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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Shooting puts Brighton schools on ‘secure’, lockdown status

New COVID-19 restrictions will prohibit indoor dining, personal gatherings

Communities try design to improve public safety

State dollars aim to prevent crime with environmental changes

BY BRITTANY FREEMAN AND CULLEN PURSER ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

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

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

Three suspects arrested in wake of shooting outside of Brighton High

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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

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

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

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

A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-day test positivity rate was 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, according to Tri-County Health Department. Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity rates were both higher than 13 percent. Forty- ve people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have died from COVID-19 related health issues. To limit the spread of COVID-19, at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions that prohibits indoor and personal gatherings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Ellis Arnold Colorado Community Media

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

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

As Denver metro counties continue to inch closer to local stay-at-home orders under Colorado’s system of coronavirusrelated restrictions, the state announced a new level of rules that prohibits indoor dining and personal gatherings — a change that applies to the majority of the Denver metro area and many counties in other regions.

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

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

e state’s COVID-19 dial, which has been in e ect since September, is the set of di erent levels of restrictions that each

county is required to follow based on the severity of a county’s local virus spread. e dial grew out of the state’s safer-athome order — the policy that came a er the statewide stay-at-home order this spring and allowed numerous types of businesses to reopen.

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

But there’s a new sense of hope on this rural Delta County road these days, thanks to an infusion of state dollars set aside to prevent crime — not with more police o cers — but with environmental improvements.

e Crime Prevention rough Safer Streets grant program is providing communities with millions of

e state recently switched to color identi ers — levels blue, yellow and orange rather than numbered levels — to avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level red — “severe risk” — is the second-

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Neighbor Betty Hoffman said she heard a noise around 12:30 p.m. but assumed it was fireworks.

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

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

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

The schools on secure status were Brighton High School, Vikan Middle School, Prairie View Middle School, South Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School, the Innovations & Options campus and Bright Beginnings campus. 27J added more schools to that list, including Northeast Elementary School, Overland Trail Elementary School, Thimmig Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Authorities issued an all-clear shortly before 3 p.m.

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

Police Chief Matt Domenico said police responded to reports of a 12:30 p.m. shooting at the intersection of 9th and Bush Streets March 15. Upon arrival at the intersection, shown, they found bullet casing littering the ground. Neighbor Betty Ho man said she heard something at that time, but assumed it was just fireworks. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

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

Brighton Police are asking neighbors surrounding 9th Avenue and Bush Street to review any camera footage they may have. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the Brighton Police Department at 303-655-8740. You may also remain anonymous and contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7876.

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

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said police have three people in custody after a lunchtime shooting just north of Brighton High School. In 3 p.m. press conference at the scene, Domenico said the shooting is still being investigated.

PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

Brighton police o er help with auto theft prevention

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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

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

“Our records show we had 439 motor vehicle thefts in the City of Brighton from January 1, 2022, to March 7, 2023,” said Kylynn Delohery, Brighton Police Department public information officer.

Brighton residents who come will receive a free steering wheel lock, a catalytic converter etching kit, and theft prevention plate screws. Residents will be required to pre-register due to the limited supply according to officials.

The link to register is on the Brighton Police Department

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

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

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

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

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

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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

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

The board’s vote was unanimous.

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

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stable transition of leadership.

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

“I wholeheartedly believe that our mission really speaks to what we do and where we’re going,” he said in the statement. “We’re working with our community and families to empower every kid today to have a successful future tomorrow. Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it’s also an investment in our future.”

As the deputy superintendent, Pierce oversees the district’s student achievement division. Part of

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

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

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

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

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

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lighting. “We were met with 100% buy-in.”

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

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

“We’re really good at responding and arresting somebody for drugs

“In my opinion, the future of law enforcement is all in crime prevention,” said Delta County code enforcement o cer Everett Neil.

“ e best way to handle an issue properly is to keep it from happening in the rst place.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Adams City squad on serious rebound

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was quite the prep basketball season for the Jones twins.

Tim Jones and the Riverdale Ridge girls basketball team made it to the elite 8 this season, a first in program history.

Billy Jones and the Adams City Eagles boys basketball team made it to the state 5A playoffs, a first for the Eagles in 20 years.

