Brighton Standard Blade March 20, 2025

RIDING THE BRIGHTON CYCLONE

Brighton Recreation celebrates re-opening of swimming pool slide P2

Lunar Outpost’s moon mission goes sideways

Spacecraft carrying MAPP rover lands on its side, preventing deployment

BY RYLEE DUNN

Arvada-based company Lunar Outpost’s attempt at making history by landing the rst-ever commercial rover on the moon hit a snag upon arrival, as the spacecraft carrying the rover landed on its side, making it impossible for the rover to be deployed.

Lunar Outpost’s MAPP rover was carried by Intuitive Machine’s Athena Spacecraft, which landed about 5 degrees from the Lunar South Pole on March 6 after launching on the SpaceX Falcon 9 on Feb. 26.

After the touchdown, however, there were some technical challenges. Caroline Cammarano, a member of Lunar Outpost’s communication’s team, said that although the rover survived the journey to the moon, it was unable to drive on the lunar surface due to the Athena’s landing orientation.

“Our Lunar Voyage 1 MAPP rover successfully made it to the Moon, collected data from the lunar surface and in transit, and proved MAPP was ready to drive!” Cammarano said. “Intuitive Machines landing on its side prevented MAPP’s deployment.

“Our data paints a clear picture that MAPP survived the landing attempt and would have driven on the lunar surface and achieved our mission objectives had it been given the opportunity,” Cammarano continued.

Teams are able to communicate with the machine, said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines, which provided the Athena spacecraft.

“We’ll just have to do the reconstruction and gure out exactly what is the attitude and location, and then we will get on with the rest of the mission,” he said at a NASA press conference.

During the press conference, Altemus said he believes that the machine is in the vicinity of the landing site. ey are waiting for pictures from above, which will come in the next couple of days, to con rm their exact location.

The mission that could have been

Had the landing gone a bit more smoothly, the rover would have set out to complete a slew of rsts, including facilitating the (largely symbolic) rst sale of space resources in human history, a $1 sale of lunar regolith — dust, soil and rock that covers the moon’s surface — to NASA.

In addition to being the rst commercial rover on the moon, the MAPP rover is also the rst American rover on the Lunar South Pole.

Welcoming the Brighton Cyclone

City celebrates reopening of Recreation Center waterslide

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A little computer help was enough for a Brighton student get to cut the ribbon March 8 for Brighton’s new water slide –and to be the rst kid to try it.

e Brighton Recreation Center reopened its swimming pool slide with fanfare March 8, celebrating the completion of a three year project repairing and improving the slide.

e city held a contest to name the new slide and selected Willow Modica, 11, a student at Foundations Academy, as the winner for her entry “ e Brighton Cyclone.”

At the recreation center ceremony, she said she had a little computer help.

“I came up with the name,” she said. “I was thinking what would be a good name for a slide, and typed into the computer and got a wild card name, Cyclone.”

It was a surprise for Willow’s parents.

“I didn’t even know she’d entered the contest and all of a sudden I got a text message saying that she had won the contest,” said her Dad, Kevin. “She was very excited.”

“I’m very proud of her,” said Willows’s mom Liz Haberacker.

Audrey Kiefer, 10, who attends Pennock Elementary, was the runner-up and took home the nalist award for her suggestion of naming the slide “H20.”

said. “So we had all of those supply chain issues, and lots of contractors we were overrun with lots of people, had to close and had deferred maintenance that they were trying to get done. So it took us a while to get a vendor in who was able to do it.”

Chapman said, that nally, we were able to go under contract last year. It was a two-year process to get it all nished, and the slide opened back up quietly in January. A February grand opening ceremony was delayed by city permits.

“ e delay is a result of our contractor not yet receiving the necessary stamped general conformance letter, which is required for us to open the slide to the public,” said Carleen Watts Assistant Director of Recreation Service, City of Brighton. Chapman said she’s thrilled to have it back in service.

“It’s a joy at seeing children using the slide again, and the community’s positive response to its reopening after it being closed for so long,” Chapman said. “It’s such a big presence in the room, the closure really impacted us and the community. So it’s just wonderful to see it up and running and see everybody enjoying it again.”

“We are excited that this slide is nally open. It’s been way too long. Some people think that we might have just thrown some paint on it, but it is a brand-new slide. So we’re happy to, showcase this with the community, said Mayor Greg Mills City of Brighton.

Project history Nicole Chapman, Brighton Recreation

Supervisor of Aquatics, said the water slide was closed for renovation in 2022. at came after 30 years of use and wear from the chlorinated environment. e project was delayed by supply chain issues after COVID-19, she said.

“We had to shut it down, and it took us a couple of years to nd a vendor who was able to replace it. We hit COVID, shut down, we had to close it, Chapman

Brighton promotes water-saving plant program

Garden In A Box provides plants and planting advice

BY BELEN WARD

A returning Brighton program makes it easier than ever to plant a carefully thought out garden designed especially for the city’s climate and soil.

e Garden In A Box program is coming back this year. e City of Brighton Utilities Department has partnered with Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program to sell its boxes to the community, according to a news release on March 4.

“Resource Central, a conservation nonpro t based in Boulder, started the ‘Garden In A Box’ program in 2003 to help save water and make water-wise landscapes the norm in Colorado by replacing thirsty grass with beautiful low-water landscapes,” said Rachel Staats, Resource Central marketing director.

e City of Brighton utility customers can receive a $25 discount for every purchase of the Garden In A Box kits.   e sale will continue while supplies last and is open to the public.

Residents can select from 13 Garden in a Box varieties. In in each kit includes from nine to 30 starter plants, from low-water perennials to pollinator-friendly vegetable gardens. Also, you can purchase a gift certi cate.

Staats said the Garden In Box In A Box provides an easy way to replace thirsty lawns. Each professionally designed gar-

den kit includes local climate-friendly plants that return each season, a comprehensive plant care guide, and plant-bynumber designs to make the landscaping layout easy.

“ ese kits make it easy for homeowners to transition to waterwise landscaping while supporting pollinators and reducing outdoor water use,” Staats said.

e Garden In the Box started kits are designed to adapt to Colorado soil, allowing gardeners to use less water.

“On average, Garden In A Box plants use just eight gallons of water per square foot per year, compared to 19 gallons per square foot for traditional lawns— a savings of over 50% annually,” Staats said. “Over time, this adds up to thousands of gallons conserved per household, helping communities protect Colorado’s limited water resources.”

Staats said Resource Central works with communities to conserve water and partners with over 60 water providers throughout the state.

“City of Brighton Utilities customers can purchase Garden In A Box kits starting in March and June, with a limited number of $25 discounts.  ey are also eligible to sign up now for free residential Slow the Flow free sprinkler evaluations and attend free online Waterwise Yard Seminars through August,” Staats said.

Staats said Resource Central has distributed more than 76,000 Garden In Box kits across Colorado for more than 20 years, saving communities over 20 million gallons of water over the lifetime of their gardens.

“Since 1976, Resource Central has been committed to conservation in Colorado

Brighton City Councilor Lloyd Worth said he was impressed by the project.

“ ese guys do such a great job. Our Parks and Rec department is just growing leaps and bounds. We’ve got a lot of interesting projects on the agenda, and this is just the beginning.”

For information about Brighton aquatic programs visit, https://www.brightonco.gov/1763/Aquatic-Programming

Each Garden In A Box kit contains plants and design suggestions for planting the to maximize their attractiveness and their health.

by making it easy for over 1,000,000 people to save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste through our innovative programs,” Staats said. “As we work toward our vision to build a resilient and water wise Colorado by inspiring local action on a massive scale, we’re adapting to local and environmental challenges with new programs and solutions. We’ve seen that when our conservation programs are easy and accessible, communities can create lasting change—one action at a time.”

To your order garden visit resourcecentral.org/gardens.   e kits are available for pick up in the spring.

For more information, visit brightonco. gov/gardeninabox, email gardeninfo@ resourcecentral.orgor call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.

To learn more about these water-saving programs visit ResourceCentral.org/water.

Names of a Thornton double homicide released

Bodies of Chad Anderson and Kendra Anderson found inside a home where a fire had been intentionally set

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two victims of a double-homicide in ornton on Feb. 26 have been identied as 58-year-old Kendra Sue Anderson and 55-year-old Chad Philip Anderson, both of ornton. e Adams County Coroner released the names earlier this week.

e bodies of both victims were found about 11:15 p.m. with apparent gunshot wounds inside a home in the 16300 block of Columbine Street, according to ornton Police. Investigators said a re at the home had been intentionally set.

“…Continuing investigative e orts in the case revealed information that conrms this case is as double homicide,” according to a ornton Police news release.

Police have released no other details about the case. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the ornton Police Department at 720-977-5069.

From the left, Nicole Chapman, the Recreation Supervisor of Aquatics at the Brighton Recreation Center; Tom Green, Brighton City Councilmember; Brighton Mayor Greg Mills; and Lloyd Worth, Brighton City Council. Front, left to right, Audrey Kiefer and Willow Modica cutting the ribbon. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

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Homes Are Still Selling, Buyers Are Still Buying, But Market Is Slowed Down By Chaos in DC

It’s clear to real estate professionals that, although some buyers must buy and some sellers must sell, buyers and sellers who are not under pressure to do a deal are looking and listening before buying or selling a home. These are complicated times!

