by skilled marketing and operation professionals , Bari Wiens and Brooke Maline .
The team , which was ranked the No.1 real estate team in the Vail Valley for 2018 and 2019 , has closed nearly $ 1.3 billion in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million sale of 107 Rockledge Drive , the most significant sale of a home in the Vail Valley .
“ Surrounding yourself with great people makes such a difference in this business and the team at The Stockton Group is what makes us successful , ” said Stockton .
“ Our extensive market knowledge combined with our highly professional approach gives us a leg up in the Vail Valley.
” The Behr Team , another top producing broker team based in the Denver Metro area , consisting of Josh Behr , Linda Behr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was ranked 26 in the Small Team category by volume .
Consistently ranked as the number one team in Denver , and recently ranked in the top 50 in the nation , The Behr Team has successfully brokered more than $ 1.5 billion in residential real estate transactions since 2000 .
“ We are honored and humbled to be recognized as the # 26 team in the country , ” commented Josh Behr .
“ The hard work of everyone on The Behr Team and the platform created by the Sotheby ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this high level and for that , we are eternally grateful.
” In total , Sotheby ’ s International Realty claimed 52 of the top 250 sales associates in the REAL Trends individual sales volume category , more than any other real estate company , accounting for 20 % of the category and marking a record for the Sotheby ’ s International Realty brand .
“ For another consecutive year , Sotheby ’ s International Realty continues to lead the industry in the individual sales volume category , ” said Philip White , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s International Realty .
“ The REAL Trends rankings are a verification of the hard work and achievements of our affiliated professionals and it gives me great pride to see a significant number of our sales associates and teams be recognized for their achievements .
Their performance made significant contributions to our brand ’ s record $ 114 billion in global sales volume last year and we are proud to count them as ambassadors of the Sotheby ’ s International Realty brand worldwide.
” The Sotheby ’ s International Realty network currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associates located in 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide .
Each office is independently owned and operated .
The complete “ The Thousand ” Top Real Estate Professionals list can be found on REAL Trends ’ website , www.realtrends.com .
Let one of LIV SIR ’ s incredible brokers assist you in meeting your real estate and lifestyles goals .
For all of your real estate needs , contact LIV Sotheby ’ s International Realty by calling 303.893.3200 or visiting livsothebysrealty.com .
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s preparation .

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) is pleased to announce that several of its experienced broker professionals were recognized in the 2020 REAL Trends “The Thousand.” The annual report is a summary of the top 1,000 independent real estate agents and teams in the United States.
The REAL Trends “The Thousand” comprises four categories: the top 250 agents by transaction sides, top 250 agents by sales volume, top 250 teams by transaction sides and top 250 teams by sales volume. LIV SIR was well represented among the nation’s top-producing individual brokers and broker teams with Anne Dresser Kocur, The Stockton Group, and The Behr Team all ranking in the esteemed list of real estate professionals.
Anne Dresser Kocur, based out of LIV SIR’s Denver Tech Center office, was ranked the 72 of the list of top brokers by volume. Dresser was also ranked as the No. 1 individual broker for LIV SIR in the Denver Metro Area in 2019 and achieved over $110 million in sales during last year. She has over a 95% client repeat/referral rate, and has won accolades that include being named Top Individual Producer by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.
“I’m fortunate that I don’t go to work every day; I go to a place where dreams are created! My greatest passion in real estate is creating connections that allow buyers and sellers to fulfill their goals,” said Dresser. “The relationships made last a lifetime and bring me energy for continued success!”
The Stockton Group, a team of LIV SIR brokers servicing the resort communities with a focus on the Vail Valley, was ranked 25 in the Small Team category by volume. The team, which is led by Tye Stockton, who was named the No.1 broker in the Vail Valley for 2018 and 2019, includes real estate advisors Tom Dunn and Patrick Barrett, and is supported by skilled marketing and operation professionals, Bari Wiens and Brooke Maline. The team, which was ranked the No.1 real estate team in the Vail Valley for 2018 and 2019, has closed nearly $1.3 billion in career sales, including the $23 million sale of 107 Rockledge Drive, the most significant sale of a home in the Vail Valley.
“Surrounding yourself with great people makes such a difference in this business and the team at The Stockton Group is what makes us successful,” said Stockton. “Our extensive market knowledge combined with our highly professional approach gives us a leg up in the Vail Valley.”
The Behr Team, another top producing broker team based in the Denver Metro area, consisting of Josh Behr, Linda Behr, Jake Mackensen, and Nicole Scholle, was ranked 26 in the Small Team category by volume. Consistently ranked as the number one team in Denver, and recently ranked in the top 50 in the nation, The Behr Team has successfully brokered more than $1.5 billion in residential real estate transactions since 2000.
“We are honored and humbled to be recognized as the #26 team in the country,” commented Josh Behr. “The hard work of everyone on The Behr Team and the platform created by the Sotheby’s brand has helped us perform at this high level and for that, we are eternally grateful.”
In total, Sotheby’s International Realty claimed 52 of the top 250 sales associates in the REAL Trends individual sales volume category, more than any other real estate company, accounting for 20% of the category and marking a record for the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.
“For another consecutive year, Sotheby’s International Realty continues to lead the industry in the individual sales volume category,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty. “The REAL Trends rankings are a verification of the hard work and achievements of our affiliated professionals and it gives me great pride to see a significant number of our sales associates and teams be recognized for their achievements. Their performance made significant contributions to our brand’s record $114 billion in global sales volume last year and we are proud to count them as ambassadors of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand worldwide.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.
The complete “The Thousand” Top Real Estate Professionals list can be found on REAL Trends’ website, www.realtrends.com. Let one of LIV SIR’s incredible brokers assist you in meeting your real estate and lifestyles goals. For all of your real estate needs, contact LIV Sotheby’s International Realty by calling 303.893.3200 or visiting livsothebysrealty.com.
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--Denver-based York Space Systems, Metropolitan State University collaborate on federal research contr

