thedenverpost--2020-10-27--Why NBA players have different election energy: “2020 was a wake-up call for the world”

As LeBron James puffed championship cigars and guzzled champagne in the wake of his fourth title earlier this month , the NBA ’ s landmark work stoppage , which took place only a month-and-a-half earlier , seemed a distant memory .
During three tumultuous days in late August , with dozens of players sequestered inside the “ bubble ” following the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin , James and Chris Paul , the president of the players ’ union , faced an extraordinary decision .
James ’ Lakers were ready to leave Orlando .
They were hardly alone .
Amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes , wouldn ’ t the continuation of games cheapen the cause ?
It wasn ’ t until speaking with former President Barack Obama that players found a direction .
Nuggets point guard Monte Morris , the team ’ s union representative , recalled the tension .
At a meeting hastily convened on the first night of the work stoppage , Morris listened intently to Paul .
“ He was the one who said , ‘ We got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vote , ’ ” Morris told The Denver Post .
“ He threw the numbers out of the percentage of guys who hadn ’ t done it .
It was eye-opening .
I think everyone took it serious and said , ‘ Yeah , we can ’ t be selfish.
’ ” Paul told his fellow players that only 20 % had voted in the 2016 election , a number the NBPA confirmed to The Denver Post .
The implicit message : If you care enough to halt the NBA playoffs over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you care enough to vote ?
Voter registration has skyrocketed among NBA players since that meeting .
Today , more than 96 % of players are registered to vote in the upcoming election , including 20 teams that are at 100 % .
Over the next two days inside the bubble , a subcommittee featuring James , Paul , Morris and other union representatives used the leverage they ’ d created to secure commitments from team governors and league officials to support initiatives to combat what they saw as societal injustices .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just saying for a change to happen , we have to stand for something , ” Morris said .
“ Us boycotting was a sign to the world and just showed that we ’ re here , we ’ re not just basketball players .
We ’ re more than that.
” Before the playoffs resumed , the NBA and NBPA announced joint commitments to a new social justice coalition aimed at increasing access to voting and advocating for “ meaningful police and criminal justice reform.
” They also received pledges from governors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the NBPA , 21 teams , including the Nuggets ’ Ball Arena , have made their facilities available for early voting , ballot counting , or non-partisan registration events , among other activities .
“ … If you don ’ t like what one guy ’ s doing and you think another one can come in and do something , you ’ ve got the right , you ’ ve got the power , all you ’ ve got to do is put the vote to paper , ” Morris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is huge especially with all the Black Lives Matter , the police brutality stuff going on .
I think this is a wake-up call .
The whole 2020 was a wake-up call for the world .
We ’ ve been through a lot together.
” In the immediate aftermath of Floyd ’ s death , Nuggets coach Michael Malone felt compelled to speak .
He lamented not doing enough after the deaths of Sandra Bland , Eric Garner or Tamir Rice .
“ Silence is no longer acceptable , for any of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June .
“ Not just white people , for any of us.
” So this time , under these set of circumstances , he spoke up .
There was a Zoom call with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to try and establish a forum for candid discussions about race .
There was the silent Juneteenth march that Malone and members of his staff attended .
And , once in Orlando , Malone ordered shirts demanding justice for Elijah McClain — a shirt he wore at almost every news conference .
McClain , 23 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to arrest him and paramedics injected him with ketamine .
What struck Mari Newman , the lawyer for the McClain family , about Malone was how sincere his approach was .
“ He wasn ’ t just making a gesture , ” she said .
“ He reached out to me periodically to check in to see how he could be helpful in bringing voice to these incredibly important issues.
” Malone , like the rest of the Nuggets ’ organization , heeded the wake-up call .
“ It hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to express opinions on political issues and on issues of police brutality , in particular , ” Newman said .
“ It ’ s incredibly important to give voice to these topics among audiences that might not otherwise be paying attention .
”

As LeBron James puffed championship cigars and guzzled champagne in the wake of his fourth title earlier this month, the NBA’s landmark work stoppage, which took place only a month-and-a-half earlier, seemed a distant memory.
During three tumultuous days in late August, with dozens of players sequestered inside the “bubble” following the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin, James and Chris Paul, the president of the players’ union, faced an extraordinary decision. James’ Lakers were ready to leave Orlando. They were hardly alone. Amid a summer of protests following George Floyd’s death after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, wouldn’t the continuation of games cheapen the cause?
It wasn’t until speaking with former President Barack Obama that players found a direction.
Nuggets point guard Monte Morris, the team’s union representative, recalled the tension. At a meeting hastily convened on the first night of the work stoppage, Morris listened intently to Paul.
“He was the one who said, ‘We gotta get our (expletive) up and vote,’” Morris told The Denver Post. “He threw the numbers out of the percentage of guys who hadn’t done it. It was eye-opening. I think everyone took it serious and said, ‘Yeah, we can’t be selfish.’”
Paul told his fellow players that only 20% had voted in the 2016 election, a number the NBPA confirmed to The Denver Post. The implicit message: If you care enough to halt the NBA playoffs over racial strife, why don’t you care enough to vote? Voter registration has skyrocketed among NBA players since that meeting. Today, more than 96% of players are registered to vote in the upcoming election, including 20 teams that are at 100%.
Over the next two days inside the bubble, a subcommittee featuring James, Paul, Morris and other union representatives used the leverage they’d created to secure commitments from team governors and league officials to support initiatives to combat what they saw as societal injustices.
“LeBron was talking about qualified immunity, just saying for a change to happen, we have to stand for something,” Morris said. “Us boycotting was a sign to the world and just showed that we’re here, we’re not just basketball players. We’re more than that.”
Before the playoffs resumed, the NBA and NBPA announced joint commitments to a new social justice coalition aimed at increasing access to voting and advocating for “meaningful police and criminal justice reform.” They also received pledges from governors to turn local arenas into polling places.
According to the NBPA, 21 teams, including the Nuggets’ Ball Arena, have made their facilities available for early voting, ballot counting, or non-partisan registration events, among other activities.
“… If you don’t like what one guy’s doing and you think another one can come in and do something, you’ve got the right, you’ve got the power, all you’ve got to do is put the vote to paper,” Morris said. “This (election) is huge especially with all the Black Lives Matter, the police brutality stuff going on. I think this is a wake-up call. The whole 2020 was a wake-up call for the world. We’ve been through a lot together.”
In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s death, Nuggets coach Michael Malone felt compelled to speak. He lamented not doing enough after the deaths of Sandra Bland, Eric Garner or Tamir Rice.
“Silence is no longer acceptable, for any of us,” Malone told The Post in June. “Not just white people, for any of us.”
So this time, under these set of circumstances, he spoke up.
There was a Zoom call with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to try and establish a forum for candid discussions about race. There was the silent Juneteenth march that Malone and members of his staff attended. And, once in Orlando, Malone ordered shirts demanding justice for Elijah McClain — a shirt he wore at almost every news conference. McClain, 23, died in August, 2019 after police attempted to arrest him and paramedics injected him with ketamine.
What struck Mari Newman, the lawyer for the McClain family, about Malone was how sincere his approach was.
“He wasn’t just making a gesture,” she said. “He reached out to me periodically to check in to see how he could be helpful in bringing voice to these incredibly important issues.”
Malone, like the rest of the Nuggets’ organization, heeded the wake-up call.
“It hasn’t always been popular for coaches and athletes to express opinions on political issues and on issues of police brutality, in particular,” Newman said. “It’s incredibly important to give voice to these topics among audiences that might not otherwise be paying attention.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-27--Clemson QB Lawrence: “I have the option” to leave or stay

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence stopped short of calling an audible on his plans to head to the NFL next year , though the likely No .
1 pick in next year ’ s draft did not rule out returning to school .
“ My mindset has been that I ’ m going to move on , ” said the 6-foot-6 QB with the flowing hair .
“ But who knows ?
There ’ s a lot of things that could happen.
” Lawrence had laid publicly laid out his plans before Clemson ’ s opener at Wake Forest last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December with his bachelor ’ s degree in marketing and get ready for the NFL .
That ’ s led to reports about which NFL teams might win the Lawrence sweepstakes — and the frontrunner right now is the offensively challenged New York Jets .
At 0-7 , the Jets are the NFL ’ s only winless team .
Former NFL receiver Roddy White created a social media stir last week when he suggested that if the Jets held the top pick and he were Lawrence , “ I ’ d just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he is related to Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and suggested he might call Elliott and suggest the coach tell Lawrence “ if the Jets get the first pick , don ’ t go .
Just stay one more year in college and just enjoy your time because it would be awful for you to get drafted by the New York Jets.
” White ’ s not the only voice that ’ s anti-Lawrence to the Big Apple .
Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson , the No .
1 overall pick with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said his former team has a done poor job surrounding current quarterback Sam Darnold with players to improve the offense .
“ You drafted a guy three years ago with the third pick in the draft because he was your Trevor Lawrence .
He has nothing around him .
Nothing , ” Johnson said last week on his ESPN morning show .
Whenever Lawrence leaves for the NFL , he ’ s expected to change a franchise ’ s fortunes .
He ’ s thrown for 1,833 yards and 17 touchdowns ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season as Clemson has started 6-0 .
Lawrence is 31-1 as a starter in college and has the Tigers pointed toward a sixth straight Atlantic Coast Conference title and trip to the College Football Playoff .
Lawrence and the Tigers face Boston College ( 4-2 , 3-2 ) on Saturday .
Eagles coach Jeff Hafley was Ohio State ’ s co-defensive coordinator when the Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23 in the CFP semifinals last December and sees a player who put in the work to get even better this season .
Hafley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with his decisions .
“ Definitely coming back and improving , it says a lot about him , ” Hafley said .
While the Jets have the inside track , there are plenty of other NFL teams that could benefit from having Lawrence on the roster .
That includes the 1-6 Atlanta Falcons , who are less than an hour ’ s drive from Lawrence ’ s hometown of Cartersville , Georgia .
Lawrence said he wasn ’ t a huge NFL fan growing up , although he did pull for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter posts pushing teams to lose simply to get him in their locker room .
“ I try to ignore it as much as possible , ” Lawrence said earlier this month .
“ Obviously , if you ’ re on social media at all , you can ’ t help but see some of it .
It ’ s just funny.
” His focus , Lawrence said , remains on Clemson ’ s success this season and is not worried at the moment about what happens after that .
“ No matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ whether that ’ s across the country , whether that ’ s close to home , whether I stay another year , no matter what it is , we ’ ll work it out .
”

