thedenverpost--2020-01-07--Guest Commentary: The good news in 2020 from Trump’s economic policies

As we begin 2020 , all major economic indicators show once again that pro-growth policies are working and have helped put millions of Americans back to work in communities all over our country .
The most recent jobs report showed a remarkable 266,000 jobs were created in November — exceeding median expectations of around 185,000 .
To date , more than 7 million jobs have been created since November 2016 .
This positive economic news has given a boost to small merchants struggling to compete with online retailers and tight labor markets seen in many parts of the nation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the real heroes of our communities — small business owners .
The holiday shopping season was a critical time of year for all small retailers .
Many small businesses earn 50 % or more of their total annual revenues during the critical period between Thanksgiving and New Year ’ s Day .
All-the-more important when you factor in that small businesses create more than 65 % of all net new jobs nationwide .
Fortunately , entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this historic economy to not only hire new employees but also reinvest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federation of Independent Business December jobs report , small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018 , with many owners indicating now as a good time to expand their operations as well as expressing an expectation that their earnings will improve .
Even more impressive , 30 % of small business owners reported raising compensation and 26 % plan to do so in the coming months , the highest level since December 1989 .
It ’ s not just small retailers that are benefiting from the current administration ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 713,000 construction jobs have been created — an average of 20,000 per month and another 54,000 manufacturing jobs were added this November for a total of 524,000 .
These numbers once again demonstrate how pro-growth policies continue to defy the doubters and help put millions back to work .
Nationally , American workers have seen wages increase by 3.1 % percent over the past 12 months .
And this is the 16th consecutive month that year-over-year wage growth has been at or above 3 percent .
Best of all , the unemployment rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matching its lowest point in half a century .
Americans of all backgrounds are thriving in today ’ s booming economy .
The unemployment rate for African Americans hit a new record low of 5.1 % , and the unemployment rate for Hispanic men plummeted to 3 % , matching its record low .
The booming economy is helping millions of Americans to get off the sidelines and back into the workforce .
The end of 2019 has brought some great economic news for the American people , and I ’ m especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong economy had on small retailers this holiday season .
Many forecasters , including the National Retail Federation , forecast that holiday sales will rise to a new historic level of between 3.8 % to 4.2 % .
This is welcome news for the small businesses that make up the fabric of our local economies .
Please join me in shopping at a locally owned small business in your town or city in 2020 .
Dan Nordberg serves as the SBA ’ s Region VIII Administrator and is based in Denver .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services in Colorado , Montana , Utah , North Dakota , South Dakota , and Wyoming .
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 .

As we begin 2020, all major economic indicators show once again that pro-growth policies are working and have helped put millions of Americans back to work in communities all over our country. The most recent jobs report showed a remarkable 266,000 jobs were created in November — exceeding median expectations of around 185,000. To date, more than 7 million jobs have been created since November 2016.
This positive economic news has given a boost to small merchants struggling to compete with online retailers and tight labor markets seen in many parts of the nation. A good economy is great news for the real heroes of our communities — small business owners. The holiday shopping season was a critical time of year for all small retailers. Many small businesses earn 50% or more of their total annual revenues during the critical period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. All-the-more important when you factor in that small businesses create more than 65% of all net new jobs nationwide.
Fortunately, entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this historic economy to not only hire new employees but also reinvest in their businesses. According to the National Federation of Independent Business December jobs report, small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018, with many owners indicating now as a good time to expand their operations as well as expressing an expectation that their earnings will improve. Even more impressive, 30% of small business owners reported raising compensation and 26% plan to do so in the coming months, the highest level since December 1989.
It’s not just small retailers that are benefiting from the current administration’s economic policies. Since November 2016, 713,000 construction jobs have been created — an average of 20,000 per month and another 54,000 manufacturing jobs were added this November for a total of 524,000. These numbers once again demonstrate how pro-growth policies continue to defy the doubters and help put millions back to work.
Nationally, American workers have seen wages increase by 3.1% percent over the past 12 months. And this is the 16th consecutive month that year-over-year wage growth has been at or above 3 percent. Best of all, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in November, matching its lowest point in half a century.
Americans of all backgrounds are thriving in today’s booming economy. The unemployment rate for African Americans hit a new record low of 5.1%, and the unemployment rate for Hispanic men plummeted to 3%, matching its record low.
The booming economy is helping millions of Americans to get off the sidelines and back into the workforce. The end of 2019 has brought some great economic news for the American people, and I’m especially encouraged to see the positive impact our strong economy had on small retailers this holiday season.
Many forecasters, including the National Retail Federation, forecast that holiday sales will rise to a new historic level of between 3.8% to 4.2%.
This is welcome news for the small businesses that make up the fabric of our local economies. Please join me in shopping at a locally owned small business in your town or city in 2020.
Dan Nordberg serves as the SBA’s Region VIII Administrator and is based in Denver. He oversees the agency’s programs and services in Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
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--2020-01-07--Former Rapids coach Anthony Hudson hired by U.S. Soccer, source says

Less than a year after his dismissal from the Colorado Rapids , Anthony Hudson has been selected to take over U.S. Soccer ’ s Under-20 team , a source has confirmed .
Hudson replaces Tab Ramos , who was hired this offseason to manage the Houston Dynamo .
Ramos was a candidate to replace Hudson in Colorado this summer , but the Rapids ultimately decided to hire Robin Fraser .
Hudson has national team experience , having coached the Bahrain and New Zealand U-23s and senior teams prior to coming to Denver .
The Rapids immediately improved following Hudson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winless to just outside the playoffs .
His tenure included only eight wins in a little more than one season and was marred by a tumultuous transition from a prior era to a younger core .
Many of those younger Rapids players have played for the U-20s recently or will .
Defender Sam Vines helped the U.S. to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019 .
Sebastian Anderson , also a defender , could soon play for the team , and midfielder Cole Bassett already is .
Bassett will rejoin his former manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the squad starts Wednesday .
“ I was there to change the team and style of play and be a pressing and possession team and that takes time , ” Hudson told The Denver Post in August .
“ It was a great club and a great experience and I have no regrets .
I walked away with my head held high because not one day did I show up trying to hide .
I never ever shied away from the responsibility.
” After missing out on the 2018 World Cup , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U-20s that will make the 2022 senior team and be key members of the 2026 squad the will host the World Cup .
The talent on the U-20 team is noteworthy , with Barcelona-bought forward Konrad de la Fuente and Aston Villa ’ s Indiana Vassilev set to join Bassett and Hudson .

Less than a year after his dismissal from the Colorado Rapids, Anthony Hudson has been selected to take over U.S. Soccer’s Under-20 team, a source has confirmed.
Hudson replaces Tab Ramos, who was hired this offseason to manage the Houston Dynamo. Ramos was a candidate to replace Hudson in Colorado this summer, but the Rapids ultimately decided to hire Robin Fraser.
Hudson has national team experience, having coached the Bahrain and New Zealand U-23s and senior teams prior to coming to Denver.
The Rapids immediately improved following Hudson’s firing last May, going from winless to just outside the playoffs. His tenure included only eight wins in a little more than one season and was marred by a tumultuous transition from a prior era to a younger core.
Many of those younger Rapids players have played for the U-20s recently or will. Defender Sam Vines helped the U.S. to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019. Sebastian Anderson, also a defender, could soon play for the team, and midfielder Cole Bassett already is. Bassett will rejoin his former manager in Bradenton, Fla., where camp for the squad starts Wednesday.
“I was there to change the team and style of play and be a pressing and possession team and that takes time,” Hudson told The Denver Post in August. “It was a great club and a great experience and I have no regrets. I walked away with my head held high because not one day did I show up trying to hide. I never ever shied away from the responsibility.”
After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. will likely have players from the U-20s that will make the 2022 senior team and be key members of the 2026 squad the will host the World Cup. The talent on the U-20 team is noteworthy, with Barcelona-bought forward Konrad de la Fuente and Aston Villa’s Indiana Vassilev set to join Bassett and Hudson.


thedenverpost--2020-01-07--Denver weather: Why has it been so dry, windy and mild lately?

Over the last few weeks , the weather forecast for the Denver area has about as consistent as it gets around these typically variable parts : it ’ s been perhaps a bit strangely mild , dry and windy .
While mid-winter can often feature warm spells and prolonged snow-free periods , Denver ’ s recent weather pattern has been locked in place for several days now .
Most of the metro area has felt cool , windy nights followed by dry , sunny and sometimes blustery days over the last week .
Take Monday for example .
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a measure of the amount of moisture in the atmosphere , dropped as low as 3 degrees .
Meanwhile , the city ’ s air temperature got up into the mid-40s .
That 40-degree gap between the air temperature and the dew point is an indicator that it ’ s exceptionally dry — and that it ’ s probably a good idea to have some ChapStick in your pocket .
The bigger the gap between the air temperature and the dew point , the drier the air mass ( and a 40-degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday was generally the driest day of this recent stretch , it ’ s been consistently dry across the metro area since that late December snowfall .
Starting last Saturday , the winds have also been howling fairly consistently across the metro area ( although , as usual , the foothills and the western part of the metro have felt the overall strongest wind speeds ) .
On Saturday , Boulder clocked a wind speed of 83 mph .
Winds again gusted close to 80 mph in Boulder on Sunday night as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent warmth across the metro area .
On Saturday , temperatures climbed all the way up to 62 degrees in Denver .
Through Monday , every day so far in the new year has featured above-average temperatures in Denver .
That streak is expected to last through at least Wednesday , before a pattern change likely returns more of a winter-like weather back to the Front Range .
The week-plus of mild , dry and windy weather can mostly be blamed — or praised — on the jet stream ’ s howling winds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anchored right over Colorado , and those strong winds have filtered down to the mountains .
Those winds often accelerate as they move down into the foothills .
When we get active weather , it ’ s usually because the jet stream is curving one way or the other .
The relatively calm weather over the last few days , though , is owed at least in part to a generally flat jet stream .
While that flat jet stream has pumped in moisture off the Pacific Ocean and into some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eastern Colorado mainly clear .
Because of that flat west and northwest flow ( the jet stream moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere ) , the Front Range ’ s recent winds have been mostly so-called chinook winds .
As the air moves down off the Rocky Mountains , it rapidly accelerates as it hurdles down towards the Front Range .
That process of acceleration also causes the air to dry and warm .
It ’ s also why the foothills have received the brunt of the windy weather ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel those strong winds as they come off the Rockies .
That mild , dry and blustery weather will mostly stick around through Wednesday , with afternoon high temperatures approaching 60 degrees in Denver on both Tuesday and Wednesday .
It ’ ll come to an end , though , on Thursday , as the jet stream curves into a trough , producing a cold front and a chance of light snow for the Front Range .

