On Auraria campus, activists call for Jeanette Vizguerra’s release
BY LONDON LYLE
Windy, biting cold didn’t stop hundreds from marching through the Auraria campus Wednesday in protest of the recent detention of activist Jeanette Vizguerra in an Aurora ICE facility.
Vizguerra, who gained national attention in 2017 for seeking protection from deportation by living in Denver churches, has been a pillar of community activism, advocating for everything from local union workers’ rights to Palestinian liberation, her supporters said. On Monday, the mother and grandmother was arrested at her workplace, a move that her lawyers have argued is illegal.
Khalid Hamu, speaking on behalf of Students for a Democratic Society, opened the rally by noting the signi cance of Vizguerra’s detention.
“Taking someone like this away is an attack on all of us here today,” Hamu said.
Vizguerra’s daughter, Luna Vizguerra, gave an emotional update to the crowd on her mother’s status and expressed gratitude for the community’s support.
“My mom is very very thankful to the community and all of the e orts that you guys have put forward,” Vizguerra said.
“Hopefully we can mobilize and not only help my mom, but help anyone else affected by this issue. It a ects families that are a lot more scared to speak out than my mom has been, or many of us are able to.”
Vizguerra said that her mother’s case had already seen considerable local and national attention as well as nancial support for legal fees through donations, but that many others remained overlooked in immigration detention.
“We’d love for more attention to go towards our community, especially in that detention center that hasn’t necessarily received the same attention and care that her case has received,” she said.
Jeanette Vizguerra’s friend, who did not give her name, said Vizguerra would not want pity but instead would want her situation to be used to spark meaningful action.
Rough labor report for Colorado
State unemployment was worse than previously thought in 2024
BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado’s unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a percentage point nearly every month last year. en in January, the increase shot to 4.7%, up three-tenths of a point.
While it may seem like something changed in January, it wasn’t as big of a jump as you’d think. Blame the increase on data revisions. As it does every March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revises the data when new information comes in, such as “new population controls, re-estimation of models, and adjustment to new census division and national control totals,” said Tim Wonhof, program manager for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s division of labor standards and statistics.
Still, Wonhof added, this was pretty noteworthy.
“It was a large revision,” he said in an email. “ e January 2025 unemployment rate of 4.7% is elevated compared to a year ago, but it is still below the state’s historical average of ~5.2%.”
Everything rose — the number of adults in Colorado’s labor force, the number employed and the number unemployed. More people joined or rejoined the state’s workforce in January, putting the state’s labor force participation rate at 68%, the sixth highest nationwide. e revisions led Colorado to change its average unemployment rate in 2024 to 4.3%, from 3.9%. Wonhof gave no explanation for the increase other than it’s the result of the usual data benchmarking process. Colorado tied with Alaska for seventh highest jobless rate in the U.S.
e increase in January runs counter to Colorado’s recent past, at least compared to the national trend.
SEE LABOR REPORT, P12
A protester holds up a sign supporting Jeanette Vizguerra’s release at the Auraria campus on March 19. PHOTO BY LONDON LYLE
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Adams 12 students get day o for teachers protest
Colorado Education Association called for protest of cut in education budget
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Adams 12 Five Star Schools were closed on ursday as hundreds of the district’s teachers have indicated they will take personal leave that day to take part in the Colorado Education Association’s planned statewide rally of educators at the State Capitol.
“Due to insu cient sta ng, we are unable to maintain our commitment to a safe and productive learning environment” on ursday, March 20, according to a letter sent by the district to Adams 12 parents.
e Boulder Valley School District has also closed schools on ursday for the CEA rally at the Capitol. As of Monday morning, only Adams 12 was the only district saying it is closing on ursday. Although students will not be present, ursday remains a workday for all school and district employees, the Adams 12 district states. ose not at work
that day must use personal time. According to the district, after-school athletics and activities will proceed as scheduled, unless parents hear di erently from a school. Childcare, meanwhile, will only be available for families currently enrolled in BASE. Field trips and activities originally scheduled during the school day will not proceed unless parents hear differently from school. No make-up day will be necessary unless the district has multiple snow days before the end of the school year, according to the district.
For the district’s charter families, ursday’s closure does not include students attending New America, Prospect Ridge, Stargate and Westgate.
According to the Colorado Education Association’s (CEA) website, the association is promoting a day of action for educators to rally at the Colorado State Capitol because “the Colorado legislature is considering an almost $150 million cut to education funding because of Governor Polis’ proposed student count averaging change. Colorado’s public schools are already underfunded by $4 billion annually, we cannot a ord to lose more. Educators, students, and families deserve better,” according to the CEA.
Report details Spaceport impact on local economy
Adams County’s Air and Space Port an economic engine locally and for the state
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Colorado Air and Space Port is becoming an important economic catalyst for both Adams County and Colorado, according to a study that rates the economic impact of the state’s airports.
e facility – also known as CASP – is classi ed as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024. It is also FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and wants to position itself as a national leader in suborbital ight, aerospace research, and commercial space transportation, according to an Adams County news release.
Located in unincorporated Adams County adjacent to Aurora and six miles southeast of Denver International Airport, CASP “continues to fuel the region’s growth, o ering opportunities for business and innovators alike,” the news release states.
As evidence, county o cials point to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, which reports that CASP generated a staggering $213 million in total business revenues in 2023, supporting over 1,000 jobs and contributing $130.4 million in value to the state’s economy.
“CASP isn’t just making an impact, it’s shaping the future of our county and state in real time,” said Commissioner Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, in the news release.
“It’s fueling growth, sparking innovation, and pushing the boundaries of tics, highlights CASP’s expanding role in the aviation and aerospace sectors. Of the total $213 million impact, $187.1 million stems from on-airport activities, including aerospace manufacturing, ight training, aircraft maintenance, and corporate travel. Visitor spending added
ence that the Colorado Air and Space Port has on the regional economy,” said Je Kloska, Director of CASP, in the news release. “It’s not just about giving planes another place to take o —airports act as economic engines and draw business to them. CASP is more than just a general
tion, we’re continuing to grow CASP as a destination for aerospace within the Adams County’s economy,” Kloska said. “As we keep pushing the limits of commercial space and aviation, our county is cementing its role as a leader in this fastgrowing industry.”
The main o ce for Adams 12 Five Star Schools on 128th Avenue. FILE PHOTO
Planes parked at the Colorado Air and Space Port with construction work beyond on a runway. FILE PHOTO
One Large Brokerage Takes the Lead in Promoting Off-MLS ‘Private Exclusive’ Listing Networks
A few years ago, the National Association of Realtors promulgated the “Clear Cooperation Rule” making it harder for individual listing agents to have “pocket listings.”
of clients.” This, they say, allows you to:
Showcase before being market-ready
Generate early demand
Test your price and gain insights
Attract competitive offers
Those are listings which are withheld from the MLS so that the agent could sell it without having to share his or her commission with an agent representing the buyer. Doing so is a disservice to the seller, because the universe of potential buyers is substantially reduced when a listing isn’t posted where every other real estate agent and buyer can see it — that is, on the MLS.
Some brokerages with hundreds of agents are taking advantage of that rule’s one big loophole called the “Office Exclusive” listing. The bigger the brokerage, the more successful that approach can be. It allows all their broker associates to see the listing, but no agents outside that brokerage can see it. By keeping both ends of the transaction within the brokerage, that brokerage makes twice as much money.
One such large brokerage, which I’ll call Gotcha, has a page on its website promoting its “Private Exclusives.” At right is a screenshot from the top of that web page. Scrolling down, it explains Private Exclusives this way:
“Gotcha Private Exclusives are properties that are only accessible to Gotcha agents and their serious buyers. This means you can get a head start marketing your home, without accumulating any public days on market or price drops that could negatively impact its value. When you work with a Gotcha agent, listing as a Private Exclusive is the first stage of our 3-Phased Marketing Strategy designed to maximize demand and fine-tune your positioning for the best possible sale outcome.”