Denver-based York Space Systems, Metropolitan State University collaborate on federal research contract

A satellite manufacturer and operator and Metropolitan State University of Denver have received a federal contract to work on ways to more efficiently process and analyze data collected from space .
York Space Systems , which designs and operates small spacecraft , and MSU said Wednesday that they have won a Small Business Technology Transfer contract for research and development .
Dirk Wallinger , York CEO and board director , said the Air Force is interested in automating the process of assessing the images and data collected from satellites .
“ Taking pictures is good , but the pictures themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that needs to be taken , ” Wallinger said .
“ That ’ s the part the MSU-Denver lab will be working on , training students how to take the data and turn it into actual information that helps people here on Earth.
” York , which has other contracts with the Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , manufactures and operates spacecraft .
“ We ’ re in the business of acquiring data , but we don ’ t actually analyze that data , ” Wallinger said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do .
In this case , MSU-Denver is our customer and we will provide data to them .
They will provide training to the students on how to analyze data.
” York and MSU have an ongoing partnership .
The company , started in 2016 , located its office and manufacturing facility in the Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building on the MSU campus in lower downtown Denver .
The department hosts other private companies in the building .
In May , York moved into a new production facility nearby , tripling its space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the MSU building .
The new Air Force contract is another way for the industry to work with academia to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in aerospace and that people are prepared to enter the workforce , Wallinger said .
“ While we are providing faculty and talented students to support this important research , York is helping us mentor the next generation of aerospace entrepreneurs , so they understand what it takes to succeed in every aspect of space commercialization , ” said Jeff Forrest , MSU Denver professor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department , said in a statement .
Forrest is a principal researcher on the study .
York , which also has commercial customers , is among the Colorado aerospace companies specializing in what is considered an evolution in space technology — small satellites .
The dimensions vary from the size of a wine box to a hotel mini fridge to a desk , about the size of York ’ s platform .
Technological advances have allowed smaller satellites to offer many of the capabilities of larger craft for a fraction of the cost @

