Broncos’ HC hunt leaves many unknowns to ponder

I’ve been trying to decide what to make of the Broncos’ protracted coaching search, the heralded acquisition of Sean Payton, and the early optimism about Denver’s football future with him at the helm.

After weeks of listening, reading and ruminating, here’s what I’ve come up with.

First, the process:

We may never know for sure, but I suspect Greg Penner’s first foray into pro football’s competitive culture was eye-opening and not much like hard-nosed business, even at his level.

When he announced at the outset of his inaugural hunt that he was looking to bag a leader with previous head-coaching experience, he may have expected that proclamation to mark the first sorting of the candidate herd.

After all, what seasoned head coach looking for another opportunity wouldn’t want to take over the on-field product of one of pro football’s high-profile franchises? Especially one with the richest ownership in the league.

But some other teams with sideline vacancies eschewed first-timers, too, meaning there would be competition.

Also, some coaches who had been around the block previously weren’t enamored with the Denver challenge. Others didn’t interest Penner.

Dan Quinn and Raheem Morris head those lists, respectively.

Jim Harbaugh, current resident of the house of Bo, was, it seems, Penner’s first choice.

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#1 DENVER BOARD OF REALTORS 12 YEARS STRAIGHT TOP 1.5% OF AGENTS IN THE USA #44 OF 1,350,000 AGENTS IN THE USA (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL) with Super Bowl creds declined not once but twice, a newcomer emerged as the preferred candidate. At this juncture, Sean Payton’s price tag appeared to be too steep, even for Penner. So, the best rookie was worth a try.

Since their inception in 1993, the Rockies had never asked a position player to pitch in one of their games. But in the 12th inning against the Atlanta Braves on August 22, 2000, they had no choice.

I believe Demeco Ryans would have been the Broncos’ new coach—despite Penner’s stated desire to hire experience—if he hadn’t chosen to return to Houston, where he had starred as a player.

As soon as it became clear that Ryans was not coming to Denver, the question quickly became, “What do we have to do to land Payton?”

Suddenly, roughly doubling Payton’s reported TV salary and making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, was acceptable.

In a flash, a deal was struck with New Orleans to bring the proven ex-Saints coach, who was still under contract, to Denver, in return for the 2023 first-round draft pick the Broncos garnered from Miami for Bradley Chubb, plus next year’s second-rounder.

One thing this saga suggests is that the Broncos’ new ownership will do whatever it takes to turn this ship around.

Payton, for his part, proved to be the better poker player, allowing every rumor about his intentions—“he’ll wait for an opening in Los Angeles” . . . “he’s prepared to return to the Fox studio for another season” . . . etc.—to enhance the urgency of signing him now.

So, what’s in store?

There are many questions to be answered.

First and foremost is quar- terback Russell Wilson’s encore to his disastrous debut in orange and blue.

Payton succeeded in helping one short passer become a superstar. (Or was it the other way around in the case of Drew Brees?)

Can he do it again and revive Wilson’s suddenly flagging reputation as an elite playmaker? Is better coaching all Russ needs? Many believe Payton will do it.

And, too, there’s the matter of control.

At one point in Penner’s odyssey, Payton was alleged to have expressed concerns about friction between him and someone in Denver’s brain trust.

He denied it, of course, but by then that chip, shrewdly, had already raised the stakes.

In stark contrast, “The ownership group is fantastic,” was among Payton’s first comments when it was reported that he was headed for Denver.

Coming from someone who insisted on having the only say that mattered when anything Saints football was the subject, one must wonder if “ownership group” is a notso-veiled reference to the other Paton—general manager George, no ‘y.’

We won’t know until push comes to shove over one or more personnel decisions, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on.

Finally, what about personnel?

With no pick until the third round this April (barring an unlikely trade), the 2023 draft does not figure to infuse the roster with much immediate help.

Penner & Co. likely is willing to spend the bucks it will take to try to offset the slim draft pickings with mercenaries. But this isn’t considered a deep free agent class.

Thus, it comes down to Payton’s impact, which includes the staff he assembles.

He may restore Wilson’s luster and should resuscitate the team to the point of competitiveness and respectability.

But not even Sean Payton can turn water into wine or multiply loaves and fishes.

In other words, don’t expect a miracle.

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Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 15 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@comcast.net.

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DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Arapahoe County Justice Center

7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner - Plaintiff, v.

EDWIN DOBLADO-CARDONA, ALBERTO ANTONIO CUADROS, WILDER DOBLADO DOBLADO and any unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, to wit:

2012 White Honda Civic VIN

19XFB2F84CE311018 and $6,522.00 in United States

Currency, Respondent - Defendant

Case Number: 2022 CV 30833 Div./Ctrm.: 204

SECOND ALIAS CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE

WHY CONTRABAND PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED

THIS MATTER comes before the court pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S., as a Petition in Forfeiture seeking a Second Alias

Citation to Show Cause Why

Contraband Property Should Not Be Forfeited, brought by the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado.

