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Ballot issue Colorado Supreme Court: would let state Low ratings don’t harm school districts keep extra tobacco funds BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

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The Adams 14 school district failed to show that state intervention caused any real harm or injury and has no basis to sue the state, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled this month. The ruling leaves the state’s school accountability system intact but could have larger significance. The justices threw out a longstanding precedent known as the rule of Martin, which said that political entities that are subordinate to the state, such as school districts and counties, can’t sue the state for exercising normal oversight. The justices also noted that the State Board of Education’s actions toward Adams 14 are allowed under the Education Accountability Act

and that Adams 14 did not challenge the legality of the law itself. Justice Monica M. Márquez wrote the opinion, and all six other justices joined in. There were no dissenting opinions. “A school district is not injured by receiving a low accreditation rating. A low accreditation rating means that the district will receive additional resources from the state to facilitate improved performance — a process intended to help districts and their students, not harm them,” the court ruling states. Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said the ruling means school improvement efforts in the district can continue “without the risk of being derailed by pending litigation.” “We welcome the opportunity to continue to work closely with

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Colorado voters approved a ballot measure in 2020 increasing taxes on tobacco and nicotine products and letting the state use the revenue to fund a universal preschool program. But the increased taxes generated more money than expected to the tune of about $24 million. So the legislature passed a bill asking voters this year through Proposition II to let the state keep that extra money — as well as all future revenue from the taxes — and use it to expand the preschool program. If voters reject Proposition II, the tax revenue collected above what was projected will be returned to nicotine and tobacco wholesalers and distributors. Additionally, the nicotine and tobacco tax rates will be cut to prevent future excess revenue.

Adams 14 and build on the current work underway in the school district,” she said in a written statement. “We know that a focus on student achievement by working together is the best way forward for the students, staff, families, and community of Adams 14.” An attorney for the Adams 14 school district hailed the decision as a victory for local control, even though the justices upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the district’s lawsuit against the state. “My little school district getting rid of a 53-year-old law that was being used against local governments and local school boards, is a big deal,” Adams 14 attorney Joe Salazar said of the rule of Martin. “Sounds like a good day to me.”

The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 1992, requires that money collected in excess of a tax’s projected revenue be refunded unless voters let the government keep the money. The increased tobacco and nicotine taxes were approved in 2020 through Proposition EE, which was placed on the ballot by Democrats in the legislature. The measure, which got the support of 68% of voters, gradually increases tobacco and nicotine taxes through 2027.

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BRIEFS Adams County sets Operation Freebird for Nov. 18

The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office and Human Services Department are teaming up for the annual Operation Freebird event. This event provides Adams County families in need with everything to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Operation Freebird will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Mountain States Toyota, 201 W. 70th Ave. Community organizations are welcome to participate to provide resources or information for residents. If interested, reach out to Karla Ojeda. Rocky Mountain Human Services wins Adams, Denver counties contract

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is redesigning its case management process, naming a Colorado firm to manage responses for Adams and Denver counties beginning Nov. 1. Colorado nonprofit group Rocky Mountain Human Services will provide streamlined case management services to individuals with disabilities or other complex needs requiring longterm, home, and community-based support. The new contract is part of Colorado’s redesigned case management system intended to make it easier for people needing services to navigate the system and get the care they need. It is designed to ensure that people have one place to go for questions and support and to improve the quality of care they receive. “We are proud and honored to be selected as the Case Management Agency for Denver and Adams Counties,” said RMHS executive director Shari Repinski. “It’s essential to reduce the burden of a complex and siloed system of care by creating a more inclusive and streamlined Long Term Care system in Colorado that recognizes and caters to the diverse needs of individuals, regardless of their disability. RMHS looks forward to making it easier for people to access care and to know that they have a trusted partner they can count on to treat them with the utmost respect and compassion.” Corn maze returns through Halloween

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ebration is open through Halloween, offering a convenient and fun corn maze and pumpkin field the whole family can enjoy. Admission to the Maize in the City site is free, with attraction prices varying from free to $20. Maize in the city is located at 10451 McKay Road in Thornton. Families can get lost navigating the 20-acre Crazed Corn Field Maze. Let the little ones take the lead as you make your way through the Mini Maze – a maze cut into a shorter corn stalk field. Little ones can also ride through the field on the barrel train, race through the hay bale maze, and visit and feed animals in the petting zoo. Bounce above the corn stalks on our pumpkin bounce pillow and then test your aim as you launch ears of corn 100+ feet across the field. The facility also offers the opportunity to swim through the free corn kernel box or have your kiddos take turns conquering the playground or racing rubber ducks. Then, stop for the perfect fall photo at one of the many photo ops throughout the site. Internships 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 Sheriff ’s Office, and a Healthy Farmers Market intern ($17/ hour). These opportunities are available through the Workforce & Business Center. Those interested should work with their Business Center case manager or call 720.523.6898 to get established with a case manager. Work Options FREE Culinary Training Program

The Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonprofit Work Options to provide residents with a free culinary training program. Program participants train with professional chefs over a six-week course and earn certifications and up to $400 per month. Work Options also offers food truck internships.

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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. This is a walking program for everyone interested in 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 a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits of walking. CCPD Introduces Online Crime Reporting Form

The 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 speaking to a police officer. Community members can now conveniently report incidents that do not require immediate officer intervention, such as fraud, identity theft, lost property, theft/shoplifting (less than $2,000), and vandalism. The new form is online now in English and Spanish at c3gov.com/ReportACrime. Residents should always call 911 for emergencies.

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

3 and on Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Nov. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7. Two other locations, at Aims Cornerstone Building, 5401 W. 20th St. in Greeley and UNC Campus Commons,1051 22nd St. in Greeley, will be open on Election Day and the day before. Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

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While most Colorado ballots will be delivered by mail or dropped into ballot boxes, poll workers in Adams and Weld counties will host voter service and polling Center locations throughout the area. Voters who want to send their ballots by mail should put 55 cents in postage on the envelope. All ballots must be in the county’s possession by 7 p.m. Nov. 7, meaning they should be placed in the mail several days before in order to be counted. Ballots cast by military and overseas voters must be sent no later than 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and received by the close of business on the 8th day after the election, Nov. 15. Adams County residents can bring their completed ballots to one of Adams County’s 28 dropbox locations. Go to https://www.adamsvotes.com/ ballot-drop-boxes/ for an updated list of those Adams County locations. Weld County voters can bring their ballots to one of 19 drop box locations. Go to https://apps.weld.gov/clerkrecorder/elections/maps/ for an updated list of those locations. Both counties are providing several locations to get voter services. Voters can go to those locations to register to vote, update their registration, drop off or request a new or replacement ballot and vote on an ADA-accessible ballot marking device. Voters must provide identification – which can include a valid Colorado ID or driver’s license, a birth certificate a valid passport, federal employee ID, military identification, current utility bills or bank statements – to get served at any of those locations. Adams County voter services

Adams County’s voting service locations are scheduled to open in two phases through the election day, Nov. 7. Adams County opens seven locations Oct. 30 in Aurora, Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City and Westminster. They will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 and on Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. Those locations are at the Adams County Government Center at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton; Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St. in Aurora; Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora; the Bennett Motor Vehicle Office 355 S. 1st St.; Commerce City Motor Vehicle, 7190 Colorado Blvd.; Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St. in Westminster; and at Westminster Motor Vehicle, 8452 Federal Blvd. Two other locations will be open Nov. 6 and 7, at the Anschutz Medical Campus, 12348 E. Montview Blvd. in Aurora, and at Front Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th Ave. in Westminster. Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7.

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voter services on Oct. 30. They are the Aims Campus in Fort Lupton at 260 College Ave., the Southwest Weld County Services Complex, 4209 County Road 24.5 in Longmont and at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave. in Greeley. Those locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 through Nov.

ADAMS COUNTY BALLOT DROP OFF BOX LOCATIONS Aurora Motor Vehicle, 3449 N. Chambers Rd. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. Anschutz Medical Campus,12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Colfax Community Network, 1585 Kingston St., Aurora Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Bennett Motor Vehicle, 355 S. 1st St., Bennett Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., ton Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton Riverdale Animal Shelter, 12155 Park Blvd., Brighton Kelver Public Library, 585 S. Main St. Byers Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Motor Vehicle, 7190 Colorado Blvd. Daniel C. Vallez Family Education Center, 7125 Mariposa St., Denver Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver Federal Heights City Hall, 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights Northglenn City Hall, 11701 Community Center Dr. Strasburg Sheriff ’s Substation, 2550 Strasburg Rd. Anythink Library Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton Hilltop Village Shopping Center, 13762 Colorado Blvd., Thornton Margaret Carpenter Rec Center, 3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Dr. Trail Winds Recreation Center, 13495 Holly St., Thornton Adams County Western Services Center, 12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St., Westminster Front Range Community College, 3705 W. 112th Ave, Westminster Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. Westminster Motor Vehicle, 8452 Federal Blvd.

