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PROUD RAVENS

Deal creates state’s largest oil-gas producer

Energy debt.

BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

Chevron Corp. is buying PDC Energy in a $7.6 billion deal that will make it by far and away the largest oil and gas producer in Colorado and continues a trend in the state of bigger companies gobbling up smaller ones.

PDC Energy shareholders will get stock in San Ramon, Californiabased Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil company by share value after ExxonMobil. Chevron will also assume more than $1 billion in PDC

For the money Chevron will get 275,000 acres adjacent to the company’s present holdings in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, in Weld County, with estimated reserves of 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, a measure of oil and gas combined.

Chevron will also get 25,000 acres Denver-based PDC Energy owns in Texas in the Permian Basin, the largest and most productive oil eld in the country.

“ e deal makes Chevron an even more formidable operator in Colorado,” Andrew Dittmar, a director at Enverus Intelligence Research, said in an analyst’s note.

“ e Colorado assets do come with some increased regulatory risk,” Dittmar said, “but the worst case for

stopping permitting feared several years back has largely not come to pass. Companies have successfully been able to secure years of drilling permits.”

For years Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore, a subsidiary of Houstonbased Occidental Petroleum Corp., was the No. 1 oil and gas producer in Colorado.

It was followed by Noble Energy, a Chevron subsidiary. PDC Energy has been in third or fourth place among producers.

In 2022, Kerr-McGee pumped 27 million barrels of oil. Noble and PDC Energy’s combined output was more than 52 million barrels, according to data from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which starting July 1 will be known as the

Energy and Carbon Management Commission.

e PDC Energy purchase will boost Chevron’s cash ow by $1 billion and create $400 million in e ciencies, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told analysts on a call in May presenting the deal.

“ is seems like a testament to the idea that the DJ can be a core U.S. position even for a company as large as CVX,” Brad Handler, a researcher at the Colorado School of Mines’ Payne Institute for Public Policy, said in an email, referring to Chevron by its stock ticker symbol.

e PDC Energy acquisition is part of a wave of Colorado oil and gas sector consolidations over the past

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Riverdale Ridge class of 2023 graduates show o their newly acquired diplomas at the end of the ceremony May 22 at the University of Colorado Event Center in Boulder. See more photos on page 6.

Anythink mySummer returns

Anythink’s annual mySummer initiative returns June 1 with programs inspired by the theme of “Let’s Play.” is year’s summer experience includes opportunities for local residents to learn in fun, new ways, nd joy through games and embrace carefree moments.

Anythink has partnered with Colorado artist Jessica Moon BernsteinSchiano to o er art workshops for children at Anythink Commerce City and adults at Anythink Huron Street. In addition, community members can expect visits with live goats, children’s improv workshops with 5280 eater Company, gaming sessions with Denver Extreme Game Truck and interactive performances by the Colorado Symphony.

Bernstein-Schiano also crafted “Animal Lore,” a card deck exclusively available when participants register for mySummer at their local Anythink. Limited edition poster prints of the “Animal Lore” illustrations will be available for purchase at the Anythink Backyard Concert Series. Funds raised will support the Anythink Foundation.

Community members are encouraged to sign up online and visit their local Anythink to kick o mySummer 2023.

CCPD Introduces Online Crime Reporting

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e Commerce City Police Department has a new online reporting tool allowing the public to report some non-emergency crimes and receive a police report immediately without having to speak to a police o cer.

Community members can now conveniently report incidents that do not require immediate o cer intervention, such as fraud, identity theft,

lost property, theft/shoplifting (less than $2,000), and vandalism.

e new form is online now in English and Spanish at c3gov.com/ReportACrime. Residents should always call 911 for emergencies.

Block Party trailers return Unincorporated Adams County residents can apply and reserve a complimentary Block Party trailer for their next event.

e Block Party Trailer is intended to build and strengthen neighborhoods in Adams County. e program is administered by the Neighborhood Services division in the Community Safety and Well-Being Department on a rst come, rst served basis.

For more information, go to https:// adcogov.org/block-party, call 720 5236465 or email blockparty@adcogov. org

More online reporting

e city is introducing two new online systems in the coming weeks to streamline numerous processes through the city website. Starting May 8, all Commerce City licensing, permitting, and development processes can be submitted in one easy location.

eTRAKiT is the city’s new online permitting system, which o ers an easy, convenient way to apply for many di erent types of city permits, business licenses, and much more. You can submit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, see inspection results, and much more without leaving your home or o ce.

