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Parents warned about the dangers of chatbots
Consumer
alert urges conversations at home about AI tools, content
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE@COTLN.ORG
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a consumer alert warning parents about the growing risks posed by social AI chatbots. Chatbots are tools designed to mimic human conversation, which, in some cases, can lead young users into harmful interactions.
“ ese chatbots interact with people as if they were another person,” Weiser said. “ ey can take on personas like a celebrity, ctional character or even a trusted adult, and the conversation can turn inappropriate or dangerous quickly, especially when it comes to sexual content, self-harm or substance use.”
e alert, released May 21, comes amid
a sharp rise in reports of children engaging with AI bots in ways that have resulted in mental health crises and unsafe behaviors. Weiser’s o ce warns that children and teens may not realize they’re interacting with an AI rather than a real person, making them more vulnerable to manipulation.
Realistic, relatable and risky
Social AI chatbots are increasingly common on popular platforms. Some are embedded in social media sites, while others exist as standalone apps. ey’re often marketed as friends, mentors or entertainers.
According to HealthyChildren.org, children and teens are turning to chatbots not just for quick answers but also for
entertainment or companionship, which can be risky as these programs are not designed with kids in mind and may expose them to false, harmful or inappropriate content.
“What you thought might be benign can turn quite harmful,” Weiser said. “Parents need to be mindful of what their kids are doing.”
e alert outlines several dangers, including chatbots generating age-inappropriate content, encouraging disordered behavior, or providing false and biased information. In some cases, children have shared private details with these bots, raising concerns about how that data may be used or stored.
Hickenlooper hears from businesses
Fluctuating tari s, international politics impacting bottom line
BY LINDSAY TOOMER NEWSLINE
Colorado small businesses from various sectors have made changes to their operations and even lost customers as a result of uncertainty around the Trump administration’s tari s.
Grady Cope, CEO of Reata Engineering and Machine Works, a Centennial, Colorado-based manufacturing company, said his company spent most of last year working to bring a Canadian customer on board. But in February, that customer said it would stop working with Reata because it was their only U.S.-based vendor, and “our people would just be really upset if we were buying from a U.S. vendor.”
“So they’re gone after a year’s worth of work,” Cope said at a press conference Tuesday with U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado and other small business leaders. Many of the materials used to make Reata’s products are not made in the U.S., Cope said. e company also ships parts to customers all over the world, with two of its biggest customers in Germany and the United Kingdom.
“One of the things that has truly surprised all of us is that the inconsistency of we-don’t-know-wherethe-tari s-are-from-day-to-day is causing many of our customers to put orders on hold,” Cope said. “Everybody’s waiting for some stabilization and normalcy.”
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to implement tari s that involve every country in the world, including those with which the U.S. conducts extensive trade, such as Canada, Mexico and China. He has said trade de cits are a national emergency, and part of his goal is to force more companies to manufacture products in the U.S. But he has repeatedly changed course on tari policy.
Carmichael Park full of fun, music for Summerfest
STAFF REPORT
Brighton Summerfest returns to Carmichael Park Saturday featuring food, live music and plenty activities. Summerfest, the City’s biggest community festival, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St.
e festival will include activities for kids, a beer garden, food vendors, live music and more. ere will also be businesses and organizations educating the public about their services.
e FNBO Entertainment Stage will feature performances by the main act, e Dreamboats, a revival of 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll, at 3 p.m.
Acts performing earlier include folkl and county with Aubrey Dale & Christine at 10 a.m. and ‘90s pop with Northwoods at 12:30 p.m.
Brighton Summerfest will also host the Colorado Military History Group and its array of World War II “living museum” interactive displays. e history group’s display will feature an original collection of uniforms, weapons, models, rations, tents and vehicles as part of a living mu-
seum display commemorating the end of the war 80 years ago. e space will be shared with the National War Museum of the Rockies, which displays items at Brighton City Museum on a regular basis.
Festival attendees will even have a chance to explore the orchestra at Brighton Summerfest. Inside the Orchestra, a nonpro t organization, brings music to children, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through engaging, interactive experiences with orchestral music. Get hands-on with instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo,” create your own musical instrument craft, and enjoy live demos by professional orchestra musicians!
All Brighton Summerfest activities and concerts are free to the public. Food will be available for purchase. Brighton Summerfest is supported by the City of Brighton, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Brighton Police Department, FNBO, ALLO Fiber, United Power and e Home Depot.
For more information about Brighton Summerfest, visit brightonco.gov/brightonsummerfest or call the Special Events O ce at 303 655-2218.
Brighton claims grant to assess housing needs
BY BELEN WARD BELEN@COTLN.ORG
e City of Brighton received a grant of $46,875 to assess the city’s housing needs and create plan to improve conditions through the Colorado Department of Local A airs, according to a news release on May 13.
“We’re proud to share that the City of Brighton has been awarded funding through the Colorado Department of Local A airs’ Housing Planning Grant Program to update our Housing Needs Assessment and create a Housing Action Plan,” said Mayor Greg Mills.
“While we took a proactive step nearly two years ago by completing our initial Housing Needs Assessments, new legislation passed in 2024 sets updated standards and now requires a formal (Housing Action Plan). is grant gives us the critical resources and data needed—not only to meet state requirements, but to thoughtfully plan for a vibrant and sustainable future for our community.”
e assessments and action plans will include water supply and strategic growth principles that comply with the state’s Sustainable A ordable Housing Assistance law.
“ is rst funding cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program marks a signi cant step forward in supporting our local governments as they work to address housing needs in their communities,” said DOLA Executive Director, Maria De Cambra. “ ese awards will help local governments develop actionable plans and strategies, promote strategic growth, and create more a ordable housing for Coloradans in these 23 jurisdictions.”Â.
According to o cials, the state awarded 11 projects totaling $897,619 to support 23 local governments.
Its funding also supports six new Housing Needs Assessments similar to Brighton’s, revisions and changes to three other housing needs assessments and seven new Housing Action Plans.
Out of the 11 awarded projects, six were multijurisdictional, and several projects included multiple components, according to o cials.
e second round of the Housing Planning Grant HPLN Program opens on June 9 and closes on July 11, 2025. According to o cials, the program guidelines, application materials, and other relevant information are available on the program website, and interested applicants should email Program Manager Ashley Basham to discuss their project.
Adams 14 elementary gets passing grade by Education Board
BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COTLN.ORG
An Adams 14 elementary school put under state scrutiny for its past academic problems got a passing grade last week by the Colorado State Board of Education for its e orts to rebound by becoming a community learning center.
Central Elementary in Commerce City was put on the state’s Performance Watch – which means the school needs improvement – ve years ago.
Central currently serves 421 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Of those, 60% are multi-language learners, and 16% are students with individualized Education Programs or (IEPS), according to an Adams 14 news release. e state in 2022 allowed Central to adopt a community schools model to introduce new, innovative approaches to
its curriculum, according to an Adams 14 news release. e change used Central Elementary as a hub for the community by o ering parent programs such as the school’s Parent Problem-Solving Team, English classes, and diabetes prevention instruction provided in partnership with Metropolitan State, University of Denver and Colorado State University, according to the school district.
District o cials said since adopting the community schools’ model, Central Elementary School has seen increased community engagement and early signs of success in areas of student engagement, attendance, and a strong reduction in behavior incidents, according to the news release.
On May 14, Adams 14 and Central Elementary School o cials proposed to the state board that Central continue with
its approved innovation status and keep implementing the community school model, with an instructional focus on core instruction, data collection and effective support for Linguistically Gifted learners, the news release states.
e State Board of Education praised Adams 14 District o cials for their work in the successful passage of a bond and mill levy override in November — signs of strong community and sta support, according to the news release.
Continuing updates
On May 15, the state board approved Adams 14’s improvement plan by an 8-1 vote.
e approved plan calls for at least four annual visits to Central Elementary and biannual progress updates to the Adams 14 Board of Education. Adams 14 and Central Elementary will return to report
progress in Fall 2026, a year ahead of schedule, allowing more time to implement the next phase of the plan.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the incredible work our team has done to move Adams 14 forward,” said Dr. Karla Loría, superintendent of Adams 14 in the news release. “Principal Harder and the sta at Central Elementary have shown unwavering commitment to our students, and we’re deeply grateful for the collaboration and guidance from our partners, particularly at the Colorado Department of Education.”
But it took the local community to make happen, she added.
“I am grateful for the parents and the entire Adams 14 community— (their) renewed trust and support under our new leadership is the foundation of everything we’re building together,” Loria said.
The Brighton Fire Department takes some children on a train ride around Carmichael Park at Brighton Summerfest June 1. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD
Part 2: Why Aren’t More Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Being Built?
This is the second installment of my monthly series about one of the hottest topics in real estate: Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs have gotten a lot of attention recently as a housing option. My thanks to John Phillips of Verdant Living for helping on the research for it.
ADUs – accessory or additional dwelling units, also called granny flats — are a wonderful idea. They use an existing piece of residential real estate and create a separate living space. They are often used for intergenerational housing (aging parents, adult children just starting out, etc.) and have long-term value as rental property and add to the value of your real estate. But very few have been built in Colorado. The experience in the City of Denver is instructive. I have been told that since June 2015 the city has issued 528 ADU permits, of which 418 have received Certificates of Occupancy. There are thousands of possible sites. There are no easily attainable totals for areas outside Denver, but there are a few ADUs scattered around the suburbs, and there must be tens of thousands of possible sites.
the preferred option. But times have changed.
quickly baffles the typical homeowner.
Now, land in urban areas is scarce (thus more expensive), homes are more expensive to build and aren’t as available, and smaller living spaces in closer proximity to others is more acceptable, often preferred. Zoning was a big hurdle. In Denver, applications for variance were rarely denied, but the variance process could take months and was expensive.
