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Racial Inequities: Black Coloradans

face barriers in homeownership

the applicants visited properties, landlords denied their applications. is happened over and over again.

BY NINA JOSS AND HALEY LENA NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM; HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A few years ago, Aurora Warms the Night, an Aurora-based nonpro t serving people who need housing, ran into a challenge when assisting its Black clients in applying for apartments. When

So the team decided to take a di erent approach, sending in White volunteers to check out the apartments rst.

“I would send one of our employees or people that were White to look at the apartment — to get the pricing, get everything, to make sure everything was available,” said Brian Arnold, who was executive director of the group at

the time ve years ago. “After that, we did the application online and sent it in without them being able to see the person.”

Once the application got approved, the team at Aurora Warms the Night would let the real estate agents see the client was Black. Arnold said this process worked almost every time and became the organization’s own way of making a dent in the discrimination that people of color may face, but nd

Senators join call for review of noise, lead at airport

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper and Representative Neguse are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to send a representative to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport’s Community Noise Roundtable meetings in a Jan. 13 letter.

e move comes nearly a month after U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, Bennet and Hickenlooper sent a similar letter asking the FAA to address concerns at Centennial Airport. Residents living near Centennial Airport have been asking for action on similar items to those of residents near RMMA.

“Flights taking o from, ying north, and coming back to land at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport have repeatedly raised concerns from surrounding residents regarding noise pollution, potential lead pollution/contamination, and safety issues,” the letter reads.

e letter acknowledges that changes to ight paths and runway usage can’t happen without FAA approval.

“Increased FAA engagement would bene t the health and safety of surrounding residents and set an exemplary standard for other General Aviation Airports in the area,” the RMMA letter reads.

e FAA did not comment on the letter and said they will “respond to the members directly.”

Much of the issues of leaded fuel use and noise are in federal hands. RMMA Airport Director Paul Anslow has said he manages more than 350 hangar leases, and can’t discriminate against who he rents to. As well, the airport relies

Adams 12 sees increase in graduation rates

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adams 12 Five Star School District saw a bump in overall graduation rates in 2022.

“It’s nice to see that we are climbing back up there. We know we need to work in a few areas, But we’re just gonna keep doing the very best we can to educate our kids,” said District President Lori Goldstein.

e district saw numbers go from 80.5% in 2021 to 82.8% in 2022. However, Goldstein noted the numbers still aren’t at the same level as they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2018, they were 84.3%, in 2019, they were 83.3% and in 2020 they were 84%. Goldstein sees the recent increase as an indicator the schools are getting back on track, but not normal.

“We have a new normal now,” Goldstein said.

Citing online opportunities for students, schools have found a way to provide for their pupils in a variety of ways, she said, through either hybrid and virtual spaces.

“As far as meeting the needs of our kids, I think our kids are rebounding to a certain extent,” she said. “But we still have work to do.”

Lee Peters, executive director of Adams 12, emphasized that students are working hard.

“Students have stepped up and stayed on pace for graduation,” he said.

Peters said graduation rates increased as a result of students staying on pace or catching up on classes they fell behind in. He noted during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only did seniors fall behind in credits, but so did younger students, resulting in lower graduation rates.

e increase, he said, is an indicator that students are back on track.

“2022 saw an increase and that’s the result of students who struggled in particular during COVID and maybe failed a class or two, having more time to get caught up,” he said.

Peters wants to surpass levels seen prior to the pandemic. To do so, he said the district will focus more on the micro level of keeping students on

pace.

For students who do fall behind, they plan to provide di erent options, too.

“Some students are not going to be able to do that, and when that occurs, then we do have other options within our big comprehensive high schools for some credit recovery options,” he said.

As a measure of success, Peters said graduation rates are important. He said it’s a student’s rst academic milestone which sets them up for their next step in life.

It’s also an element with kids moving onto college, trade schools or other professions.

“We’re certainly not done, we have some work to do,” Goldstein said.

Sex tra cking case nets 10-year sentence

A 33-year-old man drew a 10-year sentence in the Department of Corrections after his guilty plea for tra cking a minor for sexual servitude.

A statement from the 17th Judicial

District Attorney’s O ce said Robert Stenschke entered his plea Jan. 4. e case dated back to October 2020.

e statement said the victim who, at the time was 17 years old, met Stenschke through a friend who also was the target of tra cking. In this case, the

victim ran away from home to be with Stenschke. e suspect advertised the victim’s services online in the Denver metro area.

e statement said the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Tra cking Taskforce, which investigates cases involving minor and adult domestic sex tra cking, was able to nd the victim.

ree days later, the DA’s o ce said Stenschke located the victim and took her from a hair appointment in Fort Collins. e two then went to Florida, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, while tra cking her.

Authorities found Stenschke and the teen in California almost a year ago. e statement said the victim admitted she engaged in commercial sex work on behalf of Stenschke and gave him the money she earned.

In the statement, DA Brian Mason called human tra cking “a despicable

crime.”

“ is defendant preyed on a child, stole her innocence and tra cked her for money all over the United States,” Mason said. “ e defendant richly deserves the penalty he has received for tra cking this young girl.”

“ is tra cker exploited his victim for his own personal gain. FBI Denver is grateful to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce for pursuing this case through to yield a prison sentence for what this man did to a minor,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Leonard Carollo in the statement. “ e FBI Denver Child Exploitation and Human Tra cking Task Force will continue to do everything it can to ensure victims of sex trafcking receive the services they need to move forward with their lives, and that their tra ckers are brought to justice.”

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School closures coming as enrollment dips again

BY ERICA BREUNLIN COLORADO SUN

Enrollment in Colorado public schools took another dip this school year, setting up reduced funding for districts across the state and raising the threat of further school closures.

e problems — which many districts have seen coming — stem from years of declining birth rates that have driven down the per-pupil funding districts rely on as fewer students enrolled in schools.

e state saw a 0.37% decrease in enrollment last fall compared with 2021 as total enrollment decreased by 3,253 to 883,264 students, according to data released Wednesday by the Colorado Department of Education.

e drop adds to waning enrollment since 2020, when the state recorded a decline of nearly 30,000 students — the rst enrollment downturn in more than 30 years. Last year, Colorado counted about 1,200 fewer K-12 students, but the state also saw an uptick in preschool and kindergarten enrollments.

Declines this year, captured in the state’s annual October count, affected more than half of the state’s 178 school districts. Ninety-four districts along with seven Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, which provide resources and support to multiple districts that cannot a ord them on their own, are facing enrollment drops this school year. ey

include six of Colorado’s 10 largest districts: Denver Public Schools, Jeffco Public Schools, Douglas County School District, Cherry Creek School District, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Boulder Valley School District. Meanwhile, 85 districts and BOCES have seen their enrollment increase, according to CDE’s data, including Aurora Public Schools, St. Vrain Valley School District, Poudre School District and Academy School District 20.

“We have such a diversity in school districts that there’s not a one-size sort of environment or experience among school districts,” said Jennifer Okes, chief operating o cer of the state education department.

e sharpest enrollment declines hit kindergarten and middle schools. Colorado tallied 4,506 fewer middle schoolers this year than last year, a decrease of more than 2%, according to state data. e number of kindergarteners in the state dropped by 2,373 kids, nearly 4% — evidence pointing to the toll that fewer births are taking on schools, said Brian Eschbacher, a Denver-based independent education consultant who previously served as executive director of planning and enrollment for Denver Public Schools.

e school system is the rst institution to feel the ripple e ects of fewer children being born, Eschbacher said.

First responders and members of the military flank members of the Stargate School basketball teams during the school’s Salute to Service program Jan. 19 in Thornton.

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Considering lower birth rates stretching back to 2017, he said, “it is likely that kindergarten enrollment will continue to decline, which will then put additional pressure on the overall K-12 system in future years as fewer students are entering and matriculating through schools.”

Colorado’s declining birth rate — which attened in 2022 — is “hands down” shaping enrollment drops, said state demographer Elizabeth Garner.

About 62,400 Colorado kids were born in 2022, slightly up from 61,976 births in 2021. e birth rate, however, has remained at, Garner said, even as the state has continued to see an increase in women of childbearing age.

e state hit its peak with births in 2007, when 70,777 children were born, and Garner predicts the state’s birth rate could rebound but not until 2034 at the earliest.

“I think this decade we will see a slowdown in enrollment in almost every area,” she said. “After this decade, we may start to see an increase.”

Eschbacher anticipates that the declines in student enrollment across the state could lead to more school closures — similar to recent decisions in Je co Public Schools to close 16 elementary schools at the end of the school year.

“Districts are going to have to analyze how changing enrollment patterns combined with changing funding structures from the federal and state level may impact the num-

ber of schools and programs that they are able to o er in the future,” he said. e rst step districts must take as they grapple with lower student counts: “understanding the new normal for what enrollment might look like in their area,” Eschbacher said.

Districts also must collaborate with their communities to grasp what fewer students will mean for their schools and the kinds of adjustments they need to make.

“We need to acknowledge that these dynamics are bigger than COVID,” he said, “and we need to start having tough conversations with our communities about it.”

Enrollment also fell among white students and students of color, families opting to home-school their children and students pursuing online learning. e state reported the biggest change among white students, with schools educating 7,673 fewer white students this school year than in 2021. American Indian or Alaska native students experienced the largest percentage drop in public school enrollment, with the state recording close to 5% fewer students this past fall than the year before.

Meanwhile, the number of students engaged in homeschooling decreased by more than 1,800 from last year — down to 8,674 kids total, according to state gures. About 30,800 students enrolled in online educational programs this school year, close to 600 students less than the prior year.

“We knew this was coming” Denver Public Schools — Colorado’s largest school district — shrunk by just over 1,000 students this school year, dropping to an enrollment of 87,864 students in preschool through 12th grade, state data shows.

e district’s projections anticipated the decline, so it wasn’t a surprise to DPS, said Liz Mendez, executive director of enrollment and campus planning for the district.

“We knew this was coming, and it has been for the last six years,” Mendez said.

Kindergarten enrollment has consistently dwindled in DPS, she added, with the district hitting its peak enrollment in preschool through 12th grade in 2019. Since then, enrollment has continued to decline.

“It is not due to the pandemic,” Mendez said. “ e pandemic accelerated our declines for a year, but we have been seeing elementary school totals decline since 2014.”

at was the district’s peak year for elementary school enrollment, which has dropped steadily in the years since, she said. As smaller kindergarten classes moved through the school system, they began to hit middle school in 2020. DPS recorded its largest enrollment for middle school students in 2019, and enrollment began to wane afterward.

Mendez anticipates that the enrollment dips will continue in the foreseeable future, with a variety of factors in uencing student counts besides lower birth rates. She pointed to changing demographics, with more young couples and young, single people moving into Denver, pricing families out. Meanwhile, the housing market is also in uencing enrollment gures as more people, including retirees, are remaining in their homes and “aging in place.” Whereas older residents might traditionally consider downsizing, the mortgage rate and availability of homes deters them from moving, so they stay put.

e changes to DPS enrollment will likely trigger some adjustments to sta ng — both at individual schools and the district’s central o ce, which already eliminated dozens of positions last year, Chalkbeat Colorado reported.

e district’s budget and school budgets will also be a ected by the decrease in students, she noted, while schools may have to re-evaluate the number and kinds of extracurriculars and programs they can o er for students.

“It is probably mostly at the individual school level where schools are having to make adjustments as their enrollment declines because as we know, there are many schools in DPS that have struggled with signi cantly declining enrollment,” Mendez said. ey include not just district-managed schools but also charter schools and innovation schools, which are district-operated schools that can skirt certain components of the tenure law and teachers union contract. Other DPS schools aren’t feeling the blow of fewer students, Mendez added.

“ e declines are not hitting every

school equally nor every region equally, so there are some schools that are not experiencing declining enrollment, particularly in areas where we’ve seen more housing development,” she said, citing Central Park and Green Valley Ranch.

State lawmakers will also have their own considerations to make in light of decreasing enrollment, said Tracie Rainey, executive director of the Colorado School Finance Project.

“ ey’re going to have to determine how they’re going to address the overall shortfall in funding for K-12 and determine. Do they want to increase investment in funding even during a time of declining enrollment?” Rainey said.

Much of the funding shortfall stems from the budget stabilization factor — a growing debt the state has owed to schools since the Great Recession hit in 2009. e total of that debt is more than $10 billion, Rainey said, and this school year alone, school funding was cut short by $321 million.

Paying down the budget stabilization factor won’t solve school funding de cits, she noted. To remain competitive with other states, pay teachers more and curb districts’ struggles to attract and retain teachers, lawmakers must pump more money into education so per-pupil funding in Colorado is closer to the national average, Rainey said.

“ ose issues don’t go away unless there’s sustainable new revenue that can go into the system,” she said.

Legislators could decide to keep all the money they’ve allocated into K-12 schools from last year’s budget and divert it to paying down the budget stabilization factor, Rainey said. In that case, districts facing declining enrollments would receive less perpupil funding since much of their funding total is determined by the number of kids they educate. However, some of the funding loss would be o set by the state paying down the budget stabilization factor and pouring more money into the K-12 system, she said.

In another scenario, lawmakers could pull back K-12 funding in light of enrollment being down, which would have a direct impact on districts, Rainey said.

A ve-year averaging provision, which calculates funding for a district based on average enrollment over ve years, would soften the nancial cuts.

“As long as they keep that ve-year averaging in place,” Rainey said, “then districts know how to plan for that.”

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can’t discriminate against who he rents to. As well, the airport relies and accepts grants from the FAA to improve the airport — like xing taxiways — which gives the FAA skin in the game.

Grant assurances require airports that accept federal funding, such as those from AIP to meet certain obligations, such as maintaining runways and honoring legitimate aeronautical operations.

Anslow also said if the EPA and FAA deem the fuel is safe and legal, then he is obligated to provide it to customers.

O cials for Westminster said they don’t have jurisdiction over the airport since it isn’t in their city, meaning their toolbox is limited.

Economic engine

Former Je erson County Spokesperson Julie Story said Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport provides more than 3,000 jobs totaling $190 million in annual pay, more than $700 million in annual business revenues to the region and approximately $27 billion in indirect annual economic value, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s 2020 Aeronautics Economic Impact Study.

e U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing July 28 regarding leaded aviation fuel and highlighted Santa Clara County’s response to the Reid-Hillview airport. Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, testifying at the hearing, said the county stopped selling leaded fuel on Jan. 1 and stopped accepting airport improvement grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Since transitioning from leaded gas, the airport’s operations and fuel sales have stayed the same.

“In the six months since the transition, fuel vendors at Reid-Hillview have sold approximately 90% as much unleaded Avgas as they sold leaded Avgas in the rst six months of 2021,” she said at the hearing.

at may signal good news for a transition away from avgas (aviation gas), as the Environmental Protection

Agency is researching leaded fuel use at airports.

According to a news release on Oct. 7, the agency announced a “proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare.”

Any nal endangerment nding will be released sometime in 2023.