Our new Citizen Request Management system “Access C3” will update your user experience to help you submit and track your concerns through

our website and/or our brand new Access C3 mobile app. Using AccessC3, you can report concerns, ask questions, track updates on your reports, and see similar reports made in the city via enhanced software. For questions, residents should contact the department or division they are working with.

County hosts mass wedding June 10

Adams County Pride Fest will host a mass wedding ceremony on June 10, penned Marriagepalooza, and will be hosted by drag queens Stella Diver and AllSpyce.

All couples are welcome to participate and, according to Adams County Spokesperson Nikki Kimbleton, a limited-edition marriage license will be available. ose licenses will be printed on special paper and have a special design, though the details aren’t nalized yet.

According to a news release, Stella Diver, one of 2023’s “10 Freshest Faces of Colorado Drag” by Westword magazine, will be o ciating the ceremony and AllSpyce, a nominee for Westword’s 10 Freshest Faces of Colorado Drag, will be the Maid of Honor.  To participate, a marriage or civil union license must be purchased between May 9 and June 9 at the Adams County Clerk and Recorder’s O ce. For the limited edition marriage license, this application must be completed.   Couples also must be checked in by 1:30 p.m. on the day of the ceremony, which will begin at 2 p.m.

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.

Legal self-help clinic

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 in advance.

Praire View High School Class of 2023

List of scheduled graduates

STAFF REPORT

Valeria Acosta Portillo, Manuel De Jesus Aguilar-Ramirez, Uloma Akudo Akotaobi, Andrew Rodrigo Albarran Dominguez, Jewelissa Anali Alegria, Chelsie Breanne Altimus, Joseph Aaron Alvarado, Samara Tarasca Alvarado, Florentino Alvarez Diaz Jr, Ahiza Michal Appia, Nathan Javier Aragon, Elijah Sun Armijo, Alexsandro Arreguin-Nava, Ethan Alexander Envy Burks Arroyo, Ismail Sha eq Aryan, Alfredo Ascencio Jr, Ariana Naquel Avila, Cielo Celeste Avila, Caden Dave Axtell, Sophia Lin Balderrama, Benedetta Barchi, Allyson Reigh Barnard, Kailyn Quinn Barnhart, Malachi Weede Baros, Jovani Dominic Barrera; Richard Bautista, Eduardo Becerra, Kevin James Belton, Isabella Mia Bencivenga, omas Copeland Berlinski, Janessa Jordan Bermudez, Daysha Bell Blackorby, Zarell Lin Blacksmith, Hunter Owen Blea, Xiomara Izel Bonilla, Isabella Rose Boutsady, Shelby Drew Bowman, Robert Anthony Bravo IIAdrien Jared Brown, Nyla Raeann Brown, Rachel Lauren Brown, Elvira Siarheyeuna Budzko, Caleb James Burke, Preston Andrew Burke, Tyler William Burke, Wyatt omas Burnes, Joseph Robert Bush, Carmina Ivana Bustamante, Mariah Marie Bustamante, Adrian Calderon; Hudson Gabrielle Caldwell, Mariah Daisy Campbell, Courteney Lynn Canaday, Javan Cory Cansino, Adan Mateo Cardenas, Aysha Aolani Cardona Gonzalez, Isabella Jalynn Cardoza, Makayla Renee Carr, Daniel Carrillo Gonzalez, Marvin Casas, Joanna Casillas Andrade, Daniel Alejandro Castillo, Alexander Cervantes Quezada, So a Cervantes Quezada, Isaiah Manuel Cervantes-Ortega, Diana Carolina Chavez, Eishua Ethan Chavez, Francisco Angel Chavez Jr, Kanen Jonathan Chavez, Maria Del Ceiol Chavolla, Joana Abigail Che

Miguel, Amaya Jade Cho, Noah Antonio Christoforatos, Katelyn Ashley Suzanne Cline;

