Commerce City Sentinel Express March 20, 2025

Commerce City schools back, superintendent reports

Adams 14 celebrates successes, addresses challenges at State of the District event

BY LONDON LYLE

e Adams 14 School District’s annual State of the District theme was “Climbing the Giants,” and they have certainly summited some metaphorical peaks.

Superintendent Karla Loría hailed the district’s accomplishments during the March 7 event and demonstrated that, working together, the district has the potential to overcome their obstacles as well.

“We are now moving among the best, not just in recognition but in action,” Loría said. “Climbing the giants means we do not climb alone. We must be bold, aspire to be better, motivate each other, and work as a team to support one another.” is year, Adams 14 reached its highest four-year graduation rate since 2002, increasing by nearly 12% since pre-COVID

times. More students are also earning the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes students who are uent in two or more languages. In 2024, 20 students earned the seal, and in 2025, that number is expected to rise to 30.

Monaco Elementary was honored as a Bright Spot by the Colorado Department of Education, and the district’s early learning centers, Sanville and STARS, recently received a high Level 4 rating from Colorado Shines.

e district also secured $123 million through a bond and mill levy override, the rst voter-approved mill levy measure since 1996, more than a decade before today’s high school seniors were even born.

e money will go toward building a new junior high school, improving school safety and increasing teacher salaries. e starting salary for teachers has now increased

to $62,000 per year, making Adams 14 one of the top-paying districts in Colorado.

Another big step forward is the district’s sustainability e orts. Adams 14 introduced 14 electric school buses, which will save about $1 million each year on fuel and maintenance while reducing pollution.

Despite all of their wins, Adams 14 faces challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a major problem, with student attendance dropping by 4% since November. Loría said this could be due to national immigration policies that have made some families uncertain about school attendance.

“Since the election in November, we have struggled to keep our attendance rates at the level they were before,” Loría said.

“And in just a one-month period, our rate has fallen as much as 4% in some schools.”

Lunar Outpost’s moon mission goes sideway

Spacecraft

carrying MAPP rover lands on its side, preventing deployment

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arvada-based company Lunar Outpost’s attempt at making history by landing the rst-ever commercial rover on the moon hit a snag upon arrival, as the spacecraft carrying the rover landed on its side, making it impossible for the rover to be deployed.

Lunar Outpost’s MAPP rover was carried by Intuitive Machine’s Athena Spacecraft, which landed about 5 degrees from the Lunar South Pole on March 6 after launching on the SpaceX Falcon 9 on Feb. 26.

After the touchdown, however, there were some technical challenges. Caroline Cammarano, a member of Lunar Outpost’s communication’s team, said that although the rover survived the journey to the moon, it was unable to drive on the lunar surface due to the Athena’s landing orientation.

“Our Lunar Voyage 1 MAPP rover successfully made it to the Moon, collected data from the lunar surface and in transit, and proved MAPP was ready to drive!” Cammarano said. “Intuitive Machines landing on its side prevented MAPP’s deployment.

“Our data paints a clear picture that MAPP survived the landing attempt and would have driven on the lunar surface and achieved our mission objectives had it been given the opportunity,” Cammarano continued.

Teams are able to communicate with the machine, said Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines, which provided the Athena spacecraft.

“We’ll just have to do the reconstruction and gure out exactly what is the attitude and location, and then we will get on with the rest of the mission,” he said at a NASA press conference.

Superintendent Karla Loría fist-bumps a soon-to-be graduate at Adams 14’s State of the District event. PHOTO BY JACKIE RAMIREZ/ADAMS 14

Community of Brighton gets help with home repairs

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brothers Redevelopment’s annual Help for Homes program will celebrate its 20th year this summer as the program begins accepting applications from homeowners in need of home repairs and seeking support, according to a news release on February 26.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact of Brighton Help for Homes. When we drive by a home we’ve helped improve, whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, a new handrail or essential repairs, it’s a reminder of the meaningful di erence this program makes in people’s lives,” said Jason Stutzman Brothers Redevelopment Volunteer Department Manager.

“Knowing we’ve helped homeowners stay safe and take pride in their homes is what keeps us committed to this work.”  e help given can be more than physical, Stutzman said. He recalled one woman they helped who eventually had to transition into nursing care.

“Before that, we worked with volunteers on a project at her home — painting the trim, refreshing the garage trim, planting bushes and building a handrail for added safety,”  Stutzman said. “Now, every time I drive by her house, I’m reminded of the impact of Brighton Help for Homes. It’s in a central location, and seeing the work we did serves as a powerful reminder of the meaningful di erence the Help for Homes program makes — protecting homes, caring for properties, and improving safety for homeowners.”

Qualifying and applying is year’s Homes for Help community-wide project will take place on Saturday, May 3. According to o cials, volunteers will assist senior homeowners aged 60 and over, as well as those who are

permanently disabled. Volunteers and neighbors will help with exterior painting, minor repairs, and yard clean-up. Brighton’s Eagle View Adult Center is collecting the applications. Homeowners interested in the program should submit a completed application and documentation their by March 25. All applications and documentation will be kept con dential and viewed solely to ensure the applicant quali es for the program under its guidelines and regulations, according to the press release.

be a Brighton resident earning less than $66,300 for a single-person household or $75,750 for a household of two. Furthermore, there should be no short-term plans to sell the home or relocate.

Once applicants are approved, labor and materials for exterior home repairs will be provided at no charge to the homeowner. As many as 15 homes will be selected. To obtain an application, call 303-655-2075.

Volunteers interested in helping on

May 3, can assemble a team of eight to 15 friends, family members, or co-workers to assist with the projects. If you have experience in scraping, painting, yard work, or minor home repairs, your help would be appreciated.

