Not your average school resource o cer
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When Douglas County Deputy Brian Corbin, who is the school resource o cer at Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch, rst met who he was going to be working with next school year, he knew it was going to be a hit.
Standing side-by-side with his new partner, Corbin watched as Deputy Guster, a yellow Labrador retriever, became the rst school resource o cer K9 to be
sworn in at the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce in Castle Rock.
“It gives the kids an opportunity to have a furry friend during the school day,” said
Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly.
“Guster is going to be there to help foster that love and that support that these kids need.”
For the past ve years, Corbin has walked the hallways of Cresthill Middle School as its only school resource o cer, building strong ties with the students.
“His presence, his connection with our kids is incredible,” said Principal Franc-
esca Papalardo. “ ey trust him, they use him as a resource and go to him for advice.”
While Corbin has enjoyed this role in law enforcement and getting to connect with younger students, he is excited for this new chapter of his career.
“He’s going to be a great asset to Cresthill and the community,” Corbin said about Guster. “It just adds another layer of what we do as an SRO unit.”
Three charter schools pitch Castle Rock campuses
With proposals for same region, board members doubt demand exists
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ree new charter school applications currently under review by the Douglas County School District share something in common: they all want to open in Castle Rock. Renaissance Secondary Charter School, Leman Academy of Excellence and STEM School Castle Rock each presented proposals to expand or replicate to the school board during a May 6 meeting. All three are targeting the same general area of Castle Rock, along with similar grade congurations and timelines for opening. at overlap raised immediate questions about the long-term sustainability of adding multiple new schools to one geographic area.
“I’m looking at three new charters for Castle Rock,” said Board Member Brad Geiger. “Each model is di erent, but I worry there’s not enough student demand to ll them all. It’s not that Castle Rock doesn’t need more options — it’s whether the student population is large enough to support three new schools in the same area.”
According to their applications, Leman projects an eventual enrollment of more than 1,000 students, while Renaissance Secondary and STEM also propose serving hundreds across multiple grades.
Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly swears in Guster as the Douglas County School District’s first school resource o cer K9, who will serve alongside Deputy Brian Corbin.
PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
HOME RULE DEBATE
Why Douglas County needs home rule
In Douglas County, we want our freedom back.
For years, public safety, public health, the economy, our citizens’ tax bills — and much more — have been burdened by progressive state policies that are out of step with the priorities and the values of Douglas County’s residents and businesses. We can gripe about the status quo or take action to — wherever possible — chart our own course.
We prefer action.
at’s why the Douglas County commissioners unanimously voted to launch the process to become a home rule county, as other Colorado counties have done over the decades. If approved by voters, it will provide signi cant exibility for county leaders.
is transparent, citizen-centered effort, which includes two elections, is urgently needed and long overdue.
Our litany of concerns stretches back many years but began to crystallize during the panicked and excessive bureaucratic response to the COVID pandemic. We learned that, years before, our county’s power to shape emergency public health policies was severely limited, having been legally ceded to bureaucrats at a multi-county health department.
Fortunately, we were able to retrieve the county’s funding of the department, roll back burdensome and ine ective mandates and set up our own countybased Board of Health that is accountable and responsive to our local Douglas County community.
is experience caused us to put a laser focus on the numerous ways that state laws, regulations and mandates hamper our ability to align our actions with the needs and concerns of our citizens.
e most concerning example is how state law handcu s our ability to combat illegal immigration.
Unlike in liberal bastions of Denver and Boulder, our citizens want to see criminal illegal aliens apprehended and deported. ey strongly support the ability of our sheri ’s o ce to work with federal immigration authorities to get that job done. Colorado’s sanctuary laws prohibit common-sense cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) o cers to make our citizens safer. But if we become a home rule county, ICE will come in and criminal illegals will go out.
Our citizens are also strong defenders of the Second Amendment, a commitment that is not shared by the vast majority of Democrat legislators and our governor, who are determined to make Colorado the most hostile state in the nation to constitutional gun rights. My goal under home rule would be to nd every way possible to make Douglas County an island of Second Amendment freedom in a sea of progressive anti-gun activism.
Taxpayers have not fared any better than gun owners under Colorado’s liberal government. When lawmakers repeatedly failed to nd a strong solution to soaring property tax bills, we decided
Home rule: It’s not what they’re telling you
to take the lead and cut taxes on our own. An obscure state board stepped in and stopped us, which forced taxpayers to continue to struggle with sky-high bills. Under home rule, Douglas County can regain control of our own tax policy. e target list for reforms is long, and growing, right down to determining if we can roll back the litany of fees our residents and businesses pay — including the irritating fee on retail shopping bags.
But not on the list are ways to expand county government or give elected ofcials pay raises. Our goal is to reassert conservative, pro-taxpayer principles, not mimic the big-government tactics that sparked this e ort in the rst place.
We have heard the outcry from citizens who have been clamoring against an overreaching state government. In fact, our 2023 Citizen Survey showed 79% of respondents rated “greater home rule, that is, more independence from state controls over county administration” as a priority.
It will be our Douglas County citizens who drive the framing of the home rule charter.
On May 28, we invite you to a Live Town Hall at 6 p.m. to learn more about home rule before the June 24 election. You can join in-person, online or via phone. Visit douglas.co.us/townhall for details.
en, in June, county voters will decide whether to move the process forward and elect 21 members of the Charter Commission. e members of the commission will draft the charter, and that process will include several formal opportunities for citizens to provide input. Once the draft is completed and accepted by the county commissioners, voters will then have the chance to approve the charter in November. For too long, citizens, businesses and local governments in Douglas County have been forced to comply with, and pay for, state-driven policies that are ine ective at best and dangerous at worst. rough the home rule process, our citizens can plant the ag of freedom and say, “enough.”
is guest opinion column was written by Douglas County Commissioner George Teal.
Iwas as surprised as nearly everyone else when I learned on March 25 that the Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to place the question of county home rule on a June 24 special election ballot that will cost taxpayers $500,000.
Prior to this surprise, the commissioners had not uttered a single word about this monumental change to our county government in any of their public meetings, an apparent violation of Open Meetings Laws. eir clandestine actions begged the question: If home rule is such a great proposal, why did the commissioners do all of the necessary months of planning behind closed doors in secret, deliberately excluding the key ingredient in representative government — input from We the People?
Out of 64 counties in Colorado, only Weld and Pitkin have chosen to become home rule counties, and in both counties, home rule was a product of grassroots movements — citizens who were fed up with three corrupt commissioners pursued the home rule process as a means to rein in their elected o cials. In both counties, the three-member board of commissioners was expanded to ve to curtail crony corruption. In Weld, the process involved almost eight months, with scores of public meetings according to news reports, while in Pitkin the process took two years with a failed initial election and a second successful attempt in which only 7% of quali ed voters actually participated.
e June 24 Douglas County Special Election addresses two questions. e rst: “Shall the voters of Douglas County, State of Colorado, elect a County Home Rule Charter Commission to study the structure and organization of Douglas County government?” e second question pertains to electing at-large and representatives from each of the three commissioner districts to serve on the Charter Commission, which will be tasked with writing the complicated document that will determine the governance of Douglas County into the future. is rather daunting task must be completed in only two short months, including three public meetings for citizen comment.
e chief confusion regarding home rule counties, as cited in the May 2020 Legislative Council Sta Issue Brief, stems from the fact that the authority for a home rule county is very limited when compared to the powers a home rule municipality exercises. Folks hear the term “home rule” and automatically assume it is all the same. It absolutely is not! Any conversation about county home rule must begin with the clear understanding that only the structure and organization of a home rule county can be addressed in the charter. For example, in both Weld and Pitkin counties, term limits for elected o cials were increased, and Weld increased salaries as well. Weld also changed the coroner and treasurer to appointed positions rather than elected by the people as they are in Douglas County.
Proponents have described a home rule charter as a “constitution.” It ab-
Lora Thomas
solutely is not! Home rule counties are, per statute, corporate in nature. Just because a provision is included in the charter does not make it unassailable law impervious to state government action. Just recently, Weld County commissioners ran afoul of state law in following their charter. House Bill 20211047 required a speci c process to determine commissioner boundary lines. When Weld did not follow the state law but instead followed the guidelines in its half-century-old charter, the League of Women Voters sued the commissioners, who claimed exemption from the state law as a home-rule county. On February 25, 2025 the Colorado Supreme Court ruled against the Weld County commissioners, stating, in part, “Although home rule counties enjoy autonomy in determining their internal organization, they remain bound to perform mandatory functions prescribed by state law.” 25 CO 8 (2025) Douglas County commissioners and their allies tout that home rule will make Douglas County safer, bring lower taxes and allow for governance of our county without the overreach of Denver-in uenced state government interference. In general, county home rule is being sold as a panacea of “local control” and “freedom,” but these home rule proponents cannot bolster any of these claims with actual facts or law. e truth is, the facts and law demonstrate these claims don’t hold water.
As someone who strives to be an informed voter, I strongly urge Douglas County residents to become likewise informed on the home rule question. Please do not allow yourselves to be misled by slick images and catchy slogans and sound-bites into thinking county home rule is something that it actually is not — state laws cannot be ignored nor easily circumvented by home rule counties. Unfortunately, we will still have to pay 10 cents for bags and follow guncontrol laws enacted at the state Capitol — at least until they are successfully challenged in court. Don’t believe me? Just ask the folks up in home rule Weld County who are doing just that!
is guest opinion column was written by former Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas.
George Teal
Home Sharing Helps Single Seniors Deal With Finance and Loneliness,
Married seniors living in long-time family homes that are bigger than they need often call me and other Realtors about downsizing, and I have written many times about the options they face, including the option that Rita and I chose, which was to sell our home and move into a 55+ rental community.
Widowed seniors face a more pressing problem. The retirement income, including Social Security, which supported them and their late spouse is now reduced as much as by half, and maybe it’s not enough to support them in their beloved home.
That’s where a Denver non-profit called Sunshine Home Share Colorado comes in. Sunshine completes background and credit checks on all participants in the program. All applicants must have three verifiable references. Home seekers must provide proof of income. Sunshine also completes a 1-2 hour social work intake with each program participant, assessing for mental health, emotional health, physical health, and substance abuse.
Allowing Them to Age in Place
A senior homeowner with no mortgage or lots of equity may be able to do what we did — sell the home and live off the proceeds, plus his or her reduced retirement income, for the rest of their expected life. Another solution is to take out a reverse mortgage, even if he or she owns it free and clear, and live of that equity for the rest of their life.
But there’s another option which not only addresses finances but also that big killer of seniors — loneliness. You could consider taking in a roommate — or “boommate” — but how do you find and screen such a person so it doesn’t lead to something even worse than running out of money?
Home providers must be over 55 years old; home seekers only need to be over 18. The rent could be up to $1,000 per month, reduced by mutual agreement when the home seeker provides services such as snow shoveling, housekeeping, lawn care, taking out the trash, or providing transportation to the home provider for medical appointments, etc.
Home seekers do not provide any personal care such as showering, toileting, and assistance transferring between bed and chair. For that, the home provider would have to secure appropriate professional service providers.
The matching process typically takes eight weeks, which includes a 2-week trial period. The organization provides periodic check-ins later on to make sure that the fit still works.
Home in Golden’s Village at Mountain Ridge Listed by Jim Smith
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Homes in this late-’90s subdivision backing to the foothills come on the market rarely and sell quickly. This one at 165 Washington Street is especially sweet, with the most awesome chef’s kitchen you’ve likely ever seen. Beautiful hardwood floors grace the main floor, with newer berber carpeting upstairs and in the walk-out basement. The Table Mountain views from every level, but especially from the primary suite, will take your breath away. If you’re a soccer fan, the pix and awards in the main-floor study will leave you wishing for autographs! Sorry, the seller won’t be at the open house this Saturday from 11 to 1. A narrated video walk-through is posted at www.GRElistings.com
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4-Bedroom Tri-Level in Arvada Listed by Kathy Jonke
The housemate has to have an income to support their rent payments and is expected to be gone for employment purposes most days. Typical “service exchange” work can range from 5 to 20 hours per week. The more work is done, the less rent the home seeker is expected to pay, all negotiated up front.
All home shares are month-to-month, with the average home share lasting only a year, but they could last five years or longer. Having the third-party involvement of Sunshine makes it easy for either party at any point to say, “sorry, this isn’t working for me.”