A satellite manufacturer and operator and Metropolitan State University of Denver have received a federal contract to work on ways to more efficiently process and analyze data collected from space.
York Space Systems, which designs and operates small spacecraft, and MSU said Wednesday that they have won a Small Business Technology Transfer contract for research and development. Dirk Wallinger, York CEO and board director, said the Air Force is interested in automating the process of assessing the images and data collected from satellites.
“Taking pictures is good, but the pictures themselves don’t tell you the action that needs to be taken,” Wallinger said. “That’s the part the MSU-Denver lab will be working on, training students how to take the data and turn it into actual information that helps people here on Earth.”
York, which has other contracts with the Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, manufactures and operates spacecraft.
“We’re in the business of acquiring data, but we don’t actually analyze that data,” Wallinger said. “That’s work that our customers do. In this case, MSU-Denver is our customer and we will provide data to them. They will provide training to the students on how to analyze data.”
York and MSU have an ongoing partnership. The company, started in 2016, located its office and manufacturing facility in the Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building on the MSU campus in lower downtown Denver. The department hosts other private companies in the building.
In May, York moved into a new production facility nearby, tripling its space, but still has its office in the MSU building.
The new Air Force contract is another way for the industry to work with academia to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in aerospace and that people are prepared to enter the workforce, Wallinger said.
“While we are providing faculty and talented students to support this important research, York is helping us mentor the next generation of aerospace entrepreneurs, so they understand what it takes to succeed in every aspect of space commercialization,” said Jeff Forrest, MSU Denver professor and chairman of the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department, said in a statement.
Forrest is a principal researcher on the study.
York, which also has commercial customers, is among the Colorado aerospace companies specializing in what is considered an evolution in space technology — small satellites. The dimensions vary from the size of a wine box to a hotel mini fridge to a desk, about the size of York’s platform.
Technological advances have allowed smaller satellites to offer many of the capabilities of larger craft for a fraction of the cost.


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--Rethinking the future: Homebuyers rush to Reunion as new lines of attainably priced suburban homes a

Rethinking the future: Homebuyers rush to Reunion as new lines of attainably priced suburban homes are ready for preview

Homebuyers returning to the market as the virus crisis moves past are liking the looks of suburban living , and are showing their preference by buying new lines of attainably priced homes at Reunion , near DIA .
Community master-developer Oakwood Homes is just now completing its first model homes in a new Sterling Duets series of affordably priced paired homes from the high $ 200s ; but buyers have already taken 24 sales of those plans , well before models are available to see .
Meanwhile , Oakwood has two lines of single-family homes coming on track , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another eight homes from the new Meridian Collection designs priced from the mid-to-upper $ 300s ; along with four from the new Horizon Collection models priced in the $ 400s ( you can preview the Horizon models now ) .
Nine other June purchasers opted for Oakwood ’ s popular Carriage House new-urban single-family designs , which have sold well at Reunion since they were introduced in 2018 .
The size/value ratio of all of those homes looks good to buyers who are used to prices in urban areas like Highlands and Stapleton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amenities being offered at Reunion , including 52-acre Reunion Park with its coffee shop and a rec center , says Oakwood ’ s Ryan Delp , Regional Sales Manager .
Those attractions will become broader still as Oakwood begins opening Reunion Center on a site in the northeast area of the community , to offer an events center , ice pavilion , a baseball complex , a market and food hall , and a STEAD School—on track to welcome ninth-graders in fall of 2021 .
The school is designed to employ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that offers students four career paths , and will be the only 5-day-per-week school in the 27J Schools system .
You ’ ll also see Buffalo Run Golf Course adjoining Reunion on its northwest side , where Richmond American Homes shows its ‘ Back Nine ’ single-family patio ranch designs , all with 3-car garages and added finished basement space included .
They ’ re priced from the low $ 500s .
Oakwood Homes has a single luxury home near the course to see in its gated Overlook enclave .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
ft. of finished space , at $ 849,000 .
And watch for TRI Pointe Homes to arrive at Reunion soon , with a single-family Crescendo series featuring alley-load garages , expected to be from the high $ 300s .
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post ’ s preparation .

