The Highlands Street Fair is back and bigger than ever
BY JACQUI SOMEN
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
One of Highland Square’s most exciting events is coming, and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
Now in its 42nd year, the Highlands Street Fair is a community institution. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m on Saturday, June 21, West 32nd Avenue from Irving to Perry will be bustling with food, fun and music. e Highlands Street Fair has come a long way from its humble beginnings. An initiative of the Highland Merchant Association, the rst Highlands Street Fair lasted 45 minutes and featured dance, a clown tying balloon animals, a guitarist and a Boy Scout troop, according to e Landmark Building’s website that chronicles the history of the fair.
In 2025, there are more than 180 vendors planned to participate, including food trucks, nonpro t organizations, local businesses and jewelry, home goods, arts and crafts, and artisanal goods purveyors. e fair will also feature performances by local musicians and a workout class from Orange eory Fitness Highlands. Past events have featured dance companies, local rock bands, and ne artists. Con rmed food vendors include Polar Bros. Nitro Ice Cream and Bohemian Wurst and international, American classic and healthy cuisine will also be available for purchase.
For the rst time in seven years, Orangetheory Fitness will lead a workout, a combination of body weight exercises and band work, at the fair. e fair’s kids area, which in the past has
Parents warned about the dangers of chatbots
Consumer alert urges conversations at home about AI tools, content
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE@COTLN.ORG
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a consumer alert warning parents about the growing risks posed by social AI chatbots. Chatbots are tools designed to mimic human conversation, which, in some cases, can lead young users into harmful interactions.
“ ese chatbots interact with people as if they were another person,” Weiser said. “ ey can take on personas like a celebrity, ctional character or even a trusted adult, and the conversation can turn inappropriate or dangerous quickly, especially when it comes to sexual content, self-harm or substance use.”
e alert, released May 21, comes amid a sharp rise in reports of children engaging with AI bots in ways that have resulted in mental health crises and unsafe behaviors. Weiser’s o ce warns that children and teens may not realize they’re interacting with an AI rather than a real person, making them more vulnerable to manipulation.
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hosted several features such as bouncy houses and slides, is slated to get an upgrade this year as well, featuring a larger area and more family-friendly activities.
“ e Highlands Street Fair has been a staple of the community for over 30 years,” said Nate Karnemaat, event director of the Highlands Street Fair. “ is year we will have over 180 vendors including artists, food trucks, local businesses, and more. We will have a larger kids area this year with more activities for families. We’re so excited to bring this amazing event to an even more amazing neighborhood.”
Entry to the fair, including workout, performances and kids’ area is free of charge. Learn more about the upcoming Highlands Street Fair at highlandsstreetfair.com.
Social AI chatbots are increasingly common on popular platforms. Some are embedded in social media sites, while others exist as standalone apps. ey’re often marketed as friends, mentors or entertainers.
According to HealthyChildren.org, children and teens are turning to chatbots not just for quick answers but also for entertainment or companionship, which can be risky as these programs are not designed with kids in mind and may expose them to false, harmful or inappropriate content.
“What you thought might be benign can turn quite harmful,” Weiser said. “Parents need to be mindful of what their kids are doing.”
Scenes from years past of the annual Highlands Street Fair from years past, which takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 21 along 32nd Avenue from Irving to Perry streets.
A new chapter for Colorado Community Media
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is is more than a business transaction to me, it’s personal. I was born in Colorado and have spent a great deal of time here throughout my life. My family immigrated to the Huerfano County area as ranchers and coal miners in the late 1800s; we own a ranch near the Spanish Peaks that has been in our family for generations. Colorado’s culture, values and communities have always been close to my heart, and to now play a role in ensuring that trusted, locally produced journalism continues here is, in many ways, a dream come true.
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Denver Property Tax Relief Program opens for qualifying residents
BY ERIC HEINZ
Denver is accepting applications for its annual Property Tax Relief Program. e city stated the program is now managed by the Department of Housing Stability (HOST) and provides nancial assistance to older adults, people with disabilities and families.
e Denver Property Tax Relief Program provides a partial refund of property taxes paid, or the equivalent in rent, to qualifying Denver residents. Eligible applicants will receive a payment of at least $372, with an average refund of $1,000. Qualifying residents can apply to receive a refund on their 2024 property taxes from now until April 30, 2026. With
more than 3,000 residents bene ting last year, the city said it aims to increase participation this year by expanding access with online applications.
Applicants must be Denver residents and meet income and residency requirements. e program is open to:
Homeowners who:
• Were 65 or older all of 2024, or
• Were disabled all of 2024, or
• Had a dependent child who lived with them all of 2024, and
• Owned and lived in their home within Denver for all of 2024,
• Paid 2024 property taxes in full, and
• Had income at or below 60% of Denver’s Area Median Income (AMI).
Renters who:
• Were 65 or older all of 2024, or
• Were disabled all of 2024, and
• Lived in a rental dwelling where 2024 property taxes were paid,
• Paid rent at all properties lived in throughout 2024 within the City and County of Denver, and
• Had income at or below 25% of AMI (individual applicants) or 30% of AMI (two adult applicants in the same household).
Applications will be accepted online at denvergov.org/propertytaxrelief through April 30, 2026. e application portal is available in English and Spanish, and residents are encouraged to apply early, as funds are limited and will be distributed on a rst-come, rst-served basis.
To support residents who may have di culty completing the online applica-
tion, HOST and its community partners will host in-person assistance events throughout the city. Dates and locations will be posted on the program’s website. In addition, residents can get help by contacting Colorado Housing Connects at 1-844-926-6632 (call or text, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or the CARE Center at 303-838-1200 (call or text, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
“ e Property Tax Relief program is here to help people, especially seniors, who are struggling with high housing costs and xed incomes,” said Jamie Rife, the executive director of the city’s Housing Stability department. For more information or to apply, visit denvergov.org/propertytaxrelief.
Part 2: Why Aren’t More Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Being Built?
This is the second installment of my 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.
ADUs – accessory or additional dwelling units, also called granny flats — are a wonderful idea. They use an existing piece of residential real estate and create a separate living space. They are often used for intergenerational housing (aging parents, adult children just starting out, etc.) and have long-term value as rental property and add to the value of your real estate. But very few have been built in Colorado. The experience in the City of Denver is instructive. I have been told that since June 2015 the city has issued 528 ADU permits, of which 418 have received Certificates of Occupancy. There are thousands of possible sites. There are no easily attainable totals for areas outside Denver, but there are a few ADUs scattered around the suburbs, and there must be tens of thousands of possible sites.
the preferred option. But times have changed.
quickly baffles the typical homeowner.
Now, land in urban areas is scarce (thus more expensive), homes are more expensive to build and aren’t as available, and smaller living spaces in closer proximity to others is more acceptable, often preferred. Zoning was a big hurdle. In Denver, applications for variance were rarely denied, but the variance process could take months and was expensive.
However, that is not the problem it once was. Laws have been passed that override local zoning regulations; Colorado did that last year, and that law takes effect this July.
That has opened the door, but there is a long way to go. Most homeowners have never even heard of ADUs, much less thought of how building an ADU might address their needs. This series is a small attempt to address that education gap.
Other impediments:
Other local regulations and rules
Cost. The amount of money needed, even for the least expensive ADUs, is not trivial for most homeowners. It exceeds the purchase of a car or the cost of a tiny home, and many don’t understand why.
Finance. Beyond the raw cost, financing an ADU can be a challenge. Most lenders (but not our Wendy Renee, below) are not yet comfortable with the dynamics, and there are few lenders actively doing it. Call Wendy!
Time. The time between signing a contract to build an ADU and receiving a certificate of occupancy could be a year (and often longer). Before you get to the contract phase, investigation of options and selecting a vendor takes even more time. Sometimes a homeowner who wants an ADU has an immediate need, and the timelines may not match.
So, one might ask, why aren’t more ADUs being built?
For many years, they were discouraged by the restrictive zoning regulations of local governments. That made a lot of sense when land was relatively inexpensive, housing was generally affordable, and single-family residences were
Some of these are hangovers from the anti-ADU sentiment, but many are necessary to ensure the quality and safety of the dwelling as well as it being an acceptable addition to the community. These range from soil testing, setbacks, size limitations, parking, utility fees, construction inspections, and more. These sorts of things are dealt with as a matter of course by builders of multi-family buildings and main residences, but the complexity
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Market awareness. As mentioned above, most potential purchasers of ADUs are unaware of the opportunity. That education is happening, slowly.
Vendors. In Colorado the cottage industry of ADU vendors and other service providers is only now developing. It exists but is small, hard to find (and vet), and doesn’t have a broad community presence.
All these factors are self reinforcing and limit the development of ADUs. And there is another factor at work. The very nature of ADUs which makes them such a terrific addition to the housing stock,
Instead of having a different website for each listing, we now link them to a single site, www. GRElistings.com. The QR code at right will open that site up on your smartphone.
We pride ourselves on the thoroughness of our listings. We complete all the data fields in the MLS, not just the mandatory ones, so you’ll find measurements and descriptions for each room, as well as narrated video tours which simulate an actual showing.
works against widespread adoption. They are “gentle density,” one here, one there. They are rarely installed at multiple residences close to each other. The impact, such as traffic, on a particular neighborhood is minimal. They don’t change the character of the neighborhood, but individual homeowners must have the need and desire.
Most have little experience with a construction project, understand how to research the options, are willing to turn their backyard into a construction site, and, especially for homeowners of moderate means, able to take on the risk and responsibility of a second mortgage (or make the necessary decisions). The whole thing is not part of their perspective.
To help with these issues Verdant Living has published a buyer’s guide, BuyersGuideColoradoADUs.com. A good place to begin is the Verdant Living website, VerdantLiving.us, or just contact John Phillips at 303-717-1962. I want to thank John and the following people for their input: Gary Fleisher, Modular Home Source; Kol Peterson, Accessory Dwelling Strategies, Renee Martinez-Stone, Denver Housing Authority and West Denver Renaissance Collaborative, and Eric Scott, TinyMod. Next month: Financing an ADU
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agents bother to enter that information on their MLS listings. Of course, narrated video tours are not required either, and most “video tours” you see on other brokerages’ listings are really just slide shows with a music track. We have sold many of our own listings, including one that closes next week, to buyers who haven’t seen the home in person until they fly in for the inspection. The video tour gives them enough of a sense of what the listing is like to ask me or their agent write up an offer and go under contract for it.
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Hickenlooper hears from businesses
Fluctuating tari s, international politics impacting bottom line
BY LINDSAY TOOMER NEWSLINE
Colorado small businesses from various sectors have made changes to their operations and even lost customers as a result of uncertainty around the Trump administration’s tari s.
Grady Cope, CEO of Reata Engineering and Machine Works, a Centennial, Colorado-based manufacturing company, said his company spent most of last year working to bring a Canadian customer on board.
But in February, that customer said it would stop working with Reata because it was their only U.S.-based vendor, and “our people would just be really upset if we were buying from a U.S. vendor.”
“So they’re gone after a year’s worth of work,” Cope said at a press conference with U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado and other small business leaders.
Many of the materials used to make Reata’s products are not made in the U.S., Cope said. e company also ships parts to customers all over the world, with two of its biggest customers in Germany and the United Kingdom.
“One of the things that has truly surprised all of us is that the inconsistency of we-don’t-know-where-the-tari s-arefrom-day-to-day is causing many of our customers to put orders on hold,” Cope said. “Everybody’s waiting for some sta-
bilization and normalcy.”
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to implement tari s that involve every country in the world, including those with which the U.S. conducts extensive trade, such as Canada, Mexico and China. He has said trade de cits are a
national emergency, and part of his goal is to force more companies to manufacture products in the U.S. But he has repeatedly changed course on tari policy.
Democratic attorneys general, including Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, have sued the administra-
tion, saying tari s are the purview of Congress, not the president.
Hickenlooper said people well-versed in economics tell him that “tari s have never worked” except in speci c situations. He said all tari s do is create “a level of uncertainty that is almost untenable” and prevents businesses from growing and maintaining supply chain relationships.
