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Oil wells in Adams release more pollution than state average

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BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

The plugs in old oil and gas wells across Colorado are doing their job, preventing methane from escaping into the atmosphere — except in Adams County, which is home to several super-emitting wells, according to a Colorado State University study.

Adams County had three wells with massive emissions, the largest emitting 75 kilograms or 165 pounds of methane per hour, 142% more than the average for unplugged wells in the state.

“The CSU study is alarming,” Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry said in an email. “It is very apparent the health and safety of our community and the children in Adams County is in danger.”

The average methane emissions for the county were 1,240 grams per hour compared with an average for the rest of the counties surveyed of 32.5 grams per hour. By way of comparison one dairy cow, which belches methane, emits about 40 grams an hour.

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Parking permit program considered for BHS neighbors

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Finding a way to keep Brighton High School students from parking along the streets that surround the school won’t be an easy fix, but it’s one the city needs to try to address Mayor Greg Mill said.

“I think having permitted parking will incentivize students to go into the school’s designated parking lot, which we know has been identified as not full during school hours, “ Mayor Greg Mills said during the Brighton City Council’s Oct. 24 study session meeting.

Councilors reviewed a plan to once again restrict parking along the roads leading to the high school, with Police Chief Matt Domenico and Deputy Chief Betsy Westbrook presenting a plan to provide new parking passes to

residents for a $5 fee.

“I like the idea of permitted parking, and I like the idea of providing the passes at a reasonable cost to the residents that are asking for it ,” Mill said.

But Mill’s position didn’t have the council’s full support, with councilors Peter Padilla and Tom Green both arguing against it. With Mills and councilors Jan Pawlowski and Ann Taddeo saying they could support it, Mill noted that councilor Matt Johnston and Mary Ellen Pollack missed the study session.

“I’m hearing three of us want to move forward and I know there are a couple who are not here tonight,” Mills said. “So I guess we’ll see how they weigh in when we actually vote on this.”

Domenico said he was prepared to present the idea to the full council for a vote at the Nov. 21 meeting.

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Brighton first banned on-street parking for several blocks around Brighton High School in 1993 with the goal of discouraging students from filling the on-street parking around the school, leaving no room for residents and blocking resident’s driveways, in some instances.

On-street parking was not allowed from Bush Street south to Mather Street and from S. 7th Avenue east to S. 10th Avenue unless residents displayed a parking permit.

Residents along those streets could get four permits — two for their cars, two for guests or workers.

Police found that the permits, simple printed pieces of colored cardstock, were easy to duplicate and counterfeit. Often, residents who could legitimately park on the street in front of their houses would lose their permits or neglect to display

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Westbrook said restarting the permit program would cost at least $4,100 to have the new permits printed, verify owwnership and residency records for each of the 153 addresses in the area and set up the computer database to let the city track the area.

Each address in that restricted area would be able to get four passes total for $5 each — two resident passes and two guest passes. They’d need to show proof of residency and a valid vehicle registration but would only need to display them during school hours.

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them on their dash, getting a ticket.

The city covered up the “No Parking Except by Permit” signs along the road in 2022 and monitored the resident complaints and eventually removed the signs earlier this summer.

A Colorado police car theft task force announced they have cracked a ring of thieves who targeted cars at Denver International Airport.

District Attorney Brian Mason said the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority and the CATPA Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force have concluded a 13-month-long investigation, resulting in the indictments of 13 people on 121 counts related to alleged motor vehicle thefts and burglaries. Many occurred at Denver International Airport, but others involved vehicles in Adams County and throughout the Denver area, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

The individuals allegedly used some of those vehicles to smash through the fronts of businesses from February 2022 through March 2023, Mason said in a press release.

The suspects also allegedly stole ATMs from inside by placing straps around them and pulling the machines out with vehicles.

Ford F-150 Raptors were the alleged suspects’ preferred vehicles.

Jeep Grand Cherokees, Dodge Challengers and Dodge Chargers were also allegedly stolen using sophis-

ticated tools to reprogram key fobs and to disable GPS tracking systems to avoid apprehension.

“Thieves continue to steal cars at alarming rates in Colorado, but particularly at Denver International Airport and the lots that surround it,” Mason said in a written statement.

He added the vehicles were used to “terrorize businesses in my jurisdiction and beyond.”

Suspects were also charged in offenses that allegedly occurred in Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Jefferson and Logan counties. Fiftynine vehicles were stolen and in 31 attempted or actual burglaries, according to Mason.

Among the indicted and in custody are: David Nava Delgado, Carlos Nava Delgado, Jorge Cadena Lujan, Stephanie Reza Ramos, Rene Ruiz Ochoa, Cesar Poblano Hernandez, Brian Valladares and Rodrigo PerezGonzalez, according to Mason.

Hector Escalera Hernandez is listed as in custody in Mexico.

Four more individuals remain at large, according to Mason: Marc Morales Cisneros, Cruz Cordova and Jose Merino Ramos. Alejandro Silva-Vasquez is listed as at large, and believed to be in Mexico.

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Ballot boxes and voter services in Adams and Weld counties In person voting, ballot services begins Oct. 30 at most locations STAFF REPORT

While most Colorado ballots will be delivered by mail or dropped into ballot boxes, poll workers in Adams and Weld counties will host voter service and polling Center locations throughout the area.

Voters who want to send their ballots by mail should put 55 cents in postage on the envelope. All ballots must be in the county’s possession by 7 p.m.

Nov. 7, meaning they should be placed in the mail several days before in order to be counted.

Ballots cast by military and overseas voters must be sent no later than 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and received by the close of business on the 8th day after the election, Nov. 15.

Adams County residents can bring their completed ballots to one of Adams County’s 28 dropbox locations.

Go to https://www.adamsvotes.com/ballot-drop-boxes/ for an updated list of those Adams County locations.

Weld County voters can bring their ballots to one of 19 drop box locations. Go to https://apps.weld.gov/ clerkrecorder/elections/maps/ for an updated list of those locations.

Both counties are providing several locations to get voter services. Voters can go to those locations to register to vote, update their registration, drop off or request a new or replacement ballot and vote on an ADA-accessible ballot marking device.

Voters must provide identification – which can include a valid Colorado ID or driver’s license, a birth certificate a valid passport, federal employee ID, military identification, current utility bills or bank statements – to get served at any of those locations.

Adams County voter services

Adams County’s voting service locations are scheduled to open in two phases through the election day, Nov. 7.

Weld County voter services

Weld County’s Election office, 1250 H. St. in Greeley, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for voter services through Election Day on Nov. 7. The county will also offer special hours from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4.

Three other locations will open for voter services on Oct. 30. They are the Aims Campus in Fort Lupton at 260 College Ave., the Southwest Weld County Services Complex, 4209 County Road 24.5 in Longmont and at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave. in Greeley.

Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 and on Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Nov. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7.

Two other locations, at Aims Cornerstone Building, 5401 W. 20th St. in Greeley and UNC Campus Commons,1051 22nd St. in Greeley, will be open on Election Day and the day before. Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

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Saturday, Oct. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Those locations are at the Adams County Government Center at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton; Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St. in Aurora; Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora; the Bennett Motor Vehicle Office 355 S. 1st St.; Commerce City Motor Vehicle, 7190 Colorado Blvd.; Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St. in Westminster; and at Westminster Motor Vehicle, 8452 Federal Blvd.

Two other locations will be open Nov. 6 and 7, at the Anschutz Medical Campus, 12348 E. Montview Blvd. in Aurora, and at Front Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th Ave. in Westminster.

Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Almost Home needs help with Thanksgiving event Food bank withdraws from annual food distribution effort

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Thanksgiving effort from local homeless shelter Almost Home is looking for a new group to partner with them and help with their annual food donations for 2023.

Almost Home, the St. Augustine Community Food Pantry and the Knights of Columbus have combined efforts for the two years helping to collect food donations, put the bags together and hand out the Thanksgiving meal baskets.

“Unfortunately, we got news about a week ago that the St. Augustine Food Pantry has temporarily shut their doors, with no indication of when they will be reopening,” said Rachel Monroe, philanthropy and communications director for Almost Home. “This means that we will have more community mem-

bers in need for food this holiday season because many will no longer have the option of the food pantry to help stock their pantry.”

The food pantry has contributed this year but the number of people seeking help has increased due to inflation and the price of groceries.

The effort still has formal support and will continue, Monroe said.

One supporter is the United Power Round-Up Foundation, which will continue to donate the King Sooners gift cards to purchase a turkey to be added to the meal baskets.

The Round-Up program has been around for over 20 years and has donated more than $2 million to communities such as individuals’ families and charities.

“It’s a voluntary program, and if a member chooses to participate, their bill is rounded up to the next whole dollar,” said Julie Steward United Power outreach specialist.

“For example, the member’s bill is $55.90 – their bill is ‘rounded up’ to $56. The average amount for a participating member equates to 50

cents a bill or $6 a year for the participating member.”w But it points up the need for community donations, Monroe said.

The suggested items to drop off are boxed instant mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing, mac and cheese, gravy packets, canned corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and canned yams.

Residents can drop off the suggested non-perishable food items at the Columbian Home Event Center, 1096 E. Bridge St. through Nov. 3. The center is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday and noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Monroe said that because of the high cost of groceries this year, organizers have decided to give out fewer, better-stocked meal baskets for each household.

“Last year we distributed 500 meal baskets,” Monroe said. “This year we are committed to 400 because we made the decision to increase the amount of items in each basket and increase the $15 King Soopers gift card to $20 to purchase

a turkey.”

Getting help

Families and individuals in need can pick up a Thanksgiving Meal Basket voucher at the Almost Home Housing Navigation Center, 22 S. 4th Ave. The office is located in suite 106 in Historic City Hall.

To be eligible, residents must show an ID as proof of residency in Adams and Southern Weld counties.

Reservation vouchers will be handed out on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There will be a limited voucher, so they will distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Meal baskets will be handed out for those with a reservation voucher on from 8-11 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Columbian Home Event Center. Walkins will not be accepted on the day of the event.

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Brighton pharmacist gets national honor Being good for the community the prescription for Sarah Muniz

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Efforts to get Brighton residents their COVID tests and vaccines and keep their medication costs in line have earned local pharmacy technician Sarah Muniz a national honor.

Muniz, the pharmacy technician at Brighton’s Safeway on East Bridge Street, was selected for the National Pharmacy Award as one of the top pharmacy techs in the fifth annual U.S. in SingleCare’s 2023 Best of the Best Pharmacy Award for her passion for patient health.

SingleCare is a national prescription savings service. They’ve offered their national awards since 2019.

“If there’s a problem, I will try to do anything to help patients and save them money so they can afford their prescriptions or deliver their medications when they can’t get here,” Muniz said.

Muniz grew up in Brighton and has worked as a pharmacy technician for 15 years. Before joining Safeway, she worked at a Brighton assisted living facility, ordering patients’ medication from a nearby

pharmacy, Beattie’s Community Pharmacy. That pharmacy eventually hired her as a technician.

“Five years later, he sold his business to Safeway. I’ve remained with Safeway for 11 years as a certified pharmacy technician,” Muniz said.

Muniz said her work in Brighton caters to an older population that relies on Medicare and Medicaid – “A lot higher population than Boulder, where I used to work,” she said.

Penny pinching

Muniz said she began noticing a pattern while ringing up patients’ prescriptions. Many told her their medication was too expensive and asked her how they could reduce the cost.

“In Boulder, some patients would pay $1,000 for a prescription and not even blink about it. At my current store, even $10 can be a lot of money for patients here,” Muniz said.

That sent her into research mode.

She found a manufacturer’s coupon for Eliquis, a blood thinner used to treat high blood pressure, that helped reduce one customer’s bill from $700 to $10.

“There was a lady who had a $30 copay for her medication, and I helped her get a discount card where she had to pay only $10. If there’s a problem, I will try to do anything to help them save money and get their prescriptions,” Muniz said.

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Muniz had another customer come in with a prescription for insulin costing $400, even with a discount card.

“I told her to call her insurance and ask what they prefer. I spoke with the nurse, and we worked together to find a medication for $210, half the price she would pay,” Muniz said.

Muniz advises her patients to call their insurance company to find out if there is better coverage.

“I’ll also call their provider’s office. Our town is pretty small, so I’ve known a lot of the nurses for years. When I call the nursing staff, I’ll explain the patient has a prescription that is not covered or is too high in cost and share what the insurance will cover,” Muniz said.

“Then, I’ll ask if they can change the original prescription. If I can’t get a doctor’s office, I’ll write out a fax and send it over.”

Not only does Muniz find savings for patients, she also delivers medication to some patients.

“Beattie’s Community Pharmacy used to deliver; when they sold, Safeway kept that service, but she retired, so I started doing the deliveries after that,” Muniz said.

When Muniz delivers, she tries to get to know her patients personally.

“Some even have my cellphone number. They’re pretty comfortable with me and let me know what they need,” Muniz said.

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Muniz said they sometimes invite her to stay, although she can only stay briefly. Many of her patients are homebound, so seeing a friendly face makes their day. That makes her determined to make her rounds, even in bad weather.

“I’ll go out, even though a lot of them will call and tell me to wait until the weather clears—so there’s a mutual caring there,” Muniz said.

She keeps track of changing benefits, making sure her patients get the most out of their health care.

“Our Medicaid patients can get eight at-home tests a month at no charge, so I make sure our patients still get them,” Muniz said. “Most of the time, our patients will have kids in school, so they need those tests when they get sick.”

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Muniz hopes to just continue with her main goal, helping the community.

“Many of our patients at this pharmacy have been here for a long time; some of them I’ve known for 15 years. It helps me anticipate what to expect and what people’s limitations are. It’s inherent in me always to try to find the best solution.”

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OIL FROM PAGE 1

Between August 2022 and April 2023 CSU researchers measured methane emissions from 108 plugged wells and 226 unplugged, abandoned wells in 17 counties and 63 oil and gas fields in Colorado.

There were zero emissions from the 108 plugged wells. “We didn’t see one plugged well that was emitting,” Stuart Riddick, a researcher at CSU’s Energy Institute, told the state Energy and Carbon Management Commission at an Oct. 16 meeting to review the results. The ECMC regulates oil and gas activities.

The CSU team went back after a few

months and measured 36 of the wells again and the results were the same.

The plugs were effective in both wells recently closed and those extending as far back as the 1960s. “Plugging in Colorado is effective,” Riddick said.

The biggest emissions appeared to come from wells where production had stopped and the valves were closed, so-called shut-in wells.

“Shut-in wells are a potentially big risk, for they aren’t plugged and they aren’t serviced,” Riddick said. “If you leave anything outside for two years in Colorado it is going to corrode.”

“The biggest emitting wells were the newer recently abandoned wells,” Riddick said. “In some cases, these wells were not abandoned because they were played out, but because the owner ran into operating problems or

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The orphan wells that were recently in production averaged 3,640 grams of methane per hour compared with 3.6 grams per hour for the remainder of the non-producing, orphan wells.

“This is a new type of orphan well,” Riddick said.

The acute situation in Adams County was precipitated by Anadarko Petroleum shutting down its Third Creek gathering system, a network of small pipelines that collected natural gas from wells in Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert and Denver counties.

Anadarko, which was acquired by the Occidental Petroleum Corp., closed the aging pipeline system after a broken gathering line at a well in Firestone caused an explosion that leveled a home and killed two people in 2017.

Most of the wells in the Third Creek system were stripper wells — producing no more than the equivalent of 15 barrels of oil a day — operated by small companies. This led to wells being shut-in or abandoned to the state’s orphan well program.

There are 298 orphan wells in Adams County and three-quarters are on the Third Creek network, the county’s Henry said.

The state has made the level of fugitive methane emissions one of the criteria for ranking orphan wells for plugging and abandonment, Mimi Larsen, an ECMC deputy director, told the commission at the Oct. 16 session.

The CSU data will be incorporated into the state’s orphan well program and used along with measurements the ECMC is taking itself.

“It is our goal again to get those wells with larger emissions that have been measured plugged and abandoned as soon as possible,” Larsen said.

Starting this year, a well emitting 100 grams of methane an hour or more would receive the highest score for emission, giving them plugging priority. There are 18 wells in the orphan well program venting 100 grams or more per hour, Larsen said.

Eight of the wells are in Adams County, with four already having been plugged and four scheduled to be plugged. There are three wells in La Plata County and two each in Mesa and Rio Blanco counties. Logan, Weld and Moffat counties had one each.

All the wells have been or are scheduled to be plugged and abandoned, Larsen said.

Vic Behrens, an oil pumper and former oil and gas producer, tends oil wells and drilling sites for small operators in Adams County in September 2022. Behrens climbs stairs to the top of a set of oil storage tanks to measure the depth of the oil held inside.

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The next highest priority group are wells leaking 10 to 99 grams of methane per hour. There are 39 wells in this category, with 25 in Adams County.

Not all unplugged wells present a problem. For example, the CSU study found five unplugged wells in Elbert County that had no methane emissions.

Until this year ECMC field staff had to rely on detecting methane emissions by their smell, sight or hearing (the sound of gas escaping from the well). An infrared camera could also be used to detect leaks.

As part of federal funding for orphan wells, the ECMC has been able to equip inspectors with more sophisticated methane monitoring equipment.

“We started using these technologies most recently with the grant monies from a well program from the Department of Interior,” Larsen said.

These included a microportable greenhouse gas analyzer.

“It is very frustrating to know that the gas and oil industry has made their fortune and left behind a very dangerous mess for the taxpayer to clean it up,” Henry said. “I hope with the partnership of the state and the Interior Department we will be able to address this problem.”

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

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Child care ratings: Here’s what Colorado parents need to know der in Colorado Shines and may decide to stay at a Level 1 or 2 because they don’t want to jump through the hoops required for higher ratings. For example, Level 3-5 ratings require an on-site review by state evaluators.

That doesn’t mean Level 1 or 2 providers don’t take good care of children. It simply means the state hasn’t assessed how the providers run their programs other than to ensure they meet basic health and safety rules.

It’s also worth noting that new child care programs automatically come into the system with a Level 1 rating and it can take months to move to a Level 2 and more than a year to move to a Level 3 or higher.

That means new programs may look “low-quality” on paper, but it’s because they haven’t had enough time to obtain higher ratings.

Enboden said parents shouldn’t necessarily shy away from a Level 1

if they feel comfortable after visiting the program.

“We do have a lot of new programs in Colorado and they are going to be listed as Level 1, but it’s probably because they’re just starting their quality journey,” she said.

No matter what rating a provider has, it’s important to visit, observe, and ask questions before enrolling your child. Parents may want to ask how many children are in the classroom at one time, how much time is dedicated to play, and what credentials staff have and if they all receive background checks.

This state checklist — available in both English and Spanish — provides a good summary of features to look for and questions to ask when visiting a prospective child care provider.

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When families send their young children to child care or preschool, they want them to be safe, happy, and engaged. So how can they figure out if a program is offering highquality care?

Colorado’s child care rating system is one tool that can help. The ratings are straightforward and can be accessed through a quick online search. Keep in mind they won’t reveal everything parents need to know about a program — asking questions and visiting the site are important too — but they’re a good starting place.

Here’s a closer look at how Colorado’s child care rating system works: Colorado launched a five-level quality rating system called Colorado Shines in 2015. Nearly all licensed child care and preschool providers who serve children from birth to 5 years old have one of the ratings, which are good for three years.

The lowest rating is Level 1, which indicates that a provider is licensed by the state and meets basic health and safety standards. The highest rating is Level 5, which means the provider has gone through an intensive process to demonstrate high quality in all aspects of their program — from their curriculum and business practices to teacher training and even efforts to use books and materials in a child’s home language.

Programs with Level 3 and Level 4 ratings are also considered high quality, but earned fewer points in some categories than their Level 5 counterparts.

Anyone can look up child care and preschool ratings on the Colorado Shines website. You can search for a specific child care provider or for all providers in a specific geographic area. In addition to the rating, the listings include hours, contact information, and other details about providers.

You can access a Spanish version of the website by clicking on the “Spanish” link in the top right hand corner of the page. Within the next year, the state will upgrade the website to offer additional languages.

Parents can also call the state’s 211 hotline for help finding child care or determining a provider’s Colorado Shines rating. Finally, they can ask providers directly what Colorado Shines rating they have.