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Pacing population part of Brighton sales tax question Chief Domenico has plans if voters approve 15 cent tax on $100 sales BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico knows what he’ll do if voters approve ballot question 3F, a new 15 cent sales tax, at the polls next month. “Brighton is kind of a unique community, we are surrounded by interstate highways, along with really high volume going through the middle of town,” Domenico said. “Traffic and roadway safety are a huge concern for concern for residents. Funding additional traffic safety positions would be definitely one of our goals. Additional detectives both in our general detective division along with task forces would be as well. And then providing a team that can be quickly deployed to deal with new issues we are dealing with.” He’s not so sure what he’ll do if the tax fails. “I have certainly had conversations with the city manager and other city leadership about what the what the consequences of that would be,” he said. “How do we prioritize services

and make sure that we’re providing the best? I think there is a commitment to continue to be creative and innovative. I mean, it’s not going to shut us down. But it would put a real challenge Domenico on us to provide a level of service that our communities demand.” Based on polling the city did in the spring, Domenico said he’s confident his department is on the right track. “I think what we learned from that is that the city is supportive of the work the police department is doing and that many of the likely voters would be willing to absorb some additional sales tax to ensure the police department is funded at the level it should be,” Domenico said.

in auto theft, as many agencies are,” Domenico said. “Vehicle trespasses are up, too. So having a dedicated team of officers that can go out and work in partnership with the businesses, the residents, the neighborhood groups that are reporting those quality of life issues.” The city began looking for ways to increase the department’s budget last year, considering two plans to raise the $2 million - a sales tax or a property tax. The City Council convened an outreach group to poll residents at city events in April and May and settled on the sales tax. 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. The increase would boost Brighton’s sales tax rate to 8.65% in the Adams County portions of Brighton and 7.9% in the Weld County portion. Retail buyers in Brighton currently pay 2.9% sales tax to the state, 1.1% to special districts and 3.75% to the city for general operations, capital projects and parks. Adams County collects an additional 0.75% for the portion of Brighton in Adams County. Shops in Prairie Center pay an additional 2.25% to the Prairie Center

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The new tax would generate between $2 million and $2.75 million depending on the overall economy and retail sales in the city. Domenico said current estimates predict it will generate roughly $2.25 million. That money is necessary to help the department keep pace with Brighton’s population. Right now, the city has 1.8 officers for each 1,000 Brighton residents, he told councilors earlier in the year. The Front Range average is about 2.5 officers per 1,000 residents. “Brighton has been quickly growing and we’ve seen major increases in our population over the course of the last decade, plus,” Domenico said. “Our jurisdictional boundaries are generally the same, but we infilled a lot within those jurisdictional boundaries. So population growth is a piece of it. And then those increasing demands, you know, getting body cameras and things like that are part of it.” New positions could include task force detectives dedicated to addressing specific crimes such as motor vehicle theft, sexual assault, and other felonies.

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Adams City High School ends football season AD: Injuries, small roster cut Eagles’ year short BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a bumpy season riddled with injuries, Adams City High School is ending its football season early. The team had two games to go and will forfeit those, leaving the Eagles with a 1-9 record, 0-4 in the 4A Metro 2 League. The school expects football to be back next year. Andrew LaCrue, the athletic director of the Commerce City school, said the decision simply came down to numbers. The team already had a short roster, and after injuries cut the number of active players to close to 15, coaches decided to end the season early in order to protect the kids. “Having to juggle, reschedule, and after we got down to basically 15 kids, those kids started getting hurt,” LaCrue said. “A big part of it, too, is the league we’re part of. There’s a lot of bigger teams. Bigger as in team size, 65 to 70 players, and physically,

a lot of our kids were sophomores.” Adams City shares their league this season with Broomfield, Fruita Monument, Heritage, and Aurora Central. The Eagles were getting outmanned on a weekly basis, and because of the disparity, injuries were happening more frequently. Adams City lost a handful of seniors after the 2022 season. With less students interested this year, the Eagles couldn’t afford the injuries they’ve suffered this season, LaCrue said. “We made a choice with the coaches,” he said. “What’s more important right now? The kids’ safety or finishing out the season?” Adams City plans to implement a recurring spring program, which they haven’t done in the past, in order to try to attract more students. “It’s just this season,” LaCrue said. “Hopefully we’ll engage our middleschoolers who are coming up and engaging more kids.” LaCrue praised the coaching staff for how they’ve handled the rough season. The Eagles still plan to hold practice and have workouts. Focus will shift to preparing for 2024, including working on improving

