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Legislators target transportation funding No sign of unity in opening round as Colorado faces billions in needs BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS
There’s no debate — Colorado needs a big plan to pay for billions in needed highway upgrades.
But that’s where agreement ended Jan. 11 as the state’s divided Legislature began work for the year. Republicans in the House and Senate gave differing takes on whether Colorado should ask voters to pass a new tax to pay for more than $8 billion in transportation projects. And Democrats are talking up different ways to pay for roads. New Republican Senate President Kevin Grantham, of Cañon City, took the unusual step of not rejecting a tax
hike. Instead, he simply asked Democrats to take a careful look at cutting other spending first. Colorado requires voters to approve tax hikes, so Grantham called it essential to sell the tax as the only possible option for improving roads. “If we are going to ask (taxpayers) for more out of their own pockets to fund these bond payments, then we must also demonstrate the commitment to reprioritize the dollars
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they’ve already entrusted to us,” Grantham said. That was a softer scolding than Democrats received in the House, where Republican minority leader Patrick Neville, of Castle Rock, insisted that Colorado has enough money and needs no tax increase for roads. “Revenue for transportation is something we can control without asking taxpayers for more money,” Neville SEE LEGISLATURE, P3
School district’s enrollment rises for 2016-17 STAFF REPORT
Denver residents Katie Mitchell and Charlie Coil walk through the Auraria campus Jan 14. According to a year-end report released by Auraria’s executive office, the 150-acre campus contained 4.5 million square feet as of December 2016 — an increase of 1.3 million square feet since 2006. More than $630 million has been directly invested in new construction and renovation projects since 2012, including renovations of the library, which is pictured at left.The campus is shared by Metropolitan State University of Denver, Community College of Denver and University of Colorado Denver with a collective student population of approximately 42,000. BEN WIEBESIEK
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Denver Public Schools’ enrollment for 2016-17 has risen by 897 students, a 1 percent increase over the previous school year, according to Colorado Department of Education figures released Jan. 12. The rise is the second largest in the state, behind the Charter School Institute, which added 1,352 students. DPS remains the state’s largest school district with 91,132 students. Jeffco Public Schools (86,347 students), the Douglas County School District (67,470), Cherry Creek Schools (54,815) and Aurora Public Schools (41,797) round out the top five largest districts. Since 2007, DPS’ enrollment has risen by 18,000 students, or 25 percent, according to a news release by the district. “I want to thank our teachers and school leaders for their incredibly hard work in our schools, which is driving these enrollment gains,” DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg said in the release. The state added 5,907 students for this school year, bringing Colorado’s total enrollment to 905,019 public school students, according to the CDE report. The enrollment growth of 0.7 percent was below the average growth rate of 1.3 percent over the past 20 years.
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Driver license office moving in March STAFF REPORT
The Denver Central Driver License Office is relocating. “The lease at the current location expired and the new location was chosen through a bid process, to which the current landlord did not respond,” states a news release from the Colorado Department of Revenue. The office is moving from 1865 W. Mississippi Ave. to 3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd. on March 27. The new location is about 6 1/2 miles from the previous site. The new office offers more space, allowing the DMV to keep up the present level of service, while allowing for future expansion
of service, the news release states. “This move is part of the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles’ continuing goals to improve customer service and reduce wait times by opening a larger location that is convenient for, and easily accessible by, Colorado residents,” said David Lindsay, Driver License Operations director. “This location gives us an opportunity to expand services in the future, which will allow us to continue to serve our state’s growing population in an efficient manner.” The office is Colorado’s busiest, issuing 95,060 total documents in fiscal year 2016.
CORRECTION An article on the Coors Western Art Exhibit in last week’s edition should have
identified the artist who created the work “Community” as Dinah K. Worman.