The statistics below reflect a slowing of the real estate market within 25 miles of downtown Denver — and likely nationwide. Due to space limitations, I’m only including statistics for the first two months of the last six years, but it’s instructive to see how these months compare year-over-year. At htttp://RealEstateToday.substack.com I have included all 12 months of each year. Although every other metric documents a slowing market, the median closed prices set a record for both January and February:

Meanwhile, look at how many listings expired without selling during the same months:

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Jim, one of the things I look forward to when going up to my cabin in Bailey is reading the local Jeffco newspapers piled up in my mailbox containing your columns. I’m glad you wrote a column explaining you were a journalist before coming over to real estate. That explains a lot of the quality of your columns — and the ability to write when you and Rita are on a long cruise!

I have learned a lot from your writings, which I appreciate — never too old to keep up with new info. I offer my praise, as you have talked evenly and without bias about real estate issues. It comes through that you are several cuts above the normal real estate agents whom I’ve interacted with, because you point out the negatives in the real estate universe and are not hyping the sales pitch.

Unfortunately, I won’t need your services, as I will keep my Colorado Springs house with its low-interest mortgage, and my cabin in Bailey has such a low basis that I’ll put it in my will, denying the IRS and Colorado big capital gains tax payments.

The good news is that I have family members who will, hopefully, come home to Colorado from London in 2-3 years, and I will recommend that they hook up with your brokerage. Your columns are of great quality and speak well of the knowledge and care you provide your clients.

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The number of active listings is surging, but the number sold listings is dropping, as shown in these two charts:

That has resulted in the higher inventory of unsold listings in recent months:

Another important metric is the ratio of closed price to original listing price. During the pandemic, more than half the listings sold for as much as 4% above the listing price as a result of bidding wars, but look how that metric has changed:

With the “spring selling season” coming up, I find it hard to be optimistic about the real estate market, because it appears that the chaos we’re seeing in our national government is only going to get worse, and markets don’t like uncertainty.

If builders, who get most of their lumber from Canada, see a big increase in costs due to tariffs, they may pause construction or at least increase the price of new homes. Meanwhile, if the courts end up allowing the mass firing of federal workers — many of

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Like You, We Have Wondered Why Some Window Wells Rust

This week I learned why, thanks to an email from Alpine Building Performance. Here’s what they wrote:

“If the screws used to attach the window well touch the metal bars (rebar) inside the concrete, it creates rust. This happens because electricity flows between the metals, causing the window well to rust faster.

“This is why sometimes you will see one window well completely rusted through and the other window wells in the home showing no signs of rust. Many people think that rusty window wells can be sanded and painted with a rust inhibitor to keep it from rusting further. This is not true.

“The window well rusts from the dirt side in, so once you see rust inside the window well, it has already made it through the entire thickness of the metal. Unfortunately, the only remedy to the rust issue is a full window well replacement.

“When having your window well replaced, make sure that it is replaced in a manner that it will not rust prematurely again.”

The email promoted a company, Window Well Solutions, LLC, which has developed a method of replacing window wells using a fiberglass composite mounting system which creates a non-conductive break between the foundation and the metal window well.

Unfortunately, that company is in Fort

Collins and doesn’t take on new customers south of Denver’s northern suburbs. But now you know what the answer is to this problem. The company has patented their system, so it is available nationwide.

On our blog I have a link to a video showing how WWS replaces rusted window wells.

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Based on Jim Smith's knowledge, experience, and expertise in the real estate arena, we decided to work with him when it came time to downsize. We used Jim and his real estate firm to both purchase the new home and sell our existing property. All communication with Jim has been top notch. He also provided all packing materials and labor to make our move. It was a great experience from start to finish! — R. Trujillo

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Community of Brighton gets help with home repairs

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brothers Redevelopment’s annual Help for Homes program will celebrate its 20th year this summer as the program begins accepting applications from homeowners in need of home repairs and seeking support, according to a news release on February 26.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact of Brighton Help for Homes. When we drive by a home we’ve helped improve, whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, a new handrail or essential repairs, it’s a reminder of the meaningful di erence this program makes in people’s lives,” said Jason Stutzman Brothers Redevelopment Volunteer Department Manager. “Knowing we’ve helped homeowners stay safe and take pride in their homes is what keeps us committed to this work.”

e help given can be more than physical, Stutzman said. He recalled one woman they helped who eventually had to transition into nursing care.

“Before that, we worked with volunteers on a project at her home — painting the trim, refreshing the garage trim, planting bushes and building a handrail for added safety,”  Stutzman said. “Now, every time I drive by her house, I’m reminded of the impact of Brighton Help for Homes. It’s in a central location, and seeing the work we did serves as a powerful reminder of the meaningful di erence the Help for Homes program makes — protecting homes, caring for properties, and improving safety for homeowners.”

Qualifying and applying is year’s Homes for Help community-wide project will take place on Satur-

day, May 3. According to o cials, volunteers will assist senior homeowners aged 60 and over, as well as those who are permanently disabled. Volunteers and neighbors will help with exterior painting, minor repairs, and yard clean-up.

Brighton’s Eagle View Adult Center is collecting the applications. Homeowners interested in the program should submit a completed application and documentation their by March 25.

All applications and documentation will be kept con dential and viewed solely to ensure the applicant quali es for the program under its guidelines and regulations, according to the press release.

To be eligible for repairs this year, the homeowner must live in their home and be a Brighton resident earning less than $66,300 for a single-person household or $75,750 for a household of two. Furthermore, there should be no short-term

plans to sell the home or relocate. Once applicants are approved, labor and materials for exterior home repairs will be provided at no charge to the homeowner. As many as 15 homes will be selected. To obtain an application, call 303-655-2075.

Volunteers interested in helping on May 3, can assemble a team of eight to 15 friends, family members, or co-workers to assist with the projects. If you have experience in scraping, painting, yard work, or minor home repairs, your help would be appreciated.

For volunteer applications, please contact Sue at 303 655-2075. Resident applications and volunteer applications are also available at www.brightonco.gov/ helpforhomes.

Additionally, a team captain meeting is scheduled for April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Eagle View Adult Center.

Eco-Explorers nature trips brought back

4-H program o ers adventures for middle schoolers

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Adams County 4-H is bringing back its annual Eco-Explorers nature program for sixth and eighth-grade middle schoolers according to a news release on March 12.

Rachel Juritsch, Adams County 4-H

educator, said Eco-Explorers started as Peaks & Packs in 2021, a backpacking program focused on empowering youth in outdoor recreation.

“ e program is open to all youth in Adams County; 4-H members and non4-H members,” Juritsch said. “Both Peaks & Packs and Eco-Explorers have been popular and youth choose to return to the camp for multiple years in a row.”

“Over the years, the camp evolved into what it is now: a summer day camp focused on middle schoolers exploring their local outdoor spaces through the

lenses of nature journaling and scienti c inquiry, all while practicing Leave No Trace Ethics,” she said.

For this year’s trip, the student will study science and scienti c inquiry, do habitat exploration and practice nature journaling.   e youth will start their guided tour exploring the parks and open spaces around Barr Lake, Lookout Mountain & Lair o’ the Bear. ey will learn about animal habitats, insect species and sh.   e adventure includes an overnight camping experience at the Colorado

State University Mountain campus near Rustic, Colorado.  e Eco-Explorer tour guide will be on Tuesdays and ursdays from June 3 to July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   e overnight camping program is from July 15 to 17.  e drop o and pick up will be at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. e exploration treks will leave from there to various parks around the Front Range.  e cost is $130, with scholarships available.

Aims joins free, digital textbook program

Free online textbooks should help students with costs

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aims Community College hopes to make it less expensive for students in the 2025-2026 academic year, letting them access online course materials free of charge.

Aims students will be able access online textbooks and multimedia content through the Z-Degree program, according to a March 7 news release.

“We are committed to removing obstacles to education while embracing in-

novative instructional approaches,” said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and President. “OER allows us to create engaging, inclusive, and future-focused experiences for our learners.”

Aims Community College received Open Educational Resources grants totaling $71,198 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education. According to o cials, the grant gives the instructors extra time and resources to develop and adapt their courses to integrate with online textbooks.

Doug Strauss, Program Director of the Aims Learning Commons and an Aims psychology instructor, said the grant will help instructors customize their course materials. An instructor can incorporate

di

erent chapters from multiple opensource resources rather than relying on publisher textbooks.

“ is adaptability enhances course content and provides more instructional freedom. I like not being so attached to a textbook. Open Educational Resources grant program gives faculty greater freedom to tailor course materials while maintaining academic integrity,” Strauss said.

Z-Degree is a program o ered at several colleges across the country that lets students complete a degree without purchasing hardback textbooks.   is Z-Degree program is for students with plans to transfer and attend a four-year university.

John W. Haefeli, Aims Board of Trust-

ees member, said Aims estimates that its Open Educational Resources initiatives have saved students around $2.5 million since its o cial implementation in 2018.

“ is signi cant nancial relief removes a major barrier to education.

“Removing textbook costs and using innovative teaching methods means more students can succeed without barriers,” Haefeli said.

“In addition to the cost savings for students, OER materials set students on an equitable playing eld,” Strauss said. “With traditional textbooks, students might experience delays due to bookstore shortages or a ordability issues. With OER, students can access digital materials at no cost on day one, which can directly impact their success.”

Butterfly Pavilion to stay put in Westminster, for now

Economy drives decision to shelve plans for move

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Westminster’s Butter y Pavilion is shelving its long-awaited move to Broomeld along with an expansion of the 30-year-old facility.

e economic climate makes the transition unworkable, o cials say.