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence stopped short of calling an audible on his plans to head to the NFL next year, though the likely No. 1 pick in next year’s draft did not rule out returning to school.
“My mindset has been that I’m going to move on,” said the 6-foot-6 QB with the flowing hair. “But who knows? There’s a lot of things that could happen.”
Lawrence had laid publicly laid out his plans before Clemson’s opener at Wake Forest last month: play this college season, graduate in December with his bachelor’s degree in marketing and get ready for the NFL.
That’s led to reports about which NFL teams might win the Lawrence sweepstakes — and the frontrunner right now is the offensively challenged New York Jets. At 0-7 , the Jets are the NFL’s only winless team.
Former NFL receiver Roddy White created a social media stir last week when he suggested that if the Jets held the top pick and he were Lawrence, “I’d just go back” to school.
White said he is related to Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and suggested he might call Elliott and suggest the coach tell Lawrence “if the Jets get the first pick, don’t go. Just stay one more year in college and just enjoy your time because it would be awful for you to get drafted by the New York Jets.”
White’s not the only voice that’s anti-Lawrence to the Big Apple.
Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick with the Jets in 1996 turned ESPN broadcaster, said his former team has a done poor job surrounding current quarterback Sam Darnold with players to improve the offense.
“You drafted a guy three years ago with the third pick in the draft because he was your Trevor Lawrence. He has nothing around him. Nothing,” Johnson said last week on his ESPN morning show.
Whenever Lawrence leaves for the NFL, he’s expected to change a franchise’s fortunes.
He’s thrown for 1,833 yards and 17 touchdowns (tied for second nationally in FBS) this season as Clemson has started 6-0. Lawrence is 31-1 as a starter in college and has the Tigers pointed toward a sixth straight Atlantic Coast Conference title and trip to the College Football Playoff.
Lawrence and the Tigers face Boston College (4-2, 3-2) on Saturday.
Eagles coach Jeff Hafley was Ohio State’s co-defensive coordinator when the Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23 in the CFP semifinals last December and sees a player who put in the work to get even better this season.
Hafley said Lawrence is better in the pocket and with his decisions.
“Definitely coming back and improving, it says a lot about him,” Hafley said.
While the Jets have the inside track, there are plenty of other NFL teams that could benefit from having Lawrence on the roster.
That includes the 1-6 Atlanta Falcons, who are less than an hour’s drive from Lawrence’s hometown of Cartersville, Georgia.
Lawrence said he wasn’t a huge NFL fan growing up, although he did pull for the Falcons. He largely laughs off the Twitter posts pushing teams to lose simply to get him in their locker room.
“I try to ignore it as much as possible,” Lawrence said earlier this month. “Obviously, if you’re on social media at all, you can’t help but see some of it. It’s just funny.”
His focus, Lawrence said, remains on Clemson’s success this season and is not worried at the moment about what happens after that.
“No matter where I go,” he said, “whether that’s across the country, whether that’s close to home, whether I stay another year, no matter what it is, we’ll work it out.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-27--Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games

CHARLOTTE , N.C. — Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team ’ s injured reserve list , increasing the likelihood Carolina ’ s 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons .
McCaffrey arrived at Panthers practice Tuesday with a red jersey and a baseball cap signifying an injured player , but he quickly changed into a black practice jersey and a helmet .
McCaffrey hasn ’ t played since Week 2 when he suffered a high ankle sprain in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
Panthers coach Matt Rhule reiterated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCaffrey will ready to play against the Falcons , but added that the decision was largely up to the training staff .
“ He looks good , ” Rhule said .
“ He looks like he is moving around great .
We will let the medical people and him determine how much he can do and whether he can play in a game.
” McCaffrey was off to a solid start with 223 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns in the first two games .
“ It ’ s just another weapon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCaffrey ’ s return .
“ There is no such thing as having too many playmakers out there .
You give the team so many options of who is getting the ball here and who is going there .
So many outlets .
There is no such thing as having too many options.
” Rhule said McCaffrey was “ exhilarated ” to be out at practice with his teammates .
“ I know he wants to play , but I also know he ’ s a process guy and he understands that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Rhule said .
McCaffrey ’ s backup Mike Davis had 149 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in Carolina ’ s 23-16 win against Atlanta earlier this month .
Rhule said Davis will still see some action at running back even if McCaffrey returns .
NOTES : Panthers left tackle Russell Okung ( calf ) , defensive tackle Zach Kerr ( toe ) and guard John Miller ( ankle ) did not practice .

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood Carolina’s 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
McCaffrey arrived at Panthers practice Tuesday with a red jersey and a baseball cap signifying an injured player, but he quickly changed into a black practice jersey and a helmet.
McCaffrey hasn’t played since Week 2 when he suffered a high ankle sprain in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule reiterated Tuesday that he is “hopeful” McCaffrey will ready to play against the Falcons, but added that the decision was largely up to the training staff.
“He looks good,” Rhule said. “He looks like he is moving around great. We will let the medical people and him determine how much he can do and whether he can play in a game.”
McCaffrey was off to a solid start with 223 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns in the first two games.
“It’s just another weapon,” wide receiver Curtis Samuel said of McCaffrey’s return. “There is no such thing as having too many playmakers out there. You give the team so many options of who is getting the ball here and who is going there. So many outlets. There is no such thing as having too many options.”
Rhule said McCaffrey was “exhilarated” to be out at practice with his teammates.
“I know he wants to play, but I also know he’s a process guy and he understands that we can’t shortcut the process,” Rhule said.
McCaffrey’s backup Mike Davis had 149 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in Carolina’s 23-16 win against Atlanta earlier this month. Rhule said Davis will still see some action at running back even if McCaffrey returns.
NOTES: Panthers left tackle Russell Okung (calf), defensive tackle Zach Kerr (toe) and guard John Miller (ankle) did not practice.


thedenverpost--2020-10-27--Par 3 Contest out, “College GameDay” in at different Masters

The Par 3 Contest is out at the spectator-free Masters in November .
Augusta National announced Tuesday more changes to a Masters tournament that will be unlike any of the previous 83 .
The most unusual of all is ESPN ’ s popular college football pregame show taking place on a stage that overlooks Ike ’ s Pond and the ninth green of the Par 3 course .
“ When exploring ways to showcase a fall Masters , we were drawn to the concept of hosting ‘ College GameDay ’ at Augusta National to introduce the tournament to a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excitement to the event , ” Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said .
It helps that ESPN is a broadcast partner of the Masters and will televise the opening two rounds .
The coverage typically begins on Wednesday with the Par 3 Contest , a showcase of past champions and current players before an enormous gallery that rarely lacks for big roars , such as the time Jack Nicklaus had his grandson play a shot and he made a hole-in-one .
The Par 3 Contest dates to 1960 and is a big part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainly the jinx that no one has ever won the Par 3 and the Masters in the same year .
“ We know that experience could not have been replicated without guests and patrons at Augusta National , ” Ridley said .
So much about this Masters is different because of the COVID-19 pandemic , which shut down golf on March 13 and led Augusta National to postpone the Masters until Nov. 12-15 , without spectators for the first time .
Because of the fall date and shorter daylight hours , the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in threesomes off the first and 10th tees in morning and afternoon waves .
The field remains set at 96 players who were eligible in April .
Those who have qualified since then , such as PGA Tour winners Daniel Berger and Jim Herman , will not play until 2021 .
“ College GameDay ” will certainly get a venue unlike any other .
It typically travels to a college stadium that features a marquee matchup — Alabama has hosted it the most times since it began in 1993 — though it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in 2017 when “ College GameDay ” was held in Times Square .
It also was held on the USS San Diego in 2012 as part of a salute to veterans .
ESPN said host Rece Davis will be joined at Augusta National by analyst Kirk Herbstreit , former Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard and former Georgia star David Pollack , among others .
“ Any time ‘ College GameDay ’ travels to a new destination it ’ s special , and the opportunity to be on the grounds of Augusta National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Jimmy Pitaro , chairman of ESPN and Sports Content .
Because of the pandemic , no spectators have been on site for the program .
For the Masters , players are allowed to bring a spouse or family member , while Augusta National members also are allowed on the grounds .
The ESPN show on Saturday will be from 9 a.m. to noon , ending an hour before the CBS coverage starts of the third round .
One tradition won ’ t change .
The Masters said six-time champion Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the ceremonial first tee shot .
Starting times have not been announced , but they will be early .
The club already has announced that those who bought tickets through Augusta National will be able to shop for merchandise online ( two purchases ) .
It also has a free email newsletter from the Masters that it will send to all fans .