“EPA is not proposing aircraft engine lead emission standards with this action. EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a rst step toward the application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution. If the proposed nding is nalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines,” the news release reads.

According to the airport’s website, in 2022, RMMA was the “third busiest airport in Colorado in terms of operations with a landing or takeo occurring every three minutes on average.”

In 2011, the airport saw 119,353 takeo s and landings. In 2022, total operations at RMMA are estimated to be 250,000, according to the airport’s Noise Roundtable presentation. Exact year-end numbers are still being veri ed.

e presentation also said noise complaints went from 1,735 with 201 households complaining in 2018 to 2,922 with 365 households in 2022.

e airport, according to the 2017 EPA National Emissions Inventory, dropped 580 pounds of lead in 2017, ranking the Je co-based airport 63rd of the top 100 lead-emitting airports in the country.

e proposed endangerment nding is undergoing public notice and comment. On Jan. 9, Westminster City Council approved a letter to be sent to the EPA.

On Jan. 17, Boulder County Commissioners unanimously agreed to send comments to the EPA as well.

“... in support of EPA’s proposed nding that lead emissions from aviation gas (avgas) used by pistonengine airplanes endanger human health and the environment. is nding, if nalized, would pave the way for EPA to regulate avgas,” the agenda reads.  e agenda also includes a memo

Mason launches DA academy in Brighton

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e 17th Judicial District Attorney O ce’s citizens DA academy began Jan. 11 in Brighton.

e eight-week course will explain

how the DA’s o ce and the criminal justice system work. DA Brian Mason said it was the rst chance for his o ce to conduct a citizens’ academy since the pandemic.

More than 20 people were in attendance for the rst session.

explaining the request, detailing that Boulder Municipal Airport and the Vance Brand Municipal Airport in Longmont caters to planes that use the leaded fuel.

What took so long? e letter came a month after a similar letter regarding Centennial Airport was sent, and residents have been raising the issue to elected o cials since 2018, according to Charlene Willey, a resident of Westminster.

In fact, the RMMA Airport Advisory Board Minutes dated Oct. 2, 2018, reads “Noise: ere was a quick discussion around noise complaints, leading into a need to do a market study on leaded gas vs unleaded to dramatically reduce cost and noise.”

On Sept. 9, 2019, Neguse held a community meeting regarding lead and noise at the Louisville Public Library, according to an invitation from

his sta members.

In 2022, a group of healthcare workers also asked the Je erson County commissioners to address concerns surrounding lead fuel at the airport.  Willey said she feels as if she’s walking in circles — with each agency, like the EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health, each referring her to the next.

According to a spokesperson for Bennet, the timing of the letters was “responsive to when our o ce has heard from the a ected communities.”

“ ank you to Senator Hickenlooper, Senator Bennett, and Congressman Neguse for encouraging the FAA to actively participate in the Community Noise Roundtable at Centennial and Rocky Mountain Airport.   e FAA is instrumental in alleviating issues on usage of lead avigas and noise issues,” Je erson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft- arp said.

Airplanes at the Rocky Mountain Airport.

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Learning he could succeed key for Brighton sculptor

of COVID. It was a di cult time for many, but his wife had family in Colorado and wanted to move to the state. And he was impressed with the state’s reputation.

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Yanney Channal was tired of being told he couldn’t do it.

But now the self-taught artist and sculptor from Brighton is placing three of his sculptures around the metro area, claiming the top spot in all three juried competitions.

“At the time, I didn’t have the condence to continue, I let people tell me I couldn’t do it. I allowed them to persuade and dictate my actions. I didn’t believe in myself I could do it,” Channal said.

A rst-generation American and son of a Cambodian immigrant mother, Channal grew up in Los Angeles. He moved east to Philadelphia at 26, starting a new life. at’s where he discovered that he could, indeed, do it.

“It was my introduction to a lot of things when I moved to Philadelphia, my rst job and my only job was at the Philadelphia Zoo. I was hired as an equipment operator, I also have carpentry a construction background too,” Channal said.

A year after starting in a maintenance mechanic position at the zoo, his supervisor asked him if he was interested in metalworking and welding.

“I have never done that or had no experience with welding (but)

“I was going to throw them away, but I thought I should make something out of these scraps,” he said.

“So I started welding the smaller

rst thing I made was a bug,” Channal said.

Channal said he was getting inspired and started welding a sculpture on his own time, something bigger than hand-sized. at’s when people began downplaying his ambitions, so from 2015 to 2017, his personal project sat in his garage gathering dust.

But something changed in 2017. Channal was a good fabricator and metal worker for the zoo, so he started his personal project again and nished it – a metal stork.

“I spoke to the people at the zoo about my stork sculpture, showed them and I sold it to the zoo permanently. ey also had a global conservation gala at the zoo, they displayed it there. People were telling me that I should continue my art of sculpture,” Channal said.

Channal said an events coordinator at the zoo recognized that his was unique and good. and encouraged him to keep honing his skills.

“So from that day on – it was September 28, 2017 – I decided I’m going to become an artist,” Channal said.

From big city to Brighton

Channal stayed in Philadelphia for 11 years, moving his family to Brighton in July 2020 – right at the height

“Colorado is ranked highest in the United States for art opportunities. We pulled the trigger and moved out here to Colorado,” Channal said. ey visited Denver and then came north to Brighton.

“I thought this is di erent,” he said. “I lived in major cities such as Los Angeles and Philadelphia my whole life. Coming here, it’s not a city. But my wife also liked Brighton too.”

Channal started to get involved with the art scene in Colorado and then joined CaFE, a website that helps artists nd clients and sell their work.  After numerous applications, he received opportunities to install three temporary public art metal sculptures in Northglenn, Lafayette and Aurora.

“ ey were all juried competitions and I received rst place in all three,” Channal said.

Making animals

Channal makes all of his sculptures with found scrap metal from a junkyard, kitchen tools, bathroom and anything made of metal, and he loves sculpting animals.

For Northglenn’s 2022 Art on Parade Program, he o ered his “ e America Steel Eagle.” e Eagle is at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive, across from the Northglenn Recreation Center and Parsons eatre. It will be on view at the park until May 2023.

Channal said the Eagle started early on as a hobby, and he had not put much depth into it at rst.

“I found a key being thrown away that plumbers use to turn drains on and o to use on the bird. I wanted to create something big and meaningful, the American Eagle,” Channal said.

It was his second large-scale series sculpture. e wingspan represents freedom.

“When working at the zoo, they had tons of nails that were obsolete because we didn’t have the pneumatic tools to run them anymore. I used the nails for the feathers.”

For the Boulder Public Art Program in Lafayette, he o ered his butter y titled “Metamorphosis.” e butter y is at 105 S. Public Road in Lafayette.

Channal had been focusing on animal sculptures since working at the zoo, and the Butter y seemed like a good step. He researched information at Westminster’s Butter y Pavilion.

Vanney Channal is working on the designs for his next sculpture in his studio. COURTESY PHOTO

Free Armenian show coming to Westminster

it’s limited to 225 people.

Armfolk folk ensemble will be coming to the Westminster MAC on Jan. 28 for a free concert at 6:30 p.m.

The concert is presented by the Westminster Rotary Club and the City of Westminster. It’ll feature music, dance and the culture of Armenia. The event is free, however,

According to a news release from the Westminster Rotary Club, the group is from Armenia and is on tour through the United States.

“On the program are Armenian lyrical suites, pulsating dances, and audience sing-alongs, all performed on unfamiliar instruments: the duduk ( a double-reed woodwind instrument), the dhol (a

double-headed drum), the qanun (an Arabic stringed instrument), and the kamancheh (a Persian bowed string instrument). Traditional dances and superb vocals make for an exhilarating Armenian experience,” the news release says.

The registration link can be found at www.WestminsterRotary. com.

‘Spring Awakening’ coming to Northglenn

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e longest-running disability-a rmative theater in the United States will bring its version of the Tony Awardwinning play “Spring Awakening” at the Northglenn’s Parsons eatre March 23 through April 8.

“We’re just so pleased to be able to bring it to a community like Northglenn which traditionally has been so welcoming of people with disabilities,” said Ben Raanan, the director of the show.

e Phamaly eatre Production Company will put on their production of “Spring Awakening.” It has won eight Tony Awards.

Phamaly eatre exclusively casts artists with all natures of disabilities, including physical, cognitive, intellectual and emotional. Accessibility services will be available at the performances with captioning, braille materials, sensory guides and wheelchair access.

ASL interpretation and audio description are available with two weeks’ notice.

Original was banned

Raanan said Spring Awakening has a long history of importance within the disability community.

“It speaks about the infantilization of children which is very similar to the infantilization of, historically, the disability community and so many within our community have taken it and kind of embraced it as a rallying cry for all those artists that started this company,” he said.

He said the original play is based

on a di erent play that was written in the mid-1900s in Germany that was banned due to censorship. It’s about children who live in a society that doesn’t give them any education regarding their bodies while going through puberty.

Now, that play has been adapted to be a musical with provincial German scenes and songs similar to My Chemical Romance.

“It’s this beautiful mixture of the Frank Wedekind timeless story mixed with a modern-day rock score, which highlights how little we have moved forward in some ways,” Raanan said.

Some of the cast members will be from Colorado as well, including Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo.

Raanan said Phamaly eatre Company is inherently radical.

“ ere’s nothing that Phamaly can do that isn’t radical, because in the society that we live in and with our current theatrical production, it is radical to put a person with a disability on a stage,” he said.

He also noted the company doesn’t rank disabilities – no one person is more or less disabled than another.

Not only are they excited to come to Northglenn because it’s historically inclusive, but also because Parsons eatre is the cream of the crop.

“Northglenn built this unbelievable building,” Raanan said.

e feeling is mutual.

“Northglenn Arts is deeply passionate about Phamaly eatre Company’s mission and values,” said Michael Stricker, arts, culture and community manager. “It is a pleasure to book them every year. When we found out that they were going to produce

Channal went back to his mother’s roots for his piece that went to Aurora Art 2C on Havana Street. His sculpture of an Ox is titled “Kou-Prey,” a short-haired ox with long horns found in the forests in parts of Cambodia, ailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

e Ox is in front of the country-western Stampede Club at 2430 S Havana St, Aurora.

Channal said wanted to create something big, like a dinosaur, but did have enough scrap metal. But he did have enough for the wild Ox that is native to his Cambodian heritage and the culture of South East Asia.

“It’s a forest-dwelling bovine species that was only found in Southeast Asia. In 1980 and 81 the king of Cambodia’s Norodom Sihanouk declared the wild ox as the national animal of Cambodia. It’s why I decided to sculpt an Ox,” Channal said In his studio, Channal is currently working on a grizzly bear, a big horn sheep, and the Colorado wolf. He works at Lowes part-time to earn extra money and get out of the studio.

“When working long studio hours, it is nice to get out and socialize at Lowes,” he said. “When I moved to Brighton, I found that sense of community,” Channal said.

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Spring Awakening,

we were absolutely thrilled! A beautiful and powerful story for a beautiful and powerful company!”

Spring Awakening, a production by Phamaly Theatre Company, will be coming to Parsons Theatre from March 23 to April 8.

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Shakeup urged in state emergency management

Report says ‘intervention’ is needed among senior leadership

BY OLIVIA PRENTZEL THE COLORADO SUN

A new leadership model and “senior leadership intervention” is needed at Colorado’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in order to build trust and e ective communication, a third-party consulting agency said in an assessment report, after receiving consistent feedback from employees describing the leadership in charge of the state’s response to natural and public health disasters as “dysfunctional.”

e 29-page assessment, completed Jan. 19 by Denver-based consulting agency Investigation Law Group, revealed concerns about the division’s three directors and made several recommendations to improve workplace culture, communication and address concerns about leadership accountability.

e consultants recommended the division overhaul its leadership model and hire a deputy director to oversee the three o ces and communicate the structure to its employees, citing employee confusion about work responsibilities. ey also suggested an independent party work with the senior leadership team, for six months to one year, to

develop a plan for the division, but immediate steps should be taken to improve accountability.

e state hired the consulting agency in August after allegations arose of aggressive and inappropriate behavior from one of its directors, Mike Willis. An internal investigation later revealed “concerning statements” about equity, diversity and inclusion within the state’s division that responds to all types of disaster in Colorado.

e report did not identify any director or employee by name.

A majority of the employees interviewed (70%) said they were overall satis ed with working for the department, feel respected by their manager and peers, and are proud to tell others that they work for the department, according to the assessment.

But the division was consistently described as “siloed” and employees described a lack of understanding of roles and responsibilities. Employees described the executive leadership team as “dysfunctional,” which they said trickled down the ranks and created distrust and eroded communication, the assessment said.

e consulting agency found that employees had little faith that the director had adequately addressed these concerns and were concerned about workplace culture further deteriorating.

In a statement ursday, director Stan Hilkey said the assessment will help clarify areas that need improve-

ment, calling the state’s Department of Public Safety a “learning organization” with “a culture of continuous improvement.”

“Strengthening workplace culture, harmony and satisfaction depends on the unity of e ort from all of us, and I’m con dent that together we can further align these values with the excellent and critical work that you are known for,” Hilkey said.

In the assessment, employees identi ed good communication with their direct managers, good collaboration with their colleagues and exibility with their remote work environment.

Top concerns listed in the survey included the need for training opportunities for advancement, lack of leadership accountability, poor communication and a toxic work environment. Some employees also identi ed concerns about sexism, di erent treatment based on race and behaviors that are counter to an inclusive environment, according to the assessment.

As part of the assessment, the consulting agency conducted site visits and selected 26 employees and leaders to interview, while seven others volunteered to participate, according to the assessment. About 83% of the department’s employees participated in an online survey.

e state paid $40,000 to Investigations Law Group to evaluate the culture, structure and e ectiveness of the division, according to the state’s online database of vendors.

O cials sought an independent review after a Denver Post investigation documented allegations against Willis during his ve years at the helm of Colorado’s response to natural and public health disasters. Willis has been suspended twice in the past two years for his behavior that included intimidating workers, throwing objects in rage and berating female employees, the Post reported.

In previous statements to e Colorado Sun, Hilkey said actions have been taken to address employee concerns and Willis’ workplace behavior, and Willis said he took responsibility for his “missteps at DHSEM” and that some events described in e Denver Post article “simply did not happen.”

During the state’s subsequent internal investigation, several employees complained about discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other alleged workplace violations during interviews, state documents show. e worker who lodged the complaint accused the division’s leadership of creating a toxic work environment and failing to provide leadership and enforce policies.

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Front Range gets childcare money

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Front Range Community College will receive almost $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its childcare assistance program for our students who have kids, the school announced Jan. 20. e grant money will fund Front Range’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School program. Students who have children and meet program entry quali cations can participate and get subsidies that cover up to 60% of their monthly childcare costs while they’re in college.

