thedenverpost--2020-03-17--UFC finally postpones next 3 scheduled events amid pandemic

LOS ANGELES — The UFC has postponed its next three scheduled events through April 11 , finally giving up on President Dana White ’ s plan to keep fighting amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The UFC will not hold its show scheduled for Saturday , which was initially slated to be held in a full arena in London .
The UFC also won ’ t hold shows scheduled for March 28 and April 11 .
“ It ’ s just impossible , ” White said on ESPN , the UFC ’ s broadcast partner .
“ We can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold UFC 249 on April 18 , although he doesn ’ t have a venue for it .
Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson in the promotion ’ s biggest pay-per-view show of the spring .
“ We ’ re hoping that this all clears up by April , ” White said .
“ This fight is going to happen .
No crowd , whatever it takes .
Probably not even in the United States , but this fight will happen.
” The UFC finally joined nearly every other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events only after White on Monday heard about the White House ’ s recommendation to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus .
According to the World Health Organization , people with mild illness recover in about two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may take three to six weeks to recover .
White had vowed for the past week to keep staging fights while the public health crisis worsened , and the UFC held a 12-fight card in Brasilia , Brazil , last Saturday in an empty arena .
White said it would take “ a total shutdown of the country ” to prevent him from staging fights while the NBA , NHL , MLB , NASCAR and the NCAA all postponed or canceled events .
The UFC ’ s plans to hold this week ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to travel restrictions , but White found another home for the show : He said he has a deal in place to hold Saturday ’ s event at FireLake Arena in Shawnee , Oklahoma , at the Grand Casino Resort Hotel , which is owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation .
The UFC only decided not to do it after the White House ’ s recommendations .
“ We have the card , we have the fighters , we have everything , ” White said .
“ We ’ ve complied with everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do.
” The UFC ’ s plan to hold the shows on March 28 and April 11 in an empty arena in Las Vegas also were scrapped because of the Nevada State Athletic Commission ’ s decision to prohibit combat sports shows until at least March 25 .
White attempted to find new homes for those shows before bowing to public health concerns .

LOS ANGELES — The UFC has postponed its next three scheduled events through April 11, finally giving up on President Dana White’s plan to keep fighting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The UFC will not hold its show scheduled for Saturday, which was initially slated to be held in a full arena in London. The UFC also won’t hold shows scheduled for March 28 and April 11.
“It’s just impossible,” White said on ESPN, the UFC’s broadcast partner. “We can’t do it.”
White insists he will hold UFC 249 on April 18, although he doesn’t have a venue for it. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson in the promotion’s biggest pay-per-view show of the spring.
“We’re hoping that this all clears up by April,” White said. “This fight is going to happen. No crowd, whatever it takes. Probably not even in the United States, but this fight will happen.”
The UFC finally joined nearly every other major worldwide sports organization in postponing its events only after White on Monday heard about the White House’s recommendation to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.
White had vowed for the past week to keep staging fights while the public health crisis worsened, and the UFC held a 12-fight card in Brasilia, Brazil, last Saturday in an empty arena. White said it would take “a total shutdown of the country” to prevent him from staging fights while the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR and the NCAA all postponed or canceled events.
The UFC’s plans to hold this week’s show in London became unfeasible due to travel restrictions, but White found another home for the show: He said he has a deal in place to hold Saturday’s event at FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the Grand Casino Resort Hotel, which is owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
The UFC only decided not to do it after the White House’s recommendations.
“We have the card, we have the fighters, we have everything,” White said. “We’ve complied with everything that the government and these doctors said to do.”
The UFC’s plan to hold the shows on March 28 and April 11 in an empty arena in Las Vegas also were scrapped because of the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s decision to prohibit combat sports shows until at least March 25. White attempted to find new homes for those shows before bowing to public health concerns.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Woman shot in Adams County Monday night, taken to hospital

A woman shot Monday night in Adams County was taken to a local hospital , the sheriff ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ at 2810 W. 62nd Ave. , in an industrial area east of Federal Boulevard and @ @ @ @ @ Deputies were on scene interviewing witnesses , the sheriff ’ s office said .
Investigators @ @ @ @ @ pickup truck that may have been used as part of the incident .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ asked to call the sheriff ’ s office at 303-288-1535 .

A woman shot Monday night in Adams County was taken to a local hospital, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies on scene of a shooting at 2810 W. 62nd Ave. One female sustained at least one GSW and was transported. More to follow. — Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) March 17, 2020
The shooting happened at 2810 W. 62nd Ave., in an industrial area east of Federal Boulevard and north of Clear Creek.
Deputies were on scene interviewing witnesses, the sheriff’s office said.
Investigators were looking for a white pickup truck that may have been used as part of the incident. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 303-288-1535.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--One person dies, second injured in single-vehicle crash on I-225

One person died and another was injured Monday night in a single-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 225 .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ in the northbound lanes of the highway near South Tamarac Drive , said Trooper Josh @ @ @ @ @ Patrol spokesman .
The crash , of a 2004 Ford pickup truck , was reported @ @ @ @ @ said .
One person died at the scene and another person was taken to a @ @ @ @ @ The incident is under investigation .

One person died and another was injured Monday night in a single-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 225.
The crash happened at about 7:25 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway near South Tamarac Drive, said Trooper Josh Lewis, a Colorado State Patrol spokesman.
The crash, of a 2004 Ford pickup truck, was reported as a rollover, Lewis said. One person died at the scene and another person was taken to a local hospital with injuries.
The incident is under investigation.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Keeler: John Elway needs to find Phillip Lindsay help in the Broncos’ backfield

As a statement of intent , the new guy ’ s a good sign .
Graham Glasgow has appeared on 93.6 % of the Lions ’ offensive snaps since 2017 with three dislocated fingers and a trick thumb .
He once promised his girlfriend this killer surprise gift .
She opened it to find a poncho made out of a sleeping bag .
Dude ’ s going to fit right in .
For one , the Broncos ’ newest blocker — the former Detroit Lions and University of Michigan hoss reportedly agreed to a four-year , $ 44-million deal Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likes to say of Garett Bolles .
The 6-foot-6 Glasgow can play any position along the interior of the offensive line , and according to Pro Football Focus , didn ’ t allow a sack last fall over 15 starts .
That flies , too .
As the salary cap is about the only coronavirus-proof bugger left on the shelf , the NFL offseason figures to be as normal as the next two months will get for us — at least until they decide to hold the draft via FaceTime and carrier pigeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality of social distancing longer than the rest of their sporting peers , but only to a point .
Glasgow is the grinder ’ s grinder , a strong complement to Dalton Risner on whichever side of Risner he eventually lands .
Elway and coach Vic Fangio have made no secret about their desire to shop for tough , versatile guys along both lines and in the secondary , now that NFL shopping season is officially underway .
Because , virus or no virus , the blasted path to a blasted Super Bowl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way through Arrowhead involves either an offense that routinely puts up 38-40 points per game , or one that keeps Kansas City quarterback/Westworld cyborg Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines , arms folded in frustration , for as long as conceivably possible .
The Rams Way , chuck and duck , is more fun .
The Titans Way , ground and pound , is a heck of a lot more practical .
Glasgow fits the latter .
But only if you ’ re also saving a few nickels to put toward the backfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind you .
But to spread the wealth .
The wealth , the carries , and , optimally , the field .
A little thunder to complement Lindsay ’ s greased lightning .
More thunder than what was left in Royce Freeman ’ s tank , at any rate .
If not Tennessee ’ s Derrick Henry , now that he ’ s been tagged , then think Henry Lite .
Should Melvin Gordon ’ s decline make you cringe , why not take a flyer on the sure-handed Devonta Freeman or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is right ?
Someone that can work short yardage and passing downs with equal aplomb .
Someone who allows you to put Lindsay in space .
Someone who gives No .
30 , the Broncos ’ best home-run hitter , more chances to swing for the fence .
Which brings us back to the Titans , who knocked Kansas City off in Nashville last Nov. 10 , 35-32 , and had the Chiefs on the ropes in playoffs before the roof started caving in .
Tennessee ran for 225 yards on the Chiefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Henry , whose afternoon included a 68-yard touchdown gallop .
Mahomes can beat you with his arm , with his legs , and with his head .
He can ’ t beat you while he ’ s standing next to Andy Reid .
Since Week 1 of the 2018 regular season , the Chiefs are 1-4 when they hold the ball for 24 minutes or less in a contest .
Over that same span , the Broncos are 2-1 when their opponents have had the ball for 24 minutes or fewer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ averaged 34.5 carries and 178.8 rushing yards in each of those victories .
If you ’ re dedicated to building support for this offense around Drew Lock , Glasgow is a whale of a first piece .
He just sure as heck better not be the last .

As a statement of intent, the new guy’s a good sign. Graham Glasgow has appeared on 93.6% of the Lions’ offensive snaps since 2017 with three dislocated fingers and a trick thumb. He once promised his girlfriend this killer surprise gift. She opened it to find a poncho made out of a sleeping bag.
Dude’s going to fit right in.
For one, the Broncos’ newest blocker — the former Detroit Lions and University of Michigan hoss reportedly agreed to a four-year, $44-million deal Monday — is available, as John Elway likes to say of Garett Bolles. The 6-foot-6 Glasgow can play any position along the interior of the offensive line, and according to Pro Football Focus, didn’t allow a sack last fall over 15 starts. That flies, too.
As the salary cap is about the only coronavirus-proof bugger left on the shelf, the NFL offseason figures to be as normal as the next two months will get for us — at least until they decide to hold the draft via FaceTime and carrier pigeon. The Broncos get to delay the reality of social distancing longer than the rest of their sporting peers, but only to a point.
Glasgow is the grinder’s grinder, a strong complement to Dalton Risner on whichever side of Risner he eventually lands. Elway and coach Vic Fangio have made no secret about their desire to shop for tough, versatile guys along both lines and in the secondary, now that NFL shopping season is officially underway.
Because, virus or no virus, the blasted path to a blasted Super Bowl still goes through blasted Arrowhead. And the way through Arrowhead involves either an offense that routinely puts up 38-40 points per game, or one that keeps Kansas City quarterback/Westworld cyborg Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines, arms folded in frustration, for as long as conceivably possible.
The Rams Way, chuck and duck, is more fun. The Titans Way, ground and pound, is a heck of a lot more practical.
Glasgow fits the latter. But only if you’re also saving a few nickels to put toward the backfield.
Not to replace Phillip Lindsay, mind you. But to spread the wealth. The wealth, the carries, and, optimally, the field.
A little thunder to complement Lindsay’s greased lightning. More thunder than what was left in Royce Freeman’s tank, at any rate. If not Tennessee’s Derrick Henry, now that he’s been tagged, then think Henry Lite. Should Melvin Gordon’s decline make you cringe, why not take a flyer on the sure-handed Devonta Freeman or the bruising Peyton Barber, if the price is right?
Someone that can work short yardage and passing downs with equal aplomb. Someone who allows you to put Lindsay in space. Someone who gives No. 30, the Broncos’ best home-run hitter, more chances to swing for the fence.
Which brings us back to the Titans, who knocked Kansas City off in Nashville last Nov. 10, 35-32, and had the Chiefs on the ropes in playoffs before the roof started caving in.
Tennessee ran for 225 yards on the Chiefs last fall, 188 of them coming from Henry, whose afternoon included a 68-yard touchdown gallop. Mahomes can beat you with his arm, with his legs, and with his head. He can’t beat you while he’s standing next to Andy Reid.
Since Week 1 of the 2018 regular season, the Chiefs are 1-4 when they hold the ball for 24 minutes or less in a contest. Over that same span, the Broncos are 2-1 when their opponents have had the ball for 24 minutes or fewer.
The last four teams to lick Mahomes averaged 34.5 carries and 178.8 rushing yards in each of those victories. If you’re dedicated to building support for this offense around Drew Lock, Glasgow is a whale of a first piece. He just sure as heck better not be the last.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Denver, Boulder law enforcement arresting fewer people to avoid introducing coronavirus to jails

Law enforcement in Denver and Boulder are limiting the number of people they arrest on low-level crimes to minimize the risk of introducing the new coronavirus into the jails .
The change comes as jails across the state are working to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into facilities where social distancing and some basic steps to prevent contracting the virus are difficult .
Law enforcement agencies are tasked with maintaining public safety while also protecting the health of inmates and jails ’ staff .
Denver police officers will default to issuing summons instead of arresting people suspected of low-level , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pazen said in an interview Monday .
A summons is a legal document ordering a person to appear before a judge .
Those given a summons could still face charges , but they won ’ t be taken into custody .
“ We don ’ t want to unnecessarily introduce infection in the ( Downtown Detention Center ) or the county jail for a low-level crime , ” Pazen said .
“ We want to use good judgment to reduce risk and reduce exposure.
” Prosecutors and law enforcement in Boulder County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the district attorney ’ s office is examining who in the jail can be safely released , Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said .
The prosecutor ’ s office has filed motions recommending the release of some inmates whose immune systems are compromised or have serious health conditions .
The office also is recommending the release of some inmates who have less than 45 days left in their sentence and some inmates being held pre-trial because they can ’ t afford to post bond .
• Here ’ s what Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent coronavirus among the 32,000 people who live inside • Denver , Aurora police no longer sending officers to low-level crimes to minimize spread of coronavirus • Reports of scams , price gouging in Colorado trickle in as coronavirus anxiety builds “ We have the president saying we shouldn ’ t gather in groups more than 10 , and if we have a group of 500 people in our jail that seems like a public health crisis waiting to happen , ” he said .
An increasing number of jails are barring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are changing how professional visits occur to minimize risk of infection .
The following facilities are no longer allowing in-person social visitation : • The Aurora Contract Detention Facility that houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Arapahoe County Detention Center , the Douglas County jail and the Denver jails do not allow in-person visitation .
Instead , they use video conferencing .
The video calls cost about $ 9 per 30 minute session .
Many facilities also blocked visits from volunteers , who often provide religious services and arts @ @

Law enforcement in Denver and Boulder are limiting the number of people they arrest on low-level crimes to minimize the risk of introducing the new coronavirus into the jails.
The change comes as jails across the state are working to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into facilities where social distancing and some basic steps to prevent contracting the virus are difficult. Law enforcement agencies are tasked with maintaining public safety while also protecting the health of inmates and jails’ staff.
Denver police officers will default to issuing summons instead of arresting people suspected of low-level, non-violent property and drug crimes, Chief Paul Pazen said in an interview Monday. A summons is a legal document ordering a person to appear before a judge. Those given a summons could still face charges, but they won’t be taken into custody.
“We don’t want to unnecessarily introduce infection in the (Downtown Detention Center) or the county jail for a low-level crime,” Pazen said. “We want to use good judgment to reduce risk and reduce exposure.”
Prosecutors and law enforcement in Boulder County are enacting similar guidelines about arrests, and the district attorney’s office is examining who in the jail can be safely released, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said.
The prosecutor’s office has filed motions recommending the release of some inmates whose immune systems are compromised or have serious health conditions. The office also is recommending the release of some inmates who have less than 45 days left in their sentence and some inmates being held pre-trial because they can’t afford to post bond.
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“We have the president saying we shouldn’t gather in groups more than 10, and if we have a group of 500 people in our jail that seems like a public health crisis waiting to happen,” he said.
An increasing number of jails are barring in-person visits from family and friends and are changing how professional visits occur to minimize risk of infection.
The following facilities are no longer allowing in-person social visitation:
Boulder County jail
Adams County jail
El Paso County jail
All Colorado Department of Corrections prisons
The Aurora Contract Detention Facility that houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Arapahoe County Detention Center, the Douglas County jail and the Denver jails do not allow in-person visitation. Instead, they use video conferencing. The video calls cost about $9 per 30 minute session.
Many facilities also blocked visits from volunteers, who often provide religious services and arts programming.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--NFL offseason program postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

Following discussions with the NFLPA , NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced sweeping postponements Monday night to the league ’ s offseason activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Based on the most recent guidance provided by leading health officials and in consultation with the NFLPA and both our and the union ’ s medical advisors , we believe this is the appropriate way to protect the health of our players , staff and our communities , ” Goodell said in a statement .
The league and union put several rules in place , effective immediately .
* The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 ( new coaches ) and April 20 ( returning coaches ) is postponed .
The league and union will “ periodically meet and reassess the public health situation to determine an appropriate start date.
” The NFL divides a team ’ s offseason into three “ phases.
” The final segment is 10 organized team activity ( OTA ) workouts that are voluntary and a three-day mandatory minicamp in early-to-mid June .
Those are also in doubt and it is entirely possible 2020 could be a repeat of 2011 , when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training camp .
* The league year will begin as scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday , but with conditions .
Teams may not bring a free-agent player to their facility for a visit or meet at a neutral location .
Members of a club ’ s medical staff may not travel to any location to conduct a physical exam of a free-agent player .
The league and union are developing protocols to provide clubs with opportunities to review a free-agent player ’ s medical records in the player ’ s home city or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team ’ s facility will be closed to players for at least the next two weeks except for those players who are undergoing rehabilitation and treatment that is supervised by the team .

