Denver Herald Dispatch May 15, 2025

Cipriano Ortega releases debut album ‘Lo Lo House’

BY MERYL PHAIR

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A few years ago, Cipriano Ortega began integrating a two-string bass guitar into his music, experimenting with stripping his sounds down to the basics.

A minimalist at heart, the Denver local said that while researching blues, an African-American music genre dating back to the 1860s, he found that many players would start their music careers experimenting with a Diddley Bow, a one-string instrument.

“After I discovered that, I found an instrument that I was able to get obsessed with,” said Ortega, who began to experiment with the bare-bones sound, even constructing a few of his own.

His explorations make up the backbone of his debut album “Lo Lo House,” which was released in early April. e musician

has described the 11-track record as “lowrock blues,” the minimal instrumentation combining elements of blues, jazz and rock.

“If I had an elevator pitch for anybody, it’s Morphine meets the White Stripes,” said Ortega, noting that much of the recording of the album itself was done on analog equipment to keep with the vintage, oldschool vibe of the album.

“Lo Lo House” came together during an artist residency Oretego received through Breck Create, spending the summer of 2024 diving into the songwriting and recording process while living in the historic Robert Whyte house in Breckenridge.

“I found myself listening to a lot of those old-time blues records,” said the musician, nodding to his muses for the project such as Son House, Albert King and Bo Diddley.

“I’ve always been enamored by these players who could create such an atmosphere

and mood, just with their voice and guitar. It’s always been my goal to create that.”

Ortega said his time in the mountains was a signi cant inspiration for the album, with four songs coming out of being in the physical space. e title of the album

“Lo Lo House” also pays homage to the historical setting along with bringing up associations to low rock as well as direct translations of “crazy” in Hawaiian and “grandfather” in Spanish.

“What I liked about the experience was it put me in this place to focus on the music and do some soul searching within that,” Ortega said. “ e vibe I captured on the album will always bring me back to that place, and I loved using the unconventional recording space which became a pinnacle part of the album.”

Some HS science fair awards caught in USAID cuts

BY HENRY LARSON CPR NEWS

When 15-year-old Max Kurtz won an award at his school district’s science fair, he never thought it would be impacted by the Trump administration’s cuts to a federal agency.

But that’s exactly what happened.

Back in February, the Fairview High School sophomore presented a project at Boulder Valley School District’s annual science fair. His project measured microbial activity in soil, which could help farmers get the most yield from their crops.

It was part of some broader lab work he’d been doing while working with a mentor and lab group at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

“(Farmers would) be able to sort of just stick this little thing in the ground,” Kurtz explained. “And if the reason that all our crops are dying, or the reason why they’re having shortages, is due to a de ciency in microbial activity, they’d be able to then take steps to sort of solve that.”

Kurtz didn’t advance to the next round of competition, but his project did win an award sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development, or USAID.

e USAID award was given out to projects that hold “the potential to improve lives around the world,” according to an online list of awards.

It also came with a prize: a conversation with a USAID employee to talk about his project and pursuing a career in a science and engineering eld with a humanitarian focus. at was a big deal for Kurtz.

“I think my interest in engineering very much aligned with (USAID’s) mission … just like helping developing countries, that’s also a big part of what inspired me to want to work with this lab for my project,” he said.

Much of Ortega’s work is inspired by night walks through Denver’s northside, where the musician was born and raised. PHOTO BY TODD PIERSON

Denver North High School’s former valedictorian plans to pursue doctorate at Harvard

BY LONDON LYLE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Rico Givens Padilla walked into North High School as a freshman in 2017 with a clear vision.

“He set himself apart from other kids immediately,” said Kathy Ho man, his former college counselor at North High School. “He immediately was like, ‘I’m going to be president.’ He immediately got involved in student council.”

Givens-Padilla grew up in a single-parent household in government housing, but, according to Ho man, he knew the importance of education from an early age. e SUNNYSIDE Neighborhood Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior demonstrating involvement in community service living in the Sunnyside neighborhood. In 2021, Rico GivensPadilla was named the high school senior. Givens-Padilla organized initiatives like the school’s annual blood drive and took leadership roles from the start. Ho man recalled, “He was class president for three years in a row. He took all the advanced classes he could, and just kind of set himself apart immediately; it’s cool to be smart, it’s cool to be involved.”

Now, Givens-Padilla, who graduated as valedictorian from North in 2021, is graduating from Harvard University. His journey from North Denver to Harvard was marked by persistent e ort, community support and a deep-rooted passion for activism and social justice. His commitment to his community and academic excellence recently earned him admission into multiple prestigious Phd programs, including Columbia, Princeton, Yale, and Harvard, where he ultimately chose to stay.

“I was admitted to the programs in English at Columbia, and Princeton, American Studies and African American Studies at Yale, and African American Studies and English at Harvard,” Givens-Padilla said. “I actually decided to stay at Harvard last month. I was able to announce it to my friends and family at my thesis presentation.”

His thesis at Harvard focuses on an intricate and nuanced topic, representational ethics surrounding the sexual lives of enslaved people.

“Because of such domination under the institution, scholars of the slave narrative and neo-slave narrative have at times avoided discussing enslaved sexuality to avoid romanticizing the institution or imbuing the situation with matters of consent that weren’t there necessarily,” he said. “My argument is that by avoiding the questions of consent, or rather

achievements but also for his relentless activism. He became the student body president three times, regularly engaging in initiatives that addressed social and political issues. He vividly recalled organizing protests during signi cant national moments.

“ e biggest walkout we led was alongside the walkouts of students across the country for the March for Our Lives protests following the Parkland High School shooting,” he said. “ ere were also protests after the rst Trump election.”

His activist roots trace back even before high school.

“In middle school, I was drawn to in-class debates and researching arguments,” he said. “I decided early on that I wanted to be a lawyer. Protest and holding government o cials accountable became an important part of my identity.”

His experiences were shaped signicantly by North Denver’s rich history of activism, particularly the Chicano movement.

“Many activists of the Chicano movement were active in North Denver,” he said. “ e National Chicano Youth Conference happened in Denver in 1969. ere were family members, friends intimately involved. ere’s something ac-

me and did what they could to foster that,” he said. “My teachers were really focused on building community. e school isn’t just a place where students go to passively receive a curriculum, but it’s built on relationships with an understanding of community as a form of resistance.”

He particularly highlighted the importance of unique academic opportunities at North, like ethnic studies courses.

“Taking classes with Carla Cariño, my AP government and ethnic studies teacher, provided rare opportunities for students to have anti-colonial and decolonial thought courses as early as high school.”

Ho man pointed to the role of school counselors and community resources as essential to student success at North High School.

“We have a plethora of resources, and Rico used them all,” she said. “He connected with teachers, he went to the Future Center a lot. e Future Center is brought to us by the Denver Scholarship Foundation and TRiO and Gear Up. ese full-time college advisors work with every single student, connecting them to scholarships, college visits, and one-on-one meetings.”

Beyond academics, Givens-Padilla’s involvement extended to grassroots cam-

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paigns during his high school years. “I worked on David Ortiz’s campaign for the Colorado legislature, helping ip what was previously a rather conservative district,” he said.

“At the same time, I took a course through Harvard’s pre-college summer program about criminal law, and I thought deeply about issues like mass incarceration, gender issues, and police brutality.”

Givens Padilla shared advice for current North High students aspiring to follow a similar path.

“Look backward,” he said. “ ink of our forebears as inspiration. We’ve been through worse. ings might seem dark, but we’ve been through worse, and we can outlast this moment if we get to work and stick to what is important.”

Ho man expressed pride not just in Givens Padilla’s academic accomplishments but also in his impact on the community.