Homebuyers returning to the market as the virus crisis moves past are liking the looks of suburban living, and are showing their preference by buying new lines of attainably priced homes at Reunion, near DIA.
Master-planned Reunion What: Master-planned community featuring 8 models by Oakwood Homes & Richmond American Homes; 10 miles of trail, 152 acres of parks, lakes, 21,000-ft rec center; Reunion Center with STEAD School coming
Master-planned community featuring 8 models by Oakwood Homes & Richmond American Homes; 10 miles of trail, 152 acres of parks, lakes, 21,000-ft rec center; Reunion Center with STEAD School coming Where: 10601 Reunion Pkwy, Commerce City; from DIA/Peña Blvd take Tower Rd. north to E. 104th Ave; west 1/2 mi. to Reunion Pkwy, turn north or south; or from U.S. 85 take E. 104th Ave east five miles to Reunion Pkwy
10601 Reunion Pkwy, Commerce City; from DIA/Peña Blvd take Tower Rd. north to E. 104th Ave; west 1/2 mi. to Reunion Pkwy, turn north or south; or from U.S. 85 take E. 104th Ave east five miles to Reunion Pkwy Price: Oakwood from high $2s, Richmond Am from low-$5s
Oakwood from high $2s, Richmond Am from low-$5s When: June 27 and daily 10-to-6
June 27 and daily 10-to-6 Phone: Oakwood 303-486-8915 Richmond American 303-289-1853
Oakwood 303-486-8915 Richmond American 303-289-1853 More Info: ReunionCO.com
Community master-developer Oakwood Homes is just now completing its first model homes in a new Sterling Duets series of affordably priced paired homes from the high $200s; but buyers have already taken 24 sales of those plans, well before models are available to see.
Meanwhile, Oakwood has two lines of single-family homes coming on track, also selling rapidly at Reunion. Buyers purchased another eight homes from the new Meridian Collection designs priced from the mid-to-upper $300s; along with four from the new Horizon Collection models priced in the $400s (you can preview the Horizon models now).
Nine other June purchasers opted for Oakwood’s popular Carriage House new-urban single-family designs, which have sold well at Reunion since they were introduced in 2018.
The size/value ratio of all of those homes looks good to buyers who are used to prices in urban areas like Highlands and Stapleton; however, buyers are also liking the amenities being offered at Reunion, including 52-acre Reunion Park with its coffee shop and a rec center, says Oakwood’s Ryan Delp, Regional Sales Manager.
Those attractions will become broader still as Oakwood begins opening Reunion Center on a site in the northeast area of the community, to offer an events center, ice pavilion, a baseball complex, a market and food hall, and a STEAD School—on track to welcome ninth-graders in fall of 2021.
The school is designed to employ a ‘science-focused, project-based learning format’ that offers students four career paths, and will be the only 5-day-per-week school in the 27J Schools system.
You’ll also see Buffalo Run Golf Course adjoining Reunion on its northwest side, where Richmond American Homes shows its ‘Back Nine’ single-family patio ranch designs, all with 3-car garages and added finished basement space included. They’re priced from the low $500s.
Oakwood Homes has a single luxury home near the course to see in its gated Overlook enclave. It’s a 5-bedroom/4.5 bath home with 4,389 sq. ft. of finished space, at $849,000.
And watch for TRI Pointe Homes to arrive at Reunion soon, with a single-family Crescendo series featuring alley-load garages, expected to be from the high $300s.
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--Gov. Jared Polis appoints attorney general to investigate Elijah McClain’s death