strength and conditioning. Coach Jared Deaguero, a former Adams City football player and wrestler, said prior to the season that he wants to get his players in multiple sports. It helped him as a player and he knows it can help build strength in his players as well. LaCrue said the entire staff brings a multi-sport focused approach to the football program. “In two weeks, we’ll go into ‘OK, what sport do you want to play next?’” LaCrue said. “We got basketball, we got wrestling. Go do one of those. Even if you guys don’t compete and you’re still practicing, so be it, but go do a winter sport. Then, what sport do you want to do next? Our coaches are going to be looking to get involved in those as well, so that our students aren’t only students year-round, but athletes yearround as well.” Golden and Fruita Monument — the last two teams the Eagles were scheduled to play — will receive forfeit wins. The last winning season for Adams City was in 2005, which was also the last time the school advanced to the state football playoffs.

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State softball tournament beckons half-dozen northern area schools BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

If this weekend’s state softball tournaments have a familiar feel to them, it may be because Holy Family, Frederick, Fort Lupton, Riverdale Ridge and Horizon high schools qualified a year ago. First-round games are set for 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. this Friday, Oct.

20, at Aurora Sports Park, East Colfax Avenue and Tower Road. Semifinals and finals are set for Saturday, Oct. 21. Here’s a breakdown of the northern teams heading into the weekend. Fort Lupton

Fort Lupton makes its sixth straight appearance in the state 3A

tournament. The Bluedevils earned the 11th seed and will tangle with sixth-seeded Thomas Jefferson High School at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 20. The Bluedevils advanced to the second round of the state tournament each of the past two seasons. Albert Vasquez took over the program in 2013, Since then, his teams have finished at .500 or better in every season except two.

Fort Lupton takes an 18-6-1 mark into this year’s tournament. Vasquez called it “a tough year.” “It was a struggle trying to have them understand what we were trying to accomplish,” Vasquez said. “We kept preaching teamwork. We started coming together after the Brush tournament (in September). SEE SOFTBALL, P6

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We played well that Friday and not as well Saturday. We told them we have to play together; otherwise, we’re going to struggle the rest of the year.” Fort Lupton won the class 3A Frontier League title with a perfect 6-0 mark. “Last year’s group was never complacent,” Vasquez said. “We have a new group this year that’s never been to the postseason. We gelled quickly. When we fell behind, it didn’t seem to phase them. We’re not one of those programs where we’re fortunate to have kids playing high (high-level) competitive ball.” Frederick

The Golden Eagles (19-7 this season) make their fourth appearance in a row at the state 4A tournament. This year, Frederick drew the 11th seed and will face sixth-seeded Berthoud High School at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 20. Senior outfielder Makenzie Sais led Frederick with a .625 batting average and a .700 on-base percentage. Five of her

50 hits went for extra bases. Junior shortstop Avery Salisbury hit at a .434 clip this fall. One-third of her 33 base hits went for extra bases. Payton Torres took care of most of the pitching duties. She struck out 74 batters in 110 innings on the mound and had an earned-run average of 3.35. Elayna Fisher struck out 21 batters in her 33 innings of work. The only coach the Golden Eagles have ever had, Roger Dufour, won his 400th career game earlier this season. The Golden Eagles were second in the class 4A Longs Peak League. Holy Family

The Tigers (24-1) finished second a season ago. This year, they drew the No. 1 seed in class 4A and will face Pine Creek in the opening round. Game time is 10 a.m. on Oct. 20. Kaylee McDonald, a senior, leads the hitting effort with a .519 batting average this season. She has as many hits (40) as RBIs. Thirteen of her base hits are for extra bases. Junior Jaelyn Sandoval compiled a .486 batting average this fall. Nine of her 34 hits this season are for extra bases. Another junior, Isabella Arroyo, has a 0.96 earned-run average. In 86 innings of work, Arroyo CLAIM YOUR

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allowed 11 earned runs and struck out 93 batters. Holy Family’s only loss was to class 5A Chatfield High School in extra innings. Horizon

For the Hawks of Horizon, it’s their fourth straight appearance at state. The third-seeded Hawks (214) take on Fossil Ridge in the first round. First pitch is at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 20. Lily Mohr, a senior, hit .582 for the Hawks this season and also led the squad in home runs with 11. Hadley Hudson’s batting average was .512. Twenty-one of her 43 hits were good for extra bases. Senior pitcher Madison Vollmar’s earnedrun average was 2.48 in just over 53 innings of work. She recorded 59 strikeouts. Hudson piled up 72 strikeouts in her 55 innings on the mound. Her earned-run average was 3.18. Horizon finished second in the Front Range League this season. The Hawks advanced as far as the state 5A semifinals in 2021. Riverdale Ridge