The Court has previously examined the Petition and the supporting affidavit and has previously considered the Petitioner-Plaintiff’s request for the issuance of a Citation to Show Cause.

The Court has previously found that the Petitioner-Plaintiff has shown probable cause that the seized property in this action, as described in the caption above, is contraband property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq.,

C.R.S. The Court has previously found that the named RespondentDefendant in the caption is the only person known to have, an interest in, or to have asserted and interest in, the subject matter of the action.

The Court, therefore, issues this second alias citation:

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENTDEFENDANT:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ORDERED TO APPEAR for a first appearance on this case in the District Court in and for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Division 204, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, State of Colorado, on the 23rd day of March, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., and to show cause, if any there be, why the court should not grant the relief requested in the Petition in Forfeiture served herewith, which seeks the forfeiture of the subject matter property described in the caption above, which was seized on the date of March 24, 2022, at or near the location 15464 E. Hampden Ave, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Arapahoe State of Colorado. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is the agency holding the seized subject matter property.

The Court orders that this citation may be served by certified mail, in accordance with §16-13505(7,) C.R.S. The RespondentDefendant may appear virtually by WebEx through the following website: https://judicial.webex. com/meet/D18-ARAP-Div204

WARNING: If you wish to have the subject property returned to you, you must respond to this Second Alias Citation to Show Cause. You are warned that, pursuant to §16-13-505(1.7) (b) and (8), C.R.S., if you fail to file a response to the Petition in Forfeiture and in accordance with §16-13-505(2)(d), or if you fail to appear personally, virtually, by counsel, or as otherwise directed by the Court at the first appearance, pursuant to §16-13-505(8), C.R.S., judgment by default shall be entered against you by the Court forthwith for the relief demand in the Petition in Forfeiture, without further notice.

Pursuant to §16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S., the responsive pleading shall be designated a response to petition and citation to show cause and shall be filed with the court at or before the first appearance on the petition and shall include:

(I) A statement admitting or denying the averments of the petition;

(II) A statement setting forth with particularity why the seized property should not be forfeited. The statement shall include specific factual and legal grounds supporting it and any affirmative defense to forfeiture as provided in this part 5.

(III) A list of witnesses whom the respondent intends to call at the hearing on the merits, including the addresses and telephone numbers thereof; and

(IV) A verified statement, supported by documentation, that the claimant is the true owner of the property or an interest therein.

You are advised that, pursuant to §16-13-505(5) C.R.S.: “Continuance of the hearing on the merits shall be granted upon stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown.”

DONE this 23rd day of January, 2023

BY THE COURT: Christopher C. Cross DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

TAMMY PREVOST and NOEL MORALES, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Office of the Arapahoe County

Attorney

Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services

14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No:22JV30117 Division:23

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING TAMMY PREVOST AND NOEL MORALES

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial and Default Judgment regarding Tammy Prevost and Noel Morales is set for February 23, 2023 at the hour of 11:45 a.m. (MST), in Division 23, of the Arapahoe County District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

•www. judicial.webex.com/meet/

D18-ARAP-Div23

•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting .If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2598 320 5548 (followed by #, #).

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. n the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

/s/Linda Arnold

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO80012 (303) 636-1883

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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE

STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street

Centennial, Colorado (303) 649-6355 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

HEAVEN RICE and NEVAEH

RICE, Children, and concerning JESSICA RICE and BYRON ARMSTRONG, Respondents.

Erinn Walz, #43200 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 752-8989 Fax: (303) 636-1889

Case No: 22JV345 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENT FATHER BYRON ARMSTRONG

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Byron Armstrong is set for February 27, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a m , in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child, dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

• https://judicial.webex. com/meet/D18-ARAP-Div22

• Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

• Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

2/1//2023

Date Erinn Walz, Reg. #43200

Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner

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Legal # 11025

Legal # 11036

Special Districts

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 4 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 2 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Kathy L McKune (Designated Election Official)

3333 S Bannock St., Suite 360 (DEO Address) Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-8222 (DEO Telephone) CHVSanDist@aol.com (DEO email)

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business, 12:00 p.m., on February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

Kathy L. McKune

Designated Election Official Signature

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Legal # 11026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ORCHARD HILLS METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Orchard Hills Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (0) zero directors will be elected for a 2-year term.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Katie Stahl, DEO kstahl@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3703

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form should be emailed to kstahl@ spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a selfnomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

ORCHARD HILLS METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK

DISTRICT

Katie Stahl, Designated Election Official

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Legal # 11027

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Sections 1-4-912; 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002 and

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