It describes the process as “pre-marketing,” although the company’s expectation is that the seller will sell to one of their own agents before getting to second base — listing it publicly on the MLS where over 20,000 others agents with prospective buyers can see it.
They call is a “soft launch to an exclusive audience,” exposing your listing to “a network of thousands of agents and their millions
Maintain your privacy
This approach is not only self-serving by Gotcha while preventing agents from other brokerages, including ours, from knowing about homes that our buyers might want to bid on, it also has serious Fair Housing implications, keeping less desirable populations from coming to your open houses and their agents from setting showings.
“Preserve Your Privacy,” boasts the web page: “Buying a Gotcha Private Exclusive helps safeguard your privacy by keeping your home’s photos off third-party sites — unlike publicly marketed properties, where images can stay online for years.”
This ignores the fact that a buyer can request that the agent or the MLS remove all pictures, videos and public remarks from the listing when it changes to “Closed.” I had exactly that request made of me after I sold a home in Golden to a privacy-minded buyer. A simple call to Support at REcolorado had all those pictures and videos removed immediately, and I deleted the website I had created for the home when I listed it. Just now, I Googled that address, and not a single website has anything more than the Google street view and one picture of the front porch. Even the public remarks paragraph was deleted. What is not explained by Gotcha in the way they promote their “private exclusive” program is that those listings are indeed posted on the MLS as “office exclusives” which
means that only other Gotcha agents can see that MLS listing until it is sold, at which point it becomes a publicly visible closed listing with all its pictures unless the agent removes them before changing the listing to “Closed.”
Looking at the closed listings for the Denver office of Gotcha on REcolorado, I found that only half of the listings had the pictures removed, so those pictures are on Zillow, Redfin and every other public website that displays sold listings. So much for Gotcha’s privacy promise!
The strategy is paying off for Gotcha, which benefits when both sides of a listing are sold in-house. A study for the 1,252 closings by the Denver office of Gotcha in the last 180 days shows that 64 listings were only entered as “closed” with zero days on the MLS, a sign that they were “office exclusives,” and roughly half of those were sold to agents within the same office, and 15 of them were double-ended by the listing agent. Among all MLS listings, the average percentage of listings that are double-ended is about 5%. It goes without saying that Gotcha agents are really excited that their brokerage facilitates and encourages agents to promote their off-MLS “private exclusive” process.
One of our Golden Real Estate agents lives on Lookout Mountain and showed me a flyer that he received soliciting him to list his home as a Gotcha Private Exclusive with all the selling points listed above.
Although it’s impossible to say whether sellers who fell for Gotcha’s pitch about being a “Gotcha Private Exclusive” left money on the table by not exposing their listing to at least 20 times as many buyers by going to traditional route and abiding by the intention
of the Clear Cooperation Rule, but I still feel that they are being duped into doing something that feathers the nest of Gotcha and its agents and doesn’t serve the interests of their clients, as the Realtor Code of Ethics requires. Certainly, I don’t see any warning, to prospective sellers regarding the limitations of staying off the MLS, something the Colorado Real Estate Commission encourages in Position Statement #27:
“During the negotiation of the Listing Contract, and as part of the Broker’s duty to exercise reasonable skill and care, a Broker is responsible for advising the seller or landlord “of any material benefits or risks of a transaction which are actually known by the Broker.” This includes benefits or risks of limiting a property’s market exposure…. Are the intended marketing limitations for the benefit of the Consumer or the Broker? What are the advantages and disadvantages for the Consumer? These types of marketing limitations that reduce the seller or landlord’s buyer/tenant pool... for the benefit of the Broker could be a violation of the license law because the Broker is not exercising reasonable skill and care…. [T]he Broker may be viewed by the Commission as also violating their fiduciary duties. Finally, a Broker who places the importance of receiving a commission or other Broker benefits above their duties, responsibilities, or obligations to the seller or landlord... is endangering the interest of the public.”
Not satisfied with exploiting the “Office Exclusive” loophole on the MLS, the national president of Gotcha is the loudest voice for eliminating the Clear Cooperation Rule.
Here’s How Money Is Handled at Real Estate Closings
As closing day approaches, both buyers and sellers have questions about how money is going to be handled. Let me explain.
Sellers ask:
Q. Should I bring money to the closing?
A. No. It is the title company’s job to receive and disperse all funds related to the closing. They collect the money from the buyer and the buyer’s lender and disperse funds as needed, including what’s left to the seller.
So, let’s say you have a mortgage to pay off. The closer gets a payoff figure from the lender and withholds that amount from the seller’s proceeds, plus a few extra days’ interest to cover the time between when they send the payoff and the lender receives it.
The seller will also owe commissions to one or both agents, plus property taxes pro-rated to the date of closing. There will also be a final water & sewer bill for which the closer will escrow some of your proceeds. There’s the cost of title insurance (the “owner’s policy”) and the closing fee charged by the Notary. If a loan is being paid off, there will be a small charge for obtaining and recording the release of the lender’s lien with the county clerk and recorder. Maybe the seller agreed to a concession to cover needed repairs or to buy down the interest rate on their loan.
Those and any other fees for which the seller is responsible will simply be deducted from the seller’s proceeds. The seller will not have to write any checks at closing.
Q. What about the funds which my lender has escrowed for paying property taxes and the renewal of my homeowner’s insurance?
You will also receive a check from the title company refunding any escrowed funds for those extras days of interest and the money left after paying your final water bill.
Buyers ask:
Q. Can I bring a check for my down payment?
A. Typically, no. Your closer may accept a certified check if the amount is small, but expect to wire the funds not covered by your lender. Get those wiring instructions in person or over the phone, not by email or any other means. There are scammers who may send you an email with “new” wiring instructions, but immediately call the title company to get them verbally. And don’t call the phone number provided by the scammer! If you don’t already know the phone number to call, get it from your real estate agent or search online for it.
The funds should be wired the day before closing by both you and your lender, especially if it’s a morning closing. Wired funds can take as much as 3 hours to navigate the Federal Reserve system, which needs to verify that funds are not laundered from some illicit source.
All you and the seller should bring to closing are your government issued photo IDs, which are needed to Notarize your documents. You might bring your checkbook in case there are any incidentals expenses which arise or if you’ve agreed to purchase any of the seller’s furniture, etc., “outside of closing.”
A. Those funds can’t be brought to the closing table. You will get a check from your lender within 30 days of closing refunding the funds that had been escrowed. Remember to call your insurance company on the day of closing to let them know you have sold the home and to cancel your policy. You will receive a return premium check from them within 30 days of closing.
Gotcha
Alex Sánchez on advocacy, civil rights and community
Building energy at Colorado’s Latino Advocacy Day
BY ROSSANA LONGO BETTER ROSSANA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e energy of the Latino community was palpable from March 15 to 17 as hundreds gathered in Denver for the 19th Latino/a Advocacy Day, a decisive event where Latino leaders, activists and community members came together to advocate for change.
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta ignited a re for attendees at the Denver Hyatt hotel on March 16. At nearly 95 years old, the civil rights icon reminded everyone of the resilience and strength that have carried generations of Latinos through struggle after struggle.
“Whose country is this?” she asked, and the crowd roared back, “Ours!”
With a history of deportations, oppression and corporate power shaping the political landscape, Huerta made one thing clear: Latinos must ght back. e crowd was energized by Huerta’s impromptu words, and anticipation grew for the next day’s march to the Capitol. With Latino advocates preparing to demand action from legislators, the moment’s urgency was undeniable.