The Ravens (23-2) earned their best seed – second – in school history this year. Riverdale Ridge takes on 15th-seeded Roosevelt at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 20. This marks the Ravens’ fifth straight appearance at state. The school has fielded a softball team for six seasons. Infielder Peyton Saenz tops the hitting effort with a .597 average. The freshman pounded out 43 hits this fall, 20 of which went for extra bases. Mady Ortiz hit at a .487 clip and drove in 32 runs. Brynn Trujiollo had an earned-run average of 1.65 over 55 ⅔ innings of work. She struck out 89 batters. Riverdale Ridge, which went

Tegan Medina makes the catch on a fly ball during a first-day-of-practice drill at Riverdale Ridge High School. Now, the Ravens are one of a half-dozen northern teams competing in the state tournament this weekend on Oct. 20. STEVE SMITH

through the class 4A Longs Peak League season without a loss, advanced to the state semifinals in 2021. Coach Ray Garza, the only Ravens’ coach in the history of the program, won his 100th game at the helm earlier this season. Have you signed up for the Sportsland newsletter yet? View more details and get all your prep sports coverage at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Broken rail likely caused Pueblo train derailment BY OLIVIA PRENTZEL THE COLORADO SUN

A broken rail likely caused a train hauling 124 cars of coal to derail on a bridge over Interstate 25 north of Pueblo, killing a semi truck driver, federal investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said. The board’s preliminary assessment determined that the bridge collapsed after the train derailed on Oct. 15, sending coal and mangled train cars across I-25 and closing the busy route between Pueblo and Colorado Springs. As many as 30 train cars derailed. Investigators were at the scene in the aftermath, trying to figure out what caused the broken rail and why warning systems did not alert crews, the NTSB said. Federal investigators will also look at the adequacy of prior track inspec-

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It would also let the department add additional patrol, traffic, and

tions and the condition and maintenance history of the bridge. The federal agency will release its preliminary report within 30 days. A final report could take up to two years to be completed. The broken rail was east of the bridge over I-25, the NTSB said. Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-25 remained closed in the days after the crash as crews continued to clear debris from the road. BNSF expects cleanup to be completed by Wednesday, when CDOT engineers and maintenance crews will assess the damage and determine what repairs are needed to reopen the highway. Drivers headed south are advised to use Colorado 115 until they reach Penrose, before heading east on U.S. 50 toward Pueblo. Northbound drivers can exit the interstate at U.S. 50 and go west, toward Pueblo West,

then north on Purcell until they reach I-25, CDOT said. There still remains confusion over who owns the bridge that collapsed and who was responsible for maintaining it. A spokesperson for BNSF, which operated the train that derailed and owns the line it runs on, told The Colorado Sun the state owns the bridge. But Matt Inzeao, communications director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said state officials are still combing through documents, going back to the bridge’s construction in the late 50s, to determine who owns it. “We have been working through some conflicting information thus far,” Inzeo said in an email. “We do not have access to the maintenance and inspection activity performed by BNSF for this bridge.” Generally, CDOT’s inspection and

maintenance focuses on bridges carrying cars and trucks “and only deals with railroad and utility bridges as needed,” Inzeo said. It’s also unclear where the train was headed. An Xcel Energy spokesperson said the coal was not en route to the Comanche power plant in Pueblo and will not affect the plant’s operations. The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office identified the truck driver killed in the derailment as Lafollette Henderson, 60, of Compton, Calif. None of the train’s crew were injured. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT SECOND CREEK FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Second Creek Farm Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. The proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on November 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via conference call. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. To attend the meeting via conference, dial 720-931-2463; enter code: 2463. SECOND CREEK FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 /s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX1194 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 2024 proposed budget has been submitted to the ASPEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Clif-

tonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Aspen Hills Metropolitan District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023. If necessary, an amended 2023 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 1500 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 3H, Sheridan, Colorado 80110. Any interested elector within Aspen Hills Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2023 budget and proposed 2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ASPEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX1208 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2023 Amended Budgets (the “Amended Budgets”) and 2024 Proposed Budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NjFmZTY1ZDctZm E5NC00YzU5LWE3ZmEtOWY2OGE1 MjY4NDY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7 b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22 Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5980c-8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only)

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By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1198 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2023 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2024 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NjFmZTY1ZDctZm E5NC00YzU5LWE3ZmEtOWY2OGE1 MjY4NDY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7 b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22 Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5980c-8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,962842665# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 962 842 665#

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda and notice for any meeting may be obtained by visiting the Districts website https://www.reunionsecmd.org.