The vast majority of state-licensed programs that serve young children have a Colorado Shines rating. These include child care centers, private preschools, preschools run by school districts, and home-based child care programs. Exceptions include mobile preschools, which offer classes in retrofitted buses or vans, and forest preschools, which offer programming in outdoor locations.

Unlicensed child care providers also do not receive Colorado Shines ratings. This group includes nannies, babysitters, and people who care for a small number of children who are neighbors or relatives in a home setting.

Yes. A high Colorado Shines rating means the program generally uses good child care practices, but parents and or staff members can still lodge complaints if they spot something alarming, and the state can investigate the provider based on those complaints or other concerns.

Providers who are placed on state probation can keep their existing Colorado Shines rating as long as they are working to fix the problem.

However, the rating may be removed after repeated violations.

Parents can find out if a provider with any rating has been subject to complaints, state investigations, or penalties within the last three years by clicking on the blue “View Details” button at the bottom of the provider’s Colorado Shines listing. They can view reports of routine state inspections, and state inspections triggered by a complaint, a child injury, or a report of child abuse or neglect.

Karen Enboden, of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, said parents should ask providers about any violations identified by the state because the provider may be able to provide additional context or explain how they’ll ensure it won’t happen again.

“No question is off limits,” she said.

Yes. Child care providers are not required to move up the ratings lad-

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The City of Brighton has opened its third annual Name that Snowplow contest! Elementary school students who reside in Brighton are invited to submit their best and most creative name ideas for the City’s nine snowplows for the 2023-2024 snow season.

Students grades K-5 can submit their best names at www.brightonco. gov/snowplowcontest by Friday, Nov. 10. Winners will have an opportunity to take a photo with the snowplow they named and be recognized at a Brighton City Council meeting.

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The City of Brighton is seeking artists and crafters to participate in a Winter Market during the City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The arts and crafts “Winter Market” will be held from 1 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 on South Main Street near the City’s Founders Plaza.

We welcome unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors who exhibit handmade works of art. No resale, wholesale or direct sales are allowed.

Seasonal arts and crafts are preferred.

Vendor applications will be accepted until Nov. 24. The fee for a vendor space is $50. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration.Vendors must provide their own tent as well as tables and chairs if needed.

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Native American Heritage Month Celebration - 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase

Anythink Libraries kicks off Native American Heritage Month Nov. 2 with drums, native goods and art.

Anythink Wright Farms will host the work of artist Chelsea Kaiah as part of this year’s Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) at Anythink

Fall Artist Showcase, part of the celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The celebration runs from 5-7 p.m. at the library, 5877 E. 120th. Ave. The Colorado Inter-Tribal Dancers and Drummers will perform in traditional regalia showcasing different styles of powwow dancing and drumming. Browse goods from local artisans selling their wares and enjoy food from Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery.

View the works of artist Chelsea Kaiah, and experience the intersection of indigenous tradition, contemporary expression and the transformative power of art. Visitors are encouraged to bring their wares to participate in the trade and barter station.

Bears for Kids at Eagle View

Brighton’s Eagle View Adult Center, at 1150 Prairie Center Pkwy., is working with the Child Rescue Foundation to help the youngest victims of domestic violence or homelessness.

The center is collecting stuffed teddy bears that will be given to metro area children in crisis. The foundation distributed more than 10,000 bears in 2022. Eagle View donated 161 of those bears.

The Eagle View Center will collect new stuffed bears or other stuffed animals from October 2 through November 7. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 303-655-2075 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Human Services wins Adams, Denver counties contract

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is redesigning its case management process, naming a Colorado firm to manage responses for Adams and Denver counties beginning November 1.

Colorado nonprofit group Rocky Mountain Human Services will provide streamlined case management services to individuals with disabilities or other complex needs requiring long-term, home, and communitybased support.

The new contract is part of Colorado’s redesigned case management system intended to make it easier for people needing services to navigate the system and get the care they need.

It is designed to ensure that people have one place to go for questions and support and to improve the quality of care they receive.

“We are proud and honored to be

selected as the Case Management Agency for Denver and Adams Counties,” said RMHS executive director Shari Repinski. “It’s essential to reduce the burden of a complex and siloed system of care by creating a more inclusive and streamlined Long Term Care system in Colorado that recognizes and caters to the diverse needs of individuals, regardless of their disability. RMHS looks forward to making it easier for people to access care and to know that they have a trusted partner they can count on to treat them with the utmost respect and compassion.”

Museum volun teers

The Brighton City Museum needs volunteers to help with visitors, research, and collection project-based duties. Call Bill Armstrong, museum specialist, at 303-655-2288.

Brighton Police Department now offering online reporting

Brighton Police Department has launched an online reporting system at its newly updated website at www. brightonco.gov/police.

The online reporting system allows community members to submit a report directly to the police department from their smartphone or computer.

It can be used to report criminal tampering, identity theft, lost property, theft, vandalism, and other matters.

All cases filed using the online reporting system will be reviewed by a police sergeant. This tool can only be used when the incident is not an emergency; no one was injured, no known suspects, and no physical evidence. All incidents that do not meet this criteria should be reported by calling our non-emergency line at 303-288-1535. Emergencies should always be reported by calling 911.

Adams County sets Operation Freebird for November 18

The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office and Human Services Department are teaming up for the annual Operation Freebird event. This event provides Adams County families in need with everything to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.

Operation Freebird will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. November 18 at Mountain States Toyota, 201 W. 70th Ave. Community organizations are welcome to participate to provide resources or information for residents.

If interested, reach out to Karla Ojeda.

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Aims honored for video, promotions

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aims Community College’s Marketing and Communications team’s efforts in building brands received a prestigious award for marketing campaign execution, video advertising, branding and design, the college announced.

“These recognitions not only validate the outstanding work of the Marketing and Communications professionals on our team, but they also speak to the powerful stories that come out of Aims overall,” said Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Zachary McFarlane in an Oct 18 written statement.

“Our students and employees have so many inspiring experiences to share, and our academic programs open up incredible new possibili-

ties for anyone who desires to enroll at Aims.”

The school won the MarCom Awards in various categories. The MarCom Awards are an international creative competition that selects marketing and communication executives for their notable work.

“We’re lucky we get to tell those stories,” McFarlane said. “That is our main goal – to inspire others through compelling storytelling, imagery and design. We’re glad that those who judged our work found it compelling and inspiring as well.”

The entries submitted were judged by professionals who work in the industry, such as corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers.

The judges also have industry experience that reviews the talents of individuals and companies with a reputation of distinction in the industry.

Aims was honored for promotions and audio and video programs, among others.

The school received the Platinum Marketing Promotion Campaign award and “All in” Marketing Campaign for their tagline “All In.” The campaign identifies Aims as a brand that supports and inspires students to go above and beyond.

Aims also received the Platinum Audio Film and Educational Institution for the “All In” video spot.

Aims worked with Baltimore-based creative firms idfive Agency and Storyfarm to create its college video commercial. Working with those agencies, the college worked to de-

velop the scripts and scout locations and talent. The college also hosted auditions for 60 extras needed for a two-and-a-half-day shoot. The video was released in different versions with more than 20,000 views.

The school also received the Gold Promotional Materials award for a limited edition, Aims Community College-branded T-shirt. The shirts were given to employees, students and the community. This year’s design used a pattern found in the school’s Welcome Center building’s floors and walls.

“Kudos to the entire MarCom team,” said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president. “Many people’s time, effort, and energy went into these beautiful, creative pieces. It’s another example of Aims employees striving for excellence.”

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Colorado’s Rail Network needs better safety standards

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freight train operated by BNSF Railway derailed just north of Pueblo Oct. 15, causing the collapse of a railway bridge and scattering coal cars across I-25. The highway, a vital artery that thousands of Coloradans rely on each day to commute to work, was closed for days. Tragically, a truck driver lost his life after being trapped by the debris.

While the federal investigation is ongoing over that derailment, BNSF has been involved in 11 train derailments in Colorado this year alone, including one here in Commerce City this June. In that incident, eight rail cars from a BNSF train overturned near the active Suncor refinery - a facility that produces and stores nearly 100,000 barrels of oil daily.

Fortunately, no injuries occurred during that derailment. However,

the fact that train cars spilled their cargo in a densely populated area right next to an oil refinery means the outcome could have been much worse.

Commerce City residents already suffer disproportionately from Yadira Caraveo asthma and other respiratory conditions associated with pollutants from the refinery.

Families in the predominantly Latino communities located right next to Suncor are most affected by air pollution. The last thing our community needs is for a train derailment to impact the refinery and cause a massive local emergency.

Though the June derailment didn’t

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make many headlines, I got right to work pressing for accountability from BNSF. In a letter to the company president, I demanded answers about what led to the derailment, what materials were spilled when the cars overturned, and what steps BNSF would take to prevent a similar accident in the future. The company responded by committing to learn from their mistakes and continue their safety improvement efforts.

Regrettably, the Oct. 15 crash suggests BNSF may not have made sufficient improvements to their standards of operation. With railways like those operated by BNSF intersecting Commerce City and communities across Colorado, it is essential railway companies are using up-to-date rail safety standards that account for the wellbeing of our communities.

BNSF is an economic engine for Colorado, transporting vital goods

our businesses rely on and supporting tens of thousands of jobs across the state - including in my District.

But this does not excuse any potentially negligent behavior.

Looking ahead, I remain committed to using my position in Congress to press BNSF and other rail companies to do right by Colorado families; to prioritize the safety of their employees and the communities in which they operate over corporate profit. As your representative, I will always stand up against corporate negligence and fight for the health and safety of families in our District.

I look forward to updating you on our progress.

Yadira Caraveo is Colorados’ representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for District 8, which includes Adams, Weld and Larimer counties.

Goal-oriented and results-focused

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ife can often feel like a disorganized mess of to-do lists, distractions, and looming deadlines. It’s easy to lose sight of what really matters most to us. That’s why developing a goaloriented, results-focused mindset is so important. When we get crystal clear on our biggest goals and take purposeful action to achieve them, we gain momentum and make meaningful progress.

So building upon the previous four columns beginning with the importance of our healthy self-image, developing and maintaining a positive attitude, building winning relationships at home and at work, and using hope as a catalyst for change, I will conclude this series with not only the importance of goal setting, but also the results that we will receive as we meet and exceed our goals and objectives, and pursue our biggest and wildest dreams.