“ is program supports our communities by creating opportunities for student-parents to access higher

education,” said Tammy Carson, director of FRCC’s childcare access program. “With this barrier reduced or removed, our student-parents can achieve their academic goals, which in turn will lead to greater nancial stability for them and their families.” e college works directly with local state-licensed childcare providers who can meet the needs of our student-parents. e providers receive payment directly from FRCC for all covered costs.

Over the last four years, CCAMPIS has helped an average of 30 students per academic year cover their childcare costs—and the program continues to grow.

“Since the program began in 2018, we’ve demonstrated how helping our student-parents pay for childcare makes it easier for them to stay in college,” added Carson. “With our successful track record and continued growth, we’re excited to extend this program for another four years.

Pandemic mortgage relief funds are helping Colorado homeowners

Help for HOA fees

BY BRITTANY FREEMAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Homeowners in Colorado are making use of emergency pandemic mortgage relief funds to help pay o their homeowners association debts.

e Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) provides assistance for qualifying homeowners who have experienced nancial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic to make their mortgage payments and keep their homes. e program can also help homeowners cover other household expenses, including property taxes, utility bills, and HOA payments.

e program launched in 2021 with $175 million in funding. About

$124.5 million remains to assist homeowners, Colorado’s Division of Housing in the Department of Local A airs said this week. Payment data compiled by the Division of Housing last month showed the program had assisted 229 households with payments to HOAs and metro districts totaling more than $915,000.  HOA delinquencies can snowball, often accruing late fees and interest, and can escalate to lawsuits and even foreclosure. e EMAP program can cover HOA fees assessed after January 2020 for eligible homeowners.

EMAP funding comes from Colorado’s allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act homeowner assistance funds. Homeowners are required to meet certain requirements to qualify, including demonstrating they have experienced a COVID-re-

With voter approval, the state will embark on how to have more a ordable housing statewide.

lated impact to their nances since January 2020, and showing their income is equal or less than 100% of Area Median Income in their county.

Homeowners are not required to have an outstanding mortgage to qualify for HOA assistance, state ocials said.

Information about applying for the program can be found at cdola.

colorado.gov/emergency-mortgageassistance.

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Denver bought one-way bus tickets for 1,900 migrants

Where they went

BY JENNIFER BROWN AND JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Denver spent nearly a half-million dollars last month buying one-way Greyhound bus tickets to other cities for 1,900 migrants who arrived here after crossing the U.S. southern border, according to data released Friday to e Sun by city o cials.

e most popular destinations were New York and Illinois, but also Florida, Georgia and Texas.

e spending does not include tickets purchased by the city so far in January, or spending by the state, which paid for chartered buses for four or ve days this month to send groups of migrants to other destinations, mainly New York City and Chicago.

Denver sent 399 migrants to Chicago and 345 to New York City in December. e city also sent 122 to Atlanta, 95 each to Miami and Orlando, and 68 to Dallas. In all for the month, the city spent $492,000 on bus tickets.

State o cials have not yet responded to requests from e Sun for an accounting of the number of people taken to other cities on chartered buses.

Sending migrants to other destinations has been controversial.

e mayors of New York City and Chicago last week sent a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis saying they “respectfully demand that you

cease and desist sending migrants” to their cities. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and New York City Mayor Eric Adams said they had received hundreds of migrants from Colorado since December.

Polis said Colorado was stepping in to help people, mainly from politically unstable Venezuela, reach their nal destinations, where he said they had family or friends. He estimated 70% of migrants who arrived in Colorado during the past month were trying to get somewhere else. But he called o the chartered bus operations after talking to Lightfoot and Adams last week.

Denver o cials, meanwhile, reiterated Friday that none of the migrants was asked to leave the city, which has been housing hundreds of people each night in three emergency shelters set up to handle the in ux of newcomers, many of whom have arrived without warm clothing and wearing sandals. Since Dec. 9, more than 4,100 migrants from Central and South America have arrived in Denver.

“I want to ensure that it’s doubly clear that each of these passengers have asked for assistance to get transportation to these destinations and we facilitated their trips by purchasing tickets,” said Mikayla Ortega, a spokeswoman for Denver’s O ce of Emergency Management, which is operating the emergency shelters.

Denver’s one-way ticket purchases and the Democratic governor’s short-lived chartered busing operation thrust the state into a national

controversy that began last spring, when other governors began sending migrants around the country.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, sent thousands of migrants to Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York during the spring and summer. And on Christmas Eve, two buses dropped o about 100 people outside the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. e White House blamed the Texas governor, who said he was fed up with federal immigration policy. In September, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, also a Republican, spent state funds to round up about 50 migrants in Texas and y them to the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, calling it a relocation program.

Colorado o cials have said they do not believe the migrants were sent here by any other state, but that they organized their trips based on information from nonpro ts and fellow travelers. Word spread quickly that Denver, a so-called sanctuary

city because local law enforcement does not cooperate with immigration o cials seeking to deport people for not having required documentation, had warm shelter beds and food.

e migrant arrivals dropped o this week, down to about 50 people per day rather than more than 100 per day a couple of weeks ago. Denver planned to begin dismantling the shelters, consisting of cots and mats in the city’s recreation centers, and asked more community groups to step up to house migrants.

About 500 people were sleeping in the city’s three shelters each night this week, and about 550 at other shelters in the community.

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People who’ve arrived from the U.S. southern border hang out on bedrolls on the floor of a Denver rec center, the city’s second emergency shelter. People were originally given cots, but a city spokesperson said they switched to mats to squeeze more people in when they neared capacity in late December. Jan. 6, 2023. PHOTO BY KEVIN J. BEATY/DENVERITE

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Document scandal should be classified as a mess

You know, this whole classied document scenario is stranger than ction. ey could not have made this up. First, we had the major revelation with the 300 documents former president Donald Trump had stored at his Florida residence, Mara-Lago. e Dems charged hard on this opportunity with a big deal investigation led by the Department of Justice with all kinds of speculation as to what may happen to Trump. en, it comes out from the media earlier this month that classi ed documents were found at former vice-president Biden’s o ce at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. e discovery happened on November 2, just before the November 8 mid-term elections.

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Now, there have been two separate disclosures by Biden’s attorney of classi ed documents (a total of six pages) found at his Delaware home. e President assures us the documents are “locked up” because his Corvette is locked up in his garage! Just how crazy is this?

With all the hype and hub bub over the Trump documents, Biden knows that he has a high-pro le scandal on his hands regardless of the magnitude of the documents themselves. It is granted that he and his sta have cooperated from the start of the disclosure, but he still is in violation of federal law on keeping such classi ed documents.

Attorney General Merrick Garland probably wishes this was all a bad dream, but it isn’t. e investigation by the Department of Justice had better be equal in scope and detail on Biden’s “oops” as there has been with Mr. Trump. You can’t play favorites.

Breaking the law is breaking the law regardless of how many documents, how high a classi cation and

whether the guilty party cooperated from the get-go. e most disturbing aspect to me is that President Biden held back disclosure of the initial documents until after the mid-term elections. at decision on his part clearly fails to meet the standard of transparency.

Both the Trump and Biden misdeeds best be handled above reproach! e public is watching.

New Downtown timeline debated ere was a key comment by Councilmember Sarah Nurmela when council discussed the review of the New Downtown Plan back in early December. She pointed out how the large multi-land use developments in the metro arealike Belmar in Lakewood, Flatirons in Broom eld and e Orchard in Westminster - take considerable time to build out. e New Downtown development should be viewed in the same vein, with a 10-15 year buildout.

e market is the driver in such situations regardless of elected

o cials’ wishes or expectations. I found her comments to be spot on. Given the variety of planned land uses - i.e. retail, o ce, apartments, townhomes with separate builders as opposed to a master builder - the situation lends itself to a longer timeline. e discussion came up in conjunction with sta ’s forecast on when additional land parcels would be sold and developed.

While it is prudent to do such forecasting, council and sta should recognize that such forecasts are guess work, at best, and the market and economic times will dictate the result.

Plus, I have always been of the opinion that it is healthy for a community to stretch development over a longer period of time. Absorbing additional people, tra c, utility impacts and the like, are less impactful on the local government’s capacities. Plus, with only approximately 2% of developable land left in Westminster, why rush the build-out?

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Dismantling the walls to wildlife in Colorado

Although never a big-game hunter, I have killed three deer in Colorado and likely gave a bull elk a terri c headache. at’s not to mention my carnage among rabbits and other smaller critters.

Cars were my weapon, not guns.

Driving at dusk or into the darkened night will inevitably produce close brushes with wildlife, large and small, on many roads and highways. Even daylight has its dangers.

Colorado is now rede ning that risky, ragged edge between wildlife habitat and the high-speed travel that we take for granted. State legislators delivered a message last year when appropriating $5 million for wildlife connectivity involving highways in high-priority areas.

In late December, state agencies identi ed seven locations where that money will be spent. ey range from Interstate 25 south of Colorado Springs to Highway 13 north of Craig near where it enters Wyoming. New

fencing and radar technology will be installed. Highway 550 north of Ridgway will get an underpass.

e pot wasn’t deep enough to produce overpasses such as two that cross Highway 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling or one between Pagosa Springs and Durango. But $750,000 as allocated to design work for crossings of I-25 near Raton Pass with a like amount for design of an I-70 crossing near Vail Pass.

In this and other ways, Colorado can better vie for a slice of the $350 million allocated by Congress in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for improved wildlife connectivity.

is is on top of the overpass of I-25 planned for the segment between Castle Rock and Monument to complement the four underpasses installed in the widening project of recent years.

We are pivoting in how we regard roads and wildlife habitat. We have long been driven to protect human lives and our property by reducing collisions. Our perspectives have broadened. Human safety still matters, but so do the lives of critters.

When we built our interstate highway system between 1956 and, with the completion of I-70 through Glen-

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wood Canyon, 1992, we gave little regard to wildlife. ere were exceptions, such as the narrow underpass for deer in West Vail installed in 1969.

Biologists in the 1990s began emphasizing highways as home wreckers. Expanding road networks, they said, was creating islands of wildlife habitat. Fragmented habitat leads to reduced gene pools and, at the extreme, the threat of extinction of species in some areas, called extirpation.

I-70 became the marquee for this. Wildlife biologists began calling it the “Berlin Wall to Wildlife.” e aptness of that phrase was vividly illustrated in 1999 when a transplanted lynx released just months before tried to cross I-70 near Vail Pass. It was smacked dead.

With that graphic image in mind, wildlife biologists held an international competition in 2011 involving I-70. e goal, at least partially realized, was to discover less costly materials and designs.

Colorado’s pace has quickened since a 2014 study documenting the decline of Western Slope mule deer populations. In 2019 an incoming Gov. Polis issued an executive order to state agencies directing them to

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work together to solve road ecology problems.

Two wildlife overpasses along with underpasses and fencing north of Silverthorne completed in 2017 have been valuable examples. Studies showed a 90% reduction in collisions.

“An 80 to 90% reduction right o the bat is pretty typical for these structures,” says Tony Cady, a planning and environmental manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation.

State agencies, working with non-pro t groups and others, have crunched the data to delineate the state’s 5% highest priority road segments. ese data may give Colorado a leg up on access to federal funds.

e two studies found 48 highpriority segments on the Western Slope and 90 east of the Continental Divide, including the Great Plains, reports Michelle Cowardin, a wildlife biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. e Craig and Meeker areas have lots of high priority roads, but so is much of I-76 between Fort Morgan to Julesburg has many highpriority segments.

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Changing market demand for new o ce space

A current example of how the market place has a heavy in uence on demand and support for a particular land use, I learned of an update on the pending o ce development at the New Downtown.

You may recall that the o ce developer Schnitzer had planned two seven story o ce buildings on parcels acquired from the city in this planned development. Subsequently, due to the changing o ce market, the developer had modi ed his plans to a single eight story o ce building. Most recently, the o ce developer has decided to postpone going forward with any o ce construction on the site.

I had wondered all along why Schnitzer would move forward with so much square footage of Class A o ce space while the in uence of post-COVID working from home still has a partial grip on employees who normally would be working at the organization’s o ces.

I truly believe one of the positive in uences COVID had on American society is that businesses/organizations and employees gained an

appreciation of working from home. Hybrid models for partial work time from home and sharing o ce space at the employer’s facility are likely here to stay. In turn, demand for new o ce space will be diminished.

Dems want to fight crime

I nd it ironic that with this legislative session the Democrats say they intend to ght crime. Given the “soft on crime” legislation they have passed the last couple of years, I am puzzled as to what they are thinking. I will say that I was glad to hear that they are considering legislation to make ALL car thefts a felony crime. Putting the “bad guys” away for a longer stretch might help deter car thefts to some extent.

Unfortunately, Colorado has the distinction of being right at the top with the most car thefts in the United States. Locally, Westminster is right at the top within the state. More proactive strategies need to be pursued and NOW!

A second piece of legislation being bantered around after the Club Q horri c shootings is to tighten up the Red Flag law. It could and should have been used with an earlier incident involving the shooter.

Going back to this legislative session, the Dems could and should unwind some of their previous legislative mistakes. For example, let’s keep

the lawbreakers incarcerated longer. Secondly, undo the requirement that bond hearings must occur within 48 hours of arrest. It’s a swinging door between the jail house and the courthouse.

Finally, let’s delete the personal liability which hangs over law enforcement o cers in Colorado. No wonder there are so many vacant budgeted positions in our local police departments and full law enforcement activity cannot take place.

Candidates: Start your campaigns

January normally is the month for local government candidate campaigns to be initiated. Candidates cannot accept contributions until they have registered with their local government which they wish to represent. So, this year, we have municipalities (mayor may or may not be up, but council seats are), school boards and special district board members. ere are not any county, state or federal elected positions up for grabs in 2023.

In Westminster, Council members Bruce Baker, Lindsey Emmons and Rich Seymour terms will be up. In Northglenn, it was a little tricky to get the status of incumbent members given the coming and going of councilmembers. Mayor Meredith Leighty and Council members Ashley Witkovich (Ward 1), Katherine Go

(Ward 3), Rich Kondo (Ward 3) and Shannon Lukeman-Hiromasa (Ward 4) will be up. Also, Becky Brown (Ward 2) is term limited and currently there is an open seat in Ward 4. I will do the Cities of ornton and Federal Heights another time. Westminster Public Schools Board members Ken Ciancio and Max Math are term limited while Christine Martinez will be up for re-election. I will catch Adams 12 Five Star School District and Je erson County School District another time. At Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, Chris Dittman’s seat will be open due to term limitation while Jen Flaum will be up for re-election.

ere de nitely will be some intrigue and question among the various races. Will conservative leaning majorities be retained in Westminster and ornton? Will we see another round of candidates from the “Good Ole Boys” at both Westminster Public Schools and Hyland Hills Boards? If you are interested in running and like a “full contact sport”, now is the time to jump in. e community needs diverse representation.

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.

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Some jurisdictions are diving deeper. Eagle County has completed a study of wildlife connectivity, and in the Aspen area, a non-pro t called Safe Passages has secured funding to begin identifying highest-priority locations in the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys. ese new studies attest to a shift in public attitudes. Rob Ament of Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute says wildlife connectivity is becoming institutionalized in how we think

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about transportation corridors. Instead of an extravagance, he says, crossings are becoming a cost of doing business. is is happening internationally, too. “My world is just exploding,” he said while reciting crossings for elephants in Bangladesh, tigers in ailand and work for other species in Argentina, Nepal, and Mongolia. If in some ways a long time in coming, we are rede ning the relationship between highways and wildlife.

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The Long Way Home

The changing American dream and the obstacles some people face

BY MICHAEL DE YOANNA COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

e rst week of Colorado Community Media’s Long Way Home series focused on what many experts say is a housing crisis across the metro area. In short, housing is increasingly una ordable and inaccessible for Coloradans. Week two of our four-week series turns to how those issues look through the lens of race and younger residents, some whose experience of the American dream is changing..

Reporters Nina Joss and Haley Lena delve into the realities faced by would-be Black homeowners and others who nd skin color can be a factor in achieving their long-term dreams. .

Joss and Lena break down how the system can sometimes work against Black applicants. ey also uncover possible solutions, including an initiative from Realtors to provide training that averts subtle biases in the buying process.

Meanwhile, reporter Ellis Arnold asks a di cult question about metro area suburbs: why are they so White? ere’s no single answer, but some neighborhood covenants from a few decades ago

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di cult to prove.

Because many of the individuals served by the group were facing homelessness and unemployment, Arnold acknowledged that these factors could have played a role in their initial application rejections. However, when they conducted the blind application process with the same nancial information, the applications were approved. For Arnold, this con rmed race was a barrier.

“ e racism is just so out there,” he said. “It was easy to realize it.”

Arnold’s group did not le any complaints because their main priority was getting their clients housed, and they found a way to do that. Colorado Community Media reached out to Aurora Warms the Night to see if this is still a strategy but did not get a response.

But once a Black client successfully got on a lease, Arnold said even more challenges ensued if they were looking to someday own a home.

“How do we get them from renting into homeownership?” he said. “ ose barriers seem to be some of the biggest.”

For decades, homeownership rates for Black people have lagged far behind those for White people. Census data released last month shows just how wide that gap is. More than seven in 10 White Coloradans and a little more than half of Latino residents own their homes, according to the 2021 ve-year American Community Survey. Only 42% of Black Coloradans own their homes. Although Latino homebuyers in Colorado face many of the same barriers as Black homebuyers, their rates of homeownership have grown in recent years. For Black Coloradans, on the other

prove, in writing, that race was sometimes a factor in creating our communities.

Accessibility to housing isn’t only an issue of race. It’s an issue of income, as well. Many Coloradans simply can’t a ord to apply for a home, and some of them are rede ning their idea of the American dream as a result. Reporter Christy Steadman digs into this issue. When affordability, accessibility and fairness play a role, families are shifting away from the old dream in which people started a family and bought a home.

When rising home prices and in ation makes that next to impossible for many Coloradans, the American dream may shift from the idea that owning a home is the true measure of success. Still, across generations, many hold out hopes for homeownership.

Statistics, data and experts may have great information on how the market works, but it’s the people living through the crisis who matter the most.

To read all the parts of our Long Way Home series, visit https://coloradocommunitymedia. com/longwayhome/index.html.

hand, the numbers have remained stubbornly low.

ese trends hold across the metro area, with Adams, Je erson, Arapahoe and Douglas counties all showing higher rates of homeownership in White communities than in those of color.

e reasons for this gap are myriad, but over time, Black Coloradans have generally had less opportunity to build home equity and wealth to pass from one generation to the next. ese barriers mean many metro Denver communities lack racial and ethnic diversity. rough training and other measures, many are now trying to reverse this situation and improve access to housing for all.

A denied opportunity to build generational wealth

In 2021, eo E.J. Wilson and his wife started looking to buy a home in Aurora. Wilson is a Black college lecturer and non ction television host.

Like many Coloradans regardless of color, Wilson and his wife did not have enough money for a down payment in today’s expensive housing market, even though they both make a good living. In Arapahoe County, the median sale price of a single-family home increased by $180,000 over the past ve years, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors. In other metro Denver areas, the numbers have skyrocketed even more drastically.

While many White Americans may have bene ted from the e orts of their ancestors, particularly through inheritances, Wilson says many Black people, including him, were denied that possibility. In his eyes, that’s part of why homeownership has been so elusive.

“In what some of my elders have called the ‘illusion of inclusion,’ income is used as a metric to say that things are getting better for Black people,” Wilson said.

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But, he pointed out, income is di erent from wealth. For generations, “White America was building wealth, assets and the skill set and personnel to manage that wealth,” he said.

Wilson’s older family members, on the other hand, were not o ered the same opportunities, he said.

Wilson’s grandfather was in the Army Air Forces during World War II, a Tuskegee airman, one of a pioneering group of Black military aviators. When he returned to New York City after the war, he did not receive federally backed home loans like his White counterparts did.

“ ey basically shoveled these White vets from World War II into programs that gave them college money and programs that gave them homes in the

Theo E.J. Wilson holds a hat from the collection his grandfather, who was a Tuskegee airman in World War II, gave him.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THEO E.J. WILSON

American dream changing for some Coloradans

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 1967, Black Americans were mired in “the long, hot summer.” Frustrations over poverty, unemployment, discrimination and myriad other issues spilled into the streets, leading to clashes with police and arrests in many places, including Denver. e widespread tensions over race left President Lyndon B. Johnson searching for answers.

So, he issued an executive order for a report that would detail what caused the chaos. He wanted it to answer a crucial question: How can the country prevent more unrest in the future?

When the report arrived seven months later, it laid out hundreds of pages of analysis and recommendations for improving race relations in America.

But its message was best summed up in a sentence:

“To continue present policies is to make permanent the division of our country into two societies: one, largely Negro and poor, located in the central cities: the other, predominantly White and a uent, located in the suburbs and in outlying areas.”

A New Vision

In other words, the issue of where people can live was at the heart of the report. It all ties into the American dream, the idea of a family owning a home, building wealth as that home increases in value over time and being able to live in whatever neighborhood a family can a ord without fear of discrimination.

Yet more than half a century later, that divide between Black and White residents continues to complicate the dream in many parts of America, including the suburban towns and cities that surround Denver.  e divide is less stark and less known than it was in 1967, but its legacy is still alive in the metro area, where the Black population tends to live in Denver or Aurora, numbering in the tens of thousands in each city.

Elsewhere, Black residents number in the hundreds or just a few thousand while White residents make up strong majorities. White residents are 78% of the population in Arvada and 1% are Black. White residents are 80% of the population in Littleton and 2% are Black. White residents are 82% of the population in Castle Rock and less than 1% are Black.

So, why do the metro area’s communities look the way they do? e answer isn’t completely clear, but two map experts have delved into local property records, uncovering data that could help start to answer that question. ey’re trying to discover what

many have either forgotten or swept under the rug about parts of the metro area — or simply never knew. ey’re digging in at the neighborhood level, looking for words in property documents — called “racially restrictive covenants” — that excluded people from housing by race. ey’re looking to discern the legacies that still echo in communities today.

Christopher iry, a map librarian at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, is one of the diggers. Discovering the covenants in Je erson County shocked him.

“ at blew me away that this rural county at the time would have them,” iry said. “As I tell people, ‘Yeah, the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, sure. But Je erson County? Come on.’”

‘Only persons of the Caucasian race’ iry, a longtime resident of Golden, took inspiration from the “Mapping Prejudice” project, an effort at the University of Minnesota to identify and map racial covenants.

He jumped into his work after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police o cer. e mapping is a tedious task of sifting through mostly mundane, uncontroversial rules, like how many feet a house must sit away from the road or bans on billboards in front of homes. iry has examined about 1,000 Je erson County documents and found nearly 200 had some kind of

A Look at the Suburbs

race-based stipulation. He looked at documents from the 1860s to 1950, though most of them were from the 1910s to 1950.

Speci cally, he has pored over “plats,” or plans for new neighborhoods. e plat for one neighborhood — Cole Village, located along Colfax Avenue near Kipling Street in what’s now Lakewood — had this to say:

“Only persons of the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot. is covenant shall not prevent use or occupancy by domestic servants of a di erent race.”  e document was registered with the county in 1945. at type of racebased language is now unenforceable but remains on o cial plats, property deeds and other documents, according to iry.

It wasn’t just developers who pushed such language, iry said.

Local elected and appointed ofcials of the government of Je erson County signed the documents, iry added.

He singled out some other examples:

• “Ownership in this subdivision shall be restricted to members of the Caucasian race,” says a planning document for Sunshine Park in Golden at Sunshine and High parkways, dated 1944.

• “Stipulate that no lot at any time shall be occupied or owned by any person or persons not of the Caucasian races. However, this provision

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 1967, Black Americans were mired in “the long, hot summer.” Frustrations over poverty, unemployment, discrimination and myriad other issues spilled into the streets, leading to clashes with police and arrests in many places, including Denver. e widespread tensions over race left President Lyndon B. Johnson searching for answers.

So, he issued an executive order for a report that would detail what caused the chaos. He wanted it to answer a crucial question: How can the country prevent more unrest in the future?

When the report arrived seven months later, it laid out hundreds of pages of analysis and recommendations for improving race relations in America.

But its message was best summed up in a sentence:

“To continue present policies is to make permanent the division of our country into two societies: one, largely Negro and poor, located in

A part of a map that shows housing areas where racially restrictive covenants were located in Je erson County. This part of the map includes part of Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Golden. Red areas had the covenants, green areas did not and yellow areas were unclear. See the full map at tinyurl.com/Je coRacialCovenants.

the central cities: the other, predominantly White and a uent, located in the suburbs and in outlying areas.”

In other words, the issue of where people can live was at the heart of the report. It all ties into the American dream, the idea of a family owning a home, building wealth as that home increases in value over time and being able to live in whatever neighborhood a family can a ord without fear of discrimination.

Yet more than half a century later, that divide between Black and White residents continues to complicate the dream in many parts of America, including the suburban towns and cities that surround Denver.  e divide is less stark and less known than it was in 1967, but its legacy is still alive in the metro area, where the Black population tends to live in Denver or Aurora, numbering in the tens of thousands.

Elsewhere, Black residents number in the hundreds or just a few thousand while White residents make up strong majorities. White residents are 78% of the population in Arvada and 1% are Black. White residents are 80% of the population in Littleton and 2% are Black. White residents are 82% of the population in Castle Rock and less than 1% are Black.

SUBURBS

So, why do the metro area’s communities look the way they do? e answer isn’t completely clear, but two map experts have delved into local property records, uncovering data that could help start to answer that question.

ey’re trying to discover what many have either forgotten or swept under the rug about parts of the metro area — or simply never knew. ey’re digging in at the neighborhood level, looking for words in property documents — called “racially restrictive covenants” — that excluded people from housing by race. ey’re looking to discern the legacies that still echo in communities today.

Christopher iry, a map librarian at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, is one of the diggers. Discovering the covenants in Je erson County shocked him.

“ at blew me away that this rural county at the time would have them,” iry said. “As I tell people, ‘Yeah, the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, sure. But Je erson County? Come on.’”

‘Only persons of the Caucasian race’ iry, a longtime resident of Golden, took inspiration from the “Mapping Prejudice” project, an e ort at the University of Minnesota to identify and map racial covenants.

He jumped into his work after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police o cer. e mapping is a tedious task of sifting through mostly mundane, uncontroversial rules, like how many feet a house must sit away from the road or bans on billboards in front of homes.

iry has examined about 1,000 Je erson County documents and found nearly 200 had some kind of race-based stipulation. He looked at documents from the 1860s to 1950, though most of them were from the 1910s to 1950.

Speci cally, he has pored over “plats,” or plans for new neighborhoods. e plat for one neighborhood — Cole Village, located along Colfax Avenue near Kipling Street in what’s now Lakewood — had this to say: “Only persons of the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot. is covenant shall not prevent use or occupancy by domestic servants of a di erent race.”

e document was registered with the county in 1945. at type of racebased language is now unenforceable but remains on o cial plats, property deeds and other documents, according to iry.

It wasn’t just developers who pushed such language, iry said.

Local elected and appointed ofcials of the government of Je erson County signed the documents, iry added.

He singled out some other examples:

• “Ownership in this subdivision shall be restricted to members of the Caucasian race,” says a planning doc-

ument for Sunshine Park in Golden at Sunshine and High parkways, dated 1944.

• “Stipulate that no lot at any time shall be occupied or owned by any person or persons not of the Caucasian races. However, this provision shall not prohibit the employment of persons of other races by the occupants,” says the plan for Green Acres along 6th Avenue in what’s now Lakewood, dated 1939.

• “No (area) shall at any time be occupied or owned by any person or persons of other than the Caucasian race, however, this shall not prohibit the employment of persons of other races on the premises by the occupants,” says the plan for Happy Valley Acres in the Golden area at South Golden Road and Orion Street, dated 1939.

• “ e said (land) shall (be) used for no other purpose than for the building and maintaining thereon and the occupancy thereof of private residences by Caucasians, and the erection of necessary outbuildings,” says a planning document for part of the Indian Hills area, dated 1923.

iry has used his ndings to make a map of the parts of Je erson County where race-based rules were baked into the original plans of the housing developments.

Many are concentrated in what are now the Wheat Ridge and Lakewood areas, with a handful dotting the Golden and Arvada region. Others sit in the Evergreen and Indian Hills areas.

It’s not yet a complete picture. iry is wary that he may have missed pieces. ough the map is a work in progress, it already has him wondering how the covenants still in uence lives today.

Beyond that, what can be done to right past wrongs.

His work has made one measurable impact. It has inspired the work of another mapper, Craig Haggit, a map librarian at Denver Public Library.

Haggit, who is looking into where racist restrictions lurked in the paperwork for housing in Denver, also wants to shed light on “the way forward” for communities.

“I feel like we can’t know where we’re going until we know where we’ve been and how we got there,” Haggit said. “Otherwise, you’re just (in) the dark.”

It could take years to look through all the documents. But so far, Haggit’s work has revealed racial restrictions in Denver that targeted people in “a mix” of ways.

“Sometimes, it’s excluding ‘Negro’ or ‘Asian’ or ‘Mongoloid’ or whatever terms they used. And sometimes it just says only White people” can live in a certain house, Haggit said.

His team at rst zeroed in on the 1930s because the Ku Klux Klan was so active in the 1920s in the metro area. Since he’s in the early stages of the research, Haggit is unsure which neighborhoods were home to large concentrations of racially restricted housing.

One clue could be redlining, a term that refers to marking areas red on color-coded federal maps in the 1930s,

re ecting the practice of restricting access to home loans in certain areas, partly based on race. at disparity stood in the way of homeownership for majority-Black areas and other groups in urban cities.

ough he doesn’t know yet, Haggit expects that the neighborhoods that were not redlined — the ones deemed higher class — would have the restrictive deeds because they were trying to keep certain people out.