Roxanna Paola Cobos, Tyson Riley Colwell, Joey Vincent Contreras Jr, Jose Gabriel Contreras Jr, Noah Richard Cooley, Yadira Cordero Bonilla, Chloe Dawn Cottrell, Elias Deavion Cruz, Vicente Cuevas Rosales, Faith Melanie Cupp, Kaylee Ava Makayla Dalbotten, Rowan Clay Daughtrey, Aaliyah Ja’Mya Davis, Brooklyn Mallory Davis, Dominic Jose Dean, Ethan Ray Delgado, Gavin Ray Delgado, Jessalyn Anaya Delgado, Klarissa Anai Delgado, Roman Anthony Delgado, Robert Jeremiah Delgado-Lamorie, Kendall David

Denke, Hannah Marie Deshazer, Julia Elizabeth Devincenzi, Trevor Louis Devincenzi, Armando Diaz Gonzalez Jr; Caiden Grant Dickerson, Kelley

Anaelle Djibom, Mario Dominguez Borunda, Mason Robert Elliott, William Gianni Elliott, Fred Matt Emane Ndjemba, Joahan Esqueda, Andrea

Estrada Ibarra, Lashavia Falana

Evelyn-Moe, Bryce William Falconer, Abbigail Harlean-Joann Farmer, Casandra Favela-Alderete, Kayla Marie Fernandez Silva, Juelyan R’Mani Henry Fields, Dyneshia Nashey

Figueroa, Kailey Renae Figueroa, Aylin Fonseca, Caden Garrett Ford, Austin Cooper Forgy, Mwambo

Momene Forseh, Orlando Luis Forsythe Jr, Luis Ernesto Frausto Perez, Jerry Anthony Freyta IV, Clara Rose

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Gonzalez, Sarah Imelda Gallegos, Aaliyah Charleze Garcia, Diego

Garcia, Erick Gilberto Garcia, Natalie Rae Garcia, Brayan Adan Garcia

Alba, Jesus Omar Garcia Alba, Valerie Garcia Sanchez, Michael James Garcia-Brown, Kamron Brian Gee, Ashley Gil Franco, Dakota Tyler

Gilson, Jack Vincenzo Gioia, Kaylee

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Zavala, Madison Kylie Hakin, Keely Marie Hamilton, Morgan Berlyn Hardacre, Savannah Michelle Hart, Ryley Jo Hawthorne, Jeremiah Cecil Hayson, James Jarad Heberlein Jr, Emma Rose Helvig, Ny’Asia Alexandria Henderson-Crossland, Jayden

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ve years.

In 2019, Occidental bought Anadarko Petroleum and its KerrMcGee assets for $55 billion, including debt. A year later Chevron took over Noble Energy in a $13 billion deal.

In 2021, three midsized operators — Extraction Oil and Gas, Bonanza Creek Energy and Crestone — merged to form Civitas Resources. at came after Bonanza Creek had purchased bankrupt Highpoint Resources.

PDC Energy has been in the acquisition hunt itself, buying SCR Energy in 2019 for $1.7 billion and Great Western Petroleum for $543 million in 2022.

Still, PDC Energy’s share price languished, trading below peer companies. In late May, shares were trading at $65.12. After the announcement, shares jumped to $69.91.

“Some analysts thought that the company was undervalued with valuation dragged down at least in part by the regulatory environment in Colorado,” Handler said.

In 2019, legislation changed the mission of the COGCC from promoting the e cient development of oil and gas resources to protecting

Our Family Helping Your Family

Elijah Jacob Benham, born in Longmont, passed away at the age of 27. He graduated from Fort Lupton High in 2015 then got engaged in 2019. Graduated with an associates in CIS

public welfare, health, safety and the environment and wildlife in the development of oil and gas operations.

In the following years oil and gas regulators and air quality regulators adopted a spate of regulations for the industry.

Several analysts on the call with

Wirth and Bart Brookman, PDC Energy’s CEO, raised questions about the regulatory impacts on oil and gas operations in the state.

“Both companies have demonstrated a respect for the higher expectations expressed by the people of Colorado,” Wirth said.

One of the new rules’ innovations, comprehensive area plans — which block out huge swaths of land for coordinated oil and gas development — has removed some uncertainty, Wirth said.

“We’ve received comprehensive area plan approvals as has PDC having years and years’ worth of approved development plans,” Wirth Bookman said, “We’ve been successful in the process obtaining approximately 1,000 permits in the last nine or 10 months.”