NEWS IN A HURRY First female DA sworn in Beth McCann has been sworn in as Denver’s first female district attorney. The Democrat, who was sworn in during a ceremony Jan. 10, defeated independent Helen Morgan in the November election. McCann and Assistant District Attorney Ryan Brackley will manage an office with 80 lawyers, 125 staff members and a $23 million budget. They also will manage more than 5,500 annual felony cases and more than 12,000 misdemeanors. Along with focusing on juvenile justice, McCann told KUSA-TV she will remove Denver from the list of the few remaining judicial districts in the state that seek the death penalty. Hickenlooper drops proposal Citing backlash from Republicans, Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper said Jan. 10 he has abandoned the idea of issuing an executive order to seek a one-third cut in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. But Hickenlooper insisted he hadn’t given up on the proposal’s goals — or his own commitment to maintaining Colorado’s status as a national leader in fighting air pollution. “I think the response — the pushback — from the executive order was so intense that the potential benefits were outweighed by the collateral damage,’’ Hickenlooper told reporters on the eve of the 2017 state legislative session, which opened Jan. 11. “That being said, I continue to hold it up as a vision’’ for reducing emissions, he said.
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The draft order revealed by The Associated Press in August would have directed state agencies to work on ways to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power generators by 35 percent by 2030, compared with 2012 levels. It said warming temperatures and violent weather related to global warming threaten Colorado’s economy, including agriculture, skiing and summer recreation. Chipotle sales rise Sales at established Chipotle restaurants turned positive last month, potentially sign that the burrito chain may be starting to recover from a food safety scare. Shares rose to a high for the year. The Denver company said that sales at established stores jumped 14.7 percent in December. They fell 1.4 percent in November and fell 20.2 percent in October. The rebound in the final month of the year eclipsed a disappointing outlook for the entire fourth quarter. Chipotle expects sales at established restaurants to fall 4.8 percent in the final quarter of the year, which is a more significant deterioration than the 3.8 percent drop analysts expected, according to a survey by FactSet. It expects fourth-quarter earnings between 50 cents and 58 cents per share, far below the 96 cents per share analysts expected. Revenue is expected to be $1.04 billion for the quarter, which is just shy of Wall Street’s projection for $1.05 billion. — Associated Press
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Too close to creatures for comfort BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Coyotes lived in the metro area long before any towns or residential neighborhoods sprang up, and as their annual breeding season arrives, they are making their presence felt to many residents, human and otherwise. In a news release, Jennifer Churchill, spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said coyotes can become more aggressive in the months of January and February. “As coyotes pair up to breed, they may be more territorial than usual and defend their space as they carve out a place to have their young,” Churchill said. “Citizens are well-advised to be aware of their presence and the potential for conflicts with humans in metro and rural areas.” Coyotes have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are “opportunistic hunters” that don’t fear getting close to humans or pets, according to CPW. A coyote will adjust its diet depending on what is available, and will readily prey on pets, animal carcasses, birdseed and plants. This time last year, parks and wildlife received calls of a young girl nipped by a coyote in Centennial, an aggressive coyote stalking a grandmother and her grandson in Aurora, and four separate incidents of a coyote baring its teeth in Lakewood. There have been more than 25 reports of people being bitten by coyotes in the Denver metro area since 2007, according to CPW. Though they tend to be bolder and more protective during this time of year, coyotes are timid by nature and residents who come in contact with
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said, without explaining what he’d like to cut, though schools and health care are among the biggest spenders in Colorado’s existing pocketbook. Democratic House Speaker Crisanta Duran, of Denver, suggested both parties could seek voter approval for a new tax. Duran said in an opening-day news Duran release that she was involved in “promising discussions” with members of both parties in both chambers to devise a comprehensive statewide plan to upgrade the transportation system. “Anyone who’s been on I-25 at rush hour, anywhere from Fort Collins to Pueblo, knows the need is real,” she said, Senate Democratic leader Lucia Guzman, of Denver, meanwhile, repeated appeals to free up money by
IF YOU MEET A COYOTE... Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the following guidelines for area residents on how to prevent and handle interactions with coyotes. • Don’t feed wildlife. • Always supervise your pet outside, especially at dawn and dusk. • Protect pets by keeping cats indoors and using a 6-foot leash when walking dogs. • If possible, pick up children and pets when coyotes are visible. • Avoid thick vegetation and other potential den sites. • If you must leave your dog outside, secure it in an enclosed kennel. • Do not run away from a coyote or turn your back — try to appear as large as possible. • Wave your arms and throw objects. • Face the coyote and back away slowly.
them are encouraged to haze and frighten the animals to drive them away. Any contact with a coyote should immediately be reported to parks and wildlife. “These bold coyotes should not be tolerated or enticed,” humansociety. org says, “but instead given the clear message that they should not be so brazen.”