Amid a growing national outcry , Colorado Gov .
Jared Polis on Thursday designated Attorney General Phil Weiser as a special prosecutor to investigate the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain following a violent encounter with Aurora police last year .
Prosecutors opted not to charge the three Aurora officers involved in the incident , which culminated with McClain being placed in a chokehold , then given a sedative by medical personnel , after he refused to stop for police responding to a report of a suspicious person walking down the street .
The governor ’ s office said that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also criminally charge any individuals whose actions caused McClain ’ s death .
“ I was moved by speaking with Elijah ’ s mother and her description of her son as a responsible and curious child who became a vegetarian to be healthier , and who could inspire the darkest soul , ” Polis said in a statement .
“ His friends describe him as a gentle peacemaker who worked as a massage therapist and enjoyed playing the violin .
Elijah McClain should be alive today , and we owe it to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pursuit of justice in his name to a statewide concern.
” Renewed attention on McClain ’ s death — through national press coverage and social media activism — comes amid a nationwide reckoning with police brutality against Black communities and racial inequities following the death last month of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police .
“ Whenever someone dies after an encounter with law enforcement , the community deserves a thorough investigation , ” Weiser said in a statement .
“ Our investigation will be thorough , guided by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and confidence in the criminal justice system .
The statement from the Colorado Attorney General ’ s Office ended by saying there would be no further comment on the case until findings are announced , citing a need to remain impartial .
The move to launch a state-level investigation comes as Aurora grapples with its own attempts to reexamine McClain ’ s death , which was not ruled a homicide by the county coroner .
About two weeks ago , Aurora city leaders canceled a contract for a third-party investigation into McClain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council members raised concerns that a former police officer was hired for the job .
Unbeknownst to McClain ’ s family , the City Council or taxpayers , Aurora city leaders in February hired attorney Eric Daigle , a former Connecticut State Police officer , to lead an investigation into the death .
City Manager Jim Twombly publicly announced the hire this month for the first time and then canceled the contract the following day after community outcry .
Representing the McClain family , attorney Mari Newman said the family and community have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since last fall .
“ Only recently , in response to the outcry of millions of people across the globe and international media scrutiny , did Aurora finally claim to have hired a so-called ‘ independent investigator , ’ who media quickly revealed was actually a former police officer turned lawyer , whose legal practice is dedicated to defending police who use excessive force , ” Newman said in a statement .
“ It is time for a responsible adult to step in , and I am glad that the governor is showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so thankful for the millions of people who have stood up to denounce the murder of their beloved son by Aurora police and medics .
It should not take a massive petition and international media attention to hold law enforcement accountable for killing an innocent Black man.
” Following Polis ’ s initiation of a state investigation on Thursday , Mayor Mike Coffman noted in a Tweet that Aurora was a home-rule city and he would continue to schedule a vote at the July 6 City Council meeting to move forward with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will conduct that probe .
Earlier Thursday , Dave Young , the prosecutor who determined there was no criminal wrongdoing by Aurora police officers or medical responders in McClain ’ s death , released a statement defending his decision as the case receives national attention and renewed calls for justice .
Young called McClain ’ s death “ tragic ” and “ unnecessary , ” but added that his job was limited to whether criminal charges should be filed against anyone involved .
“ The forensic evidence revealed that the cause of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Specifically , the pathologist who conducted the autopsy stated that he was unable to conclude that the actions of any law enforcement officer caused Mr. McClain ’ s death .
In order to prove any form of homicide in the state of Colorado it is mandatory that the prosecution prove that the accused caused the death of the victim .
For those reasons , it is my opinion that the evidence does not support the filing of homicide.
” Rep. Leslie Herod , a Denver Democrat who sponsored the recently adopted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s decision to appoint a special prosecutor .
“ After watching some of the interviews of Dave Young , it became very clear to me that he was not going to do anything , ” Herod said .
“ I ’ m glad that he ( Polis ) took a step in the right direction .
I still believe 100 % all of this change has come from protests… we need to keep up the pressure.
” On Aug. 24 , Aurora police officers Nathan Woodyard , Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a ski mask and waving his arms while walking along Billings Street .
Family members said McClain often wore masks when outside because of the blood condition anemia , which made him become cold easily .
McClain refused to stop when police first approached him .
The 140-pound man was tackled and pinned to the ground , with officers using a “ carotid control hold ” on him .
McClain asked police to stop , informing officers he couldn ’ t breathe and vomiting multiple times .
Medical responders then injected McClain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he suffered cardiac arrest during the ambulance ride to a local hospital .
McClain was declared brain dead a few days later .
“ As a father , my heart breaks for the McClain family , ” Polis said in a statement .
“ All Coloradans should be safe walking home from the convenience store , or just being in their own neighborhoods listening to headphones .
Unfortunately , I know that is not how many people — especially young people of color — feel in our state today , because I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need to do a better job , and at a bare minimum they deserve a thorough review of the case .
”

