thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Voters in Colorado and the West prioritize environment and increasingly demand climate action, poll

Voters in Colorado and the West prioritize environment and increasingly demand climate action, poll finds

Eighty percent of voters in Colorado and seven other western states prioritize air , land , water and wildlife issues as key factors in electing leaders , including more than four in 10 who say the environment is very important or their primary factor compared with health care and the economy , a new public opinion poll has found .
And global warming increasingly preoccupies voters across the Rocky Mountain region , according to the results of the Colorado College State of the Rockies Project ’ s annual Conservation in the West poll .
While 5 % of voters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change as their most important environmental problem , the poll results — to be unveiled Thursday — show that 35 % in the expanded poll of eight states this year volunteered climate change as their top concern .
A 59 % majority of voters said climate change requires action , up from 48 % a decade ago , the results show .
And 69 % agreed with the observation that western water supplies are becoming more unpredictable every year — a change linked to warming temperatures .
Three-quarters of the voters surveyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their governor to have a plan for reducing the carbon air pollution that contributes to climate change ( 54 % among Republicans , 77 % among independents and 95 % among Democrats ) .
“ We have definitely seen a shift when it comes to views on climate change , ” said pollster Lori Weigel , who has helped conduct the survey for a decade .
“ It reflects a really different reality today in what people are thinking about and talking about .
There is a growing majority saying actions need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s State of the Rockies Project commissions the poll , which this year surveyed a random sample of 3,200 voters who were interviewed using English and Spanish between Jan. 11 and 19 in eight states across the Rocky Mountain region — Arizona , Colorado , Idaho , Montana , Nevada , New Mexico , Utah and Wyoming — with 400 polled in each state .
The margin of error was 2.65 % overall and 4.9 % for individual states .
This marks the 10th anniversary of the poll , which explores environmental issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weigel ’ s firm New Bridge Strategies , rooted in Republican politics , and Dave Metz of FM3 Research , which works mostly with Democrats .
The voters surveyed reflect the region ’ s increasingly diverse population , with 39 % identifying themselves as conservative , 23 % as liberal and the rest as “ moderate.
” Poll data shows 48 % were male and 52 % female .
And 41 % said they were hunters or anglers , with 62 % residing in urban areas and 38 % in rural areas or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State of the Rockies poll stands out as the main regional-scale survey probing environmental views , and these findings jibe with results of national polls on many issues .
“ In politics , voters have wants and they have needs .
Smart politicians speak to the things voters consider needs .
In the West , having a healthy environment isn ’ t a want .
It is a need — essential .
It requires more than just a passing mention from people who are running for office .
It requires a sincere and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Voters in the West are going to be paying a lot of attention and really scrutinizing candidates this year to see if there is somebody who is really serious about protecting land , air , water and wildlife.
” Compared with other issues such as the economy and health care , 44 % of voters told the pollsters that they consider water , air , wildlife and land issues to be very important or their primary concern when deciding whether to support an elected official .
That ’ s up from 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the poll found 47 % of voters treat the environment as very important or their primary basis for picking a candidate .
The poll results show that another 36 % of voters rated environmental issues as important , ranking among several factors they weigh in deciding whether to support an elected official .
Voters surveyed in the poll volunteered pollution , climate change and water as the most important environmental problems .
The results show 36 % identified pollution , 35 % climate change or global warming , and 29 % water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fossil fuels ( 15 % ) , waste ( 13 % ) , fire ( 6 % ) , open natural space ( 4 % ) and wildlife ( 3 % ) .
Over the decade , western voters in many ways have been consistent .
Strong majorities in every state characterize themselves as “ conservationists.
” Westerners also hold strong views on specific environmental issues that elsewhere can seem arcane , such as ensuring healthy habitat for the greater sage grouse , a wild chicken .
But the latest responses to questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollsters each year after consultations with State of the Rockies experts and others , show sharply increased concern about global warming and impacts across western states .
This year , voters from all political parties volunteered climate change as one of their top priorities .
And three-in-five voters said they believe there ’ s enough evidence to indicate climate change is a problem for which immediate action is required .
• Wildfires were seen as a very serious problem by 82 % of those polled , up from 77 % in 2016 • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( and 46 % in Wyoming ) said they expect climate change impacts over the next 10 years will be significant • Majorities in every state except Wyoming support gradually increasing to full reliance on renewable sources of energy • Two-thirds of voters said their officials in Congress should prioritize the protection of national public land over allowing more drilling and mining • An 88 % majority supported requiring oil and gas companies to use updated equipment and technology to prevent leaks of methane gas and other pollution into the air • Regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding of the national Land and Water Conservation Fund • Nearly three-quarters of voters supported setting a national goal of protecting 30 % of U.S. land and ocean areas by 2030 • More than three-quarters of voters said the loss of habitat for wildlife and fish is a serious problem • Majorities above 60 % supported increasing royalty fees for drilling on public lands • Three-quarters of voters supported “ designating portions of existing public lands where wildlife migrate each year as areas which should not be open to oil and gas drilling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Clean Water Act protections for wetlands and streams was a bad decision • Four-in-five voters indicated that inadequate water supplies are a serious problem in their state • Western voters also worried about microplastics pollution of rivers , streams and drinking water , with 79 % deeming this a serious problem • A question asked only in Colorado found 68 % support designating some public lands as wilderness areas in western Colorado , limiting future drilling in the Thompson Divide area west of Carbondale , and creating a national historic landscape at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 10th Mountain Division along Tennessee Pass State of the Rockies leaders have compiled results from 10 years of polling and created an interactive database to aid researchers in making comparisons .
Montana Gov .
Steve Bullock and New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall are among the leaders expected to speak at a symposium at Colorado College on Thursday addressing the future of the West .

Eighty percent of voters in Colorado and seven other western states prioritize air, land, water and wildlife issues as key factors in electing leaders, including more than four in 10 who say the environment is very important or their primary factor compared with health care and the economy, a new public opinion poll has found.
And global warming increasingly preoccupies voters across the Rocky Mountain region, according to the results of the Colorado College State of the Rockies Project’s annual Conservation in the West poll.
While 5% of voters in the five states surveyed in 2011 identified climate change as their most important environmental problem, the poll results — unveiled Thursday — show that 35% in the expanded poll of eight states this year volunteered climate change as their top concern.
A 59% majority of voters said climate change requires action, up from 48% a decade ago, the results show. And 69% agreed with the observation that western water supplies are becoming more unpredictable every year — a change linked to warming temperatures.
Three-quarters of the voters surveyed said they want their officials in Congress and their governor to have a plan for reducing the carbon air pollution that contributes to climate change (54% among Republicans, 77% among independents and 95% among Democrats).
“We have definitely seen a shift when it comes to views on climate change,” said pollster Lori Weigel, who has helped conduct the survey for a decade. “It reflects a really different reality today in what people are thinking about and talking about. There is a growing majority saying actions need to be taken.”
Colorado College’s State of the Rockies Project commissions the poll, which this year surveyed a random sample of 3,200 voters who were interviewed using English and Spanish between Jan. 11 and 19 in eight states across the Rocky Mountain region — Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — with 400 polled in each state. The margin of error was 2.65% overall and 4.9% for individual states.
This marks the 10th anniversary of the poll, which explores environmental issues and challenges. It was conducted by Weigel’s firm New Bridge Strategies, rooted in Republican politics, and Dave Metz of FM3 Research, which works mostly with Democrats.
The voters surveyed reflect the region’s increasingly diverse population, with 39% identifying themselves as conservative, 23% as liberal and the rest as “moderate.” Poll data shows 48% were male and 52% female. And 41% said they were hunters or anglers, with 62% residing in urban areas and 38% in rural areas or small towns.
Colorado College’s State of the Rockies poll stands out as the main regional-scale survey probing environmental views, and these findings jibe with results of national polls on many issues.
“In politics, voters have wants and they have needs. Smart politicians speak to the things voters consider needs. In the West, having a healthy environment isn’t a want. It is a need — essential. It requires more than just a passing mention from people who are running for office. It requires a sincere and sustained focus,” Metz said. “Voters in the West are going to be paying a lot of attention and really scrutinizing candidates this year to see if there is somebody who is really serious about protecting land, air, water and wildlife.”
Compared with other issues such as the economy and health care, 44% of voters told the pollsters that they consider water, air, wildlife and land issues to be very important or their primary concern when deciding whether to support an elected official. That’s up from 31% in 2016. In Colorado, the poll found 47% of voters treat the environment as very important or their primary basis for picking a candidate.
The poll results show that another 36% of voters rated environmental issues as important, ranking among several factors they weigh in deciding whether to support an elected official.
Voters surveyed in the poll volunteered pollution, climate change and water as the most important environmental problems. The results show 36% identified pollution, 35% climate change or global warming, and 29% water. Other high-ranking environment problems: energy and fossil fuels (15%), waste (13%), fire (6%), open natural space (4%) and wildlife (3%).
Over the decade, western voters in many ways have been consistent. Strong majorities in every state characterize themselves as “conservationists.” Westerners also hold strong views on specific environmental issues that elsewhere can seem arcane, such as ensuring healthy habitat for the greater sage grouse, a wild chicken.
But the latest responses to questions, which are framed by the professional pollsters each year after consultations with State of the Rockies experts and others, show sharply increased concern about global warming and impacts across western states. This year, voters from all political parties volunteered climate change as one of their top priorities. And three-in-five voters said they believe there’s enough evidence to indicate climate change is a problem for which immediate action is required.
Among other poll findings:
Wildfires were seen as a very serious problem by 82% of those polled, up from 77% in 2016
A majority of voters in seven states (and 46% in Wyoming) said they expect climate change impacts over the next 10 years will be significant
Majorities in every state except Wyoming support gradually increasing to full reliance on renewable sources of energy
Two-thirds of voters said their officials in Congress should prioritize the protection of national public land over allowing more drilling and mining
An 88% majority supported requiring oil and gas companies to use updated equipment and technology to prevent leaks of methane gas and other pollution into the air
Regardless of political affiliation, voters supported full funding of the national Land and Water Conservation Fund
Nearly three-quarters of voters supported setting a national goal of protecting 30% of U.S. land and ocean areas by 2030
More than three-quarters of voters said the loss of habitat for wildlife and fish is a serious problem
Majorities above 60% supported increasing royalty fees for drilling on public lands
Three-quarters of voters supported “designating portions of existing public lands where wildlife migrate each year as areas which should not be open to oil and gas drilling”
Seven-in-10 voters said the removal of Clean Water Act protections for wetlands and streams was a bad decision
Four-in-five voters indicated that inadequate water supplies are a serious problem in their state
Western voters also worried about microplastics pollution of rivers, streams and drinking water, with 79% deeming this a serious problem
A question asked only in Colorado found 68% support designating some public lands as wilderness areas in western Colorado, limiting future drilling in the Thompson Divide area west of Carbondale, and creating a national historic landscape at the former site of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division along Tennessee Pass
State of the Rockies leaders have compiled results from 10 years of polling and created an interactive database to aid researchers in making comparisons. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall are among the leaders expected to speak at a symposium at Colorado College on Thursday addressing the future of the West.