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exempting a hospital tax from state revenues. Grantham has called that idea a non-starter. Other issues explored on opening day: Health care Grantham said he was proposing a bill to repeal Colorado’s health insurance exchange, a move that would have residents instead shop on the federal insurance marketplace. Democrats, including Gov. John Hickenlooper, will likely see the move as an attack on President Barack Obama’s signature domesticpolicy achievement. Education Duran called on Republicans to consider big changes to how the state funds public education. Just four years after voters soundly rejected an income tax hike to increase school funding, Republicans are unlikely to view the appeal favorably. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans talked about studying the need for weapons training for school employees, a perennial non-starter with Democrats.
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his is a tribute to naps. Right after I write it, I plan to take one. There are few things better than a nap. And they are free. No one has ever had to pay for a nap. QUIET Infants and the DESPERATION elderly are expected to take naps, but it’s frowned upon if you are a working adult. But when I was a working adult, I took a nap a day on my days off. I may have dozed during faculty senate meetings too. The same people Craig Marshall who were on student Smith council in high school are on faculty senate later in life. New faculty are relegated to it. That’s what happened to me. But there were senior faculty who volunteered. The agendas were always the same. We discussed the policies of polices. In some parts of the world, naps are called siestas, and they are expected of you, even if you are a working adult. Like I said, there are few things better than drifting off mid-day and dreaming. My dreams are now directed by Salvador Dali. I don’t know how that happened. I dream about people I haven’t seen in decades, doing unimaginable things. One dream occurs several times a week, and I wish it would go away. I’m teaching again, trying to manage a roomful of modern college students, and it’s always a blackboard jungle of
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disrespect. I am mightily relieved to wake up. My belief is that these dreams were cursed on me by disgruntled former students. There were more than a few. I wish I could tell you who invented naps, but no one knows. Perhaps it was someone at a bored meeting. My roommate approves of my naps too. Smitty takes a nap with me, wakes up, checks his messages, and takes another nap. Many well-known men were nappers. Napoleon could nap at the drop of a hat. Winston Churchill. John F. Kennedy. Ronald Reagan (no jokes, please). And my dream director, Salvador Dali. When I was younger, I avoided naps if I could, because napping during the day affected sleeping at night. Somehow or other, that was taken care of. However, I haven’t gotten eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night since Mookie Wilson was president. No. That was one of my strange dreams. It’s been years, and probably my retirement had something to do with it. I might be abed now at 9 p.m., and back at it around 2 a.m. A few hours at night and I’m good, and ready to go. But I always look forward to spending the afternoon with my pals: Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
K, here we are a couple of weeks into the new year. And over the past year we shared thoughts and conversations around dreams and goal setting, personal successes and achievements, challenges we have faced in our own lives or with family members and friends, hope and encouragement, and so much more. The community has responded in so many ways, and thankfully most WINNING of those responses WORDS have been very positive. For some, although they appreciated the insights and encouragement, they are very satisfied right where they are now. Others replied and shared their Michael Norton successes achieved and/or their plans for pursuing their goals and dreams on their way to success. And finally some of you shared your powerful stories about moving beyond being satisfied and successful as you journey toward significance. Synonyms for “significant” could include “notable,” “noteworthy,” “important” or “of great importance,” and even “remarkable.” And many authors and experts have talked about the move or journey from success to significance. For those who want to push beyond success and move toward significance the question is this: How do we make that leap? Now as you read this column you should know that you are already significant. You are already significant even if you can’t see it or believe it about yourself. Many of us tend to be modest and would rather not be recognized for our significance. And for some who just can’t see it or believe it yet, it could be because we haven’t heard it enough from others or maybe we have never really read the definition of significance before. You are remarkable, you are noteworthy, and you are of great importance. Again, many authors and experts have shared thoughts on how to make the leap from success to significance. And I would like to offer you just one
