Fort Lupton Press October 12, 2023

ADDING COLOR TO THE SKY

Aims Community College hosts balloon launch P4

Farm access to federal money Caraveo’s aim

BY MATT WHITTAKER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Not long after Yadira Caraveo became the inaugural U.S. representative for Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District, the Democrat from ornton found herself talking with farmers about climate change.  Some were Republicans in Weld and Adams counties who wouldn’t use the words “climate change,” but they told Caraveo they are noticing things are di erent, like shifts in harvest and planting times. ey’re also tracking weather patterns they haven’t seen before and it’s only heightened their concerns about conserving water.

“To them it’s not news,” Caraveo said. “It’s something that they’ve understood for some time. ey don’t necessarily want to call it climate change. We’re talking about the same thing.”

Police seek community over co ee

Building a community partnership one cup at a time

McDonald’s invited cops and the community to have co ee and get to know the men and women behind the badge in observance of National Co ee with Cop Day at the Brighton Kuner Road branch on October 4.

“ ese events Co ee with the Cop are really important. Most of the time we interact with people who are having a bad day. is is an opportunity to come out and get to know members of the community in a setting where there isn’t something bad going on,” said Brighton Chief of Police Matthew Domenico.

“ is event is to get to know them a little bit, nd out what’s important to them in their communities and their neighborhoods, and share information to help everybody understand a little more about what we do and what they need from their police department.”

Celebrating 12 years

Co ee with a Cop Day started in Hawthorne, California, in 2011 by the Hawthorne Police Department as a way to serve the communities better to interact and develop trust between police and communities, according to co eewithacop.com.

As communities grow with technology, developing websites and social media creates di erent ways for police and community to interact, breaking down the walls on important within communities so they can work with police to make a safe neighborhood for everyone.

Since the Hawthorne Police Department launched its program, it has become a world success. Co ee with a Cop Day is celebrated annually in all 50 states and has expanded into Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. Its program opened a door for law enforcement and the community to work together during a crisis.

Brian and Brittany Boselli, who owns McDonald’s, hosted the event, serving co ee and bringing police and communities together.

“It’s a great opportunity for the community to come together, ask questions, have a conversation; there’s no agenda here. You get together and be one community, “ Brian said.

“Meeting with the cops is awesome, especially for our kids to see they are here to protect us. I tell my kids daily that the policemen and remen, protect and save us. It great for them to be face to face with them to see they’re real people and we can feel comfortable to ask them questions or if they’re in need,” Brittany said.

Brighton resident Catherine LeDonne wanted to hear about the o cers’ days, how they were doing and their vision. She had several questions for O cer Jacob Vaillanyi, including Brighton’s proposed public safety sales tax. Voters will de-

cided that at the polls in November.

“We discussed the sale tax. I support the sales tax, which I never voted on a tab for tax in my life, but this is important it also supports the police,” LeDonne said.

LeDonne said she learned the city does not have enough police o cers to take a sick day o , which puts more stress on the other o cers going to the facility to do the report and takes more o cers o the street.

“ ey need more o cers. Another thing brought to my attention is funding to allow them to have canines. e canines are great to track perps when they run, LeDonne said.

“ at’s huge it keeps them safe. ey’re having to rely on the Adams County Sheri ’s to work for canines, they need our own.”

LeDonne said another question asked about what is the most dangerous call; O cer Vaillanyi said domestic violence.

“I know our city is working with di erent partners to help people trying to escape these types of cases,” LeDonne said.

“We have an excellent team in our police department and a great communications o ce.”

O ce Brandon Cannon said that our good police work starts with our community and gaining their trust.

“A lot of cases we solve starts with the community with suspect leads. It’s important to have that good community relationship,” Cannon said.

Brighton Police Commander Monce Portillo said being at a higher level is essential to remind our citizens that we’re in a partnership.

“So many of us are citizens in the community who face the same problems as we do. We are here as a partnership and want to solve problems together.

O cer Jalene Abeyta said having trust with the community is crucial.

It’s about gaining trust, allowing them to reach out to us when they need us, and knowing that we are here for them,” Abeyta said.

In the middle, Brian, Brittany, Bodan, Bryson, Brantly and Brynlea Boselli pose with some o cers at the Brighton Police Department. Brian Boselli owns the McDonalds that hosted the Oct. 4 Co ee with a Cop event. BELEN WARD

Brighton workers join Kaiser strike

she said.

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While 3,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers walked o the job with picket signs across Colorado, workers in Brighton were marching too and ghting for pay increases and to solve labor shortage issues.

e strike started on Oct. 5, with over 75,000 striking across the country, according to Service Employees International Union SEIU.

“ e Brighton frontline healthcare workers are out here because they’ve been asking for and demanding real solutions on how to solve the Kaiser short-sta ng crisis, how bad the pay is,” said Stephanie Felix-Sowy, president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105.

SEIU Local Union 105 represents over 4,000 Kaiser healthcare employees and 3,000 frontline workers in Colorado.

At the Brighton Kaiser at 859 S. 4th Ave., healthcare workers were picketing in front of Kaiser, walking along 4th Avenue and Bromley Lane, waving to cars driving to honk in support of their cause.

Felix-Sowy said the Kaiser frontline healthcare workers across the state 3000 are striking because of an unfair labor practices. e Kaiser Permanente executives have not come to the bargaining table in good faith since starting in April,

Felix-Sowy said union members presented a plan to solve the sta shortage crisis that would have accelerated and simpli ed the hiring process. e goal is to bring people in at competitive wage to retain existing sta committed to Kaiser and helping patients— and more make the jobs more competitive to attract new hires.

“We’ve also asked for an increase in education funding so that again, we can help people get into health care and also provide some career opportunities for the folks who are loyal Kaiser employees,” Felix-Sowy said.

Felix-Sowy said Kaiser talks of sta ng shortages across the country and industry.

“We acknowledge that however, Kaiser needs to be better with our membership, frontline health care workers, the patients who are receiving care, expect better. Patients pay for their services, and all of the plans this year have been increased in price,” Felix-Sowy said.

Felix-Sowy said patients in the buildings for appointments and over the phone are experiencing longer wait times for essential services like labs, screenings, colonoscopy, and mammography.

“We believe Kaiser should be doing better for our healthcare workers,” Felix-Sowy said.

Felix-Sowy said the solution for the hiring practices needs to be better and faster. One of their members took her four to six weeks to hear from Kaiser about a job.

“We hear from other people going to leave the Kaiser and to other

systems, say those hiring practices sometimes only a week long. e long hiring practice will a ect the ability to bring people in FelixSowy.

“People who worked for Kaiser for years go to another job, and other places o er hiring bonuses, retention, and higher pay and bene ts; it a ects folks.”

Felix-Sowy said the other solution that keeps good workers and attracts good workers in healthcare is career ladder opportunities and investment in them.

“We asked Kaiser for commitment to education and career advancement for our members as we move forward,” Felix-Sowy said.

Peter Cain, a Kaiser licensed practical nurse, said many things are on the table, such as retirement, sta ng, and pay raises.

“Our patients come rst; we need more sta . We can’t take care of the patients that we currently have because we need more sta . We have been ghting for so long this year, and nally, strike for it was bad enough. Retirement is a huge issue; pay increases the cost of living,” Cain said.

“ ese are all crucial for us to maintain. If we get more people in, we’re hoping for a decent wage to bring them in. We have to be able to have enough money to entice new employees. I stand behind our union with them going to the table, which is exciting for us. We are not going to compromise, and we need them not to compromise,”

Lindy Vallejos, a Kaiser clinical laboratory assistant phlebotomist, said that member access is more

important.

“I have family members that are immunocompromised. ey have to wait three to six months to see their physician. It’s concerning for me. Also, Vallejos said that a friend who is going through a lot had to have a stent procedure, and it took over a month for her to get scheduled for the procedure,” Vallejos said.

Vallejos said another issue is her coworkers are all very overworked. It’s expected that many of them have to work a lot of overtime on weekends.

“ e beautiful part is that frontline healthcare workers have real solutions that they have brought to Kaiser and are willing to work with Kaiser to make sure that we can solve it together,” Felix-Sowy said.

Lindy Vallejos with her husband Eric, who came to help strike. BELEN WARD

Workers want better hiring, more pay

When hot air balloonists float above Weld County

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Decades ago, when Dan and Nancy Gri n rst saw colorful hot air balloons lling the Colorado sky, they got hooked. ey wanted not only to be in the baskets under the giant round orbs, they also wanted to control them. So, they learned how by training to become pilots.

Fast forward and the husbandand-wife team are still happily at it. ey recently oated over Weld County in their balloon as part of Aims Community College’s 6th annual Great Aardvark Embark celebration. In all, 14 hot air balloons took to the skies above the eld north of the Greeley campus in late September.

“ e Great Aardvark Embark is such a fun and unique event and is a great opportunity for the community to join us on our campus,” said Kelly Porter, an events manager at Aims.  Why aardvark? In honor of “Arty,” Aims Community College’s mascot. Hundreds of people came to watch the pilots set up, in ate and launch the balloons.  ey snacked on treats from Artys Grub, the campus food truck, Hals Co ee Truck and Sally’s Co ee Treats.

As they participated, the Gri ns spoke about how they rst got interested in ballooning in 1978 after they moved to Fort Collins.

“We lived at the edge of town, and balloons landed in the backyard,”

Dan Gri n said. “ at piqued our interest. en we went down to Albuquerque for the big balloon festival for a couple of years. at was interesting.”

Finally, in 1980, the couple went aloft. Nancy was into the idea because her father was a pilot.

“After our balloon ight, Nancy looked around and said, ‘I could learn to do this.’ So in the fall of 1981, my wife and I started actively networking with balloon pilots and crew to learn about it,” Dan Gri n said.

Balloons are registered aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. ere is a required course of training and testing to become a pilot. When training is

complete, there are two types of pilot’s licenses. One allows pilots to basically take their friends on a ight, Dan Gri n said. e other is a commercial license where pilots can charge passengers.