“All these tari s, in one way or another, they’re not bringing manufacturing back to this country,” Hickenlooper said. “What they’re doing is putting an unbearable burden on small businesses like we see here.”
Hickenlooper toured 4 Noses Brewing Company in Denver before hosting the press conference there with local business leaders. He sits on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. He is running for reelection in 2026.
Jack Caporal, trade policy chair at the World Trade Center Denver, said trade is an “engine of growth” in Colorado, as 1 in 5 jobs in the state is supported by trade, and gives Colorado consumers a choice on how and where to spend their money. He said tari s are “aggressive taxes” that small businesses “have the hardest time absorbing the cost of.”
“When there are trade issues that ought to be resolved to open that market access for Colorado businesses, the approach should be one that’s surgical and well thought out and well intentioned … Colorado businesses shouldn’t be caught in the cross re of unnecessary trade wars that raise costs for consumers and businesses,” Caporal said.
Colorado business owners told Sen. John Hicklenlooper that changing tari s are hurting thier businesses, driving away some customers and limiting their supplies of necessary supplies and equipment. FILE PHOTO
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Protesters greet Evans, Boebert at state Capitol
Crowd chants opposition to “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
BY MONTE WHALEY
Over the loud chants of protesters, U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert
plowed ahead to outline the bene ts of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” for Coloradans on May 29 while on the steps of the State Capitol.
As about 30 or so protesters chanted “One and Done” and “Gabe You Lie” to Evans, who is in his rst term in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District seat.
He and Boebert told reporters and supporters that the measure would ensure
the long-term viability of Medicaid. By getting 1.4 million illegal immigrants o the Medicaid rolls as well as knocking o 1.2 million people who aren’t eligible for Medicaid bene ts, the bill is “preserving the program for the people who need it the most,” Evans said.
gle line between the protestors, reporters and the lawmakers to guard against any confrontations which never occurred.
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“It’s about cutting wasteful spending,” Boebert added. “… e waste, the fraud, the abuse, the illegal aliens who are receiving taxpayer bene ts. is is going to stop under this one big, beautiful bill.”
Evans and Boebert continued to speak into microphones during the one-hour presentation but were often drowned out by the full-throated opposition. About 20 advocates of the two lawmakers stood on one side and clapped their support.
Colorado State Troopers formed a sin-
CHATBOTS
e alert outlines several dangers, including chatbots generating age-inappropriate content, encouraging disordered behavior, or providing false and biased information. In some cases, children have shared private details with these bots, raising concerns about how that data may be used or stored.
Legal tools, limited reach
Weiser said his o ce is watching closely for violations of Colorado’s consumer protection laws, particularly those related to deceptive or unfair trade practices. He pointed to the state’s ongoing lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, which alleges harm to children through manipulative design and lack of safeguards.
“If these platforms are crossing the line, whatever we can do in enforcement, we will,” he said.
Still, Weiser acknowledged that regulation alone can’t keep pace with the fast-moving world of AI. He called for a broader federal conversation and urged technology companies to act more responsibly.
Senate considering e “One Big, Beautiful” legislation passed the U.S. House last week and is heavily backed by President Donald Trump. e measure would extend his 2017 tax cuts, fund more border security, impose work requirements for those on Medicaid and roll back Joe Biden-era lean energy tax credits, say supporters. e Congressional Budget O ce says the bill would increase the nation’s de cit by $3.8 trillion by 2034.
What parents can do
e most e ective protection, Weiser said, begins at home.
“Monitor their use. Be engaged,” he said. “Ask your kids what they’re doing online. If they say they’re talking to someone, make sure they understand who or what that really is.”
e alert recommends using parental controls, ltering tools and built-in age restrictions. But more importantly, Weiser said, families should normalize regular conversations about digital habits and online experiences.
“Teach your kids that these chatbots are not human,” he said. “ ey’re designed to seem human but they’re not. Don’t wait to talk to your kids.”
Looking ahead
Weiser said he’s not ruling out the need for new state legislation but believes current laws provide a strong foundation for accountability. For now, raising awareness remains a top priority.
To help parents get started, his o ce has created a one-page tip sheet with safety advice and conversation starters, available at stopfraudcolorado.gov.
“Arti cial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and many parents may not even be aware of social AI chatbots and their potential to harm children,” Weiser said. “ at needs to change.”
How to enjoy the worst team of all time
Some suggestions for resilient Rockies fans
BY JOHN RENFROW JOHN@COTLN.ORG
Dismayed Colorado fans still turn up at Coors Field to support their spiraling Rockies, with yells of “Sell the team!” ringing out behind hot dog bites and swigs of beer. But it’s the results on the eld that are often di cult to stomach. e old adage in baseball is that before the season even begins, you get 40 wins and 40 losses, and what your team does between them will determine the course of the season.
Tickets were only $5 on the day that the Rockies lost their 40th game, and will likely remain in the single digits for the remainder of the season. ere will be price hikes when teams like the Yankees and Dodgers come to town, but the organization knows it’s getting increasingly di cult to put butts in seats.
Colorado is on pace to be even worse than the 2024 Chicago White Sox, a team that nished 41-121 last season, the worst since the 1962 New York Mets, who were 40-120.
According to an article from ESPN on May 13, the Rockies’ record through 40 games puts them on pace to nish 28-134. Let that sink in.
So anyway, here are some ways to better enjoy the possible worst team ever.
Arrive early for cheap beers
If you arrive two hours before the game’s rst pitch, you might see fans double- sting 12-ounce beers as they make their way to their seats.
at’s because fans can enjoy $3 Coors Lights (yes, $3 for 12 ounces) and $6 craft beers (16 ounces) before the game starts. Or you can wait until the drinks are literally $10 more expensive than that after
PROTESTERS
Critics of the bill argue that it is one of the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in American history, and they have nicknamed it the Reverse Robin Hood Bill. e bill still must pass the United State Senate.
Alan Franklin of ProgressNow Colorado said he thought Evans would moderate his views after narrowly winning the 8th District race to Yadira Caraveo last November. Caraveo was the rst representative of CO-08 when it was newly drawn in 2022, becoming Colorado’s rst Latina member of Congress. She narrowly won the CD-8 seat in 2022 and then lost to Evans in November by less than 2,500 votes.