However, that is not the problem it once was. Laws have been passed that override local zoning regulations; Colorado did that last year, and that law takes effect this July.
That has opened the door, but there is a long way to go. Most homeowners have never even heard of ADUs, much less thought of how building an ADU might address their needs. This series is a small attempt to address that education gap.
Other impediments:
Other local regulations and rules
Cost. The amount of money needed, even for the least expensive ADUs, is not trivial for most homeowners. It exceeds the purchase of a car or the cost of a tiny home, and many don’t understand why.
Finance. Beyond the raw cost, financing an ADU can be a challenge. Most lenders (but not our Wendy Renee, below) are not yet comfortable with the dynamics, and there are few lenders actively doing it. Call Wendy!
Time. The time between signing a contract to build an ADU and receiving a certificate of occupancy could be a year (and often longer). Before you get to the contract phase, investigation of options and selecting a vendor takes even more time. Sometimes a homeowner who wants an ADU has an immediate need, and the timelines may not match.
So, one might ask, why aren’t more ADUs being built?
For many years, they were discouraged by the restrictive zoning regulations of local governments. That made a lot of sense when land was relatively inexpensive, housing was generally affordable, and single-family residences were
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Market awareness. As mentioned above, most potential purchasers of ADUs are unaware of the opportunity. That education is happening, slowly.
Vendors. In Colorado the cottage industry of ADU vendors and other service providers is only now developing. It exists but is small, hard to find (and vet), and doesn’t have a broad community presence.
All these factors are self reinforcing and limit the development of ADUs. And there is another factor at work. The very nature of ADUs which makes them such a terrific addition to the housing stock,
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We pride ourselves on the thoroughness of our listings. We complete all the data fields in the MLS, not just the mandatory ones, so you’ll find measurements and descriptions for each room, as well as narrated video tours which simulate an actual showing.
works against widespread adoption. They are “gentle density,” one here, one there. They are rarely installed at multiple residences close to each other. The impact, such as traffic, on a particular neighborhood is minimal. They don’t change the character of the neighborhood, but individual homeowners must have the need and desire.
Most have little experience with a construction project, understand how to research the options, are willing to turn their backyard into a construction site, and, especially for homeowners of moderate means, able to take on the risk and responsibility of a second mortgage (or make the necessary decisions). The whole thing is not part of their perspective.
To help with these issues Verdant Living has published a buyer’s guide, BuyersGuideColoradoADUs.com. A good place to begin is the Verdant Living website, VerdantLiving.us, or just contact John Phillips at 303-717-1962
I want to thank John and the following people for their input: Gary Fleisher, Modular Home Source; Kol Peterson, Accessory Dwelling Strategies, Renee Martinez-Stone, Denver Housing Authority and West Denver Renaissance Collaborative, and Eric Scott, TinyMod. Next month: Financing an ADU
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Prairie View celebrates graduation for 385
Principal urges grads to take leadership roles as their lives progress
BY BELEN WARD BELEN@COTLN.ORG
e Prairie View underhawks left the nest to spread their wings, celebrating graduation for 385 May 21 at the CU Events Center.
Principal Steve Shelton delivered an encouraging speech, stating that accountability will elevate everyone to match what you’re doing.
He urged them to lead at every opportunity, saying they are strong, smart and have already accomplished some dicult things.
Leadership is rare in this day and age, Shelton said.
“ e world is waiting for people to stand up and lead, Shelton said. “Steve Jobs said that innovation distinguishes a leader from a follower. at doesn’t mean you have to invent or create something, but be an innovator with your thoughts, actions, and leave.”
Finally, Shelton referred to his favorite TV show, Ted Lasso.
“ e nal thing you’d like to hear from me as your principal, and hopefully my biggest gift to you, is to be curious and not judgmental,” Shelton said. “Approach the world from a place where you have had great experiences, but you don’t have all the answers.
“Share those experiences with those you choose to surround yourself with,
acknowledge their experiences, and add them to your own.”
He said the graduates would always nd a home at Prairie View.
“You will always have a special place in my heart because of the relationships we built these last couple of years and as a class that truly cared about each other and built each other up instead of tearing each other down,” Shelton said. “I will always remember you most for that outstanding example and the example that you set for the other young people in our community, our student leadership team worked hard to give you an amazing senior year.”
GO FROM MAKING PEANUTS TO
WINNING STEAKS
Prairie View graduates celebrate receiving their diplomas at the CU Event Center.
Prairie View Valedictorian Vanessa Garcia delivers her speech to her classmates May 21 at the CU Event Center. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD
The Prairie View High School Symphonic Band performs “Celebration” under the direction of Tyler Vasquez and Brook Ho man.
The Presentation of the Colors, Prairie View Navy JROTC.
Fort Lupton Blue Devils graduates set GPA record
High School celebrates graduation for 173
BY BELEN WARD BELEN@COTLN.ORG
It was a cloudy day, but the Fort Lupton Blue Devils were fortunate to have no rain, as 173 students transitioned to graduates on May 25 at Bob Felps Field.
Fort Lupton High School principal Michael Kimbrough’s speech to the graduates.
“Between assemblies and celebrations, we’ve probably seen more confetti in our gym than what falls on the ground at the Super Bowl, and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Kimbrough said.
“Academically, you’ve made history. is is the highest GPA grouping in school history, with 12 students with a 4.0 GPA or higher. It’s impressive and record-breaking.”
Kimbrough stated that Fort Lupton students not only succeed in the classroom but also excelled by completed a total of 376 college credit hours at Ames Community College.
“ at’s the academic equivalent of earning three Bachelor’s degrees in a single year. Seniors, that’s an achievement that deserves recognition,” Kimbrough said.
Kimbrough said that success went beyond the classroom.
“Athletically, the class of 2025 shined brightly, competing with heart and integrity, from the soccer eld to the wrestling match, the track to the court,” he said. “You’ve earned all-state honorable mentions, second-string selections, and celebrated the launch of our very rst uni ed bowling season.”
“ ree of you will be continuing your athletic journeys at the collegiate level, and ve of you will represent Fort Lupton at the All-State Games. You’ve made us proud on every front,” he said.
Kimbrough said the choir had the opportunity to sing with world-renowned Polish operatic singer Dominica Zamara at the Denver Polish Club in March, with help from nationally recognized orchestra conductor Kevin Meidl.
Meidl called the Fort Lupton students “...some of the nicest, most polite students I have seen in recent years,” Kimbrough said.
“ ey were full of serious focus and work ethic, knowing there was a concert that evening, but more than that, they gave me the respect they show to all visitors and adults in your building,” Meidl said, according to Kimbrough.
Kimbrough noted that graduates will attend Ames Community College, the University of Northern Colorado, and Colorado State University as well as schools in places like Washington and Hawaii. Some students have also joined the armed forces.
Kimbrough also urged the students to ask for help when they can, noting that one of the biggest companies in the world, Apple, would not exist without help from rival company Microsoft and that company’s founder back in 1997. Apple was struggling, truly on the verge of collapse and Gates stepped in with a $ 150 million investment that kept Apple a oat.
“One of the most iconic brands in the world was saved by its competitor. It’s a powerful reminder that help can come from places you least expect, but only if you’re willing to ask and willing to accept it,” Kimbrough said.
One thing is always true, he said: Help won’t come if you don’t ask for it. Don’t let pride or fear stand in the way of your progress. You are not alone on this journey.
“Today is about you, Class of 2025, and I want to take a moment to say thank you for being gracious, courteous, kind, and supportive, not just to one another, but to the sta , your community, and even me, Kimbrough said.
Fort Lupton graduates toss their hats to begin the next steps of their journeys. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD
Adrian Madera Aguirre earned some money to help him attend Aims Community College for the Weld Technology degree program.
Fort Lupton graduates adorned their hats with meaningful and funny messages.