One of the biggest problems faced by single or widowed seniors is loneliness. It’s a big reason that moving into a 55+ community makes sense, and I have seen that work in person from living in such a community — especially for the single residents. However, many seniors want to “age in place,” to stay in their long-time home as long as possible, and home sharing can make that possible not only financially but by providing some healthy companionship.
Sunshine Home Share operates throughout the Denver metro area. If you think this idea would work for someone in another state, check out the National Shared Housing Resource Center at nationalsharedhousing.org
This Column Now Appears Bi-Weekly “Real Estate Today” will be on this page every other week, so the next time you’ll see it will be June 5th. On those alternate weeks, you will find a half-page ad on a related topic. Next week it will be on a topic related to sustainability. One June 12th it will be about well-being.
The organization’s website provides stories of matches they have made and FAQs. Go to www.SunshineHomeShare.org. Their phone number is (720) 856-0161. Their office is in north Denver.
Our Attempt to Resurrect Our Free Box Truck Has Not Succeeded
You may recall that we launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to get our truck back on the road so that multiple non-profits, not just our clients, would have it to use for free. Well, we only raised $2,000. Rather than return that money, we are going to divide the proceeds among those nonprofits that used it the most, including BGoldN, Family Promise and the International Rescue Committee.
Here Are Some of My Previous Columns on Related Topics
Find and download each of them online at www.JimSmithColumns.com
Jan. 2, 2025 —Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Oct. 31, 2024 — Cooperative Living Presents an Attractive Alternative to Downsizing Oct. 17, 2024 —Understanding the Different Kinds of 55+ Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
Sept. 26, 2024 — Keeping Your Death from Becoming an Undue Burden on Your Heirs
Aug. 8, 2024 — Seniors Might Consider Downsizing into a Rental, Not a Smaller Home Also: Trusts as an Estate Planning Strategy
Feb. 8, 2024 — ‘Empty-Nest’ Baby Boomers Own Twice as Many Big Homes as Millennials with Children
Aug. 17, 2023 —Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage as Part of Your Retirement Plan?
Mar. 16, 2023 — Here Are Some Ways to Make Your Home More Senior-Friendly
Dec. 29, 2022 — Have You Considered Cohousing — An Explanation and Some Examples July 28, 2022 — Aging in Place vs. Moving to a 55+ Community: Some Considerations
Townhome-Style Condo in Centennial Listed by Chris Sholts
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$575,000
This updated, 4-BR/2-bath tri-level at 6337 W. 68th Place is in a quiet, established neighborhood. Each level has been thoughtfully renovated. The vaulted main level has new luxury vinyl plank floors, and there’s new paint throughout. The galley kitchen has new cabinets, complemented by white appliances. The upper level has 3 bedrooms with new carpet and an updated full bathroom. The lower level has a spacious family room with a red brick fireplace and above-grade windows. There is a 4th bedroom, laundry, and updated 3/4 bathroom on this level. The windows and siding were replaced in 2018, and a new roof is being installed! A video tour is posted at www.GRElistings.com. Call Kathy at 303-990-7428 to request a showing.
This updated 2-story condo at 5555 E. Briarwood Ave. has a finished basement, offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Located in the heart of the Summerhill neighborhood, this home has thoughtful upgrades and a bright, open floorplan. The main level is ideal for entertaining with its inviting family room, complete with wood-burning fireplace. It flows into the formal dining area and opens to a private patio. The updated dine-in kitchen boasts stylish countertops and laminate wood flooring. All appliances are included. A stylish half bath with tile flooring rounds out the main floor. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite has dual closets and a beautifully updated ensuite bath. The finished basement has a large recreation room, laundry area, and ample storage. A private patio is just steps from the neighborhood pool and hot tub. More information at www.GRElistings.com
What the schools propose
Renaissance, an arts-integrated model that currently operates a secondary program in Castle Rock, is seeking to unify and expand those campuses into a comprehensive PK-12 charter school. Renaissance Elementary is a magnet school and is separate from the charter.
Leman Academy, which is based in Arizona, wants to replicate its classical K-8 model that emphasizes “a rigorous, backto-basics curriculum rooted in the classical tradition of education,” according to its application.
e network currently operates two schools in the district: one in Parker and another at Parker-Bayou Gulch.
STEM School Castle Rock, an o shoot of the Highlands Ranch campus, emphasizes career-connected learning through a STEM-based approach.
Its application highlights partnerships with industry and higher education institutions to provide students with “realworld problem-solving experiences” and access to mentors in science and technology elds.
Board members question whether demand exists
While each school highlighted its strengths and plans for growth, board members questioned whether Castle Rock’s student population could support them all.
Each school referenced community, character or college readiness goals and highlighted similar facilities’ strategies and overlapping enrollment projections. “What evidence do you have that there is demand for this?” asked Board Presi-
dent Christy Williams.
Amy Stuart, head of Renaissance Secondary, pointed to a waitlist of 172 students for their elementary program as of March 31, as well as 247 letters of intent to enroll for the proposed new site. She noted that 50% of seats for a planned 2027 opening were already accounted for, even from parents with children as young as 2 years old.
Leman Academy leaders said their interest list once topped 1,000 families, with a signi cant portion residing in Castle Rock.
STEM School Castle Rock o cials acknowledged they did not yet have expressions of interest but emphasized their plan to launch a full-scale campaign to gauge demand if conditionally approved.
Geiger asked Leman Academy representatives whether they were concerned that the potential opening of John Adams Academy, another classical education charter school proposed for Sterling Ranch, could a ect their enrollment.
In response, Leman Board President Paige McLaughlin said they did not believe a Sterling Ranch school would affect their future enrollment in Castle Rock, noting that families tend to choose schools closer to home.
Michael Farley, a founding board member of Leman Academy, added that while their newest campus in Bayou Gulch is still lling, they anticipate that any new location wouldn’t open before 2028 or 2029, giving the site time to reach capacity.
STEM School Castle Rock leaders said their longer timeline, which states a 2028 opening at the earliest, was intended to avoid market saturation and give them time to nd the right location.
“We don’t want to start something that’s going to fail,” said Matt Cartier, the school’s chief innovation o cer. “We’ll go out and get community demand, and if it’s not there, we’ll pull the application.”
None of the three charter applicants has purchased property yet, a point several board members noted during the meeting. Each applicant said securing land is contingent on receiving board approval, which allows them to proceed with bond nancing and formal negotiations.
“Purchasing land ahead of an approval is not a good nancial decision for our current community,” Stuart said, explaining that making such a commitment without authorization would put their current operations at risk.
Leaders from Leman Academy and STEM School Castle Rock expressed similar concerns, noting that site selection and acquisition would come in the months following approval.
None of the applications directly addressed how they would coordinate with existing district schools or mitigate possible impacts on enrollment or sta ng.
What’s next
At the meeting, district sta noted that the three proposals must demonstrate clear community demand and long-term viability before earning board approval.
A decision on the applications is expected in June. If approved, each charter would proceed with nal negotiations and site readiness planning.
Families, community members and educators may provide public comment or feedback throughout the board’s review process.
Lime rolls a new Glider onto Denver
BY ANDREW KENNEY DENVERITE
Looks like a bike, rides like a scooter
But instead of pedals, it has a throttle, and it’s smaller than the company’s e-bikes.
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What do you call something that looks like a bike but rides like a scooter? A scicycle? A booter?
Whatever you want to call it, its o cial name is the LimeGlider, and it’s the latest rentable micromobility vehicle to hit Denver’s streets. Lime, the dockless vehicle giant, deployed about 250 of its newest wheeled contraptions on May 14. e LimeGlider looks like a bike, with two spoked wheels and a seat.
“It sort of behaves like a seated scooter, but I think for use cases, it’s more similar to a bicycle, right?” said Zach Williams, senior director of government relations for Lime in Colorado.
An ‘inclusive vehicle’ e company is positioning them as its “most inclusive vehicle to date.” Its wheels are signi cantly larger than a scooter’s, which makes it better able to handle curbs and obstacles. At the same time, its lower pro le could make it easier to mount and less intimidating than the company’s e-bikes, Williams said.
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e two were introduced to one another in April through a nonpro t organization in Centennial, Freedom Service Dogs. Founded in 1987, the organization breeds, trains and matches dogs with individuals who have speci c needs and disabilities. As part of the dogs’ training, they are assessed to see
About a year ago, the organization began matching dogs with rst responders, and with Guster, it is the rst time they are placing a dog with a school resource o cer. However, Chris Nelson, president and CEO of the organization, said they had been speaking with the sheri ’s o ce about the idea for the past few
As with any handler, Corbin was introduced to multiple dogs to see which would “vibe” with him the best. It was also a chance for Freedom Service Dogs to get to know more about the school and the community.
Nelson said it was clear that Guster was the
With a relaxed personality, Guster is a “work-
“Guster can be in a room full of all kinds of distractions and (be) like: ‘I’m going to hang out and be ready and when you need me, I’m on,’” Nelson said. “Deputy Corbin and Guster were a match made in heaven.”
SRO DOGS
Although he began his work near the end of the school year, Guster has been welcomed with open arms as he gets a feel for the school. Sta hopes that the introduction of Guster will excite the students for when they come back for the next school year. Corbin said Guster will be there for students who need him or if they just want to stop and say hello.
While some schools have therapy dogs, they are typically with a school counselor. Guster, as a school resource o cer, will be in the school hallways and interacting with the students.
Weekly said that this partnership is just another piece of investing in the safety of the students, and he not only hopes that this will bridge the gap between students and law enforcement, but also hopes that the program can expand to more schools.
“Our kids face a lot of challenges these days,” said Papalardo. “To have this added piece at Cresthill Middle School for kids to have a friendly face, someone wagging a tail, just adding that comfort, is going to be a game changer at Cresthill.”
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Administrators from Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch join the president and CEO of Freedom Service Dogs and the Douglas County Sheri for a photo after Deputy Guster was sworn in as a school resource o cer K9.
Douglas County Deputy Brian Corbin sits next to his new partner, Deputy Guster, a yellow labrador retriever. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA
Parker police to get heart tests
Colorado Peace O cer Benefits Trust funds cardiovascular screening for law enforcement
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Despite the high level of pressure that both law enforcement and re ghters face on a daily basis, for years, just re ghters have had cardiovascular screenings available to them to help nd signs of heart disease – until recently.
e Parker Police Department has become the third law enforcement agency in the state to become a member of the Colorado Peace O cer Bene ts Trust, after the Parker Town Council approved the agency’s participation in early May.
“Obviously, in our line of work, the risk of heart disease is great,” Comdr. Jim Prior said to the town council. “It’s the silent killer for law enforcement and tends to get a lot of our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, both active duty and retired.”
To help prevent life-threatening issues, the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 241219 last year, which requires employers to participate in a trust to provide funds for law enforcement o cer heart and health screenings.
Since the bill was signed into law in May 2024, the Colorado State Patrol and the Larimer County Sheri ’s O ce have become members of the bene ts trust.
e bill states that the trust will be reimbursed by the state through the general fund for providing the bene ts, and if funding to reimburse the trust is inadequate, the requirement for employers to provide the speci c program is optional.
Whether it’s for people who are at risk of heart disease or are pre-risk, the screenings o ered will be a medical evaluation to include scans and blood work to determine if there are early signs of heart disease or other critical issues.
“ e program is designed to detect early warning signs and ensure those a ected receive the care they need,” Prior told the Parker Chronicle.
Are first responders actually at a higher risk?
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease refers to the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries, reducing the ow of blood. is can lead to heart attack or ischemic stroke.
Multiple studies have shown that heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for those in law enforcement.
While there is no one speci c reason why
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e Glider was in development for several years, with the design process focused in large part on women and older riders, who may nd it uncomfortable to swing their legs onto a taller bike, Williams said.
“It’s a lower vehicle with a much lower center of gravity. Your feet on the running boards are pretty close to the ground, and so it feels really stable, really easy to plant your feet on the ground. I think it’ll be really attractive for more novice riders, many of whom gravitate to standing scooters,” Williams said. e vehicle is designed for longer trips across town, while a scooter is most useful for traveling a mile or so, Williams said. Lime deployed the vehicles in small tests
people in certain professions, such as law enforcement, are at a higher risk of heart disease, Dr. Chris Post, emergency room medical director at AdventHealth Parker, said there are several factors.
In addition to family history of the disease and diabetes, risk factors for heart disease also include high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Post said these risk factors can be the result of stress, diet and an unsteady sleep schedule.
People who have jobs that tend to have higher stress levels “develop higher blood pressure, just from adrenaline, constant stimulation, lack of sleep (or) disjointed sleep,” Post said.
Although there are factors and variables that are sometimes behind a person’s control, Post added that the best thing someone can do is to catch it before it’s a problem.
“Getting raw numbers (through screenings) is great, it’s the rst step. But encouraging them to follow up with their primary care physicians or providers is really important,” Post said.
ese prevention screenings have been established for re departments for a few years. e 2024 First Responder Employer Health Bene ts Trust bill not only o ers the opportunity for law enforcement, but it also expands state funding for the re ghters’ bene ts program to include part-time and volunteer re ghters.
South Metro Fire Rescue implemented a coronary CTA screening program in 2023 and since then, have screened over 300 re ghters.
last year. One early reviewer called them a “sitdown scooter,” which is, sadly, probably better than “booter.” (Ed. note: Could not disagree more.) e city will classify the new vehicle as a bike, but it will track it as a distinct category.
A writer for Wired said they “felt nimbler and easier to maneuver” compared to Lime’s bikes. Another reviewer was impressed “by the feeling of stability.”
e Gliders also have a sizable basket, a seat cushion and a place to mount a phone. Lime currently operates about 5,000 vehicles around the city, of which 4,500 are scooters and the remainder are bikes, according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Denver was second city of its debut
e Gliders made their full debut in Seattle several days ago, with Denver’s eet close behind. ey’ll show up rst in the central city,
Dr. Carrie Burns, a wellness and occupational physician for the south metro re district said that the leading cause of lineof-duty deaths for re ghters is sudden cardiac death, and that heart disease is the likely cause in approximately 80% of cases.
“Not only has the screening identi ed early coronary (heart) disease in a majority of reghters, but it has also detected serious heart disease in nearly 10% of participants,” said Burns. “Some of those individuals require further evaluation and potentially life-saving treatment in the cardiac catheterization lab.”
The next steps
For a one-time fee of $100 for the department, Parker police will have a lifetime membership for as long as the department is with the trust.
Also, the bill establishes that an employer of law enforcement o cers has to be part of a trust in order to provide o cers with cardiovascular screenings and other health screenings for prevention for o cers.
With three o cers approved to serve on the board, Prior has submitted an application.
“Even if I wasn’t on the board, we would still be part of the bigger trust and still have a representative as part of the member meetings that would happen,” Prior said.
As the trust is in its preliminary stages and the board is not active as of press time on May 14, there are more logistics to work through, such as what medical facilities to contract with and criteria to have a screening.
“We’re getting much better at taking care of ourselves,” said Prior.
but riders can take them anywhere in the local service area. e vehicles will soon appear in the Lime app as a third option alongside ebikes and scooters.
e rollout comes as city leaders are considering new regulations for the city’s dockless mobility eets, which are run by Lime and Lyft.
“I wouldn’t say the political situation necessarily [was a motivating factor], but I do think it is a signal of how committed we are to Denver,” Williams said.
He added that Lime chose Denver for the early deployment because it is one of the company’s strongest markets.
e Glider was developed by Lime and is fairly distinct from the rest of the scooter market, though it does resemble some seated cooters like the Veo Cosmo.
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Dawson Trails’ second phase recommended to town council
BY FRANK DEANGELI
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
On May 8, Castle Rock’s Planning Commission recommended that the Castle Rock Town Council approve a second proposed neighborhood in the Dawson Trails development. e development, located on the southwestern edge of Castle Rock, was originally authorized in August 2022. At that time, town council approved more than 5,800 housing units for the project. e May 8 meeting saw the planning commission
give thumbs-up to the development plan for 256 of these homes on approximately 53 acres — 11.4 of which will be private open space including a neighborhood park and trails.
After a presentation by developers, neither commissioners nor residents challenged the proposal. Commissioners commended city sta and project developers for their work on summarizing and presenting information in an accurate and understandable way.
e neighborhood’s developers hope to see ground broken on this project in 2026.
Health o cials worry about Medicaid as budget bill advances
BY CAITLYN KIM AND JOHN DALEY CPR NEWS
Colorado’s two members on the House Energy and Commerce committee took di erent views and votes on the changes Republicans are proposing for Medicaid as the party looks for cuts to fund its budget reconciliation package.
Republican Rep. Gabe Evans voted with his party to advance the changes to the federal health insurance program for children and low-income people, while Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette voted against it. e measure passed Wednesday afternoon along straight party lines, 30-24, after a marathon 26-hour mark-up session.
According to a Congressional Budget O ce estimate, under the Republican changes, 10.3 million people will lose coverage over the rst decade it’s in effect. Millions more would lose coverage due to the A ordable Care Act changes approved by the committee.
“You can’t save $700 billion and not cut anybody o of Medicaid,” DeGette told CPR News. e CBO estimated the Medicaid changes would save $625
billion.“You’re going to have red tape and a whole bunch of people who are working fall o of Medicaid because they’ll get thrown o by the states.”
e Denver congresswoman argues that new work and documentation requirements under the proposal would make it harder for eligible people to access their bene ts.
“ ey can’t do the paperwork. And we saw that in two states,” DeGette said, pointing to Georgia and Arkansas. “ ey tried to do a work requirement. It ended up throwing a whole bunch of people o of Medicaid who were working and it ended up costing more money.”
Evans countered the bill will prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and that Democrats weren’t seeking to preserve coverage for eligible recipients.
“We’ve heard, what is it now, almost 24 hours of arguing to keep 1.4 million illegal immigrants on the rolls and 1.2 million people who aren’t eligible for Medicaid,” Evans told CPR News, citing what he said are CBO’s numbers.
e House provisions would require states to check eligibility for Medicaid patients every six months, versus yearly.
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And it would strengthen work requirements. People between the ages of 19 to 64 would have to work, go to school or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to receive Medicaid. ere are exemptions, including for pregnancy, people with dependent children or those with complex medical issues.
“You have somewhere around foursome-odd million folks of able-bodied workers who are choosing not to work,” Evans added. “And that work requirement is not just work, it’s community volunteering, it’s school, and there’s a whole host of exceptions to it.”
Upwards of 128,000 Coloradans could lose health coverage through the proposed work requirements, according to an analysis prepared by the liberal-leaning Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, both national nonpro t organizations.
e group found nearly nine in 10 adults in the age group covered by the work requirement could satisfy the exemption criteria, suggesting that either the change would have minimal impacts on enrollment or result in people losing coverage simply because they fail to prove their extenuating circumstances.
Two provisions have state implications e two biggest provisions that would hit Colorado have to do with immigrants and the so-called provider tax.
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federal Medicaid. However, some states have used their own dollars to provide a health insurance plan for some undocumented people. In Colorado, that coverage applies to children and mothers during pregnancy and up to a year after delivery. e Republican plan would punish states by dropping the federal matching rate (known as FMAP) for people under the Medicaid expansion from 90 percent to 80 percent unless they change their policies.
e bill would also prohibit states from establishing any new provider taxes — or increasing existing ones — to draw down extra Medicaid dollars. Colorado’s version of the tax is known as the Hospital Provider Fee.
e provider taxes paid by hospitals help cover the state’s Medicaid costs by increasing the federal government’s matching payments, with some of that extra money ultimately going back to the hospitals themselves.
It’s helped keep some hospitals a oat. It also made it possible for Colorado to expand Medicaid under the A ordable Care Act to cover 400,000 more low-income adults, sharply reducing the number of people who come to hospitals without insurance.
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Man gets 14 years for fatal hit-and-run in Parker
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
An Aurora resident has been sentenced to 14 years in the Department of Corrections following a conviction of vehicular homicide and eeing the scene, charges that stem from an incident in Parker in 2023.
In late February, a jury found Tory Conyers, 46, guilty of vehicular homicide, hitand-run causing death, reckless driving, eluding law enforcement and theft. During Conyers’ sentencing hearing on May 12, Douglas County District Court Judge Elizabeth Volz gave Conyer 600 days of credit
for time served.
Around 8 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2023, Parker police responded to a theft call at a local Walmart in which Conyers was seen on surveillance video stealing a cart full of merchandise before driving o in a vehicle.
O cers attempted to stop the vehicle near Parker Road and Plaza Drive but Conyers did not stop. For safety reasons, o cers called o the pursuit when another call came in for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.
Conyers had run a red light and struck 51-year-old Jossy Pinto who was crossing the designated crosswalk at Parker Road
and Lincoln Avenue. Pinto died at a local hospital following life-saving measures.
With the assistance of the Aurora SWAT Team, Conyers was later taken into custody.
Conyers had told the judge at his May 12 court appearance that he did not see Pinto and argued that he wanted to tell the person he borrowed the vehicle from about the incident before he turned himself in, adding that he knew he would be caught.
“I never denied driving that vehicle,” Conyers said during his May 12 sentencing hearing.
He added that he does not blame anyone else for his actions.
Bond reduced for Main Event shooting suspect
Teacher arrested on suspicion of sex assault
David Feil, 49, was employed at Roxborough Intermediate School
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce detectives arrested a Roxborough Intermediate School teacher on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child.
bond to $250,000 cash or surety. A check of jail records on May 15 showed Crowley-Sanders was not in custody.
Crowley-Sanders is facing multiple charges, including assault in the rst degree and attempted murder in the rst degree.
Just before midnight on Feb. 8, CrowleySanders was allegedly in a physical altercation with an acquaintance in the women’s restroom in the entertainment center when she allegedly pulled out a handgun and red it several times, according to a police a davit.
Along with the bond reduction, Volz imposed speci c criteria. She said CrowleySanders may not have a rearm, cannot go near the Main Event entertainment center, cannot contact the victims and must have GPS monitoring.
added that for bond hearings, it’s her job to determine whether a released defendant would ee and whether the community would be safe. e defense asked the judge to consider reduding the bond to $100,000 cash of surety. In addition to pointing out that Crowley-Sanders has no criminal history, has stable housing, is the provider for her 2-year-old son and is getting an education in the medical eld, the defense spoke about the 84 letters of support for CrowleySanders, 18 of them provided to the judge.
ese letters included some written by an assistant professor at Metropolitan State University in Denver, clergy members from New Hope Baptist Church and family members, among others.
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David Feil, 49, who has a Littleton address, was taken into custody by detectives with the Special Victims Unit on May 12. He faces two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.
Feil has worked for the Douglas County School District since 2014. He was released on $50,000 bond from the Douglas County Detention Facility on May 14.
According to the sheri ’s o ce, the investigation is ongoing. Ocials did not release further details about the allegations but are asking anyone with information or potential additional victims to contact Detective Clay at sclay@dcsheri .net. e sheri ’s o ce emphasized that a charge is merely an accusation and Feil is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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e bond for Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders, the 23-year-old woman facing charges related to a shooting at Main Event entertainment center in Highlands Ranch earlier this year, was reduced.
Following her arrest in early February, Crowley-Sanders had been held on a $1 million cash or surety bond. In a packed courtroom at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock Monday afternoon, Douglas County District Court Judge Elizabeth Volz reduced Crowley-Sanders’
Prior to the judge’s ruling, the prosecution argued that there were public safety concerns if Crowley-Sanders were to make the reduced bond. ey said the decisions that Crowley-Sanders made on Feb. 8 to open re in a public setting put a lot of people at risk of harm and that she was willing to in ict harm.
When Volz asked the prosecution what the safety concerns would be for the community, they argued that there are scenarios, such as not knowing where an incident like this could occur again or who might be around Crowley-Sanders, that would make giving a speci c example di cult.
Volz told the courtroom that every defendant is entitled to be released while waiting to see if the prosecution can prove the defendant committed the crime. She
MiDian Shofner, left, stands with Trianna Sanders-McNeil, the mother of Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders, after a May 12 bond hearing at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock.
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National Trust for Local News announces partnership with Times Media Group
e National Trust for Local News on May 13 announced a restructuring of its Colorado operations — known as Colorado Community Media — that centers on a partnership with Times Media Group.
e National Trust will transfer ownership of 21 local publications concentrated in metro Denver to Times Media Group (TMG), a community news publisher based in Tempe, Arizona, whose owner has personal roots in Colorado.
e National Trust will retain ownership of seven publications stretching from Brighton to Idaho Springs, and will continue to grow and operate the Trust Press, a community printing press that serves the Front Range media ecosystem. e organizations will enter into a strategic partnership around shared services and print production.
“ rough this strategic partnership with Times Media Group, we can reduce our footprint in greater Denver without reducing local journalism there, all while positioning ourselves to grow in the parts of Colorado where the need for our unique model is greatest,” Will Nelligan, chief growth o cer at the National Trust for Local News, said in a statement. “While it wasn’t an easy decision, we think it’s a positive outcome from all perspectives that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.”
e seven newspapers retained by the National Trust are the Brighton StandardBlade, Fort Lupton Press, Canyon Courier, Clear Creek Courant, Northglennornton Sentinel, Westminster Window and Golden Transcript. ese titles will become part of the Colorado Trust for Local News, a subsidiary of the National Trust dedicated to building an equitable, resilient, and vibrant future for local news across Colorado.
Times Media Group owns and operates more than 60 publications in Arizona and California — free weekly newspapers, magazines, specialty publications and robust digital platforms that reach hundreds of thousands of readers. e news brands shifting to Times Media Group include
“We couldn’t be more excited to serve the communities in Colorado.”
Steve Strickbine, president and founder of Times Media Group
newspapers like the Arvada Press, Littleton Independent and Parker Chronicle, as well as two shoppers. e majority of Colorado Community Media’s employees were o ered positions with Times Media Group, while others will stay with the Colorado Trust for Local News.
“We couldn’t be more excited to serve the communities in Colorado. We know how much community news means in
this state, and we understand the terri c legacy created over the years by these publications and their teams,” said Steve Strickbine, president and founder of Times Media Group. “ is partnership is a good t for Times Media Group and the National Trust for Local News. I look forward to the great journalism ahead and the new ways we’ll create for our advertisers to reach their customers and clients.”
e National Trust for Local News ac-
quired Colorado Community Media in 2021 to ensure its nearly two dozen newspapers had a future and would not become news deserts. Leadership told employees that e Trust was approached by Times Media Group in recent months and discovered the company shared its mission of preserving and growing local news. Last fall, the National Trust opened the Trust Press in Denver, a community printing press designed to serve publishers across Colorado who are struggling with the rising costs of producing their journalism. e press has now taken on its rst seven printing partners. As part of the transaction, TMG will print with the Trust Press.
As another part of the transaction, TMG will provide shared services to the Colorado Trust for Local News, including page design, digital infrastructure, advertising sales, and circulation management. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Leadership for Times Media Group, Director of Operations Nadine Johnson and founder and President Steve Strickbine, were in the Colorado Community Media o ces on May 13, 2025, to announce the deal.
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Castle Rock race is more than just a workout
BY JULIA KING
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
ink you’ve got what it takes to climb 200 stairs — again and again?
On June 14, Castle Rock’s Philip S. Miller Park will host Climb4Change, an event that blends physical endurance with giving back. Participants will ascend the 200 steps of Challenge Hill — some once, others for an hour-long challenge — to bene t Castle Rock’s therapeutic recreation program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
e event, which is the only race permitted at Challenge Hill each year, o ers various challenges to suit all skill levels: a timed sprint to the top, a trail run with stairs and a family-friendly fun run. For many, Climb4Change is not just a race. It’s a space for community and connection.
Heather Tidwell, a volunteer at the event and Castle Rock resident, is the mother of a son with a disability and has long recognized the value of inclusive community programs.
“People realize it’s not just another race. It’s not just another event to participate in. Many people truly have a great heart and are looking for a good cause on top of going to do something fun,” she said. Climb4Change doubles as an outreach opportunity, where attendees can connect with vendors and other
families, share experiences and discover support they might not have known existed.
“So often you feel like you’re on an island, and it’s important to have a community around you,” Tidwell added. “We’re all created for community … and being able to get o that island or bring people onto the island with you is important.”
Colorado is widely recognized as one of the most disability-friendly states in the U.S., thanks to its strong Medicaid waivers, home- and community-based services, and top-ranked outcomes in education and employment for individuals with disabilities. After years of military moves, this made the state an ideal place for Tidwell’s family to settle, she said.
Castle Rock has a strong community that o ers a network of services to people with IDD, anchored by organizations like Wellspring, a local nonpro t that o ers a broad range of programs.
One of its most visible e orts is the Castle Rock Collective, which is a café on Perry Street. Operated in partnership with World Orphans, the Collective offers adults with IDD meaningful employment and a chance to build valuable skills.
Wellspring also helps address a critical need — a ordable housing for adults with IDD — through a partnership with the state, the Douglas County commissioners and the Castle Rock Town Council. at kind of comprehensive support is what sets Castle Rock apart, said Rebecca Erickson, who has worked in the town’s therapeutic recreation program for the past seven years.
“It just highlights and shows you how unique our community is — how much love is in this commu-
nity for people of all abilities,” Erickson said. “I’ve had families even share with me that they’ve moved here for the services.”
at sense of community comes to life at events like Climb4Change, where after chatting their way up and down Challenge Hill, participants can explore booths at the base o ering hands-on experiences like meeting a therapy horse or trying out adaptive bikes — while connecting with local resources and one another.
“I love re ecting back years and years and years, and my kids now that are grown, wearing them on my back or on my hip and doing it together as a family,” Erickson said.
Last year’s event raised about $2,000, and this year’s organizers hope to double that impact. Sponsored by Developmental Pathways, Climb4Change kicks o at 7 a.m. on June 14, with registration open through June 9 and walk-ups welcome the morning of.
More info is available at CRgov.com/Climb4Change.
Participants celebrate during a previous year’s Climb4Change event.
Climb4Change participants ascend Challenge Hill at Castle Rock’s Philip S. Miller Park to raise money for therapeutic recreation programs.
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Curiosity, the quiet super power
If you want to build stronger relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere in between, there’s one often overlooked super power that is more overlooked and even more e ective than charisma, charm, or even competence. It’s curiosity.
Curiosity isn’t about being nosy. It’s about being genuinely interested in other people, what they care about, what makes them tick, and what they’re navigating in life. Curiosity sends a message that says, “You matter to me.”
e best salespeople already know this, at least when it comes to their clients. Ask a top performer about their biggest accounts, and they’ll light up. ey’ll rattle o the names of spouses and children. ey’ll know who has a golden retriever named Max and who has an anniversary next Tuesday. ey’ll know which client is a die-hard Notre Dame fan and which one skis Beaver Creek every winter.
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work, teammates, operations sta , even their own leaders, their answers get vague, and the connection is same pattern shows up in our friend circles, communities, and even families. e people we do life with often get the least of our curiosity. We assume we know them already, or we’re too distracted to ask a deeper question.
ey’ve earned that level of trust because they’ve earned the right to know their clients on a deeper level. And that kind of trust only comes through curiosity. But here’s the gut-check: When I ask those same salespeople what they know about the people who support them at
Recently, I asked a few friends and golfing buddies some simple questions about the guys in our group, people we’ve played dozens of rounds with and shared plenty of meals. e results were humbling. No one could name another guy’s birthday or anniversary. No one remembered where anyone had gone on vacation. When I asked about wives’ favorite restaurants, a few answered quickly, others guessed. en I asked their child’s favorite color. One guy cautiously o ered, “I think it’s pink?”
I pressed further: “What music are your wife and kids listening to right now?” Silence. A few chuckles. And then a quiet
Economy facing many challenges
Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty owers blooming. But while nature ourishes, a dark cloud looms over the economy.
Five months into the new year, economic growth is slipping, and so far, 2025 does not appear to be the turnaround year of positive change. Instead, consumers, business owners and investors are struggling with in ation, declining economic growth and daily volatility in portfolios of all risk levels. Hope springs eternal, however, and there is still a chance we could get through this decline without going into recession.
Let’s take a closer look. is month, the rst-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), the rate at which our economy is growing, was announced. ere was actually a contraction, or negative growth, of three-tenths of 1%. e news sent the markets into a heavy sell-o amid concerns of a recession. e technical de nition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP. Since we have one quarter under our belt, all attention is focused on this second quarter and whether there will be slight growth or another contraction. Mariner’s chief economist, William Greiner, has been predicting for most of this year that our GDP will land somewhere between 1.5% and 2%. While that is considerably lower than last year, it would still be enough to keep us out of a recession. Greiner remains optimistic, putting the chance of recession this year at only 40% — more positive than the majority of economists, who are predicting a worse economic outlook for 2025.
Reasons for concern include¹:
• Changes in economic policies under President Trump
• Trade de cits and potential tari s
• Weakening consumer demand
• Pessimistic CFO outlook
• Major nancial institutions estimate a
realization: we didn’t know nearly as much about the people closest to us as we thought we did.
Why? Because we stopped being curious.
We live in a “me”-centered world. Social media encourages us to share everything we’ve accomplished, what we’re doing, and what we think. Somewhere along the way, we lost the habit and the desire to ask meaningful questions of the people right in front of us.
Here’s the irony: we all want deeper relationships. We want stronger teams at work, better marriages, tighter friendships, and more connected families. But instead of leaning into them, we double down on ourselves.
If we want to grow closer to others, we must ip the script. We have to move from “me talk” to “they talk.” at’s how relationships deepen, trust builds, and walls come down.
Want stronger teams? Ask your coworkers what they love doing outside of work. Learn their kids’ names. Celebrate their birthdays. Discover what lights them up, and follow up when they share something personal.
Want to reconnect at home? Get curious
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Home rule — what’s the rush?
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
50% to 60% chance of recession this year
again. Ask your spouse what they’ve been dreaming about lately. Ask your kids what music they’re into and why. Ask better questions, and then really listen. Curiosity doesn’t cost a thing, but it pays dividends in every relationship. e truth is, most people have a powerful story to tell. But they rarely get asked to tell it. When you become someone who’s genuinely curious, you give others the gift of being seen, not for what they do, but for who they are.
Yes, your story matters. But when you become great at asking about someone else’s story, you unlock a level of connection, trust, and relationship that most people only wish they had.
Be curious. Stay curious. Watch every relationship around you grow stronger. As always, I’d love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we learn how to lean into curiosity, life truly becomes better than good.
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.
Reasons for optimism include:
• Strong job growth and low unemployment
• Public and private investments in infrastructure and technology
• e potential of articial intelligence to drive economic growth
Consumers still make up almost 70% of our GDP, so watching what we buy is key to understanding how the second quarter will unfold. Tari s have driven up the cost of many items, from dollar-store trinkets to automobiles. Now, consumers are more worried about egg prices and less concerned about buying discretionary items that can wait.
Investors, too, are playing the waiting game to gauge whether the economic impact of these changes will trigger a slowdown. At the same time, the stock market is repricing itself. e best performers of last year are coming down in value as the price-to-earnings ratios of high- ying tech stocks fall. e market is now focused on anticipating how consumer spending will shift next, bringing more undervalued stocks into the game.
ese are all good reasons to have a strong, actively rebalanced portfolio strategy in place. Such an approach would have triggered a sale on US large-cap growth stocks toward the end of last year, and the investment of the proceeds into underdog value stocks. is is the ultimate opportunity to see “buy low, sell high” at work in real time.
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Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
Douglas County is the home to 393,995 residents as of 2024. And each of these people has chosen Douglas County to be their home for assorted reasons. Home rule is not necessarily a bad thing. Only these three commissioners, Kevin Van Winkle, Abe Laydon and George Teal behind closed doors, have decided to implement home rule for 393,995 residents that live in Douglas County.
However, this is “our” home. Shouldn’t there be open meetings, surveys, our voices, our views, our votes, for how this would be implemented (really the details of your plan) and is home rule really needed or not? So, what is the primary need to rush this home rule? Usually, the process begins with a citizen petition, drafting a charter, meaningful public input, with transparency and a community-led process.
On the website Colorado Politics the reason stated for having home rule was to maintain conservative “Republican principles.”
We have lived in Douglas County for almost 50 years and have watched Douglas County grow beyond the many open elds that are now housing developments, shopping malls and businesses. With this growth I am quite sure the Douglas County commissioners have had numerous challenges and opportunities as to how and to whom this growth has taken place. I have been to your meetings when as a citizen of Douglas County, we questioned one of “your” projects and it was quite clear our voices and concerns meant nothing. You have had home rule for all the years we have lived here so do you just want a crown now?
regarding this rush behind closed doors home rule.
Tomorrow’s future includes inclusiveness. Commissioners are elected to serve all 393,995 residents of Douglas County. e citizens of Douglas County also need to vote for these commissioners. It’s about time for this to happen!
Sharon Hoery, Highlands Ranch
Vote against home rule
As a previous elected o cial from a home rule city, I saw the bene ts of having that status to bene t our community. In a county that has many separate governing bodies to be dictated by three commissioners doesn’t make sense. Is this a Republican ploy to take a page from Trump and force their agenda on local communities and taxing agencies? Voting no on home rule for the county is common sense.
So, my question to the commissioners is what are your conservative Republican principles that need to have home rule now? Spell them out with complete transparency for all 393,995 (2024) residents to see and have open discussions
Rebuttal to Kane’s column
Dave Usechek, Parker
I am writing in response to Superintendent Erin Kane’s portrayal of the Douglas County School District 20242025 school year in her recent column. While her message highlights successes, it overlooks persistent and critical challenges facing our district — especially those a ecting minority students, underfunding, teacher pay, and political interference.
Superintendent Kane’s emphasis on broad achievements obscures deep disparities. A 2023 district report noted “signi cant gaps” in how safe and welcome Black students feel compared to their white peers. Discipline data from 2021-2022 shows 41% of Black students were disciplined versus 16% of white students, even though Black students make up just 1.6% of the district. ProPublica found Black students are 4.9 times more likely to be suspended than white students; Hispanic students are
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2.1 times more likely. Academic gaps persist, with Black students averaging 1.8 grades behind white students and Hispanic students one grade behind. A federal civil rights lawsuit and a DOJ investigation underscore the urgency of addressing these inequities.
Kane also downplays nancial strain. Like many Colorado districts, DCSD suffers from state budget limitations and declining enrollment in some areas. Efforts to pass local funding measures often fall short in a community where the majority of the population does not have children in schools. Meanwhile, infrastructure needs exceed $300 million. ese budget constraints directly a ect educational quality and limit program o erings.
Teacher compensation remains another overlooked crisis. DCSD’s starting salaries are among the lowest in the Denver metro area, making it di cult to attract and retain quality educators. is directly impacts student success and long-term district performance.
Finally, growing political polarization continues to undermine trust, transparency and stability. Contentious school board debates, especially over equity policies, have created division rather than unity. e 2022 superintendent’s termination, seen by many as politically motivated, led to a costly settlement. Violations of Colorado Open Meeting Laws and protests over racism and equity add to public frustration.
While it is important to celebrate success, real leadership also demands a clear-eyed view of ongoing challenges.
Superintendent Kane’s overly optimistic framing fails to acknowledge the disparities, nancial issues, low teacher pay, and political dysfunction that continue to hinder DCSD schools.
Constance Ingram, Highlands Ranch
Oppose home rule
Home rule is being rushed through Douglas County without meaningful public input, transparency, or a clear understanding of its long-term consequences. While it allows counties to write their own charters, this “local constitution” could radically alter how elections are run, how taxes are managed, and how much say residents truly have.
Of Colorado’s 64 counties, only two adopted home rule — both in the 1970s. Douglas County already functions e ectively without it. So why the sudden urgency?
Commissioners Teal, Van Winkle, and Laydon are fast-tracking a process that normally takes a year into just a few months, spending $500,000 in taxpayer money with no community vote or consultation. ey are operating behind closed doors.
is e ort risks concentrating power,
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Parent concerned over reporting I am concerned about biased reporting in the May 6, 2025, Colorado Community Media article on the Douglas County School Board’s opposition to House Bill 25-1312. e article misrepresents a letter I wrote which was endorsed by four out of seven board members, framing their concerns as misguided while downplaying the bill’s negative impacts on our schools. e article omits that the letter, submitted by a parent (me) on May 5, was written before the bill’s amendments were introduced later that day. At the time, the bill’s language raised valid concerns about parental rights, local control, and administrative burdens — issues still present in the legislative summary. By ignoring this timeline, the article implies the board opposed a revised bill, distorting their position.
e article claims the bill doesn’t penalize parents for misgendering or deadnaming in custody cases, only allowing courts to consider these as evidence of coercive control. is downplays the risk of pressuring parents to conform to speci c views on gender identity, chilling free speech. e article dismisses these “signi cant constitutional concerns” without fair engagement, favoring the bill’s sponsors’ perspective over the reality of the bill’s wording. Similarly, it minimizes the bill’s impact on school policies, stating it doesn’t mandate chosen name policies or ban dress codes. Yet, requiring existing policies to accommodate all name change reasons or mandating gender-neutral dress code options could con ict with local recordkeeping and parental noti cation practices, creating confusion. ese concerns, raised by the board, are brushed aside.
e article also fails to address how HB 25-1312 places schools at the center of divisive legal and social debates, potentially diverting resources from education to compliance. By framing the board’s opposition as disconnected from an o cial vote, it undermines their commitment to safe schools, quoting their view that the bill “poses an obstacle to that goal” without exploring their reasoning.
As a Douglas County parent, I expect balanced reporting that respects all stakeholders, not selective framing that marginalizes community concerns. e board’s endorsement of a parent’s letter re ects legitimate worries, not political posturing. Colorado Community Media should provide a fairer portrayal of this issue.
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When Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis’ attorney rst took her to the future site of her second club in Greenwood Village’s Landmark complex, she was lost.
“My tiny world is downtown and Cherry Creek,” she said. “I had to follow him out there. I didn’t know where the hell I was.But I knew I wanted to expand in that direction. I needed to open another club; I felt like the city could handle it. And if I was going to go to a suburb, my gut instinct was that I’d go to where there was more money per household.”
Zip code scanners Curtis got for her downtown location in 2004 had already given her the data to back the decision up. It showed a lot of the downtown club’s customers were driving in from the suburbs. But she suspected there were potentially many more.
“We were very busy downtown, and I felt I was missing a part of the population
Comedy boom
Curtis and other metro-area comedy venues are riding a nationwide wave.
Stand-up comedy ticket sales have tripled over the last decade, and many credit the internet and social media — and speci cally Net ix — for transforming the industry.
According to Bloomberg, Net ix started funding new stand-up comedy in 2013, with specials from Mike Birbiglia, Iliza Shlesinger and Aziz Ansari.
“ e company saw stand-up as an underexploited genre, a low-cost way to get hours of programming and some famous names on the platform,” according to the Bloomberg article.
Net ix quickly scaled the business from a handful of specials annually to dozens, paying high dollars for big names like Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Hart.
Competing services rst viewed Net ix’s investment in comedy as irrational, but comedians didn’t. And while other streaming services have since gotten on board, Net ix remains the king of comedy.
in the Denver metro area,” she said. “If you live in Castle Pines and you’re driving downtown ve days a week, are you going to drive down there again on Saturday?”
While the downtown Comedy Works is dark and intimate, Curtis designed the Greenwood Village site very di erently — with not only more seating capacity but more space overall. e nished 21,000-square-foot Comedy Works South that opened in October 2008 includes a restaurant and martini bar.
ese features are not available at the original site. Also unlike downtown, parking is free and easy to nd.
While those added amenities attract customers, they also re ect what Curtis felt suburban customers wanted.
“I knew when I built something in the suburbs I was going to have to make it roomier,” she said. “Downtown is tight. People move to the suburbs to have space, and I think they expect it.”
Comedy Works South is a Landmark anchor that’s stood the test of time, with numbers that consistently exceed Curtis’ expectations and reinforce her initial instincts that suburban residents would support a comedy venue.
e exposure it gave comedians brought their talents to a wider audience, and the appreciation for comedy spun into the real world. Ticket sales for live comedy shows topped $900 million in 2023.
Why is comedy so popular? It’s not just because it’s funny.
Comedians use humor to speak truth to power while giving audiences a bit of relief from the absurdities and emotions of everyday life.
“ eir craft allows them to push boundaries and provoke deeper thought through laughter, sparking joy, conversations and, sometimes, fresh perspectives,” according to an article in Medium.
It also has health bene ts. Laughter releases chemicals in our bodies and brains that instantly relieve stress and boost mood. And it helps bring people together, crossing political, cultural and societal barriers in a way few other things can.
For all those reasons, Comedy Works is just one comedy business venturing beyond the city limits.
Rotating Taps
Denver comedian Steve Vanderploeg is now a regular performer at Comedy Works. But a few years ago, that wasn’t the case. So he started his own suburban comedy business.
“Within a few years, it started winning local awards,” Vanderploeg said. “It turns out breweries are very good locations for comedy because they need entertainment just as much as other venues.”
He’s since expanded to breweries throughout the metro area, including Arvada, Brighton, Lakewood and Littleton. Most of the shows are free, as many brewery owners wanted to keep their regulars happy. But it also makes comedy fans happy. Many can’t a ord or don’t want to pay for tickets, food and drinks — a two-item food or beverage minimum is required at Comedy Works. And scattering shows at breweries in neighborhoods throughout the area makes seeing a show logistically easier.
“One thing that makes us di erent is we actually bring comedy to these deeper pockets of the ‘burbs,” Vanderploeg said. “A lot of times people don’t want to go downtown. Bringing the comedy to them has helped grow the love for comedy around Denver.”
“I thought Comedy Works was never going to pass me — which means you get paid to work on the weekends,” he said. “I thought I’d never get that opportunity, so I needed to build opportunities for myself.”
Vanderploeg suspected breweries could be good venues for stand-up comedy. Not everyone agreed.
“I had a couple comedians telling me breweries were terrible locations for comedy shows,” he said.
But like Curtis, Vanderploeg followed his instincts, launching Rotating Tap Comedy in spring 2019. He started at south metro Denver’s Chain Reaction Brewing — the owners were his childhood hockey buddies.
A Rotating Taps venue is also a good place for new comedians to test their stand-up chops. Vanderploeg typically books a mix of newer and more experienced comedians together. “ ese are mostly locals I work with — it’s a big network,” he said. “We like to give opportunities to those coming up because that’s why I started it — to give myself opportunities. But in order to keep it sustainable, we also have to bring in seasoned pros that
e newest metro-area entertainment venue is part comedy club, part variety show theater and part arcade. Husband-and-wife team Brandon Riks and Stacey Bell opened Gnarly’s in late December, taking over the former Miners Alley Playhouse site in down-
COMEDY
Riks and Bell believe their business lls a gap in the popular tourist town.
“ ere’s a lot of stu to do in Golden, but we feel it’s geared toward an older crowd,” Riks said. “ ey’ve got the playhouse, where you can catch an awesome musical or play, and the Bu alo Rose, plus lots of good places to eat and drink. But there’s not really a good hangout place for families or college kids, for comedy or some other type of adult-themed variety show.”
e couple has some history to back their theory up. While they’re new to comedy, Riks and Bell are experienced in business, running Lakewood’s Gnarly Toybox vintage toy store since 2018.
Riks and Bell carried that theme to Gnarly’s in Golden, including a vintage toy museum with everything from He-Man to Ninja Turtles to Garbage Pail Kids. Harkening back to simpler times, all Gnarly’s arcade games are set to free play.
“As long as you have a ticket to the show or a wrist band for the arcade, games are set on free play,” Riks said.
Because the theater only holds about 100 people, Riks and Bell shifted their plans from doing comedy full time.
“We know quite a few comics, and we’d always talked about how Golden would do really well with a comedy club because there’s nothing anywhere near,” Riks said. “But with 100 seats, our original thoughts of pulling famous comedians into the theater seemed a little bit unreachable. We’d have to charge too much for the tickets to pay them.
“So the plan is to become someplace cool enough and well known enough that when other comics are in town, they want to do a set at Gnarly’s,” he said. “And also to maximize the abilities of the space. We landed on making it a variety show theater on top of a comedy club.”
While most of Gnarly’s comedians will focus on adult content, the variety shows are designed to be family
friendly, featuring ventriloquists, magicians and jugglers. Riks plans to o er six-to-eight half-hour variety shows daily. Gnarly’s has a liquor license but for its day shows, it’ll accent an old-school soda bar and exotic snack bodega.