In Denver, redlining zeroed in on predominantly Black neighborhoods, but it also covered neighborhoods where other ethnic or religious groups were present, according to the Denver redline map as displayed by the “Mapping Inequality” project from the University of Richmond and other university teams.

Denver’s redlined areas at the time included some western parts of the city and areas that surrounded downtown. But the map also redlined a small part of Aurora along Colfax Avenue — and parts of west and central Englewood. (A sliver of Je erson County in the Edgewater area landed on the map too, though it was rated slightly higher in yellow.)

e map re ected the view that people of certain backgrounds negatively a ected the values of homes.

In Englewood, for example, an “encroachment of Negroes” in an area near what appear to be railroad tracks was listed under “detrimental in uences” in comments that accompany the map.

And for the Five Points area near downtown Denver, comments mention “Negroes, Mexicans and a transient class of workers.”

Just to the east, comments called the neighborhoods “a better Negro section of Denver” and “one of the best colored districts in the United States.”

“Were it not for the heavy colored population much of it could be rated” higher, the comments say, appearing to use the term “colored” to refer to residents who were not White.

E ects linger ‘to this day’ ough the picture isn’t entirely clear yet, what experts already know suggests that policies that deepened racial disparities in uenced the makeup of today’s suburbs.

One driver of suburban growth that was especially visible was the American GI Bill — or the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 — that provided World War II veterans funding for college tuition and low-interest mortgages. But not everyone reaped the same rewards because of the covenants that the mappers at the local libraries are looking into, along with unequal access to GI Bill bene ts for White veterans compared with Black veterans.

e disparities played into how largely White the demographics in the suburbs turned out to be, said Christy Rogers, a teaching assistant professor in the program for environmental design at the University of Colorado Boulder.

“ at has consequences for intergenerational wealth,” Rogers said.

In other words, though the descen-

dants of White military veterans saw their homes rise in value over the decades, essentially becoming investments, many Black families encountered barriers and that had a ripple e ect as they could not pass down as much wealth to their children and grandchildren.

Rogers, who is White, knows this rsthand.

“My dad got the GI Bill, and he went to college and bought a house,” Rogers said. “So, our family could draw on our home value to send me to college.”

It took decades for federal lawmakers to ban the practice of racially restrictive covenants. ey were banned in the months after the “long, hot summer” of 1967 — through the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which bars discrimination in the sale, rental and nancing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion or sex. e act also prohibited redlining.

What’s left today is a puzzle in places like Je erson County, made even harder to discern after booming growth since the mid-1900s. It is difcult to tell how much past covenants shaped the suburbs, said iry, the Colorado School of Mines librarian.

“With that said, you cannot discard the fact that these covenants did exist,” iry said.

e prevailing attitudes of racism at the time still may have made Black families feel unwelcome in certain neighborhoods, iry said.

ere is evidence that the researchers are onto something. In Minnesota, researchers looking into Minneapolis and its suburbs discovered a “bonus value” persists today among White homeowners who bene ted from restrictive covenants.

“We document that houses that were covenanted have on average 3.4% higher present-day house values compared to houses that were not covenanted,” according to a 2021 University of Minnesota study entitled, “Long Shadow of Racial Discrimination: Evidence from Housing Racial Covenants.” “We also nd that census blocks with a larger share of covenanted lots have smaller Black population and lower Black homeownership rates.”

e study also noted, “the racial makeup of neighborhoods determined in preceding decades persisted, where the region was highly segregated with White families primarily residing in suburban areas and Black families within select neighborhoods (in) parts of Minneapolis.”

“ is segregation has continued for more than fty years, suggesting the highly long-lasting e ect that covenants had on the racial distribution of the region,” according to the study.

Rogers at CU added that moving to the suburbs could be more di cult for residents in redlined areas who may not have the money to move.

“Redlined areas to this day (sometimes) have lower appraisal values compared to a house across the street that’s not in a redlined area,” Rogers said.

An example of a racially restrictive covenant from the restrictions for an area called North Lakewood Heights, dated 1939, according to map librarian Christopher Thiry. It says: “No (land) shall at any time be occupied or owned by any person or persons of Mongolian or Negro races.” COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER THIRY

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suburbs,” Wilson said. “Imagine if my grandpa would have got the property that he would have got had he been White in New York City. How much would that be worth today?”

Many Black veterans faced issues using the programs o ered by the GI Bill. ey often could not access banks for home loans, were excluded from certain neighborhoods and faced segregationist policies. Instead of a home in the suburbs, and despite his service to his country, Wilson’s grandfather wound up in low-income housing. ere, he raised Wilson’s father, who was not able to attend college.

“ e only physical thing that I have from (my grandfather) besides his DNA is a collection of hats … that shouldn’t have been the case,” Wilson said. “I should have more from him than his name, his genes and some hats.”

In that era, federal authorities also made color-coded maps that re ected the practice of restricting access to home loans in certain areas, largely based on race. is practice is known as “redlining.” People of color were also excluded from obtaining housing through “racially restrictive covenants,” or text written into property records that was used to prevent people of certain races from purchasing certain homes.

Some exclusionary policies, which have been documented in the Denver area, left a toll that’s evident in communities of color today.

Family wealth is a good measure of that. In 2019, the median White family in the country had about $184,000 in wealth compared to just $38,000 and $23,000 for the median Hispanic and Black families, respectively. at’s according to data from the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances. ese numbers speak to the notion of generational wealth. Generational wealth is anything of nancial value that is passed from one generation to another — including money, property, investments, valuable heirlooms or businesses.

“ ink about the wealth that was created during (the ‘40s and ‘50s) that White families have been able to leverage generation after generation, either to send their kids to college, to be able to start a business, to writing a check for their loved ones to be able to have money for (a) down payment in order to buy their own home and continue that generational wealth transfer,” said Aisha Weeks, managing director at the Dear eld Fund for Black Wealth, a Denver area group that emphasizes homeownership. “ at wasn’t available in mass for Black and African American families.”

A family’s primary residence is typically their most valuable asset, according to the National Association of Realtors.

It’s not just the monetary value of a house and property that adds to wealth. ere are tax bene ts for homeowners and people can borrow against a home’s equity to start a business or to help with unexpected bills. Homeownership also provides stable housing, which has been shown to positively impact health and educational achievement. ese factors can, in turn, improve a person’s economic prosperity.

Trying to change the equation

e Dear eld Fund for Black Wealth o ers down-payment assistance loans with no interest and no monthly payments up to $40,000 or 15% of the purchase price for Black homebuyers.

“We acknowledge that there’s a generational wealth gap, and so Dear eld Fund is walking alongside our clients and borrowers to say, ‘We will provide that down-payment assistance,’’’ Weeks said.  is program helped Wilson and his wife buy their home in Aurora.

In addition, the fund also o ers advice and education on how to build wealth.

“We know that there are so many pitfalls and just things that, as a community, we have not learned at the dinner table like our counterparts,” Weeks said. “ ere’s a lot of power in the knowledge information transfer that happens within other communities that we need to make sure that families are understanding.”

at issue of being at the proverbial dinner table comes up a lot for communities of color. Without an example to follow, some rst-time homebuyers don’t know where to begin. According to Alma Vigil, a local loan o cer assistant, families who do not own homes often do not pass along information about how to own and maintain a home.

To address this challenge, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority o ers homebuyer education programs to teach Coloradans nancial skills and the steps to homeownership.

ese classes are o ered in English and Spanish in an e ort to remedy language barriers, which can add challenges for potential homebuyers who do not speak English.

“ ere’s very (few) Spanish speaking loan o cers,” said Vigil, who is Hispanic and speaks Spanish herself. “ ere are some that claim to speak Spanish, but they’re not very uent. So it becomes a huge problem, especially with lack of understanding.”

In order to close the gaps, some lenders across the metro Denver area provide services in Spanish. A list of Spanish-speaking lenders can be found on the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s website.

e issue isn’t just one faced by Hispanic and Latino communities. A report by the National Coalition for Asian Paci c American Community Development found language barriers are also often a challenge for members of the Asian American community when pursuing homeownership. In addition to conversations with lenders, real estate paperwork and documents rarely come in languages other than English.

Debt-to-income ratio

Over the last couple of years, Brandon Stepter, a community consultant, has been working in Broom eld. In an e ort to bring more people of color into the community, Stepter looks at housing infrastructure, housing practices and community practices.

Stepter and his wife, Gabrielle, both of whom are Black, have been renting in Aurora but have recently been looking to purchase a home.

“We thought we would be pretty solid in that regard and we both make a decent amount of money,” Stepter said. “We thought we would be able to start looking, even in this market, to try and nd an equitable home that ts our budget.”

Stepter, who also works as a healthcare administrator, and his wife, who works for a technology company, said they are trying to gure out how to pay o their student debt so they can get a home loan within the next couple of years.

“I think right now what we’re seeing is a lot of younger African Americans who are in copious amounts of student debt and that has been preventing them from owning a home,” Stepter said.

Debt-to-income ratio is often a signi cant barrier for Black people who are looking to buy a home because that number is assessed when underwriters are deciding whether or not to give a mortgage, according to Jice Johnson, founder of the Black Business Initiative.

e Black Business Initiative is a Denver-based organization that focuses on economic equity in the Black community.

“In America, you are encouraged to graduate high school and go to college,” Johnson said. “Typically speaking, because you don’t have access, when you go to college you’re not going to pay for college outright. Instead, you’re going to get a student loan … So it increases the debt side of your ratio by a lot, oftentimes preventing you from purchasing a home.”

Black college graduates tend to owe thousands of dollars more in student debt, on average, than their White peers. According to a 2016 report from the Brookings Institution, the amount can exceed $7,000 at the date of graduation.

Black and Hispanic workers also tend to be paid less than their White counterparts, according to many studies on the subject. In 2020, Black workers in Colorado earned 74% and Latino workers in Colorado earned 71% of the hourly earnings of White workers, according to numbers from the 2020 ve-year American Community Survey.

“So you go to school, you get the degree, which is what you’re supposed to do to get the high-paying job,” Johnson said. “Now you come out and you have debt and also your income isn’t as high as it should be. So, your entire debt-to-income ratio doesn’t allow for you to purchase a home.”

Discrimination

In a national statistical analysis of more than 2 million conventional mortgage applications for home purchases, a data-based news publication called e Markup found that lenders were 40% more likely to turn down Latino applicants for loans, 50% more likely to deny Asian/Paci c Islander applicants, 70% more likely to deny Native American applicants and 80% more likely to reject Black applicants compared with similar White applicants.

Even for families of color that may not struggle immediately with wealth and knowledge disparities, discrimination persists in the housing market. People of color are often treated di erently in appraisals, lending practices and neighborhood options.

Stories about what that looks like in the Denver area abound. Johnson of the Black Business Initiative lived in Westminster before moving to Aurora. When she was staging her home to sell, her real estate agent gave her some advice.

“It was encouraged for me to make sure I had no family photos up,” she said.

Meanwhile, she visited homes for sale that had photos of White families.

Johnson said it was good business advice. Her Black Realtor, Delroy Gill, understood the landscape and was looking out for her.

“ at’s my Realtor trying to get me top dollar,” she said. “ e question is, why would (leaving) my photos prevent me from getting top dollar?”

Gill said the practice of taking down photos removes potential hurdles that could occur for his clients. For Black clients, race is sadly one of those hurdles that could a ect how appraisers, inspectors and potential homebuyers view the home, he said.

“We do know racism is a real thing,” he said. “And it exists in every facet of life. So therefore, when you are faced with the unknown, it’s better to make the adjustments based on how society is versus taking the risk of creating more damage on Black wealth by them receiving less funds for their homes.”

e advice Gill gave Johnson was not unique. Paige Omohundro, business development manager at the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority said her team heard similar stories in recent focus groups with real estate agents, nonpro ts, lenders, housing advocates and people trying to achieve homeownership in Black and African American communities. She said these stories were shared by members of Hispanic and Latino communities as well.

Gill said that because of his precautions, discrimination rarely impacts his clients’ sales. One time, however, the preparation was not enough.

A couple of years ago, Gill was working with an interracial couple to sell their home in Parker. When the appraiser arrived, the Black husband was leaving the property.

“I own investment properties in the area, so I know the area very well,” Gill

Figure shows median family net worth by race. The “other” category contains Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multi-race households.

CREDIT: FEDERAL RESERVE SURVEY OF CONSUMER FINANCES; 2019

Stargate captures win over The Academy

BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

THORNTON – e Stargate high school boys basketball team held o a tenacious squad from e Academy on Salute To Service Night to pick up its seventh victory of the year.

e Eagles led by as many as 21 points but needed to hold on late to pick up a 76-68 victory Jan. 19 in front of their home crowd.

“We have a seasoned team,” Stargate coach Jason Gray said. “We instill holding our own and focus on keeping ourselves composed at the end of the day.”

Before the game both teams honored the active and retired military and rst responders with a ‘Salute to Service’ presentation.

On the court, Stargate (7-3 overall and 2-2 in the class 4A/3A Metropolitan League) used a solid all-around e ort to get the win. Four players scored in double gures, and a total of nine scored in the contest.

“We have a lot of great individuals that love the game and buy into our system,” the coach said.

Both teams took a while to get the balls to drop, but Stargate got rolling in the second quarter after ending the rst with a 12-10 advantage.

e Eagles feasted o of e Academy’s turnovers to open the quarter on a 14-2 run. David umma scored on back-to-back baskets, Hunter Roark stole the ball and scored on a fast-break basket and Dylan Perkins hit a pair of treys to push the lead to 37-24 at halftime.

Stargate continued to press e Academy in the second half, not allowing open shots and playing the passing lanes. at attacking style opened up the Eagles’ o ense. Roark scored on a pair of fast-break baskets, while Camden Cottrell and Perkins each hit from behind the arc to push the lead to 57-39.

However, the Wildcats made a late push in the fourth. ey outscored Stargate 21-7 to start the quarter as the Eagles struggled to get into their o ense. And, they didn’t have an answer for e Academy’s sharp shooting on defense.

But umma took the game over down the stretch. He scored seven of the nal 10 points for Stargate to seal

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said. “And I used to live in the neighborhood. So the value that we gave to the house was very appropriate — and the appraisal came in $100,000 less (than our value).”

According to Gill, the buyers, who were White, decided to pay the extra $100,000 out of pocket because they knew the original asking price was fair.

“ e agent and the buyers thought that the price was reasonable and that the appraiser made a big mistake,” Gill said. “We tried to dispute the appraisal and failed. He said he’s not going to change it.”

Gill said the homebuyers noted that the low appraisal was probably due to racial discrimination.

