e lesson begins with a mouse trap, or some other basic item, but Fort Lupton High School teacher Colton Cline hopes his students take it much further.
“I am just happy seeing the students make their designs, whether successful or not,” Cline said.
Students in Cline’s Principles of Engineering and Intro to Engineering Design recently completed work on building a model car powered by a mouse trap, but other projects this year have involved similarly mundane household items.
e goal is the same, however –inspiring their curiosity and hoping to get them interested in a career in engineering.
e class is a year-long elective for ninth through twelfth graders.
e motto of this class is “Process over Product,” which emphasizes the idea that it is okay to fail as long as they are trying your best, he said.
“ at said, it still feels even better when their designs succeed because of how excited the students get,” said Cline.
Building a better mousetrap car
Cathy Swanson, Weld Re-8 District Student Achievement Coach, described the idea behind the mousetrap car.
“ e mousetrap powers the car using the potential energy stored in the spring,” Swanson said.
Students then have to gure out how to harness that energy, turning it into a motor that will move their car. Most do that by attaching a stick to the copper “trap,” creating a lever that increases the mechanical advantage of the system.
“ ey then attach the stick – which we refer to as the lever arm, to one of the (car’s) axles via a string,” she said. e string is then wound around
the axle.
“When you let the trap go, the spring decompresses, turning the axles in the process,” she said. Once they have a plan, the students test their cars and modify their designs to improve them. Swanson said the cars traveled various dis-
tances initially. eir designs were all unique and some worked better than others. Some traveled only 10 feet, while others traveled 32 feet, 38 feet 7 inches, 35 feet, 38 feet 8 inches, and 39 feet 10 inches.
Last Wednesday, I joined 50+ metro area Realtors for a “progressive model home tour” at the Painted Prairie subdivision in Aurora, just south of the Gaylord Rockies resort near DIA. The weather was perfect, and the turnout must have exceeded expectations since the food ran out early at the seven different builder sales centers on the tour.
Six builders partnered in this event which was sponsored by the two metro area Realtor associations — Denver Metro and South Metro. It was well planned and executed, with registration happening at Honeysuckle Park, and the sales offices of the builders all within walking distance. Free shuttles ran constantly, too.
gas forced air furnaces and gas water heaters that I have seen over the last decade at new-home subdivisions.
tification but didn’t want to pay the EPA’s fee for it.
Of these builders, Meritage has the best reputation for sustainability. Our office did a field trip to their Richards Farm subdivision in Arvada many years ago, and we were impressed at their use of spray foam insulation and conditioned attics. Instead of finding further progress toward sustainability, I found that only the front and back walls of the Painted Prairie homes have spray foam insulation, although they still have conditioned attics.
Last week I wrote about the new “Energy Star NextGen” certification, which requires all-electric design, not just Energy Star appliances. None of these builders even aspire to that certification. For that, you need to look at Thrive Home Builders, which is building allelectric homes in Loretta Heights, Baseline (Boulder), and Lone Tree. Thrive homes are also EPA Indoor airPLUS qualified, something not even mentioned by any of the Painted Prairie builders.
At registration we were given a map of the sales offices. The participating builders were KB Home, Berkeley Homes, David Weekley Homes, Meritage Homes, Remington Homes, and New Home Co.
KB Home had two sales offices on the 7-stop tour — one for their paired homes and one for single-family homes. I had my own agenda for that day. I wanted to know what innovations and sustainability features these builders were incorporating in their 2024 products. I saw very little of either. These were the same stick-built homes with
All the builders are installing highefficiency gas forced air furnaces (93% to 96% efficient). There wasn’t a heat pump system in any of the homes, nor was a heat pump upgrade possible. All the water heaters are gas units, half of them tankless, and a heat pump water heater is not available as an upgrade, despite the huge tax credits available.
Several of the builders were including 220V wiring to the garage for electric vehicles and prewiring or conduits for roof-top solar PV — making them “solar ready” — but both were options if available at all.
All of the builders said their homes are “Energy Star certified,” except for one which claims to qualify for that cer-
If I were in the market for a new home, I would certainly look at a Thrive Home Builders community.
All the builders promoted the fact that they will continue paying a co-op commission — typically 3% on the base price at closing — to agents who bring them a buyer. Given the turmoil in the resale market regarding buyer agent compensation, a new home is the one purchase in which buyers can have professional representation without paying for it themselves. This will not be going away.
Sustainability aside, there was one builder at Painted Prairie that I liked, a company I had never heard of before — New Home Co. What impressed me
was their lack of upgrade fees. You can choose different styles of cabinets and countertops, but you don’t pay extra for any of them. Also, they had some innovative electrical components, and they include a video doorbell. They also give buyers $30,000 to use for buying down the mortgage interest rate to 3.5% the first year, 4.5% the second year and 5.5% for 28 years.
As in many new subdivisions, the infrastructure for Painted Prairie was funded by Metro Tax District bonds. The district has its own mill levy to pay off those bonds. While the HOA dues are spelled out on the MLS, the mill levy is not. At www.LifeAtPaintedPrairie.com the district mill levy is revealed — over 75 mills.
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One of the housing bills signed by Gov. Jared Polis this month was one which requires larger municipalities and unincorporated communities to allow the building of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots zoned for single family homes. Like the other new housing laws, this one is designed to address the shortage of housing units by increasing density.
The new law emphasizes that ADUs provide compact, affordable housing options in established neighborhoods with minimal impact on infrastructure, addressing various housing needs such as rental income generation for homeowners and intergenerational living arrangements.
The law underscores ADUs’ role in addressing childcare deserts and facilitating aging in place, particularly significant as Colorado's population ages. ADUs are noted
for their energy efficiency, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with the state’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting climate targets.
Furthermore, the law acknowledges the impact of local land-use regulations on ADU construction and affordability, advocating for more permissive regulations to increase housing supply, stabilize costs, and promote equitable homeownership. It emphasizes the need for consistent regulations to foster a robust ADU market and facilitate affordable housing solutions statewide.
Ultimately, the law declares increasing ADU construction or conversion as a matter of mixed statewide and local concern, recognizing the broader implications for housing affordability and community development across Colorado.
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e maximum distance any car achieved was 43 feet and 4 inches –almost the length of a semi-tractor trailer.
“Excitement, success, perseverance, focus and e ort were visible and re ected in the success of the distances traveled,” she said. “Clearly, these students made their learning visible through the outcomes of their Mousetrap prototype cars in their multiple trials. Learning evidenced in their clear goal and success criteria.”
Elective credit
Cline said the engineering program started in the fall of 2022. e Engineering classes usually bring in between 20 and 30 students per section.
“ e last two years I’ve had two sections but next year I will have three,” Cline said. “It is still a very young program and I’m still just getting started.”
Cline said that since the program hadn’t been around very long. Six seniors that have taken the class have graduated since it started, he said.
“ e class is an elective pathway, so the students started by signing up for the class. ere are no requirements. In the future, some classes will have prerequisites, but other than that, anyone can participate,” Cline said. “Class sizes are limited already but may change in the future as the number of sections that I have (increases).”
Cline said they have completed four projects so far this school year: paper roller coasters, water bottle rockets balsa wood airplanes and mousetrap cars.
Students began their current
project on the same day the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the bay outside of Baltimore, Md., Swanson said. at gave the students a di erent perspective on their next task.
“ ey are currently nishing their most recent design project. eir challenge is to design and build the most e cient bridge out of balsa wood,” Swanson said.
Swanson said the students must test their prototype projects at least three times and then make numerous adjustments and design changes before it is complete.
“It was fun to witness the smiles, the cheers, and the eagerness to rene and adjust to create an opportunity for success,” she said.
Cline said he has big plans for the class. He would like to try building CO2 drag cars in the future.
“I am trying to start a drone class next year in the spring,” he said.
“I would love to have a robotics project at some point,” Cline said.
Jose Laurel, a sophomore, said he signed up for an engineering class to learn how to build things and develop new ways to build them.
“I want to go to an engineering college and see if I can get a job in electrical engineering,” Laurel said.
Cristal Sanchez, junior, said she enjoyed hands-on, making things with her hands and seeing how they work.
“I understand a multitude of things at a much higher level. I plan to go to college, majoring in mechanical engineering,” Sanchez said.
Jose Carrizalez-Zamora junior said he wants to be an engineer.
“Seeing things I build and how they work has helped me understand the trial and fail process.
Cline said he had a dream concept project he would like to tackle. His weakness as an engineer is robotics.
I want to go to the University of Colorado, Colorado Southern University, or Colorado Mesa University for Aerospace engineering,” Carrizalez-Zamora said.
e Adams County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement May 14 to bring Google Fiber’s highspeed internet services to businesses, residents and under-served neighborhoods in Adams County.
“Staying ahead with new tech is key for our area’s growth. We are all about attracting people and businesses, ensuring they’ve got what they need to thrive, including reliable internet access,” said County Commissioner and Chair Emma Pinter. “Plus, even non-customers stand to bene t. We’ve seen in other markets that once Google enters the picture, other companies step up their game.”
e agreement with Adams County allows the national high-speed internet provider to begin installing their ber optic infrastructure in the public rights-of-way.
According to o cials, Google Fiber will start constructing the new net-
e least expensive plan o ers up to one gigabit of internet per month plus equipment for $70 per month. Two gigabits costs $100 per month, ve gigabits costs $125 per month and eight gigabits costs $150 per month. e ve and eight-gigabit plans are only available in some areas. Adams County’s information does not say if that level of service will be available locally.
work in early 2025. e ber-optic network with high broadband speed will come with installation, maintenance, and operations. e construction involves digging a narrow trench, reducing the impact on right-of-way property within the county.
“Fast, reliable internet is a necessity and should be available to everyone in today’s world,” said Noel Bernal, Adams County Manager. “We’re excited to start connecting all our residents and businesses to whatever they need and want to do online.”
Alberto Garcia, Google Fiber Government and Community A airs
Manager for Colorado, said Google Fiber currently has right-of-way agreements with numerous cities in the Denver area, including Westmin-
“We’re excited Adams County has joined a fast-growing list of cities and counties in Colorado to approve a license agreement with Google Fiber,” Garcia said. “We look forward to bringing reliable, high-bandwidth internet to this vibrant community.”
According to the company’s web site, Google Fiber o ers speeds ranging from one gigabit to eight gigabit across four pricing plans.
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Prairie View High School student
Imani Rembert-Tauaese, 17, plans to attend West Point thanks to winning one of 64 nominations to the U.S. Military Academy by Sen. John
Hickenlooper. Rembert-Tauaese, a Commerce City resident, was named one of Colorado’s “Best and Brightest”, according to a May 5 press release.
“I have ambitions to become a Supreme Court Justice after serving our country,” Rembert-Tauaese wrote in a bio sent by the Colorado senator’s o ce. “I am a competitive soccer player, an avid helper in my community, an older sister, a rstgeneration college attendant and a daughter.”
All nominees hoping to attend one
of the ve U.S. service academies must have an o cial nomination from a sitting U.S. Senator, a member of the House of Representatives or a president or vice president. Prospective students should receive nal decisions from the service academies in the next few weeks, according to the senator’s o ce.
e U.S. service academies currently accepting nominations are the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
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“Our military service academies prepare the next generation of leaders,” said Hickenlooper. “ ese 64 Coloradans demonstrate the exceptional work ethic and commitment to public service these academies demand. ey, and because of them our country, have a bright future ahead.”
Hickenlooper’s o ce also works
nate Colorado’s Best and Brightest to attend military service academies. According to Hickenlooper’s ofce, more than 400 Colorado residents applied to enroll this fall. e nominees were evaluated based on above-average academic records, test scores, outstanding leadership experience, extracurricular activities and dedication to public service. To learn about the service academy nominations, visit: https://www. hickenlooper.senate.gov/academynominations/
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Senior Law Day set for June 29
e 17th Judicial District and Adams and Broom eld counties will host a senior law day June 29 – a Saturday – at Riverdale Ridge High School, 13380 Yosemite St. in ornton. is is a one-day educational event that connects senior citizens and their families and caregivers with public resources to help them navigate aging gracefully and intentionally.
For more information, email seniorlawday17jd@gmail.com.
Eagle View honors volunteers with Red Sweater Awards
Eagle View Adult Center recently presented Red Sweaters Awards to three individuals chosen as “Outstanding Volunteers of the Year:”
e center has given this award to three volunteers each year since 1996. is year’s awards were announced during the center’s annual volunteer recognition event, titled “We’d Be a Zoo Without You,” which was held on April 24.
Honorees for 2024 are Phonia Diedtrich, Josie Villalva and Betty Lou West.
Volunteers perform a wide variety of jobs at Eagle View and the surrounding Brighton community. e center has 115 active volunteers who recorded 5,100 hours of service in 2023.
Art in the Park announces call for artists Artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork at the city of Brighton’s annual can apply or simply get more information at www.brightonartinthepark.com by August 16.
Sept. 7, at Carmichael Park. is oneday festival will allow attendees to visit the artist market, meet and talk with artists and enjoy musical performances, artist demonstrations and children’s interactive art activities.
For more information, contact Arts and Culture Coordinator David Gallegos at 303 655-2176 or dgallegos@ brightonco.gov.
Women of Weld GOP debate June 1
e Republican Women and Weld, in partnership with the Lincoln Club of Colorado, will host a day of debates June 1 at Denver’s Grizzly Rose, 5450 Lincoln St. e event will feature the Republican candidates for both the Congressional District 4 and 8 races as well as all candidates – Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians – for the special election for District 4.
e festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In District 8, both candidates Gabe Evans and Janak Joshi have con rmed they will attend.
District 4 candidates Deborah Flora, Richard Holtorf, Mike Lynch, Jerry Sonnenberg and Peter Yu have also agreed to attend.
Candidate and CD 3 Representative Laurent Boebert has declined to participate, according to organizers.
e event opens at 11 a.m., with the District 8 debate set to begin at noon. e District 4 debate is scheduled to begin at 1:15 p.m. and a third debate, featuring candidates for the CD 4 Special Election, is set to begin at 2:45 p.m. Candidates Greg Lopez (R), Trisha Calvarese (D), Hannah Goodman (L) and Frank Atwood have con rmed their plans to attend that debate.
KOA Radio Host Mandy Connell will
be the emcee and the debates will be moderated by Ernest Luning of Colorado Politics, Kelly Maher of 9NEWS, Jesse Paul of the Colorado Sun and Chris Rourke of Rourke Media LLC.
Looking for the class of 1964
Brighton High School’s class of 1964 celebrates the 60th anniversary of graduation this summer with a dinner from 3-8 p.m. July 16 at Riverdale Country Club, 1330 Riverdale Road.
Out of a class of 175, reunion organizers have made contact with most but are still hoping to get in touch with the last 40. If you are a member of the class or know of someone who graduated with them, please contact Daviana (OIiphant) Rowe at 303 519-5691.
Brighton Alcoholics Anonymous hosts “A Day in AA”
Brighton’s local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous, Chapter 9, hosts “A Day in AA” from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 8. e day-long event will feature three AA meetings – from 9 a.m. to noon, from 2-6 p.m. and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. – and three meals. A breakfast potluck will be served from 8-9 a.m., lunch will be served at noon and a dinner potluck will be served from 6-7 p.m.
Brighton AA is located at unit number 1, 147 2nd Place.
Karr selected as new West Ridge Elementary Principal
Longtime 27J Schools Principal Toby Karr is the new leader of West Ridge Elementary School in ornton.
Karr joins West Ridge after spending the past nine years as principal at Northeast Elementary in Brighton. He will be the fourth principal in the 17-year history of the school.
Karr will begin his new role at West Ridge on June 1 and the district is looking for a new principal to ll Karr’s role at Northeast Elementary.
nternships available with Adams County Are you interested in learning more about working for local government? Adams County currently has paid internships available.
Opportunities include a cook ($16.48/ hour) and classroom aide ($15.62/hour) for Head Start, an IT intern ($17/hour) for the Sheri ’s O ce, and a Healthy Farmers Market intern ($17/hour). ese opportunities are available through the Workforce & Business Center. ose interested should work with their Business Center case manager or call 720.523.6898 to get established with a case manager.
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Busy weekend for teen mom nonprofit also includes Mother’s Day car giveaway
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COMHope House Colorado has been busy supporting the area’s teen moms; rst with a car giveaway and then with a record-breaking fundraiser.
e Arvada-based nonpro t that aims to help teen moms achieve selfsu ciency hosted its 11th Annual 5k and Fun Run on May 4 at the Apex Center and saw the organization break its own record for fundraising total — with over $102,000 pledged — the most in the event’s history.
Four-year-old Malakai, the child of a Hope House mom, started the 5k with an emphatic “Ready, set, go!” around 9 a.m. Prizes were awarded to the fastest nishers in two adult
categories and two youth (under 12) categories.
After the 5k, the Fun Run festivities began, including the Diaper Dash — the annual 10 yard “race” for crawlers, walkers and toddlers. At the center of the festivities, a vendor village featuring church partners and local restaurants bustled as local band Low ve cranked out the tunes.