Evans, by ipping the seat, helped the GOP achieve a narrow majority in the House of
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the national anthem. at way, you don’t feel bad leaving in the seventh inning when the team is down a gross number of runs (like the 21-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on May 10, the thirdbiggest shutout margin in the major leagues since 1901).
Pin the promotional schedule to the fridge
Whether it’s buy-one-get-one hot dog night, bobblehead night or enjoying reworks after the game, promos are always a good excuse to get to the ballpark.
Plus, summer in Colorado makes for a picture-perfect night for baseball, if you can stomach the score of the game.
For example, catch a star-studded night when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town on June 25. e rst 10,000 fans through the door receive a Rockies cow-
Representatives.
But Evans is now just in “lock step” behind Trump and his policies, Franklin said. “He’s just not a good t for the 8th Congressional District,” Franklin said.
Caraveo has said she is running in the Democratic primary in hopes of being nominated in order to take on Evans in 2026.
Shannon Bird , a former Westminster City Councilwoman, and Manny Rutinel — both currently serving in the Colorado State House — have announced they are also running in the Democratic primary in a bid to unseat Evans.
Evans also defended himself against calls that he has voided any town hall meetings and sessions with constituents. Evans said he has held at least two town halls and met with 11,000 people in di erent settings. “We have met with all kinds of people to get and understand their concerns,” Evans said.
boy hat. Or show up for other fan favorite nights like Star Wars or Grateful Dead night.
Put some cheddar on the games
Of course, be sure to gamble responsibly. But if you truly can’t bear to watch the team continue to struggle, consider a prop bet or two to add a little seasoning to your experience.
Bet on a player to get a hit, hammer a home run or the Rockies to only lose by three runs or less. Or, if you get really cynical, bet on the other team. at way, at least the loss results in something positive for your night out.
For the most diehard of fans, bet on the Rockies to win. Your passion for the game will soar with each at-bat, and the odds will reward you if the team pulls it o . Imagine beating the Yankees and going home with a fatter pocket.
‘Enhance’ your game experience
It’s Colorado. Enough said?
You might nd you care less and less about the team’s record if you enjoy a nice night of weather after some homegrown Colorado enhancements, like a gummy or a chocolate bar.
Just make sure you nd a cozy seat away from other people, especially rowdy fans of the other team. With fewer people ocking to the stadium, it shouldn’t be difcult to nd a nice solitary spot with a pretty view. But be careful throwing those cheap beers into the mix.
As always, plan for a ride or use public transportation, and never drive under the in uence.
Only so much can be done to alleviate the pain of watching your team suck at a historic level. But as always, Go Rockies forever.
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Coors Field shines on a beautiful May evening as the Colorado Rockies play the Philadelphia Phillies on May 20. The Phillies won 7-4 to give Colorado its 40th loss of the season.
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Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert speak out about the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” at the steps of the State Capitol. MONTE WHALEY
New law allows donation of unused prescriptions
Prescription donations would help uninsured patients under new Colorado law
BY SARA WILSON NEWSLINE
A new Colorado law will let people donate their unused and unopened prescription drugs so that other patients can access them for free or a minimal cost.
Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25289 into law, which establishes the state’s drug donation program.
“Every year, the United States spends billions to dispose of unused prescription medicines from nursing homes, assisted living residences, hospices, and jails,” bill sponsor Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Jefferson County Democrat, said in a statement. “Additionally, many left-over prescriptions are ushed down the toilet or thrown into the trash, which causes immeasurable harm to our environment
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Caporal said the uncertainty and the “whiplash” that comes with changing tari policies prompt other countries “...to become less reliant on the U.S. market” and to do business outside of the U.S. He said it also makes it harder for American businesses to enter those markets.
Jeremy Petersen, CEO of
Identity Pet
and water supply. With this new law, we are creating a program to reduce waste, protect the environment, and help Coloradans access the medication they need.”
e bill was also sponsored by Rep. Kyle Brown, a Louisville Democrat, and Rep. Emily Sirota, a Denver Democrat. It passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support.
e program relies on the work from a task force on the issue created in 2022. Colorado technically already allows for re-dispensing of medication under limited circumstances, but there isn’t an easy mechanism for patients to access those drugs. ere is one program in the state, at a clinic in Colorado Springs, that accepts donated medications from nursing homes.
Under the new law, individuals and institutions such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes and prisons will be able to more easily donate medicine to hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. at medicine would then be used to ll prescriptions for low-income and uninsured patients.
Nutrition, said while his business is headquartered in Colorado, all of its products are made in Canada because the U.S. had “no available production to create the quality of product that we wanted to create for pets.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business tried to bring manufacturing into the U.S., but it is not possible in the U.S. to achieve the quality the company wants, he said.
While Identity’s products have a “made in Canada” label and the country was the second top retail market last year for the
In 2021, about 10% of Coloradans did not ll a prescription because of cost, according to a report from the Colorado Health Institute.
e program won’t allow for the donation of opioids, scheduled medications and medicines that require special storage conditions unless the recipient can ensure correct storage. e recipient of the donated drugs will be required to keep records of donations, keep the donated drugs separate from regular stock and have a licensed pharmacist inspect the donation.
Forty- ve states have drug repository programs in place, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, though the program scopes vary. Georgia’s program, for example, has lled over 981,000 prescriptions worth more than $78 million over eight years. Wyoming’s program has existed since 2007 and has helped about 29,000 patients. is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
company, Petersen said Canada is now his worst market.
“Despite being Canadian-made, they know we’re U.S.-owned, and so the boycott is on,” Petersen said.
Petersen said the company has also seen panic buying worse than it saw during the pandemic. It will be increasing its pricing by 6% on June 1 because of the uncertainty of how tari s will change. He said this has been “the most di cult year” of his professional career because of the uncertainty that comes with uctuating tari s.