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--The Boy Scouts have filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for Colorado’s local councils?

A dispute over Boy Scouts of America and its local councils ’ property — including thousands of acres in the Rocky Mountains — is brewing in the wake of the organization filing for bankruptcy amid accusations the Scouts for years ignored reports of child sexual abuse within its ranks .
Multiple attorneys who tried sex abuse cases against the Scouts predict the fate of these local assets to be a central battle in the Boy Scouts bankruptcy case , with the future of the national organization murkier than ever before .
Meanwhile , four Colorado Boy Scout councils say they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filing and will continue offering activities for thousands of youths .
“ It ’ s naive for local councils to think they can get away scot-free , ” attorney Paul Mones said .
Jim Turley , national chair of the Boy Scouts of America , apologized in an open letter to victims Tuesday , professing outrage that procedures were ignored and kids were hurt over the years .
He highlighted the Scouts ’ improved safety procedures and announced a victim ’ s compensation fund , encouraging individuals who were abused to file claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization ’ s apology is too little , too late .
“ How do you apologize to somebody when you basically took their life away ?
” Tod Berryman , a Grand Junction resident who was abused by his troop leader in Boulder more than 40 years ago .
“ They had to rebuild from scratch .
There ’ s no way you can apologize for that.
” The Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy has been seen as a matter of when , not if , since a December 2018 Wall Street Journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troubles .
It comes as the organization faces the most turbulent time in its century-long history .
Membership sits at its lowest point since World War II after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , the organization ’ s strongest partner , on Jan. 1 severed ties and started a competing youth organization .
In court documents filed Tuesday morning in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware , the Boy Scouts estimated its assets between $ 1 billion and $ 10 billion , with $ 500 million to $ 1 billion in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all lawsuits against the Boy Scouts have been put on hold .
Victims will now have a window of time , not yet determined , to file new claims in bankruptcy court .
The bankruptcy filing estimates that between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors could be involved , a number far lower than the actual number of victims .
At least 16 men from Colorado indicated in August that they planned to sue the Boy Scouts , with allegations ranging from rape to inappropriate touching .
The Boy Scouts of America and its Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any impact on local programming .
“ The Denver Area Council , Boy Scouts of America , has not filed for bankruptcy , ” John Cabeza , Scout Executive and CEO of the Denver area council , said in a statement .
“ Meetings and activities , district and Council events , other Scouting adventures and countless service projects are taking place as usual .
In short , there should be no change to the local Scouting experience.
” The Denver area council owns multiple expansive properties in the Colorado Rockies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scout Ranch near Elbert and the Tahosa High Adventure Base , a 320-acre camp nestled in Ward .
Councils such as Denver are “ legal , separate , distinct and financially independent from the national organization ” while their “ camps , properties and all local contributions are controlled by our Council , ” Cabeza said .
The Pikes Peak Council , which encompasses southern Colorado , said in a statement that any donations to the local organization would stay local .
“ There is absolutely no reason to stop supporting Scouting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorneys who represent victims against the Boy Scouts said the fight over local councils ’ significant assets — including real estate and camps throughout the country — will be fierce .
“ This is going to be a central battle between the parties in the bankruptcy case , ” said Evan Smola , a Chicago-based attorney who represents 319 men who say they were abused during their time in the Scouts .
Any local council that says it ’ s definitely not going to be impacted , he said , “ is speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not genuine.
” Local councils and the national Boy Scouts are more intertwined than the organization admits , Mones said .
Examples include : Scout executives are chosen from pre-approved lists from national ; local councils pay fees to the national council ; and liability insurance for local councils comes from the national organization .
“ I don ’ t know how they can fix it and go on ” As Berryman processed news of the bankruptcy , he wavered on whether the Boy Scouts were beyond redemption .
In August , Berryman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his relationships with his wife , his children and even strangers .
His abuser , a University of Colorado Boulder student , enticed multiple boys in his Boulder troop with alcohol , sexually abusing them at his house and on overnight trips .
Berryman said he probably wouldn ’ t be filing a claim in bankruptcy court .
“ I got my story out there , and that ’ s what has helped me , ” he said .
“ Rather than anything the Boy Scouts could give me .
After 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything .
”

A dispute over Boy Scouts of America and its local councils’ property — including thousands of acres in the Rocky Mountains — is brewing in the wake of the organization filing for bankruptcy amid accusations the Scouts for years ignored reports of child sexual abuse within its ranks.
Multiple attorneys who tried sex abuse cases against the Scouts predict the fate of these local assets to be a central battle in the Boy Scouts bankruptcy case, with the future of the national organization murkier than ever before. Meanwhile, four Colorado Boy Scout councils say they will not be impacted by the bankruptcy filing and will continue offering activities for thousands of youths.
“It’s naive for local councils to think they can get away scot-free,” attorney Paul Mones said.
Jim Turley, national chair of the Boy Scouts of America, apologized in an open letter to victims Tuesday, professing outrage that procedures were ignored and kids were hurt over the years. He highlighted the Scouts’ improved safety procedures and announced a victim’s compensation fund, encouraging individuals who were abused to file claims.
But for some victims, the organization’s apology is too little, too late.
“How do you apologize to somebody when you basically took their life away?” Tod Berryman, a Grand Junction resident who was abused by his troop leader in Boulder more than 40 years ago. “They had to rebuild from scratch. There’s no way you can apologize for that.”
What bankruptcy means
The Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy has been seen as a matter of when, not if, since a December 2018 Wall Street Journal report on the organization’s financial troubles.
It comes as the organization faces the most turbulent time in its century-long history. Membership sits at its lowest point since World War II after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the organization’s strongest partner, on Jan. 1 severed ties and started a competing youth organization.
In court documents filed Tuesday morning in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, the Boy Scouts estimated its assets between $1 billion and $10 billion, with $500 million to $1 billion in estimated liabilities.
The bankruptcy filing means all lawsuits against the Boy Scouts have been put on hold. Victims will now have a window of time, not yet determined, to file new claims in bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy filing estimates that between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors could be involved, a number far lower than the actual number of victims.
At least 16 men from Colorado indicated in August that they planned to sue the Boy Scouts, with allegations ranging from rape to inappropriate touching.
Will local councils be impacted?
The Boy Scouts of America and its Colorado councils said the bankruptcy filing would not have any impact on local programming.
“The Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, has not filed for bankruptcy,” John Cabeza, Scout Executive and CEO of the Denver area council, said in a statement. “Meetings and activities, district and Council events, other Scouting adventures and countless service projects are taking place as usual. In short, there should be no change to the local Scouting experience.”
The Denver area council owns multiple expansive properties in the Colorado Rockies, including 3,300 acres on the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch near Elbert and the Tahosa High Adventure Base, a 320-acre camp nestled in Ward.
Councils such as Denver are “legal, separate, distinct and financially independent from the national organization” while their “camps, properties and all local contributions are controlled by our Council,” Cabeza said.
The Pikes Peak Council, which encompasses southern Colorado, said in a statement that any donations to the local organization would stay local.
“There is absolutely no reason to stop supporting Scouting,” the council wrote.
But two attorneys who represent victims against the Boy Scouts said the fight over local councils’ significant assets — including real estate and camps throughout the country — will be fierce.
“This is going to be a central battle between the parties in the bankruptcy case,” said Evan Smola, a Chicago-based attorney who represents 319 men who say they were abused during their time in the Scouts.
Any local council that says it’s definitely not going to be impacted, he said, “is speaking to a level of certainty which is not genuine.”
Local councils and the national Boy Scouts are more intertwined than the organization admits, Mones said. Examples include: Scout executives are chosen from pre-approved lists from national; local councils pay fees to the national council; and liability insurance for local councils comes from the national organization.
“To me, they’re unified,” Mones said.
“I don’t know how they can fix it and go on”
As Berryman processed news of the bankruptcy, he wavered on whether the Boy Scouts were beyond redemption.
In August, Berryman spoke about impact the abuse has had on his relationships with his wife, his children and even strangers.
His abuser, a University of Colorado Boulder student, enticed multiple boys in his Boulder troop with alcohol, sexually abusing them at his house and on overnight trips.
Berryman said he probably wouldn’t be filing a claim in bankruptcy court.
“I got my story out there, and that’s what has helped me,” he said. “Rather than anything the Boy Scouts could give me. After 40 years, I didn’t expect anything.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Could Conor McGregor’s next opponent be a Colorado-trained boxer? It is if Bob Arum gets his wish.