“I absolutely love seeing our community turn in huge numbers to support our teen moms and their children,”
Hope House CEO Lisa Steven said.
e nonpro t’s previous record for fundraising at the 5k was $88,000, collected at last year’s event.
Car donation
Another annual Hope House tradition took place in early May, as the nonpro t continued its 7-year-old partnership with Lake Arbor Automotive by giving a PT Cruiser to Ashely Sandoval, whose car recently broke down.
In a world where skepticism often takes precedence over trust, fostering genuine connections can feel like an uphill battle. e adage that “people will talk with people they like, but they will do business with people they trust,” rings particularly true in our interactions both in personal life and in business. Trust and open, honest communication are not merely additives to relationships but essential ingredients that determine their health and longevity. e process starts with communication — open, transparent and honest. Communication is the vehicle through which trust can be established. When people communicate clearly and openly, they lay down the groundwork for understanding and reliability. Honest communication does not just mean sharing the good; it also means being open about the bad and the ugly. It’s about being vulnerable and true to one’s feelings and intentions. When such transparency is reciprocated, it creates a strong bond that is di cult to break. Trust is also about consistency.
People trust those who act consistently over time— those whose actions match their words. is consistency needs to be evident in all aspects of one’s behavior, from the way one handles commitments to how one responds in crises. It’s the predictability in behavior that comforts people, giving them a sense of security that they know who you are and what you stand for.
Another cornerstone in building trust is giving others the bene t of the doubt. is concept might seem counterintuitive in a society that encourages us to be wary. However, extending the bene t of the doubt can be a powerful tool. It means treating initial misunderstandings or mistakes not as deliberate breaches of trust, but as human errors. is approach does not mean being naive; rather, it’s about tempering judgment with empathy
until proven otherwise. When you approach interactions with this mindset, you not only encourage a more forgiving and understanding environment but also promote a culture where others feel safe to be honest and forthcoming. is is not to suggest that trust should be unconditional and unlimited. Indeed, discernment is necessary, as blind trust can lead to exploitation. Rather, it’s about creating a baseline of trust that allows relationships to ourish while maintaining the vigilance necessary to protect oneself from deceit. Encouraging trust also involves acknowledging and addressing the realities of previous betrayals. Trust cannot be rebuilt without recognizing past failures and actively working to prevent future breaches. is may involve systemic changes to ensure transparency, justice and fairness. It also involves personal commitments to not repeat past mistakes, to learn from them, and to grow.
Building trust in an untrusting society requires e ort from individuals and institutions alike. It
requires a commitment to honest communication, consistency in actions, and a willingness to give the bene t of the doubt. It also demands an understanding of when to extend trust and when to guard it. As we navigate our daily interactions, let us strive to be agents of trust, fostering relationships that are not only functional but also enriched with integrity and respect. In doing so, we not only enhance our personal connections but also contribute to the broader societal good, paving the way for a more trusting and cohesive community. How about you? Are you a trust rst person, or an earn my trust rst person? I would love to hear your story of trust at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can expand our trust horizons, it really will be a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
Polis had kind words, but can Tri-State G&T remain relevant?
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gets summoned almost daily to deliver remarks. On a recent Friday, for example, he donned an orange jersey to honor former Bronco Randy Gradishar on the west steps of the Capitol. Earlier that day, Polis had been on the Capitol’s east steps. ere, he praised a new energy e ciency and bene cial electri cation program o ered by Tri-State Generation and Transmission.
e credit is deserved. Tri-State, Colorado’s second largest electrical generator, is not the same utility that it was 20 years ago, when it was planning a giant new coal plant. It’s pivoting fast from coal to renewables.
But can Tri-State reinvent itself even more? e loss of member electrical cooperatives suggests ex-
istential problems. Just two mornings before the announcement at the Capitol, United Power had become independent. e lights didn’t blink. e Brightonbased cooperative has 111,000 members, primarily in the suburban and industrialized areas of the north metro area. It was by far Tri-State’s largest member. Other coops are also leaving. Granby-based Mountain Parks will be gone next January. Durangobased La Plata Electric Association gave its two-year notice in March. Tri-State will soon have 30% less demand for the electricity it provides.
Departing members have cited the desire for lower-cost electricity and greater exibility to generate more electricity locally.
e exodus began in 2016. Many expected Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to stumble. Instead, it has soared. Last summer, it completed enough solar capacity around Taos, N.M., to meet 100% of its members’ daytime needs. It also completed the $37 million payment required to leave remaining Tri-State members whole.
I began following Tri-State in 2005. To nance a giant new coal plant in southwestern Kansas, it asked its then 44 member cooperatives to extend their all-requirements contracts to 2050. Kit Carson refused. So did Colorado’s Delta-Montrose Electric.
In 2006, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Se-
belius denied a permit for the coal plant. It was believed to be the rst denial of a coal plant on the grounds of global warming impacts. At the time, Tri-State was furious. Eventually, it did get a permit. By then, costs of renewables had plummeted, coal costs had increased. Maybe Tri-State should erect a statute to Sebelius. ink of the problems for Tri-State were it saddled with the cost of that outdated energy technology.
Now, Tri-State is rapidly building its renewable generation portfolio as it prepares to close the three coal-burning units in Craig between 2025 and 2030. By decade’s end, it expects to be at 70% renewables across its four-state service territory.
Building renewable generation can have its own challenges. In Colorado’s Kiowa County, along the Kansas border, the Cheyenne want greater visual distance between the wind turbines planned for Xcel Energy and the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. Proposed solar projects near Pueblo and Durango have been blocked or slowed. Near Aspen, a solar project took a long time to gain approval. at delay was despite a wild re in 2018 that came within one wooden trans-
mission line of putting the resort in the dark during the busy Fourth of July weekend. Solar and storage are part of Holy Cross Energy’s plan for a microgrid, to allow Aspen and Snowmass Village temporary functionality when without electricity from the outside grid.
Holy Cross, an electrical cooperative, has 45,000 members in the semi-urbanized triangle of Aspen, Battlement Mesa and Vail. Holy Cross has drawn national attention for its e ort to integrate demandside management and other programs as is stretches to achieve its goal of 100% emissions-free electricity by 2030.
Can Tri-State innovate its way
into continued relevance for the 21st century? It was created in 1952 to generate and transmit electricity to its member cooperatives. at included the farms of my grandparents in northeastern Colorado. Federal aid made extension of these lines possible to dispersed farms that investor-owned utilities saw as unpro table.
Today, Tri-State has to get out from under its stranded assets in coal plants. It lobbied hard to get a carve-out in the In ation Reduction Act passed by Congress in 2022 for it and other G&Ts, or generation and transmission organizations. It has applied for the maximum available, $970 million.
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Might Tri-State G&T end up being Tri-State Transmission? Unlike its coal plants, Tri-State’s 5,800 miles of high-voltage transmission lines have considerable value.
To remain relevant, Tri-State needs to reinvent itself even more. is reinvention is a more di cult task than recon guring Xcel Energy or other urban utilities. e economic geography of rural areas is more di cult than that of towns, cities or metropolitan areas. I do hope they gure it out.
Allen Best can be found at BigPivots.com, an e-journal that tries to make sense of the energy transition in Colorado and sometimes beyond.
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Centennial State ranks highly for indie bookstores per capita; shopkeepers say neighborhoods benefit
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COMAs the school year comes to a close for some and the summer begins for all, Coloradans may be looking for something to ll their time. Luckily, they need to look no further than their local bookstores, which o er community, games and more, beyond books.
While big box stores and bookselling chains o er wide selections and thorough organizational systems, smaller stores allow for customers to converse with someone well-versed in the pages they spend each day around.
Here are six local independent bookstores worth checking out in the Denver metro area.
Capitol Hill Books | Denver
300 East Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado 80203 | (303)-837-0700 | info@capitolhillbooks.com | capitolhillbooks. com |Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day Bringing books to Denver for 44 years, Capitol Hill Books houses a large collection of used and rare books. Both its placement and longevity have made the store a neighborhood staple.
“Everyone has seen this store as they drive through town,” said owner Ben Hall, who has spent 15 years working there, the last year and a half as owner. “It’s one of the de ning features of Cap Hill, our sign that says used books.”
In addition to being a Colfax mainstay, Hall believes the store serves an
important place in the community.
“I think having a neighborhood bookstore is important,” Hall said. “A neighborhood used bookstore gives everyone in the neighborhood a chance to nd something to read. You can do that at a library too, but maybe you want to take it home.
“It just means more people in the neighborhood will spend time reading,” Hall added. “Maybe I’m biased, but I think that’s important.”