In Riks’ vision, it will o er something for everyone. “Dad can sit down and have a beer, let the kids run in the arcade and catch a quick juggling show,” he said.
Riks and Bell aim to o er three-to-four comedy shows a week and keep the price friendly, too. He expects it will generally be $20 a ticket.
What If Theatre
found it a little calculated. I was trying really hard to nd the points within my act to gauge what would get maximum laughter from the audience. With improv, you are feeling out the audience and your teammates for what works best with the people who are in this space, at this time. And it will never be repeated.”
Carletti sees a di erence in demographics in suburban audiences. People in their 20s and 30s tend to frequent downtown venues.
Well-rehearsed stand-up comedy is one way to get laughs. But in Lakewood, Joy Carletti and Colin Iago McCarthy are placing their bets on improv. e two opened What If eatre in October 2023, producing six inhouse shows a year and bringing in improv troupes from throughout the Front Range.
“I feel like our audiences skew both older and younger. I see people who live here coming to see the shows, and I’m very grateful for that,” she said. “I think the arts should be accessible to people – you should have art where you are. Asking people to come to the city is not for everyone. So let’s meet people where they are.”
e business taps into not only their love of improv, but for each other. e two met while doing improv in San Francisco, returning to McCarthy’s home town of Lakewood to eventually open the theater.
ey follow a form of improv called the Harold, a longform improvised format that emphasizes patterns, themes and group discoveries instead of a traditional plot or story. So while their shows are designed to be funny, they’re carefully constructed to include much more than just humor.
e house ensemble, for instance, goes by the name Streaky Bacon — inspired by a Charles Dickens quote.
“It basically says good plays should have comedy and drama in as equal layers as in good, streaky bacon,” Carletti said. “We believe yes, we’re creating comedy, but there should be some drama and vulnerability because that makes the comedy brighter.”
e shows typically revolve around familiar themes, including “Law and Order,” or a version of “Vacation.”
Another show featured a teenager who saves the world.
“A suburban audience that might not have seen an improv show doesn’t know what they’re going to get,” Carletti said. “We feel thematic or genre shows tend to hook a suburban audience more.”
Hooking suburbanites on improv is exactly what the couple hopes to do. She believes it o ers a very di erent experience than stand-up.
“I wanted a place where folks who were more of a theater audience could see improv and feel like it was accessible to them,” Carletti said. “Improv is collaborative. It is about listening and teamwork. It allows people to tell their own stories and it’s very human.”
While Carletti appreciates stand-up comedy, she sees improv as a di erent comedic art form — one that requires coordination with fellow actors and the audience.
“I’ve done stand-up. at’s one person alone on a stage. My own experience is it was a little isolating, and I
Evergreen also has an improv group. e Evergreen Players Improv Comedy troupe, known as EPiC, performs twice each year at the Center Stage eater. It also offers classes and ensemble groups for all experience levels and ages.
Comedy in Denver metro
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Whether it’s stand-up or improv, all four business owners agree that Denver and its suburbs are among the top places to see comedy — or to be a comedian.
Curtis believes decades of bringing top-notch comedians to the city has made metro-area residents a sophisticated comedy audience.
“Comedy Works is the Red Rocks of comedy in the country,” she said. “I have leverage even with the bigger acts because it’s Comedy Works. e reputation gives me clout.We’ve developed people that like stand-up comedy. e Denver crowds are smart. You give them smart comedy and they respond. It’s turned into a great place for comedy and comedians.”
Vanderploeg agreed, saying the many stages that offer chances for new and more seasoned comedians to practice their material has improved the quality of local comedy for everyone.
“Denver is one of the best comedy scenes in the country,” Vanderploeg said. “Denver has shows most nights of the week, so there are opportunities for comedians to get up and develop, practice. Just by sheer stage time, we blow pretty much every other city out of the water. It’s kind of in the culture here. ere’s something about Denver that loves standup.”
Beyond developing the comedy business, Carletti sees laughter as not an option, but a necessity for individuals and our modern world.
“It’s so important to have small theaters and small comedy venues, not just in Denver but everywhere,” Carletti said. “ ere’s something about being in a room with a lot of people laughing and experiencing it live, whether it’s improv, stand-up or whatever. Live theater is phenomenal. And the need to laugh right now is so
Comedian Steve Gillespie entertains the crowd at Stranahan’s Distillery as part of Rotating Tap Comedy. SPAWOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
Comedian George Lopez on stage at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. COURTESY OF COMEDY WORKS
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Gnarly’s co-owner Brandon Riks stands in front of the bar at the comedy/variety show venue he and his wife Stacey Bell launched recently in downtown Golden. COURTESY OF GNARLY’S
“Federal cuts would threaten the health care of hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, and Governor Polis continues to urge Congress to avoid devastating federal cuts to health care that would hurt our economy and our health care system,” said Shelby Wieman, a spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. She noted Colorado does not have the resources to replace reductions made by Congress.
“Colorado already only gets .90 cents back for every dollar we send to Washington, and Medicaid cuts would make it worse. Costs would go up for everyone’s insurance because of cost shifting from uncompensated care. e more than one million Coloradans who get their health care through Medicaid are watching, which is why the Governor has urged Congress to avoid deep cuts to Medicaid,” she said in an emailed statement.
Weiman said the governor’s o ce is reviewing how the changes will impact the state’s budget and, depending on the scope of any cuts, Polis may be forced to call a special session to ensure the state’s nances stay in balance.
DeGette echoed those concerns. If the federal government reduces payments to Colorado, she said, “I’m going to guarantee you Colorado doesn’t have the money to make up the di erence for any Medicaid recipients.”
But Evans challenged the idea that the state couldn’t nd savings to o set increased Medicaid costs.
“We’ve seen Colorado shovel tens of millions of dollars to illegal immigrants
above and beyond actual Coloradans,” he said, adding, “[the department that oversees Medicaid] is the third-worst performing department in the state of Colorado … that’s per the 2024 statewide audit.”
e governor’s o ce pushed back on Evans’ characterizations as inaccurate, saying the state has been “very aggressive about preventing and pursuing fraud.”
A spokesman for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers the state’s Medicaid program under the name Health First Colorado, said the state doesn’t have any speci c details yet on the potential impact of the reconciliation bill in Colorado, because things are still very much in ux.
“Congress is in the early stages of their reconciliation process. We are currently reviewing the language released Monday to understand what the impacts may be to our Medicaid and CHP+ programs and the Coloradans who are covered by them,” said public information o cer Marc Williams, in an emailed statement. “We expect the language to evolve as Congress considers the proposals, and we will be updating our estimates as we learn more on our website.”
Concern from hospitals and patient advocates e state’s hospitals, which are trying to protect access and preserve Medicaid, are watching the situation carefully as well and expressed relief that Republicans aren’t pursuing deeper cuts.
“ e original Congressional Medicaid cut concepts oated earlier this year would have devastated the health care safety net,” said the Colorado Hospital Association in an emailed statement.
“CHA is deeply grateful to the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation for their leadership and for helping ensure that several of the most damaging Medicaid proposals were excluded from the Energy and Commerce package.”
e statement noted that CHA representatives were in Washington, D.C. earlier this month to advocate against those provisions. e group said it appreciates what it sees as progress re ected in the current draft.
But it noted that as the reconciliation process goes on, the association “remains concerned about provisions that could still pose serious risks and reduce state exibility and funding, potentially leading to coverage losses, patients seeking more costly emergency instead of preventive care, and service line or hospital closures.”
Donna Lynne, CEO of the state’s agship safety net hospital, said nearly half of Denver Health’s patients are enrolled in Medicaid, and it already is inadequately funded for providing that care. She said Republicans’ changes will make that situation more di cult.
“Some of the provisions like adding work requirements (and) requiring more frequent eligibility checks will have the same impact” as direct cuts, Lynne said. “I think our concern is that the net e ect of the bill will be, there’ll be more uninsured patients, and we don’t get reimbursed for any of them.”
“I think there are multiple ways that this bill passes costs onto the state and Colorado simply can’t a ord it,” said Adam Fox, deputy director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a group that advocates for health access. “It will cost us tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars to administer work requirements
that are proposed, that just add administrative barriers when people need care.”
Fox spoke from D.C., where he and other Colorado advocates have been making the rounds, visiting members of the state’s delegation. He said he’s telling members and their sta that “work requirements add administrative burden for every Medicaid enrollee. Even if they are given an exemption, they have to prove that exemption.”
But that argument didn’t persuade Evans, who, in a statement after the vote, said, “ is bill follows through on our promises to cut waste, fraud, and abuse while simultaneously protecting coverage for Colorado’s most vulnerable populations.”
A loss of coverage for a large number of Coloradans covered by Medicaid would impact the bottom line of hospitals, community health centers and clinics that rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep the doors open.
“I think what we’ve really tried to underscore that aspect that these proposals will still end up stripping coverage from thousands of Coloradans. It will take millions if not billions of dollars out of our healthcare system and our healthcare providers can’t take that hit,” Fox said, who cited a national estimate that with work requirements, hospitals could see over a 20% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement. “ ere are many rural hospitals and clinics and providers that will either have to reduce services or close their doors altogether. at means everybody in those communities loses access to healthcare.”
is story is from CPR News, a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Deed of Trust:
On March 12, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) Raul Eulises Pena Cordero, Mariana Pena Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Plum Creek Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 24, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022068696
Original Principal Amount
$479,787.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$471,285.38
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
UNIT 23080, CREEKSIDE WEST TOWNHOMES AT CANTERBERRY (A CONDOMINIUM), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2003, RECEPTION NO. 2003165168, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 4, 2004 RECEPTION NO. 2004045538, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 23080 York Ave, Parker, CO 80138.
DE-
19, 1995 IN BOOK 1307 AT PAGE
ANNEXATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 IN BOOK 1372 AT PAGE 1048 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 1995 AS RECEPTION NO. 9560424 IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8425 Pebble Creek Way, Unit 101, Highlands Ranch, CO 80216.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ARICYN J. DALL #51467
RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6711
Attorney File # 25CO00097-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250055
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250023
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
for IOF III Trust 2A
Date of Deed of Trust
September 13, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 20, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022062328
Original Principal Amount
$460,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$454,586.41
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 8, Block 3, Meadowlark Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Purported common address: 18221 House Finch Lane, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/20/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO22121
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250023
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) James P. Frunzi
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2023
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2023
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023009693
Original Principal Amount
$579,313.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$571,939.60
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 10-A, BLOCK 27, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 20, PHASE 2, AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN#: 2351-334-24-025
Purported common address: 2792 Low Meadow Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/20/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. APRIL WINECKI #34861
JANEWAY LAW FIRM, PC
9540 MAROON CIRCLE, SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (720) 590-4141
Attorney File # 25-034026
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250022
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250047
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jose M Duarte, Jr.