How does it make Gri n feel when he’s up in the clouds?

“It’s wonderful!” Dan Gri n said, adding later, “When you look at the countryside, the ground, crops, and creeks, you’re moving slowly. You can really see what’s going on, and it’s fun.”

Gri n said it’s not as noisy as people might think with the burner.

To in ate a balloon, Gri n uses a fan that pushes hot air up into the balloon. e burner is regular propane – the same kind used for a

barbecue grill.

“ e fundamental physics has been the same since the rst experiments 250 years ago,” Dan Gri n said. “ e pilot has exact control over how high to lift o the ground, within 500 feet or 600 feet above the ground.”

From there, pilots navigate.

“When you lift from the surface, the air can go at di erent directions and speeds, so you select as high o the ground with a favorable direction,” he said. “Some days, there’s more variability than others.”

Gri n says weather is a factor when lifting a balloon. Severe wind, rain, and snow can impede plans It is why balloonists organize lifts early in the morning. It is the calmest part of the day.

e place is also as important as time of year.

“September is by far the most excellent weather in Colorado for ballooning,” he said. “Ballooning in the Town of Frederick in June is perfect and the Town of Erie toward the end of May is excellent. Balloon activity goes on all summer, depending on where you go.”

As for the future, the Gri ns will continue ballooning as long as they can physically keep up.

“Ballooning: you have to be physically able for lifting, getting it ready to lift o and getting up early, but we enjoy and hope we can continue to do this,” Dan Gri n said.

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Brighton City Museum welcomes the public to our first annual Halloween Open House Bring a non-perishable food item to help support the community this holiday season and get in for free! Stroll historic city hall and learn the spooky history of the building and the City. Pose for a “ghost photo” and show your friends. Will our photographer capture a spook peering over your shoulder? Enjoy cider and crafts.

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Spooky History Saturday

Aims Community College Great Aardvark Embark balloon launch as spectators snaps some photos. COURTESY OF AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Semantics aside, Caraveo has found some common ground with the agricultural community, particularly smaller farming operations that are looking to participate in federal programs to improve their conservation practices, but nd it tough to get their foot in the door. So, Caraveo has set her sights on changes to the federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It is known as EQIP, and it pays farmers to use conservation methods that, in part, promote healthy soil, which is improves crop yields and, therefore, farmers’ pro ts, as well as the environment. at’s because healthier soil contains more organic matter and can store more carbon dioxide, helping to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gasses that are linked to climate change. e program is viewed by many as a win-win.

While the program is technically open to farms of all sizes, it skews toward larger agriculture operations because federal payments are calculated by acreage. Larger farms typically have more sta and time to handle paperwork.

Small farms nd it tough to access the program, Caraveo said.

“ ey wish that they could get into EQIP,” Caraveo said. “We’re trying to address some of those ills.”

In September, Caraveo introduced legislation to create an EQIP subprogram tailored to small farmers and ranchers like the ones she’s met in her district. e bill would streamline the application and

approval process and create bonus payments for farms under 50 acres.

Called the “Small Farm Conservation Act,” Caraveo’s bill is a companion to a U.S. Senate measure of the same name introduced in June by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, Ben Ray Luján, D-New Mexico, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio.

“Farmers and ranchers love EQIP,” said Dan Waldvogle, director of the Denver-based Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, an advocacy group for farmers and ranchers in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.

“EQIP has never been accessible for small producers.”

Conservation measures supported by the program can improve irrigation e ciency, make land more resilient to drought while making it more productive and pro table, he said.

“ at’s a very tangible bene t,” he said.

How much nancial assistance a farmer can expect from EQIP depends on the type of conservation methods they want to employ, from organic practices to using hoops covered with plastic over crops to extend their growing season. Farmers can be reimbursed a maximum of $450,000 over the term of an EQIP contract, which can range up to 10 years.

One of the biggest factors in soil health is organic matter, said Mike Nolan, a farmer with Mountain Roots Produce in Mancos in southwestern Colorado. e more of it, the better water savings. For instance, he could water potatoes every seven days instead of ve and extend the growing season for larger potatoes that sell for more money.

In addition to potatoes, his farm

grows salad mix, tomatoes, kale and other vegetables, as well as owers. It also participates in a collective that ships garlic to the Denver metro area.

Although the EQIP program isn’t geared toward smaller operations, such as Nolan’s farm, he found a way to access it, but said it is difcult.

“It’s government paperwork, so there’s a lot of it,” he said on a recent afternoon after harvesting potatoes at the farm. “ is bill is kind of addressing some of those things.”

Both Caraveo’s bill and its companion in the Senate are separate from the “Farm Bill,” a package of legislation renewed roughly every ve years that is key to a broad swath of agricultural and food programs.

Caraveo, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, expects to play a role in drafting the Farm Bill and aims to have her Small Farm Conservation Act included in the

nal package.

Congress’ deadline to pass a new Farm Bill came and went entering October and Caraveo’s sta says work on it will progress in the months ahead.

Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo takes the microphone during a Brighton discussion in August. She is pushing for get more conservation money to farmers.

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BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is poised to beat a federal deadline to phase out leaded fuel, which has been linked to public health concerns.

Airport officials said they have taken a first step by purchasing a fuel truck and storage tank to transport unleaded fuel that will serve two-thirds of its fleet by late 2024.

RMMA and Jefferson County Commissioners showed off the truck during an Oct. 4 press confer-

Getting the lead out

ence. Airport officials say they expect to complete a phased move to unleaded fuel three years before a 2030 deadline set by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“Our goal is to be the first airport in the state that fully transitions to unleaded fuel,” said Paul Anslow, RMMA airport director.

The FAA last year launched a plan called Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions calling for the elimination of leaded fuel in piston-engine aircraft Petroleum companies are ramping up to meet the FAA’s deadline, developing fuel that will meet the industry’s needs.

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An unleaded high-grade aviation gasoline called UL100 is expected to serve all piston aircraft but is not yet widely available.

The fuel truck and storage tank give RMMA a running start on the changeover, as well as to store and transport another unleaded variety called UL94, which will serve as a stopgap in the transition.

As production of UL100 scales up and becomes more readily available, RMMA will transition aircraft. Anslow anticipates that the final phase will be complete by or before 2027.

“Our team’s commitment to innovative solutions and community collaboration is why the airport’s full transition will be well before the FAA deadline,” he said. “The aviation industry is working to scale production of 100UL for the larger market, and we feel confident that availability will rapidly increase while the price decreases.”

Anslow said Jefferson County Commissioners partnered with RMMA and supported the changes.

“It is big news for Jefferson County … a county that prides ourselves on safe, sustainable, and responsible change,” Jefferson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp said during the press conference.

Neighbors happy with news

Neighboring property owners, who have been critical of aviators’ use of leaded fuel, say RMMA’s accelerated timeline wouldn’t have happened without them. Anslow said that assertion is “absolutely not true.”

“The airport has been working on this for months and the neighbors had no impact on our decisions,” he said.

But Westminster’s Charlene Willey, who lives in the nearby Green Knolls neighborhood and is with the Save Our Skies Alliance, says nearby homeowners have been expressing concerns for years.

“Although we’re very grateful the airport has chosen this direction, it’s only after years of effort by concerned citizens,” she said. “We hope this opens the door to greater transparency and planning and more meaningful engagement with communities — on not just lead, but a host of other environmental, public health and other concerns. We just want to be heard.”

Ken Atwell, who lives in Broomfield’s Skyestone neighborhood, said he was very pleased by the news.

“We’ve been concerned about lead and noise since I moved here in 2016,” he said. “If we can control the lead, maybe we can control the noise. This just shows that working in cooperation, we can accomplish things.”

The Town of Superior, health care officials and neighbors have all encouraged RMMA to make the transition.

Most small airplanes in the U.S. burn fuel with lead, a toxic additive introduced decades ago to boost octane levels. Lead has been tied to lowered IQ, learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children.

As recently as 2022, RMMA ranked 63rd on the top 100 leademitting airports in the country. The airport dropped 580 pounds of lead in 2017.

RMMA, founded in 1960 and owned and operated by Jefferson County, is the third busiest airport in the state with more than 400 aircraft and 50 businesses.

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Community Art Show registration is open

Registration for Fort Lupton’s annual Community Art Show is open and available to local community artists ages 16 and up. Each artist may submit up to two eligible pieces. View submission guidelines and register on our website today: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/971/ Annual-Community-Art-Show.

e Annual Community Art Show is scheduled for November!

Corn maze returns through Halloween

Maize in the City, the corn maze and fall celebration is open through Halloween, o ering a convenient and fun corn maze and pumpkin eld the whole family can enjoy.

Admission to the Maize in the City site is free, with attraction prices varying from free to $20. Maize in the city is located at 10451 McKay Road in ornton.

Families can get lost as they navigate through the 20-acre Crazed Corn Field Maze. Let the little ones take the lead as you make your way through the Mini Maze – a maze cut into a shorter corn stalk eld.

Little ones can also ride through the eld on the barrel train, race through the hay bale maze and visit and feed animals in the petting zoo. Bounce above the corn stalks on our pumpkin bounce pillow and then test your aim as you launch ears of corn 100+ feet across the eld.

e facility also o ers the opportunity to swim through the free corn kernel box or have your kiddos take a turn conquering the playground or racing rubber ducks. en, stop for the perfect fall photo at one of the many photo ops throughout the site.

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Do your research: Find businesses you can trust and preferably local. Resist high-pressure sales. Some storm chasers use tactics such as the “good deal” you’ll get only if you hire the contractor on the spot.

Adams County sets Operation Freebird for Nov. 18

e Adams County Sheri ’s O ce and Human Services Department are teaming up for the annual Operation Freebird event. is event provides Adams County families in need with everything to prepare a anksgiving meal.

