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.

Brandon Royval poses for a portrait after a daily training session at Factory X on December 6, 2023 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)"

Kickin it with Kiz Podcast: Denver’s Brandon Royval chases UFC glory, Broncos close in on playoffs and Jerry Jeudy’s struggles

December 15, 2023 at 2:06 p.m.

On the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz Podcast, sports columnist Mark Kiszla talks UFC, Denver Broncos' playoff hopes and Jerry Jeudy's struggles.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after he was ejected from the game by referee Mousa Dagher (not pictured) against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s second ejection, Jamal Murray’s nagging injuries and Julian Strawther catching fire

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk Nikola Jokic's ejection, Jamal Murray's health and Julian Strawther heating up.

Colorado Buffaloes running backs coach Darian Hagan in Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Friday. June 19, 2020. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Handicapping the CFP, sizing up the NFL draft and mourning Darian Hagan’s CU departure

December 7, 2023 at 11:20 a.m.

In this edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla talks sports betting, bourbon, Broncos and the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff.

Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson, left, prepares to dunk past Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray returns, Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan toast Clippers and the definitive NBA center draft

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up with the Nuggets riding a three-game winning streak.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of the Avalanche鈥檚 8-2 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Will the real Colorado Avalanche please stand up?

November 30, 2023 at 1:01 a.m.

In this edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, columnist Mark Kiszla joins discusses his betting beats and the Colorado Avalanche with beat writer Corey Masisak.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets jokes with DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Denver dispatches the Clippers, Draymond Green escalates matters and threats emerging in the West

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Head Coach Deion Sanders looks off during the first half as the Colorado Buffaloes play the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?

November 10, 2023 at 12:14 a.m.

In the latest edition of the Kickin' it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla breaks down all things local sports including where to lose your money this weekend on sports wagers.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues that he took contact from Kevon Looney (5) of the Golden State Warriors on a no-call during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray’s injury, Michael Porter Jr.’s growth, Julian Strawther’s outburst and taking stock at 8-1

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets' dramatic win over Golden State.

Andrew Peasley (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys hoists the Bronze Boot after winning against the Colorado State Rams during the Border War at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming on Friday, November 3, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Wyoming in annual Border War game

November 3, 2023 at 9:52 p.m.

Colorado State University took the University of Wyoming in the annual Border War game at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Wyoming...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets calms the crowd as the Nuggets clung to a five-point lead against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter of Denver鈥檚 110-102 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, October 30, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Wild overreactions to Denver’s 4-0 start, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando wildly overreact to the Nuggets' 4-0 start.

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Kickin it with Kiz Podcast: Denver’s Brandon Royval chases UFC glory, Broncos close in on playoffs and Jerry Jeudy’s struggles

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s second ejection, Jamal Murray’s nagging injuries and Julian Strawther catching fire

馃攰 Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Handicapping the CFP, sizing up the NFL draft and mourning Darian Hagan’s CU departure

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray returns, Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan toast Clippers and the definitive NBA center draft

Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Will the real Colorado Avalanche please stand up?

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Denver dispatches the Clippers, Draymond Green escalates matters and threats emerging in the West

Kickin鈥� It with Kiz Podcast: Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray’s injury, Michael Porter Jr.’s growth, Julian Strawther’s outburst and taking stock at 8-1

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Wyoming in annual Border War game

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Wild overreactions to Denver’s 4-0 start, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw