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Shooting puts Brighton schools on ‘secure’, lockdown status

Communities try design to improve public safety

State dollars aim to prevent crime with environmental changes

BY BRITTANY FREEMAN AND CULLEN PURSER ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Mike Burns bought a home right on the river near Delta, Colorado, with plans to spend the summers shing outdoors with his grandkids. But those kinds of excursions haven’t always felt safe, since the family learned more about what had been happening in their new neighborhood.

A shooting near Brighton High School March 15 prompted a heavy response from law enforcement. As of mid-afternoon March 15, authorities recovered shell casings near BHS but no weapon.

Three suspects arrested in wake of shooting outside of Brighton High

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One person was wounded after a shooting on March 15 at South Ninth Avenue and Bush Street, near Brighton High School.

“We believe we have all the suspects in custody at this time,” Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said at a press conference at the scene. “We have three individuals in custody, two that were taken into custody at a tra c stop and another that was taken into custody a little later.”

e resulting investigation put both Brighton and Prairie View high schools on lockdown, meaning

all doors were closed and locked, con nement of students to the school and no entry to or exit from the school. Other schools were on “secure stats,” meaning a threat in the area near a school. is was formerly called a “lockout.”

“ e school district is working with the Brighton Police Department now and conducting a controlled release,” Domenico said at the 3 p.m. press conference.

“ is came out at about 12:30 p.m., and this is lunchtime, and there are multiple schools in the area. ere were a number of students in the area,” Domenico said. “I just want to share that our concern right now is that incidents like this are traumatic for everyone involved, but especially our school community and we do send our thoughts to everyone there.”

Counselors were available March 16 for those who needed them, according to district spokesman Kevin

Denke.

e incident happened near South Ninth Avenue and Bush Street. One victim went to an area urgent care clinic with a gunshot wound and Brighton police tweeted that potential suspects were near East 120th Avenue and Salem Street.

Police searched several classrooms inside PVHS -- not far from the reported sighting -- but did not nd a suspect.

At his press conference, Domenico declined to say how old the people involved in the shooting were or if they were students at either school.

In a written statement issued later in the day, Brighton Police said that additional juveniles believed to be involved were contacted and detained.

Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

“Crime, drugs, theft, things like that,” he said. “Because of the things that are going on, it’s created some anxiety in us.”

It turns out the Burns family had moved to a 2,000-foot stretch of dirt road that is at the epicenter of roughly 10 percent of every call the small local sheri ’s o ce receives. e sheri sent more deputies to patrol the area but that has left some neighbors even more unnerved.

“You’ve got four or ve sheri ’s vehicles parked next to your yard,” neighbor Steve Martinez said. “What are people going to think about what kind of neighborhood it is that you’re living in?”

But there’s a new sense of hope on this rural Delta County road these days, thanks to an infusion of state dollars set aside to prevent crime — not with more police o cers — but with environmental improvements. e Crime Prevention rough Safer Streets grant program is providing communities with millions of

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It’s o cial. Pierce named new 27J superintendent

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e present deputy superintendent of 27J Schools will become the superintendent of 27J Schools next year.

e 27J board of education chose Will Pierce to take over the job in July 2024, once present Superintendent Chris Fiedler steps aside after his contract runs out. e board’s vote was unanimous.

A district statement said the timeline allows Pierce to work with Fiedler during the coming school year. From the start of the search, the board wanted to ensure a stable transition of leadership.

Pierce said the district’s work and accomplishments are the reasons behind the district’s existence.

“I wholeheartedly believe that our mission really speaks to what we do and where we’re going,” he said in the statement. “We’re working

with our community and families to empower every kid today to have a successful future tomorrow. Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it’s also an investment in our future.”

As the deputy superintendent, Pierce oversees the district’s student achievement division. Part of that job entailed the development of 27J’s dashboard, which helps parents, staff and the community see the district’s progress toward academic and social/emotional goals, according to the statement. Pierce also was behind a revision of graduation standards to make the system more relevant to students and to meet state requirements.

“We’re thrilled to name Will Pierce as our next superintendent,” board President Greg Piotraschke said in the statement. “There is no better candidate than Will Pierce for 27J Schools and our community.”

Brighton sets date for trash hauler sessions

e city will pitch the idea of converting residential trash collections to using a single trash hauler city wide at a series of four meetings in April and May.

e idea stems from the council discussion earlier in the year. Multiple trash haulers serve the city, and they each o er di erent services. Some of the haulers serving Brigh-

ton o er regular recycling collections while others don’t. Some will collect yard waste, grass clippings and leaves while others do not.

According to a city press release, single-hauler collection systems simplify waste management by using one vendor that provides all the services residents may want to all single-family, duplex, and small multi-family properties in Brighton, the city statement said. Many communities in Colorado and across the

country have found that this type of system reduces the number of trucks in residential neighborhoods, makes prices more consistent and increases opportunities for recycling.

e city will host the four meetings to provide information on how this system could bene t the Brighton community, answer questions, and gather feedback from residents.

e rst meeting is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 5 at the Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N. 11th Ave. at will be followed by a morning meeting, from 9-11 a.m. April 19 at the Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway.

e series wrap up with a meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 3 at Brighton City Hall and a nal meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 24 at Padilla Elementary School, 5505 Longs Peak

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Sta will make a short presentation at each meeting and o er information about the services and then ask residents to take a survey. e survey would collect demographics, their experience with their current trash hauler and what they think of changing to a single trash hauler. Results from that survey would guide council decisions later this year.

If you would like to attend a meeting and need translation, please contact Christian Morales at cmorales@brightonco.gov two weeks prior to the meeting.

More information is available at www.brightonco.gov/singlehauler. For questions, contact Sustainability Coordinator Traci McLean at tmclean@brightonco.gov.

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Brighton seeks art for Arbor Day contest

e City of Brighton is once again participating in the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest, an artistic competition for public, private and home-schooled fth graders across the state. is year’s theme is “Dream as BIG as Trees.” is is an opportunity for students to show their creativity to raise awareness of trees and the important role they play in the environment and our quality of life.

e contest is statewide but will also be held at the City level in Brighton.

e winner of each Brighton school will move on to the state contest and their posters will be put on display at the State Capitol.

e winning student will be introduced to City Council at a meeting April 18 at City Hall. ey will receive daytime passes to the Denver Botanic Gardens as well as passes to Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. eir teacher will be o ered a free tree and all students in the winning class will receive a tree seedling. Arbor Day will be celebrated at the school with the winning entry, where the winning class gets to help plant a tree for their school. e date for this will be April 21.

e second-place prize includes passes to Wagon Wheel Skating Rink.

Only one entry per student is allowed and it must be an original artwork created by a single fth

grade student. Artwork completed by more than one artist will not be accepted.

Entries should be done on 12inch by 18-inch paper, or as close as possible to those measurements. Entries may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and tempera paint and must be done on paper, that allows for duplication, display, and framing.

e poster must relate to the contest theme and the phrase “Dream as BIG as Trees” must be on the poster. All words must be legible and spelled correctly and the student’s name, grade, school, teacher’s name and contact phone number must be printed on the

back of the poster in pencil. e student’s rst and last name must be written in the lower right-hand corner of the front of the poster.

Collages, computer or photogenerated art and printing, matted, mounted, laminated, framed, or folded entries will not be accepted and the names of commercial products, companies, and/or organizations cannot be used.

Entries become the property of the Colorado Tree Coalition and may not be returned. e deadline to submit an entry is March 31.

For more information or to submit an entry, please contact Patrick Laphilliph, City of Brighton Forester, at plaphilliph@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2048.

Brighton police o er help with auto theft prevention

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With auto thefts rising across the Front Range, Brighton police want to help their residents protect themselves.

e Brighton Police Department is hosting an Auto eft Prevention Drive- ru event with the Colorado Auto eft Prevention Authority on March 25, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., in the Brighton Police Department parking lot, 3401 E. Bromley Lane.

“Our records show we had 439 motor vehicle thefts in the City of Brighton from January 1, 2022, to March 7, 2023,” said Kylynn Delohery, Brighton Police Department public information o cer. Brighton residents who come will receive a free steering wheel lock, a catalytic converter etching kit, and theft prevention plate screws. Residents will be required to pre-register due to the limited supply according to o cials.

e link to register is on the Brigh-

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ton Police Department website and social media platforms. Brighton, residents must show proof of residency with a VIN number and home address to register.

e Auto eft Prevention Authority provides a list of auto theft prevention tips for victims of auto theft, to never leave your car running unattended and to lock your doors every single time. ey recommend parking in well-lit areas and not keeping spare keys in the car. ey also suggest either removing all valuables

from the car or keeping them hidden from view or in the trunk.

e authority also recommends buying car insurance that covers stolen vehicles and stolen components like Catalytic Converters. ey o er a self-risk assessment using lockdownyourcar.org and assess how vulnerable your car may be to theft and say that vehicle security or alarm systems or other theft prevention devices such as steering wheel locks, parking boots, and kill switches can help.

E AGLE VIEW A DULT C ENTER

Eagle View Adult Center Update March 22-29, 2023

Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 303-655-2075 for more information. e March and April Newsletter is available.

Cards, Games and Pool

If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times.

VOA Lunch

Due to VOA moving to a new kitchen facility, there will be no VOA lunches at Eagle View Adult Center March 6-April 14. Meals will begin again April 17. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 on Mondays and ursdays.

Low Vision Support Group

Beyond Vision invites Lorrie Spoering to explore low vision reading options available through Colorado Talking Book Library. 1:00 p.m. Wed. Mar 22 $2 Deadline: Mon. Mar 20

Start Your Seeds

A CSU master gardener will be here to help you plant a six-pack of seedlings of peppers and tomatoes. ey’ll also have insight on caring for your new plant babies and give you other seeds to start later in the season. 1:30 p.m. Wed. Mar 22 $12 Deadline: Wed. Mar 8

Billiards Tournament

Join us in the pool room for a friendly pool tournament. Rules will be clearly listed. Prizes are dictated by the size of the tournament. 10:00 a.m. Tues. Mar 28 $5 Deadline: Mon. Mar 27

What is Happening with the Housing Market

Linda Jones of A Perfect Location Realty is here to discuss changes in the housing market and how interest rates are a ecting it. 1:30 p.m. Wed. Mar 29 Free Deadline: Tues. Mar 28

Cribbage Tournament

Our monthly cribbage tournament is lots of fun and includes prize winnings. Just drop-in and pay fee to the tournament volunteer. 12:30 p.m. Wed. Mar 29 $4

Pizza and beer a good match for Brighton

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Beer and pizza are the perfect mix, so it makes sense that local pizza makers Simply Pizza found a way to make a brewery their home.

Simply Pizza and Something Brewery celebrating their ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1, opening a dedicated portable pizza kitchen located right outside – in the parking lot.

“We came up with an idea of designing and building hybrid container kitchens, the mobile units that can be dropped o on locations but are still readily moveable and selfcontained,” Simply Pizza owner Melinda Carbajal said. “We have parked at a few locations already; the Westy food truck park, and Jurassic World Exhibit.”

Simply Pizza has been in business since 2015 by previous owners, and the Carbajal family – Melinda and husband Armando and her sister Mary Littler – purchased it in October 2019.

“We all had di erent careers, and hired Simply Pizza to cater for events and I fell in love with the Pizza and its concept. e family who built it o ered it to me and I got my family onboard,” Melinda Carbajal said. e Carbajals served their pizza from food trucks around town from the beginning. COVID gave the small crew the time to learn new things about her business.

Ultimately, it led them to build a pizza kitchen out of a shipping container that they parked outside on the back patio of Something Brewery, 117 North Main St. e container unit plugs into an outlet; ip up the door and pass out the menus and people can start ordering.

“We are excited, it’s easy to have them here,” said Something Brewery co-owner David Allegrezza, “It’s nice

because we don’t have to deal with anything on the business aspect to have a kitchen such as licensing, sta , overhead, electricity, build it out and have the space. It just turns into a whole ordeal.”

“It has been great so far since they have been here for six months. Our numbers have been increasing daily, not only for them but for the community and us, “ Allegrezza said.

“We are very excited. I’ve lived in the area for over 19 years, so it’s fun to have our business here,” Littler said.

“It has been the perfect pairing! Our families live in Brighton, our kids attend school here, and we are active community members. e spot was excellent, and it has been nothing but fantastic,” Carbajal said. “We are looking forward to summer nights on the patio at Something.” e pizza menu will be rotating monthly, so people can try various styles and pizza recipes.

“We also will be doing date night pairings, pizza classes, and hopefully hosting many private events throughout the summer,” Carbajal said.

“ ey have been around for a little while, and now they have more of a semi-permanent presence here, and they can still operate their food truck in other areas. So, it’s good for them. ey are a local business and a community member. It’s good to support them,” Brighton Mayor Greg Mills said.

Carbajal said the company will continue sending its food truck to local events. More changes are coming, she said.

“In terms of our business, something big is on the horizon,” she said. “So hopefully, we will be able to share that news in the near future! For now, you can catch our truck at select festivals & fairs or have us cater your wedding or next big event.”

Melinda Carbajal and her sister Mary Littler celebrate cutting the ribbon with sta from Something Brewery and the community of Brighton.

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Heating and ventilation company opens shop in Brighton

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e heating and air conditioning service that celebrated its grand opening March 9 may be new to Brighton, but the owners are not new to the business.

Cynthia Perez and her husband Benjamin Flores celebrated the opening of their Aire Serv of the Front Range Heating, and Air Conditioning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the City of Brighton Chamber of Commerce on March 9.

“We’ve have been in the industry for many years. Benjamin has been in the heating and air ventilation humidi cation indoor air quality for over 15 years,” Perez said.

Aire Serv currently serves customers in the Carbon Valley and Brighton, Erie, Dacono, Fort Lupton, Firestone, Broomeld, Northglenn, Longmont, Lafayette, Lewisville, and Superior.

“It’s a vast area; we’re looking to expand our sta to be able

to service that considerable territory, Perez said.

Aire Serv not only service heating and ventilation systems, they can o er advice on nding a replacement a furnace that ts your house size.

“We always advise that not getting the right furnace size could be dangerous when you’re trying to nd a replacement, so we help you nd a furnace and nance it,” Flores said.

“We do proper load calculations to ensure the unit sizing is the right size for your home. All types of e ciencies, highe ciency systems, single stage, modulating variable speed – it’s the whole gamut,” Perez said.

“We wanted to thank

nity and hope it’s a long-lasting

Visit the website for all the services they o er at AireServ. com/front-range.

FARNSWORTH

Rose Ann Farnsworth April 11, 1947 - February 27, 2023

We are sad to announce that Rose Farnsworth, 75, of Apache Junction, AZ/ Brighton, CO, passed away, 27 February 2023.

She was survived by brother Lee Poole,

daughter Mary Vines (Jason), and grandsons Jackson, Maddox and Jarrett Vines. A memorial service will be held on April 3 at 10:30 a.m. at e Alli Event Center in Brighton, CO.

Cynthia Perez and Benjamin Flores cutting the ribbon with the community members of Brighton.

Vulnerable and transparent, and the courage to be both

The team-building event was held at Top Golf. e vice president of sales was reluctant to have the meeting there as he had never played golf and didn’t want to embarrass himself. His team convinced him that he could just join them and not have to worry about playing or swinging a club.

As the night went on, the team did everything they could to get their boss to step up and give it a try. ere were others on the team that were in the same spot, having played very little or never; Men and women taking their turns embarrassing themselves with awkward attempts to hit that little white ball. In the end, the vice president of sales chose to keep his dignity intact and did not take his turn amongst the team.

Having spoken with some of the salespeople and the VP of sales privately, I heard mixed opinions about the decision not to join the group. Some thought it showed poor leadership in not being vulnerable enough to laugh at yourself and have a little fun with your team as there were more

hacks trying to hit the ball than there were any good golfers.

When I asked the VP of sales why he chose not to try, he was completely transparent with me, sharing that he just didn’t want to embarrass himself. He felt he was being open and vulnerable to his team as well sharing with them the very reason he chose to stay in the background. It was a bit of a shame because sometimes it’s OK to show humility among our teams and peers.

Two of the words that we hear often when it comes to expectations of leadership and really people in any role are vulnerability and transparency. We no longer must have all the answers or pretend that we do. We no longer have to be perfect or pretend that we are. Maybe the world we live in places that kind of pressure on some of us, and the stress of that pressure can drive us further away from nding the ability to

be vulnerable and transparent.

Last week I wrote about courage and discretion, and when we should exercise both. What I am sharing here is a di erent kind of courage, the courage to be open to failure, being brave enough to take a swing at a golf ball with our team when we have never played the game before and being daring enough to admit we don’t have the answers right now but will work hard to nd them.

Some of the most courageous people I have met have also been the most transparent and vulnerable. Being grounded in honesty and integrity provides them with the strength they need to be vulnerable and transparent. Looking at failure and saying “So what” positions them to achieve greater things in life as they move past those mistakes, learning from each one.

One of the synonyms for courage is audacity. Sometimes when we hear the word audacity we think of a negative connotation. inking things like, “ e audacity of that person.” I like to think of audacity in the positive sense, having the audacity to be courageous in the

face of possible embarrassment, to have audacious bravery to own our decisions and our mistakes. To be audacious in the way that we can laugh with others while we laugh at ourselves. is week you may be asked to do something uncomfortable, something completely outside of your swing zone or comfort zone. And if you are, I hope you will make the decision to audaciously pursue the opportunity. We all learn in di erent ways, and one way that I know we learn the best is by getting knocked o balance. So take the chance, say “So what,” and watch how your vulnerability and transparency endear others to you. As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can show courage in ourselves during moments of vulnerability, 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.

What will this three-wire winter do for Lake Powell?

During early March I traveled to Colorado’s Yampa Valley to see, hear, and feel what a big-snow winter looks like and to ponder the implications for the Colorado River.

is has been an epic winter, both wondrous and awful.

Ranchers in that valley have long measured snow depths against threewired stock fences. In Steamboat Springs and along anks of the Park Range, it’s three wires and more. Nearing Hahns Peak, only dimples in the snow marked the tops of fence posts.

Along the Wyoming-Colorado border, rancher Patrick O’Toole reported that this has been the hardest winter since he arrived in 1976. at includes 1983, when snowstorms persisted until June, catching Colorado River water managers at-footed. Gargantuan ows into Lake Powell nearly ruptured Glen Canyon Dam.

“ is year is more,” said O’Toole.

O’Toole’s family operation moved 7,000 head of sheep from winter range north of Craig to more hospitable desert range. e deep snow, cold, and winds that seem to be worsening were too much for his woolies. He told of pronghorn antelope left behind, some just lying along roads, too weak to stand.

“And there’s a lot of winter left,” he said.

In Craig, walls of icicles hung from roof edges, and the motel parking lot

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had snow and ice a half-foot thick. Along the edges of the frozen Yampa River, six cow elk huddled, looking perplexed, as another storm moved in. Glancing at my phone, I saw that in Denver, the temperature was near 50. In the opposite corner of Colorado, Lamar had been warned of potential prairie res.

Driving twisting, snow-covered county roads made me tense, but the whitened landscapes blanketed by snows lled me with joy. My mind’s ears erupted in the chorus from Bach’s “Hallelujah.”

e Steamboat ski area surpassed last season’s total snowfall in mid-January. In the town itself, banks of carefully placed snow head-high and taller form a labyrinth of slots and passages, the city’s streets, sidewalks and driveways. Mindful that spring will eventually arrive, city crews have already ordered sandbags.

Nobody can know for sure when melting will begin in earnest. Along the Elk River, north of Steamboat, Jay Fetcher has faithfully recorded the day each year that the nal snow on his pasture melts. His father began the records in 1949. e “snow o meadow”

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date varies, as do the snowpack and temperatures, but has arrived on average one day earlier every ve years.

Will this epic snowpack end the drought, ll Lake Powell, and cause Colorado River states to get chummy instead of testy?

It’s still early March. Much uncertainty remains. e Upper Colorado Basin River Forecasting Center report on March 1 projected runo for the Yampa and White rivers at 120% to 170% of average as de ned by runo totals during the last three decades.

Will the weather stay cold and snowy or, as has happened in some recent years, will turn warm and dry in April, May and June? In 2020, for example, a mid-March snowpack of 108% snowwater equivalent yielded runo of 79% of average. On the Colorado River altogether, an average snowpack that year yielded runo 52% of average.

How much melted snow will the thirsty soils sop up? Last year’s summer rains restored the soil moisture somewhat in northwestern Colorado, but they remain subpar and thirsty. Runo will again underperform the snowpack.

It’s also useful to note that not all sub-basins in the Colorado River Basin have had the same plentitude as the Yampa. On the Green River, upstream of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the runo is forecast to be only 84% of average.

As for Lake Powell, the runo from the Yampa can only help—but only so

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far. It was 21.8% full on Tuesday, March 7. One winter’s heavy snows will not re ll it, though. Colorado State University climate researcher Brad Udall told KUNC’s Alex Hager in January that it will take ve or six winters of 150% snowpack to re ll Powell and Lake Mead.

Filling Flaming Gorge and other upper-basin reservoirs drawn down to keep Powell levels high enough to produce electricity need to be re lled. Peter was robbed to pay Paul. Now Peter’s pockets need replenishing. at will take time, too.

is has not been drought, as conventionally understood. Udall and other climate researchers call it a “hot drought,” the result of rising temperatures caused by atmospheric pollution.

“We are not changing any of our tactics based on one year,” said Lindsay DeFrates, a spokeswoman for the Colorado River Water Conservation District in Glenwood Springs. “It’s such a long game. We need to be sure we are prepared for a hotter, drier future.”

is year’s epic snow in the Yampa Valley means plenty of water for ranchers to grow grass this summer. Beyond that, little can be said.

Allen Best tracks the energy and water transitions in Colorado and beyond at BigPivots.com. He welcomes comments and contributions.

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Adams County American Rescue Plan Act funding

Grants to help domestic violence, homelessness

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In a second round of American Rescue Plan Act funding, Adams County will distributed $48.5 million to address housing and homelessness prevention, mental health, domestic violence and public health initiatives.

“Adams County recognizes the housing and mental health crisis in our communities,” said Steve O’Dorisio, county commission chair. “ is second round of ARPA funding allows us to

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Time for Change on the United Power Board

After serving as a United Power Director from the South District for 3 terms (9 years) I have decided not to seek re-election in 2023. I have enjoyed representing and working for the members during this time and I will miss that relationship and the positive accomplishments during my tenure on the board. I also

lean into these challenges to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable residents.”

e Board of County Commissioners has identi ed several partnerships and initiatives to distribute the funds. ose include $4.3 million for respite housing for Adams County residents eeing domestic violence. Domestic violence is currently the leading cause of homelessness in Adams County.

e Land Trust received $7 million in partnership Maiker Housing Partners, the county’s housing authority. e partnership will use the funds for market-timed acquisition of parcels for a ordable housing projects. e Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

would like to thank all United Power members who voted for me and supported me during my term of o ce. I had the opportunity to listen to all the new candidates running for the United Power Board this election cycle at a Brighton Kiwanis Club meeting. None of the incumbents were in attendance and it was refreshing to hear creative ideas from new candidates. I also have read the

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Partnership received $3.8 milion to acquire property for transitional and permanently supportive housing.

e Homeless Campus Partnership with the City of Aurora will receive $5 million for the creation of a $70 million campus. e campus will feature 150 shelter beds, 80 transitional units, and a full-service day center with laundry, mental health services, housing navigation, and case management. e Mental/Behavioral Health initiatives will receive $9.1 million in funding. e initiatives include identifying community needs, resources, and gaps in access to care.

e Mobile Mental Health/Human Services will receive $1.8 million for

resumes from all the candidates, and I think the United Power Board is long overdue for a change in leadership and allow for new faces with innovative ideas at the board level. ere is currently an opportunity to elect three new board members with quali ed candidates who have good ideas on how to resolve the power supply issue in a more timely and frugal manner. Lowering the

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access to outreach for people experiencing homelessness. e Strengthening Families Partnership with the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County, and the Human Services and Public Health departments will receive $1.2 million for early childhood prevention services for mental health intervention.

e county will work closely with the county commissioners, local stakeholders and other community leaders to ensure the funding is allocated eciently and e ectively, and it produces tangible bene ts for the people of Adams County. With this second round of ARPA funding, Adams County will have received a total of $101 million in relief.

power rates and providing more energy options for all members should continue to be a major goal for the United Power Board in 2023.

I urge voting members to carefully consider the choices, the diversity, and quali cations of residency of the candidates currently and vote for some needed change at the board level.

Dave Rose, Brighton, former director

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Type in “restaurant” on Google Maps and set the lter to “open 24 hours.” You’ll be hard-pressed to nd any local restaurants serving up food to the night owls, late workers and early risers.

Unless you’re seeking around-the-clock Mexican food.

“We’re open 24 hours, and it’s something fresh, you know?” said Govanny Alvarado, a member of the family who runs Alvarado’s Mexican Fast Food. Compared to other restaurants, “you can taste the di erence,” Alvarado said.

e new Englewood spot that opened in August adds to a small but mighty list of Mexican joints that o er all-day, all-night service in the Denver metro area — a type of restaurant that’s becoming more di cult to nd since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

“Most people like us, you know, we’re always looking for a late-night snack,” said Alvarado, 21, adding that his family “understands the struggle” to nd restaurants that are open late.

His family members, longtime workers in the Mexican fast-food industry, gained experience at his uncle’s restaurant in Arizona. ey later started working for Taco Star and Tacos Rapidos, two chains with 24-hour locations in the metro area, Alvarado said.

“And Taco Star, the one in ornton here, that’s where my dad worked, and that’s where I started as well when I was young,” Alvarado said of the location near 84th Avenue and Washington Street.

When his family members had the chance to start their own restaurant about six years ago, they opened Tacos Los Compas — another 24-hour eatery, near downtown Denver and the Auraria Campus.

“Most of the people that I’ve known or talked to customer-wise, they’re all from Arizona or California, and they all say they miss that taste of authentic Mexican food,” Alvarado said.

Carrying on authentic recipes is part of the job as well for Tamale Kitchen, a longstanding family business with locations around the metro area.

What makes the restaurant unique is “the green chile, the New Mexico-style red chile, the tamale avors, just the avors in general of just old grandma recipe — the beans, the rice, everything’s grandma’s recipes,” said Jose Bishop, owner of the Westminster and Northglenn locations.

e restaurant grew out of an e ort to sell tamales door to door in 1980, and the rst Tamale Kitchen opened in Lakewood in 1981, according to its website.

Its Northglenn location at 104th Avenue and Huron Street stays open around the clock on the weekends, running from 5 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Sunday.

e business has expanded to eight locations, stretching from Adams County all the way to Highlands Ranch, and some are franchises run by people outside the family, Bishop said.

Familiar places see challenges

Alvarado noted that after the COVID-19 pandemic shook up the

LATE-NIGHT

economy, it’s di cult to nd 24hour restaurants.

Staples of late-night food in Denver permanently closed amid the pandemic, including the Denver Diner o Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue and, to the south, the Breakfast King at Santa Fe Drive and Mississippi Avenue. Both had been open 24/7.

Tom’s Diner, also on Colfax Avenue near downtown, shut down in March 2020 during the pandemic’s early days. It reopened in 2022 as a bar and lounge called Tom’s Starlight, no longer open 24/7.

Pete’s Kitchen, located on Colfax in central Denver, remains open 24 hours Friday and Satur-

LATENIGHT SPOTS

Looking for a late-night meal? Here are some local restaurants that o er 24-hour service on at least some days each week.

• Alvarado’s Mexican Fast Food

4901 S. Broadway in Englewood, a couple blocks north of Belleview Avenue

Open 24/7 720-664-9260

• Tamale Kitchen

1030 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn, a short drive west of Interstate 25, at Huron Street

Open 5 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Sunday; 5 a.m.-10 p.m. on other days; other locations in the metro area, including in Highlands Ranch, have di erent hours 720-379-7825

• Taco Star

503 E. 84th Ave. in Thornton, a short drive east of I-25

day night, according to the diner’s webpage.

Other than that, though, 24hour options in the metro area tend to be con ned to chains that aren’t local, such as IHOP, Denny’s, McDonald’s or Wa e House.

e trend of restaurant headwinds during the pandemic applies to the entire industry, not just 24-hour restaurants, said Denise Mickelsen, a spokesperson for the Colorado Restaurant Association.

“Operations are proving increasingly di cult in the face of the ongoing labor shortage and soaring costs, causing restaurant owners and operators to make changes that include decreasing operating hours,” Mickelsen said.

‘All walks of life’

Bishop, the owner of the north-

ern Tamale Kitchen locations, has felt the challenges himself. His Westminster location used to o er some 24-hour service like the Northglenn spot, but sta ng issues led to shortened hours starting around spring 2020, he said.

ough they can be tough to operate, Bishop, 38, said 24hour restaurants serve di erent parts of a community.

“ ere’s still 11 p.m. (movie) showings, so people going home at 1 or 2. We get a lot of nightshift workers, people who are going to work at 4 in the morning, a lot of construction workers bringing burritos to their coworkers,” Bishop said.

“It’s a little mixed — people of all walks of life going out for entertainment, getting o of work late. Just a variety of di erent people out and about.”

1050 W. 104th Ave. # 8 in Northglenn, near Huron Street

1760 S. Havana St. in Aurora, a short drive north of Parker Road

Open 24/7

303-288-9228 for Thornton location

• Tacos Los Compas

1385 N. Santa Fe Drive in Denver, about a block south of Colfax Avenue

Open 24/7

720-328-0299

• Tacos Rapidos

2800 W. Evans Ave. in Denver, o Federal Boulevard

Open 24/7

Other locations nearby; hours di er 303-935-0453 for Evans location

• Pete’s Kitchen

1962 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, about 1 mile east of Broadway

Open “24 hours Friday and Saturday night,” according to the restaurant’s website 303-321-3139

A sign is lit up at Alvarado’s Mexican Fast Food, one of several Mexican restaurants open 24/7 in the Denver metro area.

The sign at the Tamale Kitchen location in Westminster. The Northglenn location stays open around the clock on the weekends.

PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD

Alvarado’s Mexican Fast Food, seen here in January, recently opened in Englewood.

Gallegos claims title with late rally, pinfall

Former Brighton student, Skyview wrestler claims first place

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e road to the 116-pound title at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships may not have been what former Skyview wrestler and Brighton High School student Jaslynn Gallegos envisioned.

However, she has the rst-place trophy to account for it.

She was trailing Samara Chavez 8-1 in the third period of the title match when Gallegos pulled out a pinfall win.

“I was aware of the de cit, and I did want to challenge the last call when I was aware of it at the break but gured it was too late to do so,” she said. “I would just get back in the next period.”

Gallegos described the winning combination of moves as “a quick defense and a big throw.” She nished her season with 21 pins and six technical falls to account for her 27 wins.

“My biggest thought was just the ‘I did it’ thought,” she said, “and the feeling of accomplishment, feeling like my hard work paid o .”

With all the success came a bit of a surprise. She injured her calf two days before the national tournament quali er.

“My calf suddenly gave out, and I couldn’t walk,” she said. “ e day of the tournament, I had to do my best to try not to limp. But my ankle was taped in a way that I couldn’t ex my calf while walking or wrestling. My coaches had me injury forfeit mynals match since I had already qualied by winning in the semi nals.”

Gallegos wants to pay more attention to individual growth vs. her potential opposition.

“When I am at my best, I don’t think the toughness of the competition matters,” she said. “World team trials is next for me. I’m hoping to make the world team.”

Brighton Scoreboard

Riverdale Ridge High School

Boys volleyball

Riverdale Ridge beat Peak to Peak 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 in ornton March 14. Jaiden Hughes had eight kills for the Ravens. Hazen Petty chipped in with four. Miles Woolford had four kills for the Pumas.

Girls soccer

Brighton beat Riverdale Ridge 2-1 in ornton March 14. Nylah Nevarez and Jayla Shedeed scored the

goals for the Bulldogs. Goalkeepers Lydia Nevarez (13 saves) and Kena Keyes (eight saves) divided time in goal for BHS.

No stats were available for RRHS.

Prairie View High School Girls tennis

Fairview got past PVHS 4-3 in Boulder March 15. Faith Miller (No. 1 singles), So Williams (No. 2 singles) and Taylor Pollock (No. 3 singles) picked up the wins for the

underHawks. Williams rallied from a set down and won tiebreakers in the second and third sets to earn her win.

Monarch beat Prairie View 7-0 in Brighton March 13.

PVHS’ Taylor Pollock extended her match to a third set before losing to Monarch’s Annabel rash 6-1, 5-7, 6-3.

Girls soccer

Cherokee Trail shut out the underHawks 7-0 in Aurora

March 14. Six of the Cougars’ goals came in the second half.

Torie Turner wound up with three goals for CTHS.

Lacrosse

PVHS shut out Je erson Academy 8-0 in Brighton March 14. PVHS scored twice in each period. Nicolas Happ and Dalton Chockley scored three times for the underHawks. Goalkeeper Nolan Guyer had 12 saves and recorded the shutout win.

Jaslynn Gallegos oversees a girls wrestling camp at Brighton High School, her alma mater, in August.

FILE PHOTO

‘I was aware of the deficit, and I did want to challenge the last call when I was aware of it at the break but figured it was too late to do so, I would just get back in the next period.’

Jaslynn Gallegos, former Skyview wrestler and Brighton High School student

Thu 3/23

Friday Bingo at Eagle Pointe 3/24

@ 7pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Sat 3/25

Failure is an option: Embroi‐dered Temari egg workshop @ 5pm

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. mhibben @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200

National Tamale Day

@ 5pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Fri 3/24

Recess Games

@ 12:30am

Mar 24th - Mar 23rd

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Potluck (3/24)

@ 5pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Bird Conservancy Bird WalkMarch @ 9am / Free

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-6594348 ext. 53

"Heart for the Arts" Scandinavian Brunch - Augustana Arts' 25th

Anniversary @ 10am / $35-$240

Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver. info@augus tanaarts.org, 303-388-4962

Sun 3/26

Wed 3/29

Breakfast & Savory Spice @ 3pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Wii Bowling 3/29 @ 4pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

WWE Road to WrestleMania @ 7pm / $20-$115 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Mon 3/27

Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:30pm / $39-$5040 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Dinner Out "Gunther Toody's" (3/27)

@ 10pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Tue 3/28

5k training 2023

@ 12am Mar 28th - May 4th

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Arvada Performing Arts "Our Town" (3/29) @ 6pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Catch Me If You Can

@ 7pm / $30-$35

The Unitiive Theatre, 800 South Hover Road, Longmont

Custom Hat Making Experience @ 11am 9490 Co Rd 25, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, USA, Brighton

Hunter Safety : MARCH @ 3pm

Mar 25th - Mar 26th

Fort Lupton Community / Recreation Cen‐ter, 203 S. Harrison Avenue, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

MiniCon @ 4pm

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Tiny Treks on the Road at RMANWR @ 4pm Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Colorado Avalanche vs. Arizona Coyotes @ 7pm / $59-$999

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks @ 7pm / $95-$5040

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Laser cutting 101 @ 4pm

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. mhibben @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200

Hiking Program- Mount Galbraith Park

@ 7pm Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Tuesday Movie Matinee at Eagle Pointe 3/28 @ 7pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

1776 @ 7:30pm

Buell Theatre, 1031 13th St., Den‐ver

Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild @ 8pm / $52-$999 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Thu 3/30

Trevor Noah @ 8pm Bellco Theatre, 1100 Stout Street, Denver

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans @ 8pm / $24-$3970

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Help for Homes back for 18th year

Volunteer e ort aims to fix up needy homes in Brighton

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton homeowners older than 60 and homeowners with permanent disabilities can apply for help with minor repairs as the 18th Annual Help for Homes community project kicks off on May 6.

The Help for Homes is an all-volunteer program through Brothers Redevelopment Inc. that lets neighbors help individuals with minor exterior repairs, painting, and yard cleanup for free. Last year Help for homes received applications for 13 projects.

“Brighton Help for Homes has had a huge impact in helping older adults and people with disabilities in the city stay safely in their homes,” said Brothers Volunteer Department Director Chad Nibbelink. “We’re always touched by the incredible generosity of our volunteer groups. The stress of deferred home maintenance is real for everyone, especially our clients who are often home more than most. We see spirits lifted from both homeowners and volunteers, and we hear about those positive interactions.”

According to officials, the

homeowner must live in the Home and be a resident of Brighton who is 60-years-old or older or is permanently disabled.

The homeowner can earn at most $55,950 for one person or $63 950 for two people. The homeowner must have no intention to move or sell the Home.

The repairs are only on the exterior.

The applications and required documentation must be received by March 28 at the Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway in Brighton.

Help for Homes will donate the materials if approved, and volunteers will help repair the Home. From 10 to 15 homes will be selected for free home repairs.

For an application, contact Evon or Sue at 303-655-2075. All applications and documentation received are kept strictly confidential.

Help for Home is recruiting for a volunteer team that can scrape, paint, do yard work or minor exterior repairs, and put a team together of up to 10 friends, family, or co-workers or join an existing team.

On Wednesday, April 26, a team captain will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle View Adult Center. Call Sue at 303-655-2075 for volunteer applications.

Resident applications and volunteer applications are also available at www.brightonco.gov/ helpforhomes.

Brighton homeowner received help with exterior repairs. COURTESY BROTHERS REDEVELOPMENT

dollars funds for projects like installing new lighting and fences, removing overgrown vegetation in highcrime areas, and building sidewalks and trails. It’s one piece of a package of public safety legislation rolled out in the 2022 Colorado legislative session aimed at reducing crime.

“ ose improvements alone cannot make a safer community. But those improvements are an indicator that a community is involved in its own well-being,” explained architect Ignacio Correa-Ortiz, an urban planner who helped choose projects for the state to fund.

Twenty-three communities large and small across the state have until the end of June to complete more than $6.2 million in grant-funded projects that authorities say are part of a shift in the mindset around law enforcement and crime prevention.

“We’re really good at responding and arresting somebody for drugs or assaults or thefts or burglaries, but of course they get out of jail and recidivism happens,” said Delta County Sheri Mark Taylor. “We think that through this process we’ll be able to prevent crimes rather than just responding to crimes.”

e program’s funding could not be used to hire more o cers, or for projects that are typically used to investigate or solve crimes once they have happened, such as facial recognition programs or license plate reader cameras.

“In my opinion, the future of law

enforcement is all in crime prevention,” said Delta County code enforcement o cer Everett Neil. “ e best way to handle an issue properly is to keep it from happening in the rst place.”

Neil helped to dream up his county’s grant-funded project after neighbors got together and asked the sheri and county commissioners to help them reduce the crime in their community.

He said he suggested the county fund removal of an abandoned mobile home in the neighborhood that had become a draw for criminal ac-

tivity and drug use. Neil said he also came to believe the remote wilderness near the river drew criminals who believed it was a good place to hide. When he learned the state was funding environmental improvements to reduce crime, his wheels began to turn.

“ at’s when I realized, well, if we’re getting rid of the mobile home, you know what? Let’s do some fencing. You know what, if we’re gonna do fencing, shoot, let’s do some lighting,” Neil said. “Let’s do a bus stop too, for the kids. And so we started brainstorming.”

Before applying for the funds, Neil and the county’s grant writer visited the neighborhood to make sure the community would support the improvements, most of which would occur on private property.

“ e grant writer and I went down to the neighborhood. We knocked on every door. We talked to every resident, and we wanted to know if they would be willing to participate in this kind of a program, because there is some cost,” he said, noting that residents may see slightly higher electric bills due to the new lighting. “We were met with 100%

“I can’t tell you how many times [Neil] has been to my door saying, ‘ is is what’s going on. is is where we’re at in the process. What do you think about this? I need your input,’” Burns said. “It’s a rare thing, honestly, to feel that the county is being this responsive.”

Neil said he anticipates the changes will make the neighborhood safer, and he made a bold prediction.

“I fully predict that we’ll be able to reduce the crime in this area through this initiative, at least by 50%,” Neil said.

“It’s something that’s exciting to see and start from the ground up,” Sheri Taylor said. “I hope it works. I hope it’s something that we can use in the future.”

is story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonpro t public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

Mark Taylor, Delta County’s sheri , said lighting and fences, removing overgrown vegetation and other measures can reduce crime. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Auto Theft Prevention Drive-Thru Event

e Brighton Police Department is hosting an Auto eft Prevention Drive- ru Event in partnership with the Colorado Auto eft Prevention Authority. Brighton residents will have the opportunity to receive a steering wheel lock, catalytic converter etching kit, and theft-prevention license plate screws. All of these items are at no cost to residents!

e drive-thru will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Brighton Police Department parking lot at 3401 E. Bromley Ln. Due to the limited quantity of these items, residents must pre-register.

e link to register will be published on our website and our social media channels on Monday, March 13 right around noon. You MUST be a Brighton resident to register and you will be required to provide your VIN and home address.

Performance and Leadership Academy is now open to external applicants

e city of Brighton is opening its Performance and Leadership Academy to external applicants who work for government or non-pro t organizations. e academy is a ve-week program that teaches participants skills for identifying, analyzing, and solving problems in their day-to-day work and empowers participants to be leaders, to build winning teams and deliver exceptional customer service both internal and external.

Participants in the academy attend four-hour training sessions each ursday for ve weeks. Sessions are from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Brighton

City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. e cost to apply for external candidates is $1,800. Upcoming sessions can be found here.

To learn more about the academy and to apply, visit the Performance and Leadership Academy website. For more information, contact budget@brightonco.gov.

State of the city April 5

e city of Brighton and the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will host the 2023 state of the city address at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St.

Mayor Gregory Mills, Brighton Chamber President/CEO Natalie Cummings, city councilors and City Manager Michael Martinez for re ections from the past year and a look ahead to the future of Brighton.

e event will be available live on the city of Brighton YouTube channel and will be later made available to view on KBRI-8 (Comcast channels 8 and 881).

e public is invited to attend, but reservations are required. R.S.V.P. to www.brightonco.gov/stateofthecity by Monday, March 27.

Trash Bash disposal program set for April 28-29

e city of Brighton’s popular Trash Bash for Brighton residents is set to return Friday and Saturday, April 28 and April 29.

e drop-o trash disposal program for large items will take place both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Facility 325 North Kuner Road (Brigh-

ton Street entrance). In addition, the city will provide pick-up service for those with special needs Wednesday and ursday, April 26 and 27. To request a pick-up, call 303-655-2087.

Acceptable items include furniture, appliances (no refrigerators or freezers), bicycles, carpets that have been cut up, doors, lawn/yard equipment, mattresses/box springs and branches cut to less than ve feet in length and bundled securely.

e collection will also accept nail-free sheeted material, wood, or lumber less than ve feet in length. is service is for city of residents only. A city of Brighton water bill or suitable proof of residence (i.e. driver’s license) is required. No commercial or industrial facilities will be allowed. A suggested donation of $10 will help to defray the cost of the service.

Car and light pickup tires will be accepted for $7 each; oversized pickup tires for $10 each and semitruck tires for $20 each.

Trash Bash will return for a second time in September.

For more information, call 303-6552087.

City’s annual ‘Egg Splash’ on April 2

e City of Brighton’s annual egg hunt will be held as an “Egg Splash” on Sunday, April 2 at the Brighton Recreation Center indoor pool located at 555 N. 11th Avenue.

Cost is $5 per child and children ages 0-17 are eligible to participate. An adult chaperone is required for children under age 7 or any child who cannot swim. Adult chaperones will be admitted for free but must still register for organizers to track attendance.

Participants can register for one of four 30-minute time blocks from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Available spots are limited to 25 child participants per time block.

Children will get a chance to swim and gather eggs, which will be exchanged for an actual “goodie” bag. All children in each time block will receive the same goodie bag and Egg Splash organizers have enough goodie bags available for all four time blocks.

Children should wear typical swimwear and bring their own baskets to gather eggs. e eggs will be placed in both the lap and leisure pools.

To register, please visit www.brightonco.gov/eggsplash.

For questions, please contact Jacquelyn Ramsey at jramsey@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2221.

Art in the Park announces call for artists e City of Brighton will host its annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street. ose artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonartinthepark.com for more information and to apply. e deadline for booth applications is Aug. 18. is one-day festival will give attendees the opportunity to visit the artist market, meet and talk with artists, enjoy music performances, artist demonstrations and children’s interactive art activities.  For more information, contact Arts and Culture Coordinator David Gallegos at 303-655-2176 or dgallegos@ brightonco.gov.

ONGOING

‘Taking No Chances’

e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, are o ering free, 10-week programs to families of Adams county teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drugresistance skills.

Sessions are from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 720-292-2811.

Brighton adds new ChargePoint stations

e city of Brighton announced it was opening three new charging stations for electric vehicles.

e stations are at the Brighton Recreation Center at 555 N. 11th Ave. Eagle View Adult Center at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway. and Platte Valley Medical Center at 1610 Prairie Center Parkway.

e rst hour of charging is free at each location. e locations have two stalls and two charging stations each that operate much like a parking meter, with a $2-per-hour charging rate after the rst hour.

For other ChargePoint station locations, visit https://uk.chargepoint. com/charge_point. For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Public Works Chris Montoya at cmontoya@brightonco.gov.

Colorado Starbucks baristas testify in federal trial

Case largest workers’ action alleging union busting

BY MATT BLOOM COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

Starbucks broke the law when it discouraged union support at four of its stores in Colorado, a federal prosecutor said during opening arguments in the coffee company’s latest labor rights trial this month.

Store managers dissuaded workers from voting in favor of unionization during all-staff meetings, and punished pro-union baristas through write-ups and wrongful terminations, said Isabel Saveland, a National Labor Relations Board attorney representing workers from Denver and Colorado Springs. The agency is hoping to win the re-hiring of three union workers, as well as secure back pay and damages for other staffers it says the company unfairly targeted.

“Starbucks’ unlawful tactics go against unionization and our country’s laws,” said Saveland during her opening arguments in federal court in Denver.