For volunteer applications, please contact Sue at 303 655-2075. Resident applications and volunteer applications are also available at www.brightonco.gov/ helpforhomes.

Additionally, a team captain meeting is scheduled for April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Eagle View Adult Center.

Eco-Explorers nature trips brought back

4-H program o ers adventures for middle schoolers

e Adams County 4-H is bringing back its annual Eco-Explorers nature program for sixth and eighth-grade middle schoolers according to a news release on March 12.

Rachel Juritsch, Adams County 4-H educator, said Eco-Explorers started as Peaks & Packs in 2021, a backpacking program focused on empowering youth in outdoor recreation.

“ e program is open to all youth in Adams County; 4-H members and non4-H members,” Juritsch said. “Both Peaks & Packs and Eco-Explorers have been popular and youth choose to return to the camp for multiple years in a row.”

“Over the years, the camp evolved into what it is now: a summer day camp focused on middle schoolers exploring their local outdoor spaces through the lenses of nature journaling and scienti c inquiry, all while practicing Leave No Trace Ethics,” she said.

For this year’s trip, the student will study science and scienti c inquiry, do

habitat exploration and practice nature journaling.   e youth will start their guided tour exploring the parks and open spaces around Barr Lake, Lookout Mountain & Lair o’ the Bear. ey will learn about animal habitats, insect species and sh.

e adventure includes an overnight camping experience at the Colorado State University Mountain campus near Rustic, Colorado.

e Eco-Explorer tour guide will be on Tuesdays and ursdays from June 3 to July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   e overnight camping program is from July 15 to 17.

e drop o and pick up will be at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. e exploration treks will leave from there to various parks around the Front Range.

e cost is $130, with scholarships available.

Register by April 28 at the link below and complete the form to register for participation in the 4-H Eco-Explorers Day Camp.

Payment details and liability and health forms will be emailed to you after you register.  For any questions, contact Liz Werner at lwerner@adcogov.org. Visit this link to register at https:// forms.gle/CAFQLSgLoAZcK3hu7

Help for Homes volunteers helped clean up a resident’s yard last year.

Homes Are Still Selling, Buyers Are Still Buying, But Market Is Slowed Down By Chaos in DC

It’s clear to real estate professionals that, although some buyers must buy and some sellers must sell, buyers and sellers who are not under pressure to do a deal are looking and listening before buying or selling a home. These are complicated times!

The statistics below reflect a slowing of the real estate market within 25 miles of downtown Denver — and likely nationwide. Due to space limitations, I’m only including statistics for the first two months of the last six years, but it’s instructive to see how these months compare year-over-year. At htttp://RealEstateToday.substack.com I have included all 12 months of each year. Although every other metric documents a slowing market, the median closed prices set a record for both January and February:

Meanwhile, look at how many listings expired without selling during the same months:

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I have learned a lot from your writings, which I appreciate — never too old to keep up with new info. I offer my praise, as you have talked evenly and without bias about real estate issues. It comes through that you are several cuts above the normal real estate agents whom I’ve interacted with, because you point out the negatives in the real estate universe and are not hyping the sales pitch.

Unfortunately, I won’t need your services, as I will keep my Colorado Springs house with its low-interest mortgage, and my cabin in Bailey has such a low basis that I’ll put it in my will, denying the IRS and Colorado big capital gains tax payments.

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The number of active listings is surging, but the number sold listings is dropping, as shown in these two charts:

That has resulted in the higher inventory of unsold listings in recent months:

Another important metric is the ratio of closed price to original listing price. During the pandemic, more than half the listings sold for as much as 4% above the listing price as a result of bidding wars, but look how that metric has changed:

With the “spring selling season” coming up, I find it hard to be optimistic about the real estate market, because it appears that the chaos we’re seeing in our national government is only going to get worse, and markets don’t like uncertainty.

If builders, who get most of their lumber from Canada, see a big increase in costs due to tariffs, they may pause construction or at least increase the price of new homes. Meanwhile, if the courts end up allowing the mass firing of federal workers — many of

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Like You, We Have Wondered Why Some Window Wells Rust

This week I learned why, thanks to an email from Alpine Building Performance. Here’s what they wrote:

“If the screws used to attach the window well touch the metal bars (rebar) inside the concrete, it creates rust. This happens because electricity flows between the metals, causing the window well to rust faster.

“This is why sometimes you will see one window well completely rusted through and the other window wells in the home showing no signs of rust. Many people think that rusty window wells can be sanded and painted with a rust inhibitor to keep it from rusting further. This is not true.

“The window well rusts from the dirt side in, so once you see rust inside the window well, it has already made it through the entire thickness of the metal. Unfortunately, the only remedy to the rust issue is a full window well replacement.

“When having your window well replaced, make sure that it is replaced in a manner that it will not rust prematurely again.”

The email promoted a company, Window Well Solutions, LLC, which has developed a method of replacing window wells using a fiberglass composite mounting system which creates a non-conductive break between the foundation and the metal window well.

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Unfortunately, that company is in Fort Collins and doesn’t take on new customers south of Denver’s northern suburbs. But now you know what the answer is to this problem. The company has patented their system, so it is available nationwide.

On our blog I have a link to a video showing how WWS replaces rusted window wells.

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Median Sold Price by Month

Diving into Latino identity, media and reproductive justice

BY ROSSANA ROSSANA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new generation of bilingual, community-driven journalists is working to reshape and expand the narrative of Latino voices. “Mujeres de Color,” a podcast led by Nicole Guzmán and Liliana Salcido Beltrán, has gained national recognition — including a feature by María Hinojosa on her radio program, “Latino USA” — for its commitment to amplifying stories from marginalized communities.

In this interview, we explore their journey into media, activism and storytelling, their personal connection to journalism, and how “Mujeres de Color” is creating a safe space for intersectional conversations — where language justice, reproductive rights and immigrant experiences are at the forefront.

is article has been edited for length and clarity.

