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Clear Creek High School graduates turn their tassels as family members and friends take photos during the May 21 ceremony at CCHS.
Graduating Golddiggers ride off into the snowy sunset BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The path to success is very rarely a direct one, as Clear Creek High School’s Class of 2022 can attest. “The path to success … is all over the place,” Principal Chris Gould told the 50-some graduating Golddiggers on May 21. “You learned that. You lived it. Because these last two years have not been simple. … (Success) still came because you perse-
CCHS graduates Sydney Lei and Sophie Leone pose for photos after the May 21 ceremony at CCHS.
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East Mount Evans Resource, Growth and the Environment — or EMERGE — met for the first time in almost two years on May 18 with about 50 people attending. They discussed the county commissioners’ current projects, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office’s new emergency systems and current wildland fire-reduction tactics. Founded in 1993, the group meets semi-annually to discuss “information about the land, water, wildlife and plants, as well as providing pertinent news from Clear Creek County government and the school district,” according to its webpage. The group specifically covers the southeast corner of Clear Creek County. Sheriff Rick Albers began by telling of the Sheriff’s Office’s current staff shortages, including one nursing position, four jailers, three dispatchers, a patrol sergeant, two officers, one investigator and a jail tech. This is due partially to the SEE EMERGE, P3
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Week of May 16, 2022 A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation. NR = Not Reported. “Peak wind gust at 16, Georgetown Lake” is the velocity Week of May 2022 in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred A local Weather Service volunteer observer makes the temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. during theNational calendar day preceding date of observation. Historic at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digitalbased displays of aon “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is thedata calculatedhave average data are the period of record for which statistical of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T 53 = Trace of precipitation. NR = Not Reported. “Peak wind gust at GeorgetownAny Lake” is weather the been compiled (about years within the period 1893-2021). velocity in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred during the calendar day preceding the date of records noted are a comparison of the observed value with observation. Historic databased are based onon the period of record for which statistical data have been compiled (about 53 years within the the period 1893-2021). Any weather records noted are based on a comparison of the observed value with the historical data set. historical data set. Day and date of observation (2022)
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cost of living in Clear Creek county being so high compared with other areas. “My officers can’t live out here,” he said. The other cause is people simply moving on to other jobs and states, and higher paying positions and sign-on bonuses in other counties, Albers said. He went on to speak about a few services like SafeCall for checking and informing older residents who may live alone and house checks. Evergreen Fire Chief Mike Weege spoke on a new fire alert system called Lookout Alert that functions by district rather than by county now, so Clear Creek residents in the Evergreen Fire/Rescue district must sign up for this service themselves. He also described working with various local law enforcement agencies, such as the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, on evacuation plans. Clear Creek County Commissioners Sean Wood, Randy Wheelock and George Marlin spoke on various current projects such as using some of the federal funds the county received from the American Rescue Plan — about $1.9 million total — on affordable child care to help people return to work. They also spoke on short-term rental permits and the need for more comprehensive services for mental health in Clear Creek County.
Wheelock specifically spoke on tourism management, a way of mitigating the effects of large numbers of people visiting the forest of Clear Creek. He highlighted that most fires in the county are humancaused, and the more people in the forests, the more likely a fire will start somewhere. Timed-entry systems, like those currently used by the Rocky Mountains National Park, was an example he used of how to do this management. The main topic was wildfire management, which Jessica Moore of Evergreen Fire/Rescue spoke on. “Our forests are incredibly unhealthy,” she said. She explained that the forests were meant to burn periodically to rid themselves of extra debris, but the last 100 years or so of mismanagement has led to the current “megafires.” Firefighters cannot be sent to mega-fires she said, as some burn so hot concrete foundations have turned to dust. Risk management is key, she elaborated. Moore spelled out different ways houses catch fire, from embers lighting smaller flammable materials like pine needles and welcome mats close to the house, to direct flames on fences which carry the fire directly to the house. The department offers free assessments of properties to help homeowners understand what risk management can be taken, as well as a chipper service to remove fallen slash. More information on risk management and Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s services can be found at evergreenfirerescue.com.
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vered, and you stuck with it.” The Class of 2022 has been defined by its ability to “bounce back and make the best of everything,” as valedictorian Bridget Egan said before the ceremony. “Today’s a pretty good example — coming here in a snowstorm,” Egan said of the late spring storm that pushed the planned outdoor ceremony into the gym. “I don’t think any of us expected this.” Graduate Synneva Wippler and others expressed a very bittersweet feeling in saying goodbye to the friends and classmates they’ve grown up with, but excitement in starting the next chapters of their lives. “It’s kind of a surreal experience,” graduate Cameron Jefferson said. “You’ve grown up here your entire life, and now you’re done with school. It’s basically like everybody here’s your family because … it’s such a small and close community.” But, the Class of 2022 is full of talented, amazing people, Egan and fellow graduate Jacob Bryant both described. Bryant added that, “They’re all going places.” For Bryant, that’s Montana State University to study finance and economics; for Jefferson, a gap year then Red Rocks Community College; for Wippler, Arizona State University to study biochemistry; and for Egan, Columbia University for biology.
Snow falls outside the Clear Creek High School cafeteria as graduates prepare for the PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN May 21 ceremony at CCHS.
The four all said they would miss participating in high school athletics and performing arts. Jefferson and Bryant both said attending prom with their friends were their favorite memories from CCHS, while Egan said it was her first race for the Golddigger ski team. In their final messages to their fellow graduates, Wippler and Bryant encouraged everyone to work hard despite all the challenges that come their way. “Don’t put your head down, and don’t give up,” Bryant said. “… If you want something, just work for it.” Egan and Jefferson thanked their classmates and families for their
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Jeff Miller and Sherry Frederick smile and take photos as their son Braden Miller and his fellow graduates process in during the May 21 ceremony at Clear Creek High School.
support, with Jefferson commenting, “I love my family, and I wish nothing but the best for (my classmates).” Egan added: “Dream big, and thank you for being there for me.” While graduating from high school might be the Class of 2022’s greatest achievement, commencement speaker Emily Buikema hoped it wouldn’t be that way for long. The CCHS girls basketball coach said she wanted the graduates to “find dreams that you don’t even know exist yet.” As the Class of 2022 enters the “lifelong hustle,” as Buikema described it, she encouraged the graduates to find a support system — to help others and accept help from others. “Your dreams are so much more significant if you achieve them with other people, and you help other people achieve theirs,” she continued. “ … You have already changed my life, and I’m just one person. I’m so excited for the countless other lives that you’re going to change because of who you are and what you stand for.” In a final address as their principal, Gould told the graduates to remember the lessons from their family, friends and educators, and to “keep true to those lessons and keep true to yourself.” “Seek to serve those around you; be a community, and let your past ground you as you plan for the future, but don’t ever forget that you’re in the present,” Gould continued.
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Session Series at Floyd Hill: Week Two BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The second annual four-week long Session Series at Floyd Hill started this month, with May 18 seeing a crowd of about 100 and almost everyone with a bike. The series started May 11, with May 25 being the third race, and June 1 being the final. The mountain biking race is meant to “raise funds for local non-profits in the area that are bike centric, and focus on trail building and community advocacy,” according to Elizabeth Schmidtmann, the production director of the event. “It’s awesome that Clear Creek does this,” attendee Patrick Lee said before the May 18 race. Mountain biking for about five years now, Lee came in sixth in the open pro category in the May 11 race, with last year’s being his very first. On May 18 he came in seventh in the open pro with a time of 4:09.91. There are six categories people can compete in: 14 to 18 years old; 18 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 plus; and the open pro where any age can enter. “Pro is what you want to do if you wanna race with the fast guys,” said Lee. Each category has a first, second and third place for male and female. Each competitor gets one shot
down the track each race — the Sluice — with only the downhill counting for time, not the uphill climb to get there. Mateo Clagg, who also competed last year, said he’s done the new race trail at least 50 times before race day — twice that day alone. “I only live about 10 minutes away, so it’s easy to come by,” he said. He ended the day in sixth place in his category at 4:39.98. “I pedaled a lot. Cleanest run I’ve done,” he said after. This year’s race had newcomers too, such as Jordann Jordan who’s been mountain biking since 2007. “Last year I watched sadly from work,” she said, continuing that she moved her work schedule around specifically so she could participate. It worked out, as she came in second in the open pro on the May 11 race. “The course is a little different today, but I’m feeling good.” The May 18 race ended with Jordan in first place for women’s open pro with a time of 4:54.63. Petr Hanak came first in the men’s open pro with a time of 3:53.54. Calvin Dougherty, 14, came in 15th with a time of 5:34.54. Even though he crashed a few times — once into a cameraman — he said, “I know I can come back next week and do better.” The rest of the results can be found at my.raceresult.com under Session Series.
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Calvin Dougherty, 14, placed 15th in the 14-18 category with a time of 5:34.54. PHOTOS BY ANDREW FRAIELI
Steve Buffenbarger, placed sixth in the 50+ bracket with a time of 5:30.15. “Good run, couldn’t have gone faster,” he said afterwards.
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OMEGA youth group continues at Idaho Springs Public Library The LGBT youth social group, only recently started in Clear Creek and hopes to bring community and resources to LGBT kids and teens in the area BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The quiet back room of the Idaho Springs public library turns lively once a month with the loud voices of excited 12-year-olds talking, eating and learning. Talking about new music and themselves, eating pizza and learning about queer historical figures, these kids are part of a group called OMEGA — Open Minds Encouraging General Acceptance — an LGBT youth social group for 12- to 20-yearolds. Started only last month, the group grew from about four kids to six, to hopefully more, according to Joe Merritt, who works at the Idaho Springs library and runs the group. Part of the LGBT community himself, Merritt calls the group a passion project. “I just wanted to provide a space out in the mountains here for kids where they can really be themselves, and experiment with pronouns and
Joe Merritt, who runs the OMEGA social group at the Idaho Springs public library, prepares for the session.
WHERE AND WHEN OMEGA meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Idaho Springs Public Library the second Saturday of each month. Anyone 12-20 is welcome. names, and just have a safe space to do all this,” he said. Lasting about two hours, Merritt starts with food — pizza this month — and prepares activities
like a printout saying, “I am thumbody,” where kids put their thumbprint on the paper and write what they like about themselves. This month’s theme was individuality, so Merritt also prepared questions to talk through, “questions to explore themselves, things they wouldn’t normally think about or things that other people wouldn’t encourage out of them,” he said. Part of the goal is to “provoke growth and learning and a sense of pride within themselves,” he said.
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“So, if anyone else in their lives aren’t supportive, they’ll have that sense of confidence that we’re trying to instill here.” Not without concern for the possibility of unacceptance in the community, the back room was chosen on purpose. Partly because they are loud talking, excited kids in a library, but also because Merritt wants it to be a safe space that the kids don’t feel judged in, minimizing SEE OMEGA, P9
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Memorial Day: More than just the start of summer
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lthough the past weekend did not really show it, summer is coming! Birds are singing, plants are blooming, and summer activities are being planned out. The customary unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day. To a great deal of people, it means family get-togethers and picnics with the barbeques roaring, but to veterans, their families and those who have lived through wartime, it means something else. Memorial Day is the time to honor those who have given their lives to protect all that we hold dear here in America. Originally, Memorial Day was called Decoration Day. This came about due to the vast array of decorations, memorials and flowers that families placed on the graves of Civil War soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. This day should not be confused with Veterans Day where we honor those who have served in the military. Decoration Day was first formalized in the small town of Waterloo, N.Y., in early May 1866
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by encouraging families to create memorials for the fallen soldiers. By late May 1868, the day became the first-ever national Decoration Day whereas soldiers from both side of the Civil War could come to the same Christy Recke cemetery to honor their brothers. One hundred years later in 1968, the federal government chose to pass the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which officially declared the last Monday in May Memorial Day. Tradition may call you to party hard and cook all day, but let us all remember to take a step back and recall those who made that ultimate sacrifice by laying down their lives to protect us. Those brave, honorable men and women who fought in World War II are becoming lost to us. Reach out to them on this Memorial Day. Ask if you may help them
remember their fallen brothers and sisters and thank them for their service. These precious memories of those few who are still here among us are being lost to time, and it is our job to preserve it. Remember them, but not just those from the World War II era. Unfortunately, our country has participated in many wars over the years: Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and numerous other conflicts where our brave military have been sent to aid those less fortunate than us. These battles have had their fair share of fatalities as well. Aging brings into sharp focus our humanity and can make us not want to face death. Holding these souls in our minds and paying them respect on Memorial Day and acknowledgetheir loss of life can only serve to bolster our resolve to keep going, forge ahead and live a full life. This Memorial Day, honor those we have lost who fought to preserve our rights, to preserve our ability to protest, those that fought to maintain our independence, our freedom
to choose and our right to vote about what matters to us most. This Memorial Day, visit with families and friends, eat all the wonderfully prepared foods and have a few drinks in moderation, but also here are some ways to remember and honor those fallen few: • Visit a war memorial. Read the names and have a moment of silence. • Aid a veteran to visit a cemetery of their fallen brother or sister, so they can pay their respects. • Attend a Memorial Day event or parade. • Display the American flag at your home. • Watch the National Memorial Day Concert. • Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 30 Christy Recke MS, RN, CWCN currently works as a wound care nurse consultant and lives in Idaho Springs. She has been a nurse for 25 years and holds a master’s degree in Complementary and Integrative Health.
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MAY 27, 28, 29 MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is having its annual Memorial Weekend Yard Sale. This year, it will only be at the Dumont School: from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 27, 28 and 29. Proceeds help restore the Mill City House. JUNE 8 CLEAR CREEK COUNTY GOP will host a Republican candidate meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. June 8 in the St. Paul’s Catholic Church parish hall, 1632 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. Confirmed candidates attending are: Katie Lehr, HD49; Matt Solomon, SD8; Mike O’Donnell and Pam Anderson, secretary of state;
ONGOING OMEGA (OPEN MINDS ENCOURAGING GENERAL ACCEPTANCE) social group meets the second Saturday each month for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 12 to 20 years. Fun, friends, snacks, games in a welcoming environment. This program is a collaboration between The Clear Creek County Library District and Resilience 1220. RESILIENCE1220 HAS STARTED a support group called College Age Community that meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information and the Zoom link, email lior@wisetreewellness.com. WELLNESS CLINIC is Monday through Friday for free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. For more information and to make an appointment, call 303-670-7528. MOUNT EVANS HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICE offers
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COVID-19 TESTING is available from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays in the dirt lot by Mount Buzz near the corner of Argentine and 11th Street in Georgetown, and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Appointments are recommended by visiting covidcheckcolorado.org/find-our-sites. VOA TRANSPORTATION is available on Fridays to the Idaho Springs Safeway and the post office.
THE PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER offers free bingo from 12:30-2 p.m. the first and third Tuesday and a monthly birthday celebration at noon the second Tuesday of the month. YOUNG PEOPLE 12 TO 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreen-based organization called Resilience1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County. They also facilitate school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more information or to schedule a counseling session, visit www.Resilience1220.org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-282-1164.
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the possibility of someone walking by and “trying to talk down to us.” He said there’s been no pushback so far, but the name of the group doesn’t include anything “obviously rainbow or LGBT” for a reason. “We’re trying our very best to set this up in a way that people can’t get it closed down easily. This is a resource that is definitely needed out here,” he said. Another part of the reason is so kids don’t have to explain to their parents where they are going, as about half that have attended the meetup have unaccepting parents, according to Merritt. The group did not come about without some outside help though, and not out of the blue either. Merritt organizes the group and runs it, but he is the first and only paid volunteer for such a group under Resilience1220. Created three years ago this month by Heather Aberg, Resilience1220 is a nonprofit that provides free counseling sessions and support groups for ages 12 to 20. Born in Evergreen, Aberg said she started the organization after a few Evergreen highschoolers died by suicide a few years ago. “We started for that reason, to build resilience and to build skills as an adolescent that you can use for your entire life,” she said. “Ideally we prevent suicide, but also addiction, unhealthy relationships, abuse, divorce — all these things if we can
Joe Merritt, who runs the OMEGA youth group, and Amanda Hart, a therapist hired by Resilience1220, wait for kids to arrive.
teach them basic skills early.” Aberg made a point to elaborate that LGBT youth have a higher risk of suicide attempts than their peers, more than four times as likely according to the Trevor Project — a nonproft, LGBT youth, suicide-prevention organization. She told of an LGBT lunch social group she would host periodically at Clear Creek Middle School where about 25 kids attended. They’d be “bursting” with questions, according to Aberg, saying one kid got “mistyeyed” seeing the pride flag she brought, asking if they could touch it. She’d offer them Resilience1220’s free counseling sessions, which many took advantage of, along with resources like the Trevor Project. This all led to an LGBT youth social group starting in Evergreen, and eventually, the one in Clear Creek. Aberg wanted to start a group in Clear Creek for awhile, but was afraid that there were kids who wanted to attend, but couldn’t get a ride from parents who might be
Joe Merritt, who runs the OMEGA youth group, prepares his slides to talk about Beth PHOTOS BY ANDREW FRAIELI Elliot and queer history.
unaccepting. One kid who traveled to the Evergreen group said it saved his life. “He didn’t know there were other people out there,” explained Aberg. “I would say, and hope, that we’ve at least prevented self-harm. Definitely headed off some serious loneliness.” Each social group also has a therapist attend, hired by Resilience1220, to offer free sessions — of which kids 12 to 20 can have ten — or answer questions that may be on a more therapeutic level. This month’s Clear Creek group had Amanda Hart attend. “There’s really minimal support
in the mountain communities, so that’s the main objective with Resilience: trying to get these less-served communities more support,” Hart explained. Moving forward, Merritt hopes that more kids around the community will hear of the social group and attend, learning more about themselves and queer history. As a surprise for the kids this month, he announced that the group would be marching in Denver’s annual Pride Parade. All they have to do now is figure out what to throw out to the crowd.
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May Wildlife Photo Page: Bears BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In honor of Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s 125th anniversary this year, the Clear Creek Courant and the Canyon Courier will have a monthly photo page celebrating the state’s amazing wildlife and parks. Each page will celebrate a different local animal or group of animals, including fun facts provided by CPW. For May, the mountain newspapers are celebrating Colorado’s bears. BEAR FUN FACTS: • The grizzly bear, the largest of North American terrestrial carnivores, was once fairly common in western Colorado. After 1900, the populations declined rapidly. Grizzly bears are classified as an endangered species in the state and haven’t been seen in several decades. While some have argued to reintroduce the native species, Colorado Parks & Wildlife is opposed. • With the demise of the grizzly bear, the black bear is Colorado’s largest carnivore. Although called black bears, they can be honeycolored, blond, brown, cinnamon or black. They may have a tan muzzle or white spot on the chest. • Adult females are called sows, adult males are called boars and youngsters are called cubs. Depending on the season, food supply and gender, black bears may weigh
100-450 pounds. Black bears measure about 3 feet high when on all four feet, and can be 5 feet tall when standing on their back legs. • Cubs stay with the mother bear for their first year, denning with the mother and littermates over the winter. By the time of their second spring, they will be self-reliant and will separate from their mother by the second autumn. An adult black bear may have a range from 10 to 250 square miles. • CPW’s Area 1, which includes Clear Creek, Park and Gilpin counties and western Jeffco, recorded 273 bear sightings and conflicts in 2021. This was the fifth-most in the state, according to CPW staff. Area 1 also had 63 bears breaking into dwellings, the most in the state. Thirty conflicts were associated with chicken coops, and 40 with birdfeeders. • Mother bears teach their young to forage for natural foods, such as berries, nuts and insects. Thus, people shouldn’t allow bears to become “garbage” bears by carelessly handling food, scraps and garbage. Bears can change their habits to seek food from human residences and trash cans, which sometimes leads to unfortunate outcomes for bears and humans. CPW encourages those living or visiting bear country to “Be Bear Aware.” For information on how to avoid human-bear conflicts, visit cpw.state.co.us/bears.
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Clear Creek boys 4x200 team places fifth at state
From left, Clear Creek’s Evan Brandt, Sean Mauracher, Michael Hillman and Bode Baker pose for a photo after placing fifth in the 2A boys 4x200-meter relay May 21 at PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN the state track & field meet at Lakewood’s Jeffco Stadium.
McKown takes silver in high jump BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Clear Creek Golddiggers were soaring to new heights and running faster than the wind — or at least it seemed that way — at the May 19-22 state track & field meet at Lakewood’s Jeffco Stadium. Senior Annika McKown placed second in 2A girls high jump. She cleared 5-foot-3 before she was eliminated. McKown also finished 18th in the 400-meter dash, coach Brian Inman noted. The girls sprint medley finished 14th in 2A. Meanwhile, the boys team was having one of its best performances since 2018. Senior Sean Mauracher tied for 17th in the 100-meter dash. Then, after the May 20 events were canceled because of snow and rescheduled
At left, Clear Creek senior Michael Hillman receives the baton from teammate Bode Baker, right, during the 2A boys 4x200-meter relay as the Denver Christian team, center, runs in the adjoining lane at the May 21 state track & field meet at Lakewood’s Jeffco Stadium.
for May 21, the Clear Creek boys 4x200-meter relay team placed fifth in 2A. On May 22, junior Bode Baker took sixth in the 400-meter dash and the boys 4x100-meter relay got seventh place. Overall, Inman felt this was one of the best performances by the Clear Creek boys over the past decade.
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Chris Willcox
Reagan Medina
Arvada West High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “Throughout high school, I have participated in sports as a student athlete. All four years I played football, contributing to level 3, JV, and varsity teams throughout my career. In the spring my time would be taken up by off-season football training as well as participating in varsity track and field. I ran short distance sprints, such as the 100-meterr, 200-meter, and relay races. After graduation I will be attending Texas Tech University and I will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering, pursuing my Bachelor’s as well as my Master’s degree.”
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Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Throughout my four years on Awest’s football team, we have had two very challenging seasons. My sophomore year, our varsity team went 0-10, and played a large amount of sophomores and juniors, which led to a slightly improved 2-5 COVID-19 season. My class of teammates put in more blood, sweat, and tears than any other group, and it paid off in the form of a 8-2 record, first round bye, and playoff run. Not to mention beating the RV varsity squad for the first time in school history.”
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “We are intelligent, resilient, and most importantly, united. Being the only class to experience a pre-COVID year of high school, we have been through everything together. From being freshmen in a world of giants, to not getting to end sophomore year, to missing the majority of junior year, and finally a semi-normal senior year, every single day of it my class stood together and persevered. Now we are prepared to meet new people, make memories, and strive for greatness. Yet, as we move on in the world, the bonds and friendships between students that we have, we will never forget.”
“My favorite memory from high school comes from my senior football season. Bouncing back from two rough seasons prior, Awest headed into league play with a 4-1 record. Our next game was against Columbine. It was a defensive battle all game long, and with less than 10 seconds on the clock the score was 17-21, Columbine was up, but our offense had the ball. The last play of the game, the clock, ran down to zero, and our QB and wide receiver connected in the end zone for a touchdown! Final score 24-21, and Awest left with a homecoming victory.”
Lakewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “My hobbies include music and softball. These two things take up the majority of my time, but when they don’t, I love spending time with my family and making coffee runs.After graduation I will be attending George Fox University in the fall with a double major in biology and music and playing softball as a George Fox Bruin.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “It would be All State Choir. I worked extremely hard for my audition and ended up making it in. That entire experience was enlightening and beautiful. Being surrounded by a group of such passionate people brought a certain weightless feeling upon my heart. That adventure shifted my path and revealed to me a passion I didn’t know that I had for music. Since then, I decided that I would major in music and keep it in my life for as long as I live.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was my senior game for softball. While the game itself was memorable, my favorite memory came from after the game. I was the last one to leave the field other
than my coach because I am slow to get packed up. When I got to my car, I remember looking back on the field and remembering the feeling of when I first stepped on it when I was in sixth grade, and reflecting upon who I am now. I had the rare opportunity to recognize and enjoy a moment of gratefulness, perfection and peace.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Whether it’s from a friend’s Instagram story to Tik Toks, I seem to see many people from my graduating class with smiles and surrounded by friends. We have missed a lot in the past three years of our lives whether that be family, friends, or time. Even though life is difficult, and continues to be, the graduating class of 2022 is working hard to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy each day.”
Mia Lobato Pomona High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “For all four years of high school, I’ve been on the varsity girls basketball team. I am a four-year lettering athlete for basketball and lettered in track and field my sophomore year. Outside of school, I have been a member of the Denver Public Safety Youth Leadership team since freshman year. I am planning on attending University of Colorado Boulder and plan on looking into their nursing program and minoring in arts.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “When I would have long in-depth conversations with my 11th grade English teacher from everything about English even to our everyday lives. I will always remember her kindness and personability. Through these conversations,
I learned how important teachers are in our community. They truly do shape the upcoming generations not only through education, but also on how to be a good person.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “One of my favorite memories was when I found out freshman year that I’d be the only freshman with a varsity spot.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “A couple of qualities I’d use to describe the Class of ‘22 is resilient and eager. On behalf of my graduating class, I can say that our high school career has been an ugly one due to COVID. We had to deal with a pandemic right in the middle of our few years of high school and deal with outbreaks and mask mandates whilst in school. However, we all are still pushing on
and graduating and I’m sure we all have bright futures and exciting things coming our way.”
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Jasmyn Williams
Evan Duray
Arvada West High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I’ve been an active musician at Pomona High School throughout my four years, marching in the band, competing in jazz festivals and this year attending Tri-M in Colorado Springs. My plans for after graduation are to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.”
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I have played basketball and soccer all four years of high school while also being the senior captain of the basketball team. I also am currently on the track and field team. Academically, I am part of the NHS chapter at Arvada West, NTHS chapter, and the vice president of my Education and Leadership chapter. Through these communities, I work to plan community service events and events around my school. After graduation I plan to go to Central College in Iowa called to pursue my academic career in elementary education alongside my athletic careers in basketball and track.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Taking creative writing class with Mr. Tanguma. While some walked out of this class content with the elective credit I walked out of this class with the new learning that it is okay to be vulnerable. Through his effortless care and never-ending support, he became someone who taught me how to open up and find light within the darkness that I was going through. He changed my mentality on life and showed me that being vulnerableand open about our emotions helps empower us in the future.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school is going to all the school events. From sporting events to plays to different dances, I got
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the opportunity to meet people from many different groups/ backgrounds and made connections and friendships with people I never would have thought I would have got to meet.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Some defining qualities of my class are resilience, inclusivity, and open mindedness. These past few years, especially through COVID, our class was hit with more adversity than any class before. But I also recognized a change in inclusivity in our class. There was once a divide, but our class figured out ways to host activities that included each and every senior. I believe many schools struggle with figuring out a way to include the different populations within their school but here at Arvada West there was never a question about who was included because everyone was wanted and welcome.”
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “One experience in high school that really changed my outlook on life was when they recently started cutting arts programs. This decision really made me realize how far a program can come and then just be dismissed and turned into one class for each art. I’ve put in so many hours with different friends and students around me that when I come back as a Panther Alumni I want to see the arts flourish.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite high school memory definitely has to be the late night marching competitions and jazz
Mario Quinones Rabelo Arvada Senior High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I participated in wrestling in ninth & 10th, worked at Walmart 11th & 12th, volunteered at Arvada Public Library in 9th & 10th grade, participated in Gear Up 9th - 12th grade. After high school, I will be going to CU Denver. I have not declared a major yet but am thinking about studying history and maybe education.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “One personal experience that impacted me a lot and affected my outlook was COVID as it made me be more grateful for what I have and realized how lucky I was. Besides school being shut down, COVID had a minimal impact on my life but others where more severely impacted, losing their loved ones and jobs.”
What is your favorite memory from high school? “Probably my favorite memory from high school would be being told that I successfully progressed to make the honor roll. For many years I struggled and was at the bottom of my classes. And even after I started to improve, I still struggled. I made it a personal goal of mine to improve. It wasn’t easy, especially while doing remote learning. I was pretty burned out by the end of the school year, but when I got the email telling me I made the honor roll list, it definitely felt like it was worth it.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I feel like the defining quality of my graduating class is perseverance, even through difficulty and adversity.”
festivals this year. Those moments really made me take in all the time I got with friends, whether it was performing or supporting.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 has some great qualities. One that really stuck out to me is our ability to support everyone no matter if you’re continuing your athletics, arts or academics. I think our class has seen so much change in the past four years that we all collectively appreciate all of the time we had together.”
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Jaden Nguyen
Mikayla Bruce
Arvada West High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I would say I am a major component of the Arvada West performing arts department. I am in three of our top choirs, including our acapella group, a member of choir leadership, I co-directed the improv troupe and senior show and I played major roles in our last two productions in the theater. In addition to performing arts, I am a member of our new student welcoming committee. After high school, I plan to attend School of Mines for computer science, and eventually I want to start a business and get back into theater; maybe they’ll happen together.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “By joining the Arvada West Theater Company, I’ve grown up immensely. By joining the troupe, I became infinitely busier and I had so much work to do. The processes taught me how to manage my time and work proficiently and quickly. More importantly, it has made me so much more appreciative of life. All of the stories we put on have a special place in my heart because each of them has taught me something about life. Whether it’s the importance of relationships or
how to persevere, I’m so thankful for every lesson that theater has taught me.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory is performing in the Addams Family musical this year. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you bow for the last time after spending three months working on a show. Sure, choir and orchestra concerts are great to be in, but there’s something so special about live theater audiences that’s impossible to replicate. I can still feel tears resurfacing thinking about the exhilarating applause that grew even louder when I took my final bow. For me, it felt like the best congratulations for all my hard work that I put into theater this year.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of ‘22 is the class of spirit and community. Never before have I seen a class so dedicated to the school and to each other. Every spirit day we have, the senior class is always representing and participating, and even when we don’t know everyone, we are still together and still are friends with each other. Though we may not be the biggest class, we are definitely the strongest “team” in the school.”
Columbine High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “In addition to being a part of NHS, I have been a part of almost every activity offered in the Columbine instrumental music program. This includes marching band, concert band, wind ensemble, jazz band, pit orchestra, winter guard and winter percussion. After high school, I plan on studying biomedical sciences at Colorado State University, and over the summer, I will be marching with the Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps”. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Being a part of marching band. I have never done anything else that has both been fun to do and has taught me the skills I need to succeed in life. This includes communication (as a section leader I needed to communicate instructions from the drum major and band director to my section), responsibility (I had unique music and drill, and if I did not take responsibility for learning my parts, the final show would not be complete), and teamwork (we
Efrem Kifle
Ralston Valley High School Tell us a little bit about yourself I am from Eritrea in east Africa. I was 16 when I escaped to avoid mandatory military service. In Eritrea when a young man turns 16, he must register for the Army. I was just a high school student who wanted to continue to study and provide a better life for my family.I am going to study civil eengineering at CU Boulder. I want to use my love of math to design buildings to improve the environment. I also want to improve the lives of my family, and I know that engineering is a field with great career opportunities. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I arrived in the United States everything was new because I didn’t speak the English
language but I kept working hard anyway. Now, I am going to graduate from high school, I am working and still learning about the language and culture here. My life is better now than it was in Africa. I have found that American culture has embraced me, and I love that I can hang out with my friends and just be a regular American kid. What is your favorite memory from high school? In my Colorado high school, I have gotten to learn about economics and I find it very fascinating. I would love to continue to learn about how to invest money to build wealth for myself and my family. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The seniors here at Ralston Valley High School have been very kind and helpful to me.
needed to hold each other accountable but we also had to be compassionate towards people having a rough day).” What is your favorite memory from high school? “Competitions with the marching band! They lasted all day and everyone had fun performing, watching other bands and being together.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Perseverance. We had a pandemic completely turn our high school careers upside-down, but we persevered and are graduating soon!”