Amid a growing national outcry, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday designated Attorney General Phil Weiser as a special prosecutor to investigate the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain following a violent encounter with Aurora police last year.
Prosecutors opted not to charge the three Aurora officers involved in the incident, which culminated with McClain being placed in a chokehold, then given a sedative by medical personnel, after he refused to stop for police responding to a report of a suspicious person walking down the street.
The governor’s office said that if the facts support prosecution, Weiser would also criminally charge any individuals whose actions caused McClain’s death.
“I was moved by speaking with Elijah’s mother and her description of her son as a responsible and curious child who became a vegetarian to be healthier, and who could inspire the darkest soul,” Polis said in a statement. “His friends describe him as a gentle peacemaker who worked as a massage therapist and enjoyed playing the violin. Elijah McClain should be alive today, and we owe it to his family to take this step and elevate the pursuit of justice in his name to a statewide concern.”
Renewed attention on McClain’s death — through national press coverage and social media activism — comes amid a nationwide reckoning with police brutality against Black communities and racial inequities following the death last month of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
“Whenever someone dies after an encounter with law enforcement, the community deserves a thorough investigation,” Weiser said in a statement. “Our investigation will be thorough, guided by the facts, and worthy of public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system.
The statement from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office ended by saying there would be no further comment on the case until findings are announced, citing a need to remain impartial.
Aurora’s investigation
The move to launch a state-level investigation comes as Aurora grapples with its own attempts to reexamine McClain’s death, which was not ruled a homicide by the county coroner.
About two weeks ago, Aurora city leaders canceled a contract for a third-party investigation into McClain’s death in police custody after City Council members raised concerns that a former police officer was hired for the job.
Unbeknownst to McClain’s family, the City Council or taxpayers, Aurora city leaders in February hired attorney Eric Daigle, a former Connecticut State Police officer, to lead an investigation into the death. City Manager Jim Twombly publicly announced the hire this month for the first time and then canceled the contract the following day after community outcry.
Representing the McClain family, attorney Mari Newman said the family and community have demanded an independent investigation into the case since last fall.
“Only recently, in response to the outcry of millions of people across the globe and international media scrutiny, did Aurora finally claim to have hired a so-called ‘independent investigator,’ who media quickly revealed was actually a former police officer turned lawyer, whose legal practice is dedicated to defending police who use excessive force,” Newman said in a statement. “It is time for a responsible adult to step in, and I am glad that the governor is showing leadership. Elijah’s family is so thankful for the millions of people who have stood up to denounce the murder of their beloved son by Aurora police and medics. It should not take a massive petition and international media attention to hold law enforcement accountable for killing an innocent Black man.”
Following Polis’s initiation of a state investigation on Thursday, Mayor Mike Coffman noted in a Tweet that Aurora was a home-rule city and he would continue to schedule a vote at the July 6 City Council meeting to move forward with an independent city investigation and to decide on who will conduct that probe.
DA defends decision
Earlier Thursday, Dave Young, the prosecutor who determined there was no criminal wrongdoing by Aurora police officers or medical responders in McClain’s death, released a statement defending his decision as the case receives national attention and renewed calls for justice.
Young called McClain’s death “tragic” and “unnecessary,” but added that his job was limited to whether criminal charges should be filed against anyone involved.
“The forensic evidence revealed that the cause of death was undetermined,” Young wrote. “Specifically, the pathologist who conducted the autopsy stated that he was unable to conclude that the actions of any law enforcement officer caused Mr. McClain’s death. In order to prove any form of homicide in the state of Colorado it is mandatory that the prosecution prove that the accused caused the death of the victim. For those reasons, it is my opinion that the evidence does not support the filing of homicide.”
Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat who sponsored the recently adopted police reform bill, applauded Polis’s decision to appoint a special prosecutor.
“After watching some of the interviews of Dave Young, it became very clear to me that he was not going to do anything,” Herod said. “I’m glad that he (Polis) took a step in the right direction. I still believe 100% all of this change has come from protests… we need to keep up the pressure.”
On Aug. 24, Aurora police officers Nathan Woodyard, Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema responded to a call about a suspicious person wearing a ski mask and waving his arms while walking along Billings Street. Family members said McClain often wore masks when outside because of the blood condition anemia, which made him become cold easily.
McClain refused to stop when police first approached him. The 140-pound man was tackled and pinned to the ground, with officers using a “carotid control hold” on him. McClain asked police to stop, informing officers he couldn’t breathe and vomiting multiple times.
Medical responders then injected McClain with the heavy sedative ketamine, and he suffered cardiac arrest during the ambulance ride to a local hospital. McClain was declared brain dead a few days later.
“As a father, my heart breaks for the McClain family,” Polis said in a statement. “All Coloradans should be safe walking home from the convenience store, or just being in their own neighborhoods listening to headphones. Unfortunately, I know that is not how many people — especially young people of color — feel in our state today, because I’ve heard it from them directly. We need to do a better job, and at a bare minimum they deserve a thorough review of the case.”
Denver Post staff writer Alex Burness contributed to this report.


