AAron Ontiveroz

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AAron Ontiveroz

AAron Ontiveroz has been a staff photographer at The Denver Post since 2010. Ontiveroz specializes in sports and portraiture. His work has been recognized by various organizations including the Emmy Awards, the NPPA's Best of Photojournalism, Colorado Photographer of the Year. He was a member of Denver Post staff that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Coverage in 2013 for the Aurora Theater Shooting. Ontiveroz joined the Post in 2010. Before that he worked as a photographer at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. He is a native of Wyoming and attended Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming and the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

Mackenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to giving up the eventual game-winning goal to Cole Smith (22) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the Golden Knights鈥� 2-1 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vegas finished the series with a 4-0 sweep and will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Vegas Golden Knights sweep the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference final 2-1.

May 26, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

The Vegas Golden Knights sweep the Colorado Avalanche, winning Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference final 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.聽

Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche and Shea Theodore (27) of the Vegas Golden Knights track the puck as it squirts loose during the third period of the Golden Knights鈥� 5-3 win in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Las Vegas now leads the series 3-0. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche fall to Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of NHL Western Conference Final, down 3-0 in series

May 24, 2026 at 9:33 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche faced the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2025. Las...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts at the officials during the second quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets Podcast: An abrupt ending and an uncertain offseason in Denver

May 20, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

Breaking down an uncertain moment for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets after a disaster in the NBA playoffs.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets untucks his jersey after the Minnesota Timberwolves鈥� 110-98 Game 6 win in their first round NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets fall to Minnesota Timberwolves 110-98 in Game 6 of first-round NBA playoff series

May 1, 2026 at 10:29 a.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets by way of a 110-98 win in Game 6 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the...

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets calms down Nikola Jokic (15) after he took contact from Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of game five of their NBA Playoffs series on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets beat Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 of first-round NBA playoff series

April 28, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday night, April 27, 2026.

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves鈥� 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of first-round NBA playoff series

April 25, 2026 at 11:26 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets yells to teammates from the bench during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves鈥� 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of first-round NBA playoff series

April 23, 2026 at 11:27 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to throwing an errant pass during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets drop Game 2 to Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-114 in first-round of NBA playoffs

April 21, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets lost 119-114 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday night, April 20, 2026.

Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets roars after dunking as Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves stands sullenly during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets鈥� 116-105 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, winning the first game of the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

April 18, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, winning the first game of the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena, Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Guliana Petrie adjusts her tiara during the Youth America Grand Prix at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts & June Swaner Gates Concert Hall in Denver on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Youth America Grand Prix ballet auditions at University of Denver

February 23, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

The Youth America Grand Prix took place at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts & June Swaner Gates Concert Hall in Denver Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026. Hundreds...

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PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, winning the first game of the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

PHOTOS: Youth America Grand Prix ballet auditions at University of Denver