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After an offseason of change within the Broncos’ roster, cornerback Pat Surtain II understands that his fourth season in the NFL comes with more responsibilities outside of defending the league’s top wide receivers.With the departure of key players, including All-Pro safety and veteran voice Justin Simmons, the former Alabama standout is expected to take on a leadership role on defense. Surtain’s performance on the field had already warranted that, but with a secondary that features new faces and young players looking to prove themselves, it’s not like he had much of a choice.“I take very much pride in it because…

Redemption is always sweeter when you know you’re about to be suspended.In front of a sellout crowd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Thursday, the Rapids put on a show in the second half against Sporting Kansas City. Many fans may have come for the post-game fireworks show, but a gritty 2-1 win in the dying moments of the game may have them coming back for more than just pyrotechnics.Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic contributed to both Rapids goals, but also recorded his fifth yellow card of the season, which means he will miss Sunday’s reverse fixture against St. Louis City S.C.…

One man was killed and another was seriously injured Friday during an early morning shooting, according to Aurora police. Aurora police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Abrigo apartment complex — located at 12170 East 30th Ave. — around 12:15 a.m. Friday, according to a news release from the department.When officers arrived at the apartment building — located near Peoria Street and down the road from Park Lane Elementary School — they found two men with gunshot wounds, the release stated.Paramedics transported both men to the hospital, where one later died from his injuries, police said. The…

There are things you can’t unsee — people defecating, people shooting up, people having sex, people without pants, and piles of rat-infested trash. Nobody needs those images seared in the mind.Cities have an obligation to taxpayers to remove vagrant camps from public spaces. Enabling people to live in squalor isn’t compassionate, and it’s unfair to taxpayers who want to use their parks, storefronts, sidewalks, and streets without having to witness human degradation.Fortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court recently decided in Johnson v Grants Pass that cities can enforce bans on urban camping even if they do not offer free shelter. It…

Real estate agents in Colorado already faced a sea change in how they will be compensated next month, only to have their boats rocked further by the turbulent sale of the platform where a majority of property listings are posted.“It could be a good decision, but the way this all was handled takes away credibility. People want to know where their information is going and who this is owned by,” said Bret Weinstein with Guide Real Estate in Glendale.Weinstein has raised a red flag on how the sale of REcolorado, the state’s largest multiple listing service or MLS, has gone…

The article “Why you might have to share the trail with cows while hiking on Colorado’s public lands”, (June 24, 2024) claims that hikers encountering livestock on public lands shouldn’t panic because “The cows are supposed to be there.” This statement suggests there is something completely natural about cattle in the fragile, arid, and alpine ecosystems of Colorado. While it may be something we’ve become accustomed to, it’s not natural, and there are hidden costs of these grazing programs – land degradation, wildlife killing, and millions in taxpayer subsidies – in addition to the impact to one’s recreational experience.In a report published…

If you were bummed out that you would not be able to take a dip at Aurora Reservoir on Independence Day after the city announced it had closed the body of water due to elevated levels of bacteria, then we have some good news for you.City officials told Denver7 Thursday morning the swim beach would reopen for the Fourth of July holiday after testing done earlier in the day confirmed levels of E. coli in the water had decreased from high levels measured days prior.The elevated levels of bacteria found in the water were identified as E. coli by City of Aurora…

A driver who Denver police say hit and killed a pedestrian Wednesday night has been arrested. The pedestrian, a woman who has not been publicly identified, was struck around Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue at about 11:10 p.m., according to Denver police. Victor Cedillo, 24, was arrested after the crash and is being held for investigation of vehicular homicide and fleeing the scene, police said. Denver police did not provide additional information about the circumstances of the crash. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day. source

No. 1 on Peter Lambert’s wish list: He wants to keep pitching in the majors. No. 1A on Lambert’s wish list: He wants to be a starter in the majors.For now, the Rockies right-hander will remain in the bullpen, but Lambert’s second wish might be granted if he continues to shine.Lambert was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque before Wednesday night’s game and pitched in long relief, coming in for starter Dakota Hudson. Lambert shut down the Brewers for 4 1/3 innings, giving up no runs on two hits. He walked none and fanned two.“I feel great and I would love to…

Jake Cave has been a sparkplug for the Rockies this season, running down flyballs in the outfield, taking extra bases and pumping up his teammates.Thursday night, Cave provided the fireworks.His solo homer to dead center in the sixth inning lifted Colorado to a 4-3 win over Milwaukee in front of an Independence Day crowd of 48,705 at Coors Field.Cave’s first homer of the season came on a 1-0 fastball by Brewers starter Tobias Myers. The dinger, which traveled 430 feet, was Cave’s first since Aug. 20 of last season when he played for the Phillies. It snapped a streak of…