thedenverpost--2020-06-25--All new and 15 minutes from DTC: In The Canyons, KB Home has homes ready to go with top-rated high s

All new and 15 minutes from DTC: In The Canyons, KB Home has homes ready to go with top-rated high school, in the $500s

At a moment when everything seems to be changing , families looking to move up to more space and better surroundings face the same dilemma generation after generation : You can look at older houses close to your current house or apartment , or you can reach for something new that may have advantages you can ’ t find where you live now .
At the Canyons , the new master-planned community in Castle Pines south of Lone Tree , KB Home can spell out the advantages of thinking outside the box — starting with a location that offers some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metro area , for single-family home prices that start at $ 494,900 .
At KB Home ’ s Classic Collection in The Canyons , $ 499,900 is a real price for a 3-bedroom ranch that has a full basement , 2-car attached garage , and air conditioning already included .
KB Home has two family-sized model homes on view , one over 2,350 sq .
ft. plus basement , and has three move-in-ready homes to tour , including a new ranch with 1,900 sq .
ft. at $ 558,000 .
On your way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ll see how close this is to office campuses and shopping along the south I-25 corridor—ten minutes from Lone Tree and Park Meadows ; and showing under 15 minutes from the heart of the DTC in this week ’ s scaled-down traffic .
You ’ ll also hear about the schools , including top-rated Rock Canyon High School , at 10-for-10 stars at GreatSchools.org now ; and Buffalo Ridge Elementary , nine minutes west , rated 7-for-10 stars , testing at 9-for-10 ; and a charter school that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a planned community center with a pool that is part of its master plan ; and some amenities that are ready for you to see today , The Exchange Coffee House , just past the covered bridge you ’ ll cross on the way into KB Home ’ s models .
Visit the homes first and stop by for a coffee when you leave .
And in case you ’ re looking for a low-maintenance patio ranch , KB Home has its own Ranch Villas from $ 449,900 to see a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ besides some of the 15 miles of planned trails that are planned to pass by both neighborhoods The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post ’ s preparation .

At a moment when everything seems to be changing, families looking to move up to more space and better surroundings face the same dilemma generation after generation: You can look at older houses close to your current house or apartment, or you can reach for something new that may have advantages you can’t find where you live now.
Free ‘coffee coin’ today at KB Home at The Canyons What: KB Home’s Classic Collection at The Canyons, master planned community, quick move-in on 3 homes, walkout sites; get a coffee coin for a beverage at The Canyon’s new coffee house
KB Home’s Classic Collection at The Canyons, master planned community, quick move-in on 3 homes, walkout sites; get a coffee coin for a beverage at The Canyon’s new coffee house Where: 1710 Stable View Dr, Castle Pines; take I-25 to Castle Pines Pkwy/Exit 188, east to Canyonside Blvd, south to Westbridge Dr, cross the covered bridge, then east 1/2 mile to roundabout; turn right onto Cross Canyon Trail, follow KB Home signs
1710 Stable View Dr, Castle Pines; take I-25 to Castle Pines Pkwy/Exit 188, east to Canyonside Blvd, south to Westbridge Dr, cross the covered bridge, then east 1/2 mile to roundabout; turn right onto Cross Canyon Trail, follow KB Home signs Price: From $494,900, move now $558,000
From $494,900, move now $558,000 When: Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 10 a.m. until 6 p.m
Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 10 a.m. until 6 p.m Phone: 720-323-1195
720-323-1195 More Info: KBHome.com
At the Canyons, the new master-planned community in Castle Pines south of Lone Tree, KB Home can spell out the advantages of thinking outside the box — starting with a location that offers some of the best school choices in the metro area, for single-family home prices that start at $494,900.
At KB Home’s Classic Collection in The Canyons, $499,900 is a real price for a 3-bedroom ranch that has a full basement, 2-car attached garage, and air conditioning already included. KB Home has two family-sized model homes on view, one over 2,350 sq. ft. plus basement, and has three move-in-ready homes to tour, including a new ranch with 1,900 sq. ft. at $558,000.
On your way to see KB Home in The Canyons, you’ll see how close this is to office campuses and shopping along the south I-25 corridor—ten minutes from Lone Tree and Park Meadows; and showing under 15 minutes from the heart of the DTC in this week’s scaled-down traffic.
You’ll also hear about the schools, including top-rated Rock Canyon High School, at 10-for-10 stars at GreatSchools.org now; and Buffalo Ridge Elementary, nine minutes west, rated 7-for-10 stars, testing at 9-for-10; and a charter school that’s closer still.
Meanwhile, The Canyons has a planned community center with a pool that is part of its master plan; and some amenities that are ready for you to see today, The Exchange Coffee House, just past the covered bridge you’ll cross on the way into KB Home’s models. Visit the homes first and stop by for a coffee when you leave.
And in case you’re looking for a low-maintenance patio ranch, KB Home has its own Ranch Villas from $449,900 to see a few blocks north of the Classic models; besides some of the 15 miles of planned trails that are planned to pass by both neighborhoods
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.


