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By JONATHAN J. COOPER (Associated Press) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie Spear, a campaign spokesperson, confirmed the Times report and said there are other names on Kennedy’s short list. Kennedy, a scion of one of the nation’s most prominent political families, has focused on getting access to the ballot, an expensive and time-consuming process that…

CALGARY — Dan Vladar looked like he was having the night of his life as an NHL goalie through the first 24 minutes Tuesday night. Then the Colorado Avalanche unleashed a dizzying 16-minute flurry of offense that would have humbled just about any NHL goaltender. Mikko Rantanen had two goals and two assists, including three points during a five-goal second period, to help the Avs crush the Calgary Flames, 6-2, at Scotiabank Saddledome. Vladar stopped 23 of the first 24 shots he faced, but the problem for Calgary is there was still more than 36 minutes to play at that…

Parker Police DepartmentChristopher Ballard.(Courtesy of Parker Police Department) A teacher was arrested last week on 22 felony charges including sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, sexual exploitation of a child, unlawful sexual contact and obscenity — and Parker police believe he may have more victims. Christopher John Ballard, 26, was arrested after Parker police, with assistance from the Lakewood Police Department, executed a search warrant at his home in the 600 block of Alkire Street in Lakewood, according to a news release from the Parker Police Department. Ballard started working as a teacher (referred…

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Taurus. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, March 13, 2024: You are multitalented, intelligent and curious. You are also highly individualistic and unconventional. You believe in the power of positive thinking. This is a year of service for you, especially service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself, because you’re a resource. Could it be time for a makeover? ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★Today you’re ready to get to work, primarily because you’re motivated to earn money. (Join the club. We number in the millions.) Fortunately,…

A man is in custody on suspicion of murder after Denver police said he dragged another man with his vehicle in southeast Denver. Police about 2:35 a.m. Monday responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash in the 1800 block of South Quebec Way in the Indian Creek neighborhood, a Denver Police Department spokesperson who did not provide their name said in an email. Arriving officers found the driver, identified as Jeremy Lewis, 28, and the victim, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation determined the two men knew each other and had an argument before the incident,…

For just a split-second, Jontay Porter saw through a crack in the armor his brother had exhaustively assembled. He caught a glimpse of their past. The Nuggets were rallying toward a comeback win over the Raptors, but a defensive lapse by Michael Porter Jr. briefly delayed the proceedings. He fouled Ochai Agbaji for an and-one then threw the ball against the base of the basket in frustration. A technical foul followed. MPJ has established a poised on-court presence that reflects Nikola Jokic’s. The 25-year-old is expressionless when he buries a 3-pointer or gets to his spot for a floater. Expressionless…

A semi truck rolled into a canal off Highway U.S. 85 and 77th near Commerce City on Tuesday morning around 11 a.m., according to the Colorado State Patrol. SACFD crews responded to a semi-truck that crashed into a canal off 77th and Highway 85 just after 11 am. The driver was evaluated and released. Colorado State Patrol and crews are coordinating the recovery of the vehicle and traffic in the area was delayed. pic.twitter.com/vuA0StnkiW — South Adams Fire (@SACFD200) March 12, 2024 Diesel leaked into the canal and cleanup is underway. Colorado State Patrol are coordinating the recovery of the…

It’s way too early to make reliable predictions about prospects for late-spring skiing in Colorado because, while more snow this month and next could add to base depths that look encouraging, warm temperatures could make them dwindle in a hurry. Still, for Winter Park skiers and riders hoping to ski until Memorial Day again, there is reason to be optimistic. As of March 12, Winter Park’s base stands 12% above normal, according to the OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service. Nearby Berthoud Pass is 15% above normal and, just down the road, the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic area is 11% above…

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck will step down from Congress on March 22, he announced Tuesday, setting the stage for a special election in a year when his expected departure already had set off a race to succeed him. The Windsor Republican said in November that he would not seek reelection to the position but would serve through the end of this term. The rare open seat, in a deeply conservative district, immediately drew a frenzy of candidates —  including U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who is seeking to change from her current seat on Colorado’s Western Slope. But Buck’s unexpected resignation…

A winter storm is set to bring heavy snow to the Front Range mountains and foothills starting Wednesday, though forecasters are still uncertain how much snow will fall in metro Denver. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the Front Range mountains and foothills starting Wednesday morning, with up to 2 feet of snow forecast to fall in the mountains of Summit County, Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks and the Mosquito Range, Medicine Bow Range and Front Range foothills. Up to 3 feet of snow could fall in isolated areas and wind gusts of up to…