The Par 3 Contest is out at the spectator-free Masters in November.
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is in.
Augusta National announced Tuesday more changes to a Masters tournament that will be unlike any of the previous 83. The most unusual of all is ESPN’s popular college football pregame show taking place on a stage that overlooks Ike’s Pond and the ninth green of the Par 3 course.
“When exploring ways to showcase a fall Masters, we were drawn to the concept of hosting ‘College GameDay’ at Augusta National to introduce the tournament to a new audience and provide even more anticipation and excitement to the event,” Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said.
It helps that ESPN is a broadcast partner of the Masters and will televise the opening two rounds.
The coverage typically begins on Wednesday with the Par 3 Contest, a showcase of past champions and current players before an enormous gallery that rarely lacks for big roars, such as the time Jack Nicklaus had his grandson play a shot and he made a hole-in-one.
The Par 3 Contest dates to 1960 and is a big part of the tradition at Augusta National, mainly the jinx that no one has ever won the Par 3 and the Masters in the same year.
“We know that experience could not have been replicated without guests and patrons at Augusta National,” Ridley said.
So much about this Masters is different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down golf on March 13 and led Augusta National to postpone the Masters until Nov. 12-15, without spectators for the first time.
Because of the fall date and shorter daylight hours, the club said the weekday rounds would be played in threesomes off the first and 10th tees in morning and afternoon waves. The field remains set at 96 players who were eligible in April. Those who have qualified since then, such as PGA Tour winners Daniel Berger and Jim Herman, will not play until 2021.
“College GameDay” will certainly get a venue unlike any other. It typically travels to a college stadium that features a marquee matchup — Alabama has hosted it the most times since it began in 1993 — though it has gone off campus.
The most notable was in 2017 when “College GameDay” was held in Times Square. It also was held on the USS San Diego in 2012 as part of a salute to veterans.
ESPN said host Rece Davis will be joined at Augusta National by analyst Kirk Herbstreit, former Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard and former Georgia star David Pollack, among others.
“Any time ‘College GameDay’ travels to a new destination it’s special, and the opportunity to be on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters is extraordinary,” said Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN and Sports Content.
Because of the pandemic, no spectators have been on site for the program. For the Masters, players are allowed to bring a spouse or family member, while Augusta National members also are allowed on the grounds.
The ESPN show on Saturday will be from 9 a.m. to noon, ending an hour before the CBS coverage starts of the third round.
One tradition won’t change. The Masters said six-time champion Jack Nicklaus and three-time champion Gary Player will hit the ceremonial first tee shot. Starting times have not been announced, but they will be early.
The club already has announced that those who bought tickets through Augusta National will be able to shop for merchandise online (two purchases). It also has a free email newsletter from the Masters that it will send to all fans.


thedenverpost--2020-10-27--Wolf Creek opening for the season Wednesday, becoming the first Colorado ski area to run its lifts

Thanks to two feet of natural snow , the Wolf Creek ski area in southwest Colorado will beat Front Range @ @ @ @ @ to become the first ski area in the state to open for the season when @ @ @ @ @ 9 a.m. on Wednesday .
Four lifts will be in operation through Sunday , with @ @ @ @ @ to be determined by Sunday , ” according to the area ’ s website .
@ @ @ @ @ operations in early season .
No amenities will be offered to visitors except lifts and @ @ @ @ @ be no food service , indoor seating areas , ski school or rentals .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ Colorado ’ s ski season before it even begins ?
Wolf Creek is located 230 @ @ @ @ @ Creek Pass .
Loveland and Arapahoe Basin continue to make snow in hopes of opening @ @ @ @ @ a rundown on when every Colorado ski area is scheduled to open .
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Thanks to two feet of natural snow, the Wolf Creek ski area in southwest Colorado will beat Front Range rivals Loveland and Arapahoe Basin to become the first ski area in the state to open for the season when its lifts start running at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Four lifts will be in operation through Sunday, with “a complete November schedule to be determined by Sunday,” according to the area’s website. Wolf Creek sometimes offers weekend-only operations in early season.
No amenities will be offered to visitors except lifts and restrooms, so there will be no food service, indoor seating areas, ski school or rentals.
RELATED: Could COVID-19 shut down Colorado’s ski season before it even begins?
Wolf Creek is located 230 miles from Denver on Wolf Creek Pass.
Loveland and Arapahoe Basin continue to make snow in hopes of opening soon. Here’s a rundown on when every Colorado ski area is scheduled to open.
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thedenverpost--2020-10-27--After Broncos’ offense and defense exchange words, Noah Fant says it time to “put up or shut up”

If anger and passion can help recharge a floundering football team , then the Broncos are headed in the right direction .
That , at least , was the spin presented Tuesday by tight end Noah Fant and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb , who stressed that it ’ s imperative that he becomes a more vocal leader .
Fant acknowledged that there were words exchanged between the offense and defense in the locker room following Denver ’ s humbling 43-16 home loss to Kansas City on Sunday .
He didn ’ t blame his defensive teammates one bit .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locker room after the game , ” he said .
“ ( I ’ m ) not going into detail , that stays in the locker room .
But they have every right to be frustrated , upset .
“ Being an offensive player , I put a lot of the load on us .
Kansas City is one of the most powerful , high-octane offenses in the league .
( Our ) defense was holding them to field goals , getting three-and-outs and all these things .
We ’ re not really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If I was in a defensive player ’ s position , I would feel the exact same way .
Those guys have every right to be heated and upset….This is a time where the offense has to look in the mirror.
” Fant echoed what quarterback Drew Lock said Sunday after his poor performance vs. the Chiefs .
“ Shelby Harris , Bradley Chubb , they have the right to express their opinions , without a doubt , ” Lock said .
“ They have a right to come up and tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You need to pick up your ( expletive ) .
’ And if they were to come up and tell me that , I wouldn ’ t mind.
” The Broncos sacked Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes three times , after he ’ d only been sacked seven times over his first six games .
The Chiefs were 0-for-8 on third down and managed only three offensive touchdowns .
And yet , the Broncos were blown out .
When Mahomes connected with Tyreek Hill for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 11 minutes remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s lead to 37-9 , Chubb blew up at his teammates on the sideline .
“ Passion man , just passion , ” Chubb said , explaining his outburst .
“ You are losing to your supposed rival by 20 , 30 points , that ’ s not what you want to do .
That ’ s not football , that ’ s not going out there and having fun .
I am trying to be one of the guys who changes the losing we have been doing these past couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be the catalyst and get the guys around me to do the same things as well .
“ It ’ s not going to happen overnight and it ’ s not going to happen by guys letting things slide and guys letting things go unsaid.
” Chubb added that with star pass-rusher and team leader Von Miller out with an injury , it ’ s important for him to take charge .
“ I have taken up that responsibility … I want to have that spark , ” he said , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malik Reed , the injured Jeremiah Attaochu , Anthony Chickillo and rookie Derrek Tuszka .
“ We can be the ones that change everything , ” Chubb said .
“ We can make more plays and help this team win more.
” Asked if he thinks the Broncos are in danger of splintering , Chubb said , “ We ’ re still together .
We are still young and guys are still learning how to be pros .
Guys are still trying to get into the flow of things .
We have so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all locked in , eyes focused , ears open , and whoever wants to lead , everybody is ready to follow that person .
That ’ s why I feel like I had to step up.
” Footnote .
The Broncos signed defensive lineman Sylvester Williams from the practice squad and placed nose tackle Mike Purcell and outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka on injured reserve .
Williams played seven snaps in the Week 6 win at New England and was released last week when defensive ends Dre ’ Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foot ) is out for the season after being injured Sunday against Kansas City and Tuszka ’ s injury means he will be out at least three weeks .
The Broncos have one open roster spot .