The case is the largest legal action workers have taken against the company’s alleged union busting in the wake of a wave of organizing at Starbucks locations in the state last year. Last month, a federal judge ruled in favor of workers at another union store in Denver.

More than 270 of the coffee giant’s locations across the United States have unionized since December 2021. The first Colorado location, in Superior, joined Starbucks Workers United last April, followed by locations in Denver, Colorado Springs and Greeley.

The latest trial involves charges from two stores from Denver: 16th Avenue and Tremont Pl. and Leetsdale Dr., as well as two stores in Colorado Springs: Academy Blvd. and Flintridge Dr. and Brookside St. and Nevada Ave., which the company has since shuttered.

Attorneys representing Starbucks called the latest set of allegations

overblown and defended the company’s actions.

“What we’re looking at is a bunch of green employees who don’t like playing by the rules,” said Kevin Kraham, an attorney with Littler Mendelson, during opening remarks. “The real world has consequences and people are held accountable.”

The case includes six unfair labor practice charges in total, along with three wrongful termination complaints. An administrative law judge combined the proceedings into one trial earlier this year due to their similarities.

In the wrongful firing charges, the NLRB claims Starbucks let union workers go for minor policy violations. In one case, a worker at the company’s 16th and Tremont store accidentally left $40 in a lockbox unsecured overnight.

On his final warning, a manager included a past tardy he had never been written up for.

“The employee was upset and told his managers it was all about retaliation for his union support,” said Saveland. “The store said no, it wasn’t.”

In another case, a Colorado Springs shift supervisor was fired for cursing at a teenage subordinate. Another employee at the Leetsdale Starbucks was fired after touching a cake pop by hand and serving it to a customer after it briefly dropped onto a sanitized counter.

Managers coached the employee on what to say in a written statement about the incident and then later used it against her during her termination, Saveland said.

Starbucks attorneys said the firings were justified.

“A five-second rule doesn’t apply at Starbucks,” Kraham said. “Just because employees support unionization doesn’t mean that they get to break the rules.”

The company’s attorneys pushed back against allegations of unfair labor practices.

Workers allege the company unfairly enforced workplace policies against union supporters, which

would be a violation of federal law.

In one case, a union supporter was told to remove a Starbucks Workers United shirt they wore to work. Managers also took down a union brochure that workers posted on a break room bulletin board.

“It’s not a billboard for anybody to come in and put up what they wish,” Kraham said. “And in all of these incidents workers were not held accountable in the slightest.”

The trial is expected to last through March 17 and include testimony from workers and store managers involved in some of the incidents. On March 13, the NLRB presented its first witness, Bradley Kurtz, a barista at the Starbucks on Academy and Flintridge in Colorado Springs.

Saveland played a 90-minute recording that Kurtz took during a captive audience meeting the store manager held ahead of the store’s union election. In it, managers are heard discussing the changes that come along with forming a union.

Managers in the tape said electing a union would potentially have a negative impact on employee benefits.

Shortly before the captive audience meeting, Kurtz, a union organizer, had explained to a store manager that workers would be organizing and asked if the manager wanted to take part in a press conference he was planning to announce the vote.

“I wanted this to be a bipartisan effort,” Kurtz testified.

“What did he say?” Saveland asked.

“He had some phone calls he needed to make,” Kurtz said. “And then I think he gave me a hug.”

This week’s trial comes as many Starbucks Workers United stores in Colorado struggle to get their first contracts from the company. Both the union and company have traded blame for delays.

Last year, workers went on strike to protest the stalls and shut down at least three Colorado Starbucks locations. The union has said it plans to take similar actions again if negotiations don’t move forward.

SBWU have called the delays an “unprecedented union-busting campaign” and have promised to fight the actions in future court battles.

“Starbucks is currently being prosecuted for over 1,400 violations of federal labor law and has been found guilty of violating laws across the country,” the union said in a statement about this week’s trial in Denver. “This hearing is yet another example of workers and the National Labor Relations Board holding Starbucks accountable for their actions.”

This story is from CPR News, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr. org.

Xcel Energy will cut Colorado bills again in April

Company cites declining natural gas prices

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

Xcel Energy is again cutting natural gas costs passed through to consumers starting with April bills, the third price decrease announced in two months, even as a special legislative committee pursues hearings on spikes that overwhelmed Colorado consumers beginning late in 2022.

e latest cut, proposed to the Public Utilities Commission for Xcel’s 1 million Colorado customers for the second quarter of 2023, will take $1.79 or 4% o the average household natural gas bill each month compared to the March bill. Because Xcel also uses natural gas to generate some of its electricity, consumers’ home electric bills will also drop an average of 56 cents over their March bill, or a drop of 2.7%.

In mid-February, Xcel made an “interim” monthly cut to natural gas pass through costs that trimmed March bills by an average of $11.60, or 11.5%. Electric costs were cut $2.08 a month or 2.34%.

Other cuts of the pass-through cost

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Neighbor Betty Ho man said she heard a noise around 12:30 p.m. but assumed it was reworks.

“Nothing ever happens around here,” she said. “I just thought it was reworks.”

BPD spokeswoman Kylynn Delohery said police recovered shell casings near the original shooting scene but no weapons. Police searched Orchard Church next to PVHS and the school’s ball elds without success.

Police used a drone around the original crime scene at Ninth Avenue and Bush Street to do grid mapping of the area.

e schools on secure status were

were made by Xcel on Dec. 1, 2022, and Feb. 1 this year, but those trims followed a series of sharp natural gas price increases in 2022 that were still showing up on residents’ bills this winter.

A mild winter in Europe has helped lower worldwide natural gas prices, as well as European nations’ relatively quick adjustments to losses of natural gas sources as a

pipeline.

No one is yet calling o the consumer hounds. e Colorado legislature set up a special joint committee with members from both houses to question utility o cials and consumer advocates on bills that reached $600 to $800 a month for many shocked residents in December and January.

Colorado’s early winter was colder

also included a series of other cost increases not solely attributable to commodity prices. Xcel has sought big boosts from the PUC for updating electric infrastructure, and will be seeking more for building new transmission lines to help complete the changeover from coal and gas- red power plants to renewable energy like solar farms and wind turbines.

By the end of January, requests for help from the Colorado low-income energy assistance program that subsidizes consumer bills were running 50% higher than last year.

e commodity pass-through price can be adjusted through quarterly lings from the utilities, as Xcel did Monday, or through interim monthly adjustments.

Xcel said the commodity price of gas, which it passes on without adding a pro t, makes up about 54% of the total residential gas bill, and about 23% of residential electric bills.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

e parking lot at Prairie View HS remained closed while police search around the school for a suspect and a potentially related vehicle. Police said there was a “controlled release” by section of the school once the search inside the school was nished.

Commerce City police, Adams County sheri ’s deputies, ornton police and the Colorado State Patrol assisted.

School, Prairie View Middle School, South Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School, the Innovations & Options campus and Bright Beginnings campus. 27J added more schools to

tary School, Overland Trail Elementary School, immig Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Authorities issued an all-clear shortly before 3 p.m.

Brighton Police are asking neighbors surrounding 9th Avenue and Bush Street to review any camera footage they may have. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the Brighton Police Department at 303-6558740. You may also remain anonymous and contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7876.

A housing development at the corner of 29th and Zenobia, in Denver. Xcel Energy seeks to charge Colorado customers $32 million to upgrade natural gas service for 6,800 customers in the Sloan Lake area in Denver, Edgewater and Lakewood, by adding a new regulator station.

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Several law enforcement agencies descend on Prairie View High School after a shooting in Brighton March 15. Police thought the suspect was inside PVHS. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

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the Town. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Code adopted therein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. At this same meeting following this hearing, the Town Board of Trustees will consider passage of the adopting Ordinance.

This notice given and published by order of the Lochbuie Board of Trustees this 7th day of March, 2023.

Heather Meierkort, Lochbuie Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB2235

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 8, Adams 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 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2

Legal Notice No. BSB2268

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES Y DECLARACIÓN DE CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS ELEGIDOS PARA PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

El Funcionario Electoral Designado del Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 5 ha sido debidamente autorizado por la Junta Directiva para cancelar y declarar candidatos electos si, al cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer (63) día antes de la elección, no hay más candidatos que cargos por cubrir. llenarse en la elección que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023; y

Al cierre de operaciones del 1 de marzo de 2023, no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito.

De conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., el Oficial Electoral Designado cancela por la presente la elección regular que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023.

SE ANULA LA ELECCIÓN Y SE DECLARAN

ELEGIDOS LOS SIGUIENTES CANDIDATOS

PARA LOS SIGUIENTES TÉRMINOS:

Vacante, Término de dos años Vacante, Término de cuatro años Vacante, Término de cuatro años FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

/s/ Ann Finn

Oficial Electoral Designado

Número de teléfono del distrito:

303-987-0835

Dirección del Distrito:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com

Legal Notice No. BSB2273

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES Y DECLARACIÓN DE CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS ELEGIDOS PARA PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

El Funcionario Electoral Designado del Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 ha sido debidamente autorizado por la Junta Directiva para cancelar y declarar candidatos electos si, al cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer (63) día antes de la elección, no hay más candidatos que cargos por cubrir. llenarse en la elección que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023; y

Al cierre de operaciones del 1 de marzo de 2023, no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito.

De conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., el Oficial Electoral Designado cancela por la presente la elección regular que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023.