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Legal Notice No. CCX1200 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the PRAIRIE FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting and public hearing of the Prairie Farm Metropolitan District to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10326 Walden Street, Commerce City, Colorado. If necessary, an amended 2023 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector within the Prairie Farm Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2023 budget and proposed 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PRAIRIE FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX1193 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,962842665# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 962 842 665# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of the Amended Budgets and the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda and notice for any meeting may be obtained by visiting the Districts’ website https://www.reunioncentermds.org. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1201 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 1 Subdistrict 1 NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of North Range Metropolitan District No. 1 Subdistrict 1 for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget 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; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the South Adams County Fire Station #8 (located at 10326 Walden St. Commerce City, CO 80022). Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DIS-

TRICT No. 1 Subdistrict 1 By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1196 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2024 SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ACTING FOR ITSELF AND BY AND ON BEHALF OF ITS SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE Notice is hereby given that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of South Adams County Water and Sanitation District. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022, where the same is open for public inspection. Public hearings on the budget will be held at the District’s Regular Board Meetings for November and December as follows: Date: November 8 and December 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: District Administration Building 6595 E. 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 A Resolution of approval of the budget and appropriations and certification of a mill levy will be considered, acted on, and finally adopted at the December 13 meeting. Note that it is possible that the Board will continue the December Board meeting to a later date in the event Proposition HH is approved. Any interested elector of South Adams County Water and Sanitation District may file or register any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption by the Board. Proposed increases to the District’s rates, fees, tolls, penalties, and charges have been separately Noticed pursuant to Colorado law. SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Vicki Ennis As: Secretary Legal Notice No. CCX1205 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 1 Subdistrict 2

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of North Range Metropolitan District No. 1 Subdistrict 2 for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget 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; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. at 6:00 p.m. at the South Adams County Fire Station #8 (located at 10326 Walden St. Commerce City, CO 80022). Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 1 Subdistrict 2 By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1195 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023 via Microsoft Teams Videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter passcode 886 510 000#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing by contacting Sandy Brandenburger, by email at sandy. brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the abovereferenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Michaela Smith, President Legal Notice No. CCX1176 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

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NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3 NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of North Range Metropolitan District No. 3; that a copy of such proposed budgets have 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; and that such proposed budgets will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be on Thursday, November 30, 2023. at 6:00 p.m. at the Reunion Recreation Center at 17910 East Parkside Drive North Commerce City, CO 80022. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget may inspect such budgets and file or register any objections thereto. NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3 By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1211 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Proposed 2024 budgets have been submitted to the LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-7 for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budgets have been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Legato Community Authority and Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. If necessary, amended 2023 budgets will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held via Zoom videoconferencing platform. Any interested elector within the Legato Community Authority and Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2023 budgets and proposed 2024 budgets. The Board of Directors encourages the Public and others to join the meeting via Zoom. To access meeting, visit www. zoom.us, click the Join Meeting link, and type in the follow Meeting ID and Pass-

Meeting ID: 810 9204 9130 Passcode: 590634 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-7 By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX1209 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the ABERDEEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Aberdeen Metropolitan District No. 1 to be held at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, November 10, 2023. If necessary, an amended 2023 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 1500 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 3H, Sheridan, Colorado 80110. Any interested elector within Aberdeen Metropolitan District No.1 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2023 budget and proposed 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ABERDEEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the Districts Legal Notice No. CCX1207 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., for the

purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2023 Amended Budgets (the “Amended Budgets”) and 2024 Proposed Budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NjFmZTY1ZDctZm E5NC00YzU5LWE3ZmEtOWY2OGE1 MjY4NDY4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7 b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22 Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5980c-8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,962842665# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 962 842 665# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of the Amended Budgets and the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda and notice for any meeting may be obtained by visiting the Districts’ website https://www.reunionvillagemd.org. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 and 2 /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1203 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET OF NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 2 Subdistrict 1 NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of North Range Metropolitan District No. 1 Subdistrict 1 ; that a copy of such proposed budgets have 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; and that such proposed budgets will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be on Wednesday, November 08, 2023. at 6:00 p.m. at the Reunion Recreation Center at 17910 East Parkside Drive North Commerce City, CO 80022. Any elector within