Zig Ziglar calls this the blueprint for success, being well rounded in

all of the key areas of life. Zig referred to each one of these areas as key success factors when building and living a balanced life. And as he looked through the lens of each of the five areas, healthy self-image, positive attitude, winning Michael Norton relationships, hope, and goal setting, he connected them to the seven pillars of life which are family, mental, spiritual, physical, financial, career, and personal.

Being goal oriented means having a compelling vision for our future and breaking that down into specific, measurable objectives.

Like a roadmap, well-defined goals give direction and help us allocate our time and energy wisely.

They provide motivation on days when we feel like giving up. Goals also stretch us to grow beyond our

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comfort zone.

Equally vital is being results focused — keeping our eye on tangible outcomes rather than just effort. Results reveal if our strategies are working or need revising.

They build confidence and excitement as we check off milestones.

Staying focused on results guards against busy work that yields little real reward.

Powerful goal setting requires audaciously dreaming big while simultaneously having the discipline to chunk goals down into daily, bite-sized wins. Each small win builds our capabilities and belief, strengthening our resolve to see our goals through to completion. With consistent action over time, these small steps compound into phenomenal results.

When it comes to goal setting and putting plans in place to realize our dreams, it’s also a great idea to make sure we not only chunk our goals down daily, but to also include near-term, mid-

range, and long-term goals. We need the near-term wins to keep us going and to propel us into the achievement of our mid-range goals and long-term goals.

Being goal-oriented and resultsfocused is a lifelong practice requiring self-awareness, strategic planning, unshakable perseverance, and the ability to enjoy the journey. It may mean sacrificing short-term pleasures for longterm payoff. When done right, it leads to a deeply fulfilling sense of purpose and achievement. Can you think of a goal that you have set where maybe you didn’t make the sacrifices necessary to achieve those goals? Can you think of a time where you had a dream or a goal, and the lack of perseverance hampered your attempts of reaching that goal or achieving that dream?

The answer to those last two questions will be yes for all of us.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 10

No matter who we are, at some point we let something derail us in the pursuit of something we wanted, but at the time, maybe we didn’t want it bad enough.

What would your life look like if you ruthlessly focused on your most inspiring goals and only chased activities that moved you toward those goals? You have limitless potential to create the reality you desire. With clear goals and a results-focused approach, you can live with intention and make your biggest dreams come true.

As we get ready to close out the last few months of 2023, where are you in relation to your goal achievement and have you already started to plan for your 2024 goals? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can be intentional about our goals, and hold ourselves accountable for the results,

it really will be a better than good life.

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Judie Muniz, 53, lived in Brighton most of her life. She dedicated her time to family. She loved her pets, the Dallas Cowboys, singing and stargazing. Her favorite moments were with her grandkids. She had cancer and fought with everything she had to watch them grow up. These last years showed what a fighter she was.

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Machle Marie Martin, 75, was born in Stockton, KS on October 26, 1947 to George Franklin Turnbull, Jr. and Muriel Grover Turnbull. She passed from this life at her son’s home East ofBrighton, CO on October 15, 2023.

Machle was married to Robert Martin February 13, 1971 in the home of William (Irene) Clark of Adams County, CO; they later divorced. To this union were born two sons, Michael Charles and Ronald James.

Machle was a life-long care-giver beginning at an early age caring for her siblings and helping at home. She is well remembered for her patience with the many kids at the drug store penny candy counter. Later, she enjoyed her time as a care-giver in assisted

living centers. She was a devoted mother to her sons and loved traveling with her family and friends.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Michael Martin; sister, Marcia (Rod) Giess of Arnold, KS; brother, Thomas (Barbara) Turnbull of Independence, OR; nephews, Shawn (Sonya) Giess of Hays, KS and Chris (Melissa) Dreher of Olathe, KS; one great niece and four great nephews, as well as her extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald; son-in-law, Stephan Mitchell; and brother, Scott Turnbull.

Private graveside services will be held on October 26, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery, Ft. Lupton, CO.

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One of the items on display at the Sheridan Library as part of Museo de las Americas’ traveling exhibition on Oct. 20.

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As people enter The Center on Colfax in Denver, they are greeted by a colorful community altar featuring sugar skulls, flowers, skeleton figures and photos of people.

The altar, called an “ofrenda” in Spanish, is part of the center’s celebration of Day of the Dead, or “Día de los Muertos” — a holiday where people honor dead loved ones.

“A lot of it is about reconnecting with who we are as people and who has been here before us,” said Sandra Zapata, the director of youth services at The Center on Colfax.

Day of the Dead is a pre-Hispanic celebration that predominantly occurs in Mexico on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, according to the center.

On these days, spirits are believed to return home and spend time with their loved ones, according to The Mexican Museum.

Families build altars with offerings to welcome the spirits.

This year, communities throughout Colorado have planned events in honor of Day of the Dead, with hopes of bringing people together — both in person and in spirit.

At the Sheridan Library in Denver, the community group Sheridan Rising Together for Equity planned to host a Day of the

Dead celebration on Nov. 1 featuring dance performances, food and an exhibition of an altar.

From now until Nov. 5, the library is also hosting a traveling museum exhibition from Museo de las Américas about Day of the Dead, displaying artifacts that help share the history and meaning of the holiday.

Museo de las Américas, a Latin American art museum within Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, has planned its own celebration in collaboration with other organizations at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3.

In Thornton, the city’s arts and culture division will host the seventh annual Day of the Dead celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at McAllister Park Center.

Zapata said it is really interesting to see how different communities celebrate Day of the Dead, whether it be hosting a parade, creating a communal ofrenda, or visiting the cemetery where a loved one is buried.

“I want to be in those spaces and I want to reconnect to traditions with other folks who also celebrate Day of the Dead.

Maybe it looks different from what I’m used to, and that’s going to be OK,” Zapata said.

“You get to see what they look like outside of, you know, maybe your own experience — and that’s great.”

The Center on Colfax’s ofrenda

The Center on Colfax, an LGBTQ+ community center based in Denver, has been creating ofrendas for Day of the Dead since about 2016, Zapata said.

This year, the center invited the community to participate in building the ofrenda and bring photos of their loved ones.\ Zapata said people’s willingness to share was very touching.

“For them to share very intimate details about their loved ones and why they meant so much to them, and maybe how tragically they lost them — I think it’s such an honor for folks to feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable in a public space with people that maybe they don’t know,” Zapata said.

Zapata, whose pronouns are they/them, said they grew up in Mexico, and it was a tradition for schools to have an ofrenda every year.

“You get to bring pictures of the folks that you want to remember and bring back on Day of the Dead,” they said. “It was always an activity that we did at school and at home and, kind of, honoring those folks and what they taught us.”

At the age of 16, Zapata moved to Iowa.

“It made me kind of cling on to those celebrations much more because I didn’t want to lose them,” Zapata said. “I wanted to continue to honor the traditions that I grew up with, regardless of where I was and whether or not folks around me were going to celebrate it in the same way.

“I just wanted to make sure that I honored my culture and the things that I grew up with,” they continued.

The ofrenda will be open until the first week of November, Zapata said. Creating it is a way for The Center on Colfax to recognize intersectionality within the community, they added.

“Yes, being part of the LGBTQ+ community is important, but all of our other identities are just as important to us,” they said.

Zapata explained being queer and Mexican comes hand-inhand.

“For me to be able to celebrate that very specific space that I live in … It’s important to me that places, like my place of work, will celebrate it with the same enthusiasm, right, that any other celebration would (get),” they said.

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Skeleton figures wearing fancy clothes that are on display at the Sheridan Library on Oct. 20. The items are PHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW part of Museo de las Americas’ traveling exhibition for Day of the Dead.

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Thornton’s celebration aims for more than 1,000 attendees

Over the years, Thornton’s celebration of Day of the Dead has grown to the point of attracting hundreds of attendees.

Alisa Zimmerman, the manager of the City of Thornton’s Arts and Culture Division, said the celebration started as a small gathering in the arts and culture center.

This year, for the seventh annual celebration, the event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at McAllister Park Center, located at 750 W. 96th Ave. Zimmerman said it is important for any city to recognize the diversity and richness of its community.

“There is a very large, robust Hispanic community in Thornton — in original Thornton, which is the southern part of Thornton,” Zimmerman said.

By 2019, the event attracted a few hundred attendees, she said. To accommodate the bigger crowd, the celebration is now held at McAllister Park, which has a building on it that was previously a church.

“That proved to be the perfect, you know, home for this event as it continues to grow, and it’s both an indoor and outdoor thing,” she said. “We love the fact that it’s still very near to our core community that loves to celebrate this event.”

Last year, about 700 people attended, she said. The year before that, an estimated 1,000 people showed up.

This year, the goal is to exceed 1,000 attendees, she said.

Attendees this year can expect music and dance performances, as well as face painting, an art market and a costume contest.

The celebration this year will also feature the Butterfly Pavilion. Zimmerman said the pavilion wanted to display its monarch butterfly exhibit because monarchs migrate to Mexico and some people believe that monarchs represent the dead coming back to visit the living.

The Mexican Cultural Center will also create a beautiful ofrenda, Zimmerman said. People are able to bring photos to place on the ofrenda.

“The wonderful part, for me, is it’s so multigenerational,” she said. “I think Day of the Dead represents a wonderful opportunity to gather people together.”

When asked what advice she has for newcomers, Zimmerman said, “Come with a sense of discovery and curiosity about what this holiday is.”

The Day of the Dead altar at The Center on Colfax features skeleton figures, flowers and photos of people.

Museo de las Américas to host a procession

Museo de las Américas is the premier Latin American art museum in the Rocky Mountain region, said Executive Director Claudia Moran.

This year, Museo will host a Day of the Dead celebration starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at 861 Santa Fe Drive in Denver.

The free event will feature a community procession honoring loved ones from 6-7 p.m.

This procession is a collaborative effort between Museo, the Art District on Santa Fe, Chicano Humanities and Arts Council, and the Office of Councilwoman Jamie Torres, according to a news release.

The procession will commence in the parking lot of Su Teatro at 721 Santa Fe Drive around 5:45 p.m. and will head on a route that will conclude at Museo de las Américas.

The celebration will feature an altar, a dance performance, local vendors, sugar skull decorating and a Catrina costume contest.