Following discussions with the NFLPA, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced sweeping postponements Monday night to the league’s offseason activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Based on the most recent guidance provided by leading health officials and in consultation with the NFLPA and both our and the union’s medical advisors, we believe this is the appropriate way to protect the health of our players, staff and our communities,” Goodell said in a statement.
The league and union put several rules in place, effective immediately.
* The start of the offseason programs on April 6 (new coaches) and April 20 (returning coaches) is postponed. The league and union will “periodically meet and reassess the public health situation to determine an appropriate start date.”
The NFL divides a team’s offseason into three “phases.” The final segment is 10 organized team activity (OTA) workouts that are voluntary and a three-day mandatory minicamp in early-to-mid June. Those are also in doubt and it is entirely possible 2020 could be a repeat of 2011, when a lockout cancelled out any football activities until training camp.
* The league year will begin as scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, but with conditions.
Teams may not bring a free-agent player to their facility for a visit or meet at a neutral location. Members of a club’s medical staff may not travel to any location to conduct a physical exam of a free-agent player.
The league and union are developing protocols to provide clubs with opportunities to review a free-agent player’s medical records in the player’s home city or at another nearby location.
* Every team’s facility will be closed to players for at least the next two weeks except for those players who are undergoing rehabilitation and treatment that is supervised by the team.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Cancellation of entire CHSAA spring season is a possibility due to coronavirus pandemic

Marc Johnson lives for Colorado high school baseball .
But he believes this season , his 48th coaching in the state , will be wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I ’ m definitely prepping to lose the season , ” the Cherry Creek coach said .
“ My gut feeling is they ’ re going to shut the spring down just like they did for everybody in the NCAA… I think ( the odds of playing ) are slim to none , and I ’ m not sure there ’ s going to be a summer ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spring season.
” CHSAA , forced to cancel the final stages of the state basketball tournaments due to coronavirus , suspended all spring sports until April 6 .
That declaration came Thursday .
In the time since , the CDC recommended against gatherings of 50 or more for the next eight weeks , and the White House advised people not to gather in groups of more than 10 — both caps that high school sporting events would likely surpass .
CHSAA ’ s spring season is scheduled to end with the state baseball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHSAA office is closed as staff work remotely until March 30 .
Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said the association will re-convene on that date with a meeting with athletic leaders across the state to decide what the next step is .
“ We ’ ll assess all the information , as it can change hourly and vastly within a 24-hour period , ” Blanford-Green said .
“ We want to make sure that when we re-convene , we ’ re making the best decisions based on the relevant and current information out at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d like to give definitive answers in this moment , that ’ s not the world we are living in right now.
” While Blanford-Green and CHSAA aren ’ t going to rush into a cancellation , even as localized lockdowns are beginning to take effect across the country , some coaches like Logan Bobzien are “ holding out hope.
” “ Right now I ’ m feeling for the seniors on my team and I ’ m trying to stay positive for those guys , ” said Bobzien , who coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of our guys aren ’ t going on to the next level , so this is their last time getting to play lacrosse with their buddies in an organized fashion.
” Arapahoe lacrosse got in one game , beating Mountain Vista 14-9 last Thursday , in a contest that was moved up from later in the schedule and arranged with urgency a few hours before .
“ Both teams played hard , they played with spirit , and leaving that locker room I was glad we were able to get that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ To be able to just play once and put the jersey on , knowing what could be happening with the season , that meant a lot to both sides.
” Bobzien ’ s Warriors were among a lucky few teams to compete before CHSAA suspended spring play .
Along with baseball and boys lacrosse , girls lacrosse , girls soccer , girls golf , girls tennis , boys swimming and track are all in serious jeopardy of having their seasons canceled .
In the meantime , those within the prep ranks can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Respect social distancing , stay as in-tune with the sport as possible , and embrace the downtime the coronavirus pandemic has forced upon the local and national athletic community .
“ I ’ ll watch as much baseball stuff on Twitter as I can , and spend some time with my family , ” Johnson said .
“ I ’ ll probably watch some baseball movies , too .
Bull Durham and the Major League movies , they ’ re toward the top of the list .
”

Marc Johnson lives for Colorado high school baseball. But he believes this season, his 48th coaching in the state, will be wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m definitely prepping to lose the season,” the Cherry Creek coach said. “My gut feeling is they’re going to shut the spring down just like they did for everybody in the NCAA… I think (the odds of playing) are slim to none, and I’m not sure there’s going to be a summer (club) season, much less a spring season.”
CHSAA, forced to cancel the final stages of the state basketball tournaments due to coronavirus, suspended all spring sports until April 6. That declaration came Thursday.
In the time since, the CDC recommended against gatherings of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, and the White House advised people not to gather in groups of more than 10 — both caps that high school sporting events would likely surpass. CHSAA’s spring season is scheduled to end with the state baseball championships June 6.
Meanwhile, the CHSAA office is closed as staff work remotely until March 30. Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said the association will re-convene on that date with a meeting with athletic leaders across the state to decide what the next step is.
“We’ll assess all the information, as it can change hourly and vastly within a 24-hour period,” Blanford-Green said. “We want to make sure that when we re-convene, we’re making the best decisions based on the relevant and current information out at that time.
“As much as we’d like to give definitive answers in this moment, that’s not the world we are living in right now.”
While Blanford-Green and CHSAA aren’t going to rush into a cancellation, even as localized lockdowns are beginning to take effect across the country, some coaches like Logan Bobzien are “holding out hope.”
“Right now I’m feeling for the seniors on my team and I’m trying to stay positive for those guys,” said Bobzien, who coaches Arapahoe boys lacrosse. “Plus, a lot of our guys aren’t going on to the next level, so this is their last time getting to play lacrosse with their buddies in an organized fashion.”
Arapahoe lacrosse got in one game, beating Mountain Vista 14-9 last Thursday, in a contest that was moved up from later in the schedule and arranged with urgency a few hours before.
“Both teams played hard, they played with spirit, and leaving that locker room I was glad we were able to get that game in,” Bobzien said. “To be able to just play once and put the jersey on, knowing what could be happening with the season, that meant a lot to both sides.”
Bobzien’s Warriors were among a lucky few teams to compete before CHSAA suspended spring play. Along with baseball and boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, girls soccer, girls golf, girls tennis, boys swimming and track are all in serious jeopardy of having their seasons canceled.
In the meantime, those within the prep ranks can only do as Johnson plans to. Respect social distancing, stay as in-tune with the sport as possible, and embrace the downtime the coronavirus pandemic has forced upon the local and national athletic community.
“I’ll watch as much baseball stuff on Twitter as I can, and spend some time with my family,” Johnson said. “I’ll probably watch some baseball movies, too. Bull Durham and the Major League movies, they’re toward the top of the list.”


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--CHSAA to recognize state basketball participants with medals after tournaments went unfinished due t

CHSAA to recognize state basketball participants with medals after tournaments went unfinished due to coronavirus

There won ’ t be any co-champions coming out of this year ’ s state basketball tournaments after the final two days of competition were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But , in recognition of the unprecedented circumstances that the players had to deal with , CHSAA is giving a medal to every boys and girls player who participated in the tournament , across all classes .
“ In order to be a co-champion , you have to play in a championship game , and there weren ’ t any championship games , ” commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to realistically recognize students for what they have accomplished in the tournament .
And we want to make sure the recognition is done in an appropriate manner to where we were when the tournament concluded.
” Only the Class 4A and Class 5A girls got their semifinal games in ; the other eight brackets were frozen in the Final Four as the state didn ’ t crown any hoops champions for the first time .
Per tradition , each team already receives a plaque for advancing in their respective tournaments .
But these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which as Blanford-Green explains , is a rather unprecedented move for CHSAA .
The association never awards individual medals in team competitions — only in solo sports such as track and field , swimming and wrestling .
“ We wanted to , in a consistent and equitable manner , recognize students that displayed extreme amounts of leadership , resolve and maturity in a situation that neither our organization nor they had any control over , ” Blanford-Green said .
With the CHSAA staff working remotely until March 30 , Blanford-Green said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” is yet to be finalized .
The commissioner hopes the gesture can , in some small way , ease the sadness and lack of closure local basketball players felt with the cancellation of the tournament .
CHSAA will be footing the bill for the medals , which will number about 1,600 and be distributed sometime this spring .
“ Our thought process is to have a CHSAA-type medal , with a saying on the back that speaks to what our students faced and how we want to recognize them , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tournament date , too.
” The CHSAA spring season is also in jeopardy due to the coronavirus pandemic .
On Tuesday the association extended the moratorium on high school sports through April 18 .