the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget may inspect such budgets and file or register any objections thereto. NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 1 Subdistrict 1 By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1199 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF SECOND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Second Creek Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget 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; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District on Monday November 27, 2023. At 6:00 pm at South Adams County Fire Station #8 (10326 Waldon Street, Commerce City, Co 80022) Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. SECOND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Charles Wolfersberger District Manager Legal Notice No. CCX1197 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Public Notices Bids and Settlements Public Notice WINDLER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY WINDLER - Monument Signage Sealed Bids will be received by Windler 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 10:30 a.m. local time on November 23, 2023. for: WINDLER Monument Signage This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Approximately (12) Monument Signs along 56th from E-470 to N. Harvest Rd, along 48th From N. Harvest Rd to N. Tibet Rd, and along the Windler project boundaries. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Windler Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.fix@ merrick.com, beginning October 26, 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. CCX1210 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications Public Notice FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Porteos – Phase 6 (Segment

2) and Phase 8 (Segment 5) Streetlights – LP1 of Phase 8 Project Owners: Velocity Metropolitan District Project Location: City of Aurora, Colorado The Velocity Metropolitan District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Dynalectric Colorado after November 13, 2023. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Velocity Metropolitan District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Dynalectric Colorado, as necessary, to protect the Velocity Metropolitan District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Dynalectric Colorado to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Dynalectric Colorado 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 November 6, 2023. Legal Notice No. CCX1181 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications

Public Notice VELOCITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Porteos – PA-9A & PA-9C The Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for Porteos – PA-9A & PA-9C (“Project”). Sealed Bids for the Porteos – PA-9A & PA9C project will be received by the District Engineer (Merrick & Company), at 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 a.m. local time on November 23, 2023. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 endorsed with the name of the Bidder and the Title “Porteos – PA-9A & PA-9C”.

also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741. Legal Notice No. CCX1206 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on or around November 30, 2023, Sand Creek Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado will make final settlement with Colorado Asphalt Services, Inc. (“Contractor” herein) for all construction services rendered for materials, labor, supplies and construction services rendered by Contractor for the installation of the following Projects: Traffic Signal at Salida Street and Walden Street; East 40th Avenue Right Turn Lane; East 40th Avenue Left Turn Lane; Pond C Cutoff Wall located in Gateway Park, Aurora, Colorado (“Projects” herein). Prior to November 22, 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 Manager (303) 371 9000 Legal Notice No. CCX1212 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

The Project will include: Improvements will include overlot grading, utility infrastructure, shared drive access roads with sidewalks and a new Water Quality Pond in PA 9A. Bidding documents can be requested beginning October 26, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. There will be no charge for the bid documents. Contact Barney Fix at barney. fix@merrick.com to receive the PDF documents electronically. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Legal Notice of Attempt to Settle Unclaimed Capital Credit Retirements

Commencing on October 26, 2023, and continuing through April 30, 2024, UNITED POWER, INC. (hereafter “United Power” or “the cooperative”), will make a final attempt to pay the unclaimed retirements of capital credits to its former members who were served by the cooperative prior to and through December 31, 2019. This notice does not apply to current United Power members. Representatives for the estates of deceased former members may also apply for unclaimed retired capital credits on behalf of the former member. Former members, or their representatives, who may be eligible to receive these unclaimed retired capital credits can access a list of eligible accounts at the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or in person at United Power’s headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way in Brighton, Colorado.

Former members or their representatives who may be eligible to receive a payment of unclaimed retired capital credits must complete and submit an Unclaimed Retired Capital Credits Refund Request form (available at www.unitedpower.com) and verify all necessary information to ensure their eligibility for payment. A copy of the Unclaimed Retired Capital Credits Refund Request form may also be requested by emailing capitalcredits@unitedpower. com or by calling United Power’s Member Services line at 303-637-1300.

Submitting an Unclaimed Retired Capital Credits Refund Request form does not guarantee a disbursement will be made; proper documentation and valid proof of membership during the applicable time period is required. No refund checks will be issued for unclaimed retirement amounts below $5.00. Unclaimed retired capital credit refunds can be donated to the United Power Round Up Foundation, which provides assistance to community organizations within the cooperative’s service territory. After the notification period closes on April 30, 2024, all unclaimed retired capital credits for the applicable time period will be considered an assignment and contribution of capital to United Power.