Prairie View High School’s Class of 2025
Students who graduated May 21 at the CU Event Center
Paula Ximena Acosta Charur, Oscar Jesus Acosta Portillo, Gia Sophia Adams, Adelaide Adu, Jasper Ralph Aguilar; and Karen Lynda Aguilar, Evelyn Estrella Aguilar Aguirre, Manuel Aguilar Munoz Jr., Damian Angello Aguilera Castanon, Ilenne Lizbeth Aguirre Arellano; and Allison Aguirre-Salpa, Chidiebere Chizaram Akotaobi, Edith Karina Aldana, Natalia Guadalupe Alfaro Gonzalez, Edgar Efrain Alvarado; and Ian Daniel Alvarez, Salem Charles Anderson, Mateo Eduardo Arana, Benjamin Lawrence Archuleta, Bailey Nicole Atkins; and Dominic Hiram Avalos, Adrian Octavio Avila, Arianna Loree Axtell, Chiara Azzario, Gunnar Michael Baden; and Diego Mirey Baeza, Alexis Rose Barajas, Jason Michael Barela Jr., Antoinette Barlee, Katelyn May Barnes; and Amiah Marie Barojas, Caleb Anthony Barylski, Josiah Imani Bea, Aspen Chere Beaver, Ethan Chase Beaver; and Leonardo Alonzo Bejarano, Izabel Ryan Berlinski, Julian Blake Bernal, Jonathon Dale Bicknell, Archer Wesley Joseph Bishop; and Rachel Nicole Blea, Tracy Agyei Boateng, Jesslyn Zilah Borja, Leslie Anahi Borjas, Shaelyn McKenzie Bougie; and Javon Marshea Brewton, Elias Martin Briseno, Haydyn Myah Brown, Brayden Cole Burke, Delilah Denise Burke; and Kaitlyn Marie Bush, Julianni Calandrelli, Nicholas Xavier Caldera, Aaliyah
Camarena Portillo, Ada Lynn Campbell; and Daysia Azzuray Cannady, Elliana Alyse Caro, Giselle Castanon, Daniel Castro Becerra, Kimberly Pamela Cavazos Trejo; and Samuel Owen Ceaser, Addyson Olivia Rose Cervantes, Jarret Joseph Chavez, Jose David Chavez, Zachary Julian Chavez Jr. ; and Daniela Chavez Flores, Alaura Lynn Cheever, Christin Chen, Xinyao Chen, Reagan Madison Clark; and Emily Jean Co ey, Kylie Jean Conrad, Jordan Evan Coppo, Paola So a Corcino Salgado, Adam James Cordova-Lopez; and Alan Sebastian Corral, Angelique Justine Cortez, Austin Ryan Cottrell, Kendall Kaelin Creason, Ethan Parker Cross; and Alexander Michael Crumrine, Alessandra Yolie Cruz, Izaiah Manuel Cruz, Jamison Alekzander Cummings, Audree Grace Davis; and Sarra Vardanovna Davtyan, David Nemiah De Hoyos, Maile Marie Diaz, Ariana Rubi Diaz Aponte, Anna Sophia DiRienzo; and Santino Nicholas Dorrance, Kalei Ann Marie Dreiling, Caleb O’Neal Dunn, Johanna Isabella Duran, Rokhna Ebrahimy; and John Evan Daniel Echols, Lesli Abigail Elias Rodriguez, Gavin Roscoe Elliott, Nathaly Verenisse Erazo, Saul Josias Espinoza; and Kaitlyn Cecelia Felten, Dilay Julie Fikir, Misori Mosima Forseh, Isabella Stephana Fox, Arielle Nevaeh Freeman; and Courtney Marie Frydendall, Fabian Gaeta Acosta, Delilah Jaylen Gallegos,
Angel Felipe Galvan, Miguel Angel Galvez; and Kamila Gisele Garay Ponce, Vanessa Anahi Garcia, Natalia Garcia Zamora, Peter Nolan Gebhart, Trevor Kelson Gedge; and Christian Aric Samuel Gisner, Cole James Glasmann, Moses Abel Gomez Jr., Orlando Joaquin Gonzalez, Samaya Kamille Goodwin; and Isabella Virginia Fayth Graham, Allison Lilia Grajeda, Cloe Sheri Gregory, William LaVaughan Gregory Jr., Lauren Alexandra Guardado Rivera; and Neyla Mae Gurule, Anabel Leticia Gutierrez, Zyanya Luv Gutierrez, Reese Taylor Haas, Nahom Ephrem Haileselassie; and Aubrey Jordan Halbe, Dinin Coy Hancock, Isis Deborah Hanna, Harper Steven Hanson, Meriah Yolanda Haro; and Brandon Dewanye Harper, Ariland Avery Hart, Shyenne Isabelle Hart, Alexander Abdullah Hassan, John Austin Hendrickson; and Devyn Ceeb Leej Her, Levi Ceebtsheej Her, Noah Michael Hernandez, Diego Arturo Herrera, Bruno Santiago Herrera Sanchez; and Cole Sebastian Hicks, Aleksandar Michael Hilderbrand, Brock William Homan, Holly Kristine Ho setz, Stephon Jovan Hogan; and Monica Rose Holguin, Alecia Angelica Hooks, Benjamin Scott Hopper, Kinley Rose Hoskins, Haley Dawn Houghton; and Ariana Lizet Hughes, Wyatt Bryce Hunter, Wyatt Everett Huntress, Austin James Hyde, Sui a Hlei Iang; and Joseph Lee Jacklin, Amanda Trinity Jansen, Amber Hailey Jansen, Salomae
Elizabeth Jenkins, Jimena Jimenez Coss; and Carter Allen Jimmerson, Kylie Lynne Karp, Lillith Anna Kartchner, Koen Lee Keefer, Kyden Jeremiah Kelley; and Carson David Kelly, John Sullivan Kelly, Kaden Allen Marvin Kendall, Malisa Kiatoukaysi, Sarah Louisa Kiefer; and Tyler David Krebs, Alexander Francis Kujawa, Asia Renee Lee, Ethan Scott Lehnig, Daniela Leon; and Lyric Kelley Lewis, Chih Yi Li, Ali Jaqueline Licon Cereceres, Bailey Uldars Lieb, Amelia Grace Lineberger, Prisila Marie Llamas; and KayLeigh Grace Long, Brooklyn Desi Lopez, Jasmine Marie Lopez, Natalie Ann Lopez, Rihanna Maryanne Lopez; and Andrea Lopez Garcia, Angelina Sheree Lovato, Jessica Lynn Love, Savannah Grace Lower, Jesse Adam Loya; and David Eloy Loya Chavarria, Abel Loya Rios, Jalayah Nevae Lozano, Nevaeh Arianna Lucero, Kathleen Jennel Lujan Burgos; and Natalia Luna, Juan Daniel Macias, Rene Macias Ontiveros, Skye Ava MacLeod, Dayanara Anaiz Madera; and Kristopher Madera, Diego Marquez Avalos, Diana Jazmin MarquezGonzalez, Eric Martinez, Kayla Michelle Martinez; and Osirys Guadalupe Martinez Palacios, Donaven Jordan Mascarenas, Z’jyla Daron Massey, Zoie Dinae Maupin, Kayli Marie Mayer-Waggoner; and Braelyn Elisabeth Maze, Colin John McCorkle, Logan Andrew McDowell, Amari Aalijah McGregor, Haven Alexander McMillin; and
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Winning from failing and succeeding
We all want to win. It feels good to succeed, hit the target, cross the nish line, or land the deal. But if we’re honest, most of us fail far more often than we win, and many of those failures are quietly swept under the rug. at’s human nature. We hide the stumbles and spotlight the wins. But here’s the truth: both wins and losses hold valuable lessons. e people who truly multiply their success are the ones who learn from both.
Some people are wired to extract deep insight from failure. When something goes wrong, they pause, re ect, and analyze. ey don’t just brush past the loss; they dissect it. What went wrong? What could I have done di erently? What will I change next time? ey turn the pain of failure into fuel for growth. It’s not always easy, but it’s powerful.
ert challenges us to see failure as a necessary and even valuable part of the journey to success.
David Sandler, founder of the Sandler Selling System, emphasized this same truth in his foundational book, “ e Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply em.” Rule #1? “You have to learn to fail, to win.” Not rule #37. Not rule #49. Rule number one. Failure isn’t optional on the path to success. It’s the tuition we pay.
And let’s not forget Zig Ziglar’s wisdom:
mortem” when things go wrong. Leaders gather the team, do a retrospective, and ask, “Why did we miss the mark?” at’s valuable. But how often do we pause and re ect after a big win and ask, “Why did we succeed?”
When we nish a 10K faster than ever, hit a new sales target, or deliver a project under budget, we should celebrate, but we should also re ect. Did we prepare di erently this time? Did we collaborate more closely with the team? Were we more strategic in how we communicated? Were we more consistent in execution? Did we build stronger relationships? Did we make fewer assumptions and ask better questions?
and shrug it o with “We’ll get ‘em next time.” Or when we win and move on with a quick high- ve and no deeper insight. Success is not just about doing more, it’s about learning more from the setbacks and the triumphs. Multiply your wins by making time to understand them. Let your failures instruct you, but don’t let your victories go unanalyzed. In both, there’s wisdom waiting.
And wisdom compounds.
Others, however, respond to failure with anger, blame, or retreat. ey shut down. If you’re in that camp or know someone who is, let me recommend Josh Seibert’s book, “Winning From Failing.” It’s a gamechanger for those who get stuck in frustration when things don’t go their way. Seib-
T“Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.” at one quote alone can shift your entire perspective. It reminds us not to let a setback today de ne who we are tomorrow.
But let’s ip the script. We’ve talked enough about failure. What about success? Are we learning from that just as intentionally?
Too often, we only conduct a “post-
As salespeople, for example, maybe our pre-call planning was sharper. Maybe we looped in colleagues who brought added expertise. Maybe we stopped winging it and started acting like professionals. Success leaves clues, but only if we take the time to look for them.
e truth is, for some people, it’s the lessons from failure that stick. For others, it’s the clarity that comes from understanding why they won. Both are essential. e tragedy is when we do neither. When we lose
We the People: American Pie
hose of a certain age likely recall Don McLean’s 1972 megahit song, “American Pie.”
ough an easily sung, melodic tune, the song is a stream of forlorn allusions that when woven together become an elegy, a melancholy paean to a time past, a pop rendition of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost.”
“American Pie” came on the heels of a tumultuous decade, one that had followed a super cially placid, bland one. Some critics rank it among the great pop songs. Although its place in music legend is a matter of debate, what isn’t debatable is that McLean captured the essence of a substantially changing America.
It’s no accident that McLean references pie in his lyrics. Apple pie has become an iconic symbol for Americana and remains part of our cultural mythology. Recall the tale of Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman, who planted apple trees from the Allegheny Valley of Western Pennsylvania to the Midwest.
In addition to being a scrumptious dessert and a symbol, pie serves another purpose due to it being a circle. Statisticians, demographers and economists use it regularly to depict the microscopic sliver of the percent of America’s wealth that’s yours, which I’m assuming is considerably less than the square root of the square root of Pi.
Historians love to categorize stretches of time into ages or eras, e.g., the Age of Reason, the Industrial Period, the Progressive Era. Interestingly, there’s never been an Age of Innocence. It’s been tumultuous from the get-go.