“I think Rico knew the importance of education immediately, and that’s how he was going to make a di erence,” Ho man said. “He had a very supportive mom, always here at North, which is special.”

As Givens Padilla prepares to enter Harvard’s PhD program in African American Studies and English, he carries forward the same commitment to scholarship and social change that he rst had as a North High freshman.

While his teenage dream of being a lawyer has changed, Ho man might be onto something with him running for president one day.

“I’m excited to continue doing my work here,” he said. “ e journey is just beginning.

Connecting Generations wraps up school year with North High

BY ERNEST GURULÉ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

ere is a portal separating Denver North High School from a retirement community minutes away. It is an invisible tunnel that erases time, connecting young and old, while also wiping away decades of division.

Credit for the portal is shared by two residents of the Gardens at Saint Elizabeth (GSE), Rick Wohlers and Donna Lucero, along with a revolving group of North High

students. Wohlers is a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, and Lucero is a longtime Denver educator.

Wohlers left Boston for Denver three years ago. It was not so much a desire to be near the mountains but a move made out of necessity. His wife’s Alzheimer’s disease had created a challenge too big for one person. It was a heartbreaking period for him, he said. But one that left him with few other choices.

“If something had happened to me … ,” Wohlers said, his voice trailing o , unable

to complete his thought. His decadeslong love of his wife, a young woman who left the convent but not her faith, he said, made any other choice but to be with her impossible.

But his son lived in Golden and had things gone bad, there would be someone here to ll the breach. “It was just much easier having her here,” Wohlers said.   e move put Wohlers in a di erent world. Since joining the Navy as a Seattle teen, the world’s oceans had been part of his life. As an operations o cer working

with radar and sonar, salt water and sea air were his oxygen.

As he settled into his new life and learning the lay of the land, he was shocked–pleasantly though — to learn there was a high school across the street.

“I walked over in the morning,” the exuberant Wohlers remembered. “I said, ‘I’m gonna make this a mission as long as I’m here.’” With that, Connecting Generations was born.

Rico Givens Padilla was the valedictorian of his Denver North High School class. He is graduating from Harvard University this year COURTESY PHOTO

BY CASSIS TINGLEY

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Students, sta find connection at North High School’s International Fair

Last week, North High School marked its sixth annual International Fair. e event sported dance and musical performances, tables featuring snacks supplied by students and teachers from around the world and an arepa booth serving the Venezuelan cornmeal cake specialty to attendees.

Dr. Inma Martin, who immigrated to the U.S. from Spain 13 years ago, started the fair. What began as a project for students to research di erent countries has now become a yearly celebration for students, sta and community members.

“At the beginning, it was like homework for the students, and now it’s a community event,” Martin said. “We believe that when we share our culture — our language, our food, our music — we have less arguments and less disputes because we start to understand each other and the things that we have in common.”

Martin noted that the fair was a unique opportunity for students to learn about new cultures directly from their peers and a re ection of North’s diversity. Available during the event were booths, food and performances representing Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, El Salvador, Venezuela, the U.S., the Arab world, First Nations and for the rst time Iran and Afghanistan.

More than half of the North student body identi es as Latino, and the high school is home to students from around

the world, including many immigrant e opportunity to celebrate the school’s di erent cultures meant a lot to

“It’s pretty important,” said Ichirin Sandoval, a senior. She said her favorite part of the fair was seeing the di erent performances, especially the jazz band.

“It brings everyone together. It shows how di erent we are, but we also can have fun at the same time,” she said. e day was just as meaningful to North’s teachers, including Shadi Ka , who has taught the “Design My Future” classes to North freshmen for six years. Ka , who is Iranian, said she was delighted by the “genuine interest” her students and fellow teachers took in learning about Iranian culture.

“It was really cool to show students, ‘ is is what my parents’ city looks like, and look! Northern Iran, where my mom’s from, looks like Colorado,’” Ka said. “It was a really special way to connect with both students and sta .” Ka ’s booth featured fun facts about Persian history and culture and an activity where students could write their name in Farsi. She also stocked her table with traditional Iranian snacks including bamiah, zoolbia, eggplant dip with lavash bread and lavashak, all of which were big hits.

“It’s stu that I would have in my house any day of the week,” Ka said. “ at’s what made it special to be able to share.”

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For many would-be homebuyers in Colorado, the biggest obstacle isn’t affording monthly payments — it’s saving up for a down payment. But there’s a lesser-known solution: a unique down payment assistance program connected to FHA that offers generous terms with fewer limitations than many alternatives.

I learned about this program from Jaxzann Riggs, owner of The Mortgage Network, who explained how this option helps buyers get into homes sooner - with little or no money out of pocket.

“Some buyers have strong income and credit, but they just haven’t been able to save enough for a down payment,” she told me. “This program bridges that gap - without the typical income or location restrictions.”

HOAP, and MetroDPA, these programs often have income caps and/or location limits.

But as stated before, the national FHAbacked option offers broader eligibility, no income or area restrictions, and more flexible terms, making it a strong option for buyers who are ready now.

rising-rate environment.

Additionally, this program allows for higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratios, a hallmark of FHA financing. That means borrowers with student loans or other debt may still qualify.

Why This Matters Now

A Powerful Alternative to Traditional Down Payment Assistance (DPA)

This FHA-approved assistance is more flexible than many state or local programs. It comes in the form of a second mortgage behind an FHA loan, but here’s the twist: there are no income limits, no geographic restrictions, and more flexibility within FHA guidelines, compared to a conventional loan.

Buyers can use this program whether or not they’re a first-time homebuyer. It’s designed for those who are financially ready to buy but need help covering the minimum 3.5% down payment or closing costs.

While Colorado offers down payment help through programs like CHFA, CHAC,

With rents and home prices both climbing, waiting to save for a traditional down payment could cost more in the long run. Getting into a home today versus two or three years from now allows you to start building equity instead of continuing to pay rent.

“Every month you rent is a month you’re not gaining ownership,” Jaxzann says. “This program gives you a way to step into the market faster and start growing wealth.”

Keep in Mind: Not All FHA Loans Are Eligible It’s important to note that this assistance applies only to new FHA purchases. If you already have an FHA loan, you won’t qualify for this specific program — but there’s still a silver lining. FHA loans are assumable, meaning a future buyer could take over your low-interest mortgage without a rate hike, an incredibly valuable feature in a

“You can’t beat the ability to transfer a loan with no escalation in rate,” Jaxzann points out. “That’s something worth knowing if you already have an FHA loan.” Homeowners with existing low-rate FHA mortgages are sitting on a very valuable asset. When it is time to sell, they should consider allowing the new prospective purchaser to “assume” their existing loan.

This is done by having the prospective purchaser apply for a “qualifying assumption” with the lender that is currently servicing the loan. Because the prospective owner is qualifying to assume the existing loan, the original borrower is released from all future liability for the loan while allowing the new purchaser/owner to keep the original mortgage interest rate. The difference between the current loan balance and the purchase price of the home is paid to the seller in cash.

Weighing the Trade-Offs

As with most zero-down options, there are considerations:

 Interest rates will be higher than traditional FHA loans with full down payments. On a $500,000 home, that might mean around $550 more per month.

 You will have to pay off any remaining balance on the second mortgage when you refinance or sell.

 All FHA loans require mortgage insurance on the loan. This insurance protects the lender in the event of foreclosure.

Unlike mortgage insurance on conventional mortgages, 30 year fixed rate FHA loans require that the mortgage insurance remain in place for the life of the loan.

 You must intend to live in the home as your primary residence at the time of purchase.

Still, for many buyers, the ability to get into a home now outweighs the costs.

“This program can open doors much sooner than people think,” Jaxzann told me.

“This is ideal for households with two incomes and/or those that might have been denied down payment assistance in the past because they exceed income limitations for other programs. If you’re ready to buy but short on upfront funds, it’s absolutely worth exploring.”