Petals and Pages of Denver
956 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado 80204 | info@petalsandpagesofdenver.com | petalsandpagesofdenver. com | Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays
Petals and Pages o ers a bit more than your average bookstore. e queer woman-owned shop is both a bookstore and ower shop — with a bakery coming soon.
e shop also serves as a community space, with a variety of events every month. With book clubs covering a range of genres—such as romance, poetry, social justice, fantasy, queer literature and more—any reader can nd a club for them. For those that simply want a place to read, the store also o er read-a-thons.
However, the events aren’t limited to books. From game nights to burlesque classes to oral classes to speed dating, Petals and Pages has many classes and events to bring people together.
Sudden Fiction Books | Castle Rock
221 Perry St., Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 | (303)-856-8181 | hello@ sudden ctionbooks.com | suddenctionbooks.com| Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through ursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Inside of Ecclesia Market, Sudden Fiction Books brings new and used books across many genres to Castle Rock.
“Our bookstore prioritizes working with the community and re ecting their interests,” said bookseller Luxe Palmer. “ e community builds us up. I think we keep a very good relationship with our patrons, which is something that big box bookstores are not able to do.” e store not only o ers a place to shop for books, but a place to nd community, with book clubs and “Local Author Saturdays,” where a couple of local authors will spend the day hanging out and chatting about books.
“Working at an independent bookstore gives us a lot of opportunity to be able to interact with the customers and help them nd exactly what they need,” Palmer said. “It’s an absolute joy to work here.”
The Book Stop | Wheat Ridge
10840 West 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 | (303)-4254960 | srebooks@abookstop.com | https://www.abookstop.com/ | Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
Since 1987, e Book Stop has brought books to Wheat Ridge. e store has a bit of everything, o ering customers books across a wide variety of genres. With over 70,000 books in its inventory, e Book Stop has something for everyone, inviting customers to come get lost in the maze of bookshelves.
Black and Read | Arvada 7821 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 | (303)-467-3236 | blackandread19@gmail.com | https:// blackandread.com/ | Open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays
Bringing Arvada more than just books, Black and Read is an independent bookstore that also sells music and games.
For over 30 years, the store has
used books and rare books, but its inventory doesn’t stop there. e store also o ers a wide variety of physical media, ranging from vinyls and CD’s to DVD’s and cassettes. For gamers, the store has board games and role-playing games.
“I’m kinda the board game expert here,” said bookseller Ben Boskoss. “So they brought me on to help with that, and I’ve been learning more of the books side of things as well.”
With a maze of books and more at the ready, Black and Read is a shop to browse and enjoy.
“It’s always great seeing local shoppers coming in and out,” Boskoss said.
Spell Books | Littleton
2376 Main St., Littleton, Colorado 80120 | (303)-954-0094 | info@spellbooksco.com |spellbooksco.com |
Open noon to 5 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
One of Main Street’s newest additions, Spell Books brings a curated selection to those looking for unique reads.
“We’re highly curated simply because we don’t have a lot of space,” said owner Corey Dahl. “I think we have a lot of small press and under the radar gems that people won’t nd at bigger stores.”
Dahl also said she focused on curating a good space, alongside a good book selection.
“We have a di erent vibe too,” Dahl said. “I did all the decor; it’s all thrifted. I just wanted to make it cozy; like grandma’s house, if grandma was a witch.”
In addition to housing books, the store is also home to several community events, including book clubs, poetry readings, writing workshops and “Friday Night Read ‘n Writes” — where attendees can spend a few hours reading or writing with others.
“Bookstores are a great community driver,” Dahl said. “You can buy a book online but you don’t get to talk to anyone about it, you don’t get to have that kismit moment of nding the book in person.”
With a variety of community events, Spell Books o ers a space to connect through books.
“Reading feels like it’s supposed to be a solitary activity but I think it’s the opposite,” Dahl said. “I think you’re supposed to connect with people through reading.”
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Dana TePoel, owner of Lake Arbor Auto noted the car’s prior use as a loaner for the auto shop, during which it accumulated 72,000 miles since 2004. e auto shop also gave Sandoval a year’s worth of free maintenance.
“ e PT Cruiser served us well, and it will continue to bring joy to a very deserving young driver, but it was the right time for the car to make this transition,” TePoel said. “Ashley will have
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Sandoval said the car came at the perfect time for her and her son, Elias.
“When I rst joined Hope House, I had a car and I was at Hope House every day attending classes,” Sandoval said. “ en things ended up going downhill. My boyfriend lost his job, I couldn’t work because baby Elias is breastfed, and nothing was going the way we planned it. Our little old Honda gave up and broke on us. But I am so blessed to say everything went how God wanted it. anks to Lake Arbor, Elias and I will have transportation.”
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After 11 match points and a certain number of gnawed-o ngernails among its fans, Mountain Vista’s boys volleyball team captured its rst boys state volleyball title on May 11.
e Golden Eagles (27-2) turned back Fountain-Fort Carson 25-21, 25-23, 26-28, 30-28 at Overland High School. e Trojans nished with a mark of 26-4.
“A lot of it was attitude,” said junior outside hitter Luke Colquette, who nished with 18 kills, tops on the squad. “We worked well as a team.
When we needed to pull through, we stayed focused and relaxed.”
Dax Wittren had 12 kills for Mountain Vista. Trevor Robinson added 10 and an ace. Ethan Ploetz and Alex Gio Nicandro had seven kills for the Trojans. Jonathan Lozan added three aces, while Nicandro and Trystan Maloney contributed two.
e fourth set wasn’t all about the nine match points for the Golden Eagles.
Fountain-Fort Carson led 11-2 before Mountain Vista launched a comeback. A hitting error gave the Golden Eagles their rst lead of the set. e lead grew to 24-19, which began the string of match points.
“It was a little too close for my liking,” said senior Reed Richardson, who nished with four kills. “We had to come out on top. We knew if we gave our all into that one point, one point would waterfall into 25
points and eventually into 30. It was a little stressful, so I might have some (gray hair) later tonight.”
“You have to bring your team together and take it one play at a time. Everyone has a common goal,” Colquette said. “It’s hard to do. But the more practice you get – like anything else – the easier it becomes.”
“Everyone on this team treats each other like brothers,” Richardson said. “We know how to come together. It was amazing to see us do that and come out a state champion.”
e two teams made their inaugural appearance in the state nals. Richardson said his team “went out with a bang.”
“Last year, we didn’t place too well. e year before, we didn’t even qualify,” he said. “To come this far in this program in such a short amount of time is really impressive. At the beginning of the season, we knew how strong we were individually but not as a team. As the season progressed, it surprised me how well we gelled. It surprised me how much we grew as a team.”
“I thought we were going to win state at the beginning,” Colquette
said. “I’m happy, but I don’t know if I’m surprised.”
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Douglas County High School, Littleton Public Schools and ornton High School sent teams to this year’s tournament. Littleton’s squad came within one win of playing in the nals, thanks in large part to the play of hitters Shawn Zheng and Brady Wiggins.
Zheng, a senior, compiled 24 kills in the semi nal round loss to Fountain-Fort Carson on May 11. Zheng, a junior, nished with 18 kills in that ve-set match plus an ace. LPS nished with a record of 24-6. ornton (22-4) was the second seed in the tournament. Braxton McGonigle led the Trojans with eight kills in a consolation round loss to Grandview High School on May 10. Brock Ellis added four and three aces. Elisha ao also served up three aces.
Douglas County (17-10) was the eighth seed in the tournament. Jensen Pascua picked up eight kills in a consolation-round loss to Grandview on May 9. Seth Dickerson added ve.
It’ll be a master-versus-apprentice situation for Littleton’s Jason Preeo and Englewood’s Jake Staiano; both are among ve Coloradans who advanced out of the U.S. Open local qualifying round at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins on April 30. Preeo has coached Staiano since Staiano was a golfer at Valor Christian High School, and both tied with 69 at Collindale to advance to the nal qualifying round. Aurora’s Derek Fribbs also scored 69 for a three-way tie for rst.
“We’ve battled it out in the past,” said Staiano, a 2015 Eagles alum. “Whenever I see [Preeo’s] name in local qualifying rounds, I always know there’s probably one less spot
than you’re looking for. He’s gotten through so many years. It was kind of funny to talk to him after the round.”
After the rst-place tie between Preeo, Staiano and Fribbs, AJ Ott from Fort Collins and Connor Jones from Denver tied for fourth with 71 to round out the ve advancing.