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Tyrique Pino
Adam Eicher
Pomona High School
Ralston Valley High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “Throughout high school I have participated in many activities, but the two that had the largest impact on me were playing for the golf team and being an NHS member. I learned many valuable life lessons from each endeavor and am thankful I participated in both. NHS helped motivate me to give back to my community and helped me decide to become an outdoor lab leader, an experience which I loved. After graduation I am going to go to CSU and will decide what I want to study while there. I have also greatly considered doing a semester abroad.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “One of the most influential experiences for me was my class presentations. One thing I noticed was that you are either prepared or you aren’t. Being prepared helps, but regardless of how you prepare, another thing I realized was once you’re in the moment, all you can do is your best. No matter what happens, in a week people won’t remember what words you stuttered, and in the end, we’re all humans just trying to do our best in life. When you look at it like that, there is really no reason to be intimidated by anything.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memories from high school were definitely spirit weeks and assemblies. It was
always so fun to dress up with everyone else and really feel the school spirit flowing across the building. There was no other time where you could feel this more, however, then at the school assemblies. The energy and excitement was contagious, and it was always a blast yelling, singing and laughing at all of the entertaining events and competitions that we had during these gatherings. It always felt like the school was united and joyful at these times, and I always loved it.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Our graduating class is one of incredible character, resilience and pride. No matter where or when there is a school event, there are always students ready to support their friends and classmates. Our class, like others, has overcome many challenges from the pandemic. I believe that we have handled these challenges with maturity and grace and have made the last few years much less painful than they could have been. Throughout high school, our class has matured greatly and now almost everyone in the grade feels like a friend, and that’s truly an incredible feeling.”
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I love to play baseball and basketball, I enjoy working out and hanging out with my friends. After graduation my plan is to attend CSU in Fort Collins, and obtain a bachelor’s in Biology and major in predental in order to get my prerequisites to the dental program. My career goal is to become an Orthodontist.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “I played baseball since I was 5-years-old and my love for the sport grew from there. When I was cut from making the varsity team my senior year, it was the most painful experience. I would be lying if I said at that moment I wanted to quit. What this adversity taught me, was resilience and to never give up! With the support of my family, I realized I could not let that moment define me. I have a lot more to offer the world than baseball. However, this will not stop me from playing when the opportunity arises.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My most memorable moment in high school were the football games. Pomona has a strong culture and school spirit when it comes to sports, especially at the football games. I enjoyed going to the football games with my friends. We had so many fun and memorable moments that I will never forget. One of those
moments was when three of my friends and I dressed up in all white overalls. We painted PHS and class of 2022 all over them. We really showed our school spirit that night!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “It’s been said that Class of 2022 is a “lost generation” because our education was impacted due to school closures and being forced to learn online due to COVID-19. I can attest that the 2022 graduating class is not at all “lost.” In fact, it gave us a unique perspective on life. We are a generation that is well versed with technology. We have survived and conquered the pandemic crisis. It is important to remember how we survived and to continue to fight. With no doubt in my mind, the Class of 2022 is strong and resilient!”
Aurora Patten Columbine High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I am currently in theatre, and I have participated in it since I was a freshman. After graduation, I plan on working at a music production studio as an engineer/producer and participate in community theatre opportunities as they present themselves. Once I turn 19 in January, I plan on going on a yearand-a-half long service mission through my church.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “The COVID-19 pandemic changed my outlook on life because it helped me to realize that nothing in life is permanent or guaranteed and that we must keep pushing forward regardless. Life is not going to stop and wait for you, no matter how much you may wish for it. Life is
going to constantly change and evolve and we have to decide for ourselves to roll with the punches instead of getting knocked out of the ring. We must find beauty in the uncertainties of life.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school would have to be when I played Mrs. Potts in the musical “Beauty and the Beast.” I have struggled with stage fright since I began my acting journey my freshman year, so it felt amazing to be able to stand on that stage, devoid of fear as I sung my heart out. I will never forget the feeling of standing on that stage with the lights on me or what it felt like as I walked off that stage to cheering and clapping from the audience.”
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “One of the most defining qualities of the Class of 2022 is our resilience. We managed to claw our way through a global pandemic while maintaining friendships, grades, and hobbies. We refused to let anything get in the way of what was truly important, and that experience has made us all-the-more stronger.”
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Cayden Stratford Columbine High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I like things involving planes, spacecraft and generally those items operating beyond the surface of the earth. I am a member of the Soaring Society of America but have only flown a glider twice. This is fewer times than I have, for example, popped the chain off of my bike. I intend to attain an education in this realm — aerospace engineering, that is — once I’ve completed this scholastic year.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “I recall a day in eeconomics class, near the end of the first semester. One lad with whom I’m familiar had been complaining that a certain problem was tough, but he thoroughly intended to figure it out. I’m paraphrasing, but this sort of resolve, even in a concept which to him was largely irrelevant, was notable. The application to us adolescent scholars is probably evident, but this persistence, I’d imagine, is what brought humanity out of the paleolithic. Seeing as we’re only 11.6 millenia past that point, we’re still largely the same, and the concept applies still.”
What is your favorite memory from high school? “The scene was a mathematics classroom, wherein I was conversing with the teacher. An amigo entered the class, as we had also intended to discuss the exploration of mathematics, and upon his asking an algebraic question, the teacher proceeded to explain the matter with what I believe to be ironic exasperation. The amigo got it. To me, that’s the cool bit of high school — to have the tools to acquire curiosity, whilst retaining the freedom to explore it. Perhaps it’s selfish, and perhaps I’m sentimental, but to observe someone find interest in the definition of reality is a very pleasant thing.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Introspection is one. Of course, my experience is absolutely biased, but I found that people in this class are willing to think a tad more than what I’ve seen in the past: Though we’re all still teenagers, and in this state, complex thought does arise (if spontaneously), I’ve found people to be reflective about the future, as a supplement to the general shenanigans of adolescence. The effect is, statistically, fairly insignificant, but it’s noticeable, and certainly noteworthy. And, insofar as I can (being, obviously, among this class), I commend us for it.”
Jillian Lupinacci Clear Creek High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I have been involved in every play and musical since seventh grade and have played a multitude of roles in various shows, including many known leads such as Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet, Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors, Mortica in the Addams family musical, and many more. I have also been in choir since sixth grade and this year I was voted president of choir. I was also a member of NHS. After I graduate, I plan on attending UNLV in Las Vegas to study theater and maybe some business to ultimately have the skills to pass as a voice actor for cartoons and other shows.” Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “I can confidently say that joining my Upperclassmen friends to play Dungeons and Dragons as often as we could changed me. Not only did we have fun, we grew as people because we got to express parts of ourselves through our characters. I learned a lot about myself. And at the end of the year when they graduated, two of them basically kidnapped me and we went to get bagels and
go to their parties. That was one of the funniest and most free moments of high school. They helped me discover who I wanted to be.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “Most of my favorite memories come from cracking jokes in both theater and choir and writing down random quotes out of context to poke fun at our classmates later. And going to Denny’s late at night after every high school show was always a treat, in more ways than one. Another good memory from high school is simply being able to get creative with my friends in my classes, especially my theater tech and costume design assignments.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Our graduating class has many great traits including the wit and comedy we all share in a special way. Whenever you are down one of us can always find a way to make you smile again. Our class also excels in leadership and teamwork. Even if there is personal trouble between a group, we can always look past our differences to accomplish great things.”
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Genvieve Merecki Ralston Valley High School
Hannah van Duursen Dakota Ridge High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I’ll be attending Colorado School of Mines this coming fall. I’ve spent most of my high school career volunteering in my community through organizations such as The Denver Dream Center, Lasagna Love, and Girls On The Run. Skiing is a favorite hobby of mine, and I especially love to uphill ski in the backcountry. I’m also very passionate about singing, and I recently sang at Carnegie Hall this past April.”
Tell us a little bit about yourself “I’ve been a part of our school’s theater department since our sophomore year and loved every moment of it! I’ve also been a part of our school’s Diversity Club and Student Voice as well as our National Honors Society — all of which I’ve enjoyed immensely! After graduation, I plan to attend CU Boulder to major in women and gender studies and minor in Spanish.”
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “I’d never failed before. That’s not a brag, that’s a “I was driven by intense fear and refused to allow myself to fail”. Then in AP US History, I received my first F on an essay. I PANICKED. Was my life over? My high school career ruined? It wasn’t! I went to my teacher and talked and life went on. Afterwards, I let myself fail a little more. I took risks, made mistakes and, while I’m still not doing it perfectly, I’m much more gentle with myself when I do fail. Please remember to fail! It’s how we grow!”
“Three years ago, I was invited to participate in a class through the Jefferson Center for Mental Health meant specifically to help the youth in the county. The course was then offered to the local teachers. It was such a heartwarming experience to see the teachers from my school take the time to join in the class to expand their knowledge on the current mental health and suicide crisis in our country. I’m very grateful to have teachers who care so much about their student’s well-being.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was in my AP Lit class. Though I have many unforgettable memories from that class, my favorite was a day during our musicality unit in poetry. We had to pass around five poems in the room
and annotate for different musical elements. After the first round, one of the tables folded their poem into a paper airplane and threw it to the next group. Soon, it became a class-wide game, and everyone began folding up the poems into paper planes to send to the next group to annotate.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The most defining quality of my graduating class is strong perseverance that borders on stubbornness. I’ve seen my class and my school evolve so much since the pandemic, and I’ve been so proud of the changes I’ve witnessed. This year’s graduating class has made it through a lot of hardship, and they have done nothing but make the most of the new changes we’re seeing today. There is a strong sense of determination that keeps us moving forward and embracing change.”
What is your favorite memory from high school? “Sophomore year I was a part of our school’s musical “Once Upon A Mattress”. I was stressed throughout the production as my schoolwork had piled on. I remember sitting backstage doing my homework whenever there was enough light. It was during this production that several of the actors pulled me
away from my work and we spent the show goofing off and getting me out of my head! It was the first time I was able to let myself go and have some fun. Since then, I’ve learned to balance schoolwork and fun and the importance of doing so!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Pure persistence! I’m so proud of my class! Our sophomore year we were hit with a pandemic and have lived with that now for two years. And yet my fellow classmates and I have persisted! They’ve continued to find safe ways to make the events they’ve planned happen, they’ve continued to go to show up, they’ve continued to learn how to grow and how to support each other. I’m proud that we kept moving despite all the odds!”
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CLEAR CREEK NEWS BRIEFS BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Silver Plume Mountain Project The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners approved a request from the town of Silver Plume May 17 for $100,000 in funding to help purchase a 200 acre plot of land. The plot encompasses almost the entire mountainside north of the town and is filled with historic mining areas. Called the “Silver Plume Mountain Project,” the land would become public and preserved for public use moving forward. The Silver Plume Town Council says it would be a good addition to the town’s parks and public space, but would also allow the city to keep the old mining shafts undisturbed to
protect the watershed. It is currently owned by the Jack Pine Mining Company, which offered to sell the land to the town for $500,000, under the condition it is conserved as public land in perpetuity. According to town appraisals, for land so close to I-70, the price is toward the lower end of its worth. It would cost a total of about $600,000 to purchase with additional environmental studies, appraisals, titles and insurance. Silver Plume has already raised $101,000 as of May 5, and if able to raise 30% of cost, with Clear Creek County’s $100,000 in additional funding pushing them over that, Silver Plume will move on to a purchase agreement. With so much support from the town and county, Silver Plume could apply for grants from the
Short-Term Rental Permits May 17 saw the Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners discuss increasing the cost for short-term rental permits. Currently the price is $250 per calendar year, but the board may increase the rate to $400. This would allow the county to have a full-time employee for permit enforcement
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rather than the current part-time position, according to the Planning Department’s Fred Rollenhagen. Besides enforcement aspects, the fee would just cover the cost of the short-term permit program itself. The current cap on permits sits at 4.5% of the total unincorporated residences in Clear Creek County, or about 160. As of the May 17 meeting, this was at 141. The Planning Department previously believed they had met the 160 cap, which is what triggered the board to meet, but this was due to a few doubly counted permits. The error has since been fixed. The session was a work session, so no actions were taken yet, but the increase is expected to happen this year.
Open Space Commission among other potential funders like the State Historical Fund and private partners. After debate by the Board of County Commissioners on whether any of the land could be developed rather than permanently preserved, finding that not much would be suitable, the Board approved the request.
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TRIVIA 1. GEOGRAPHY: Which country in Africa is the largest in land area? 2. MUSIC: What was the original name of the punk rock band Green Day? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president formally declared the executive mansion to be the White House? 4. ART: In which major city would you find the Tate Modern museum?
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6. New Hampshire
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8. Egg white
8. FOOD & DRINK: What is albumen?
10. A wild goat
9. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for a transient ischemic attack?
9. Mini-stroke
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Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each County affected.
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption of a resolution authorizing a General Fund supplemental appropriation to the 2022 budget related to the receipt and expenditure of grant funds on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/167562115. The proposed budget resolution and supplemental appropriation information are available for inspection by the public in the Finance office at 403 Argentine St, Georgetown, Colorado, and will also be available on the County’s website, at https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/agendacenter, prior to June 7, 2022. Interested electors may file an objection at any time prior to the final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. Legal Notice No. CCX375 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant
Bids and Settlements Public Notice Request for Proposals Clear Creek County Animal Shelter HVAC Project 500 West Dumont Road, Dumont, Colorado PURPOSE The Clear Creek County Facilities Department is seeking a qualified firm to perform the following tasks for the Clear Creek County Animal Shelter in Dumont: - Update/Replace existing HVAC system and controls. - Update/Replace existing water heater. The firm selected will be responsible for assisting Clear Creek County Facilities Department to ensure that construction is done to the best interest of the County. They will also be responsible for performing required testing and inspection and complying with all of the documentation requirements and permits specified by Clear Creek County Building Department. The Project is located at 500 West Dumont Road, Dumont. Plans and specifications for the project are available on the County website: https://www. clearcreekcounty.us/bids.aspx SCOPE OF SERVICES The Scope of Services desired includes but is not limited to the following: - Architectural design services, if needed. - Structural engineering, as needed, to ensure an effective and safe HVAC/water heater installation. - Project management: Provide complete project management support inclusive of OAC meetings, coordination, project administration, scheduling, budgeting, design review and closeout. - Onsite Supervision: Provide fulltime onsite supervision over the duration of the project while contractors are onsite. Supervisor shall oversee all operations and ensure contractors are performing the work in a safe and professional fashion consistent with the plans and specifications. - Provide all insurance requirements in accordance with Clear Creek County standards - Provide a payment and performance bond in accordance with Colorado law. - Include an Owner’s reserve and contingency amount to be controlled by Clear Creek County; each shall be 10% of the total GMP. - Secure all permitting for the completion of the project - Final as-built survey and CAD files for Clear Creek County’s records - All selective demolition and waste disposal - All structural and non-structural framing materials - Final Design - Bid Package; - Cost estimates; - Construction and construction administration. Other tasks may be included as the Project progresses and needs are identified. To review the entire Request-for-Proposal conditions and requirements, please visit our County website: http://www.co.clear-creek.co.us/bids.aspx Please address questions and submittals to: Zachary Menz Clear Creek County Facilities 405 Argentine Street P.O. Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 679-2411 zmenz@clearcreekcounty.us The deadline for submitting a Response is 4:00 p.m. local time on June 3, 2022. Legal Notice No. CCC371 & CC865
2022CW3053 COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY (“CHS”),1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203. Please direct communications regarding this case to Jen Mele, First Assistant Attorney General and Ema I.G. Schultz, Second Assistant Attorney General, Water Conservation Unit, Natural Resources & Environment Section, Office of the Colorado Attorney General, 1300 Broadway, 7th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203. Telephone: (720) 508-6282(Mele); (720) 508-6307 (Schultz). Email: jen.mele@coag.gov; ema.schultz@coag.gov. APPLICATION FOR FINDINGS OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE A PORTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS ABSOLUTE IN CLEAR CREEK AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. Applicant, the Colorado Historical Society (“CHS”), hereby files this application for findings of reasonable diligence and to make a portion of conditional water rights absolute. 1. Name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number of Applicant: Colorado Historical Society 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 8663682. hannah.rabicoff@state.co.us. 2. Description of structures and conditional water rights: A. Prior Decrees: i. Original Decree: Case No. 13CW3161, District Court, Water Division No.1, entered April 19, 2016 B. Source: Clear Creek. The source of substitute supply for all exchanges is one inch of the Church Ditch water right owned by the Applicant, changed in consolidated Case Nos. W-8036(75) and W-8256(76) and in consolidated Case Nos. 91CW68 and 91CW69. C. Date of appropriation: December 27, 2013 D. Uses: The decree in consolidated Case Nos. 91CW68 and 91CW69 confirmed the use of the one inch of the Church Ditch water right owned by the Applicant to be used to augment stream depletions associated with the withdrawal of the tributary ground water by the Georgetown Loop Railroad Well and to allow for storage for such augmentation use. The appropriative rights of exchange decreed herein are for the purpose of operating exchanges for augmentation use pursuant to the augmentation plan decreed in Case No. 84CW166, for augmentation of drinking and sanitary use of the Georgetown Loop Railroad Well. The Church Ditch to Lebanon Mill Reservoir Exchange will be used for storage in the Lebanon Mill Reservoir and its alternate point of storage for the purpose of augmentation of the Georgetown Loop Railroad Well as well as for the uses decreed in Case No. 06CW37. E. Descriptions of exchange from points, exchange to points, and rate of exchanges: i. Church Ditch to Idaho Springs Reservoir Exchange a. Exchange from point: The Church Ditch augmentation station, located on the north bank of Clear Creek in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M. b. Exchange to point: point of diversion for the Idaho Springs Reservoir. The Idaho Springs Reservoir is an on-channel reservoir located on Chicago Creek, in the West 1/2 of Section 6, Township 5 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M. and the East 1/2 of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 74 West, 6th P.M. c. Maximum rate of exchange: 0.01 c.f.s, conditional ii. Idaho Springs Reservoir to Georgetown Loop Railroad Well Exchange a. Exchange from SouthConfluence section lineofand 780 feetCreek from the section lineThe of said Section 35ofb.Chicago Exchange to point: fromthe point: Chicago andEast Clear Creek. confluence Creek and Georgetown Railroad Well, in the of the SE of Section 18, Township 4 South, Clear CreekLoop is located in the SElocated 1/4 of the SENE 1/41/4 of Section 35,1/4 Township 3 South, Range 73 West, Range 74 West of theapproximately 6th P.M., Clear530 Creek Colorado, approximately 6th P.M. at a point feetCounty, from the South section line and1950 780 feet feet from from the thesouth East sectionline lineand of 500 saidfeet Section 35 b. Exchange to point: Georgetown LoopThe Railroad located the Section from the east Section line, Section 18, T4S, R74W. well isWell, located withinin100 NEof1/4 of the SE c. 1/4 of Section 18, South, West of the 6thiii. P.M., Clear Creek feet Clear Creek Maximum rate ofTownship exchange:470 g.p.m.Range (0.15674 c.f.s), conditional Church Ditch to County, Colorado, approximately 1950 feet from the south Section line and 500 feet from the east Georgetown Railroad WellR74W. Exchange a. Exchange point: Section line,Loop Section 18, T4S, The well is locatedfrom within 100 The feet Church of ClearDitch Creekaugmentation c. Maximum station, located on the north bank of Clear Creek in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 rate of exchange: 70 g.p.m. (0.156 c.f.s), conditional iii. Church Ditch to Georgetown Loop Railroad South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M. b. Exchange to point: Loop Railroad Well, in Well Exchange a. Exchange from point: The Church DitchGeorgetown augmentation station, located onlocated the north bank Creek in the NE 1/418, of the NE 1/4 4ofSouth, Section 32, Township South, 70 West of the NE of 1/4Clear of the SE 1/4 of Section Township Range 74 West of3 the 6th Range P.M., Clear Creek the 6thColorado, P.M. b. Exchange to point: located in the ofSection the SE County, approximately 1950Georgetown feet from theLoop southRailroad Section Well, line and 500 feet fromNE the1/4 east 1/4 of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 74 West of the 6th P.M., Clear Creek County, Colorado, line, Section 18, 1950 T4S, feet R74W. located line within Clear c. Maximum rate of approximately fromThe the well southis Section and100 500feet feetoffrom theCreek east Section line, Section exchange: c.f.s., iv. Church to Lebanon Reservoir Exchange a. exchange: Exchange from 18, T4S, 0.01 R74W. Theconditional well is located within Ditch 100 feet of Clear Mill Creek c. Maximum rate of 0.01 point: Church Ditch augmentation located on the north bank of a. Clear Creek infrom the NE 1/4The of c.f.s.,The conditional iv. Church Ditch to station, Lebanon Mill Reservoir Exchange Exchange point: Church Ditch augmentation station, located on the north bank of Clear Creek in the NE 1/4 of the NE the NE 1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M. b. Exchange to point: Lebanon 1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M. b. Exchange to point: Lebanon Mill Reservoir, an on-channel reservoir on Clear Creek, located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 18, Mill Reservoir, an on-channel reservoir on Clear Creek, located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section Township 4 South, RangeRange 74 West the 6th P.M., Colorado, approximately 872 feet 18, Township 4 South, 74ofWest of the 6thClear P.M.,Creek ClearCounty, Creek County, Colorado, approximately from lineSection and 2,040 from the feet east Section c. Maximum rate exchange:rate 0.01 872 the feetsouth fromSection the south linefeet and 2,040 from theline east Section line c. of Maximum of exchange: 0.01 See c.f.s., conditional. map1attached as Exhibit 1 for location of relevantof structures. c.f.s., conditional. map attached asSee Exhibit for location of relevant structures. 3. Outline claim to 3. Outline of claim make a portion of the conditional exchanges A. CHS operated the make a portion of thetoconditional exchanges absolute. A. CHS operated absolute. the following exchanges decreed in Casefrom No. the 13CW3161 with permission from the2018 Division of 2021: Water infollowing Case No.exchanges 13CW3161decreed with permission Division of Water Resources from through Resources from 2018 through 2021: i. Church Ditch Augmentation Station to Idaho Springs Reservoir i. ii.Church Ditch Station to to Idaho Springs Reservoir ii. Church Augmentation Station Church DitchAugmentation Augmentation Station Georgetown Loop Railroad Well Ditch iii. Idaho Springs Reservoir totoGeorgetown Well Idaho Springs Reservoir to Georgetown Loop Railroad. The GeorgetownLoop LoopRailroad Railroad. Theiii. following table shows the four decreed conditional exchanges, the extent to which threedecreed exchange were operated andthe are claimed absolute, andexchange the remaining following table shows the the four conditional exchanges, extent to which the three were conditional portion of the exchanges. operated and are claimed absolute, and the remaining conditional portion of the exchanges.
Exchange
Decreed Conditional Exchange Rate (cfs)
Max Rate Exchanged (cfs)
Remaining Conditional Exchange (cfs)
Church Ditch Aug Station to Idaho 0.01 0.007 0.003 Springs Res Church Ditch Aug Station to GLRR 0.01 0.008 0.002 Well Depletion Pt Idaho Springs Res to GLRR Well 0.156 0.076 0.08 Church Ditch Aug Station to 0.01 0.00 0.01 Lebanon Mill Res 4. Outline of work completed towards diligence: The diligence period for the exchanges described in paragraph 2 is April 2016 to April 2022.“When a project or integrated system is comprised of several features, work on one feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable Anita for L. Marchant, diligence has been shown the development of water rights all featuresAtty. of the#43987 entire project or system.” First Publication: May 19, in 2022 Dylan Woods, Atty. #46731 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 § 37-92-301(4)(b), C.R.S. The subject conditional exchanges, the Lebanon Mill Reservoir, GLRR Cistern, R. Norcutt, Atty. #55095 Publisher: and Lebanon MillClear Well,Creek other Courant decreed appropriative rightsNatalie of exchange, and Georgetown Loop Well together Coaty Marchant Woods, P.C. Canyon Courier constitute features of an integrated water supply system1202 designed to provide a sufficient Bergen Parkway, Suite 110and reliable water supply at the Georgetown Loop Railroad. A detailed outline of what been done toward completion of Evergreen, COhas 80439 Phone: 303-674-0800 Fax: 303-674-8492 the appropriation and application water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including Summons and Sheriffof Sale Email: jcoaty@cmw-evergreen.law ; and may be expenditures, during the diligence period follows. This list is not intended to be exclusive amarchant@cmw-evergreen.law ; the process of supplemented by additional evidence. A. CHS has undertaken many actions in beginning dwoods@cmw-evergreen.law ; Public Notice permitting the Lebanon Mill Dam. These actions include a physical and topographic survey of the Lebanon nnorcutt@cmw-evergreen.law Mill Dam siteDISTRICT with a surveyor and engineer. CHS engaged the services of ERO Resources Corporation to COURT, PUBLICATION CREEK assist withCLEAR development andCOUNTY, permitting for Lebanon Reservoir. SUMMONS B. FollowingBY submission of the initial 404 STATE OF COLORADO Permit Application, CHS reviewed and responded to comments from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 405 Argentine St., Georgetown, CO 80444 Case Number: 2022CV30003 Div.: C
Plaintiff(s): JULIA CAROLINE PURRINGTON, an individual v. Defendant(s): ROGER N. ARMSTRONG; LYNDZI J. FIORINO; DIAMOND THREE LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company; ANDREA C. THOMPSON; ERICA M. THOMPSON; BRIAN STIBB; OLD MONARCH LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company; ERIC L. SMITH; MARY-PAGE SMITH; MARK SHEPARD; DAWN SHEPARD; KARL SHEPARD; LAUREN SHEPARD; JOHN DIAMOND; JESSIE DIAMOND; PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY; and all unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorneys for Plaintiff: John D. Coaty, Atty. # 24513
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Lyndzi J. Fiorino; Diamond Three LLC; Brian Stibb; Old Monarch LLC; John Diamond; Jessie Diamond; and All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest In The Subject Matter of This Action. You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the amended complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this amended summons upon you. Service of this amended summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for
4. Outline of work completed towards diligence: The diligence period for the exchanges described in paragraph 2 is April 2016 to April 2022.“When a project or integrated system is comprised of several features, work on one feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the entire project or system.” § 37-92-301(4)(b), C.R.S. The subject conditional exchanges, the Lebanon Mill Reservoir, GLRR Cistern, Lebanon Mill Well, other decreed appropriative rights of exchange, and Georgetown Loop Well together constitute features of an integrated water supply system designed to provide a sufficient and reliable water supply at the Georgetown Loop Railroad. A detailed outline of what has been done toward completion of the appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures, during the diligence period follows. This list is not intended to be exclusive and may be supplemented by additional evidence. A. CHS has undertaken many actions in beginning the process of permitting the Lebanon Mill Dam. These actions include a physical and topographic survey of the Lebanon Mill Dam site with a surveyor and engineer. CHS engaged the services of ERO Resources Corporation to assist with development and permitting for Lebanon Reservoir. B. Following submission of the initial 404 Permit Application, CHS reviewed and responded to comments from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and revised key components of the application. ERO Resources Corporation also developed additional materials for the application. C. Public comment was received on the 404 Permit Application. CHS participated in meetings with commenters and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2016. Following public comments, CHS drafted, revised, and finalized the preliminary design for Lebanon Mill Dam and submitted the design memo to the State Engineer’s Dam Safety Division. CHS responded to the public comments, continued developing mitigation and sediment plans, conducted water sampling, and developed long-term cost estimates for the project. D. In approximately May 2016, in response to an immediate need for the water to allow year-round operations at the Georgetown Loop Railroad Visitor Center, CHS began planning the GLRR Cistern. E. In 2017, CHS continued its permitting effort with meetings with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Upper Clear Creek Water Association. On November 30, 2017, CHS filed its application in Case No. 17CW3185, which included adding the GLRR Cistern as an additional place of storage for the Lebanon Mill Reservoir Water Right and adding uses to the Lebanon Mill Reservoir Water Right. The final decree in Case No. 17CW3185 was entered on January 2, 2020. CHS also operated a substitute water supply plan during this time to allow for use of the Georgetown Loop Well. F. As part of the 404 Permit efforts, CHS worked during the diligence period with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to investigate potential water quality concerns related to the Lebanon Mill Dam and the location of the dam in relation to mine tailings. G. CHS met with the Town of Silver Plume on multiple occasions to discuss potential use of the Town’s water and billing and delivery details. H. CHS engaged the services of the Applegate Group to serve as engineering and water resources support for the Georgetown Loop Railroad water systems. Applegate Group evaluated Lebanon Mill Well pumping volumes and records for consistency with the relevant decrees. I. CHS engaged the Applegate Group to design the GLRR Cistern and completed all permitting necessary for the GLRR Cistern. CHS built and began operating the GLRR Cistern in 2019. J. Prior to 2018, Applegate discussed operation of the subject exchanges with the District 7 water commissioner by telephone. In 2018, after obtaining approval from the District 7 water commissioner via email, Applegate coordinated and Historic Rail Adventures (“HRA”) operated on behalf of CHS a portion of the subject exchanges. In 2019, after obtaining approval from the District 7 water commissioner via telephone, Applegate coordinated and HRA operated on behalf of CHS a portion of the subject exchanges. In 2020, after obtaining approval from the District 7 water commissioner via email, Applegate coordinated and HRA operated on behalf of CHS a portion of the subject exchanges on a regular basis through the season. In 2021, after Applegate obtained approval from the District 7 water commissioner via email, HRA on behalf of CHS operated a portion of the subject exchanges. K. CHS spent approximately $800,719 in its efforts to investigate, plan, design, and permit the Lebanon Mill Dam and to plan, design, and construct the GLRR Cistern. L. CHS spent approximately $800,719 in its efforts to investigate, plan, design, and permit the Lebanon Mill Dam and to plan, design, and construct the GLRR Cistern. M.CHS has used its Church Ditch inch and paid a total of approximately $2,350 during the diligence period for the annual lease of the Church Ditch Augmentation Station. N.CHS has paid a total of approximately $910 during the diligence period for the annual carriage charge for Church Ditch water. O.CHS applied for diligence on the Lebanon Mill Reservoir water storage right in Case No. 21CW3062 and has diligently prosecuted the case. The referee entered his ruling in that case on April 12, 2022. 5. Name of owners of land upon which structures are located: A. Colorado Historical Society, State of Colorado. B. City of Northglenn 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. C. City of Idaho Springs PO Box 907 Idaho Springs, CO 80452. D. The City of Black Hawk P.O. Box 68 Black Hawk, Colorado 80422. E. Church Ditch Water Authority, 2350 West 112th Avenue, Northglenn, Colorado 80234. WHEREFORE, CHS requests this Court enter a decree finding that CHS has made the portion of the exchanges operated as described in paragraph 3, above, absolute, and for the remainder of the water rights has exercised reasonable diligence in the development of the conditional water rights, and to continue the remaining conditional water rights in full force as decreed, and for such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. In the alternative CHS requests this Court enter a decree finding that CHS has exercised reasonable diligence in the development in the entirety of the subject water rights and to continue them in full force as decreed and for such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. 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Dated: April 29, 2022 Anita Marchant, Attorney for Plaintiff LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE HALF OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 72 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 223 AT PAGE 507; THENCE NORTH 89˚43’01” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00’17’42” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 167.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89’28’52” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 28.61 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 223 AT PAGE 507; THENCE SOUTH 03’52’03” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 223 AT PAGE 507, A DISTANCE OF 168.22 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