Vibrant, healthy democracies tend to be that way. Nevertheless, underneath the turbulence lies a nostalgia, a yearning for a past time even if you
Which way do you prefer to increase your odds of winning in the future? Is it the setbacks that we learn what not to do? Or is it found in the success and what we want to replicate? Either way, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we understand that our future successes are born by both our failures and our successes, it really will be a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
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hadn’t lived during it or for something of the past that elicits a romantic feeling. One for me is captured in Arlo Guthrie’s “City of New Orleans,” his tribute to the train, which helped shape, connect and mold the ethos of America.
John Koenig coined a word for that sense: “anemoia,” which he denes in his “Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” as a “nostalgia for a time you never experienced.” It’s imbued in pining for “good old days.”
But there never were good old days, at least in a collective sense. While a certain stretch might’ve been halcyon for you, undoubtedly others found it to be a personal or social hellscape.
If we dig deep into our psyches, we might discover what we’re reaching back for is a time when things were safer, simpler, less of a whirlwind. But like the good old days, times weren’t simpler in days of yore. ey had their own sort of complexity.
Yes, your great-grandparents didn’t need to worry about their identity being stolen or malware infecting their computers. But brewing a quick cup of co ee, grabbing a fast bite on the run or luxuriating in a hot shower on demand weren’t options. Outside of musing, for me it’s a futile exercise.
e bottom line is that we’re not there but here, which leads to our quandary: What are we going to do about it?
How often have you heard some politico go on about what the American people want or expect? Whenever I hear that I think, “Really? How do you know what the collective body of Americans thinks?”
And on a darker note, how many
times have we heard someone proclaim, “ at’s not who we are,” when the hard truth might be that’s exactly who we are? Or become.
America is struggling with an identity crisis. Who are we as a people? What does America mean today? What is our purpose?
Are we like those who founded this country, who pushed the frontier west, who through ingenuity, hard work, and some admittedly shady manipulation and inhumane exploitation built the most prosperous and powerful nation in history?
Do we have the same moxie as those that saved the world from Nazi domination, put an American on the moon, and defeated the heavily favored Russians—aka Soviets—in the 1980 Miracle on Ice?
Have we evolved into a new American, an alien species compared to those who wrote our founding documents and to those who bled profusely to set and keep the land free? Are there vestiges of their DNA in ours?
In the early nineteenth century, Alexis de Tocqueville did a deep dive into our edgling republic and recorded his ndings in his classic tome, “Democracy in America.” I recall reading it as part of my college studies, but other than excerpts, I haven’t read it since then. Nevertheless, I believe what de Tocqueville ultimately described, in addition to the intricacies of American democracy, was the character of Americans of that day.
In future essays, I plan to explore America today in a “We the People” series. I invite you to accompany me as I go spelunking down a rabbit hole in search for America 2025.
Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.
Parenting in summer: Surviving chaos, making memories
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h, summer. at magical time of year when the world collectively agrees we should be making core memories daily — even while we’re still working, parenting, bug-spraying, sunblocking, and wondering how in the actual world camp only lasts three hours. Don’t get me wrong, we love our kids. We love that it’s warm and we can eat popsicles outside and grow vegetables (at least one total salad’s worth). We love the slightly slower mornings. But summer as a working parent? It’s ... a lot.
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During the school year, there’s a beautiful stretch of consistency — a seven-hour window where you know where your kids are and what they’re doing. But once June hits, you’re navigating half-day camps that require multiple daily drop-o s, coordinating play dates, and trying to remember which themed day requires crazy socks or a costume from 2013’s Halloween.
All in the name of summer fun!
The pressure to `make it magical’ ere’s a subtle but very real pressure to make summer unforgettable. Between Instagram and the neighbor who built a backyard ninja course, it’s easy to feel like you’re somehow behind if your summer doesn’t include screen-free crafts, homemade popsicles, a multi-state road trip in a camper van, and weekly STEM activities.
Meanwhile, I’m over here congratulating myself for remembering to bring sunscreen and only forgetting one water bottle.
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Democratic attorneys general, including Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, have sued the administration, saying tari s are the purview of Congress, not the president.
Hickenlooper said people well-versed in economics tell him that “tari s have never worked” except in speci c situations. He said all tari s do is create “a level of uncertainty that is almost untenable” and prevents businesses from growing and maintaining supply chain relationships.
“All these tari s, in one way or another, they’re not bringing manufacturing back to this country,” Hickenlooper said. “What they’re doing is putting an unbearable burden on small businesses like we see here.”
Hickenlooper toured 4 Noses Brewing Company in Denver before hosting the press conference there with local business leaders. He sits on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. He is running for reelection in 2026.
Jack Caporal, trade policy chair at the World Trade Center Denver, said trade is an “engine of growth” in Colorado, as 1 in 5 jobs in the state is supported by trade, and gives Colorado consumers a choice on how and where to spend their money. He said tari s are “aggressive taxes” that small businesses “have the hardest time absorbing the cost of.”
businesses to enter those markets.
Jeremy Petersen, CEO of Identity Pet Nutrition, said while his business is headquartered in Colorado, all of its products are made in Canada because the U.S. had “no available production to create the quality of product that we wanted to create for pets.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business tried to bring manufacturing into the U.S., but it is not possible in the U.S. to achieve the quality the company wants, he said.
While Identity’s products have a “made in Canada” label and the country was the second top retail market last year for the company, Petersen said Canada is now his worst market.
“Despite being Canadian-made, they know we’re U.S.-owned, and so the boycott is on,” Petersen said.
Petersen said the company has also seen panic buying worse than it saw during the pandemic. It will be increasing its pricing by 6% on June 1 because of the uncertainty of how tari s will change. He said this has been “the most di cult year” of his professional career because of the uncertainty that comes with uctuating tari s.
“When there are trade issues that ought to be resolved to open that market access for Colorado businesses, the approach
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should be one that’s surgical and well thought out and well intentioned … Colorado businesses shouldn’t be caught in the cross re of unnecessary trade wars that raise costs for consumers and businesses,” Caporal said.
OBITUARIES
November 25, 1930 - December 28, 2024
Frank Glenn Ottesen, 94, of Greeley, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at UC Health Greeley Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born November 25, 1930 in Longmont to Frank and Alberta Glenn (Akers) Ottesen and grew up in Fort Lupton.
FG graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1948 and went on to attend a semester at CU Boulder. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army.
On July 1, 1951, he married his sweetheart, Betty “Betts” Jean Warner at the First Baptist Church in Fort Lupton.
FG began working with his father at the Ottesen Brighton Grain Company and he retired on July 1, 1993. He was active in the BPOE in Brighton, the First Presbyterian Church in Brighton and he enjoyed downhill skiing, well into his 80’s, singing, traveling the world, water skiing, hiking and they served at the Indian Market in Santa Fe for 30+ years.
Volunteering their time became a big part of his retirement, driving the shuttle in Estes for many years and driving clients with 60Plus to appointments. ey were very philanthropic with many organizations, including the UNC Fine Arts programs, AIMS Community College, Rocky Mountain Conservancy and the Estes Valley Land
Caporal said the uncertainty and the “whiplash” that comes with changing tari policies prompt other countries “...to become less reliant on the U.S. market” and to do business outside of the U.S. He said it also makes it harder for American
“It’d be really nice if the president could just put this all on the back burner and recognize that we can’t exist solely with products created in America,” Petersen said. “We’ve always been a land of opportunity, and a land of small businesses and making it easier for small business owners, and now here at the ip of a switch this year, that’s all threatened.” is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
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Trust. ey supported and helped their grandchildren to pay for music lessons and each of them have gone on to professional careers. ey were members of the First Congregational Church, former members of the Greeley Country Club, United Way of Weld County and he belonged to a gentleman’s investment club for a number of years.
ankful to have shared his life are his wife, Betts, their children; Margo Masat, Marsha (Gene) Gilluly and Mark (Scott) Ottesen, their six grandchildren; Sarah (Ross) Holmes, Rachel (Dan) Penners, Sterling (Tayler) Masat and Royal Masat, Michelle Gilluly-Beham, Jason (Morgan) Gilluly, nine great-grandchildren; Maddie, Weston and Crockett Holmes, Michael, Sean and Jared Penner, Stetson and Chloe Masat and Reagan Gilluly, his sister, LaNae Penfold and many nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley “Shirl” Waters.
Services were held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11 am at Generations Church, Greeley with a luncheon to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to “Rocky Mountain Conservancy” or “United Way of Weld County” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at Youngsfunerals.com.
Frank Glenn Ottesen
Colorado business owners told Sen. John Hicklenlooper that changing tari s are hurting thier businesses, driving away some customers and limiting their supplies of necessary supplies and equipment. FILE PHOTO
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Oasis is open for the summer
Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park 1852 E Bromley Lane, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 18 and will continue to be open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through Sept. 2.
Season passes are currently on sale at a 20 percent discount until June 10. For more information about season passes, call 303655-2200 or stop by the Brighton Recreation Center at 555 N. 11th Avenue.
Brighton Oasis is a dynamic outdoor facility that o ers something for everyone, including two exciting slides, a lazy river with zero-depth entry and wave generator, and a climbing wall in the dive well.
ere is a tot pool with zerodepth entry and interactive play features, as well as a water basketball area.
e Oasis will close if the forecasted high for the day isn’t at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to follow the park’s Facebook page for weather-related closures, or call 303-655-2095.
Post o ce seeks new location in Hudson
o to pool or ow into gutters or streets.
e restrictions last untl end of September. e city also does not allow placing of sod during that time.
Violators will get warnings from the city for their rst two violations, but face nes of up to $125 for homeowners or $1,500 for commercial properties after three violations and could be given written citation and court summons for more than three violations.