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
MIDFIRST BANK
Date of Deed of Trust
December 19, 2017
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 28, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017087162
Original Principal Amount
$431,521.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$417,286.77
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 16, BLOCK 20, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, 2ND AMENDMENT -LIB-
ERTY VILLAGE PORTION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
TAX ID NUMBER(S): 2349-214-10-016
Purported common address: 7439 Grady Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80108-9702.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/03/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-029284
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250047
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250051
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 12, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
JOHN M HEALY
Original Beneficiary(ies)
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
March 01, 2011
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 03, 2011
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2011015111
Original Principal Amount
$93,550.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$67,616.51
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 20, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY
VILLAGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10759 LONGS WAY, PARKER, CO 80138.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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common address: 6721 CLUB VILLA RD, PARKER, CO 80134-3272.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE
foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) Sean Ellis
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Ent Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Ent Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust
December 29, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 05, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000990
Original Principal Amount
$38,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$38,500.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 42, Highlands Ranch No. 118G., County of Douglas, State of Colorado Purported common address: 10230 Royal Eagle Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/07/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
PETER M. SUSEMIHL #494
SUSEMIHL, MCDERMOTT & DOWNIE, P.C. 660 SOUTHPOINTE COURT, SUITE 210, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906 (719) 579-6500
Attorney File # Ent.Ellis PMS
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 240210
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250050
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 12, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 28, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021111032
Original Principal Amount
$266,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$250,606.11
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 9C, SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. RECORDED ON AUGUST 1, 1984 IN BOOK 532 AT PAGE 354, AND AS AMENDED IN SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 IN BOOK 538 AT PAGE 452, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON AUGUST 1, 1984 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 332781, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 867 Summer Drive, Unit 9C, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1008568-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250050
First Publication: 5/15/2025 Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250036
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Harjit S. Joia and Gagndip S. Joia
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
TH MSR Holdings LLC
Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2018 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2018038162
Original Principal Amount
$242,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$232,411.48
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed
of trust have been violated as follows: Failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 3, Block 1, Castle Oaks Estates
Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 8, Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 1719 Tall Tale Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80108.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication:
Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A
LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/20/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Marcello G Rojas #46396
THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET, SUITE 330, DENVER, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965
Attorney File # CO240081
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250036
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication:
Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250042
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Elysee Ilunga
Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
December 20, 2002
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 10, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2003004574
Original Principal Amount
$111,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$104,884.60
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 75, BLOCK 2, TOWN AND COUNTRY
VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10749 Foxwood Ct, Parker, CO 80138. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/03/2025 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1008893-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250042
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250049
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 12, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) NADIM AHMED Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHANGE LENDING, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 21, 2021
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021065884
Original Principal Amount
$607,294.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$571,909.23
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 310, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7C, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1 11109 SWEET CICELY DRIVE, PARKER, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale
current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File #
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018018654
Original Principal Amount
$438,118.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$421,212.47
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 214A, SIERRA RIDGE FILING NO. 3, 1ST AMENDMENT, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10650 Casper Street, Parker, CO 80134. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
SCOTT TOEBBEN #19011
RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6711
Attorney File # 25CO00092-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250056
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250053
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 12, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
$459,962.45
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 187, Highlands Ranch, Filing No. 110J, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10444 Colby Canyon Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/12/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO24066
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250053
First Publication: 5/15/2025
Last Publication: 6/12/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250029
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) Richard Chan AND Sheena Chan
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust
October 26, 2017
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 30, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017073767
Original Principal Amount
$247,456.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$217,783.56
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 63A, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN#: 222909105169
Purported common address: 9440 CARLYLE PARK PLACE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/20/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032278
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250029
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250044
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Ila J Hudak
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Date of Deed of Trust
August 26, 2022
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 07, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022059553
Original Principal Amount
$1,062,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$320,743.45
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 17, BLOCK 4, CLARKE FARMS
SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
TAX PARCEL ID NO.: 223316306003
Purported common address: 17036 Lamar Drive, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash,
other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/03/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034132
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250044
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250035
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Chris A. Fluet and Kandyce L. Altman-Fluet
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Citizens Bank, N.A., A National Banking Association
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 20, 2019
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019086130**
Original Principal Amount
$409,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$460,518.67
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 9 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., except the North 30 feet and the East 30 feet thereof reserved for roadway purposes, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 8060 South East Cherry Creek Road, Franktown, CO 80116.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 2/5/2025 at Reception No. 2025004811, in Douglas County, Colorado.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas
NOTICE
and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A
DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/03/2025 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of
Grantor(s) Vijaya Chandra Limma and Sakuntala Bodanayak
Original Beneficiary(ies)
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 28, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022074195
Original Principal Amount
$70,091.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$67,600.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay the principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LOCATED IN THE C OUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 20, BLOCK 16, HORSESHOE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12163 Skywalk St, Parker, CO 80134. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/20/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ARICYN J. DALL #51467
RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6711
Attorney File # 24CO00619-2
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 250026
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
City and County
Public Notice
This Resolution and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on May 27, 2025, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.
RESOLUTION 25-23
A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Castle Pines, Colorado Amending The 2025 Annual Budget And Approving
A Supplemental Appropriation, In The Amounts And For The Purposes As Set Forth Below, For The 2025 Budget Year
The complete text of all Resolutions is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesgov.com.
By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City
Legal Notice No. DC 1333
Clerk
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
This Resolution and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on May 27, 2025, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.
RESOLUTION 25-22
A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Castle Pines, Colorado Amending The 2024 Annual Budget And Approving A Supplemental Appropriation, In The Amounts And For The Purposes As Set Forth Below, For The 2024 Budget Year
The complete text of all Resolutions is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesgov.com.
By:Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1334
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES CITY COUNCIL
A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 24, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. TO CONSIDER VACATING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS CAYONSIDE FILING NO. 2, 1ST AMENDMENT. THE PLAT VACATION IS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF CAYONSIDE FILING NO. 2, 1ST AMENDMENT, INCLUDING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 58.462 ACRES, LOCATED IN THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA OF THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CANYON FORGE DRIVE AND CROSS CANYON TRAIL.
THE HEARING WILL BE HELD AT DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY, 360 VILLAGE SQUARE LANE, EVENT HALL, CASTLE PINES, CO 80108.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LISA ROEMHILDT, SENIOR PLANNER AT 303705-0225 OR LISA.ROEMHILDT@CASTLEPINESCO.GOV.
FILE NO. AND NAME: SPV-2025-001 CAYONSIDE FILING NO. 2, 1ST AMENDMENT PLAT VACATION
Legal Notice No. DC 1353
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO SHERI DAVIS, CLERK AND RECORDER
In compliance with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statute 1-5-205(1) notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors beginning on June 2, 2025. Voters who do not receive a ballot by June 11, 2025, may request a ballot from Douglas County Elections, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109, 303-660-7444.
Completed ballots may be returned by U.S. MAIL or hand delivered to a Douglas County BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATION or VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER. If you choose to return a completed ballot by mail, you must affix adequate postage to the OFFICIAL BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE before mailing. Ballots must be received by the Douglas County Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on June 24, 2025. Postmarks do not count as a received date.
24-HOUR BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS:
These locations are available 24 hours a day beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, until 7:00
Day, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Voters will be MAILED a ballot that contains only those races and/or measures on which the voter is eligible to vote.
Please contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 303-660-7444 or visit DouglasVotes. com if you have any questions.
Legal Notice No. DC 1320
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District:
Grant Platt: 4-year term, May 2029
Vacancy: 4-year term, May 2029
Vacancy: 2-year term, May 2027
Ken Rastberger: 2-year term, May 2027
Rodger Glick: 2-year term, May 2027
/s/ Catherine T. Bright
Catherine T. Bright, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District: Colin B. Mielke, Esq.
Address of the District: 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Telephone Number of the District: (303) 770-2700
Legal Notice No. DC 1335
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County
said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 29th day of May, 2025, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.
Legal Notice No. DC 1316
First Publication: Thursday May 15, 2025
Second Publication: Thursday May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 23rd day of JUNE 2025, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and COLORADO DESIGNSCAPES, INC. for the BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK TRAIL REPAIRS PROJECT ~ INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #017-24; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said COLORADO DESIGNSCAPES, INC. for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 23rd day of JUNE 2025, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Department of Community Development, Parks, Trails & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.
Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.
Legal Notice No. DC 1347
1st Publication Date: 5/22/25 2nd Publication Date: 5/29/25 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Notice
BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID
DAWSON TRAILS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for [DAWSON TRAILS FILING 1 INFRASTRUCTURE] (the “Project”) at the office of Silverbluff Companies Located at 333 Perry St, Suite 207 Castle Rock, CO 80104, until 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2025. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for completion of the Work, is: Infrastructure Development to include finish grading, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm improvements, water distribution and sanitary sewer.
Bid packages will be available electronically after 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 2025. Send request for bid documents to Ken@silverbluffcompanies.com. Include company name, contact name, and contact information in the request.
Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing [Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)] or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Attention is called to the fact the Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Bidders are hereby advised the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality, or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non- responsive, conditional, or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is, in the opinion of the Owner, in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than 5:00pm June 6, 2025, and must be directed in writing to: Ken@ silverbluffcompanies.com.
in or about the performance of
Pursuant
PUBLIC NOTICES
WHEREFORE, the Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a Decree (1) granting the request for an underground water right for the VDM Sport Horses Well in the amount of 2,612 AF; and (2) such further relief that the Court may deem appropriate.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2025 (forms available on www.courts. state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
balcombgreen.com. Parcel Description: The parcel of land consists of 43.9 acres, more or less, in Douglas County, located generally in NE1/4 of Section 34, Township 6 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., recorded as Parcel No. 2229-340-00-001, 6002 Ron King Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 (“Subject Property”). See Quit Claim Deed attached as Exh. A and map as Figure 1, on file with the Water Ct. Parcel Ownership: The claim of Applicant to the water underlying the parcel is based on ownership of the parcels. A copy of the deed demonstrating Applicant’s ownership dated 10/15/2020 and recorded at Reception No. 2020100887 in the Records of the C&R Douglas Cty, is attached as Exh. A. Applicant Certifies: Applicant owns the Subject Property free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and that no other person or entity has a financial interest in the Subject Property. Applicant certifies compliance with the notice requirements of C.R.S § 37 92 302(2). The Application: Applicant seeks a decree adjudicating all of the not nontributary (NNT) and nontributary (NT) groundwater in the Denver Basin aquifers, including the Denver, Undifferentiated Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Subject Property; the actual aquifers will be those that are determined to be available underlying the Subject Property in accordance with the Denver Basin Rules (2 CCR 402-6). Applicant claims the right to drill and complete wells within the Denver, Undifferentiated Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers as may be needed or desired anywhere on the subject property to recover and to use all physically and legally available water from those subject aquifers. Name of Structure: VDM Sport Horses Well. Source: Nontributary Undifferentiated Arapahoe Aquifer. Depth: 1,300 ft. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal and Groundwater Available: Estimated Rates of Withdrawal. Pumping from the Well shall not exceed 100 g.p.m. The actual pumping rate will depend on the aquifer conditions and well production capabilities. The Applicant requests the right to withdraw water at rates of flow necessary to withdraw the entire decreed amount. The actual depth of each well to be constructed within the respective aquifers will be determined by topography and actual aquifer conditions. Estimated Average Annual Amounts of Groundwater Available. Applicant requests a vested right for the withdrawal of all legally available ground water in the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Subject Property. Said amount may be withdrawn over the 100-year life of the aquifer pursuant to C.R.S § 37 90 137(4), withdrawn over a longer time pursuant to local land use regulations, or withdrawn subject to the banking provisions of Rule 8.A of the Statewide Nontributary Groundwater Rules, 2 CCR 402-7, as those rules may be amended. Applicant estimates the following values and average annual withdrawals as representative of the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Subject Property. Although Applicant has estimated the amount of water available, Applicant requests the right to revise the estimates based on revised data, without the necessity of amendment to or republication of this application, in a final decree pursuant to C.R.S § 37 90 137(4)(d) and § 37 92-305(11). Aquifer Net Sand Total