“Unfortunately, the business landscape has changed signi cantly since the project was rst proposed in 2018, making

that original vision no longer feasible in Broom eld with today’s economy,” said Pavilion spokeswoman Jennifer Quermann.

However, the Pavilion’s board of directors is actively exploring new locations for a larger facility, Quermann said. “…We are fully committed to nding the perfect site that will enable us to amplify our impact in invertebrate research, conservation, and education. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to inspire and connect future generations with nature’s small wonders.”

e Pavilion is celebrating its 30th anniversary marked by three decades of groundbreaking research, conservation,

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and education aimed at protecting the most essential creatures on Earth: invertebrates, according to a news release.

e Butter y Pavilion’s most recent mission is to nd tangible solutions to the “invertebrate apocalypse,” said o cials.

ey point to the fact that despite making up 97% of all known animal species on earth and forming the foundation of nature’s ecosystems, invertebrates like honeybees and other pollinators are being faced with habitat loss, climate change, and harmful pesticides that threaten their numbers.

Meanwhile, the 31,000-square-foot facility has evolved into the world’s rst Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accred-

ited nonpro t, standalone invertebrate zoo.

e nonpro t zoo’s proposed new location was supposed to be located at I-25 and Highway 7 in the Baseline development and was large enough for an 81,000-square-foot facility. Concept plans for the new space showed two massive greenhouse enclosures and exhibits representing a variety of biomes. e new facility was projected to cost $55 million and groundbreaking was to begin in 2024 followed by an opening this year, according to Colorado Community Media  For now, the Pavilion will still be at its current location on Highway 36 and Church Ranch Road.

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Navigating extreme growth in a rapidly advancing world

Companies are often forced to move at breakneck speeds in today’s world of accelerated technological advancements and rapid market evolution. It’s no longer uncommon to see organizations launch products and services before they’re fully re ned, sometimes even before the infrastructure to support them is entirely in place. is has led to a popular business analogy: xing the plane while it’s already in the air.

ere are several companies that exempli ed this approach over the past two decades and still achieved overwhelming success. From their inception, they disrupted the industries they served, never really launching with a fully formed model. Regulatory challenges, operational inconsistencies, and technological re nements were all addressed in real-time. Yet, despite turbulence, these high- ying companies soared to global prominence. eir success was not just about speed but about having the right people on board, people who could handle the chaos, make critical decisions, and innovate in the face of uncertainty. When a company moves so quickly, the people in that proverbial plane fall into four categories.

WINNING

e Parachuters: Some individuals don’t have the stomach for rapid change and uncertainty. As turbulence hits, they reach for the parachute, opting to leave rather than face the unknown. And that’s okay. Not everyone is cut out for highgrowth, high-pressure environments. Leaders should recognize this and let them go rather than

e Frozen: Another group remains in their seats, gripping the armrests, hoping the storm will pass without requiring their direct involvement. ey may not leave but don’t contribute meaningfully to the solution. While these individuals might not cause immediate harm, their inaction can slow progress. If the plane does land safely, leaders must assess whether these employees can adapt to a culture that demands agility and resilience.

e Fixers: e fearless problem-solvers will tether themselves to the plane and climb onto the wing to x what’s broken. ese individuals thrive in chaos,

Wnd solutions in the most uncertain situations, and are willing to take calculated risks to ensure success. ey are the innovators, the strategists, and the culture carriers who propel a company forward. Without them, high-growth organizations would stall mid- ight.

e Ground Crew: Lastly, leaders, advisors, and mentors may not be on the plane but play an equally crucial role in keeping it airborne. ese are the “go-to” people, trusted guides with experience navigating similar challenges. Too often, fast-growing organizations fail to lean on these external advisors, missing valuable insights that could make the journey smoother and more strategic.

Other metaphors illustrate the same reality of moving forward at full speed:

e train has left the station, meaning you’re either on board or left behind on the platform, waving goodbye. ere’s no time to second-guess or hesitate.

e horse is out of the barn, implying it’s too late to reverse course; now, the focus must be on nishing the race and nishing well.

e genie is out of the bottle, representing the unstoppable force of technological advancements, particularly AI, which will continue to shape our future

Finding the will and the way

hen our oldest daughter, Kate, was just over 2 years old, I found her perched on top of the refrigerator with one hand holding open the door of the freezer and the other reaching in to grab an Otter Pop.

I was shocked by the sight and asked her what she was doing. Kate, who always wanted to be exactly like her mother and therefore refused to call me “Dad” because that’s not what Beth (Mom) called me, turned her head, looked at me, and said, “Nothing, Jim.”

To get in this precarious prone position 6 feet o the ground, Kate had gone to the corner of the kitchen and placed her plastic step stool on the counter. She then must have moved her highchair across the kitchen so that she could use the chair to climb onto the counter.

Apparently, after getting on the counter, she pushed her stepstool over next to the refrigerator, stepped up on it and climbed on top of the refrigerator. From there, for this two-year-old fearless climber, it was easy to open the freezer door and begin to reach down to grab the prize. We can critique our parenting regarding this situation all day long. How is it that a 2-year-old could be left alone long enough to accomplish such a feat? Why did I not hear the furniture being moved? What other safety features were not in place? e list goes on. In the end, whether it was good parenting or not, af-

whether we’re ready or not. e fundamental question for leaders is: Do we have the right people on this plane, people willing to x and help y it to our goals? Equally important, are we, as individuals, committed to the mission? Do we have the passion, resilience, and willingness to be part of a team destined for greatness?

In an era where technology is evolving faster than we can predict, the key to success is not avoiding turbulence but embracing it with the right team. ose who can adapt, problem-solve, and remain agile will keep the plane in the air and take it to new heights.

How about you? Are you or someone you know a part of a growth-oriented and results-focused organization that may not be fully baked? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we experience and embrace the thrill of such a ride, 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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ter getting her down safely from the top of the refrigerator, Katie, Beth, and I had Otter Pops. I am sure we took a few minutes to talk about not doing that anymore, but I do not remember that part of the conversation.

We have shared that story with people numerous times over the course of the last 30 years laughing with each retelling. ose are great memories. In the last 16 years, since my MS. Diagnosis, I have come to recognize that beyond the great memories, the story holds lessons about overcoming obstacles. ree things stand out for me. Most obviously, there is the idea that where there is a will, there is a way. In our struggles, it is so easy to get stuck with an “I can’t do that.” recording playing in our head. We need to get rid of that record; it is limiting and debilitating. When we change the message to, “I can’t do that in the way I used to.” It opens doors and creates possibilities.

Next, while I can only imagine what her 2-year-old brain was thinking, I suspect that Kate broke the problem of wanting an Otter Pop into several parts: How do I get on the counter? How do I get on top of the fridge? How do

I get an Otter Pop? To nd different ways to do things, we may have to break hurdles down into parts. Figure out one step that gets us a portion of the way there and then gure out the next. When we do that, eventually we will get our Otter Pop.

Finally, Kate was bold and open to taking chances. To take on the struggles we face we too must be bold, willing to take chances.

Struggles put us at a crossroads, an in ection point where we must decide what our mindset and path will be. My hope for each of us is that we will choose the path with options, with possibilities, with joy.

You have got this.

I hope my words encourage you, and that you will share them with those who need support. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly appreciate hearing about the valuable ideas you nd in these columns and how you use them to uplift those around you.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife, Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences. Contact him at jim. roome@gmail.com.

Calling on Coloradans to buy local food

With spring upon us, we think it is important for every Coloradan to take a step back and re ect on where their food came from this past year.

Was it Colorado-grown? Did you seek out Palisade peaches, Olathe sweet corn, Rocky Ford melons, or Pueblo Chiles? Did you intentionally look for Colorado-sourced beef, pork or lamb?

Did you notice your regularly visited grocery store or your favorite restaurant promoting and selling Colorado-grown food?

We ask you to re ect on this, because we did just that, and our own answers weren’t what we hoped they would be. As leaders in the state of Colorado, we believe it is our job to promote Colorado products and we are calling others to do the same. Both on an individual level and on a retail level.

Colorado produce and meat is less traveled, good for the environment, and typically much fresher. e avor of eld or orchard-ripened produce is vastly superior to produce picked green to enable it to travel from out-of-state or out-of-country. ere is a certain satisfaction with knowing the meat you are eating is coming from a local rancher in rural Colorado.

We should be seeking out Colorado-grown products and we should be demanding our local retailers and vendors to be carrying those products when they are in season. Purchasing Colorado-grown food is one way consumers can support their local farmers, who are experiencing severe nancial pressure. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Colorado lost 2,837 farms or 7% of all operations between 2017 and 2022. An accompanying trend that should concern all Americans is that in 2023, the United States became a net importer of food. Prior to this, our country was a net exporter of food. is trend is projected to continue, with the United States’ status as a net importer deepening further. In talking with farmers who are still in business, we know they face many challenges. Drier weather and hail are big components. ey also struggle to recruit and pay employees. Supply chain costs are rising.

As legislators, we hear commonalities with other industries in these challenges. Likewise, we know our individual constituents face a variety of hardships every day. Costs are rising universally. So how do we move forward?

Jim Roome

Spelling bee sendup focus of Phamaly Theatre

Phamaly performs The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 20 to April 6

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A satirical  look at a community’s momentous spelling bee is given a unique treatment courtesy of Phamaly eatre Company’s “ e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, which will be performed at Northglenn’s Parsons eatre from March 20 to April 6.