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Historical diversions of the Wellington Company water rights associated with the Wellington Shares are summarized in Exhibit D-1. The Wellington Reservoir Shares were historically used for irrigation purposes on the tracts described in Exhibit D-2 and depicted in Exhibit D-3. 3.3.1 Relevant decrees: The decree entered on April 28, 1883 in Case No. 6009, District Court in and for Arapahoe County; the decree entered on June 7, 1911 in Civil Action No. 40300, District Court in and for the City and County of Denver; the decree entered on April 27, 1923 in Civil Action No. 82042, District Court in and for the City and County of Denver; the decree entered on January 11, 1972 in Case No. W-186, District Court in and for Water Division No. 1; and the decree entered on June 21, 1922 Case No. 1839, District Court for Park County; and the decree entered on August 14, 2001 in Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, District Court, Water Division No. 1. 3.3.2 Appropriation dates and amounts: The Wellington Reservoir Public Notice TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications Company owns the following water rights, which are diverted for use at the Burlington Ditch headgate: DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO Pro-rata interest and certain amendments filed inAPRIL the Office the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each 2022of WATER RESUME PUBLICATION being changed - 11 County affected. ______ Source Appr. date Adj. date Amount Shares ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER WATER DIV. 1 E. 70th Name 2022CW3063TO: SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER ANDAPPLICATIONS SANITATION IN DISTRICT 6595 South Platte River 4/1/1864 4/28/1883 7.987 cfs 0.05 cfs Avenue, P. O. Box 597, Commerce City, CO 80037 (Richard J. Mehren, Joshua B. Boissevain, Lindsey A. Duggan Ditch Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applica- Wellington 2,747.72 Ratcliff, Wittemyer, Harrison and Woodruff, 2595 Canyon Blvd.,theSuite 240, Boulder, CO tionsMoses, and certain amendments filed in the Office ofP.C., the Water Clerk during month of APRIL 2022 Buffalo Creek 5/31/1892 6/21/1922 16.44 acre-feet acre-feet 80302, 443-8782) APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF WATER RIGHTS, CONDITIONAL Reservoir for (303) each County affected. APPROPRIATION OF RETURN FLOWS, APPROPRIATIVE RIGHTS OF SUBSTITUTION Wellington 1,652.00 SOUTH ADAMS COUNTYPROJECT, WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 6595 E. 70th Av- Reservoir Buffalo Creek 6/5/1920 6/21/1922 9.88 acre-feet AND2022CW3063 EXCHANGE, WATER EXCHANGE AND EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION acre-feet enue, P. O. Box 597, Commerce City, CO 80037 (Richard J. Mehren, Joshua B. Boissevain, Enlargement OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION IN ADAMS, CLEAR CREEK, DENVER, JEFFERSON, AND Lindsey A. Ratcliff, Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison and Woodruff, P.C., 2595 Canyon Blvd., Suite WELD Name, address, telephoneAPPLICATION number, and email Applicant:OF South Adams County Mendenhall 240,COUNTIES. Boulder, CO1. 80302, (303) 443-8782) FORofCHANGE WATER RIGHTS, Mendenhall Creek 9/3/1892 6/21/1922 25.00 cfs 0.15 cfs Water and SanitationAPPROPRIATION District (“South Adams” or the “District”), c/o Kipp Scott, Water Systems Manager, Feeder Ditch CONDITIONAL OF RETURN FLOWS, APPROPRIATIVE RIGHTS OF SUBSTICreek EXCHANGE, EXCHANGE AND EXPANSION AND MODIFICA6595TUTION E. 70th AND Avenue, P. O. Box WATER 597, Commerce City,PROJECT, Colorado 80037, kscott@sacwsd.org (303) 288- Hicks Hicks Creek 12/31/1921 6/21/1922 25.00 cfs 0.15 cfs OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION ADAMS, CLEARdistrict CREEK, DENVER, AND 3.3.3 Feeder Decreed Ditch points of diversion: The Duggan Ditch headgate was initially decreed as being lo2646TION 2. Description of application: South IN Adams, a special formed underJEFFERSON, Colorado Statutes, cated on Section 36, T2S, R68W of the 6th P.M. By later decrees the point of diversion of the Duggan WELD COUNTIES. 1. Name, address, telephone number, and email of Applicant: South Adams 3.3.3 points of diversion: The Duggan headgate was In initially as being the located on supplies water to Commerce City and surrounding fromora the variety of sources water from the DitchDecreed was transferred to the headgate of the Ditch Burlington Ditch. Casedecreed No. 02CW403 decreed County Water and Sanitation District (“Southareas Adams” “District”), c/o including Kipp Scott, Water Sys36,ofT2S, of theDitch 6th P.M. ByPlatte later decrees the point of diversion of the Duggan Ditch was Southtems Platte River alluvium from nontributary groundwater. A map City, depicting South80037, Adams’kscott@ current Section location the R68W Burlington South River headgate was changed to the Globeville Area Manager, 6595 E.and 70th Avenue, P. O. Box 597, Commerce Colorado Flood Control alsoofknown as the New Burlington for the rights that were to theWorks, headgate the Burlington Ditch. In CaseHeadgate, No. 02CW403 thewater decreed location of thethe service area and the locations of South Adams’ existing and proposed alluvial wells and nontributary wells transferred sacwsd.org (303) 288-2646 2. Description of application: South Adams, a special district formed subject ofDitch that decree; that River change was affirmed in Burlington Ditch Reservoir & Land Co. Works, v. Metro under Colorado supplies water to Commerce City and surrounding fromcompleted a variety Burlington South Platte headgate was changed to the Globeville Area Flood Control is attached as ExhibitStatutes, A. A major source of South Adams’ water supply is divertedareas by wells Wastewater Reclamation District, 256 P.3d 345, 673-74 ), as modified on denial of reh’g (June of sources including from Those the South alluvium and from nontributary groundwater. known as the New Burlington Headgate, for the water rights that were the subject of that decree; that20, into the South Platte Riverwater alluvium. wellsPlatte are orRiver will be operated pursuant to South Adams’ existing also 2011). The New Burlington Headgate is decreed at a point on the east bank of the South Platte A map depicting South Adams’ current service area and the locations of South Adams’ existing and change was affirmed in Burlington Ditch Reservoir & Land Co. v. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, plan proposed for augmentation decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. W-8440-76 and W-8517-77 and subsequent Case alluvial wells and nontributary wells is attached as Exhibit A. A major source of South River in the NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 14, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M. The headgate is located at apP.3d 345, latitude 673-74 ),39° as modified on N, denial of reh'g104° (June58´ 20,9.97” 2011).W.TheThe New Burlington Headgate Nos. Adams’ W-8440-76A-D (generally referred to herein as “W-8440”) as that planRiver for augmentation haswells been 256 proximately 47´ 24.69” longitude UTM coordinates are is apwater supply is diverted by wells completed into the South Platte alluvium. Those proximately NAD83 UTM 13S 4404471.42 mN.SE1/4 Wellington Reservoir located at a point on the eastZone bank of the502616.89mE South Platte River in the NE1/4 of Section 14, T3S,isR68W expanded Case Nos. 1997CW353, 2001CW258, 2005CW115, 2006CW285, 2007CW303, are orby will be operated pursuant 2000CW102, to South Adams’ existing plan for augmentation decreed in Consoli- decreed on Buffalo Creek in Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32, T8S, R71W of the 6th P.M., Jefferson County. The dated Case W 8440-76 and and may W-8517-77 and subsequent Case Nos. 8440 76A-D the (generally 2010CW304, andNos. 2015CW3177 be expanded by other future casesW(collectively, “South of the 6th P.M. The headgate is located at approximately latitude 39° 47´ 24.69” N, longitude 104° 58´ HicksW. Creek Ditch headgate is located in NAD83 the NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 32,4404471.42 T8S, R71W referred to herein Plan”). as “W-8440”) that plan forto: augmentation hasuse been Nos. 9.97” TheFeeder UTM coordinates are approximately UTM ZoneSE1/4 13S 502616.89mE Adams Augmentation Southas Adams seeks (a) change the of expanded 156 sharesbyinCase the Fulton 1997CW353, 2000CW102, 2001CW258, 2005CW115, 2006CW285, 2007CW303, 2010CW304, and of the 6th P.M. The Mendenhall Feeder Ditch headgate is located in the SW1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4 of Wellington Reservoir is the located on Buffalo Creek in Sections 29, 30, 31 with and 32, R71W of the Irrigating Ditch Company Company”), 30 shares the Little the Burlington Division of the mN. Section 30, T8S, R71W of 6th P.M. 3.4 The water rights associated theT8S, Fulton, Burlington, 2015CW3177 and may (“Fulton be expanded by other future casesin(collectively, “South Adams AugmenP.M., JeffersonShares County.that The Hicks Creek Feeder Ditch headgate is located the NE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4reBurlington Ditch, Reservoir and Land (“Burlington andin11 inIrrigating the Wellington and Wellington are described in paragraphs 3.1 through 3.3, in above, are collectively tation Plan”). South Adams seeksCompany to: (a) change the useCompany”), of 156 shares theshares Fulton Ditch 6th to in Application as the Rights.” 4. Detailed description of proposed changSection 32,this T8S, R71W of the 6th “Subject P.M. TheWater Mendenhall Feeder Ditch headgate is located in the SW1/4 Reservoir Company (“Wellington the “Subject Shares”) to allow the Subject Company (“Fulton Company”),Company”) 30 shares (collectively in the Little Burlington Division of the Burlington Ditch, offerred Reservoir andfor Land Company (“Burlington Company”), and 11 purposes shares inby the Wellington Shares to be used augmentation, municipal and other beneficial South AdamsReservoir including es: South Adams seeks approval of the following changes to the Subject Water Rights: 4.1 Change in type of use: In addition to continued use for their decreed agricultural irrigation uses, South Adams Company Company”)Plan; (collectively the “Subject Shares”) allow the with Subject Shares to within the South(“Wellington Adams Augmentation (b) appropriate the return flowstoassociated South Adams’ be used for augmentation, municipal and other beneficial purposes by South Adams including within requests that the type of use of the Subject Water Rights be changed to include augmentation and interest the Adams Fulton Augmentation Company’s, Burlington Company’sthe and the Wellington Company’s water rights replacement purposes, including within the South Adams Plan for Augmentation, recharge, replacethe in South Plan; (b) appropriate return flows associated with South Adams’ represented theFulton Subject Shares, (c) adjudicate conditional rights of substitution and ment of return flow obligations associated with the water rights changed in Case Nos. W-8440, interest by in the Company’s, Burlington Company’s andappropriative the Wellington Company’s water rights represented by the Subject Shares, adjudicate rights previously of substitution and 01CW258 and 10CW304 and for any future changed water rights, and to all municipal purposes, inexchange to facilitate South Adams’ use (c) of the Subjectconditional Shares andappropriative other water rights changed exchange to facilitate South Adams’ use of the Subject Shares and other water rights previously by South Adams in Case Nos. 2001CW258 and 2010CW304 for augmentation, municipal and other cluding but not limited to domestic, industrial, commercial, irrigation out of South Adams’ municipal system, stock watering, recreation, fish and wildlife preservation and propagation, fire protection, changed by South Adams in Case Nos. 2001CW258 and 2010CW304 for augmentation, beneficial purposes by South Adams including within the South Adams Augmentation Plan, (d) municipal adjudicate and other beneficial purposes by South Adams including within the South Adams Augmentation Plan, aquifer recharge, sewage treatment, mechanical, manufacturing, street sprinkling, augmentation, conditional water exchange project to facilitate South to Adams’ useSouth of theAdams’ Subjectuse Shares other substitution, and exchange purposes, including, for all of the above-described purposes, both im(d) adjudicate conditional waterrights exchange project rights facilitate of theand Subject waterShares rights and previously changed South Adams Nos. 2001CW258 and 2001CW258 2010CW304and for mediate application to such purposes and storage in the structures described in paragraph 4.6, beother water rights by previously changedinbyCase South Adams in Case Nos. 2010CW304 augmentation replacement within the South Adams augmentation andfor replacement usesand within the Southuses Adams Augmentation Plan; Augmentation and (e) expandPlan; and low, for subsequent application to such purposes. South Adams will quantify the historical consumpandthe (e)South expand and Augmentation modify the South Adams Augmentation Plan. RIGHTS CHANGE3.OF WATER RIGHTS modify Adams Plan. CHANGE OF WATER Description of water tive use of the water rights and the timing, amount, and location of return flows resulting from the Description of water rights sought to be changed: The water sought to be changed are historical use of the water rights, and will use, reuse, successively use, and fully consume all water rights3.sought to be changed: The water rights sought to be changed arerights described as follows: 3.1 Fulton described as follows: 3.1 Fulton Ditch: 156 shares of the 7,185 total shares outstanding of the diverted on the rights changed herein for which it has replaced all historical return flows requiring Ditch: 156 shares of the 7,185 total shares outstanding of the capital stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch capital stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company (the “Fulton Shares”). Historical diversions of replacement. South Adams also seeks the right to deliver water available to the Burlington Shares Company (the “Fulton Shares”). Historical diversions Fulton Company water rights associated with and Wellington Shares to South Adams’ Ford Water Recharge Facility located under the Burlington the Fulton Company water rights associated with of thethe Fulton Shares are summarized in Exhibit B-1. The Fulton Shares were historically used B-1. for irrigation purposes onwere the tracts described Exhibit B-2 Ditch. 4.2 Change in place of use: In addition to irrigation use on lands within the Fulton Ditch system the Fulton Shares are summarized in Exhibit The Fulton Shares historically usedinfor irrigation and depicted in Exhibit B-3. 3.1.1 Appropriation dates and amounts: The Fulton Company owns the for the subject Fulton Shares and on lands within the Burlington Ditch system for the subject Burlingpurposes on the tracts described in Exhibit B-2 and depicted in Exhibit B-3. 3.1.1 Appropriation dates ton and Wellington Shares, which may continue for some time after entry of a decree in this case, following water rights:Company owns the following water rights: and amounts: The Fulton South Adams requests that the place of use of the Subject Water Rights be changed to include lands Pro-rata interest being within South Adams’ present and future service area and to lands outside of South Adams’ present and future service area within the South Platte River Basin that are served by South Adams’ municipal changed - 156 Shares water supply system, including areas served by its connections with other systems and areas served Priority No. Appropriation date Amount (cfs) (cfs) by any current or future water supply contract or obligation of South Adams. South Adams may also 8 May 1, 1865 79.7 1.73 use the Subject Water Rights to meet its water augmentation, replacement, or other water delivery 4351 July 8, 18765, 1879 74.25 1.61 obligations in Water Division No. 1. 4.3 Delivery of Fulton Shares: South Adams does not seek a November 50.23 1.09 1 51 56 November 5, 1879 50.23 1.09 change in point of diversion of its Fulton Shares. South Adams will continue to take delivery of the November 1, 18821 N/A N/A Fulton Shares at the Fulton Ditch headgate. South Adams may deliver the Fulton Shares through any 56 November 1, 1882 N/A N/A 3.1.2 Original decree: Case No. 6009, Arapahoe County District Court, entered April 28, 1883. 3.1.3 structure located on the Fulton Ditch including, without limitation the structures identified in para3.1.2 Original Case No. Court, 9, entered April 28, 1883. Decreed pointdecree: of diversion: The 6009, decreedArapahoe headgate County location District is near Section between Sections 16 and3.1.3 17, graphs 7.1.1.1, 7.1.1.3 through 7.1.1.11, and 7.1.1.18, below. 4.4 Change in point of diversion for Decreed point of TheThe decreed headgate location isis near Section between Sections 16 and 17, T2S, R67W of diversion: the 6th P.M. actual point of diversion located on the9,entered east bankApril of the 3.1.2 Original decree: Case No. 6009, Arapahoe County District Court, 28,South 1883.Platte 3.1.3 Burlington and Wellington Shares: Pursuant to the decree entered in Case No. 02CW403 and the T2S, R67W ofpoint the 6th P.M. SE1/4 The actual point 17, ofheadgate diversion is located on theSection east bank theSouth South Platte Colorado Supreme Court’s holding in Burlington Ditch Reservoir & Land Co. v. Metro Wastewater Decreed ofNE1/4 diversion: The decreed location near 9, of between Sections River in the NE1/4 of Section T2S, R67W of theis6th P.M. 3.1.4 Source: Platte River the NE1/4 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section T2S, R67W the 6th P.M. 3.1.4toSource: South Platte 16inand T2S, R67W of Reservoir theof6th P.M. The actual pointof of diversion isseeks located on the 30 east bank River. 3.217, Burlington Ditch, and 17, Land Company: South Adams change shares ofof Reclamation Dist., 256 P.3d 645, 673–74 (Colo. 2011), as modified on denial of reh’g (June 20, 2011), South Platte River the NE1/4and NE1/4 of Section 17, T2S, R67W the 6th30 3.1.4 River. 3.2 Burlington Ditch,inoutstanding Reservoir Company: South Adams seeksCompany, toofchange shares of for the water rights at issue in that case, the decreed location of the Burlington Ditch South Platte thethe 1,848.327 totalPlatte shares of Land the SE1/4 capital stock of the Burlington in P.M. the Little headgate was changed to the Globeville Area Flood Control Works, also described as the New Source: South River. 3.2 Burlington Ditch, Reservoir and Land Company: South Adams theBurlington 1,848.327Division total shares outstanding of theShares”) capital(note stockthat ofalthough the Burlington Company, in theherein, Little River thereof (the “Burlington 1,848.327 shares are used seeks to change 30 shares of the 1,848.327 total shares outstanding of the capital stock of the Burl- Burlington Headgate. The New Burlington Headgate is used for the diversion of the Burlington and Burlington Division “Burlington Shares”)ofthereof (note that 1,848.327 shares arethat used herein, this number is notthereof intended to be determinative the actual number). Historical diversions of the Wellington Shares. Accordingly, South Adams requests that the point of diversion for the Burlington ington Company, in the (the Little Burlington Division (thealthough “Burlington Shares”) (note although thisBurlington number isCompany not intended to be determinative actual number). Historical diversions of the and Wellington Shares be changed to the Globeville Area Flood Control Works, also described as the 1,848.327 shares are used herein, this number is not intended to are be summarized determinative of the actual water rights associated with of the the Burlington Shares in Exhibit C-1. Burlington Headgate, located at the point described in paragraph 3.2.3, above. 4.5 Delivery of Burlington Company water rights associated with theCompany Burlington Shares areassociated summarized Exhibit C-1. number). Historical diversions of the used Burlington water rights withinin the Burlington The Burlington Shares were historically for irrigation purposes on the tracts described Exhibit C- New Shares areShares summarized in Exhibit C-1. Theirrigation Burlington Shareson were historically usedinfor irrigation The2 and Burlington wereC-3. historically used for purposes the on tracts described Exhibit C- Burlington and Wellington Shares: South Adams will continue to take delivery of the Burlington and depicted in Exhibit 3.2.1 Relevant decrees: The decree entered April 28, 1883 in Case No. Wellington Shares at the New Burlington Headgate. South Adams may deliver the Burlington and purposes the tracts described in Exhibitdecrees: C-2 andThe depicted inentered Exhibit on C-3. 3.2.1 2 and depicted on in Court Exhibit C-3. 3.2.1 Relevant decree April 28,Relevant 1883 in decrees: Case No. Wellington Shares through any structure located on the Burlington Ditch system including, without 6009, inon andApril for Arapahoe County; the6009, decree entered on June 7, for 1911 in Civil Action The District decree entered 28, 1883 in Case No. District Court in and Arapahoe County; 6009, District Court in and for Arapahoe County; the decree entered on June 7, 1911 in Civil Action limitation the structures identified in paragraphs 4.5.1 through 4.5.2, 7.1.1.1, 7.1.1.2, 7.1.1.6, 8.1.1.20, No. District Court in and7,for1911 the City andAction County of 40300, Denver;District the decree entered May 1912 the40300, decree entered on June in Civil No. Court in andonfor the14, City and No.in40300, District Court and for theCourt City and County ofin Denver; the decree on 14,in1912 County of Denver; thein decree entered onin May 14, Civiland Action No. 52668, District Court and Civil Action No. 52668, District and for1912 the City County of entered Denver as May amended on and 8.1.1.22, below. 4.5.1 Burlington Wellington – Sand Creek Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 or the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 12, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M. to release water down Sand for the City and of Denver as February 1918; the95386, decree entered on January in February Civil Action No.County 52668, District Court in and6,on for theinCity and County of Denver as Court amended 28, 1918; the decree entered onamended January 1927 Civil28, Action No. District in andon NE1/4 Creek to the confluence of the South Platte River near the south quarter corner of Section 1, T3S, 6, 1927 in Civilthe Action No.entered 95386,on District Court in andinfor theAction City and County ofDistrict Denver,Court the decree February 1918; decree January 6, 1927 Civil No. 95386, in and forentered the 28, Cityon and County of Denver, the decree entered on July 8,and 1893forinArapahoe Case No. 1120. District Court in R68W of the 6th P.M. 4.5.2 Burlington Wellington – Ford Recharge, which releases water into the July 8, 1893 in Case No. 1120. District Court in County; the decree enforand the for City and County of Denver, the entered decree entered on 8,in1893 inNo.1777, Case No.District 1120. Court District in County; decree on MayCourt 18,July 1918 Case in Court and for tered Arapahoe on May 18, 1918 inthe Case No.1777, District in and for Park County; the decree entered on existing Ford Water Recharge Facility, located in portions of the NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 20 and the andPark for Arapahoe the entered on May 1918 Case No.1777, Court in and for County; theCounty; on May 11, 2009 in 18, Case No. in 02CW403, Court, Waterentered Division May 11, 2009 indecree Case entered No.decree 02CW403, District Court, Water Division No.District 1; andDistrict the decree on N1/2 SW1/4 and the S1/2 NW1/4 of Section 21, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 4.6 Places of storage: Park County; the decree entered on May 11, 2009 in Case No. 02CW403, District Court, Water Division August in Consolidated Case14, Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, District Court,and Water Division South Adams requests that the Subject Water Rights be changed, as specifically described below, to No. 1; and14, the2001 decree entered on August 2001 in Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 95CW227, allow storage of fully consumable water derived from the Subject Water Rights for the changed uses No.and 1.Court, 3.2.2 Appropriation dates and amounts: Burlington Ditch, Reservoir Land Company No.District 1; the decree on August 14, 2001 inThe Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, Waterentered Division No. 1. 3.2.2 Appropriation dates and amounts: Theand Burlington Ditch, owns the following water rights Little Burlington Division: District Court, Division No. for 1.thethe 3.2.2 Appropriation andLittle amounts: TheDivision: Burlington Ditch, described above in the storage facilities described in paragraphs 4.6.1 through 4.6.5, below. Fully Reservoir andWater Land Company owns following water rightsdates for the Burlington consumable reusable effluent resulting from the initial use of the Subject Water Rights for the Reservoir and Land Company owns the following water rights for the Little BurlingtonPro-rata Division:interest changed uses may be stored in any reservoir South Adams is authorized to use. 4.6.1 Wattenberg Pro-rata interest Reservoir: Located in Sections 25 and 36, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. and in Section 30, T1N, R66W Amount being changed of the 6th P.M. 4.6.2 North Reservoir Complex and South Reservoir Complex: Howe-Haller A and Amount being changed Name Source Appr. date Adj. date (cfs) 30 Shares (cfs) Howe-Haller B (f/k/a Howe-Haller), Hazeltine (f/k/a Hazeltine, Road Runners Rest II, and Brinkmann(cfs) 2 30 Shares (cfs) Name Source date Adj. date 16.28 Duggan Ditch South Platte River Appr. 4/1/1864 4/28/1883 0.26 Woodward), and Dunes Reservoirs, located in portions of Sections 2, 3, 4 and 9, T2S, R67W of the 2 3 Duggan DitchDitch South 16.28 0.26 Burlington SouthPlatte PlatteRiver River 4/1/1864 11/20/1885 4/28/1883 7/8/1893 200 3.25 6th P.M., and Tanabe Reservoir in Section 10, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. (collectively, the “North Burlington Ditch 11/20/1885 7/8/1893 2003 3.25 Reservoir Complex”) (f/k/a “Joint Denver Gravel Pit Lakes”) and/or the South Reservoir Complex, Burlington Ditch South First Platte Creek River 9/1/1886 7/8/1893 50 0.81 located in portions of Section 1, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M. 4.6.3 Mann Lakes Reservoir: Located in Burlington Ditch Creek 9/1/1886 50 0.81 Burlington Ditch First Second Creek 11/15/1886 7/8/1893 7/8/1893 250 4.06 Section 34 and the SE1/4 of Section 33, all in T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 4.6.4 Ragsdale Reservoir Burlington Ditch Creek 11/15/1886 7/8/1893 250 4.06 Burlington Ditch Second Third Creek 9/15/1887 7/8/1893 250 4.06 Complex: Consisting of Ragsdale Reservoir No. 1, Ragsdale Reservoir No. 2, and Ragsdale ReserBurlington Ditch Third Creek 9/15/1887 7/8/1893 250 acre- 12.17 4.06 acre-feet 750 voir No. 3 will be constructed in the following locations: Ragsdale Reservoir No. 1 will consist of one Duck Lake Geneva Creek 9/15/1904 5/18/1918 750 acre- 12.17 acre-feet or more water storage cells that will be constructed in portions of Section 18 and the NE1/4 of Section feet Duck Lake Geneva Creek 9/15/1904 5/18/1918 feetdecreed as being located on 19, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M., on the east side of the South Platte River. Ragsdale Reservoir No. 2 3.2.3 Decreed points of diversion: The Duggan Ditch headgate was initially will consist of one or more water storage cells that will be constructed in portions of the NW1/4 of 3.2.3 Decreed points of diversion: The Duggan Ditch headgate was initially decreed as being located 3.2.3 Decreed points of diversion: headgate wasofinitially decreed beingDitch located Section 36, T2S, R68W of the 6th The P.M.Duggan By laterDitch decrees the point diversion of the as Duggan wason Section 17, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. Ragsdale Reservoir No. 3 will consist of one or more water on Section 36, T2S, of R68W of the 6thBy P.M. By decrees later decrees the of point of diversion the Duggan Ditch Section 36, T2S, R68W theof6th P.M. later the point diversion ofBurlington theofDuggan Ditch was storage cells that will be constructed in portions of the SW1/4 of Section 8, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. transferred to the headgate the Burlington Ditch. As originally decreed, the Ditch South was transferred to the headgate of the Burlington Ditch. As originally decreed, the Burlington Ditch transferred to the headgate of thewas Burlington Asonoriginally decreed, theofBurlington Ditch South Platte River headgate located at alocated point onDitch. southeast bank of the South River, about 200River, feet 4.6.5 In accordance with C.R.S. § 37-87-101(3)(a), any reservoir located on any of the ditch systems South Platte River was headgate atthe a point the southeast bankPlatte the South Platte Platte River headgate wasofand located atfeet aofpoint onofthe of 6th the14, South River, about about 200 feetnorth east north thesoutheast center ofbank Section T3S, R68W of the 6th 200 P.M., east and 200 feet the 200 center Section 14, T3S, R68W of the P.M., inPlatte said Water District No.feet 2,in described in paragraph 3, above, and available for South Adams’ use. 5. Return Flow Obligations: eastwithin and feet north of the center of Section 14, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M., in said Water District No. 2, South Adams will maintain return flows for the Subject Water Rights in amount, time and location to said200 Water District No. 2, within Arapahoe County. In Case No. 02CW403 the decreed location Arapahoe County. In Case No. 02CW403 the decreed location of the Burlington Ditch South Platteof the extent necessary to prevent injury to water rights senior to the date of this Application. South the Burlington Ditch South Platte River headgate was changed to the Globeville Area Flood Control within Arapahoe County. In Case No. 02CW403 the decreed location of the Burlington Ditch South Platte River headgate was changed to the Globeville Area Flood Control Works, also known as the New Adams will meet its return flow obligations for the Subject Water Rights by use of the Subject Water Works, also was known as the New Headgate, for the water rights thatalso were the subject that River headgate changed to theBurlington Globeville Area Flood Control Works, known theofNew Burlington Headgate, theaffirmed water rights that were the subject of that decree; that change was as affirmed in Rights or the other sources of replacement water described in the attached Exhibit E, either directly, decree; that changefor was in Burlington Ditch Reservoir & Land Co. v. Metro Wastewater RecBurlington Headgate, for water rights that the subject of that of decree; that change was345, affirmed in by substitution, by exchange, or following storage or recharge. South Adams also reserves the right Burlington Ditch Reservoir & 345, Land Co. v. Metro Wastewater District, 256 673-74 lamation District, 256the P.3d 673-74 ),were as modified on Reclamation denial reh’g (June 20, P.3d 2011). The New Burlington DitchHeadgate Reservoir Land(June Co. v. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, P.3dat 673-74 is&decreed at 20, a point on the east of theHeadgate South Platte River in345, NE1/4 ), Burlington as modified on denial of reh'g 2011). The New bank Burlington is 256 decreed athe point on to use other sources of water, in addition to those set forth in Exhibit E, for replacement of return flows ), as SE1/4 modified on denial14,ofT3S, reh'gR68W (June of 20,the 2011). The The Newheadgate Burlington decreed at a point on for the Subject Water Rights provided the water is fully consumable and provided South Adams has of Section 6th P.M. is Headgate located atisapproximately latitude
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39° 47´ 24.69” N, longitude 104° 58´ 9.97” W. The UTM coordinates are approximately NAD83 UTM Zone 13S 502616.89mE 4404471.42 mN. The decreed location of the Burlington Ditch First Creek The 244.62 cfs decreed to this priority was abandoned in Case No. A-16069, Denver District Court, 1938. 1 2 headgate is in the NW1/4 of Section 14, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. The decreed and actual locations TheThe 244.62 cfs Ditch decreed to totals this priority was in No. A-16069, Denver District Court, 1938. Right 27.4 cfs, of abandoned which cfsCase is owned the Burlington areDuggan the same. The decreed location of the16.28 Burlington DitchbySecond CreekCompany, headgate7.987 is incfs theis NW1/4 2 The Duggan Ditch Right totals 27.4R66W cfs, of3.133 which 16.28 cfs isby owned by the Burlington 7.987 cfs isAdams7, owned by the Wellington and is owned South Adams. The 3.133 cfs by of South SW1/4 of Section 6, Company, T2S, of thecfs 6th P.M. The actual location is inCompany, theowned NE1/4 Section owned bya the Wellington Company, and 3.133 cfs islocation owned by Adams. The 3.133 cfs owned South Adams T2S, R66W of change the 6th P.M. The decreed of South the Burlington Ditch Third Creek by headgate is in is not part of this case. 3 the is not a part of this change case. NE1/4 of 02CW403 Section 32, T1S,the R66W of the20, 6th1885 P.M.water Theright Burlington Ditch also a decreed The decree inSE1/4 Case No. reduced November to 200.00 cfs for usehas above Barr 3 point of diversion from the Metro Pump Station, which discharges to the ditch in Section 12, T3S, The decree Case No. 02CW403 reduced 20, 1885 water right in200.00 cfs09SA133. for use above Barr Lake. The in Colorado Supreme Court upheldthe theNovember Division 1 Water Court's decision Case No. of the 6th P.M. under decree entered1in CaseCourt's No. 02CW403. Lake.R68W The Colorado Supreme Court the upheld the Division Water decision in 3.3 CaseThe No.Wellington 09SA133. Reservoir Company: South Adams seeks to change 11 shares of the 1838.660 total shares outstanding of the capital stock of the Wellington Company (the “Wellington Shares”). (Note that although 1,838.660 shares are used herein, this number is not intended to be determinative of the actual number.) Historical diversions of the Wellington Company water rights associated with the Wellington Shares are summarized in Exhibit D-1. The Wellington Reservoir Shares were historically used for irrigation purposes on the tracts described in Exhibit D-2 and depicted in Exhibit D 3. 3.3.1 Relevant decrees: The decree entered on April 28, 1883 in Case No. 6009, District Court in and for Arapahoe County; the decree entered on June 7, 1911 in Civil Action No. 40300, District Court in and for the City and County of Denver; the decree entered on April 27, 1923 in Civil Action No. 82042, District Court in and for the City and County of Denver; the decree entered on January 11, 1972 in Case No. W-186, District Court in and for Water Division No. 1; and the decree entered on June 21, 1922 Case No. 1839, District Court for Park County; and the decree entered on August 14, 2001 in Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, District Court, Water Division No. 1. 3.3.2 Appropriation dates and amounts: The Wellington Reservoir Company owns the following water rights, which are diverted for use at the Burlington Ditch headgate: 1
given notice of its intent to use such water as required in the decree entered in this case. To the extent fully consumable water is used to meet return flow replacement obligations for the Subject Water Rights, an equivalent amount of water diverted under the Subject Water Rights and attributable to historical return flow will become fully consumable by South Adams. APPROPRIATION OF RETURN FLOWS 6. Appropriation of return flows: South Adams claims the right to retain and use for the changed uses described in paragraph 4, above, the historical return flow portion of South Adams’ Fulton Shares, Burlington Shares, and Wellington Shares whenever there is no call for water from water rights below the respective historical return flow location, or that call is junior to the date of this Application. 6.1 Date of appropriation: April 29, 2022. 6.2 How appropriation was initiated: By forming the intent to appropriate the return flows and by overt acts in furtherance of such intent, including: (1) adopting a resolution of the Board of Directors expressing its intent to appropriate water and directing the effectuation of such intent and appropriation; and (2) filing the Application herein. 6.3 Date water first applied to beneficial use: Not applicable. 6.4 Source: South Platte River. 6.5 Amount claimed: South Adams claims all return flows associated with the subject Fulton Shares, Burlington Shares, and Wellington Shares to the extent available under this claimed appropriation. 6.6 Claimed uses: Those uses described in paragraph 4, above. CONDITIONAL APPROPRIATIVE RIGHTS OF SUBSTITUTION AND EXCHANGE 7. Conditional appropriative rights of substitution and exchange (“Appropriative Right of Exchange”): 7.1 Names of structures involved and legal descriptions: 7.1.1 Exchange-From-Points: 7.1.1.1 Ken Mitchell Lakes Exchange-From Point, the outfall for Ken Mitchell Lakes is located in the SE1/4 of Section 11, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. Water will be delivered to the Ken Mitchell Lakes Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.1.1 through 7.1.1.1.6, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.1 Burlington Wellington – 148th Augmentation Station Brighton Lateral, in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 16, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the outlet of Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.2 Fulton – 148th Avenue Augmentation Station, located on the south edge of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 17, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the outlet of Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.3 Fulton – 148th Avenue Augmentation Station on the Fulton Continued to Next Page: Water Court