Operation Freebird will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Mountain States Toyota, 201 W. 70th Ave. Community organizations are welcome to participate to provide resources or information for residents. If interested, reach out to Karla Ojeda.

Donation time

e Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).

Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. e bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.

Drop o donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-8571096.

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volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-7184440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621.

Drop-in child care

e Fort Lupton Recreation Center o ers drop-in child care from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and ursdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Fort Lupton senior lunches

Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Sign up by noon the previous ursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166.

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneaker Yoga is available Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

Water aerobics

e city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and ursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200.

Co ee group

Fort Lupton’s weekly co ee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Pen pals

Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/950/Senior-Pen-PalProgram.

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

is is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun talk.

Blessings in a Bag

Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an allvolunteer program and is in need of

Craft classes

Monthly craft classes through the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (203 S. Harrison Ave.) are available. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166 with questions.

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Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www. drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.

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Ban on hunting mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado could land on 2024 ballot

BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN

After Colorado lawmakers last year rejected a proposal to ban mountain lion hunting, animal rights advocates are planning to ask voters to end wildcat hunting.  A proposed ballot measure for the November 2024 ballot would prohibit hunting, trapping, using dogs or electronic devices to hunt mountain lions, bobcats or Canadian lynx.

The proposal asks voters to declare that hunting wildcats “serves no socially acceptable or ecologically beneficial purpose and fails to further public safety.”

Julie Marshall, the communications coordinator at the Center for a Humane Economy, said the ballot initiative proposal is “Coloradocentered” but has support from about 50 state and national animal advocacy groups.

Marshall said most bobcat trapping in Colorado and the West is for pelts that are sent to Russia and China. California has prevented mountain lion hunting since 1972 and since 1990 the state protects the wildcats as a nongame species. In 2015, California banned trapping of bobcats. In 2020, the state banned bobcat hunting. (The ballot measure includes protections for Canadian lynx, which are endan-

gered. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reintroduced lynx in the late 1990s but advocates suspect they are occasionally injured or killed by hunters or trappers thinking they are bobcats, Marshall said.)

“The North American Model for Wildlife Conservation says you are not supposed to kill wildlife for commerce and that’s exactly what’s being done in Colorado. It’s giving all ethical and fair chase hunting a black eye,” Marshall said.

The coalition soon will begin training people to help gather more than 124,000 signatures from Colorado residents to get the proposed ban on the 2024 ballot.

Marshall said the signature gath-

ering will include an educational campaign with information about wildcat hunting. Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates there are between 3,000 and 7,000 mountain lions in Colorado.

In an email, Marshall forwarded links to online videos posted by hunters using dogs to tree large cats and then shooting them.

“We feel that a large majority of Coloradans have not been able to learn about what is happening to our wildcats and our woodlands,” she said.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners in January 2021

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How to cultivate an upbeat attitude

Apositive mental attitude will not allow us to do anything. But a positive mental attitude will allow us to do everything 100% better than a negative attitude will.”

Zig Ziglar

One day as she was conducting a 1:1 meeting with an individual on her team, she met with one of her salespeople. e salesman started o the meeting by saying that he was just having a down day, wasn’t feeling terribly motivated, and thought that they should move the meeting to the following week. After considering the request, she agreed to reschedule the meeting to the following Monday.

e next day the salesperson called out sick, said he just wasn’t feeling well. e following day he came in with even lower energy and morale. By ursday he wouldn’t participate in meetings, and on Friday his results for the week were as expected, awful.

Obviously, there was more to the story. However, he had never displayed this type of behavior before. So, when he tried to cancel their 1:1 that Monday, she declined the request so that they could talk through things. She asked great questions, found out some of the “Why” behind the “What” and then o ered some terri c guidance. She encouraged him to get back to work, stating that if he waited until he felt like selling again and making calls, it would never happen. However, if he would start making the calls and engaging with prospects and customers, those behaviors would start to bear fruit and his attitude and outlook would change. Sure enough, the salesman snapped out of the cloud of negativity and doom and gloom and worked himself into a positive attitude, even having one of his best weeks ever as a salesperson.

Life can throw us curveballs sometimes. When things don’t go as planned, it’s easy to get bogged down in negativity. But fostering a positive attitude, even during trying times, can make a huge di erence in how we feel, perform, and relate to others. As the saying goes, attitude determines altitude! Here are some tips for developing and maintaining a sunny disposition.

First, start your day on the right foot. When your alarm goes o , don’t hit snooze and drift back to sleep. Instead, wake up with purpose and intentionality. Open the blinds, do some light stretching, listen to an upbeat song. If you haven’t prayed in a while, start your day in prayer. is will help energize and motivate you.

Next, focus on gratitude. Take a moment each morning to list a few things you’re grateful for — your health, loved ones, a roof over your head. is simple practice helps recalibrate your mindset. It’s easy to xate on problems, but pausing to appreciate what’s going right cultivates positivity. e attitude of gratitude is a powerful source of inspiration. Also, monitor your self-talk. Much of our attitude springs from the conversations we have with ourselves. When you catch negative self-talk emerging, consciously reframe it. For example, instead of thinking “I’m terrible at this,” tell yourself “I’m still learning, but I’m getting better every day.” Speaking words of encouragement to yourself is empowering. Furthermore, visualize success. See yourself acing that presentation at work or overcoming that tness plateau at the gym. Mental imagery primes us for achievement by boosting condence and resilience. It also combats anxiety and self-doubt.

In addition, laugh more. Humor relieves stress, forges social bonds and puts problems in perspective. Seek out uplifting comedy

shows, funny YouTube videos or amusing podcasts. Surround yourself with people who make you smile. Laughter truly is contagious!

Finally, limit time with complainers and pessimists. eir gloom can rub o on even the most upbeat person. Politely decline invitations to participate in gripe sessions. Save your time and energy for positive people who enrich your life.

In summary, maintaining a sunny outlook requires intention and practice. But the e ort pays dividends. With a positive attitude, you’ll not only feel better — you’ll do better work, foster healthier relationships, and be equipped to handle life’s curveballs. As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can be intentional about our positive attitude, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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approved rules allowing hunters in about nine hunting units to use electronic calling devices to lure mountain lions with the sounds of dying critters. Since 2007, the agency requires that cat hunters take an education course and test to make sure they can identify a lion’s gender in an attempt to reduce the number of females killed. Harvesting too many females can have long-term impacts on an area’s lion population. All hunters must harvest the meat from mountain lions they kill.

In January 2022, animal rights

groups worked with four Front Range lawmakers to propose a law — Senate Bill 31 — that banned hunting of wildcats. The bill riled hunters and opponents flooded lawmakers with emails. Three of the bill’s top sponsors pulled their support before the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources rejected the legislation in February 2022.

In 2020, the Colorado Humane Society conducted two surveys of 3,300 state voters showing strong opposition to mountain lion hunting. The group’s July 2020 survey of 1,800 voters found 69% opposed hunting mountain lions and 23% supported. A December 2022 survey showed similar responses by voters who were asked about killing wildcats to prevent conflicts with

people and livestock.

In 2005, Colorado Parks and Wildlife surveyed 1,300 residents and found 47% supporting legal and regulated hunting of mountain lions and 41% opposed. About 46% of respondents to that survey disagreed that hunting mountain lions should be banned while 34% supported a ban.

A 2022 survey of 462 Colorado residents by Colorado State University researchers for the mountain lion advocacy group The Summerlee Foundation showed 67% strongly agreeing with the idea that mountain lions should not be harmed by humans without cause. That survey also showed an even split — 40.6% — between residents who approve and disapprove of

mountain lion hunting, with 19% saying they did not have any opinion. but a large majority said they did not like the idea of using dogs or electronic devices to hunt wildcats.

In 1980, Colorado hunters killed 81 mountain lions. In 2021-22, 2,493 hunters spent 1,826 days hunting mountain lions and killed 486 animals, down from a 10-year high of 515 in 2020-21. The agency adjusts caps for mountain lion harvests every year, with the 2023-24 hunting season capped at 674 animals.   Bryan Jones with the 1,800-member of the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers said his group is working with the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project on a response to the proposed ballot initiative.

February 25, 1938 - September 16, 2023

Marbella Medina, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Commerce City, CO. She was born on February 25, 1938, in Chama, CO. Later on in life she married the love of her life, Virgil O. Medina on May 9th, 1959, in Hawthorn, CA.

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Marbella is survived by her children; Virgil Jr. (Wil Martinez), Terry (Joe Hains), Frank, Eric, and two grandchildren Victoria & Frank Jr.

Marbella will always be remembered for her beautiful eyes, kind heart, and will be deeply missed by all of her friends and family.

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Clay Stueve Kungel

June 2, 1993 - September 26, 2023

Clay Stueve Kungel was born at 9:47 p.m. on June 2, 1993, in the former hospital on Egbert Street in Brighton, CO. A short 30 years later, he went to be with the Lord on the evening of September 26, 2023. Not long before his motorcycle accident on Riverdale, Clay had happily shared his future plans before proudly donning his brown fringed leather jacket to take a full moon ride. On top of the world, he went out the door praising God for the blessings in his life. Our loss is surely heaven’s gain.

He is survived by his mother Paula Stueve and Father Dallas (Priscilla) Kungel; brother Dallas Noah Kungel, sister Tomah Kungel; and Goddaughter Zofya age 3. Also deeply missing him are his uncles and aunts, Gary (Kathy) Stueve of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Marcia (Mark) Tracht of Spokane, Washington; Peggy (Spike) Maas of Bonners Ferry; and Rita Kungel (Sven Steinmo) of Boulder. Clay had many beloved cousins and cherished nieces and nephews who will surely miss him profoundly. His blue heeler Reign suffers in the way only a loved companion can.