Phamaly is the nation’s leading disability-a rmative theatre company and features a cast of talented a cast of talented performer with all natures of disabilities, including visible and invisible disabilities, according to a Parsons eatre news release.

is Tony Award-winning musical follows six quirky adolescents navigating a high-stakes spelling competition. Amid comedic moments and heartfelt revelations, they nd unexpected connections that transcend the contest itself, according to the news release.

Directed by Ben Raanan, with music di-

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rection by Trent Hines and choreography by Claire Hayes, this production is both entertaining and deeply meaningful, says the play’s director. e age recommendation is PG-13.

“At its core, e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is about creating community in a space where one’s di erences are often seen as weaknesses rather than strengths,” Director Ben Raanan

We come to the table, we identify our common goals, and we acknowledge our di erent policy approaches. And most importantly we work together. One of us may look to alleviate unnecessary regulatory constraints on ranchers and farmers which may help free up capital and increase supply availability. One of us may contemplate pushing retailers to ensure fair pricing and accessibility is foundational to day-to-day businesses.

Elizabeth Martha Montgomery January 29, 1948 - April 25, 2024

Elizabeth Martha Montgomery, 76, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Commerce City, CO. Known a ectionately as Becky, she was a respected entrepreneur and a cherished member of her community where she resided for over 45 years.

Becky was born on January 29, 1948, and dedicated much of her life to her family business, BCB Recycling, which she helped to ourish through her innovative ideas and hard work. An alumna of Addams County Community College, she earned an AAS Degree in Administration and Early Childhood Education, re ecting her passion for nurturing growth, whether in business or in people.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Becky was a highly creative individual, celebrated as an awarded poet and a freelance artist. Her artistic expressions,

whether through words or visuals, were deeply admired and brought joy and thoughtfulness to those who encountered her work.

Becky was the last surviving sibling of eight, preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Ella, and her siblings Charles, Edward, Mary eresa, Alice, Earl, and William. She is survived by her sister, Georgiana Montgomery-Brooks, who remembers her not only as a sister but as a pivotal gure in her life.

Her life was commemorated by interring her and her brother Earl’s ashes in their mother’s grave at Golden Cemetery, CO, on May 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life was held earlier on February 2, 2024, re ecting the profound impact she had on her community and family.

said in the news release. “ ese six young competitors, each considered an outsider, nd an unexpected support system in one another. In a time of increasing division, this story reminds us of the power of radical love over the desire to ‘win’ at all costs.”

Play previews will be held on March 2021 at Northglenn Arts.

Each performance invites audience members to join the cast on stage as guest

As elected o cials, we commit to assessing the breadth of impact of our future policy decisions and working together to come up with tangible solutions that make sense for our state, and we hope our colleagues will do the same.

spellers for a short portion of the show. No practice or competitive spelling skills are required. To enter the drawing to be a guest speller, audience members can sign up in the lobby one hour before the show. Guest spellers will be selected within 30 minutes.

e play has already lined up local celebrity guest spellers including, Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty, Miss Colorado 2024 Alexandra Lotko, Denver 7 Morning Anchor Nicole Brady, Colorado Public Radio “Colorado Matters” host Ryan Warner, the SCFD Bear and Drag Queen Jessica L’Whor.

General admission tickets range from $28-$30, with discounted student tickets ranging from $23-$25. Group tickets, for 10 or more, are $20 each and Rush tickets are available for a 50% discount o at the door if the show is not sold out. Inclusive Hospitality tickets are available for $5 at the door by request (one per person, 10 total). Parsons eatre is located at 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn.

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Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez (D), Senator Dylan

Senator Byron Pelton (R), Senator Rod Pelton (R)

As Coloradans, we will do our part in buying Colorado grown food whenever possible and supporting our communities and we hope that you will do the same.

Priscilla Lynne (Hooven) Arthurs October 5, 1935-February 25, 2025

Priscilla Lynne Arthurs, 89, of Brighton passed away February 25, 2025. Priscilla was born October 5, 1935, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the youngest of seven children to Clinton A. and Maude E. (Speas) Hooven. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953 and began work as a bank teller.

Priscilla married James “Jim” William Arthurs on June 20, 1956, in Marshalltown, Iowa. ey had three children, Patrick, Rebecca, and Ellen. In 1965 they moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Brighton, where she was a happy and content homemaker and Jim worked as a funeral director and later owner of Rice Funeral Chapel, also serving as Adams County Coroner for 16 years. She loved taking care of her grandsons when they were growing up. She always went out of her way to bake her delicious chocolate chip cookies and brownies that everybody loved. She was a wonderful seamstress and crafter. When she was still able she loved to do crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was overjoyed when her great grandson was born. She and Jim made a great team after he retired, taking care of their home and spending as much time as possible with family,

always willing to lend a helping hand. ey were married 65 years until his passing in 2022.

She loved her church and was an active member, especially with the children’s ministry and Awana Clubs. She had an unwavering faith in God and found peace in the promise of eternal life for those who accept His free gift.

Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Maude, her siblings Blanche Campbell, Bess Frank, Ike Hooven, Hazel Arnold, Joan Sommerlot, infant sister Marilyn, and her husband Jim.

She is survived by her son, Pat (Terree) Arthurs of Brighton; daughters Becky (Scott) Backlund of Lakewood and Ellen Arthurs of Aurora. She also leaves behind her grandsons, Jim (Crystal McDowell) Arthurs of Arvada and John (Sumer) Arthurs of Brighton, as well as her beloved greatgrandson, Henry Arthurs.

A private family memorial will be held to honor our mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

Phamaly Theatre Company’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, which will be performed at Northglenn’s Parsons Theatre from March 20 to April 6. COURTESY PHAMALY THEATRE COMPANY

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BY BEN DICKSON AND JACOB QUILL UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO NEWS CORPS

Like most of his coworkers, Chino Dean leaves his University of Colorado maintenance job at 3:30 p.m. After work, however, he puts on a di erent face to excel at what he does in his second life. Dean is the champion of the 122-pound Muay ai division in Sparta FC. He’s only been training in martial arts for the past eight years and has been an Easton Training Center athlete for the entire time.

While primarily based in Boulder — where he began training in 2016 and started coaching in 2019 — Dean now teaches three classes each week. is has enabled him to branch out to other Easton locations, now guest coaching in Longmont, and planning to do the same at the company’s other gyms in the metro area. In terms of his own training, Dean nds himself mostly in Boulder, but he makes time to train with Easton’s competition team in both the Arvada and Denver locations

once every other week.

“We have a massive amount of people here from all walks of life,” Dean said about the gym “I’ll never run out of things to learn about the world through these people at Easton.”

Starting in Denver in the 1990s as a barely controlled brawl, ultimate ghting and combat sports has grown into a huge business as a mainstream sports league. Training centers like Easton have helped build that next generation of star athletes.

A champion’s journey

Originally, Dean moved to Colorado in search of a change of pace from his life on the East Coast. He had some friends in the area, and was attracted to the idea of leading an active lifestyle. Boulder’s access to a wide range of outdoor activities, as well as the scenery, were the main factors that brought Dean to the area.

Dean grew up in Maryland, and when he arrived in Boulder in 2015, his level of experience in martial arts

consisted of exactly one free karate class.

“It was that little desire that every little boy has to want to be a ninja,” he said with a smile. “A long time ago, I got the chance to try out a karate class but never got the chance to follow through with it.”

Although he had little experience with martial arts training in general, the spark from that one class led him onto Easton’s mat after he noticed a UFC ghter trained there while watching an event on TV.

“Just the fact that I got my foot in the door to see what it was like really lit that spark, which stayed within me for several years,” Dean said.

Dean fell in love with Muay ai when he attended an Easton class for the rst time. Early in his training career, he bought a heavy bag to put in his basement when he couldn’t a ord the Easton membership. As soon as he could, he bought the membership and was in the gym six days a week.

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Dean grew into a champion Muay ai ghter for his weight class. Muay ai is a style of martial arts that revolves around striking with sts, feet, knees and elbows. However, Dean is interested in the sport’s more subtle aspects.

“Obviously, ghting is what this sport is. When you’re in the ring, it is a ght. But, there is an art aspect to it that the ais obviously created and gracefully shared with us,” Dean said. “It goes a lot into respect, it goes into trying to be calm and relating those things back into everyday life.”

Now 39, Dean’s Muay ai journey has helped to shift his mindset in his general life, even outside of the gym.

“I’ve become a lot more resilient,” Dean said. “It’s made me accept that I may not always get the things I want to in life, and that gives me a better approach.”

Dean treats his Muay ai training as a second job of sorts. Between training for his own ghts, actually competing, and providing coaching for other Easton members, Dean is a familiar face for people in the Easton community.

“Within even a year of me being here, they had already given me so much,” Dean said. “Not just in technique, but in the community. Just being able to give back to them in any way that I can, whether it be teaching them, showing them by example, or just being a good friend for them, that’s what drives me.”

Easton’s start

Dean’s experience at Easton is similar to many of the stories of people who have found a home there. Founded by Amal Easton in 1998, the chain has grown to nine locations around the state.  e community found in the gyms helps to explain how martial arts has seized large segments of the country’s imagination. But that story, once better understood, isn’t merely one of ghts and cage matches. Rather, it’s about respect and self-awareness and a way to think mindfully about life through the lens of those who wish to be enlightened warriors.

Easton trained under the legendary Gracie family in Brazil and started the gym to try and help bring jiu jitsu to the United States.

“ ere were very few jiu jitsu gyms at the time, and I rented out some space in a facility to teach three days a week,” Easton said.