“I’ve actually taught Jake for probably eight or nine years when he was in high school and college, so I’m super familiar with his game and everything he’s doing,” Preeo said between lessons at Metagolf Learning Center in Englewood. “And I knew Derek from coaching kids on his team when he was at CU, and AJ as well. So, you can see the depth of the eld and it was one of the stronger ones that I’ve seen a while. It’s a matter of keeping your head down,
keeping going and posting the best score you can.”
e ve Coloradans will have a chance to continue their path to this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina from June 13-16. Final qualifying takes place at 13 sites throughout the U.S. on May 20 and June 3. e times and locations are still being nalized.
Preeo said he isn’t so sure that his rivalry with Staiano can be described as “master versus apprentice” anymore.
“No, he’s better,” Preeo said, laughing. “ ere was a time I would say I could still beat him, but he would have been a high school kid. But he’s better.”
Staiano would love to beat Preeo as much as Preeo would like to beat
Staiano. But Preeo said he never expects to win against these guys now. But at the same time, he’s still there for a reason and can give them trouble.
“I’ve had enough tournament experience over the years that you just kind of go into compete mode and make the right decisions. You get the savvy old vet version of me instead of these young guys that can just hit it miles and do everything else so great,” Preeo said.
It’s Staiano’s rst time breaking through, and he’s determined to replicate the recent success of great golfers in Colorado.
“It’s just kind of something that gives me that opportunity to get there. Jason’s got there (before) but I
haven’t got there before. I missed by one two years ago. But I’m excited to get back at it and hopefully get through this year,” Staiano said.
“Obviously, with Wyndham Clark doing his thing and a couple of other guys, it kind of pushes you and gives you something to strive for,” Staiano added. “Hopefully, I’m kind of doing what Wyndham is doing here in the next couple of years. at’s the main goal. Colorado has produced some great athletes, it’s pretty fun to see.” For the nal results from the local qualifying round in Collindale, visitthis link. To stay updated on nal qualifying round locations and times, visitwww.usopen. com/.
From left to right: Jake Staiano, Derek Fribbs and Jason Preeo pose for a photo after tying at the local qualifying round on April 30 at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins. The three golfers join Denver’s Connor Jones and Fort Collins’ AJ Ott in the final qualifying round. They’ll all have a chance to continue their path to this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club from June 13-16. Final qualifying takes place at 13 sites throughout the U.S. on May 20 and June 3.
Sales of clean fuel vehicles in Colorado slowed in the rst quarter of 2024 despite a growing stack of lucrative rebates available, according to the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, though some green economy enthusiasts said overall electric vehicle trends are strong.
Battery-only electric vehicles, the largest category of clean fuel combinations, went a bit soft at a time they’re supposed to be on a steady growth arc Colorado needs in order to reach 940,000 EVs on the road by 2030, a long-stated target. A climbing number of EV sales is crucial to both the ozone cuts needed to get out from under EPA sanctions, and to meet the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Perhaps extra worrisome is that the drop also came as a number of lucrative, stackable incentives for buying EVs kicked in. Lower-income buyers who qualify can pile up federal, state, Xcel and a special cash-for-clunkers deal to get as much as about $21,000 o a new EV.
Despite the incentives, the share of full battery-electric vehicles newly registered in Colorado dropped to 13.8% for the rst quarter of 2024, from 16.3% in the last three months of 2023. e raw number of BEV sales was about 6,600, down from about 8,900 in late 2023. at’s out of total new vehicle registrations of about 48,000.
e drop also diverged from overall vehicle sales in Colorado, which rose 2.8%, slower than national sales growth averages but still welcome to
dealers making up for sales lost during the pandemic shutdowns.
Combining the two clean-vehicle categories, battery electric and plugin electric hybrids, put Colorado’s share at 19% of overall sales so far in 2024, down from 20.4% in late 2023.
e news follows signs of similar soft EV markets in California, always the market and policy leader for car sales, and across the rest of the nation.
e Atlas EV Hub information clearinghouse reported nationally that, “following record highs in December 2023, the EV market has been o to a slow start through the rst two months of 2024. January saw just over 119,000 light-duty EVs sold which was down 20% from the previous month. February saw sales slip another 10% to just over 107,000, representing the lowest total since February 2023.”
Colorado would have been worse o without all its EV incentives, which helped hold sales relatively steady, said Matthew Groves, chief of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association.
“We’d also like to think it’s because dealers are working collaboratively with the state, not antagonistically,” Groves said, including getting educated on incentives and having them taken o at the cash register whenever possible to ease the buying process.
‘Incredible progress’ despite slow work to set up Colorado incentives
At least one green energy advocate in Colorado said quarterly changes in EV sales should not be alarming compared to the overall arc of clean fuel growth.
Wolverine reintroduction would be di erent, supporters vow
BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUNA new predator could be coming to Colorado’s high country but supporters are promising this reintroduction will be di erent.
Colorado lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved the return of wolverines to Colorado’s alpine landscape, with a plan “that is completely opposite from the wolf reintroduction process,” said Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Democrat from Avon who co-sponsored the legislation with Sen. Perry Will, a Republi-
can from New Castle.
Roberts said the pair’s Senate Bill 171 marks “a responsible way to do wildlife reintroduction.” e bill is heading to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for nal approval. If signed, the e ort will mark the rst-ever attempt to restore wolverines to a native range. Roberts and Will are among the most outspoken critics of the state’s wolf reintroduction e ort and spent two years crafting the wolverine bill with input from Western Slope residents, the resort industry and wildlife biologists.
e wolverine legislation allows the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate an experimental population in Colorado, which gives Colorado Parks and Wildlife the ability to manage reintroduction. at federal approval of a state-managed population of federally protected
animals is allowed under section 10(j) in the Endangered Species Act. at 10(j) designation will require the federal government to review the reintroduction plan under the National Environmental Policy Act, which can take a year or longer.
Senate Bill 171 also establishes a funding tool so ranchers who lose livestock to wolverines can be compensated. ere is no deadline for when Colorado Parks and Wildlife should return wolverines to the state.
e 10(j), the lack of a deadline and a compensation program were crafted to avoid the pitfalls of wolf reintroduction, “where they just went to the ballot rst and then lled in all the safeguards afterwards,” Roberts said.
“I think the bipartisan support and sponsorship of this legislation
re ects the long-term process this has gone through rather than rushing it though like wolves,” he said. ere are somewhere between 300 and 400 wolverines in the lower 48 states of North America. e largest member of the weasel family is native to Colorado, but the last wolverine in Colorado was killed in 1919. CPW conducted a dozen surveys in the late 1980s to the mid 1990s searching for wolverines across the Western Slope and found none. Wolverines are extremely solitary and the 15-to-40-pound animals roam territories that are 8 times larger than needed for lynx. e U.S. and Fish and Wildlife Service in 2020 declined to list the wolverine as threatened but a federal court overturned that decision.
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In November last year the federal agency designated the carnivore as threatened, citing updated threats based on climate impacts to high altitude snow coverage, fractured habitat and trapping activity.
Colorado wildlife o cials rst began planning wolverine reintroduction in the late 1990s but restoration plans were delayed as the state focused on restoring Canadian lynx. Wolverine reintroduction was delayed again in 2010 as federal o cials weighed the protection status for wolverines.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has already begun reigniting wolverine restoration work that began in 2010 as the state concluded reintroduction of Canadian lynx. e Colorado wildlife biologists presented an early plan to CPW commissioners
earlier this month at a meeting in Montrose. at theoretical plan calls for releasing up to 45 wolverines over three years — 30 females and 15 males — in three zones: north of Interstate 70, a central zone between I-70 and U.S. 50 and a southern zone in the San Juans. at plan could yield a sustainable population of 100 wolverines in the next three or four decades, according to survival rate information from Sweden, where biologists have studied wolverines for 30 years.
“No agency has attempted this so we are on the cutting edge, I think,” wildlife researcher scientist Jake Ivan told the commissioner at the Montrose meeting. “We have done what we can to prepare ourselves for this but everything really is unknown to a degree at this point. I think our success will likely require our ability to adapt and roll with the punches.”
e legislation sets aside $103,000 to help cover the costs of increased sta ng and workload connected to the reintroduction. Wolverine attacks on livestock are rare but Utah wildlife o cials in March 2022 captured and collared a 4-year-old male after it attacked and killed rancher’s sheep. e last wolverine con rmed in Colorado was in 2009, when a collared male traveled south from the Teton Range in Wyoming and hung out around Rocky Mountain National Park for several years. e wolverine eventually headed up to North Dakota, where it was shot in 2016 by a rancher who said it was threatening his cows.
Is another reintroduction being proposed too soon?
Colorado House co-sponsors Ti-
sha Mauro, a Democrat from Pueblo and Rep. Barbara McLachlan, a Democrat from Durango, made sure to tell fellow lawmakers that “these are weasels, not wolves.”