Amid this powerful atmosphere, we spoke with Alex Sánchez, president and CEO of Voces Unidas de las Montañas, to re ect on the signi cance of the gathering and what it meant for the Latino community in Colorado.
is interview has been edited for
length and clarity. Colorado Community Media: is year’s Latino/a Advocacy Day was charged
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with emotion and urgency. What key moments de ned this gathering, and why was it so crucial for Latinos in Colorado?
Alex Sánchez: is is the second time Dolores Huerta has joined us. She was with us in 2008, during the second year of Latino/a Advocacy Day here in Denver. It is a privilege (and) an honor for us to welcome her at this stage in her life, in a time when she continues ghting for civil rights, whether for women, for communities in need or for those who feel forgotten within the political system.
Dolores Huerta has been at the forefront of the ght since the 1960s and has remained a leading voice through the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond. It is truly an honor to have a historic national leader with us, someone who has spent decades advocating for the civil rights of Latinos and Latinas.
: (Sunday), she spoke to the crowd, and the energy was electric. e phrase “Sí se puede” was repeated over and over, and she shared inspiring stories. What stood out to you the most about her speech?
Sánchez: Sí se puede (Yes, we can) — and sí se pudo (Yes we did). We have witnessed many victories in our history in this country, but unfortunately, we are also facing new challenges.
I think Dolores Huerta’s message, along with those of other speakers, reminds us that we must continue ghting. We cannot stop advocating for civil rights. Consistency is essential because every generation must ght for itself. If we stop, the progress we’ve made will be lost, and our children and future generations will not have the same opportunities as their parents.
Alex Sánchez, CEO of Voces Unidas de las Montañas, stands on the steps of the Colorado Capitol alongside Latino icon Dolores Huerta, whose tireless activism has shaped the fight for civil rights for over six decades. As Latino advocates rally for justice, Huerta reminds us: “’Sí se puede” is not just a chant—it’s a call to action.
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El Paso, Adams top counties for speeding citations in school zones
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Too many drivers are blowing through school and construction zones in Colorado and El Paso and Adams County are the top two counties where the most speeding citations are issued for rushing through low-speed zones.
According to Colorado State Patrol data, 49 of Colorado’s 64 counties had at least one instance of a driver receiving a citation in either a work zone or school zone.
e top ve counties with the most speeding citations issued by Colorado State Troopers in these low-speed zones in 2024 were El Paso County, with 327 citations, Adams County with 104, Eagle County, with 77, Boulder County with 56 and Park County with 56.
El Paso’s 2024 numbers represented an increase of 222 citations compared to 2023.
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In all, Colorado State Troopers in 2024 cited almost 1,220 people
ADVOCATE
We are living in di cult times. A new federal administration is likely to target our families. We know this, but it is not the rst time. History in this country repeats itself. Every 20 to 30 years, we see renewed attacks on our families. Dolores Huerta is reminding us that the ght continues.
is ght belongs to every generation. Young people, adults — everyone has a responsibility to contribute. Whether by volunteering, marching, participating in advocacy events like Latino/a Advocacy Day, or giving back through schools, churches, art or public discourse — there are countless ways for everyone to be part of this movement for human rights in the United States. CCM: is annual conference is incredibly powerful. We’re here at a hotel in downtown Denver, surrounded by in uential Latinos — leaders from our communities who bring their families and spend the weekend learning from each other. What are the expectations for this gathering?
Sánchez: More than 500 people joined us this Sunday for Latino/a Advocacy Day, now in its 19th year. We launched this initiative in the wake of an antiimmigrant era when both Congress and our state legislature were attacking our families. Now, in 2025, we nd ourselves in a situation that closely mirrors those early years. is reminds us that history is cyclical, and each generation of Latinos must continue ghting for civil rights.
Over the past 19 years, more than 6,000 people have participated in Latino/a Advocacy Day. is year, once again, we are here advocating for our rights, demanding that our elected ofcials listen to the needs of every Latino community in every corner of Colorado.
at’s the beauty of this event. It’s not a magic formula that will solve all our problems, but democracy requires the active participation of the people. If the people do not take action — if they do not demand their rights — those in power will not grant them. We are not asking for handouts; through our work, our contributions and our presence, we have earned dignity and respect. We deserve fair wages, a ordable housing and the ability to protect our families. We deserve to live with health and dignity, without fearing that our families will be separated, that our children will be taken from us or that we will be deported. at is the core message of Latino/a Advocacy Day. Every speaker, from federal and state senators to local representatives, rural school board members, and leaders like Dolores Huerta, emphasized the same point: We all must ght for the future we want.
CCM: What are the key issues that have emerged during this event, and what proposals are you bringing to Colorado legislators?
Sánchez: Every year at Latino/a Advocacy Day, we focus on six key legislative proposals that are actively being debated in the state legislature. But we are also very honest with our community — every individual has the right to advocate for the issues that
matter most to them.
Not all Latinos in Colorado face the same challenges. e needs of people in the south, north or western parts of the state may be di erent. at’s why every Latino has the right to come to their state Capitol and speak directly to their legislators — the people responsible for advocating on their behalf — and demand what their communities need.
e issues we advocate for include more a ordable housing, better access to health insurance, protections for immigrants and stronger wage laws to ensure that families can meet their basic needs. ese are just some of the critical matters we bring to the legislature.
CCM: Before we wrap up, I’d love for you to share a bit about your immigrant rights panel discussion. Why is it so crucial for our community to understand and defend their rights?
Sánchez: Immigration is deeply personal. Our data shows that 50% of all Latinos in Colorado who are U.S. citizens have at least one family member without legal status. at means immigration is not just a political issue; it’s an intimate, family matter. It a ects all of us.
We know that changing immigration laws at the federal level is di cult right now, but there are opportunities to protect immigrant families at the state and local levels. School districts can implement policies to protect students’ families. Counties and cities can adopt measures to shield immigrants. And at the state level, we can pass legislation to protect workers, families and communities by ensuring that local governments do not
for speeding in construction or school zones.
“Kids, neighbors and road workers count on all of us to care about other humans when they enter these spaces. Currently, too many motorists are failing these vulnerable populations,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol in a news release. “A driver should never assume people will not be present in these lowspeed zones, no matter the day of the week or time of day. Follow the law because people’s lives depend on you.”
Speeding is a common type of aggressive driving, and it can happen on neighborhood streets as well as busy four-lane highways, Packard said.
“Speeding can be habit forming, but it doesn’t make it excusable,” said Packard. “When you don’t drive cautiously and lawfully in school and work zones, you display extreme indi erence to your neighbors and community.”
share personal data with federal immigration authorities.
CCM: Finally, why is this conference and activism so crucial for our community, especially now?
Sánchez: Democracy doesn’t work without the people. It is the responsibility of every individual — regardless of where they were born, what language they speak, or their immigration status — to demand what their families need to survive and thrive.
We all have a role to play. Civic engagement is not just a right — it is a responsibility.
Latino/a Advocacy Day
During the 19th Annual Latino/a Advocacy Day on March 17, participants presented Colorado legislators with six key policy priorities:
Immigrant Justice: Advocating for policies that protect immigrants’ rights and oppose antagonistic immigration measures.
Reproductive Justice: Supporting legislation that ensures access to reproductive healthcare for all individuals, regardless of immigration status.
Worker Protections: Promoting laws safeguarding workers’ rights, including fair wages and safe working conditions.
Language Justice: Ensuring that language is not a barrier to accessing services and participating in civic life.
Economic & Housing Justice: Addressing economic disparities and advocating for a ordable housing solutions.
Gun Violence Prevention: Implementing measures to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety.
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Activist Jeanette Vizguerra detained by ICE
Immigration o cials say she
faces deportation
BY JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN
Two days after detaining a well-known Denver immigrant rights activist, federal o cials responded to public outcry by calling Jeanette Vizguerra a “convicted criminal alien” and laying out her 16year legal saga to attempt to stay in the country.
Vizguerra, who spent three years living in a Denver church to avoid deportation, was arrested March 17 while on a break from her job at a Target. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were quiet about the arrest until March 19, when they said Vizguerra was picked up “without incident” and “will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.”
Vizguerra, 53, entered the United States illegally in El Paso, Texas, in 1997, according to federal o cials. In 2009, she was pulled over in Arapahoe County and authorities found that she had used documents that included a false Social Security number. e mother of four, including three children born in the United States, has been ghting deportation efforts ever since.
“Vizguerra is a convicted criminal alien from Mexico who has a nal order of deportation issued by a federal immigration judge,” ICE said in a news release, its rst comment on the detention that stirred anger and panic within the immigration community. “She illegally entered the United States near El Paso, Texas, on Dec. 24, 1997, and has received legal due process in U.S. immigration court.” News of Vizguerra’s detention set o a restorm of comments from Democrats,
including Gov. Jared Polis and members of Congress. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston called it a “Putin-style persecution of political dissidents.”
After Vizguerra’s arrest by the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce in 2009, she was picked up by ICE on an immigration detainer. She was released on bond after two weeks in detention, and later convicted in Arapahoe County of driving without a license and not having insurance.
A year and a half later, in 2011, a federal immigration judge denied her application to remain in the country, but agreed to a “voluntary departure,” meaning she agreed to leave the United States, according to ICE.
But Vizguerra did not leave then. In 2012, she returned to Mexico because her mother died. She was picked up by Border Patrol agents in 2013 as she tried to return to her family in the United States, crossing the border in Candelaria, Texas, according to ICE. Entering the U.S. illegally after a judge has ordered removal from the country is a felony, but Vizguerra ended up pleading guilty to a lesser charge, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to one year of probation. e previous order that she be removed from the country was reinstated, however.
Vizguerra was granted a stay of deportation until 2015, and when the application for another stay was denied in 2017, she took sanctuary in First Unitarian Society Church in Denver instead of reporting, as ordered, to ICE.
She was denied applications to stay in the U.S. multiple times from 2019 to 2021, until she was eventually given a one-year stay of deportation, which was renewed.
Vizguerra’s last stay of deportation expired in February 2024, ICE said, leading to her arrest Monday.
Vizguerra’s time in the church, where
federal agents were prohibited from arresting her, garnered international attention. She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most in uential people in the world in 2017, and in the past few months, has spoken out in the media against President Trump’s immigration policies.
Vizguerra was being held at the ICE detention center in Aurora, where family and friends were keeping vigil outside. Her attorneys sued federal o cials in U.S. District Court in Denver, arguing that Vizguerra should be released from detention and deserves a hearing before she is deported.
Vizguerra’s detention comes after at least two other highpro le immigrant activists or university leaders were taken into ICE custody, including Brown University professor Rasha Alawieh and former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil.
It also follows the Trump administration’s attempts to deport immigrants without hearings or other usual protections, including invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime measure that allows the country broader authority to
conduct mass deportations. e administration claimed the United States is at war with the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. e move was struck down by a federal judge March 15. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Jeanette Vizguerra ROSSANA LONGO BETTER
“As a friend of Jeanette, I know that she would not want us to have pity for her right now,” she said. “What she would want is for us to be out here to continue ghting for our rights, to ensure that every immigrant knows that they belong here,” she said.
Yoselin Escalona, an organizer from Aurora Community of Faith Organization, emphasized the interconnectedness of local and global issues, referencing Vizguerra’s broad activism on behalf of the local Latinx community and Palestinians abroad.
“Jeanette was active in the struggle for human rights in all communities because she recognized the connection between our ghts,” Escalona said. “We are seeing human rights being rolled back in front of our very eyes and all of the organizations here today are united in the ght against the attacks on immigrants.”
e rally drew a strong connection between the local situation in Denver and broader political dynamics. Emily Schlichter, an activist with Denver Anti-War Action, described the rally’s focus as collective liberation, not only for Vizguerra but also for individuals globally facing oppression.
“We are here today for Mahmoud Khalil, Leqaa Kordia, Jeanette Vizguerra and all those wrongfully detained,” Schlichter said. “We are here for the students facing repression for daring to say ‘no’ to genocide.”
Immigration activists frequently link immigrant detention to other social justice causes, such as Palestinian human rights and the ght against police
violence locally in Aurora and Denver. Hamu, who largely led the rally, called out Aurora Police’s collaboration with ICE in particular.
“Part of this ght is understanding that the illegal collaboration between ICE and the Aurora Police Department has got to stop,” Hamu said.
“Jeanette understood what we gotta do is we gotta stand up and ght,” Hamu added, recalling her openness and bravery at previous events, and her willingness to show her face. “She stood up and said her name, she said who she was and what her background is, and she taught us how to ght.”
Hamu concluded with a broader call to action, urging sustained organization and resistance against oppressive systems he described as enabling detentions such as Vizguerra’s.
“ ese are political attacks because Jeanette is an activist,” Hamu said. “What Trump is trying to do is outlaw protests and outlaw political dissent. We cannot let him.”
e rally concluded with a somber march around campus, with the crowd chanting in solidarity for Vizguerra’s release and broader immigrant rights.
Participants were encouraged to join organizing meetings scheduled in the coming weeks to continue this advocacy.
“Take it to the next level,” Vizguerra’s daughter encouraged attendees. “Help us push the ght forward, because it’s when we do that work; engaging with our community, that we’re able to advance the struggle farther.”
Vizguerra remains detained at the Aurora facility, with her supporters promising continued protests and legal actions in e orts to secure her release. For ICE’s part, they claim that she has been afforded due process and is facing lawful deportation.
A protester holds up a sign supporting Jeanette Vizguerra’s release at the Auraria campus on Wednesday, March 19. LONDON LYLE
Nonprofit o ers grants for period products in schools
Justice Necessary group o ers grants to schools to supply pads, tampons and dispensers
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Colorado nonpro t is introducing a grant program for the state’s schools that would provide free period products to students. e one time-grant would supply pads, tampons, and dispensers to help schools meet the requirements of Colorado HB-1164, states Justice Necessary.
Justice Necessary was formed to address hygiene and period poverty and diaper needs across the state, according to the group’s website. e legislation is aimed at ensuring that no student must miss class due to lack of access to essential menstrual products, Justice Necessary states.
e one-time grant would provide dispensers and free pads and tampons and one-month bags of period products to support students over the summer of 2025 as well as the 2025-2026 school year. e grant will help schools reach the rst HB24-1164 milestone of having 25% of female and gender-neutral restrooms stocked with period products. All Colorado school districts, individual and charter schools are eligible to apply, and rural schools and those with
dents risk missing out on valuable learning time and can experience emotional distress. Our new law makes menstrual products free and accessible in schools to Colorado’s teens.”
Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn said in the news release that “67 percent of U.S. students miss valuable school time due to a lack of necessary period products, and the numbers are even higher for low-income and students of color,” said Willford.
“Our important bill helps combat period poverty in Colorado by making menstrual products free and accessible in middle school and high school bathrooms,” she said.
“Our students deserve to learn, grow and thrive without the added stress of nding and a ording period products –and this new law does just that.” e bill ensures that every student across the state can go to school without worrying about when your period might arrive, or if you have the products you need to manage it,” said Diane Cushman Neal, founder and president of Justice Necessary, in the 2024 news release.
a many free and reduced lunch students will special consideration
Last year, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB241164, which makes modi cations to the Menstrual Hygiene Grant Program to expand support to rural districts.
“Periods don’t wait – and this important law ensures that Colorado students can access the menstrual products they need, when they need them,” said Rep. Brianna Titone, D- Arvada. “Without access to menstrual products, our stu-
“I am proud to live in a state that ensures students can attend class without the worry of having the necessary products to manage their periods, because access to period products, just is necessary,” Cushman Neal said.
Applications for the Justice Necessary grants are due March 31. Recipients will be announced April 21. For more information, email school@ justicenecessary.org.
The Colorado nonprofit Justice Necessary is providing a one-time grant for menstrual products in schools. SHUTTERSTOCK
Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) 2025 SCHOOL OF CHOICE
Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is a network of tuition-free public charter schools, providing Colorado families with accessible, flexible, and individualized learning and a direct path to debt-free college degrees and other industry credentials.
Since the doors of our first high school campus opened in 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado Early Colleges and our accredited college partners have been committed to creating a community of lifetime learners and building a culture throughout our network of schools that fosters academic, career, and personal success for every student, and do so at zero tuition-cost to them and their families.
CEC now has campus locations all across
Colorado, including local high school campuses in Aurora, Castle Rock, and Douglas County North. CEC Online Campus is also our online learning option, open to families anywhere in Colorado, also at zero-cost.
Our schools work in partnership with local community colleges and universities, offering students the chance to take college-level courses, both on and off campus. The goal is to create a pathway that allows students to graduate high school with a competitive edge and ready to enter the workforce upon graduation. Through CEC, students can earn college degrees, industry certifications, and 60 or more college course credits while simultaneously earning their high school diploma.
Why choose Colorado Early Colleges?
Flexible Learning Options: CEC offers accessible, flexible and individualized learning, recognizing that each student has unique academic needs and personal goals. Students work with their advisors on an academic plan that is right for them and aligns with their career aspirations. This
flexibility enables students to work at their own pace, challenging themselves with advanced coursework when ready, while also receiving the support they need to succeed.
Career Pathways and Technical Education: CEC offers career pathways and technical education in a variety of industries. These programs incorporate curriculum that aligns with industry standards that leads to an industry recognized credential so that students may be prepared to enter the workforce after high school. Career Pathways in health science, engineering, construction, IT, aviation, multimedia and more are available at CEC (may vary by campus location).
Free Tutoring: CEC offers free tutoring at its campuses to ensure that students have the support they need to succeed academically. This support is very valuable for students balancing high school and college work, as it ensures they never have to face academic struggles alone and can receive the help they need to excel.
Money Saved: By earning college credits while in high school, students can save a considerable amount of money upon graduation. Students graduate from high school with a head start on their college education, potentially reducing the time spent in college and the associated tuition costs. For many students, this is a crucial financial benefit, and takes the pressure off students and families when it comes to higher education.
Since 2007, alumni of CEC enter the workforce with valuable skills and experience gained through their time here, and have gone on to have exceptional careers.
“I think the most impactful thing CEC offered to me was the flexibility. I from the start knew I didn’t want to follow the traditional route. I didn’t want to go to college and spend a bunch of money. CEC offers a head start on college, but also offers a head start on other career options. I always was interested in construction but knew nothing about it. Being able to attend trade school at such an early age got my foot in the door, and helped me get my first job in construction as a deck builder. At this point, I was 16 working full-time for a construction company and attending night classes at Red Rocks Community College. No other school offers that kind of freedom and flexibility, and so that was by far the most impactful thing CEC was able to offer me.” – Mason R., CEC Castle Rock graduate
CEC is open to all students, regardless of background or skill-level. Our schools are now enrolling for the upcoming school year, so visit our website for upcoming informational meetings and school tours so you can see for yourself how CEC can be the right fit for you and your family.
2025 SCHOOL OF CHOICE
2025 SCHOOL OF CHOICE
Aims Community College Combines
Affordability, Innovation and
Throughout Northern Colorado, you can see Aims Community College billboards boasting a surprising statistic that has received much attention: “91% of Aims students graduate without debt.”
One reason many learners are not burdened with student loans is that tuition at Aims averages 50% less than nearby two-year schools and 80% less than area four-year institutions. Additionally, the new Aims Tuition Promise initiative makes higher education tuition-free for many Coloradoans. Aims factors in a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid and scholarships to pay tuition. After those programs are applied, Aims makes up the difference.
Affordability is just one aspect of the Aims story. The College emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, student-focused learning, state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes.
Since 1967, the College has established its presence in Northern Colorado with locations in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Windsor, and Loveland. Aims empowers learners to achieve their academic and career goals by offering more than 200 degree and certificate programs to help students prepare to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year school. Aims equips students to excel in numerous fields, including healthcare, skilled trades, business, education, public safety, agriculture, aviation, arts, sciences and more.
The College has recently seen a notable increase in enrollment in the Fall 2024 semester, with numbers indicating a more than 20% rise compared to last year’s figures. This is the most significant enrollment jump that Aims has seen in a post-COVID world.
“We’re excited that so many students are choosing Aims to begin or continue their education,” said Dr. Larry Pakowski, Vice President of Student Engagement, Inclusion & Success. “More and more people are discovering the hidden gem that is Aims.”
“Not Your Mom and Dad’s Community College”
Aims invests in the holistic student experience, from connecting through activities to using state-of-the-art technology to foster advanced education and hands-on learning on equipment used in the work world.
Pakowski believes when people come to campus and see the facilities and technology available, they change their perceptions about community colleges and Aims. He had recently heard a parent at orientation say, “It’s not your mom and dad’s community college.”
Aims offers a wide array of co-curricular activities, campus events and student resources to provide an enriching college experience. Traditional service and honor society organizations are on campus. There are also groups focused on career interests, identity groups, or shared interests, like video games.
The Aims Welcome Center and Student Commons are the beating heart of student engagement outside the classroom. These vibrant spaces are designed to help students acclimate to college life and make lifelong connections. These spaces host college and community events to bring people together.
Aims invests in state-of-the-art equipment and learning tools to provide hands-on experience for students in career and technical education courses. Below are a few examples of technology in action.
•An Anatomage Table is a technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool for anatomy and physiology education.
•Automotive, welding and nurse aid students learn using virtual reality training equipment.
•Future truck drivers will practice on a CDL simulator, and tomorrow’s pilots and air traffic controllers train on aviation simulator technology before flying.
•In the newly expanded Windsor Campus, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) students can access a drone fabrication and design lab, while public safety students can replicate real-world scenarios at the Sim City.
•Ed Beaty Hall is home to experiential learning with a theater, radio station, TV studio, green-screen room, surround sound studio and videoediting booths.
•The greenhouse on the Fort Lupton Campus offers Aims agriculture students an indoor space for yearround, hands-on learning.
•The Community Lab is a maker space open to all Aims students and the community. Students use the lab to work on assignments for their classes, such as building a model for a diorama, printing large-scale posters, and producing elements of a multimedia art project. Technology includes 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering equipment and much more.
•Alquist 3D, an innovative 3D printing construction company, is partnering with Aims to incorporate its technology into the curriculum and train the workforce. An online non-credit online certificate program is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the industry. This online course is the first step in formalizing workforce development and training in 3D construction and infrastructure printing. Future plans include hands-on classes with this technology.
Student-First Focus
Management Dana Kohler attributes part of the surge in enrollments at Aims to the College’s faculty, staff and administrators. “There are a lot of really, really good people at Aims who are trying to support students and help them do the right thing. When we all do that together, the students are the ones that benefit from that.”
Aims 2024 graduate Ixel Macias believes the education she receives at Aims boosts intellectual rigor. “My professors challenged my way of thinking. I’m challenged much more than I was at previous schools, in the best way possible,” she said. Ixel feels like her instructors keep pushing her to climb to something bigger and better. Even though they encourage her to take it to the next level, she still feels comfortable asking questions and gaining further understanding of her learning.
This level of support is also evident outside of the classroom. Aims offers many services to foster success as a college student and beyond. This includes advising, disability access services, counseling services and more. Aims was among the first higher education institutions to receive the Hunger-Free Campus designation by the State of Colorado. By helping our students manage the critical issue of food insecurity, they can succeed and meet their individual goals with muchreduced stress.
The Learning Commons is another resources dedicated to student success. It includes academic support such as library services, tutoring, online learning support and technology assistance. Aims students can check out laptops, hotspots, and tablets to help them with their studies.
All of this builds a culture of success at Aims. This leads learners to thrive in moving into their next steps, whether it be going into the workforce or continuing in their education.
After graduation, 54% of Aims students continue their education by transferring to four-year institutions. Those looking to attend the University of Northern Colorado can streamline this journey with the Aims2UNC program. Other programs, like an articulation agreement with the Colorado School of Mines, create a formalized pathway for student transfer.
The Transfer Services team on campus is here to prepare students for their next destination.
Aims also get many of our learners into high-demand fields like healthcare, trades and technology. Nine months after graduating from Aims, 80 percent of students are employed, contributing to the workforce. Career Services at Aims offers programs to help students find jobs to start their careers.
Innovation and Expansion on the Horizon
“We’re continuing to do things to improve the student experience. There are greater things to come down the road,” Pakowski said.
The 2024-2027 Strategic & Tactical Plan, recently approved by the Aims Board of Trustees, outlines the direction for the College’s future growth. Among the planned projects is the opening of the Student Health and Wellness Center in 2026.
Planning for the new Workforce Innovation Center is also in progress. The project creates a supportive environment to help new businesses, ideas or projects flourish. It will provide production space for technology, manufacturing, and more. Aims students will benefit from hands-on experience with leading-edge technology and business development processes.
Additionally, Aims Community College plans to open a new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center along with the launch of an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic degree program in January 2026 in Loveland.
Efforts are also underway to improve veteran education services and achieve recognition as a Military Friendly School. Several years ago, Aims was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is intentionally furthering programs to support this population.
“The plan shows all the things that we are doing to improve the student experience and student success. That’s why students are choosing to come here,” Pakowski added. “Those things have created much buzz and excitement for us.”
To learn more about Aims Community College, please visit aims.edu.
Colorado’s jobless rate had been lower than the U.S. for most of the past decade and most of the past three years. As Colorado’s unemployment rate rose in January, the U.S. went the other direction, falling a tenth of a point to 4%.
Caitlin McKennie, director of research at Common Sense Institute, a conservative think tank in Greenwood Village, called the opposing direction “signi cant.”
“For a considerable amount of time we have seen Colorado outpace the nation in terms of lower unemployment levels,” McKennie said in an email. “Colorado has boasted lower unemployment levels rela-
tive to the U.S. averages in nearly all state reports for years. We don’t know just yet whether this is a data bug or a true indictment of Colorado’s job growth.”
How unemployment rates are determined e monthly unemployment rate isn’t based on how many people le for unemployment bene ts each month, since some folks run out of bene ts before nding a new job. e rate is based on the Current Population Survey by the BLS and U.S. Census Bureau. It surveys about 59,000 households nationwide every month, asking questions of the whole household about their work status. It has an average response rate of 75%, one of the highest for a government survey.
e unemployment rate is essentially an estimate of how many working-age adults
are unemployed compared to the labor force.
As new data from other sources comes in — including the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which employers must share employee counts and wages for state unemployment eligibility — revisions occur. e BLS suspended Colorado’s QCEW data last fall to investigate data quality concerns but resumed publication last month after issues with the state’s overhaul of its unemployment system were addressed.
e additional data helps provide a more complete understanding of local economies, down to the city. Otherwise, there’s a high chance that very few people, if anyone, was surveyed in any given city in Colorado, said Brian Lewandowski, executive director of the Business Research Di-
2025 SCHOOL OF CHOICE
vision at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business.
He uses an anecdote to help people better understand local unemployment rates. In a city like Westminster, the BLS may have surveyed 13 people or zero people for any given month. But the city is still assigned an unemployment rate because it has more than 25,000 people. (Westminster’s estimated December unemployment rate was 4.9%.)
“I think that’s sort of remarkable when you think about how small that sample likely is for a place like Westminster,” he said. “It’s a handful of people. And the same for Boulder. It just demonstrates how they’re using a large sample (at) a national level but they’re inferring a lot about local areas.”
Renaissance Secondary School
Renaissance Secondary is a small, deeper learning school serving students in Grades 6-12, and expanding to serve Grades PK-5 beginning in 2027.
Renaissance utilizes authentic, integrated learning experiences to empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.
At Renaissance, students experience top-notch academic opportunities within a tight-knit small school community, and:
• Rigorous, integrated, real-world learning experiences through learning expeditions and fieldwork
• Emphasis on Design Thinking and STEM opportunities
• Adventure Education program (all students participate in a multi-night outdoor education trip each year)
• Unique building design emphasizing natural light and ample opportunities for students to be outdoors
• Late start time (9:00 a.m.)
• Emphasis on character and an ethic of service
• Arts integration and rich performing and visual arts opportunities
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Mackintosh Academy stands out as a leader in innovation and excellence In a world where gifted education is often an afterthought. Founded in 1977, Mackintosh is Colorado’s first school dedicated exclusively to gifted students, offering one of the Denver metro area’s only private International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For over forty years, Mackintosh has redefined how gifted and creative learners are educated.
At Mackintosh, gifted education is not just an add-on or a pull-out program; it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our full-time program meets the unique intellectual, emotional, and social needs of gifted children. Unlike traditional schools, where gifted students may feel isolated or underchallenged, Mackintosh fosters a nurturing, holistic environment. Here, students are surrounded by peers who share their curiosity and passion for learning, creating a rare sense of community and belonging.
Keen Minds: A Curriculum
That Inspires
social and emotional challenges, such as heightened sensitivity or feelings of being misunderstood. At Mackintosh, we emphasize social-emotional learning, helping students develop collaboration, communication, resilience, and empathy. Strong relationships between students and faculty create the optimal conditions for growth, both academically and personally.
Global Action: Preparing for the Future
Mackintosh’s IB curriculum goes beyond academics, incorporating design thinking, innovation, and service projects. Students engage in real-world problem-solving, developing the skills and mindset to tackle global challenges with creativity and confidence. This focus on global awareness ensures graduates are not only academically prepared but also equipped to make a positive impact.
A School Where Bright Kids Thrive
Mackintosh’s learning environment is rooted in the globally respected International Baccalaureate program. Our inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum challenges students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and explore their interests in depth. Teachers are skilled at recognizing and nurturing each child’s unique potential, ensuring students not only learn but thrive.
Compassionate Hearts: SocialEmotional Growth
Gifted children often face unique
Mackintosh Academy is more than a school—it’s a community where gifted children flourish intellectually, emotionally, and socially. If you’re seeking an educational experience that celebrates the unique nature of gifted learners, discover Mackintosh.
To learn more, email info@mackintoshacademy.com or call (303) 794-6222 to schedule a tour or conversation.
e latest revision put Colorado’s unemployment rate higher than the U.S. for nearly the entire year, except for February when the two were the same.
January’s rising unemployment rate
Since data is always getting revised, economists caution about using a single month’s number, like January’s 4.7%.
“But is it exactly 4.7%? at’s immaterial,” Lewandowski said. “It’s elevated and it’s been rising. … I hesitate to say this out loud but it’s sort of like a recession threshold. I look at it creeping up to 4.7% and I’m like, we’ve got to keep an eye on it.”
e other aspect is that after the revisons, there are now more people in Colorado’s labor force, so it’s not just about people losing a job. With growth in the labor force, there’s more people working, possibly creating a tighter labor market.