Additional questions about this notice and unclaimed retired capital credit refunds should be directed to United Power Member Services at 303-637-1300 or by email to capitalcredits@unitedpower.com UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Mark A. Gabriel President & CEO Legal Notice No. CCX1204 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Public Notices Public Notice Adams 14 – Adams County School District (Adams County) proposes to construct an 80’ monopole tower (84’ overall) at 7631 Monaco St., Commerce City, Adams County, CO (Job #59148) and at 6160 Kearney St., Commerce City, Adams County, CO (Job #59146). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, Adams County is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within 1/2 mile of the site, please submit the comments (with project number 59148 or project number 59146) to: RAMAKER, Contractor for Adams County, 855 Community Dr, Sauk City, WI 53583 or via e-mail to history@ ramaker.com within 30 days of this notice. Legal Notice No. CCX1192 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express ###

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When the initiative was drafted, nonpartisan legislative staff predicted the increased taxes would generate $186.5 million in new revenue a year. But the revenue has been much higher than that — at around $208 million — which is why Proposition II was placed on the November 2023 ballot. A similar situation played out after Coloradans legalized the sale and possession of recreational marijuana in 2012. In 2015, voters approved Proposition BB, which let the state keep recreational marijuana sales tax revenue collected above what was estimated and use the money predominantly for school construction. How did Proposition on the ballot?

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The legislature placed Proposition II on the ballot through the passage of House Bill 1290 this year. All 31 Republicans in the General Assembly, as well as three Democrats, voted against the legislation. Where will the money Proposition II passes?

The tax rate will stay the same and the excess revenue would go toward Colorado’s existing preschool program, which this year began offering at least 10 hours a week of preschool in the year before they start kindergarten, as well as instruction for 3and 4-year-olds with disabilities. That program has been popular, but it’s off to a rocky start, with some school districts suing the state over funding issues and religious schools suing over nondiscrimination requirements. The money collected through Proposition EE went to K-12 educa-

What opponents say

The cigarette and vaping display at a convenience store in Denver’s Capitol Hill PHOTO BY ERIC LUBBERS THE COLORADO SUN neighborhood on April 30, 2019.

tion, rural schools and housing assistance in the first three years. What exactly will Proposition II fails?

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If voters reject the ballot measure, the state will have to return nearly $24 million to cigarette and nicotine wholesalers and distributors through direct refunds and temporary tax breaks. The state would also cut nicotine and tobacco taxes by 11.53% to avoid collecting excess taxes in the future. For context: The taxes on a pack of cigarettes under Proposition HH are currently $1.94 and set to increase to $2.64 on July 1, 2027. The tax on other tobacco and nicotine products is currently 50% and set to rise to 62% starting in July 2027. What supporters say

Supporters contend that higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products discourage their use. They also argue that increasing funding for Colorado’s universal preschool program will improve educational and

health outcomes for the kids who benefit from the instructions. Groups supporting the ballot measure include Healthier Colorado, the Colorado Children’s Campaign, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Great Education Colorado. Preschool for All Coloradans, the issue committee supporting Proposition II, had raised more than $291,000 through late September and spent only about $34,000. The top donors to the group are Healthier Colorado at $90,000, Save the Children Action Network at $86,000 and Gary Advocacy at $50,000. Healthier Colorado and Save the Children Action Network are nonprofits, while Gary Advocacy is a philanthropic limited liability company affiliated with nonprofit Gary Community Ventures. “We’ve got a huge coalition of supporters and want to make sure everyone in Colorado understands that voting yes on Prop. II will increase access to early childhood education without raising taxes,” said Craig Hughes, a partner at Hilltop Public

There’s no organized opposition thus far to Proposition II. Several conservative leaders told The Colorado Sun they are more focused on defeating Proposition HH, the 10-year property tax relief plan also on the November statewide ballot. The Centennial Institute, a policy think tank at Colorado Christian University, sent out a ballot guide opposing both II and HH. “Colorado has enough tax dollars,” the guide said. “Any additional tax revenue collected should be returned back to the taxed individual or business.” State Rep. Stephanie Vigil, of Colorado Springs, was one of the three Democrats who voted against House Bill 1290, the measure putting Proposition II on the November ballot. She said her “no” vote was more about the increased nicotine and tobacco taxes than letting the state keep the excess revenue generated by them. “I had to signal my dislike for tax structures of these kinds,” Vigil said. “I pledged this to my constituency, especially my libertarian constituents, that I’m not supportive of higher taxes on tobacco products — sin taxes. I find them rather regressive and not particularly helpful in encouraging people to quit smoking.” But Vigil, who quit smoking eight years ago, said she’ll still vote for Proposition II. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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