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Denver could crack down on “junkers” and abandoned vehicles
A abandoned journey trailer sits on the aspect of a avenue in south Denver on Tuesday. Picture: Alayna Alvarez/Axios
A crackdown on deserted and unpleasant vehicles, vehicles and RVs may very well be coming to Denver.
Driving the information: The town is weighing whether or not to make it tougher for “junker” autos to remain parked in the identical place for lengthy intervals of time.
- The proposal — backed by council members Kendra Black, Jolon Clark and Paul Kashmann — is available in response to a latest spike in complaints over giant deserted autos clogging up metropolis streets.
Particulars: The measure, launched Tuesday within the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, would broaden restrictions for big autos in all metropolis zones — not simply residential, as is at the moment the case.
- The brand new guidelines would improve the space {that a} car of any dimension should transfer after 72 hours to 700 ft, the common dimension of a metropolis block. That is up from the present requirement of simply 100 ft.
- The proposal would additionally broaden the definition of a “junker” to incorporate non-motorized pull-behind trailers. As of now, town limits the definition to a motorcar that’s apparently inoperable and extensively broken.
Of word: The plan would make it simpler for metropolis officers to implement the regulation and tow away vehicles of non-compliant house owners by eradicating some mandates round offering discover, together with the requirement {that a} driver’s license data should be collected if an individual is discovered with the car.
What they’re saying: Generally the culprits “are large firms who’re simply utilizing our public proper of approach to retailer fleet autos,” Clark defined Tuesday. However different instances, it is “an outdated trailer that is not hooked up to something, that caught on hearth,” and is “fully unusable.”
- In all cases, Black famous, “We have realized … enforcement is de facto difficult.”
The opposite aspect: Some council members, together with Robin Kniech and Jamie Torres, are taking challenge with the proposal’s 700-foot requirement as a result of it will apply to all vehicles, not simply junkers.
- Given hovering car break-ins, it will be a “large problem” to make residents transfer their vehicles to a possible place they cannot keep watch over, Kniech stated.
Actuality examine: It is at the moment unlawful for anybody to maintain a automotive parked on a residential avenue in the identical place for greater than 72 hours — however the metropolis would not proactively implement that rule as a result of the coverage is complaint-driven, say officers with Denver’s transportation division.
Between the strains: Some advocates for individuals experiencing homelessness inform Axios Denver they oppose the plan for showing to focus on low-income residents residing in RVs.
- A lot of these residents, primarily in South Denver, “maintain getting complaints on them,” Denver Homeless Out Loud spokesperson Benjamin Dunning instructed us.
- When that occurs, police usually come. “And if [their vehicle] has an engine drawback and so they cannot transfer, it will get towed and all their belongings go together with it,” which may have devastating outcomes and push much more individuals into homelessness.
What’s subsequent: The proposal superior on Tuesday to the total council and is not more likely to go unanimously except amended. A remaining vote is anticipated within the coming weeks.
The No. 1-seeded Boston College Eagles (27-7-2) men’s hockey team takes on the No. 3-seeded Denver Pioneers (30-11-1) in the Manchester Regional Final on Sunday night.
Both teams earned spots in the game after winning their first round contests.
Boston College defeated No. 4-seeded Bentley 3-1 on Friday afternoon after a late third period goal from forward James Hagens and an empty netter from forward Ryan Leonard.
Denver dominated No. 2-seeded Providence 5-1 on Friday night. Four different Pioneers scored goals in the contest.
This is the first time the two teams are meeting since the 2024 national championship. In the title game, Denver topped Boston College 2-0 after scoring a pair of goals in the second period.
The winner of this game will win the Regional and will return to the Frozen Four for the second straight year.
Below is all the information for the upcoming matchup.
How to Watch: Boston College Men’s Hockey vs. Denver:
Who: No. 1 Boston College Eagles and No. 3 Denver Pioneers
When: Sunday, March 30 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: SNHU Arena, Manchester, N.H.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, Denver: The Pioneers defeated the Providence Friars 5-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles beat the Bentley Falcons 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon.
Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was in last year’s national championship on April 13, 2024. Denver defeated Boston College 2-0.
Former Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson is taking a visit to the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, per The Denver Gazette. Ferguson is a Littleton, Colorado native and has a rising 2025 NFL Draft stock after an impressive NFL combine and Pro Day in Eugene.
Ferguson and Denver quarterback Bo Nix also have exciting chemistry already, as the duo shined at Oregon. Ferguson was a favorite target of Nix’s during the 2022 and 2023 season – finishing with 74 receptions for 805 yards and 11 touchdowns in those two seasons.
Ferguson turned heads at the combine with the fastest 40-yard dash from a tight end (4.63-seconds) and highest vertical leap (39-inch) from a tight end.
Ferguson and Nix are very close friends, who maintained their relationship through Nix’s rookie season in Denver.
“Yeah, I’ve been able to talk to Bo,” Ferguson told Oregon Ducks on SI reporter Bri Amaranthus during the 2024 season. “He had some things to ask me where to go to eat… It’s really cool to see his career take off. I’m super proud of him. I played with Bo for a couple of years and we were close off the field as well. He’s a great friend, great person off the field. So it was just really cool to see his dreams come true. All my family’s cheering for him as Denver Bronco fans.”
Does Ferguson dream Payton calling him during the 2025 NFL Draft to join the Broncos?
“Honestly, anywhere would be the best team for me. But yeah it’d be cool to play back in front of my family again and reunite with some teammates,” Ferguson told Amaranthus.
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Ferguson is fresh off his best season yet, breaking multiple Oregon records to become the Ducks’ most decorated tight end of all time. The fan-favorite broke the Oregon all-time records for career receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) by a tight end, and finished second all-time in career receiving yards (1,537) by a tight end.
The 6-5, 255-pound Ferguson is grabbing the attention of many NFL Draft scouts, including New York Jets tight ends coach Jeff Blasko, who attended Oregon Ducks Pro Day in Eugene.
Ferguson is a great fit for Denver and coach Sean Payton’s offense. Ferguson is tough, experienced and a mismatch nightmare that has drawn comparisons to NFL legend Travis Kelce .
“It is really a blessing and really cool to be put in the same sentence as that guy,” Ferguson told Amaranthus. “He’s done a lot for the game and a lot for the position as tight ends go. But I’ve definitely watched a lot of his tape. He’s a special, special player and he’s really revolutionized tight end play.”
Denver did sign veteran tight end Evan Engram to a two-year deal in NFL free agency. The 30-year-old Engram is coming off a shoulder surgery, so possibly the Broncos are looking to add depth and options to their tight end room.
Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Michigan Wolverines’ Colston Loveland are expected to be the first tight ends taken off the board in the upcoming NFL Draft while Ferguson has solidified himself as a great third option. Ferguson is projected to be a Day 2 pick (second or third round).
Ferguson has a chance to further etch his name in Oregon history books. When drafted, Ferguson will become the first Oregon tight end taken in the NFL Draft since David Paulson was selected by the Pittsburg Steelers with the 240th pick in the seventh round of the 2012 draft.
The NFL Draft will take place from April 24 to April 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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