Sheridan Library’s exhibition, community program

In addition to its community celebration, Museo de las Américas is recognizing Day of the Dead through its traveling exhibition that is on display at the Sheridan Library, located at 3425 W. Oxford Ave., until Nov. 5.

“The purpose of the exhibit is to use art and artifacts to explain the history and meaning of Día (de) los Muertos (Day of the Dead),” said Laura Beacom, the curator of collections at Museo.

Creating the Day of the Dead traveling exhibition was by demand, Beacom said. She started building it over the pandemic, and it was first displayed last year at a library in Wheat Ridge.

The objects on display are something people would not normally be able to see if not for the traveling exhibition, she said.

“It’s just really important for people to have artwork that reflects their own history and culture,” Beacom said. “And for people who don’t know anything about it, it’s important for them to be able to learn about it.”

It is important that Sheridan Library celebrates Day of the Dead because the Sheridan community is diverse and strongly Latine, said Kathleen Robertson, supervisor at Sheridan Library. Latine is a gender-neutral form of the word Latino.

“I think it’s important to hang on to cultural traditions,” Robertson said.

This year will be the second that the community group Sheridan Rising Together for Equity will host a Day of the Dead celebration at Sheridan Library.

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“We had never seen such a well-attended event at this library,” Robertson said about last year’s event.

This year’s celebration will include performances by dance groups, an exhibition of the altar of the dead, a Catrinas costume contest, and bread and hot chocolate.

The evolution of Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead has its origins in the rituals practiced by Indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Aztecs, according to The Mexican Museum.

Museo de las Américas said the Aztecs used skeletons as a tribute to the deity Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death.

According to History.com, once the Spanish conquered the Aztec empire, the Catholic Church changed when the Indigenous celebrations honoring the dead occurred. This made the celebrations fall on the Catholic dates of Nov. 1, which is All Saints’ Day, and Nov. 2, which is All Souls’ Day. Claudia Moran, executive director at Museo, said that from her understanding, there are two primary areas in Mexico where Day of the Dead is celebrated in a very traditional way — Mexico City and the Mexican state of Michoacán.

Moran, who is from Guadalajara, Mexico, said she has visited Pátzcuaro, a city in Michoacán, many times, as her aunt lives there. There is a lake in the area that has cemeteries around it, she said.

People bring large amounts of flowers into the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried, creating beautiful displays. At night, people bring food and stay up late, sharing stories and reflecting.

“It’s just a moment to remember your loved ones who have already passed.

It’s a moment of reflection. It’s a moment of understanding,” Moran said.

When Moran visited the area as a young girl, the celebrations were smaller, she said.

“Now, it’s like you can barely get into the town,” she said, explaining tourists across the world come to see the celebration.

Day of the Dead celebrations have become more popular in the last 10-15 years, she said. She thinks part of the reason is due to movies such as the 2015 James Bond movie, “Spectre,” and the 2017 Disney movie, “Coco.”

She has even seen a change where she grew up in Guadalajara.

“When I was (a) little girl, you wouldn’t see anything around anywhere in the city, in Guadalajara. Now, you could go to cemeteries in Guadalajara.

Now, you can go to … all these celebrations in the little towns,” she said. “It’s a phenomenon.”

Elements of an ofrenda

An altar and its offerings — called an “ofrenda” in Spanish — are an invitation to deceased loved ones “to be with us in spirit and to share what they liked in life,” according to The Center on Colfax.

There are four basic elements needed in an ofrenda: earth, water, wind and fire.

Earth is represented with food. Sandra Zapata, director of youth services at The Center on Colfax, said it has to be food that the loved one liked and would want to come back for.

“Pan de muerto,” which means bread of the dead, is a sweet bread that often is part of an ofrenda, according to The Mexican Museum.

In addition to food, there is often salt and water, Zapata said.

“The nourishment itself — it’s because they’ve been through a long journey,” Zapata said. “We want them to feel celebrated and want (them) to be full.”

Wind is represented by the movement of objects such as “papel picado,” which is colorful tissue paper cut into designs.

“It’s very easy to break, and it’s a reminder that life itself is very easy to break and it’s very easy for us to lose it,” Zapata said about papel picado. “So, we have to be thankful and we have to be grateful that we are still here.”

Candles represent fire, offering light that is believed by some to help spirits find their way to meet their family and friends, according to The Center on Colfax.

Ofrendas also often have incense and an arch, representing the gateway be-

An altar, called an “ofrenda” in Spanish, located in The Center on Colfax in Denver on PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW Oct. 20. It was created in honor of Day of the Dead.

tween the two worlds, Zapata said.

Sugar skulls symbolize loved ones who have passed away, according to The Mexican Museum. Sometimes, they have the name of the deceased person inscribed on the forehead.

Flowers called “cempasúchil,” or marigolds, are always on ofrendas, Zapata said.

“That’s a very big representation of this time of year when these flowers bloom and we can use them to bring beauty into the space,” they said.

Photos of loved ones are also placed on ofrendas, Zapata said.

Not a ‘Mexican Halloween’

For people interested in celebrating Day of the Dead for the first time, Zapata said it is important to look at the traditions and be mindful of honoring the holiday.

“Sometimes, it gets almost, like, tangled in Halloween. And those two things are so different,” Zapata said. “I just want to make sure that folks are mindful of what our traditions are versus something like Halloween, which is not culturally relevant to Day of the Dead just because it’s a different tradition, and it’s a different type of celebration.”

In the City of Thornton, Alisa Zimmerman said the city tries its best to make sure its event is not looked at as a Mexican Halloween.

“We purposefully don’t schedule it on the same weekend or near Halloween,” Zimmerman said.

“And that’s worked well for us because then people know that it’s actually focused strictly on this holiday — remembering people’s deceased friends and relatives.”

Claudia Moran, of Museo de las Américas, said it is important that people research the holiday.

“It is a very unique type of celebration,” she said. “You cannot compare it with anything else.”

“It’s actually a culmination of a lot of traditions that have been combined going back hundreds of years,” Beacom said.

Beacom said she likes that Day of the Dead reminds people that death is part of life.

“It’s not to be feared,” she said. “The nature of love in our souls is eternal, and the material world and the spiritual world … exist at the same place, at the same time.”

Zapata’s favorite part of Day of the Dead is hearing people’s stories about the people they have loved and lost.

“There’s such a connection in telling stories and telling other people’s stories and making sure that the folks that maybe have passed are not forgotten,” Zapata said. “Passing those traditions of talking about the people that we love kind of keeps them around longer, even if other folks didn’t meet them. It’s about the history that we don’t want to forget about.”

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Health insurance rates set to rise

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Health insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on their own are set to increase by nearly 10% next year.

But that is slightly lower than insurers had initially requested, and the Polis administration found other reasons to cheer in the numbers it released.

Nearly one-third of Colorado Option plans sold in the individual market and 80% of Colorado Option plans offered in the small-group market — where small employers buy plans for their workers — are expected to hit the state-set price targets.

Those numbers are far better than what it appeared they would be when insurers earlier this year filed their rate requests and raised questions about the sustainability of the Colorado Op-

tion, which aims to offer better coverage at less-expensive prices. The program is one of Gov. Jared Polis’ signature health care policies.

“The division continues to hammer away at health care costs, working to limit rising costs and save people money on health care,” Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway said in a statement. “As it does every year, our team dug deep into what the companies filed to push down on what they wanted to charge.”

Others were not as enthusiastic.

Saskia Young, the executive director of the Colorado Association of Health Plans, an insurer trade group that often spars with Conway, noted that fewer overall plans will be offered next year and said the increasing premium prices are due in part to new coverage requirements that the Division of Insurance has championed.

“The DOI is couching its legal obligation to ensure premium rates are not ‘excessive, inadequate, or discriminatory’ as a newfound win for Colorado consumers, when in fact it is the same premium filing process that occurs every year,” Young said in a statement.

The rates announced in mid-October apply only to a subset of consumers. About half of Coloradans get their health insurance through work — but most of those are covered by large-group or self-funded plans. Only about 7% of Coloradans, meanwhile, purchase insurance in the individual market, where consumers buy plans without help from an employer.

But, because the individual market is the most transparent health insurance market — and the most subject to regulatory oversight — it often receives the most attention and serves as a bellwether for the rest of the insur-

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ance market.

One unique feature of the individual market is that the federal and state governments provide subsidies to help some people purchase the plans, which are often more expensive than what employees pay for coverage through their jobs.

The Polis administration announced that the state will be able to offer additional subsidies next year to people with lower incomes. The subsidies are available as one result of the decision by the federal government to provide the state with more than $200 million in “pass-through funding” for 2024 — money given in recognition of Colorado programs that have lowered how much the federal government spends on premium subsidies for the state.

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The new subsidies will be available on silver-level plans to people and families making up to 250% of the federal poverty line — that’s $36,450 per year for an individual and $75,000 per year for a family of four. The state estimates that about 20,000 people will be eligible for the new subsidies.

The most powerful of the pricereducing programs continues to be reinsurance, in which the state helps insurers pay their most expensive claims, allowing those companies to reduce premiums for everyone. The Division of Insurance estimates that reinsurance will save consumers $411 million in 2024. Without the program, the state says premium prices for 2024 would be nearly 25% higher.

“I am thrilled to announce that Coloradans will save $411 million on health insurance premiums next year

as a result of the bipartisan reinsurance program,” Polis said in a statement. “I am committed to looking at every solution to save people money on health care to ensure that Coloradans can access quality care when they need it most.”

The 9.7% that individual market insurance plans will increase, on average, next year is only a shade below the average rate increase of 10% that insurers had initially requested. But most insurers saw state regulators reduce their requested premium increases by more than that. The state’s insistence that one insurer, Denver Health Medical Plan, significantly raise its rates offset much of the savings from the reduction in other insurers’ prices.

Rates increased last year by 10.4%.

The Division of Insurance said that if people not currently enrolled in a Colorado Option plan were to switch into the lowest-cost one available to them next year, they would be able to limit their price increases to 7%. (To be

sure, though, a Colorado Option plan may not be the lowest-cost plan available to people, meaning even more savings might be available and which is why the Division of Insurance typically encourages people to actively shop each year and not let their existing plan auto-renew.)

To Conway, this represents a significant victory for the Colorado Option program, even if most plans in the individual market won’t meet the price targets of being 10% below 2021 rates after adjusted for inflation. He credits the public hearing process for Colorado Option plans — though the public hearings, themselves, fizzled out.