There won’t be any co-champions coming out of this year’s state basketball tournaments after the final two days of competition were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But, in recognition of the unprecedented circumstances that the players had to deal with, CHSAA is giving a medal to every boys and girls player who participated in the tournament, across all classes.
“In order to be a co-champion, you have to play in a championship game, and there weren’t any championship games,” commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said. “Therefore, we would like to realistically recognize students for what they have accomplished in the tournament. And we want to make sure the recognition is done in an appropriate manner to where we were when the tournament concluded.”
Only the Class 4A and Class 5A girls got their semifinal games in; the other eight brackets were frozen in the Final Four as the state didn’t crown any hoops champions for the first time.
Per tradition, each team already receives a plaque for advancing in their respective tournaments. But these medals take individual recognition a step further, which as Blanford-Green explains, is a rather unprecedented move for CHSAA. The association never awards individual medals in team competitions — only in solo sports such as track and field, swimming and wrestling.
“We wanted to, in a consistent and equitable manner, recognize students that displayed extreme amounts of leadership, resolve and maturity in a situation that neither our organization nor they had any control over,” Blanford-Green said.
With the CHSAA staff working remotely until March 30, Blanford-Green said the exact design of the “commemorative mementos” is yet to be finalized. The commissioner hopes the gesture can, in some small way, ease the sadness and lack of closure local basketball players felt with the cancellation of the tournament. CHSAA will be footing the bill for the medals, which will number about 1,600 and be distributed sometime this spring.
“Our thought process is to have a CHSAA-type medal, with a saying on the back that speaks to what our students faced and how we want to recognize them,” she said. “It will have the tournament date, too.”
The CHSAA spring season is also in jeopardy due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday the association extended the moratorium on high school sports through April 18.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--CU Boulder cancels spring graduation ceremony amid coronavirus outbreak

The University of Colorado Boulder canceled its graduation ceremony May 7 and all in-person commencement ceremonies for specific departments and schools because of the highly contagious coronavirus .
“ You are likely aware of the unprecedented federal and state government restrictions on large public gatherings announced this week , ” Chancellor Phil DiStefano said in a statement .
“ With this in mind , and given the early date of our ceremonies this year and the uncertainty of travel restrictions for the families of our large populations of out-of-state and international students , we have decided to announce the cancellation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do everything we can to ensure that all of our students , faculty , staff and their families remain safe and healthy.
” DiStefano said the university is exploring virtual options .
All students eligible should still apply to graduate through the Office of the Registrar no later than April 30 .
On Monday , the Boulder campus encouraged students living on campus who were able to go home to do so .
Last week , the campus announced a move to remote learning , among a flurry of other academic institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Join our Facebook group for the latest updates on coronavirus in Colorado .

The University of Colorado Boulder canceled its graduation ceremony May 7 and all in-person commencement ceremonies for specific departments and schools because of the highly contagious coronavirus.
“You are likely aware of the unprecedented federal and state government restrictions on large public gatherings announced this week,” Chancellor Phil DiStefano said in a statement. “With this in mind, and given the early date of our ceremonies this year and the uncertainty of travel restrictions for the families of our large populations of out-of-state and international students, we have decided to announce the cancellation today. Most importantly, we want to do everything we can to ensure that all of our students, faculty, staff and their families remain safe and healthy.”
DiStefano said the university is exploring virtual options.
All students eligible should still apply to graduate through the Office of the Registrar no later than April 30.
On Monday, the Boulder campus encouraged students living on campus who were able to go home to do so. Last week, the campus announced a move to remote learning, among a flurry of other academic institutions in the face of a global pandemic.
Join our Facebook group for the latest updates on coronavirus in Colorado.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Connor McGovern’s Broncos tenure ends as center agrees to three-year deal with Jets

The Broncos sustained their first free-agent loss late Tuesday afternoon when center Connor McGovern agreed to terms with the New York Jets , a source confirmed .
Per NFL Network , McGovern ’ s contract is for three years and $ 27 million ( $ 18 million guaranteed ) .
At last month ’ s scouting combine , general manager John Elway said he intended to talk to McGovern ’ s agent , Tom Condon , about him remaining with the Broncos , but indications are that their offer was far off from the Jets ’ deal .
The Broncos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many years .
McGovern started the final seven games of 2018 after Matt Paradis sustained a broken ankle .
McGovern played all 1,025 snaps in ’ 19 .
According to The Denver Post ’ s game charting , McGovern was booked for only 2 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 total “ disruptions ” ( sacks/knockdowns/pressures ) .
He had 14 1/ 2 “ bad ” run plays ( gain of one or fewer yards not including short-yardage/goal-line ) .
He was not called for an enforced penalty .
The Broncos and McGovern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , but once Detroit Lions right guard Graham Glasgow agreed to a four-year , $ 44 million pact , the momentum turned toward McGovern exiting .
The Jets had a need at center after using Jonotthan Harrison and Ryan Kalil last year .
On Monday , they started their offensive line overhaul by agreeing to terms with Seattle offensive tackle George Fant .
Glasgow has starting experience at center , but the Broncos ’ preference may be to add one in the draft to play between Glasgow and second-year left guard Dalton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ center to find a team .
The remaining free agents include Kalil , Miami ’ s Daniel Kilgore , Washington ’ s Tony Bergstrom and New England ’ s James Ferentz .

The Broncos will enter Wednesday’s 2 p.m. start of the signing/trading season without a starting center and barely any defensive linemen.
Connor McGovern, who had started the last 23 games at center dating to 2018, agreed to terms on a three-year, $27 million contract with the New York Jets.
Houston Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader, pursued by the Broncos and offered a contract, opted to join the Cincinnati Bengals (four years, $53 million, according to his agency). It is believed the Broncos are still reaching out to the representation of several defensive linemen.
And wrapping up the day, the Broncos put a deal in place with the Cleveland Browns to trade fullback Andy Janovich for a 2021 seventh-round pick.
A skeleton staff of about 10 employees, led by general manager John Elway and coach Vic Fangio, have worked at the Broncos’ facility this week, with the rest of the coaching and personnel staffs working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Broncos’ offensive line work began Monday with the team agreeing to terms with the Detroit Lions’ Graham Glasgow to play right guard. Now they are searching for their third center in three years.
According to NFL Network, McGovern’s contract includes $18 million guaranteed. He was the first free-agent center to leave the market.
“Couldn’t be more excited to be a Jet,” McGovern tweeted. “Excited for big things to come.”
At last month’s scouting combine, Elway said he intended to talk to McGovern’s agent, Tom Condon, about McGovern re-signing with the Broncos. But indications are the Broncos’ offer was far off from the Jets’ deal, perhaps by several million dollars per year.
The short-term contract will allow McGovern to hit the market again in March 2023, a month before he turns 30. He started the final seven games of 2018 after Matt Paradis suffered a broken ankle and played all 1,025 snaps in 2019.
According to The Denver Post’s game charting, McGovern was booked for only 2 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 total “disruptions” (sacks/knockdowns/pressures). He had 14 1/2 “bad” run plays (gain of 1 or less yards, not including short-yardage/goal-line) but was not called for an enforced penalty.
Glasgow has 26 career starts at center, but the Broncos’ preference may be to add a player in the draft to play between Glasgow and second-year left guard Dalton Risner.
An in-house option is Patrick Morris, acquired off Pittsburgh’s practice squad late last season. The Broncos also have five picks in the first three rounds of the draft and could address the center position next month.
Janovich’s departure is directly related to the arrival of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.
Last year, then-coordinator Rich Scangarello had the fullback as a regular part of his offense. But Shurmur won’t use a fullback as often.
Janovich, 26, was a sixth-round pick by the Broncos in 2016 and developed into a fan favorite. He played in 50 games, rushing 13 times for 51 yards and catching 22 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown. He also played 868 special-teams snaps.
Janovich’s 2019 season never got out of the blocks. He suffered a pectoral injury in an August preseason game at Seattle, which kept him out of the first three regular-season games.
Janovich played seven regular-season games but suffered a dislocated elbow in the Nov. 17 loss to Minnesota and was put on injured reserve. He played only 130 offensive snaps.
A month before his injury, Janovich signed a three-year contract worth $5.7 million ($2.5 million guaranteed). The trade will create $568,750 in salary cap space ($1,012,500 in “dead” space, per Over The Cap).
Andrew Beck, a part-time tight end/part-time fullback last year, is the only player on the roster with fullback experience. Beck played 230 offensive snaps.
The Broncos’ unofficial additions are Glasgow and Jacksonville cornerback A.J. Bouye (who will be acquired for a fourth-round pick).