Still, PDC Energy’s concentration of assets in Colorado may have been seen as a risk by some investors.

“ e markets assign a certain concentration risk,” Wirth said. “Conjecture in the market that may have weighed on that.”

When asked by oil and gas analyst Paul Sankey whether political risks could have “excessively discounted” share price, Bookman said “that is always a consideration for any Colorado operator.”

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from Pueblo Community College in 2021 and hired at Second 61. He achieved his goals despite a lifelong battle with CF. A donation to c .org in honor of Elijah would be appreciated.

It is with our deepest sorrow to announce the passing of our father Rick Mendez on May 20, 2023, at the age of 76. After a hard battle with a malignant brain tumor, we feel at peace

knowing that he is at rest now. ank you for your prayers and support during this di cult time for our family. In loving memory of our dad - e Fast & Mendez Family

An oil rig on March 18, 2022, in Ault.

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BENHAM Elijah Jacob “Red” Benham October 4, 1995 - April 27, 2023

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Rick S Mendez January 19, 1947 - May 20, 2023

Brighton selects Labrie as Public Works Director

Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez is pleased to announce the appointment of T. Greg Labrie as the city’s new director of public works.

As director, Labrie will plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Works department including street ser-

vices, transportation planning, and infrastructure construction

Labrie has worked for Adams County since 2007 where he most recently served as development engineering manager responsible for all phases

of planning, design, and construction of transportation and development projects. Prior to this position, Labrie worked as a senior engineer and engineer III.

Before joining Adams County, Labrie was the President and CEO of Brie Corp., Inc. where he helped strategic planning and other services for startup businesses.

Labrie earned his master’s degree in environmental policy and management from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Southern University. Labrie also has his professional engineer license and is a certi ed public manager, certi ed oodplain manager and certi ed project manager.

Brighton gets police sales tax update

City survey shows support for dedicated $2 million tax

STAFF REPORT

A Brighton survey conducted at public meetings this spring seems to support a sales tax increase dedicated to the city’s Police Department, councilors were told May 23.

Councilors are considering asking voters this November if they’d support a tax – an increase in either sales taxes or property taxes – to help pay police department costs.

e city hosted a number of community meetings in April and May that gave the department a chance to pitch the idea to residents.

Residents were asked to complete a survey at the end of each meeting. Results are available on the city’s webpage, at www.brightonco.gov/ publicsafetysurveyresults.

Police Chief Matthew Domenico presented the results to the City Council at the May 23 meeting. It showed that 78% of people that took the survey rate the department as doing a good job.

e survey results showed that 63% would support a sales tax increase ballot measure for the Brigh-

ton Police Department.

According to Domenico, the ballot measure would ask voters to approve a 0.15% sales tax increase, which would cost consumers 15 cents on a $100 purchase. The tax would begin in 2024 if voters agree in November.

It would generate roughly $2 million annually for police. Domenico said that would be enough to add up to 12 new positions. New positions could include task force detectives dedicated to addressing specific crimes such as motor vehicle theft, sexual assault, and other felonies. It would also let the department add additional patrol, traffic, and investigations officers and would let the city create an Impact Team that would be able to quickly respond to crime issues.

City Council will be giving direction to refer a ballot measure at an upcoming council meeting. Councilors would need to settle on a tax and ballot language by September to get it on the 2023 ballot.

Brighton City Councilors are considering a sales tax to support police operations. FILE PHOTO

Ravens crow as Riverdale graduates 277

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Riverdale Ridge Ravens celebrated their graduation making croaking calls symbolizing the raven spirit of transformation, survival, and opportunity into the world to plan for the future, graduating on Monday, May 22.

In all, 277 students marched. Principal Cody Clark said to the students, “13 years of the challenging world, and you have shown us all that it takes to earn more and be successful. Congratulations to all of you for your accomplishments and I wish you all the best, and I know you can choose your dream.”

United Power 2023 scholarship recipients announced

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

United Power made its selection of the 2023 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships to students that live in its service territory.

e United Power selected 20 high school students with notable high test scores and grades, participating in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Each student is required to submit a written essay. According to United Power o cials, the application for scholarships is available by December each year.

Local awardees include graduates from Brighton, Fort Lupton Frederick and ornton.