If anger and passion can help recharge a floundering football team, then the Broncos are headed in the right direction.
That, at least, was the spin presented Tuesday by tight end Noah Fant and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, who stressed that it’s imperative that he becomes a more vocal leader.
Fant acknowledged that there were words exchanged between the offense and defense in the locker room following Denver’s humbling 43-16 home loss to Kansas City on Sunday. He didn’t blame his defensive teammates one bit.
“There were definitely words said in the locker room after the game,” he said. “(I’m) not going into detail, that stays in the locker room. But they have every right to be frustrated, upset.
“Being an offensive player, I put a lot of the load on us. Kansas City is one of the most powerful, high-octane offenses in the league. (Our) defense was holding them to field goals, getting three-and-outs and all these things. We’re not really living up to our ability on offense. If I was in a defensive player’s position, I would feel the exact same way. Those guys have every right to be heated and upset….This is a time where the offense has to look in the mirror.”
Fant echoed what quarterback Drew Lock said Sunday after his poor performance vs. the Chiefs.
“Shelby Harris, Bradley Chubb, they have the right to express their opinions, without a doubt,” Lock said. “They have a right to come up and tell us straight in the face, ‘You need to pick up your (expletive).’ And if they were to come up and tell me that, I wouldn’t mind.”
The Broncos sacked Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes three times, after he’d only been sacked seven times over his first six games. The Chiefs were 0-for-8 on third down and managed only three offensive touchdowns. And yet, the Broncos were blown out.
When Mahomes connected with Tyreek Hill for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, extending Kansas City’s lead to 37-9, Chubb blew up at his teammates on the sideline.
“Passion man, just passion,” Chubb said, explaining his outburst. “You are losing to your supposed rival by 20, 30 points, that’s not what you want to do. That’s not football, that’s not going out there and having fun. I am trying to be one of the guys who changes the losing we have been doing these past couple of years. I’m trying to be the catalyst and get the guys around me to do the same things as well.
“It’s not going to happen overnight and it’s not going to happen by guys letting things slide and guys letting things go unsaid.”
Chubb added that with star pass-rusher and team leader Von Miller out with an injury, it’s important for him to take charge.
“I have taken up that responsibility … I want to have that spark,” he said, adding that he wants to nurture young linebackers Malik Reed, the injured Jeremiah Attaochu, Anthony Chickillo and rookie Derrek Tuszka.
“We can be the ones that change everything,” Chubb said. “We can make more plays and help this team win more.”
Asked if he thinks the Broncos are in danger of splintering, Chubb said, “We’re still together. We are still young and guys are still learning how to be pros. Guys are still trying to get into the flow of things. We have so much talent … Everybody on this team is all locked in, eyes focused, ears open, and whoever wants to lead, everybody is ready to follow that person. That’s why I feel like I had to step up.”
Footnote. The Broncos signed defensive lineman Sylvester Williams from the practice squad and placed nose tackle Mike Purcell and outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka on injured reserve. Williams played seven snaps in the Week 6 win at New England and was released last week when defensive ends Dre’Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker returned from injured reserve. Purcell (foot) is out for the season after being injured Sunday against Kansas City and Tuszka’s injury means he will be out at least three weeks. The Broncos have one open roster spot.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Hurricane Zeta speeds toward a storm-weary Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Zeta was speeding toward storm-weary Louisiana with landfall expected Wednesday afternoon just south of New Orleans , where a pump system failure has raised the city ’ s risk of floods .
Life-threatening storm surge and strong winds were expected beginning around midday along the U.S. Gulf Coast , where residents were bracing for the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season .
Louisiana has had the worst of it , already been hit by two tropical storms and two hurricanes .
New Orleans has been in the warning area for potential tropical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one veering to the east or west .
“ I don ’ t think we ’ re going to be as lucky with this one , ” city emergency director Colin Arnold said .
As Zeta approached , New Orleans officials announced that a turbine that generates power to the city ’ s aging drainage pump system broke down on Sunday , with no quick repair in sight .
There was enough power to keep the pumps operating if needed , but little excess power to tap if other turbines fail , officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LaToya Cantrell .
Officials said they were running through contingencies to provide power and make repairs where needed should there be other equipment problems .
Forecasts called for anywhere from 2 to 6 inches ( 5 to 15 centimeters ) of rain to fall in the New Orleans area , but Zeta is expected to be a relatively fast-moving storm , possibly mitigating the flood threat .
Zeta raked across Mexico ’ s Yucatan Peninsula Tuesday , weakening to a tropical storm over land before strengthening again over the Gulf of Mexico .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ different from Hurricane Laura , which was blamed for at least 27 Louisiana deaths after it struck in August , and Hurricane Delta , which exacerbated Laura ’ s damage in the same area just weeks later .
Early Wednesday , Zeta ’ s top winds grew to 90 mph ( 150 kph ) and its forward movement increased to 17 mph ( 28 kph ) as its center moved north , about 265 mph ( 430 kph ) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River .
Hurricane warnings stretched from Morgan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line , including Lake Pontchartrain and metropolitan New Orleans .
Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the western Florida Panhandle , forcing early-voting sites to close for hours in three counties where Republicans dominate .
The center of Zeta should make landfall in southeastern Louisiana in the afternoon , then move over Mississippi in the evening before crossing the southeastern and eastern United States on Thursday , the hurricane center said .
Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edwards asked President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration ahead of the storm .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared emergencies , as did Mayor Andrew “ FoFo ” Gilich in Biloxi , Mississippi .
Trump declared an emergency for Louisiana Tuesday evening .
“ There ’ s no doubt that we ’ ve seen a lot this year , with COVID and so many threats from so many storms , ” Gilich said in a news release , “ but this storm shows that we haven ’ t seen it all yet.
” Zeta broke the previous record for a 27th named Atlantic storm , taking shape more than a month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2005 .
It ’ s also this season ’ s 11th hurricane .
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms .
The extraordinarily busy hurricane season has focused attention on the role of climate change , which scientists say is causing wetter , stronger and more destructive storms .
With yet another storm approaching , worries accumulated for people left homeless .
The state is sheltering about 3,600 evacuees from Laura and Delta , most in New Orleans area hotels .
“ I ’ m physically and mentally tired , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charles said , standing outside a New Orleans hotel .
Meanwhile , many along the coast renewed an unwanted ritual of preparation .
On Dauphin Island , off the Alabama coast , workers at Dauphin Island Marina prepared for Zeta , although in some places there was little left to protect after Hurricane Sally hit in September .
“ We don ’ t have any docks or fuel pumps at this point .
Sally took it all out , ” employee Jess Dwaileebe said .
In Louisiana ’ s coastal St. Bernard Parish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Campo readied his marina for another onslaught .
“ We ’ re down for four or five days , that ’ s four or five days nobody ’ s fishing .
That ’ s four or five days nobody is shrimping .
That ’ s four or five days , no economic wheels are turning , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve never seen anything like it , ” said Thomas Hymel , an extension agent in Jeanerette with the LSU Agricultural Center .
He said the storms have meant more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seafood harvesters , many of whom are already suffering a drop in demand from restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic .

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Zeta was speeding toward storm-weary Louisiana with landfall expected Wednesday afternoon just south of New Orleans, where a pump system failure has raised the city’s risk of floods.
Life-threatening storm surge and strong winds were expected beginning around midday along the U.S. Gulf Coast, where residents were bracing for the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season.
Louisiana has had the worst of it, already been hit by two tropical storms and two hurricanes. New Orleans has been in the warning area for potential tropical cyclones seven times this year, each one veering to the east or west.
“I don’t think we’re going to be as lucky with this one,” city emergency director Colin Arnold said.
As Zeta approached, New Orleans officials announced that a turbine that generates power to the city’s aging drainage pump system broke down on Sunday, with no quick repair in sight. There was enough power to keep the pumps operating if needed, but little excess power to tap if other turbines fail, officials said at a news conference with Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Officials said they were running through contingencies to provide power and make repairs where needed should there be other equipment problems. Forecasts called for anywhere from 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 centimeters) of rain to fall in the New Orleans area, but Zeta is expected to be a relatively fast-moving storm, possibly mitigating the flood threat.
Zeta raked across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Tuesday, weakening to a tropical storm over land before strengthening again over the Gulf of Mexico. It’s following path not too different from Hurricane Laura, which was blamed for at least 27 Louisiana deaths after it struck in August, and Hurricane Delta, which exacerbated Laura’s damage in the same area just weeks later.
Early Wednesday, Zeta’s top winds grew to 90 mph (150 kph) and its forward movement increased to 17 mph (28 kph) as its center moved north, about 265 mph (430 kph) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Hurricane warnings stretched from Morgan City, Louisiana to the Alabama/Mississippi state line, including Lake Pontchartrain and metropolitan New Orleans. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the western Florida Panhandle, forcing early-voting sites to close for hours in three counties where Republicans dominate.
The center of Zeta should make landfall in southeastern Louisiana in the afternoon, then move over Mississippi in the evening before crossing the southeastern and eastern United States on Thursday, the hurricane center said.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards asked President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration ahead of the storm. He and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey both declared emergencies, as did Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich in Biloxi, Mississippi. Trump declared an emergency for Louisiana Tuesday evening.
“There’s no doubt that we’ve seen a lot this year, with COVID and so many threats from so many storms,” Gilich said in a news release, “but this storm shows that we haven’t seen it all yet.”
Zeta broke the previous record for a 27th named Atlantic storm, taking shape more than a month before that one on Nov. 29, 2005. It’s also this season’s 11th hurricane. An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms.
The extraordinarily busy hurricane season has focused attention on the role of climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
With yet another storm approaching, worries accumulated for people left homeless. The state is sheltering about 3,600 evacuees from Laura and Delta, most in New Orleans area hotels.
“I’m physically and mentally tired,” a distraught Yolanda Lockett of Lake Charles said, standing outside a New Orleans hotel.
Meanwhile, many along the coast renewed an unwanted ritual of preparation.
On Dauphin Island, off the Alabama coast, workers at Dauphin Island Marina prepared for Zeta, although in some places there was little left to protect after Hurricane Sally hit in September.
“We don’t have any docks or fuel pumps at this point. Sally took it all out,” employee Jess Dwaileebe said.
In Louisiana’s coastal St. Bernard Parish, east of New Orleans, Robert Campo readied his marina for another onslaught. “We’re down for four or five days, that’s four or five days nobody’s fishing. That’s four or five days nobody is shrimping. That’s four or five days, no economic wheels are turning,” he said.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Thomas Hymel, an extension agent in Jeanerette with the LSU Agricultural Center. He said the storms have meant more than a month of down time for seafood harvesters, many of whom are already suffering a drop in demand from restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Hancock, Kniech: Supporting 2B will fund proven solutions to reducing homelessness in Denver