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Public Notices Continued from Last Page: Water Court: Page 2 of 3 Lateral, located on the SE corner of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 18, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the outlet of Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.4 Fulton – 144th Direct Augmentation Station, located on the east edge of the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 24, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the outlet of Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.5 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station, located on the NW corner of the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 18, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M., one outfall of which is via the outlet of Ken Mitchell Lakes. 7.1.1.1.6 Any additional augmentation station that delivers into Ken Mitchell Lakes that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.2 Burlington Wellington - United Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 of Section 15, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., to release water to the South Platte River near the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 18, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.3 Brighton’s South Drain Outfall, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 12, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.3.1 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.5, above, one outfall of which is via Brighton’s South Drain Outfall. 7.1.1.4 Erger’s Pond Outfall, located in the N1/2 of Section 12, T1S, R67W, of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.4.1 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.5, above, one outfall of which is via Erger’s Pond. 7.1.1.5 Fulton - Headgate Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 of Section 16, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M., at or up ditch from 104th Avenue, to release water to the South Platte River near the east section line of Section 17, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.6 North Reservoir Complex Outlet, to release water to the South Platte River at any of three locations: NW1/4 of Section 9; SW1/4 of Section 4, above the headgate of the Brantner Ditch; or near the north quarter corner of Section 3, all in T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. Water will be delivered to the North Reservoir Complex Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.6.1 through 7.1.1.6.3, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for the North Reservoir Complex. 7.1.1.6.1 Fulton Gravel Lakes Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 9, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the North Reservoir Complex Outlet. 7.1.1.6.2 Burlington Wellington – Tanabe Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 of Section 14, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the North Reservoir Complex Outlet. 7.1.1.6.3 Any additional augmentation station that delivers into the North Reservoir Complex that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.7 Fulton - County Line Augmentation Station, in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 5, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M., to release water to the South Platte River near the north section line of Section 6, T1S, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.8 Fulton – United Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 17, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., to release water to the South Platte River near the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 18, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.9 Fulton – Ft. Lupton Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 9, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., to release water to the South Platte River near the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.10 Fulton - Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 of Section 8, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., to release water to the South Platte River near the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.11 Fulton - 124th Avenue Augmentation Station, located on the north edge of the NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 35, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the 124th Avenue Reservoir Outfall located in the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 35, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.12 Lupton Bottom – Diversion Augmentation Station, in the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 12, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M., to release water down Big Dry Creek to the confluence of the South Platte River near the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.13 Lupton Bottom – South Platte Section 31 Exchange-From Point, a point on the South Platte River in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (“Section 31 Exchange-From Point”). Water will be delivered to the Section 31 Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.13.1 through 7.1.1.13.4, below. 7.1.1.13.1 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Parker East Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.13.2 Lupton Bottom – Central Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.13.3 Lupton Bottom – Northglenn Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.13.4 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – South Platte Section 31 Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.14 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist South Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. to release water to the South Platte River near the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist Reservoir Complex Exchange-From Point, a point on the South Platte River near the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (“Aurora Everist Exchange-From Point”). Water will be delivered to the Aurora Everist Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.15.1 through 7.1.1.15.6, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for the Aurora Everist Reservoir Complex. 7.1.1.15.1 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist North Augmentation Station, in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15.2 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Vincent Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15.3 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Ft. Lupton East Augmentation Station, in the NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15.4 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Hill-Oakley Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15.5 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist South Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.15.6 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.16 Lupton Bottom – Sand Hill Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. to release water to the South Platte River near the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17 Lupton Bottom – Confluence of Little Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point, a point on the South Platte River near the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 12, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. (“Little Dry Creek Confluence Exchange-From Point”). Water will be delivered to the Little Dry Creek Confluence Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.17.1 through 7.1.1.17.7, below. 7.1.1.17.1 Lupton Bottom - West Lateral Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.2 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Parker West Augmentation Station, in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.3 Lupton Bottom - East Lateral Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 13, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.4 Lupton Bottom - Vynckier Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 11, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.5 Lupton Bottom Kuipers Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 11, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.6 Lupton Bottom - Sperl Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 11, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.17.7 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – Confluence of Little Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.18 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Outlet, to release water to the South Platte River in the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. and/or in the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. Water will be delivered to the Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.18.1 through 7.1.1.18.2, below, or by use any decreed point of diversion for the Ragsdale Reservoir Complex. 7.1.1.18.1 Fulton – Cannon Augmentation Station, located in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 9, T2N, R66W, of the 6th P.M. Water would run westerly in an earthen ditch to the Cannon Pumphouse and would then be delivered to Ragsdale Reservoir or the South Platte River via the outlet(s) from Ragsdale Reservoir. 7.1.1.18.2 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to outlet(s) from Ragsdale Reservoir that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.19 Mann Lakes Reservoir Outlet, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 34, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. to release water to the South Platte River in the SE1/4 NE/4 of Section 34, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.1.20 Confluence of Big Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point, located in the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. Water will be delivered to the Confluence of Big Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.20.1 through 7.1.1.20.5, below. 7.1.1.20.1 Brighton Ditch - Big Dry Augmentation Station, in an existing ditch turnout in the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 12, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M., to release water down Big Dry Creek to the confluence of the South Platte River. 7.1.1.20.2 Leon South (#1) Augmentation Station, located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 13, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. Water is delivered through Big Dry Creek approximately 5.0 miles to its confluence with the South Platte River. 7.1.1.20.3 Leon North (#2) Augmentation Station, located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 13, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. Water is delivered through Big Dry Creek approximately 4.51 miles to its confluence with the South Platte River. 7.1.1.20.4 Rosenbrock Augmentation Station, located in the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 13, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. Water is delivered through Big Dry Creek approximately 3.71 miles to its confluence with the South Platte River. 7.1.1.20.5 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Confluence of Big Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.1.21 Wattenberg Reservoir Outlet, located near the NW1/4 SW1/4 or the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 30, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. Water will be delivered to the Wattenberg Reservoir Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 7.1.1.21.1 through 7.1.1.21.2, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for Wattenberg Reservoir. 7.1.1.21.1 Brighton Ditch – Wattenberg Augmentation Station, located in the SW1/4 of Section 25, or the NW1/4 of Section 36, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M., the outfall of which is via the outlet of Wattenberg Reservoir. 7.1.1.21.2 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the outlet from Wattenberg Reservoir that may be constructed in the future. 7.1.2 Exchange-To-Points: 7.1.2.1 Fulton Ditch headgate, described in paragraph 3.1.3, above. 7.1.2.2 Brantner Ditch headgate, in the NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 4, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.2.3 Mann Lakes South Platte Diversion, in the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 34, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.2.4 Brighton Ditch headgate, in the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 11, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.2.5 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Diversion Nos. 1-4 7.1.2.5.1 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Diversion No. 1, Diversion No. 1 will divert surface water from the Cannon Pipeline, which is a drainage/seepage channel that runs along the eastern and northern boundary of Ragsdale Reservoir No. 1. The Cannon Pipeline is a perennial channel that discharges to the South Platte River in the N1/2 NW1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. The diversion from the Cannon Pipeline will occur at a point located in the NE1/4 of Section 18 approximately 1,431 feet west and 902 feet south of the northeast corner of Section 18, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (UTM 515696, 4443616). 7.1.2.5.2 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Diversion No. 2, Diversion No. 2 will divert surface water from the east bank of the South Platte River at a point in the NE1/4 of Section 19 located 637 feet south of the north line and 1,556 feet west of the east line of said NE1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (UTM 515661, 4442086). 7.1.2.5.3 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Diversion No. 3, Diversion No. 3 will divert surface water from the east bank of the South Platte River at a point in the SW1/4 of Section 18 located 819 feet north of the south line and 2,181 feet east of the west line of said SW1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (UTM 515153, 4442526). 7.1.2.5.4 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Diversion No. 4, Diversion No. 4 will divert surface water from the east bank of the South Platte River at a point in the NW1/4 of Section 18 located 2,381 feet south of the north line and 1,340 feet east of the west line of said NW1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M. (UTM 514898, 4443161). 7.1.2.6 South Platte Diversion I, in the W1/2 of Section 30, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. 7.1.3 Description of Exchange Reach: The claimed exchange reach extends from its furthest downstream terminus at the location of the Little Dry Creek confluence (described in paragraph 7.1.1.17, above) upstream to the furthest upstream terminus at the location of the Fulton
Ditch headgate (described in paragraph 3.1.3, above). South Adams requests the right to exchange from any of the exchange-from-points identified in paragraph 7.1.1, above, to any of the exchangeto-points identified in paragraph 7.1.2, above. In addition, South Adams requests the right to exchange water between any existing or yet-to-be constructed facilities within this defined exchange reach and located in Weld County or Adams County. A map showing the locations of the structures involved and the overall exchange reach is attached as Exhibit F. The individual exchange reaches are summarized in the exchange matrix attached as Exhibit G, and shown on Exhibit F. 7.2 Sources: The Subject Water Rights; the151.465 Burlington Company, 128.95 Wellington Company, 446 Fulton Company, 1.105 Brighton Ditch Company and 592 Lupton Meadows Ditch Company shares previously changed by South Adams in Case No. 2001CW258; and the 13.24 Burlington Company, 9.84 Wellington Company, and 104 Fulton Company shares previously changed by South Adams in Case No. 10CW304. 7.3 Date of appropriation: April 29, 2022. 7.4 How appropriation was initiated: By forming the intent to appropriate these rights of exchange and by overt acts in furtherance of such intent, including: (1) adopting a resolution of the Board of Directors expressing its intent to appropriate water and directing the effectuation of such intent and appropriation; and (2) filing the Application herein. 7.5 Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A, Conditional. 7.6 Amount claimed: 216.63 cfs; CONDITIONAL. The maximum rate of flow for the various intermediate exchanges within the overall exchange is set forth in Exhibit G. 7.7 Use of exchanged water: The exchanged water will be used for the uses described in paragraph 4, above. 7.8 Integrated System: The Appropriative Right of Exchange will be used as a part of South Adams’ integrated system of water rights and structures under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). CONDITIONAL WATER EXCHANGE PROJECT APPROPRIATION 8. Water exchange project (“Water Exchange Project”): When the point of delivery of water from the sources described in paragraph 8.2, below, is downstream of the locations where South Adams’ wells that are included in the South Adams Augmentation Plan deplete the South Platte River, the sources of water described in paragraph 8.2, below, may be used to replace such upstream depletions by operation of a water exchange project as described in C.R.S. §§ 37-92-103(9) and 37-92-305(3)(a). The claimed Water Exchange Project described below will be incorporated into and will operate within the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 8.1 Names of structures involved and legal descriptions: 8.1.1 Water Exchange Project Exchange-From-Points: 8.1.1.1 Ken Mitchell Lakes Exchange-From Point, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1., above. Water will be delivered to the Ken Mitchell Lakes Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.1.1 through 8.1.1.1.6, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for Ken Mitchell Lakes. 8.1.1.1.1 Burlington Wellington – 148th Augmentation Station Brighton Lateral, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.1., above. 8.1.1.1.2 Fulton – 148th Avenue Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.2, above. 8.1.1.1.3 Fulton – 148th Avenue Augmentation Station on the Fulton Lateral, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.3, above. 8.1.1.1.4 Fulton – 144th Direct Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.4, above. 8.1.1.1.5 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.1.5, above. 8.1.1.1.6 Any additional augmentation station that delivers into Ken Mitchell Lakes that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.2 Burlington Wellington - United Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.2, above. 8.1.1.3 Brighton’s South Drain Outfall, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.3, above. 8.1.1.3.1 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station, as described above in paragraph 7.1.1.1.5, one outfall of which is via Brighton’s South Drain Outfall. 8.1.1.4 Erger’s Pond Outfall, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.4, above. 8.1.1.4.1 Fulton Erger Direct Augmentation Station, as described above in paragraph 7.1.1.1.5, above, one outfall of which is via Erger’s Pond. 8.1.1.5 Fulton - Headgate Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.5, above. 8.1.1.6 North Reservoir Complex Outlet, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.6, above. Water will be delivered to the North Reservoir Complex Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.6.1 through 8.1.1.6.3, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for the North Reservoir Complex. 8.1.1.6.1 Fulton - Gravel Lakes Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.6.1, above. 8.1.1.6.2 Burlington Wellington – Tanabe Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.6.2, above. 8.1.1.6.3 Any additional augmentation station that delivers into the North Reservoir Complex that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.7 Fulton - County Line Augmentation Station, described in paragraph 7.1.1.7, above. 8.1.1.8 Fulton – United Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.8, above. 8.1.1.9 Fulton – Ft. Lupton Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.9, above. 8.1.1.10 Fulton - Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.10, above. 8.1.1.11 Fulton - 124th Avenue Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.11, above. 8.1.1.12 Lupton Bottom – Diversion Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.12, above. 8.1.1.13 Lupton Bottom – South Platte Section 31 Exchange-From Point, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.13, above. Water will be delivered to the Section 31 Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.13.1 through 8.1.1.13.4, below. 8.1.1.13.1 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Parker East Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.13.1, above. 8.1.1.13.2 Lupton Bottom – Central Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.13.2, above. 8.1.1.13.3 Lupton Bottom – Northglenn Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.13.3, above. 8.1.1.13.4 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – South Platte Section 31 Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.14 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist South Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.14, above. 8.1.1.15 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist Reservoir Complex Exchange-From Point, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15, above. Water will be delivered to the Aurora Everist ExchangeFrom Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.15.1 through 8.1.1.15.6, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for the Aurora Everist Reservoir Complex. 