McLachlan, during discussion on the Colorado House oor on May 2, said she spoke with cattlemen who were wary of the legislation “because wolverines sound too much like wolves.”
“Wolverines are much smaller. ey are scavengers,” she said. “ ey do not eat cattle. ey do not eat sheep. ey do not eat people.”
House Assistant Minority Leader
Ty Winter, a Republican from Trinidad, voted against the legislation but said on the House oor May 2 that the lawmakers sponsoring the bill “are doing it right” and doing “everything that should have been done with wolf reintroduction.”
Even though wolves were reintroduced in December in northern Colorado, far from Winter’s southern
Colorado district, he said his constituents feel wolves arrived “with no real plan …and they’ve got heartburn from this still.”
Rep. Richard Holtorf, a Republican from Akron, also opposed the legislation, saying “the agriculture community has not recovered from the introduction of the last predator species.”
“I think it’s better if we are going to do this to take time and not just try to rush the introduction of these animals that are not very compatible with so much of what is Colorado,” Holtorf said on the House oor May 2. “I fear the wolverine will not like it here.”
e lack of a deadline for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to return wolverines to Colorado and the requirement for U.S. Fish and Wildlife to permit an experimental population addressed concerns for both ranchers and the resort industry. Ski areas expressed some concern that the en-
dangered status of wolverines would complicate operations without that 10(j) rule exemption from the federal government. It’s expected that mining, agriculture, logging and ski industry representatives will be involved in the reintroduction e ort and the 10(j) designation review.
“ e 10(j) rule is the way to really address those concerns and make sure ski area operations can continue without major regulatory burdens,” said Megan Mueller, a conservation biologist with Rocky Mountain Wild. “I think Colorado Parks and Wildlife worked hard to include stakeholders in the wolf reintroduction and they are doing the best they can, but with legislation, stakeholders have real guarantees that their concerns will be addressed.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
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A public hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This public hearing will include the incorporation of the 2023 Moving to Work (MTW) MTW supplement into the Administrative Plan. The proposed 2024 MTW supplement will also be incorporated upon approval by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Public input is encouraged and welcome. The draft plan will be available for review on BHA’s website at www.brightonhousingauthority.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Thornton and Unincorporated Areas of Adams County, Colorado Case No. 23-08-0553P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map
Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice No. BSB3149
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
CITY OF BRIGHTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Tacos Chihuas LLC d/b/a Tacos Chihuas applied for a new Hotel and Restaurant (city) liquor license at 248 N Main Street, Brighton, CO 80601. The public hearing will be held on June 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers located at 500 S 4th Avenue, Brighton Colorado, 80601. Any interested parties may be present and heard.
The application was filed with the City Clerk’s Office on April 3, 2024. The applicants are private individuals; Raquel Camacho, 50% owner and Carlos Rodriguez, 50% owner; both residing at 2332 Tate Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO.
Any petitions or remonstrance letters pertaining to this application should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office. For additional information, please call (303) 655-2031.
Dated this 23rd day of May, 2024
/s/ Erin Kelm
Deputy City Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3164
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
CITY OF BRIGHTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Brighton Liquor Stop LLC d/b/a Brighton Liquor Stop has applied for a Transfer of Ownership of a Retail Liquor Store (city) liquor license at 1810 E Bridge Street, Brighton CO 80601.
The public hearing will be held on June 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers located at 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton Colorado, 80601. Any interested parties may be present and heard.
The application was filed with the City Clerk’s Office on April 26, 2024. The applicant is a private individual; Gurmeet Kaur, 100% owner; 16470 Fairway Avenue, Commerce City, CO. Any petitions or remonstrance letters pertaining to this application should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office, for additional information please call 303-655-2031.
Dated this 23rd day of May, 2024.
/s/ Erin Kelm
Deputy City Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3165
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
CITY OF BRIGHTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Nobel Store, LLC d/b/a Nobel Store,
LLC applied for a new Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine (city) liquor license at 12354 County Road 2, Brighton, CO 80603. The public hearing will be held on June 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers located at 500 S 4th Avenue, Brighton Colorado, 80601. Any interested parties may be present and heard.
The application was filed with the City Clerk’s Office on March 4, 2024. The applicant is a private individual: Zelalem Feleke, 9203 Pitkin Street, Commerce City, CO; 100% owner. Any petitions or remonstrance letters pertaining to this application should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office. For additional information, please call (303) 655-2031.
Dated this 23rd day of May, 2024
/s/ Erin Kelm
Deputy City Clerk
Legal Notice No. BSB3163
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR SILVER PEAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that three (3) vacancies exist on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 6. A director may be appointed to each of the vacant positions on the Board to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.
SILVER PEAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland
Legal Notice No. BSB3132
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: CEDAR BRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Defendants: JULIANA T. BENNETT; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.
Attorneys for Plaintiff: SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC
Brianna L. Schaefer, #34078
Address: 12650 W 64th Avenue, #E197 Arvada, Colorado 80004 Phone Number: 720-806-0161
SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as in personam proceeding.
The following documents are also served herewith:
District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet Complaint, Exhibits A-D, Lis Pendens
Dated: January 08, 2024.
SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC By: Brianna L. Schaefer #34078
Plaintiff’s Address: c/o Homestead Management Corporation 1499 W. 121st Avenue, #100 Westminster, Colorado 80234
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Legal Notice No. BSB3129
First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: June 6, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143
Plaintiff: CREEKSIDE SOUTH ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
v. Defendant: JUDITH E EHRLICH Case Number: 2023C042799
Div.: 1 Ctrm.:
Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq. Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011
Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@altitude.law
Atty. Reg. #:40490
SECOND PLURIES SUMMONS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: JUDITH E EHRLICH
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer
or other response on or before:
July 9, 2024 at 8:30 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem. The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:
15705 Havana Way, Brighton, CO 80602 also known as SUB:CREEKSIDE ESTATES THIRD FILING BLK:1 LOT:15, Adams County, Colorado
If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.
Dated at, Colorado, thisday of , 2024.
CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk
This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.
WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.
Legal Notice No. BSB3136
First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: June 6, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601
Plaintiff: FRONTERRA VILLAGE FILING NO.3 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation.
Defendants: JOSEPH S. MENDIOLA; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.
Case Number: 2023CV30329
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
AMENDED SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a January 13, 2024, Order on Amended Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee(s)
Joseph S. Mendiola
Original Lienor
Fronterra Village Filing No. 3
Homeowners Association, Inc.
Current Holder of the evidence of debt Fronterra Village Filing No. 3
Homeowners Association, Inc.
Date of Lien being foreclosed
August 16, 2022
Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed August 17, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness
$1,008.50
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof
$8,856.90
Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered January 13, 2023
$7,368.24
Description of property to be foreclosed:
LOT 8, BLOCK 13, FRONTERRA VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known as: 16483 East 98th Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on June 27th, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO 80601 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: June 20, 2024 Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:
Stephane R. Dupont
The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 720-644-6115
E-mail: sdupont@dupontlawco.com
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: May 10, 2024.
By: Gene R. ClappsAdams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3156
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: June 20, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: BALBOA PARK HOMES ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: VELVETINA MEYER; FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ALEX VILLAGRAN, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
Case Number: 2023CV031446
Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP
Wendy E. Weigler #28419
Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 10, 2024, in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee
Velvetina Meyer
Original Lienor
Balboa Park Homes Association
Current Holder of the evidence of debt Balboa
Park Homes Association
Date of Lien being foreclosed
January 19, 2021
Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed
January 20, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Information
2021000006250
Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness
$1,444.77
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof
$23,739.39
Amount of Judgment entered
February 10, 2024
$21,532.12
Description of property to be foreclosed:
Lot 46B, Balboa Park, a Resubdivision of a Resubdivision of a part of Coronado Subdivision, Sixth Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado
Also known as: 2127 Coronado Parkway N., #B, Denver, CO 80229.
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on July 11, 2024, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO 80601 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
First Publication:May 16th, 2024
Last Publication: June 13th,2024
Name of Publication:
Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:
Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: April 11, 2024
By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3151
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: June 13, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
Page 1 of 2 DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: CHAMBERS INDUSTRIAL CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Defendants: CHRISTOPHER W. COONS; LUZ A. COONS; PONTIAC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a Colorado limited liability company; METRO COLLECTION SERVICE, INC.; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
Attorneys for Plaintiff: SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC
Brianna L. Schaefer, #34078
Address: 12650 W 64th Avenue, #E197 Arvada, Colorado 80004 Phone Number: 720-806-0161
SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as in personam proceeding.