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--“You can’t shoot a virus:” Coronavirus fears fuel sales of guns, ammunition in Colorado

Front Range gun shops are seeing sales spike and some shops are selling twice as many firearms as on Black Friday as Colorado residents grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic , disruptions to daily life and an uncertain future .
Schools have been closed , ski resorts shuttered and restaurants limited to delivery or take out as authorities try to slow the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease .
For some , the frenzy has pushed them to buy a firearm or stock up on ammunition .
Background checks at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation , which are required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubled in the last few days when compared to the same week last year , CBI spokeswoman Susan Medina said .
There were about 14,604 checks requested between March 10 and Monday , compared to about 7,357 in the same period last year .
The influx created a backlog of 5,000 pending background checks and pushed wait times to about two days for a process that usually takes fewer than 10 minutes .
“ We ’ ve had people coming saying they were at King Soopers , trying to track down some toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown men and women fist fighting over who gets the last pack of tissues , ” Zac Rios , a salesman at Green Mountain Guns in Lakewood , said .
“ They are taking their security into their own hands.
” Rios started to see sales climb early last week , but said business really skyrocketed on Friday and Saturday , with sales doubling even compared to the busy days in the previous week , a pattern seen at gun stores across the region and the country .
The uptick , he thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus and the behavior of others , rather than the virus itself .
The CBI is expanding its hours for background checks , upping staffing and making some modifications to the submission process in order to work through the backlog , even as gun shops across the region continue to see a steady stream of customers , Medina said Tuesday .
“ All I can say is business has exploded by about 20 to 30 times what normal is , ” said George Horne , owner at The Gun Room in Lakewood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to customers .
At Devils Head Choppers in Castle Rock , a joint gun and motorcycle shop , owner Brandon Mize ran out of ammunition on Friday morning .
“ Everyone is out of ammo , ” he said , adding that he usually keeps a couple weeks worth of ammunition in stock .
“ I can ’ t even order it from anywhere.
” Still , he said , it ’ s typical to see an uptick in sales and slower background checks in response to unusual events or even elections , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win , he said .
After the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012 , where a gunman slaughtered 20 children and six adults in a school in Connecticut , wait times for CBI background checks were up to several days , Mize said .
The shifts in demand are normal — even when they ’ re steep — and the supply chain is in still in good shape , said Bryan Clark , co-owner of Bristlecone Shooting , Training and Retail Center in Lakewood .
“ We ’ ve seen these types of ebbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ And it always comes back .
There is no need to panic.
” On Tuesday , there were many empty shelves at Bristlecone , both for guns and ammunition , but Clark said he ’ s expecting a shipment to arrive soon so he can restock .
“ We haven ’ t had any hiccups in the distribution chain , ” he said , adding that 2020 was already shaping up to be a busy year before the novel coronavirus reached Colorado in early March .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was browsing guns while he waited to take a turn in the shop ’ s shooting range .
Visiting from Arizona , Aldrich decided to go shooting with his brother for fun after their planned ski trip was cancelled .
Already a gun owner , he said he hopes first-time buyers take time to learn about their new weapon and how to use it safely .
“ I ’ d like to make sure they ’ re fully trained , ” he said , adding that he understands the desire to buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You don ’ t know how things are going to turn out , ” he said .
One of those first-time buyers , Andrea Barragan , said she ’ d been contemplating buying a gun for a while because she lives alone and wanted a weapon for personal security .
The empty shelves at the grocery store and everything else surrounding the virus prompted her to pull the trigger on the purchase now .
“ It seems like it is getting kind of crazy and no one knows what is going to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing is a little scary .
”

Front Range gun shops are seeing sales spike and some shops are selling twice as many firearms as on Black Friday as Colorado residents grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, disruptions to daily life and an uncertain future.
Schools have been closed, ski resorts shuttered and restaurants limited to delivery or take out as authorities try to slow the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease. For some, the frenzy has pushed them to buy a firearm or stock up on ammunition.
Background checks at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, which are required to purchase a gun, have nearly doubled in the last few days when compared to the same week last year, CBI spokeswoman Susan Medina said. There were about 14,604 checks requested between March 10 and Monday, compared to about 7,357 in the same period last year.
The influx created a backlog of 5,000 pending background checks and pushed wait times to about two days for a process that usually takes fewer than 10 minutes.
“We’ve had people coming saying they were at King Soopers, trying to track down some toilet paper, and they’ve seen grown men and women fist fighting over who gets the last pack of tissues,” Zac Rios, a salesman at Green Mountain Guns in Lakewood, said. “They are taking their security into their own hands.”
Rios started to see sales climb early last week, but said business really skyrocketed on Friday and Saturday, with sales doubling even compared to the busy days in the previous week, a pattern seen at gun stores across the region and the country.
The uptick, he thinks, is due to the panic surrounding the coronavirus and the behavior of others, rather than the virus itself.
“You can’t shoot a virus,” he said.
The CBI is expanding its hours for background checks, upping staffing and making some modifications to the submission process in order to work through the backlog, even as gun shops across the region continue to see a steady stream of customers, Medina said Tuesday.
“All I can say is business has exploded by about 20 to 30 times what normal is,” said George Horne, owner at The Gun Room in Lakewood, before excusing himself to get back to customers.
At Devils Head Choppers in Castle Rock, a joint gun and motorcycle shop, owner Brandon Mize ran out of ammunition on Friday morning.
“Everyone is out of ammo,” he said, adding that he usually keeps a couple weeks worth of ammunition in stock. “I can’t even order it from anywhere.”
Still, he said, it’s typical to see an uptick in sales and slower background checks in response to unusual events or even elections, particularly if a Democrat looks likely to win, he said. After the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012, where a gunman slaughtered 20 children and six adults in a school in Connecticut, wait times for CBI background checks were up to several days, Mize said.
The shifts in demand are normal — even when they’re steep — and the supply chain is in still in good shape, said Bryan Clark, co-owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training and Retail Center in Lakewood.
“We’ve seen these types of ebbs and flows before in the industry,” he said. “And it always comes back. There is no need to panic.”
On Tuesday, there were many empty shelves at Bristlecone, both for guns and ammunition, but Clark said he’s expecting a shipment to arrive soon so he can restock.
“We haven’t had any hiccups in the distribution chain,” he said, adding that 2020 was already shaping up to be a busy year before the novel coronavirus reached Colorado in early March.
One of Clark’s customers, Travis Aldrich, was browsing guns while he waited to take a turn in the shop’s shooting range. Visiting from Arizona, Aldrich decided to go shooting with his brother for fun after their planned ski trip was cancelled. Already a gun owner, he said he hopes first-time buyers take time to learn about their new weapon and how to use it safely.
“I’d like to make sure they’re fully trained,” he said, adding that he understands the desire to buy a gun when facing uncertainty.
“You don’t know how things are going to turn out,” he said.
One of those first-time buyers, Andrea Barragan, said she’d been contemplating buying a gun for a while because she lives alone and wanted a weapon for personal security. The empty shelves at the grocery store and everything else surrounding the virus prompted her to pull the trigger on the purchase now.
“It seems like it is getting kind of crazy and no one knows what is going to happen,” she said. “Not knowing is a little scary.”


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Broncos agree to trade fullback Andy Janovich to Cleveland for seventh-round pick

Pat Shurmur ’ s arrival as the Broncos offensive coordinator translated Tuesday into the departure of fullback Andy Janovich .
Per a source , Janovich will be traded to the Cleveland Browns for a 2021 seventh-round draft pick .
The deal will become official Wednesday at 2 p.m .
The Broncos are changing from a Rich Scangarello offense that leaned on the fullback to a Shurmur scheme that , at least with the New York Giants last year , opted to use three receivers in most situations instead of a tailback-fullback combination .
Janovich , 26 , was a sixth-round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed into a fan favorite .
He played in 50 games , rushing 13 times for 51 yards and catching 22 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown .
Janovich was going to be an ideal fit for Scangarello ’ s offense last year , but his season never got out of the blocks .
He sustained a pectoral injury in an August preseason game at Seattle , which kept him out of the first three regular season games .
Janovich played seven regular season games , but sustained a dislocated elbow in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put on injured reserve .
He played only 130 offensive snaps .
A month before his injury , Janovich signed a three-year contract worth $ 5.7 million ( $ 2.5 million guaranteed ) .
The trade will create $ 568,750 in cap space ( $ 1,012,500 in “ dead ” space , per Over The Cap ) .
Janovich became a core special teams player for the Broncos , playing 868 snaps in his four seasons .
Andrew Beck , a part-time tight end/part-time fullback last year , is the only player @ @ @ @ @ @ @


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Denver will continue ticketing parked cars amid coronavirus lockdown

Denver will continue ticketing parked cars in certain parts of the city but is halting other parking enforcement actions .
In nonmetered parking areas where time limits are posted , there is no change to enforcement , the city ’ s Joint Information Center said in an email .
This applies to residential areas with two-hour parking limits .
In certain areas of the city , residents can apply for neighborhood parking permits , but that program is not available in other residential zones where many people , including employees working remotely , are hunkered down for the foreseeable future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address is eligible for a permit .
“ Denver will continue to enforce posted time limits in non-metered areas to support the turnover of parking spaces and adjacent business activity , ” the city said .
Tickets for violating posted time limits start at $ 25 and escalate for people who do not pay them promptly .
“ It certainly burdens individuals who live in an area where they ’ re only permitted two-hour parking , and they ’ re only trying to do what they ’ re asked to do , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denise Maes , public policy director at the ACLU of Colorado .
She added : “ What ’ s the point of this sort of enforcement ?
It ’ s senseless .
The typical need of ( parking enforcement ) is to facilitate people going in and out .
People aren ’ t going in and out any more , so if anything , this should be very , very low priority.
” City officials did not respond to a request for an interview from The Denver Post , and supplied only a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Through Thursday , the city said , time limits on paid meters are suspended .
Payment will still be required 8 a.m.-6 p.m. , though .
It is not clear what will happen after Thursday , as the city did not respond to a request for a followup interview .
The city is now allowing people to leave their cars in the same spot for more than 72 consecutive hours on blocks free of posted time limits .
The 72-hour rule is also being lifted for permit holders on blocks with neighborhood parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its large vehicle parking rule , which states : “ Do not park a truck more than 22 feet in length and do not park a trailer that is not attached to a licensed vehicle for more than 2 hours on a public street.
” Vehicles longer than 22 feet in length can be parked on blocks with no posted time limits , the city said .

Denver will continue ticketing parked cars in certain parts of the city but is halting other parking enforcement actions.
In nonmetered parking areas where time limits are posted, there is no change to enforcement, the city’s Joint Information Center said in an email.
This applies to residential areas with two-hour parking limits. In certain areas of the city, residents can apply for neighborhood parking permits, but that program is not available in other residential zones where many people, including employees working remotely, are hunkered down for the foreseeable future. Residents can check online whether their address is eligible for a permit.
“Denver will continue to enforce posted time limits in non-metered areas to support the turnover of parking spaces and adjacent business activity,” the city said.
Tickets for violating posted time limits start at $25 and escalate for people who do not pay them promptly.
“It certainly burdens individuals who live in an area where they’re only permitted two-hour parking, and they’re only trying to do what they’re asked to do, which is work from home,” said Denise Maes, public policy director at the ACLU of Colorado.
She added: “What’s the point of this sort of enforcement? It’s senseless. The typical need of (parking enforcement) is to facilitate people going in and out. People aren’t going in and out any more, so if anything, this should be very, very low priority.”
City officials did not respond to a request for an interview from The Denver Post, and supplied only a written rundown of code enforcement procedures.
Through Thursday, the city said, time limits on paid meters are suspended. Payment will still be required 8 a.m.-6 p.m., though. It is not clear what will happen after Thursday, as the city did not respond to a request for a followup interview.
The city is now allowing people to leave their cars in the same spot for more than 72 consecutive hours on blocks free of posted time limits. The 72-hour rule is also being lifted for permit holders on blocks with neighborhood parking programs.
Denver will also cease enforcement on its large vehicle parking rule, which states: “Do not park a truck more than 22 feet in length and do not park a trailer that is not attached to a licensed vehicle for more than 2 hours on a public street.”
Vehicles longer than 22 feet in length can be parked on blocks with no posted time limits, the city said.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Kevin Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus

NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players , including Kevin Durant , have tested positive for the new coronavirus , bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA .
The Nets did not name the players Tuesday , but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic , saying : “ Everyone be careful , take care of yourself and quarantine .
We ’ re going to get through this.
” The Nets announced that one player is exhibiting symptoms , while the other three are asymptomatic .
All four players have been isolated and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible , ” the Nets said in a statement .
The Nets added that all players and members of their travel party are being asked to remain isolated and closely monitor their health , but the team ’ s ability to get testing that has been unavailable to so many others drew criticism from New York Mayor Bill de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speedy recovery .
But , with all due respect , an entire NBA team should NOT get tested for COVID-19 while there are critically ill patients waiting to be tested , ” de Blasio wrote on Twitter .
“ Tests should not be for the wealthy , but for the sick.
” Brooklyn last played on March 10 in Los Angeles , beating the Lakers .
The Nets were then to face the Golden State Warriors two nights later in San Francisco — a game that was to be played without fans — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Utah ’ s Rudy Gobert tested positive for the COVID-19 virus .
Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell and Detroit ’ s Christian Wood are the other players who have tested positive .
The Nets said they are currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players , including recent opponents , and working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus .

NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic, saying: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.”
The Nets announced that one player is exhibiting symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians.
“The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible,” the Nets said in a statement.
The Nets added that all players and members of their travel party are being asked to remain isolated and closely monitor their health, but the team’s ability to get testing that has been unavailable to so many others drew criticism from New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.
“We wish them a speedy recovery. But, with all due respect, an entire NBA team should NOT get tested for COVID-19 while there are critically ill patients waiting to be tested,” de Blasio wrote on Twitter.
“Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick.”
Brooklyn last played on March 10 in Los Angeles, beating the Lakers. The Nets were then to face the Golden State Warriors two nights later in San Francisco — a game that was to be played without fans — before the NBA season was suspended after Utah’s Rudy Gobert tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell and Detroit’s Christian Wood are the other players who have tested positive.
The Nets said they are currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Colorado public defenders, advocates call for drastic change to prevent coronavirus in jails, prison

Colorado public defenders, advocates call for drastic change to prevent coronavirus in jails, prisons

Colorado ’ s public defenders and a coalition of criminal justice organizations called Tuesday for drastic changes to the state ’ s criminal justice system to prevent introduction of the coronavirus into jails and prisons .
The call comes three days after a staff member of the Colorado Public Defender ’ s Office tested positive for COVID-19 .
The office is also testing others who may have come in contact with that employee .
The office would not disclose out of which public defenders branch the employee worked or whether they recently had been in jails or courtrooms .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” until they showed symptoms , said Maureen Cain , director of legislative policy and external communications for the office .
“ Obviously , you don ’ t need to show symptoms to spread the disease.
” The recommendations to Gov .
Jared Polis by the coalition of defense attorneys and advocacy organizations would affect every stage of the criminal justice system in Colorado , if enacted .
The recommendations suggest ways to reduce the number of people in jails and prisons by instructing law enforcement to arrest fewer people and requesting judges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is not a question of if COVID-19 will infect Colorado ’ s jails and prisons ; it is a matter of when , ” the letter states .
Jurisdictions in other states and countries have taken similar steps .
Authorities in Los Angeles have let hundreds of people out of jail and drastically reduced arrests .
Prisons in Iran temporarily released more than 75,000 people .
In Colorado , however , many of the choices are being made piecemeal by individual courts , prosecutors and law enforcement agencies .
Each jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state prison system last week announced broad changes .
The state ’ s top judge on Monday postponed most jury trials , but left many other decisions to individual courts — a response that Denise Maes , public policy director for the ACLU of Colorado , called feeble .
“ There is this sense of chaos and there ’ s no sense of urgency from the courts to deal with this , ” Maes said .
“ There ’ s this sense that they ’ re immune , which they ’ re not.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the coalition of criminal justice organizations include : • Immediately releasing people who are in jail because they can ’ t afford bond for many misdemeanor and some low-level felony charges whose cases have not been adjudicated .
The groups also ask for release of jail inmates who have health conditions .
• Holding en masse telephone bond hearings for people judges believe need a monetary bond .
• Releasing jail inmates with less than 30 days left in their sentence .
• Law enforcement agencies stop arresting people on low-level , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutors should ask for non-monetary bond as much as possible .
• Expanding and expediting releases to parole from prisons , especially among older inmates , as well as eliminating arrests for technical parole and probation violations .
Some jurisdictions , like Boulder , have already implemented some of these changes .
Denver police also have stopped arresting people on some minor crimes .
The Department of Corrections does not have plans to release inmates early , officials announced Tuesday .
“ I write from the perspective of someone who represents the indigent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members appearing in jails and courtrooms across the state and interacting with the public on a daily basis , ” Colorado State Public Defender Megan Ring wrote in a letter to state officials Friday .
“ The population we serve are at a very high risk because of their poverty and medical frailty .
If we do not act to protect them , the reality of ‘ jail churn ’ will put the rest of the community at risk.
” As of Tuesday afternoon , neither the public defender ’ s office nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor ’ s office on their recommendations .
Join our Facebook group for the latest updates on coronavirus in Colorado .