Over the last few weeks, the weather forecast for the Denver area has about as consistent as it gets around these typically variable parts: it’s been perhaps a bit strangely mild, dry and windy.
While mid-winter can often feature warm spells and prolonged snow-free periods, Denver’s recent weather pattern has been locked in place for several days now. Most of the metro area has felt cool, windy nights followed by dry, sunny and sometimes blustery days over the last week.
Take Monday for example. On Monday afternoon, Denver’s dew point, a measure of the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, dropped as low as 3 degrees. Meanwhile, the city’s air temperature got up into the mid-40s. That 40-degree gap between the air temperature and the dew point is an indicator that it’s exceptionally dry — and that it’s probably a good idea to have some ChapStick in your pocket. The bigger the gap between the air temperature and the dew point, the drier the air mass (and a 40-degree gap is wide!). While Tuesday was generally the driest day of this recent stretch, it’s been consistently dry across the metro area since that late December snowfall.
Starting last Saturday, the winds have also been howling fairly consistently across the metro area (although, as usual, the foothills and the western part of the metro have felt the overall strongest wind speeds). On Saturday, Boulder clocked a wind speed of 83 mph. Winds again gusted close to 80 mph in Boulder on Sunday night as well.
Then, there’s the recent warmth across the metro area. On Saturday, temperatures climbed all the way up to 62 degrees in Denver. Through Monday, every day so far in the new year has featured above-average temperatures in Denver. That streak is expected to last through at least Wednesday, before a pattern change likely returns more of a winter-like weather back to the Front Range.
The week-plus of mild, dry and windy weather can mostly be blamed — or praised — on the jet stream’s howling winds. The jet stream has been mostly anchored right over Colorado, and those strong winds have filtered down to the mountains. Those winds often accelerate as they move down into the foothills.
Here are some of the latest wind gusts across north central and northeastern Colorado over the past 24 hours. Gusty winds are expected to continue through the afternoon and then decrease during the evening. #cowx pic.twitter.com/cmFzbWCXv4 — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) January 6, 2020
When we get active weather, it’s usually because the jet stream is curving one way or the other. The relatively calm weather over the last few days, though, is owed at least in part to a generally flat jet stream. While that flat jet stream has pumped in moisture off the Pacific Ocean and into some of the mountains, it’s also kept eastern Colorado mainly clear.
Because of that flat west and northwest flow (the jet stream moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere), the Front Range’s recent winds have been mostly so-called chinook winds. As the air moves down off the Rocky Mountains, it rapidly accelerates as it hurdles down towards the Front Range. That process of acceleration also causes the air to dry and warm. It’s also why the foothills have received the brunt of the windy weather; they’re simply the first to feel those strong winds as they come off the Rockies.
That mild, dry and blustery weather will mostly stick around through Wednesday, with afternoon high temperatures approaching 60 degrees in Denver on both Tuesday and Wednesday. It’ll come to an end, though, on Thursday, as the jet stream curves into a trough, producing a cold front and a chance of light snow for the Front Range.


thedenverpost--2020-01-07--The most-anticipated restaurants coming to Denver in 2020

What can we expect from Denver restaurants opening in 2020 ?
More one-stop shops , out-of-town transplants and neighborhood staples .
By now , we all know that In-N-out is coming , but enough about that ( for a little while ) .
Did you know that we ’ re about to get three new places specializing in mezcal and tequila ?
And that after a few years of unstoppable growth in new restaurant centers like RiNo and Union Station , we ’ ll see some novel options cropping up across town , from Arvada to Aurora and Littleton ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ food halls , more Italian restaurants and more chain concepts .
We ’ re looking forward to some of those , too , and we ’ ll explain why .
Without further ado , we present 16 of the most-anticipated Denver dining and drinking destinations coming this year .
You have permission to get excited .
Northside Eatery + Market will bring another “ all-day ” restaurant , plus a bar and small grocery store to Lower Highland early this year .
Before Northside , this prime LoHi corner was occupied by Candela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since July 2018 .
Once the space is redesigned and reopened , diners will be able to choose from a full , sit-down menu of more health-conscious foods — like grain bowls and salads — or prepared dishes to take-away for weekday lunches and dinners , or even some groceries , including fresh produce .
The atmosphere will be bright , white and cool Californian .
Bartaco is the kind of place where everything you need to know is stated right there in the name .
But this is the sister restaurant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona chain , and it already has one bustling outpost nearby in Boulder .
By mid-2020 , Bartaco Denver will open at the base of the Alexan LoHi apartments , serving a menu of tacos , “ not tacos , ” rice bowls and tequila cocktails .
Tacos ( $ 2.50- $ 3.50 ) include mojo pork carnitas , roasted duck and carne asada .
Dining and drinking options have already started popping up at 9 + Co , the new mixed-use development presiding over 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard .
Throughout 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start to really hum with food destinations like Pizzeria Locale , Postino Wine Cafe and Gelato Boy .
The first is a popular , Boulder-based Neapolitan pizza counter .
The second is an Arizona-based happy hour mecca with funky decor and more than 30 wines by the glass .
Gelato Boy , also Boulder-based , churns flavors like golden milk macaroon and gooey buttercake and caramel .
Freedom Street is slated to become Arvada ’ s first food hall , opening in the Candelas development around the end of 2020 .
While food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Arvada could probably use an injection of pizza , burgers , hot chicken and breakfast sandwiches .
Marco ’ s Pizza owner Nick Costanzo is currently building up the offerings and the space , according to Denverite .
Existing Denver brands like The Budlong Hot Chicken and Hamburger Stan — both from the food hall Zeppelin Station — have already signed on here .
Fox Run Cafe will be a breakfast and lunch cafe with a modern diner vibe inside the space formerly occupied by Humble Pie .
One of the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that it comes from a first-time restaurateur who ’ s also a former chef at the Plimoth .
Lucien Reichert and a couple more Plimoth alums should be able to transfer some of the magic of that charming Whittier/Skyland dinner destination , now with their own fresh perspective and a menu of simple daytime options .
It ’ s coming in late January .
Mario Vega , owner of the shuttered Mario ’ s Ocean Club on South Broadway , is planning a new lake-themed restaurant opening this month .
The Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit-down spot “ inspired by the iconic American vacation home , ” according to its website .
That means chicken dinners , fish fry Fridays and “ campfire ” sausages on the menu .
Vega has partnered with Le Peep CEO Kevin Wessel to transform the former Littleton home of Lucha Cantina and its 1,500-square-foot patio facing Johnson Reservoir , BusinessDen reported .
While there are a few places in town offering similar Great Lakes appeal or doing the Wisconsin supper club thing , this one could fully embrace the nostalgia in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity in Aurora this year , where international restaurants reign , and new dumpling palaces , Korean chicken joints and multicultural bakeries are always opening .
About the baked goods : Third Culture Bakery arrives in early February across from the Aurora Fox Arts Center .
There , you ’ ll find this Bay Area brand ’ s Instagram-famous butter mochi muffins and donuts , Thai tea custard cakes and sparkling matcha fruit infusions .
Around the same time , we should also expect to taste some new-to-Denver hand-rolled dumplings on Montview Boulevard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luscious Dumplings , Mason ’ s Dumpling Shop is run by the same family , and this will be their first Colorado restaurant .
The Golden Mill is actually Golden ’ s second food hall — after Tributary — and it ’ s coming by the end of 2020 .
Housed in a converted livestock feed and supply store , the Mill will get a coffee shop and bar , four food vendors and a rooftop deck overlooking Clear Creek .
Construction started this fall on the 6,000-square-foot development .
Once Avanti ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing Cafe Marmotte this fall and started riffing on classic French plates and cocktails , we couldn ’ t wait to try what was coming next .
The team had always planned to turn their short-lived French restaurant experiment into an Italian restaurant in the new year .
And now that time has come .
Restaurant Olivia will debut later this month in the same Downing Street space .
It will feature a redesigned dining room and menu consisting of handmade pasta and other classic Italian fare .
With three longtime French restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked at Mizuna , too ) , this transformation should be a pleasure to taste and experience .
Colorado-based international restaurateur Richard Sandoval is opening another Denver restaurant this spring at the JW Marriott .
Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge already has locations around the world , from Tokyo to Mexico City , but now Sandoval is bringing the pan-Latin and Asian fusion concept to Cherry Creek .
It will replace the hotel ’ s previous restaurant , Social Fare .
Expect a ceviche bar and cocktails made primarily from mezcal and tequila @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not seem like the most exciting thing coming to town , but Denver ’ s airport is getting a ton of new food and drink options soon , including many locally grown concepts .
Jax Fish House , Snooze , Osteria Marco , The Post Brewing Co. and Shake Shack are some to look forward to .
And we can ’ t wait for the airport outpost of Mercantile Dining & Provision , which should land this spring in the A concourse .
A bakery , market and all-day restaurant by one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be a real treat for DIA travelers .
And now , the watering holes New York-based AvroKO Hospitality Group is behind the brands Saxon + Parole , The Poni Room , Genuine Liquorette and Ghost Donkey , which will land in Denver near Union Station this spring .
The mezcal and tequila cocktail bar is known for its all-in decor , Latin beats and award-winning staff ( see Time Out New York ’ s best bar crew in 2018 ) .
Here , we can expect drinks like the Ay Papi — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ santa , mandarin and bubbly — and nachos in four varieties , from truffle to chicken mole .
Finally , Room for Milly , from the owners of Blue Sparrow Coffee and Queens Eleven bar , comes to Platte Street this spring .
The bar will open from happy hour until late nights , and while details are still sparse , we can plan on a high-design space with cocktails and small plates .
1615 Platte St. , Denver , 3 p.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday , until later Friday and Saturday , roomformilly.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stuffed , to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox .

What can we expect from Denver restaurants opening in 2020? More one-stop shops, out-of-town transplants and neighborhood staples. By now, we all know that In-N-Out is coming, but enough about that (for a little while).
Did you know that we’re about to get three new places specializing in mezcal and tequila? And that after a few years of unstoppable growth in new restaurant centers like RiNo and Union Station, we’ll see some novel options cropping up across town, from Arvada to Aurora and Littleton?
Of course, there will be more food halls, more Italian restaurants and more chain concepts. We’re looking forward to some of those, too, and we’ll explain why. Without further ado, we present 16 of the most-anticipated Denver dining and drinking destinations coming this year. You have permission to get excited.
Lower Highland
Northside Eatery + Market will bring another “all-day” restaurant, plus a bar and small grocery store to Lower Highland early this year. Before Northside, this prime LoHi corner was occupied by Candela Latin Kitchen, which has been closed since July 2018.
Once the space is redesigned and reopened, diners will be able to choose from a full, sit-down menu of more health-conscious foods — like grain bowls and salads — or prepared dishes to take-away for weekday lunches and dinners, or even some groceries, including fresh produce. The atmosphere will be bright, white and cool Californian.
1691 Central St., Denver, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, northsidedenver.com
Bartaco is the kind of place where everything you need to know is stated right there in the name. But this is the sister restaurant to the nationally known, and beloved, Barcelona chain (though the brands have recently been sold to private equity), and it already has one bustling outpost nearby in Boulder. By mid-2020, Bartaco Denver will open at the base of the Alexan LoHi apartments, serving a menu of tacos, “not tacos,” rice bowls and tequila cocktails. Tacos ($2.50-$3.50) include mojo pork carnitas, roasted duck and carne asada.
2001 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, 11 a.m.-late daily, bartaco.com
Congress Park/Hilltop
Dining and drinking options have already started popping up at 9 + Co, the new mixed-use development presiding over 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Throughout 2020, we’ll see this destination start to really hum with food destinations like Pizzeria Locale, Postino Wine Cafe and Gelato Boy.
The first is a popular, Boulder-based Neapolitan pizza counter. The second is an Arizona-based happy hour mecca with funky decor and more than 30 wines by the glass. Gelato Boy, also Boulder-based, churns flavors like golden milk macaroon and gooey buttercake and caramel.
E. 9th Ave. and Colorado Blvd., Denver, 9thandcolorado.com
Arvada
Freedom Street is slated to become Arvada’s first food hall, opening in the Candelas development around the end of 2020. While food halls have turned somewhat trite in Denver, Arvada could probably use an injection of pizza, burgers, hot chicken and breakfast sandwiches.
Marco’s Pizza owner Nick Costanzo is currently building up the offerings and the space, according to Denverite. Existing Denver brands like The Budlong Hot Chicken and Hamburger Stan — both from the food hall Zeppelin Station — have already signed on here.
14967 Candelas Pkwy., Arvada
East Colfax
Fox Run Cafe will be a breakfast and lunch cafe with a modern diner vibe inside the space formerly occupied by Humble Pie. One of the more exciting aspects of this new neighborhood spot is that it comes from a first-time restaurateur who’s also a former chef at the Plimoth. Lucien Reichert and a couple more Plimoth alums should be able to transfer some of the magic of that charming Whittier/Skyland dinner destination, now with their own fresh perspective and a menu of simple daytime options. It’s coming in late January.
3550 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Littleton
Mario Vega, owner of the shuttered Mario’s Ocean Club on South Broadway, is planning a new lake-themed restaurant opening this month. The Lake House Kitchen + Tavern is a casual sit-down spot “inspired by the iconic American vacation home,” according to its website. That means chicken dinners, fish fry Fridays and “campfire” sausages on the menu.
Vega has partnered with Le Peep CEO Kevin Wessel to transform the former Littleton home of Lucha Cantina and its 1,500-square-foot patio facing Johnson Reservoir, BusinessDen reported. While there are a few places in town offering similar Great Lakes appeal or doing the Wisconsin supper club thing, this one could fully embrace the nostalgia in a suburban setting.
8026 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, lakehousekt.com
Aurora
Expect a ton of activity in Aurora this year, where international restaurants reign, and new dumpling palaces, Korean chicken joints and multicultural bakeries are always opening. About the baked goods: Third Culture Bakery arrives in early February across from the Aurora Fox Arts Center. There, you’ll find this Bay Area brand’s Instagram-famous butter mochi muffins and donuts, Thai tea custard cakes and sparkling matcha fruit infusions.
Around the same time, we should also expect to taste some new-to-Denver hand-rolled dumplings on Montview Boulevard. An offshoot of the L.A. institution Luscious Dumplings, Mason’s Dumpling Shop is run by the same family, and this will be their first Colorado restaurant.
Third Culture Bakery: 9935 E. Colfax Ave., thirdculturebakery.com; Mason’s Dumpling Shop: 9655 E. Montview Blvd., masonsdumplingshop.com
Golden
The Golden Mill is actually Golden’s second food hall — after Tributary — and it’s coming by the end of 2020. Housed in a converted livestock feed and supply store, the Mill will get a coffee shop and bar, four food vendors and a rooftop deck overlooking Clear Creek. Construction started this fall on the 6,000-square-foot development.
1012 Ford St., Golden, thegoldenmill.com
Washington Park
Once Avanti’s Bistro Georgette crew took over the existing Cafe Marmotte this fall and started riffing on classic French plates and cocktails, we couldn’t wait to try what was coming next. The team had always planned to turn their short-lived French restaurant experiment into an Italian restaurant in the new year. And now that time has come.
Restaurant Olivia will debut later this month in the same Downing Street space. It will feature a redesigned dining room and menu consisting of handmade pasta and other classic Italian fare. With three longtime French restaurant pros at the helm (they previously worked at Mizuna, too), this transformation should be a pleasure to taste and experience.
290 S. Downing St., Denver
Cherry Creek
Colorado-based international restaurateur Richard Sandoval is opening another Denver restaurant this spring at the JW Marriott. Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge already has locations around the world, from Tokyo to Mexico City, but now Sandoval is bringing the pan-Latin and Asian fusion concept to Cherry Creek. It will replace the hotel’s previous restaurant, Social Fare. Expect a ceviche bar and cocktails made primarily from mezcal and tequila.
150 Clayton Lane, Denver, torodenver.com
Denver International Airport
Okay, an airport restaurant might not seem like the most exciting thing coming to town, but Denver’s airport is getting a ton of new food and drink options soon, including many locally grown concepts. Jax Fish House, Snooze, Osteria Marco, The Post Brewing Co. and Shake Shack are some to look forward to. And we can’t wait for the airport outpost of Mercantile Dining & Provision, which should land this spring in the A concourse. A bakery, market and all-day restaurant by one of Denver’s James Beard Award winners should be a real treat for DIA travelers.
A Concourse, Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd., Denver
And now, the watering holes
New York-based AvroKO Hospitality Group is behind the brands Saxon + Parole, The Poni Room, Genuine Liquorette and Ghost Donkey, which will land in Denver near Union Station this spring. The mezcal and tequila cocktail bar is known for its all-in decor, Latin beats and award-winning staff (see Time Out New York’s best bar crew in 2018). Here, we can expect drinks like the Ay Papi — mezcal, vermouth, Becherovka, hoja santa, mandarin and bubbly — and nachos in four varieties, from truffle to chicken mole.
1750 Wewatta St., ghostdonkey.com
Finally, Room for Milly, from the owners of Blue Sparrow Coffee and Queens Eleven bar, comes to Platte Street this spring. The bar will open from happy hour until late nights, and while details are still sparse, we can plan on a high-design space with cocktails and small plates.
1615 Platte St., Denver, 3 p.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday, until later Friday and Saturday, roomformilly.com
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thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Ask Amy: Bank worker is instructed to “flirt”