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here at 1150 AM, a Spanish-language radio station dedicated to serving our Latino community. I had the honor of being interviewed here, and now, I get to turn the tables and interview you both — the voices behind Mujeres de Color. is podcast has made waves, even catching the attention of María Hinojosa, the renowned journalist from “Latino USA.” at kind of recognition is no small feat.

I’d love for each of you to introduce yourselves and share how you decided to enter the world of podcasting and community journalism. What inspired you to create this space, and what stories are you most passionate about telling?

Nicole Guzmán: I currently work for

COLOR [Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights], and I am the Digital Media Manager.

CCM: You handle all social media, so you’re a guru in that area. at’s half the battle.

Guzmán: at’s right.Exactly, exactly. e rest comes naturally.

Liliana Salcido Beltrán: And I am the Communications and Programs Manager. Nicole and I work as a team for everything we do. We’re also conducting workshops focused on storytelling, right?

CCM: Tell me more about these storytelling workshops. On one hand, there’s social media; on the other, there’s storytelling. Let’s start with social media. How do you reach our people? Do you do it bilingually or only in Spanish? How does COLOR’s message reach our young people, which is most important?

Guzmán: We try to create content that young people can see themselves in and relate to — whether it’s videos, memes or something that can attract young people. We’ve noticed on our social media that they love content about the community. So, we always try to focus on the community aspect — photos of the community, testimonials about laws at the Capitol, or pictures from workshops that Liliana conducts.

CCM: So, highlighting our humanity is very important. What kind of classes do you teach? How is this educational program structured?

Salcido Beltrán: We just held our rst workshop in January. We’re trying to do one workshop per month with di erent

Nicole Guzmán and Liliana Salcido Beltrán, Mujeres de Color hosts, amplify community voices through podcasting and storytelling.

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themes. e rst workshop was an introduction to reproductive justice, and the workshops I conduct are entirely in Spanish. ose who need translation devices are the English speakers. e reason I wanted to do this is because I was having a conversation with my mom, and she said, “Oh, nally, those who speak English have to use the devices instead of vice versa.”

CCM: So, this is a space by Latinos, for Latinos. And that’s really the foundation of your workshops, right?

Salcido Beltrán: Exactly. at’s the core theme of our workshops.

We’re also launching workshops on reproductive justice and men’s involvement because many cisgender men don’t attend — they assume these conversations aren’t for them.

But reproductive justice is for everyone, for the entire community. And when our colleague América returns, we’ll be adding workshops on sexual education as well.

CCM: It sounds like your team puts a lot of thought into these sessions. How do you decide on the topics?

Salcido Beltrán: Nicole is the executive producer of our podcast, “Mujeres de Color.” We meet regularly with our supervisor at COLOR to brainstorm ideas based on what we’ve heard — not just from our community but from our families and friends as well. We always ask: What are people interested in? What do they want to learn? What do they want to see?

CCM: María Hinojosa has a new podcast series called “Hombre,” which explores Latino masculinity. I’ve listened to the rst two episodes, and it’s an attempt to understand a

REPORTS

Many students also face food insecurity, with nearly half of the district’s students reporting a lack of nutritious food in their households. In addition, more than 60% of students are either uninsured or underinsured. ese issues make it harder for students to attend school regularly and succeed academically.

To help, Adams 14 schools o er two meals a day to students, and the district has expanded its Community Schools Model, which provides families with access to food banks, school-based clinics and after-school programs. e district also launched the Student Success Program to help reduce suspensions by o ering social/emotional learning and mental health support.

One of the district’s most unique programs is the Academies at Adams City High School and Lester Arnold High School. ese programs allow students to focus on speci c career paths such as business, hospitality, construction and graphic design.

Ariel Williams, a 10th-grader in the Business, Hospitality and Tourism Academy, says she has been given valuable tools to use now and beyond graduation.

“Something I think is really in uential about the academies is that during high school, it gives you many di erent opportunities, but once you graduate, it gives you various certi cations that you can use when applying to jobs,” Williams said.

Naomi, who did not share her last name due to privacy concerns, is a ninth-grade student in the Academy of Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Design. She said she enjoys working with others and learning new skills.

“My favorite part is the opportunity to be

pressing question: Why did some young Latino men — certainly not all, but a noticeable number — vote for Donald Trump in this past election? What have you thought about it?

Salcido Beltrán: at’s an important question. Latino men are living in an American world that often con icts with their cultural identity. at division — between the Latino experience and the expectations placed on them in the U.S. — creates a fractured sense of self. And that fragmentation is what keeps our community from organizing e ectively.

It’s deliberate — not accidental — that our communities remain divided. It keeps us working, busy, exhausted. It prevents us from waking up, uniting and demanding our place in society.

CCM: Part of that division plays out in personal relationships, right? Latino men — like Black men — are often encouraged, either directly or indirectly, to seek partners outside of their ethnic group.

It’s complicated, and I’m not saying this to judge. I’m married to someone from a different ethnic background myself who could pass as white. I completely understand. Sometimes, we try to ‘whiten’ ourselves for protection — it’s not a conscious choice but a survival mechanism. What did your research reveal?

Salcido Beltrán: Exactly. And my research focused on gender-based violence, speci cally how proximity to whiteness can increase gender violence.

If a Latino man believes that being with a white woman is “better’” that means he holds internalized biases against women of his own ethnicity. And when that bias exists, it shapes the way Latina women are treated.

Nothing exists in isolation. Everything is part of the system. And as you mentioned, the system wants to break us down, to keep us tired, always working, so that we say, “I don’t want to participate in these movements

creative and to make new friends because you have to learn to work with others,” she said.