In just the last three years , Denver has transitioned 900 people from homelessness to housing .
These individuals and families have exited homelessness because they had access to a stable , affordable home .
A place where they can pay rent they can afford and are connected to the services they need .
Access to medical care , addiction treatment , employment programs or behavioral health care are essential to keeping people housed and off the street .
It ’ s called ‘ supportive housing ’ and it is a proven solution to reducing homelessness .
Today , 80 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Denver who have been placed in supportive housing are successfully staying housed .
The progress we have made has not only saved lives but transformed them .
Yet , the need for these solutions is many times greater than our current resources – and thousands of lives depend on us doing more .
That ’ s why we ’ re proposing Measure 2B on the Denver ballot this year : to scale up the solutions we know work and reduce homelessness before we fall further behind .
If voters pass Measure 2B @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing apartments over the next 10 years that include those same support services .
For families who are newly homeless but just need a little help to get back on their feet , Denver will provide rental assistance to quickly get them back into housing .
And we ’ ll do more .
Shelter remains critical in the absence of enough housing .
Expanded and improved shelters that include mental health , employment and housing counseling will improve long-term housing outcomes .
Our need for shelter is more immediate , too , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by more than half due to the social distancing required by COVID .
We have since opened temporary , 24/7 shelters to help meet demand , and this unexpected trial run for this type of shelter service has shown early success bringing more people in from the street .
It can be difficult to see the successes because every person housed with a key to their own home is invisible .
We can ’ t see their stability .
It isn ’ t just those we see on the streets who depend on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hundreds of families , and more than 1,800 Denver Public Schools students , who aren ’ t as visible that also deserve a more robust response .
Our approach for addressing homelessness has positioned Denver to better respond .
Led by a restructured cabinet-level Department of Housing Stability , all existing funding for housing and homelessness is now subject to transparent oversight by a community committee that meets publicly .
Measure 2B will bring more accountability and flexibility to the issue .
2B requires an updated plan in 2021 and every year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the oversight committee will monitor progress and hold the city accountable .
With sustainable funding tied to proven outcomes , and the flexibility we ’ ll need to innovate some new solutions too , we will reduce homelessness in Denver .
Asking voters to approve a new tax isn ’ t something we do lightly .
We explored several sources to fund these services , but a sales tax raises the funding necessary to meaningfully address homelessness .
Denver residents won ’ t shoulder the entire burden — visitors supply a significant portion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel , medicine and feminine hygiene products remain exempt from sales tax .
The hard truth about the challenge of homelessness in our society is the same hard truth underlying the challenges of income inequality : a hollowed-out middle class , an alarming disparity in access to opportunity , and the challenges of mental health and poverty .
It ’ s not just a Denver challenge , it cries out for a coordinated national , state and regional response we ’ re advocating for , too .
But Denver can not wait .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we urge voters to pass Measure 2B .
Michael Hancock is the mayor of Denver .
Robin Kniech is an at-large Denver City Council member .
To send a letter to the editor about this article , submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail .

In just the last three years, Denver has transitioned 900 people from homelessness to housing. These individuals and families have exited homelessness because they had access to a stable, affordable home. A place where they can pay rent they can afford and are connected to the services they need. Access to medical care, addiction treatment, employment programs or behavioral health care are essential to keeping people housed and off the street.
It’s called ‘supportive housing’ and it is a proven solution to reducing homelessness. Today, 80% of the most chronically homeless individuals in Denver who have been placed in supportive housing are successfully staying housed. The progress we have made has not only saved lives but transformed them. Yet, the need for these solutions is many times greater than our current resources – and thousands of lives depend on us doing more.
That’s why we’re proposing Measure 2B on the Denver ballot this year: to scale up the solutions we know work and reduce homelessness before we fall further behind. If voters pass Measure 2B, your investment will create 1,800 supportive housing apartments over the next 10 years that include those same support services. For families who are newly homeless but just need a little help to get back on their feet, Denver will provide rental assistance to quickly get them back into housing.
And we’ll do more. Shelter remains critical in the absence of enough housing. Expanded and improved shelters that include mental health, employment and housing counseling will improve long-term housing outcomes. Our need for shelter is more immediate, too, as our existing shelter capacity has been cut by more than half due to the social distancing required by COVID. We have since opened temporary, 24/7 shelters to help meet demand, and this unexpected trial run for this type of shelter service has shown early success bringing more people in from the street.
It can be difficult to see the successes because every person housed with a key to their own home is invisible. We can’t see their stability. It isn’t just those we see on the streets who depend on what Denver does next, it is the hundreds of families, and more than 1,800 Denver Public Schools students, who aren’t as visible that also deserve a more robust response.
Our approach for addressing homelessness has positioned Denver to better respond. Led by a restructured cabinet-level Department of Housing Stability, all existing funding for housing and homelessness is now subject to transparent oversight by a community committee that meets publicly.
Measure 2B will bring more accountability and flexibility to the issue. 2B requires an updated plan in 2021 and every year after, with public input, and the oversight committee will monitor progress and hold the city accountable. With sustainable funding tied to proven outcomes, and the flexibility we’ll need to innovate some new solutions too, we will reduce homelessness in Denver.
Asking voters to approve a new tax isn’t something we do lightly. We explored several sources to fund these services, but a sales tax raises the funding necessary to meaningfully address homelessness. Denver residents won’t shoulder the entire burden — visitors supply a significant portion of sales-tax revenue. And groceries, fuel, medicine and feminine hygiene products remain exempt from sales tax. The hard truth about the challenge of homelessness in our society is the same hard truth underlying the challenges of income inequality: a hollowed-out middle class, an alarming disparity in access to opportunity, and the challenges of mental health and poverty. It’s not just a Denver challenge, it cries out for a coordinated national, state and regional response we’re advocating for, too. But Denver cannot wait. We will do our part, and we urge voters to pass Measure 2B.
Michael Hancock is the mayor of Denver. Robin Kniech is an at-large Denver City Council member.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Citing embattled federal lands chief, environmentalists want plan for southwest Colorado tossed

Environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn a plan for public lands in southwestern Colorado , saying it was approved while William Perry Pendley headed the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and a federal court has ruled that his tenure was unlawful .
The lawsuit , filed in U.S. District Court in Colorado , amends an earlier complaint that challenged the BLM ’ s approval of a plan to open up more public land in the southwest part of the state to oil and gas drilling .
It follows a decision earlier this month by a federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans in Montana .
The judge , Brian Morris , ruled in September that Pendley served unlawfully as the acting BLM director .
Morris said Pendley served in that role for 424 days , violating a federal law that caps at 210 days the time an acting director can serve in a position that requires Senate confirmation .
And any action taken by a person serving as an acting director in violation of the law “ shall have no force or effect , ” Morris said .
Montana Gov Steve Bullock , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the judge to block the land-use plans in his state .
About 60 different conservation organizations recently wrote in a letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt that he should set aside all management plans , decisions and regulations that Pendley was involved with during the14 months he was acting director .
Natasha Léger , executive director of the Paonia-based Citizens for a Healthy Community , said that the land-use plan for southwest Colorado , issued earlier this year by the BLM ’ s Uncompahgre Field Office , should be invalidated like the Montana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first step in scrubbing the stain of Pendley ’ s corrupt , unlawful legacy from our public lands , ” Taylor McKinnon of the Center for Biological Diversity said in a statement .
The Interior Department has disputed that Pendley was ever designated as the acting director of the BLM .
Bernhardt will continue to lead the department and all of its bureaus , including the BLM , and will rely on the BLM ’ s management team , including Pendley , the deputy director for Programs and policy , “ who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Bureau of Land Management , ” according to a statement by Daniel Jorjani , the Interior Department ’ s solicitor .
In addition , the final decision on the resource management plan for the Uncompahgre Field Office was signed by BLM Colorado State Director Jamie Connell , not Pendley , the national BLM office said in an email Tuesday .
“ These special interest groups are trying to impose their radical environmental agenda on the hard-working people of Colorado , negatively impacting recreation access , conservation and energy development , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email .
The Trump administration has never named a permanent BLM director .
President President Trump said in June that he would nominate Pendley , but backtracked after intense criticism from advocacy groups and Democratic senators .
Pendley , a native of Wyoming , is the former president of the Colorado-based Mountain States Legal Foundation , known for challenging public lands regulations .

Environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn a plan for public lands in southwestern Colorado, saying it was approved while William Perry Pendley headed the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and a federal court has ruled that his tenure was unlawful.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Colorado, amends an earlier complaint that challenged the BLM’s approval of a plan to open up more public land in the southwest part of the state to oil and gas drilling. It follows a decision earlier this month by a federal judge that threw out three BLM land-use plans in Montana.
The judge, Brian Morris, ruled in September that Pendley served unlawfully as the acting BLM director. Morris said Pendley served in that role for 424 days, violating a federal law that caps at 210 days the time an acting director can serve in a position that requires Senate confirmation.
And any action taken by a person serving as an acting director in violation of the law “shall have no force or effect,” Morris said. Montana Gov Steve Bullock, who challenged Pendley’s tenure, asked the judge to block the land-use plans in his state.
About 60 different conservation organizations recently wrote in a letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt that he should set aside all management plans, decisions and regulations that Pendley was involved with during the14 months he was acting director.
Natasha Léger, executive director of the Paonia-based Citizens for a Healthy Community, said that the land-use plan for southwest Colorado, issued earlier this year by the BLM’s Uncompahgre Field Office, should be invalidated like the Montana plans were.
“This is the first step in scrubbing the stain of Pendley’s corrupt, unlawful legacy from our public lands,” Taylor McKinnon of the Center for Biological Diversity said in a statement.
The Interior Department has disputed that Pendley was ever designated as the acting director of the BLM. Bernhardt will continue to lead the department and all of its bureaus, including the BLM, and will rely on the BLM’s management team, including Pendley, the deputy director for Programs and policy, “who will continue to serve in his leadership role at the Bureau of Land Management,” according to a statement by Daniel Jorjani, the Interior Department’s solicitor.
In addition, the final decision on the resource management plan for the Uncompahgre Field Office was signed by BLM Colorado State Director Jamie Connell, not Pendley, the national BLM office said in an email Tuesday.
“These special interest groups are trying to impose their radical environmental agenda on the hard-working people of Colorado, negatively impacting recreation access, conservation and energy development,” BLM spokesman Derrick Henry said in an email.
The Trump administration has never named a permanent BLM director. President President Trump said in June that he would nominate Pendley, but backtracked after intense criticism from advocacy groups and Democratic senators.
Pendley, a native of Wyoming, is the former president of the Colorado-based Mountain States Legal Foundation, known for challenging public lands regulations.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--The procrastinator’s guide to Colorado’s 2020 ballot

If you haven ’ t filled out your ballot yet , there ’ s still time to have your vote @ @ @ @ @ election .
But don ’ t mail your ballot — it ’ s too late @ @ @ @ @ ll need to drop it off at a ballot dropoff location .
For other voting @ @ @ @ @ voter FAQ or go to the Colorado Secretary of State ’ s voter information site @ @ @ @ @ roundup of stories , explainers , candidate Q & As and endorsements* about what you @ @ @ @ @ ballot .
*Endorsements represent the opinion of The Denver Post ’ s editorial board , @ @ @ @ @ paper ’ s news operation .
They are included here only in an effort to @ @ @ @ @ as possible about candidates and issues .

If you haven’t filled out your ballot yet, there’s still time to have your vote count in the Nov. 3 election. But don’t mail your ballot — it’s too late for that. You’ll need to drop it off at a ballot dropoff location.
Find a ballot dropoff location near you
For other questions about voting and even registering to vote — it’s not too late — check out our voter FAQ or go to the Colorado Secretary of State’s voter information site.
Here’s a roundup of stories, explainers, candidate Q&As and endorsements* about what you’ll find on the ballot.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Ask Amy: First cancer hits, then heartbreak follows

Dear Amy : Three years ago , I was diagnosed with bone cancer .
I went through 2-1/2 years of chemotherapy and six months of stem cell treatment .
I am now deemed to be cancer-free , and I feel great compared to how I felt in those three years .
During that time , I was with a woman ( for eight years ) .
We did everything together : Movies , dinners , road trips .
Never had an argument .
Never raised our voices at each other .
My family and friends all loved her , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I was sick , but of course when I was ill , I couldn ’ t do the things we used to do .
I hated that .
My sex drive was gone .
But I got better .
I started feeling like my old self .
Then I was hit with a bombshell .
She left me two months after I got well .
I was crushed .
Heartbroken .
I cried like a baby .
I asked her why , and she said she felt like she was only existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting better !
I think that she met someone while I was ill , and she chose the other person .
It hurts so deeply .
My family , friends and her daughter were devastated .
She said , “ We both need to move on with our lives , ” and I ’ m trying , but it ’ s hard .
What do I do now ?
Besides go on with my life ?
I ’ m working again , but it is tough by myself .
I know I won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but this still hurts .
Do you have any words of wisdom for me ?
Dear Heartbroken : Conventional wisdom might suggest that someone who hangs in there through the worst of things would then breathe a sigh of relief and commit to being there during recovery .
But people leave .
Your partner might have been exhausted by the caregiving she did during the worst of your illness .
I suspect that she might have wanted to leave just before , or maybe during your illness , but hung in there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or compassion for you .
And what you must do now is go on with your life .
You are already doing this , in gradual steps that will become strides .
Your recovery from this extremely painful breakup might parallel your recovery from cancer .
Look at each day and celebrate your smaller victories .
Write them down : A good day at work , a conversation with a friend , a creative project started or completed , an extra lap around the track , increased physical strength , another day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressive resilience and strength .
Recognizing that – deep down – will be an important building block for the new and improved you .
Dear Amy : Every time my mom put dinner on the table I said , “ Thank you , ” up until her death , and I am 56 .
It is not just a family thing .
When I prepare meals for friends , family , work colleagues or when we go out , it seems that saying thank you after a meal is the norm .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son just spent a month visiting us .
Every night I prepared and provided a healthy , home-cooked meal : Garden vegetables , shrimp , filet , pork , fish , different salads and grains .
Never once did I get a “ thank you.
” The last night , I even said , “ I hope a different meal routine and food variety was a nice change.
” He actually said , “ Nah , I always manage.
” The lack of expression of gratitude infuriates me .
To be fair , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
What are my best options to communicate this ?
It would be hard to cover up my resentment .
Dear Gracious : Don ’ t blame your fiance ’ s son for not biting the hook during your attempt to fish for gratitude and a compliment .
He sounds unsophisticated .
But there is another person at the table : his father .
Your fiance should model kindness , respect and gratitude — acknowledging your effort before eating and thanking you afterward — and show his son that a grateful diner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a delicious meal .
Dear Amy : I ’ m curious why the “ Anxious Wife ” whose husband didn ’ t do enough housework neglected to state the working ( outside the home ) status of her and/or her husband .
Surely , if one of them is the major breadwinner , then the stay-at-home partner would be expected to perform more of the chores ?
Dear Need : “ Anxious Wife ” said she “ needed help ” with some tasks , and ( regardless of their work status ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Dear Amy: Three years ago, I was diagnosed with bone cancer.
I went through 2-1/2 years of chemotherapy and six months of stem cell treatment.
I am now deemed to be cancer-free, and I feel great compared to how I felt in those three years.
During that time, I was with a woman (for eight years). We did everything together: Movies, dinners, road trips. Never had an argument. Never raised our voices at each other. My family and friends all loved her, as did I.
She treated me lovingly when I was sick, but of course when I was ill, I couldn’t do the things we used to do. I hated that. My sex drive was gone. But I got better. I started feeling like my old self.
Then I was hit with a bombshell. She left me two months after I got well.
I was crushed. Heartbroken. I cried like a baby. I asked her why, and she said she felt like she was only existing. not living.
But I was getting better!
I think that she met someone while I was ill, and she chose the other person. It hurts so deeply. My family, friends and her daughter were devastated.
She said, “We both need to move on with our lives,” and I’m trying, but it’s hard.
What do I do now? Besides go on with my life?
I’m working again, but it is tough by myself. I know I won’t give up or give in, but this still hurts.
Do you have any words of wisdom for me?
— Heartbroken in Dallas
Dear Heartbroken: Conventional wisdom might suggest that someone who hangs in there through the worst of things would then breathe a sigh of relief and commit to being there during recovery. But people leave. Your partner might have been exhausted by the caregiving she did during the worst of your illness.
I suspect that she might have wanted to leave just before, or maybe during your illness, but hung in there out of duty, guilt, loyalty, or compassion for you.
And what you must do now is go on with your life.
You are already doing this, in gradual steps that will become strides. Your recovery from this extremely painful breakup might parallel your recovery from cancer. Look at each day and celebrate your smaller victories. Write them down: A good day at work, a conversation with a friend, a creative project started or completed, an extra lap around the track, increased physical strength, another day of cancer-free living. You are demonstrating impressive resilience and strength. Recognizing that – deep down – will be an important building block for the new and improved you.
Dear Amy: Every time my mom put dinner on the table I said, “Thank you,” up until her death, and I am 56.
It is not just a family thing. When I prepare meals for friends, family, work colleagues or when we go out, it seems that saying thank you after a meal is the norm.
I now live with my fiancé. His son just spent a month visiting us.
Every night I prepared and provided a healthy, home-cooked meal: Garden vegetables, shrimp, filet, pork, fish, different salads and grains.
Never once did I get a “thank you.”
The last night, I even said, “I hope a different meal routine and food variety was a nice change.” He actually said, “Nah, I always manage.”
The lack of expression of gratitude infuriates me.
To be fair, most other aspects of the visit went well.
What are my best options to communicate this? It would be hard to cover up my resentment.
— Gracious, Resentful Cook
Dear Gracious: Don’t blame your fiance’s son for not biting the hook during your attempt to fish for gratitude and a compliment. He sounds unsophisticated.
But there is another person at the table: his father. Your fiance should model kindness, respect and gratitude — acknowledging your effort before eating and thanking you afterward — and show his son that a grateful diner also clears the table and cleans up after a delicious meal.
Dear Amy: I’m curious why the “Anxious Wife” whose husband didn’t do enough housework neglected to state the working (outside the home) status of her and/or her husband.
Surely, if one of them is the major breadwinner, then the stay-at-home partner would be expected to perform more of the chores?
— Need Clarification
Dear Need: “Anxious Wife” said she “needed help” with some tasks, and (regardless of their work status) I took her word for it.
(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--2020-10-28--Dodgers’ Justin Turner tests positive for coronavirus