“It’d be really nice if the president could just put this all on the back burner and recognize that we can’t exist solely with products created in America,” Petersen said. “We’ve always been a land of opportunity, and a land of small businesses and making it easier for small business owners, and now here at the ip of a switch this year, that’s all threatened.” is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
A Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment medication collection box. A new law allows residents to donate unused medication rather than having to dispose of them. FILE PHOTO
Winning from failing and succeeding
We all want to win. It feels good to succeed, hit the target, cross the nish line, or land the deal. But if we’re honest, most of us fail far more often than we win, and many of those failures are quietly swept under the rug. at’s human nature. We hide the stumbles and spotlight the wins. But here’s the truth: both wins and losses hold valuable lessons. e people who truly multiply their success are the ones who learn from both.
Some people are wired to extract deep insight from failure. When something goes wrong, they pause, re ect, and analyze. ey don’t just brush past the loss; they dissect it. What went wrong? What could I have done di erently? What will I change next time? ey turn the pain of failure into fuel for growth. It’s not always easy, but it’s powerful.
WINNING
ert challenges us to see failure as a necessary and even valuable part of the journey to success.
David Sandler, founder of the Sandler Selling System, emphasized this same truth in his foundational book, “ e Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply em.” Rule #1?
“You have to learn to fail, to win.” Not rule #37. Not rule #49. Rule number one. Failure isn’t optional on the path to success. It’s the tuition we pay.
And let’s not forget Zig Ziglar’s wisdom:
mortem” when things go wrong. Leaders gather the team, do a retrospective, and ask, “Why did we miss the mark?” at’s valuable. But how often do we pause and re ect after a big win and ask, “Why did we succeed?”
When we nish a 10K faster than ever, hit a new sales target, or deliver a project under budget, we should celebrate, but we should also re ect. Did we prepare di erently this time? Did we collaborate more closely with the team? Were we more strategic in how we communicated? Were we more consistent in execution? Did we build stronger relationships? Did we make fewer assumptions and ask better questions?
and shrug it o with “We’ll get ‘em next time.” Or when we win and move on with a quick high- ve and no deeper insight. Success is not just about doing more, it’s about learning more from the setbacks and the triumphs. Multiply your wins by making time to understand them. Let your failures instruct you, but don’t let your victories go unanalyzed. In both, there’s wisdom waiting.
Others, however, respond to failure with anger, blame, or retreat. ey shut down. If you’re in that camp or know someone who is, let me recommend Josh Seibert’s book, “Winning From Failing.” It’s a gamechanger for those who get stuck in frustration when things don’t go their way. Seib-
“Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.” at one quote alone can shift your entire perspective. It reminds us not to let a setback today de ne who we are tomorrow.
But let’s ip the script. We’ve talked enough about failure. What about success? Are we learning from that just as intentionally?
Too often, we only conduct a “post-
OAs salespeople, for example, maybe our pre-call planning was sharper. Maybe we looped in colleagues who brought added expertise. Maybe we stopped winging it and started acting like professionals. Success leaves clues, but only if we take the time to look for them.
e truth is, for some people, it’s the lessons from failure that stick. For others, it’s the clarity that comes from understanding why they won. Both are essential. e tragedy is when we do neither. When we lose
And wisdom compounds. Which way do you prefer to increase your odds of winning in the future? Is it the setbacks that we learn what not to do? Or is it found in the success and what we want to replicate? Either way, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we understand that our future successes are born by both our failures and our successes, it really will be a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
Shaping the Future by Learning from Our Past: The many communities of West Colfax
ne of the Northside neighborhoods that we have not yet explored is West Colfax. I am going to spend the next few months lling that gap with a few columns on the history of the area.
Colfax Avenue runs east to west from the plains up into the mountains. Designated U.S. 40, it was the main road to the Rockies before Interstate 70 went in. At one point, some people considered it the longest main street in the country. During the gold rush, this route, called e Golden Road, was where prospectors traveled west to look for riches.
Colfax was named for Schyler Colfax, an Indiana journalist, abolitionist, congressman and Ulysses S. Grant’s Vice President. He was also charged but not found liable in a major bribery scandal during Grant’s term. Because he came west and passed through Denver, his name seemed to be a good t for the long cross-country road. In West Denver, as you traverse Colfax you nd Federal Boulevard on the east then travel to Sheridan on the west. e northern boundary is Sloan’s Lake and the neighborhood runs south to about West 10th Avenue.
From the 1870s, the northern section was part of the town of Highland. To the east was North Denver, and to the south lay the Lakewood Gulch. Along the South Platte two small neighborhoods, Colfax and Brooklyn, developed on the west side of the Platte, between the river and Federal Boulevard and between Sixth Avenue and North Denver. is is now under the Colfax and I-25 viaduct. East of the river was Auraria and what we now call West Denver. A small wooden bridge connected the two sides.
ere have been diverse communities there over time. In its earliest days it was camping grounds for nomadic Indigenous people. Much of the area was later reserved for land grants to veterans of nineteenth century American wars.
However, because it was so far from where most of these veterans lived, many sold their land to speculators, some of whom actually farmed and developed it. One of those men was omas Sloan who moved from Ohio to Colorado in 1859. Sloan’s Lake carries his name. I will cover the lake in a future column.
For many years, the area along the South Platte between Colfax and 13th Avenue was home to Denver’s poorest residents, many of whom were immigrants. Called “ e Bottoms,” it was also known as “Jim Town” or “No Man’s Land.” e towns of Colfax and Brooklyn were part of that. In the earliest days the population was a mix of Anglo-Americans, Germans, and other northern European migrants, all down on their luck.
e area held small, wooden houses, small stores and a large number of saloons and other entertainment establishments. Good water and sanitation were mostly non-existent and the air stank of coal smoke, sewage and decay.
Over time, as members of each group gained some wealth, they moved out and another struggling group took their place. To the north, the newer residents were Irish and Italian. From the 1880s Eastern European Jews moved in. And when their time came to move out, the Irish and Italians moved to North Denver and the Jews spread out and built their communities along West Colfax. By the 1890s, Denver had annexed the whole area. e next chapter of the story came when the City of Denver decided to clear out the riverfront neighborhood while building the Colfax Viaduct and razing the homes and businesses. ey saved a few of the larger structures
including the Solf building with its round corner tower and the Brooklyn building, which later became a restaurant called Brooklyn’s. Much later, Mile High Stadium and Meow Wolf lled in more of the area. Most recently large apartment buildings are crowding in as well.
Cities are always changing, but this section of our city has been especially prone to development and redevelopment. I will cover some of this in the coming months.
In the meantime, I have a few sources linked to this article online that will tell you more about this month’s tale and give you a head start on what’s to come.
Dr. Rebecca A. Hunt has been a resident of North Denver since 1993. She worked in museums and then taught museum studies and Colorado, Denver, women’s and immigration history at the University of Colorado Denver until she retired in 2020.
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This 1920s photo shows construction of the Colfax viaduct. In the background are some of the homes that stood in the Brooklyn neighborhood. COURTESY OF DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity.
Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery.
Colorado Antique Gallery
Standing at 52,000 square feet and advertised as “Denver’s largest antique mall,” Colorado Antique Gallery in Littleton is lled to the brim with unique vintage items for all types of people.
Colorado Antique Gallery is operated by President Chris Rodriguez who took ownership of the business in 2012. It is located at 5501 S. Broadway, Unit 135.
“I have 275 vendors and we rent space to them on a monthly basis, and then I take a commission of all their sales,” Rodriguez said. “So most of the merchandise in the store is not ours.”
Rodriguez said the store has been operating since 1992. He decided to purchase the store after initially taking a business interest in it.
For Rodriguez, he said the best aspect of operating an antique store is the unknown of daily life.
“Every day is di erent. Every day is new,” Rodriguez said. “You’re going to run into di erent people and this is the type of business that brings out eccentric people — and it brings out just people who you may
not see on a normal day, maybe, if you were shopping in a mall.”
From Native American jewelry to speci c crystal canoes, Rodriguez said people are looking for all sorts of items and every day “is not going to be boring.”
“What also is nice is we keep all this stu from going into the land ll and we give everything a second home so they can use it again,” Rodriguez said. “We like saving stu .”
Rodriguez said he would describe Colorado Antique Gallery as “large, di erent and fun,” adding that the store has evolved over the last three decades.
Heirloom Antiques Mall
Tucked in a quiet shopping mall in Aurora that includes an adult bingo venue and a hobby shop lies Heirloom Antiques Mall. Filled with various items including toys, art and more, the shop stands two stories tall.
Behind the counter, owner and operator Scott Davenport often greets his customers by asking if they’ve been in the shop, and explains the business to rsttime visitors.
e way Davenport described the store is simple but heartfelt.
“It’s just a fun place,” he said, glancing around at the eclectic mix of vintage furniture, old signage and toy collections tucked in every corner.
His business model is shaped by inclusivity and a sense of community.
“I try to o er something for everyone and I want it to be family friendly … We try to have stu that they can see and interact with,” Davenport said.
Davenport hadn’t always owned the store. His jour-
ney began as a vendor at a di erent antique shop.
“I was a dealer at another antique store for eight years. And I came in and I took a spot here. And when I brought my wife back, I stepped on the bottom stair, and I looked at her, and said, ‘I’m going to buy this store.’ And one year to the month, not to the day, I bought it,” he said.
It was a decision that would change his life.
“It’ll be 10 years in August,” he said.
What keeps him in it isn’t just the love of antiques — it’s the people.
“I like the interaction with the customers, you know — you get to know them and their families. We have so many regulars,” Davenport said.
Currently there are over 100 vendors in the shop, and Davenport said he also recently added more space to the business.
And he isn’t done yet.
“I just hope for continued growth,” Davenport said when asked what the future held.
e antique scene in the Denver metro area, according to Davenport, has seen a shift.
“I think it’s gone more vintage and more clothing. It’s better now. e younger generation has found … a greater interest in repurposing and recycling,” Davenport said.
Overkill Thrift & Consign
Overkill rift & Consign in Englewood opened its doors last year and o ers a blend of what Davenport describes as what “the younger generation” has found, including vintage clothing in various styles
Overkill Thrift & Consign is located at 3041 S. Broadway in Englewood and is owned and operated by 26-year-old Megan Hartberger.
PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
THRIFTING
and some antiques.
“While Overkill primarily deals in modern second-hand clothing, we very frequently receive vintage and antique pieces from our consignors with ages ranging anywhere from 1960s to the early 2000s,” owner Megan Hartberger said. “We try to carry all the small staples that an antique store might o er, such as vintage Playboy magazines, antique knick knacks like wooden kaleidoscopes, vintage movie memorabilia items and cassette tapes.”
Located at 3041 S. Broadway, Overkill is a small but bustling purple building where Hartberger seeks to provide curated, unique fashions at reasonable prices.
Hartberger maintains a “punk rock” style herself, but like Davenport, strives to have “a bit of everything” for vintage seekers who cross the threshold of her store.
“No matter what your style is, I want you to be able to come in and nd anything,” Hartberger said. “So, you know, goth, grunge, grandma, gearhead. We’ve got it all.”
Hartberger said Overkill is partially a thrift store because it has various items under $5, including $2 bins, and much of those pieces are actually from her own personal collection.
“We (also) have consign, which means you can come in and sell your clothes with us,” she said.
“ ose are going to be our slightly higher-priced items but I still like to have a good deal.”
Overkill used to be operated under the name Inner Me with a di erent owner, and Hartberger said it had a strong customer base that she has maintained since taking over the space in May last year.
“I wanted to make something for myself to put my name on, and this place worked out,” she said.
“It’s a great location, the landlord is really awesome, and there were just a bunch of great ways to get started.”
For the fashion collector, one of the best elements of the shop is chatting with the people who travel in and peruse her bins and racks.
“My favorite aspect is just looking at clothes all day, but I have loved getting to know people who have similar style to me or just really appreciate the pieces I’ve brought in,” she said.
Overkill is also a place where Hartberger encourages people to take the quirky or eclectic and make it their own.
“Put it on. If it looks good, keep it,” Hartberger said. “Let yourself be yourself.”
Hartberger describes the thrift and antiquing scene in Denver as “thriving.”
“Broadway especially is bustling with thrift and vintage stores alike, while several antique malls can be found throughout the area as well,” Hartberger said. “ ere’s something for every budget, whether you’re looking for records, comic books, clothes or antique home decor. rift stores have these items at lower prices but require more e ort to dig for, while dedicated vintage and antique stores will be more curated at the cost of higher pricing.”