Brighton hosts Day in AA 2025
Due to space constraints, the Postal Service must relocate retail services to a yet-to-be-determined location within the zip code of 80642, which includes Hudson and the surrounding area.
e desired size of the new facility needs to be approximately 2,750 square feet with adequate parking.
e relocation project will consist of procuring a suitable substitute location, as close as reasonably possible to the existing location. Retail Services will continue at the current location until necessary preparations are completed at the new location.
Brighton Alcoholics Anonymous is hosting the District 9 Day In AA 2025 for District 9 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on June 14 at their location, 147 Second Place in Brighton.
e Day in AA includes eight meetings, three meals and one solution that will be delivered over the course of 13 hours.
e meeting is open to anyone in Colorado’s AA District 9, which includes the entire Metro Denver region and Boulder.
Art in the Park announces call for artists
e City of Brighton will host its annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St.
— details will be released when they become available.
For more information, visit brightonco.gov/gardeninabox, email gardeninfo@resourcecentral.org or call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.
Adams County o ers O ce of Strategic Partnerships
Adams County’s O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities is meant to serve the community more e ectively and enhance the way the county builds and sustains partnerships, both internally and with external organizations.
e team is led by Adminstrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads efforts to secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to foster resilience and prosperity.
e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.
Learn more at sparc.adcogov. org.
golf course, playground and all shelters will be closed. Sports programming will be relocated to other parks during the work.
Internships available with Adams County
Are you interested in learning more about working for local government? Adams County currently has paid internships available.
Opportunities include a cook ($16.48/hour) and classroom aide ($15.62/hour) for Head Start, an IT intern ($17/hour) for the Sheri ’s O ce, and a Healthy Farmers Market intern ($17/hour). ese opportunities are available through the Workforce & Business Center. ose interested should work with their Business Center case manager or call 720.523.6898 to get established with a case manager.
Water audit program
e city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. e program aims to help residents and cities increase water use e ciencies and reach conservation goals. Call 303-999-3824 or visit https://www.brightonco. gov/589/Water-Audit-Program
Instead of a public meeting, the Postal Service is inviting residents and property owners to send comments on the proposal to “United States Postal Service, Attn: Hudson, CO MPO Relocation, PO BOX 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103.”
e Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Watering restrictions begin
Brighton’s lawn watering and irrigaiton restrictions o cially began May 1, limit how long and how often residents can water their property.
ose artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonartinthepark.com for more information and to apply. e deadline for booth applications is Aug. 15. is one-day festival brings together talented artists, live performances, interactive activities, and a vibrant artist market.
For more information, contact Communications & Engagement Director Kristen Chernosky at 303-655-2146 or kchernosky@ brightonco.gov.
Garden In A Box kits on sale
e Brighton Utilities Department has once again partnered with conservation nonpro t Resource Central to o er to Brighton residents the Garden In A Box Program.
School District 27J accepting openenrollment applications
Adams County School District 27J announced that Choice of Schools applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 school year. 27J Schools allows any student to apply to attend any 27J school or program on space/program availability and the applications are being accepted for the district’s 14 elementary schools, six middle schools and ve high schools — including the district’s online academy.
Legal advice
e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month. e program is for customers without legal representation who need help navigating through legal issues.
Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for a Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.
For the full list of available schools, an application and a list of frequently asked questions, visit https://www.sd27j.org/ enrollment/accepting-applications online.
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According to the rules, lawn watering and irrigation is allowed three days per week, depending on the last numbers in the property’s address. ose with even numbered street addresses can water Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. ose with odd numbers or properties without assigned street address can water their lawns on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
City of Brighton utility customers can receive a $25 discount o each individual purchase of the program’s water-wise garden kits, while supplies last. Purchase your garden before they sell out. Sales are now open to the public. Residents can choose from 13 Garden In A Box kits with the $25 discount. Box kits include anywhere from nine to as many as 30 starter plants, with selections ranging from vibrant hardy xeric (low-water) perennials to a pollinator-friendly vegetable garden. Gift certi cates are also available for purchase.
e Brighton-based school district operates schools in Brighton, Henderson, Commerce City and ornton.
Benedict Park renovations ongoing
Renovations at Benedict Park at 1855 Southern St. are underway, resulting in limited public access to sections of the park through June 2025.
e construction project will add a variety of amenities and upgrades, including two new playgrounds, a new irrigation system, a skate park expansion, new shelters, new lighting, supplemental landscaping, and a walking trail on the east end of the park.
Get trained to administer Naloxone e Adams County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Team will supply all Automated External De brillator cabinets in government buildings with Naloxone this month. Naloxone will be made available to take home after these trainings.
If you have any questions about the training or other resources, contact our Harm Reduction team at 303-363-3077 or by email: harmreduction@adcogov.org
Sidewalk, curb, and gutter program
Watering is not allowed during the hottest part of the day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and residents should not allow irrigation run-
ese pre-designed kits are tailored to Colorado soil, and the simple plant by number maps take the guesswork out of buying and planting. Plus, the garden kits can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional lawn. Kit pickup will be in the spring
e parking lot along Southern Street will be closed but access to drive through it is permitted. Portions of the parking lot adjacent to the splash pad at the northwest corner of the park will be closed. School access will be allowed.
e path along the east side of the park will be closed in sections and the skate park, Disc
e city of Brighton’s 50.50 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter program is underway. According to a statement, the program helps ease the nancial costs of maintenance and replacements. Property owners are responsible for that maintenance work. e program halves the replacement costs between the city and the property owner.
e program began in 2004. Last year, it assisted 14 homeowners. e city says the program has saved about $75,000 worth of repairs.
Visit www.brightonco.gov/5050 to apply. Call 303-655-2036 with questions.
Dyslexia screening the law of the land in Colorado
Screenings to begin in 202728 school year
BY ANNE SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT
Surrounded by smiling supporters and curious fourth graders, Gov. Jared Polis on Friday signed a bill into law that will require universal dyslexia screenings in Colorado schools starting in the 2027-28 school year.
e sunny signing ceremony outside the front doors of Lukas Elementary School in Westminster was a momentous occasion. For students, it was the only thing besides lunch separating them from the start of summer break.
CHATBOTS
Legal tools, limited reach
Weiser said his o ce is watching closely for violations of Colorado’s consumer protection laws, particularly those related to deceptive or unfair trade practices. He pointed to the state’s ongoing lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, which alleges harm to children through manipulative design and lack of safeguards.
“If these platforms are crossing the line, whatever we can do in enforcement, we will,” he said.
Still, Weiser acknowledged that regu-
For advocates of children with dyslexia, it was the culmination of a dogged e ort to ensure students with the most common learning disability are agged early so they can get the help they need.
e dyslexia bill, one of three education bills signed into law at the ceremony, was especially personal to some lawmakers.
Rep. Matt Soper, a Republican representing western Colorado and one of the bill sponsors, has dyslexia and talked about his reading struggles growing up. Polis noted that both his father and his fthgrade daughter have dyslexia.
Sen. Kyle Mullica, a Democrat representing parts of Adams County and one of the bill sponsors, choked up as he talked about the mental health toll dyslexia once took on his daughter, who’s now a sixth grader.
lation alone can’t keep pace with the fast-moving world of AI. He called for a broader federal conversation and urged technology companies to act more responsibly.
What parents can do e most e ective protection, Weiser said, begins at home.
“Monitor their use. Be engaged,” he said. “Ask your kids what they’re doing online. If they say they’re talking to someone, make sure they understand who or what that really is.” e alert recommends using parental controls, ltering tools and built-in age restrictions. But more importantly, Weiser said, families should normalize regular conversations about digital habits and online experiences.
“I’m going to go home and tell my daughter that we did something for her today,” he said. “I’m going to tell all those students who are falling through the cracks that we’ve done something for them.”
No funding with bill
Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes it hard to decode and spell words, but with the right instruction, students with dyslexia can do as well as their peers in school. About 15% to 20% of the population has dyslexia, according to the Colorado Department of Education.
While the new law, which comes with no funding, won’t immediately require schools to screen kindergarten through third-grade students for signs of dyslexia, it marks another milestone in the state’s ongoing campaign to boost reading pro-
“Teach your kids that these chatbots are not human,” he said. “ ey’re designed to seem human but they’re not. Don’t wait to talk to your kids.”
Looking ahead
Weiser said he’s not ruling out the need for new state legislation but believes current laws provide a strong foundation for accountability. For now, raising awareness remains a top priority.
To help parents get started, his o ce has created a one-page tip sheet with safety advice and conversation starters, available atstopfraudcolorado.gov.
“Arti cial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and many parents may not even be aware of social AI chatbots and their potential to harm children,” Weiser said. “ at needs to change.”
ciency among Colorado students. Over the last seven years, state leaders have cracked down on debunked reading curriculum, required more training for elementary teachers and principals, and held teacher prep programs to higher standards for how they train future elementary educators to teach reading.
About a dozen Colorado school districts currently screen all students in certain elementary grades for dyslexia. Two more — Je co and Douglas County — will start next year and by 2027-28, more than 160 other districts are expected to join the club.
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AI chatbots that mimic friendly conversation may pose hidden risks for kids, Colorado’s attorney general warns. SHUITTERSTOCK
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORAODOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity.
Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery.
Colorado Antique Gallery
Standing at 52,000 square feet and advertised as “Denver’s largest antique mall,” Colorado Antique Gallery in Littleton is lled to the brim with unique vintage items for all types of people.
Colorado Antique Gallery is operated by President Chris Rodriguez who took ownership of the business in 2012. It is located at 5501 S. Broadway, Unit 135.
“I have 275 vendors and we rent space to them on a monthly basis, and then I take a commission of all their sales,” Rodriguez said. “So most of the merchandise in the store is not ours.”
Rodriguez said the store has been operating since 1992. He decided to purchase the store after initially taking a business interest in it.