Justin Turner was removed from the Dodgers ’ World Series-clinching victory after testing positive for the coronavirus .
The red-headed @ @ @ @ @ defense in the eighth inning and was not on the field as Los Angeles celebrated @ @ @ @ @ .
Dodgers players and coaches wore face masks during the celebration .
There was no @ @ @ @ @ ’ s typical of such celebrations , although there were still hugs and high fives @ @ @ @ @ the game Justin tested positive and he was immediately isolated to prevent spread , ” @ @ @ @ @ presenting Los Angeles with the championship trophy .

Justin Turner was removed from the Dodgers’ World Series-clinching victory after testing positive for the coronavirus.
The red-headed third baseman was replaced on defense in the eighth inning and was not on the field as Los Angeles celebrated its first championship since 1988. Dodgers players and coaches wore face masks during the celebration. There was no dogpile on the infield that’s typical of such celebrations, although there were still hugs and high fives.
“We learned during the game Justin tested positive and he was immediately isolated to prevent spread,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said after presenting Los Angeles with the championship trophy.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Dodgers beat Rays in Game 6, win World Series title for first time since 1988

ARLINGTON , Texas — No dogpile , no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic .
They did it without Justin Turner , their red-headed star who received a positive test for COVID-19 in the middle of their clinching victory .
Turner was removed from Los Angeles ’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 on Tuesday night after registering Major League Baseball ’ s first positive test in 59 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field as the Dodgers enjoyed the spoils of a title earned during a most unusual season .
“ Thanks to everyone reaching out !
, ” Turner said on Twitter .
“ I feel great , no symptoms at all .
Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine .
Can ’ t believe I couldn ’ t be out there to celebrate with my guys !
So proud of this team & unbelievably happy for the City of LA.
” Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Turner ’ s positive test moments after presenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — a jarring reminder of all that ’ s been different in this season where the perennially favored Dodgers finally broke through .
Mookie Betts , who came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference , had a mad dash to home plate in the sixth inning to put Los Angeles over the top .
The end of a frustrating championship drought for LA — and perhaps just the start for Betts and the Dodgers , whose seventh World Series title was their sixth since leaving Brooklyn to the West Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the go-ahead run on World Series MVP Corey Seager ’ s infield grounder , then led off the eighth with a punctuating homer .
“ I just came to be a part of it .
I ’ m just happy I could contribute , ” Betts said Clayton Kershaw was warming in the bullpen when Julio Urias struck out Willy Adames to end it and ran alongside teammates to celebrate in the infield , later joined by family who had been in the bubble with them in North Texas .
Players were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although many of their embraces came mask-free even after Turner ’ s positive test .
The Dodgers had played 5,014 regular season games and were in their 114th postseason game since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland ’ s Tony Phillips for the final out of the World Series in 1988 , the same year Kershaw — the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner who won Games 1 and 5 of this Series — was born in nearby Dallas .
Los Angeles had come up short in the World Series twice in the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other side two years ago and homered in the clinching Game 5 for the Boston Red Sox , who before this season traded the 2018 AL MVP to the Dodgers .
They later gave him a $ 365 million , 12-year extension that goes until he turns 40 in 2032 .
Betts ’ 3.2-second sprint was just enough to beat the throw by first baseman Ji-Man Choi , pushing Los Angeles ahead 2-1 moments after Rays manager Kevin Cash pulled ace left-hander Blake Snell despite a dominant performance over 5 1/3 innings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ why , ” Betts said when asked about the move .
“ I ’ m not going to ask any questions .
He was pitching a great game.
” Randy Arozarena , the powerful Tampa Bay rookie , extended his postseason record with his 10th homer in the first off rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin , the first of seven Dodgers pitchers .
The Rays never got another runner past second base as LA ’ s bullpen gave reliever-reliant Tampa Bay a taste of its own medicine .
About 2 1/2 weeks after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their season in the NBA bubble in Orlando , Florida , the Dodgers gave Los Angeles another championship in this year when the novel coronavirus pandemic has delayed , shortened and moved around sports seasons .
Seager , also the NLCS MVP , set Dodgers records with eight homers and 20 RBIs this postseason .
The MLB season didn ’ t start until late July and was abbreviated to 60 games for the shortest regular season since 1878 .
And the expanded postseason , with 16 teams making it instead of 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended when Urias got the last two out Tampa Bay batters on called third strikes — the 15th and 16 Ks by the Rays , with catcher Austin Barnes stuffing the last pitch in his back pocket .
Along with the 11 strikeouts by the Dodgers , it was the most combined strikeouts in a nine-inning World Series game .

ARLINGTON, Texas — No dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
They did it without Justin Turner, their red-headed star who received a positive test for COVID-19 in the middle of their clinching victory.
Turner was removed from Los Angeles’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 on Tuesday night after registering Major League Baseball’s first positive test in 59 days and wasn’t on the field as the Dodgers enjoyed the spoils of a title earned during a most unusual season.
“Thanks to everyone reaching out!,” Turner said on Twitter. “I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine. Can’t believe I couldn’t be out there to celebrate with my guys! So proud of this team & unbelievably happy for the City of LA.”
Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Turner’s positive test moments after presenting the World Series trophy to Los Angeles — a jarring reminder of all that’s been different in this season where the perennially favored Dodgers finally broke through.
Mookie Betts, who came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference, had a mad dash to home plate in the sixth inning to put Los Angeles over the top.
The end of a frustrating championship drought for LA — and perhaps just the start for Betts and the Dodgers, whose seventh World Series title was their sixth since leaving Brooklyn to the West Coast in 1958.
Betts bolted from third for the go-ahead run on World Series MVP Corey Seager’s infield grounder, then led off the eighth with a punctuating homer.
“I just came to be a part of it. I’m just happy I could contribute,” Betts said
Clayton Kershaw was warming in the bullpen when Julio Urias struck out Willy Adames to end it and ran alongside teammates to celebrate in the infield, later joined by family who had been in the bubble with them in North Texas. Players were handed face masks as they gathered, although many of their embraces came mask-free even after Turner’s positive test.
The Dodgers had played 5,014 regular season games and were in their 114th postseason game since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the World Series in 1988, the same year Kershaw — the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner who won Games 1 and 5 of this Series — was born in nearby Dallas.
Los Angeles had come up short in the World Series twice in the previous three years. Betts was on the other side two years ago and homered in the clinching Game 5 for the Boston Red Sox, who before this season traded the 2018 AL MVP to the Dodgers. They later gave him a $365 million, 12-year extension that goes until he turns 40 in 2032.
Betts’ 3.2-second sprint was just enough to beat the throw by first baseman Ji-Man Choi, pushing Los Angeles ahead 2-1 moments after Rays manager Kevin Cash pulled ace left-hander Blake Snell despite a dominant performance over 5 1/3 innings.
“I’m not exactly sure why,” Betts said when asked about the move. “I’m not going to ask any questions. He was pitching a great game.”
Randy Arozarena, the powerful Tampa Bay rookie, extended his postseason record with his 10th homer in the first off rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin, the first of seven Dodgers pitchers. The Rays never got another runner past second base as LA’s bullpen gave reliever-reliant Tampa Bay a taste of its own medicine.
About 2 1/2 weeks after the Lakers won the NBA title while finishing their season in the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, the Dodgers gave Los Angeles another championship in this year when the novel coronavirus pandemic has delayed, shortened and moved around sports seasons.
Seager, also the NLCS MVP, set Dodgers records with eight homers and 20 RBIs this postseason.
The MLB season didn’t start until late July and was abbreviated to 60 games for the shortest regular season since 1878. And the expanded postseason, with 16 teams making it instead of 10, almost went the full distance.
It ended when Urias got the last two out Tampa Bay batters on called third strikes — the 15th and 16 Ks by the Rays, with catcher Austin Barnes stuffing the last pitch in his back pocket. Along with the 11 strikeouts by the Dodgers, it was the most combined strikeouts in a nine-inning World Series game.


thedenverpost--2020-10-28--Philadelphia shooting victim’s family sought an ambulance, not police