To steal a line from WWE ’ s Goldberg for UFC star Conor McGregor : Who ’ s next ?
After McGregor quickly defeated Colorado ’ s own “ Cowboy ” Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246 , the contenders to face the Irish fighter are plenty .
Rumors involve everything from a third bout with veteran Nate Diaz to a fight with former Northern Colorado all-American wrestler Justin Gaethje to another boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum has another fighter in mind : WBO world welterweight boxing champion Terence Crawford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Colorado Springs .
In an interview with iFL TV , Arum said , “ We ’ ve thrown out the challenge to the UFC that Terence will fight Conor McGregor in the octagon .
Terence is a great wrestler — fight him in the octagon and then a few months later , we ’ ll fight him in the boxing ring.
” He added : “ I don ’ t know what Dana White and the UFC is going to decide .
They may not want to risk Conor McGregor in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may hurt because I think Crawford will beat him .
And they might not want to risk that .
I know we ’ ve contacted his manager and they seem at least a minimal at least to talk.
” If a match with McGregor doesn ’ t happen , Arum said he would like to see Crawford face WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. or 41-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao .
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To steal a line from WWE’s Goldberg for UFC star Conor McGregor: Who’s next?
After McGregor quickly defeated Colorado’s own “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246, the contenders to face the Irish fighter are plenty. Rumors involve everything from a third bout with veteran Nate Diaz to a fight with former Northern Colorado all-American wrestler Justin Gaethje to another boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum has another fighter in mind: WBO world welterweight boxing champion Terence Crawford, who trains at Triple Threat Gym in Colorado Springs.
In an interview with iFL TV, Arum said, “We’ve thrown out the challenge to the UFC that Terence will fight Conor McGregor in the octagon. Terence is a great wrestler — fight him in the octagon and then a few months later, we’ll fight him in the boxing ring.”
He added: “I don’t know what Dana White and the UFC is going to decide. They may not want to risk Conor McGregor in an MMA fight against a boxer because that may hurt because I think Crawford will beat him. And they might not want to risk that. I know we’ve contacted his manager and they seem at least a minimal at least to talk.”
If a match with McGregor doesn’t happen, Arum said he would like to see Crawford face WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. or 41-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Ask Amy: Transgender people say, “Call me by my name”

Dear Readers : Like all of you , I am curious about how things turn out after I publish a question .
The following two letters are responses to a recent question from a college sophomore who signed his letter “ Embarrassed.
” Dear Amy : I ’ ve been reading your column since I was a little kid .
Last month , I decided to ask you my own question .
As a transgender man , I was confused and embarrassed during the Thanksgiving holiday that my parents persisted in calling me by the female name they assigned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would let you know how things turned out when I returned home for Christmas .
I knew my family loved me , but it felt like they weren ’ t recognizing something that is a deep and personal part of me .
My experience with gender identity is like this : I was born wearing an itchy , scratchy sweater .
I didn ’ t like it .
But I looked around and I saw everyone who looked like me was wearing their sweaters , and I had certainly never heard of anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After all , I had been given this !
It was a gift !
In high school , I would wake up at 4:30 a.m. to meticulously put on makeup , so I could look feminine enough to feel passable .
I was so unhappy .
I began using a masculine nickname .
My parents hated it .
But to me , it felt right .
I finally found a sweater that fit me , and I was ecstatic .
I came out to my parents .
Cut my hair short .
Began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I look like the young man that I am .
During my visits home , my parents have persisted in introducing me to others by my “ dead ” name — the female name I had growing up .
I don ’ t think cisgender people can really understand what it feels like to be called the wrong name .
I wouldn ’ t wish this feeling on anyone .
Your advice was to face the issue with compassion and humor .
You explained that my parents were also going through a transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in my body , they were experiencing it differently than I was .
This made visiting home for Christmas easier .
I could laugh it off , which made other people laugh , and ultimately avoided that awkwardness of correcting people .
My go-to phrase now is : “ I ’ m a man , just a soprano.
” The confidence and kindness I ’ ve been able to exude has helped to ease the tension .
When you ’ re trans , some people seem to act as though you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helping my family to understand that I have not killed their daughter and sister is one of the hardest things I have to do .
But armed with resources , humor and love , they ’ re slowly starting to realize that their son and brother has always been here — he was just wearing the wrong sweater .
Dear Justin : Your original question touched me deeply ; your generous and helpful response touches me even more .
Your parents did a very good job .
They raised a kind , brave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy to call you by your name .
Dear Amy : I had tears running down my cheeks while reading the letter from “ Embarrassed , ” a college sophomore and transgender man .
My transgender daughter came home for Thanksgiving and came out to me .
I am not living her life , so I have no idea what she is going through , but she is happy .
And that is all I want for her .
Help me please , because I keep messing up .
I keep referring to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of “ she.
” It just flies from my mouth , as it has for 22 years .
I want to kick myself because I know it upsets her .
I am trying to train myself to use the correct pronoun , but I find myself avoiding conversation because I see the pain in her face when I get things wrong .
I am so proud of her .
I love her and I want to use the right pronoun .
My other children correct me , and I appreciate that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you help me to use the correct pronoun ?
Dear Mom : You just used the correct pronoun — all the way through your question .
Don ’ t avoid communicating .
Ask your daughter to be patient with you .
While she is away at school , look at her picture , follow her on social media ( if possible ) , practice seeing her in this new way , and continue to love her — just as she is .

Dear Readers: Like all of you, I am curious about how things turn out after I publish a question.
The following two letters are responses to a recent question from a college sophomore who signed his letter “Embarrassed.”
Dear Amy: I’ve been reading your column since I was a little kid.
Last month, I decided to ask you my own question.
As a transgender man, I was confused and embarrassed during the Thanksgiving holiday that my parents persisted in calling me by the female name they assigned to me at birth.
I thought I would let you know how things turned out when I returned home for Christmas.
I knew my family loved me, but it felt like they weren’t recognizing something that is a deep and personal part of me.
My experience with gender identity is like this: I was born wearing an itchy, scratchy sweater. I didn’t like it. But I looked around and I saw everyone who looked like me was wearing their sweaters, and I had certainly never heard of anyone taking off or wearing different sweaters. After all, I had been given this! It was a gift!
In high school, I would wake up at 4:30 a.m. to meticulously put on makeup, so I could look feminine enough to feel passable. I was so unhappy.
I began using a masculine nickname. My parents hated it. But to me, it felt right. I finally found a sweater that fit me, and I was ecstatic.
I came out to my parents. Cut my hair short. Began looking and dressing how I wanted. I look like the young man that I am.
During my visits home, my parents have persisted in introducing me to others by my “dead” name — the female name I had growing up.
I don’t think cisgender people can really understand what it feels like to be called the wrong name. I wouldn’t wish this feeling on anyone.
Your advice was to face the issue with compassion and humor. You explained that my parents were also going through a transition, but because they didn’t live in my body, they were experiencing it differently than I was.
This made visiting home for Christmas easier. I could laugh it off, which made other people laugh, and ultimately avoided that awkwardness of correcting people. My go-to phrase now is: “I’m a man, just a soprano.”
The confidence and kindness I’ve been able to exude has helped to ease the tension.
When you’re trans, some people seem to act as though you are both the killer and the slain. Helping my family to understand that I have not killed their daughter and sister is one of the hardest things I have to do. But armed with resources, humor and love, they’re slowly starting to realize that their son and brother has always been here — he was just wearing the wrong sweater.
— Justin
Dear Justin: Your original question touched me deeply; your generous and helpful response touches me even more.
Your parents did a very good job. They raised a kind, brave and resilient son.
I’m happy to call you by your name.
Dear Amy: I had tears running down my cheeks while reading the letter from “Embarrassed,” a college sophomore and transgender man.
My transgender daughter came home for Thanksgiving and came out to me.
I am not living her life, so I have no idea what she is going through, but she is happy. And that is all I want for her. Help me please, because I keep messing up. I keep referring to her using the pronoun “he” instead of “she.”
It just flies from my mouth, as it has for 22 years.
I want to kick myself because I know it upsets her. I am trying to train myself to use the correct pronoun, but I find myself avoiding conversation because I see the pain in her face when I get things wrong.
I am so proud of her. I love her and I want to use the right pronoun. My other children correct me, and I appreciate that, but I feel so ignorant.
Can you help me to use the correct pronoun?
— Embarrassed Mom
Dear Mom: You just used the correct pronoun — all the way through your question.
Don’t avoid communicating. Ask your daughter to be patient with you.
While she is away at school, look at her picture, follow her on social media (if possible), practice seeing her in this new way, and continue to love her — just as she is.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--WATCH LIVE: President Trump speaks at campaign rally in Colorado Springs

Political caucuses have come under renewed criticism since the chaotic Democratic caucuses in Iowa earlier this month , but Coloradans @ @ @ @ @ , state party and election leaders say .