Clay truly loved the outdoors and would

stay the night by himself in his treehouse in the corner of 35 acres— age 8. Clay attended Zion Lutheran School for his early years and then graduated from Brighton High School. An avid hunter and fisherman, Clay completed a monthlong canoe trip this summer in Minnesota and Canada. Since she could not hold the other oar, Reign was given the duty of carrying her own dog food in saddlebags made specifically for her. Clay was very proud, and rightfully so, of his HVAC business, 3-Heart Enterprises, which was named after his great-grandparents’ Idaho cattle brand. He loved the America that the founding fathers had prayed into a nation. His roots on both sides went back to the original Tea Party. It’s not hard to see him in feathers and native garb making afternoon tea in the bay. Another ancestor fought years in Washington’s Army during the American Revolution. He was proudly patriotic.

Clay’s love of life will not soon be forgotten. He brought love and laughter with him everywhere he went. Clay touched many lives in his short time on this Earth and will be remembered as a bright light by every one of them.

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On a cool summer morning, quietness settles over the prairie. Only nature is audible. A warm breeze rustles the grass and the meadowlarks’ songs are punctuated by the grunts of bu alo, who t perfectly into this puzzle of prairie life.  “We have to all work together to conserve bison in their native landscape,” said Megan Klosterman, the deputy refuge manager at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. Bison conservation has received more attention in the last ve to 10 years than ever before. On Sept. 7, the Department of the Interior announced $5 million for the “support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities.” is investment supports Secretary Order 3410, which was announced in March 2023 and is the larger investment of $25 million from the In ation Reduction Act to restore bison and prairie ecosystems through Indigenous knowledge of the species.

Klosterman said Rocky Mountain Arsenal, located in Commerce City, is part of a greater initiative to work with Indigenous groups to bring back and protect the bu alo.

Bison once numbered in the range of 70 million across North America prior to Europeans settling on the continent. en, for a range of reasons but primarily to “settle the West,” which was the excuse made for clearing out the megafauna — the bison — and the American Indians who heavily relied on the bu alo for subsistence, European Americans killed most of the bu alo,which brought the species near extinction and purposefully nearly destroyed many American Indian tribes. Over the last 100 years, conservationists and American Indian tribes have worked to bring back this important animal to the ecosystem.

“People are beginning to understand that we can’t control Mother Earth. Mother Earth is going to control us. And so, I think that it’s almost imperative that we bring the bu alo

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back,” said Rick Williams, board president of People of the Sacred Land, an organization that aims to reveal the ways American Indians were mistreated throughout Colorado’s history and create an equitable future for American Indians.

Prairie grasslands stretched for miles across the state as did herds of bu alo who play an important ecological role in the landscape. Colorado is home to nearly 50 di erent tribes who traversed this land much like the bu alo did.

“It’s so important that we believe that the strength of the herds of bu alo who are coming back parallel our existence, we will never be strong as a people again until we have the bu alo back,” said Williams, who is Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne.

Bu alo are incredibly intertwined with many Indigenous Tribes and Nations, especially the Lakota, Williams said, and not just as a source of food, tools and clothing.

“Part of that relationship is a spiritual relationship, the spirit of that bu alo and my spirit can interact with each other and understand each other,” said Williams.

In the 1990s, Williams was part of a group that created what is now the InterTribal Bu alo Council. ITBC is a collection of more than 80 tribes across the country who manage more than 20,000 bu alo. e organization is bene ting from the new federal funding, using the money to help educate and fund the animals’ care.

e Southern Ute Tribe in Colorado is one of the founding tribes of ITBC. eir herd was established in 1984 with just eight bison and has grown to 115 bison. is size of the herd sustains their meat program, which provides ve pounds of free bison meat each month to all 1,500 tribal members.

One of the main reasons [to return bu alo to tribal lands] is to help restore our food sovereignty and our traditional food system,” said Stacey Oberly, a Southern Ute Tribal council member and representative for the tribe with ITBC.

e other reason to return the bison to prairie grasslands is the incredible ecological role the animals play — an aspect Oberly, Williams and

Klosterman all talked about extensively.

“ at symbiotic relationship that we had with the bu alo also goes all across the environment.

e prairie dogs love the bu alo, the grass loves the bu alo,” explained Williams. “Even the bugs and mosquitoes like bu alo.”

As the World Wildlife Organization explains, bison graze grasses at di erent heights which not only replenishes the grasses but also provides nesting grounds for birds. Bu alo also roll around as a way to shed their coats and rid themselves of bugs. at rolling creates depressions in the ground called wallows. ose wallows then ll with rainwater and become sources of drinking water for wildlife across the plains. e wallows are also home to several medicinal and rare plants that rely on these spaces to grow.

“[Bu alo] ber is the second warmest ber in America. And so, when animals use that ber to line their nests, the animals that nest on the ground, the scent of the bu alo masks the scent of their babies in their nests. So, the predators can’t send them to nd their babies,” explained Oberly.

Bu alo hooves also churn the soil and create microclimates for new plants to grow. And bison use their big heads and shoulders to plow through the snow to eat the grass in the winter. is plowing activity bene ts other animals like pronghorn antelope and elk.

“Bison were selected to be part of this refuge

At Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge, more than 200 bison live on 6,300 acres of land. Visitors to the refuge can see the bison for themselves using an 11-mile wildlife drive. e refuge also boasts 20 miles of hiking trails and many other animal species.

“We are really hoping that we are a place where people in the urban communities here can come experience wildlife in nature and really nd their place in this natural environment,” said Klose refuge donates new bison to Tribes or other conservation herds hoping to bolster their own herds. e bison’s area at the refuge will soon expand to 11,500 acres, giving the animals even more space to roam, which Williams said is something they desperately need to thrive.

“ ey’ll come back if they’re treated well and they can have that freedom again, not being conned, not being unable to roam and be bu alo,” said Williams.

While the refuge is a good place to conserve bison, Williams is talking about bringing back bison as true wild animals. In fact, he believes we, as a country, should create corridors for bu alo to move freely north and south as they did for thousands of years.

“ ey need more land. And that is the critical issue that we’re facing. We’ve seen a diminishment of bu alo grass and grasslands that would be suitable for bu alo going away,” said Williams.   While this idea may seem radical to some, Williams believes returning the bu alo in this way will not only help the grasslands, the environment and Indigenous ways of life but restore some balance that has been missing in this area for the last 150 years.

“My message to all people — because it’s going to take more than just the Indians to do this — if you really want to make a di erence in the world, nd a way to bring bu alo back,” said Williams. “If you want to make a di erence in this world, bring bu alo back.”

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

COVER PHOTO: Bison herds are a matriarchal society and follow the lead of the female bison. PHOTO BY JULIO SANDOVAL / ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS.

Rick Williams is a community leader and a member of Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne tribes.

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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge has more than 200 bison in its herd.

PHOTO BY JULIO SANDOVA / ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

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Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Veteran Farm Program

When you hear the word “veteran,” what do you think of? For most people, it conjures feelings of gratitude, pride and respect. ey appreciate the sacri ces veterans have made in service to their country and hold them in high regard. Veterans are seen as representing the nation’s commitment to defending its values and freedoms. What is often not considered are the challenges and di culties that military veterans may face after they have completed their service in the armed forces and are transitioning back to civilian life. Some veterans may have physical disabilities or injuries resulting from combat or training. Many veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions because of their experience in combat or working in life-threatening situations. Returning to civilian life can lead to a sense of isolation and di culty reintegrating into their community. ese factors lead to veterans having an average rate of 16 suicides per day, 57% higher than non-veterans in the United States, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention

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Annual Report. Fortunately, there are e ective ways to address these issues.

For the past 10 years, Denver Botanic Gardens and Veterans

To Farmers have collaborated to provide unique opportunities for veterans that address the challenges they face through three programs: Market Farming, Controlled Environment Agriculture and a Business Planning Course for entrepreneurs. Veterans learn new skills and become connected with a community of other veterans who are involved in farming and feeding their respective communities. Veterans get hands-on experience working in agricultural settings as they learn the complex details of growing and selling vegetables. Farming requires a wide range of skills and knowledge, including crop cultivation, pest management, soil health, irrigation and business management. Learning and mastering these skills takes time and experience, but veterans tap into skills they developed in the military, such as hard work, attention to detail and service before self.

Another aspect of agriculture that

is not so obvious is self-care. We often say, “If you can’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of your crops.” e therapeutic bene ts of farming help address conditions like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. e veteran programs facilitate wellness practices that are as simple as taking a deep breath, or recognizing when you need to stop and drink some water. Although the programs do not provide therapy, it is important to be sensitive, patient and have a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches. In order to foster a positive and transformative experience for veterans, the focus is on creating a supportive environment that respects a veteran’s experiences and promotes opportunities for healing and their overall well-being.

Graduates from these veteran programs have gone on to start their own businesses, pursue degrees in agriculture, and even become executive directors of food focused nonpro ts. Despite these successes, the impact is limited to a handful of participants each year. e interest level is high, with a waitlist of hundreds of veterans, but participation is limited by funding. Each veteran

participating in the market farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture programs is paid an hourly stipend. Veterans in the business planning class participate in a pitch competition to earn grant money, generously donated by American Ag Credit, to support their new business.

Royce Hale is the farm education coordinator for the Denver Botanic Gardens.

A veteran works machinery at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.

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More Colorado energy co-ops line up to leave Xcel

BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

United Power CEO Mark Gabriel has a countdown clock on his desk ticking o the time until his electric cooperative leaves the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association on May 1, 2024.

Brighton-based United Power, however, isn’t the only Colorado co-op counting days.

Seven other rural electrical cooperatives have left, are looking to leave, or renegotiate contracts with their traditional power suppliers — Tri-State and Xcel Energy — enabling them to venture into a wholesale market lled with merchant power suppliers and brokers. “ e energy transition is now providing lower-cost, local and cleaner power solutions that o er a number of advantages to co-ops,” said Seth Feaster, an analyst with the nonpro t Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. “It allows co-ops to forge their own energy independence.”

Traditionally, rural cooperatives bought their electricity from generation and transmission associations, created to serve the co-ops, or an investor-owned utility, like Xcel Energy. ose purchases account for 60% to 70% of the cooperatives’ budgets.

“I think that the old world is just fading away,” Gabriel said, undermined by cheap wind and solar electricity and technological innovations, such as battery storage. “ ose companies that don’t march with time, end up just relics on the side of the road.”

United Power is striking deals with multiple suppliers for power and storage. “It’s important to recognize we really will have a much more balanced portfolio than our current power supplier o ers us,” Gabriel said.

While there are some similarities, the co-ops leaving Tri-State and those exiting Xcel Energy each have their own particular reasons.

For the cooperatives departing Xcel Energy — the CORE Electric

Cooperative, Grand Valley Power and the Yampa Valley Electric Association — the focus is on the volatility of the Xcel’s wholesale prices and questions of management.

CORE, formerly known as the Intermountain Rural Electric Association, is the largest cooperative in Colorado with 175,000 members — customers actually own the co-op — across 11 Front Range counties.

e cooperative has had a longstanding relationship with Xcel Energy, including owning a quarter of the Comanche 3 power plant.

e Sedalia-based cooperative is suing Xcel Energy for breach of contract over the troubled, 750-megawatt, coal- red power plant in Pueblo, which has su ered more than 700 days of breakdowns since it went on line in 2010.

“Taking a share of Comanche 3 was probably the biggest mistake CORE ever made,” said Steve Figueroa, the co-op’s commercial operations director. e lawsuit is slated to go to trial in Denver District Court in October.

While CORE and Xcel Energy battle it out in court, the cooperative is moving to replace its power supply. “Largely it is the transition from capital intensive resources, like coal plants, to more modular

resources,” Figueroa said. “It’s the promise you don’t have to live with the historical mistakes anymore.”

In January, CORE signed a 20year contract with Invergy, a multinational power project developer, to provide electricity, including 400 megawatts of new solar and wind energy and 100 megawatts of battery storage, backed up by 300 MW of existing natural gas resources starting in 2026.

e cooperative also signed a contract for some extra natural gas- red generation with Onward Energy and is negotiating for additional renewable energy capacity, Figueroa said. CORE is also exploring adding more battery storage.

“When the terms of our deal (with Xcel Energy) are over we don’t want to stay with this old business model,” Figueroa said. e other issue the co-ops had with Xcel Energy was the explosive increase in rates due to natural gas prices — rst as a result of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which shutdown Texas gas wells tripling spot market prices, and then last winter’s high prices.

Especially hard hit were Xcel Energy’s smaller cooperatives, such

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as Grand Junction-based Grand Valley Power and the Steamboat Springs-based Yampa Valley Electric Association.

Grand Valley has 19,000 members and Yampa Valley 27,000 members and under their Xcel Energy contracts the price of natural gas was passed directly to their members — as is to the utility’s own residential and commercial customers.

“The philosophical issue for me and the smaller co-ops is that it is managed exclusively by Xcel and we have zero input, but our Grand Valley consumers have to pay for it,” said Tom Walch, Grand Valley’s CEO.

The high natural gas prices added about 10% to Grand Valley member

bills. “It certainly motivated us to look at other options,” Walch said.

Yampa Valley saw a 14% increase in its rates in 2023, according to a letter to members from co-op CEO Steve Johnson announcing the plan to leave Xcel Energy. The cooperatives will leave after a fiveyear transition.

So frustrated were four cooperatives served by Xcel Energy — CORE, Grand Valley, Yampa Valley and Glenwood Springs-based Holy Cross — that they filed a complaint with federal regulators in January contending the utility had mismanaged its Storm Uri gas supplies.

The four were seeking a refund of $6.9 million in fuel charges, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected their request.

“We thought we had a good case, but we were dealing with a situation where it was David versus Goliath,” Walch said. “It was Xcel’s

home court.”

“It was the big kid pushing the little kid around,” Walch said. “I am not saying Xcel is a bully, it just feels that way sometimes. But if a bully is taking your lunch money, maybe you find a different route to school. That’s what we are doing, taking a different route to school.”

“We were disappointed that they chose to go elsewhere but understood the decision that they were making,” said Robert Kenney, CEO of Xcel Energy’s Colorado subsidiary. “We never want to lose the customer.”

While United Power and CORE have the resources to manage their own power portfolios, Grand Valley needed to find a single provider to replace Xcel Energy, Walch said.

The co-op settled on Denverbased Guzman Energy, a wholesale power provider, and signed a 15-year contract with fixed power prices. “What It provides for us is

certainty of what our power costs will be and that’s something we never had with Xcel,” Walch said.

Yampa Valley also chose Guzman and the power wholesaler has already been instrumental in the departure of two co-ops from TriState, which serves 42 cooperatives in four western states.

Tri-State managed to hold its rates stable for seven years through 2023 before increasing them about 6.3% for 2024 to $77.91 a delivered megawatt-hour of electricity.

Still, United’s Gabriel said comparable wholesale prices on the open market for a delivered megawatt-hour are $60 to $65.

The main complaints that co-ops have voice about Tri-State are that the association’s rates are high, its 50-year contracts are too long and require the co-ops to buy 95% of their electricity from the association, thwarting efforts to develop local projects.

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Denver’s mayor makes progress on homelessness

BY LUCAS BRADY WOODS KUNC

On a late August morning in downtown Denver, cleanup crews and police moved along a treelined street, shoving tents, furniture, bedding and other household items into garbage trucks as they cleared out an encampment of unhoused people.

“I’m trying to help people salvage things,” Sarah Glade, one of the people living in the encampment, said.

Glade has learned from experience to keep everything in a suitcase, ready to move. But that’s not the case for everyone.

“A lot of people are just ditching things that they need just because they can’t carry it or don’t have a

place for it right away,” Glade said. “They’re putting the pressure on us right now, so I’m just trying to help everybody get their stuff out.”

The cleanup was scheduled to start at 10 a.m., but police and city workers showed up two hours early. The people living there scrambled to collect their belongings while cleanup crews moved through the camp and ended up leaving a lot behind.

Officers on the scene said the downtown Denver encampment had become a safety issue for the surrounding community as well as for the people living in the camp.

“Anytime there’s a safety concern, or health concern, we’re conducting a cleanup,” Denver Police Department homelessness

outreach team lead Sgt. Jaime Lucero said. “The safety concern here was, a couple of days ago there was a shooting. So the mayor’s office decided we conduct the cleanup.”

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston declared a city-wide state of emergency over homelessness last summer, the day after he was elected. That state of emergency was extended this week by the City Council. Johnston’s senior advisor around homelessness, Cole Chandler, said part of the administration’s strategy involves relocating people instead of clearing them out.

“Our strategies for doing so involve a new approach to encampment outreach and encampment resolution,” Chandler said. “We’re

focused on surrounding a whole encampment and helping a whole encampment move indoors.”

There are about 1,400 unhoused individuals in Denver who lack consistent access to shelter. The Johnston administration’s goal is to shelter 1,000 of them by the end of this year. So far, they’ve successfully sheltered 101.

To provide shelter, the administration’s plan is to create almost a dozen micro-communities across the city. Most will be made up of so-called tiny homes that can be constructed quickly and cheaply, while other shelters will consist of converted hotels. The strategy relies on state funding for homelessness programs that was set aside by a voter-approved ballot measure last year.

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TOWN OF LOCHBUIE COUNTY OF ADAMS AND WELD, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Notice

Notice of Budget

October 15, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Town of Lochbuie Board of Trustees for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it is open for public inspection Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The proposed budget will be considered for adoption following a public hearing at a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held at the Lochbuie Town Hall, 703 Weld County Road 37, Lochbuie, CO, 80603, on December 5, 2023, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Any interested elector to the Town of Lochbuie may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Town of Lochbuie, Colorado

Heather Bowen Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB2733

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

PUBLICATION REQUEST

Case Name:

Greatrock North Concentrate Pond

Case Number: RCU2022-00022

Planning Commission Hearing Date: 10/26/2023 @ 6:00pm

Board of County Commissioners Hearing

Date: 11/14/2023 @ 9:30am

Case Manager:

Nick Eagleson, Senior Strategic Planner, neagleson@adcogov.org 720.523.6878

Request: Conditional Use Permit to construct an evaporative concentrate pond to support the districts water treatment plant.

Location: Parcel # 0156702400001

Legal Description: SECT,TWN,RNG:2-1-65

DESC: PARC IN THE SE4 OF SEC 2 DESC AS FOLS COMMENCING AT THE SE COR OF SD

SEC 2 AND CONSIDERING THE S LN OF SD

SE4 OF SEC 2 TO BEAR N 89D 52M 15S W WITH ALL BRNGS CONTAINED HEREIN BEING RELATIVE THERETO TH N 45D 12M 57S W

56/91 FT TO THE WLY ROW LN OF HUDSON

RD AND THE POB TH N 89D 52M 15S W 2186

FT ALG THE NLY ROW LN OF E 160TH AVE TH

303-566-4123

request and additional colored maps can be obtained by accessing the Adams County Community and Economic Development Department website at www.adcogov.org/planning/currentcases.

Legal Notice No. BSB2740

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 2024 MOVING TO WORK SUPPLEMENT NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING

OCTOBER 19, 2023, 3:00 P.M.

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) is preparing its annual submission of the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement and is seeking public comment and feedback. The draft plan will be available for review on BHA’s website at www. brightonhousing.org with a 45-day comment period beginning on September 1, 2023 and ending on October 17, 2023. A copy of the draft plan will also be available for public inspection at BHA offices at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601. Comments regarding the supplement may also be emailed to info@brightonhousing.org or mailed to 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601 Attn: Andrew Dall, Deputy Director.

The public hearing will take place at BHA offices located at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601, on October 19, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. Immediately following the public hearing for the Moving to Work activities, there will be a public hearing to review the 2024 MTW Supplement.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation to access this information or public hearing, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160.