Legal Notice No. DC 1341
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2025 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION
TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIVISION 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk and/or ordered published during the month of APRIL 2025 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)
CASE NUMBER 2025CW3046: CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
SUBDISTRICT OF THE COLORADO GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND WELL AUGMENTATION SUBDISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. (970) 330-4540. Ryan M. Donovan, David L. Strait, Nicholas P. Espenan, Lawrence Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan LLP, 5245 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 1, Johnstown, CO 80534, Phone: (970) 622-8181, Ryan@lcwaterlaw.com; dstrait@lcwaterlaw.com; nick@lcwaterlaw.com. APPLICATION TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHT PARTIALLY ABSOLUTE AND FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, WELD AND MORGAN COUNTIES. 1. Name, Address and Telephone Number of Applicants: Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, Ground Water Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, and the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the, Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, (collectively “Central”), 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, Telephone: (970) 330-4540 2. Conditional Water Right: 2.1. Name of Structure: Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right. 2.2. Original Decree: The original decree for the Central’s Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right was entered in Case No. 15CW3148, on April 5, 2019, Water Division No 1, Weld County, Colorado (“15CW3148 Decree”). 2.3. Legal Description of Structure: The reservoir formed by the Chatfield Dam is an existing structure located on the mainstem of the South Platte River; the right abutment of which is located in Douglas County, Colorado, in Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., and the left abutment of which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, in Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. 2.4. Source: The South Platte River and its tributaries, including Plum Creek. 2.5. Appropriation Date: November 17, 2015. 2.6. Amount: 9,641 acre-feet, conditional. 2.7. Uses: Augmentation, replacement, exchange, irrigation, industrial, recreation, fish, and wildlife, with the right to make successive use of the water, and the right to use and reuse the water to extinction. Reuse following irrigation and industrial uses shall be allowed only pursuant to the terms of a subsequent decree. 2.8. Place of Use. Pursuant to the 15CW3148 Decree, Central shall use water stored pursuant to the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right within the boundaries of Central or its subdistricts, as they now exist or as modified in the future. The recreation, fish and wildlife uses shall only occur within Chatfield Reservoir. Central’s augmentation use of the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right shall occur in accordance with the terms and conditions of Central’s augmentation plans decreed in Case Nos. 02CW335, 03CW99, and any future augmentation plan decreed by the water court to Central or its subdistricts which includes the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right as an augmentation supply. The augmentation use of the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right shall only be made to replace the out of priority depletions caused by water rights that are beneficially used within the boundaries of Central or its subdistricts, as they currently exist or as modified in the future. Central’s replacement use may occur so as to replace return flows associated with the water rights included in Exhibit 1 to the 15CW3148 Decree, if allowed by the underlying decree, and the return flows for other water rights if allowed by the terms of a future decree of the water court or substitute water supply plan. 3. Outline
of Work Toward Completion of Appropriation During the Diligence Period: 3.1. During the diligence period, Central has participated in the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, Inc., the purpose of which is to conduct such business as may be necessary to satisfy the mitigation obligations of the reallocation project participants, including Central. In addition, Central has continued to negotiate with other Chatfield reallocation project participants regarding acquiring additional storage space in Chatfield Reservoir. 3.2. During the diligence period, Central expended over $132,306 in legal expenses related to its Chatfield Reservoir water rights and participation in various activities related to the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company and the reallocation project generally. Additionally, Central has invested nearly $3,612,270 in engineering, assessments, and carriage expenses for its Chatfield Reservoir water rights. Additionally, in 2018 Central spent roughly $3,921,000 purchasing space in Chatfield Reservoir. Overall, Central has spent approximately $7,665,576 during the diligence period in connection with its Chatfield Reservoir water rights. 3.3. Integrated System. Central owns numerous water rights and ditch and reservoir structures on the South Platte River and its tributaries which are operated as an integrated system to provide augmentation to over 1,200 member wells in two subdistricts. The conditional right decreed for Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right is a part of Central’s integrated system. During the diligence period, Central undertook many different projects on its integrated system, including but not limited to purchasing water rights, constructing water storage and delivery infrastructure, filing applications for and obtaining decreed water rights and changes of water rights, and participating as an objector in water court cases for the purpose of protecting Central’s water rights. 3.4. Applicant is a participant in the Chatfield Reallocation Project. 4. Claims To Make Partially Absolute and for Finding of Reasonable Diligence Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4). From January 1st, 2024 to February 4th, 2024 Central diverted (at a maximum diversion rate of 147.08 cfs) and stored 1,480.02 acre-feet of Central’s decreed Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right for 9,641 acre-feet, in priority, in Central’s storage space in Chatfield Reservoir. Central seeks a decree approving 1,480.02 acre-feet of the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right absolute. The remaining 8,160.98 acre-feet should remain conditional. As described above, Central’s Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Water Right is part of an integrated system under C.R.S. § 3792-301(4)(b). Work performed and effort or costs expended by Central on any water rights or structures which are part of its integrated water system should be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the system as provided in C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). 5. Name and address of owners of land and structure. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Omaha District 9307 South Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128-6901 6. WHEREFORE, Central requests the Court enter a decree finding that Central has satisfied the statutory standard of steady application of effort to complete the appropriation described above for Central’s Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right in a reasonably expedient and efficient manner under all the facts and circumstances, that reasonable diligence was performed during the diligence period in the development of the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right, that a portion of Central’s Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right should be made absolute as described herein, and that the remaining conditional portion of the water right should continue. This application consists of five (5) pages.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2025 (forms available on www.courts. state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. DC 1344
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
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Legal Notice No. DC 1339
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
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Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456
Legal Notice No. DC 1338
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Notice to
Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gretchen C. Wolfe, aka Gretchen Carol Wolfe, aka Gretchen Wolfe Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030041
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Joseph Pinkowski
Personal Representative 522 Wrangler Road Castle Rock, CO 80108
Legal Notice No. DC 1282
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Yvette M. Gunther, a/k/a Yvette Marie Gunther, a/k/a Yvette Wilson, a/k/a Emmeline Yvonne Yvette Gunther, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30149
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan Y. Triplett and Barbara J. Gunther Co-Personal Representatives c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237
Legal Notice No. DC 1278
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LOIS C. JOHNSON, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30170
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Shaun Witkamp, Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC, 4 Garden Center #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80020
Legal Notice No. DC 1280
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marie Ann Serold, aka Marie A. Serold, aka Marie Serold, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30514
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Douglas County Combined Court House, State of Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Donald Richard Pierce Personal Representative 440 5th Street Dacono, CO 80514
Legal Notice No. DC 1355
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Publication: June 5, 2025
Douglas County News-Press
Notice
TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth B Barone, aka Elizabeth Berryman Barone, aka Elizabeth Marie Barone, aka Elizabeth Marie Berryman, Deceased Case Number: 25PR65
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025,or the claims may be forever barred.
Sharon E Barone, Personal Representative 9288 Buttonhill Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Legal Notice No. DC 1321
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth Ann Williams, Deceased Case Numbe: 2025PR30162
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Luis Monroy, Attorney for Personal Representative 8441 W. Bowles Ave., Suite 210 Littleton, CO 80123
Legal Notice No. DC 1293
First Publication: May 15, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Todd Eric Daugherty, also known as Todd E. Daugherty, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030124
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mark Anthony Daugherty Personal Representative 15133 Yellowthroat St. Parker, CO 80134
Legal Notice No. DC 1331
First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRANK S. PETERSON, a/k/a FRANK STAPLE PETERSON, and a/k/a FRANK PETERSON, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030154
Withoutpublicnotices, thegovernmentwouldn’t havetosayanythingelse.
Publicnoticesare acommunity’swindow intothegovernment.Fromzoning regulations tolocalbudgets,governments haveusedlocalnewspaperstoinform citizensofitsactionsasanessentialpart ofyourrighttoknow.Youknowwhereto look,whentolookandwhattolookforto beinvolvedas acitizen.Localnewspapers provideyouwiththeinformationyou needtogetinvolved.
Noticesaremeantto benoticed. Readyourpublic noticesandgetinvolved!
Gregory D. Johnson
Personal Representative 4775 Teller Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. DC 1252
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Rudolf Crees, aka R.R. Crees, aka Robert R. Crees, aka Robert Crees, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030157
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives, or to the District Court of the County of Douglas Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Co-Personal Representatives: Kirsten P. Whitworth and Lance S. Peterson c/o Bridget K. Sullivan and Hallie J.E. Ruttum Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202
1002 W. 104th St. Chicago, Colorado IL
Legal Notice No. DC 1305
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonnie Susan Shapiro, also known as Bonnie S. Shapiro, also known as Bonnie Shapiro, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030163
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jesse Evan Shapiro
Personal Representative 7911 Lakeshore Drive Parker CO 80134
Legal Notice No. DC 1322
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Ann Jones, a/k/a Nancy A Jones, a/k/a Nancy Jones, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030177
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christopher Jones, Personal Representative
c/o Katherine Fontenot, Esq.,
Attorney for Personal Representative Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7555 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 600 Denver, CO 80231
Legal Notice No. DC 1323
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Roy W. Fisher, aka Roy Fisher, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30166
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lindsay Adams, Personal Representative 5474 Echo Hollow Street Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No. DC 1255
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mark D. Yaron, a/k/a Mark Daniel Yaron, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030186
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Nancy Lynn Yaron
Personal Representative 5750 Distant View Place Parker, CO 80134
Legal Notice No. DC 1332
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Aileen F. Corbisiero, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30138
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Michael Corbisiero
Personal Representative 2150 County Road 109 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Legal Notice No. DC 1296
First Publication: May 15, 2025
Last Publication: May 29, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John C. Kruse, also known as John Conrad Kruse, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30171
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred
William Chase Kruse
Co-Personal Representative
c/o Alex T. Kirven
1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. DC 1262
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jason Michael Runyon, a/k/a Jason M. Runyon, a/k/a Jason Runyon, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030199
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David M. Runyon
Personal Representative 19414 West 56th Place Golden, CO 80403
Legal Notice No. DC 1311
First Publication: May 15, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 13, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Svetlana Samuilovna Boyarskaya be changed to Svetlana Samuilovna Colgin Case No.: 25 C158
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1350
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 5, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of
Monica Christine Aguilar be changed to
Monica Christine Street
Case No.: 25 C314
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1348
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on April 19, 2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Stephen Andrew Smith be changed to Andrew Stephen Smith Case No.: 25 C264
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 1277
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on April 19, 2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor
Child has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Reagan Elizabeth Jensen-Mullen be changed to Reagan Elizabeth Mullen
Case No.: 25 C 279
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 1264
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Public notice is given on May 12, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Addison June Chrislip be changed to: Addison June Clement Case Number: 25C32065
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 1329
First Publication: May 22, 2025
Last Publication: June 5, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
Public Notice is given on May 2, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court, CO.
The Petition requests that the name of James Hayden Shamburger be changed to Hayden Shamburger Case Number: 25C32142
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1294
First Publication: May 15, 2025
Last Publication: May 29, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on April 24, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Michael Jay Quintana be changed to Michael James Gurule Case No.: 25C244
Children Services
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Public Notice
Notice of Adoption for Matthew Jeffrey Owsley Case #25JA8
By Petitioner and Grandmother Lois Jean Owsley At the Douglas County Courthouse 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 June 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Notification: Parental rights of birth parents Michael Page and Danielle Owsley may be terminated at that time if there is no appearance at the court hearing and adoption granted to the petitioner.
Legal Notice No. DC 1257
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
In the Interest of: RACE WILLIAMS, D.O.B.: 04/20/2015; COLTON OWEN, D.O.B.: 04/05/2012; PARKER OWEN, D.O.B.: 10/27/2010; Children,
And concerning: LINDSEY HALL, D.O.B.: 06/17/1983, Mother; BOBBY WILLIAMS, D.O.B.: 06/11/1982, Father to Race Williams; NATHAN OWEN, D.O.B.: 01/24/1982, Father to Colton Owen and Parker Owen; Respondents
Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Kathryn Cherry, #42682 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 lreigrut@douglas.co.us kcherry@douglas.co.us
CASE NUMBER: 24JV30106
DIVISION 8
DEPENDENCY SUMMONS
This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S.
TO: NATHAN OWEN, D.O.B.: 01/24/1982
TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the abovenamed children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.
A Review Hearing and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father Nathan Owen is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in Division 8 of the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
Parties shall participate via WebEx at the following link: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/d23doug-div8
Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT
FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY
ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every
Economic Factors, Policy Landscape Lead to Budget Shortfall
Fire and medical emergency response services are at risk
The Challenge
There’s been a 20% increase in calls for service since 2019.
This includes structure, vehicle, and wildland fires; explosions and hazmat incidents; water rescues; vehicle crashes; public or police assistance; and medical emergencies.
Emergency medical calls now account for 65% of all response – this is expected to increase with an aging population.
Costs have increased dramatically in six years; for example:
The cost for a fire engine has gone from $725,000 to $1.3 million (79% increase).
The cost for protective bunker gear has gone from $4,321 to $6,047 (40% increase).
To continue providing quality fire and emergency response, South Metro needs an additional $34 million annually.
State legislation that passed during a special session in 2024 reduces property tax revenue South Metro collects by $16 million in 2026 and $270 million over 10 years.
South Metro Fire Rescue is facing an immediate budget shortfall due to years of rising costs, consistent increases in demand, and new state legislation. Without new revenue, the organization will not be able to maintain the high level of service for fire and emergency response that residents and businesses deserve, and have come to expect.
Did You Know?
South Metro is a full-service department Here are a few key facts:
stations across 30 square miles 287
personnel across 800 divisions 8
residents, which will serving 571,500 in grow to 595,0004 years municipalities and 12 counties 3
Including:
Centennial Airport, Lockheed Martin, Highlands Ranch, 4 Square Mile, and The Pinery
The Bottom Line
With $34 million needed to address increased demand for services and rising costs, plus the $16 million shortfall, South Metro needs to identify how it will generate $50 million in additional funding annually.