To learn more and find out if you qualify, contact Jaxzann Riggs at The Mortgage Network at (303) 990-2992.

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.

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Dr. Inma Martin, farthest left, is joined by several students before performing a Flamenco dance April 25 on the main stage of the Denver North High School International Fair. PHOTO BY CASSIS TINGLEY SEE FAIR, P7

fired from NREL as part of Trump cuts

President ridicules green energy e orts amid proposed $20B cut to Energy

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

e National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden red 114 of its thousands of sta ers and contractors May 5, as part of the Trump administration’s e orts to sharply trim research spending across nearly all elds supported by federal agencies in the past.

e laboratory sta laid o includes employees and subcontractors in both research and operations, NREL said in a statement. “We appreciate their meaningful contributions to the laboratory. NREL’s mission continues to be critical to achieve an a ordable and secure energy future,” the statement said.

But the layo s could just be the start of slashes to the 3,675 employees NREL most recently listed on its website, if President Trump’s scal 2026 budget proposal survives at all intact through Congress. e White House is pitching $19.3 billion in cuts to the Department of Energy’s allotted 2025 spending, according to the website utilitydive.com.

statement said.

e Golden lab runs premier international research facilities and experiments in improving wind turbines and solar photovoltaic cells for power generation, in addition to dozens of other programs in biofuels, e ciency, hydrogen and fuel cells, transportation, and more. e lab frequently partners with universities and private business on innovative projects, such as the Colorado “SunTrain” proposal late in 2024.

NREL was to help Colorado government, Xcel and entrepreneurs apply for a $10 million grant to run trains with massive batteries charged up by solar and wind farms on the Eastern Plains. e trains could then roll into metro Denver or any other area in need of large-scale energy storage and output.

Some fans of the lab’s work had been encouraged it would maintain a top role in government research through involvement in Trump-favored concepts.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright came to the Golden lab in early April to promote a Trump administration plan for a private data center and power plant on land owned by NREL. e administration plans such facilities at 16 national laboratories.

e White House budget request goes out of its way to ridicule renewable energy research and subsidies promoted heavily by the Biden and Obama administrations: “ e Budget cancels over $15 billion in Green New Scam funds committed to build unreliable renewable energy, removing carbon dioxide from the air, and other costly technologies burdensome to ratepayers and consumers,” the budget proposal says.

“NREL continues to navigate a complex nancial and operational landscape shaped by the issuance of stop work orders from federal agencies, new federal directives, and budgetary shifts. As a result, NREL has experienced workforce impacts a ecting 114 employees across the laboratory, including sta from both research and operations, who were involuntarily separated today,” NREL’s

“Private data center companies, that’s where the capital is, that’s where the investment is and on federal land, we make a commercial arrangement with them,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

GO FROM MAKING PEANUTS TO AWARD

WINNING STEAKS

CUTS

But in the rst weeks of the Trump administration, o cials sought to dismantle the agency and halt its distribution of billions of dollars in aid and nonpro t grants. at e ort was largely successful, although a federal judge ruled in March that the USAID cuts were likely unconstitutional.

Kurtz’s award was caught up in the cuts. Days after winning, he was forwarded an email from the organization that coordinates regional science fairs across the country, the Society for Science. USAID had given that nonpro t a stop-work order, and the group had discontinued all their awards sponsored by the federal agency.

e Society for Science pulled Kurtz’s award from its website and the conversation Kurtz was promised was canceled.

Hunter Hart is the Society for Science’s International Science and Engineering Fair program manager. He wrote the email notifying Kurtz and hundreds of fair organizers about pulling the award.

“I think us and a lot of other organizations kind of received this (stop work order) when the news went public that USAID was essentially going to be dissolved. (It) basically just said, ‘Any of the contracts that we’ve signed with you, you should not work on,’” Hart said.

e International Science and Engineering Fair has a liates in all fty states and 70 other countries and territories. In order to get to the big international fair, students have to compete at regional ones. Outside groups like USAID can sponsor special awards at both kinds of fairs, but at the international competition, the stakes get much higher. ere, judges will award almost $9 million in prize money.

USAID had sponsored two di erent awards at these competitions for over a decade. e regional awards that Kurtz won — with the virtual conversation — and separate awards presented at the international competition with a cash prize. Starting in 2014, the federal agency gave the fair about $300,000 in prize money in total. at’s been pulled this year as well. A spokesperson for the State Department told CPR News the contract did “not t within the standards laid out by Secretary Rubio for U.S. foreign assistance, which must make the United States stronger, safer, or more prosperous.”

Hart estimates about a third of ISEF’s afliated regional fairs in the United States took place before he received the stop work order. at includes almost all of Colorado’s. At least one other student in the state besides Kurtz was also given the USAID regional award before it was withdrawn.

“Obviously, I’m not happy about it being taken,” Kurtz said. “I’m not really upset for myself, really. I’ll have other opportunities like this … but I think that what’s really upsetting to me is how far-reaching funding cuts like this are. Because I feel like it’s really easy to see stu like this on the news and see that funding is being cut, or that programs are going away, and not really understand the real, tangible impact that it has on people.”

Losing out on the bene ts of his award hasn’t pushed Kurtz away from science and engineering, however. He’s already planning to participate in BVSD’s regional fair next year and he’s working up a new printer part to make the soil sensor he helped build even better.

is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addresses members of the media April 3 while visiting NREL’s Golden campus. Wright discussed the need to bolster the country’s electricity grid, saying demand has stayed relatively flat over the last 20 years while costs have gone up.

PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

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Connecting Generations is the tissue that unites North High students with older adults living at the Gardens at Saint Elizabeth. e nexus allows students to visit and learn about generations they might have only read about. Speaking with veterans like Wohlers, for example, provides a bridge that crosses time.

Over the course of the current school year, students from a leadership class interviewed residents and documented their life stories. Students from the Native American Leadership class made educational presentations to residents and displayed poster boards on topics they’d studied in the auditorium at the Gardens.

A band from the school and the JROTC color guard joined Gardens’ events for Labor Day and Veteran’s Day. Residents, in turn, attended soccer and basketball games, music performances and the recent school production of “Shrek the Musical.”

“I really like the kids,” Wohlers nods. But as you watch him speak of the program, you wonder if respect isn’t the better word. Over the three years he’s been part of Connecting Generations and the many interviews, the many conversations he’s had, Wohlers says he’s learned much more than he’s shared.

From the students, many of whom are Latino and Native American, “I learned their history,” he said. “It was more than fascinating.”

For Lucero, a retired DPS tutor, the program was less an awakening and more a continuation. e soft spoken Los Alamos, New Mexico, native has been volunteering at North High and DPS for years. But no amount of familiarity has diluted

her a nity for the young students nor lessened her desire to give back.

“ e interaction between generations,” Lucero said, “was so delightful.” Each, the young and the old, formed new impressions about what the other generation was all about. It was such a joy.”

Because of her long relationship with the school and, now a generation of students, Lucero has a history with a few long ago high schoolers, a few of whom are now moms and dads. She smiles as she

shares her bond.

Wohlers, too, has similar bonds. He’s sat and talked with students at the Gardens, been to the school and taken in his share of Viking basketball games. He’s even watched as a few kids have left to “wear the uniform.”

ere’s one young woman, now a Marine, he holds a particular a ection and pride for. He watched another young man, now a graduate, for whom he has a special regard.

He recalled Senior Night and the young man’s last basketball game. “He always wore two di erent shoes…I’d never seen that,” Wohlers laughed. “He was a good kid.”

Wohlers plans to relocate to Seattle soon, closer to the ocean he loves. e lifelong ‘call of the sea,’ he said, is in his blood. But the time he spent on terra rma and the connections he made with so many new young friends, he rates as the same grand adventure.