During the event, Loría led the audience in a group activity to show the importance of teamwork. Each table received a rope and a carabiner and was asked to form a circle using only two people. When the task proved

because I’m too exhausted — someone else will do it.”

But there is no one else. We have to do it ourselves.

CCM: at brings me to my next question. What is the importance of keeping our language alive and maintaining Spanish-language community media?

Salcido Beltrán: First, let’s acknowledge something: Spanish, just like English, is a colonizer’s language.

But as you mentioned, we live in a mestizo society — Mexico itself is mestizo. Colonization shaped so much of our culture. And because of that, Spanish has become a central part of our ability to connect with our communities.

If I didn’t speak Spanish, I wouldn’t be able to connect with my parents. ey don’t speak English. e language was deeply important to them.

at’s why I don’t understand when people say, “My parents never taught me Spanish because they didn’t want me to have an accent.” My parents didn’t care if I had an accent — they cared that they could communicate with me, their daughter.

CCM: ank you both. Before we close, Nicole, what nal message do you want to leave for those who may not have known about “Mujeres de Color” or this movement?

Gúzman: I want the community to know that reproductive justice is for everyone.

At COLOR, we work hard to be inclusive — whether through language access, in-person events, online content or our podcast. But none of this is possible without the community.

We need everyone to show up, especially young people. We always hear that we’re “the future of the movement.”Well, the time is now. We need young people to get involved, to organize, and to ght for a more just community.

di cult, more participants were allowed to join.

“Now try it again,” she said. With more people helping, the circles were much easier to form.

“Look around you,” Loría said. “Do you see? We need everyone to come together to get to where we want to go.”

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Meati Foods may be forced to lay o 150 workers and shutter its plant

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e City of ornton along with Adams County and the state are rushing to provide a soft landing for the 150 or so employees who may lose their jobs at Meati Foods.

Meati Foods, whose production facility is in ornton produces high-protein, high- ber and nutrient-dense meats using mycelium, a muscular fungal root structure as its single main ingredient, according to BizWest.

Meati o cials stated on March 7 that they may have to lay o 150 people and possibly shutter the ornton facility, saying the company’s lender “unexpectedly removed cash from our accounts and took control of the remaining cash reserves on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, and the action was not reasonably foreseeable.”

e company stated in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Noti cation Act notice led March 7 with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, that “based on this action we do not have sufcient funding to continue operating. e result of the lender’s unexpected action is that we have to shut down our manufacturing facility.”

e company said the “ rst termination” at the ornton site will occur on May 6.

Jolt to the workforce

Company o cials said they were working on getting new nancing to keep the ornton plant running. e Meati announcement jolted local o cials, who

Thornton’s Meati faces layo s

vowed to marshal resources to get help to Meati employees and managers.

“For Adams County, we haven’t had a big layo like this for quite a while,” said Jodi Kammerzell, administrator and local area director for the Adams County Workforce and Business Center.

e county has three work force centers where laid o workers can get help getting services, including getting lined up for unemployment checks and assessments to help land new jobs, Kammerzell said.

“We have all kinds of workshops available for them…there are plenty options for these individuals,” she said.

e Colorado Department of Labor and Employment also o ers Rapid Response workforce services, guidance and information related to restructuring of downsizing, Kammerzell said. Rapid Response help is

o ered within 24 hours of an announced layo , she said.

e services, according to the state, include job placement assistance, on-site layo transition workshops, Information on the Worker Adjustment and Retraining and guidance for employers to assist employees with their future employment needs. e state also provides services to help reduce employee attrition

orton Mayor Jan Kulmann said the state is also working to help Meati nds some nancial options for funding to see if there is any way to keep the organization a oat.

“From the city side, we’ll be reaching out to the employees to connect them with our business center and the ornton Area Chamber to help them with their job search,” Kulmann said.

Meat alternatives

Meati, which is trade name used by Emergy Inc., is unlike traditional meat alternatives, which typically attempt to mimic products such as chicken nuggets or ground beef, BizWest states.  Meati’s products replicate whole cuts of meat such as chicken breasts, steak, jerky and pork tenderloin, according to BizWest. Company o cials said March 11 that Meati Foods is not nished producing its highly regarded protein alternatives and that nancing will materialize. Meati is actively in discussion with investors, they said.

“We rmly believe in our mission and that mycelium will change the protein paradigm. While we’re unclear on the future, we hope for the sake of consumers and the planet that Meati’s mission will endure,” –a Meati spokesperson said.

CEO Phil Graves told AgFunderNews in January that Meati Foods almost doubled revenues in 2024 versus 2023 and is on course to achieve positive gross margins by the end of the year.

Meati – which had attracted $356 million in funding – worked through four “painful” rounds of layo s over the past two years in a bid to streamline operations and accelerate a path to pro tability, Graves stated.

Meati also launched a new line of breakfast patties into 280 Sprouts stores nationwide and secured new listings in 118 Raleys stores and 250 Harris Teeter. In all, Meati found its way to around 7,000 doors, Graves told AgFunderNews.

“ anks for our team and the product itself, we have increased our distribution by 130% year over year, from 23 to 24,” Graves stated.

Meati has attracted some high-pro le investors including Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, celebrity chef Rachael Ray and former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition Sam Kass, according to BizWest.

Layo notices have been issued for Meati Foods in Thornton in May, but the company is hoping new investments will stop them. PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY

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During the press conference, Altemus said he believes that the machine is in the vicinity of the landing site. ey are waiting for pictures from above, which will come in the next couple of days, to conrm their exact location.

The mission that could have been Had the landing gone a bit more smoothly, the rover would have set out to complete a slew of rsts, including facilitating the (largely symbolic) rst sale of space resources in human history, a $1 sale of lunar regolith — dust, soil and rock that covers the moon’s surface — to NASA.