Heirloom Antique Mall in Aurora has something for everyone. It’s two stories with about 106 di erent vendors.
PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY
Owner of Heirloom Antique Mall in Aurora, Scott Davenport, restocks a case in his shop located at 1947 S. Havana St.
Divided into di erent style sections, Overkill Thrift & Consign o ers curated fashions that don’t “break the bank.” Owner Megan Hartberger provides vintage clothing at thrift store prices.
Colorado Antique Gallery is located in Littleton and o ers many unique and vintage items.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM THE PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS AS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 34-60-118.5, C.R.S., NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL, AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
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DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: June 30, 2025
Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc. state.co.us/#/home, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login. aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/ documents/reg/Hearings/External_EfilingSystemGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.
Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a virtual prehearing conference during the week of June 30, 2025, if a virtual prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By: Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary Dated: May 13, 2025
Blackwell Energy, LLC c/o Sandra J. Carter S2P2 Law, LLC sandra@s2p2law.com 6105 S. Main Street, Suite 200
Aurora, CO 80016 (720) 593-0963
Legal Notice No. DHD 3605
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
Public Notice
Notice to obtain title- The following vehicle was towed and abandoned:
1) VIN 4T4BE46K49R095647 2009 Toyota Camry,
VIN 1GBDV13138D188406 2008 Chevrolet Uplander,
VIN 4S3BD4351V7201433 1997 Subaru Legacy 4) VIN C53J107529 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
M1 Towing lot address 2810 W 62nd Ave, Unit B, ‘ Denver, CO 80221, 720-364-1160 is applying for title.
Legal Notice No. Den 3633
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna Lee Schmid, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030422
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carole Anderson
Personal Representative 2729 B Rd Grand Junction, Colorado 81503
Legal Notice No. Den 3626
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jeffrey J. Gilligan, a/k/a Jeffrey Joseph Gilligan, a/ka Jeff Gilligan, a/k/a J.J. Gilligan, a/k/a Jeffrey Gilligan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30365
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to pres-
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ent them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kevin Gilligan, Personal Representative
c/o Nancy R. Crow Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. Den 3638
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David B. Catlett, Deceased Case No. 2025PR30286
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cassandra Ann Catlett
Personal Representative
7796 W. 90th Drive Westminster, CO 80021
Legal Notice No. DHD 3601
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James Edward Schroeder, aka James E. Schroeder, aka James Schroeder, aka Jim E. Schroeder, aka Jim Schroeder, Deceased Case No.: 2025PR30471
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tricia Seline, Personal Representative 718 Home Road
Delaware, OH 43015
Legal Notice No. DHD 3594
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Second Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David C. Knowlton, aka David Cumings Knowlton, Deceased Case No.: 2025PR30609
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres-
ent them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Margaret R. Knowlton, Personal Representative 2552 E. Alameda Avenue, #67 Denver, CO 80209
Legal Notice No. Den 3630
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Evelyn P. Hart, a/k/a Evelyn Hart, a/k/a Evelyn Pearle Hart Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30062
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lawrence Hart, Personal Representative c/o Long Reimer Winegar LLP 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1202 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. DHD 3612
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of TERRENCE JUDE HEYDEN, a.k.a. TERRENCE J. HEYDEN, a.k.a. TERRENCE HEYDEN, a.k.a. TERRY J. HEYDEN, a.k.a. TERRY HEYDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30557
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver County Probate Court, Denver, Colorado, on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
TIMOTHY MICHAEL HEYDEN
Personal Representative 136 Crown Royal Drive
Williamsville, New York 14221
Telephone: 716-913-9471
Legal Notice No. DHD 3603
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Leroy Outland, aka Robert l. Outland, Robert Outland, and Bob Outland, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030550
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Chong W. Outland
Personal Representative 405 Milwaukee Street Denver, Colorado 80206
Legal Notice No. DHD 3621
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOSEPH R. ALBI, Jr., a/k/a JOSEPH R. ALBI, a/k/a JOSEPH ALBI, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30652
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carol M. Albi, Personal Representative PO Box 6218
Denver, Colorado 80206
Legal Notice No. Den 3627
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael Stuart Clapp, aka Michael S. Clapp, aka Mike Clapp, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30461
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Loraine Kay Clapp
Personal Representative 1074 Berganot Trail Castle Pines, CO 80108
Legal Notice No. DHD 3608
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joseph Stanley Kulpa, Jr., a/k/a Joseph S. Kulpa, Jr , a/k/a Joseph Stanislaus Kulpa, Jr., Deceased Case Number 2025PR30638
All persons having claims against the
above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Rebecca Fernandez, Personal Representative c/o Arlene S. Barringer, Esq. GLA TSTEIN & OBRIEN, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. Den 3632
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of KURT FORREST THOMPSON, a/k/a Kurt F. Thompson, a/k/a Kurt Thompson, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030482
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kristin Thompson Personal Representative 4220 Owens Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. Den 3637 First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DOROTHY J. ROSENBLATT, a/k/a
DOROTHY JACOBS ROSENBLATT, a/k/a DOROTHY ROSENBLATT, a/k/a DOROTHY JACOBS, a/k/a
DOROTHY BERNICE ROSENBLATT a/k/a
DOROTHY B. ROSENBLATT, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030519
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Joe L. Silver, Personal Representative c/o Dan A. Sciullo, Esq. Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln St., #2000 Denver CO 80203
Legal Notice No. DHD 3600
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
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Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kevin Sean Ryan, a/k/a Kevin S. Ryan, a/k/a Kevin Ryan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30300
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael C. Ryan, Personal Representative
c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd., Ste. 200 Lakewood, CO 80401
Legal Notice No. DHD 3598
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Shirley Ann Gordon, aka Shirley A. Gordon, aka Shirley Gordon, and Shirley Kerns Gordon, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30368
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephen Dudley Gordon Personal Representative PO Box 2353 Wlnter Park,C0 80482
Legal Notice No. DHD 3610
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SANDI KIM TORRES, A/K/A SANDI K. TORRES, A/K/A SANDI TORRES, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030438
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City & County of Denver, State of Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ethan D. Torres, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sandi Kim Torres 8100 W. Quincy Ave., Unit L10 Denver, CO 80123
Jeremy P. Cohen, Esq., Atty. Reg. #:15942
Attorney for Personal Representative Burns, Figa & Will, P.C.