“It starts with the offseason details,” Billy Jones said. “I knew we weren’t going to be very big as a team. So, we had to figure out what fit the style of play to the players we had.”

Adams City finished with a mark of 13-11. Jalen McKinnies, a junior, led the squad in scoring at a bit more than 14 points per game. Moe Shongolo came off the bench and tossed in 11 points per outing. Deangelo Lee, who started most of the season for the Eagles, and Kevin Collins averaged about

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seven rebounds per game. Lee made 46 percent of his field goals, tops on the squad.

“At times it was surprising. But, for the most part, I knew how hard we worked this offseason,” Billy Jones said. “So, it was more of a relief to see these boys reach what they had already worked so hard for.”

It’s been a tough few months in the Adams 14 School District, what with talk of closing schools and reorganizing others. The Adams City coach hopes the basketball success will change some things.

“I think this season brought a lot of pride to the school and the community,” Billy Jones said. “It gave people something to cheer for and proud to be a part of. Our fans base grew larger every game, the students now have a students’ section full of students. This time last year, we didn’t even have a student section, let alone students rooting for their peers.

“You can, for sure, feel the cul-

ture change throughout the city,” he continued. “Surprisingly none of the off court distractions affect us in a negative way. If anything, we used the negative talk about us and our school as fuel to change the narrative about us.”

Three players .. Joelle Maes, Shongolo and Omar Sandoval .. graduate later this spring. Shongolo was the only starter among that trio.

“I will have all my leaders returning and a few younger classmen who I expect to step up and fill that void instantly,” Billy Jones said. “If there is anything I would take from this season and apply to upcoming seasons is that hard work always shows up to play, even on days when talent doesn’t.”

Two years ago, ACHS won once in 14 starts during a COVID-shortened season. In 2019-2020, Adams City didn’t win a game.

“It is nice to have been able to put up a few banners as a player for Adams City. And now, I’m do-

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ing it as a coach for the Eagles,” Billy Jones said. “I will have four our five starters returning next season. So, we all are excited to go even further next season.”

FARNSWORTH

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

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

She was survived by brother Lee Poole,

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

Women’s Product Drive scheduled e city’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission is hosting its rst Women’s Product Drive in honor of Women’s History Month.

Community members are invited to donate new and unopened women’s products including pads, tampons, menstrual cups and women’s diapers. All donations will be distributed to middle and high schools in Commerce City, as well as ACCESS Housing.

According to the Journal of Global Health Reports, two-thirds of the nearly 17 million low-income women in the United States could not a ord menstrual products in the past year, with half needing to choose between menstrual products and food. e DEI Commission wants to help support women in Commerce City to ensure this is not the case in our community.

Drop-o locations through Friday, March 31 include the Commerce City Civic Center at 7887 E. 60th Ave.; Eagle Pointe Recreation Center at 6060 Parkway Dr.; Bison Ridge Recreation Center at 13905 E. 112th Ave. and Reunion Recreation Center, at 17910 Parkside Dr. N.

Walk with a doc

Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute.

is is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes

to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the bene ts that come from walking.

‘Taking No Chances’

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

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

Boards/commissions’ openings

Commerce City has openings for several of its boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority and the Derby review board.

Visit https://www.c3gov.com/ Home/Components/Form/Form/703 16b05422c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up.

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e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the rst Tuesday of every month.

e program is for those who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours

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NOTIFICACIÓN DE ANULACIÓN DE ELECCIONES ORDINARIAS POR EL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE por el Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District de Distrito, Condado de Adams, Colorado, que al cierre o después del cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer día anterior a la elección a realizarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, no había más candidatos a director que cargos a cubrir, incluyendo los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito; por lo tanto, la elección fue cancelada de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., y los siguientes candidatos fueron declarados electos por aclamación:

Katherine Reilly Cuatro (4) años

Christopher Thompson Dos (2) años

VACANTE Cuatro (4) años

Por: /f/ Alexandra L. Moore

Funcionario Electoral Designado

Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. CCX956

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3)

C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Ryan Carlson 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Scott Carlson 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Steve Young 4-Year Term until May, 2027

/s/ Mandi Kirk Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Joan M. Fritsche, Esq.