Easton, who has a degree in traditional Chinese medicine, decided that he was more suited to help people as a jiu jitsu instructor as he fell in love with the sport. He grew up in a small New Mexico town and began training in martial arts when he was getting picked on at school.

Easton decided on Colorado as a starting point for his gym because of how many people are active in sports. He is active outside of the gym as well, an avid skier as well as having had a short stint as a surfer. Colorado is known for its culture of individual extreme sports, and Easton knew that it would be a good place for him and his gym to thrive. However, the Easton empire in Colorado today is nearly unrecognizable from its humble beginnings.

“How could you conceive that we would be where we are today?” Easton asked. “I was in King Soopers trying to convince the kid stocking the shelves that he should come and try jiu jitsu. It really was one brick at a time, one student at a time.”

Easton’s original location stands in Boulder. A 10,000-square-foot facility on 32nd Street, it is home to martial arts classes for every age and skill level. Easton believes that the format of martial arts training lends itself to bringing people together, and the story for his gym holds true for that.

“ e community is everything. When most people think about community activities they did, they’d have to go back to high school,” Easton said. “With jiu jitsu, it’s one of the most cohesive groups partly because we have every range of age, socioeconomic diversity, religion and body type.”

While the central location is in Boulder, being in the Denver area means you are never too far from an Easton mat. Satellite locations include facilities in Arvada, Centennial, Lowry, South Denver, the Littleton area, Longmont, Castle Rock and ornton.

Alec Schrum, another Easton ghter, competed in the B-class 142-pound division at the Colorado State Tournament

at the Douglas County Event Center in Castle Rock Feb. 28 to March 2. Early in his career, Schrum has showcased his skills in both jiu jitsu and Muay ai, with plans to transition into mixed martial arts competitions as he continues to grow as a ghter.

Schrum has only been training at Easton since he was a sophomore at CU Boulder. He graduated after the spring of 2024, and already has a few ghts on his record. He is just opening this chapter of his life, but he plans on leaving it open for the future.

“After I’m done competing, I’ll still train. Whether I’m coaching or if it’s just for fun, I’ll be in this for the rest of my life,” Schrum said.

Growing up as a wrestler in Pennsylvania, Schrum knew that he wanted to stay involved in martial arts. As soon as he moved to Colorado, he walked into Easton’s gym and hasn’t looked back.

Combat fighting’s popularity

While Easton’s resume of competition is what he is able to hang his hat on, his new passion stems from being an inspiration to the next generation of martial artists. He has noticed that the children he interacts with in the gym have di erent kinds of role models than those he was accustomed to seeing even just a few years ago.

“Some of those kids are going to get skills and chase that dream, because who they are looking up to now are ghters, not basketball players,” Easton said.

Easton’s Boulder location provides a mixture of the strong community that martial arts can provide and coaching that can compete with the best in the world.

Amid the growing popularity of Muay ai and other martial arts in Colorado, there’s also a rise in high-pro le, unconventional prize ghts on the national stage, such as the recent Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match streamed on Net ix.

e world of mixed martial arts would not be what it is today without the impact that the state of Colorado had on it.

e premier MMA organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has its roots here in Denver. In 1993, it held its rst event, UFC 1: e Beginning. e event featured ghts with no judges, no weight classes, and no limits on how long ghts could last. When Easton was training in Rio, he remembers watching early MMA ghts at juice bars in the city.

“MMA was also something that had barely just started,” Easton said. “It was hard not to imagine that being a huge thing here someday.”

Easton’s prediction was likely more accurate than he knew at the time. Now, the UFC has become a mainstream sports league. With public eyes nally falling upon the world of combat sports, Colorado’s martial arts scene has begun to grow as well. At the UFC level, bigname athletes like Justin Gaethje and Rose Namajunas train for their ghts in Denver. ere are even UFC athletes who spend time at Easton locations, like Drew Dober and Curtis Blaydes.

“It’s a di erent era, kind of where a kid can grow up and say, like, I want to be Michael Jordan, or I want to be Jon Jones, they can say this is what I want to do, because they’re chasing a sports superstar that they want to be like. And, you know, a lot of that comes with growing the sport,” Easton said.

He pointed out that while some athletes may evolve into lifelong martial artists, others are driven by the pursuit of fame and fortune in a multi-billiondollar industry.

Easton takes pride in the way that he and the other coaches at his gym teach martial arts, providing focus on the lessons that are important outside of training. By emphasizing the skills and morals, Easton hopes to bring the next generation of ghters into the mainstream.

“We take the role of trying to teach values as a big part of our program, not just trying to raise champions,” Easton said. is story was created by students at the University of Colorado-Boulder’s News Corps, where Colorado Community Media is a media partner.

Alec Schrum, who trains at Easton, has competed in both jiu jitsu and Muay Thai since he graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Chino Dean teaches classes at Easton Training Center in Boulder in November 2024. He also teaches as Easton facilities in Arvada and Denver.

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Riverdale Ridge girls advance to 6A Final 4

Ravens reach semifinals in first year in 6A

BY STEVE SMITH

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

It was an interesting dynamic when Highlands Ranch and Riverdale Ridge high schools met in the state 6A girls basketball tournament quarter nal round on March 8 at the Denver Coliseum.

e Falcons have won seven girls state titles. e most recent was in 2011. Riverdale Ridge High School didn’t open for business until 2018, but the Ravens won the state title a year ago in Class 4A.

When the nal horn sounded, it was the Ravens who had a spot in this year’s Final 4, thanks to a 41-37 win over the Falcons.

Highlands Ranch scored nine straight points late in the third quarter to take its only lead of the game. e Ravens reeled o the next 11 points in response. Riverdale Ridge junior Brihanna Crittendon, who scored 10 of her team’s 12 points in the third quarter, scored ve points in the decisive rally. She nished with a game-high 21 points.

“We just had to keep everyone together,” said Crittendon. “We’ve been down in games before and come back. We have to stay composed and stay together as a family. at’s what really got us there.”

e Falcons had a couple of chances down the stretch to tie or take the lead. One was a miss from close range. e other was an o -balance shot that missed the mark.

“Very poor shooting. Lack of execution in critical moments,” said Highlands Ranch Coach Caryn Jarocki. “ e big kid (Crittendon) went o in the second half (despite having three fouls). It’s a simple game if you pay attention to it. Layups were going o the top of the backboard. We were sped up. I’d rather keep the ball longer and make my layups.”

Ravens Coach Tim Jones said his team’s consistency was the key.

“We stayed who we are and didn’t get away from the things we do well,” he said. “We were detail-oriented. e girls have matured throughout the season. We lost ve games (three of which were to teams in the state tournament). We lost one to a nationally ranked team that won

a state championship in Utah. We’ve been battle-tested. We don’t rattle early in those situations.”

Highlands Ranch, which nished the season with a 22-4 record, entered the March 8 contest as the fth-best girls team in Colorado, according to MaxPreps. e Ravens (21-5) earned the 14th seed in this year’s playo s and managed to dispatch the third seed, Broom eld High School, in the round of 16.

Chloe Parker tossed in a pair of 3-pointers for the Ravens and nished with eight points. Abby Hawkins had six. Tori Baker led Highlands Ranch with 13 points, including a pair of baskets from long range. Addie Moon added six, and Katie Moon chipped in with ve.

Highlands Ranch loses a pair of seniors to graduation.

“I have young kids,” Jarocki said. “Stu happens. It’s a big accomplishment (to get to the quarter nals. My seniors (Baker and Ezra Simonich) did a nice job trying to lead them and teach them.”

Jarocki was happy with her team’s defensive e ort.

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Riverdale Ridge’s Brihanna Crittendon flies toward the goal March 8.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Fort Lupton’s season ends in the Great 8

Prospect Ridge Academy advances to first Final 4 in school history

BY STEVE SMITH

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When Fort Lupton High School and Prospect Ridge Academy played in January, the Bluedevils won 83-82. When the two teams played again in the state 4A boys basketball tournament quarter nals at the Denver Coliseum on March 12, the Miners made sure the Bluedevils would not score 83 points again.

e Miners scored the rst 10 points of the game, grew their rst-half margin to as many as 20 points, and beat the

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Bluedevils 87-64.

“Our defense wasn’t that good (in the rst game between the two schools),” said Prospect Ridge’s Jackson Brandt, who nished with 26 points, tops for both teams. “In practice, we really focused on our defense. We weren’t going to let them score like they did last time.”

“I know everyone is going to say we shot it well,” said Miners Coach Scott Iten. “We did. But we defended, and when we do that, that starts everything. ey know that defense starts our o ense. We focus on that.”

e Bluedevils put together a rally midway through the second quarter and cut the lead to nine points. Fort Lupton scored 13 points in a row, and Guillaume Nkiadiambu was responsible for almost half of the output.

e Miners responded with a 3-pointer from Brandt and a basket from Josiah Bote

“ ey played pretty good defense, for the most part,” she said. “Holding a team to 41 points, you expect to win when that happens. But they held us to 37.”

Riverale Ridge faces Legend in the semi nals. e Titans upset secondseeded Valor Christian 67-59 at the Coliseum on March 8. e two teams played in early January, and Legend won the game 64-58.

Crittendon said the Ravens’ success

to restore order.

“ ey shot it better than we did,” said Fort Lupton Coach Jim Roedel. “ at’s pretty much it. We didn’t get the shots we needed early. ey slowed our transition. It wasn’t nerves. ings just weren’t falling. ey looked ready. It happens some nights, doesn’t matter where you’re at.”