Colorado’s public defenders and a coalition of criminal justice organizations called Tuesday for drastic changes to the state’s criminal justice system to prevent introduction of the coronavirus into jails and prisons.
The call comes three days after a staff member of the Colorado Public Defender’s Office tested positive for COVID-19. The office is also testing others who may have come in contact with that employee. The office would not disclose out of which public defenders branch the employee worked or whether they recently had been in jails or courtrooms.
“I know they were doing their job” until they showed symptoms, said Maureen Cain, director of legislative policy and external communications for the office. “Obviously, you don’t need to show symptoms to spread the disease.”
The recommendations to Gov. Jared Polis by the coalition of defense attorneys and advocacy organizations would affect every stage of the criminal justice system in Colorado, if enacted. The recommendations suggest ways to reduce the number of people in jails and prisons by instructing law enforcement to arrest fewer people and requesting judges to release more people from incarceration.
“It is not a question of if COVID-19 will infect Colorado’s jails and prisons; it is a matter of when,” the letter states.
Jurisdictions in other states and countries have taken similar steps. Authorities in Los Angeles have let hundreds of people out of jail and drastically reduced arrests. Prisons in Iran temporarily released more than 75,000 people.
In Colorado, however, many of the choices are being made piecemeal by individual courts, prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Each jail is developing its own protocol and the state prison system last week announced broad changes. The state’s top judge on Monday postponed most jury trials, but left many other decisions to individual courts — a response that Denise Maes, public policy director for the ACLU of Colorado, called feeble.
“There is this sense of chaos and there’s no sense of urgency from the courts to deal with this,” Maes said. “There’s this sense that they’re immune, which they’re not.”
Recommendations from the state public defenders and the coalition of criminal justice organizations include:
Immediately releasing people who are in jail because they can’t afford bond for many misdemeanor and some low-level felony charges whose cases have not been adjudicated. The groups also ask for release of jail inmates who have health conditions.
Holding en masse telephone bond hearings for people judges believe need a monetary bond.
Releasing jail inmates with less than 30 days left in their sentence.
Law enforcement agencies stop arresting people on low-level, non-violent crimes and instead issue summons. Prosecutors should ask for non-monetary bond as much as possible.
Expanding and expediting releases to parole from prisons, especially among older inmates, as well as eliminating arrests for technical parole and probation violations.
Some jurisdictions, like Boulder, have already implemented some of these changes. Denver police also have stopped arresting people on some minor crimes.
The Department of Corrections does not have plans to release inmates early, officials announced Tuesday.
“I write from the perspective of someone who represents the indigent accused and who has almost 1000 staff members appearing in jails and courtrooms across the state and interacting with the public on a daily basis,” Colorado State Public Defender Megan Ring wrote in a letter to state officials Friday. “The population we serve are at a very high risk because of their poverty and medical frailty. If we do not act to protect them, the reality of ‘jail churn’ will put the rest of the community at risk.”
As of Tuesday afternoon, neither the public defender’s office nor the ACLU had received any communication from the governor’s office on their recommendations.
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thedenverpost--2020-03-17--PGA Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco the 2nd major postponed by coronavirus

First the Masters , now the PGA Championship .
The PGA Championship is being postponed , a person involved in @ @ @ @ @ Press .
It was scheduled for May 14-17 at Harding Park in San Francisco .
@ @ @ @ @ AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the decision has not been announced .
It @ @ @ @ @ Control and Prevention ’ s recommendation that events of 50 people or more not be @ @ @ @ @ That would last until the Sunday before the PGA Championship .
San Francisco now is @ @ @ @ @ Bay Area where residents are ordered to venture outside only when necessary for the next @ @ @ @ @ no indication when the PGA Championship would be played , or if it would remain @ @ @ @ @ National announced Friday that the Masters would be postponed .
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First the Masters, now the PGA Championship.
The PGA Championship is being postponed, a person involved in the discussions told The Associated Press. It was scheduled for May 14-17 at Harding Park in San Francisco. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the decision has not been announced.
It follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that events of 50 people or more not be held for eight weeks. That would last until the Sunday before the PGA Championship.
San Francisco now is among six counties in the Bay Area where residents are ordered to venture outside only when necessary for the next three weeks.
There was no indication when the PGA Championship would be played, or if it would remain in San Francisco.
Augusta National announced Friday that the Masters would be postponed. The club typically closes in mid-May for the summer.


thedenverpost--2020-03-17--Editorial: Debate how to respond to COVID-19, of course, but stick to the grim facts of the virus we

Editorial: Debate how to respond to COVID-19, of course, but stick to the grim facts of the virus we are facing

Our leaders are making difficult , life-and-death decisions without a complete picture of the severity of this threat or a timeline for how long it could last .
It ’ s easy to second-guess the new rules , suggestions and regulations coming .
However , we hope that no matter how you think the U.S. should be responding to this new coronavirus , you will do your part by complying with whichever course our elected officials set .
And any debate about the course of public action must include all of the facts as we know them at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus for everyone , how easily contagious it is proving to be , the expected course of the virus for immunity , mutations , and seasonality .
When we look at what we know — a death rate that could be as low as 1 % or as high as 3 % , and a virus that is being easily spread from person to person on airborne droplets — we conclude that slowing the spread of the virus is critical to saving lives and extreme measures are warranted to accomplish that goal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that everything we know is changing from minute to minute as doctors and infectious disease experts work rapidly to understand the virus and develop new ways to combat it .
But even allowing for a lag in information that is changing daily , we have been disturbed that some Colorado public officials are spreading false information on social media .
No one benefits from being misinformed and in the case of this particular pandemic , it could be deadly .
Gov .
Jared Polis announced Monday that he was ordering all bars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service ) to close for 30 days .
His announcement came shortly after a similar announcement from Denver ’ s Mayor Michael Hancock .
President Donald Trump urged Americans to avoid gatherings with more than 10 people and recommended that those who can stay home do so .
These decisions will inevitably hit some households harder than others .
Many don ’ t have the luxury of working from home or they work in an industry that is closing or seeing an unsustainable reduction in business .
Layoffs have already begun .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment ( coloradoui.gov ) even if they are facing reduced hours and not a full-layoff , and we hope relief from the federal level will come soon too .
Congress is mulling the possibility of beginning direct payments to households .
There are also non-profit relief efforts underway in Colorado seeking out private donations so we can weather this storm together , including the state ’ s official effort with the Mile High United Way to raise funds for a COVID relief fund .
This is going to be difficult for many families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ childcare , lost health insurance , and even lost businesses and livelihoods .
But it ’ s going to be far more difficult for those who lose loved ones or who fall critically ill and spend weeks and months recovering .
It ’ s going to be far more difficult for those whose lives are cut short .
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 .