According to a 2021 study by Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored mortgage-buying company, this experience was not rare. Black and Latino mortgage applicants get lower appraisal values than the contract price more often than White appli-

and assistant Commissioner Jenn Roberts-Uhlig said the hospital would o er statewide outreach programs and present discussions on high school sports-based health issues, such as concussion prevention, cardiac health and sports asthma programs.

“Partnering with Children’s Hospital Colorado provides our sta and our membership an opportunity to serve and grow alongside a recognized leader in medicine within our state,” Krueger said in a statement on CHSAANow.com. “ e health and wellness of our

cants, according to the study. e study found that, based on over 12 million appraisals from Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2020, 8.6% of Black applicants receive an appraisal value lower than contract price, compared to 6.5% of White applicants. In the study, Freddie Mac said it would be valuable to conduct further research to understand why this gap exists.

In a report by the National Fair Housing Alliance, however, personal stories like that of Gill’s clients make the case that the appraisal gap comes from racial or ethnic discrimination.

One of these stories, originally reported by the Washington Post, was about a mixed-race couple in Denver. An appraiser greeted by the White wife valued the house at $550,000, whereas one greeted by the Black husband valued it at $405,000. e lower value appraisal report explicitly compared the home to others in a nearby predominantly Black neighborhood, even though that’s not where the house was located.

Since 1968, housing discrimination based on race has been illegal under the Fair Housing Act. Nine years

coaches, students and athletes is always our top priority. Having a partner like Children’s Hospital will allow us to continue to expand our e orts.”

“ e mission and vision for both CHSAA and Children’s Hospital Colorado strongly align to continue to provide the safest opportunities for our young Colorado athletes through the most up-to-date policies and research-driven best practices,” Roberts-Uhlig added in the statement. “Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the nest hospitals in the country, with sports

before that federal law was signed, Colorado was the rst state to pass its own fair housing laws, according to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority.

Although it is illegal, discrimination in housing based on race or color still happens, according to the Department of Justice. e department has led cases related to lending discrimination, including a 2012 Wells Fargo case in which the bank was forced to pay a settlement for its pattern of discrimination against quali ed Black and African American and Hispanic and Latino borrowers.

ere are e orts to change the process. According to the Urban Institute, a nonpro t research organization, 89% of all property appraisers and assessors are White while only 2 percent are Black and 5 percent are Hispanic. Addressing the lack of diversity in the profession could improve outcomes for Black and Hispanic communities, the organization said.

e Appraiser Diversity Initiative, a program led by mortgage-buying companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and civil rights organization the

medicine experts who are geared exclusively to growing athletes while keeping student safety at the forefront.”

In the statement, Christy Dobson, the executive director of corporate and community development at the hospital, said o ering the education services will provide “expertise that’s close to home.”

“ is statewide outreach will continue to allow us to support children and families nationwide by providing them with high-quality guidance, and we’re thrilled to be that trusted expert opinion,” she said.

National Urban League, is teaching new potential appraisers with a diversity of identities in an e ort to close this gap.

Approaching inclusion in real estate from a wider perspective, a program through the Urban Land Institute Colorado works to train women and people of color in development. is program, called the Real Estate Diversity Initiative, aims to create urban landscapes that serve diverse communities.

“I think trust in community-building is key,” Executive Director Rodney Milton said. “When developers build projects, they need community support because they’re shaping the community. And who better to be equipped to strengthen a community, to build it out, to revitalize it, then the folks who are from that community?”

Welcome to Fairhaven Housing is a source of discrimination complaints. e Colorado Civil Rights Commission Annual report found that 14% of complaints were

Perkins also had 12 rebounds and

Stargate’s Reed Schoenfeld passes the ball to a teammate during a Jan. 19 game against Academy. Stargate won 76-68.

PHOTO BY JONATHAN MANESS

claims about housing issues.

Chantal Sundberg, a Black Realtor who works in the metro Denver area, said she has not witnessed or experienced discrimination in her work with her clients, most of whom are Black.

“Everyone is treated equal, whether it’s borrowing or buying homes,” she said.

Sundberg witnessed the 1994 Rwandan genocide, when hundreds of thousands of members of a minority ethnic group called the Tutsi were murdered by members of the Hutu ethnic majority. In her eyes, although it might be important to talk about topics of racial discrimination, focusing on them too much can have unintended consequences.

“When we emphasize them so much, it creates more division rather than unity,” she said.

Still, discrimination is an ongoing concern for the National Association of Realtors and Brokers. Sundberg said Realtors are trained to address discrimination issues.

And to Gill, the Realtor who helped Johnson sell her home, the association’s training is not enough to help all real estate agents.

“Race is a part of it, but it’s not the in-depth, you know, ‘how to understand if you’re being a racist or not,’” he said.

To address such concerns, the association released an immersive online simulation in 2020 that aims to train agents to recognize and avoid acting on their own biases.

e program is part of the association’s Fair Housing Act Plan, which leaders created to emphasize accountability and culture change. e training is meant to make housing more accessible and a ordable to people of color.

A White Colorado Community Media reporter went through the online simulation, which takes place in a ctional town called Fairhaven. e simulation puts a person in the shoes of potential homebuyers who are experiencing discrimination.

One scenario is based on a federal court case, Clinton-Brown v. Hardick. In 2020, Todd Brown and Ebony Clinton-Brown led a suit against Helene L. and John Hardick alleging

violations of the Fair Housing Act and Rhode Island law.

e case claims the Hardicks noticed Clinton-Brown’s rst name and asked their real estate agent if Ebony was Black. When they learned she was, the Hardicks refused to sell their property and the agent withdrew the listing upon the Hardicks’ request, ceasing communication.

roughout the simulation, agents attempt to theoretically sell four homes within six months while coming across day-to-day happenings including the views of colleagues and encounter issues like language barriers. e simulator provides for moments of re ection in the sales process. At the end of the training, agents are given feedback.

According to Alexia Smokler of the National Association of Realtors, the organization decided to pursue the simulator after a Newsday investigation revealed alleged housing discrimination on Long Island, New York.

“We wanted to show how discrimination plays out in real life scenarios and so we drew on real fair housing cases and frequently asked questions from our members to create these simulated scenarios so they could see how discrimination looks,” Smokler said.

Scenarios in the simulation are based on true stories. ey include testimonials to show discrimination from the perspective of race, disability and LGBTQ+ identities.

“We’ve had people tell us watching these videos — they’re very emotional videos — that they are in tears, that they’re angry, that they’re going to stand up for their clients and also we’ve had folks say ‘I wasn’t aware of these sorts of things are going on’ and ‘this has really opened my eyes,’” Smokler said.

Brian Arnold, who used to work with clients at Aurora Warms the Night, said training like Fairhaven could help combat discrimination. But he noted that since the Fairhaven simulation is not a mandatory step in real estate agent licensing, it is challenging to ensure people who need the training actually do it.

“For your … real estate agents that are doing well, that are maybe using discriminatory practices, how are you going to get those people to use it?”

Arnold said. “Unless it’s a mandatory (program) ... then it’s just a nice program that’s out there that could help.”

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Many Denver-area suburbs have large White majorities today. About 20 cities, towns or rural counties have a larger proportion of White residents than the national rate and the Colorado rate — many by a large margin, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

In Cherry Hills Village, a wealthy suburb that borders Denver, the number of Black Americans amounts to 0% of the population. Just a few miles away, the population is 17% Black and 44% White in Aurora, one of Denver’s most diverse suburbs.

Aurora is an exception, not the rule. Many of Denver’s other older suburbs are much less diverse.

Several Adams County cities have

large Latino populations, but even though they’re suburban, the cities still tend to have lower-income neighborhoods closer to Denver and more expensive housing farther north.

Still, the suburbs don’t entirely look like they used to, according to Yonah Freemark, senior research associate at the nonpro t Urban Institute, based in Washington, D.C. “Overall, the suburban parts of the nation have transformed dramatically and have become more diverse over time,” Freemark said.

at’s in terms of age, ethnicity and race, and income, Freemark added.

In the future, some suburbs will likely undergo a “steady transformation” toward increased mobility, such as having more public transportation, Freemark said. Other changes could include more e orts to get people walking and biking, with the transition of suburban

storefronts and strip malls into more walkable neighborhoods, he added.

e path forward for the suburbs may involve a continued increase in diversity of residents, Freemark said.

But that depends on whether states and the federal government will expand support and requirements related to a ordable housing, Freemark said.

“We’re going to need signi cant public investment and changes to public law to support those outcomes,” Freemark said. “Otherwise, little is going to change.”

e a ordability issue transcends race, with many people simply priced out of the housing market and those who are in it struggling to a ord what they need for their families. In 2010, the median singlefamily home price in metro Denver was about $200,000. It was roughly triple that as of 2022.

Coupled with a ordability is an availability issue that local rules

play a role in exacerbating. Large-lot zoning — planning for houses to be built on large portions of land — is one major issue. In other words, there are too many large homes being built and too few starter homes, leaving prospective rst-time homebuyers with few options, perhaps even relegated forever to renting.

“If you have a very expensive largelot neighborhood, you don’t get young families,” Rogers said. “You don’t want your community to box out young families or new Americans. Or, you end up with, in a sense, a retirement community, and there’s nothing wrong with a retirement community, but you don’t want your entire community (to be that). You want kids to be in your schools.”

e long-term trend of rising housing prices plays a role, too, as wages fail to keep pace with housing costs. at “has the potential to continue to widen inequality and even perhaps embed it,” Rogers said.

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by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 28C, BUILDING 28, THE LAKES AT DUNES PARK, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2019 AT RECEPTION NO. 2019000011034 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUMS DECLARATION FOR THE LAKE OF THE DUNES PARK, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. C0874352, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 11250 Florence St Unit 28C, Commerce City, CO 80640.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

OF SALE

NOTICE

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/15/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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

Adams County Warrants: January 9, 2023 - January 13, 2023

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 1/9/2023 1,086,663.87

ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERV 1/11/2023 4,667.22

BRYAN LAURA CHRISTINE 1/11/2023 150.00

LUCERO REBECCA M 1/11/2023 4,221.00

MANUFACTURERS EDGE 1/11/2023 10,000.00

ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERV 1/12/2023 56,323.24

ANGEL ARMOR LLC 1/12/2023 3,719.62

MAINTENANCE CHEF LLC 1/12/2023 872.00

ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERV 1/13/2023 10,565.10

CINA & CINA FORENSIC CONSULTIN 1/13/2023 150.00

MARKHAM GALLEGOS JENNIFER 1/13/2023 625.00

ADAMS COUNTY EDUCATION CONS 1/12/2023 850.00

AFFORDABLE PROPANE 1/12/2023 378.18

AFLAC GROUP INSURANCE 1/12/2023 16,793.19

ALMOST HOME INC 1/12/2023 500.00

ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL 1/12/2023 433.82

ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICE 1/12/2023 158.11

ARMORED KNIGHTS INC 1/12/2023 1,781.95

ARVADA CHAMBER OF COMMEREC 1/12/2023 3,000.00

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AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1/12/2023 10,000.00

AURORA ECONOMIC DEVELOP CO 1/12/2023 300,000.00

AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC 1/12/2023 1,368.77

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COLO DIST ATTORNEY COUNCIL 1/12/2023 540.00

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COLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PH 1/12/2023 393.00

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GALLS LLC 1/12/2023 4,776.57

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KIDS FIRST HEALTH CARE 1/12/2023 250.00

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES 1/12/2023 1,225.08

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First Publication 1/19/2023

Last Publication 2/16/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/10/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028694

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279534

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

September 03, 2004 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 14, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20040914000898220

Original Principal Amount $165,880.19 Outstanding Principal Balance $44,420.90

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 4, LAKEVIEW ESTATES, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7011 Xavier St, Westminster, CO 80030.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 pay-

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WEX BANK 1/12/2023 3,747.31

Fund Total 132,897.21

Stormwater Utility Fund

ing 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-946719-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.

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1/12/2023 200.00

SHRED-IT 1/12/2023 5,431.16

INC 1/12/2023 2,926.80

SPECIALTY

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 23,007.95

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 768.10

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 11,786.33

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 63.65

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 553.86

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 1,367.90

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 8,121.93

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 .62

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 3.99

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 281.52

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 2,877.39

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 59.51

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 659.80

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 742.33

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 11,393.08

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 926.02

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 5,498.22

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 41.50

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 303.24

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 218.74

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 2,235.23

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 2.65

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 18.81

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 12.01

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 14.27

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 26.21

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 190.97

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 .62

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 3.99

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 283.82

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 2,900.58

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 1,167.74

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 63.34

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 18.41

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 29.64

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 6,933.48

STATE OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 133.97

SUMMIT

SUNBELT

SWIMS

TRI

TRINITY

1/12/2023 9,010.49

1/12/2023 1,458.01

1/12/2023 97.50

1/12/2023 6,205.67

1/12/2023 249,520.25 TYGRETT

1/12/2023 265.00

DREXEL BARRELL & CO 1/12/2023 1,450.00

UTILO LLC 1/12/2023 2,984.00

Fund Total 4,434.00

Road & Bridge Fund

AURIGO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIE 1/12/2023 34,000.00

AYRES ASSOCIATES INC 1/12/2023 53,955.28

BONNIE ROERIG AND ASSOCIATES L 1/12/2023 3,920.00

BROCK GRACE 1/12/2023 9,430.00

CENTRAL SALT LLC 1/12/2023 35,376.33

CONSOR ENGINEERS LLC 1/12/2023 2,270.50

DREXEL BARRELL & CO 1/12/2023 23,832.00

ELITE SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE 1/12/2023 97,828.86

HCL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING L 1/12/2023 146,272.25

HDR ENGINEERING INC 1/12/2023 50,386.51

JR ENGINEERING LTD 1/12/2023 5,182.50

LUMIN8 TRANSPORTATION TECHNO 1/12/2023 10,105.12

PRIME TITLE COMPANY 1/12/2023 540.50

SKARONEA DENNIS & JAMIE 1/12/2023 2,000.00

STEVENSON SHARON J 1/12/2023 2,520.00

Fund Total 477,619.85

Insurance Fund

DELTA DENTAL OF COLO 1/11/2023 188,349.30

NEW YOU CREW NUTRITION AND FI 1/11/2023 1,750.00

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 846,515.24

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 148,446.30

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 338,061.81

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 652,209.20

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 518,226.13

UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE 1/11/2023 235,057.32

BERGER, NORMA DARLENE 1/12/2023 216.77

CA SHORT COMPANY 1/12/2023 22,952.00

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 34.20

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 34.20

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 34.20

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 34.20

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO 1/12/2023 7,322.60

FIRST AMERICAN ADMINISTRATORS 1/12/2023 64,257.28

HEALING WORDS COUNSELING LLC 1/12/2023 700.00

JANE MICHALS 1/12/2023 250.78

KAISER PERMANENTE 1/12/2023 4,704.92

KAISER PERMANENTE 1/12/2023 3,308.68

KAISER PERMANENTE 1/12/2023 2,659.92

KAISER PERMANENTE 1/12/2023 2,659.92

KAISER PERMANENTE 1/12/2023 50,704.03

LIFE HEALTH LLC 1/12/2023 9,172.50

LOCKTON COMPANIES 1/12/2023 10,506.25

MINES & ASSOCIATES PC 1/12/2023 600.00

UNITED HEALTHCARE 1/12/2023 119,003.28

VERY GOOD COUNSELING 1/12/2023 3,450.00

1/12/2023 2,570.52

1/12/2023 683.29

1/12/2023 185.27 Fund Total 3,632,005.93

Golf Course Enterprise Fund

MGMT 1/12/2023 1,197.01

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL RECREATION MGMT 1/12/2023 30,203.80 PROFESSIONAL RECREATION MGMT 1/13/2023 9,000.00 Fund Total 40,400.81