The following documents are also served herewith:
District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet
Complaint, Exhibits A-D, Lis Pendens
Dated: September 25, 2023.
SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC By: Brianna L. Schaefer #34078
Plaintiff’s Address: c/o HOAMCO 12500 First Street, #2 Thornton, Colorado 80241
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Legal Notice No. BSB3126
First Publication: May 2, 2024
Last Publication: May 30, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
District Court Adams County, Colorado Adams County Law & Justice Center Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601
In re: Interests of Nathan Paul Phoebus
Petitioner: Linda K. Phoebus and Co-Petitioner/Respondent: Danielle Lee Hermanson and Apollo Phoebus Case Number: 2021-DR-1027
Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Nicholas H. Ores, Esq. attorney for Petitioner Linda K. Phoebus 107 West 29th Street, Ste. 205 Loveland, CO 80538 Phone Number: 970-461-0754
E-mail: nick@oreslaw.com FAX Number: Atty. Reg. #: 29603
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED Respondent: Danielle Lee Hermanson
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] 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 or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Petition (Motion) to Modify Parenting Time may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to Petition (Motion) to Modify Parenting Time 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 Petition (Motion) to Modify Parenting Time] without further notice.
This is an action: In family court to modify
parenting time.
Legal Notice No. BSB3150
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: June 13, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Private Legals
Public Notice
District Court, Adams County, State of Colorado Court Address: Adams County Courthouse 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:
Ivan Leech, a/k/a Ivan Dudden Leech, Deceased;
Carolyn Leech, a/k/a Carolyn Virginia Leech, Deceased; and Mark Opie, a/k/a Mark David Opie, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR030365
Attorney for the Petitioner: Marcus Behm 32375 County Road 13.5 Manzanola, Colorado 81058 Phone Number: (719) 543-4357
Attorney Registration Number: 39396
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.
To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession):
1. Leslie G. Harmon 2. Elizabeth Louise Kintonis 3. Alexis Elizabeth Opie 4. Eric Raymond Opie 5. George Paul Taylor
6. Ricardo David Taylor 7. Karyn Kay Ivie
8. Lonnie Lee Leech
9. Bruce Ralph Leech
A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving a mineral interest in the following property (including legal description if real property):
Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the 6th P.M.
That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence North 90°00’00” West on an assumed bearing along the South line of said SE 1/4, a distance of 502.49 feet; thence North 00°14’00” West along a line parallel to the East line of said SE 1/4, a distance of 1425.79 feet to a point on the Southerly bank of Henrylyn Canal; thence along said bank by the following courses and distances: North 74°27’30” East, 201.70 feet; North 37°47’00” East, 500.00 feet; to a point on the East line of said SE 1/4 of Section 27; thence South 00°14’00” East, 1875.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Except the south 30.0 feet thereof. Containing 18.00 acres more or less Adams County, Colorado
The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: July 19, 2024
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Address: Adams County Courthouse, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601
The hearing will take approximately one day.
Note:
• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.
• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.
• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.
Date: May 9, 2024
/S/ Shane Kaiser
Shane Kaiser
Okreek Oil and Gas II, LLC
475 17th Street, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80202
Legal Notice No. BSB3155
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: June 6, 2024
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 FORMATION, DJ HORIZONTAL NIOBRARA FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 535
DOCKET NO. 240400105
TYPE: POOLING
NOTICE OF HEARING
Crestone Peak Resources Operating LLC (Operator No. 10633) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QaK0JG6G35 gvqwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view
APPLICATION LANDS
Township 3 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M
Section 28:All
Section 29:All
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)
The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:
Date:July 31, 2024
Time:9:00 a.m.
Place: Energy and Carbon Management Commission
The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203
DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: July 1, 2024
Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://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_EfilingSystemGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.
Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of July 1, 2024, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.
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 Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary
Dated: May 13, 2024
Crestone Peak Resources Operating LLC c/o Jillian Fulcher
Laura Arentsen
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. 1675 Broadway, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80202 303-407-4499
jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com larentsen@bwenergylaw.com
Legal Notice No. BSB3166
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
T&R AUTO REPAIR 710 N.7TH AVE UNIT #5 BRIGHTON , CO 80601 IS SELLING
2011 CHEVY HHR VIN ENDING IN 584956
Legal Notice No. BSB3161
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
Abandoned vehicle sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720 298 7466
1)84 Ford F150. A09017
2)94 Chevrolet Suburban. 405726
3)03 Oldsmobile Alero. 302781
4)05 Ford Explorer. A41310
5)05 Ford Explorer. B16875
6)06 Chevrolet Malibu. 287021
7)07 Subaru Outback. 344309
8)08 BMW 5 Series. Z45169
Legal Notice No. BSB3158
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES COLE REEVES, a.k.a. JAMES C. REEVES, a.k.a. JAMES REEVES, a.k.a. JIM COLE REEVES, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30307
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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
MORGAN R. MESTAS
Personal Representative
1309 E. 131st Drive Thornton, Colorado 80241
Legal Notice No. BSB3133
First Publication: May 9, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Louis Joseph Federico, aka Louis Joseph Federico Sr aka Louis J Federico aka Louis Joe Federico, aka Louie Federico , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30306
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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Louie Junior Federico
Personal Representative 2116 Meadow Court Longmont. CO 80501
Tammy Escamilla
Personal Representative 14914 E Scott Place Denver. CO 80239
Legal Notice No. BSB3137
First Publication: May 9, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carol Diane Reasoner, a/k/a Carol Reasoner, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30059
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 September 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephanie K. Morrison
Personal Representative 31200 E. 14th Ave Brighton, CO 80603
Legal Notice No. BSB3143
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: May 30, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joshua Richard Foster, A/K/A Josh Foster, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 48
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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard G. Foster
Personal Representative 6911 S Uinta St. Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. BSB3135
First Publication: May 9, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kathleen Lois Galloway
a/k/a Kathleen Galloway, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30322
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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carole Galloway
Personal Representative
8620 Shoup Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Legal Notice No. BSB3140
First Publication: May 9, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JEAN R. KENFIELD
a/k/a JEAN KENFIELD
a/k/a JEANNIE KENFIELD
a/k/a JEAN REID
a/k/a JEAN REID KENFIELD
a/k/a JEAN BOCKELMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30328
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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kenny Ray Kenfield
Personal Representative 9414 E. 161st Ave. Brighton, CO 80602
Legal Notice No. BSB3134
First Publication: May 9, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Matthew McClelen, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30189
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 September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Karik McClelen & Cindy McClelen Co-Personal Representatives c/o: The Klug Law Firm LLC PO Box 6683 Breckenridge CO 80424-6683
Legal Notice No. BSB3157
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: June 6, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 24JV30042
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Sophia Magallanes, Javier Rodriguez Children, and Concerning
Marina Magallanes, Cesar Silva, Javier Rodriguez
Respondents:
S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Cesar Silva, Javier Rodriguez
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 29th day of May, 2024 at the hour of 8:30 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 14th day of May, 2024.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3160
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 24JV30077
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Baby Boy Gonzales A Child(ren), and Concerning
Ashley Gonzales, John Doe Respondents:
S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 28th day of May, 2024 at the hour of 11:10 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 14th day of May, 2024.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3162
First Publication: May 23, 2024 Last Publication: May 23, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 24JV30033
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Israel Jackson A Child, and Concerning
Holly Jackson (Deceased), Wendell Banks Respondents:
S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Wendell Banks
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 26th day of June, 2024 at the hour of 9:10 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 14th day of May, 2024.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3159
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###
“When I look at the data, I see incredible progress,” said Travis Madsen, transportation program director at the nonpro t Southwest Energy E ciency Project. He noted that not all the cash Colorado incentives were available until April, as the Public Utilities Commission and Xcel worked out how many di erent rebates could be “stacked” together for one car.
“I’m not worried about market shifts from quarter to quarter,” he said. “I see a fundamental transformation of vehicle technology underway, I think it is unstoppable, and I think it o ers massive bene ts for our economy, our health, and our climate. ere’s a lot of work left to do to unlock the full bene t, and the transition is likely to happen with some ts
and starts.”
Madsen pointed to di erent numbers kept on the state’s EV “dashboard.”
“ ere’s no slowdown visible,” he said. e state dashboard says new EV registrations climbed from 10.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to just under 11% in the beginning of 2024, Madsen said. Adding in plug-in electric hybrids, considered clean energy vehicles under state rules, and the share climbs from 15.6% in the third quarter of 2023 to 17.1% last quarter.
Other databases may include cars that are bought elsewhere and registered for the rst time in Colorado, not just new Colorado sales, Madsen said.
Given the challenges of consistently hitting EV sales targets, CADA’s Groves said, the trade group is glad Colorado regulators did not follow other states in mandating 100% EV sales by 2035. Instead, Colorado settled on an 80% target for 2032, and
Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF WELD RE-8 SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of the Weld RE-8 School District for the ensuing year of 2024-2025; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the Weld RE-8 Administration Office located at 200 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, and online at https://www. weld8.org/, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at two public hearings of the Board of Education of the District to be held at 200 South Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, along with virtually, on May 9th, 2024 at 6:00pm and June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm. Any elector with the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget on June 27, 2024, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.
WELD RE-8 SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: Jessica HolbrookDirector of Business & Finance
Legal Notice No. FLP1038
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
City of Ft. Lupton
Public Notice
CITY OF FORT LUPTON
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Pursuant to the Fort Lupton Municipal Code
Chapter 4, Article VI, Section 4-133, the City of Fort Lupton is giving public notice of the disposition of unclaimed property having an estimated value of less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars or having no last known address of the owner.
did not try to mandate markets after that, Groves said.
“ ose states that are looking at an internal combustion engine ban in 2035 are looking at it as unattainable and unserious, given the national trendlines in consumer sentiment,” Groves said. “Colorado stepped back and gave a more serious goal, and I think industry got more serious about pursuing it.”
Potential EV sales hit the news again this week with President Joe Biden announcing a 100% tari on Chinese-manufactured EVs that have U.S. automakers very worried. e small EVs get great reviews for performance and are priced in China at the equivalent of just $12,000.
e Colorado Energy O ce, the hub of clean energy and electri cation policy for the state, has echoed the view that moderate uctuations in new EV sales are expected. Incentives take time to fully kick in, companies phase out some models and
The following unclaimed property is being held by the City of Fort Lupton:
• Williams Title Guaranty & Escrow, $65.89, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
•Century Communities, $15.00, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Gray Oil, $0.06, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Century Communities, $81.22, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Rutherford Incorporated, $53.04, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
•Bo-Ka Jewelers, $51.49, Outstanding check for utility billing refund Teresa Herrick, $86.08, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Lamjed & Asma Benmajed, $90.04, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Brad Pollack, $3.74, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Loren & Sherry Warren, $19.76, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
•Century Communities, $55.05, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Ft Lupton Development, $55.12, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Ft Lupton Development, $121.64, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Wells Property LLC, $16.77, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Jeffrey and Anita Veyera, $96.05, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
•Alejandro and Dor Martinez, $273.51, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Land Title Guarantee Company, $20.58, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Janet Nuckles, $312.98, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Aubree and Jordan Gelok, $224.72, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
•Gary Loberg, $65.41, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
Zachary Fisk and Erin Madigan, $101.13, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Land Title, $112.75, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Terrance and Donna Weeth, $163.71, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Abraham Ramirez, $4.00, Outstanding check for Police Dept report refund
• Michaela McClain, $3.26, Outstanding payroll check
• Brandon Schiers, $11.74, Outstanding payroll check
• Monica Marquez, $79.45, Outstanding payroll check
• Lachlan Quintana, $22.16, Outstanding payroll check
• Stacey Ballerstein, $25.00, Outstanding check for services
• Zachery Helbig, $11.86, Outstanding payroll check
• Mark Ferguson, $208.79, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Edward Brown, $44.09, Outstanding check for utility billing refund
• Zariyah Sauceda, $36.00, Outstanding check for referee services
• Marisol Zito, $30.00, Outstanding check for referee services
• Jayden Medina, $60.00, Outstanding check for referee services
• Theodore Mecillas, $45.00, Outstanding check for referee services
If the owner of said property fails to provide the Finance Director with a written claim for the return of the property within sixty (60) days of the date of the publication of this notice, the property shall become the sole property of the City of Fort Lupton, and any claim of the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. Upon receipt of a written claim within the sixty-day claim period, the Director shall evaluate the claim and give written notice to the claimant within ninety (90) days thereof that the claim has been accepted or denied in whole or in part. The Director may investigate the validity of a claim and may require further supporting documentation from the claimant prior to disbursing or refusing to disburse the property. Claims may be delivered in person or mailed to City of Fort Lupton, Attn: Cassie Campbell, 130 S. McKinley Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621. Questions should be directed to Cassie Campbell at (720) 466-6122.
Legal Notice No. FLP1044
First Publication: May 23, 2024
Last Publication: May 23, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Coors Energy Company (PO Box 4030, Golden, CO 80402) has filed an application for a Phase
consumers wait for new ones and higher interest rates on loans complicate decisions.
“We’re excited Colorado ranks third in the nation in EV market share, up from sixth this time last year, and that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sales continue to increase, representing the largest PHEV market share in the country,” energy o ce chief Will Toor said. “We are also thrilled that the year-over-year growth is signi cant, with a 44% increase in total EV market share between Q1 2023 and Q1 2024, growing from 13.2% to 19%.”
News of a “bumpy ride,” Madsen said, “applies more to the national story, and we’re doing better in Colorado to manage those bumps with a very comprehensive policy environment.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
II and Phase III bond release for successfully completing final reclamation on a portion of the Keenesburg Mine with the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (DRMS, permit C-1981-028, approved November 3, 1981). The bond release application requests Phase II bond release in Area 30 (9.7 acres) and Phase III bond release in Areas 23, 29, 30, and 31 (30.6 acres) within the mine site. These areas have been backfilled and graded and seeding took place between 2002 and 2009. Phase I bond release has been approved for all four areas and Phase II bond release has been approved for Areas 23, 29, and 31. All four areas have been shown to meet the approved standards for cover, herbaceous production, and species composition for the site. The current bond is a corporate surety of $818,406.00 prior to the proposed release and the amount requested for release is $98,287.00. The areas proposed are located within the southwest quarter of Section 25, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Weld County, CO. Coors Energy Company is the surface owner of the property for which bond release is being requested. The permit area is located 7 miles north of Keenesburg, CO and is accessed by Weld County Road 59. A copy of the bond release application is available for public review at the Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (1402 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631), the Keenesburg Town Hall, and at the DRMS (1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203). In accordance with Rule 3.03.2(3) any person with a valid legal interest which might be adversely affected by release of the bond, or any federal, state, or local governmental agency with jurisdiction over regulated activities at the mine shall have the right to file written objections to or comments upon the requested release and/ or file a request for an informal conference with the DRMS within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this notice, or within thirty (30) days of the completed bond release inspection to be conducted by the DRMS whichever is later. All comments, objections, and requests must be submitted in writing to the DRMS at 1001 E 62nd Ave, Room 215, Denver, CO 80216.
Legal Notice No. FLP1039
First Publication: May 16, 2024
Last Publication: June 6, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GILBERT C. EVANS, aka GILBERT CHARLES EVANS, aka GIL EVANS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30245
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kathi E. Urban
Personal Representative
Some incarcerated Colorado students who committed nonviolent o enses have taken college classes for the last year with the understanding they would earn an early release.
But because of a con icting law on the books, a law passed last year never worked as intended. Instead, state Rep. Matthew Martinez, a Monte Vista Democrat, said he got letters from incarcerated students and calls from families across the state because incarcerated family members couldn’t shave o as much time as promised from their sentences for earning an associates, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
“ ere’s just been a lot of heartache that their student had made signi cant progress on their degree,” Martinez said. “And then they were being told that they weren’t able to receive the maximum amount of time.”
Martinez and the Colorado General Assembly say they’ve xed that problem this year, allowing students to get up to two years o their sentence. House Bill 1461 has passed both chambers and awaits Gov. Jared Polis’ signature.
Under the con icting state law, people incarcerated in the state’s prisons can only get up to 30% of their sentence forgiven. Martinez said the state corrections department was only granting students 120 days o their sentences, when
the law passed last year should have allowed them to get between six months and two years shaved o .
About 270 incarcerated students are taking college classes and eligible for a sentence reduction, Martinez said.
Under an expansion of the Second Chance Pell program, more incarcerated students are eligible to get federal funds to attend college. Colorado is one of the rst states in the nation to also employ incarcerated professors to help educate students in prison.
House Bill 1461 clari es that the state wants to give incarcerated students who committed a nonviolent o ense more of an incentive to get a college education. For earn-
ing a college certi cate, students can get six months of forgiveness. For earning an associate or bachelor’s degree, they can get one year. And for earning a master’s degree, students can get two years reduced from their sentence.
e “technical cleanup” bill restores hope and inspiration to students and families, Martinez said.
And he said it shows that education can help students nd a way out of prison, as well as stay out.
“ is is something that we can do that can not only get families back together, but really reduce the recidivism here in the state of Colorado,” Martinez said.
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