If you have limited English proficiency and are seeking language assistance to access this public hearing, please call the office at 303-655-2160.

Legal Notice No. BSB2645

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN

Elección Coordinada mediante voto por correo Condado de Adams, Colorado 7 de noviembre de 2023

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se realizará una Elección Coordinada en el Condado de Adams, Colorado, el martes 7 de noviembre de 2023, en modalidad de elección mediante voto por correo.

A partir del 16 de octubre de 2023, las papeletas en sobres oficiales de retorno firmados podrán depositarse en cualquiera de los siguientes sitios designados para ello.

Sitios con buzones disponibles las 24 horas del día Adams

Bennett Motor Vehicle –

355 S. First St., Bennett

Brighton City Hall –

500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton

Carpenter Skate Park

(Margaret Carpenter Rec Center) –

3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton

Colfax Community Network –

1585 Kingston St., Aurora

Commerce City Civic Center –

7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City

Commerce City Motor Vehicle –

7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City

Daniel C. Vallez Family Education Center

(conocido anteriormente como Perl Mack

Community Center) –

7125 Mariposa St., Denver

Federal Heights City Hall –

2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights

Front Range Community College

(College Hill Library) –

3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster Hilltop Village Shopping Center –

13762 Colorado Blvd., Thornton

Kelver Public Library* –

585 S. Main St., Byers

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* –

9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

Northglenn City Hall –

11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn

Riverdale Animal Shelter –

12155 Park Blvd., Brighton

Rotella Park –

1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver

Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation –

2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg

Thornton Civic Center –

9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton

Trail Winds Recreation Center –

13495 Holly St., Thornton

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

(Health & Wellness Center) –

12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora

Westminster City Hall –

4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster

Westminster Motor Vehicle –

8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster

Las papeletas deben recibirse en la Oficina Electoral del Condado de Adams, en un buzón de papeletas designado o en un Centro de votación y servicios para electores (VSPC) antes de las 7 p.m. del día de la elección, el martes 7 de noviembre de 2023, para que su voto sea contabilizado. No se contabilizarán las papeletas que se reciban después de las 7 p.m. del día de la elección. Los sellos de la postal no cuentan como fecha de recepción.

2390 Havana St., Aurora

Westminster Motor Vehicle –8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster

Centros VSPC para la Fase 2

El 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2023

Horario:

Lunes 6 de noviembre, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m.

Martes 7 de noviembre, día de la elección, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Anschutz Medical Campus (Health & Wellness Center) –12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora

Front Range Community College –3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster

*Denota buzones y centros VSPC compartidos con los condados de Arapahoe y/o Denver.

Habrá muestras de papeletas de votación disponibles en línea en GoVoteColorado.gov mediante el acceso a su registro electoral.

Si desea obtener más información sobre la elección o acceder a la sección de preguntas frecuentes, visite la página web de Adams County Elections en AdamsVotes.com o llame a la oficina de Adams County Elections al 720.523.6500.

SECRETARIO Y FUNCIONARIO DE REGISTRO DEL CONDADO DE ADAMS

Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk & Recorder

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E3102

Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB2726

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Coordinated Election by Mail Ballot

Adams County, Colorado Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Coordinated Election will be held in Adams County, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, as a Mail Ballot Election.

Beginning October 16, 2023, ballots in signed

Official Return Envelopes may be dropped off at any of the following designated drop-off locations.

Federal Heights City Hall –

2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights

Front Range Community College

(College Hill Library) –

3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster

Hilltop Village Shopping Center –

13762 Colorado Blvd., Thornton

Kelver Public Library* –

585 S. Main St., Byers

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* –

9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

Northglenn City Hall –

11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn Riverdale Animal Shelter –

12155 Park Blvd., Brighton

Rotella Park –

1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver

Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation –

2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg

Thornton Civic Center –

9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton

Trail Winds Recreation Center –

13495 Holly St., Thornton

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (Health & Wellness Center) –12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Westminster City Hall –4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster Westminster Motor Vehicle –8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster

Ballots must be received at the Adams County Election Office, a designated ballot drop box, or Voter Service & Polling Center (VSPC) location by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for your vote(s) to be counted. Ballots received after 7 p.m. on Election Day will not be counted. Postmarks do not count as a received date.

VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTERS

Services offered include voting, ballot replacement, ballot drop box, ADA-accessible ballot marking devices, new voter registration, and voter registration updates available at all locations.

Phase 1 VSPCs

October 30 – November 7, 2022

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, November 4 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, November 7, Election Day – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Applicant: Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District

Owner: Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District

Public Hearings Location:

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton, CO 80601

Please visit http://www.adcogov.org/bocc for up to date information. The full text of the proposed

CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN

Y SERVICIOS PARA ELECTORES

Entre los servicios ofrecidos se incluyen la recepción del voto, sustitución de papeletas, buzón de papeletas, dispositivos de marcado de papeletas accesibles en conformidad con la ley ADA, registro de nuevos votantes y actualizaciones del registro de votantes disponibles en todas las localidades.

Centros VSPC para la Fase 1

Del 30 octubre al 7 de noviembre de 2023

Horario: De lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Sábado 4 de noviembre, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. Martes 7 de noviembre, día de la elección, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Adams County Government Center (entrada por el Centro de Conferencias en el costado oeste) –4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center –11860 Pecos St., Westminster Bennett Motor Vehicle Office –355

24-Hour Drop Box Locations

Adams County Government Center –

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

Adams County Human Services Center –

11860 Pecos St., Westminster

Adams County Justice Center –

1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton

Adams County Western Services Center –

12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster

Anythink Library Wright Farms –

5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton

Aurora Motor Vehicle –

3449 N. Chambers Rd., Aurora

Aurora Municipal Center* –

15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

Bennett Motor Vehicle –

355 S. First St., Bennett

Brighton City Hall –500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton

Carpenter Skate Park

(Margaret Carpenter Rec Center) –

3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton

Colfax Community Network –

1585 Kingston St., Aurora

Commerce City Civic Center –7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City

Commerce City Motor Vehicle –

7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City

Daniel C. Vallez Family Education Center

(fka Perl Mack Community Center) –7125 Mariposa St., Denver

Adams County Government Center (Conference Center Entrance on West Side) –4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center –11860 Pecos St., Westminster Bennett Motor Vehicle Office –355 S. First St., Bennett Commerce City Motor Vehicle –7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* –9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Moorhead Rec Center –2390 Havana St., Aurora Westminster Motor Vehicle –8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster

Phase 2 VSPCs

November 6-7, 2022

Hours:

Monday, November 6 - 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 7, Election Day - 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Anschutz Medical Campus (Health & Wellness Center) –12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Front Range Community College –3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster

*Denotes Drop Boxes and VSPCs shared with Arapahoe and/or Denver Counties. Sample ballots will be available online at GoVoteColorado.gov by accessing your voter registration record.

For more election information and frequently asked questions, visit the Adams County Elections website at AdamsVotes.com or call the Adams County Elections office at 720.523.6500.

ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER

Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk & Recorder

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB2725

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2431

INTRODUCED BY: Green

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3-40 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Brighton Municipal Code to repeal the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to assure there is no perception of a conflict of interest and to directly allocate to the Brighton Economic Development Department and to the City’s Communications and Engagement Department to be used for the approved purposes and being authorized to provide grants to the community; and

(c) Lodging Tax funds shall be allocated each year in the following percentages: Fifty percent (50%) to the Brighton Economic Development Department and Fifty percent (50%) to the City of Brighton Communications and Engagement Department to promote, support, develop, and organize cultural arts events and activities. The funds may only be used for the purpose of supporting economic development, especially any events or activities that promote tourism or market the City of Brighton, and to support special events and cultural arts facilities and activities. Each of the direct recipients of Lodging Tax funds are authorized to create a grant process to further distribute funds to community organizations that meet the purposes set forth for Lodging Tax funds.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 3rd DAY OF October, 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

/S/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

ATTEST: /S/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /S/ ALICIA R. CALDERÓN, City Attorney

A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE.

Legal Notice No. BSB2735

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO.

INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO OVER A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

WHEREAS, the City of Brighton (the “City”) owns real property generally located in the southeast one-quarter of Section 34, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado, described by street address as 4859 E. Baseline Road,

Brighton, Colorado 80603, and identified by Weld County Assessor Parcel No. 147134400015 (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, Public Service Company of Colorado (“PSCo”) has requested a perpetual non-exclusive easement over a portion of the Property to upgrade existing utility facilities so that they comply with federal regulations (the “Easement”); and

WHEREAS, Article 17.3 of the City of Brighton Home Rule Charter provides that: “Council may not mortgage or encumber . . . real or personal property except by ordinance or a majority vote of the electors at the option of the Council;” and

WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated and presents to the City Council for approval the Grant of Easement, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Grant of Easement”); and

WHEREAS, Exhibit A to the Grant of Easement more particularly describes the proposed location of the Easement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the terms of said Grant of Easement are reasonable, that it is in the best interests of the City to grant the Easement, and that use of the Easement serves the public purpose of promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Brighton.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Easement is hereby approved.

Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Grant of Easement on behalf of the City in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with such technical additions, deletions, and variations as the City Attorney may deem necessary or appropriate and not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and to undertake such actions as may be necessary to finalize and enforce said Grant of Easement on behalf of the City.

Section 3. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

/s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney

Legal Notice No. BSB2736

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that vacancies exist on the Boards of Directors of Altamira Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4. Any eligible elector of the Districts who is interested in appointment to the Boards of Directors may contact the Districts’ Attorney, Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 839-3800. The Boards of the Districts may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof.

By: Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB2721

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the proposed Swink Metropolitan District (the “District”) of the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Court ordered organizational election for the District shall be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as an independent mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (October 16, 2023) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (October 23, 2023). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at the office of the Designated Election Official, 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day.