Equipment Service Fund

1/12/2023 1,430.90

ALSCO

BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES 1/12/2023 18,919.00

JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET 1/12/2023 104,476.00

TK COMMUNICATIONS LLC 1/12/2023 4,324.00

Fund Total 3,231,221.03

Open

COLLINS ENGINEERS INC

1/12/2023 26,835.00

LOWER CLEAR CREEK DITCH 1/12/2023 5,400.00

Fund Total 32,235.00

TIERRA ROJO CORPORATION 1/11/2023 22,280.00 GROWING

1/12/2023 1,642.04

1/12/2023 257.29

1/12/2023 2,419.45

1/12/2023 672.45

1/12/2023 30,000.08

1/12/2023 44,936.68

Public Notices

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2020

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 17, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000119127

Original Principal Amount $389,915.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $379,489.58

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 9, BLOCK 7, BRIGHTON CROSSING FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 165 Mt Bierstadt St, Brighton, CO 80601-4666.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/17/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-947326-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279533

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

JERRY LUFT

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust

October 22, 2016

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2016

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2016000093774

Original Principal Amount $124,105.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $107,266.92

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 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 44, BLOCK 5, AMENDED PLAT OF ADAMS HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

TAX ID: 0182306305044

Also known by street and number as: 6691 ASH ST, Commerce City, CO 80022.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028661

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279557

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 10, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Karyl Lyn Haden

Original Beneficiary(ies)

CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANKUNITED NA Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2009

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2009

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2009000022539

Original Principal Amount $200,355.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $163,754.14

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.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO: LOT 2 BLOCK 4 BRIGHTON CROSSING FILING #1

Also known by street and number as: 289 Bristlecone Street, Brighton, CO 80601.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/15/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/19/2023

Last Publication 2/16/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/10/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028675

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

SALE NO. A202279570

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Johnny Gonzales

Original Beneficiary(ies) V.R.M. Pension Plan Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New Direction Trust Company as Custodian FBO Sandra Craft Roth IRA Date of Deed of Trust August 19, 2019

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000068135

Original Principal Amount $436,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $436,000.00

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 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 4, Block 1, Granby Commons Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 1735 Fraser Ct, Aurora, CO 80011.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph A Murr #14427

Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 410 17th St., Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277

Attorney File # 7230.014

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279530

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Ramona Renteria

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust January 04, 2013

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 07, 2013

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2013000001563

Original Principal Amount $136,482.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $103,753.51

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3, BLOCK 13, NORWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7796 Kimberly Street,

Commerce City, CO 80022.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-946381-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279569

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Sarah A Romero

Original Beneficiary(ies)

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 06, 2006

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006000987760

Original Principal Amount $195,925.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $133,571.58

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.

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 21, THENCE NORTH 190 FEET, THENCE EAST 105 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 190 FEET; THENCE WEST 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE NORTH 90 FEET, BLOCK 21, HARRIS PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3895 West 76Th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030-4760.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) rep-

resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 19-022807

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279564

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 17, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jose Del Rosario Rodriguez Montes

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2019

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000030927

Original Principal Amount $294,566.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $280,797.17

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.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 330 FEET WEST AND 30 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 WHICH IS THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST 70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE EAST 70 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6411 E 68Th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/17/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028792

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279567

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Robert C. Walden

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Citywide Home Loans, A Utah Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

Date of Deed of Trust

July 06, 2015

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 07, 2015

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2015000053861

Original Principal Amount $170,400.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $150,637.75

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 12, BLOCK 23, MORRIS HEIGHTS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3116 Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80011.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-925778-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279543

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Aleece Marie Patten and Jeffrey James Patten

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Keller Mortgage, LLC dba Keller Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2020 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000097390

Original Principal Amount $350,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $339,402.66

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 9, BLOCK 3, LAKE VILLAGE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12932 Columbine Circle, Thornton, CO 80241.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-947039-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279531

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jose Medina, Jr.

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust

November 30, 2016

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2016

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016000108889**

Original Principal Amount $315,185.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $289,359.89

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 11, BLOCK 3, SHERWOOD HILLS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

**MODIFICATION OF PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST RECORDED 3/17/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. 2017000023890 TO MODIFY PROPERTY ADDRESS

Also known by street and number as: 2386 E 101St Way, Thornton, CO 80229.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028651

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279560

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 10, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) CHRISTOPHER L RALEY AND TOMALIN K RALEY

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

THE MONEY SOURCE INC.

Date of Deed of Trust August 11, 2017

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 16, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017000071033

Original Principal Amount $239,580.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $238,177.26

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 41, GRANGE CREEK FILING NO. 7 P.U.D.,COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 0172107120002

Also known by street and number as: 5202 E 111TH CT, THORNTON, CO 80233.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/15/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/19/2023

Last Publication 2/16/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/10/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 19-022248

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279549

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) JASON STREIFEL

Original Beneficiary(ies) CHASE MANHATTAN

MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST

BANK Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2004

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2004

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20040401000180970

Original Principal Amount $190,667.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $139,600.39

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 NO. 5, GRANGE CREEK FILING NO. 5, P.U.D., COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 10934 ELM DRIVE, THORNTON, CO 80233.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-026434

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279532

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) VICTOR ORTEGA AND GRACIELA ORTEGA Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2020 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000099911

Original Principal Amount $565,596.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $548,112.84

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 THREE (3), BLOCK 3, MAYFIELD SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 6758 E 119TH AVE, THORNTON, CO 80233.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028632

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279535

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Tien Thi Thuy Nguyen

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2017 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017000072881

Original Principal Amount $285,559.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $255,749.30

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 16, BLOCK 36, RIVER VALLEY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 9701 Dahlia Lane, Thornton, CO 80229.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024111

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.

NOTICE

PUBLICATION

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 10, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Santiago A. Hernandez, Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies)

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000065000

Original Principal Amount $356,125.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $349,174.58

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.

FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTH 11 FEET OF LOT 26, ALL OF LOT 25, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 4 FEET OF SAID LOT 25, BLOCK 14A, SHAW HEIGHTS, FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 8727 Circle Drive, Westminster, CO 80031.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/15/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/19/2023

Last Publication 2/16/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES EN-

TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/10/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Ste 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 22CO00288-1

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279536

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Bradly Willems

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust March 03, 2017

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017000021293

Original Principal Amount $397,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $390,288.75

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 11, BLOCK 6, THE VILLAGES AT BUFFALO RUN EAST, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 11861 Joplin Court, Commerce City, CO 80022.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

OF SALE

NOTICE

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11778

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279571

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Eufemia G Perez

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MidFirst Bank Date of Deed of Trust January 14, 2010 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 19, 2010

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2010000003478

Original Principal Amount $125,681.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $100,321.27

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 15, BLOCK 49, NORTH GLENN TWENTY SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 11783 Quam Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233-1269.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-947722-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279544

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jason Schneider and Tammy L. James-Schneider

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Citizens Bank NA f/k/a RBS Citizens NA Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2016

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 11, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016000036570 Original Principal Amount

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 22, BLOCK 10, SAGE CREEK, FILING NO. 1, AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 12505 Kearney Circle, Thornton, CO 80602.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO12072

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279537

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jevard Hitch

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , As Trustee Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-HE1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates,Series 2006-HE1 Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2006

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2006

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20060501000439810

Original Principal Amount $387,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $232,603.20

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.

THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 1986.20 FEET TO A POINT 660.00 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 1316.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 330.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 09 WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 1316.80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4

A DISTANCE OF 330.00 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE NORTH 25 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 19150 East 118Th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-027409

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279553

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Louis Antonio Alvarado and Melody Christina Alvarado who acquired title as Christina Alvarado

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2021 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000058066

Original Principal Amount $206,330.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $200,689.67

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to 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.

Condominium Unit 4, Building B, Together with the exclusive right to use Garage Unit 4, Garage GB 1, the Ridge at Bromley Lane Condominiums, in accordance with the Plat and Map of the Ridge at Bromley Lane Condominiums, recorded on July 25, 2002, at Reception No. C1001363, and subject to the Condominium Declaration for the Ridge at Bromley Lane Condominiums recorded on January 4, 2002 at Reception No. C0909468 of the Adams County, Colorado Records, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 2900 Purcell St B-4, Brighton, CO 80601.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21029

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279572

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Ramy Al-Bawwab and Serena E Woods Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for EverBank, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 24, 2007

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 26, 2007

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007000100526

Original Principal Amount $160,481.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $128,653.31

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 19, BLOCK 3, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 1660 Pecos Way, Denver, CO 80221.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-947752-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279529

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 27, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Desiree Rose Allen AND Erik Mitchell Weippert

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING

THORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

July 24, 2020

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 04, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000074475

Original Principal Amount $402,573.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $389,544.50

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 37, BLOCK 3, QUAIL CROSSING SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, SECOND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 0157328113034

Also known by street and number as: 1332 West 133Rd Way, Westminster, CO 80234.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/5/2023

Last Publication 2/2/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 10/27/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028650

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279541

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jose L. Gonzales

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Home Point Financial Corporation Date of Deed of Trust August 12, 2021

County of Recording

Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000098042

Original Principal Amount $321,530.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $316,886.64

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 25, BLOCK 3, PERL-MACK MANOR, FOURTEENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7087 Huron Street, Denver, CO 80221.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO-20683

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

SALE NO. A202279548

FORECLOSURE

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Danean J. DiPaolo

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Community First National Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2000

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 19, 2000

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) C0672468 Book: 6134 Page: 0298-0305

Original Principal Amount $132,925.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $65,979.06

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 8, BLOCK 9, CORONADO SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8300 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80229.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-940946-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279545

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Kathryn Cooke Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt United Shore Financial Services, LLC d/b/a United Wholesale Mortgage, a Michigan Limited Liability Company

Date of Deed of Trust

October 12, 2020

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000104849

Original Principal Amount $155,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $154,199.89

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 3, BLOCK 55, OF BLOCKS 39, 54 AND 55 OF THORNTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 9171 Race St, Thornton, CO 80229.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-946509-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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279542

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Christian Santos

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust July 24, 2020

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000076000

Original Principal Amount $412,294.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $402,359.92

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 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 19, BLOCK 7, DUNES PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 10285 East 112Th Way, Commerce City, CO 80640.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028691

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279547

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Shamim Akwobei Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2020 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000079683

Original Principal Amount $347,272.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $335,556.76

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 12, BLOCK 6, BUFFALO RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 0172306114018

Also known by street and number as: 14848 E 116Th Pl, Commerce City, CO 80603.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/08/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/12/2023

Last Publication 2/9/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/03/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400,

Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028692

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202279568

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2022, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL W. HOLT AND SHELLY A. HOLT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 23, 2019

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000071696

Original Principal Amount $237,975.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $235,896.84

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 17, BLOCK 6, CONCORD FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 12126 ELM WAY, THORNTON, CO 80241.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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 1/26/2023

Last Publication 2/23/2023

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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: 11/22/2022

Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009644444

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.

City and County

Public Notice

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Department of Special Education

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Department of Student Support Services, is in the process of destroying all special education records of former students whose birthday falls January 1, 1999 through and including December 31, 1999. These records are not academic records. The records that we have may contain any or all of the following: IEPs, psychological reports, achievement test scores, social work summaries and health summaries.

You are entitled to the available records we have on file. If you wish a copy, please make your request in writing. Upon receipt of your request, we will search our files and have your requested file ready for you within 48 hours. You need to request the information within 30 days of the date of this publication. Records will be destroyed after that time. Please present your request to the Student Support Services Department, 1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241-2601. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please include date of birth and current phone number with your request. You will be required to show proper identification before obtaining your file.

Heather Greicius Executive Director Student Support

Public Notices

Last Publication: February 9, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel & Westminster Window

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HIGHPOINTE PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the HighPointe Park Metropolitan District (the “District”), City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Letters of Interest should be sent to HighPointe Park Metropolitan District, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

HIGHPOINTE PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. NTS2028

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Eastcreek Farm Metropolitan District, City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) director will be elected to serve until May 2025 and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027.

Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

EASTCREEK FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. NTS2041

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

CONVOCATORIA A NOMINACIONES

Artículos 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA y, particularmente, a los electores elegibles del Distrito Metropolitano de Lee’s Farm, ciudad de Thornton, condado Adams, Colorado (el “Distrito”).

POR EL PRESENTE, SE INFORMA de que se celebrará una elección el 2 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 7:00 p. m. En ese momento, se elegirán dos (2) directores para estar en funciones hasta mayo de 2025, y se elegirán tres (3) directores para estar en funciones hasta mayo de 2027. Los electores elegibles del Distrito interesados en servir en la junta directiva pueden obtener un Formulario de autonominación y aceptación del funcionario electoral designado (Designated Election Official, DEO) en 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 o por vía telefónica en el número 303-858-1800, lunes a viernes en horario de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Los formularios de autonominación y aceptación también están disponibles en línea en https:// whitebearankele.com/.

La fecha límite para enviar un formulario de autonominación y aceptación es el cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) del viernes 24 de febrero de 2023. Si el DEO determina que un formulario de autonominación y aceptación no es adecuado, el formulario puede modificarse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 24 de febrero de 2023. Se recomienda la presentación anticipada, ya que no habrá lugar para la corrección de formularios inadecuados después de la fecha y hora límites. Para ser un candidato no registrado, se debe presentar una declaración jurada de intención en la oficina del DEO antes del cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) del lunes 27 de febrero de 2023.

ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que la información sobre cómo obtener una boleta de voto en ausencia se puede solicitar al DEO, y las solicitudes para la boleta de voto en ausencia deben presentarse

ante el DEO a más tardar al cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) del 25 de abril de 2023.

DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE LEE’S FARM

Por: Funcionario electoral designado

Legal Notice No. NTS2045

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

LLAMADO DE CANDIDATURAS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA, y, en particular, a los votantes del distrito metropolitano de Eastcreek Farm, ciudad de Thornton, condado de Adams, Colorado (el “Distrito”).

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que se hará una elección el 2 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 7:00 p. m. En ese momento, se elegirá un (1) director para servir hasta mayo de 2025 y se elegirán tres (3) directores para servir hasta mayo de 2027.