DEBUT

Sonically, the album has a bit of everything from upbeat dance tunes to lo beats. Ortega said he’s heard from listeners who enjoyed the album due to its edginess along with those who have found it relaxing. Some of the most popular tracks have been “Speakeasy” along with “Promise” and “Brighter than the Moon,” he said.

e album features Ortega on lead vocals, playing a two-string slide bass and a dobro. Doug Carmichael plays baritone and tenor saxophone with Bret Billings on harmonica and a lap steel guitar. Astin Lopez plays acoustic guitar, Courtlyn Carpenter on cello and Bret Batterman on drums. Batterman also worked as coproducer, having mixed and mastered the album.

“It’s a very experimental sound with experimental instrumentation that’s conventional, but not conventional in the way we’ve orchestrated it,” said the musician. “ e number one question is how can we put all these puzzle pieces together to make a composition that still has a lot of atmospheric qualities?”

e lyrics of the album are grounded in the motifs of nightlife, solitude and making the most of what you’re given, all essential elements of blues, Ortega said. Growing up on Denver’s northside, the musician said much of the lyrics were written or inspired during night walks he would take through the city with the album’s track six, “Genie,” a direct nod to the northside.

In addition to creating an atmospheric quality in his music, Ortega said he’s enjoyed experimenting with crafting sonic worlds, embracing elements of storytelling that weave in and out of the around

three-minute tracks.

“Being a man of color, Indigenous and of Latino heritage, I see the way the world perceives me in certain vignettes,” he said. “ is album is about understanding who I am within those worlds but also beyond that.”

As for what’s next for the musician, playwright, actor, visual artist and poet,

Ortega said he’d like to continue to rene his sound, making it accessible to a wider audience.

“Lo Lo House” is Ortega’s debut album, having released his debut EP “A Whole New Low” in 2023. “Lo Lo House” is available on all streaming platforms while hard copy CDs are available for purchase on lo-lo-house.com.

“Lo Lo House” is Cipriano Ortega’s second album. His EP “A Whole New Low” was released in 2023. PHOTOS BY TODD PIERSON

Ortega plays a two string bass guitar, the simplicity of the sound setting the tone of the album.

PHOTO BY TODD PIERSON

The album cover of “Lo Lo House” by Cipriano Ortega, released April 4, 2025. PHOTO BY TODD PIERSON

Anxiety steers economic indicators, report says

BY SARAH MULHOLLAND CPR NEWS

Colorado economic signals are mixed as businesses try to make sense of President Donald Trump’s ip- ops on tari s. e number of people ling to start a business was up in the rst quarter compared to the end of last year, according to a joint report from the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business and the Secretary of State’s Ofce.

At the same time, the state’s executives are feeling deeply anxious about how the new administration’s trade policies are going to impact their bottom lines, the report found.

“ e indicators in this report do not show any immediate or signi cant economic disruption to Colorado … but it does show business leaders in Colorado are nervous about these disruptions,” Secretary of State Jena Griswold said during a webinar about the report.

Colorado’s economy started slowing before Trump was sworn in for his second term. As of April, the state added 2,300 jobs during the prior 12 months, which equates to a growth rate of 0.1 percent. at compares to the U.S. rate of 1.2 percent.

FAIR

Colorado now ranks 44th for job growth among the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

“We were hard-charging for a long time. Now, some of the other states are catching up and are continuing to have that growth that we had,” said Richard Wobbekind, senior economist and faculty director at CU’s Leeds School of Business.

An impressive lineup of performances took the main stage of the fair, including a classical Persian dance number, amenco dancing, which Martin participated in, and several mariachi songs performed by North sophomore Erick Flores.

For Flores, seeing his classmates sing and dance was a highlight of the fair.

“I really enjoyed the performing and singing to express my feelings to other people,” he said with a big smile.

Mariachi was very important to Flores, who didn’t take the chance to perform lightly. He saw music as a way for him and other teenagers to connect with one another and enjoy life.

“Music is something to share,” Flores said. “It’s something that everyone can connect to.”

For many, the connection and sense of community present in abundance at ursday’s fair couldn’t come at a better time. President Donald Trump’s administration’s campaign of mass deportations, hostile and xenophobic rhetoric toward immigrants and targeting of international students has made for a polarized political landscape.

Will the national atmosphere change the fair? No, Martin said, although she does worry about funding for future events seeking to embrace North’s student diversity.

“It’s more important than ever,” said the language teacher. “I am myself an immigrant, so I understand how much fear there is. I think this gives students a safe space where they can be themselves.”

For Ka , the connection and energy she found on ursday was reason for hope.

“One of the words I had was ‘esh,’ which means love, on my poster. I kept saying, ‘ is is the word, love everyone!’” Ka said. “I think that, without having to say it, there was just the feeling of love here today.”

e state’s per capita personal income and labor force participation still rank high, he said.

“We are a prosperous state, and we are growing, we’re just growing at a slower rate,” Wobbekind said.

Colorado’s professional business services, which includes the tech sector, took a big hit in the

fewer jobs than a year ago.

“ at had been a disappointment in terms of job performance in 2024. And so far it’s continuing into 2025,” Wobbekind said. is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.

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An uncertain idea of America

I’ve begun reading Peggy Noonan’s latest book. It’ll take me a while to complete. e reason isn’t because it’s extraordinarily long or complex or that it’s one of several I’m immersed in. It’s because it’s an exceptionally thoughtful and calming read.

Peggy was a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and is currently a Wall Street Journal columnist. As such, friends and longtime readers might be surprised that I’m winding my way through her work, but they ought not to be. My reading on social-political and religious-spiritual topics ranges wide, from philosophically liberal to conservative. e salient requirement for me to read such a work is that the author present their thoughts in a coherent, intelligent, deliberative manner. Peggy does that. Given that, “A Certain Idea of America” deserves, even requires, a leisurely pace.

I must confess, though, her book wouldn’t have pinged my radar screen if it weren’t for New York Times columnist Bret Stephens referencing it. I was immediately struck not only by the literary allusion but also of the notion itself: a certain idea of America. It’s a vague concept and not easily pinpointed. If we surveyed the American populace for their ideas, we

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would have a vast array of interpretations since we’re a multi-racial, multi-religious, multicultural nation.

In the Foreword, Peggy states she drew the idea for the title from the World War II general and later president of France, Charles de Gaulle, who began his memoir by stating that throughout his life he had “a certain idea of France.” What could it have been? Not being French, I have no right to speculate, but being an American, I can about our country.

A ood of ideas bursts forth. First and foremost, liberty and freedom of expression and action. en there’s love of country. Allegiance to the Constitution. Rule of law. Equal justice under the law. Cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and spiritual pluralism and tolerance. Economic opportunity. Due process. And more.  But how to bundle those in a compact, easily understood statement or document? Even a professional writer like Peggy would likely nd it a daunting task. Like her, I frequently write pieces that

re ect and express the values I hold. Of course, I’m only one of three hundred million plus people. As you are. And my opinions and yours are as valid as all others. I suspect, though. that your take—your listing—would considerably overlap with mine.

However, I’m neither delusional nor pollyannaish about the total makeup of the American citizenry. ere are those who not only don’t share my values but are also willing to go to great lengths to ensure they’re mitigated and even erased from the national conscience. Nevertheless, like it is with me embracing the whole of American history, from the heroic and triumphant to the gut-wrenching, I embrace them as fellow Americans. And being a civil libertarian, I defend their right to express their opinions, even those that I nd contemptible. With all that in mind then, there’s no doubt that it’d be a mess if we tried to synthesize the range of beliefs and values Americans today hold into a certain idea of America.