Conway said the threat of public hearings caused insurers and hospitals to lower 73 different contracts to the maximum extent allowed under the law, thus dropping rates for many Colorado Option plans lower than what was originally requested.

“The Colorado Option hearing process did something that is nearly unprecedented in health care in the U.S.,”

Conway said in a statement. “The Colorado Option actually bent the cost curve and reduced health care costs, and in turn brought down premiums.”

Young, the Colorado Association of Health Plans leader, reiterated concerns that Colorado Option requirements are unsustainable.

“The Colorado Option program requires additional coverages at lower prices which is not how insurance nor any other industry works,” she said.

Open enrollment for the individual market starts on Nov. 1. People who want coverage that starts on Jan. 1, 2024, will need to select a plan by Dec. 15. The open enrollment window closes for everyone on Jan. 15, 2024.

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

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SPORTS CHSAA releases state soccer brackets

Legacy High School earns top seed in class 5A

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Legacy High School earned the top seed in the class 5A boys state soccer tournament.

The Colorado High School Activities Association released the brackets on Oct. 23.

The Lightning, which rode 12 goals from Lucas Montera in the regular year, takes a 12-1-2 into the tournament. Legacy faces Lakewood (7-6-2) in the first round.

Rashed Jahan Rahi, a senior, scored 13 goals for the Tigers this fall.

The winner advances to face either Liberty or Rock Canyon in the next round. Rock Canyon and Legacy played in the first match of the season, and the Lightning won it 2-0. The Jaguars’ top scorers were Birat Shrestha (through 10 recorded games) and Alec Lauretti (through 11 recorded games). They each scored three times.

Arapahoe High School earned the No. 5 seed in class 5A and will host Far Northeast Warriors in the opening round. The winner gets either Fairview or Mountain Vista high schools in the second round.

The Golden Eagles amassed a 6-45 record this season. Lucas Serna scored six of his team’s first 21 goals.

Cherry Creek (11-3-1) has the eighth seed in the draw and will host Heritage in the first round.

Cole Wearner scored a team-high 12 goals for the Bruins. The Eagles’ top goal-scorer this season was Logan Hause with eight tallies.

In class 4A, Skyview (7-6-2) rode the offense of Nicholas Marmolejo (seven goals through six recorded games) to its berth in the state playoffs. The Wolverines visit Skyline High School in the first round.

Golden (7-5-3) earned the 19th seed, thanks in part to Flynn Halsor’s team-high eight goals, and travels to 14th-seeded Longmont.

In class 3A, Stargate School (55-5) visits Fort Lupton (10-1-4).

Through 13 recorded games, Chase Myers scored six goals for Stargate.

The Bluedevils’ Diego De La Fuente scored 30 goals. He, Carlos Limones and Caleb Adam scored more than 10 goals apiece for Fort Lupton this season.

Eagle Ridge Academy (6-7-2) hits the road for a first-round match against KIPP-Denver Collegiate School. The Warriors’ Hyunsoo Kim scored 11 of his team’s 32 goals this fall.

Tickets for the quarterfinals and semifinal rounds are available athttps://gofan.co/app/school/ CHSAA. The finals will be at Switchbacks Weidner Field in Colorado Springs. Tickets will be available through SeatGeek.

Local first-round matches include:

either Denver East or Doherty in the next round); Valor Christian @ Cherokee Trail; Adams City @ Fossil Ridge (the winner gets either Ralston Valley or Denver South in the second round); ThunderRidge @ PIne Creek (the winner faces either Legend or Rocky Mountain in the second round)

Class 5A:

First-round games are Wednesday, Oct. 25; times to be announced.

Stargate School @ Fort Lupton (winner gets either Frontier Academy or Prospect Ridge Academy in the next round); Eagle Ridge Academy @ KIPP-Denver Collegiate (the winner gets either Forge Christian or Aurora West Prep in the second round)

Class 4A

First-round games are Thursday, Oct. 26; times to be announced.

Golden @ Longmont (the winner gets either Battle Mountain or Mullen in the second round); Skyview @ Skyline (the winner faces either Niwot or Pueblo Central in the next round) Class 3A

First-round games are Wednesday, Oct. 25; times to be announced.

Lakewood @ Legacy (the winner faces either Liberty of Rock Canyon in the second round; Horizon @ Regis (the winner gets either Cherry Creek or Heritage in the second round); Mountain Vista @ Fairview (the winner fakes on

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Frederick QB leads state in offense for Class 3A Through 9 weeks, the junior Quarterback Gavin Ishmael sits atop the heap

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

If you peruse the stats for Class 3A football players, you’ll find the name of Frederick High School’s Gavin Ishmael in a couple of places.

One is passing. Through eight games, he threw for 2,092 yards, an average of 261.5 yards per game and enough to put him atop the numbers heap in class 3A football, according to MaxPreps.

He also ran for more than 500 yards this season. When you add the two figures, Ishmael is leading the pack in total offense at almost 2,600 total yards.

What’s more, Ishmael is only a junior.

“My season has been going very well,” he said. “There’s definitely been some ups and downs. But I’ve learned so much, and I’ve been able to grow my play style in many ways.”

Part of the reason for those numbers is a change in philosophy from veteran coach Matt Loyd, who is in his second year with the Golden Ea-

gles after stints at Ralston Valley and Golden high schools.

There wasn’t a lot of time for Loyd to do much more than install a runheavy offense last year.

“Coming into this year, our coach was able to install a spread offense,” Ishmael said. “Even though we ran a lot last season, Coach Loyd was able to see my abilities with the passing game. So, this off-season, he developed the offense to fit me and the team.”

Ishamel, whose desire was to be a quarterback, saw his on-field role increase twofold. There was more emphasis on passing, and Ishmael was named one of the team captains.

“Coach Loyd has been able to do so much more in his second year as well, which has really benefited the school and me,” the quarterback said.

The stats surprised even him.

“To be honest, I didn’t even think about stats before the season. I was more focused on just knowing my assignments and jobs in the offense,” Ishmael said. “As a player, I’m always going to do everything I can to put the team in the best position to win games. But I am proud to be able to accomplish those numbers.”

But, Ishmael said, stats don’t tell the entire story.

“Because with every reception or

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I love this game and I’m extremely blessed to play it.”

Ishmael is drawing some interest from colleges. He’s not looking for a specific school, but “more of an overall connection where I can really be invested and connected to the coaching staff and the team.”

He’s paid visits to the University of Wyoming, the University of Utah and Colorado Mesa University. That’s in addition to the regular camps and showcases he’s frequented.

Frederick split its first eight games this season to move to 4-4.

“The team’s goal is always to go as far as we can, and my goals are to be able to lead this team as far as I possibly can on and off the field,” Ishmael said. “I want to continue to work with Coach Loyd and all our staff to develop my skills, football IQ and increase my strength and agility.”

There’s one more personal goal for Ishmael: to enjoy the season and not miss what’s in front of him.

Frederick quarterback Gavin Ishmael currently leads the Class 3A football teams in total offense and passing yards through eight weeks of play. The Golden Eagles are 4-4 through eight COURTESY PHOTO weeks.

“I want to take it all in and make sure to enjoy it at the moment,” he said. “I would also like to thank God for all of His amazing blessings and for allowing me to be in this position. I also wanna thank Coach Loyd for being a great coach, all of our coaches and staff as well as my team, our community and my family who mean the world to me. I’m truly blessed.”

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St. Mary’s Glacier near Idaho Spring and others around Mountain West dripping away

BY EMMA VANDENEINDE KUNC

A new study from Portland State University suggests that some of the Mountain West’s most famous glaciers do not qualify as glaciers anymore.

This study defines a glacier as being present for more than 20 years, having an area of at least two football fields (or 0.01 square kilometers), and showing signs of movement. Without these, it’s just a perennial snowpack or a pile of rocks.

“If we saw crevasses, then we knew it was moving because cracks develop when the ice stresses and strains, said Andrew Fountain, professor emeritus at the university and one of the study’s authors. “Even though the glaciers might have snow, the one that doesn’t move is a snow patch or an ice patch, and the other with crevasses is by definition a glacier.”

Researchers looked at U.S. Department of Agriculture aerial photos taken from 2013 to 2020 of about 4,000 areas, according to Fountain.

They were only able to classify around 1,300 areas as glaciers and 1,200 areas as perennial snowpacks.

St. Mary’s Glacier near Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado, is too small and does not meet the 0.01 square kilometer threshold.

Taylor Glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park is too rocky and does not have enough snow coverage to be a glacier. Isabelle, Moomaw and Peck Glaciers were all deemed perennial snowpacks.

Other well-known glaciers that didn’t make the cut in the Mountain West were Petersen Glacier in Wyoming and the Grasshopper Glacier in Montana. They don’t believe Idaho has any glaciers.

Their findings were published in Earth System Science Data last month.

Before this study, several paper topographical maps categorized areas as glaciers, but modern satellites and aerial photography hadn’t been used to track changes to them. Some of these maps were more than 30 years old.

“Glaciers in the western U.S. never had really been properly inventoried,” Fountain said. “As we know, glaciers have changed a lot since then (in 30 years).”

Researchers believe these glaciers are shrinking due to global warming – and possibly wildfires. Additionally, caverns in the glacier created by streamflow underneath can let sunlight in and melt the glacier.

“Smaller glaciers don’t do as well, don’t add as much water,” he said. “As glaciers shrink, these streams then become more and more SEE GLACIER, P21

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Glacier in Colorado came to mind as an example.

“Those glaciers in those nice little basins having additional snow either by wind drift, travel, entering, sort of become climate insensitive because these other effects are kind of keeping that glacier intact,” he said. “All of the glaciers, I think, in the front range should be gone by now, except these additional processes that keep them alive.”

For his next research project, Fountain is trying to quantify how much water and ice has been lost.

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susceptible to drought, as well as the surrounding riparian areas and adjacent landscapes, which changes the ecology in these high alpine areas.”

One solution could be artificial glaciers made by underground pipes that spray like fountains and freeze into a cone shape, which slows the melting. Another is glacier covers, usually made of plastics and fleece, to help insulate a glacier and block the sun.

Fountain said that these “stopgap measure[s]” are “not going to be of practical value” for the West.

Instead, he wants people to focus on getting rid of the carbon dioxide to help slow global warming.

Despite this, there’s good news.

Some glaciers have endured due to their positioning away from the

According to new research, St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado is too small and does not meet the 0.01 square kilometer threshold to be classified as a glacier.

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– and if they get more snow than expected, that’s even better. Andrews

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School board contests have turned contentious with an influx of candidates, money in many Colorado races

BY ERICA BREUNLIN AND SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

As a first-time candidate for school board in Colorado Springs, longtime teacher Jill Haffley says she wants “political agendas” out of schools.

In her view, that means teachers should choose which pronouns to use with students; that transgender female students be banned from girls sports; that sex education be abstinence-based; and that students learn the U.S. “is not systemically and fundamentally racist,” according to her responses in a voter guide from Transform Colorado, a group that says it “unites Christian leaders to restore biblical values in the public square.”

Those hot-button issues have defined an increasingly contentious race in Colorado Springs School District 11, where 10 candidates are battling for four seats, including opposing slates of candidates that generally break down along partisan lines.

School board races in Colorado and across the country — particularly during off-year elections — have for many years been among

the quietest. Struggles even finding candidates to run in some communities coupled with low voter turnout made contests almost an afterthought in many parts of the state.

But a surge of school board candidates in many Colorado districts this year, together with a flood of spending on races, have put school board elections into hot contention, often fueled by hyperpartisan battles over lesson plans, library offerings and how schools address gender and race. This year, nearly 600 school board candidates have filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, compared with only about 100 four years ago.

A Colorado Sun analysis identified nearly $2 million in candidate fundraising statewide through Oct. 11, slightly less than the $2.2 million raised during a similar period two years ago. But this is the first year candidates cannot take unlimited donations. A 2022 law limits individuals to $2,500 donations to candidates and small donor groups to $25,000 per candidate.

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The disputes have increasingly taken on a partisan tone, beginning with sharp political divides over how schools handled students’ health and safety during the pandemic, with Republicans overwhelmingly opposing mask mandates and school closures and Democrats broadly supporting them.

Disagreements over mask mandates and extensions of remote learning in particular drove a wedge between communities, setting the stage for broader fights once pandemic restrictions eased. The fissures have only deepened amid clashes over how schools should address gender identity and race.

Across the country, “people with very strong ideological and partisan attachments are finding the school board meeting space and the school board election space as a place to mobilize,” Jonathan Collins, assistant professor of political science, public policy and education

at Brown University, said last week during a virtual panel hosted by The Colorado Sun and Chalkbeat Colorado. “The biggest thing now is that these partisan cleavages, these ideological cleavages — whether you’re a liberal or conservative, a Democrat or Republican — that matters in a way that it hadn’t mattered before.”

Politically charged disputes among adults are having far-reaching impacts on classrooms, Collins added, pointing to “massive learning loss” with kids falling months behind and droves of teachers, administrators and school board members stepping down throughout the pandemic and contentious politics.

“Good people are leaving our schools, and really good, promising kids are being left behind in our schools,” he said.

Among the Colorado districts facing political divisions is Colorado Springs School District 11, where a group of conservative candidates took over the board during the 2021 election, Colorado Public Radio reported.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice Legal Notice Notice of Public Hearing For the Town of Lochbuie Elevated Water Storage Tank Project Lochbuie, Colorado Date: December 5, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Lochbuie Town Hall Address: 703 Weld County Road 37, Lochbuie, CO 80603 Agency: CDPHE Water Quality Control Division, Grants and Loans Unit Elevated Water Storage Tank Project Topic: A public hearing to inform citizens and solicit public input, written or oral, regarding the Environmental Assessment (EA) and State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan application for the Town of Lochbuie Elevated Water Storage Tank Project will be held.

A new 2 Million Gallon (MG) potable water storage tank and associated appurtenances are proposed to provide sufficient water storage for current fire flow, normal operations, and emergency potable water demands while accommodating reasonable growth. The addition of this tank will increase the Town’s available storage from 1.25 MG to 3.25 MG. Distribution system pressure is currently maintained by high service pumps located at the Town’s existing water treatment plant and the Silver Peaks Booster Station. In the event of an extended power outage or pump failure, the Town can more reliably maintain distribution system pressure with an elevated water storage tank.

Construction will generally take place on Town property and the existing right-of-way, north of Ruby Avenue. The proposed improvements have an estimated probable cost of approximately $11,243,000.

The Town has submitted a Project Needs Assessment (PNA) to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and intends to apply for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the improvements project.

JVA, Inc., an environmental consultant, has prepared a draft EA that describes the project, assesses the proposed project’s environmental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects.

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Published By: Town of Lochbuie 303-990-5328 Legal Notice No. BSB2791 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton Public Notice CITY OF BRIGHTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Ratna Group LLC d/b/a Brighton Gas applied for a new Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine (city) liquor license at 601 S Main Street, Brighton, CO 80601. The public hearing will be held on November 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers located at 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton Colorado, 80601.

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GREATROCK NORTH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, 16373 Rayburn Street, Hudson, CO 80642 and via teleconference on November 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NWZlYzE4MjYtZmQwMi0 0Y2RhLWI1MWMtM2Y0MjY0Zjk4NTI3%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e78628f-89cd-4e97af6c-60df84b55ffe%22%7d Or by calling 1-720-547-5281 & entering the following Phone Conference ID: 105 810 759# The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://greatrocknorthwsd.colorado. gov/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREATROCK NORTH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT , a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. BSB2792 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the TODD CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting at 8455 Heritage Drive, Thornton, Colorado and via teleconference on November 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://zoom.us/j/96940168555; Meeting ID: 969 4016 8555; Call-In Number: 720-707-2699 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file in the office of West South Platte Water, LLC, 10450 E. 159th Court, Brighton Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained at toddcreekvillage.org or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: TODD CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. BSB2798 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 & 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENTS BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAIN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 4, 5 & 6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 4, 5 & 6 (the “Districts”) Town of Lochbuie County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special joint meetings (the “Meeting”) at 10:00 AM on November 14, 2023, at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The District requests that members of the public join and participate in the Board meeting via telephone and/or video conference. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89661661485?pwd= mXeSOSoRbqCbInNXZaUSSrLgmYjXL7.1 Meeting ID: 896 616 1485 Passcode: 325924 Telephone: 1 720 707 2699 FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed budgets have been submitted to the District for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budgets has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Ste 103E, Greenwood Village, CO, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at the meetings of the Districts to be held at 10:00 AM on November 14, 2023. Any interested elector within the Districts may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budgets.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed amended budgets, if necessary have been submitted to the Districts for the fiscal years of 2022 & 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budgets has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budgets will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 10:00 AM on November 14, 2023. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 & 2023 budget amendments.

Dated: October 20, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BLUE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTIRCT NO. 1 /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No. BSB2787 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 on November 15, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. to consider adoption of a budget for fiscal year 2024 and related appropriations. Copies of such 2024 budget and appropriations have been filed in the office of the Executive Director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority located at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested person may file any objections at any time prior to the final adoption by the Board of Commissioners.

By Order of the Board of Commissioners Brighton Urban Renewal Authority /s/ Legal Notice No. BSB2786 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Plaintiff: STAR POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: JASON JOZEFKOWICZ; CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY LLC; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Case Number: 2023CV031376 Div.: Ctrm.: Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Jason Jozefkowicz You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 38-33.3-316, in and to real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by

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Dated: October 19, 2023 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Condominium Unit 213 in Condominium Building 2 Star Point Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded August 29, 1983 in PUD File 536 at Reception No. 8457334 and Supplement recorded October 19, 1983 at Reception No. 8467144 in the Records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Star Point Condominiums recorded August 29, 1983 in Book 2784 at Page 174, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 8701 Huron Street, #2-213, Thornton, CO 80221 Legal Notice No. BSB2785 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT 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 DOCKET NO. 221200383 TYPE: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN NOTICE OF HEARING Providence Operating LLC DBA POCO Operating (Operator No. 10694) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish an Oil & Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) on the lands identified below. Generally, an Oil & Gas Development Plan is the process whereby an applicant obtains approval to develop oil or gas resources at one or more oil and gas locations by drilling a specific number of wells. Importantly, an OGDP is not a pooling application.

This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may: 1) be an Owner of oil and/ or gas (“mineral”) interests to be developed by the proposed OGDP; 2) own, reside, or operate a first responder agency on property within 2,000 feet of a working pad surface included in the OGDP; or 3) be otherwise entitled to notice pursuant to Commission Rule 303.e.(1).

APPLICATION LANDS Surface Lands: Township 1 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 20: SW¼SE¼ Mineral Development: Township 1 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 17: All Section 20: All DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change) A Commission hearing on the above-referenced docket number is currently scheduled for the following date, time, and location: Date: December 20, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Energy and Carbon Management Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 Parties to this hearing will be notified if this date, time, or place changes. For the most up-to-date information regarding the Commission’s hearing schedule, please visit https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/ home, click on “Commission Hearings,” and click on “Preliminary Agendas.”

PUBLIC COMMENT

Any party may file a public comment for the review of Commission Staff related to the abovedescribed OGDP. All public comments will be included in the administrative record for the OGDP proceeding. Parties wishing to file a public comment on the above-described OGDP may follow the instructions at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/sb19181/Guidance/Mission_Change_ Guidance/Info%20Sheet_303.e.(2).D%20 Public%20Comment_20210309.pdf, or may use the eFiling system outlined below.

PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: November 20, 2023 Any interested party who wishes to participate formally in this matter must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home, 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 Guidebook” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/ documents/reg/Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Handbook_December_2021_Final.pdf for more information.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of November 20, 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 Application, which was sent to you with this Notice.

