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South Metro Fire details budget shortfall
Ballot measure could be on the horizon
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
South Metro Fire Rescue has stated that it is facing a budget shortfall in 2026, so the board of directors is seeking the public’s input on whether to cut services — or, if the agency were to put a tax increase question on the November ballot, what would it look like.
Mike Dell’Orfano, the chief government a airs o cer with South Metro Fire Rescue, said that due to a combination of costs and legislation, there will be a $16 million shortfall by 2026 and nearly $270 million over the next decade.
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“It’s kind of a story of increasing demand, increasing costs and decreasing revenue,” said Dell’Orfano.
On top of the shortfall, South Metro Fire Rescue is needing an additional $34 million annually to maintain its level of service to communities and retain sta .
ROOTED VS VIBRANT
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Local gym raising funds for two Littleton nonprofits
Gym’s House hosting Reps & Rides Rally on July 19
BY ISABEL GUZMAN IGUZMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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ed training and coordinated emergency plans for the district. In these roles, LaraqueTwo Elksaw rst-hand the ways to help lead youth away from violence — by encouraging their athleticism and getting them involved in community service.
ward others, positive work ethic and youth empowerment, Laraque-Two Elk said.
Renee Anderson, vice chair of the South Metro Fire Rescue Board, said that the board’s goal is to maintain the agency’s e cient response time and adequate sta ng, but without additional revenue, it will not be able to maintain the high-quality re and emergency services it strives to provide.
Alix Laraque-Two Elk, opened Gym’s House in Littleton to be more than just another gym option for the community. It was about creating a place for people to come together with the common goal to look after their health and wellness.
After studying violence and the factors that in uence someone’s propensity toward violence, Laraque-Two Elk said he saw the critical stages in youth development where intervention can change their trajectory.
He began coaching youth sports, then worked in security for Denver Public Schools. Laraque-Two Elk earned a patrol position for the district and then became an emergency preparedness specialist, during which he conduct-
“I found a ton of research that showed the positive results that come from getting youth engaged in their communities, and I saw the outcomes myself,” Laraque-Two Elk said. “ ere’s a ton of bene ts — they get physical activity which helps with mental health and … their sense of connection and belonging (strengthens), which reduces marginalization.”
Gym’s House’s o cial mission is to create a tness community dedicated to building and sustaining longterm habits that encourages healthy lifestyles, service to-
In 2021, Gym’s House opened its doors, o ering memberships and training. Located at 9729 W. Coal Mine Ave., Unit T, in Littleton, Gym’s House o ers annual and monthly memberships, including a special deal for youth — students have the opportunity to earn their Gym’s House membership by volunteering for community service work.
To link students to volunteer opportunities, the gym partners with the Rotary Club of Littleton, a community service organization that boasts more than 100 years serving Littleton that provides nancial and volunteer support to local organizations and projects.
However, according to community survey results from January and February, which reached more than 2,000 registered voters in the re district’s service area, about 41% believe that South Metro Fire Rescue has the nancial resources to provide an acceptable level of re protection, ambulance and emergency services in their given community. About 34% were unsure and 25% did not believe the district has the nancial resources it needs.
Where is the need coming from?
South Metro Fire Rescue is a fullservice re and emergency medical provider with 30 stations located across parts of Arapahoe, Douglas and Je erson counties, which includes 12 municipalities that are home to some major businesses such as Lockheed Martin and the Centennial Airport, serving more than 571,000 people.
Gym’s House at 9729 W. Coal Mine Ave., Unit T, in Littleton will host a new fundraising event, Reps & Rides Rally, on July 19.
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Food Bank of the Rockies steps up capacity
New facility in Aurora is coming this winter
BY ISABEL GUZMAN IGUZMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In Colorado, one in eight people, and one in seven children struggle with food insecurity, according to Feeding America, which is a national hunger-relief charity. With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs. is winter, the food bank will open a new distribution center in Aurora on East 38th Avenue that spans 270,000 square-feet.
e new building will double the cold storage space the organization has for fresh and frozen food, quadruple the kitchen space and triple its volunteering capacity from the current main distribution center at 10700 E. 45th Ave. in Denver.
“We are seeing this increased need that’s coming at a time when just in the last several months, we have lost about 7% of Food Bank of the Rockies’ total food supply in government commodity food,” said Ering Pulling, the organization’s president and CEO. “ at’s why this new building can’t come soon enough.”
e new facility emerges from Food Bank of the Rockies’ $75 million capital campaign, funded by donors. e food bank is 15% away from its nancial goal and Cal Fulenwider, the capital campaign committee chair, and the Fulenwider Family Foundation are providing a $500,000 matching gift.
Amid a slash in government support, Pulling said the new facility is ahead of schedule and costs remain under budget, providing a hopeful glance into the future of the food bank’s new distribution center.
For Martha King, a volunteer for the food bank since 2020, the bigger space for volunteers to efciently transport and package food is what she’s looking forward to the most.
“At (the Denver distribution center), we’re always bumping into each other. It’s like I-25 rush hour,” she said.
Food Bank of the Rockies is the largest food bank organization in the region, serving Wyoming and most of Colorado. Since establishing 47 years ago, the organization has grown alongside the growing needs of people facing hunger.
which has limited the amount of food donations it can accept and distribute, in addition to signicantly impacting how many volunteers can be hosted.
e new facility is designed to increase capacity for food storage and volunteering opportunities, enhance e ciency and provide a larger array of fresh produce, Pulling said.
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In 1978, Kathy Hackwith Growth began saving bread that was being tossed out by grocery stores, despite still being in good condition. She gave the bread to people and started the Colorado Food Clearing House, which then became Food Bank of the Rockies. Today, the food bank saves food from more than 800 stores and 150 food distributors across Colorado and Wyoming.
Pulling said the food bank has outgrown the current facility after operating there for 19 years —
“(By) doubling our refrigeration capacity, I no longer have to worry about not having enough room when met with a great opportunity to bring in produce and perishables,” said Kelly Green, Food Bank of the Rockies’ chief operating o cer. “Sometimes (at our current facility), a load appears and we can’t t it in. So we have to say no and then they go somewhere else.”
In addition to the larger refrigeration area, some food donation receiving docks will also be refrigerated so that if fresh or frozen food arrives after the morning team of volunteers have completed their shift, the load is safely kept in the dock for the next morning.
“When you’re dealing with fresh produce, you’ve got to move with incredible velocity — something
an old building simply didn’t allow us to do. But the new facility will allow us to change that, with more loading docks, greater access for our trucks and adequate staging throughout the building,” said Steven Kullberg, chief of sta at Food Bank of the Rockies.
e ability to retain fresh food is a huge advantage that also helps reduce food waste and promote sustainability, Green said.
e new facility will also have a 13-megawatt solar panel system that will aim to power 100% of the center’s energy. It will also store energy into batteries for back-up power systems in case of an outage, in addition to 10 dual-part vehicle charging stations which will power two trucks for local deliveries.
In February 2023, the solar panels that the food bank installed on top of the Grand Junction facility generated 100 kilowatts — enough power for an electric car to travel the globe 2.4 times — which is about a quarter of the building’s power.
e new distribution center will also include cardboard recycling via the cardboard bailing system, a machine that compresses and bundles cardboard waste into
dense, manageable bales for recycling. e food bank said the revenue generated from recycling cardboard will be reinvested into providing more food.
“I don’t let anything go to waste,” said Patricia Heib, an Arapahoe County resident who has been coming to the Food Bank of the Rockies for groceries for nearly a year after being let go from the U.S. Postal Service.
Heib grew up in a family of six kids and looked after her younger siblings while her parents served in the military and worked. She learned how to make food last and dollars stretch, she said. When she lost her postal service job, she leaned on her church, which connected her with food resources to help her ll her pantry. at’s when Heib discovered the Food Bank of the Rockies. She said at rst, she felt embarrassed to ask for help, but now is comfortable using local resources to keep food on the table.
“I have a master’s degree in social work. I have worked in human services for years, helping people — and you know what, everybody needs help. Everybody is one paycheck away from needing help,” Heib said.
A rendering of Food Bank of the Rockies’ new distribution center kitchen.
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Food Bank of the Rockies will open its new distribution center in Aurora this winter. COURTESY OF FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
Food Bank of the Rockies president and CEO Erin Pulling delivers opening remarks on July 8 at the new facility in Aurora.
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This is a big change for me, of course. I started Golden Real Estate, Inc., the same month that Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007.
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A big reason (for me) to purchase that building was its frontage on South Golden Road, where I could park the box truck which I was providing free to buyers and sellers. At the RE/MAX office, the truck was parked out of sight behind their office building. On South Golden Road it would stand as a billboard promoting me.
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently published a report on the changes in kitchen design. Fortunately, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) summarized the report, which would cost you $2,995 to purchase. Here are some of what was written. (Find a link to the full NAR article at http:// RealEstateToday.substack.com.)
“Kitchens in 2025 are becoming about self -expression, combined with playful sophistication. As such, the colors and materials homeowners choose are becoming important—and they’re moving beyond just white,” says the NAR article.
“Color is leading the charge. Seventy-one percent of design respondents say their clients prefer colorful kitchens that reflect personali-
ty. Whether subtly or boldly, color is entering the kitchen, with pops of color being brought in through backsplashes, kitchen islands, wallpapers and even accent walls,” says the article.