thedenverpost--2020-06-26--Denver weather: Metro area to cool off Friday

Denver is set for a cool down Friday with likely afternoon showers and thunderstorms before the heat bounces back on Saturday and Sunday .
Skies over Denver on Friday will be partly sunny as the high temperature tops out at about 80 degrees , according to the National Weather Service .
The chance for precipitation is 60 % and winds will gust to about 17 mph .
A cold front with an upslope weather flow is expected to increase the chance of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across northeast and north central Colorado , the weather service said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winds , and a chance for a weak tornado or two is possible in widespread areas along with locally heavy rainfall .
People with outdoor plans on Friday should be conscious of the weather and keep track of developments if possible .
On Saturday in Denver there ’ s a 30 % chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms and the high temperature will climb to about 91 degrees , the weather service said .
There ’ s a 20 % chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms in Denver on Sunday .
Skies will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit 93 degrees .
Warmer , drier weather should continue into Monday , increasing fire concerns before a bit of a cool down Tuesday through Thursday when high temperatures in Denver dip back below 90 degrees .

Today’s Front Range thunderstorms could be stronger than usual.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted parts of the Denver and Colorado Springs metro areas for a higher potential for large, damaging hail and even tornadoes. Localized flooding is also a possibility with Friday’s storms.
“Damaging wind and large hail the main threats, with the potential for a weak tornado or two,” the National Weather Service office in Boulder wrote in their Friday morning forecast discussion. “Higher perceptible water will allow for locally heavy rainfall as well.”
Storms are expected to move across the region between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. along the Front Range, perhaps a bit earlier than usual afternoon storms.
The storms should be out of the Interstate 25 corridor by 6 p.m.
The SPC has, in particular, highlighted the Palmer Divide and the southern Denver metro area (Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree) for having a greater risk for hail that could exceed the size of golf balls.
Been an overall slower severe weather season so far along the Front Range. Today could be more active than what we’ve seen over the last few weeks. Have the car in the garage and an extra eye to the sky today. Main severe time window today: 12-3pm MT#COwx pic.twitter.com/OrbDYPQBsY — Chris Bianchi (@BianchiWeather) June 26, 2020
Tornadoes are also a possibility, especially in that same highlighted risk zone along the Divide and into Colorado Springs. A relatively rare (for Colorado) five percent tornado risk is in place for the area, signaling the chance that a tornado or even a few could develop as the storms move from west-to-east early this afternoon.
Lots of lightning will also impact the high country and most of the state, making Friday an especially bad day for outdoor activities.
DENVER — Hikers beware! This map shows the lightning flash-rate (blobs indicate storms with lots of electricity), and when it looks like this (looped this afternoon) you'll want to reconsider any trail activities after lunchtime. #FOX31 #cowx pic.twitter.com/BGbQ6pff6D — Brooks Garner (@BrooksWeather) June 26, 2020
A higher degree of wind shear than usual and plenty of moisture are ramping up the threat for severe storms along the urban corridor on Friday. A trough of low pressure moving through the area is helping fire up Friday’s storms as well.
Have a reliable and timely way to get weather warnings, and if you have access to a garage or a carport, have your vehicle in there. Move in any patio furniture that isn’t tied down, and tie down any loose objects that could blow away in a storm. Avoid driving through flooded roadways, and today is a bad day to go hiking, especially in higher and more remote locations.