In addition to being the rst commercial rover on the moon, the MAPP rover is also the rst American rover on the Lunar South Pole.

Lunar Outpost also has a number of

partnerships with companies including Lego, Adidas and Nokia, some of which the company’s Vice President of Strategy Michael Moreno could detail, and some of which he was not yet at liberty to divulge.

Moreno said the company recognizes the gravity of the Lunar Voyage 1 mission’s place in history.

“We feel a tremendous responsibility to be on the forefront of this, of the lunar economy, and showing people — showing the world — that this is not science ction,” Moreno said. “It’s not something that’s 50 years from now, it’s actually happening — happening (now), and in the weeks and months ahead.”

Moreno added that the company’s longterm goal is to create infrastructure for a workforce on the moon — and beyond.

e company has contracts to send four rovers to the moon, and is also building a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA’s Artemis Mission, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon.

“We’ve grown since (being founded

in 2017) with some really exciting milestones… and a future that we envision where we will be running a robotic workforce on the moon and beyond to build lunar infrastructure and help really create that long term sustainable presence for humans in space,” Moreno said.

Looking forward

One of the things the company will explore is their ability to collect Helium-3, which Moreno says is an isotope that’s found in abundance on the moon, but is scarce on Earth. e impacts of that could be wide-ranging, Moreno says, and are cause enough to justify Lunar Outpost’s exploits.

“One of the more exciting (uses) that folks talk about is in fusion energy,” Moreno said. “Commercial fusion energy is not yet a reality, but there are so many companies working on this to create this reality.

“And what it means is, if we are able to crack the code on the fusion energy, and we combine that with the abundance of Helium-3 — the essential ingredient in

limited energy for humankind,” Moreno continued. “So, just that alone is a reason to push the boundaries of exploration on e company — which has o ces in Luxembourg and Melbourne, Australia, in addition to Golden — recently moved its headquarters and mission control to Arvada just before Lunar Voyage 1. e ribbon cutting for the company’s new headquarters was held on March 5.

Following the Lunar Voyage 1’s unexpected conclusion, Cammarano said Lunar Outpost is looking ahead to future missions.

“We look forward to our upcoming missions – including exploring Reiner Gamma (Lunar Voyage 2), heading back to the South Pole of the Moon (Lunar Voyage 3), and having the rst Australian rover mission to the Moon (Lunar Voyage 4),” Cammarano said. “With our capabilities clearly demonstrated in space, we look forward to further showcasing what our mobility systems can achieve.”

The Athena spacecraft carrying the MAPP rover approaching the moon. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LUNAR OUTPOST Lunar Outpost MAPP rover became the first commercial rover to land on the moon.

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Speed cameras coming to Federal and Alameda

Denver will post automated speed cameras along two of its deadliest corridors — Federal Boulevard and Alameda Avenue — as soon as the second half of the year. e cameras will be part of Mayor Mike Johnston’s push to “double down” on Vision Zero, the city’s ongoing e ort to eliminate tra c deaths, city leaders said at a press brie ng March 10.

“Anything that we can do to reduce speed in the city and county of Denver is going to be a great option. It’s going to reduce our tra c fatalities,” Kurt Barnes, a tra c enforcement o cer in the Denver Police Department, said of speed cameras.

City o cials have already completed a slate of safety projects for parts of Federal and Alameda that was announced last summer, said Amy Ford, executive director of the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

ose include the installation of more speed limit signs, real-time speed feedback signs, and the retiming of tra c signals to slow tra c and give pedestrians more time to cross the road.

A new marketing campaign this spring, which includes seven billboards on Federal and Alameda, will encourage drivers to ease o the accelerator too.

“Please, for the love of safety, slow down,” said City Council President Amanda Sandoval, quoting the campaign’s main theme.

Denver has used speed cameras that operate out of vans for years, but only in

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limited areas like residential streets, near schools and in work zones. Now, under a new state law, automated enforcement systems are allowed to be permanently placed on busier streets.

Federal and Alameda are two of Denver’s busiest, and most deadly, streets. Seven people died and nearly 40 were seriously injured on them in 2024, Ford said. Drivers often exceed posted speed limits, Barnes said, adding that he clocked someone doing 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Federal near Colfax on Monday morning. In the long-term, potential redesigns of

Elizabeth Martha Montgomery

January 29, 1948 - April 25, 2024

Elizabeth Martha Montgomery, 76, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Commerce City, CO. Known a ectionately as Becky, she was a respected entrepreneur and a cherished member of her community where she resided for over 45 years.

Becky was born on January 29, 1948, and dedicated much of her life to her family business, BCB Recycling, which she helped to ourish through her innovative ideas and hard work. An alumna of Addams County Community College, she earned an AAS Degree in Administration and Early Childhood Education, re ecting her passion for nurturing growth, whether in business or in people.

Federal and Alameda could narrow them in certain places and passively encourage slower speeds. e Denver Police Department is also planning to step up in-person speed enforcement, Barnes said, which had dropped by nearly two-thirds between 2014 and 2022.

A hope to slow drivers

“Anything that we can do to get the message out for people to slow down, I think, is great,” Barnes said.

Speed cameras tend to be unpopular with drivers and are often criticized for be-

ing a money maker for states and cities. But the federal government says they are an e ective way to slow speeds, and state lawmakers took steps to keep their use focused on safety and not revenue generation. Citations, for example, are limited to $40, though that can double for violations near schools. e city must also prominently place signs near cameras alerting drivers to their presence.

e city also wants to avoid a situation where the cameras disproportionately impact certain communities, Ford said, as has happened elsewhere. Black and Hispanic drivers have seen the brunt of enforcement in cities including Washington, D.C., and Chicago in the past, for example. So, Denver is considering placing cameras in neighborhoods that are some of the city’s wealthiest and poorest, most white and most diverse. Ford named Federal near Colfax, and Alameda near Washington Park and Lowry as being potential locations.

