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Jury convicts man for threatening secretary of state
Griswold testifies
BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN
A Denver jury has convicted a 52-year-old man of retaliating against an elected o cial for threatening Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold in a phone call to the Democrat’s o ce.
Kirk Wertz told Colorado State Patrol troopers investigating the threat that he called the Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s O ce on June 30, two days after the 2022 primary, and told a worker to “tell the secretary that the angel of death is coming for her in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Wertz has been held in the Denver Downtown Detention Center since July 6 on a $2,000 bond, jail records show. At one point, a mental health stay was instituted in the case and later lifted, court records indicate.
Authorities traced the cellphone from which the call came and saw that it was moving from Kansas toward Colorado. e threat prompted the Colorado State Patrol to provide Griswold with round-the-clock protection.
“It made me feel like a sitting duck,” Griswold testi ed in court on April 11. “All I knew is that someone said they were going to come kill me and started driving toward this state.”
Troopers eventually tracked Wertz to a Je erson County convenience store. ere, Wertz told the troopers his call was protected by his First Amendment right to free speech. “I have a right to call,” he said, “and disagree and give her a piece of mind.”
Public defenders and the prosecutor trying the case refused to say where Wertz is from, though voting records from 2022 list his address as Littleton.
Wertz’s conviction marks the second time a man has been found guilty of charges after threatening Griswold.
In October 2022, a Nebraska man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from threats he made against Griswold
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on social media. at was among the rst cases pursued by federal authorities as they tried to protect election o cials and workers across the country from a rise in threats stoked by former President Donald Trump’s false and baseless claims that he won the 2020 election.
Wertz was tried under a state law passed in 2021 that made it a crime to threaten elected o cials.
Griswold told jurors that she received few threatening messages before the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. She said that event “changed the atmosphere for election workers and secretaries of state.”
“ e onslaught of threats toward me happened in the summer of 2021,” Griswold said.
At the time, she had enacted a rule prohibiting third-party audits of election results or equipment. e prohibition was aimed at preventing rogue actors from following through with demands for audits from Trump supporters.
“Congresswoman Lauren Boebert tweeted out falsely that I was stopping all audits,” Griswold said. “ at was retweeted by (U.S. Sen.) Ted Cruz and the threats started to come in. It was really scary. I was receiving 10 threats a day.”
Griswold has been outspoken against election deniers, often posting to social media and speaking out on cable TV news shows about the safety and security of Colorado’s elections. She is chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, a political organization. is isn’t the rst time the 2021 law has been used in Colorado courts.
A Colorado man accused of making numerous calls to U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Lafayette, and his sta in January pleaded guilty to threatening an elected o cial. A Denver man was also arrested last week for threatening Neguse over the congressman’s support for gun control. is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300052
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 14, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Ethos Holdings, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Robert Morrison, an individual, Steven M. Grott, an individual, Barry Reid, an individual, Archie
Not Bald, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Michael Meyers, an individual, and Key Business
Strategies, a Colorado corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Robert Morrison, an individual, Steven M. Grott, an individual, Barry Reid, an individual, Archie
Not Bald, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Michael Meyers, an individual, and Key Business
Strategies, a Colorado corporation
Date of Deed of Trust
May 25, 2022
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 21, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2022059755
Original Principal Amount
$1,715,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,715,000.00
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 the Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the owner of the Evidence of Debt has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable in full.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 2, ESTATES AT RALSTON RIDGE 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S ERROR AFFIDAVIT RECORDED
JULY 12, 2022 AT RECEPTION NO. 2022066041 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 7282 Ellis Street, Arvada, CO 80005.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: Legal description corrected by Scrivener’s Error Affidavit recorded July 12, 2022 at Reception No. 2022066041 in the records of the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, State of Colorado.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 06/08/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/20/2023
Last Publication: 5/18/2023
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/14/2023 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 6, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Phyllis A. Nay Original Beneficiary(ies)
To
It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 19, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
Alejandro Leyva AND Maria Del Carmen Palma
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2018 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 22, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018016353
Original Principal Amount $442,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$156,054.93
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
On February 14, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Paul R. Yaft Original Beneficiary(ies)
FIRSTBANK
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FIRSTBANK
Date of Deed of Trust
February 17, 2016 County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 25, 2016
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016017718 Original Principal Amount
$790,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $702,987.92
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 by the Deed of Trust, and other violations of the Note and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 24, CONIFER MOUNTAIN - UNIT 5 COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Also known by street and number as: 10835 Beas Drive, Conifer, CO 80433.
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.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 401, LOCHWOOD LANDINGS CONDOMINIUMS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR LOCHWOOD LANDINGS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 82050252, JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS, AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF GRANTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF LOCHWOOD LANDINGS CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 81083966, AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED DECEMBER 09, 1981 AS RECEPTION NO. 81089439, RE-RECORDED FEBRUARY 02, 1982 AS RECEPTION NO. 82007303, AND APRIL 30, 1982 AS RECEPTION NO. 82029137 AND JULY 22, 1982 AS RECEPTION NO. 82050251, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NUMBER 401, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10920 W FLORIDA AVE UNIT 401, LAKEWOOD, CO 80232.
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 13, BLOCK 3, LAKECREST CLUSTER HOMES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL NUMBER: 29-281-09-003
Also known by street and number as: 10470 W 83 rd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005.
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 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
LOT 2, BLOCK 3, WILLOW TERRACE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Also known by street and number as: 6082 Newland Street, Arvada, CO 80003.
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 2 p.m. on Thursday, 06/08/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/20/2023
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
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;
02/06/2023 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 23-029241
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
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 06/08/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/20/2023
Last Publication: 5/18/2023
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/14/2023
Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Trevor G. Bartel #40449
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000
Attorney File # 307913-00044
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
NO.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 14, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
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 2 p.m. on Thursday, 06/08/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/20/2023
Last Publication: 5/18/2023
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/14/2023
Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000009715491
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. J2300049
First Publication: 4/20/2023
Last Publication: 5/18/2023
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300034
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2023, 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 Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) WILLIAM ROMJUE AND JESSICA ROMJUE Original Beneficiary(ies)
