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has found homes forever for nearly 32,000 puppies.

“ e Girl Scouts came up with a plan to build 50 foster kits as a way

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HUERTA ing home rule authority. Home rule is a form or structure of governing dened by the citizens of a municipality or county that allows for more control over matters of local signi cance.

According to the proposed bill, municipalities will be required to submit land-use codes to the state. e state will review the proposed codes and if they are deemed insu cient, the state will impose its own codes.

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Carrie Warren-Gully said the bill takes a one-size- ts-all approach and it will not work for all Colorado communities.

Woodrow said he disagrees, that the bill allows communities to develop and plan growth, but they have to meet minimum standards to avoid state intervention. He stressed the bill has tiers to address all populations, including suburban, urban and mountain towns.

“It is not a one-size- ts all,” he said. “ is only goes into e ect if a community refuses to adopt the (mini- mum) required standards. e only time you are a ected is if you decided to ignore it.” e reason the state is taking steps to intervene in local control is because of the excessive use of “exclusionary zoning,” by some Colorado communities, Woodrow said.

Exclusionary zoning laws place restrictions on the types of homes that can be built in a neighborhood. Oftentimes, these laws prohibit multifamily homes and set limits on building heights.

Rep. Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock, said SB23-213 is a misguided piece of legislation that does nothing more than declare war on single family home construction.

“It’s built on a faulty premise that everyone wants to live in high density housing,” she said.

Frizell said if the Democratic-led legislation wanted to adequately address the housing crisis, it would focus on the impact fees and permit fees that cities and towns are charg- ing developers. e construction of a multifamily building is more than $17,000 per unit, according to the fee schedule.

Pointing to Castle Rock as an example, Frizell said home prices have skyrocketed due to the costs home builders are having to pay local entities to build.

According to the fee sheet on the Town of Castle Rock website, a developer building a 2,000 square foot home can pay over $21,000 in impact fees, which includes a line item for parks and recreation, re protection, municipal facilities, police and transportation. at total does not include other required permit fees.

In drafting the legislation, Moreno said the authors looked at what other states have done, speci cally naming California and Oregon, which have also implemented land-use codes.

Moreno said the steps taken by both the Democratic-led states would to make a positive change to the rescue,” Holbrook said. e foster kits are given to the volunteers at the rescue so they can hand them out to people adopting or fostering a puppy. e Scouts spent the entire month of March making handmade blankets, reusable tote bags, toys, and biscuits. ey contacted family, friends, and organizations to donate 800 pee pads, 50 towels, 100 toys, 60 meat snack sticks, 50 tennis balls, 100 metal dog blows, 50 dog poop bags with holders, and 50 tarps.

“On March 25 they assembled the bags and delivered them to Life-

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Gloria Huerta

March 15, 1940 - March 26, 2023

Gloria Gonzales Huerta, 83, of Brighton Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family’s love and God’s grace on March 26, 2023, at 8:05 pm.

Gloria Huerta was born on March 15, 1940, to Jose Maria Gonzales and Aurora Garcia Gonzales in San Benito, Texas. Gloria came from humble beginnings, raised on a cotton farm with 14 siblings. She met her future husband, Obed Huerta, Sr., when he was out looking for eld workers and passed by the Gonzales farm. Seeing several blue jeans hung on a clothesline he asked Aurora to have all her sons ready for work the next morning. To his surprise, the most beautiful girl (and all her sisters) came out of the house ready to work. Together they made a life in Colorado where they raised 7 children.

Gloria dedicated her life to her family – she loved her children and grandchildren, and always put her family rst. She loved to sing line Puppy Rescue. It was a big hit for the girls and the puppies, they all were so happy to spend time together,” Holbrook said. “ e Girl Scouts hope that this project will have a lasting impact on the community by inspiring people to donate to the rescue, become fosters, or even adopt a puppy or two.”

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CRISWELL hymns as she cooked and cleaned and every so often, her children would nd her and their dad dancing to ranchero music in the kitchen. If you knew her, you loved her and if you know God, you know her.

Gloria Huerta was predeceased by her husband Obed Huerta Sr, her son Richard Huerta, her grandchildren Josiah Gonzales & Andrew Johnston, her parents Jose Maria & Aurora Gonzales and her siblings Gilberto Gonzales, Delia Gonzales, Victor Gonzales, Jose na Guerra, Jose Maria Gonzales Jr, Raquel Gonzales.

She is survived by her children, Diane (Lowell) Richardson, Obed Huerta Jr, Eliud Huerta, Lino (Beth) Huerta, Nora Kolniak, Norma (Dan) Kelley, 17 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild (Gloria), her namesake.

A private interment will be held later for the immediate family.

Chesney Harrison “Cris” Criswell

April 24, 1950 - April 2, 2023

Chesney “Cris” was born on April 24th, 1950, to Chesney H. Criswell Jr. and Alaine Criswell in Denver Colorado. In July 1990, he married Carol S. Weller. His last day with us was April 2nd 2023. For more information visit www.taborfuneralhome.com

BELLOWS Sharon R (Hosford) Bellows

October 8, 1956 - March 18, 2023

Sharon (Hosford) Bellows passed away on March 18, 2023 after su ering a heart attack on March 10.She was the light on our lives and will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She is survived

MORROW by her husband Dale, daughter Melissa Owsley, son Robert and 4 grandchildren. Sharon was a great homemaker and loved to do crafts to brighton up our house and spirits.

Sterling Morrow

June 24, 1997 - March 13, 2023

Sterling Morrow passed away at the age of 25 on March 13, 2023.

He was the youngest child of Crystal Garcia and Lance Morrow.

He is survived by his parents Crystal and Ryan Garcia, Lance and Krissy Morrow. He is also survived by siblings Brittany, Kaylan, Zeke, and Hazel Morrow; niece Harper and nephew Dominic; Grandparents Jim and Wanda Chase, Daniel and Jackie Garcia, and Sally Morrow; 5 aunts, 7 uncles, and numerous cousins.