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thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Call this Cherry Hills Village oasis your own

When it comes to rustic elegance , the stunning Cherry Hills Village manor at 5901 Piedmont Drive is second to none .
This sprawling estate is the epitome of sophistication with a twist of Colorado charm .
Currently listed by LIV Sotheby ’ s International Realty brokers Ian Wolfe and Chris Bouc for $ 5,990,000 , this one-of-a-kind home is a rare find in metro Denver .
This five-bedroom , nine-bathroom estate was designed and built by esteemed builder Lynn Harrison in 2007 .
No expense was spared in the design of this stately home .
From sky-high ceilings to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows for breathtaking mountain views , this home is unmatched in decadence and detail .
If the main features of this estate , including the two-story great room and beamed ceilings , were not impressive enough , the home comes with added amenities that make it a must-have .
Additional features include a full bar , wine cellar , home theater and game room that make this home the ultimate space to host friends and family .
The detached guest house allows your visitors some privacy or makes a perfect space for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s more , the nine-car attached garage ensures space for everyone ’ s vehicles or even a car collection for the automotive enthusiast .
The interior amenities are rivaled only by those in the outdoor living spaces .
Enjoy Denver ’ s 300 days of sunshine on the nearly 2 acres of park-like grounds that include multiple flagstone terraces with fire pits and water features and a beautiful in-ground pool and spa .
Surrounding the luxurious patio area is an abundance of greenery and towering trees that provide a sense of privacy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sets this home apart from other properties is the fact that it is set on nearly 2 acres of lush landscape with unmatched design and quality , ” says Wolfe .
“ The combination of the phenomenal outdoor spaces , dramatic mountain views and unique features , like the nine-car garage , make this estate a perfect investment for the buyer looking for a balance of modern amenities and a natural aesthetic.
” Located just minutes from downtown Denver in the distinguished neighborhood of Cherry Hills Village , this home is conveniently positioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to offer .
Homebuyers interested in making this community their home should act fast .
According to data from LIV SIR ’ s Year End Residential Luxury Report , luxury homes in Cherry Hills Village sat on the market for 18 % less time last year than they did in 2018 , illustrating that buyers are eager to close on attractive listings such as 5901 Piedmont Drive .
To learn more about this gorgeous home , contact Wolfe at 303-809-3531 or Bouc at 303-669-4449 or visit Wolfe-Bouc.com .
For all of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s International Realty by calling 303-893-3200 or by visiting LIVSothebysRealty.com .
LIV Sotheby ’ s International Realty , the exclusive Board of Regent for the Who ’ s Who in Luxury Real Estate , has 23 office locations in metro Denver and surrounding areas , including Boulder , Castle Rock , Cherry Creek , Denver Tech Center , downtown Denver , Evergreen and the resort communities of Breckenridge , Winter Park , Dillon , Crested Butte , Telluride and the Vail Valley .
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s preparation .

When it comes to rustic elegance, the stunning Cherry Hills Village manor at 5901 Piedmont Drive is second to none.
This sprawling estate is the epitome of sophistication with a twist of Colorado charm. Currently listed by LIV Sotheby’s International Realty brokers Ian Wolfe and Chris Bouc for $5,990,000, this one-of-a-kind home is a rare find in metro Denver.
This five-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate was designed and built by esteemed builder Lynn Harrison in 2007. No expense was spared in the design of this stately home. From sky-high ceilings to meticulously crafted stonework accents and perfectly positioned windows for breathtaking mountain views, this home is unmatched in decadence and detail.
If the main features of this estate, including the two-story great room and beamed ceilings, were not impressive enough, the home comes with added amenities that make it a must-have.
Additional features include a full bar, wine cellar, home theater and game room that make this home the ultimate space to host friends and family. The detached guest house allows your visitors some privacy or makes a perfect space for an art or music studio. What’s more, the nine-car attached garage ensures space for everyone’s vehicles or even a car collection for the automotive enthusiast.
The interior amenities are rivaled only by those in the outdoor living spaces. Enjoy Denver’s 300 days of sunshine on the nearly 2 acres of park-like grounds that include multiple flagstone terraces with fire pits and water features and a beautiful in-ground pool and spa. Surrounding the luxurious patio area is an abundance of greenery and towering trees that provide a sense of privacy and serenity to the estate.
“What sets this home apart from other properties is the fact that it is set on nearly 2 acres of lush landscape with unmatched design and quality,” says Wolfe. “The combination of the phenomenal outdoor spaces, dramatic mountain views and unique features, like the nine-car garage, make this estate a perfect investment for the buyer looking for a balance of modern amenities and a natural aesthetic.”
Located just minutes from downtown Denver in the distinguished neighborhood of Cherry Hills Village, this home is conveniently positioned to be close to all that Denver has to offer.
Homebuyers interested in making this community their home should act fast. According to data from LIV SIR’s Year End Residential Luxury Report, luxury homes in Cherry Hills Village sat on the market for 18% less time last year than they did in 2018, illustrating that buyers are eager to close on attractive listings such as 5901 Piedmont Drive.
To learn more about this gorgeous home, contact Wolfe at 303-809-3531 or Bouc at 303-669-4449 or visit Wolfe-Bouc.com. For all of your real estate needs, contact LIV Sotheby’s International Realty by calling 303-893-3200 or by visiting LIVSothebysRealty.com.
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, the exclusive Board of Regent for the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, has 23 office locations in metro Denver and surrounding areas, including Boulder, Castle Rock, Cherry Creek, Denver Tech Center, downtown Denver, Evergreen and the resort communities of Breckenridge, Winter Park, Dillon, Crested Butte, Telluride and the Vail Valley.
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Man arrested in Denver Tuesday connected to Broomfield Walmart shooting, police say

A man arrested on a parole violation after driving away from Denver police Tuesday night was present during a shooting at a Broomfield Walmart earlier that day , a Broomfield police spokeswoman said Thursday .
Denver police were tracking Johnny D. Jett , 27 , on Tuesday night because of his presence during the Walmart shooting , Broomfield police spokeswoman Rachel Welte said .
“ Denver police didn ’ t just make a random stop on him , ” she said .
Jett has not been charged in connection with the shooting at Walmart , and Broomfield police are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Welte said .
He is expected to face charges of illegally possessing a weapon , vehicle eluding and violating his parole in connection with the short pursuit by Denver police around 6 p.m. Tuesday , Denver police spokesman Doug Schepman said .
That incident ended when Jett crashed into another vehicle near the intersection of West 41st Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard .
He was with two other people at the time ; authorities do not believe those people were involved in the Walmart incident , Welte said , even though that shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
A 21-year-old woman , Alyssa Borquez , was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting at Walmart .
Investigators believe she fired one shot , sparking panic in the store and bringing swarms of first responders to the Walmart on 120th Street .
No one was injured .
Borquez was arrested at the scene .
The connection between Borquez and Jett is not clear ; police do not believe they were in a romantic relationship but do believe they knew each other in some way , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strangers , ” Welte said .
Jett has a lengthy criminal history in Colorado dating back to at least 2010 , according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation .
He has been convicted of vehicle theft , obstruction of justice , assault , escape and contempt of court , among other charges .

