ings you will hear and smell at Hallie Dantzler’s co ee truck:
A Hal’s Co ee barista o ering you a vanilla shot with your latte. Locally roasted co ee beans wafting your way on the steam emanating from the espresso machine.
ings you will not hear and smell: Bellowing gasoline generators or acrid petroleum fumes.
Dantzler dumped two loud, odiferous
gasoline generators and adopted $19,000 in clean-running battery packs to run Hal’s Co ee trailer, with the help of an 80% grant from the Regional Air Quality Council.
Dantzler, who pulls the Hal’s Co ee trailer around Fort Collins and the northern Front Range behind an electric Ford F-150 Lightning, runs down a longer menu of perks she attributes to the battery switchover. No more spending hundreds of dollars a day at the gas station lling up generators and fuel canisters. No longer having to scrub her gasoline-
out of mobile food prep
soaked hands in orange Gojo at the end of the day before hugging her burbling toddler.
And according to RAQC, no more emitting up to 165 pounds of carbon dioxide — the equivalent of burning 83 pounds of coal — in one shift. at’s worth another hug from the toddler.
“So knowing that we’re making the world a little bit better for him, and that he’s just growing up in a safer place, is so nice,” Dantzler said.
State sees 4th measles case of 2025
Denver adult identified with disease in April
BY JOHN DALEY CPR NEWS
Denver has a second case of measles. It’s the fourth recorded in the state this year and a number not seen in Colorado since at least 2014. It comes as the number of measles cases in the U.S. is rising sharply. e new case is in an adult — a household contact of the rst Denver case identi ed earlier this month. e health departments of the city and the state say there’s no risk of exposure to the general public because the person has been in public health quarantine during their infectious period.
Measles can be severe but is preventable. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97 percent e ective in preventing measles, according to a press release Wednesday from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment. “ e MMR vaccine is safe and highly e ective, providing long-lasting protection,” the release said. is latest case comes as numbers in Colorado climb, mirroring a national spike.
e latest case is now the fourth con rmed in Colorado in just the last three weeks. Four cases are double the most for the state recorded in a single year; two cases were reported in 2016, according to the state health department’s website.
In no other year in the last decade has the state recorded more than 2 cases. For six of those years, there were zero cases.
Colorado recorded its rst case of 2025 in an adult in Pueblo County on March 31. A second case was conrmed in Denver in an infant about a week later. Both were unvaccinated. e third case was in Archuleta County, in south-central Colorado, in an adult with an unknown vaccination history.
In the fourth case, the Denver health department could not verify proof of vaccination for the person;
SEE MEASLES, P7
Powel Ertle Donnely, The STEAD school, won Best in Show for drawing using a BIC pen. See the story and more photos on page 5.
BY LONDON LYLE
Beyond brunch: 7 ways to celebrate Mom
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we know that feeling of scrambling last minute to buy a card, pick up some owers or nab a brunch reservation all too well. But why not do something a little di erent for Mom this year? Rather than just grabbing a cliche gift, there’s nothing better than the gift of quality time.
We put together a list of seven potential activities and services you can choose from for Mother’s Day this year that all support local businesses in and around Commerce City. Many have been selected as award-winning businesses by Commerce City Council members for their commitment to making the community a better place.
From restaurants to yoga classes to spa services, there’s something you can give to every kind of Mom or loved one to show you care.
1. Vianey’s Beauty Studio
ere’s nothing like a good spa day –and we know just the place! Carmona Vianey is a licensed esthetician who o ers facials, lashes, nails, pedicures and more. You can check out her Facebook and Instagram pages for special deals and o ers to treat Mom with the ultimate afternoon of relaxation! Plus, her prices are tough to beat compared to most chain spas, so you can book two appointments and tag along. Leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day!
2. My Happy Place Yoga School & Wellness Center
A recently awarded recipient of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at Commerce City’s Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast for “demonstrating a pioneer spirit” and for its impressive growth into new markets, My Happy Place Yoga School & Wellness Center offers $15 drop-in yoga classes for folks of all levels and abilities, from beginner to
advanced yogis. is might just be the perfect opportunity for you and your mom to get your zen on and relax together, rather than the traditional mimosa.
3. Mariscos Sinaloa Restaurant ere’s no better way to bond with family than over a fantastic meal, and Mariscos Sinaloa will not disappoint. is is actually one of my personal favorite restaurants, and I highly recommend ordering the Tacos de Camarón, or shrimp tacos. I also love their horchata! ey recently won the Minority Business Award for contributing to the economic diversity and success of Commerce City.
4. Las Dos Americas Tortilleria Are you getting hungry yet? Another great local restaurant and the second winner of the Minority Business Award is Las Dos Americas Tortilleria, boasting
many ve-star reviews on RestaurantsWorld.com. e vibe inside of the restaurant alone is casual but festive, and you’re sure to have a great time celebrating your wonderful mom and all she does for you. ey are especially known for their yummy Huevos Rancheros, so bring your appetite, your mom, and get ready to dig in!
5. Greyhound Grounds Co ee Shop
If your mom is the early bird type, or if you’re looking for a little ca einated pick-me-up after your yoga sesh at My Happy Place, look no further than Greyhound Grounds Co ee Shop. is coffee shop is not just your ordinary co ee shop; it’s also a nonpro t organization run by Community Uplift Partnership (CUP – the pun is indeed intended). e nonpro t’s mission is to help young folks gain employment, skills, training,
fair wages and future employment opportunities that will better equip them to lead independent lives. And if you or Mom are more tea drinkers than co ee fanatics, then you’re in luck, because Greyhound Grounds is known for their extensive selection of delectable teas. is business won the Economic Development Award for Leadership for being “a catalyst toward economic vitality in Commerce City through creative leadership, innovation, facilitation and collaboration through the contribution of resources.”
