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Colorado pilot volunteers to fly patients to Denver for lifesaving treatments

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11 months ago

April 11, 2025

Colorado pilot volunteers to fly patients to Denver for lifesaving treatments

Angel Flight is an organization of volunteers saving countless lives. At the Colorado Air and Space Port, angels are regulars. On Friday afternoon, a plane landed at the airport carrying special cargo.

7-year-old Itzy and her mom Mirna were picked up from their home in smalltown Kansas in the morning. Itzy has a routine checkup at Children’s Hospital Colorado now that she’s in remission from leukemia.

She’s flown around 60 flights over her 3-and-a-half year battle, and the staff at Colorado Air and Space Port have grown to love her.

Angel flight pilot Kosta Constantine and his wife and mission assistant, Nancy, feel the same.

“It’s been a wonderful experience for us,” said Kosta. “I mean, we play such a small part. Certainly, the doctors in Kansas and the children’s hospital, they’re a miracle for her.”

Angel Flight connects volunteer pilots who own planes with patients who need help traveling to receive medical care. Kosta and Nancy have flown nearly 100 missions, for free.

“There’s a need,” said Kosta in response to why he volunteers his time and resources. “A big need. And Itzy and the Herreras are just one family that need, and we’ve flown so many others.”

For Mirna Herrera, the Angel Flights crew is a blessing. Itzy’s closest option for treatment is a 5-hour drive to Denver.

“Nancy and Kosta are my angels,” said Herrera. “Just out of their kindness, of their heart, wanting to be here for us, for something so terrible that you know the outcome of it, but you know that God shows His face through wonderful people.”

Kosta and Nancy have taken a weight off their shoulders.

“We’ve gotten to experience a lot of flights and every fight, we go to sleep,” Herrera laughed. “That’s the most peaceful time I think we’ve had.”

Together, the group has experienced both the highs and lows of Itzy’s battle. The Constantines celebrated Itzy ringing the bell, cancer free, a year ago.

“It’s tremendous,” said Kosta about having the opportunity to be at the ringing. “For me, it was a relief knowing that she was at the end of her treatment.”

And whatever the future holds, they’ll be in it together.

“He’s always checking on her and making sure that you know she’s doing good,” said Herrera. “Always him and Nancy. We’ve gone through so many good things and bad things, but mostly good.”

Each year, Angel Flight hosts a “Runway 5K” at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield called the Run for the Angels 5K to help raise money for their efforts. Part of the run is on the runway of the airport. This year, the race will be held on Sept. 25.

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Denver area events for March 5

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9 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events. Miguel — 7 p.m., Fillmore Auditorium, […]

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

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21 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

The Denver Broncos are in the market for a running back.

Just two days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver wants to have the running back position addressed before the draft, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are “poised to make a splash” at running back during NFL free agency.

“Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, according to sources, making sure Denver wouldn’t get the opportunity to put together an offer the Jets would refuse to match,” Jones wrote for CBS Sports.

Jones said the Broncos would be an obvious potential landing spot for Kenneth Walker, and he noted that Travis Etienne could be a cheaper alternative. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider also reported this week that Denver is expected to “closely examine” the RB market, and he name-dropped Walker, Etienne and Rico Dowdle.

The Broncos also have an in-house free agent at RB in J.K. Dobbins, who has expressed his desire to remain in Denver. The Broncos can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but no deals can become official until the new league year begins on March 11. In-house free agents can be re-signed at any time.

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Class 5A Sweet 16 has arrived, and both Grand Junction and Palisade are still standing with trips to the Great Eight in Denver on the line.

At The Jungle, the No. 2 seed Grand Junction Tigers set the tone early against No. 18 Golden. Defense carried the Tigers from the opening tip as they held the Demons to nine first quarter points while scoring 16 of their own.

Grand Junction added eight points in the second quarter while Golden managed six, sending the Tigers into halftime with a nine point lead.

Golden responded in the third quarter, outscoring Grand Junction 16 to 11 to cut the deficit to five entering the fourth. The Tigers answered in the final period, attacking the rim and converting key shots to win the quarter 19 to 10. Grand Junction secured a 54 to 41 victory to protect its home court and advance to the Great Eight in Denver.

Top seeded Palisade also defended its home floor with a trip to Denver at stake. The Bulldogs opened with nine straight points to energize a packed gym, but Frederick settled in and closed the first quarter on a run to tie the game at nine.

Frederick continued to respond in the second quarter and took an eight point lead into halftime.

Palisade shifted momentum after the break. The Bulldogs tightened defensively, holding Frederick to 21 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own. Palisade completed the comeback to advance to the Great Eight.

Colorado Mesa University Women Deliver Historic RMAC Tournament Win

In collegiate action, the top seeded Colorado Mesa University women’s basketball team defeated Colorado School of Mines 96 to 51 in the RMAC Tournament, marking the largest margin of victory in the tournament this century.

Olivia Reed-Thyne led the Mavericks with 34 points on 11 of 15 shooting, her third 30 point performance this season. Mason Rowland added 22 points and Hallie Clark contributed 10 as Colorado Mesa matched a program record with its 31st win. The Mavericks will host the semifinals Friday with a berth in the championship game at stake.

Colorado Mesa University Men Survive Overtime Thriller

The Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team faced New Mexico Highlands University for the third time this season. The Mavericks scored 36 first half points and led by four at the break.

New Mexico Highlands shot 50 percent in the second half, received 21 bench points and outscored Colorado Mesa 43 to 39 to force a late push. With the season in the balance, Ty Allred hit a game tying 3 pointer to make it 75 and send the game to overtime. Allred scored seven points in the extra period as Colorado Mesa earned a 91 to 90 victory to advance to the next round.

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