“We’ve been actually studying and looking at where people are, where they’re driving, what that impact is to them, and then ensuring that we can sort of share that across the city,” Ford said. City o cials will soon begin community outreach on the cameras that could shape how the cameras roll out, she said. e City Council could act as soon as this summer to designate speed camera corridors, as is required by state law.

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whether through words or visuals, were deeply admired and brought joy and thoughtfulness to those who encountered her work.

Becky was the last surviving sibling of eight, preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Ella, and her siblings Charles, Edward, Mary eresa, Alice, Earl, and William. She is survived by her sister, Georgiana Montgomery-Brooks, who remembers her not only as a sister but as a pivotal gure in her life.

ARTHURS Priscilla Lynne (Hooven) Arthurs October 5, 1935- February 25, 2025

Priscilla Lynne Arthurs, 89, of Brighton passed away February 25, 2025. Priscilla was born October 5, 1935, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the youngest of seven children to Clinton A. and Maude E. (Speas) Hooven. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953 and began work as a bank teller.

always willing to lend a helping hand. ey were married 65 years until his passing in 2022.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Becky was a highly creative individual, celebrated as an awarded poet and a freelance artist. Her artistic expressions,

Her life was commemorated by interring her and her brother Earl’s ashes in their mother’s grave at Golden Cemetery, CO, on May 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life was held earlier on February 2, 2024, re ecting the profound impact she had on her community and family. MONTGOMERY

Priscilla married James “Jim” William Arthurs on June 20, 1956, in Marshalltown, Iowa. ey had three children, Patrick, Rebecca, and Ellen. In 1965 they moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Brighton, where she was a happy and content homemaker and Jim worked as a funeral director and later owner of Rice Funeral Chapel, also serving as Adams County Coroner for 16 years. She loved taking care of her grandsons when they were growing up. She always went out of her way to bake her delicious chocolate chip cookies and brownies that everybody loved. She was a wonderful seamstress and crafter. When she was still able she loved to do crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was overjoyed when her great grandson was born. She and Jim made a great team after he retired, taking care of their home and spending as much time as possible with family,

She loved her church and was an active member, especially with the children’s ministry and Awana Clubs. She had an unwavering faith in God and found peace in the promise of eternal life for those who accept His free gift.

Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Maude, her siblings Blanche Campbell, Bess Frank, Ike Hooven, Hazel Arnold, Joan Sommerlot, infant sister Marilyn, and her husband Jim.

She is survived by her son, Pat (Terree) Arthurs of Brighton; daughters Becky (Scott) Backlund of Lakewood and Ellen Arthurs of Aurora. She also leaves behind her grandsons, Jim (Crystal McDowell) Arthurs of Arvada and John (Sumer) Arthurs of Brighton, as well as her beloved greatgrandson, Henry Arthurs.

A private family memorial will be held to honor our mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

City Council President Amanda Sandoval, Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Executive Director Amy Ford and Denver Police Department tra c enforcement o cer Kurt Barnes address the media in front of a new billboard encouraging motorists on South Federal Boulevard to slow down on March 10, 2025.

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Judge rejects DPS attempt to block Trump ICE order

A federal judge on March 7 rejected Denver Public Schools’ attempt to reinstate a federal policy that treated schools as “sensitive locations” where immigration enforcement should only take place if there is immediate danger to the public.

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico said there is little practical difference between the prior policy, the last iteration of which was issued in 2021 under former President Biden, and a pair of memos issued by the Trump administration in January.

“ e concern was that there would be no limitations or no protections for schools, necessarily, under the new memo,” Domenico said in a ruling from the bench. “ at is an overstatement. And the fact that there have been no actions on school property in the time since the memo was released here, or as far as we know anywhere else, highlights that fact.”

Neither the old nor the new policy completely bans immigration enforcement actions at schools and other sensitive locations. e 2021 policy allowed such actions “either with prior higher-level approval or under exigent circumstances.” e new guidance from the Trump administration instructs ICE agents to use discretion “and a healthy dose of common sense.”

Denver Public Schools sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Feb. 12 and requested a preliminary injunction that would have voided the Trump policy in favor of the previous iteration while the legal case proceeds. A week earlier, on Feb. 5, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had raided apartment

complexes in Denver and Aurora where some students lived, which the district said caused drops in attendance and widespread fear.

But Domenico said it’s uncertain whether reverting to the 2021 policy would have prevented the ICE raid at Denver’s Cedar Run apartment complex, which is located near several schools.

“I do understand that attendance is down from last year, particularly in schools with high populations of immigrant families,” Domenico said, referencing one of the main arguments that Denver Public Schools made in its lawsuit. “Teachers and administrators are having to spend some portion of their time responding to these concerns.”

But Domenico said Denver Public Schools failed to show how much, if any, of that impact was caused by the Trump administration’s guidance “as opposed to broader concerns about increased immigration enforcement.”

Domenico was nominated to the court by Trump during his rst term as president. Born and raised in Boulder, Domenico said Friday that his mother was a teacher who taught English as a second language to immigrant students and that he understands that “it’s a hard thing to run a school.”

“I do not think DPS has met its high burden in this case,” Domenico said.

Domenico’s ruling on the preliminary injunction allows the Trump administration’s guidance to stand while the legal case continues.

In a statement after the ruling, Denver Public Schools said that, “While we are disappointed in the judge’s ruling, it is important to note that he acknowledged the real

damages public schools have su ered.

“He also acknowledged that there are no fundamental di erences between the 2021 and 2025 policy, which had not been known prior to our court ruling.”