Nkiadiambu led the Bluedevils with 22 points. Isaiah Garcia added 17. Bote added 22, and Travis Agbosse tossed in 10.

e Miners advanced to their rst Four 4 in school history. e Miners (20-6) face either Kent Denver or e Academy in the semi nal.

“It feels great,” Brandt said. “I’m only a sophomore. None of it is a surprise. We put in all the work during practice. We knew we were going to get to this point at the beginning of the season.”

Iten said this year’s success may be a surprise to some, but not all.

might surprise some, but not her team.

“Fourteenth place is awfully crazy,” she said. “We’re going to shock the whole world. I’m excited. We have to keep working.”

“To us, no. Everyone else, yes,” he said. “We went from 3A to 4A, and everybody thought it was going to be a struggle. I knew how good we were.”: Fort Lupton (21-5) made its rst appearance in the state quarter nals since 1956, according to Kevin Sha er with ColoradoPreps. e Bluedevils lose Garcia and Nkiadiambu — both starters — to graduation. Ben Sibanda, Jose Carrizales, Kameron Hembury and Andy Barron also graduate this spring.

“ is is an experience you want to repeat, and we’ve been working toward this experience the past four years,” Roedel said. “ is senior group going out? e expectation was to be here. at’s the expectation for the junior group. ey know what it takes to get here.”

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“It surprises a lot of other people, but we understand who we are. Two years ago, we started prepping for this,” Jones said. “In the summers, we’re playing Valor, Highlands Ranch and the top teams to mentally prepare us. It gives us a di erent level of comfort when we get in these situations.”

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Go For Launch

Colorado Air & Space Port is hosting a Higher Orbits for students from 8th and 12th grades to expand their STEM skill sets learning with teamwork, communications, research design, and leadership.

Students would get to work with an astronaut, Captain Wendy Lawerence, and work on an experiment design project during the event, learning, growing, and developing skills to succeed throughout their lives.

e student teams will present their project to a panel of judges who work in the Space and STEM elds. ey will choose a winner from each Go for Launch event.   e winning experiment will be launched to board the International Space Station or a suborbital ight. Michelle Lucas is the founder and CEO of Higher Orbits.

For more information about the Higher Orbits event, visit www.higherorbits.org.  To sponsor the event, go to sponsors@higherobits.org. To call for information at 281-4515343.

Historical Society Booksale through March

e Adams County Historical Society hosts its annual book sale from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through March 31.

e sale is annual fundraiser for the museum, and varieties of books will be o ered for sale. e sale is located at 9601 Henderson Road. For more information, go to https:// www.adamscountymuseum.com/events online.

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.

Adams County launches O ce of Strategic Partnerships

Adams County’s Executive Leadership Team is excited to announce the creation of the O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities to serve the community more e ectively. e goal of SPARC is to 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 e orts 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.

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.

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 — details will be released when they become available.

Learn more at sparc.adcogov.org.

Artists invited to transform tra c boxes into public art in Brighton

Brighton will continue to transform tra c signal boxes into vibrant public art installations across the community this year, selecting six new locations for public art.

Building on last year’s success, this project invites artists to create imaginative designs that enhance neighborhood identity, turn everyday spaces into creative landmarks and encourage engaging conversations within our community.

Six pieces of art will be selected and placed on weather-resistant vinyl printing. Each artist or artist team will receive a $500 honorarium. All artists must reside or work in the Denver metro area.

e tra c signal boxes have been strategically selected for this project. Artwork will be on display for at least two years.

For more information, visit brightonco.gov/ gardeninabox, email gardeninfo@resourcecentral.org or call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.

Tickets for the tea are on sale now and going quickly. Volunteers can accept credit cards to reserve tickets. For more information or to buy tickets, call 303-659-7103 and visit https://www.adamscountymuseum. com/events online for more information.

School District 27J accepting open-enrollment applications

Adams County School District 27J announced that Choice of Schools applications are now being accepted for the 20252026 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.

e call is open to individual artists, artist teams, or community groups with a designated lead artist.

Submissions will be divided into categories for 18 and older (adult) and 17 and under (youth). At least one tra c box will be exclusive to the youth category; however, the judging committee may select more.

Details on how to submit your original artwork, as well as the design guidelines and the selection process can be found on at www.brightonco.gov/tra cboxmurals or by contacting Communications & Engagement Director Kristen Chernosky at kchernosky@brightonco.gov.

Historical Society tea tickets on sale

e Adams County Historical Society & Museum is hosting its annual – and popular – Spring Tea from 1-3 p.m. Saturday May 17 at Ho man Hall, located on the Riverdale Regional Park campus.

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.

e Brighton-based school district operates schools in Brighton, Henderson, Commerce City and ornton.

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.

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.

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 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

Thornton’s Meati faces layo s

Meati Foods may be forced to lay o 150 workers and shutter its plant

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e City of ornton along with Adams County and the state are rushing to provide a soft landing for the 150 or so employees who may lose their jobs at Meati Foods.

Meati Foods, whose production facility is in ornton produces high-protein, high- ber and nutrient-dense meats using mycelium, a muscular fungal root structure as its single main ingredient, according to BizWest.

Meati o cials stated on March 7 that they may have to lay o 150 people and possibly shutter the ornton facility, saying the company’s lender “unexpectedly removed cash from our accounts and took control of the remaining cash reserves on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, and the action was not reasonably foreseeable.”

e company stated in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Noti cation Act notice led March 7 with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, that “based on this action we do not have su cient funding to continue operating. e result of the lender’s unexpected action is that we have to shut down our manufacturing facility.”

e company said the “ rst termination” at the ornton site will occur on May 6.

Jolt to the workforce

Company o cials said they were working on getting new nancing to keep the ornton plant running. e Meati announcement jolted local o cials, who vowed to marshal resources to get help to Meati employees and managers.

“For Adams County, we haven’t had a big layo like this for quite a while,” said Jodi Kammerzell, administrator and local area director for the Adams County Workforce and Business Center.

e county has three work force centers where laid o workers can get help getting services, including getting lined up for unemployment checks and assessments to help land new jobs, Kammerzell said.

“We have all kinds of workshops available for them…there are plenty options for these individuals,” she said.

e Colorado Department of Labor and Employment also o ers Rapid Response workforce services, guidance and information related to restructuring of downsizing, Kammerzell said. Rapid Response

help is o ered within 24 hours of an an-

e services, according to the state, include job placement assistance, on-site layo transition workshops, Information on the Worker Adjustment and Retraining and guidance for employers to assist employees with their future employment needs. e state also provides services to help reduce employee attrition

orton Mayor Jan Kulmann said the state is also working to help Meati nds some nancial options for funding to see if there is any way to keep the organization a oat.

“From the city side, we’ll be reaching out to the employees to connect them with our business center and the ornton Area Chamber to help them with their job search,” Kulmann said.

Meat alternatives

Meati, which is trade name used by Emergy Inc., is unlike traditional meat alternatives, which typically attempt to mimic products such as chicken nuggets or ground beef, BizWest states.  Meati’s products replicate whole cuts of meat such as chicken breasts, steak, jerky and pork tenderloin, according to BizWest.

Company o cials said March 11 that Meati Foods is not nished producing its highly regarded protein alternatives and that nancing will materialize. Meati is actively in discussion with investors, they said.

“We rmly believe in our mission and that mycelium will change the protein paradigm. While we’re unclear on the future, we hope for the sake of consumers and the planet that Meati’s mission will endure,” – a Meati spokesperson said.

CEO Phil Graves told AgFunderNews in January that Meati Foods almost doubled revenues in 2024 versus 2023 and is on course to achieve positive gross margins by the end of the year.

Meati – which had attracted $356 million in funding – worked through four “painful” rounds of layo s over the past two years in a bid to streamline operations and accelerate a path to pro tability, Graves stated.

Meati also launched a new line of breakfast patties into 280 Sprouts stores nationwide and secured new listings in 118 Raleys stores and 250 Harris Teeter. In all, Meati found its way to around 7,000 doors, Graves told AgFunderNews.

“ anks for our team and the product itself, we have increased our distribution by 130% year over year, from 23 to 24,” Graves stated.

Meati has attracted some high-pro le investors including Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, celebrity chef Rachael Ray and former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition Sam Kass, according to BizWest.

2025 BEST OF THE BEST VOTE

Layo notices have been issued for Meati Foods in Thornton in May, but the company is hoping new investments will stop them. MONTE WHALEY

BY STEVE SMITH

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

To paraphrase the title of a Charles Dickens novel, it was a tale of two halves when Frederick and Mead took to the oor in the Great 8 of the state 5A girls basketball tournament on March 7 at the Denver Coliseum.

e two teams played to a 24-all draw in the rst half. But the Mavericks turned up the defense and kept the Golden Eagles at bay in the second half.

e result was a 56-37 win for Mead (23-3) and a Final 4 date with Mullen High School at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at the Coliseum.

Elena Gomez led Mead with 17 points, including a 3-pointer. Madi Carlk added 15, and Caroline Kron tossed in 11. Emma Riveral scored a team-high 10 points for Frederick. Zoe Wittler and

Kaylee Gardner added eight.

Frederick had a ve-point lead early in the second quarter. Rivera and Maklyn Torres hit early 3-pointers to help the Golden Eagles’ cause, but foul trouble in the second quarter allowed Mead to cut into the de cit. Mead made 6-for-8 free throws in the period to help forge the halftime tie.