Our leaders are making difficult, life-and-death decisions without a complete picture of the severity of this threat or a timeline for how long it could last. It’s easy to second-guess the new rules, suggestions and regulations coming.
However, we hope that no matter how you think the U.S. should be responding to this new coronavirus, you will do your part by complying with whichever course our elected officials set. And any debate about the course of public action must include all of the facts as we know them at the time: the estimated death rate of the virus for everyone, how easily contagious it is proving to be, the expected course of the virus for immunity, mutations, and seasonality. When we look at what we know — a death rate that could be as low as 1% or as high as 3%, and a virus that is being easily spread from person to person on airborne droplets — we conclude that slowing the spread of the virus is critical to saving lives and extreme measures are warranted to accomplish that goal.
What makes this discussion so perilous is that everything we know is changing from minute to minute as doctors and infectious disease experts work rapidly to understand the virus and develop new ways to combat it. But even allowing for a lag in information that is changing daily, we have been disturbed that some Colorado public officials are spreading false information on social media. No one benefits from being misinformed and in the case of this particular pandemic, it could be deadly.
Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday that he was ordering all bars and restaurants (with the exception of take-out service) to close for 30 days. His announcement came shortly after a similar announcement from Denver’s Mayor Michael Hancock.
President Donald Trump urged Americans to avoid gatherings with more than 10 people and recommended that those who can stay home do so.
These decisions will inevitably hit some households harder than others. Many don’t have the luxury of working from home or they work in an industry that is closing or seeing an unsustainable reduction in business. Layoffs have already begun.
In Colorado, those impacted can apply for unemployment (coloradoui.gov) even if they are facing reduced hours and not a full-layoff, and we hope relief from the federal level will come soon too. Congress is mulling the possibility of beginning direct payments to households. There are also non-profit relief efforts underway in Colorado seeking out private donations so we can weather this storm together, including the state’s official effort with the Mile High United Way to raise funds for a COVID relief fund.
This is going to be difficult for many families that will face lost wages, lost childcare, lost health insurance, and even lost businesses and livelihoods.
But it’s going to be far more difficult for those who lose loved ones or who fall critically ill and spend weeks and months recovering. It’s going to be far more difficult for those whose lives are cut short.
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--2020-03-18--Ask Amy: Readers wonder how to meet, or repel

Dear Readers : Every year , I step away from the Ask Amy column for two weeks in order to work on other writing projects .
My two memoirs , “ The Mighty Queens of Freeville : A Story of Surprising Second Chances , ” ( 2010 , Hachette ) and “ Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things : A Memoir of Love , Loss , and Coming Home ” ( 2018 , Hachette ) are available from your favorite bookseller or library .
Today ’ s “ Best Of ” column from 2010 revolves around meeting and matching .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Q and A next week .
Dear Amy : I ’ m a kind , attractive man , but I ’ m shy around women .
So , tell me : If I ’ m at the market and an attractive woman comes up next to me and silently looks at vegetables , does she want me to introduce myself ?
Dear Shy : Fellow shoppers actually could be shopping for food , but your instinct is correct ; supermarkets can be great places to meet people .
Practice your technique to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the produce section can lead a nervous ( or nervy ? )
person to be inappropriate .
Stay away from melons , tangelos and cucumbers .
Introducing yourself can seem abrupt , but opening with a question can be a great way to start a conversation with someone .
You say something like , “ What do you think , do these peppers look fresh to you ?
I can never tell.
” A woman interested in meeting you will respond in a way that leaves room for a follow-up from you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired man in my early 80s .
My wife passed away last year , and I moved into a senior living residence so I would have some company .
Although I am an “ older adult , ” I still play tennis and keep myself in good shape .
Many women in my new home seem to be single and are aggressive about finding a man .
Several have invited me for drinks and dinner , and later suggested I spend the night .
Now , I have nothing against pretty women , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just don ’ t want to get into a relationship .
How do I let them know I ’ m not interested in a serious relationship without hurting their feelings ?
Gosh , some men I know might think they had died and gone to heaven .
Dear Not Looking : Based on your story and other tales I ’ m hearing from the world of senior housing , I ’ ve come to the conclusion that the older generation really puts the “ living ” into “ assisted living.
” You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women at your complex .
Just because they come on to you and invite you to spend the night , it doesn ’ t necessarily mean that they are looking for a serious relationship .
You will learn this as you go .
If this sort of arrangement isn ’ t to your liking ( and it obviously isn ’ t ) , you should respond with a version of , “ Dottie , you ’ re a dear and the casserole was wonderful , but I ’ m only looking for tennis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 years old and have been single for 20 years .
My best friend tells me I ’ m “ man crazy ” because I keep trying to connect emotionally with men at church , my favorite venue for meeting nice men .
My friend says that I fall in love with every man who talks to me .
She told me recently that she thinks men generally avoid me because I ’ m too aggressive .
I just like to talk to them and get to know them .
Yes , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with men .
But when I let a man know , he pretty much runs for the hills .
I think I have a lot to offer a man , but , evidently , I drive them away .
I don ’ t know how to proceed .
Should I keep trying or mind my own business at church ?
— Need to Know Dear Need : You seem to think you attend the Church of the Heavenly Hookups .
So let ’ s start with your description of your house of worship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice men.
” Church is a great place to connect with people , but the primary connection should be spiritual or communal .
You sound like a stalker , and from your description , you make people uncomfortable .
You could work on understanding your galloping emotions by seeing a professional therapist .
Church is not the appropriate venue for you to practice flirting skills .
Listen carefully to your friend ’ s description of your behavior , and then ask her to help you behave differently .
She might make a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church .

Dear Readers: Every year, I step away from the Ask Amy column for two weeks in order to work on other writing projects.
My two memoirs, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Story of Surprising Second Chances,”(2010, Hachette) and “Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Coming Home” (2018, Hachette) are available from your favorite bookseller or library.
Today’s “Best Of” column from 2010 revolves around meeting and matching.
I’ll be back with fresh Q and A next week.
Dear Amy: I’m a kind, attractive man, but I’m shy around women. So, tell me: If I’m at the market and an attractive woman comes up next to me and silently looks at vegetables, does she want me to introduce myself?
— Shy in Boston
Dear Shy: Fellow shoppers actually could be shopping for food, but your instinct is correct; supermarkets can be great places to meet people. Practice your technique to see what works best for you.
Unfortunately, the produce section can lead a nervous (or nervy?) person to be inappropriate. Stay away from melons, tangelos and cucumbers.
Introducing yourself can seem abrupt, but opening with a question can be a great way to start a conversation with someone.
You say something like, “What do you think, do these peppers look fresh to you? I can never tell.” A woman interested in meeting you will respond in a way that leaves room for a follow-up from you.
February 2010
Dear Amy: I am a retired man in my early 80s. My wife passed away last year, and I moved into a senior living residence so I would have some company.
Although I am an “older adult,” I still play tennis and keep myself in good shape.
Many women in my new home seem to be single and are aggressive about finding a man. Several have invited me for drinks and dinner, and later suggested I spend the night.
Now, I have nothing against pretty women, and I enjoy their company, but I just don’t want to get into a relationship.
How do I let them know I’m not interested in a serious relationship without hurting their feelings?
Gosh, some men I know might think they had died and gone to heaven.
— Not Looking
Dear Not Looking: Based on your story and other tales I’m hearing from the world of senior housing, I’ve come to the conclusion that the older generation really puts the “living” into “assisted living.”
You may be misinterpreting the motives of the women at your complex.
Just because they come on to you and invite you to spend the night, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are looking for a serious relationship. You will learn this as you go.
If this sort of arrangement isn’t to your liking (and it obviously isn’t), you should respond with a version of, “Dottie, you’re a dear and the casserole was wonderful, but I’m only looking for tennis partners.”
February 2010
Dear Amy: I am 60 years old and have been single for 20 years. My best friend tells me I’m “man crazy” because I keep trying to connect emotionally with men at church, my favorite venue for meeting nice men.
My friend says that I fall in love with every man who talks to me. She told me recently that she thinks men generally avoid me because I’m too aggressive. I just like to talk to them and get to know them.
Yes, there are times when I have been infatuated with men. But when I let a man know, he pretty much runs for the hills.
I think I have a lot to offer a man, but, evidently, I drive them away. I don’t know how to proceed. Should I keep trying or mind my own business at church?
— Need to Know
Dear Need: You seem to think you attend the Church of the Heavenly Hookups. So let’s start with your description of your house of worship as “my favorite venue for meeting nice men.”
Church is a great place to connect with people, but the primary connection should be spiritual or communal.
You sound like a stalker, and from your description, you make people uncomfortable. You could work on understanding your galloping emotions by seeing a professional therapist.
Church is not the appropriate venue for you to practice flirting skills. Listen carefully to your friend’s description of your behavior, and then ask her to help you behave differently.
She might make a good wingman for you — but not at church.
October 2010
(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.)