6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone Number: (303) 796-2626
E-mail: jcohen@bfwlaw.com
Legal Notice No. DHD 3595
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Corbin Rodell Roberts, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030431
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer A. Roberts
Personal Representative c/o KITTO LAW, PC
2899 North Speer Blvd., Unit 103 Denver, CO 80211
Legal Notice No. DHD 3614
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jay Preston Fraser, a/k/a Jay P. Fraser, a/k/a Jay Fraser, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030432
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Person Giving Notice: Janet A. Martin 7310 Island Circle Boulder, CO 80301
Legal Notice No. DHD 3604
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOLENE M. PORRECO, also known as JOLENE MARIE PORRECO, and as JOLENE PORRECO, Deceased Case No. 25PR30655
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Ward, Personal Representative 705 S. Alton Way, #5A Denver, CO 80247
Legal Notice No. Den 3629
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Douglas H. Beekman, Jr., a/k/a Douglas H. Beekman, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30408
All persons having a claim against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City & County of Denver, Colorado or on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeffrey Beekman
Personal Representative 4481 S. Braun Court Morrison, CO 80465
Legal Notice No. DHD 3618
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY H. VIGIL MONTOYA, aka Mary Vigil, aka Mary Montoya, Deceased Case Number: 2025-PR-30498
All persons having claims against the Above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated this 29th day of May 2025.
ANGELITA JARAMILLO
Personal Representative to the Estate 2213 S. Meade Street Denver, Colorado 80219 (303) 419-6824
Legal Notice No. DHD 3617
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Ellen Bruce Marchand, aka Mary Ellen Marchand, aka Mary Ellen Bruce, aka Ellen Bruce Marchand, aka Ellen B. Marchand, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30536
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gilbert Y. Marchand, Jr. Personal Representative
3131 Washington Street Boulder, CO 80304
Legal Notice No. DHD 3597
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOAN SCHULTZ, AKA JOAN O SCHULTZ, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30552
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kimberly Raemdonck, Attorney for Personal Representative, MARIE T. KULICK 2485 W Main Street, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. DHD 3619 First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: June 12, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Branimir Gavrilovich, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30514
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Violeta Gavrilovich, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3606
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Clarissa C. Top, aka Clarissa Cayrene Top, aka Clarissa Top, aka Chris C. Top, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30181
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sheila D. Van Dyke Personal Representative
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3390 S. Holly Place Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. Den 3625
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of FRANK L. DUNST, a/k/a FRANKLIN LOUIS DUNST, a/k/a FRANK DUNST, Deceased Case Number: 24PR629
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Debra K. Blesh, Personal Representative 6867 West Jewell Drive Lakewood CO 80227
Legal Notice No. Den 3634
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carolyn Rebecca Buckman, a/k/a Carolyn R. Buckman, a/k/a Becky Buckman, a/k/a Becky Williams Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30623
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Timothy Buckman, Personal Representative c/o Arlene S. Barringer, Esq. GLA TSTEIN & OBRIEN, LLP
2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. Den 3631
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Evelyn Regina Martinez, a/k/a Evelyn R. Martinez, a/k/a Evelyn Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30450
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Daniel D. Martinez, Jr. Personal Representative
1068 Mulberry Lane
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Legal Notice No. DHD 3613
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert J. Mitchem, also known as Robert James Mitchem, and Robert Mitchem, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30611
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Nilda Lewis
Co-Personal Representative 18483 E. Colgate Circle Aurora, Colorado, 80013
Melanie Mitchem
Co-Personal Representative
35 East 50th Street, Apt. 9E New York, New York, 10022
Legal Notice No. DHD 3620
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Nancy Hall Beattie, also known as Nancy H. Beattie, and Nancy Beattie, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030593
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jackson D. Beattie, Personal Representative 250 S. Cherry St. Denver, CO 80246
Legal Notice No. DHD 3616
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joseph Gene Mendez, a/k/a Joseph G. Mendez, a/k/a Joseph Mendez, /a/k/a Gene Mendez, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30494
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims
may be forever barred.
Joyce A. Mendez, Personal Representative
Paul R. Danborn (24528)
DANBORN, THIESSEN & DUNHAM P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003
Phone Number: 303-420-1234
Attorney for Joyce A. Mendez Personal Representative
Legal Notice No. DHD 3611
First Publication: May 29, 2025
Last Publication: June 12, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
Denver Probate Court Denver County, Colorado 1437 Bannock St #230 Denver, CO 80202
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: KENNETH SHIRANE, Deceased
Attorney for the Applicant:
Alexandra G. Greene, Reg. No. 58722
Brandon J. Campbell, Reg. No. 42473
Christopher P. Wilcox, Reg. No. 44805
OPFER | CAMPBELL | BECK P.C.
19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, Colorado 80138
Telephone Number: (303) 791-0995
Email: alex@ocblawgroup.com
Email: brandon@ocblawgroup.com
Email: wilcox@ocblawgroup.com
Case Number: 2024PR031497 Division 3
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S
To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession
(List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession):
Raymond Hicks
All known or unknown heirs of Kenneth Shirane
A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property):
Description of Property: Location of Property
Property 1: Lot 4 Block 2 Lynwood No 1 Denver
Property 2: Nissan Xterra
Property 3: Mazda 3
Property 4: Bank Accounts
The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date:July 11, 2025 Time: 8:00 am Division: 3
Address:1437 Bannock St #230 Denver CO 80202
The hearing will take approximately 1 hour
Note:
• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.
• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.
• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3635
First Publication: June 5, 2025
Last Publication: June 19, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Florence L. Hardgrove, f/k/a Florence Valastak, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30306
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shirley McAthie, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3607 First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HERBERT G. ALLEN, a/k/a HERB ALLEN, a/k/a H.G. ALLEN, a/k/a HERBERT GRAHAM ALLEN, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30601
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Judith J. Allen, Personal Representative 1777 Larimer Street, #1310 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. Den 3628 First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