PHILADELPHIA — The family of a Black man killed by Philadelphia police officers in a shooting caught on video had called for an ambulance to get him help with a mental health crisis , not for police intervention , their lawyer said Tuesday .
Police said Walter Wallace Jr. , 27 , was wielding a knife and ignored orders to drop the weapon before officers fired shots Monday afternoon .
But his parents said Tuesday night that officers knew their son was in a mental health crisis because they had been to the family ’ s house three times on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said one of the times , “ they stood there and laughed at us.
” The Wallace family ’ s attorney , Shaka Johnson , said the man ’ s wife , Dominique Wallace , is pregnant and is scheduled to have labor induced Wednesday .
Johnson said Wallace had nine children — two briefly spoke at a news conference late Tuesday , along with Walter Wallace ’ s mother and father .
“ When you come to a scene where somebody is in a mental crisis , and the only tool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gun … where are the proper tools for the job ?
” Johnson said , arguing that Philadelphia police officers are not properly trained to handle mental health crises .
Johnson said Wallace ’ s brother had called 911 to request medical assistance and ambulance .
About 500 people had gathered at a West Philadelphia park Tuesday night and began marching through the neighborhood , chanting .
There were sporadic reports of arrests in other areas of the city Tuesday night around 9 p.m. Video showed people streaming into stores and stealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of the city from where Wallace was shot .
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management tweeted around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday , cautioning residents in eastern Philadelphia to remain indoors .
Philadelphia officials had anticipated a second night of unrest Tuesday , after Philadelphia police arrested more than 90 people during protests and unrest that began Monday and spread into the early morning hours of Tuesday , sometimes turning into violent confrontations with police .
Police were stationing extra officers on business corridors in west Philadelphia and elsewhere in preparation .
A Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier Tuesday that several hundred guardsmen were expected to arrive in the city within 24 to 48 hours .
Police had previously said 30 officers were injured in the Monday night unrest , most of them hit with thrown objects like bricks .
One officer was still hospitalized Tuesday with a broken leg after being purposely run over by a pickup truck , police said .
Throughout the day Tuesday , state and local officials called for transparency and a thorough investigation , including the release of body camera footage from the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference Tuesday that she was still reviewing when and what information would be released to the public .
The officers had not been interviewed as of Tuesday afternoon , she said .
Neither had a Taser or similar device at the time of the shooting , Outlaw said , noting the department had previously asked for funding to equip more officers with those devices .
Outlaw said the officers ’ names and other identifying information , including their race , would be withheld until the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not pose a threat to their safety .
The officers were taken off street duty during the investigation .
Police officials said they could not confirm what information had been given to the responding officers , whether they were told about a possible mental illness or how many calls they had received for help at Wallace ’ s address Monday .
Chief Police Inspector Frank Vanore confirmed that police had received a call before the fatal encounter Monday about a man screaming and saying that he was armed with a knife .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rounds — at least 14 total shots — but Vanore could not say how many times Wallace , 27 , was struck .
Wallace ’ s father , Walter Wallace Sr. said Tuesday night that he is haunted by the way his son was “ butchered.
” “ It ’ s in my mind .
I can ’ t even sleep at night .
I can ’ t even close my eyes , ” he said .
In video filmed by a bystander and posted on social media , officers yell for Wallace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video , Wallace ’ s mother and at least one man follow Wallace , trying to get him to listen to officers , as he briskly walks across the street and between cars .
Wallace advanced toward the officers , who then fired several times , said police spokesperson Officer Tanya Little .
Wallace ’ s mother screams and throws something at an officer after her son is shot and falls to the ground .
The video does not make it clear whether he was in fact holding a knife , but witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirm any details about the weapon Wallace was alleged to be holding Tuesday , saying it is still part of the open investigation .
Wallace was hit in the shoulder and chest , Little said .
One officer drove him to a hospital , where he was pronounced dead a short time later , she said .
During Monday ’ s unrest , police cars and dumpsters were set on fire as officers struggled to contain the crowds .
More than a dozen officers , many with batons in hand , formed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dispersing most of the crowd .
In at least one video posted to social media , an officer can be seen appearing to arrest a young Black woman .
A white officer wrestles the woman to the ground , lying with his back against her , and punches her repeatedly .
A request for comment or details about the incident was not returned by police Tuesday .
A District Attorney ’ s office spokesperson urged people with concerns about misconduct or crime during the protest to report those issues to the office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 52nd Street corridor was also the site of protests against police brutality at the end of May , after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police .
Those protests have been the subject of City Council hearings , with protesters describing harsh and unnecessary tactics , including tear gas and projectiles fired by police .

PHILADELPHIA — The family of a Black man killed by Philadelphia police officers in a shooting caught on video had called for an ambulance to get him help with a mental health crisis, not for police intervention, their lawyer said Tuesday.
Police said Walter Wallace Jr., 27, was wielding a knife and ignored orders to drop the weapon before officers fired shots Monday afternoon. But his parents said Tuesday night that officers knew their son was in a mental health crisis because they had been to the family’s house three times on Monday.
Cathy Wallace, his mother, said one of the times, “they stood there and laughed at us.”
The Wallace family’s attorney, Shaka Johnson, said the man’s wife, Dominique Wallace, is pregnant and is scheduled to have labor induced Wednesday. Johnson said Wallace had nine children — two briefly spoke at a news conference late Tuesday, along with Walter Wallace’s mother and father.
“When you come to a scene where somebody is in a mental crisis, and the only tool you have to deal with it is a gun … where are the proper tools for the job?” Johnson said, arguing that Philadelphia police officers are not properly trained to handle mental health crises. Johnson said Wallace’s brother had called 911 to request medical assistance and ambulance.
About 500 people had gathered at a West Philadelphia park Tuesday night and began marching through the neighborhood, chanting. There were sporadic reports of arrests in other areas of the city Tuesday night around 9 p.m.
Video showed people streaming into stores and stealing goods as they left on the opposite side of the city from where Wallace was shot. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management tweeted around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, cautioning residents in eastern Philadelphia to remain indoors.
Philadelphia officials had anticipated a second night of unrest Tuesday, after Philadelphia police arrested more than 90 people during protests and unrest that began Monday and spread into the early morning hours of Tuesday, sometimes turning into violent confrontations with police. Police were stationing extra officers on business corridors in west Philadelphia and elsewhere in preparation.
A Pennsylvania National Guard spokesperson told The Philadelphia Inquirer earlier Tuesday that several hundred guardsmen were expected to arrive in the city within 24 to 48 hours.
Police had previously said 30 officers were injured in the Monday night unrest, most of them hit with thrown objects like bricks. One officer was still hospitalized Tuesday with a broken leg after being purposely run over by a pickup truck, police said.
Throughout the day Tuesday, state and local officials called for transparency and a thorough investigation, including the release of body camera footage from the two officers who fired their weapons.
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference Tuesday that she was still reviewing when and what information would be released to the public. The officers had not been interviewed as of Tuesday afternoon, she said. Neither had a Taser or similar device at the time of the shooting, Outlaw said, noting the department had previously asked for funding to equip more officers with those devices.
Outlaw said the officers’ names and other identifying information, including their race, would be withheld until the department could be sure releasing the information would not pose a threat to their safety. The officers were taken off street duty during the investigation.
Police officials said they could not confirm what information had been given to the responding officers, whether they were told about a possible mental illness or how many calls they had received for help at Wallace’s address Monday. Chief Police Inspector Frank Vanore confirmed that police had received a call before the fatal encounter Monday about a man screaming and saying that he was armed with a knife.
The two officers each fired at least seven rounds — at least 14 total shots — but Vanore could not say how many times Wallace, 27, was struck.
Wallace’s father, Walter Wallace Sr. said Tuesday night that he is haunted by the way his son was “butchered.”
“It’s in my mind. I can’t even sleep at night. I can’t even close my eyes,” he said.
In video filmed by a bystander and posted on social media, officers yell for Wallace to drop a knife. In the video, Wallace’s mother and at least one man follow Wallace, trying to get him to listen to officers, as he briskly walks across the street and between cars.
Wallace advanced toward the officers, who then fired several times, said police spokesperson Officer Tanya Little. Wallace’s mother screams and throws something at an officer after her son is shot and falls to the ground.
The video does not make it clear whether he was in fact holding a knife, but witnesses said he was. Police would not confirm any details about the weapon Wallace was alleged to be holding Tuesday, saying it is still part of the open investigation.
Wallace was hit in the shoulder and chest, Little said. One officer drove him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, she said.
During Monday’s unrest, police cars and dumpsters were set on fire as officers struggled to contain the crowds. More than a dozen officers, many with batons in hand, formed a line as they ran down 52nd Street, dispersing most of the crowd.
In at least one video posted to social media, an officer can be seen appearing to arrest a young Black woman. A white officer wrestles the woman to the ground, lying with his back against her, and punches her repeatedly.
A request for comment or details about the incident was not returned by police Tuesday. A District Attorney’s office spokesperson urged people with concerns about misconduct or crime during the protest to report those issues to the office’s special investigations unit.
The 52nd Street corridor was also the site of protests against police brutality at the end of May, after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Those protests have been the subject of City Council hearings, with protesters describing harsh and unnecessary tactics, including tear gas and projectiles fired by police.