The purpose of the election is for the electors of the proposed District to consider the organization of the District, to vote for Directors to serve on the first Board of Directors of the proposed District, if organized (the candidates are Ryan L. Carlson, Scott L. Carlson, Kent D. Carlson, Clay Carlson and Jenny L. Moore), and vote for or against Ballot Issue B, Ballot Issue C, Ballot Issue D, Ballot Issue E, Ballot Issue F, Ballot Issue G, Ballot Issue H, Ballot Issue I, Ballot Issue J, Ballot Issue K, Ballot Issue L, Ballot Issue M, Ballot Issue N, Ballot Issue O, Ballot Issue P, Ballot Issue Q, Ballot Issue R, Ballot Issue S, Ballot Issue T, Ballot Question U and Ballot Question V.

The estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following organization (2024) are 60 mills. The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following organization (2024) is $50,000 for operations. The initial boundaries of the proposed District consist of approximately 133.56 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Southern Street and South 50th Avenue, City of Brighton, County of Adams, State of Colorado, as more particularly described below:

THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EXCEPT FOR THAT PORTION TAKEN BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, BY RULE AND ORDER RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 1986, IN BOOK 3235 AT PAGE 635, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO;

AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) PARCELS:

EXCEPTION 1

A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, FROM WHICH THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH 00°46’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2,638.77 FEET, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 30°49’33” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 82.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00°46’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 460.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°27’18” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,260.32 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 622.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 75°29’26” WEST; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13°52’52”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 150.69 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°37’42” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 308.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°20’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,277.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 13.451 ACRES, (585,944 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

EXCEPTION 2

A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10, FROM WHICH THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH 00°46’00” WEST, A DISTANCE

OF 2,638.77 FEET, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 86°29’43” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,407.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00°37’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 308.75 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 708.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12°08’25”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 150.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°23’48” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 194.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°42’56” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 457.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°20’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 179.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1.895 ACRES, (82,566 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

SWINK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. BSB2741

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION IN RE ORGANIZATION OF SWINK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there was filed with the Adams County District Court, a Petition for Organization (the “Petition”) of Swink Metropolitan District (the “District”), which Petition requests the organization of a metropolitan district. Notice is further given that a Service Plan and a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brighton, County of Adams (the “City”), approving such Service Plan were also filed with the Court in this matter, as required by law. The Service Plan and related documents are now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Adams County District Court and are available for public inspection. The purposes of the District are generally to provide streets, traffic and safety controls, water, storm and sanitary sewer, and park and recreation services, as defined by statute, and in accordance with the duly approved Service Plan, within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District. The District’s initial boundaries consist of approximately 133.56 acres. The District is located entirely within the City and as shown on the map and legal description of the District that are a part of the Service Plan.

In accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 32-1-305(3), C.R.S., the owner of any real property within the District may file a petition with the Adams County District Court stating reasons why such property should not be included within the District, and requesting that such property be excluded therefrom. Such petition shall be duly verified, shall describe the property sought to be excluded, and shall be filed any time after the filing of the Petition, but no later than 10 days before the day hereinafter specified for the hearing thereon before the Adams County District Court.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN by order of the Adams County District Court that a public hearing on the Petition will be held on October 17, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. in Division C of the District Court of Adams County, Adams County Courthouse, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, Colorado.

At such hearing any interested party may appear and be heard within the limitations provided by law.

DATED this 4th day of October, 2023.

CLERK OF THE ADAMS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

/s/ CLERK OF THE ADAMS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Legal Notice No. BSB2742

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S.,

notice is hereby given that vacancies exist on the Boards of Directors of Silver Peaks Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 and 7. Any eligible elector of the Districts who is interested in appointment to the Boards of Directors may contact the Districts’ Attorney, Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 839-3800. The Boards of the Districts may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof.

By:

Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel

Legal Notice No. BSB2722

for the District

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

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

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 2 (the“District”), City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m., on October 22, 2023.

Letters of Interest should be sent to The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 2, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.2

By: /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2729

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an independent mail ballot election will be held by Horse Creek Metropolitan District Crestwood Estates Subdistrict, County of Adams, State of Colorado (the “Subdistrict”) on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. This election will be conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the Subdistrict no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (October 16, 2023) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (October 23, 2023).

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS: Office of the Designated Election Official Mandi Kirk, Fritsche Law LLC 3900 E. Mexico Ave., #300 Denver, CO 80210

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., October 16, 2023 through November 6, 2023, and Tuesday, November 7, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot Issues to be voted upon:

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT BAL-

LOT ISSUE A

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT BAL-

LOT ISSUE B

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE C

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT BAL-

LOT ISSUE D

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CRESTWOOD ESTATES SUBDISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE E

By: /s/ Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. BSB2739

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts

Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS

The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 3 & 4 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on NOVEMBER 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82398161135?pwd= dXNsSmRXZmk0OWQydHk5YTNEd2VCZz09

Meeting ID: 823 9816 1135; Passcode: 765031; Call In Number: 1(720) 707-2699

The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Marchetti & Weaver, 245 Century Circle, Suite 103, Louisville, CO 80027.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.thelakesmetrodistricts.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 3 & 4, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2727

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on NOVEMBER 8, 2023, at 9:00 A.M., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82550729233?pw d=YVBIQnpBVFhESDYyZ0YzeXVJTG1IZz09

Meeting ID: 825 5072 9233; Passcode: 218499; One tap mobile: 1(720)707-2699 or 1(719)3594580

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Vintage Homes and Land, LLC, 200 W. Hampden Avenue, Suite 201, Englewood, Colorado

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.thelakesmetrodistricts.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2728

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS

The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of THE AVENUES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on OCTOBER 18, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87616240009?pwd=

dGZBU3JtazhxRlBwa1BsS2ZwRFRmUT09

Meeting ID: 876 1624 0009; Passcode: 322257; Call In#: 1(720)707-2699 or 1(719)359-4580

The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.theavenuesmd.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: THE AVENUES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2737

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

BENNETT CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BENNETT CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 (the “Districts”) Town of Bennett County of Adams, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting (the “Meetings”) at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903, Colorado Revised Statutes, interested parties are encouraged to join the meetings and participate in the public hearing by telephone at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87250654798?pwd=d

lhTNGdRakNOa1BpTnM3UEN5TnhtZz09&from

and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budgets has been submitted to the Districts for the fiscal year of 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budgets have been filed in the office of Clifton Allen Larson, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budgets will be considered at the meeting of the Districts to be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023. Any interested elector within the Districts may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendments. The meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BENNETT CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3

By: /s/ MILLER LAW PLLC

Legal Notice No. BSB2723

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on October 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83634784826; Meeting ID: 836 3478 4826; Call-In: 720707-2699

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets (if applicable) have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are on file in the office of Ann Eldridge CPA, LLC, 10250W Alamo Place, Littleton, CO 80127 , where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://promontorymetrodistricts. com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS:

PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOS. 1 AND 3, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2738

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 NOTICE

Adopting the 2024 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom.

Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pwd= V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJFZjFHdz09 Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643

Passcode: 987572

Dial in: 1 (719) 359 -4580

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2023 Budget and adopt the 2024 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By /s/ Peggy Ripko Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB2732

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS

The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the ADAMS CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-8 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on OCTOBER 18, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88276042775?pwd= VVYyaEEzK0ZnRmpBTFBLR1YxM0lkZz09

Meeting ID: 882 7604 2775; Passcode: 477362; Call-In #: 1(720)707-2699

The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.adamscrossingmd.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS:

ADAMS CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-8, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB2734

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

SUSAN ORECCHIO AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY, et al. Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 O’clock A.M., on the 16th day of November 2023, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, 1st Floor, Brighton, CO 80601, phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $14,306.21.

First Publication: September 21,2023

Last Publication: October 19, 2023

Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated March 22, 2019 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by River Run Filing No. 4 Homeowners Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 8, 2016 at Reception No. 2016000074848 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for River Run Filing No. 4 recorded on 12/27/2001 at Reception#C0905481 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of River Run Filing No. 4 Homeowners Association against real property legal described as follows: Lot 4, Block 2, River Run Subdivision Filing No. 4, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

And also known as: 11252 Ironton St., Henderson, CO 80640

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999

Legal Notice No. BSB2678

First Publication: September 21, 2023

Last Publication: October 19, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO, COUNTY OF EDDY Sophie Gonzales, Petitioner, vs.

Jesus Miguel Loya, Respondent. Case No.: D-503-DM-2023-318

=addon Meeting ID: 872 5065 4798

Passcode: 260157 Telephone: 1 719 359 4580

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Districts for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budgets have been filed in the office of Clifton Allen Larson, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at the meetings of the Districts to be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023. Any interested elector within the Districts may inspect the proposed budget

CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 5 2023 Budget and that a proposed 2024 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 5; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget and 2024 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of the Resolutions Amending the 2023 Budget and

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2018CV031781, Division/ Courtroom C

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

RIVER RUN FILING NO. 4 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. DEBBORAH BURKHALTER; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING, AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF GOVERNMENT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; and

AMENDED NOTICE OF PENDENCY SUIT STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO , the above named respondents, GREETINGS:

You are hereby notified that Sophie Gonzales the above named Petitioner, has filed a civil action against you in the above-entitled court and cause,

The general object thereof being:

* to dissolve the marriage between the Petitioner and yourself.

* to establish parentage, determine custody and timesharing and assess child support.

Unless you enter your appearance in this cause

within (30) days of the date of the last publication of this Notice, judgement by default will be entered against you.

WITNESS the Honorable, JUDGE LISA B. RILEY District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court of New Mexico, and the Seal of the District Court of EDDY County, this day of 2023.