6. The Stillwater Wellness Center
Raising kids can call for a massage – or 10. Why not treat Mom to a massage or other spa services at e Stillwater Wellness Center? e center o ers lymphatic drainage massages, deep tissue massage, hot stone and, if you’re brave enough, acupuncture and dry needling. Breathe in, breathe out!
7. Las Margs – Tacos, Tequila, y Todo
Finish o your day by raising a glass to your mom and all that she’s done to make every day brighter. Las Margs is a small family-owned restaurant and bar that o ers authentic Mexican dishes with fresh ingredients and, of course, the best margaritas in town. e owners say Las Margs is “a labor of love with those we love the most. We take great pride in being able to share with you the same meals we gather around in our homes. Welcome to La Familia!”
Whether you’re treating your mom to tacos, sharing a relaxing spa day, sipping tea, or stretching out in a yoga class, remember the best gift you can o er her is quality time, appreciation and love. Commerce City is full of opportunities to create unique, special memories together while also supporting local businesses that are the heartbeat of the community. So, switch it up this Mother’s Day; give Mom the priceless gift of togetherness, and help local business owners thrive in the process.
Comedian Rebeca Trejo on laughter as resistance
BY ROSSANA LONGO BETTER ROSSANA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A year ago, Comedian Rebeca Trejo founded “¡ME MEO! Comedia en Español,” a grassroots comedy show created by and for Spanish-speaking immigrants in Denver.
What began in the basement of a co ee shop quickly became a sold-out phenomenon. Now, as the show celebrates its oneyear anniversary on May 3 at the historic Bug eatre, Trejo told La Ciudad she sees it as more than just a space for laughter: “We claimed this space, and we’ve lled it with avor, stories and truth.”
In a time when diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack, ¡ME MEO! o ers not only jokes, but joyful resistance.
Colorado Community Media: Rebeca, who are you and what brought you here?
Rebeca Trejo: I’m a writer, comedian, mother and Venezuelan immigrant. I’ve been living in Denver for four years, and for the past year I’ve been producing ¡ME MEO! Comedia en Español, the rst locally produced Spanish-language stand-up comedy show in Denver. … I use humor to talk about immigration, motherhood, lin-
guistic discrimination, and what it means to live in this country without losing yourself. For me, comedy is resistance.
CCM: Speaking publicly — in radio or
on stage — during times of censorship, is that a risk?
Trejo: I recognize my privilege. I pass as white until people hear me speak. My
comedy is more direct now. I don’t do jokes like “I look white but I’m not” anymore. Now I talk about what hurts: ICE, discrimination, the fear of deportation. And yes, I’m afraid. But I also have daughters, and seeing the admiration in their eyes gives me the strength to keep speaking up. Because one day, they’ll be the ones holding the mic.
CCM: How do you build community through your platform?
Trejo: ¡ME MEO! isn’t just a show, it’s a gathering space. On May 3, we’ll celebrate our one-year anniversary at Denver’s Bug eatre with Latino comedians from here, telling our stories in our language. Tickets are available at rebecatrejo.com. Every show has sold out. People want to laugh, to connect, to heal. And laughing in Spanish is a way we heal together.
CCM: What gives you strength and hope?
Trejo: My community gives me strength. Every person who shows up to the shows, every shared laugh, every story told without fear. It inspires me to know we’re building something from scratch. No one gave us this space; we claimed it. And we’ve lled it with avor, stories and truth. See you May 3. We’re going all in.
There are many ways to go beyond flowers to celebrate Mom for this Mother’s Day, but here are seven in Commerce City.
Rebeca Trejo brings the house down at Western Sky Bar with her bold, bilingual comedy. COURTESY PHOTO
U.S. to restart student loan collections
Nearly 43 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion
BY SHAUNEEN MIRANDA COLORADO NEWSLINE
e U.S. Department of Education said that it will resume collections May 5 for defaulted federal student loans.
After pausing during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency has not collected on defaulted loans in over ve years. More than 5 million borrowers sit in default on their federal student loans, and just 38% of borrowers are current on their payments, the department said. “American taxpayers will no longer be
forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement.
During last year’s presidential campaign, President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor and successor, President Joe Biden, for his e orts to erase student debt. McMahon resumed that line of attack April 21, blaming Biden’s administration for unreasonably raising borrowers’ expectations of forgiveness.
“ e Biden Administration misled borrowers: the executive branch does not have the constitutional authority to wipe debt away, nor do the loan balances simply disappear. Hundreds of billions have already been transferred to taxpayers,” McMahon said.
She added that “going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law, which means helping borrowers return to repayment — both for the sake of their own nancial health and our nation’s economic outlook.”
e department said the O ce of Federal Student Aid will restart the Treasury O set Program, which the U.S. Treasury Department administers, on May 5.
e Education Department statement said all borrowers who are in default will get emails over the next two weeks “making them aware of these developments and urging them to contact the Default Resolution Group to make a monthly payment,
enroll in an income-driven repayment plan, or sign up for loan rehabilitation.”
e department said the O ce of Federal Student Aid will “send required notices beginning administrative wage garnishment” later this summer.
More than 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt, according to the department.
e administration claims that “instead of protecting responsible taxpayers, the Biden-Harris Administration put them on the hook for irresponsible lending, pushing the federal student loan portfolio toward a scal cli .” is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
Weld issues warning for veterans on benefits scam
BY BELEN WARD
e Weld County Veterans Service issued a warning to veterans of fraud scammers trying to steal residents’ disability bene ts by phone, email and unsolicited social media messages, according to a news release on April 16.
“Although we have not been made aware of any individuals being scammed, there are over 17,000 veterans in Weld County currently, and we want to ensure they know what legitimate resources are out there for them,” said Tim Marquart, Weld County Veterans Service O cer.
According to the Federal Trade Com-
mission, more than $419 million has been lost from scams impacting veterans. It is a huge increase from $292 million reported in 2022.
Filing a claim is free with the Department of Veterans A airs, but individual scammers and companies target veterans to process their bene ts, requiring them to pay fraudulent fees, according to ocials. e scammers make false promises to families and veterans to lure them in, promising quick process times and assistance with a 100% disability rating. ey will scam you out of a percentage of your bene t, according to o cials. Weld County urges veterans and their family to identify a scam and protect
themselves by investigating the individual and company. e scammers typically follow a set of behaviors. ose can include;
• Charging high fees or requiring a portion or multiple portions of your VA bene t award.
• Charging for an initial claim at all.
• Promising to accelerate the claims process.
• Promising to obtain a 100% disability rating.
• Insisting that a contract be signed to exchange assistance for a portion of your bene ts.
Veterans that need assistance to conrm information should contact VA-ac-
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credited o ces, such as the Weld County Veteran Services O ce representatives at Weld County or VA services in the county where they live.
ose agencies can help with applying for service-connected disability, nonservice-connected pension, burial and survival bene ts, and more, according to o cials.
e Weld County o ce sta are all experienced veterans who are accredited through the Veterans Administration throughout the state.
To make an appointment with Weld, call (970) 400-344 or email VSO@weld. gov. Walk-ins are always welcome, although Mondays are preferred.
Part I: Affordable Housing? Think Small (Maybe an Accessory Dwelling Unit?)
This column is the first installment of a monthly series about one of the hottest topics in real estate: Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs have gotten a lot of attention recently as a housing option. My thanks to John Phillips of Verdant Living for helping on the research for it.
have been done by relatively well off homeowners and have been relatively expensive. They really don’t qualify as affordable.
TALK ADUs
ADUs (accessory or additional dwelling units) are a wonderful idea. They utilize an existing piece of residential real estate and create a separate living space. They have been around for a long time. In the TV series Happy Days, Fonsie lived in one, on top of a garage. And often they have been a converted basement (still worth considering). They can be a separate building, usually in the backyard. Until recently, zoning regulations made that difficult to do. Throughout the United States, as a part of the need for more housing, zoning codes are being changed to allow ADUs. In Colorado, a law was passed last year allowing ADUs in all major metropolitan areas. That was the subject of my “Real Estate Today” column on February 13, 2025, which is archived online at www. JimSmithColumns.com
When Colorado’s General Assembly passed the law, the legislature was concerned that ADUs would be possible for homeowners of moderate means and add to the affordable or “attainable” housing. Up until now, most of the few detached ADUs that have been built in Colorado
So, can accessory dwelling units play a role in affordable housing? Absolutely, for a very understandable reason. They are smaller. The smaller living space is less expensive to build. Is it for everyone? Of course not, but the well designed living spaces are comfortable and mimic the way most of us live, which is in just a few rooms anyway.
Rita and I now live in a 3-bedroom apartment, having sold our 4,000-squarefoot home in Golden. Back then, we really only used the eat-in kitchen, the living room, the primary bedroom/bathroom, and the office. The basement was filled with stuff we didn’t use, except for a ping pong table we used a couple times a year and a portable sauna that we used a half dozen times. The formal dining room was made into a game room, but we hardly used that. The second bedroom was only occasionally used by a guest.
Now, in our 1,200-square-foot apartment, our life hasn’t changed much. We eat next to our kitchen, which is part of the living room. One bedroom is my office, and we have a guest bedroom that we’ve only used twice, but it’s nice to have. True, we have no room for a piece of exercise equipment that I’d like to buy, but there is a fitness center on the main
floor which has more equipment than I need. The apartment has all we need for daily life sort of like an ADU.
ADUs are perfect for intergenerational housing (AARP loves them), for young adults as starter homes, and for childless couples, like Rita and me.
ADUs are part of a larger movement emphasizing smaller, high quality living spaces. There are entire developments of smaller homes on smaller lots, some of them the size of an ADU.
Affordability Characteristics
¨ Cost. Because of their small size, ADUs offer a more affordable option compared to traditional homes, making homeownership accessible to a broader segment of the population, including young adults and seniors.
¨ Housing stock. By integrating ADUs into the housing market, communities increase the overall housing supply, especially when they are located in areas dealing with an affordable housing shortage.
¨ Operational expense. Because of their smaller footprint, ADUs require less heating and cooling, as well as less long-term maintenance.
¨ Versatility. ADUs can serve various housing needs, including for family members or as rental properties, providing the homeowner with an additional income source.
¨ Land cost. This is a big one. When the ADU is a backyard bungalow, it utiliz-
Opportunty Alert! Kol Peterson, a recognized authority on ADUs, is holding an ADU Academy in Denver on June 13. Early registration ends May 9. Visit https://www.aduspecialist.org/ aduacademy
es land that is already owned. For a standalone mini home, the size of the real estate is much smaller.
¨ Water & Sewer. When the ADU is just that accessory to an existing single family home it can share the same water and sewer tap, saving a 5figure cost associated with building a new standalone home. .
Another positive is that an ADU adds long-term value to an existing singlefamily home, increasing the wealth of the homeowner.
If you want to find out more about ADUs, you should check out the buyer’s guide on the Verdant Living website, which lists many other companies and resources: www.VerdantLiving.us Or call or text John Phillips on his cell: 303-717-1962.
Next month: Why aren’t more ADUs being built in Colorado?
NOTE: My “Real Estate Today” column that normally appears on this page is now published bi-weekly. Look for it here next week and every other week thereafter.
Melding rock with mariachi at Parsons Theater
Electric violinist HaydnVitera o ers a groundbreaking performance
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Northglenn’s Parsons eatre will soon host a crackling bonding of classic rock ballads with the unique sound of mariachi music.
Parsons will roll out Mariachi Rock Revolution (also known as Tequila Rock Revolution) at 7:30 p.m. May 10 “ is genre-bending performance, led by two-time Grammy-nominated Austin Latino rocker and electric violinist Haydn Vitera, is a groundbreaking musical experience that fuses the soul of mariachi with the repower of rock,” according to a Parsons eatre news release.
Described as “ e Electri ed Mariachi Experience,” Mariachi Rock Revolution is a Latin-infused, rock-fueled spectacle of sight and sound that pays tribute to the rich tradition of mariachi music while reimagining it through the raw energy of rock, according to the news release.
“Audiences can expect a dynamic setlist that includes everything from
hard-hitting rock anthems to heartfelt unplugged classics during their special “Old School Mariachi” segment,” the news release states.
“Mariachi Rock Revolution is a bold, high-octane celebration of culture and sound, blending the passion of mariachi with the raw power of hard rock,” said Michael Stricker, Executive Producer for Northglenn Arts, in the news release. “It’s a genre-defying experience that’s as vibrant as it is family-friendly—we’re thrilled to bring this electrifying performance to our stage and invite audiences to discover the magic where tradition meets rock and roll.”
is high-energy performance offers something for everyone—from the abuela who grew up listening to Vicente Fernández, to the rock fan who lives for Led Zeppelin, to the mariachi purist who appreciates a nod to the roots.
Tickets start at $23 and are on sale now through the Parsons eatre Box O ce and online at NorthglennARTS.org.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/NGARTS-Mariachi-Rock-Revolution or call 303-4508888.
Media inquiries, interviews, and press passes: Terra Mueller, Marketing, P: 303.450.8945 or tmueller@northglenn. org.
(EPA) requires public notification for any modification to a Record of Decision (ROD), which provides detailed descriptions of the environmental cleanup approac h selected for the site. The Off-Post and On-Post RODs were signed by the U.S. Army, State of Colorado, and EPA, on Dec. 19, 1995, and June 11, 1996, respectively and are supported by Shell Oil Co. and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The On-Post and Off-Post ROD groundwater remedies consist primarily of extraction and treatment of contaminated groundwater through continued operation of existing boundary containment systems, on-post internal treatment systems, and off-post treatment systems. Due to the age of the existing boundary containment systems, replacement of the plants is necessary, as th e systems are expected to require operation indefinitely to achieve the cleanup objectives. Rather than constructing two new treatment plants, the existing plants are being replaced with a single new on-post Consolidated Groundwater Treatment Plant. This revision only affects the location of groundwater treatment and does not alter the requirements for continued operation of the boundary treatment systems. In addition, the RODs are being revised to include new treatment requirements for emerging contaminants identified after the RODs were signed.
These changes, while requiring an ESD, do not alter the overall hazardous waste management remedy selected in the ROD and are supported by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
This ESD, the administrative record, the RODs and Post -ROD documents supporting the environmental cleanup are available online at home.army.mil/rma or at the RMA Joint Administrative Record and Document Facility(JARDF), which is located on the RMA in Building 129. Please call 303-289-0200 to schedule an appointment to visit the JARDF.
Please submit comments and questions by May 23, 2025, to: Kelli Schneider Rocky Mountain Arsenal 7270 Kingston Pkwy, Building 129, Commerce City, CO 80022
El Ejército de los EE. UU. completó recientemente la Explicación de las diferencias significativas (ESD por sus siglas en ing lés) para los requisitos de los sistemas de tratamiento de aguas subterráneas en el Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA). La Agencia de protección ambiental (EPA) requiere notificación pública para cualquier modificación al Registro de Decisión (ROD por sus siglas en inglés), que describe en detalle el enfoque de limpieza ambiental seleccionado para el sitio.
Las soluciones de aguas subterráneas del ROD en el sitio y fuera del sitio consisten principalmente en la extracción y tratam iento de aguas subterráneas contaminadas a través de la operación continua de los sistemas de contención de límites existentes, sistemas de tratamiento internos en el sitio y sistemas de tratamiento fuera del sitio. Debido a la antigüedad de los sistema s de contención de límites existentes, es necesaria la sustitución de las plantas, ya que se espera que los sistemas requieran ope ración indefinida para alcanzar los objetivos de limpieza. En lugar de construir dos nuevas plantas de tratamiento, las plantas exis tentes están siendo sustituidas por una nueva planta de tratamiento consolidada de aguas subterráneas en el sitio. Esta revisión sol o afecta la ubicación del tratamiento de aguas subterráneas y no altera el requisito de operación continua de los sistemas de tratamiento de límites. Además, se están revisando los ROD para incluir nuevos requisitos de tratamiento para contaminantes emergentes identificados después de la firma de los ROD.
Estos cambios, aunque requieren un ESD, no alteran la solución general de gestión de residuos peligrosos seleccionada en el R OD y cuentan con el apoyo de agencias regulatorias federales, estatales y locales.
Esta ESD, el registro administrativo, los ROD y los documentos posteriores al ROD que apoyan la limpieza ambiental están disponibles en línea en home.army.mil/ rma o en la Instalación conjunta de registro y documentos del RMA (JARDF), que se encuentra en el RMA en el Edificio 129. Llame al 303 -289-0200 para programar una cita para visitar el JARDF. Envíe comentarios y preguntas antes del 23 de mayo de 2025 a: Kelli Schneider Rocky Mountain Arsenal 7270 Kingston Pkwy, Edificio 129, Commerce City, CO 80022
Mariachi Rock Revolution is in the spotlight at Parsons Theatre. COURTESY PHOTO
Brighton artists turn spotlight on 27J students
2nd annual showcase features art from 16 di erent district schools
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Brighton Public Arts Committee hosted its second annual 27J School District Youth art show with 16 local schools, from students showcasing their talents on April 19 at Riverdale Park and Fair Grounds Al Lesser Building. Wilma Rose Chairwoman, with the Brighton Public Art Committee on the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, said they worked with the 27J school district in particular and with Riverdale Ridge High School art teacher Nathan Shaver.
“ is is our second year,” Rose said. “We started the 27J arts show because we noticed there was a gap, including our kids and the community, to recognize them for their work. is is one way we can recognize a kid, especially in the arts, so often that falls to the side, and so this is one way we thought it could help.”
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e 27J students art using several types of medium, including photography, oil, pastels, water colors, colored pencils, clay sculptures and newspaper print.
e schools that participated were Stuart, Padilla Elementary, Quist Middle School, Reunion, Henderson, Eagle Ridge Academy, West Ridge, Overland Trail Middle School, Discovery, Prairie View High School, Second Creek Elementary, Brighton High School, Bromley East Charter School, e STEAD School, Prairie View Middle School, and Riverdale Ridge High School.
e Brighton Jazz also entertained folks at the art show.
e 27J Superintendent of Schools, Will Pierce, announced the winners of “Best in Show.”
“ e art is amazing. I’m so excited that we can showcase art and display it in our schools. e kids are learning art and creativity, and having the support of our community to celebrate art is just incredible,” Pierce said.
Pierce chose Riverdale Ridge 11th grader Paris Sanchez’s painting as the Superintendent’s “Best in Show.”
“When they gave me the Best in Show table, they made it easy for me to decide which of these pieces of art speaks to me, and I chose Paris’s piece,” Pierce said. “I wanted to meet her to get an idea of what she was thinking behind the piece.”
“I’m super excited. I’m a little shaky. My painting is of Brandon Rogers, a famous actor who appears on several TV series. I saw him as inspiration, painted him in a few of his characters side by side,” Sanchez said. “So, it’s all the same guy, but it’s di erent characters that he plays. I had met him before and sent him a painting of him, that I did. He hasn’t seen this painting yet.”
Powell Ertle Donnely, a 12th grader at the STEAD school, who the overall “Best in Show” honors. Donnely said he was honestly shocked to win, and was impressed by the pieces showcased this year.
“ e piece to me felt like a representation of a ‘Memento Mori’, which roughly translates to ‘Remember to die.’ It’s such a powerful saying to me that I wanted to capture what it meant to me,” Donnely said. “ e skeleton is representative of someone who’s passed but still standing proud because of how they loved their life, surrounded by butter ies that represent their growth and peace in how they lived their life.”
Riverdale Ridge’s Shaver helped organize the student art show, contacting the school and arranging the submissions.
Shaver said the art show had almost gone by the wayside af-
ter COVID. It was looking like it wouldn’t get back o the ground unless a few people took charge to bring it back.
“So, my team, along with the other mentioned, as well as other schools, worked to pull the show back together,” Shaver said.
Shaver said he helped open Riverdale Ridge High School. e school teaches Painting & Drawing, Sculpture & Ceramics, Photography, Graphic Design, Foundations, and Yearbook.
“When we opened the building, our Principal Terry Elliot envisioned the school as an Arts Magnet of sorts. I love showing the work of the students,” Shaver said. “Art can be very personal and only for you, but it can also be made for others to enjoy, to think about, and re ect upon. So, if kids want their art to be seen and are comfortable with it, I love to display work in our school all
the time and have our winter art show. I want kids to feel proud and generate excitement for the program.”
Shaver said he thinks of the show like a school band perforance: If a student worked hard at a song or instrumental or a piece of art, showing it o is a big payo .
“Art should also have its time to shine. Kids put countless hours and thought into the work, and we want them to show it o . It’s also really fun to see what other schools are doing and learn from each other.”
“Between all of us, we coordinate working together to notify people, and have had great success in pulling this o . e funding for the show is from two grants, the Science and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) fund and the Brighton Community Grant, and the former Lodging Tax Grant,” said Rose.
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Paris Sanchez, 11 grade at Riverdale Ridge High School, took home Superintendent Choice “Best in Show.” PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD
Emma Doehler, 12th grade, Riverdale Ridge High School, won “Best in Show” for photography.
Joseph Kolodgy, 11th Grade, Riverdale Ridge High School, won “Best in Show” for Graphic Arts.
BRIEFS
Go For Launch
Colorado Air & Space Port is hosting a Higher Orbits for students from 8th and 12th grades to expand their STEM skill sets learning with teamwork, communications, research design, and leadership.
Students would get to work with an astronaut, Captain Wendy Lawerence, and work on an experiment design project during the event, learning, growing, and developing skills to succeed throughout their lives.
e student teams will present their project to a panel of judges who work in the Space and STEM elds. ey will choose a winner from each Go for Launch event. e winning experiment will be launched to board the International Space Station or a suborbital ight. Michelle Lucas is the founder and CEO of Higher Orbits.
For more information about the Higher Orbits event, visit www.higherorbits. org. To sponsor the event, go to sponsors@higherobits.org. To call for information at 281-451-5343.
Adams County Launches O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities
Adams County’s Executive Leadership Team is excited to announce the creation of the O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities to serve the community more e ectively. e goal of SPARC is to enhance the way the county builds and sustains partnerships, both internally and with external organizations.
ter resilience and prosperity.
e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.
Learn more at sparc.adcogov.org.
2024 Healthy Farmers Markets Survey
e Adams County Health Department is hoping that anyone who attended one of the Healthy Farmers Markets they hosted hosted in 2024 will o er feedback on how to improve these events for 2025.
e survey is available on the Health Department’s Website and at at bit. ly/4jBvrh5.
ose who take the survey before Monday, April 21, will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Legal self-help clinic
e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month.
e program is for those without legal representation and needing help navigating through legal issues.
Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.
CCPD o ers online crime reporting form
require immediate o cer intervention, such as fraud, identity theft, lost property, theft/shoplifting (less than $2,000), and vandalism.
e new form is online now in English and Spanish at c3gov.com/ReportACrime. Residents should always call 911 for emergencies.