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additional “how” when it comes to looking at how to take a step in that direction should you choose. I am actually taking the advice I found in one of my favorite books that I had read in 2016 and passing it along to you. The book is titled “Divine Opportunity” and it is by Ryan Montague, Ph.D., and is available at Amazon.com. Sometimes in the rush and crush of life and with the fast-paced and hectic schedules we keep, we can easily overlook an opportunity to stop and talk with someone. And that someone could be someone we know or work with, could be a friend or family member, or it could be a complete stranger. And in our busyness, it is always much easier to just keep our heads down, eyes focused straight ahead, and ear buds in so that we can avoid some of those encounters or conversations. But what I learned in reading “Divine Opportunity” is that if I am going to make an effort at really moving beyond success and towards significance, I should learn to listen to my instincts more when I feel the nudge or calling to reach out to someone or respond to someone dealing with a situation. We never know where our opportunities will lead us, but if we start paying more attention to the nudges and the callings and start connecting on a more personal level where and when we can, I do believe that this will help us take the very first steps from moving success and towards significance. So how about you? Are you happy and satisfied right where things are? Are you feeling successful? And since we know that you are already significant, maybe you can enhance your journey by finding a way to connect with more people on a much more personal level. I would love to hear all about your satisfied, successful, and significant journey at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And if you decide to pick up a copy of “Divine Opportunity” and apply the principles Dr. Montague shares, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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‘Not a rebuilding situation — it’s a reboot’ New Broncos coach Vance Joseph says goal is to win a title BY ARNIE STAPLETON ASSOCIATED PRESS
A runner-up two years ago, Vance Joseph is John Elway’s pick this time around. Joseph, a 44-year-old ex-Colorado quarterback, was named the team’s head coach Jan. 11. He built a reputation as one of the league’s best secondary coaches as he worked his way through the ranks in San Francisco, Houston and Cincinnati before serving as Dolphins defensive coordi-
nator last season and helping Miami end an eight-year playoff drought. “Becoming head coach of the Denver Broncos is a dream job for many reasons,’’ Joseph said in a statement. “The Broncos have an unbelievable winning tradition and great fan support. But what makes this even more special is it’s a place that’s ready to win. “This is not a rebuilding situation — it’s a reboot. There is a culture of winning here, and the standards
around here won’t change. Those are to win championships.’’ Joseph impressed Elway in 2015 when Gary Kubiak got the job and the Broncos even tried to hire him as their defensive coordinator, a move the Bengals blocked. So, he stayed in Cincinnati for another year as secondary coach before joining Adam Gase’s staff in Miami. Kubiak, 55, stepped down over health concerns earlier this month, capping a tumultuous season by the Broncos (9-7), who missed
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the playoffs a year after winning the Super Bowl. Elway also interviewed Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for the job. Although the Dolphins ranked ahead of only the Colts, Browns and 49ers in yards allowed in 2016, Joseph took his takeaway touch to Miami, where the Dolphins doubled their forced fumbles from 2015 and Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake enjoyed resurgent seasons. Joseph inherits an elite defense that features All-Pros Von Miller, Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr., and he’ll need an experienced hand coordinating the offense, which sputtered for two sea-
sons under coordinator Rick Dennison. Joseph steps right into the middle of a quarterback competition between Trevor Siemian, who was pinballed behind a leaky offensive line, and first-rounder Paxton Lynch, who looked lost in his two starts. Denver’s defense ranked fourth in the NFL in 2016, its offense 27th. That divide led to fissures in the locker room with members of the team’s stellar secondary jawing with the offensive linemen for failing to protect the young QBs or open holes for a backfield that sorely missed C.J. Anderson after he went on injured reserve in October with a knee injury.