Dear Amy : I brought a big client to the bank where I work .
I partnered with a “ relationship representative ” ( a female colleague ) to build the account at the bank .
The rep informed me that she was having issues with the partnership and said she needed my help .
I spoke to the client and we agreed to speak again at a later date .
Sometime after this , the rep and I saw him at a public event .
I was truly shocked when the rep asked me to go “ flirt ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as is the man in question .
I am afraid to say something , as my position is too low , and I may be terminated .
What should I do ?
Dear K : You don ’ t say how you responded to this request in the moment , but your colleague ’ s suggestion is totally inappropriate , and you should register your discomfort .
Write down your account of exactly what happened , so you have a record , and take this to HR .
If you were terminated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration ’ s attention , then you would surely have a case of wrongful termination that I assume any employment lawyer would be happy to take .
I understand that banking is a “ go-go ” industry .
Your bank ’ s “ relationship rep ” might skirt all sorts of boundaries in order to keep major clients happy , but if she can ’ t manage this professional relationship without calling upon you to flirt with the client , then she isn ’ t very good at her job .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a joke .
The word “ flirt ” can have nonsexual connotations .
Regardless of her intent , she should not make comments like this , or attempt to use you in this way .
You brought this big client to the bank , and your doing so means that you are valuable to the bank .
Don ’ t underestimate your own value , both as an employee and as a person .
Dear Amy : My sister committed suicide after a complicated life , contentious divorce and child custody battle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her suicide .
I tried to help her and was dedicated to her ( not him ) , while living abroad .
Their daughter , 21 , who I am in touch with and see when I am in the U.S. , is getting married , but she did not tell me , which is disappointing .
Her dad forbade her from inviting me .
She accidentally revealed it on Facebook .
Should I get her a present ?
Dear Aunt : I ’ m very sorry for this loss to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their death creates tremendous trauma , heartbreak , and relational challenges for survivors .
After your sister ’ s death , your niece was left with one parent , who you describe as “ horrible.
” She is only 21 years old , and she has already been through a lot .
I don ’ t think this question is really about a wedding present .
But to answer your question — yes , you should definitely give her a gift .
Your gift to her could be something as simple as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy you are to learn that she is getting married .
The choice to start a family with a beloved person is a positive one for her , and this should be celebrated .
Express your desire to meet her significant other at some point in the future , and don ’ t put any pressure on her regarding being invited to the wedding .
Extended family members can be important heroes to their younger family members — especially when there is loss and grief in the picture .
You may never know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your niece , but you should continue to attempt to keep the relationship going .
Dear Amy : More feedback to “ Seen it All ” about how customer service personnel should handle irate clients .
I was in customer service for over 30 years .
The abusive customer is well aware of their demeanor , and might have it well practiced .
The best way to get past the ire is to let the aggrieved customer have their say ( rant ) , apologize , and then ask , “ What would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This approach reliably defuses the situation .
The complainer is distracted and taken “ off their script ” in order to reconsider their demand .
— Really Seen It All Dear Really : I receive a lot of upset , irate , and ( sometimes ) abusive “ feedback ” to my work .
I agree that how you receive this can transform the experience .
People really do need to be heard .
“ What would you like me to do ?
” is the perfect response .

Dear Amy: I brought a big client to the bank where I work. I partnered with a “relationship representative” (a female colleague) to build the account at the bank.
The rep informed me that she was having issues with the partnership and said she needed my help.
I spoke to the client and we agreed to speak again at a later date.
Sometime after this, the rep and I saw him at a public event.
I was truly shocked when the rep asked me to go “flirt” with the client.
I am gay, as is the man in question.
I am afraid to say something, as my position is too low, and I may be terminated.
What should I do?
— K
Dear K: You don’t say how you responded to this request in the moment, but your colleague’s suggestion is totally inappropriate, and you should register your discomfort.
Write down your account of exactly what happened, so you have a record, and take this to HR.
If you were terminated for bringing a very reasonable concern to the administration’s attention, then you would surely have a case of wrongful termination that I assume any employment lawyer would be happy to take.
I understand that banking is a “go-go” industry. Your bank’s “relationship rep” might skirt all sorts of boundaries in order to keep major clients happy, but if she can’t manage this professional relationship without calling upon you to flirt with the client, then she isn’t very good at her job.
She could very easily claim that this was a joke. The word “flirt” can have nonsexual connotations. Regardless of her intent, she should not make comments like this, or attempt to use you in this way.
You brought this big client to the bank, and your doing so means that you are valuable to the bank. Don’t underestimate your own value, both as an employee and as a person.
Dear Amy: My sister committed suicide after a complicated life, contentious divorce and child custody battle.
Her horrible ex-husband has always blamed me for her suicide.
I tried to help her and was dedicated to her (not him), while living abroad.
Their daughter, 21, who I am in touch with and see when I am in the U.S., is getting married, but she did not tell me, which is disappointing.
Her dad forbade her from inviting me. She accidentally revealed it on Facebook.
Should I get her a present?
— Loving Aunt
Dear Aunt: I’m very sorry for this loss to your family. When people die by suicide, their death creates tremendous trauma, heartbreak, and relational challenges for survivors.
After your sister’s death, your niece was left with one parent, who you describe as “horrible.” She is only 21 years old, and she has already been through a lot.
I don’t think this question is really about a wedding present. But to answer your question — yes, you should definitely give her a gift.
Your gift to her could be something as simple as just getting in touch to say how happy you are to learn that she is getting married. The choice to start a family with a beloved person is a positive one for her, and this should be celebrated.
Express your desire to meet her significant other at some point in the future, and don’t put any pressure on her regarding being invited to the wedding.
Extended family members can be important heroes to their younger family members — especially when there is loss and grief in the picture. You may never know the extent of your positive influence on your niece, but you should continue to attempt to keep the relationship going.
Dear Amy: More feedback to “Seen it All” about how customer service personnel should handle irate clients. I was in customer service for over 30 years.
The abusive customer is well aware of their demeanor, and might have it well practiced.
The best way to get past the ire is to let the aggrieved customer have their say (rant), apologize, and then ask, “What would you like me to do?”
This approach reliably defuses the situation. The complainer is distracted and taken “off their script” in order to reconsider their demand.
— Really Seen It All
Dear Really: I receive a lot of upset, irate, and (sometimes) abusive “feedback” to my work. I agree that how you receive this can transform the experience. People really do need to be heard. “What would you like me to do?” is the perfect response.
(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--2020-01-08--No survivors reported after Ukrainian plane crashes at Iranian airport

TEHRAN , Iran — A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran ’ s main airport , killing all onboard , state TV reported .
The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital .
The crash is suspected to have been caused by mechanical issues , the TV reported , without elaborating .
An investigation team was at the site of the crash in southwestern outskirts of Tehran , civil aviation spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh said .
“ After taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Jafarzadeh said .
“ An investigation team from the national aviation department was dispatched to the location after the news was announced.
” Pir Hossein Kulivand , an Iranian emergency official , later told state TV all those on board were killed in the crash .
He said rescuers were trying to collect the dead .
State TV earlier said there were 180 passengers and crew aboard .
The discrepancy could not be immediately reconciled .
Flight data from the airport showed a Ukrainian 737-800 flown by Ukraine International Airlines took off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost immediately afterward , according to website FlightRadar24 .
The airline did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
A photo later published by Iran ’ s state-run IRNA news agency showed rescue officials in a farm field , with what appeared to be pieces of the aircraft laying nearby .
The crash came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in retaliation for the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani .
The Boeing 737-800 is a very common single-aisle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights .
Thousands of the planes are used by airlines around the world .
Introduced in the late 1990s , it is an older model than the Boeing 737 MAX , which has been grounded for nearly 10 months following two deadly crashes .
A number of 737-800 aircraft have been involved in deadly accidents over the years .
In March 2016 , a FlyDubai 737-800 from Dubai crashed while trying to land at Rostov-on-Don airport in Russia , killing 62 onboard .
Another 737-800 flight from Dubai , operated by Air India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to land in Mangalore , India , killing more than 150 onboard .
Chicago-based Boeing Co. was “ aware of the media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information , ” spokesman Michael Friedman told The Associated Press .
Boeing , like other airline manufacturers , typically assists in crash investigations .
However , that effort in this case could be affected by the U.S. sanctions campaign in place on Iran since President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from Tehran ’ s nuclear deal with world powers in May 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line to sell billions of dollars of aircraft to Iran over the deal , which saw Tehran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions .
But Trump ’ s decision halted the sales .
Under decades of international sanctions , Iran ’ s commercial passenger aircraft fleet has aged , with air accidents occurring regularly for domestic carriers in recent years , resulting in hundreds of casualties .
Gambrell reported from Dubai , United Arab Emirates .
Associated Press writers Adam Schreck in Bangkok and Mehdi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

TEHRAN, Iran — A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported.
The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital. The crash is suspected to have been caused by mechanical issues, the TV reported, without elaborating.
An investigation team was at the site of the crash in southwestern outskirts of Tehran, civil aviation spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh said.
“After taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport, it crashed between Parand and Shahriar,” Jafarzadeh said. “An investigation team from the national aviation department was dispatched to the location after the news was announced.”
Pir Hossein Kulivand, an Iranian emergency official, later told state TV all those on board were killed in the crash. He said rescuers were trying to collect the dead.
State TV earlier said there were 180 passengers and crew aboard. The discrepancy could not be immediately reconciled.
Flight data from the airport showed a Ukrainian 737-800 flown by Ukraine International Airlines took off Wednesday morning, then stopped sending data almost immediately afterward, according to website FlightRadar24. The airline did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A photo later published by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency showed rescue officials in a farm field, with what appeared to be pieces of the aircraft laying nearby.
The crash came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in retaliation for the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
The Boeing 737-800 is a very common single-aisle, twin-engine jetliner used for short to medium-range flights. Thousands of the planes are used by airlines around the world.
Introduced in the late 1990s, it is an older model than the Boeing 737 MAX, which has been grounded for nearly 10 months following two deadly crashes.
A number of 737-800 aircraft have been involved in deadly accidents over the years.
In March 2016, a FlyDubai 737-800 from Dubai crashed while trying to land at Rostov-on-Don airport in Russia, killing 62 onboard. Another 737-800 flight from Dubai, operated by Air India Express, crashed in May 2010 while trying to land in Mangalore, India, killing more than 150 onboard.
Chicago-based Boeing Co. was “aware of the media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information,” spokesman Michael Friedman told The Associated Press.
Boeing, like other airline manufacturers, typically assists in crash investigations. However, that effort in this case could be affected by the U.S. sanctions campaign in place on Iran since President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in May 2018.
Both Airbus and Boeing had been in line to sell billions of dollars of aircraft to Iran over the deal, which saw Tehran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. But Trump’s decision halted the sales.
Under decades of international sanctions, Iran’s commercial passenger aircraft fleet has aged, with air accidents occurring regularly for domestic carriers in recent years, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
Gambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated Press writers Adam Schreck in Bangkok and Mehdi Fattahi in Tehran contributed to this report.


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Addressing defensive lapses, attention to detail the focus for CU basketball

For the players , the ache left behind after the sort of late collapse suffered by the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday often can only be soothed by getting back on the floor and taking it out on the next opponent .
For coach Tad Boyle and his staff , however , a slower week with only one game to look forward to couldn ’ t have arrived at a more timely juncture .
After taking Monday off in the wake of a collapse that saw CU waste an 11-point lead against Oregon State over the final 7 minutes , 57 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work on Tuesday eager to erase the sting of disappointment .
• Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 NFL draft • Pac-12 basketball : Six weekend takeaways and one look ahead With an entire week to prepare for Sunday ’ s visit by Utah ( 4 p.m. , ESPNU ) the Buffs returned to practice more concerned about correcting the issues that led to a collapse on both ends of the floors against Oregon State than game-planning for the Utes .
“ Every player on our team has got two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a little bit better at , ” Boyle said .
“ As a group , we have to get better at our attention to detail and our focus defensively .
And our level of intensity defensively .
That ’ s what we have to do as a group .
I ’ m meeting with each guy individually this week .
It ’ s a great time to give them a mid-year assessment , if you will .
Sixteen games left , here is what you have to do to make our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every guy will do that and buy into that , we ’ ll be fine.
” While the final eight minutes will be the lasting impression from Sunday ’ s implosion against Oregon State , a common theme between the Buffs ’ home losses against the Beavers and Northern Iowa has been defensive lapses from a CU team that otherwise has played superb defense for the bulk of the season .
Against Northern Iowa , the Buffs were challenged to slow down the Panthers ’ 3-point shooters .
Instead , UNI torched CU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Against Oregon State , the Buffs ’ defensive game plan was designed to prevent the Beavers from scoring in the paint .
Instead , OSU scored 42 of its 76 points in the paint .
That lack of attention to detail has been magnified by the Buffs ’ recent penchant for fouling 3-point shooters , a bad habit that led to six second-half points on free throws for Oregon State .
It ’ s a circumstance Boyle said “ should never happen once , ” yet it has happened eight times for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them over the past seven games .
“ Coach Boyle writes on the wipe board before the game , and we didn ’ t do those things , ” CU forward Evan Battey said .
“ Oregon State , keep them out of the paint , and they score 42 points in the paint .
Northern Iowa , take away threes , and they scored ( 14 ) threes .
Our coaching staff puts stuff up that gives us the best chance to be successful .
It ’ s up to us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself regarding two instances during the 24-5 game-closing run by Oregon State .
One was not calling a timeout sooner .
The other was having D ’ Shawn Schwartz guard OSU senior Tres Tinkle down the stretch instead of Tyler Bey .
Regardless , a veteran team that suffered an inexplicable late collapse in a contest that practically was in the win column will have to shake off the disappointment this week .
With no team , even league favorite Oregon , expected to run away with the conference crown , the Buffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Our players , if they can ’ t learn from those situations , it ’ s going to be an up-and-down year and we ’ re going to lose games we shouldn ’ t lose , ” Boyle said .
“ And we may win some games where people are like , ‘ Oh , that was a great win.
’ Because we ’ re capable of doing that , too .
But to be a consistent team that wants to compete for a conference championship , we ’ ve put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by losing a game at home .
We ’ re going to have to make up for that at some point down the road on the road .
And we can ’ t lose more home games , because that just puts more pressure when you ’ re on the road .
”

For the players, the ache left behind after the sort of late collapse suffered by the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday often can only be soothed by getting back on the floor and taking it out on the next opponent.
For coach Tad Boyle and his staff, however, a slower week with only one game to look forward to couldn’t have arrived at a more timely juncture. After taking Monday off in the wake of a collapse that saw CU waste an 11-point lead against Oregon State over the final 7 minutes, 57 seconds, the Buffs got back to work on Tuesday eager to erase the sting of disappointment.
With an entire week to prepare for Sunday’s visit by Utah (4 p.m., ESPNU) the Buffs returned to practice more concerned about correcting the issues that led to a collapse on both ends of the floors against Oregon State than game-planning for the Utes.
“Every player on our team has got two or three things they’ve got to get a little bit better at,” Boyle said. “As a group, we have to get better at our attention to detail and our focus defensively. And our level of intensity defensively. That’s what we have to do as a group. I’m meeting with each guy individually this week. It’s a great time to give them a mid-year assessment, if you will. Sixteen games left, here is what you have to do to make our team a little bit better. If every guy will do that and buy into that, we’ll be fine.”
While the final eight minutes will be the lasting impression from Sunday’s implosion against Oregon State, a common theme between the Buffs’ home losses against the Beavers and Northern Iowa has been defensive lapses from a CU team that otherwise has played superb defense for the bulk of the season.
Against Northern Iowa, the Buffs were challenged to slow down the Panthers’ 3-point shooters. Instead, UNI torched CU with a 14-for-26 performance from the arc. Against Oregon State, the Buffs’ defensive game plan was designed to prevent the Beavers from scoring in the paint. Instead, OSU scored 42 of its 76 points in the paint.
That lack of attention to detail has been magnified by the Buffs’ recent penchant for fouling 3-point shooters, a bad habit that led to six second-half points on free throws for Oregon State. It’s a circumstance Boyle said “should never happen once,” yet it has happened eight times for the Buffs this season, all of them over the past seven games.
“Coach Boyle writes on the wipe board before the game, and we didn’t do those things,” CU forward Evan Battey said. “Oregon State, keep them out of the paint, and they score 42 points in the paint. Northern Iowa, take away threes, and they scored (14) threes. Our coaching staff puts stuff up that gives us the best chance to be successful. It’s up to us to execute that.”
Boyle admitted to second-guessing himself regarding two instances during the 24-5 game-closing run by Oregon State. One was not calling a timeout sooner. The other was having D’Shawn Schwartz guard OSU senior Tres Tinkle down the stretch instead of Tyler Bey.
Regardless, a veteran team that suffered an inexplicable late collapse in a contest that practically was in the win column will have to shake off the disappointment this week. With no team, even league favorite Oregon, expected to run away with the conference crown, the Buffs can ill afford another lapse at home.
“Our players, if they can’t learn from those situations, it’s going to be an up-and-down year and we’re going to lose games we shouldn’t lose,” Boyle said. “And we may win some games where people are like, ‘Oh, that was a great win.’ Because we’re capable of doing that, too. But to be a consistent team that wants to compete for a conference championship, we’ve put ourselves in a hole a little bit by losing a game at home. We’re going to have to make up for that at some point down the road on the road. And we can’t lose more home games, because that just puts more pressure when you’re on the road.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Denver police release photos of three suspects in New Year’s Day stabbing death of 15-year-old boy

Photos of three suspects in the stabbing death of a teenager on News Year ’ s Day in Denver were released Tuesday as police asked for the public ’ s help in solving the city ’ s first homicide of the year .
Wayli Alvarado-Gonzalez , 15 , was stabbed at about 1:45 a.m. outside a convenience store at 1850 S. Sheridan Blvd.
, according to police .
He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead .
On Tuesday , police released photos of three males in a parking lot , saying Alvarado-Gonzalez was killed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 4,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction is being offered in the case .
A GoFundMe account has been started to help the teen ’ s family with funeral costs .
“ Wayli was a wonderful friend , outstanding son and a kind-hearted boy who was murdered on New Year ’ s Day without reason , ” the page , which spells his last name as Gonsales , says .
The teen “ helped his mother emotionally and financially as she is a single parent , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother , told Denver7 that she wants to bury her son in their home country of Guatemala .
The GoFundMe page , which was created last week , has raised $ 6,428 as of Tuesday night , with a goal of $ 15,000 .
Antonio Esquibel , who describes himself as the principal of Lincoln High School , donated $ 250 .
“ My family and I believe we need to support Wayli ’ s family as much as we can .
I hope others will do so , ” Esquibel said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or who recognizes a suspect , or suspects , in the photographs , is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 ( STOP ) .

Photos of three suspects in the stabbing death of a teenager on News Year’s Day in Denver were released Tuesday as police asked for the public’s help in solving the city’s first homicide of the year.
Wayli Alvarado-Gonzalez, 15, was stabbed at about 1:45 a.m. outside a convenience store at 1850 S. Sheridan Blvd., according to police. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
UPDATE: Who killed Wayli? — Photos of suspects and a possible $4k reward for anyone with information that helps close this case! Call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867! #Denver pic.twitter.com/nJC3ksRt1l — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) January 7, 2020
On Tuesday, police released photos of three males in a parking lot, saying Alvarado-Gonzalez was killed in an altercation with the trio. A $4,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction is being offered in the case.
A GoFundMe account has been started to help the teen’s family with funeral costs. “Wayli was a wonderful friend, outstanding son and a kind-hearted boy who was murdered on New Year’s Day without reason,” the page, which spells his last name as Gonsales, says.
The teen “helped his mother emotionally and financially as she is a single parent,” according to the account.
Orvelina Gonzalez, his mother, told Denver7 that she wants to bury her son in their home country of Guatemala.
The GoFundMe page, which was created last week, has raised $6,428 as of Tuesday night, with a goal of $15,000. Antonio Esquibel, who describes himself as the principal of Lincoln High School, donated $250.
“My family and I believe we need to support Wayli’s family as much as we can. I hope others will do so,” Esquibel said.
Anyone with information on the case, or who recognizes a suspect, or suspects, in the photographs, is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Avalanche blows early 2-0 lead, loses 5-3 at New York Rangers

NEW YORK — First in Uniondale and then in Manhattan , the Avalanche failed to collect a point in its consecutive-night stretch in New York .
The Avs on Tuesday night blew an early two-goal lead against a green goalie and fell 5-3 to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden .
They lost 1-0 on Monday to former franchise goalie Semyon Varlamov and the Islanders .
All-star Nathan MacKinnon , playing in his 500th career regular-season game Tuesday , scored his 26th goal just 6:34 into the game to give Colorado a 2-0 lead .
But the Rangers forged a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trailed again in support of rookie goalie Igor Shesterkin , who made his NHL debut .
“ We didn ’ t really test him after that , ” MacKinnon said of the 24-year-old Shesterkin , who allowed a goal on Colorado ’ s first shot but rallied to make 29 saves .
“ They played really good , really solid defensively and we couldn ’ t get anything going.
” The Avs , who allowed an empty-net goal in the final minute , went 0-for-3 on the power play .
Trailing 4-3 early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to capitalize when the Rangers ’ Ryan Strome skated off for tripping .
New York was 1-for-3 on the advantage , cutting Colorado ’ s 2-0 lead in half with a power-play goal .
“ I didn ’ t like the game at all .
We didn ’ t win enough races .
We didn ’ t win enough battles , ” Avs coach Jared Bednar said .
“ We weren ’ t physical enough when we didn ’ t win the race .
We got outworked , outskated.
” He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole night .
We were opportunistic ( early ) .
We created a couple turnovers , scored a couple goals .
And then the energy went away .
We didn ’ t have enough guys tugging on the rope in the right direction .
We just didn ’ t have it.
” The Avs lost forwards Joonas Donskoi and Nazem Kadri for a large chunk of the game .
Donskoi suffered a head injury late in the first period when he absorbed an unpenalized hit by Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 17 minutes after immediately instigating a fight with Lindgren ; Kadri won in a landslide .
Donskoi didn ’ t return after playing just 4:07 .
Bednar didn ’ t have a postgame update on his condition .
“ I watched the replay — ( Lindgren ) shoulder right in ( Donskoi ’ s ) jaw and his cheek , ” Bednar said .
“ No call , so we have to take care of it ourselves , and that ’ s what we did.
” Colorado dramatically slowed down after its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mika Zibanejad scored goals for New York to tie it , beginning on the power play with Krieder ’ s skilled redirect from the doorstep Strome ’ s feed .
The Avs then fought back from a 3-2 deficit after Brady Skjei ’ s big blast from the point gave New York its first lead at 8:05 of the second period .
J.T .
Compher ( two goals ) forged a 3-3 tie with his second goal less than three minutes later , but Strome gave the hosts their second lead with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesper Fast .
Artemi Panarin accounted for the final 5-3 margin with an empty-net goal with 28 seconds left .
Philipp Grubauer took the loss in net , making just 24 saves .
Footnotes .
The Avs ’ healthy scratches were forward Vladislav Kamenev and defenseman Mark Barberio .
… Colorado will practice Thursday before beginning a five-game homestand Friday against Pittsburgh .
That homestand carries the Avs into their week-long break for the NHL All-Star Game .

NEW YORK — First in Uniondale and then in Manhattan, the Avalanche failed to collect a point in its consecutive-night stretch in New York.
The Avs on Tuesday night blew an early two-goal lead against a green goalie and fell 5-3 to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. They lost 1-0 on Monday to former franchise goalie Semyon Varlamov and the Islanders.
All-star Nathan MacKinnon, playing in his 500th career regular-season game Tuesday, scored his 26th goal just 6:34 into the game to give Colorado a 2-0 lead. But the Rangers forged a 2-2 tie after one period and never trailed again in support of rookie goalie Igor Shesterkin, who made his NHL debut.
“We didn’t really test him after that,” MacKinnon said of the 24-year-old Shesterkin, who allowed a goal on Colorado’s first shot but rallied to make 29 saves. “They played really good, really solid defensively and we couldn’t get anything going.”
The Avs, who allowed an empty-net goal in the final minute, went 0-for-3 on the power play. Trailing 4-3 early in the third period, they failed to capitalize when the Rangers’ Ryan Strome skated off for tripping. New York was 1-for-3 on the advantage, cutting Colorado’s 2-0 lead in half with a power-play goal.
“I didn’t like the game at all. We didn’t win enough races. We didn’t win enough battles,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “We weren’t physical enough when we didn’t win the race. We got outworked, outskated.”
He added: “I’m disappointed at the whole night. We were opportunistic (early). We created a couple turnovers, scored a couple goals. And then the energy went away. We didn’t have enough guys tugging on the rope in the right direction. We just didn’t have it.”
The Avs lost forwards Joonas Donskoi and Nazem Kadri for a large chunk of the game. Donskoi suffered a head injury late in the first period when he absorbed an unpenalized hit by Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren. And in defense of his teammate, Kadri sat for 17 minutes after immediately instigating a fight with Lindgren; Kadri won in a landslide.
Donskoi didn’t return after playing just 4:07. Bednar didn’t have a postgame update on his condition.
“I watched the replay — (Lindgren) shoulder right in (Donskoi’s) jaw and his cheek,” Bednar said. “No call, so we have to take care of it ourselves, and that’s what we did.”
Colorado dramatically slowed down after its fast start. First-line forwards Chris Krieder and Mika Zibanejad scored goals for New York to tie it, beginning on the power play with Krieder’s skilled redirect from the doorstep Strome’s feed. The Avs then fought back from a 3-2 deficit after Brady Skjei’s big blast from the point gave New York its first lead at 8:05 of the second period.
J.T. Compher (two goals) forged a 3-3 tie with his second goal less than three minutes later, but Strome gave the hosts their second lead with a tap-in off a nice feed from Jesper Fast. Artemi Panarin accounted for the final 5-3 margin with an empty-net goal with 28 seconds left.
Philipp Grubauer took the loss in net, making just 24 saves.
Footnotes. The Avs’ healthy scratches were forward Vladislav Kamenev and defenseman Mark Barberio. … Colorado will practice Thursday before beginning a five-game homestand Friday against Pittsburgh. That homestand carries the Avs into their week-long break for the NHL All-Star Game.


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--A Colorado statute limits many Boy Scout abuse victims from filing sexual abuse claims. A new lawsui

A Colorado statute limits many Boy Scout abuse victims from filing sexual abuse claims. A new lawsuit seeks to change that.

Growing up in north Florida , Rick relished the camping , fishing and hiking the Boy Scouts could offer .
He particularly adored his assistant scout master , a human encyclopedia who seemed to know everything about wilderness survival .
The scout leader took Rick to the movies and out to lunch during the summer .
But one night in 1992 , the man who 10-year-old Rick thought was his best friend came into his tent and started to touch him , the first instance in a three-year stretch of sexual abuse .
“ I remember saying to someone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , ' ” Rick , who agreed to speak to The Denver Post under the condition his last name be withheld because he is a sexual assault survivor , said .
“ Nowadays , that could raise some eyebrows.
” Rick , who is now 38 and lives in Arvada , and seven other individuals from around the country filed a lawsuit Monday against the Boy Scouts of America in D.C. District Court , alleging the organization covered up decades of sexual abuse in their ranks .
He and the other plaintiffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 .
Attorneys are trying to capitalize on a new Washington D.C. law that stretches the statute of limitation on sexual abuse claims .
And they are arguing the D.C. courts have jurisdiction because the Boy Scouts ’ legal domicile is in the capital , the complaint said .
The Scouts ’ official headquarters are in Irving , Texas .
The new law , which was enacted in May , allows sexual abuse victims to file a lawsuit as long as the abuse happened before they turned 35 and as long as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit against the Boy Scouts is successful , victims from states who have a statute of limitation , including Colorado , would have the option to file claims against the century-old organization in D.C. courts .
The lawsuit comes as the Boy Scouts confront the most turbulent time in its history : Membership sits at its lowest point since World War II after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 1 severed ties to start its own program .
Meanwhile , a first wave of lawsuits has forced the Boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bankruptcy .
Monday ’ s complaint comes from Abused in Scouting , a collection of lawyers representing more than 1,500 men who say they were abused during their time in the Scouts .
The eight individuals were chosen for the D.C. lawsuit because they come from states that have not opened windows for victims to file claims .
Several states , including California , New York and New Jersey , recently lifted statutes of limitations to allow victims of child sex abuse to file claims , no matter when the abuse happened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as minors by a scoutmaster or scout leader , with the youngest being just 8 years old , the complaint said .
The Boy Scouts were negligent in their duties to protect children , the lawsuit said , and hid organization-wide abuse that dated back to the 1910s .
In a statement , the Boy Scouts of America avoided mention of the lawsuit , but said “ we care deeply about all victims of child abuse and sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed during their time in Scouting.
” The organization listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent years to protect youth .
As states around the country take another look at their statute of limitations restrictions , Colorado law remains unchanged .
Advocates say the law is outdated and hinders victims ’ ability to pursue justice .
“ This would provide a measure of justice for people who have the misfortune of being abused as a child in a state without a window statute , ” Carl Kravitz , a Washington , D.C.-based attorney who represents Rick , said .
“ Why has nobody called him out ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Boy Scouts until he read an article in the fall that referenced the organization ’ s “ Perversion Files ” — an internal list of abusive scout leaders that the organization kept secret for decades .
He searched for Gainesville Troop 307 .
Nothing .
He searched for the name of his abuser .
Nothing .
Even though the assistant scout leader had been convicted of molesting a minor and remains a registered sex offender .
“ It made me so angry that he ’ s not on the list , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were abused by him .
Why has nobody called him out ?
I just felt better about getting it off my chest.
” Despite his traumatizing experience , Rick said he doesn ’ t want to see the Scouts disbanded .
“ I just want them to finally accept some responsibility , ” he said .