“ ey came out. ey hit shots. ey played hard, and I knew they would,” said Mead Coach Michael Ward. “I told our girls we’re going to see a di erent team, a more intense team, the time before (Mead won the regular-season meeting 54-19). ey put us on our heels in that rst half.”

Ward wasn’t too happy with his team’s defense in the rst half either.

“ e small adjustments we made at halftime was to stay calm, stay condent. e more we can do those two

things, the more we can relax, and the results will show up,” Ward said. e Mavericks’ defense allowed Frederick to score just seven points in the third quarter. Clark scored eight of her points during the third period.

“We fought hard in the rst half,” Frederick Coach Jake Hansen said. “We came out in the second half and had some cold shooting, It snowballed from there. It’s a di erent (shooting) background. So many of the kids play club, where they go into big, open arenas. It’s not new, but it’s di erent than we’ve seen the last four or ve months.”

“We played at our pace in the second half. We took away their outside shooting,” Ward said. “We didn’t let them get paint touches. We talk about being resilient. ey showed how resilient of a team they are. ey stayed true to the process.”

is is the second straight year that Frederick advanced to the state quarternals. e Golden Eagles lose four seniors — all starters — to graduation. “ ey pushed everyone, ey tried to set a culture here that a .500 record isn’t good enough,” Hansen said. “ e underclassmen want to get back. ey know the work it takes to get back. It should be a goal every year. In my mind. Anything less is unacceptable. And in their mind, it’s unacceptable.”

Frederick nished with a record of 197.

” ey didn’t give up. It’s a fun bunch of kids,” Hansen said. “ ey play for each other. I was proud of them. ey fought and gave themselves the best chance they could. We, as coaches, ask a lot of them during the year. ey step up.”

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Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON THAT THE BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 500 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON, COLORADO. THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING. ANY INTERESTED

CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE AMENDMENT

DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00

A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, a petition praying that certain property, which is described below, be excluded from the boundaries of the District. The owner of one hundred percent (100%) of the property identified in the petition has given its consent to the exclusion of the property from the District’s boundaries.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons that they shall appear at a public hearing via videoconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83696018249 at 11:30 AM on March 25, 2025, and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. The Board of Directors of the District, in its own discretion, may continue the hearing to a subsequent meeting.

The name and address of the petitioner is Robert A. Lembke, whose address is 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. The property for which exclusion is sought is generally described as a vacant lot located in the Town of Lochbuie, approximately 675 feet north of East 168th Avenue and 300 feet west of North 50th Avenue.

A full and complete legal description of the property petitioned for exclusion is on file at the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, Colorado, 80537, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By:LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB3723

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Jason VonLembke 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Joshua Shipman 4-year Term, Until May 2027

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5

Legal Notice No. BSB3704

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District of Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe and Weld Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time

4 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Nomination petitions are available from Glen Frihauf, 7125 Road G, Wiggins, CO 80654, and must be filed on or before April 23, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absent voter’s ballot may be filed with the designated election official of the District at the above address no earlier than April 2, 2025 immediately preceding the election nor later than the close of business on the Wednesday immediately preceding the election (April 30, 2025).

North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District

Glen Frihauf, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB3691

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL LOCHBUIE STATION RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Lochbuie Station Residential Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Eric Eckberg 4-year Term, Until May 2029

John Fairbairn 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Melissa Peruzzi 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Lochbuie Station

Residential Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. BSB3711

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 6, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Russell Watterson Four year term to 2029

John Fair Four year term to 2029

Vacancy Four year term to 2029

BLUE LAKE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. BSB3698

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

ADAMS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Adams East Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Joshua Shipman 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Jason VonLembke 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Adams East Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. BSB3703

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATIONS OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

THE HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the elections, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 6, 2025 are hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation to each of the Boards of The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5:

Robert A. Lembke

4-year Term, Until May 2029

Brent Schantz

4-year Term, Until May 2029

Joshua Shipman 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official

The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5

Legal Notice No. BSB3708

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Bromley

Park Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams and Weld Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected: William Daiss until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)

Dennis Wolf until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)

DATED: March 7, 2025

/s/ Lisa Jacoby

Designated Election Official for the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2 c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Phone: 303-592-4380

Legal Notice No. BSB3717

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by South Beebe

Draw Metropolitan District, Adams and Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Joshua Shipman 4-year Term, Until May 2029

James A. Korpal 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Andrew R. Damiano 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official

South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. BSB3707

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED

ELECTION OFFICIAL BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 5, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

James A. Korpal 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Jason VonLembke 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 5

Legal Notice No. BSB3709

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN REGULAR POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO el Bromley Park Distrito Metropolitano No. 2 del Condados de Adams y Weld, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de la elección no había más candidatos para director que los puestos a ser ocupados, lo cual incluye a los candidatos que están presentando declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos de denominación directa; por consiguiente, la elección a celebrarse el 6 de mayo de 2025, queda por medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos:

William Daiss hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)

Dennis Wolf hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)

FECHADO EL: 7 de marzo de 2025

/s/ Lisa Jacoby Funcionario electoral designado para el Bromley Park Distrito Metropolitano No. 2 c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Teléfono:303-592-4380

Legal Notice No. BSB3718

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

RIDGELINE VISTA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Ridgeline Vista Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Eric Eckberg 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Richard Spurway 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Gary Duke 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/

PUBLIC NOTICES

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Official

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 3

Legal Notice No. BSB3705

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6, Adams and Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Richard E. Damiano 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Joshua Shipman 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6

Legal Notice No. BSB3710

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL VILLAGE AT SOUTHGATE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Village at SouthGate Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Kevin Amolsch

4-year Term, Until May 2029

Jared Seidenberg 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Ronald Meier

2-year Term, Until May 2027

Temi Osifodunrin

2-year Term, Until May 2027

By: /s/ Dianne Miller

Designated Election Official Village at SouthGate Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. BSB3701

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 5, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Russell Watterson Four year term to 2029

John Fair Four year term to 2029

Vacancy Four year term to 2029

BLUE LAKE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. BSB3697

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts

Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR THE NORTH METRO TASK FORCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Governors of the North Metro Task Force, Adams County, Colorado, will be presented with proposed budget amendments for the year 2024. A copy of the said proposed budget amendments will be available for public inspection at the Adams County Finance Department, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, 4th Floor, Brighton, CO 80601. If you would like to request a copy of the proposed budget amendments, please call 720-523-6239 during business hours, which are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Such proposed budget amendments for 2024 will be considered for adoption by the Board of Governors at a public hearing to be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at the Adams County Government Center, Conference Room W8101, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado 80601. Any interested elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption thereof.

Board of Governors of North Metro Task Force

Legal Notice No. BSB3719

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

RACHELE DAVIS,

Plaintiff, vs.

HUBERT T. MORROW, STEVEN LESTER, HARENE BREW and RONDA DEVERS, Defendants.

Case Number: 24 CV 31634

Attorney for Plaintiff Rachele Davis: Byron L. Miller Reg. No.: 35166 William E. Peters Reg. No.: 11325 44 Cook Street, Suite 100 Denver, Colorado 80206

Phone Number: 303-916-3088

E-mail: info@criminallawmatters.com

DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: HARENE BREW

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: October 29, 2024

Clerk of Court/Clerk /s/ Byron L. Miller

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

Legal Notice No. BSB3666

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 27, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: PARK NORTH TOWNHOUSE CORP., a Colorado non-profit corporation

Defendants: JEREMY JOHN WETTIG; AMANDA WETTIG; FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; CITIBANK, NA; ALEX VILLAGRAN, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

Case Number: 2024CV030751

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Wendy E. Weigler, # 28419

Address: 350 Indiana Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401

Phone Number: 303-863-1870

wweigler@wlpplaw.com

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 21, 2024, in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee

Jeremy John Wettig and Amanda Wettig

Original Lienor

Park North Townhouse Corp.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt

Park North Townhouse Corp.

Date of Lien being foreclosed

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed

October 4, 2023

County of Recording Adams

Recording Information

2023000056462

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness

$11,424.47

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof

$21,192.87

Amount of Judgment entered October 21, 2024

$19,891.38

Description of property to be foreclosed:

An undivided 1/235 interest in Park North Townhouses - (First Filing), except any air space above such property other than that specifically conveyed herein; also, all of that space or area which lies within the inside walls, first floor and ceiling of the second floor of Condominium Unit No. 57, Building No. 9 as shown on the Third Amended Condominium Map of Park North Townhouses (First Filing), together with everything now or hereafter located in said area; also all the air space contained within the Bay Area (s) appurtenant to said Unit, which air space is designated on the Third Amended Condominium Map of Park North Townhouses, (First Filing) as none. An undivided 1/7th interest in and to Building No. 9 as shown on the Condominium Map.

Together with:

1. The exclusive right to use and occupy Patio Area No. 57 P as shown on the Condominium Map together with the right to use the air space over such area.

2. The exclusive right to use and occupy Carport No. 57 C as shown on the Condominium Map.

3. The exclusive right to use and occupy Air Space in the attic of Condominium Unit No. 57 of Building No. 9 as shown on the Condominium Map.

4. The right to use common elements in common with others. County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 1200 W. 88th Avenue, #57, Thornton, CO 80260

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on April 17 2025, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, located at Brighton, CO 80601, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE, EXCEPT THAT, IF THE PERSON IS DEEMED AN ALTERNATE LIENOR PURSUANT TO §38-38-305.5, C.R.S. AND THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IS A UNIT ASSOCIATION LIEN, THE ALTERNATE LIENOR HAS THIRTY (30) DAYS TO FILE THE NOTICE WITH THE OFFICER OF THE ALTERNATE LIENOR’S INTENT TO REDEEM.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY

FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Wendy E. Weigler, Esq. Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 350 Indiana Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401 303-863-1870

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: January 23, 2025.