8.1.1.15.1 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist North Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15.1, above. 8.1.1.15.2 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Vincent Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15.2, above. 8.1.1.15.3 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Ft. Lupton East Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15.3, above. 8.1.1.15.4 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Hill-Oakley Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15.4, above. 8.1.1.15.5 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist South Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.15.5, above. 8.1.1.15.6 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.16 Lupton Bottom – Sand Hill Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.16, above. 8.1.1.17 Lupton Bottom – Confluence of Little Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17, above. Water will be delivered to the Little Dry Creek Confluence Exchange-From Point by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.17.1 through 8.1.1.17.7, below. 8.1.1.17.1 Lupton Bottom – West Lateral Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.1, above. 8.1.1.17.2 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Parker West Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.2, above. 8.1.1.17.3 Lupton Bottom – East Lateral Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.3, above. 8.1.1.17.4 Lupton Bottom – Vynckier Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.4, above. 8.1.1.17.5 Lupton Bottom – Kuipers Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.5, above. 8.1.1.17.6 Lupton Bottom – Sperl Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.17.6, above. 8.1.1.17.7 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the Lupton Bottom – Confluence of Little Dry Creek and South Platte River Exchange-From Point that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.18 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Outlet, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.18, above. Water will be delivered to the Ragsdale Reservoir Complex Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.18.1 through 8.1.1.18.2, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for the Ragsdale Reservoir Complex. 8.1.1.18.1 Fulton – Cannon Augmentation Station, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.18.1, above. 8.1.1.18.2 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to Ragsdale Reservoir Complex outlet(s) that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.19 Mann Lakes Reservoir Outlet, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.19, above. 8.1.1.20 Burlington Wellington – Sanstaad Augmentation Station, in the NW1/4 of Section 29, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M., from which water will be conveyed to the Bull Seep, then re-diverted from the Bull Seep in the SE1/4 of Section 17, T2S, R67W of the 6th P.M. from which it will be conveyed to the South Platte River in the same quarter section. 8.1.1.21 Wattenberg Reservoir Outlet, as described in paragraph 7.1.1.21, above. Water will be delivered to the Wattenberg Reservoir Outlet by use of the augmentation stations described in paragraphs 8.1.1.21.1 through 8.1.1.21.2, below, or by use of any decreed point of diversion for Wattenberg Reservoir. 8.1.1.21.1 Brighton Ditch – Wattenberg Augmentation Station (Wattenberg Reservoir Outlet), as described in paragraph 7.1.1.21, above. 8.1.1.21.2 Any additional augmentation station that delivers to the outlet from Wattenberg Reservoir that may be constructed in the future. 8.1.1.22 Burlington Wellington – South Complex Augmentation Station, in the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 1, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M., from which water will be conveyed into the Welby and Bambei-Walker storage reservoirs, or to the South Platte River as it flows through the N1/2 of Section 1, T3S, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. 8.1.2 Water Exchange Project Exchange-To-Points: The locations where South Adams’ wells deplete the South Platte River which begins at an upstream point which is at or below the confluence of Sand Creek near the south quarter corner of Section 1, T3S, R68W of the 6th P.M., and extending downstream to a point in the City of Brighton at the Colorado State Highway 7 bridge at the southerly section line of Section 1, T1S, R67W of the 6th P.M. (“Depletion Reach”). 8.1.3 Description of Water Exchange Project Reach and Operations: The claimed Water Exchange Project will operate within the South Adams Augmentation Plan for the purpose of replacing stream depletions to the South Platte River that are caused by South Adams’ wells. The claimed Water Exchange Project will operate on the South Platte River within the Depletion Reach. South Adams requests the right to operate the Water Exchange Project to exchange water from any of the exchange-from-points identified in paragraph 8.1.1, above, to the exchange-to-points identified in paragraph 8.1.2, above. In addition, South Adams requests the right to operate the Water Exchange Project to exchange water between any existing or yet-to-be constructed facilities within the Depletion Reach and located in Weld County or Adams County. A map showing the locations of the structures involved and the overall Water Exchange Project reach that comprises the Depletion Reach is attached as Exhibit H. The individual Water Exchange Project reaches within the Depletion Reach are summarized in the Water Exchange Project matrix attached as Exhibit I, and are also shown on Exhibit H. 8.2 Sources: The Subject Water Rights; the 151.465 Burlington Company, 128.95 Wellington Company, 446 Fulton Company, 1.105 Brighton Ditch Company, and 592 Lupton Meadows Ditch Company shares previously changed by South Adams in Case No. 2001CW258; and the 13.24 Burlington Company, 9.84 Wellington Company, and 104 Fulton Company shares previously changed by South Adams in Case No. 10CW304. 8.3 Date of appropriation: April 29, 2022. 8.4 How appropriation was initiated: By forming the intent to appropriate the Water Exchange Project and by overt acts in furtherance of such intent, including: (1) adopting a resolution of the Board of Directors expressing its intent to appropriate water and directing the effectuation of such intent and appropriation; and (2) filing the Application herein. 8.5 Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A, Conditional. 8.6 Amount claimed: 105 cfs; CONDITIONAL. The maximum rate of flow for the various intermediate Water Exchange Project exchanges within the overall Water Exchange Project is set forth in Exhibit I. 8.7 Use of exchanged water: Augmentation and replacement purposes within the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 8.8 Continued to Next Page: Water Court
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“It was discouraging to see it gutted,” said Malone, who serves as vice president of her mobile home park co-op and testified on both pieces of legislation. “Because there’s still a lot of important protections in that bill, it just kinda feels like an empty win.” Other elements trimmed from the bill include reducing the time residents would have to organize and make an offer to purchase their park, from 180 days to 120. “The bill, after it passed out of the Senate Committee, had to go to appropriations,” Carrier explained. “There were legislators who wanted a compromise. It was tough to see it go down, but it’s still more than the 90 days, which is what the residents currently have. Carrier said the group also hoped the bill would go into effect immediately after being signed by Governor Polis, but they will have to wait until Oct. 1. “So it was too much to completely walk away from, considering we weren’t starting with very many protections,” she said. “So that’s why we decided to stick around and made a commitment to our residents that we’re not done fighting.” As for SB 22-160, Carrier said the bill creates a $35 million revolving loan program to help mobile home park residents with financial and technical assistance should they wish to purchase their community. “And what’s great is it’s a revolv-
ing loan — hopefully in perpetuity — and not just a one-time grant program that will go away in a year,” she said. “I’m really excited,” Malone said of the new revolving loan program. “Because to come at anything in this real estate market takes strong financial backing.” Along with Golden Hills Mobile Home Park Co-op President Joyce Tanner, Malone helped organize and lead their community through three attempts to purchase their mobile home park. She said that powerful financial backing is critical to compete with a growing number of cash offers. “It makes a huge difference in a lot of cases,” Malone said. “Financial backing is one of the most important items, and having it all come from one place creates a better position for success. When you have to have one part of your financing coming from a grant, another coming from DOLA, and another from ROC (Resident Owned Communities USA), it’s kind of a messy package. When it all comes in a lump sum, it makes it a much stronger offer.” For Carrier, and many mobile home park residents, there is gratitude for the legislation that has passed, but it is clear their work is not done. “I don’t want to paint it as a complete loss because there are still some protections for residents moving forward,” Malone concluded. “But while it is discouraging, we’re getting on the right people’s radar, and we’ve got more protections than we’ve ever had before.”
This year’s legislative session saw two bills that would protect and assist residents, like those in Golden Hills Mobile Home Park in Golden. One created a $35 million revolving loan that would help park residents organize and purchase their communities. The other set to stabilize lot rents. That bill, although it provides other important PHOTO BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY protections, was gutted.
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Public Notices Continued from Last Page: Water Court: Page 3 of 3 Integrated System: The Water Exchange Project will be used as a part of South Adams’ integrated system of water rights and structures under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE SOUTH ADAMS AUGMENTATION PLAN 9. Addition of sources of augmentation and replacement water to the South Adams Augmentation Plan and removal of sources of augmentation and replacement water from the South Adams Augmentation Plan: By the Intergovernmental Agreement for Exchange of Water between the City of Aurora (“Aurora”) and South Adams signed on June 8, 2021 (“IGA”), Aurora conveyed the Subject Water Rights and Subject Shares to South Adams and South Adam’s agreed to convey to Aurora shares in the Lupton Meadow Ditch Company with a yield equivalent to the Subject Water Rights and Subject Shares. South Adams’ conveyance of shares in the Lupton Meadows Ditch Company to Aurora under the IGA may occur in two phases. In the first phase, South Adams has conveyed to Aurora 125 Lupton Meadows Ditch Company shares historically delivered in the Lupton Bottom Ditch (“125 LMDC-LBD Shares”) and 120 Lupton Meadows Ditch Company shares historically delivered in the Meadow Island No. 1 Ditch (“120 LMDC- MI#1 Shares”). The 125 LMDC-LBD Shares and the 120 LMDC-MI#1 Shares are referred to collectively herein as the “LMDC Shares.” The LMDC Shares are currently included as a decreed source of augmentation and replacement water in the South Adams Augmentation Plan. Because the LMDC Shares have been conveyed to Aurora, they are no longer available for augmentation and replacement use by South Adams in the South Adams Augmentation Plan. South Adams’ needs to remove the LMDC Shares from the South Adams Augmentation Plan to facilitate Aurora’s use of the shares. Therefore, South Adams seeks to remove the LMDC Shares from the South Adams Augmentation Plan and add the Subject Water Rights and Subject Shares to the South Adams Augmentation Plan as a new source of augmentation and replacement water. 9.1 Addition of new sources of augmentation and replacement water to the South Adams Augmentation Plan: This Application seeks to add the changed Fulton, Burlington, and Wellington Shares as described in paragraphs 3 and 4 above as augmentation and replacement supplies for use within the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 9.2 Removal of sources of augmentation and replacement water from the South Adams Augmentation Plan: This Application seeks to remove the following sources of water as augmentation and replacement supplies from the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 9.2.1 125 LMDC-LBD Shares: 125 shares decreed in Case No. 10CW304 as sources of augmentation and replacement water for use within the South Adams Augmentation Plan with a decreed average annual historical consumptive use credit of 142 acre-feet. 9.2.2 120 LMDC-MI#1 Shares: 120 shares decreed in Case No. 01CW258 as sources of augmentation and replacement water for use within the South Adams Augmentation Plan with a decreed average annual historical consumptive use credit of 140.5 acre-feet. 10. Addition of Appropriative Right of Exchange to the South Adams Augmentation Plan: This Application seeks to add the Appropriative Right of Exchange as described in paragraph 7, above, to the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 11. Addition of Water Exchange Project to the South Adams Augmentation Plan: This Application seeks to add the Water Exchange Project as described in paragraph 8, above, to the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 12. Potential Adjustment to the Gross Depletion Limit in 2001CW258 Decree, as modified by the 2006CW258 Decree: By this Application, South Adams may seek to adjust the limit established in paragraph 51 of the 2001CW258 Decree, as modified by the 2006CW258 Decree, on gross depletions to the South Platte River from pumping the South Adams Wells under the South Adams Augmentation Plan as needed to account for the removal of the Lupton Meadows Ditch Company shares described in paragraph 9.2, above, as sources of augmentation and replacement water from the South Adams Augmentation Plan and for the addition of the Subject Shares as new sources of augmentation and replacement water for use in the South Adams Augmentation Plan. 13. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool: 13.1 Burlington Wellington – Sand Creek Augmentation Station: Burlington Ditch, Land and Reservoir Company 80 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 and City of Commerce City, 7887 E 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022. 13.2 Burlington Wellington – Sanstaad Augmentation Station: Burlington Ditch, Land and Reservoir Company 80 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601. 13.3 Burlington Wellington – Tanabe Augmentation Station: Burlington Ditch, Land and Reservoir Company 80 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 and City of Commerce City, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022. 13.4 Burlington Wellington - United Augmentation Station: Howard Binder Jr., 6155 County Road 23, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. 13.5 Ragsdale Reservoir Complex: Cannon Land Co., 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite D-208, Lakewood, CO 80227. 13.6 Wattenberg Reservoir: City of Westminster, c/o Director of Public Works, 4800 West 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030. 13.7 North Reservoir Complex and South Reservoir Complex: City and County of Denver Acting By and Through Its Board of Water Commissioners, 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204-3412. 13.8 Mann Lakes Reservoir: Adams County, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. 13.9 Mann Lakes Reservoir Outlet to the South Platte River:
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Adams County, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. 13.10 Mann Lakes South Platte Diversion: Adams County, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. 13.11 Brighton Ditch – Wattenberg Augmentation Station: City of Westminster, c/o Director of Public Works, 4800 West 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030. 13.12 Fulton – County Line Augmentation Station: City of Brighton, 22 South 4th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601-2030. 13.13 Fulton – Cannon Augmentation Station: Cannon Land Co., 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite D-208, Lakewood, CO 80227. 13.14 Fulton - Erger Direct Augmentation Station: MARRONE KENNETH M 50% UND INT AND MARRONE EAT LLC 50% UND INT, 2874 W 111th Way, Westminster, CO 80234. 13.15 Fulton – 144th Direct Augmentation Station: City of Brighton, 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601. 13.16 Fulton – Gravel Lakes Augmentation Station: City and County of Denver Acting By and Through Its Board of Water Commissioners, 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204-3412. 13.17 Lupton Bottom – Diversion Augmentation Station: Morton Lakes, LLC, 5775 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80216. 13.18 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Parker East Augmentation Station: South Platte Valley Historical Society, P.O. Box 633 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621. 13.19 Lupton Bottom – Aurora Everist South Augmentation Station: City of Aurora, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600, Aurora, CO 80012. 13.20 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Vincent Augmentation Station: City of Aurora, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600, Aurora, CO 80012. 13.21 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Everist North Augmentation Station: LG Everist Inc., 350 S. Main Ave., Suite 400, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 13.22 Lupton Bottom – Sand Hill Augmentation Station: David Bell, 7679 Youngfield St., Arvada, CO 80005. 13.23 Lupton Bottom - Aurora Parker West Augmentation Station: LG Everist Inc., 350 S. Main Ave., Suite 400, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 13.24 Lupton Bottom - Vynckier Augmentation Station: Ramon Michel, 4638 Tilbury Ct., Firestone, CO 80504. 13.25 Lupton Bottom - Kuipers Augmentation Station: James and Mary Carlson, 10775 County Road 23, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. 13.26 Lupton Bottom Sperl Augmentation Station: James and Mary Carlson, 10775 County Road 23, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. 13.27 South Platte Diversion I: City of Westminster, c/o Director of Public Works, 4800 West 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030. 13.28 Duck Lake (a/k/a Altura Reservoir): Burlington Ditch, Land and Reservoir Company, 80 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 and Timberline Lodge at Duck Lake LLC, 2899 N. Speer Blvd., Suite #102, Denver, CO, 80211. 13.29 Wellington Reservoir: Wellington Reservoir Company 80 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601. WHEREFORE, the District respectfully requests that the Court enter a decree: (a) approving South Adams’ claimed changes of water rights; (b) confirming South Adams’ claimed appropriation of return flows; (c) confirming South Adams’ claimed appropriative rights of substitution and exchange; (d) confirming South Adams’ claimed water exchange project; (e) approving South Adams claimed modification and expansion of the South Adams Augmentation Plan; and (f) granting all such other and further relief, whether legal or equitable, as the Court may determine necessary or desirable for the purpose of according full relief. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. 1) The 244.62 cfs decreed to this priority was abandoned in Case No. A-16069, Denver District Court, 1938. 2) The Duggan Ditch Right totals 27.4 cfs, of which 16.28 cfs is owned by the Burlington Company, 7.987 cfs is owned by the Wellington Company, and 3.133 cfs is owned by South Adams. The 3.133 cfs owned by South Adams is not a part of this change case. 3) The decree in Case No. 02CW403 reduced the November 20, 1885 water right to 200.00 cfs for use above Barr Lake. The Colorado Supreme Court upheld the Division 1 Water Court’s decision in Case No. 09SA133. Legal Notice No.: CCC377 First Publication: May 26, 2022
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