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 Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: October 17, 2023 Applicant Providence Operating LLC DBA POCO Operating c/o Brent D. Chicken, Atty Reg. No. 34076 Diana S. Prulhiere, Atty Reg. No. 48354 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Attorneys for Applicant 600 17th Street Suite 2300 South Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: 303-389-4300 Fax: 303-389-4301 brent.chicken@steptoe-johnson.com diana.prulhiere@steptoe-johnson.com Legal Notice No. BSB2799 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Plaintiff: DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation,

Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Email: sdupont@dupontlawco.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Christopher M. Kaspari You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action requesting the appointment of a receiver to collect the Plaintiff’s assessment lien in and to real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated: October 11, 2023 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Lot 34, Block 8, Deer Run Planned Unit Development, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 12608 Forest Drive, Thornton, CO 80241 Legal Notice No. BSB2771 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID CHARLES ANDERSON a/k/a DAVID C. ANDERSON a/k/a DAVID ANDERSON , Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30668 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melissa Anderson Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law, P.C., 1900 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No. BSB2784 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maryanne Larson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 309 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 February 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Case Number: 2023CV031190

Roberta Larson Personal Representative 471 Badger Creek Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. BSB2747 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Defendant: CHRISTOPHER M. KASPARI

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDITH MARY KLEINSCHNITZ, a/k/a JUDITH M. KLEINSCHNITZ, a/k/a JUDITH KLEINSCHNITZ, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30812 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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Charles E. Longtine 9035 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite 2500 Westminster, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. BSB2768 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MATTHEW NORMAN ZRUBEK a/k/a M. NORMAN ZRUBEK a/k/a NORMAN ZRUBEK a/k/a NORM ZRUBEK a/k/a MATTHEW N. ZRUBEK a/k/a MATTHEW ZRUBEK a/k/a MATT ZRUBEK , Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30793 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kurt A Zrubek Personal Representative C/O Joyner & Fewson, P.C. 3100 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. 410 Boulder, CO 80303 Legal Notice No. BSB2796 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KAREN JOANNE FARREY, aka KAREN J. FARREY, aka KAREN FARREY, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30813 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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael A. Farrey Personal Representative c/o Baker Law Group, LLC 8301 E. Prentice Ave, Suite 405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB2778 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FLORENCE DELORES EWING, aka FLORENCE D. EWING, aka FLORENCE EWING, aka FLORENCE DELORIS EWING, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30774 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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bruce L. Ewing Personal Representative 643 S 5th Ave Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2769 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL SCOTT STOROZUM,

also known as MICHAEL S. STOROZUM, also known as MICHAEL STOROZUM, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30811 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Hamid Personal Representative 11036 Oakland Drive Henderson, CO 80640 Legal Notice No. BSB2793 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KAYLEB LEE KITE, aka KAYLEB L. KITE, aka KAYLEB KITE, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30831 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth Kite and Melissa Barger Co-Personal Representatives c/o Baker Law Group, LLC 8301 E. Prentice Ave, #405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB2790 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICK BRADFORD, aka PATRICK C. BRADFORD, AKA PATRICK CLYDE BRADFORD, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30782 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 February 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael P. Sasin Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Main: 720-473-8000 Legal Notice No. BSB2743 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice District Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 In the Interest of: Fernando Chavez Solis Case Number: 2023PR30741 Division: T1 Courtroom Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Jennaweh Hondrogiannis, Esq. 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 565 Northglenn, CO 0 Phone Number: 303-222-1130 E-mail: jennaweh@somosimmigration.com Attv. Reg. #: 45094 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Julio Cesar Chavez Padilla. Maria de Jesus Solis Gamboa

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A hearing on November 16, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 16, 2023 Time: 10:00am Courtroom or Division: T1 Address: Webex with Magistrate Price The hearing will take approximately 1 hour Legal Notice No. BSB2788 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice District Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr Brighton, CO 80601 In the Interest of: Maria Chavez Solis Case Number: 2023PR30742 Division: T1 Courtroom Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Jennaweh Hondrogiannis, Esq. 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 565 Northglenn, CO 80234 Phone Number: 303-222-1130 E-mail: jennaweh@somosimmigration.com Attv. Reg.#: 45094 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Julio Cesar Chavez Padilla, Maria de Jesus Solis Gamboa A hearing on November 16 2023 at 10:00am, Petition for Appojntment of Guardian for Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 16, 2023 Time: 10:00am Courtroom or Division: T1 Address: Webex with Magistrate Price The hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Legal Notice No. BSB2789 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Child(ren): Aryien Walters Respondents: Ashlie Walters, Rodney Wilson Case Number: 22JV27 Div: D Ctrm.: Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Conor Hagerty Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951

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terminated and severed.

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Ashlie Walters and Rodney Wilson YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child;

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 7th day of , November 2023, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/ child legal relationship.

If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court.

Done and signed this 18th day of October, 2023

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB2797 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

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Fort Lupton Press Legals City and County Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton City Council, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, has scheduled a public hearing on November 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. The public hearing is to consider an application for a new Lodging and Entertainment liquor license for The Bad Hatchet LLC dba The Bad Hatchet located at 237 Denver Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621. The application was deemed complete by the City Council on October 3, 2023. Justin Sheets, Member, 11284 Colony Circle, Broomfield, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. FLP961 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice MURATA FARMS COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET October 20, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Murata Farms Commercial Metropolitan District (the “District”), County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 am on November 15, 2023 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will be conducted electronically, tele-

phonically or by other virtual means.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MURATA FARMS RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

October 20, 2023

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

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection.

During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. 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 2024 budget.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Murata Farms Residential Metropolitan District (the “District”), County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 am on November 15, 2023 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will 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 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed amended budget.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection.

During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. 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 2024 budget.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting without visiting a physical location may do so via teleconference by dialing (720) 707-2699 and entering Conference ID: 827 4253 4419 and Passcode: 174485 or videoconference on

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed amended budget.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82742534419?pwd= suVQXfdQc8Gb31xmEy13VWDOg1vA5b.1 This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MURATA FARMS COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. FLP957 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice MURATA FARMS RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting without visiting a physical location may do so via teleconference by dialing (720) 707-2699 and entering Conference ID: 873 5901 3063 and Passcode: 364813 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87359013063?pwd= KhpAOIsKMSIPpmR56V9K82nucRqyy2.1 This meeting is open to the public.

Legal Notice No. FLP958 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice LUPTON VILLAGE COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET November 7, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lupton Village Commercial Metropolitan District (the “District”), County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting at 10:00 AM on November 7, 2023 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with Marchetti & Weaver, LLC 245 Century Circle, Suite 103, Louisville, CO 80027, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. 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 2024 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Marchetti & Weaver, LLC, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed amended budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections

at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting without visiting a physical location may do so via teleconference by dialing (720) 707-2699 and entering Conference ID: 813 7583 8025 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81375838025.

This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LUPTON VILLAGE COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. FLP959 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE BURNCO Colorado, LLC, whose address and phone number are 10100 Dallas Street, Henderson, CO 80640, (720) 682-1124, has filed an application for a (112c) construction materials reclamation permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act. The proposed mine is known as the Ewing Gravel Pit, and is located at or near Section 30, Township 2N, Range 66W, of the 6th Principal Meridian.

The proposed date of commencement is January 2024, and the proposed date of completion is October 2034. The proposed future use of the land is water storage.

Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 8663567, or at the Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 1250 H Street, Greeley, CO 80631, or the above-named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above-named county clerk and recorder’s office and at the division’s office.

The application can be viewed online at https:// drms.colorado.gov. Statements, including in support of or objecting to, can be submitted online at

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Over the past two years, the board has made controversial decisions, with the new conservative majority forcing out Superintendent Michael Thomas and closing the district’s department of equity and inclusion, according to reporting by The Gazette and The Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Four conservative-leaning candidates among the 10 who are running this year say they are united on “shared values,” primarily academic outcomes, said first-time candidate Thomas Carey, an unaffiliated voter.

The group also includes Haffley, a Republican who describes herself as “a constitutional conservative,” as well as incumbents Parth Melpakam, also an unaffiliated voter, and Jason Jorgenson, a Republican. The four are backed by $100,000 in digital ad spending by Springs Opportunity Fund, a conservative local super PAC linked to a dark-money group.

All four candidates indicated in a school board voter guide by Transform Colorado that they believe

teachers should decide what pronouns to use with students, transgender girls should not be allowed on girls’ sports teams, sex education should focus on abstinence and that students should not be “taught that people are automatically privileged or oppressed based on their race or skin color.”

Transform Colorado is a Christian group funded by the Truth and Liberty Coalition, a part of Andrew Wommack Ministries, which is based in Woodland Park and brought in more than $49 million in 2020, according to tax filings.

Haffley, who blames teachers for injecting “personal agendas” and biases into the classroom, says she wants to put parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s education — echoing language used by other conservatives mounting runs for office. The retired teacher, who spent 30 years in classrooms, said she has personally seen “teachers put forth their own choices for who they were voting for” during election years.

“I think people try to insert political agendas where they can in just their general life, and I really want to keep politics out of education as much as possible,” said Haffley, who

Public Notices

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Comments concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety by 4:00 p.m. twenty days from the last publication date of this notice.

Please note that under the provisions of c.r.s. 3432.5-101 et seq. comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this office’s jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the division of reclamation, mining and safety or the mined land reclamation board.

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taught history and government in D11. “We’re there to teach reading, writing, math, English, science, history, vocational education, the arts, music, those things. And I don’t think political agendas have any business being in a public school.”

Meanwhile, the Colorado Education Association is endorsing a competing group of D11 candidates: Darleen Daniels, Shay Dabney, Rachel Paul — all registered Democrats — and Kate Singh, an unaffiliated voter. A super PAC affiliated with the Colorado Education Association is airing TV ads on their behalf.

Those candidates either did not respond or refused to answer questions in Transform Colorado’s school board voter guide.

Daniels, an incumbent candidate, has been part of a transition in board dynamics. Before 2021, when the board flipped, she said board matters were considered “boring,” with run-of-the-mill agenda items devoted to the district budget and technology.

In a phone interview, Daniels called politically fueled decisions “distractions” that drive the school board from its main purpose to

serve kids.

“The community wants the politics out of the schools,” she said.

“They want to get back to the basics of educating their kids … and making sure that they’re safe and have stable learning environments.”

Cherry Creek School District has also been a lightning rod for political confrontations in recent years.

Earlier this month, activists falsely accused the metro Denver district of including pornographic books in its library collection for elementary schoolers, which sparked a threat against several district schools, according to reporting by Colorado Community Media.

This year’s race features five candidates among three seats, including Scott Graves and Steve McKenna, who are running together in a slate. Both men are registered Republicans, but they say their united campaigns don’t include a partisan element.

Still, Graves is concerned about politics influencing what and how students learn, as well as teachers’ instruction time being pinched by other duties, such as addressing students’ mental health and emotional needs.

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