For Rodriguez, he said the best aspect of operating an antique store is the unknown of daily life.
“Every day is di erent. Every day is new,” Rodriguez said. “You’re going to run into di erent people and this is the type of business that brings out eccentric people — and it brings out just people who you may
not see on a normal day, maybe, if you were shopping in a mall.”
From Native American jewelry to speci c crystal canoes, Rodriguez said people are looking for all sorts of items and every day “is not going to be boring.”
“What also is nice is we keep all this stu from going into the land ll and we give everything a second home so they can use it again,” Rodriguez said. “We like saving stu .”
Rodriguez said he would describe Colorado Antique Gallery as “large, di erent and fun,” adding that the store has evolved over the last three decades.
Heirloom Antiques Mall
Tucked in a quiet shopping mall in Aurora that includes an adult bingo venue and a hobby shop lies Heirloom Antiques Mall. Filled with various items including toys, art and more, the shop stands two stories tall.
Behind the counter, owner and operator Scott Davenport often greets his customers by asking if they’ve been in the shop, and explains the business to rsttime visitors.
e way Davenport described the store is simple but heartfelt.
“It’s just a fun place,” he said, glancing around at the eclectic mix of vintage furniture, old signage and toy collections tucked in every corner.
His business model is shaped by inclusivity and a sense of community.
“I try to o er something for everyone and I want it to be family friendly … We try to have stu that they can see and interact with,” Davenport said.
Davenport hadn’t always owned the store. His jour-
ney began as a vendor at a di erent antique shop.
“I was a dealer at another antique store for eight years. And I came in and I took a spot here. And when I brought my wife back, I stepped on the bottom stair, and I looked at her, and said, ‘I’m going to buy this store.’ And one year to the month, not to the day, I bought it,” he said.
It was a decision that would change his life.
“It’ll be 10 years in August,” he said.
What keeps him in it isn’t just the love of antiques — it’s the people.
“I like the interaction with the customers, you know — you get to know them and their families. We have so many regulars,” Davenport said.
Currently there are over 100 vendors in the shop, and Davenport said he also recently added more space to the business.
And he isn’t done yet.
“I just hope for continued growth,” Davenport said when asked what the future held.
e antique scene in the Denver metro area, according to Davenport, has seen a shift.
“I think it’s gone more vintage and more clothing. It’s better now. e younger generation has found … a greater interest in repurposing and recycling,” Davenport said.
Overkill Thrift & Consign
Overkill rift & Consign in Englewood opened its doors last year and o ers a blend of what Davenport describes as what “the younger generation” has found, including vintage clothing in various styles
Overkill Thrift & Consign is located at 3041 S. Broadway in Englewood and is owned and operated by 26-year-old Megan Hartberger.
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everyone.
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and some antiques.
“While Overkill primarily deals in modern second-hand clothing, we very frequently receive vintage and antique pieces from our consignors with ages ranging anywhere from 1960s to the early 2000s,” owner Megan Hartberger said. “We try to carry all the small staples that an antique store might o er, such as vintage Playboy magazines, antique knick knacks like wooden kaleidoscopes, vintage movie memorabilia items and cassette tapes.”
Located at 3041 S. Broadway, Overkill is a small but bustling purple building where Hartberger seeks to provide curated, unique fashions at reasonable prices.
Hartberger maintains a “punk rock” style herself, but like Davenport, strives to have “a bit of everything” for vintage seekers who cross the threshold of her store.
“No matter what your style is, I want you to be able to come in and nd anything,” Hartberger said. “So, you know, goth, grunge, grandma, gearhead. We’ve got it all.”
Hartberger said Overkill is partially a thrift store because it has various items under $5, including $2 bins, and much of those pieces are actually from her own personal collection.
“We (also) have consign, which means you can come in and sell your clothes with us,” she said.
two stories
“ ose are going to be our slightly higher-priced items but I still like to have a good deal.”
Overkill used to be operated under the name Inner Me with a di erent owner, and Hartberger said it had a strong customer base that she has maintained since taking over the space in May last year.
“I wanted to make something for myself to put my name on, and this place worked out,” she said.
“It’s a great location, the landlord is really awesome, and there were just a bunch of great ways to get started.”
For the fashion collector, one of the best elements of the shop is chatting with the people who travel in and peruse her bins and racks.
“My favorite aspect is just looking at clothes all day, but I have loved getting to know people who have similar style to me or just really appreciate the pieces I’ve brought in,” she said.
Overkill is also a place where Hartberger encourages people to take the quirky or eclectic and make it their own.
“Put it on. If it looks good, keep it,” Hartberger said. “Let yourself be yourself.”
Hartberger describes the thrift and antiquing scene in Denver as “thriving.”
“Broadway especially is bustling with thrift and vintage stores alike, while several antique malls can be found throughout the area as well,” Hartberger said. “ ere’s something for every budget, whether you’re looking for records, comic books, clothes or antique home decor. rift stores have these items at lower prices but require more e ort to dig for, while dedicated vintage and antique stores will be more curated at the cost of higher pricing.”
Heirloom Antique Mall in Aurora has something for
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with about 106 di erent vendors.
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Owner of Heirloom Antique Mall in Aurora, Scott Davenport, restocks a case in his shop located at 1947 S. Havana St.
Divided into di erent style sections, Overkill Thrift & Consign o ers curated fashions that don’t “break the bank.” Owner Megan Hartberger provides vintage clothing at thrift store prices.
Colorado Antique Gallery is located in Littleton and o ers many unique and vintage items.
How to enjoy the worst team of all time
Some suggestions for resilient Rockies fans
BY JOHN RENFROW JOHN@COTLN.ORG
Dismayed Colorado fans still turn up at Coors Field to support their spiraling Rockies, with yells of “Sell the team!” ringing out behind hot dog bites and swigs of beer. But it’s the results on the eld that are often di cult to stomach. e old adage in baseball is that before the season even begins, you get 40 wins and 40 losses, and what your team does between them will determine the course of the season.
But it’s not even June, and the Rockies just lost their 40th game on Tuesday.
But at least tickets were only $5 that day, and will likely remain in the single digits for the remainder of the season. ere will be price hikes when teams like the Yankees and Dodgers come to town, but the organization knows it’s getting increasingly di cult to put butts in seats. Colorado is on pace to be even worse than the 2024 Chicago White Sox, a team that nished 41-121 last season, the worst since the 1962 New York Mets, who were 40-120.
According to an article from ESPN on May 13, the Rockies’ record through 40 games puts them on pace to nish 28134. Let that sink in.
So anyway, here are some ways to better enjoy the possible worst team ever.
Arrive early for cheap beers
If you arrive two hours before the game’s rst pitch, you might see fans
double- sting 12-ounce beers as they make their way to their seats.
at’s because fans can enjoy $3 Coors Lights (yes, $3 for 12 ounces) and $6 craft beers (16 ounces) before the game starts. Or you can wait until the drinks are literally $10 more expensive than that after the national anthem.
at way, you don’t feel bad leaving in the seventh inning when the team is down a gross number of runs (like the 21-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on May 10, the third-biggest shutout margin in the major leagues since 1901).
Pin the promotional schedule to the fridge
Whether it’s buy-one-get-one hot dog night, bobblehead night or enjoying reworks after the game, promos are always a good excuse to get to the ballpark.
Plus, summer in Colorado makes for a picture-perfect night for baseball, if you can stomach the score of the game.
For example, catch a star-studded night when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town on June 25. e rst 10,000 fans through the door receive a Rockies cowboy hat. Or show up for other fan favorite nights like Star Wars or Grateful Dead night.
Put some cheddar on the games
Of course, be sure to gamble responsibly. But if you truly can’t bear to watch the team continue to struggle, consider a prop bet or two to add a little seasoning to your experience.
Bet on a player to get a hit, hammer a home run or the Rockies to only lose by three runs or less.
Or, if you get really cynical, bet on the other team. at way, at least the loss results in something positive for your night out.
For the most diehard of fans, bet on the Rockies to win. Your passion for the game will soar with each at-bat, and the odds will reward you if the team pulls it o . Imagine beating the Yankees and going home with a fatter pocket.
‘Enhance’ your game experience It’s Colorado. Enough said? You might nd you care less and less about the team’s record if you enjoy a nice night of weather after some homegrown Colorado enhancements, like a gummy or a chocolate bar.
Just make sure you nd a cozy seat away from other people, especially rowdy fans of the other team. With fewer people ocking to the stadium, it shouldn’t be di cult to nd a nice solitary spot with a pretty view. But be careful throwing those cheap beers into the mix.
As always, plan for a ride or use public transportation, and never drive under the in uence.
Only so much can be done to alleviate the pain of watching your team suck at a historic level. But as always, Go Rockies forever.
Coors Field shines on a beautiful May evening as the Colorado Rockies play the Philadelphia Phillies on May 20. The Phillies won 7-4 to give Colorado its 40th loss of the season. JOHN RENFROW
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New law allows donation of unused prescriptions
Prescription donations would help uninsured patients under new Colorado law
BY SARA WILSON NEWSLINE
A new Colorado law will let people donate their unused and unopened prescription drugs so that other patients can access them for free or a minimal cost.
Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25289 into law on Wednesday, which establishes the state’s drug donation program.
“Every year, the United States spends billions to dispose of unused prescription medicines from nursing homes, assisted living residences, hospices, and jails,” bill sponsor Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Je erson County Democrat, said in a statement. “Additionally, many left-over prescriptions are ushed down the toilet or thrown into the trash, which causes immeasurable harm to our environment and water supply. With this new law, we are creating a program to reduce waste, protect the environment, and help Coloradans access the medication they need.”