Telephone Number of the District:

(720) 833-4223

Address of the District:

3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. CCX961

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR BNC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

The Designated Election Official of the BNC Metropolitan District No. 3 has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel and declare candidates elected if, at the close of business on the sixtythird (63rd) day before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023; and

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

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

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

Robert J. Bol, 4-Year Term

Vacant, 4-Year Term

Vacant, 4-Year Term

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

/s/ Larry Loften

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District: Larry Loften

Telephone Number of District: 303-987-0835

Address of District:

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES Y DECLARACIÓN DE CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS ELEGIDOS

PARA

BNC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

El Funcionario Electoral Designado del BNC Metropolitan District No. 3 ha sido debidamente autorizado por la Junta Directiva para cancelar y declarar candidatos electos si, al cierre de actividades del sexagésimo tercer (63) día antes de la elección, no hay más candidatos que cargos por cubrir. llenarse en la elección que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023; y

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

De conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5513(1), C.R.S., el Oficial Electoral Designado cancela por la presente la elección regular que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2023.

SE ANULA LA ELECCIÓN Y SE DECLARAN ELEGIDOS LOS SIGUIENTES CANDIDATOS PARA LOS SIGUIENTES TÉRMINOS:

Robert J. Bol, Término de cuatro años Vacante, Término de cuatro años Vacante, Término de cuatro años

FECHADO este 1st día de marzo de 2023.

/s/ Larry Loften Oficial Electoral Designado

Número de teléfono del distrito: 303-987-0835

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

Legal Notice No. CCX959

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIRD CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Third Creek Metropolitan District No. 2 of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to

Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on the board of directors of the Third Creek Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District on or before the close of business on April 3, 2023, at the District Management office.

Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the District c/o Lisa A. Johnson at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, (303) 439-6029.

THIRD CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX963

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Riverdale Dunes Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Steve Colby 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Vacancy 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Vacancy 4-Year Term until May, 2027

/s/ Mandi Kirk

Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: S hannon Randazzo, Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc. Telephone Number of the District: (970) 669-3611

Address of the District: 550 W Eisenhower Blvd.

Public Notices

Loveland, CO 80537

Legal Notice No. CCX958

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

BOX ELDER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Box Elder Water and Sanitation District, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5513, C.R.S.

The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:

Terryl Jensen, (4) Year Term until May 2027

Vacant, (4) Year Term until May 2027

BOX ELDER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco

Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Alan D. Pogue, Esq. ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.

4725 South Monaco Street, Suuite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237

Telephone: 303-292-9100

Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com

Legal Notice No. CCX968

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LAS ELECCIÓNES REGULAR POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO el Distrito Metropolitano de Second Creek Farm Números 1, 3 y 4, Condado de Adams, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de las elecciónes no había más candidatos para director que los puestos a ser ocupados, lo cual incluye a los candidatos que están presentando declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos de denominación directa; por consiguiente, las elecciónes a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, queda por

medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos:

Distrito Número 1:

Joel Farkas hasta la segundo elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

Jean Gold hasta la segundo elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

Vacante hasta la próximo elección regular (de 6 de mayo de 2025)

Distritos Números 3 y 4: Joel Farkas hasta la segundo elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

Toni Serra hasta la segundo elección regular (4 de mayo de 2027)

FECHADO EL: 28 de febrero de 2023

/s/ Jennifer S. Henry Funcionario electoral designado para el Distrito Metropolitano de Second Creek Farm Números 1, 3 y 4 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Teléfono:303-592-4380

Legal Notice No.CCX967

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Second Creek Farm Metropolitan District Nos.

1, 3 and 4, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 2, 2023, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected:

District No. 1:

Joel Farkas until the second regular election (May 4, 2027)

Jean Gold until the second regular election (May 4, 2027)

Vacant until the next regular election (May 6, 2025)

District Nos. 3 and 4:

Joel Farkas until the second regular election (May 4, 2027)

Toni Serra until the second regular election (May 4, 2027)

DATED: February 28, 2023

/s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official for the Second Creek Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3 and 4 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254

Phone: 303-592-4380

Legal Notice No. CCX966

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixtythird day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Ryan Carlson 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Scott Carlson 4-Year Term until May, 2027

Steve Young 4-Year Term until May, 2027

/s/ Mandi Kirk

Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Joan M. Fritsche, Esq.