Prairie View High School graduate

Margaret McEldowney will take her love for theater, dancing and performance to the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley. McEldowney plans to major in acting. She received the United Power Book Scholarship for $1,000.

“I have always loved theatre and performance, and my ultimate goal is to pursue that as a career. UNC is the perfect place to develop the skills to be a professional, which makes it my dream school and a dream come true to get to study acting there,” she said.

She hopes to be a professional actor on stage or screen and come back to her community to give back to programs supporting her.

“I know there are no guarantees for the future. I would love to stay in Colorado because I love it here, but eventually, I might end up in New York or elsewhere for theater,” she said.

Brighton’s Dylan Leonard said his interest is science. He’s attending Colorado School of Mines after graduation from Brighton High School. He received the Bill Berens Memorial scholarship for $1,000.

“I plan to major in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerospace engineering,” Leonard said. “I was re-

ally unsure about both my college and major for a long time. I really had no clue about where I wanted to go, all I knew was I wanted to create things. is led me to Mines.”

Once Leonard visited the School of Mines, he knew it was a match to enroll in the engineering program.

“ e engineering program there is amazing and it will give me the best chance to go far in my career. My major was undecided until only recently, but after thinking about it, I realized that I have always been fascinated with space and space travel. is led me to pick aerospace engineering as my major,” Leonard said.

Leonard also dreamed of starting his own company. But would accept the idea of working for NASA.

“I want to be able to control my life more than that would allow and I hope I will one day be able to achieve the best of both worlds owning a  company and contract with di erent organizations like NASA or Space X,” Leonard said.

After graduation from Frederick High School, Lauren Brown plans to take a break and enjoy the summer, making lasting memories of her accomplishment and work. Brown will attend the University of Massachusetts, in Boston in the fall. She received the United Power Youth Leadership scholarship for $1,500.

“I will be majoring in biology. I have always had a passion for science and the endless mysteries it allows us to explore. My goal is to eventually pursue a Master’s degree in forensic science, a bachelor’s degree in biology is my stepping stone to get there,” Brown said.

“ e world of DNA and crime evidence is extremely fascinating to me,” she said. “(I’m) following my true crime dreams.”

Brown said her hopes and dreams to become a successful forensic scientist investigating, solving major criminal cases, and focusing on ensuring the evidence is correct, criminals are convicted, and the victim

receives justice.

“I’d also like to become a young adult novelist along the way and own a corgi named Walter,” Brown said.

Gwendolyn Hanks plans to work after graduation from Frederick High School to save for college expenses and spend time with family and friends. Hanks said she plans to attend the University of Alabama and major in nursing. She received the Tri-State G&T Association scholarship for $1,000.

“ e last four years of high school I have been a part of my school’s Biomedical Foundations Program which has inspired my interest in studying diseases and other medical issues,” Hanks said. “While doing nursing I will be able to continue to build on the knowledge this program has given me, while also being on a career pathway that will allow me to better the lives of others.”

Hanks said she is excited about her journey at the University of Alabama.

“It will be a considerable change being so far from home, but I know it will open up so many new opportunities and friendships, she said. “I plan to continue my education and become a nurse practitioner.”

Cullen Aasmundstad-Williams’s plan after graduating from Frederick High School is to take a trip to Europe and a road trip adventure with friends to see local landmarks. Aasmundstad-Williams said he plans to study commuter engineering at Colorado State University. He will receive the United Power Book Scholarship for $1,000.

“Computer engineering involves the research and development of computer systems and components. Personally, from a young age I have been interested in technology,” Aasmundstad-Williams said. “ is degree will provide me with new knowledge, enable me to be on the forefront of technological developments, and will allow me to make impacts in elds that include environmental conservation and health-

care.”

Aasmundstad-Williams said his goal is to increase technology reaching regions that lack the resources or access bene ting advances in computer engineering.

Aasmundstad-Williams said he has many hopes for the future and wants to use his professional degree to make a di erence.

“I love to travel and have so many parts of this world I have yet to explore to experience other cultures. I will continue to enjoy my love for music and the culinary arts, as well,” Aasmundstad-Williams said. “Also stay involved in my community, mentor teens who may not have a consistent adult gure in their lives in hopes of helping them pursue their own hopes for their future. “

Other scholarship recipients Mead High School’s Kaden Rademacher received the United Power Colorado College Scholarship for $2,000.