Fortunately, a bunch of guys did that for us 249 years ago. ey wrote the Declaration of Independence, which begins with, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are equal … ”  About a decade later, a related group

Can you solve Thomas Riha’s disappearance?

any people think of museums as places that have all the answers, but that’s not always the case. And sometimes that makes for a more intriguing story.

Such is the case for the latest exhibition at the History Colorado Center, e Disappearance of omas Riha, which takes a local mystery and investigates the many remaining unanswered questions.

“ is is a true crime cold case that’s never been told publicly in a museum setting,” said Katherine Mercier, exhibition developer and historian at History Colorado. “We felt we nally had the space to experiment with the kind of exhibit we’ve never done before.”

produced our Constitution that lays out the framework of our government. ey even took time to explain their action by crafting and adding the Preamble: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

We’re coursing through what I consider to be a turbulent and perilous period. But we’ve survived lethal challenges before. Each time our ancestors rose to the occasion and saved the republic. We can point to the speci c acts they took, but it’s essential to keep in mind they held true to that certain idea of America our Founders eloquently expressed in those documents.

So there’s no need for us to ponder as much as to re ect upon the most serious question before us: Will we pass those Blessings of Liberty—that certain idea of America our Founders bequeathed to us—on to our posterity?

Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.

Communicating through the storm

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“ e exhibit focuses on the people and lives that were wrapped up in the events,” Mercier said. “ omas had a family that never got answers about what happened to him. is is ultimately a story about humanity.”

e Disappearance of omas Riha will be on display at the Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver in Denver, through March 15.

According to the provided information, the exhibit tells the story of University of Colorado Boulder Russian history professor omas Riha, who vanished on March 15, 1969, right in the middle of the Cold War.

e exhibition features never-before-displayed declassi ed documents from the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is deepened by History Colorado’s archives.

Museum researchers had a wide range of materials to use, including the journals of a woman who may or may not have played a role in Riha’s disappearance.

While the mystery is the main draw of the exhibit, Mercier said she also hopes visitors get a glimpse of Colorado’s role as a hotbed of activity during the Cold War. With sites like Rocky Flats and the Air Force Academy, the state saw plenty of intrigue.

“People may not understand how big the Cold War was and how it integrated itself into everybody’s life,” she said. “I hope people think about what it would’ve felt like to be living at the time and how they would cope.”

Riha’s disappearance received a great deal of press coverage at the time, but eventually faded away, leaving everyone without answers. So, this exhibit was carefully designed to also include the stories of the people who were a ected.

For more information, visit www. historycolorado.org/exhibit/disappearance-thomas-riha.

Je erson Symphony plays Star Wars score

May 4 may have been more than a week ago, but the Je erson Symphony will be celebrating the immortal John Williams Star Wars score with two performances at 1 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at the Mines Green Center, 924 16th St. in Golden.

In addition to the timeless music, Conductor Arturo J. Gonzales will be holding a pre-concert talk at 12:15 and 3:15 p.m. on the day of the concert in Metals Hall. According to the provided information, he will discuss the history and composition of the Star Wars Soundtrack, what to listen for, and how to break down John Williams’ brilliant compositions. Costumes are encouraged and those who wear costumes will get a discount on tickets. Information and tickets are available at https://www.je symphony. org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Toro y Moi and Panda Bear at the Fillmore Auditorium ere is some music that’s made to get lost in. It’s less about the lyrics and more about the mood, a sonic energy that can transport you if you allow it. In their own ways, both Toro y Moi and Panda Bear, a member of indie rock legends Animal Collective, have been building these musical worlds for years. eir music is very di erent, but the vibes are strong with both. Information and tickets are available at www.axs. com.

Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

We are living in a time of incredible pressure, and tragically, it’s our children who are carrying the heaviest burden. Anxiety and depression among children and teens have skyrocketed, with every credible study pointing to culprits like social media, internet access, and mounting academic, athletic, and social expectations. It’s overwhelming — and that’s putting it lightly.

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one else will, and it will be with poison, not life-giving

It’s easy to point ngers at TikTok, Instagram, and the endless pursuit of “perfection.” And sure, those factors are real. But if we’re serious about loving and leading our families, we must ask the harder question: Are we doing enough at home to ease their worries, doubts, and fears?

For most of us, the honest answer is not yet.

e Critical Role of Communication. Communication isn’t a “nice-to-have” in this battle for our children’s hearts and minds, it’s everything. And not just when problems show up. Proactive, frequent communication. Maybe even, dare I say it, over-communication.

Our kids navigate a digital battle eld every day. e loudest voices tell them they aren’t good enough. If we don’t ll their emotional tanks with hope, encouragement, love, and acceptance, some-

I’ll never forget an incredible moment I witnessed with Zig Ziglar, one of the greatest motivational speakers ever. At a packed seminar, a man stepped to the mic, thanking Zig for shaping his own life but sharing that his son was struggling. Zig’s response was pure wisdom:

He told the man to sit on his son’s bed, look him in the eyes, and say:

“Son, I am so glad God entrusted me with your life. You are a blessing to me. I am proud of you. And I love you.” Zig encouraged him to say it every morning and night, not once, not when convenient, but every day.

As cameras panned the audience, thousands wiped away tears. Sitting beside me was Zig’s son, Tom Ziglar, a grown man and CEO, with tears streaming down his face. When I asked if Zig had done that for him, Tom smiled through the tears and said, “Yes. And he still does, even now.”

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Clarke Reader

ink about that: A father who never stopped telling his grown son how proud he was. Every single day.

Fighting for eir Hearts. If we want to lead and love our children in today’s chaotic world, we must show up with our words, not just advice or correction, but daily, intentional a rmation.

ey need to hear it when they get straight A’s.

ey need to hear it when they fail a test.

ey need to hear it when they make us proud, and especially when they break our hearts.

Because mistakes don’t de ne them, grace does. Growth does. And our unwavering love does. Our communication must be a ood of love, encouragement, and constant reminders that they are more than enough that

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no failure can separate them from our love, and no outside voice can ever be louder than the voice of their family.

e pressures and dangers are real. But so is our power to counteract them.

If we don’t communicate, the world will. If we communicate relentlessly, intentionally, and lovingly, we can raise a generation that walks through the storm without losing their way.

Let’s speak up, every day, every chance we get. eir future depends on it. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we intentionally communicate through the storm, it really will be a betterthan-good life.

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

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D‘The In-Between Bookstore’ provides parallel

arby is about to turn 30, can barely make rent in New York City and just lost his job. Plus, he found out his mother is selling his childhood home in Oak Falls, Ohio, and moving into a condo.

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In “ e In-Between Bookstore” by Edward Underhill, this convergence of circum- stances is like a sign from the universe that Darby should return to his hometown to gure out his next steps.

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Darby’s rst stop in Oak Falls is In Between Books, where he worked as a teen, and nothing about it appears to have changed. Even the teen at the register with the wild hair and oversized hoodie looks remarkably like him at 16 years old, before he identi ed as trans. His sense of unease grows as he realizes that the teen is him and he has traveled back in time. When he leaves the bookstore, he’s back in the present.

