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The Nuggets are at the center of trade rumor season in the NBA, but coach Michael Malone says there’s no fire accompanying the smoke for now.Asked on Monday how he manages the locker room when trade talks involving specific players become public, Malone highlighted how early in the season it is and referred to his conversations with general manager Calvin Booth.“A lot of it is noise. I mean, I don’t know where it comes from,” Malone said. “You see different things that are out there, and you never want that stuff getting out there. But I’ve talked to Calvin, and…

By RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and its umpires reached a tentative agreement on a five-year collective bargaining agreement, extending labor peace to a quarter-century in what used to be a contentious relationship.The deal, announced Monday by the Major League Umpires Association, marked the fifth straight five-year contract without a labor dispute. It is subject to ratification by both sides, which will take place next month.No details were released, pending the ratification votes.MLB has been awaiting an agreement before announcing details of its planned spring training test of the automatic ball-strike system, commonly referred to as robot…

Colorado state officials and the Union Pacific Railroad reached a tentative agreement on the future of the 100-year-old Moffat Tunnel — and, in the process, set the stage to expand passenger rail service in the mountains between Denver and Craig, officials announced Monday.Barring any major hiccups between now and the formal signing in May, the state will extend the 99-year lease allowing Union Pacific to use the tunnel for another 25 years. In exchange, the state will receive expanded access to Union Pacific’s railroad tracks for passenger trains from Denver to northern Colorado over that time frame.The final technical details…

Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2024. There are eight days left in the year.Today in history:On Dec. 23, 2003, a jury in Chesapeake, Virginia, sentenced teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo to life in prison, sparing him the death penalty.Also on this date:In 1823, the poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel of New York; the verse, more popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas,” was later attributed to Clement C. Moore.In 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act.In 1941,…

Denver’s ever-changing dining scene grew and changed in 2024 faster than the menu at a farm-to-table restaurant at the end of summer. Bagels, dumplings, and sandwiches remained sizzling hot, while the city’s Mexican restaurant scene fully embraced a new era of upscale, heritage-focused cooking. Asian restaurateurs continued to find a powerful voice, while hotels looked to improve the reputations of their dining amenities. Here are 15 of the biggest openings of 2024.Aguachile de Chile Fresno, at Alma Fonda Fina in Denver. (Shawn Campbell, provided by Alma Fonda Fina)Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria AlmaTechnically, Alma Fonda Fina, from husband-and-wife team Johnny…

Commerce City wants to impose some order on its marijuana sector.Nearly all of its retail cannabis stores are located in the southern half of the city — with several clustered close together and more on the way — and elected leaders there want to spread the wealth.Ultimately, they want to limit how much there is to spread of the industry’s impact, whether good or bad. They’ve proposed an eventual cap of eight stores in the city, split evenly between two sides of town.“Once you hit a saturation point, it’s not good for the stores and it’s not good for the…

Two new short-term safehouses set to open in metro Denver in early 2025 will be the only facilities in the state to offer emergency shelter beds reserved for survivors of sex trafficking.One of those safehouses, operated by HER Campaign, is expected to open in January, while a second, run by Covered Colorado, plans to open in March. Both nonprofit organizations will accept women immediately after they come out of sex trafficking and will focus on short-term stabilization and care.The two organizations together expect to eventually offer short-term shelter for up to 20 women at a time in the Denver area.…

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.Happy Birthday for Monday, Dec. 23, 2024:You have an eclectic taste and many of your friends are unusual. You are entertaining but also determined to go after what you want. This has been a year of reflection and exploring your religious or spiritual values. Next year, promotions, awards and acknowledgement will come your way! Bravo!ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Relations with partners and close friends will be upbeat and friendly today. In fact, this is a good day to deal with members of the general public. Admittedly,…

The Avalanche needs a break after a grueling five-week stretch of travel, but the club is also finally starting to pile up points.Joel Kiviranta had a natural hat trick to set new career-highs in goals and points, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 17 saves on Sunday night to help the Avs defeat the Seattle Kraken, 5-2, at Ball Arena.Kiviranta scored the club’s final three goals, including two into the empty net.“I was looking, thinking about (passing to) Mikko (Rantanen) there, but a hat trick is a hat trick,” Kiviranta said. “It was three good bounces today. I’m just happy we got…

By Genevieve Ko, The New York TimesIt was only a matter of days, but, somehow, losing the usual week between Thanksgiving and the start of December compressed the holiday marathon into a 100-yard dash. I was winded by the time I pulled the first batch of cookies out of the oven, and now it’s time to host another feast?After all of the gift wrapping and party hopping, there’s something wonderful about slowing down to prepare a big meal, especially when the centerpiece leaves you time to sip eggnog (or just lie down and rest).A pork shoulder roast rivals a standing…