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Christian Nationalism threatens our freedoms and democracy Re: “Coloradan on trial for Jan. 6 wanted to bring God to the Capitol,” April 7 commentary I have to admire Krista Kafer’s comments on what she perceives as religious nationalism. Certainly, the trends that she shows of this alarming tendency in other countries are certainly rearing their ugly heads here. I never thought that the religious freedom guaranteed in the Bill of Rights would be under threat by a tiny, vocal minority, but yet it is. Should those of us who do not agree with the beliefs promulgated by Christian Nationalists fear…

Dear Amy: I’m a widower, and my significant other, “Siena,” is a widow. Long ago, we dated in college (semi-seriously) for a couple years, but “life” got in the way and we drifted apart. We married other people. Both of our spouses are deceased. Decades later, we are now in a wonderful relationship. Last year I brought Siena to my daughter’s big annual family get-together. We had a great time. We felt welcome (we thought); but this year, it all changed. I received a text from my daughter inviting me, but not Siena, to the party. I texted-back, “What about…

A patron rocked an impressively just-so mustache and black velvet jacket with gold braiding at the Buell Theatre for Wednesday’s opening night of the first national tour of “MJ: The Musical” (playing through April 28). With the musical underway, three friends in the orchestra section shook the seats as they chair danced. And one theater critic found herself near tears as the hits rolled out from the first album her parents ever gave her, featuring little Michael Jackson and brothers Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie. Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and Mary Kate Moore as‘Rachel’ in the first national tour of…

The Republican Party in Colorado is having a crisis of confidence, facing increasing calls from within for Chairman Dave Williams to step down following a raucous GOP assembly last weekend and, in the days that followed, bitter infighting in full view. Huerfano County Republican leadership in southern Colorado this week signed a letter demanding Williams “immediately resign his position,” while state lawmaker and congressional candidate Richard Holtorf said the same. In an Eastern Plains stronghold, Yuma County Republicans took to Facebook to lambaste the state party for endorsing certain GOP candidates as a move that “undermines the electoral process within…

By PAUL NEWBERRY (AP National Writer) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods can still draw a crowd. And the way he started the Masters on Thursday, there seems a good chance the patrons will get to cheer him on through the weekend. With a massive gallery hanging on his every swing at windy Augusta National, Woods recorded a pair of birdies on the front side and was 1-under when darkness cut short the opening round. Woods’ performance was especially impressive in swirling gusts that were forecasted to climb to 45 mph, the towering Georgia pines swaying like those inflated stick…

ST. PAUL, Minn. — One more for a perfect 10. Tristan Broz scored with 8:51 remaining in overtime to help the University of Denver shrug off a slow start and defeat Boston University, 2-1, in the first semifinal of the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center. The Pioneers will play Saturday against the winner of Boston College-Michigan in the championship game with a chance to claim an NCAA-best 10th title. Broz, who was born in Bloomington, Minn., and went to high school in Minneapolis, snapped a wrist shot along the ice on a 3-on-2 rush to set off…

TORONTO — Troubleshooting the Rockies’ early-season woes leads to a quick and simple conclusion: Three players expected to provide voltage to the offense have short-circuited. As the Rockies head to Toronto for a weekend series with the Blue Jays… • Kris Bryant is hitting .100 (4 for 40) with one home run and four RBIs. • Brendan Rodgers has a .174 average (8 for 46) with no home runs. He has yet to drive in a run and has come up empty eight times with runners in scoring position. • Nolan Jones is hitting .157 (8 for 51) and has…

U.S. 287 is closed in Longmont due to a derailed train, according to a Thursday evening X post by the Colorado Department of Transportation.  All northbound and southbound lanes are closed at 1st Avenue and Emery Street at mile point 315.4 in Longmont. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe train is blocking multiple intersections, including 1st Avenue and Main Street, 1st Avenue and Coffman Street and 1st Avenue and Emery Street. The derailment, caused by a detached wheel on a train car, is minor, but the train cannot be moved until it is repaired, according to the City of Longmont. The…

Over the next few weeks, Nikola Jokic will win his third MVP award for the Nuggets. There will be no Hart-break for the Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon. And the Broncos, drum roll please, will draft a cornerback. Wait, what? Didn’t they fire Vic Fangio? Upon seeing Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest ESPN mock draft, I wondered if he was mocking Broncos Country. At No. 12, the Broncos select Quinyon Mitchell. Holy Toledo. Mitchell is faster than fiber optics — a 4.33-second time in the 40-yard dash — and he broke up everything but Hollywood marriages with 46 career PBUs. By all measurables,…

By NOAH TRISTER (AP Baseball Writer) BALTIMORE (AP) — In many ways, the timing was perfect when the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation held a ceremony at a Baltimore middle school Thursday. Ripken, the late father of the Hall of Fame shortstop with the same name, has been on the minds of many Orioles fans this week. That’s because prized prospect Jackson Holliday was called up to the major leagues Wednesday, and the infielder is wearing No. 7 for the Orioles. That was Ripken Sr.’s number, and it hadn’t been worn by a member of the team since he was still…