A man arrested on a parole violation after driving away from Denver police Tuesday night was present during a shooting at a Broomfield Walmart earlier that day, a Broomfield police spokeswoman said Thursday.
Denver police were tracking Johnny D. Jett, 27, on Tuesday night because of his presence during the Walmart shooting, Broomfield police spokeswoman Rachel Welte said.
“Denver police didn’t just make a random stop on him,” she said.
Jett has not been charged in connection with the shooting at Walmart, and Broomfield police are still working to determine how he was involved, Welte said.
He is expected to face charges of illegally possessing a weapon, vehicle eluding and violating his parole in connection with the short pursuit by Denver police around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Denver police spokesman Doug Schepman said. That incident ended when Jett crashed into another vehicle near the intersection of West 41st Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
He was with two other people at the time; authorities do not believe those people were involved in the Walmart incident, Welte said, even though that shooting may have involved as many as four people.
A 21-year-old woman, Alyssa Borquez, was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting at Walmart. Investigators believe she fired one shot, sparking panic in the store and bringing swarms of first responders to the Walmart on 120th Street. No one was injured.
Borquez was arrested at the scene. The connection between Borquez and Jett is not clear; police do not believe they were in a romantic relationship but do believe they knew each other in some way, Welte said.
“They were not strangers,” Welte said.
Jett has a lengthy criminal history in Colorado dating back to at least 2010, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. He has been convicted of vehicle theft, obstruction of justice, assault, escape and contempt of court, among other charges.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Cory Gardner at rally: “Trump and I work together for Colorado”

Revving up a boisterous Colorado Springs crowd Thursday , U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner delivered a mix of optimism at Republican chances this year and cynicism at liberal policies and politicians .
Speaking about 90 minutes before President Donald Trump was scheduled to at a crowded campaign rally , the Yuma Republican made the case for his own re-election , saying he has worked with the president to deliver results for Colorado and the country that include a roaring economy and the confirmation of many conservative judges .
“ When I first came up with the idea to move the ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Junction , did President Obama partner with us to make it happen ?
” Gardner asked rhetorically , drawing loud answers of “ no !
” from the crowd .
“ These things happen because President Trump and I work together for Colorado , ” he added .
Gardner , like the president often does , strongly criticized the most liberal elements of the Democratic Party .
He said there ’ s “ a whole slate of far-left candidates ” running against him and Trump this year who want to abolish Immigration and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , get rid of border security and abolish the Electoral College .
“ Vote Democrat if you want to pass the Green New Deal to ban our cows , our straws , our cars , ” Gardner told the crowd .
“ Vote Democrat if you want to fire over 100,000 energy workers in this country.
” “ We have to go on the offensive , ” he added .
“ It ’ s our job to explain why their radical policies will hurt Colorado , why they will hurt this country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ‘ free , ’ I will stand with you for freedom .
Together , we must stand.
” Ten Democrats are competing in a primary for the opportunity to face Gardner in November and several sent fundraising emails about Trump ’ s appearance this week .
John Hickenlooper said Trump came to reward Gardner “ for blocking witnesses during Trump ’ s trial and voting to acquit him this month.
” Andrew Romanoff called the president ’ s appearance with Gardner “ a match made somewhere south of heaven.
” “ Cory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing the bidding of Donald J. Trump , not the will of the people of Colorado , ” said Stephany Rose Spaulding , a Democratic challenger from Colorado Springs .
“ We can no longer afford to have a senator who lacks the courage and conviction to actually do what ’ s right .
November will be his rude awakening when he realizes Trump won ’ t save him.
” “ It ’ s a shame , ” said Lorena Garcia , another Democratic candidate , “ that he is unwilling to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss facts and issues openly , but instead chooses rallies where likely disinformation and propaganda will be spread.
” The senator ended his remarks Thursday on an optimistic tone , saying he believes America remains the greatest nation on the planet and that Colorado will continue to thrive .
“ I just have one message for all of you , and to our friends and allies around the globe : When it comes to America , you ain ’ t seen nothing yet , ” Gardner said .
“ God bless you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November !
”

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner received praise and an adamant endorsement Thursday from President Donald Trump, who said the Republican senator from Yuma has been unwavering in his loyalty and support.
“You are going to help us get Cory Gardner across that line because he’s been with us 100%,” Trump told a boisterous crowd of supporters in Colorado Springs, referring to Gardner’s re-election in November. “There was no waver. He’s been with us. There was no waver with Cory and we appreciate that.”
Gardner, who voted this month to acquit Trump and prevent witnesses in the Senate’s trial, has his “total support and endorsement,” the president said.
“We went through hoaxes, we went through the impeachment scam. And by the way, Cory was with us all the way,” Trump said. “He didn’t move, he didn’t budge. He said it’s a lot of bull. He said it’s a lot of bull.”
Gardner took the stage both before and during Trump’s remarks, saying at one point, “Mr. President, you’ve done so much good for Colorado.” The rally closed any remaining gap between the president and Gardner, who did not vote for Trump in 2016 and urged him to drop out of the race that October.
In remarks two hours before Trump spoke, Gardner made the case for his own re-election, saying he has worked with the president to deliver results for Colorado and the country that include a roaring economy and the confirmation of many conservative judges.
“When I first came up with the idea to move the (Bureau of Land Management) to Grand Junction, did President Obama partner with us to make it happen?” Gardner asked rhetorically, drawing loud answers of “no!” from the crowd.
“These things happen because President Trump and I work together for Colorado,” he added.
Gardner, like the president, mockingly criticized the most liberal elements of the Democratic Party. He said there’s “a whole slate of far-left candidates” running against him and Trump this year who want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, destroy private health insurance, get rid of border security and abolish the Electoral College.
“Vote Democrat if you want to pass the Green New Deal to ban our cows, our straws, our cars,” Gardner told the crowd. “Vote Democrat if you want to fire over 100,000 energy workers in this country.”
“We have to go on the offensive,” he added. “It’s our job to explain why their radical policies will hurt Colorado, why they will hurt this country. Because while they want to bribe you with ‘free,’ I will stand with you for freedom. Together, we must stand.”
Ten Democrats are competing in a primary for the opportunity to face Gardner in November and several sent fundraising emails about Trump’s appearance this week. John Hickenlooper said Trump came to the state to reward Gardner “for blocking witnesses during Trump’s trial and voting to acquit him this month.” Andrew Romanoff called the president’s appearance with Gardner “a match made somewhere south of heaven.”
“Cory Gardner only seems to be present when doing the bidding of Donald J. Trump, not the will of the people of Colorado,” said Stephany Rose Spaulding, a Democratic challenger from Colorado Springs. “We can no longer afford to have a senator who lacks the courage and conviction to actually do what’s right. November will be his rude awakening when he realizes Trump won’t save him.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy

WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials say Russia is interfering with the 2020 election to try to help President Donald Trump get reelected , The New York Times reported Thursday .
The Times said intelligence officials told lawmakers about the interference in a Feb. 13 closed-door briefing to the House Intelligence Committee .
It said the disclosure angered Trump , who complained the Democrats would use the information against him .
He berated the outgoing director of national intelligence , Joseph Maguire , the next day .
The Times attributed the report to five unidentified people familiar with the matter .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia interfered in the 2016 election through social media campaigns and stealing and distributing emails from Democratic accounts .
They say Russia was trying to boost Trump ’ s campaign and add chaos to the American political process .
Special counsel Robert Mueller concluded that Russian interference was “ sweeping and systematic , ” but he did not find a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign .
Trump has doubted the findings of Russian interference .
In the House briefing , Trump ’ s allies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official , Shelby Pierson , who delivered the conclusions , saying Trump has been tough on Russia , the Times reported .
But Trump has also spoken warmly of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and withdrawn troops from areas , like Syria , where Moscow could fill the vacuum .
He delayed military aid last year to Ukraine , a Russian adversary — a decision that was at the core of his impeachment proceedings .
The Times said Trump was angry that the House briefing was made before the panel ’ s chairman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impeachment proceedings .
Trump on Thursday formally appointed Richard Grenell , the U.S. ambassador to Germany and a loyal supporter , to replace Maguire as the new acting director of national intelligence .
Maguire was required to step down soon under federal law governing acting appointments .
The Times cited two administration officials as saying the timing , after the intelligence briefing , was coincidental .
At an open hearing this month , FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Judiciary Committee that Russia was engaged in “ information warfare ” heading into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement had not seen efforts to target America ’ s infrastructure .
He said Russia is relying on a covert social media campaign to divide the American public and sow discord .

WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials say Russia is interfering with the 2020 election to try to help President Donald Trump get reelected, The New York Times reported Thursday.
The Times said intelligence officials told lawmakers about the interference in a Feb. 13 closed-door briefing to the House Intelligence Committee. It said the disclosure angered Trump, who complained the Democrats would use the information against him. He berated the outgoing director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire, the next day.
The Times attributed the report to five unidentified people familiar with the matter. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the account.
U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia interfered in the 2016 election through social media campaigns and stealing and distributing emails from Democratic accounts. They say Russia was trying to boost Trump’s campaign and add chaos to the American political process. Special counsel Robert Mueller concluded that Russian interference was “sweeping and systematic,” but he did not find a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign. Trump has doubted the findings of Russian interference.
In the House briefing, Trump’s allies challenged the DNI’s chief election official, Shelby Pierson, who delivered the conclusions, saying Trump has been tough on Russia, the Times reported. But Trump has also spoken warmly of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and withdrawn troops from areas, like Syria, where Moscow could fill the vacuum. He delayed military aid last year to Ukraine, a Russian adversary — a decision that was at the core of his impeachment proceedings.
The Times said Trump was angry that the House briefing was made before the panel’s chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, who led the impeachment proceedings.
Trump on Thursday formally appointed Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany and a loyal supporter, to replace Maguire as the new acting director of national intelligence. Maguire was required to step down soon under federal law governing acting appointments. The Times cited two administration officials as saying the timing, after the intelligence briefing, was coincidental.
At an open hearing this month, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Judiciary Committee that Russia was engaged in “information warfare” heading into the November election, but that law enforcement had not seen efforts to target America’s infrastructure. He said Russia is relying on a covert social media campaign to divide the American public and sow discord.