Telephone Number of the District: (720) 833-4223

Address of the District: 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. CCX960

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 2, 2023, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:

Katherine Reilly Four (4) year term

Christopher Thompson Two (2) year term

VACANT Four (4) year term

By:/s/ Alexandra L. Moore

Designated Election Official

Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District

Legal Notice No. CCX955

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE BUFFALO HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget amendment has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Buffalo Highlands Metropolitan District for the 2022 year; that a copy of such proposed budget amendment has been filed in the office of Wolfersberger, LLC, 8354 Northfield Blvd, Building G, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80238, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider adoption of the proposed budget amendment of the District for the 2022 year at a regular meeting of the District to be held on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Bison Ridge Recreation Center (13905 E 112th Ave Commerce City, CO 80022) Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget amendment, inspect the budget amendment and file or register any objections thereto.

BUFFALO HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager

Legal Notice No. CCX854

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE TURNBERRY #1 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget amendment has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Turnberry 1 Metropolitan District for the 2022 year; that a copy of such proposed budget amendment has been filed in the office of Wolfersberger, LLC, 8354 Northfield Blvd, Building G, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80238, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider adoption of the proposed budget amendment of the District for the 2022 year at a regular meeting of the District to be held on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Bison Ridge Recreation Center (13905 E 112th Ave Commerce City, Co). Any elector within the District

Public Notices

may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget amendment, inspect the budget amendment and file or register any objections thereto.

TURNBERRY 1 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager

Legal Notice No. CCX957

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Painted Prairie Filing No. 4 Streetscape and Landscape

Sealed Bids will be received by Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER , at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 11:00 AM local time on April 14, 2023 for:

Painted Prairie Filing No. 4 Streetscape and Landscape Improvements

This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Streetscape and park irrigation and landscaping improvements.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.fix@ merrick.com, beginning March 23, 2023. NO PAYMENT REQURIED.

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within thirty (30) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for two-years after Substantial Completion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX965

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 6, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-consecutive runs

Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that on or after April 3, 2023, Sand Creek Metropolitan District, City of Aurora, Colorado and City and County of Denver, Colorado, will make final settlement with Ramey Environmental Compliance, Inc. (“Contractor” herein) for all materials, labor, supplies, and construction services rendered by Contractor for the Building 26 and 27 at Gateway Park Pond D Stormwater Lift Station Improvements located in the City of Aurora, Colorado (“Project”). Prior to March 24, 2023, any persons having properly filed claims for labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies, rental machinery, tools, or equipment furnished to the Contractor specifically for this Project should present the same to Sand Creek Metropolitan District, 100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206 attention Mike Serra III. Failure to timely and properly file said claim shall relieve Sand Creek Metropolitan District from any duty to withhold funds for such claim.

Sand Creek Metropolitan District

Mike Serra, III, District Secretary

(303) 371 9000

Legal Notice No. CCX949

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Project Title: Painted Prairie Subdivision Filing No. 3, On-Site Improvements

Project Owners: Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority

Project Location: City of Aurora, Adams County

The Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Hudick Excavating, Inc. after April 13, 2023. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Hudick Excavating, Inc., as necessary, to protect the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Hudick Excavating, Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Hudick Excavating, Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to:

Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E.

Address:5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111

as soon as possible, but no later than April 6, 2023.

Legal Notice No. CCX940

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-consecutive publications

Public Notice

PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Painted Prairie Filing No. 4 Streetlights and Electrical

Sealed Bids will be received by Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on April 14, 2023 for:

Painted Prairie Filing No. 4 Streetlights and Electrical

This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Furnish and install approximately one hundred and eightyone (181) streetlights as well as related appurtenances.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.fix@ merrick.com, beginning March 23, 2023. NO PAYMENT REQURIED.

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within thirty (30) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for two-years after Substantial Completion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX964

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 6, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Non-consecutive runs

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ronald R. Allen, Deceased

Case Number: 2022 PR 429

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amber Sladick

Personal Representative 5490 Magnolia St Commerce City, CO 80022

Legal Notice No. CCX948

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Emilio Hernandez Fernandez, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 34

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marisol Gutierrez

Personal Representative 5440 Leyden St, Commerce City, Colorado 80022

Legal Notice No. CCX909

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 8, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mekdes Mandefro Asfaw be changed to Mekdes Gebremedhin Zeben Case No.: 23C0072

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX962

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 6, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

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