McKennie shared data from labor research rm Lightcast, which estimated that Colorado employers posted 1.3 million unique job postings last year while there were 630,531 active job seekers in the state.
“While labor force participation and job growth are both strong in 2025, it is likely that the state’s labor market continues to be tight — with a mismatch between what employers are looking for
and the available talent,” McKennie said.
January’s increasing rate in Colorado is still something to watch. During the month, industries seeing the biggest job gains were private education and health services, up 2,500 jobs. e government sector was up 2,100 jobs compared with December.
But the month also saw a higher than usual loss of jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry, which was one of two sectors with job losses of more than 1,000.
Wonhof said that while this industry, which includes hotels and restaurants, tends to see slight job gains in January, it’s di cult to pinpoint a speci c reason for the monthly decline.
However, he said, “in ation for food and beverage in the Denver MSA (our best proximate estimate for in ation in the state) has been ticking upward since September 2024, which could be dampening demand and therefore impacting hiring for the sector.”
According to the revised data, the state’s leisure and hospitality sector has shed 3,600 jobs since October. At the national level, the sector is down 30,000 jobs since December.
“Since we’re also seeing national losses in leisure and hospitality, there are likely other factors at play,” Wonhof said.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Revenue from retro license plates may be diverted in budget crunch
Colorado lawmakers weigh whether funds should be used to help mitigate reductions to education and Medicaid
BY BENTE BIRKLAND CPR NEWS
When Helena Perez of Newcastle bought a white Subaru two years ago, her car wasn’t the only thing she wanted to upgrade.
She also wanted di erent license plates to go with it. She thought Colorado’s standard white and green license plates were boring and wanted “something new and fresh.”
For an extra $25 fee she decided to get the state’s reissued black license plates, with white lettering.
“I thought it was retro,” she told CPR News. “I thought it looked really nice, the combination of the black plates with the white vehicle. I really liked that.”
What she hasn’t liked so much is seeing how many other people have had the same idea; the roads these days seem to be full of black plates.
“ ey look like mine,” she lamented. “I like to be unique.”
Over the past few years, Colorado has started to reissue a number of historic license plate designs in solid red, blue, or black, as well as green mountains on a white background. e black plates, originally from 1945, have been by far the most popular. According to the most
recent gures, there are now roughly 378,000 thousand vehicles with black license plates on Colorado’s roads.
To get them, car owners pay a $25 upfront fee and $25 annually. e money goes to support programs for people with disabilities.
“It’s become very popular,” said Benjamin Meyerho , the Colorado Disability Funding Coordinator, whose o ce is housed in the state’s newly created Colorado Disability Opportunity O ce.
So popular in fact — bringing in a million dollars each month — that this money could soon be a victim of its own success, as cash-strapped lawmakers look anywhere and everywhere for funds to balance the state budget.
With Colorado facing a $1 billion budget shortfall, lawmakers are weighing whether money collected for speci c things, like the plate fees that support disability services, should be redirected to blunt cuts to core areas of the state budget, like education and Medicaid.
In 2011 the disability community came up with the idea to auction o highly desirable personalized license plates. Over the years, offerings have included cannabis-themed plates and the names of pro sports teams.
Bringing back the historic license plates has been a game changer. Coloradans are paying around $12 million a year for those plates.
“It’s a really great example of sifting through the couch cushions for change and that change adding up to a whole bunch of money. It’s pretty extraordinary actually,” said Danny Combs, head of the state’s new Colorado Disability Opportunity O ce.
LEAP proporciona asistencia de energía para bajar los gastos de calefacción.
LEAP helps eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
LEAP ayuda a los residentes elegibles de Colorado a pagar una parte de sus gastos de calefacción de invierno.
CROWSSUPDRO ELZZ
1. GEOGRAPHY: Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
2. MOVIES: Which color lm was the rst to win an Academy Award for Best Picture?
3. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system is believed to be the windiest?
4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is the U.S. Constitution stored?
5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of lemurs called?
6. TELEVISION: Which city is the setting for the dramatic series “ e Wire”?
7. GEOLOGY: Which country has the most active volcanos?
8. LITERATURE: Which character in a Charles Dickens novel famously said, “Please, sir, I want some more”?
9. ART: Which Dutch artist is considered a master of light and shadow, creating dramatic e ects in paintings?
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10. SCIENCE: What is an ectothermic animal?
Answers
1. e Himalayas.
2. “Gone With the Wind.”
3. Neptune.
4. e National Archives.
5. A conspiracy.
6. Baltimore, Maryland.
7. Indonesia.
8. Title character in “Oliver Twist.”
9. Rembrandt.
10. Cold-blooded.
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Notice is hereby given that this public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 East 60th Avenue. The Board of Adjustment will consider:
AU25-0001: Fast Cash Pawn is requesting a Use-by-Permit for a Pawn Shop in the C-3 (Regional-Commercial) zoning district, for the approximately 0.60 acres property located at 6225 E 71st Place.
Advance registration for virtual testimony/ public input is required. Additional information and instructions to register for testimony can be found in the published agenda at https://commerce.legistar.com and at https://www.c3gov.com/government/boards-commissions/zoning-boardof-adjustment or by contacting staff at 303-289-8137 or nberry@c3gov.com.
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Commerce City Board of Adjustment
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First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
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Pursuant to Commerce City Land Development Code Sec. 21-2110(4)(e), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City on April 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m in a hybrid format, or as soon thereafter. Second reading will be anticipated on May 5, 2025. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/government/ city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City
Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@ c3gov.com. The hearing will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www. c3gov.com/video.
V25-0001 – V25-0001: Revsco Properties is requesting to vacate an access easement, commonly known as East 103rd Place, which is approximately 886 feet in length extending west of Peoria Parkway towards Peoria Street. The subject easement is generally between and East 104th Avenue and the Xcel power lines.
Resolution 2025-034 – A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 96TH AVENUE AND PICADILLY ROAD IN CASE AN24-0005 KNOWN AS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 96TH AVENUE AND PICADILLY ROAD ANNEXATION
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY COLORADO
ATTEST: Brittany Rodriguez, Senior Assistant City Clerk
Legal Notice No. CCX1643
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Metropolitan Districts
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 BELLE CREEK 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 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Ms. Nidia Chavez 2-Year Term until May, 2027
Mr. David Guo 2-Year Term until May, 2027
Ms. Cassidi Marshall 4-Year Term until May, 2029
Ms. Melissa Rossback 4-Year Term until May, 2029
Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District: Laurie Tatlock
Telephone Number of the District: 720274-8377
Address of the District: 58 Inverness Drive East, #100 Englewood, CO 80112
District Email: laurie@mulhernmre.com
Legal Notice No. CCX1640
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
§ 1-13.5-502(1)-(2), C.R.S.
§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District (the “District”), Adams County, State of Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an independent election by mail ballot will be held by the District on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Hours and location the polls will be open on ELECTION DAY:
Location: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237
Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors of the District between Monday, April 14, 2025 and Monday, April 21, 2025.
The mail ballot drop-off location and hours during which the drop-off location will be open:
Location: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on weekdays until May 5, 2025 and; 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on May 6, 2025
The names of the candidates whose nominations have been certified by the Designated Election Official for the position of director of the District are as follows:
The names of persons nominated as Director for a Two-Year Term:
There are no candidates for this office.
The names of persons nominated as Director for a Four-Year Term:
Michael DeGrant
John Delzell
Christopher Thompson
Ballot Issue(s) certified by the District: Operations and Maintenance Mill Levy— Ad Valorem Taxes, TABOR Exemption – Any Revenues, Multiple Fiscal Year IGA Mill Levy, Water, Sanitation, Streets, Safety Protection, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Television Relay and Translation, Mosquito Control, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical, Security, Operations and Maintenance Debt, Refunding Debt, Intergovernmental Agreement Debt, Intergovernmental Agreements, Mortgage, Reimbursement Agreements, Construction Management Agreement, and Oil and Gas Debt.