Legal Notice No. BSB2730

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

T&R AUTO REPAIR IS SELLING 303-659-6747

2001 SATURN SC2

VIN ENDING IN 343111

2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500

VIN ENDING IN 146672

Legal Notice No. BSB2724

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marsha R. Holleman

AKA: Marsha Holleman & Marsha Raeleen Holleman, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 337

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amelia L. Holleman

Personal Representative

3190 W Hawthorne Pl Denver, CO 80221-2131

Legal Notice No. BSB2716

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joyce E. Carlson, a/k/a Joyce Elaine Carlson, a/k/a Joyce Fulmer , Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30752

All persons having claims against the above-

Legals

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of Stonebraker Metropolitan District. Any eligible elector of the District who is interested in appointment to the Board of Directors may contact the District’s Attorney, Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 839-3800. The Boards of the Districts may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof.

By: Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel

Legal Notice No. FLP930

named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shannon R. Wallis

Personal Representative

c/o Maureen H. Cook, Esq.

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. BSB2718

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bernard L. Marques, also known as Bernard Marques, also known as Bernard Leroy Marques, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30710

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ashley A. Geary, Esq., Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL, & PEPIN P.C. 8001 Arista Place, Suite 415 Broomfield, CO 80021

Legal Notice No. BSB2719

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edwin C. Caudill Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 288

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chris Caudill

Personal Representative 12100 Elizabeth Ct. Thornton, CO 80241

Legal Notice No. BSB2731

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Chad Elliot Frarck, aka Chad E. Frarck, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30749

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Frarck

Personal Representative

c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC 4 Garden Center, Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80020

Legal Notice No. BSB2710

First Publication: October 5, 2023

Last Publication: October 19, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DONALD A. FARR, aka DONALD ALLEN FARR, aka DONALD FARR, aka DON FARR, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30562

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amy Katherine Kish

Personal Representative

c/o WARREN, CARLSON & MOORE, LLP PO Box 610 Niwot CO 80544-0610

Legal Notice No. BSB2684

First Publication: September 28, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 23JV30111

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Jake Baca, Stacey Baca A Child(ren), and Concerning

Marie Crouch, Michael Baca Respondents:

Fort Lupton

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Marie Crouch

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 15th day of November, 2023 at the hour of 10:10 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 27th day of September, 2023.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB2715

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

Child: Jayden Harrison

Respondents: Valentina Burnham, John Doe

Case Number: 2022JV125

Div: D

Attorney or Party Without Attorney:

Name: Emily Platt

Address: 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234

Phone Number: (720) 523-2950

Fax Number: (720)-523-2951

Atty. Reg. #: 57403

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS,: Valentina Burnham, John Doe

YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child(ren);

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion

has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 23rd day of October, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that: 1) That the child(ren) was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 2) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 3) That the parents are unfit; 4) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; no less drastic alternative to termination exists, and 6) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.

OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child(ren), the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child(ren); and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.

OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the identity of the parent of the child is unknown and has been unknown for three months or more and that reasonable efforts to identify and locate the parent in accordance with section 19-3-603 have failed; and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.

If a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the child is requesting guardianship or legal custody of the child such request must be filed within twenty days of the filing of this motion.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court.

Done and signed on: September 27, 2023

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB2720

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

for the District

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice Notice of Budget Hearing for the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Frederick, Colorado - Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S., a Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District on October 11, 2023 for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of said budget has been filed in the Carbon Valley Recreation Center, located at 701 5th Street, Frederick, Colorado, where said budget is open for public inspection between the hours of 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, on Saturday, and Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A copy of said budget has been filed in the Carbon Valley Gymnastics Center, located at 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, Colorado, where said budget is open

for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM through 1:00 PM on Saturday. A copy of said budget has been filed in the Carbon Valley Active Adult Center, located at 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, Colorado, where said budget is open for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The budget will also be available for inspection on the District website at http://www.cvprd. com/2181/Budget.

The Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the 2024 Budget during a Public Hearing at their Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:30 PM, to be held at the Carbon Valley Active Adult Center, located at 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District may appear before the Board of Directors, or file or register objections thereto at any time prior to the adoption of the 2024 Budget.

Dean Rummel, Executive Director Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District

For more information or to view the draft Budget

schedule, please contact Bryan Hostetler at bhostetler@cvprd.com.

Legal Notice No. FLP932

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

THE PEAKS INDUSTRIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of THE PEAKS INDUSTRIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) The City of Dacono, County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting (the “Meeting”) at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903, Colorado Revised Statutes, interested parties are encouraged to join the meeting and participate in the public hearing by zoom/telephone at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87890714116?pwd=a

kYzeStobmlZVS9qQTBvWUJ2TUw4Zz09&from =addon Meeting ID: 878 9071 4116 Passcode: 413686 Telephone: 17193594580

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of Miller Law pllc, 1555 California Street #505, Denver Colorado 80202, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Miller Law pllc, 1555 California Street #505, Denver Colorado 80202, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the pro-

posed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment.

The meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE PEAKS INDUSTRIAL METROPLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ MILLER LAW PLLC

Legal Notice No. FLP935

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET

GODDING HOLLOW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TOWN OF FREDERICK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Godding Hollow Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, 2619 Canton Court, Suite A, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on October 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

This meeting will be held by video/telephonic means without any individuals (neither District

representatives nor the general public) attending in person.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom Videoconference, email cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-253-2158782, and enter the following additional information:

Meeting ID: 879 9968 8935

Passcode: 824257

GODDING HOLLOW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGEADY BECHER P.C.

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. FLP937

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 12, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

BURNCO Colorado, LLC, whose address and phone number are 10100 Dallas Street, Henderson, CO 80640, (720) 682-1124, has filed an application for a (112c) construction materials reclamation permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act. The proposed mine is known as the Ewing Gravel Pit, and is located at or near Section 30, Township 2N, Range 66W, of the 6th Principal Meridian.

The proposed date of commencement is January 2024, and the proposed date of completion

is October 2034. The proposed future use of the land is water storage.

Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 1250 H Street, Greeley, CO 80631, or the abovenamed applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above-named county clerk and recorder’s office and at the division’s office.

The application can be viewed online at https:// drms.colorado.gov. Statements, including in support of or objecting to, can be submitted online at https://dnrlaserfiche.state.co.us/Forms/DRMS_ Comment.

Comments concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety by 4:00 p.m. twenty days from the last publication date of this notice.

Please note that under the provisions of c.r.s. 3432.5-101 et seq. comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this office’s jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the division of reclamation, mining and safety or the mined land reclamation board.

Legal Notice No. FLP931

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: November 2, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven Alan Bohn,

a/k/a Steven A. Bohn, a/k/a Steven Bohn, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30542

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Avery Bohn

Personal Representative

12231 Farmview St. Northglenn, CO 80241

Legal Notice No. FLP933

First Publication: October 12, 2023

Last Publication: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Court Address: Weld County Court House 901 9th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631

Telephone: (970) 475-2505; (970) 475-2506

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

John D. Parvin, Deceased.

Case No. 2023PR30548

Counsel for Petitioner Premier Community Homes Pension Plan

Name: David M. LaSpaluto, # 57151

Address: FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP 2355 East Camelback Road, Suite 615 Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Phone No.: (720) 204-5021

Fax No: (602) 889-8155

E-Mail: david.laspaluto@fnf.com

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.

Fort Lupton Expenditures

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession): John D Parvin.

A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property):

Property 1

Description of Property

See below

Location of Property Lochbuie, Weld County, Colorado

Lots 18 and 19, Block 4, Spacious Living Filing #4, Weld County

Also known as 418 Willow Dr., Lochbuie CO 80603.

Date: 11/28/2023

Time: 08:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division:

Address: 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631

The hearing will take approximately 2 hours.

Note:

• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.

• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.

Legal Notice No. FLP929

First Publication: October 5, 2023

Last Publication: October 19, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press ###

Creating a climate-friendly summer garden

Summers in Colorado are typically lled with extremes: extreme heat and extreme drought. is has been the year of extreme moisture; an unusual but welcome addition to the tolerant Colorado garden. Typically, once summer approaches and the heat of the high desert kicks in, the snow melt and precipitation diminish leaving a thirsty landscape with no signi cant moisture until the following winter.

Unfortunately, the unusually wet year we’ve had so far is not something to get used to, only a symptom of the continuing climate crisis. As climate change worsens and water becomes scarcer, being wise about plant

GUEST COLUMN

Ashley Strait

choices becomes more important than ever. Choosing plants that do not need excess water to survive the extreme Colorado summers makes gardening easier on us and saves us money on watering, while helping conserve water as a precious resource.

ere are a variety of plants that thrive in the Colorado climate, from regional natives to faraway exotics from a similar climate zone. ese plants can tolerate hot, dry conditions and keep color and texture in your garden once the spring blooms have faded. e perennials listed below are great options to ll the garden with

summer blooms that keep coming back year after year.

Some wonderful natives are wild bergamot (Monarda stulosa), butter y weed (Asclepias tuberosa), blazing star (Liatris spicata), bearded penstemon (Penstemon barbatus) and tufted evening primrose (Oenothera caespitosa ssp. marginata).

e following exotics are fantastic as well: TANAGER gazania (Gazania krebsiana), upright sedum (Hylotelephium spectibile) and torch lilies (Knipho a uvaria).

All these plants provide an array of colors from July through September, while withstanding temps reaching the triple digits and needing little water. Not only does the summer garden bring us joy

REVERSE MORTGAGES

as we push through the peak heat of the year but helps keep pollinators fed as the seasons change by providing nectar and pollen. Being climate friendly doesn’t mean having to cut out color, lushness or plants. ere are plenty of plants that thrive in the extreme Colorado climate, it’s just a matter of choosing wisely and being conscious as we plan our gardens. For inspiration on climate friendly gardens, explore the Carol Gossard Colorado Native Plant Garden, the xeric gardens by the silo and “water-smart avenue” in front of Deer Creek Schoolhouse at Chat eld Farms.

Ashley Strait is a Horticulturist with the Denver Botanic Gardens.