SE ANULA LA ELECCIÓN Y SE DECLARAN

ELEGIDOS LOS SIGUIENTES CANDIDATOS PARA LOS SIGUIENTES TÉRMINOS:

Ronald Johnson, Término de cuatro años

Mike Tamblyn, Término de cuatro años

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

Sue Blair

Legal Notice No. BSB2280

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Official

Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) is preparing its annual submission of the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement and is seeking public comment and feedback. The draft plan will be available for review on BHA’s website at www. brightonhousing.org with a 45-day comment period beginning on February 20, 2023 and ending on April 7, 2023. A copy of the draft plan will also be available for public inspection at BHA offices at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601. Comments regarding the supplement may be emailed to info@brightonhousing.org or mailed to 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601

Attn: Andrew Dall, Deputy Director.

The public hearing will take place at BHA offices located at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601, at 3:00 P.M. Immediately following the public hearing for the Moving to Work activities, there will be a public hearing to review the 2023 MTW Supplement.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation to access this information or public hearing, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160.

If you have limited English proficiency and are seeking language assistance to access this public hearing, please call the office at 303-655-2160.

Legal Notice No. BSB2174

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES

ELECTED FOR PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10

The Designated Election Official of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10 has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023; and

As of the close of business on March 1, 2023, there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates.

Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., the

Legal Notice No. BSB2275

First Publication: March 23, 2023 Last Publication: March 23, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Silver Peaks East Metropolitan District. One director may be appointed to the vacant position to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB2262

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL §§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023, 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 was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:

VACANT Four (4) year term

VACANT Four (4) year term

VACANT Two (2) year term

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the regular District election to be held on May 2, 2023 (“Election”) to fill director positions that have become vacant through expiration of the term of office or otherwise, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the Election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be a write-in candidate. There are no other District matters before the electors at the Election.

The Election is hereby cancelled pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-13.5-513 and the following candidates are hereby declared elected by acclamation:

Brian R. Engle 4-Year Term until May 2027

Frank Serafini 4-Year Term until May 2027

Jeff Jacobucci 4-Year Term until May 2027 [DISTRICT]

/s/ Rand Sheldon, Designated Election Official

Greater Brighton Fire Protection District

Legal Notice No. BSB2270

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 6, Adams 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 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

/s/ Ann Finn Oficial Electoral Designado

Número de teléfono del distrito: 303-987-0835

Dirección del Distrito: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Legal Notice No. BSB2282

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTIFICACIÓN DE ANULACIÓN DE ELECCIONES ORDINARIAS POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE por el Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2 de Distrito, Condado de Adams, Colorado, que al cierre o después del cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer día anterior a la elección a realizarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, no había más candidatos a director que cargos a cubrir, incluyendo los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, la elección fue cancelada de conformidad con la Sección

1-13.5-513, C.R.S., y los siguientes candidatos fueron declarados electos por aclamación:

VACANTE Cuatro (4) años

VACANTE Cuatro (4) años

VACANTE Dos (2) años

Por:/f/ Alexandra L. Moore

Funcionario Electoral Designado

Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2

Legal Notice No. BSB2269

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCLUSION OF PROPERTY INTO SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District (the “District”), Adams and Weld Counties, a petition praying that certain property, which is described below, be included into 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 inclusion of the property into 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 per-

sons that they shall appear at a public hearing at 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 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 petition for the inclusion of property was submitted by Red Tierra Equities, LLC, whose address is 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. The property for which inclusion is sought is generally described as a parcel of land located the northeast corner of the intersection of WCR25 and WCR40.

A full and complete legal description of the property petitioned for inclusion is on file at the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 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 SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB2271

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Prairie Corner Metropolitan District, Adams 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 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

VACANCY 4 Year Term May 2027

VACANCY 4 Year Term May 2027

VACANCY 4 Year Term May 2027

/s/ Sue Blair

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com

Legal Notice No. BSB2283

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL §§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023, 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 was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:

VACANT Four (4) year term

VACANT Four (4) year term

VACANT Two (2) year term

By:/s/ Alexandra L. Moore

Designated Election Official Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1

Legal Notice No. BSB2266

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES

ELECTED FOR PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7

The Designated Election Official of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted

on May 2, 2023; and

As of the close of business on March 1, 2023, there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates.

Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official hereby cancels the regular election to be conducted on May 2, 2023.

THE ELECTION IS CANCELLED AND THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

Ronald Johnson, 4-Year Term

Mike Tamblyn, 4-Year Term

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

/s/ Ann Finn

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District:

Ann Finn

Telephone Number of District: 303-987-0835

Address of District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Legal Notice No. BSB2281

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2022 BUDGET

March 29, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting at 11:30 AM on March 29, 2023 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The District’s physical location for regular and special meetings is 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may also be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2022. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 11:30 AM on March 29, 2023. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget amendment.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting without visiting the physical location may do so via teleconference by dialing +1 669 900 6833 and entering Conference ID: 825 6832 1651 or videoconference on https:// us06web.zoom.us/j/82568321651.

This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Legal Notice No. BSB2272

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

GREATROCK NORTH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Brian K. Rogers Until May 2027

Robert William Fleck Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District:

Jennifer Gruber Tanaka, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000

Centennial, Colorado 80122

(303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. BSB2264

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTIFICACIÓN DE ANULACIÓN DE ELECCIONES ORDINARIAS POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE por el Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1 de Dis-

trito, Condado de Adams, Colorado, que al cierre o después del cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer día anterior a la elección a realizarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, no había más candidatos a director que cargos a cubrir, incluyendo los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, la elección fue cancelada de conformidad con la Sección

1-13.5-513, C.R.S., y los siguientes candidatos fueron declarados electos por aclamación:

VACANTE Cuatro (4) años

VACANTE Cuatro (4) años

VACANTE Dos (2) años

Por:/f/ Alexandra L. Moore

Funcionario Electoral Designado Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1

Legal Notice No. BSB2267

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

The Designated Election Official of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 5 has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023; and

As of the close of business on March 1, 2023, there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates.

Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official hereby cancels the regular election to be conducted on May 2, 2023.

THE ELECTION IS CANCELLED AND THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES Y DECLARACIÓN DE CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS ELEGIDOS PARA

POR ESTE MEDIO SE DA AVISO por parte del Prairie Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10, Adams County, Colorado, que al cierre de operaciones del día sesenta y tres (63) antes de la elección no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, se cancela la elección a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023.

Al cierre de operaciones del 1 de marzo de 2023, no había más candidatos para Director que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito.

De conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S., el Oficial Electoral Designado cancela por la presente la elección regular que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023.

SE ANULA LA ELECCIÓN Y SE DECLARAN

ELEGIDOS LOS SIGUIENTES CANDIDATOS

PARA LOS SIGUIENTES TÉRMINOS:

Vacante, Término de dos años Vacante, Término de dos años Vacante, Término de cuatro años Vacante, Término de cuatro años

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

/s/ Ann Finn

Oficial Electoral Designado Número de teléfono del distrito:

303-987-0835

Dirección del Distrito:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Legal Notice No. BSB2278

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above.

Please see Commission Rule 507 at https:// cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above.

Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https:// oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/ Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidance Book” at https://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/reg/ Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Handbook_ December_2021_Final.pdf for more information.

Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of April 10, 2023, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Supplemental Application contained on the Commission website, or you may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc. Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

ByMimi C. Larsen, Secretary

Dated: March 1, 2023

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.

c/o Jillian Fulcher Ryan McKee Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 1675 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 407-4499 jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com rmckee@bwenergylaw.com

Legal Notice No. BSB2218

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: April 6, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

Lien Sale

Notice is hereby given that the personal property described below will be sold to the highest bidder on 3/31/2023 at or after 10:00AM, at Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc. 9595 Brighton Rd. Henderson, CO 80640 Phn. 909-948-7700

Property of: ARRIOLA, MARK

Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Clarence Owens, a/k/a Charles C. Owens, a/k/a Chuck Owens, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 61

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Kimberley R. Brooks Personal Representative 10013 Uravan St Commerce City, CO 80022 Legal Notice No. BSB2225 First Publication: March 16, 2023 Last Publication: March 30, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carolyn Ann Hendrixson, a.k.a. Carolyn A. Hendrixson, a.k.a. Carolyn Hendrixson, a.k.a. Carrie Hendrixson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30117

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Brent Hendrixson Personal Representative 120 Sylvias Place Brandon, MS 39042

Legal Notice No. BSB2205

First Publication: March 9, 2023

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Colorado 80020

C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horse Creek Metropolitan District, Adams 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 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

until May, 2027

Term until May, 2027

2025

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Legal Notice No. BSB2263

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVA-

TION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA AND CODELL FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

CAUSE NO. 407

Kirk Designated Election Official

Person for the District:

of the District: 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Suite 300

CO 80210

Legal Notice No. BSB2276

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

DOCKET NO. 230100016 TYPE: POOLING

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

To the following interested parties:

the Estate of Leslie Orr McWilliam, deceased

You are hereby summoned and may appear and respond to the Application filed with the Commission in this docket. Pursuant to Sections 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S., Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.’s (Operator No. 10459) (“Applicant”), filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas interests on the lands identified below (the “Application Lands”):

Last known address: 6765 S.FIELD ST BUILDING 7 #703 LITTLETON, CO 80126

Property in Unit(s): 20-244882-1 Misc Household Items,boxes, chairs, totes, and furniture

Legal Notice No. BSB2229

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Gary Lee Kay Personal Representative 7201 Worley Drive Denver CO 80221

Legal Notice No. BSB2230

First Publication: March 16, 2023 Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Shirley Rae Dowling aka Shirley Rae Lucille Mossoni and Shirley Rae Sprague, deceased Case Number: 2023PR30161

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Ashley A. Geary Ashley A. Geary, Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSON, BROWNELL, & PEPIN, P.C 900 S. Main Street, Suite 100 Longmont, CO 80501 Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane D. Blackburn

Personal Representative 6362 Pumpkin Ridge Drive, Unit 1 Windsor, Colorado 80550

Legal Notice No. BSB2265

First publication: March 23, 2023

Last publication: April 06, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID H. MCREYNOLDS, a/k/a DAVID HENRY MCREYNOLDS, and a/k/a DAVID MCREYNOLDS, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30182

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Miza K. McReynolds Personal Representative c/o Kathleen M. Johnson, Esq. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. BSB2213

Remembering former Rep. Pat Schroeder in Colorado and beyond

BY CAITLYN KIM CPR NEWS

Coloradans and people elsewhere are remembering former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a trailblazer who paved the way for women’s rights in national and local politics. She died on Monday, March 13, at 82.

“Representative Schroeder was a one-of-a-kind leader and barrier breaker,” said Gov. Jared Polis in a statement. “Our daughter’s future and women across our country’s future are better thanks to her service.”

Schroeder was the rst woman to represent Colorado in Congress. She had a stroke recently and died at a hospital in Florida, where she had been living, according to her former press secretary, Andrea Camp.

Her legislative record included several bills that helped advance women’s rights, from the Pregnancy Discrimination Act to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

In the male-dominated halls of Congress, she was known for her quick wit and barbs. She coined the phrase “Te on President” for former President Ronald Regan, a moniker that still sticks for any politician who can avoid blame. When asked how, as a mother of two young children, she’d balance Congress and her family, she famously replied, “I have a brain and a uterus and I use both.”

Polis knew her since he was a kid and described Schroeder as a mentor.

“She championed family leave, healthcare and equal rights. She was known and loved for her incredible sharp wit,” Polis said in a post on his Facebook page. “Her passion, her love for country will be missed not only by those who knew her, but by our whole state and the entire nation. Farewell Pat, and thank you for being uniquely yourself.”

President Joe Biden said Schroeder “stood up for basic fairness, sensible policy, and women’s equal humanity.

“I saw rsthand Pat’s moral compass, legal mind, and political savvy when we worked together on the Violence Against Women Act,” Biden said in a statement. “She was

the primary sponsor in the House; I led the charge in the Senate. Together, we got it done. With Pat as my partner, I never doubted that we would.”

Schroeder served as national cochair for then Colorado Sen. Gary Hart’s presidential run in 1987. Hart described her as a longtime dear friend and very e ective member of Congress.

“She was highly intelligent and took the responsibilities of public service seriously. e citizens of the rst Congressional District could not have had a better representative for those 24 years than Pat,” he said in a statement. “She left the House a better place than when she joined it.”

Public Notices

Schroeder may have been a congressional trailblazer from Colorado, but it would be awhile before more women would break through. Until 2021, there were never more than two woman in the Colorado congressional delegation at a time. Now there are four.

Former Republican Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell served with Schroeder in the House.

“She was a good friend,” he said. “But one of the things I remember about her was her fantastic sense of humor. She could nd something funny in almost anything. And I enjoyed serving with her. And she really was a wonderful friend.”

Nighthorse Campbell also noted she was a good Democrat, but wasn’t always “the Democrat that all Democrats wanted her to be because she crossed over and supported Republican concepts a number of times, too, as I remember.”

While he and Schroeder had political disagreements, former Republican Rep. Scott McInnis of Mesa County who served with her said he admired Schroeder, especially her leadership on women’s right. And he added, when she felt strongly about an issue, “she would use every tool in the tool bag to put her point her view (and) make sure it received its appropriate attention. She was tough.”

Congress members who did not serve with her, also had praise for the former legislator.

Denver area Rep. Diana DeGette, who was elected to Schroeder’s seat, praised her as “a trailblazer, a role model, a mentor and a friend.”

“Pat was elected to Congress when I was in high school and she inspired a generation of young women, like me, to dream high,” DeGette said in a statement. “She became a mentor and dear friend after I succeeded her, and I am eternally thankful, not only for all of the incredible work she did for our state, but for the guidance and friendship she provided along the way. My condolences to Jim, Scott and Jamie during this di cult time. Pat’s brilliance, passion and wit will never be duplicated, but will always be remembered.”

GOP Rep. Ken Buck described Schroeder as “a ghter and trailblazer for the causes she believed in. My prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones.” While, Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse, the rst African American Colorado elected to Congress, also sent condolences to Schroeder’s family. He said, “An incredible public servant and historic trailblazer, Pat Schroeder’s countless contributions to the State of Colorado and our country will truly have a lasting impact.”

Democratic Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi described Schroeder as “an e ective legislative force, whose bold vision and rm values helped deliver progress for America’s women, servicemembers and working families.”

U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, D-Colo., sits on the porch outside her Capitol Hill headquarters in Denver on July 18, 1994. Schroeder, a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, has died at the age of 82.

FILE PHOTO BY JOE MAHONEY

“It was my great personal privilege to serve with Congresswoman Schroeder, whom many of us consider one of the bravest women to ever serve in the halls of Congress,” she said in a statement. “Her courage and persistence leave behind an indelible legacy of progress and have inspired countless women in public service to follow in her footsteps.”

Former New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney served with Schroeder in Congress and described her as a consequential feminist leader who loved Colorado. Maloney said she was heartbroken.

“It’s a great loss for Colorado, for the country, for women. She accomplished so much and she was a trailblazing, monumental leader.”

Maloney said Schroeder was the chair of the women’s caucus her rst year in o ce and often it was just the two of them in the room. She also described Schroeder as “a great strategist.” She noted that when Rep. Newt Gingrich was appointed Speaker and started chipping away at women’s rights with actions on the oor, Schroeder “had all of us on beeper and would get us to the oor.”

“She initiated projects and actions and worked hard to get things done. I thought she was an incredible person and leader… When she left [Congress] it was a great loss. I loved her counsel, her

advice and leadership,” Maloney said.

Another woman who bene ted from Schroeder’s outspokenness was law professor Anita Hill. Schroeder was one of seven congresswomen to march to the Senate in 1991 and demand that Clarence omas’ Supreme Court con rmation be delayed so that Hill could be heard. “It just showed me that the leadership was there in Washington… with the ability to speak to women’s lived experiences and the understanding that what was happening in that moment was going to a ect women’s political power for the rest of, at least, that decade.”

Looking back at Schroeder’s career, Hill said it was clear that the Colorado congresswoman was ready to lead.

“She continued to lead, even after she retired, to be a thought leader. She was very outspoken about gender equity and equality, whether it was economic equality, whether it was Title IX in sports or whether it was Title IX anti-harassment and sexual assault,” said Hill, who is now a professor at Brandeis University. “She continued to be that leader and she was so bold and so smart that she didn’t limit her voice.”

Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey was one of the Democrats that marched to the Senate with Schroeder. Like many others, she called Schroeder a role model. “She was strong, she was wise, she was smart… she was there to give advice to women such as myself.”

‘A great strategist’

Schroeder was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 30, 1940. She was a pilot who paid for college tuition with her own ying service. She graduated from the University of Minnesota before earning her law degree in 1964. From 1964 to 1966, she was a eld attorney for the National Labor Relations Board.

In 1972, Schroeder ran for Congress without support from the Democratic Party. She won that race, and at 32 became the youngest member of Congress, at that time. She sailed to reelection 11 times in the Denver-based rst congressional district.

After Gary Hart withdrew from the presidential race in 1987, Schroeder brie y ran for President. In her campaign announcement speech at Denver’s Civic Center Park, Schroeder said she was running to change minds about what women could do in politics.

“I said that I wanted America to see me as a candidate for president who was a woman rather than a woman’s candidate and label me and pigeonhole me. Because I felt my quali cations were every bit as good, and had my name been Patrick, that’s how they would have treated it,” Schroeder said.

In 2016, Schroeder told Colorado Matters that at the time she ran, the U.S. was far from electing a woman as president.

“In fact at that time, we were getting polls showing that 25 percent of people were saying that they wouldn’t vote for a woman for president. But the number was

even higher if you asked them if they had friends that would not vote for president. And I tended to believe the second one even more.”

When she withdrew from the presidential race, she was criticized, including by some women, for tearing up in the middle of her speech.

“It became who could lecture me the most on that,” said Schroeder, who kept a le of male politicians that cried. “And yet men were weeping all the time. Sports guys, [John] Sununu, President Regan. So really it was kind of a di erent standard.”

She joked that she kept waiting to hear “these scathing things about how [former House Speaker John Boehner] ruined men’s chances for the rest of the century.” Boehner developed a reputation for crying and choking up.

When asked if she thought she’d see a woman president in her lifetime, she said, “I had always hoped, but I really worry I won’t.”

Schroeder is survived by her husband, James W. Schroeder, whom she married in 1962. Also surviving are their two children, Scott and Jamie, and her brother, Mike Scott, as well as four grandchildren.

Andy Kenney contributed to this report.

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