The top trending kitchen colors? Green, blue, and brown — in that order. All-white and all-gray kitchens are giving way to earth tones.
Retro is in. “Design elements of the 1950s and 1970s are showing up in kitchens today,” the article says. That’s good news for a listing I have coming up next month in Golden’s Beverly Heights. It has a wood cooking stove that is only avail-able for purchase outside of closing. 47% of kitchen professionals also tout minimalism in cabinetry and hardware.
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Competing visions:
How two nonprofits may influence Littleton’s 2025 election
Rooted in Littleton and Vibrant Littleton talk goals for the city, fundraising
BY ISABEL GUZMAN IGUZMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e 2025 Littleton general election is approaching and two nonpro t groups have come to the forefront of the conversation concerning Littleton’s future.
Rooted in Littleton is a 501(c)(4) that got its start in January 2025, previously known as Save Old Littleton. e group aims to “protect the natural charm, livability and beauty of our core neighborhoods by advocating for thoughtful, community- rst planning — and pushing back against unchecked high-density development,” said Erica Jagger, Rooted in Littleton’s public relations and marketing manager.
Vibrant Littleton is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2020. Its goals include “educating and advocating for Littleton policies which support safer streets, attainable homes, thriving public schools and strong nearby businesses,” said Patrick Santana, the group’s executive director.
While both Rooted in Littleton and Vibrant Littleton are nonpro t entities, each holds di erent statuses that impact how the groups can or cannot engage in political actions, such as campaigning.
Rooted in Littleton is permitted to participate in political activities, including lobbying and endorsing candidates, so long as it is not the main purpose of the organization, according to Inside Philanthropy.
In contrast, Vibrant Littleton’s status does not allow for it to engage in political candidate races, fundraising or campaigning, and the organization must remain nonpartisan.
Both organizations spoke with the Littleton Independent about the upcoming November election, their funding and vision for the future of housing in Littleton.
Editor’s note: e Littleton Independent organized the Q&A responses by alphabetical order, with Rooted in Littleton falling rst alphabetically, followed by Vibrant Littleton.
What is your goal for Littleton and the upcoming election?
Rooted in Littleton: Our top priority is passing the charter amendment on this
November’s ballot. is amendment will ensure that any plans to increase density in Littleton are backed by thoughtful planning and meaningful community input. is amendment gives us time to assess whether we truly need more than the 6,500 new housing units projected in the city’s Envision Littleton Comprehensive Plan.
Our broader goal is to return power to the people of Littleton. Too often, major decisions have been made without adequately re ecting the will of our residents. We’re working to change that.
Vibrant Littleton: Our goals are educating and advocating for Littleton policies which support safer streets, attainable homes, thriving public schools and strong nearby businesses. In this upcoming November election, Vibrant Littleton seeks to help Littleton citizens better understand the implication and impact of upcoming ballot measures, such as increasing the city’s debt limit and a pro-
posed referendum to restrict residents’ land use options, increase city operating costs due to costly mailings, and which could potentially involve the city in litigation.
How will your approach a ect housing affordability and the availability of homes for di erent income levels — young families, seniors and essential workers?
Rooted in Littleton: Our primary goal is to preserve the small-town charm and beauty of Littleton for future generations, not just for today. Knee-jerk reactions to current housing issues won’t lead to thoughtful, long-term solutions. at’s why we are advocating for a more inclusive process — one that genuinely represents all voices in Littleton, not just the few who have secured positions of power.
We’ve personally knocked on hundreds of doors and invested our own resources to conduct a professional survey to better understand what the people of Littleton
truly want. Our survey showed that while most residents support nding solutions to housing a ordability, they are strongly opposed to widespread upzoning that could damage neighborhood character and fail to provide real a ordability.
Vibrant Littleton: We are people who know rsthand why it’s important to have a quantity and diversity of housing options in our city.
We view e orts to allow additional uses like backyard cottages, duplexes, condos and townhomes — often referred to as missing middle homes — in our residential neighborhoods as being well-aligned with our community’s stated housing goals.
e years-long discussions with stakeholder groups, planning commission and city council around missing middle homes was titled Neighborhood Housing Opportunities (NHO). e primary intent was to provide more diverse housing options; NHO was not proposed to resolve housing a ordability, though additional housing options can provide some relief. A ordability is a complex question, affected by many factors. Council has targeted this issue using other ordinances, such as the 2023 Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
If diverse home options do not exist, then they can’t be attainable, so permitting them is an essential rst step. e counter-approach, which would not permit varied residential uses, reduces the diversity and availability of housing options, a direct contradiction to our Comprehensive Plan’s stated housing goal.
What evidence or data supports your position on whether increasing or restricting housing density will improve or worsen a ordability in Littleton?
Rooted in Littleton: Neither the mayor nor the city council have presented a concrete plan speci cally aimed at increasing a ordable housing in Littleton. Instead, during city council meetings, their proposals have focused on increasing housing density, which they claim could potentially lead to more a ordable options in the future. ey also acknowledged in these meetings that Littleton’s current practice of allowing missing middle homes to be demolished and replaced with duplexes — often priced about 50% higher — does not improve affordability.
Rooted in Littleton, formerly known as Save Old Littleton, has launched a petition to freeze the city’s land code to prevent more high-density housing. COURTESY OF ROOTED IN LITTLETON
VISIONS
However, city council members have asserted that over time, market forces of supply-and-demand will drive down the prices of these new, initially more expensive homes. According to this view, the increased housing supply will eventually lead to greater a ordability in Littleton. Yet, this has not been the outcome in other neighborhoods near downtown Denver, where similar price increases have fueled widespread gentri cation and displaced many longtime residents, as seen in areas like Five Points, Whittier, Highlands and others, according to articles by the Denver Post and Westword.
Studies have shown that upzoning can raise land values and home prices. Research from MIT found that upzoning in Chicago increased housing prices, rather than lowering them. Our survey also reected skepticism from residents about whether proposed density increases would result in meaningful a ordability gains.
Vibrant Littleton: As covered in detail by the Colorado Sun, restrictive zoning regulations contribute to worsening housing a ordability. Large minimum lot sizes are one culprit. In Littleton, for instance, 39% of residential land has a minimum lot size of at least two acres.
e lack of smaller missing middle home types such as condos and townhomes is another data point cited in the (Colorado Sun) article: “In April, the median condominium or townhome sold for around $400,000, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors. at’s $200,000 less expensive than the median single-family home sold that month.” Littleton’s current zoning rules prohibit
condos and townhomes across the vast majority of residential districts. So we, like other Colorado communities, are subject to this negative housing price impact cited in this data point.
More homes reduce housing costs, as seen in Austin and Minneapolis, where zoning reforms allowed missing middle homes. is also increases housing options without accelerating neighborhood change, o ering new families access to previously una ordable areas.
What is your stance on local versus state control over zoning and housing decisions, and how should conflicts be resolved?
Rooted in Littleton: We support maintaining Littleton’s home rule authority over zoning decisions. While we recognize the state’s goal of addressing housing shortages, we are concerned about onesize- ts-all state mandates like HB241152 that allow ADUs by right without su cient local input. We believe conicts should be resolved through collaborative e orts that respect both local voices and state-level housing objectives.
Vibrant Littleton: We recognize that housing challenges are not limited to a single neighborhood, a single city or a single region. Most of the 887 new employees of Littleton’s new Costco are likely people currently residing outside of Littleton, but who would prefer to have a home near where they work. A radiologist currently living in Morrison who works at Littleton Adventist Hospital might seek a home in Littleton for nights when she’s on-call. A young couple with a 3-year-old child currently renting a Commerce City apartment might want a condo or townhome in a Littleton neighborhood for its excellent school district.
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Vibrant Littleton says it seeks to inform residents about the city’s top issues like housing
safe streets.
VISIONS
Vibrant Littleton supports e orts by elected o cials at every level of governmentto address housing challenges. As an organization, we look at speci c housing policies and regulations — be they local, county, state or federal — and consider whether these measures help or hinder solutions. e academic question of who has jurisdiction is far less important than the real-world question of: will said policy help or harm? People want good outcomes from government actions and they especially want policies which expand their options and lower their costs. We don’t want to see leaders trying to score points about political jurisdiction. Rather, citizens expect civic o cials to deliver solutions and positive outcomes — regardless of what level of government those solutions originate.
How do you envision Littleton meeting its housing needs over the next 10 to 20 years?
Rooted in Littleton: According to the city’s comprehensive plan, Envision Littleton, we are way ahead of our 20-year plan to build 6,500 new homes by 2040. We envision meeting future housing needs through a combination of preserving the character of existing neighborhoods, encouraging ADUs in appropriate areas, and focusing new development in underutilized commercial zones and along transit corridors. is approach balances growth with infrastructure capacity and neighborhood quality of life.
Vibrant Littleton: When Littleton was rst platted by Richard Little in the 1870s, no one knew what the future would hold.
In the early 1940s, Littleton had a community of 2,244 people, and by 1960, Littleton would quadruple in size to over 13,000 residents. By the year 2020, Littleton’s population had tripled again to 45,000 residents – and at every stage of this journey, people would describe our city as a small town and a wonderful place to live. ese gures show that there’s no magic number of residents that make a city a great place to live.
What matters is that our city and its leaders e ectively help Littleton solve the challenges of its time, whether that time is 1885, 1955 or 2035. It’s not about Vibrant Littleton’s envisioning, or predicting the future. Our organization focuses on ensuring that our community and its leaders have the tools they need to solve the challenges of their time — be those housing, transportation or scal challenges. We oppose measures which handcu our leaders and our community by locking us to some xed point in time or single, simplistic solution – forever. We question the hubris of anyone claiming to know precisely what’s needed for our city’s future.
What data, studies or real-world examples inform your position on the e ects of increased density or preserved single-family zoning?
Rooted in Littleton: Our March 2025 Littleton housing survey found that a majority of residents are concerned that indiscriminate upzoning could decrease neighborhood livability without providing true a ordability. Nationally, the MIT Chicago study and outcomes from cities like Minneapolis have shown mixed results when it comes to a ordability gains from upzoning.
Vibrant Littleton: Littleton has always been a city composed of diverse housing
types. Our oldest residential structures are duplexes and four-unit homes, dating from the late 19th century. People in Littleton lived clustered around our core downtown and Main Street on small parcels, with daily needs easily traversed on foot, bike or horse, enlarged with transit connections to Denver by street car and locomotive passenger trains. e smalltown character of our community continues to draw upon the richness of this kind of diversity of home types, transportation options and walkable accessibility.
e real world examples of the positive e ects of this traditional Littleton approach, or pre-1960’s zoning, are all around us to see. Especially in the parts of our city where we experience the deepest sense of small-town charm: our old downtown with its wonderful mix of townhomes, duplexes, backyard cottages, rooming houses, businesses on the ground level — none of them burdened with seas of asphalt parking lots surrounding them, with transportation options like the rail and bus routes that connect through this area.
We don’t need anything more than our own experience of this to know the positive e ects of re-legalizing what created the heart of small town Littleton: A diversity of home types near businesses accessible by foot, bike or train.
How are you fundraising? Is there a specific dollar amount set as the fundraising goal?
Rooted in Littleton: We’re currently raising funds through our website, where supporters can contribute at any level. While we haven’t set a public fundraising target, every donation — large or small — directly supports our outreach, education and advocacy e orts. It’s a grassroots movement, and every dollar
helps us keep neighbors informed and engaged.
Vibrant Littleton: As a 501(c)(3) nonpro t, Vibrant Littleton is funded via fully tax-deductible contributions from individual donors and, very occasionally, small foundations.
As reported on our IRS Form 990, Vibrant Littleton has annual revenues less than $50K. Far less, in fact. To date, the largest donation Vibrant Littleton has ever received from an individual donor was $110. We have received only two foundation grants — one grant for $500 and another grant for $226, which helped fund our Mailchimp account for one year.
Vibrant Littleton’s total operating budget for 2024 was less than $1,500. We do not have a fundraising goal for 2025, and we don’t generally set fundraising goals. Vibrant Littleton doesn’t have paid sta , doesn’t use paid consultants and has no assets — and never has had any of these.
Will you plan on endorsing any candidates this November?
Rooted in Littleton: Yes. We plan to endorse candidates in the coming months who are deeply committed to serving Littleton’s residents, prioritizing transparency and preserving the smalltown charm that makes our city unique. We’re excited to support leaders who listen, lead with integrity, and are focused on long-term, sustainable solutions for our community.
Vibrant Littleton: No, Vibrant Littleton has never, cannot, and will not endorse candidates in any election. Unlike political partisan 501(c)(4) organizations, Vibrant Littleton is not allowed to support or assist campaigns for elective o ce. Vibrant Littleton has no intention of doing so — now or in the future.
Mines teams win RMAC awards for academic excellence
Men’s
XC,
indoor track and
field
teams honored at conference banquet
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CORINNE@COTLN.ORG
e national title-winning Colorado School of Mines men’s cross-country runners aren’t just at the top of the podium. ey’re at the top of the classroom, too.
e Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference recently announced the 2024-25 Brechler Award winners, recognizing the top-performing academic teams across the conference’s 22 sponsored sports.
e Mines men’s cross country and men’s indoor track & eld teams were among the winners.
Regis and Colorado Mesa led the member universities, with four recipient teams each. Chadron State followed with three, and Mines tied Black Hills State and Westminster with two each.
e Mines men’s cross country team’s win is the program’s rst since the award was established in 2012-13, the Orediggers con rmed in a recent press release.
e two Mines teams and the other the Brechler Award-winning teams were scheduled to be recognized at the July 10 RMAC awards banquet in Colorado Springs.
is year’s Brechler Awards, named after former RMAC Commissioner Paul W. Brechler, was based on the highest team GPA from the 2024-25 academic year, the RMAC described in its press release.
e team GPA includes all student-
athletes who were on the institution’s NCAA eligibility list, and is calculated by dividing the total quality points for each semester by the total number of credits.
e Mines men’s cross country team produced a 3.595 GPA, Mines Athletics con rmed, while the men’s indoor track & eld team had a 3.563 GPA — winning its second-straight Brechler Award and fth overall.
Several Orediggers compete on both
teams, as well as on the outdoor track & eld team.
In fall 2024, the Mines men’s cross country team went undefeated on the race course. e Orediggers swept the RMAC and NCAA Regional titles and eventually won their fourth NCAA Division II championship in 10 years.
en, for the indoor track & eld season, the Orediggers had their best-ever nish at the NCAA Division II champion-
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ships with six individual podium nishes and a third-place team trophy.
Right now, the Mines runners are on summer break, but o cial practices resume next month. en, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams kick o their 2025 competition schedule Sept. 20 at Denver’s Washington Park. For more information, including Colorado School of Mines’ 2025-26 athletic calendar, visit MinesAthletics.com.
The Colorado School of Mines men’s track & field team celebrates taking third place at the NCAA Division II indoor championships March
Indianapolis. This is the best-ever finish for a Mines track & field team at a national event. PHOTOS
In
N Out may be headed to Littleton
California burger chain files for location along Mineral
BY LILLIAN FUGLEI
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Littletonians may soon be able to enjoy Double-Doubles and animal-style fries because In N Out is coming to town.
e Californian late-night dining export has submitted a pre-application request to build at the corner of West Mineral Avenue and Southpark Terrace. e property is part of the Mineral Place Development, which will also include a Costco, on the site of the former Lumen Technologies, Inc. o ce campus.
NONPROFITS
e Rotary partnership inspired Laraque-Two Elk to host a new fundraising event called Reps & Rides Rally to bene t the Rotary Club and Littleton’s Shiloh House. Shiloh House is a nonpro t that provides services for children and families who are facing challenges, particularly those a ected by trauma.
“People that I talk to generally don’t know what Rotary is, so I wanted to think of a fun way to give exposure to Littleton Rotary, help raise funds to support them in their mission, and provide an opportunity for people to give back,” LaraqueTwo Elk said. “I also wanted to make sure that some of the funds raised went to a cause I am passionate about — kids. I heard about Shiloh House and … I wanted to make sure that they were a beneciary for this event as well.”
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 19, Gym’s House’s parking lot will be packed with local vendors, show cars and gym equipment.
e proposed In N Out would include a drive-thru with queuing for 30 cars near the southwest corner of the property. Access to the site will come via private drives within the Mineral Place development that connect to the adjacent Southpark Terrace.
e building itself would be 3,887 square feet with approximately 1,200 square feet of outdoor patio area. e indoor-and-outdoor seating would accommodate 130 guests, with parking for 57 cars available.
News of the pre-application was not met warmly among residents. ANextdoor postdiscussing the In N Out was lled with concerns over tra c, especially the combined tra c from Costco and In N Out in one area.
Early Colorado In N Outs drew crowds, with lines reaching up to a 14-hour wait time for Aurora’s location on opening day. However, recent openings, such asArvada’s In N Out, which opened in September, have been a quieter a air, with little tra c spilling onto the streets. Colorado is currently home to 13 In N Out locations. e pre-application submitted for the Littleton location is currently under review by city sta and outside agencies.
Laraque-Two Elk said he thought a car show that features classic and customized vehicles would be an exciting way for attendees to get involved with the fundraising e ort by casting a vote — at $5 per vote — for their fan favorite.
“I also wanted to add another stream of fundraising, and I remembered when my older kids were little, I was asked to help them raise funds during their Lapa- ons,” Laraque-Two Elk said. “So I created a Lift-a- on, where participants can exercise and raise money through friends and family.”
A Lift-A- on has people compete in head-to-head challenges like push-ups, squats and weightlifting. e athlete’s friends and family can pledge donations based on performance.
Additionally, the fundraising event will feature workshops and mini-demos by local businesses. Ra es and giveaways will take place throughout the day.
“ e Reps & Rides Rally is about more than cars and strength — it’s about bringing people together. We’ve created an experience that blends energy, charity and community. All for our community here in Littleton,” Laraque-Two Elk said.
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Diners enjoy the fare at the Arvada In N Out on its opening day last September. The California burger chain has applied to build along Mineral Avenue in south Littleton. PHOTO BY LILLIAN FUGLEI
We are halfway through summer already and economic uncertainty remains prevalent this year for consumers, taxpayers and investors.
Consumers are ghting the in ation the government says we don’t have. is is causing a slowdown in high-end spending as more of us need to shift to necessities that always seem to cost more and never go down in price. In ation is a major concern, with the expectation it will remain elevated and could peak in the third quarter. Tari s are a key factor in keeping prices high. is may cause the Federal Reserve to remain cautious, holding rates steady for fear lower rates will increase in ation. e Fed needs to balance the need to control in ation with the potential for an economic slowdown.
Reduced spending contributes to slower economic growth. Real gross do-
Midyear economics
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
mestic product (GDP) is expected to slow to a range of 1.3% to 1.9%.
and there are plenty of unknowns going into the second half of 2025.
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change to win. Even with hours of prep and lm study, surprises happen. e opposing team may roll out a new strategy. Injuries change the game. Momentum swings. And regardless of the scoreboard, teams don’t coast. Even when they’re up by 20, great teams use halftime to regroup and refocus. Because one good half doesn’t win the game.
So here we are, our own halftime. Six months into the year. e locker room of life. What’s our score? Are we winning, losing, or tied?
Some of us may be riding high, crushing goals, building relationships, and running on momentum. If that’s you, celebrate the wins, but don’t take your foot o the gas. What got you here may not get you through the next six months. Double down on what’s working and stay humble. Great teams don’t assume the second half will be just like the rst. Others might nd themselves breaking even. You’re in the game, but not ahead. Like a team tied at the half, you’ve got options: you can settle, or you can surge. e second half is wide open, and a clear shift in strategy, attitude, or energy could create that breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
And then there are those of us who feel like the rst half hit like a blitz. e losses weren’t just on paper; they were personal. Maybe you lost a job, a deal, a relationship, or even someone you loved. Maybe the hits were emotional, nancial, or physical. And no amount of preparation could’ve stopped the storm that came. If that’s your halftime story, hear this: the second half is not cancelled. is is where I want to o er real encouragement. I’ve seen too many people write o the rest of the year when the rst half goes sideways. ey call it a “lost season” and start counting down to January 1. at mindset will keep you down. As the saying goes, ghters don’t lose because they get knocked down. ey lose because they stay knocked down. It’s time to get back up.
Zig Ziglar said, “If we don’t like who
e labor market, while currently healthy, is starting to show signs of potential weakening with a rise in initial unemployment claims and declining federal government employment. Job growth is expected to slow.
e overall economic cycle is impacted by tari s and the uncertainty around future trade policy along with global tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Investors are observing all of this uncertainty with a wary eye, even after we had a pullback earlier in the year, which brought some valuations down. e stock market does not like uncertainty
Halftime adjustments
WINNING WORDS
In essence, July nds the economy in a delicate situation, with declining growth, uncertainty around trade policy and potential shifts in in ation.
Taxpayers will need to decipher the new tax bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). It still could make sense to consider pushing income, capital gains and even Roth conversions into this tax year, depending on how the changes will a ect you.
Financial advisers warn that economic conditions are never perfect, and it is futile to predict geopolitics or any key economic indicator. erefore, it is crucial to update your nancial plan each year to be balanced according to your risk appetite and time frame. Keeping your plan current allows you to be more exible when there are shifts you may want to take advantage of.
Economists are still on the fence re-
garding recession. ere is a recognized risk with low probability ranging from 28% to 40%. A tighter labor market could reduce more spending and continue to slow economic growth. A recession would be negative growth, so we have a decent margin before we are in the danger zone of a serious contraction. Positive growth still provides investors with the potential of positive returns, which could be lower given economic uncertainty. erefore, it is generally not recommended that investors stay on the sidelines waiting for a larger opportunity. Slow steady growth is a better alternative than interest rates that don’t keep up with in ation.
Research from Google AI on e US Economy in July 2025.
Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
Break ‘Bread’ at Bell Projects
Bread often feels less like a food and more like an elemental fact of life. Practically every culture has their own form of bread and along with water, it’s treated as one of the basic elements of life.
control scripture,
we are, what we are, and where we are, we can change who we are, what we are, and where we are by changing what we put into our mind.” at’s not theory. at’s truth. Our mindset is the control center of our outcomes. And what we feed it matters: positivity, scripture, wise counsel, hope. And if we’ve been brought to our knees in the rst half, maybe our second half starts right there, on our knees in prayer. Surrender doesn’t mean defeat. It means you’re no longer trying to ght every battle alone. God has been with you every step of the way. He’s not leaving you now. In fact, He’s waiting for you to lean in. Whether it’s prayer, community, or trusted advisors, tap into your sources and resources. is is not the time to isolate.
I’ve lived through my share of rough rst halves. Seasons where the light at the end of the tunnel seemed far o . But I’ve also lived to see how everything can change in a matter of months. If we choose to shift. If we choose to believe. If we choose to act.
Now is the time to regroup, recharge, and realign. Let’s make the adjustments. Let’s take the lessons from the rst half and apply them with re to the second. Let’s not just play the second half. Let’s win it. Let’s go.
Where are you halfway through 2025? What is your second-half strategy? If you would like to know more about my faith or why I rely on it so much, or if you just want to share your story, I would love to hear it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And whether we are maintaining our lead or building our comeback strategy, when we play both halves with passion and purpose, it really will be a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
All the meanings of bread are explored in the Bell Projects’, 2822 E. 17th Ave., second e Bread Show, which is on display through Sunday, Aug. 3. e biennial exhibition features 25 artists working in a range of styles, from sculpture, painting, ber, and photography to collage, installation and mixed media, all exploring the power of the food.
“ ere’s something so simple about bread, but when you think about it, it has so much cultural and family signi cance,” said Lindsey Bell, curatorial director at Bell Projects. “ e artists went really deep with the idea of bread — they just took it and ran with it.”
is year’s participating artists come from Denver and beyond and include Miguel Aguilar, Tramaine Gardner, Christy Pyle and Brandon Vargas. e show was originally launched in 2023 and nd artists re ecting on themes as diverse as “sustenance, family rituals, food politics, labor, nostalgia, and joy,” according to provided information.
“It’s wonderful to see so many di erent interpretations on display. e exhibit moves from more serious interpretations to fun puns and plays on words,” Bell said. “Bread can mean so many things, including money, so there’s a lot of creative freedom. e artists took a lot of care to create something meaningful.”
Bell added that some of the works on display get particularly powerful, tackling contemporary concerns like the politics of consumption, communal rituals and the layered symbolism bread carries across cultures.
No matter what your personal feelings are about bread, the hope is visitors come away thinking di erently about the food and what it means to their lives.
“We hope that when people leave, they’re will be something new on their mind when they next interact with bread. It’s something so simple, but it’s also a universal connector that binds us all together,” Bell said. “ is is my favorite show we do and
COMING ATTRACTIONS
it’s a real treat to put on an exhibition like this.”
More information is available at www.bellprojects.com.
Make the Trip to Oz at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
People are never going to tire of the story of “ e Wizard of Oz,” and there are all kinds of versions of the tale to cater to every audience. e Littleton Town Hall Arts Center is bringing a youth perspective to the fairytale with “ e Wizard of Oz Jr.”
e show runs at the Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, from Friday, July 18 through Saturday, the 26th. Performances are at 7 p.m. on the 18th and 26th and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Presented by the Teen Intensive eater Program, the story of Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion comes to delightful life as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Get tickets at https://townhallartscenter.org/event/wizard-of-oz-jr-performances/.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks
e Alabama Shakes only released two albums in the 2010s, but still managed to make an enormous impact on the alt-rock world. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard, the band wonderfully blended classic rock, blues and soul, and the end result was both familiar and new. e group has been on hiatus since 2018 but they’re working on new music and are getting back on the road.
e Alabama Shakes are coming to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. ey’ll be joined by Lee Fields, a fantastic R&B singer. is is a concert many people have been eagerly awaiting, so don’t miss out. Get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
Patricia Kummer
Clarke Reader
New policy goals for public land discussed
Extractive uses in, protection out for federal lands
BY HANK LACEY NEWSLINE COLORADO
e Trump administration’s revised Department of the Interior strategic plan calls for expanded fossil fuel development across federal lands, while omitting any reference to public land sales rst raised in an earlier draft.
Required under a 1993 statute and in 2010 amendments to that law, the draft plan outlines high-level goals for the Interior’s management of 480 million acres of federal land, including approximately 24 million acres in Colorado. Language emphasizing a commitment to extraction is particularly stark. In a break from contemporary descriptions of the natural resources under federal management, the Trump administration declared in a proposed introduction to the plan that the department “is the U.S. balance sheet, and natural resources are the country’s assets.”
“ ese lands — rich in energy, minerals, biodiversity, and recreational value — are worth trillions of dollars to current and future generations,” the draft introduction continues.
Chris Winter, executive director of the University of Colorado Law School’s Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment, said the draft plan con rms what many in the environmental community have feared: a shift away from conservation in favor of extractive industries.
“ e administration is going to emphasize extractive industries and fossil fuels on federal public lands and is going to move away from conservation and renewable energy,” he said.
e plan makes no mention of renewable energy or even of climate change, a sharp contrast from Interior’s current guiding template. e Bidenera2022–2026 strategic planemphasized climate resilience and a transition to clean energy. e new draft, by contrast, omits the subject of climate entirely. at is one of several breakpoints critics say re ects a reversal in federal priorities. e absence of any mention of renewable energy in the strategic plan signals, to some experts, a deeper shift in federal priorities. Wyatt Sassman, an associate professor at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law who specializes in natural resources matters, thinks a federal abandonment of that imperative is already underway.
“At least some reporting has suggested that (the) Fish and Wildlife (Service) has stopped issuing permits for wind energy projects,” he said. “I don’t see any legal process for that. And it’s seemingly inconsistent with the way it’s treating fossil energy projects.”
It may undercut environmental review
President Donald Trump did not wait very long after taking o ce to tighten restrictions even on wind energy production that does not rely on public lands for facilities. Seventeen states, including Colorado, and the District of Columbia launchedlitigationMay 5 in a Bostonbased federal court in an attempt to prevent the administration from executing
his Jan. 20 executive orderthat purports to halt o shore wind energy development.
Trump’s team at Interior is expected to pursue a continued sharp reversal, facilitated by a likely attempt to deregulate oil and gas activities on Bureau of Land Management and other lands and waters under Interior’s control. Authors of the document explain that the department “will focus on expediting leases and streamlining and cutting regulations while promoting conservation.” Moreover, “by o ering economic incentives and better access to energy resources, Interior will encourage private investment and create more American jobs.”
Environmental advocates say they are not surprised by the draft plan’s focus on stimulating the national economy, but they warn that the plan may presage a determined e ort to evade or undercut processes mandated in public land laws.
e danger in that approach, Sassman said, is that Interior decision-makers may act in a manner that is blind to environmental consequences. “My sense is that it will get in the way of them trying to make good, well-reasoned decisions,” he said.
Sally Paez, a sta attorney at Santa Fe-based New Mexico Wild, warned that Interior’s language about process streamlining signals an intent to sidestep longstanding environmental review laws.
“ e thing that really concerns me is that what I’m seeing is a lot of e orts to sort of cut any type of public participation, to cut any type of perceived red tape,” she said. “And, by ‘perceived red tape,’ what I mean are bedrock environmental laws that are in place to make sure that extraction is done in a way that doesn’t destroy our very limited water supplies in our arid state, and doesn’t impact big game corridors or endangered species and things like that.”
Environmental advocates warned that Interior’s approach may undercut review even under the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act. Paez called the e ort “unprecedented,” citing fasttracked reviews and diminished public comment periods.
e administration did not provide in the newest version of the draft strategic plan any details about how much additional logging Interior will seek to advance on BLM lands.
A March executive order directs increased logging on BLM and Forest Service lands, and the strategic plan calls for “active timber management” to reduce wild re risk but does not specify locations at which more timber extraction would occur or the scale of tree removal.
Grazing and mining are not specically addressed in the May document, though the drafters note a commitment to “clean coal” and reiterate a traditional adherence to “multiple-use land management.” According to the draft plan, that approach will “ensure the country’s public lands can be used for recreation, grazing, timber sales, mining, and mineral exploration, all of which provide revenue for the U.S. government.”
is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
WEEK OF JULY 17, 2025
Used-car dealer purchased Frank the Pizza King lot
Signature local restaurant closed in May after property it had long rented was sold
BY SCOTT GILBERT SGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYHMEDIA.COM
An Englewood used-car dealer purchased the property that long held the Frank the Pizza King restaurant, according to county records.
e property at 4701 S. Broadway was purchased for $705,000 by Jwana Group LLC. Jwana Group was formed early this year by Mohammad Khater, the owner
of the Crown Auto used-car lot at 4530 S. Broadway.
Frank the Pizza King closed in midMay after 64 years of renting the property from a California-based family trust.
e signature Englewood restaurant was owned by the Krascek family.
Restaurant co-owner Matt Krascek, the grandson of founder Walter Krascek, told the Englewood Herald in mid-April that the family learned on April 10 that
the property had been sold and that they would need to vacate the premises. e restaurant closed its doors over the weekend of May 10-11.
Online county records nally showed the change in ownership three months after the April announcement.
Matt Krascek told the Englewood Herald in April that his family had a broker looking for a new location for the restaurant, and a GoFundMe — gofundme.
com/f/save-Franks-preserve-future — was in place for that goal. Krascek updated the Herald on July 9 with a message: “No new location. Could be years if we ever reopen. Hopefully one day we do down the road. Leaving the GoFundMe funds for now just in case we can nd the right location.”
A message left for Khater at Crown Auto on the morning of July 9 was not returned by press time.
Englewood’s parks bond projects are moving forward
Construction in Cushing likely to start in August
BY ELISABETH SLAY
Since the approval of the City of Englewood’s $41.5 million general obligation parks bond that was on last year’s November ballot, work is o cially underway to transform several local parks and public spaces.
Leading the charge is Capital Project Manager Gina Olberding, who has been working to coordinate e orts, engage the community and ensure a smooth path from planning to construction.
“We have identi ed design rms for each project and have begun discussions about opportunities and challenges of the parks, Pirates Cove and the recreation center,” Olberding said. “We are scheduling community engagement events early in the process to learn what citizens want,
gather feedback, build public support, and ensure the projects align with community needs and available funding.”
While the construction timelines are just beginning, the city has already seen an encouraging response from residents.
“Community engagement is a critical component of these projects,” Olberding said. “While we are at the beginning of our e orts, some residents have expressed feeling more included in the decisionmaking process. We’ve also received constructive input on proposed changes and questions about what people have heard. We’re using this feedback to guide the next phases of the design process.”
Olberding said construction at Cushing Park, located at 700 W. Dartmouth Ave., is scheduled to begin in August, making it the rst bond-funded project to break ground.
“ is marks a major milestone in our parks improvement initiative,” Olberding said.
Frank the Pizza King, an Englewood institution for 64 years at South Broadway and West Union Avenue, closed in May after a local used-car dealer bought the property that the restaurateurs had been renting from a California-based family trust. PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT
Matt Krascek, co-owner of Frank the Pizza King on South Broadway in Englewood, checks the establishment’s pizza oven in April, after learning that the eatery’s landlord had sold the property. The restaurant closed as a result of the sale to a used-car dealer.
PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
Construction at Cushing Park, 700 W. Dartmouth Ave. in Englewood, will be the first park in the city’s parks bond project approved in last year’s November election to get its upgrades. Construction is set to begin in August.
PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
Suspect accused of child sex assault at Pirates Cove
18-year-old Wyoming man taken to Arapahoe County Jail
BY ISABEL GUZMAN IGUZMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Wyoming man faces six charges related to sexual assault for an alleged July 7 incident at Pirates Cove Water Park in Englewood.
When Englewood police o cers responded to a report of a sexual assault that had just occurred at the water park, they found 18-year-old Trenton Moskovita in the men’s locker room, according to an afdavit obtained by the Englewood Herald. e a davit describes the incident and the allegations against Moskovita this way: When an o cer attempted to detain him, Moskovita initially resisted and claimed he had been with his siblings. After being handcu ed, he refused to provide his name but eventually complied.
Moskovita told police he could not go to jail and explained that a young girl had asked for help using the bathroom. He said they went into the family restroom together, where he turned away so she could use the toilet. e girl then screamed, he said. Moskovita later admitted he should not have accompanied the girl into the bathroom and said he only used the restroom after she left.
A Pirates Cove employee told o cers the victim and her mother reported the assault. e mother said her daughter described a man pulling her into the bathroom, pulling down his pants, and covering her mouth, the a davit states. e employee also observed Moskovita hurriedly pack-
ing his belongings and helping his siblings change clothes as police arrived.
e a davit states that video footage was reviewed and showed Moskovita take the female child into the bathroom, where they both stayed for about nine minutes.
e footage also captured Moskovita motioning for the girl to approach him in the public shower area before taking her by the hand and entering the bathroom together. e girl exited the bathroom in apparent distress, followed by Moskovita a few minutes later.
According to a police interview with the victim, she described how Moskovita asked her to do him a favor inside the bathroom. Once in the bathroom, she got scared and started to scream and Moskovita covered her mouth, the a davit states.
e girl reported that he pulled down both his and her pants and touched her,
which she said “felt weird” and hurt, according to the a davit.
e girl said she saw Moskovita’s genitals and closed her eyes while the assault was happening, the a davit says. It adds that the girl said when she tried to pull away, Moskovita’s grip tightened and he blocked her exit, so she decided to stop struggling.
After the assault, the girl said Moskovita told her not to tell anyone, said he had done this before, and wanted to continue with another action. e girl was able to run out of the bathroom and immediately noti ed her mother.
During Moskovita’s interview later that day, detectives say he was visibly scared and claimed he wasn’t sure why he was in trouble for helping the girl go to the bathroom. He requested a lawyer and didn’t make a statement.
Moskovita remains in the Arapahoe
County Jail on a $200,000 cash or surety bond. He faces six felony charges:
• Kidnapping with sexual o ense
• Enticement of a child - bodily injury
• Sexual assault on a child - aggravated
• Sexual contact - coerce child
• Violent crime - sex o ense
• Aggravated sex o ense
A preliminary hearing for the case is set for at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.
Moskovita is legally considered innocent unless convicted of a crime, and all allegations and descriptions in the a davit are unproven at this time.
Trenton Moskovita, 18, was arrested by Englewood police on July 7 and is accused of sexually assaulting a girl in a family restroom at Pirates Cove Water Park.
COURTESY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Pirates Cove Water Park at 1225 W. Belleview Ave. is a popular City of Englewood facility that draws big crowds all through its summer season.
PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT
BY BELEN WARD BELEN@COTLN.ORG
Weld mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Mosquitoes collected at several testing sites in northern Weld County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health o cials announced July 7.
“ e increasing hot weather often leads to favorable conditions for the Culex mosquito that carries West Nile virus,” said Jason Chessher, Executive Director of the Weld County Health Department. “ e public needs to be vigilant because West Nile Virus has a permanent summer presence in Colorado.”
Weld County Public Health and Environment trapped mosquitoes in several towns in Weld County that tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the county.
No human cases reported
Weld County testing will continue to
monitor the West Nile Virus as o cials report an increase in Culex mosquitoes carrying the virus. According to health o cials, no human cases of West Nile have been reported in Weld County. As the weather stays hot in July and August, the number of Culex mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus is expected to rise.
According to o cials, it takes between three and 14 days for West Nile Virus symptoms and infection to appear. e symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, weakness, and rash; however, some individuals may not experience any symptoms.
If you think you have symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately. O cials say there are no medicines to treat or vaccines to prevent West Nile Virus. Fewer than one percent of infected people develop a serious, sometimes deadly, neuroinvasive illness.
Carpool
Mosquito mitigation
According to health o cials recommend following the four “D’s” to prevent mosquito bites:
• DRAIN standing water around your house weekly. Remember to drain water from tires, cans, owerpots, clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, toys and puddles.
• DUSK and DAWN are when mosquitoes are most active. Limit outdoor activities and take precautions to prevent mosquito bites during these times.
• DEET is an e ective ingredient to look for in insect repellents. Other repellents containing picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol are also e ective against mosquitoes. Always follow the product label instructions carefully.
• DRESS in long sleeves and pants, and a hat, in areas where mosquitoes are active.
A female Culix mosquito, similar to those captured and tested by a Weld County contractor this summer. West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes trapped and tested in the northern parts of Weld County. FILE PHOTO
Man dies in Englewood library restroom
A man died on the evening of July 2 in the men’s restroom at the Englewood Public Library despite the use of Narcan, an antidote to opioid overdoses, in an attempt to revive him.
Englewood police and Denver medics were called at 6:02 p.m. on a report of an unresponsive man in the restroom, according to a statement from the city. Security personnel began life-saving e orts
until police, Denver Fire and medics arrived. Police o cers arrived in less than two and a half minutes and began the administration of Narcan and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Denver medics then arrived and took over the life-saving efforts, but the actions were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
e Arapahoe County Coroner’s O ce transported the body for further investigation. e city did not release the man’s name.
BOND PROJECTS
Behind the scenes, preparations are underway for two additional sites.
“At the same time, I’m actively working with our procurement department to nalize the selection of a construction company for Emerson Park, ensuring we choose a qualied team that aligns with our project goals and timeline,” Olberding said. “We are also preparing to issue a formal Request for Proposals for Rotolo Park, which will invite competitive bids and help us identify the best partner for that project. Based on our current schedule, we anticipate breaking ground on both Emerson and Rotolo parks in the fall.”
Beyond project milestones and logistics, the personal rewards of the job haven’t gone unnoticed by Olberding.
“What I’ve enjoyed most about being part of this work is seeing how it brings people together and truly re ects what our community values,” she said. “I’m excited about these improvements because they’ll enhance a lively and welcoming city. No matter your ability or interest, you’ll be able to enjoy vibrant, modern spaces designed for the whole community. It’s incredibly rewarding to help create places that will be enjoyed for years to come.”
With multiple projects in
motion, the next steps will focus on tightening the planning elements of the projects.
“While each project is unique, the next steps in managing the work include creating a clear scope of work, timelines and budgets for each initiative based on stakeholder input and any recent adjustments,” Olberding said. “It’s imperative that we stay within budget and complete these projects on time to ensure we meet community expectations.”
Olberding is working closely with various city departments to coordinate e orts, maintain alignment across departments and keep the projects moving forward.
As work progresses, there’s a growing sense of excitement about what these revitalized spaces will mean for the community.
“I’m looking forward to seeing these parks come to life and watching the community enjoy the new spaces we’ve worked so hard to plan,” Olberding said. “ ere’s something really special about seeing families, kids and individuals of all ages making memories in places designed just for them. I’m also excited about continuing to build strong community partnerships and using what we’ve learned to guide future improvements.”
For more information on the various park projects, visit englewoodco.gov/renew-recreate.
The Englewood Civic Center is located at 1000 Englewood Parkway. The Englewood Public Library is on the first floor of the building. FILE PHOTO
Thu 7/24
All Your Stupid Friends: SunSet Series at Burndown Denver
@ 5:30pm
BurnDown Denver, 476 S Broadway, Denver
Brendan Walter w/ Ronjo V @ 6pm
Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St, Denver
Kyanté: SoFar Sounds Denver @ 7pm
SoFar Sounds Denver, Denver
Fri 7/25
Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
@ 5:30pm / $29
Gallop to Give @ 4:30pm / $85
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Emily Gould Drumming:
SolOverLuna @ Wild Goose Saloon
@ 7pm
Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
Henry Fong
@ 9pm Temple Denver, 1136 Broadway, Denver
Sat 7/26
UNHINGED - The Dillinger Escape Plan
@ 5pm
Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop Street, Den‐ver
Candlelight: Magical Movie
Soundtracks
@ 5:30pm / $29
Kirk of Highland, 2205 W. 30th Ave., Denver. fever@eventvesta.com
AGON
@ 6pm
Jackson's Denver, 1520 20th St, Denver
Slayyyter: Tracks Nightclub 45th
Anniversary Party
@ 7pm
ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35th St, Denver
Mon 7/28
Midrift w/ Split Chain, I Promised the World, & Blackberry Crush @ 5pm
Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver
Serpentent @ 6pm Hi-Dive, 7 S Broadway, Denver
Tue 7/29
History Colorado Center, 1200 Broad‐way, Denver. dianee@theright stepinc.org, 720-893-0650
Sun 7/27
The Rock and Roll Playhouse @ 11am
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Sta‐tion, 1338 1st St, Denver Quint @ 4pm Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St, Denver
Megalopolis @ 6pm
Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Den‐ver
DJ Rockstar Aaron @ 7pm
Ninety Percent 90s @ 5pm
South Suburban Parks and Recreation, 4810 E County Line Rd, Littleton Summer of Peril @ 6pm
Seventh Circle Music Collective, 2935 W 7th Ave, Denver
Bonsai Workshop at Sanitas Brewing Company - Englewood @ 5:30pm / $85
Jul 30th - Aug 27th Sanitas Brewing Company - Engle‐wood, 200 W Belleview Ave Unit 100, Englewood. info@bonsaibar.com
Thu 7/31
Bonsai Workshop at Full Frame Beer @ 5:30pm / $85 Full Frame Beer, 1139 20th St, Denver. info@bon saibar.com
The Word Alive: The Eyes Above Tour @ 5:30pm Marquis, Denver TX2 @ 5:30pm Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver
Eric Benny Bloom @ 6pm Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th Street, Denver
Death Support @ 6pm The Crypt, 1618 E 17th Ave, Denver
Englewood, CO - Mutiny Information Cafe - Jeshua Marshall and The Flood / White Rose Motor Oil / Tensas and The Mourners @ 6:30pm
Immortal Sÿnn w/ Cambo Slice and Great Lumbering Beast - HQ Denver @ 7pm HQ, 60 S Broadway, Denver
Peacekeeper @ 7pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver
Kaize @ 7pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Main‐street, Parker
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Mutiny Information Cafe, Englewood
Charlotte Lawrence (16+ Event) @ 7pm
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Cathartic Fall in the Park @ 5:30pm
Sterne Park, 5800 S Spotswood St, Littleton
Olivia Dean @ 6pm Ogden Theatre, 935 E Colfax Ave, Denver
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CROWSSUPDRO ELZZ
1. TELEVISION: In the show “Ted Lasso,” what does the sign over the locker room doorway say?
2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many words are dogs believed to understand, on average?
3. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t observe Daylight Savings Time?
4. LITERATURE: In the “Harry Potter” book series, how many balls are used in a Quidditch match?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which company owns car makers Porsche and Audi?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is home to Lake Como?
7. MOVIES: What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
8. ACRONYMS: What does the computer acronym DOS stand for?
9. MEDICAL: What is the condition called
TrIVIa
solar erythema?
10. PSYCHOLOGY: Someone su ering from alektorophobia is terri ed by what?
Answers
1. “Believe.”
2. Dogs generally know an average of 89 words and phrases, but the number can range from 15 to 215.
3. Hawaii and Arizona.
4. Four balls of three di erent types (the Qua e, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch).
5. Volkswagen AG.
6. Italy.
7. Anastasia and Drizella.
8. Disk Operating System.
9. Sunburn.
10. Chickens.
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The SMWSD – D-LINE PARALLEL SANITARY SEWER project includes the installation of approximately 2440 LF of 36” PVC SDR 26 sanitary sewer pipe parallel to the existing sanitary sewer line. The project is situated in the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, in Littleton, Colorado.
The schedule is as follows:
• July 8, 2025 - Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at bidnetdirect.com.
• July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. – Last day for questions
• August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. - Bids will be received and opened at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.
• August 27, 2025 – Notice of Award • December 9, 2025 - Project Final Completion.
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with W.E. O’Neil Construction Co of CO for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Remodel at Lima Public Health/FFM. The work generally consisted of construction services to perform a tenant finish project at 6964 S. Lima St., Centennial CO. Final Settlement will be made on August 5, 2025.
evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https:// www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/ bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2781
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
(S HOLLY ST PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON SYSTEM (HAWK) & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT)
Project No. 23-06-03
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2025 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
KECI Civil Inc. 5750 West Airport Road Sedalia, CO 80135 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 23-06-03, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement
The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects, so the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2774
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LDC24-004, AFFORDABLE HOUSING / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) to encourage the development of affordable housing, as well as the creation of Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Zone Districts and standards. The proposed amendments are designed to comply with recent state legislation, including Proposition 123, HB24-1313, HB24-1304, and HB241007. The proposed amendments also include: a three-tiered approach to incentives for affordable housing developments, updates to parking regulations to align with HB24-1304, changes to the definitions section of the LDC that introduces additional types of residential uses, revised manufactured home definitions to address modular and tiny homes in addition to manufactured homes, revisions to mobile home parks and subdivision regulations reducing parking requirements and adjusting access requirements, removing minimum parking requirements for multi-family development, and for adaptive re-use for residential purposes or purposes which include at least 50 percent of use for residential purposes within those areas designated and identified in the map maintained by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs as an “Applicable Transit Service Area.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 5, 2025, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described LDC24-004, Affordable Housing / Land Development Code Amendment. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe. legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2782
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Sealed
on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Publisher: Centennial Citizen
Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by W.E. O’Neil Construction Co of CO or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by W.E. O’Neil Construction Co of CO or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by W.E. O’Neil Construction Co of CO or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including August 4, 2025.
This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/ or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from W.E. O’Neil Construction Co of CO.
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 2766
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Publisher: Centennial Citizen
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
(Easter; Joliet-Kenton Traffic Signal Construction)
Project No. 23-06-02
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2025 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LLC 1861 Bradburn Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 23-06-02, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.
Legal Notice No. Arap 2779
Publisher: Centennial Citizen
Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0232-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 15, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-
scribed below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
ADRIANA FRANCIS
Original Beneficiary(ies)
WEINBERG SERVICING LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WEINBERG SERVICING LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
March 04, 2024
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 06, 2024
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E4013262
Original Principal Amount
$110,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$110,000.00
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 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.
PLEASE SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO
Purported common address: 3228 West Girard Avenue, Unit C, Englewood, CO 80110.
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, 08/13/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/19/2025
Last Publication: 7/17/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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: 04/15/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and or the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amy K. Hunt #37160
Edward P. Timmins #11719
Timmins LLC 450 East 17th Avenue, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 592-4500
Attorney File # 2332.518F
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
0232-2025 EXHIBIT
HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON JULY 26, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1121885 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR LORETTO HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JUNE 18, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1097789 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Property address (for information only): 3228 West Girard Avenue, Unit C Englewood, CO 80110
Legal Notice NO. 0232-2025
First Publication: June 19, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0245-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 18, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Andrew W Spaulding, Julie C Spaulding Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EverBank, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LoanCare, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 19, 2006
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6063973
Original Principal Amount
$270,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$213,846.89
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 thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 18, BLOCK 29, SOUTHGLENNFIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1019 E Easter Way, Centennial, CO 80122. 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, 08/20/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/26/2025
Last Publication: 7/24/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE,
BE EXTENDED; DATE: 04/18/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua
PUBLIC NOTICES
First Publication: 7/3/2025
Last Publication: 7/31/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton
DATE: 04/25/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Public Trustee
Michael Westerberg,
By:
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 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO22128
“A”
Unit I,
F, The Canterbury at Riverwalk Condominiums according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on July 12, 2001 at Reception no. B1113107 in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for The Canterbury
said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/13/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/19/2025 Last Publication: 7/17/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/15/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722
Scott D. Toebben #19011
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
David W Drake #43315
Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 25CO00114-1
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. 0237-2025
First Publication: June 19, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0244-2025
on Wednesday, 08/20/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/26/2025
Last Publication: 7/24/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton
Independent
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: 04/18/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Erin Croke #46557
Steven Bellanti #48306
Holly Shilliday #24423
Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus LLP
7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-1000700-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. 0244-2025
First Publication: June 26, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/10/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 7/17/2025
Last Publication: 8/14/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 05/13/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Erin Croke #46557
Steven Bellanti #48306
Holly Shilliday #24423
Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus LLP
7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-1004745-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. 0287-2025
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: August 14, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0246-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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: AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON MARCH 31, 2025 AT RECEPTION NO. E5021485 TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE TRUSTEE
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, 08/20/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/26/2025
Last Publication: 7/24/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/18/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 207332203037
Purported common address: 7771 S Kalispell Court, Englewood, CO 80112. 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, 08/13/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 18, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Owen Sullivan
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Hometown Lenders Inc., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2021
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 21, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E1115022
Original Principal Amount
$475,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$454,287.85
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 thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 38, BLOCK 2, WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1554 S fraser way, Aurora, CO 80112.
80110.
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.
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0287-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 13, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Michael E. Burke, Sophia B. Burke
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Financing Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
February 23, 2019
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 04, 2019
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D9018537
Original Principal Amount
$484,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$523,560.86
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 thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 53, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7154 South Newport Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
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.
On April 18, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Linda L. Lancaster
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONWIDE EQUITIES CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Owner Trustee on behalf of Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust 2022-RM3 Date of Deed of Trust
September 30, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E1174925
Original Principal Amount
$690,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$260,803.95
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 pay property charges, including, but not limited to, real property taxes and Borrower’s failure to perform obligations under the Deed of Trust including, but not limited to, the failure to maintain hazard insurance and/or to pay hazard insurance premiums and provide evidence of payment.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 43, BLOCK 1, FIRST REPLAT OF SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHO, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2906 W Long Circle B, Littleton, CO 80120.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
Attorney File # 25-034287
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. 0246-2025
First Publication: June 26, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0243-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 15, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Paul Prosise AND Sarah Prosise
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CATALYST LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
June 16, 2015
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 17, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D5063897
Original Principal Amount
$220,924.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$195,256.62
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 thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 43, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK
Pursuant
PUBLIC NOTICES
of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Beverly Kay Krieg
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
September 30, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5111921
Original Principal Amount
$120,280.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$99,919.17
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 thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
DO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 3, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OP ARAPAHOE, STATE OP COLORADO.
Purported common address: 531 East Nichols Drive, Littleton, CO 80122.
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, 08/13/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/19/2025
Last Publication: 7/17/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/11/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Erin Croke #46557
Steven Bellanti #48306
Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP
7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-25-1011483-LL
Purported common address: 4681 South Decatur Street Condo 223, Englewood, CO 80110.
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, 08/20/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/26/2025
Last Publication: 7/24/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/18/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 25-034511
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 0251-2025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
UNIT NO. 223, BUILDING NO. 400, CENTENNIAL CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPENCER’S LANDING CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION
RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 4077 AT PAGE 237, AND RESTATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1985 IN BOOK 4596 AT PAGE 505 AND MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 31, 1984 IN BOOK 72 AT PAGE 6 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Notice NO. 0251-2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0249-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 18, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
I Sheng Huang
Original Beneficiary(ies)
JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SELENE FINANCE, LP
Date of Deed of Trust
January 15, 2013
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 04, 2013
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D3027157
Original Principal Amount
$152,946.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$114,816.91
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 thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Please see attached Exhibit A Purported common address: 5555 E Briarwood Ave, Apt 2202, Centennial, CO 80122.
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, 08/20/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/26/2025
Last Publication: 7/24/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/18/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Erin Croke #46557
Steven Bellanti #48306
Holly Shilliday #24423
Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus LLP
7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-1001598-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
0249-2025 Exhibit A UNIT 2202, BUILDING 22, THE SUMMER HILL CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR SUMMER HILL CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7115816, AND AS DEFINED BY THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF
THE SUMMER HILL CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JUNE 9,1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7067837, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Notice NO. 0249-2025
First Publication: June 26, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0291-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 13, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Devin Anderson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. Bank Trust National Association as trustee for Brackenridge Mortgage Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
December 17, 2021
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 21, 2021
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E1191225
Original Principal Amount
$476,250.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$451,548.85
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 5, BLOCK 1, THOMAS SUBDIVISION, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5459 South Foresthill Street, Littleton, CO 80120.
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, 09/10/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 7/17/2025
Last Publication: 8/14/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 05/13/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
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
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC
355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO24721
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. 0291-2025
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: August 14, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0238-2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 15, 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 Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Benjamin M. Landa
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Sconset Resources Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Sconset Resources Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2023
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E3019394
Original Principal Amount
$545,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$740,992.54
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 monthly interest payments, failure to pay principal and interest at maturity, failure to pay taxes on the property
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 6, Block 5, Four Lakes Subdivision Filing No. 6, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Purported common address: 1732 East Phillips Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122.
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, 08/13/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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.
First Publication: 6/19/2025
Last Publication: 7/17/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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: 04/15/2025
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Martin A. Bloom #13153
Martin A. Bloom 4751 East Perry Parkway, Suite 1000, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 (303) 808-6859
Attorney File # 5473540
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. NO. 0238-2025
First Publication: June 19, 2025 Last Publication:
First Publication: June 26, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICES
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of STEVEN PAUL SZYMANSKI, A/K/A STEVEN P. SZYMANSKI, A/K/A STEVEN SZYMANSKI, A/K/A STEVE PAUL SZYMANSKI, A/K/A STEVE P. SZYMANSKI, A/K/A STEVE SZYMANSKI, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030686
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cynthia A. Szymanski, Personal Representative of the Estate of Steven Paul Szymanski
7001 S. Locust Circle Centennial, CO 80112
Jeremy P. Cohen, Esq., Atty. Reg. #:15942
Attorney for Personal Representative Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone Number: (303) 796-2626
E-mail: jcohen@bfwlaw.com
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2764
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leila Mae Grout, aka Leila M. Grout, and/or Leila Grout, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30643
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Philip K. Grout, Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada CO 80002
Legal Notice No. Arap 2743
First Publication: July 10, 2025
c/o Lester Law 2255 Sheridan Blvd,Unit C-#291 Edgewater, CO 80214
Legal
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of BRENDA S. LAWSON, a/k/a BRENDA SUE LAWSON, AND BRENDA LAWSON, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30521
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Terrill Lawson Personal Representative 930 East 15th Street, Unit 516 Plano, Texas 75074
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2726
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Virginia Marie Abegg, AKA Gina Abegg , Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30507
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Rachel Averch Personal Representative PO Box 35 Indian Hills CO 80454
Legal Notice No. Arap 2725
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan A. Wall, aka Susan Wall, Deceased Case Number 25PR30683
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tamra A. Palmer
Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2751
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Rhoda Baynard Miller, a/k/a Rhoda B. Miller, a/k/a Rhoda Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30591
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mari Christie, Personal Representative 14206 E. 1st Drive, #B3 Aurora, CO 80011
Legal Notice No. Arap 2745
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JEAN R. TRUE, also known as JEAN RUTH TRUE, and JEAN TRUE, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30663
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ginger Lynn Kipper. Personal Representative
5035 E. Weaver Avenue Centennial, CO 80121
Legal Notice No. Arap 2749
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sidney R. Okes, Jr., also known as Sidney Robert Okes, Jr. and S. R. Okes, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30601
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer Okes Arcenia
Co-Personal Representative
3000 S. Krameria St. Denver, CO 80222
AND David Sidney Okes
Co-Personal Representative 7248 S. Ivy St. Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice NO. Arap 2756
First Publication: July 10, 2025 Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CATHERINE M. CASTO, also known as CATHERINE MAY CASTO, and CATHERINE CASTO, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30668
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kelly Casto,Personal Representative 6395 S. Sycamore Street Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. Arap 2748
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES D. SAXTON, aka JAMES SAXTON, aka JIM SAXTON, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30444
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
William E. Hermes aka William Hermes aka Bill Hermes Personal Representative
2636 N. Gaylord St. Denver, CO 80205
Legal Notice No. Arap 2723
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOANNE HELEN ROBINSON AKA JOANNE H. ROBINSON AKA JOANNE ROBINSON, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30500
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kimberly Raemdonck, Attorney for Personal Representative, JOLENE KOSMA 2485 W Main Street, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. Arap 2733
First Publication: July 3, 2025 Last Publication: July 17, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Anton T.F. Broker, a/k/a Anton T. Broker, a/k/a Anton Broker, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30495
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
DeAnna Jean Carels
Personal Representative 9609 S. University Blvd., #630437 Littleton, CO 80163
Legal Notice No. Arap 2734
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SHIRLEY VANCE HENDRICK, aka SHIRLEY V. HENDRICK, aka SHIRLEY HENDRICK, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30546
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Randall Russell, Personal Representative c/o 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. Arap 2722
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CHARLES R. GRAHAM, a/k/a CHARLES RENO GRAHAM, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30638
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Debra L. Graham, Personal Representative 6276 S. Albion Way Centennial, CO 80121
Bette Heller, Esq. Atty. Reg. #: 10521 19671 E. Euclid Dr., Centennial, CO 80016
Phone Number: 303-690-7092
E-mail: bhelleresq@comcast.net
Legal Notice No. Arap 2761
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 30, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Liubov Shayfazilovna Usmanova be changed to Liubov Shayfazilovna Gavrilova Case No.: 2025C100532
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2772
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 2, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Timothy Christopher Gooden be changed to Churchwood Thoroughfare Holiday Case No.: 25C100558
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2775
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 30, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Patryck Scott Durham be changed to Scott Wayne Durham Case No.: 25C100555
By: Lily F.
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2773
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 30, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Malyssa Lynn McNeel be changed to Malyssa Lynn Wichova Case No.: 25C100542
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2762
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Joni Ann Morella be changed to Joni Ann Morella Nesselhuf Case No.: 25C100493
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2763
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Eugenia Therese Mosman be changed to Eugenia Therese Cordova-Mosman Case No.: 25C100484
By: /s/ Ivan Marchena
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2753
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Mert Abbasov be changed to Mert Shadman Case No.: 25C100474
By: Ivan Marchenal
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2731
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Josiah King Apodaca-Mosman be changed to Josiah King Cordova-Mosman Case No.: 25C100482
By: /s/ Ivan Marchena
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2754
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Joseph Anthony Apodaca be changed to Joseph Anthony Cordova-Mosman Case No.: 25C100486
By: /s/ Ivan Marchena Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Over the past six years, Dell’Orfano said there has been about a 25% increase in the agency’s call volume, with EMS being the most-needed service.
“As we increase demand, that puts more demand on stations,” said Dell’Orfano. He added that the agency may “need to consider di erent crews or types of services to handle the changing needs of the community.”
More than half of the above-mentioned survey participants agreed that the need for medical services has increased in the last ve years.
Anderson added that the agency — across the various municipalities — is an entire system that responds when something is happening within its boundaries.
“As the population grows to the south, we will be pulling resources from Centennial, Cherry Hills and the Aurora area,” Anderson said.
e agency has also been experiencing a 40% to 79% increase in costs for gear and apparatuses.
According to the agency, the cost to purchase a new re engine increased from about $725,000 in 2019 to $1.3 million today, and a 100-foot hose increased from about $660 to about $930.
Additionally, every re ghter requires two sets of bunker gear, which includes a helmet, jacket, protective pants, a pair of boots and gloves. ey are required to have two sets due to the di erent types of carcinogens that get on the gear while responding to calls. And, they must be replaced every ve years.
Within the past six years, one set of bunker gear has increased in price from about $3,660 to $5,120, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.
“ at’s a 40% increase just to keep our remen and women safe and able to do their job,” Anderson said.
What South Metro entails
South Metro Fire Rescue is more than just a re department, the agency includes multiple special operations.
ere are ve response teams, which are aircraft rescue and re ghting, water rescue, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and wildland re ghting and mitigation. ere are also four deployment teams and three operational support teams, which are extrication, research and development, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
In terms of emergency medical services, the agency has nearly 30 advanced life support paramedic vehicles and 19 basic life support vehicles.
As part of its community risk reduc-
tion e orts, South Metro Fire Rescue also o ers education programs. Its Public Health Program, which provides inhome care, medical resource connection and supports long-term health solutions for people, reached more than 1,200 patients in 2024.
Potential solutions to the budget shortfall
According to South Metro Fire Rescue, one solution for its budget shortfall would be to cut essential services.
If services were cut, a smaller re ghting crew could potentially compromise safety during emergencies and impact patient care. e cuts could also reduce wild re response and that of other specialty units.
e second option is to increase prop-
erty taxes by raising the mill levy from 9.25 — which has been in place since 2004 — to 12.25.
“South Metro has the lowest mill levy tax rate of any sort of similar career re protection district that o ers all services throughout the front range,” Dell’Orfano said.
A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of an assessed value. is potential rise would cost the average homeowner with a $750,000 home about $11.72 more per month. Homeowners can learn what the increase would look like for them with South Metro’s property tax calculator found at tinyurl.com/property-tax-calculator.
If voters chose this option, it would generate about $50 million each year for South Metro Fire Rescue, according to the agency’s website.
e third option would be to collect a new 0.5% sales tax. is would be $0.50 for every $100 spent, generating about $50 million per year.
According to the community survey from the beginning of the year, 68% of participants said they would support a modest tax increase to create additional funding being placed on the November ballot.
If they had to choose between the two tax increase options, 49% chose a sales tax, 15% chose property tax, 18% chose neither and 18% were unsure.
An alternative ballot measure option would have voters approve or reject a 1.6 mill levy property tax increase speci cally dedicated to the agency’s capital needs. Survey results regarding this question showed that about 51% said they would reject it, 25% were unsure and 24% said they would approve it.
Despite what measure voters decide on and if it passes, Anderson said the funds will only go to South Metro Fire Rescue.
“It’s South Metro’s question, it’s South Metro’s revenue,” Anderson said.
Community members can provide feedback at engagesouthmetro.org/ funding-solutions.
Renee Anderson, vice chair for South Metro Fire District’s board of directors, explains the cost increase of firefighter bunker gear, which has been seen over the past few years. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