‘Taking No Chances’
e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Ofce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, offer free, 10-week programs to families of Adams County teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drugresistance skills. Sessions are from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 720-2922811.
Boards/commissions’ openings
ensure safety and wellness for everyone. Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.
Help for vets
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has many power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.
To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ nd-locations.
e team is led by Adminstrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads e orts to secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to fos-
e Commerce City Police Department has a new online reporting tool allowing the public to report some nonemergency crimes and receive a police report immediately without speaking to a police o cer.
Community members can now conveniently report incidents that do not
Commerce City has openings for several boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority, and the Derby Review Board. Visit https://www.c3gov.com/Home/ Components/Form/Form/70316b05422 c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up.
Mental health
Community Reach Center o ers inperson intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call the Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500.
For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. ere will be a short screening for u-like symptoms before entering the center to
Quali ed Listeners also need volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyperson services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners. Call 720600-0860.
Walk with a doc
Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. is is a walking program for everyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the bene ts of walking.
CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTING EQUIPMENT
ONLINE AUCTION
May 7th @ 9:00 A.M.
Inspection Times: May 5th & 6th from 8:15am - 4:45pm
Including City & County Units
MEASLES
their blood results showed they did not have immunity to measles, a spokesperson said, via email.
As of April 17, 2025, a total of 800 conrmed measles cases were reported by more than two dozen states, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. e list includes Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Washington. ree people have died from measles this year. Two were in Texas, which has recorded 624 cases as of April 18. e
BRIEFS
Legal self-help clinic
e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month. e program is for those without legal representation and needing help navigating through legal issues.
Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.
Workforce & Business Center workshops
e Adams County Workforce & Business Center is hosting multiple workshops throughout November.
third, which is still under investigation, was in New Mexico.
What to know about Colorado’s confirmed measles cases
Nearly all the cases in the U.S. this year, 96%, were unvaccinated. Also, a third of the cases recorded were in those under 5 years, with another third being in people ages 5-19. In about one in 10 U.S. cases recorded this year, the person has been hospitalized, according to the CDC.
People exposed to measles typically develop symptoms seven to 21 days, the incubation period, after exposure, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a distinctive rash. It usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. People with measles
Visit the center’s website, https://adcogov.org/workforce-business-center, for a full class schedule, which includes contact information for each workshop. e center has locations in Aurora, in Westminter’sPete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St and at 36 South 18th Ave. in Brighton.
can spread the illness four days before the rash starts until four days after.
Measles is highly contagious. It can live for up to 2 hours in an airspace after an infected person leaves an area, according to the CDC. It spreads through contact with an infected person and via air droplets. Only humans spread measles, according to the agency.
According to the CDC, if a person with the measles enters a room with 10 people who are not immune to the disease, nine will become infected.
Health o cials urge people to call their doctor immediately if they think they or their child has been exposed to the measles.
is story is from CPR News, a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr. org.
In Loving Memory
Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is o ering a Warm Line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep, and strained relationships, among other topics. e professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.
A press statement said the Line is not for crisis intervention.
ose feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-
8255), text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.
Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. ose who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling.
Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second oor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
Volunteers needed Quali ed Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyperson services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local
libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners. Visit quali edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and ll out the form, or call 720-6000860.
Food distribution
27J Schools have free grab-and-go meals for youngsters up to age 18. Driveby or walk up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Overland Trail Middle School, 455 N. 19th Ave., and at immig Elementary School, 11453 Oswego St. Food for Hope is the sponsor.
St. Augustine food pantry, 129 S. Sixth Ave., o ers food Tuesdays and ursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Brighton residents who live between Quebec St. and Cavanaugh Road and between Weld County Road 4 1/2 and 96th Ave.
CROWSSUPDRO ELZZ
1. TELEVISION: Which actor was nominated for an Emmy for the same character on three di erent sitcoms?
2. MOVIES: Who was the rst actor to refuse an Oscar award for Best Actor?
3. GEOGRAPHY: Which modern city is in the shadow of the active volcano Mount Vesuvius?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What gas is used to create seltzer water?
5. SCIENCE: What is the center of an atom called?
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who are the six men who have made a career Grand Slam in pro golf?
7. ANATOMY: What is the largest artery in the body?
8. LITERATURE: For which category is the O. Henry Award given?
9. ASTRONOMY: Which star system is nearest to our solar system?
TrIVIa
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have died in o ce?
Answers
1. Kelsey Grammer for “Wings,” “Cheers” and “Frasier.”
2. George C. Scott, for “Patton.”
3. Naples, Italy.
4. Carbon dioxide.
5. Nucleus.
6. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
7. e aorta.
8. Short stories.
9. Alpha Centauri.
10. Eight.
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Legals
City and County
Public Notice
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
Notice is hereby given that the following subdivision(s) will be considered for approval by the City of Commerce City Community Development Director on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
S24-0010: SFG ISF II COMMERCE CITY
84 LLC, on behalf of Ridgetop Engineering, is requesting approval of the 84th and Uinta final plat to create one lot and dedicate right-of-way from approximately 4.37 acres. The property is generally located at the southern portion of E. 84th Ave and Uinta Street (8200 E 84th Ave), currently zoned I-2 (Medium-Intensity Industrial District).
The case file(s) and a copy of the Land Development Code of the City together with the subdivision plat are on file for review by emailing the Community Development Department at cdplanner@ c3gov.com. Any owner of property located within 300 feet of the subject property may invoke the public hearing process by submitting said objections in writing to the Director of Community Development in accordance with Sec. 21-3241 by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Director of Community Development
Para más información, contacta 303227-8818
Legal Notice No. CCX1736
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
Real Property 2025 Reappraisal Notification
On May 1, 2025, a Notice of Value will be mailed out to all Adams County Property Owners. If you feel your property value assigned is incorrect, you will have the right to appeal your property value between May 1, 2025, and June 8, 2025. Per state statue C.R.S. §39-5-122(1). (Since June 8th falls on a Sunday this year, you will have until Midnight June 9th to file your appeal.)
If you choose to appeal your value, you will have several options:
Online: Your Notice of Value will have the option to file an online appeal with an appeal code given specifically for your property you are appealing. This will be found on your Notice of Value postcard that you will receive in the mail. If you do not receive a Notice of Value postcard for any reason this option will not be available. This option will only be available until Midnight on the last day of appeals.
Email: You may email your appeal to assessor@adcogov.org listing any identifying information about your property and the reason for your appeal. We will send you a reply confirming your appeal so if you do not get a reply, please contact us to make sure we send this out to you. This option will only be available until Midnight of the last day of appeals.
Fax: You may fax your appeal to 720-523-6037. This option is only available until Midnight on the last day of appeals.
In Person: We will have appraisers available to talk to you about your property value during the Appeal Period of May 1, 2025 – June 8, 2025, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday at the Government Center Conference Center located at 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton which is located at the northwest entrance of the building.
Legal Notice No. CCX 4513
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on destruction of data collected, maintained or used in the provision of a free and appropriate public education of students with disabilities, School District 27J will be purging archived special education records. Records to be destroyed on May 23, 2025 will include all students who were born in the year 2002. If you would like to claim your records, please contact the SPED Records Department at 303-655-2920 before that date.
Legal Notice No. 1721
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
Commerce 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, C.R.S.
The following candidates are declared elected:
Vacant, 4-year term ending May 8, 2029;
Vacant, 4-year term ending May 8, 2029; and Vacant, 2-year term ending May 4, 2027.
DATED: March 4, 2025 /s/ Catherine Will Designated Election Official for the Northern Commerce Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C.
450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254
Phone: 303-592-4380
Legal Notice No. CCX1734
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES y DECLARACIÓN CERTIFICADA DE LOS RESULTADOS
DISTRITO METROPOLITANO TR RANCH
POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA , conforme al § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., que, al cierre de la jornada del 4 de marzo de 2025, no había más candidatos que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito, para el Distrito Metropolitano HighPointe Park (el “Distrito”). Por lo tanto, se cancela la elección del 6 de mayo de 2025 para el Distrito.
Los siguientes candidatos para el Distrito se declaran electos por aclamación:
MEGAN WALDSCHMIDT: Mayo de 2029
PAIGE LANGLEY: Mayo de 2029
BLAKE AMEN: Mayo de 2027
MICHAEL HENGEL: Mayo de 2027
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Representante electoral designado
Persona de contacto para el distrito:
Kristin J. Bowers, Esq.
WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Abogados
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. CCX 4512
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN REGULAR POR PARTE DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL DESIGNADO
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO del Distrito Metropolitano de Northern Commerce, del Condado de Adams, Colorado, notifica que al cierre del horario del sexagésimo tercer día antes de la elección 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, la elección a celebrarse el 6 de mayo de 2025, queda por medio del presente cancelada, de conformidad con la Sección 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
Los siguientes candidatos son declarados electos:
Vacante, mandato de 4 años que finaliza el 8 de mayo de 2029;
Vacante, mandato de 4 años que finaliza el 8 de mayo de 2029; y
Vacante, mandato de 2 años que finaliza el 4 de mayo de 2027.
FECHADO este 4th día de marzo de 2025 /s/ Catherine Will Funcionario electoral designado para el Distrito Metropolitano de Northern Commerce c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C.
450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254
Teléfono: 303-592-4380
Legal Notice No. CCX1735
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
TR RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 4, 2025, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for TR Ranch Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled.
The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:
MEGAN WALDSCHMIDT: May 2029
PAIGE LANGLEY: May 2029
BLAKE AMEN: May 2027
MICHAEL HENGEL: May 2027
s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District: Kristin J. Bowers, Esq.
WHITE BEAR ANKELE T ANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. CCX 4511
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
2024 budget.
To access meeting, visit www.zoom.us, click the Join the Meeting link, and type in the following Meeting ID and Passcode:
Meeting ID: 810 0189 9134
Passcode: 388002 1-719-359 4580 US
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY
By: /s/ SETER, VANDER WALL & MIELKE, P.C.
Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. CCX1732
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE TO INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Owner: Tower Metropolitan District Project Name: Tower and Majestic Commercenter Project Facilities Construction
80203, npeykov@spencerfane.com.
TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL RESPONSES, TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES IN THE RESPONSE PROCESS, AND TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE ANY AND ALL RESPONSES.
Legal Notice No. CCX1731
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tower Metropolitan District of the City of Aurora, Colorado, will make final payments at the offices of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, on or after Monday, May 5, 2025, to the following entities in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the listed work pertaining to the Phase 11 Pump House Project, all being within or adjacent to the boundaries of the District and in the City of Aurora, Colorado:
officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By:/s/ Nicole Peykov
Legal Counsel to the District
Legal Notice No. CCX1729
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2024 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 amended budget has been submitted to the LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY, for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Legato Community Authority to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 via Zoom videoconferencing platform. Any interested elector within the Legato Community Authority may inspect the amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended
Owner is requesting submittal of qualifications from interested firms for the role of integrated project delivery contractor pursuant to § 32-1-1801, C.R.S., for the design, financing, and construction of public improvements, including 38th Avenue improvements, Himalaya Road improvements, First Creek improvements and facilities, Picadilly Road improvements, internal roadways, detention pond, additional stormwater improvements and facilities, landscaping, soft costs and other expenses related to the design and construction of public improvements located both onsite and offsite, along with related activities on behalf of the District, generally located east of Tower Road, west of E-470, and south of East 38th Avenue in the City of Aurora, Colorado. The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of management, contracting, and construction of the projects and shall provide for all aspects of the construction including compliance with financial restrictions, sub-contractor bidding and contracting, project schedules and all facets of constructing the types of improvements listed as may be required by the District. The preliminary total cost estimate for the projects is approximately $56,000,000. Respondents should provide information and qualifications along with representative project experience. There will be no inquiry/response opportunity. Additional information on the requirements and projects can be obtained by written request at the address below.
Response due date, time, location, and addressee: All responses must be received by 5:00 PM, local time, May 15, 2025, and must be delivered to Tower Metropolitan District, c/o Spencer Fane LLP, Attn: Nicole Peykov, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado
Greenways Landscape Services, LLC Boring for street lights on 35th Street Lightning Ventures, Inc. Grading
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Paving
Colorado Concrete Construction, LLC Right of Way Concrete
Three Brothers Concrete, Inc. Light poles & Curb and Gutter Concrete
All Phase Landscape Construction, Inc. Landscaping & Irrigation
Division 7 Construction, Inc. Joint Sealant Caulking
Levi Contractors, Inc. Site Utilities
Premier Fire Protection, Inc. Fire Pump Install
MTech Mechanical Plumbing & HVAC
ADK Electric Corporation Electrical & Fire Alarm Install
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by any such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor(s) or the subcontractor(s), may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Said verified statement must be filed with the Tower Metropolitan District c/o Paul Niedermuller, District Accountant, at the above address and at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said Tower Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District (the “District”) of 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 regular election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled and the following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Charles Foster to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
John Fair to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District: Ron L. Fano, Esq.
District Address: 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203
District Telephone Number: 303-839-3800
BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. CCX1733 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143
Plaintiff: HIGH POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT v. Defendant(s): JASON T MLINEK and ADYL MLINEK
ELECTRIC
e Denver-based RAQC celebrated food truck conversions Tuesday at an Earth Day event called “Engines O ,” in a parking lot at West Fifth Avenue and Santa Fe Drive. e air advisory council, which makes policy recommendations to state and local governments and channels grant funds, has overseen the conversion of about 30 food trucks. e current grant fund, which launched in 2024, has enough for about 120 conversion projects, spokesman David Sabados said.
Depending on the food and the equipment needs, replacing gas generators or propane cooking equipment can cost from the low thousands of dollars up to $30,000 per truck. RAQC supplies 80% of the costs for approved trucks, up to a $20,000 cap.
Switching equipment is part of the ght against climate change-causing greenhouse gases and local ozone emissions. Nine northern Front Range counties are now in “severe” violation of EPA ozone limits.
Changing out one truck’s fuel is, of course, small compared with more than 120 million tons of carbon emitted annually in the Colorado economy. But local o cials are taking on small targets as well as large ones — such as power plants — in the ozone and climate ghts. eir argument is that small engines like lawn mowers and generators make up a couple of parts per billion in metro Denver
ozone readings that approach 80 parts per billion on a hot summer day. Shaving a point or two here and there could help the Front Range get below the 2015 EPA standard of 70 parts per billion.
Nodding to converted food trucks from Amore Pizza, HipPOPS and others, Sabados said, “A lot of this, for us, is about proof of concept, showing it can be done. at it can be done anywhere generators are used — food, construction, anything.”
Daniel Belger’s HipPOPS — avorful gelato pops dipped in liquid chocolate and rolled in toppings like carmelized pecans — draw a lot of power to keep the gelato case cool. He’s got LED lights all over to make every angle of the operation and its customers look perfect on all-important Instagram.
Without the fumes from the old gasoline generators, HipPOPS gets booked for more indoor events. Plus, Belger said he can hear the customers nudging each other and whispering, “What did you think of the Oreo pop?”
“I hear that and tell them, ‘ e Oreo is AMAZING,’” Belger laughed.
Hal’s Co ee has been booked for two graduation parties over the weekend speci cally because the partygoers want to hear the DJ, not the food truck.
At a pre-Earth Day event last weekend, Dantzler said, “I was the only clean truck anywhere around. And people kept coming up to us, ‘I heard you were the quiet truck. I heard you were the green truck.’ ” 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq.
Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C.
Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011
PLURIES SUMMONS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO: JASON T MLINEK and ADYL MLINEK
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:
June 20, 2025 at 8:30 A.M., in Division 1 of the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.
The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:
10171 Altura St., Commerce City, CO 80022-8937 also known as SUB:HIGH POINTE SUBDIVISION BLK:10 LOT:3;
If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.
Dated at Colorado, this 18th day of April, 2025..
CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk
This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.
WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.
Legal Notice No. CCX 4514
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 29, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Public Notice
Notice of Intent to Amend Environmental Restrictions at Broderick Wood Products Superfund Site
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working
with landowners at the Broderick Wood Products Superfund Site, located at 5800 Lipan Street, Adams County, Colorado, to amend the 2006 environmental covenant for the Site. CDPHE and EPA want to amend the covenant to update the Materials Management and Health and Safety Plan that is attached to the 2006 covenant. The new Plan will account for remedial work that has occurred on the property since 2006. Pursuant to § 25-15-318, C.R.S., once the amendment is completed, the new Materials Management and Health and Safety Plan will be binding on all current and future owners of the land and any persons possessing an interest in the land. Please contact Patrick Medland of CDPHE at patrick.medland@ state.co.us or 303-692-3281, or Paul Stoick of EPA at stoick.paul@epa.gov, to request copies of these documents and to provide your comments. All comments must be submitted by May 20, 2025.
Legal Notice No. CCX 4509
First Publication: April 17, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Debra R. Evans, Co-Personal Representative 1856 Bluebell Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. CCX 4510
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RAFAELA L. ALARCON, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30896
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 August 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carmen F. Alarcon
Personal Representative 7080 Glencoe Street Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Legal Notice No. CCX1727 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025