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e bill was also sponsored by Rep. Kyle Brown, a Louisville Democrat, and Rep. Emily Sirota, a Denver Democrat. It passed the House and Senate with bipar-
But the reality? Your kids are thrilled with a trip to the local pool and a drivethru milkshake. eir bar is much lower than Pinterest would have you believe.
How to make the most of it (without losing it)
If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone. Here’s how to make summer count — for your family and your sanity.
1. Rede ne “memorable”
Magic doesn’t have to be expensive, extravagant, or even planned. Let your kids
A Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment medication collection box. A new law allows residents to donate unused medication rather than having to dispose of them. FILE PHOTO
tisan support.
e program relies on the work from a task force on the issue created in 2022. Colorado technically already allows for re-dispensing of medication under lim-
stay up late to spot stars. Say yes to ice cream before dinner. Let them wear pajamas all day. ese little “yes” moments are the moments they’ll remember — and they don’t require extra planning.
2. Pick one weekly “thing”
Choose one thing each week — a hike, a new park, a simple picnic — and let it anchor the week. Give yourself a rhythm, not a schedule. One weekly adventure: a hike, the pool, or even just a walk to the corner store for slushies. If you do one thing each week, it stacks up into a summer full of magic without the overwhelm. e consistency creates rhythm without overwhelming your calendar.
3. Outsource when you can is is where we gently remind you: you
ited circumstances, but there isn’t an easy mechanism for patients to access those drugs. ere is one program in the state, at a clinic in Colorado Springs, that accepts donated medications from nursing homes.
don’t have to do it all. Have someone else prep meals for the week. Hire a neighborhood teen to help entertain your kids for an hour or two. Use a service like TULA (hi!) to run your errands, return those Amazon impulse buys, or pick up the sunscreen you forgot for the third time. 4. Let some things go
Maybe the dishes aren’t done. Maybe your child is living in swimwear. Maybe dinner is three types of fruit and half a granola bar. It’s ne. is is a season, not a standard. Let go of perfection and lean into connection.
Remember what matters
At the end of the day, your kids don’t need a perfectly orchestrated summer.
Under the new law, individuals and institutions such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes and prisons will be able to more easily donate medicine to hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. at medicine would then be used to ll prescriptions for low-income and uninsured patients.
In 2021, about 10% of Coloradans did not ll a prescription because of cost, according to a report from the Colorado Health Institute.
e program won’t allow for the donation of opioids, scheduled medications and medicines that require special storage conditions unless the recipient can ensure correct storage. e recipient of the donated drugs will be required to keep records of donations, keep the donated drugs separate from regular stock and have a licensed pharmacist inspect the donation.
Forty- ve states have drug repository programs in place, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, though the program scopes vary. Georgia’s program, for example, has lled over 981,000 prescriptions worth more than $78 million over eight years. Wyoming’s program has existed since 2007 and has helped about 29,000 patients. is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
ey need to laugh with you. Ride bikes. Get a little bored and then wildly creative. ey need memories that feel easy and warm.
So take a breath. You’re doing great. You’re making magic in the midst of chaos — and they’ll remember that far more than the missed camp costume day. And if you ever need a hand carrying the mental (and literal) load? TULA’s here for that. We’ve got your back — so you can get back to your summer.
is guest column was written by Megan Trask and Cody Galloway, Denver residents and co-founders of TULA Life Balanced. Learn more about their business at tulabalanced.com.
1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are male bees called?
2. TELEVISION: Which TV streaming network plans to host a new series based on the “Harry Potter” books?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many months have 31 days?
4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the rst president to appear on television?
5. MATH: What is the Roman numeral MMXXV in Arabic numbers?
6. MOVIES: What is the name of the spaceship in the movie “Alien”?
7. LITERATURE: “Nicholas Nickleby” is a novel written by which author?
8. AD SLOGANS: Which airline uses the slogan “Fly the Friendly Skies”?
9. ACRONYMS: What phrase does the real estate acronym DTI stand for?
10. FOOD & DRINK: What are the seeds of a pomegranate called?
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1. Drones.
2. HBO Max.
3. Seven: January, March, May, July, August, October and December.
4. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
5. 2025.
6. Nostromo.
7. Charles Dickens.
8. United Airlines.
9. Debt-to-income ratio.
10. Arils.
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WHEREAS, the City also has lodging tax reserves and may have requests for funding that meets lodging tax purposes and desires to amend the Code to allow for direct allocations of lodging tax reserves with a finding of a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City to continue to promote cultural arts and economic development; finds these are public purposes, and finds these amendments reflect such purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 3-40-50(c) shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3-40-50. Use of Tax.
(c) Lodging tax funds shall be allocated each year in the following percentages: Fifty percent (50%) to the Brighton Economic Development Corporation for the public purposes of economic development endeavors and marketing of the City and fifty percent (50%) to the City Communications and Engagement Department to promote, support, develop, and organize cultural arts events and activities. Additionally, at any time throughout the year or during the budget approval process, additional allocations may be made to either the Communications and Engagement Department or the Brighton Economic Development Corporation from lodging tax reserve funds for specific authorized purposes or organizations. Lodging tax funds may only be used for the purpose of supporting economic development, especially any events or activities that promote tourism or market the City, and to support special events and cultural arts facilities and activities. Each of the direct recipients of lodging tax funds are authorized to create a grant process to further distribute funds to community organizations that meet the purposes set forth for lodging tax funds. The City Council may directly allocate additional lodging tax reserve funds directly to nonprofit organizations with a finding of public purpose that meets the lodging tax purposes of promoting tourism, supporting economic development endeavors, special events, and cultural arts events and facilities.
Section 2. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as may be otherwise set forth herein.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY 2025.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ ALICIA CALDERON, City Attorney
Legal Notice No. BSB3892
First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO.
INTRODUCED BY: Taddeo
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES SECTION 3-5 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Brighton City staff has reviewed article 3-5 of the Brighton Municipal Code in comparison with other approved documents relating to affordable housing within the City of Brighton (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, City Council study sessions were held on January 28, 2025, and April 8, 2025, to consider revisions to the definition of affordable housing and the Attainable Housing Matrix; and
WHEREAS, City Council examined strategies to achieve the goals identified in the Brighton Housing Needs and Incentives Strategies Assessment, including redefining “affordable housing” and revising the guidelines for affordable housing fee reductions; and
WHEREAS, certain amendments to the Brighton Municipal Code are necessary to better provide affordable housing in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed amendments to the Brighton Municipal Code and desires to adopt such amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:
Section 1. Article 3-5-10 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 3-5-10. Definitions.
(a) Affordable housing means a dwelling unit or group of dwelling units of either owner-occupied
(b) Development impact fees or impact fees means moneys paid to the City by owners, subdividers and/ or developers of land within the City, as part of the City’s land use development application review and approval process, and in connection with the construction of new developments, and in consideration of new residential, commercial, industrial or other development requiring the subdivision of land or the construction of infrastructure or other improvements within the City, including but not limited to fees, charges, or fee-in-lieu payments for acquisition of park land and trails, park and trails improvements or park and trails development; open space acquisition and preservation; traffic infrastructure, transit infrastructure, signalization and other traffic-related improvements; bridges and crossings; water and wastewater infrastructure, treatment facilities and other related improvements; water acquisition and storage facilities; drainage infrastructure and other related improvements; and such other and similar fees and charges adopted by the City Council from time to time by annual fee resolution, or otherwise, provided that such fees and charges are reasonably related to the impacts resulting from new developments or subdivisions of land within the City and the construction of infrastructure or other improvements related thereto.
Section 2. Article 3-5-50 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 3-5-50. Application for reduction or subsidy.
(a) An applicant seeking a reduction or subsidy of eligible development impact or other types of fees or seeking another form of incentive for affordable housing development must submit a written application, supplied by the Community Development Department, to the Director of Community Development (the “Director”). The application shall contain the name and address of each property owner and, if known, the developer, the information referenced in Subsection (b) below, and such supporting information as may be deemed necessary by the applicant or as may be requested by the Director. The applicant shall demonstrate that a need for the specified housing exists within the City and provide adequate financial information demonstrating that the project is economically unfeasible without the requested fee reduction, subsidy, or incentive.
(b) The Director shall review the application materials and make an initial determination of (in) sufficiency. If in the Director’s reasonable determination, the application appears to be sufficient, the application shall be reviewed by a Committee, consisting of the City Manager, Director of Community Development, Director of Public Works, Director of Utilities, Director of Finance, Director of Parks and Recreation, and the City Attorney. Within a reasonable time thereafter, the Committee shall make a written recommendation to the City Council, including a recommendation as to the appropriate amount of the fee reduction or subsidy, if any, which recommendation shall address, at a minimum, the following factors that are required to be set forth, demonstrated, described, and otherwise explained by the applicant in the application materials:
(1) A description of the applicant’s project and fee reduction proposal, including the number of units to be affordable housing units with their respective income limits and the total unit mix and bedroom count;
(2) The length of time the affordability mechanism(s) will be in place (must be a minimum of 30 years);
(3) Whether there is a commitment by the applicant to provide a minimum of five percent (5%) of the total units to one or more special needs populations including, but not limited to, homeless, senior residents including the age restriction (must be a minimum of 55 years), persons with disabilities, and agricultural workers;
(4) Whether there is a commitment by the applicant to giving a priority to residents within the corporate limits of the City who are currently on a waiting list with the Brighton Housing Authority for affordable housing;
(5) Whether there are construction features that will be included in the subject project that lower the cost of housing including utility costs;
(6) Whether the applicant has diligently applied for, pursued, obtained, received, or has been denied other funds or subsidies, including state or federal funds, subsidies, grants, or other financing tools or products in this regard, all applicants hereunder are required to demonstrate that other available funding sources have been diligently pursued; and
(7) Any other factors consistent with the intent of this Article that may support the application, that the Committee may deem necessary or pertinent to the subject application, or which are otherwise set forth in an administrative regulation.
Section 3. Article 3-5-60 is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 3-5-60. Determination by City Council.
The City Council shall review the application, the Director’s determination, and the Committee’s recommendations pursuant to the application standards, guidelines, and factors set forth in Section 3-5-50 above, and any additional criteria established by the City Council from time to time, including but not limited to the Affordable Housing Fee and Dedication Reduction Table, to be used in determining and calculating the amount of any fee reduction, subsidy, or incentive, and in its reasonable discretion, make a decision. The City Council shall approve in whole or in part, approve with conditions, or deny the application by written resolution. The City Council shall issue its written decision on the application within ninety (90) days after its receipt of such application from the Director. During such ninety-day period, the City Council may request such additional information from the applicant as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the City Council’s proper consideration thereof.
Section 4. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 20th DAY OF MAY 2025.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM /s/ JAMES GALLAGHER, Assistant City Attorney
Legal Notice No. BSB3895
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Taddeo
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 2-4-13 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO NOMINATION PETITIONS
WHEREAS, Brighton Municipal Code Section 2-413 allows any person who desires to be a candidate for Mayor or City Council to circulate and sign a nomination petition no later than the fifty-seventh day prior to the date of the election; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute Section 1-4-805 requires candidates to file nomination petitions with the municipal clerk no later than the seventy-first day prior to the date of the election; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Brighton Municipal Code is necessary to align the City of Brighton’s (the “City”) election procedures with the election procedures outlined in state statutes; and
WHEREAS, amending the Brighton Municipal Code will allow for better coordination between the City and Adams County, Colorado regarding election-related matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a study session on May 13, 2025, to examine the proposed amendment to the nomination petitions section of the Brighton Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed change to the Brighton Municipal Code to align with state statutes and finds this will better serve the community, especially when coordinating with the County for elections.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:
Section 1. Section 2-4-13
“Nomination petitions” of the Brighton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The nomination petitions for any person who desires to be a candidate for Mayor or Council may be circulated and signed beginning on the ninety-first day and ending on the seventy-first day prior to the day of the election.
Section 2. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 20th DAY OF MAY 2025.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
/s/ JAMES GALLAGHER, Assistant City Attorney
Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO.
INTRODUCED BY: Taddeo
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 8-28 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE FIREWORKS AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
WHEREAS, the unlawful possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, discharge, and use of fireworks within the City of Brighton (“City”) poses a substantial and direct risk to the public’s health, safety, and welfare, including a risk of injury, death, and property damage, and threatens to diminish the quality of life of the City’s residents; and
WHEREAS, the unlawful possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, discharge, and use of fireworks within the City, especially during holidays, is a drain on the resources of law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical service providers; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2007(1) allows municipalities to further regulate and enact prohibitions upon the sale, use, and possession of fireworks within the corporate limits of any city; and
WHEREAS, the City has an overriding interest in prohibiting the illegal storage, sale, use, and possession of illegal fireworks; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to increase the penalties for fireworks violations to deter residents from using illegal fireworks in the City and authorize alternative penalties in the event violators are juveniles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interests of the City of Brighton and its residents to make the following updates to the Brighton Municipal Code for the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following definition is hereby added to Sections 8-28-20 as follows:
“Authorized Officer” shall mean and include any police officer and any code enforcement officer of the City.
Section 2. Section 8-28-90(b) is hereby amended as follows:
(b) No temporary fireworks stand permit shall be issued to any person who, during the preceding five-year period, has had a previous temporary fireworks stand permit revoked or a previous conviction under Article 8-28 of the Brighton Municipal Code or Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-33.5-2001, et seq.
Section 3. Section 8-28-130(a) is hereby amended as follows:
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or discharge any fireworks other than permissible fireworks, as defined in Section 8-28-20, anywhere in the City.
Section 4. Section 8-28-140 is hereby repealed and replaced with the following:
Sec. 8-28-140. Penalties
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Article. A violation of this Article shall be a criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment, or fine or both as provided in Section 1-24, General Penalties, of this Code.
(b) Any violation of this Article shall also be deemed a public nuisance within the meaning of Chapter 8 of the Brighton Municipal Code. In addition to an individual who is observed to be violating the provisions of this Article, any person who owns or possesses the property upon which fireworks are sold, possessed, or used in violation of Section 8-28-130 of this Article shall be deemed to be the author of the public nuisance and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein.
(c) Mandatory Minimum Penalty. Any person eighteen years or older who pleads guilty or is found guilty shall be subject to the following mandatory minimum penalties:
(1) A mandatory minimum fine of $1,500 or $500 fine with 20 hours of community service and a fireworks safety class as ordered by the Brighton Municipal Court for a first violation;
(2) A mandatory minimum fine of $2,000 or $1000 with 40 hours of community service for a second violation within a two-year period; and
(3) A mandatory minimum fine of $2,500 for a third violation within a two-year period.
(d) For any juvenile offender, the Court may order alternative penalties, such as diversion, in lieu of the mandatory minimum penalties set forth in Section 8-28-150(c).
(e) All remedies set forth herein are cumulative, and the exercise of any one shall not be deemed to prevent the exercise of another, nor to
McElvain Personal Representative 2797 W. 107th Ct. Unit C Westminster, CO 80234
Legal Notice No. BSB3886 First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: June 12, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEAN KRUGER TROUTMAN aka JEAN K TROUTMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 214
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
ARTHUR RICKY TROUTMAN
Personal Representative 778 S 10TH AVE BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3900
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melissa Dawn Randall, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 79
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Bertha Randall Cobb
Personal Representative 712 Fulton Ave Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3867
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 12, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Kelsey Michelle Willis be changed to Santana Michelle Trujillo Case No.: 25C0607
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB 3165
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BEVERLY JOAN HEYEN, a/k/a BEVERLY J. HEYEN, a/k/a BEVERLY HEYEN , Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30352
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kyle Heyen
Personal Representative
c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP
2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. BSB3871
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Alejandro Manuel Morales be changed to Alejandro Manuel Ramirez Case No.: 25 C 0722
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3889
First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Leroy Minh Nhat Nguyen be changed to Anderson Minh Nhat Nguyen Case No.: 25 C 0794
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3887
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 14, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Ariel Lauren Helane Dade be changed to Ariel Lauren Helane Hernandez Case No.: 25 C 0805
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3882
First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: June 12, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Children
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 25JV30007
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Krew Lechman A Child, and Concerning
Olivia D’Andrea, Kyle Lechman
Respondents:
S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Olivia D’Andrea, Kyle Lechman
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 23rd day of June, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 23rd day of May, 2025.
Alana Percy
Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3897
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 25JV30022
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Ethan Hudson
S U M M O N S A Child, and Concerning Cherry Carter, Matthew Hudson, Respondents:
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Matthew Hudson
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 13th day of June, 2025 at the hour of 2:00 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 21st day of May, 2025.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Children: Luca Miller
Respondents: Tracy Arnhold, John Doe Case Number: 23JV30186 Div: D ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS,: Tracy Arnhold and John Doe
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child(ren); YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 22nd and 23rd day of July, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that: 1) That the child(ren) was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 2) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 3) That the parents are unfit; 4) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; no less drastic alternative to termination exists, and 6) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child(ren), the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child(ren); and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the identity of the parent of the child is unknown and has been unknown for three months or more and that reasonable efforts to identify and locate the parent in accordance with section 19-3-603 have failed; and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
If a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the child is requesting guardianship or legal custody of the child such request must be filed within twenty days of the filing of this motion.
YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.
If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court.
Done and signed on:
BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB 3163
First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 25JV30067
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Juliet Mecillas A Child, and Concerning
Kit Trujillo, Benjamin Mecillas, Jr.
Respondents: S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Benjamin Mecillas, Jr.
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 9th day of July, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 9th day of May, 2025.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Fort Lupton Press Legals
City of Ft. Lupton
Public Notice
CITY OF FORT LUPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton is in receipt of an application for a Variance referred to as the 100 McKinley Ave Variance, located at 100 McKinley Ave in Fort Lupton, Colorado, pursuant to the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code Notice Requirements.
The public hearing is to be held before the Board
at the time of the hearing, the public hearing will be held remotely, accessible to the public by phone and internet. Information on how to attend the hearing will be provided in the agenda as posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov.
Further information is available
TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 6, 2025, the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District’s voters authorized the Fire District to impose a one-half percent (0.5%) sales tax on sales occurring within its boundaries. Beginning July 1, 2025, the Fire District’s sales tax is required to be charged by all merchants, vendors, and other sales tax collectors on all sales to which the Fire District’s sales tax applies, regardless of whether they are located within or outside the Fire District’s boundaries.
Certain exemptions apply to the Fire District’s sales tax. A copy of the Fire District’s Resolution to Enact a Sales Tax, including a listing of all sales tax exemptions, is available on the Fire District’s website at www.fffd.us, or may be obtained by contacting:
Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District 8426 Kosmerl Place Frederick, CO 80504 Finance Director: Mike Cummins mcummins@fffd.us
Please adjust your registers accordingly so that they correctly calculate the amount of sales tax that needs to be collected on any taxable sales occurring on or after July 1, 2025. The Fire District’s sales tax will be collected by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Additional information regarding the sales tax collection process may be obtained by contacting the Colorado Department of Revenue directly.
Questions regarding this Notice or the new sales tax may be directed to the Fire District at mcummins@fffd.us or by telephone at (720)526-6585. BY ORDER OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Legal Notice No. FLP1296
First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 26,