By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3643

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, and South for four-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Ursula J. Morgan (incumbent) in the North District; Keith Alquist (incumbent) in the Central District; and Ryan Keefer and Beth Martin (incumbent) in the South District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled.

Additional information including the date and time of our Meet the Candidate forum, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Steven Whiteside, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB3683

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul Richard Montoya, aka Paul R. Montoya Sr., aka Paul Montoya Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30172

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra J. Carter, Attorney for Paul Montoya III Personal Representative c/o S2P2 Law, LLC 6105 S Main Street, Suite 200 Aurora, CO 80016

PUBLIC NOTICES

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: March 11, 2025 BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB3720

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

District Court Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

In the Interest of:

Gabriela Carolina Cruz Velis

Minor

Case Number: 2024PR030383 Division T1

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S

To: Roberto Castillo Zermeno

Last Known Address, if any: Unknown, Santa Rita, Ahuachapan Department, El Salvador

A hearing on a petition to appoint a guardian and make findings relating to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for your minor child Gabriela C.C.V. will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: April 9, 2025

Time: 10:00am

Division: T1/Magistrate Price Address: Via Webex videoconference at: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D17-BRGTDIVT1

1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Marlise Armstrong 1790 30th St, Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80301

Legal Notice No. BSB3676

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 24JV30261

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADOIN THE INTEREST OF: January Haley A Child(ren), and Concerning

Caroline Haley, Kevin Flannigan, John Doe

Respondents: S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Kevin Flannigan and John Doe

You

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 2nd day of May, 2025 at the hour of 2025. 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 8th day of March, 2025.

Alana Percy

Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3694

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 25JV30014

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADOIN THE INTEREST OF:

Aiden Trujillo, Chloe Lovato, Ava Spivy, Azariyah Trujillo A Child(ren), and Concerning

Emelia Trujillo, John Doe, Justin Lovato, Timothy Spivy, Brian Neighley Respondents:

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe

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 4th day of April, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 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 11th day of March, 2025.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3712

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

Fort Lupton Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

MURATA FARMS COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Murata Farms

Commercial Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

Eric Eckberg

4-year Term, Until May 2029

John Fairbairn

4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Murata Farms Commercial Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. FLP1234

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice

AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN REGULAR

POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO

el Bromley Park Distrito Metropolitano No. 2 del Condados de Adams y Weld, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de la elección no había más candidatos para director que los puestos a ser ocupados, lo cual incluye a los candidatos que están presentando declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos de denominación directa; por consiguiente, la elección a celebrarse el 6 de mayo de 2025, queda por medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos:

William Daiss hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)

Dennis Wolf hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)

FECHADO EL: 7 de marzo de 2025

/s/ Lisa Jacoby

Funcionario electoral designado para el Bromley Park Distrito Metropolitano No. 2 c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Teléfono:303-592-4380

Legal Notice No. FLP1237

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Bromley

(63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation: Marvin Davis 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Leslie Hebron-Brown 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Eleanor T. Righeimer 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis Designated Election Official Cottonwood Thermo Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. FLP1227

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL LUPTON VILLAGE COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

§1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Lupton Village Commercial Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation: Deborah Johanningmeier 4-year Term, Until May 2029

Phillip Croci 4-year Term, Until May 2029

William J. Johanningmeier 4-year Term, Until May 2029

By:/s/ Michael E. Davis

Designated Election Official Lupton Village Commercial Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. FLP1229 First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Mountain Sky Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Vacancy: 4-Year Term until May, 2029

Vacancy: 4-Year Term until May, 2029

Vacancy: 4-Year Term until May, 2029

/s/ Mandi Kirk Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton is in receipt of an application for a Special Use Permit referred to as the Alpine Custom Concrete Special Use Permit, located at 9155 County Road 22 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, pursuant to the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code Notice Requirements.

The public hearings are to be held before the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and before the City Council on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter.

The public hearings shall be held at the Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Avenue in Fort Lupton, Colorado. In the event that the City Hall is closed at the time of the hearings, the public hearings will be held remotely, accessible to the public by phone and internet. Information on how to attend the hearings will be provided in the agenda as posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov.

Further information is available through the City Planning and Building Department at (720) 928-4003.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND.

Park Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams and Weld Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected:

William Daiss until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)

Dennis Wolf until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)

DATED: March 7, 2025

/s/ Lisa Jacoby

Designated Election Official for the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2 c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Phone: 303-592-4380

Legal Notice No. FLP1236

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL COTTONWOOD THERMO METROPOLITAN

Contact Person for the District: David Frazier, Public Alliance, LLC

Telephone Number of the District: (720) 213-6621

405 Urban Street Suite 310 Lakewood, CO 80228

District Email: Contact@publicalliancellc. com

Legal Notice No. FLP 6317

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Cottonwood Townhomes Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant

Davis Designated Election Official Cottonwood Townhomes Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. FLP1228 First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Notice

Notice of Public Hearing on Petition for Inclusion of Real Property into Recreation District Frederick, Colorado - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 6:30 PM on April 16, 2025 the Board of Directors of the CARBON VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT will hold a public hearing to consider a Petition of Inclusion by COALRIDGE ESTATES to be included into the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s boundaries with the following legal description of real property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION –FRE CRE L7 BLK8 COALRIDGE ESTATES FRE CRE L12 BLK3 COALRIDGE ESTATES FRE CRE L11 BLK12 COALRIDGE ESTATES FRE CRE L6 BLK2 COALRIDGE ESTATES

Copies of the Petition and the legal description of the property is subject to the above-mentioned inclusion may be obtained from Bryan Hostetler, 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, Colorado, 80520. The public hearing will be held at the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Community Center located at 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, CO, 80520, April 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Questions prior to the public meeting should be directed to Bryan Hostetler, Deputy Director, (303) 833-3660 Ext. 104.

All interested persons, municipalities or counties that may be able to provide service to the real property, shall appear at the public hearing and show cause, in writing, why the Board of Directors of the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District should/should not adopt a final resolution and order approving the inclusion of the above-identified real property. The Board of Directors may continue the public hearing to a subsequent meeting. The failure of any person within the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his or her part to the inclusion of the property.

Dean Rummel, Executive Director Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District

For more information or to view Petitions for Inclusion, please contact Bryan Hostetler at bhostetler@ cvprd.com.

Legal Notice No. FLP1241

First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, and South for four-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Ursula J. Morgan (incumbent) in the North District; Keith Alquist (incumbent) in the Central District; and Ryan Keefer and Beth Martin (incumbent) in the South District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled.

Additional information including the date and time of our Meet the Candidate forum, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: /s/Steven Whiteside, Secretary

LUNAR OUTPOST

Lunar Outpost also has a number of partnerships with companies including Lego, Adidas and Nokia, some of which the company’s Vice President of Strategy Michael Moreno could detail, and some of which he was not yet at liberty to divulge.

Moreno said the company recognizes the gravity of the Lunar Voyage 1 mission’s place in history.

“We feel a tremendous responsibility to be on the forefront of this, of the lunar economy, and showing people — showing the world — that this is not science ction,” Moreno said. “It’s not something that’s 50 years from now, it’s actually happening — happening (now), and in the weeks and months ahead.”

Moreno added that the company’s long-term goal is to create infrastructure for a workforce on the moon — and beyond. e company has contracts to send four rovers to the moon, and is also building a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA’s Artemis Mission, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon.

“We’ve grown since (being founded in 2017) with some really exciting milestones… and a future that we envision where we will be running a robotic workforce on the moon and beyond to build lunar infrastructure and help really create that long term sustainable presence for humans in space,” Moreno said.

Looking forward

could be wide-ranging, Moreno says, and are cause enough to justify Lunar Outpost’s exploits.

One of the things the company will explore is their ability to collect Helium-3, which Moreno says is an isotope that’s found in abundance on the moon, but is scarce on Earth. e impacts of that

“One of the more exciting (uses) that folks talk about is in fusion energy,” Moreno said. “Commercial fusion energy is not yet a reality, but there are so many companies working on this to create this reality.

“And what it means is, if we are able to crack the code on the fusion energy, and we combine that with the abundance of Helium-3 — the essential ingredient in that — then we e ectively unlock free, unlimited energy for humankind,” Moreno continued. “So, just that alone is a reason to push the boundaries of exploration on the lunar surface.”

e company — which has o ces in Luxembourg and Melbourne, Australia, in addition to Golden — recently moved its headquarters and mission control to Arvada just before Lunar Voyage 1. e ribbon cutting for the company’s new headquarters was held on March 5.

Following the Lunar Voyage 1’s unexpected conclusion, Cammarano said Lunar Outpost is looking ahead to future missions.

“We look forward to our upcoming missions – including exploring Reiner Gamma (Lunar Voyage 2), heading back to the South Pole of the Moon (Lunar Voyage 3), and having the rst Australian rover mission to the Moon (Lunar Voyage 4),” Cammarano said. “With our capabilities clearly demonstrated in space, we look forward to further showcasing what our mobility systems can achieve.”

The Athena spacecraft carrying the MAPP rover approaching the moon.

OF LUNAR OUTPOST

Lunar Outpost MAPP rover became the