Ballot Question(s) certified by the District: Directors of District, Public Transportation Authority, and Property Tax Limit Waiver.
NEXUS NORTH AT DIA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BY: /s/ L. Noël Nail, Designated Election Official
Provide To:
Adams County Clerk and Recorder Post At: In a conspicuous place in the office of the DEO at least 20 days prior to election
Legal Notice No. CCX1638
First Publication: March 27, 2025 Last Publication: March 27, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2, City of Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections 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 elections to be held on May 2, 2023 are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates are declared elected for Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan
District No. 1:
Gary Starling until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
Rebecca Taladay until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
Eric Weidner until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
The following candidates are declared elected for Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2:
Richard A. Frank until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
Susan W. Frank until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
Toni L. Serra until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
DATED: March 5, 2025
/s/ LISA JACOBY
Designated Election Official for Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan District No. 1
/s/ CRAIG SORENSEN
Designated Election Official for Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2
c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C.
450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380
Legal Notice No. CCX1635
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LAS ELECCIÓNES REGULAR POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE
DOCUMENTO el Distrito Metropolitano No. 1 y 2 Settler’s Crossing, de la Ciudad de Commerce City, del Condado de Adams, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de las elecciónes no había más candidatos para director que los puestos a ser ocupados, lo cual incluye a los candidatos que están presentando declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos de denominación directa; por consiguiente, las elecciónes a celebrarse el 2 de mayo de 2023, queda por medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos para el Distrito Metropolitano No. 1 Settler’s Crossing:
Gary Starling hasta la segunda elección regular
(8 de mayo de 2029)
Rebecca Taladay hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)
Eric Weidner hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)
Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos para el Distrito Metropolitano No. 2 Settler’s Crossing:
Richard A. Frank hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)
Susan W. Frank hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)
Toni L. Serra hasta la segunda elección regular (8 de mayo de 2029)
FECHADO EL: 5 de marzo de 2025
/s/ LISA JACOBY
Funcionario electoral designado para el Distrito Metropolitano No. 1 Settler’s Crossing
/s/ CRAIG SORENSEN
Funcionario electoral designado para el Distrito Metropolitano No. 2
Settler’s Crossing c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams
P.C.
450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254
Teléfono: 303-592-4380
Legal Notice No. CCX1636
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN INDEPENDIENTE POR BOLETA POR CORREO § 1-13.5-502(1)-(2), Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), Estatutos Revisados de Colorado
A QUIEN PUEDA INTERESAR, y, en particular, a los electores del Distrito de Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan (el “Distrito”), Condado de Adams, Estado de Colorado.
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Distrito celebrará una elección independiente por correo con boleta el martes 6 de mayo de 2025.
Horario y ubicación de los centros de votación el DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES:
Ubicación: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237
Horario: 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m.
Las boletas por correo se enviarán a los electores elegibles del Distrito entre el lunes 14 de abril de 2025 y el lunes 21
de abril de 2025. El lugar de entrega de las boletas por correo y el horario de apertura del lugar de entrega:
Ubicación: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237
Horario: de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes hasta el 5 de mayo de 2025 y de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. el 6 de mayo de 2025.
Los nombres de los candidatos cuyas candidaturas han sido certificadas por el Funcionario Electoral Designado para el cargo de director del Distrito son los siguientes:
Los nombres de las personas nominadas como Directores para un mandato de dos años:
No hay candidatos para este cargo.
Los nombres de las personas designadas como directores por un período de cuatro años:
Michael DeGrant
John Delzell
Christopher Thompson
Asunto(s) de la boleta certificado(s) por el Distrito:
Operaciones y mantenimiento de imposición por milésimas - Impuestos ad valorem, Exención de declaración de derechos del contribuyente (TABOR, por sus siglas en inglés - Cualquier ingreso, Pregunta sobre la imposición por milésimas en el marco de un acuerdo intergubernamental (IGA, por sus siglas en inglés) para múltiples ejercicios fiscales, Agua, Saneamiento, Calles, Protección de la seguridad, Parques y actividades recreativas, Transporte, Retransmisión y traducción por televisión, Control de mosquitos, Protección contra incendios y emergencias médicas, Seguridad, Deuda de funcionamiento y mantenimiento, Refinanciación de la deuda, Deuda por acuerdos intergubernamentales, Acuerdos intergubernamentales, Hipoteca, Acuerdos de reembolso, Contrato de gestión de la construcción, y Deuda de petróleo y gas.
Pregunta(s) de la boleta certificada(s) por el Distrito: Directores distritales, Autoridad de transporte público, y Exención del límite del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles.
NEXUS NORTH AT DIA METROPOLITAN DISTRITO
POR: /f/ L. Noel Nail, Funcionario Electoral Designado
Proporcionar a: Adams Secretario y Registrador del Condado
Publicar en: En un lugar visible en la officina de DEO al menos 20 dias antes de las elecciones
Legal Notice No. CCX1639
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
WINDLER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Midtown North Roadways
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 10:00 AM local time on April 25, 2025, for:
Midtown North Roadways
This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Roadway improvements (paving, hardscapes, alleys, etc.) within Midtown North, which is located southeast of E-470 and E. 56th Avenue near Denali Blvd and E. 52nd Avenue. The project includes approximately 3 miles of local roadways and approximately 1 mile of residential alleys.
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 27, 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. CCX1641
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications
PUBLIC NOTICES
FINAL SETTLEMENT
Project Title:
Box Elder Infrastructure Development –68th Ave Concrete Box Culvert
Project Owners:
HM Metropolitan District No. 1
Project Location: City of Aurora, Colorado
The HM Metropolitan District No. 1 plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Hudick Excavating Inc. after April 28, 2025. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the HM Metropolitan District No. 1 may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Hudick Excavating Inc. for the Harvest Concrete Box Culvert, as necessary, to protect the HM Metropolitan District No. 1 from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Hudick Excavating inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Hudick Excavating Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to:
Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 8051 E Maplewood Ave, Suite 300. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than April 21, 2025.
Legal Notice No. CCX1642
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications
To KIRA SABRA SIMPSON, Respondent:
You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of LESLIE BARBER, Petitioner, was filed in the 156th Judicial District Court of San Patricio County, Texas, on January 19, 2025 against KIRA SABRA SIMPSON, Respondent, numbered S-25-5062FL-B and entitled “In the Interest of GAVIN ALAN SIMPSON, A Child.” The Original Petition In Suit Affecting The ParentChild Relationship is being addressed by this court. The date and place of birth of the child who is the subject of the suit:
Name of Child: Gavin Alan Simpson Date of Birth: 10/11/2016
Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado
A Notice of Hearing for Temporary Orders and Order To Appear is scheduled on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. at the San Patricio County Courthouse located at 400 W .. Sinton St., Sinton, Texas 78387.
The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child’s interest that will be binding on you, the parent-child relationship and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to possession and access to the child.
Issued and given under my hand and seal of the Court at Sinton, Texas, on March 11, 2025.
Heather B. Marks
Clerk of the District Court of San Patricio County, Texas
By , Deputy
Legal Notice No. CCX1594
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: March 27, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Notice to Creditors
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 present 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
Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on March 5, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Ian Anthoney Petersen be changed to Ian Anthony Anderson Case No.: 25 C0344
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. CCX1634
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on March 7, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Geneova Julie Gurule be changed to Genevieve Julie Gurule Case No.: 25 C 0357
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. CCX1637
First Publication: March 27, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express ###
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