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Modern theater often feels like a reflection of film and television, with new and innovative sets, staging and scripts. For those who miss a more classic approach to the theater, The Edge Theatre’s production of “Burn This,” written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Warren Sherrill, provides a prime example of stage storytelling. “This is an extremely biting, but really sensitive piece of theater,” said actor William Hahn. “Unlike a lot of what we see on stage now, this show gives audiences a complete journey on stage.” “Burn This” runs at The Edge, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, Jan. 13 through Feb. 12. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fri-
WHAT: “Burn This” WHERE: The Edge Theatre 1560 Teller St., Lakewood WHEN: Jan. 13 - Feb. 12 Friday and Saturday - 8 p.m. Sunday - 6 p.m. COST: $28 INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com day and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. The show focuses on friends Anna
(Karen Slack) and Larry (Drew Horwitz), as they deal with the grief of losing their best friend and roommate Robbie. Anna doesn’t find much solace in her boyfriend, Burton (John Jankow), but everyone’s life gets complicated with Robbie’s brother Pale (Hahn) arrives in the middle of the night. Pale is swept up in a hurricane of emotions following his brother’s death, and takes everyone along with him. “This show is a beast,” Slack said. “There is definitely some funny in it, but it’s more of an exploration of the human experience.” The close space of The Edge is a perfect match for a show of this kind, Hahn said. “This is my first performance at The Edge, but I’ve been familiar with them for a while,” he added. “With
the way the space is set up for this production, it’s going to be a very intimate performance.” Both Hahn and Slack credited Sherrill with providing all the actors with a nurturing, but still challenging space in which to creatively explore. “I love the environment at The Edge and how it allows us to work together,” Slack explained. “There’s shorthand with everyone and a feeling of comfort that allows us try new things.” Audiences who see “Burn This” should prepare themselves for a moving and human experience. “What’s beautiful about it is its just people talking and dealing with difficult circumstances,” Slack said. “I hope people come in with an open mind, and are changed by the experience.” For more information, call 303-2320363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
Veterans find flexibility in recovery from trauma St. Anthony to host yoga for veterans classes BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after serving abroad, it can seem sometimes like nothing helps. But Rick Beaver, a Vietnam veteran, has found a surprising balm for some symptoms of PTSD. “Yoga is a good way for everyone to calm down, and
that includes veterans,” Beaver said. As the manager of Denver’s People House’s Veteran Reintegration Program, Beaver has experience with helping veterans. “Especially for people who have anxieties as a result of PTSD, yoga is one of the best things veterans can do by themselves.” Kathryn Bottinelli, a registered nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood and a yoga instructor, has also found yoga to be a significant benefit for veterans. “So many veterans are coming back and dealing with this issue,” she said. “My hope is, with yoga as a
tool, veterans are able to get back in the community.” Because of the exercise’s many mental and physical advantages, she will be hosting a free Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans class for one hour every week for 12 weeks beginning on Jan. 25 at St. Anthony’s Lakewood location, 11600 W. 2nd Place. The class runs 4-5:15 p.m. in conference room F on the first floor. A mat can be provided if necessary for free, and students will receive a workbook they can use at home. The class is supported by the Give Back Yoga Foundation. The Mindful Yoga Therapy program is clinically
CURTAIN TIME Don Quixote “Man of La Mancha” by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh plays through Jan. 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Kelly Van Oosbree is director/ choreographer and Eric Weinstein is music director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845.
Grief and love “Burn This” by Lanford Wilson plays through Feb. 12 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Warren Sherrill, it features Karen Slack, William Hahn, John Jakow and Drew Horowitz. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, Feb. 6; 6 p.m. Sundays (no show on Feb. 5, Super Bowl Sunday). Tickets: $29 ($22 on Feb. 6), theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.
proven and designed to help veterans manage symptoms of PTSD. As Beaver explained it, the program focuses on asana (postures) that build strength and pranayama (breathing) and meditation. “All of the poses were carefully selected to make veterans more mindful and meditative,” he said. “A careful routine of poses and breathing can be really beneficial.” It’s not just the poses and meditation that make Bottinelli’s approach to working with veterans unique. She comes from a military family, and has taken classes as part of her
certification on military culture and language to help her connect with students. “The class is for veterans only, and I try to keep it small — usually between four and eight students,” she said. “At the start of the class, we talk about their experiences, what things they would like help on.” Bottinelli’s father served in World War II, and her grandfather fought in World War I, which partly inspired her dedication to working with veterans. “They have given so much to our country in their sacrifices and service,” she said. “I want to help them heal.”
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