Los votantes del Distrito interesados en formar parte de la junta directiva pueden obtener un formulario de autonominación y aceptación del representante electoral designado (Designated Election Official, “DEO”) en 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 o por teléfono al 303-858-1800, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes. Los formularios de autonominación y aceptación también están disponibles en línea en https://whitebearankele. com/.

La fecha límite para enviar un formulario de autonominación y aceptación es al cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) el viernes 24 de febrero de 2023. Si el DEO determina que un formulario de autonominación y aceptación no es suficiente, el formulario puede modificarse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 27 de febrero de 2023. Se anima a presentar el formulario anticipadamente, ya que la fecha límite no permitirá corregir un formulario insuficiente después de esta fecha y hora. Se debe presentar una declaración jurada de intención para ser un candidato en la oficina del DEO antes del cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) el lunes 27 de febrero de 2023.

ADEMÁS, SE DARÁ UN AVISO que puede obtenerse información de cómo obtener una boleta de voto en ausencia del DEO, y que las solicitudes de una boleta de voto en ausencia deben presentarse ante el DEO a más tardar al cierre de operaciones (5:00 p. m.) del 25 de abril de 2023.

DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE EASTCREEK

FARM

Por: Representante electoral designado Legal Notice No. NTS2042

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of North Metro Fire Rescue District of Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson and Weld Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of North Metro Fire Rescue District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Heather Brown, Designated Election Official 101 Spader Way Broomfield, CO 80020 Elections@NorthMetroFire.org 303-452-9910

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business at 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting a form that is deemed insufficient after the deadline.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

North Metro Fire Rescue District

/s/: Heather Brown

Heather Brown, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. NTS2043

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Lee’s Farm Metropolitan District, City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2025 and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until May

2027. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

LEE’S FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. NTS2044

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.51002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

144TH AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of 144th Avenue Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 (the “Districts”) of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Districts will conduct an election that will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and three (3) directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the 144th Avenue Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Districts’ website at https://www.144md.live/ or from the Districts’ Designated Election Official (“DEO”):

Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C.

4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237 spacheco@isp-law.com or (303) 867-3000

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023. If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, (303) 8673000. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is April 25, 2023.

144TH AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2

By /s/ Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. NTS2046

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Westminster Window

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that on or after the 13th day of February 2023, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:

Keene Concrete 30263 Weld County Road 8 Keenesburg, CO 80643 hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of 2022 Parks Concrete Maintenance, Project No. 22-22A.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.

3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.

CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO

Jim Jensen 1/18/23

Jim Jensen Date Contracts Manager

Legal Notice No. NTS2037

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

NOTICE OF PARTIAL FINAL SETTLEMENT (EXCLUDING SPECIFIED UNFINISHED ITEMS)

Fire Station #61 Construction Project

NORTH METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (303) 452-9910

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, except for the Work itemized below, which is expressly excluded from the Partial Final Settlement and this notice, the North Metro Fire Rescue District is announcing completion of the following public works project:

Construction of Fire Station #61 1275 W Midway Blvd Broomfield, CO 80020

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-26-107, the General Contractor, Golden Triangle Construction, Inc., and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers who have provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, are hereby notified that, except for the Work itemized below, which is expressly excluded from the Partial Final Settlement and this notice, the Partial Final Settlement on this construction project is scheduled for February 28, 2023 at 10 am. The Partial Final Settlement will be held at North Metro Fire Rescue District’s Headquarters, located at 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, Colorado 80020. The General Contractor or any contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor and manufacturer who provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, and who claims to have not been paid for all or any portion of such materials or labor, shall submit a verified statement of claim setting forth the amount alleged due and unpaid on account of such claim to the North Metro Fire Rescue District on or before the above date and time scheduled for Partial Final Settlement. All verified statement of claims shall be submitted in writing to:

North Metro Fire Rescue District Attn: Lisa Willis, Chief Financial Officer 101 Spader Way Broomfield, Colorado 80020

Itemization of Excluded Items: Installation of Bollards at Fire Station #61

Legal Notice No. NTS2040

First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT

Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on February 21, 2023, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Silva Construction, hereinafter called the “Contractor,” for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as 2022 Concrete Replacement Program.

1. 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 such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney’s Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by February 14, 2023.

3. All such claims must be notarized and must otherwise comply with the requirements of C.R.S. § 38 26 107.

4. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Westminster, Colorado on January 26, 2023.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER

/s/ David R. Frankel City Attorney

Legal Notice No. NTS2024

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

Adams District Court (303) 659-1161.

GBM 55, LLC v. ERNEST M. MEWHINNEY, JR., AN INDIVIDUAL, and Persons Unknown, et al. Case #: 2022CV031402.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Bove Law Offices, 4535 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80220. Phone: (303) 756-0500.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend, against the claims of the Complaint, filed with the court in this action. The Answer can be filed, by filing with the clerk of this court, an Answer or other response, within 35 days, after the service of this Summons, upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete, on the last day of publication, 02/16/2023. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained, from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file an Answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you, for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without further notice. This is an action for title of a Manufactured home in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, known as Make: S B, VIN/Serial Number: 35511391H.

Legal Notice No. NTS2006

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: Adams County District Court 1100 Judicial Ctr Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: THE RANCH RESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTMINSTER, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: XGGCC LLC; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; APARTMENTS RESURFACING LLC; SUNBELT PORTFOLIOS, LLC; ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Case No.: 2022CV031648 Division: W Ctrm:

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2994.0005

SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Westminster, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 19 in Block 1, The Ranch Reserve Subdivision, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Dated: January 9, 2023.

ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

By: /s/Hal R. Kyles

Hal R. Kyles, #23891

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Legal Notice No. NTS2005

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

SUMMONS

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF ADAMS AND STATE OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 22CV31190, DIV. A

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN JENKINS and ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY- EIGHT DOLLARS IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, Defendant.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, GREETINGS:

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk an answer to the Complaint, which has been filed with the Court within thirty days after service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

If service upon you is made outside the State of Colorado, or by publication or if a copy of the Complaint is not served upon you with this Summons, you are required to file your Answer to the Complaint within thirty-five days after service of this Summons upon you.

This is an action for forfeiture pursuant to C.R.S. §16-13-307 of the currency that was seized in Adams County, Colorado by officers of the North Metro Task Force on May 25, 2021, as being derived from activity constituting a class one public nuisance. A copy of the Summons, Complaint and Tem-

porary Restraining Order may be obtained at the Adams County District Attorney’s Office, 1000 Judicial Center Drive, Suite 100, Brighton, Colorado 80601.

DATED: October 13, 2022

/s/Todd Bluth Senior Deputy District Attorney 1000 Judicial Center Drive Suite 100 Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 659-7720

Legal Notice No. NTS2023

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

SUMMONS

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS AND STATE OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 22CV31556, DIV. W

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Plaintiff,

vs. JAMES EDGAR LEWIS JR. and FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT DOLLARS IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, Defendant.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, GREETINGS:

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk an answer to the Complaint, which has been filed with the Court within thirty days after service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

If service upon you is made outside the State of Colorado, or by publication or if a copy of the Complaint is not served upon you with this Summons, you are required to file your Answer to the Complaint within thirty-five days after service of this Summons upon you.

This is an action for forfeiture pursuant to C.R.S. §16-13-307 of the currency that was seized in Adams County, Colorado by officers of the Aurora Police Department on October 12, 2022, as being derived from activity constituting a class one public nuisance.

A copy of the Summons, Complaint and Temporary Restraining Order may be obtained at the Adams County District Attorney’s Office, 1000 Judicial Center Drive, Suite 100, Brighton, Colorado 80601.

DATED: December 23, 2022

/s/Todd Bluth Senior Deputy District Attorney 1000 Judicial Center Drive Suite 100 Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 659-7720

Legal Notice No. NTS1980

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Notice of Demand

On August 19, 2022, Dale M. Doughman, Personal Representative for Howard and Irene Doughman, did file a notice in accordance with C.R.S. 7-42-114 to 7-42-117 which states the following:

COMES NOW Dale M. Doughman, , Personal Representative for Howard and Irene Doughman, after first being duly sworn, does state under oath that the Farmers’ High Line Canal and Reservoir Company certificate number 5331 for one quarter (0.25) share has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed and that said certificate is the property of Howard and Irene Doughman and has not been transferred or hypothecated by the said stockholder. Demand for issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with C.R.S. 7-42-114; 7-42-115 and 7-42-117, is hereby made.

Farmers’ High Line Canal and Reservoir Company will issue on or after March 19, 2023, a duplicate certificate to Howard and Irene Doughman or their legal representative or assignee, unless a contrary claim is filed with the Farmers’ High Line Canal and Reservoir Company, prior to March 19, 2023.

Legal Notice No. NTS2009

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

Abandoned 2001 Fleetwood Camp Trailer Vin 213354 for sale by Pratt Adjustment Bureau at 6800 Downing St, Denver CO 303-289-7710

Legal Notice No. NTS2034

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Stor-n-Lock Self Storage #20 Auction to be held online with StorageTreasures.com. Unit contents of the following unit will be sold on Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:00 am. Sale is being conducted to satisfy landlord’s lien in Accordance with Article 21.5 Title

38 Colorado revised Statutes 1973 as amended.

Unit: 1023

Tenant Name: Din Malone Unit Size: 5x10

Contents: Candy display, metal shelving, tubs, Boxes, tray table, clothes, shoes, cd’s, twowheeler, electronics

Legal Notice No. NTS2003

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Bear Enterprise Towing has these vehicles for sale for money owed.

06 wabash dry van trailer 958444 14 great dane dry van trailer 703036

Contact BJ Rodgers: 720-276-9412

Legal Notice No. NTS2033

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Abandoned 1998 Mack Trucks Inc Trailer Vin 000978 for sale by Pratt Adjustment Bureau at 6800 Downing St, Denver CO 303-289-7710

Legal Notice No. NTS2035

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: The Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Flora Agnes Gabaldon, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 11

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

DANETTE P GABALDON

Personal Representative 2210 NW MULKEY AVE CORVALLIS, OR 97330

Legal Notice No. NTS2039

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 9, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mark Leroy Anderson, a/k/a Mark L. Anderson, a/k/a Mark Anderson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30002

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Franklin Leroy Anderson Personal Representative 9035 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite 2500 Westminster, CO 80021

Legal Notice No. NTS2007

First Publication: January 19, 2023 Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Coleen Natalie Shaw, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 455

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 12, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Angela Delene

Personal Representative 3980 Horseshoe Dr Strasburg CO 80136

Legal Notice No. NTS1993

First Publication: January 12, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

District Court, Adams County, Colorado

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

In the Matter of the Estate of: Letha Jean Clarke a/k/a Letha J Clarke a/k/a Letha Clarke, Deceased

Tony C. Rossi #45051

Rossi Law, LLC

6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173

Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2023PR030000

NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION

A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the

Date: February 21, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Tony C. Rossi, Rossi Law, LLC

6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Legal Notice No. NTS1995 First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Scott S. Allen, a/k/a Scott Stephen Allen, a/k/a Scott Allen, a/k/a Scott S. Allen Sr., a/k/a Scott Stephen Allen Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30012

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Stephen Allen. Jr. Personal Representative 900 Delaware Ave., 203 Buffalo, NewYork 14209

Legal Notice No. NTS2036

First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: February 9, 2023 Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia Sibbitt, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 383

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 12, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Suzanne Hammerschmidt

Personal Representative 10718 Ogden St Northglenn, CO 80233

Legal Notice No. NTS1989 First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Darrold Mildon Jaques aka Darrold M Jaques, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 31000

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

S/Timothy J. Priebe 1880 Office Club Pointe, Ste. 120 Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Legal Notice No. NTS2032 First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: February 9, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

District Court, Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

In the Matter of the Estate of: Helen Dolores Cordova a/k/a Helen D Cordova a/k/a Helen Cordova, Deceased

Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2023PR030001

NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION

A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: February 21, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Tony C. Rossi, Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Legal Notice No. NTS1994

First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dorothy L. Borra, a/k/a Dorothy Lorraine Borra, a/k/a Dorothy Borra, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30967

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 12, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph H. Lusk, #33948

c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134

Legal Notice No. NTS1992

First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

District Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

In the Matter of the Estate of: THERESA ANN ORTIZ, aka THERESA A. ORTIZ, aka THERESA ORTIZ, Deceased

Attorney: 3i Law, LLC Colby S. Weber, Esq. #34881 Chuong M. Le, Esq. #37949 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

Phone Number: 303-245-2100

E-mail: cweber@3ilawfirm.com FAX Number: 303-245-2108 cle@3ilawfirm.com Case Number: 2023PR030025

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Raquel Ortiz

Last Known Address, if any:

A hearing on the Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for Seeking appointment of Michael Verner as Personal Representative of the Estate of Beverly Verner will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: February 27, 2023 Time: 8:00am

Division: PR Address:1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. NTS2022 First Publication: January 19, 2023 Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dorothy V. Wells, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 422

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 31, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael L. Wells Personal Representative 5659 W 116th Pl Westminster, CO 80020

Legal Notice No. NTS1998 First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn Kay Lucero, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 413

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tanisha Lucero Personal Representative 6173 Estes Ct. Arvada, CO 80004

Legal Notice No. NTS2038

First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: February 9, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James A. Tolson, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 220

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul C. Kelly

Personal Representative 1822 Ura Lane Northglenn, CO 80234

Legal Notice No. NTS2026

First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: February 9, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dorothy Delores Hoffman, a/k/a Dorothy D. Hoffman, a/k/a Dorothy Hoffman, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 31066

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 12, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rose Mary Zapor, Esq.

Personal Representative Lakewood Legal Center 7475 W 5th Ave #202 Lakewood CO 80226

Legal Notice No. NTS1997

First Publication: January 12, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Rodrigo Rodriguez-Romero, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 428

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the

Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rosa E Cook

Personal Representative 8601 Zuni St Lot 269 Denver, CO 80260

Legal Notice No. NTS1999 First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DIANNE LYN CHERRY, aka DIANNE L. CHERRY, aka DIANNE CHERRY, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 31020

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 19, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Craig D. Johnson, Atty. Reg. #: 11902

CRAIG D. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 8 Garden Center, Unit 2 Broomfield, CO 80020

Phone Number: 303-466-2335

FAX Number: 303-466-6342

E-mail: cjohnson@cdjlaw.com

Legal Notice No. NTS2021

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 13, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Emily Grace Parker be changed to Emily Grace Silva Case No.: 22 C 1851

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2031

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 9, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 12, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Katie Caroline Smith be changed to Katie Caroline Thurston Case No.: 22 C 1864

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2027 First Publication: January 26, 2023 Last Publication: February 9, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 3, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jeffrey Sean Mitchell be changed to Kato Jeffrey Sean Mitchell Case No.: 22 C 1856

Bryon L. HowellBy: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2025 First Publication: January 19, 2023 Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Michael Scott Cooper be changed to Mikey Scott Cooper Case No.: 22 C 45687

Byron L. Howell By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2002

First Publication: January 12, 2023 Last Publication: January 26, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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