Darby wants to help his younger self understand that she was misgendered, but he is afraid that if he interferes, he’ll cease to exist in his present life. Young Darby is suspicious, and to make it more challenging, Darby doesn’t know which In Between Books he’s stepping into each time he enters — past or present — making him unsure when or if he’ll see her again. e return to Oak Falls is also fraught with memories of his best friend, Michael, and the ght at Darby’s seventeenth birthday party that caused a rift between them and changed the direction of their lives. Darby doesn’t understand Michael’s intense anger that night, and his attempts to reconnect with Michael are clumsy.  Since he came out, he also hasn’t been in touch with the people he grew up with, and though they are mostly welcoming, he still feels like he doesn’t belong. Darby is at a crossroads and doesn’t know if there is a place for him any longer in New York, but he also doesn’t feel like he belongs in Oak Falls.

lived experience.

is sweet novel is about identity, the journey to nd our true selves, and the relationships we build and let go of along the way. Time travel brings an element of fun and lightness to what is generally a more contemplative and internal story. is gem is a great read for Pride and provides insight into the inner life of someone questioning their gender identity, by an author with

Check out “ e In-Between Bookstore” by Edward Underhill at a Denver Public Library branch near you and celebrate Pride with Drag Storytime with LeeLee James at the Smiley Branch library on 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 7. More Pride events and book lists can be found at denverlibrary.org starting in June.

Wendy omas is a librarian at the Smiley Branch Library. When not reading or recommending books, you can nd her hiking with her dogs.

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With the weather getting warmer and summer just around the corner, it’s time to hit the road — and the stacks.

While Denver Public Library’s Central Branch is a Colorado landmark, it’s not the only library worth the trip. Scattered throughout Denver metro are unique libraries, lled to the brim with books and other resources waiting to be discovered.

Coloradans are lucky enough to be able to get library cards in nearly every library district, regardless of whether they live in the district or not. Patrons just need to bring in a Colorado State ID or other proof of address, and they’ll be able to register for a library card.

Summer reading programs are also just around the corner, and they’re not just for kids. Many libraries will o er special programming to inspire a love for reading in kids, teens and adults alike. To get ready for a literary adventure- lled summer, hop in the car, stock up on library cards and discover what each library has to o er.

Columbine Library, Je erson County Public Library

7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123

Seated within Robert F. Clement Park, Columbine Library has books — and views — to share. e library’s west side features oor-to-ceiling windows with a panoramic view of Johnson Reservoir with the mountains behind it. Around the window, tables and chairs abound, giving visitors a cozy spot to study, read or just hang out.

“We are very lucky to have — in our biased opinions — one of the best locations in Je co Public Library,” said Columbine Public Services Manager Julianna Sipeki. “Nestled against the foothills, we are located in the beautiful Clement Park, where we host some of our outdoor programs, like birdwatching.”

However, great views aren’t all that Columbine Library has to o er. In addition to over 100,000 physical books and other materials, the library has Culture Passes for local museums, Chrome-

books and Wi-Fi hotspots that patrons can take home, access to apps for streaming music and movies and access to 133 di erent research databases.

“We wish everyone knew that you can use all of our library services at no cost,” said Sipeki. “It costs nothing to get a library card, we don’t charge to book meeting or study rooms, there’s no charge to attend any program and we don’t charge late fees. You don’t even need a library card to come in and attend programs or use a computer.”

With dedicated sections for children and teens, study rooms and local businesses nearby, the library o ers a spot for anyone to hang out.

“We want people to know libraries are so much more than just a place to check out a book,” said Sipeki. “We are a place to meet your neighbors and make new friends; a place to learn and expand your worldview; a place to practice a skill or start a new hobby; or simply, just a place to spend an hour of your day.”

BELOW: The Columbine Library is part of the Je erson County Library system.

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Bemis Public Library

6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, CO 80120

Nestled in a sleepy grove across from the Littleton Historical Museum, Bemis Public Library is one of the few independent libraries in the metro area, meaning it is not part of any library system.

Instead, the library was built by the City of LIttleton in 1965 and is the namesake for former Littleton Independent Publisher Edwin A. Bemis.

Now, the library — which is walking distance from Downtown Littleton — sports a large kid’s section that sometimes hosts storytimes, as well as a teen area that is separated from the rest of the library.

Bemis Public LIbrary is also home to resources for

groups the library welcomes through its doors. e library also eliminated overdue fees in 2023 as an e ort to become more equitable to patrons.

Koelbel Library, Arapahoe Libraries

5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, CO 80121

Arapahoe Libraries comprises eight community libraries, a jail library and a bookmobile, all of which provide valuable resources to their patrons.

Oliver Sanidas, the executive director of Arapahoe Libraries, said that Koelbel Library in particular offers unique programming thanks to its cafe, meeting spaces, 39-seat theater, outdoor space and public art installations.

“We want to provide a place and services that help meet not only the information needs of our patrons, but also the social needs,” Sanidas said. “ e library provides a place for people to connect with others who

share their interests and passions. We do this through events and programs, and by providing spaces for patrons to meet, work and enjoy fun activities.”

Sanidas said that meetings rooms are used for birthday parties, business owners use the library’s cafe to meet with clients, tutors can meet with students and adults participate in book clubs and open mic nights at the library’s facilities.

“We want our library to be a community hub,” Sanie library’s cafe serves bites and sips from local vendors, and o ers a rotating series of drink speciale. e Koelbel Library Cafe is currently featuring a Purple Rain Latte, a Crimson and Clover Latte and a Strawberry Fields Lemonade.

Anythink Wright Farms, Anythink Libraries

5877 E. 120th Ave., ornton, CO 80602

Anythink Libraries branches o er all of the usual trappings of a library with a fun added twist: TryIts, a program wherein a patron can check out a kite, tarot deck, toy, musical instrument, games and more. e program is o ered throughout the Anythink system.  e library system’s agship branch, located at Wright Farms, features a digital lab featuring video, audio and design software that allows teens to work on their digital editing skills and push their creativity. e agship branch also contains a one-acre park adjacent to the li-

Castle Rock Public Library, Douglas County Libraries

100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104

e new Phillip and Jerry Miller Library in Castle Rock was built in 2023 and was constructed with an emphasis on creating space for working adults, families and Douglas County history.

“ e Castle Rock location features two outdoor Aloha Plazas East and West, an interactive children’s play space called e Ranch, sponsored by Castle Rock Rotary Club, and DCL’s Archives & Local History, its collections and the Sjostrom History Lounge reading room,” said Melissa Anciaux, the sta writer for Douglas County Libraries.

e branch replaced the old Phillip S. Miller Library that stood at the same location.

Douglas County Libraries also partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which o ers books to children up to 5 years old that the youngsters are able to keep.

RIGHT : The Koelbel Library in Arapahoe County.

LEFT: The Castle Rock Library in Douglas County was built in 2023.

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An artist’s exploration of a Congo seaport

‘Port De Banana’ exhibit opens at Littleton Museum May 30

BY CHANCY J. GATLIN

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Prior to the 15th century, the Congo River Basin in Central Africa was inhabited almost exclusively by the Bantu people, an expansive sociolinguistic group of nearly 400 culturally-similar tribes.

rough the Congo River Basin runs the Congo River, the second largest river in Africa and the ninth longest river in the world. is river runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the border of Zambia.

e historic Bantu people relied on the river for their livelihood, depending on the owing giant for water and food, and as a means of transportation throughout the region.

e Congo River Basin saw Portuguese explorers enter the region in the latter half of the 15th century, followed by an in ux of traders and settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries. ese settlers revolutionized the area, creating a bustling inter-African and cross-sea trading industry. As commerce in the Congo Basin thrived, so did the devastating slave trade.

Port De Banana was at the mouth of the Congo River, the last spot slaves stopped before being transported to the Americas along the Atlantic Middle Passage. Congolese-Belgian artist, Lio-Bravo Bumbakini, tells the story of Port De Banana in his upcoming exhibition at the Littleton Museum.

“I mix vibrant colors, symbols, archetypes and mythologies with traditionalist African motifs and contemporary Western ideas,” said Bumbakini. “My ‘Port De Banana’ exhibit explores the narratives of life before and after the ‘discovery’ of the Congo from an anthropological and folkloric perspective.”