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Man who severely beat his wife sentenced to 23 years in prison

A 44-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison for severely beating his wife , who was divorcing him .
A Jefferson County jury in November found Manuel Joseph Casias guilty of two April assaults in which he beat his estranged wife on two consecutive days in her Lakewood apartment .
On April 6 , police were called to 12135 W. Nevada Drive on a report of a domestic violence disturbance , according to a district attorney ’ s news release .
Neighbors reported loud noises and children screaming for help .
When officers arrived they found the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood , according to the release .
After screaming and pounding on the front door of the victim ’ s apartment , where she lived with her children , ages 5 and 8 , Casias broke down the door .
He slapped , punched and kicked the victim , slamming her head into furniture and causing a severe head injury .
He strangled the victim until she saw stars and began to lose consciousness .
The children witnessed the attack , begging him to stop .
Casias fled before the police arrived .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he returned to the scene .
The day before , Casias assaulted the same victim in the same apartment , prosecutors said .
A friend of the victim ’ s was inside the apartment during that attack .
Casias was found guilty of multiple felonies , including first-degree assault , first-degree burglary and second-degree kidnapping , according to the district attorney ’ s office .
He was also found guilty of two counts of child abuse .

A 44-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison for severely beating his wife, who was divorcing him.
A Jefferson County jury in November found Manuel Joseph Casias guilty of two April assaults in which he beat his estranged wife on two consecutive days in her Lakewood apartment.
On April 6, police were called to 12135 W. Nevada Drive on a report of a domestic violence disturbance, according to a district attorney’s news release. Neighbors reported loud noises and children screaming for help.
When officers arrived they found the 29-year-old victim barely conscious and covered in blood, according to the release.
After screaming and pounding on the front door of the victim’s apartment, where she lived with her children, ages 5 and 8, Casias broke down the door. He slapped, punched and kicked the victim, slamming her head into furniture and causing a severe head injury. He strangled the victim until she saw stars and began to lose consciousness. The children witnessed the attack, begging him to stop. Casias fled before the police arrived. He was arrested a short time later when he returned to the scene.
The day before, Casias assaulted the same victim in the same apartment, prosecutors said. A friend of the victim’s was inside the apartment during that attack.
Casias was found guilty of multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and second-degree kidnapping, according to the district attorney’s office. He was also found guilty of two counts of child abuse.


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--PHOTOS: President Donald Trump visits Colorado Springs

Two nuns who asked to be identified as The Sisters sit in the crowd as Marcus Lee ( right ) @ @ @ @ @ indicate a reelection for President Donald Trump before the president was set to speak at @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , Feb. 20 , 2020 .

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Two nuns who asked to be identified as The Sisters sit in the crowd as Marcus Lee (right) throws up four fingers to indicate a reelection for President Donald Trump before the president was set to speak at the Broadmoor World Arena on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Rockies’ prospect Tyler Nevin plans to make his mark with more power, versatility

Rigorous offseason workouts helped add muscle to his 6-foot-4 frame and he now weighs 225 pounds , the build of a power hitter .
Nevin ’ s swing , in the words of fellow Rockies prospects Brendan Rodgers , is “ power-packed.
” “ I was shagging in the outfield for him down here in January , ” Rodgers said Thursday .
“ He was constantly launching balls over batter ’ s eyes .
Everyone was saying , ‘ Man , you can tell he ’ s put on some good weight and he ’ s stronger.
’ ” A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket to the majors , perhaps even late this year .
He ’ s currently dealing with “ a slight abdominal injury ” but expects to be back on the field soon .
Nevin , drafted out of Poway ( Calif. ) High School , has an impressive baseball pedigree .
His father is Phil Nevin , the Yankees ’ third-base coach who played 12 seasons in the majors and hit 208 career home runs .
Now participating in his second big-league camp , Nevin has a good chance to move up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derailed him in the minors — he missed a majority of his 2016 season with a hamstring injury — but he still ranks as one of the team ’ s most tantalizing prospects .
He played a career-high 130 games at Double-A Hartford in 2019 , posting a .251/.345/.399 slash line with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs .
Not great numbers , but he came on strong late in the season and earned a spot on Colorado ’ s 40-man roster .
“ I ’ m right where I need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall selection in the 2015 draft .
“ I ’ m very happy with where I am as a player in this organization .
Now I just have to play well , and if I do that , things will sort themselves out.
” Nevin ’ s increased versatility should help him , too .
During the Rockies ’ November developmental camp , he played exclusively in left field and right field .
The Rockies now view him primarily as an outfielder/first baseman , although third base is still in the mix .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outfield , the Rockies basically said , ‘ Hey , we ’ re adding to your toolbox .
If we can plug you and you ’ re able to play that position , that ’ s a good thing for your career , ’ ” Nevin said .
“ So I ’ m going to do whatever they ask.
” Nevin started off slowly at Double-A last season but he finished with a flourish , putting up a .942 OPS , including a .588 slugging percentage and eight home runs over his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some time for Tyler to adjust to Double-A during his first go-round there as a young , 22-year-old player , ” said Zach Wilson , the assistant general manager of player development .
“ He ultimately made good adjustments and tore up that level the last six weeks of the season .
He has had a very productive offseason and I suspect he will carry that right into spring training games and have a very good 2020 season wherever he ends up playing.
” Nevin believes that an offseason in which he didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide a big power boost to him in 2020 .
“ That just comes with strength , ” he said .
“ Unfortunately I have dealt with a lot of injuries , so that ’ s taking away from my training aspect .
But this offseason I was fully healthy and I think that ’ s going to make a big difference.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tyler Nevin looks the part.
Rigorous offseason workouts helped add muscle to his 6-foot-4 frame and he now weighs 225 pounds, the build of a power hitter. Nevin’s swing, in the words of fellow Rockies prospects Brendan Rodgers, is “power-packed.”
“I was shagging in the outfield for him down here in January,” Rodgers said Thursday. “He was constantly launching balls over batter’s eyes. Everyone was saying, ‘Man, you can tell he’s put on some good weight and he’s stronger.’ ”
A power surge could punch Nevin’s ticket to the majors, perhaps even late this year. He’s currently dealing with “a slight abdominal injury” but expects to be back on the field soon.
Nevin, drafted out of Poway (Calif.) High School, has an impressive baseball pedigree. His father is Phil Nevin, the Yankees’ third-base coach who played 12 seasons in the majors and hit 208 career home runs.
Now participating in his second big-league camp, Nevin has a good chance to move up the organizational ladder this year. Injuries have derailed him in the minors — he missed a majority of his 2016 season with a hamstring injury — but he still ranks as one of the team’s most tantalizing prospects.
He played a career-high 130 games at Double-A Hartford in 2019, posting a .251/.345/.399 slash line with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. Not great numbers, but he came on strong late in the season and earned a spot on Colorado’s 40-man roster.
“I’m right where I need to be,” said Nevin, the 38th overall selection in the 2015 draft. “I’m very happy with where I am as a player in this organization. Now I just have to play well, and if I do that, things will sort themselves out.”
Nevin’s increased versatility should help him, too. During the Rockies’ November developmental camp, he played exclusively in left field and right field. The Rockies now view him primarily as an outfielder/first baseman, although third base is still in the mix.
“When they started putting me in the outfield, the Rockies basically said, ‘Hey, we’re adding to your toolbox. If we can plug you and you’re able to play that position, that’s a good thing for your career,’ ” Nevin said. “So I’m going to do whatever they ask.”
Nevin started off slowly at Double-A last season but he finished with a flourish, putting up a .942 OPS, including a .588 slugging percentage and eight home runs over his final 32 games.
“It took some time for Tyler to adjust to Double-A during his first go-round there as a young, 22-year-old player,” said Zach Wilson, the assistant general manager of player development. “He ultimately made good adjustments and tore up that level the last six weeks of the season. He has had a very productive offseason and I suspect he will carry that right into spring training games and have a very good 2020 season wherever he ends up playing.”
Nevin believes that an offseason in which he didn’t have to deal with injuries will provide a big power boost to him in 2020.
“That just comes with strength,” he said. “Unfortunately I have dealt with a lot of injuries, so that’s taking away from my training aspect. But this offseason I was fully healthy and I think that’s going to make a big difference.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Denver’s Berkeley Park Funeral Chapel saved from wrecking ball

For the second time this winter , a Denver building that appeared destined for demolition has been saved by an eleventh-hour deal .
The Olinger Moore Howard-Berkeley Park Funeral Chapel at Tennyson Street and West 46th Avenue has been bought by north Denver development firm GM Development , neighborhood residents announced Thursday afternoon .
It ’ s a deal that will prevent the 60-year-old structure from being demolished to make way for townhomes , as GM pursues a landmark designation for the building and prepares to welcome a neighborhood church as a new tenant .
“ We ’ re just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a member of Historic Berkeley Regis .
The grassroots historic preservation group urged the chapel ’ s previous owner , SCI Funeral Services of Colorado , to reconsider plans to sell the property to developer Koelbel & Company .
Koelbel , in May , filed a demolition application for the building , seeking to clear the property to make room for 58 townhomes .
Killam said the building is currently protected from demolition by a covenant agreement between SCI and Historic Denver , the city ’ s preeminent preservation organization .
That covenant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is successful in making the chapel a city landmark .
Killam said the building will soon be occupied by Redemption Church Denver .
The church already holds services in Berkeley but is “ excited to have a new home , ” he said .
He credited City Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval for being part of the negotiations that lead to GM ’ s purchase .
“ It did look pretty bad for a while there , ” Killam said of the efforts to preserve the building .
“ We think this is a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new tenant and for historic preservation.
” The Berkeley chapel announcement comes after historic preservation advocates celebrated Tom ’ s Diner averting a date with the wrecking ball with a deal reached in December .
The Googie-style diner at 601 E. Colfax Ave. also was being eyed for demolition to make way for a housing project last year , but owner Tom Messina instead reached an agreement with an Ohio-based real estate company GBX Group that will keep the building intact .