Shortly after Trump took o ce in January, his administration abolished a decades-old policy that treated schools, child care centers, churches, and hospitals as sensitive locations where immigration enforcement should only take place if there is immediate danger to the public.

Denver Public Schools’ lawsuit argued that student attendance has “decreased noticeably” since the sensitive locations policy was rescinded. Student attendance was down 3% this February compared to last February, with drops of up to 4.7% at schools that serve many new immigrant students, according to a subsequent motion the district led last week.

e district also argued it has been “forced to divert resources from its educational mission” to prepare for potential immigration arrests at schools.

“In addition, teachers are spending  time  (a precious resource) responding to fears about the 2025 Policy instead of educating students,” said the district’s most recent motion.

e U.S. Department of Homeland Security responded in a motion of its own by saying there have been no immigration raids at schools since the policy was rescinded, and that the prospect of such enforcement has not caused su cient harm to the district.

e department argued that the drops in Denver’s student attendance were caused by fear and false reports of ICE raids, not the changing guidance. e department also said Denver Public Schools misun-

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derstood the policy it’s seeking to reinstate.

Lawyers from Denver Public Schools and lawyers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security each had 30 minutes to make their case at Friday’s hearing as Domenico peppered them with questions.

Domenico repeatedly asked attorneys for Denver Public Schools what would change if he ruled in their favor and reinstated the 2021 memo. He said there hasn’t been “a single instance” of the Trump administration’s policy “resulting in someone doing something that wouldn’t have happened under the prior policy.”

Claire Mueller, an outside attorney representing the school district in this case, argued that the previous policy provided a level of certainty that the new policy does not. DPS knew immigration agents could only show up to schools under certain circumstances, which she said “gave the organization and its community a certain level of security.”

Denver Public Schools serves about 90,000 students, about 52% of whom are Latino. Starting in late 2022, the city of Denver saw an in ux of migrants from Venezuela and other countries, and the school district had enrolled about 4,000 new immigrant students by the end of last year. About 80% of those students were still enrolled this fall, according to district data.

A federal judge in Maryland temporarily reinstated the sensitive locations policy with regard to churches and other houses of worship, in response to a lawsuit brought by several religious organizations. But the Feb. 24 ruling didn’t extend to schools.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was Time Magazine’s First Man of the Year in 1927?

2. MOVIES: Who was the male lead in the lm “Risky Business”?

3. LITERATURE: In which novel does the character of Emma Woodhouse appear?

4. LANGUAGE: What does the acronym “sonar” stand for?

5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the Dukes’ car on the show “ e Dukes of Hazzard”?

6. HISTORY: e rst atomic submarine was built in which decade?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What modern-day country is in the area known in ancient times as Lusitania?

8. MEDICINE: What disease is caused by a de ciency of Vitamin A?

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10. MATH: What does the symbol “r” stand for in geometry?

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2. Tom Cruise.

3. “Emma” by Jane Austen.

4. Sound navigation and ranging.

5. e General Lee.

6. 1950s.

7. Portugal.

8. Night blindness.

9. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

10. Radius.

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Z24-0006: Matheson Holdings is requesting approval of a Zone Change from R-2 (Single-Family Attached Residential District) to I-2 (Medium Intensity Industrial District). The subject properties total approximately 1.4 acres and are located at 6925 & 6981 East 54th Place.

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§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buffalo Highlands Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section

1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Hillary Leitch

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

Nicole Rodriguez Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

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By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 buffalohighlandsmetro.org

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Center Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

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Designated Election Official

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the High Point Metropolitan District , Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Vacancy

Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aberdeen Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affida-

vits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Vicki Hess Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Marjorie Green Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Jannelle Davis Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Gregg Price Term: Two (2) Years Term Expiration: May 2027

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the BNC Metropolitan District #2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Joel Person Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Adam Marston Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

BNC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT #2

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official

8354 Northfield Blvd

Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.turnberrymetro2.org

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Ridge Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

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Designated Election Official

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Natural Resources Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy Four year term to 2029

REUNION NATURAL RESOURCES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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Designated Election Official

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the BNC Metropolitan District #1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Arthur Tucker Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Rich Lange Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

BNC METRO DISTRICT #1

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.bncmetro1.org

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No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Nolan Lloyd Term: Four (2) Years Term Expiration: May 2027

Ian Belter Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

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By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 fronterravillagemetro1.org

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buckley Ranch Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Craig Hurst

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

David Bierwiler

Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy

Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

BUCKLEY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official

8354 Northfield Blvd

Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.buckleyranchmetro.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1609

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Sable-Altura Fire Protection District, Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Teresa Robinson 4 Year Term

Heather Ahrenkiel 2 Year Term

By Order of the Board of Directors of Sable Altura Fire Protection District.

/s/ Hope Williams Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1629

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Center Metropolitan District No. 5, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1618

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by River Oaks Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of River Oaks Metropolitan District:

Shawn McDowell

4-year term May 2029

Ben Martinez III 4-year term May 2029

Adrian Feijoo 4-year term May 2029

Vacancy 2-year term May 2027

/s/ Michele M. Barrasso

Michele M. Barrasso, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq.

Address of the District: 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Telephone Number of the District: (303) 770-2700

Email of the District Contact: bvanderwall@svwpc.com

Legal Notice No. CCX1631

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION RIDGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candi-

dates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION RIDGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1620

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Fronterra Village Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Aaron Franek Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Nathan Hart Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

FRONTERRA VILLAGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 fronterravillagemetro2.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1602

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Range Village Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Andrew Farrington Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 northrangevillage.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1605

First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Range Metropolitan District No. 3, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Stuart Schechter Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Christina Davis

Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

NORTH RANGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.northrangemetro3.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1612

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Range Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Scott Davis Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Ramon Alvarado Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

NORTH RANGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238

www.northrangemetro1.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1610

First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Range Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more

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candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Ronna Sanchez Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Mark Buffington Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Garrett Stolls Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

NORTH RANGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 2

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.northrangemetro2.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1611

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Center Metropolitan District No. 4, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1617

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Center Metropolitan District No. 3, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1616

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Eagle Creek Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Eagle Creek Metropolitan District:

Jennifer Back

4-year term May 2029

Jason Haines 4-year term May 2029

Monnick Romero 2-year term May 2027

Vacancy 2-year term May 2027

/s/ Michele M. Barrasso

Michele M. Barrasso, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq.