Growing up in north Florida, Rick relished the camping, fishing and hiking the Boy Scouts could offer.
He particularly adored his assistant scout master, a human encyclopedia who seemed to know everything about wilderness survival. The scout leader took Rick to the movies and out to lunch during the summer.
But one night in 1992, the man who 10-year-old Rick thought was his best friend came into his tent and started to touch him, the first instance in a three-year stretch of sexual abuse.
“I remember saying to someone, ‘My best friend is a 58-year-old man,'” Rick, who agreed to speak to The Denver Post under the condition his last name be withheld because he is a sexual assault survivor, said. “Nowadays, that could raise some eyebrows.”
Rick, who is now 38 and lives in Arvada, and seven other individuals from around the country filed a lawsuit Monday against the Boy Scouts of America in D.C. District Court, alleging the organization covered up decades of sexual abuse in their ranks. He and the other plaintiffs are identified as John Doe 1 through 8.
Attorneys are trying to capitalize on a new Washington D.C. law that stretches the statute of limitation on sexual abuse claims. And they are arguing the D.C. courts have jurisdiction because the Boy Scouts’ legal domicile is in the capital, the complaint said. The Scouts’ official headquarters are in Irving, Texas.
The new law, which was enacted in May, allows sexual abuse victims to file a lawsuit as long as the abuse happened before they turned 35 and as long as they are younger than 40. If the lawsuit against the Boy Scouts is successful, victims from states who have a statute of limitation, including Colorado, would have the option to file claims against the century-old organization in D.C. courts.
The lawsuit comes as the Boy Scouts confront the most turbulent time in its history: Membership sits at its lowest point since World War II after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 1 severed ties to start its own program. Meanwhile, a first wave of lawsuits has forced the Boy Scouts of America to the brink of bankruptcy.
Opening the window
Monday’s complaint comes from Abused in Scouting, a collection of lawyers representing more than 1,500 men who say they were abused during their time in the Scouts. The eight individuals were chosen for the D.C. lawsuit because they come from states that have not opened windows for victims to file claims. Several states, including California, New York and New Jersey, recently lifted statutes of limitations to allow victims of child sex abuse to file claims, no matter when the abuse happened.
The men listed were all sexually abused as minors by a scoutmaster or scout leader, with the youngest being just 8 years old, the complaint said. The Boy Scouts were negligent in their duties to protect children, the lawsuit said, and hid organization-wide abuse that dated back to the 1910s.
In a statement, the Boy Scouts of America avoided mention of the lawsuit, but said “we care deeply about all victims of child abuse and sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed during their time in Scouting.” The organization listed numerous additional security measures it has added in recent years to protect youth.
As states around the country take another look at their statute of limitations restrictions, Colorado law remains unchanged. Advocates say the law is outdated and hinders victims’ ability to pursue justice.
“This would provide a measure of justice for people who have the misfortune of being abused as a child in a state without a window statute,” Carl Kravitz, a Washington, D.C.-based attorney who represents Rick, said.
“Why has nobody called him out?”
Rick had no interest in suing the Boy Scouts until he read an article in the fall that referenced the organization’s “Perversion Files” — an internal list of abusive scout leaders that the organization kept secret for decades.
He searched for Gainesville Troop 307. Nothing. He searched for the name of his abuser. Nothing. Even though the assistant scout leader had been convicted of molesting a minor and remains a registered sex offender.
“It made me so angry that he’s not on the list,” Rick said. “Several kids probably were abused by him. Why has nobody called him out? I just felt better about getting it off my chest.”
Despite his traumatizing experience, Rick said he doesn’t want to see the Scouts disbanded.
“I just want them to finally accept some responsibility,” he said.


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Facing pushback on climate change and fracking, oil/gas group launches national campaign

A national oil and gas trade group is kicking off a campaign to tell the industry ’ s story in face of concerns about climate change and proposed fracking bans , and the CEO says Colorado is part of his itinerary .
Mike Sommers , CEO and president of the American Petroleum Institute , told reporters in a call Tuesday that the oil and gas industry is meeting the “ enormous and growing demand for affordable energy ” while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions to address climate change .
“ America today is the unrivaled leader in energy development and emissions reductions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have allowed the U.S. to dramatically cut its energy imports and made it a net exporter of oil and natural gas for the first time in 60 years , Sommers said .
The report “ This is Energy Progress ” released by API on Tuesday and a nationwide TV and digital campaign are being launched as concerns climb about the impacts of climate change and some Democratic presidential candidates talk about banning oil and gas drilling on public lands or prohibit fracking altogether .
However , Sommers insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense .
He said fracking bans would upend the oil and gas industry , resulting in the loss of millions of jobs , increasing household energy costs and making the country dependent on foreign sources of energy .
“ What it really is all about is going on offense to tell the story of this industry .
When you think about it , one of the most important environmental things that has happened in this country in the last 25 years was the fracking revolution , ” he added .
It drove down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displacing coal , which emits significantly more carbon dioxide than gas , Sommers said .
But oil and gas development is also a source of methane , a greenhouse gas that is more than 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term .
In 2014 , Colorado became the first state in the nation to limit methane emissions from oil and gas operations .
The rules require companies to find and fix methane leaks and install equipment to capture most of the emissions .
State officials are strengthening emissions controls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new state law that prioritizes public , health and safety when regulating oil and gas .
The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era methane rules that were modeled after Colorado ’ s regulation and were applied nationwide .
Sommers said it ’ s not in the industry ’ s interest to waste methane , and companies are sharing best management practices as part of efforts to further cut emissions .
It ’ s difficult to say whether , as the industry asserts , that methane emissions have decreased , said Amy Townsend-Small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the University of Cincinnati .
“ There are a lot of different ways to measure it .
If you ’ re talking about per well , maybe it ’ s gone down , ” Townsend-Small said .
“ But overall , there are more wells than there ever have been.
” The move from less coal to natural gas has helped drive down carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector , she added .
As a consequence , transportation now produces more carbon dioxide emissions nationally than the power sector .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denver area and north along the Front Range , where drilling has intensified , is below federal standards .
The Environmental Protection Agency in December reclassified Colorado a “ serious ” violator of federal air quality laws , a downgrade from “ moderate.
” The change will bring stricter controls to reduce air pollution .
State laws passed last year promote the use of more renewable energy , electric vehicles and the reduction of carbon emissions .
Several Colorado communities and rural electric associations have set or are considering goals for increasing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greenhouse gas emissions .

A national oil and gas trade group is kicking off a campaign to tell the industry’s story in face of concerns about climate change and proposed fracking bans, and the CEO says Colorado is part of his itinerary.
Mike Sommers, CEO and president of the American Petroleum Institute, told reporters in a call Tuesday that the oil and gas industry is meeting the “enormous and growing demand for affordable energy” while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions to address climate change.
“America today is the unrivaled leader in energy development and emissions reductions,” Sommers said.
Advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have allowed the U.S. to dramatically cut its energy imports and made it a net exporter of oil and natural gas for the first time in 60 years, Sommers said.
The report “This is Energy Progress” released by API on Tuesday and a nationwide TV and digital campaign are being launched as concerns climb about the impacts of climate change and some Democratic presidential candidates talk about banning oil and gas drilling on public lands or prohibit fracking altogether.
However, Sommers insisted that the industry isn’t playing defense. He said fracking bans would upend the oil and gas industry, resulting in the loss of millions of jobs, increasing household energy costs and making the country dependent on foreign sources of energy.
“What it really is all about is going on offense to tell the story of this industry. When you think about it, one of the most important environmental things that has happened in this country in the last 25 years was the fracking revolution,” he added.
It drove down the costs of natural gas, increasingly displacing coal, which emits significantly more carbon dioxide than gas, Sommers said.
But oil and gas development is also a source of methane, a greenhouse gas that is more than 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term. In 2014, Colorado became the first state in the nation to limit methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The rules require companies to find and fix methane leaks and install equipment to capture most of the emissions.
State officials are strengthening emissions controls as they approve rules to carry out a new state law that prioritizes public, health and safety when regulating oil and gas.
The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era methane rules that were modeled after Colorado’s regulation and were applied nationwide. Sommers said it’s not in the industry’s interest to waste methane, and companies are sharing best management practices as part of efforts to further cut emissions.
It’s difficult to say whether, as the industry asserts, that methane emissions have decreased, said Amy Townsend-Small , an associate professor of environmental science at the University of Cincinnati.
“There are a lot of different ways to measure it. If you’re talking about per well, maybe it’s gone down,” Townsend-Small said. “But overall, there are more wells than there ever have been.”
The move from less coal to natural gas has helped drive down carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector, she added. As a consequence, transportation now produces more carbon dioxide emissions nationally than the power sector.
In Colorado, the air quality in the Denver area and north along the Front Range, where drilling has intensified, is below federal standards. The Environmental Protection Agency in December reclassified Colorado a “serious” violator of federal air quality laws, a downgrade from “moderate.” The change will bring stricter controls to reduce air pollution.
State laws passed last year promote the use of more renewable energy, electric vehicles and the reduction of carbon emissions. Several Colorado communities and rural electric associations have set or are considering goals for increasing the use of renewable energy sources and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Two suspects arrested for Park Hill shooting death in November, victim’s body was found in a vehicle

Two men , one an 18-year-old , have been arrested as suspects in a Denver homicide in the Park Hill @ @ @ @ @ On Nov. 24 , 2019 , police found a body inside a vehicle in the @ @ @ @ @ .
On Tuesday , police announced the arrests of Deonte Davis , 18 , and @ @ @ @ @ in connection to the homicide .
Both men are being held on suspicion of first-degree @ @ @ @ @ of 41-year-old Jerrod Shoals .
The arrest affidavit in the case is sealed , according @ @ @

Two men, one an 18-year-old, have been arrested as suspects in a Denver homicide in the Park Hill neighborhood, police said.
On Nov. 24, 2019, police found a body inside a vehicle in the 3600 block of Elm Street. On Tuesday, police announced the arrests of Deonte Davis, 18, and Donte Little, 46, in connection to the homicide.
Both men are being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 41-year-old Jerrod Shoals.
The arrest affidavit in the case is sealed, according to police.


thedenverpost--2020-01-08--Kiszla: As Broncos safety Steve Atwater knocked patiently on door to Pro Football Hall of Fame, heav

Kiszla: As Broncos safety Steve Atwater knocked patiently on door to Pro Football Hall of Fame, heaven couldn’t wait to take his mother

As Steve Atwater contemplated football immortality bestowed by the Hall of Fame , one of the toughest tacklers ever to play in the NFL began to cry , thinking about how much that gold jacket would have meant to his late mother .
“ You got me all teared up , ” said Atwater , slipping an index finger under his glasses to dab the puddle forming in his right eye , as we sat together at Broncos headquarters .
As the most ferocious hitter ever to wear a Denver uniform knocked patiently on the door to the Hall of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take his mother .
On Oct. 5 , Jessie Atwater passed away at her home in St. Louis .
She was 75 years old , the same age as franchise owner Pat Bowlen when he died .
“ Same year , same age as Mr. Bowlen , ” Atwater told me .
“ Man , I would have liked to gotten in ( the Hall ) while she was alive.
” The bronze bust sculpted for every player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is built to last 40,000 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalist for the sport ’ s greatest honor , Atwater came oh-so-close in 2019 to earning an invitation to join teammates John Elway , Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis in Canton , Ohio .
So this 53-year-old former Broncos safety will again gather with his family inside a hotel room in Miami on Super Bowl eve , with one ear angled toward the door , hoping to hear that happy knock from Hall president David Baker , with the wonderful news Atwater has been accepted into the NFL ’ s most exclusive club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , what ’ s another 12 months in the grand scheme of things ?
Well , here ’ s why waiting is the hardest part .
The people we love aren ’ t built to last 40,000 years .
“ It was crazy , ” said Atwater , who still has difficulty believing the surreal manner in which he watched his mother die .
The fifth of October is the birthday of Atwater ’ s sister , who was celebrating at their parents ’ house .
Late that autumn evening , the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indianapolis , where Atwater was on a business trip , for a video conference with loved ones in St. Louis .
His mother had already gone off to bed .
His sister walked into Jessie ’ s bedroom , so Steve could say hello .
“ My little sister held the phone next to my mom ’ s bed , and I said : ‘ Mom !
Wake up , wake up !
It ’ s me , Steve !
’ But she didn ’ t move , even when my sister started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ When the paramedics got over there to the house , next thing I know , my sister video-called me back .
The paramedics had my Mom on the floor by her bed , pumping her chest .
I saw all of it , man.
” Roaming the field at Mile High Stadium , wearing No .
27 for the Broncos from 1989-1998 , he was fondly known as the “ Smiling Assassin.
” But at the dinner table in St. Louis , Atwater was Jessie ’ s little boy .
How a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steve looked when fitted for a shiny gold jacket from the Hall of Fame .
“ When the finalists were announced , ” recalled Atwater , “ she called me and said : ‘ Hey , Steve .
I saw you were on the list , Son .
Congratulations !
’ And .I said : ‘ Oh thanks , Mom .
We ’ ll see how it goes this year . '
” As the memory of that conversation with Mom washed over Atwater , he paused , choked back tears and confided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would ’ ve happened , you know , during her time.
” After decades that saw the Broncos grow an inferiority complex as big as the Rocky Mountains because a proud , successful franchise felt repeatedly slighted by the Hall , has orange become the new black in Canton ?
Mr. B and cornerback Champ Bailey were both honored in the Class of 2019 .
With an expanded roster of inductees coming this year as part of the NFL ’ s centennial celebration , there is legitimate hope it is prime time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linebacker Randy Gradishar and perhaps coach Dan Reeves , to bust down those museum doors .
“ They better all get in , ” said team president Joe Ellis , who listed the accomplishments of overlooked Broncos , then added : “ We don ’ t have enough players in there .
Pat always felt that .
And I do , too.
” Pins and needles are warmer and fuzzier than the anxiety a finalist feels during the final hours before new Hall members are announced .
A year ago , Atwater and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the first Saturday of February in Atlanta , site of Super Bowl LIII .
“ We had a knock on the door , ” said Atwater , setting up the punch line , “ and it was … the maid.
” One false knock broke every heart in the room .
Even the most devious novelist could not possibly imagine such a wicked plot twist , so cruel Atwater can do little now except laugh at the burnt-in-the-memory image of opening the door to the face of a maid so apologetic she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , but the Hall of Fame has some house-keeping to do .
How is it possible Atwater , who was named to the NFL ’ s all-decade team of the 1990s and practically invented the concept of the viral video with an unforgettably loud tackle of Kansas City running back Christian Okoye nearly 30 years ago , doesn ’ t already own a gold jacket ?
This year , on selection Saturday , after the 48 members of a blue-ribbon panel vote five modern-era players into the Hall , the knock on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baker this time .
No offense to the maid , of course .

As Steve Atwater contemplated football immortality bestowed by the Hall of Fame, one of the toughest tacklers ever to play in the NFL began to cry, thinking about how much that gold jacket would have meant to his late mother.
“You got me all teared up,” said Atwater, slipping an index finger under his glasses to dab the puddle forming in his right eye, as we sat together at Broncos headquarters.
As the most ferocious hitter ever to wear a Denver uniform knocked patiently on the door to the Hall of Fame, heaven couldn’t wait to take his mother. On Oct. 5, Jessie Atwater passed away at her home in St. Louis. She was 75 years old, the same age as franchise owner Pat Bowlen when he died.
“Same year, same age as Mr. Bowlen,” Atwater told me. “Man, I would have liked to gotten in (the Hall) while she was alive.”
The bronze bust sculpted for every player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is built to last 40,000 years. During his second time as a finalist for the sport’s greatest honor, Atwater came oh-so-close in 2019 to earning an invitation to join teammates John Elway, Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis in Canton, Ohio.
So this 53-year-old former Broncos safety will again gather with his family inside a hotel room in Miami on Super Bowl eve, with one ear angled toward the door, hoping to hear that happy knock from Hall president David Baker, with the wonderful news Atwater has been accepted into the NFL’s most exclusive club.
In a quest for football immortality, what’s another 12 months in the grand scheme of things? Well, here’s why waiting is the hardest part. The people we love aren’t built to last 40,000 years.
“It was crazy,” said Atwater, who still has difficulty believing the surreal manner in which he watched his mother die.
The fifth of October is the birthday of Atwater’s sister, who was celebrating at their parents’ house. Late that autumn evening, the former Broncos stalwart answered his cell phone in Indianapolis, where Atwater was on a business trip, for a video conference with loved ones in St. Louis. His mother had already gone off to bed. His sister walked into Jessie’s bedroom, so Steve could say hello.
“My little sister held the phone next to my mom’s bed, and I said: ‘Mom! Wake up, wake up! It’s me, Steve!’ But she didn’t move, even when my sister started shaking her,” Atwater said.
“When the paramedics got over there to the house, next thing I know, my sister video-called me back. The paramedics had my Mom on the floor by her bed, pumping her chest. I saw all of it, man.”
Roaming the field at Mile High Stadium, wearing No. 27 for the Broncos from 1989-1998, he was fondly known as the “Smiling Assassin.” But at the dinner table in St. Louis, Atwater was Jessie’s little boy. How a mother would have cherished seeing how dashing Steve looked when fitted for a shiny gold jacket from the Hall of Fame.
“When the finalists were announced,” recalled Atwater, “she called me and said: ‘Hey, Steve. I saw you were on the list, Son. Congratulations!’ And .I said: ‘Oh thanks, Mom. We’ll see how it goes this year.'”
As the memory of that conversation with Mom washed over Atwater, he paused, choked back tears and confided: “I was really hoping it would’ve happened, you know, during her time.”
After decades that saw the Broncos grow an inferiority complex as big as the Rocky Mountains because a proud, successful franchise felt repeatedly slighted by the Hall, has orange become the new black in Canton?
Mr. B and cornerback Champ Bailey were both honored in the Class of 2019. With an expanded roster of inductees coming this year as part of the NFL’s centennial celebration, there is legitimate hope it is prime time for Atwater, as well as Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar and perhaps coach Dan Reeves, to bust down those museum doors.
“They better all get in,” said team president Joe Ellis, who listed the accomplishments of overlooked Broncos, then added: “We don’t have enough players in there. Pat always felt that. And I do, too.”
Pins and needles are warmer and fuzzier than the anxiety a finalist feels during the final hours before new Hall members are announced. A year ago, Atwater and his family huddled inside a hotel room on the first Saturday of February in Atlanta, site of Super Bowl LIII.
“We had a knock on the door,” said Atwater, setting up the punch line, “and it was … the maid.”
One false knock broke every heart in the room. Even the most devious novelist could not possibly imagine such a wicked plot twist, so cruel Atwater can do little now except laugh at the burnt-in-the-memory image of opening the door to the face of a maid so apologetic she nearly evaporated from embarrassment.
Nobody asked me, but the Hall of Fame has some house-keeping to do. How is it possible Atwater, who was named to the NFL’s all-decade team of the 1990s and practically invented the concept of the viral video with an unforgettably loud tackle of Kansas City running back Christian Okoye nearly 30 years ago, doesn’t already own a gold jacket?
This year, on selection Saturday, after the 48 members of a blue-ribbon panel vote five modern-era players into the Hall, the knock on Atwater’s door better be from Baker this time.
No offense to the maid, of course.