For the second time this winter, a Denver building that appeared destined for demolition has been saved by an eleventh-hour deal.
The Olinger Moore Howard-Berkeley Park Funeral Chapel at Tennyson Street and West 46th Avenue has been bought by north Denver development firm GM Development, neighborhood residents announced Thursday afternoon. It’s a deal that will prevent the 60-year-old structure from being demolished to make way for townhomes, as GM pursues a landmark designation for the building and prepares to welcome a neighborhood church as a new tenant.
“We’re just really pleased,” Bill Killam, a member of Historic Berkeley Regis.
The grassroots historic preservation group urged the chapel’s previous owner, SCI Funeral Services of Colorado, to reconsider plans to sell the property to developer Koelbel & Company. Koelbel, in May, filed a demolition application for the building, seeking to clear the property to make room for 58 townhomes.
Killam said the building is currently protected from demolition by a covenant agreement between SCI and Historic Denver, the city’s preeminent preservation organization. That covenant won’t be necessary if GM is successful in making the chapel a city landmark.
Killam said the building will soon be occupied by Redemption Church Denver. The church already holds services in Berkeley but is “excited to have a new home,” he said. He credited City Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval for being part of the negotiations that lead to GM’s purchase.
“It did look pretty bad for a while there,” Killam said of the efforts to preserve the building. “We think this is a really a win-win-win for the neighborhood, for a new tenant and for historic preservation.”
The Berkeley chapel announcement comes after historic preservation advocates celebrated Tom’s Diner averting a date with the wrecking ball with a deal reached in December. The Googie-style diner at 601 E. Colfax Ave. also was being eyed for demolition to make way for a housing project last year, but owner Tom Messina instead reached an agreement with Ohio-based real estate company GBX Group that will keep the building intact and operating as a restaurant into the future.
Annie Levinksy, executive director of Historic Denver, applauded the outcome in Berkeley. Her organization participated in mediation meetings between the chapel’s former owner and neighborhood groups.
“We are pleased to see a successful outcome for the building and the community that sought to save it,” Levinsky said in an email. “The effort, which involved a mutual pause to the earlier landmark designation proceedings, demonstrates that recent changes to the landmark process that encourage this type of engagement early on can lead to better, win-win outcomes for buildings and property owners.”
In 2019, Historic Denver recognized GM Development for its work restoring the Essex Apartments building at 16th and Washington streets presenting the company with a Community Preservation Award.


thedenverpost--2020-02-20--Live updates: President Trump and Sen. Gardner hold campaign rally in Colorado Springs

Both up for reelection this fall , President Donald Trump and Sen. Cory Gardner are holding a campaign rally in @ @ @ @ @ Follow along with Denver Post reporters Conrad Swanson , Justin Wingerter and Linnea Lipson , @ @ @ @ @ from the event .

Both up for reelection this fall, President Donald Trump and Sen. Cory Gardner are holding a campaign rally in Colorado Springs Thursday evening.
Follow along with Denver Post reporters Conrad Swanson, Justin Wingerter and Linnea Lipson, as well as other tweets from the event.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Ask Amy: “Shefault” parent wants to rebalance home life

Dear Amy : My husband and I have been married for six years .
We have two children — ages one and five .
I struggle feeling like I ’ m supported at home .
Most days I get up with the kids and start getting them ready for school .
My husband will sleep in and either get up on his own , or I ’ ll wake him up .
I really don ’ t want to have to add “ get husband out of bed ” to my morning routine , but that ’ s what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think it ’ s a big deal — I can just “ get him up earlier ” if I want his help earlier in the morning .
For me this is just a microcosm of our household — I do the work by default .
If I want his participation , I need to coordinate his involvement .
He says I don ’ t give him enough credit for the things he does , and it ’ s true that we do split some work evenly .
Still , this makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only do the heavy lifting by default and work to get him involved , but then also make him feel like a rock star for getting up with the baby once in a while .
It feels like my work is invisible and his work is not .
Clearly neither of us is able to be unbiased about our role in the home .
I feel like he is a “ fair weather dad ” — helpful when the work is easy , scarce when it ’ s hard .
For me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him , and I just feel annoyed basically all the time .
How do I shift my perspective so I can live in peace and be content with what I have ?
Dear Overworked : Well , you could work hard to try to shift your perspective , but that would be yet another chore on your “ to-do ” list .
You are describing a fairly common dynamic within traditional two-parent families , and although this balance seems to be shifting , women often become the “ shefault ” ( default @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resentment over feeling like your husband ’ s “ mommy ” has affected your relationship , because it ’ s a big lift to feel in charge of everyone — and then want to have sex with the person who can ’ t even manage to wake himself up in the morning .
Your husband feels resentful , too .
He sees his participation as a special event , and you aren ’ t giving him enough extra credit .
He probably works hard , too — but at things other than parenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a useful way for busy parents to reframe their households .
As a professional mediator for high-powered families ( and a frustrated “ shefault ” parent of young kids ) , she realized that some of the tools she used at work could be applied to her messy home life .
Her book , “ Fair Play : A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do ( and More Life to Live ) ” ( 2019 , G.P .
Putnam ’ s Sons ) breaks down child and household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ gamifies ” it so that couples can negotiate their own solutions .
Dear Amy : You get letters from folks who wonder if they should apologize for bullying they took part in when they were children .
Well , I just got one of those “ apologies ” and the answer is NO !
They should not .
In my “ apology , ” the bully detailed one incident as an example of how mean he was and to explain what he ’ s sorry for .
He included the ugly names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ apology ” dredged up all the old hurt and I got to experience it all over again .
Thanks , but no thanks .
Leave it in the past where it belongs .
I don ’ t need to be feeling like this today , just so he can feel better about himself .
My story is not unique .
Dear Bullied : Abusers sometimes use the “ apology ” mechanism to reoffend .
It sounds as if in this case the person who bullied you was mainly seeking to alleviate his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to acknowledge and apologize without triggering past hurt .
True humility and tenderness is called for .
Dear Amy : Thank you , for your response to “ Bad Friend , ” whose bestie had twin babies and seemed to complain a lot about it .
You were so right to point out how overwhelming the twin experience can be .
And , like you , I wondered if this new mom was suffering from postpartum depression .
Dear Mom : This new mother deserves tons of TLC , help with her babies @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Dear Amy: My husband and I have been married for six years. We have two children — ages one and five. I struggle feeling like I’m supported at home.
Most days I get up with the kids and start getting them ready for school. My husband will sleep in and either get up on his own, or I’ll wake him up.
I really don’t want to have to add “get husband out of bed” to my morning routine, but that’s what I’ve been doing.
He doesn’t think it’s a big deal — I can just “get him up earlier” if I want his help earlier in the morning.
For me this is just a microcosm of our household — I do the work by default. If I want his participation, I need to coordinate his involvement. He says I don’t give him enough credit for the things he does, and it’s true that we do split some work evenly.
Still, this makes me feel as if I need to not only do the heavy lifting by default and work to get him involved, but then also make him feel like a rock star for getting up with the baby once in a while.
It feels like my work is invisible and his work is not. Clearly neither of us is able to be unbiased about our role in the home.
I feel like he is a “fair weather dad” — helpful when the work is easy, scarce when it’s hard. For me, it’s killed my attraction to him, and I just feel annoyed basically all the time.
How do I shift my perspective so I can live in peace and be content with what I have?
— Overworked Mom
Dear Overworked: Well, you could work hard to try to shift your perspective, but that would be yet another chore on your “to-do” list.
You are describing a fairly common dynamic within traditional two-parent families, and although this balance seems to be shifting, women often become the “shefault” (default) parent. Yes, your built-up resentment over feeling like your husband’s “mommy” has affected your relationship, because it’s a big lift to feel in charge of everyone — and then want to have sex with the person who can’t even manage to wake himself up in the morning.
Your husband feels resentful, too. He sees his participation as a special event, and you aren’t giving him enough extra credit. He probably works hard, too — but at things other than parenting.
Author Eve Rodsky has come up with a useful way for busy parents to reframe their households. As a professional mediator for high-powered families (and a frustrated “shefault” parent of young kids), she realized that some of the tools she used at work could be applied to her messy home life. Her book, “Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)” (2019, G.P. Putnam’s Sons) breaks down child and household roles in a new way, and “gamifies” it so that couples can negotiate their own solutions.
Dear Amy: You get letters from folks who wonder if they should apologize for bullying they took part in when they were children.
Well, I just got one of those “apologies” and the answer is NO! They should not.
In my “apology,” the bully detailed one incident as an example of how mean he was and to explain what he’s sorry for.
He included the ugly names he called me, so, the “apology” dredged up all the old hurt and I got to experience it all over again.
Thanks, but no thanks. Leave it in the past where it belongs.
I don’t need to be feeling like this today, just so he can feel better about himself.
My story is not unique.
— Bullied
Dear Bullied: Abusers sometimes use the “apology” mechanism to reoffend. It sounds as if in this case the person who bullied you was mainly seeking to alleviate his own guilt.
There is a way to acknowledge and apologize without triggering past hurt. True humility and tenderness is called for.
Dear Amy: Thank you, for your response to “Bad Friend,” whose bestie had twin babies and seemed to complain a lot about it.
You were so right to point out how overwhelming the twin experience can be. And, like you, I wondered if this new mom was suffering from postpartum depression.
— Mom of Twins
Dear Mom: This new mother deserves tons of TLC, help with her babies, and — a better friend.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Construction worker plunges 40 feet down partial elevator shaft in Lakewood