Address of the District:

7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Telephone Number of the District: (303) 770-2700

Email of the District Contact: bvanderwall@svwpc.com

Legal Notice No. CCX1626

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Riverdale Dunes Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the regular election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Emily Walsh

2-Year Term until May 2027

Matthew Paul 4-Year Term until May 2029

Vacancy 2-Year Term until May 2027

Vacancy 4-Year Term until May 2029

/s/ Mandi Kirk

Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Shannon Randazzo, Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc.

Telephone Number of the District: (970) 669-3611

Address of the District: 550 W Eisenhower Blvd. Loveland, CO 80537

Legal Notice No. CCX1624

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and

CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Second Creek Metropolitan District

No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Jacquelyn Dowsett Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Kathaleene Birkholz Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

SECOND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238

www.secondcreekfarmmetro2.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1606

First Publication: March 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Laredo Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Brandon Fries Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

John Jack Reynolds Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Vacancy Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

LAREDO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd

Building G, Suite 3700

Denver, CO 80238

laredometro.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1604

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION RIDGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Ridge Metropolitan District No. 3, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION RIDGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1621

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Center Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION CENTER

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1614

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buffalo Run Mesa Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 06, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Mark Kluth

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

Aaron Herrera

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

Noah Seis

Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2029

Travis Thurow

Term: Four (4) Years

Term Expiration: May 2029

BUFFALO RUN MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger

Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.brmmetro.org

Legal Notice No. CCX1608

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aspen Hills Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore,

the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Aspen Hills Metropolitan District:

James W. Harmon 4-year term May 2029

Lauren R. Morley 4-year term May 2029

Laurence Arthur Labrie 4-year term May 2029

Scott Koceski 2-year term May 2027

/s/ Michele M. Barrasso

Michele M. Barrasso, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq. Address of the District: 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Telephone Number of the District: (303) 770-2700

Email of the District Contact: bvanderwall@svwpc.com

Legal Notice No. CCX1625

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Prairie Farm Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Prairie Farm Metropolitan District:

Carrie Barber 4-year term May 2029

David Alexander Hammond 4-year term May 2029

Vacancy 4-year term May 2029

/s/ Michele M. Barrasso

Michele M. Barrasso, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq.

Address of the District: 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Telephone Number of the District: (303) 770-2700

Email of the District Contact: bvanderwall@svwpc.com

Legal Notice No. CCX1628

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Reunion Ridge Metropolitan District No. 4, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Bertrand J. Bauer

Four year term to 2029

Brett A. Price

Four year term to 2029

Vacancy

Four year term to 2029

REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

By:/s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1622

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR THE NORTH METRO TASK FORCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Governors of the North Metro Task Force, Adams County, Colorado, will be presented with proposed budget amendments for the year 2024. A copy of the said proposed budget amendments will be available for public inspection at the Adams County Finance Department, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, 4th Floor, Brighton, CO 80601. If you would like to request a copy of the proposed budget amendments, please call 720523-6239 during business hours, which are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Such proposed budget amendments for 2024 will be considered for adoption by the Board of Governors at a public hearing to be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at the Adams County Government Center, Conference Room W8101, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado 80601. Any interested elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption thereof.

Board

of Governors of North Metro Task Force

Legal Notice No. CCX1627

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

60th Ave & Himalaya Road Phase 1 Streetlights

Sealed Bids will be received by Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 8051 E Maplewood Ave, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on April 4, 2025, for:

60th Ave & Himalaya Road Phase 1 Streetlights

This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Furnish and install streetlights along E. 60th Ave from N. Himalaya Road, East to Future N Ireland Way (western edge of Pond 816) and along N. Himalaya Road from E. 60th Ave, South to E 56th Ave which is comprised of approximately 2,200 LF of conduit, and 14 streetlights.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.fix@merrick.com, beginning March 6, 2025. NO PAYMENT REQUIRED

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within sixty (60) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for Three-years after Substantial Completion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at

303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX1592

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications

Public Notice

WINDLER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Midtown North Streetlights

Sealed Bids will be received by Windler Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 8051 E Maplewood Ave, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 11:00 AM local time on April 4, 2025, for:

Midtown North Streetlights

This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Furnish and install streetlights within Midtown North, which is located southeast of E-470 and E. 56th Avenue near Denali Blvd and E. 52nd Avenue which is comprised of approximately 13,000 LF of conduit, 77 streetlights, and 2 meter pedestals.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Windler Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.fix@merrick.com, beginning March 6, 2025. NO PAYMENT REQUIRED

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within sixty (60) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for Three-years after Substantial Completion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX1593

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and ap proving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, and South for four-year terms. The candi dates nominated by petition are Ursula J. Morgan (incumbent) in the North District; Keith Alquist (incumbent) in the Central District; and Ryan Keefer and Beth Mar tin (incumbent) in the South District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regard less of the district where the Member is domiciled.

Additional information including the date and time of our Meet the Candidate forum, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annualmeeting.

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: /s/Steven Whiteside, Secretary

Legal Notice No. CCX1595

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elizabeth Martha Montgomery, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 309

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Georgiana Montgomery-Brooks Personal Representative P. O. Box 454 Commerce City, Colorado 80037

Legal Notice No. CCX1613

First Publication: March 20, 2025

Last Publication: April 3, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express