Born in Brussels, Bumbakini immigrated to the United States at 8 years old and currently splits his time between Boulder and Brooklyn. Even before his move to the United States, Bumbakini spent countless hours as a child in museum archives, collectors’ basements, gallery showrooms and places his mother frequented in her work as an African art historian and anthropologist. With babysitters scarce and childcare costly, Bumbakini would pass the time sketching the masks and statues in his vicinity or imagining vibrant worlds of his own. He discovered worlds far more colorful than the muted grays of Brussels that he was used to.

Bumbakini’s ‘Port De Banana’ exhibit will run at the Littleton Museum from May 30 to Aug. 10. e opening celebration event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on May 29. Bumbakini will provide an introduction to the exhibit followed by a spoken word recital by award-winning scholar and poet, Toluwanimi Obiwole. e event will conclude with a live set by Congolese musical trio, Manasse Kaoma and Friends. Bumbakini will also host an Artist Talk event at the Littleton Museum on June 5.

“I believe art provides a window into the ethereal — the space between the societal, the physical and the immaterial,” Bumbakini said. “It is the door to both past human experiences and its future manifestation. Art honors and acknowledges the past and inspires the future.” is coverage comes courtesy of a grant from the Littleton Arts and Culture Program. As a matter of policy, funders exercise no control over editorial decisions.

IF YOU GO

“Port de Banana,” an exhibition of work by Lio-Bravo Bumbakini, runs from May 30 to Aug. 10 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. To learn more, visit www.museum. littletonco.gov.

Artist Lio-Bravo Bumbakini in front of his painting entitled “Le Zaire.”

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Thu 5/22

church �re

@ 6pm

Creepatorium, 1974 S Acoma St, Denver

Shift w/ Joy Orbison

@ 7:30pm

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver

Fri 5/23

Volunteer with Justice Necessary –Help Pack 1,000,000 Period Products for Colorado Students!

@ 8am

May 23rd - May 24th

7007 S Clinton St, 7007 South Clinton Street, Greenwood Village. period palooza@justicenecessary.org, 720344-6489

The Delores Project 25 Years of Building Belonging

@ 5pm / $125

Castle Rock Band Free Memorial Weekend Concert May 24 @ 1pm Festival Park, 300 2nd Street, Castle Rock. ericastull@gmail.com, 303-8092959

CHITO RANA$ - EL CACHO

@ 7pm

The Roxy Theater, 2549 Welton St, Denver

Rick Lewis Project Featuring Vince Converse - Gaylord Street Fair 2025

@ 7pm

Reivers Bar & Grill, 1085 S Gaylord St, Denver

Sun 5/25

Jeffrey Dallet @ 2pm

Balfour at Littleton, 8160 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton

Sparkle

@ 6pm

Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

Kaya @ 6pm

Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

The Bouncing Souls @ 6pm Ogden Theatre, 935 East Colfax, Den‐ver

Tue 5/27

Tony Medina Music: The Open Mic Hosted by Tony Medina @ 5:30pm The Alley, 2420 W Main St, Littleton

Michael Sanzone @ 6pm

Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St,, Denver

The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers @ 7pm Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison

Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, Denver. lucas@thedelorespro ject.org, 303-534-5411

King Rat

@ 6:30pm

Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver

Red Stinger

@ 6:30pm

Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver

Ninety Percent 90s

@ 8pm

Scruffy Murphy's, 2030 Larimer St, Denver

DeadPhish Orchestra

@ 8pm

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St, Den‐

ver

Sat 5/24

Lies or Lullabies (featuring the music of Bryan Adams and John Mellencamp):

The Tailgate Tavern

@ 5:15am Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker

Brad Paisley - Autographed Acoustic

Guitar Upgrade

@ 6:30pm

Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison

Eric Golden @ 11am

Toley’s on the Creek, 16728 E Smoky Hill Rd Suite 11C, Centennial

Vince Converse and Big BrotherGaylord Street Fair 2025 @ 1pm

Mini bear @ 6pm

Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

Bobcat, White Rose Motor Oil @ Your Mom's House, Denver CO @ 7pm

Your Mom's House, 608 E 13th Ave., Denver

Mon 5/26

Wed 5/28

Keith Hicks @ 3:30pm

Sonesta Denver Downtown, 1450 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Thu 5/29

GRIZZLY GOPHER AT TAKODA TAVERN/PARKER

@ 11am

Reiver's Bar and Grill, 1085 S Gaylord St, Denver

Neil Z @ Carillon at Belleview Station @ 3pm Carillon at Belleview Station, 4855 Niagara St, Denver

Takoda Tavern, 12311 Pine Bluffs Way # A, Parker

Mishka: Guest with Leftover Salmon / Kitchen Dwellers

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Holders of first mortgages (as shown on the recorded deeds of trust or assignments in the Denver County records) on Units in The Ritter Condominiums are hereby advised of a proposed Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for The Ritter Condominiums to amend and restated the Condominium Declaration recorded on December 16, 1977, in Book 1549, Page 340, Reception No. 089603, as amended, in the records of the Denver County Clerk and Recorder. This notice has been sent by certified mail to first mortgagees along with a consent form and a copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration. A copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration and consent form can be obtained by contacting attorney Kelly McQueeney, 1445 Market Street, Suite 350, Denver, CO 80202, (720) 221-9655.

Legal Notice No. DHD 3584

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Published in Denver Herald-Dispatch.

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of WILLIAM EDWARD CROSS, JR.,

a/k/a WILLIAM E. CROSS, JR.

a/k/a WILLIAM CROSS, JR.

a/k/a WILLIAM CROSS

a/k/a BILL CROSS Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30378

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 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

TUERE B. CROSS

Personal Representative

5751 E Ithaca Place #3 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. DHD 3577

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

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Estate of Darwin Goltz, a/k/a Darwin D. Goltz,

a/k/a Darwin Donald Goltz, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30385

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, 8 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ryan D. Goltz and Jason D. Goltz

Co-Personal Representatives

c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP

2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. DHD 3573

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

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Estate of Grant William Mauzy, a/k/a William Earl Oberwitte, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30386

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 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Louise Crow and Linda Axtell

Co-Personal Representatives

2018 S. Balsam Street Lakewood, CO 80227

Legal Notice No. DHD 3575

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Diane Delgado, aka Diane J. Delgado, a/k/a Diane Julie Delgado, DeceasedCase Number: 2025PR30309

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 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher Nixon, Personal Representative c/o Katherine K. Fontenot, Esq., Attorney for Personal Representative Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7555 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 600 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. DHD 3567

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

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Estate of JAMES CLARK TANNER, aka JAMES C. TANNER, aka JAMES TANNER, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30305

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lucinda Tanner, Personal Representative 2990 E 17TH AVE., APT 240 DENVER, CO 80206

Legal Notice No. DHD 3589

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Judith Z. Steinberg, aka Judith Zee Steinberg, aka Judith Steinberg, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30392

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court, Denver County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Laura Steinberg

334 Hammond Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Legal Notice No. DHD 3572

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William M. Plachte, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030201

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 July 31, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura Reinhardt, Personal Representative 12015 East Yale Avenue Aurora, CO 80014

Legal Notice No. DHD 3587

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Eric Garcia, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR165

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan J. Garcia, Personal Representative 4336 S. Granby Way Aurora, CO 80015

Legal Notice No. DHD 3585

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

Denver Probate Court Denver County, Colorado Court Address: 1437 Bannock St., Rm 230, Denver, CO 80202

In the Matter of the Estate of: JOCELYNE B. THOMAS, aka JOCELYN B. THOMAS, aka JOCELYNE THOMAS, and JOCELYN THOMAS

June F. Bourrillion

7550 W. Yale Avenue, Suite B202 Denver, CO 80227

Phone Number: (303) 331-3456

E-mail: June@juniperep.com

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FAX Number: Atty. Reg. #: 34550

Case Number: 25 PR 30391

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Michael Edward Thomas

Last Known Address, if any: CMHHIP, 1600 W. 24th St., Pueblo, CO 80100

A hearing on the Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for the appointment of a personal representative for the estate and a determination of heirs where there is no will.