A construction worker injured Thursday after a 40-foot fall down an elevator shaft under construction was hoisted to safety by @ @ @ @ @ .
The work-related accident happened at a construction site near West Quincy Avenue and South @ @ @ @ @ West Metro Fire and Rescue .
Two firefighters , using on-site construction ladders , climbed @ @ @ @ @ the injured worker and stabilize him , according to West Metro .
Rescuers then used @ @ @ @ @ on site construction crane and an emergency rescue litter to safely hoist the injured worker @ @ @ @ @ Eighteen firefighters , including members of the technical rescue crew , took part in the @ @ @ @ @ taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not life threatening , the fire @ @ @

A construction worker injured Thursday after a 40-foot fall down an elevator shaft under construction was hoisted to safety by firefighters and a crane operator.
The work-related accident happened at a construction site near West Quincy Avenue and South Pierce Way, according to West Metro Fire and Rescue.
Two firefighters, using on-site construction ladders, climbed down the shaft to reach the injured worker and stabilize him, according to West Metro. Rescuers then used a rope system, an on site construction crane and an emergency rescue litter to safely hoist the injured worker out of the shaft.
18 firefighters, including members of our technical rescue team on this rescue at a construction site near Quincy & Pierce this afternoon. Worker who fell about 40 ft. into an elevator shaft sustained non life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/Fc4yjuNMNI — WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) February 21, 2020
Eighteen firefighters, including members of the technical rescue crew, took part in the effort.
The worker was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not life threatening, the fire department said.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--PHOTOS: CHSAA state wrestling tournament Day 1

Lane Wilfong of Peyton fights to keep his shoulders off the mat as Logan Lewis of Highland looks for the @ @ @ @ @ 2A match during the CHSAA State Wrestling tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. @ @ @ @

Seth McConnell, Special to the Denver Post
Lane Wilfong of Peyton fights to keep his shoulders off the mat as Logan Lewis of Highland looks for the pin in their 120-pound Class 2A match during the CHSAA State Wrestling tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. 20, 2020.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--Eight arrested at Trump rally in Colorado Springs

Eight people were arrested at the Trump rally in Colorado Springs on Thursday , police said .
Those arrested , @ @ @ @ @ desist or disperse , were taken to the El Paso County jail , where they @ @ @ @ @ according to police .
The suspects “ obstructed traffic , ” according to police , @ @ @ @ @ Meadows Road , the roadway entrance and exit outside the Broadmoor World Arena , where @ @ @ @ @ Cory Gardner took the stage before a packed house .
After several warnings to clear @ @ @ @ @ Springs Public Order Response Team made the arrests .
“ The crowd disregarded the orders @ @ @ @ @ people were taken into custody , ” the release said .
The eight , who @ @ @ @ @ the gathering , were cited with a violation of Colorado Springs municipal code .

Eight people were arrested at the Trump rally in Colorado Springs on Thursday, police said.
Those arrested, on suspicion of failure to desist or disperse, were taken to the El Paso County jail, where they were cited and released, according to police.
The suspects “obstructed traffic,” according to police, at Venetucci Boulevard and Cheyenne Meadows Road, the roadway entrance and exit outside the Broadmoor World Arena, where President Donald Trump and Sen. Cory Gardner took the stage before a packed house.
After several warnings to clear the roadway, the Colorado Springs Public Order Response Team made the arrests.
“The crowd disregarded the orders, and a number of people were taken into custody,” the release said.
The eight, who were handcuffed and taken from the gathering, were cited with a violation of Colorado Springs municipal code.


thedenverpost--2020-02-21--No. 18 CU Buffs hold off USC

No. 18 CU Buffs hold off USC

Using another stellar second-half shooting performance , the 18th-ranked Buffaloes were able to overcome a slow start and an early 14-point deficit , eventually holding off visiting USC down the stretch for a 70-66 victory at the CU Events Center .
The victory keeps the Buffs in at least a share of the Pac-12 Conference lead going into Saturday ’ s home finale against UCLA .
The win , combined with Arizona State ’ s victory against Oregon , put CU in sole possession of first place in the league , though Arizona also remained just a half-game back with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buffs dug themselves a hole in the first half , at one point suffering a scoring drought of nearly five minutes while USC reeled off 13 consecutive points to take a 20-6 lead .
CU ’ s deficit remained 22-8 when the Buffs finally came alive , unleashing an 18-4 run that tied the game at 26-26 .
The Trojans scored the final three points of the first half to take a 29-26 lead at halftime .
USC added the first three points of the second half before the Buffs got hot once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 12-2 run that gave CU its first lead of the night .
The Buffs eventually pushed their lead to 12 points on back-to-back 3-pointers from Lucas Siewert , but this time it was USC ’ s turn to chip away , getting to within three points on a Daniel Utomi 3-pointer with about 4:20 remaining , and USC remained within three with just over two minutes to play after a Jonah Mathews 3-pointer .
A rebound basket by USC freshman Onyaka Okongwu got the Trojans within one point with 1:30 remaining .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a floater to give CU some breathing room , and after two more defensive stops , a free throw from Wright sealed the win in the waning seconds .
Tyler Bey posted his 11th double-double of the season and the 30th of his career with 14 points and 11 rebounds , while Wright finished with a team-high 15 points alongside seven assists and six rebounds .
CU shot .607 after halftime while going 8-for-14 on 3-pointers .

Colorado held serve at home.
Using another stellar second-half shooting performance, the 18th-ranked Buffaloes were able to overcome a slow start and an early 14-point deficit, eventually holding off visiting USC down the stretch for a 70-66 victory at the CU Events Center.
The victory keeps the Buffs in at least a share of the Pac-12 Conference lead going into Saturday’s home finale against UCLA. The win, combined with Arizona State’s victory against Oregon, put CU in sole possession of first place in the league, though Arizona also remained just a half-game back with a win against Oregon State.
The Buffs dug themselves a hole in the first half, at one point suffering a scoring drought of nearly five minutes while USC reeled off 13 consecutive points to take a 20-6 lead. CU’s deficit remained 22-8 when the Buffs finally came alive, unleashing an 18-4 run that tied the game at 26-26. The Trojans scored the final three points of the first half to take a 29-26 lead at halftime.
USC added the first three points of the second half before the Buffs got hot once again, scoring nine consecutive points in a 12-2 run that gave CU its first lead of the night. The Buffs eventually pushed their lead to 12 points on back-to-back 3-pointers from Lucas Siewert, but this time it was USC’s turn to chip away, getting to within three points on a Daniel Utomi 3-pointer with about 4:20 remaining, and USC remained within three with just over two minutes to play after a Jonah Mathews 3-pointer.
A rebound basket by USC freshman Onyaka Okongwu got the Trojans within one point with 1:30 remaining. But point guard McKinley Wright IV connected on a floater to give CU some breathing room, and after two more defensive stops, a free throw from Wright sealed the win in the waning seconds.
Tyler Bey posted his 11th double-double of the season and the 30th of his career with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Wright finished with a team-high 15 points alongside seven assists and six rebounds. CU shot .607 after halftime while going 8-for-14 on 3-pointers.
No. 18 COLORADO 70, USC 66
SOUTHERN CAL (19-8, 9-5 Pac-12 )Okongwu 10-13 1-1 21, Rakocevic 6-13 2-3 14, E.Anderson 0-4 0-0 0, Mathews 7-11 2-2 17, Utomi 3-7 3-4 10, Weaver 2-11 0-0 4, Mobley 0-2 0-0 0, Agbonkpolo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 8-10 66.COLORADO (21-6, 10-4)Battey 0-2 1-2 1, Gatling 5-8 0-0 13, Wright 7-13 1-2 15, Bey 5-10 3-3 14, Schwartz 4-8 0-0 11, Siewert 4-8 0-1 11, Parquet 2-4 0-0 5, Daniels 0-1 0-0 0, Kountz 0-1 0-0 0, Walton 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 27-57 5-8 70.Halftime – Southern Cal 29-26. 3-Point Goals – Southern Cal 2-10 (Utomi 1-1, Mathews 1-3, E.Anderson 0-1, Weaver 0-5), Colorado 11-26 (Gatling 3-4, Siewert 3-5, Schwartz 3-6, Bey 1-2, Parquet 1-3, Battey 0-1, Walton 0-1, Wright 0-4). Fouled Out – Battey. Rebounds_Southern Cal 30 (Rakocevic 11), Colorado 30 (Bey 11). Assists – Southern Cal 9 (Weaver 4), Colorado 16 (Wright 7). Total Fouls – Southern Cal 16, Colorado 12.