Prairie View High School’s Gavin Walker received the United Power Colorado College Scholarship for $2,000.

Frederick High School’s Haley Howell received the Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarship of $1,000.

Frederick High School’s Otis Kindvall, received the Lois Lesser Education scholarship,1,000.

Prairie View High School’s Jolene Her received the United Power Community College scholarship for $1,000.

The United Power Book Scholarships awardees for $1,000: Brooklyn Yates, Brighton High School; Megan Derby, Eagle Ridge Academy; Trisha Hammen, Fort Lupton High School; Gabriel Pemberton, Mead High School; Jaden Atencio, Riverdale Ridge High School; Zayne Blair, Mountain Territory; Grace Finnegan, Holy Family; Andrew Sawyer, Star Gate; Austin Hane, Northglenn High School.

The final duration of the ceremony, students move the tassel to the left to make it o cial to graduate.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

The students walked on stage to receive the diploma from Principal Cody Clark with the school administration, 27J Public School Administration, and 27J Public School Board of Education.

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6. Melanin.

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8. Margaret atcher.

9. Xylem.

10. New Hampshire.

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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment at its offices at 6595 E. 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado, 80022, on June 12, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. to Vortex Services, LLC of Denver, Colorado, for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction work performed for the District.

Project Contractor: Vortex Services, LLC

Project Name: 2022 SACWSD Water System Removal and Replacements

Project Location: The project area is located on several different streets in the same general area, generally bounded by E. 70th Avenue to the south, E. 72nd Avenue to the north, Quebec Street to the east, and Monaco Street to the west.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by any contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District at the above address, Attn: Dawn Fredette, District Clerk, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

All of the above is pursuant to §38-26107, C.R.S.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT acting through its SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ACTIVITY

ENTERPRISE

By:/s/ Vicki Ennis Secretary

Legal Notice No. CCX1058

First Publication: May 25, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Date: June 1, 2023

Sealed Bids will be received by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District acting by and through its South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Activity Enterprise (Owner), Attn: Dawn Fredette, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022 until 3 p.m., local time, June 27, 2023, for the project entitled “Generator Replacement Project.” At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project generally consists of:

• Install one (1) 450 kW generator, automatic transfer switch, and appurtenances which have been pre-purchased by the Owner;

• Demolish existing generator and underground fuel tank including removal of existing diesel fuel;

•Removal of existing automatic transfer switch; and

• Installation of electrical and communication wiring for new generator and automatic transfer switch.

All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the Owner, South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; and at the office of Brown and Caldwell, 1527 Cole Blvd., #300, Lakewood, Colorado 80401.

Copies of the Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from Brown and Caldwell, Chandler Wilson at cwilson3@brwncald.com, 303-968-2043. Digital copies of Bid documents will be available on June 1, 2023 at no charge.

A non-mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023 at the Klein Water Treatment Facility, 7400 Quebec Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.

Bids will be received on a lump sum basis. Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the total Bid must accompany each Bid.

It is anticipated that the Contract Agreement will be signed and the Notice to Proceed will be issued on September 1, 2023. Construction shall be completed and ready for final payment within 180 calendar days.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Performance Bond and a Construction Payment Bond as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The Bid and Bid Security will remain subject to acceptance for 61 calendar days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, modify the terms and conditions of this bidding and selection process, and/ or waive informalities of any submission.

By: Vicki Ennis

Secretary

South Adams County Water and Sanitation District acting by and through its South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Activity Enterprise

Legal Notice No. CCX1061

First Publication: June 1, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Tamara Kay Arbogast

a/k/a Tami Arbogast, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 154

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 October 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sarah Webb

Personal Representative

11638 Community Center Dr. Apt 20 Northglenn, CO 80233

Legal Notice No. CCX1069

First Publication: June 1, 2023

Last Publication: June 15, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra Kay Hill, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 99

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 September 18, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacey Hill

Personal Representative 6357 E 78th Way

Commerce City, CO 80022

Legal Notice No. CCX1054

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William C. Schmied Jr. a/k/a William Charles Schmied, Jr., a/k/a William Charles Schmied a/k/a Bill Schmied, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30355

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 September 18, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacia L. Johnston

Personal Representative 19237 East 17th Avenue Aurora, CO 80011

Legal Notice No. CCX1056

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

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