(The Hearing) will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: June 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: Rm 230

Address: 1437 Bannock St., Rm 230, Denver, CO 80202

The hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Legal Notice No. DHD 3590

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kathleen Helen McGuire, AKA Kathy McGuire, AKA Kathleen Hogan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30310

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 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margrit Parker

Attorney to the Personal Representative PO Box 454 Firestone, CO 80520

Legal Notice No. DHD 3574

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jerry Colleen Harris, Deceased Case No.: 2024PR607

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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

James A. Mueller, Personal Representative 9408 Ute Drive

Golden, CO 80403

Legal Notice No. DHD 3578

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of WILLIAM G. MEREDITH, a/k/a WILLIAM GARD MEREDITH, Deceased

Case Number: 24PR30369

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 July 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen E. Nash, Personal Representative

Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. DHD 3566

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of REBA RENEE PADILLA, a/k/a REBA R. PADILLA, a/k/a R. RENEE PADILLA, a/k/a RENEE PADILLA Deceased Case Number: 2025-PR-30427

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 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher P. Seerveld, Attorney for Personal Representatie 8400 E Prentice Ave., Suite 1040

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. DHD 3574

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Susan C. McKown, a/k/a Susan Claire McKown, a/k/a Suzi McKown, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30298

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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas J. Olds,

Personal Representative c/o Bryan C. Benbow, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. DHD 3575

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MICHAEL OBOLEY, AKA MICHAEL P. OBOLEY, AKA MICHAEL PATRICK OBOLEY, AKA

MICHAEL PATRICK McLAUGHERTY Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31212

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 August 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jonathan P. Shultz, PR 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. DHD 3579

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Diana J. Gurule, aka Diana Jean Gurule, aka Diana Gurule, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR111

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul H. Stevens, Esq., Atty. Reg. #25160 Attorney to the Personal Representative 9101 Pearl Street, Suite 218 Thornton, CO 80229 (303)280-9649 paulhstevensesq@yahoo.com

Legal Notice No. DHD 3582

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County NewsPress Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN K. DAVIS, III, also known as JOHN KYTLE DAVIS, III, aka JOHN KYTLE DAVIS, III, MD, aka JOHN K. DAVIS, aka JOHN DAVIS, aka JOHN DAVIS, III and JOHN KYTLE DAVIS Deceased

Case Number: 2025PR030405

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah Enoch Davis Personal Representative 2400 E. Cherry Creek South Drive, #309 Denver, CO 80209

Legal Notice No. DHD 3586 First Publication: May 15, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

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Estate of Robert Michael Leyba, aka Robert Leyba, aka Robert M. Leyba, Deceased Case Numbera: 2024PR692

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 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Om, Personal Representative 8845 Lady Madonna Circle #207 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

Legal Notice No. DHD 3578 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marion Hanson, aka Marion J. Hanson, aka Marion Jean Hanson, aka Marion D. Hanson, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30249

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 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roberta Hanson

Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228

Legal Notice No. DHD 3576 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Billie Jean Martin, aka Billie J. Martin, aka Bill Martin, aka William M. Martin,

Miller moths are coming, and experts say: relax

BY KYLE HARRIS DENVERITE

An untold number of miller moths, who have been hatching in the Great Plains, will y into Denver in the days ahead as they utter their way to the Rocky Mountains.

Some Denverites will fear them — maybe even kill them. Others will celebrate their role in the ecosystem as nighttime pollinators and delicious snacks for birds, reptiles and even bears.

After hatching from cocoons on crops, miller moths travel more than 100 miles in their few-month lifespan. ey follow the light of the moon.

In Denver, they often nd themselves smacking into lightbulbs until they realize their destination is elsewhere. Others die here, lost in the big city.  e migration through Denver is likely to start any day now and continue for several weeks. It’s unclear yet how this wave will compare to some in the past.

ere’s a lot that lepidopterists (moth experts) don’t know about miller moths. How many y into Denver? What is

their survival rate? How is climate change impacting their migration patterns? We don’t know.

Currently, there’s not enough information out there to predict how large a migration will occur in any given year, though weather patterns likely in uence it, said Francisco Garcia, the Butter y Pavilion’s director of science and conservation.

Invertebrates represent 97 percent of all the species on the planet, he said. And they are often misunderstood — even feared.

ere are many challenges in studying them.

“ ey have very short life cycles,” Garcia said. “ ey’re very small. And they also y all over the place.”

Another obstacle: e Trump administration is slashing federal funding for the sciences, which Garcia worries will slow down moth research critical to understanding climate change and ecosystems.

Moths, unlike butter ies, are often underappreciated — in part, because nighttime is stigmatized and they’re far less colorful.

People think miller moths will bite, eat

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aka William Mahlon Martin, Jr. aka BJ Martin, aka William Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR138

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, September 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki Martin, Personal Representative 5925 S. Vine Street Greenwood, Village, Colorado 80121

Legal Notice No. DHD 3573

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATRICIA ANN HALE, a/k/a PATRICIA A. HALE, a/k/a PATRICIA HALE.

a/k/a PAT ANN HALE, a/k/a PAT A. HALE, /k/a PAT HALE, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR221

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 September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cynthia Talley, Personal Representative

154 W I-20 Access Road Longview, Texas 75603

Legal Notice No. DHD 3588

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BRUCE LEE RODINE, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR83

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 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

RODNEY LORAN SCOHY

Personal Representative 400 GARLAND STREET LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

Legal Notice No. DHD 3577

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Holly J. Morrison, also known as Holly Jane Morrison, and Holly Morrison, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30367

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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronalee Bogen, Personal Representative 2882 E. Lexington CT

their clothes, and attack pets and children.

“ ey are completely harmless,” Garcia said. “ ey are just passing through for a while.”

He likens Denver to an Airbnb for miller moths. ey settle here for a few days and move on.

“ e best we can do is not harming them, turning o our lights during the night and then allowing these migrations to go through and nish,” Garcia said. “We need these pollinators. We need them pollinating all these di erent plants in the ecosystem and also feeding reptiles, birds

and all these di erent animals.”  Miller moths also fuel the agricultural economy by pollinating crops worth millions of dollars. And ultimately, they help propagate the wild owers and other native plants of the Rockies.  ey may be small, but their role in the ecosystem is huge.

Garcia describes them as “tiny, little giants … our heroes.”   is story is from Denverite, a Denver news site. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite. com.

Gilbert, Arizona, 85234

Legal Notice No. DHD 3571

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Penelope Kay Collord, also known as Penelope K. Collord, also known as Penelope Collord, also known as Penny Collord, also known as Penelope K. Earl, also known as Penelope K. Enter, also known as Penelope K. Abelman, also known as Penelope K. Glassman, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30403

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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roy Enter, Personal Representative 1345 Northridge Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. DHD 3576

First Publication: May 1, 2025

Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edeltraud Maria Krutsche, also known as Trudy M. Krutsche, also known as Trudy M. Robinson, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030182.

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane Krutsche Williams Personal Representative 1453 East Fair Place Centennial, Colorado 80121

Legal Notice No. DHD 3583

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Caren Margaret Lane, aka Caren M. Lane, aka Caren Lane, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30291

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 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

s/ Rebecca Wallace Beattie Attorney for Holly Diane Lane, Personal Representative 6390 Gardenia Street, Suite 150 Arvada, CO 80004

303-384-0046

rebecca@wallacebeattie.com

Legal Notice No. DHD 3591

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch