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EPA again blocks air pollution permit for Suncor

Federal agency bars state from giving green light

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

e EPA’s Denver regional o ce is once again blocking a renewed state air pollution permit for the Suncor re nery in Commerce City, agreeing to objections from environmental groups that Colorado should crack down harder on carbon monoxide dangers and past plant modi cations.

Suncor has had numerous air and water pollution violations in recent years, and the regional Environmental Protection Agency had its own objections to Suncor permit renewals last year, ordering the state to make changes. After Colorado issued revisions, neighbors and environmental groups had the chance to make new

While Suncor’s Plant 2 will be allowed to continue producing petroleum products for Colorado and the region, state air pollution o cials must now “resolve EPA’s objections” based on the environmental groups’ two petitions “before issuing a revised permit.”

“Improving air quality for the underserved communities a ected by harmful air emissions from the Suncor re nery is a shared priority for EPA and CDPHE,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. Becker is the former Democratic Speaker of the House for Colorado, and has placed an emphasis on carrying out environmental justice initiatives while at the EPA.

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Bridget Roundtree, one half of the Animal Crackers Conspiracy, is very flexible with her performances as a gymnast dancing and entertaining on August 3. She and performing partner Iain Gunn were featured performers along the Adams County Fair midway August 2-6 at Riverdale Regional Park. For more photos, see page 8.

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Westminster State of the City Aug. 23

e Westminster Chamber of Commerce will host Mayor Nancy McNally as she discusses city improvements, updates, and changes from key city sta .

e presentation is set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver, 8773 Yates Dr.

Attendees represent diverse interests and industry and will walk away with a greater understanding of our community.

Lunch is provided at this event.

Adams County puts EMA under sheri Adams County’s Emergency Management O ce will be managed by the Sheri ’s Department rather than the Community Safety and WellBeing Department, county o cials announced Aug. 1.

A written statement from the county said that the County Manager and the Sheri agree that aligning emergency management with the Sheri ’s O ce will lead to improved coordination, comprehensive services, and e ective response capabilities during emergencies.

e O ce of Emergency Management plans, coordinates and supports activities that help our community reduce its vulnerability to disaster. ey o ce works to mitigate certain dangers before they become an emergency and plans, trains and equips county sta to prepare for emergencies. In case of an emergency, the o ce leads e orts to

respond and aids recovery e orts.

e o ce location in the Adams County building at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway and contact phone numbers for the Emergency Management O ce will remain the same, ensuring seamless access to emergency management services for residents and stakeholders.

Back-to-School Bash Partnership Opportunities

e Adams County Human Services Department is once-again hosting their annual Back-to-School Bash event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12.

ere are currently opportunities for organizations to partner with Adams County on this program –whether that’s through donations or attending as a vendor. e event is exclusively for Adams County families. In 2022, the Back-to-School Bash provided over 3,000 kids with backpacks and school supplies. If your organization is interested in partnering, reach out to Karla Ojeda at kojeda@adcogov.org.

Naloxone Training for Employees and Community Members

e Adams County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Team will be supplying all Automated External De brillator (AED) cabinets in government building with Naloxone this month. In addition to this resource, the team will be o ering Overdose Prevention Trainings for all sta who are interested in learning how

to prevent, identify, and reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone will be made available to take home after these trainings.

If you have any questions about the training or other resources, contact our Harm Reduction team at: 303-363-3077 or by email: harmreduction@adcogov.org

Premier Members Credit Union hosting food drive

Premier Members Credit Union will be collecting donations for local food pantries during the entire month of August. Visit your local Premier Members Credit Union branch, or their corporate o ces in Broom eld to donate. Each branch chose a local food pantry to donate to ensure all donations stay local to that community.

Locally, ve branches of the credit union are hosting collections sites. ey include locations at 755 E. 144th Ave. in ornton, the sites at 10339 N. Federal Blvd and 8440 Federal Blvd. in Westminster and the locations in Firestone and Erie.

“We always want to provide support to our local communities,” said Carlos Pacheco, CEO of Premier Members Credit Union. “One of our company pillars is Premier: Gives, where we provide the communities we serve with funds and employee volunteers to support initiatives of education, nancial literacy, and basic needs. is food drive will help many members of our communities to thrive.”

A Stroll in the Garden for CASA

e Court Appointed Special Advocate program, or CASA, for the 11th Judicial District is promoting one of its major fundraisers now scheduled for September.

CASA is inviting supporters to come enjoy a Stroll in the Garden at this year’s Indulge for CASA Gala from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Denver’s Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E 66th Ave.

is Garden Party will be full of delicious food and drinks, fantastic auction prizes, exciting entertainment, and more! Indulge for CASA is presented by the Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation.

CASA’s mission is to provide courtappointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

Healthy Farmers Markets

Adams County and Anythink Libraries are o ering Healthy Farmers Markets in ornton for residents through Sept. 28.

e markets will provide $20 produce vouchers for residents who are 65+ or are enrolled in WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid. ere will also be recipes and nutrition information available.

Tuesday markets will be from 9 a.m. to noon through Sept. 26, at Anythink Huron, 9417 Huron St.

ursday markets will be from 9 a.m. to noon throughSept. 28, at

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave.

See all upcoming Adams County outreach events at adcogov.org/ outreach-events.

Work Options FREE Culinary Training Program

e Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonpro t Work Options to provide a free culinary training program for residents.

Program participants train with professional chefs over a six-week course and earn certi cations and up to $400 per month. Work Options also o ers food truck internships.

In addition to the training program, Work Options provides the Human Services Center 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, with a full menu of breakfast and lunch options including breakfast burritos, pastries, burgers, pizza, daily specials, and more in the Mountain View Café. e café is located on the third oor of HSC. Learn more about the program at workoptions.org.

‘Taking No Chances’

e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, are o ering free, 10-week programs to families of Adams County teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drug-resistance skills.

Sessions are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 720-292-2811.

Legal self-help clinic

e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month. e program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law.

Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.

Mental health

Community Reach Center o ers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303853-3500.

For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. ere will be a short screening for u-like symptoms before entering the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.

Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave.,

Democrats mark Inflation Reduction Act anniversary

Bennet, Polis, Caraveo and Pettersen tout green investments in Brighton

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Democrats wanted to mark the one-year anniversary of the federal In ation Reduction Act’s passage and the boon it’s been for investment in green energy so they came to Brighton, site of two major green energy projects announced this year.

“Colorado had a big hand not only in passing this bill but in shaping it and writing it,” U.S. Senator Michael Bennet said the press conference, anked by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado’s two rst-year Congresswomen, District 8 Representative Yadira Caraveo and District 7 Representative Brittany Pettersen.

“Because we passed that bill one year ago, the United States is better positioned than any country in the world to lead a global transition to on energy. And Colorado is better poised than any other state in America to lead that transition.”

Brighton has seen two major green energy manufacturers announce plans to build. In March,

Fremont, Calif.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius announced plans to open a factory in the city’s vacant Sears/KMart distribution center on Bromley Lane.

e 775,000-square-foot building would be home to 332 net new jobs in Brighton with an average annual wage of $68,516.

e Colorado O ce of Economic Development and International Trade announced in June that VSK Energy Inc. would expand into Brighton, bringing as many as 900 new jobs to the area. e company makes solar photovoltaic modules for energy-collecting solar panels. e company plans to move into the 76 Commerce Center, a row of warehouses along Interstate 76 just north of Brighton’s 160th Avenue, in 2024.

ose two new projects join Vestas Blades’ manufacturing plant just north of the city. Danish-based manufacturer Vestas-American Wind Technology announced in 2021 plans to layo 280 workers at the East Crown Prince Boulevard location.

“ is company has faced a lot of uncertainty over the years as Washington has kind of gone back and forth on incentives,” Sen. Bennet said. “But now it’s going to spend $40 million to upgrade its Windsor and Brighton factories where it

“With the northern metro area growing so much, investments in this area of the state are particularly important.”

e In ation Reduction Act of 2022, initially called the Build Back Better Act, was passed by congress and signed by President Biden on Aug. 16, 2022. e bill was passed solely by Democrats, with no Republicans in either the house or the senate supporting it.

e act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices in hopes of lower costs, imposed a corporate tax on

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis discuss the impact the federal Inflation Reduction Act has had on green energy investments in Colorado during an Aug. 2 press conference in Brighton’s Founders Plaza.

rado. Swiss Company Meyer Burger announced a high performance solar cell manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs in July and Holy Cross Energy, the electric utility for much of Western Colorado, expanded the incentives for its solar energy expansion program. e program was initially meant to help lower income residents and the company expanded it to include moderate income residents.

“Holy Cross was able to meet its

Pettersen hears from local businesses Westminster

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen heard about housing, vaping and the national economing during a roundtable discussion Aug. 3 at Westminster’s Tattered Cover bookstore with community leaders and residents.

“It’s really important that we’re all working together and going in the same direction,” she said.

After leaving the bookstore, Pettersen toured Westminster charter school Je erson Academy and nished her Westminster visit with a stop at medical equipment manufacturor Cerapedics.

Pettersen was in Brighton Wednesday with other state Democrats. She continues her late summer visit to her district Friday with

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goals in part because of what we did with in ation reduction,” Bennet said.

e act also set aside $4 billion in drought assistance for communities in the Colorado River basin, Bennet said.

a tour to various places around Olde Town Arvada beginning at 1 p.m. with a stop at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

She told Tattered Cover patrons that she sits on the Financial Services Committee and asked to be there since housing is a top priority of hers. It spills over into small businesses, as workforce housing is limited and homelessness issues a ect local stores.

Karen Frisone, who works in real estate, said another reason for the workforce housing shortage is due to hedge funds buying them and using them as long term rentals. Airbnb is responsible, too.  If those rentals were unloaded, she thinks it would help reset the market. She also noted builders didn’t build moderate housing for eight years despite the growing

Polis said federal legislation is key to his goal to have Colorado using 100% renewable energy by 2040 and it’s been important for the state’s green vehicle e orts.

“We built on electric vehicle incentives, we added electric bicycle incentives and we’re working on meeting the skills gap by making sure people are training for careers of the future in high demand jobs, including construction, firefight-

population.

Another issue she’s alarmed is the amount of young adult using Vape pens.

“ at stu is pure poison,” Frisone said.

David Carpenter, secretary on the Westminster Chamber of Commerce, said overspending at the federal level has shot up interest rates. He noted much of that spending came from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pettersen said while there are rising rates and higher in ation, she asked Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell how the country compares to the rest of the world due to spending to keep the economy a oat.

Countries that did not make the same spending decisions to keep their economies a oat, have been

ing, forestry and law enforcement,” Polis said.

Caraveo said it’s having a visible impact on the state.

“After years of federal disinvestment and neglect, many of our community are already seeing investments that are starting to vest with new projects that will grow our local economy, create jobs and improve life for Colorado,” Caraveo said. “ ere really is no better

decimated, Pettersen said. e United States has the strongest recovery in the world, she said.

“We can all acknowledge that it is di cult and we’re still moving through the pandemic and what it took to address the needs of our communities, we can feel positive about where we are as a country,” she said.

Teresa Lindberg, owner of a local accounting rm, said that it’s hard to get workers, especially with a lower cost job in an expensive area to live in.

“A huge number of our businesses want to hire. ey want more workers,” she said.

Pettersen noted one solution to that problem involves immigration and putting those wanted to enter this country on a faster path to citizenship.

model so far of the early bene ts of these bills than Brighton, which in many ways is the nexus of our future here in northern Colorado. As an early recipient of many of these project funds, Brighton is poised to lead Colorado in clean energy manufacturing and will stand as an example of how this needed investment in our communities bene ts families and the future of our local economy.”

Adams County awards $800,000 to community groups

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More than 30 Adams County nonpro ts will get some nancial help from the county, commissioners agreed Aug. 1.

e Adams County Board of Commissioners released their list of awards of more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonpro t organizations working in the county. ese grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-su cient.

“ e Board strongly believes in the power of partnerships between the public and nonpro t sectors to address some of our most pressing challenges,” said Steve O’Dorisio, board chair “By strategically distributing grants to nonpro ts, we foster innovation, empower communities, and create lasting social impact. It is our collective responsibility to support these organizations as they work tirelessly to improve lives and build a brighter future for all, including some of our most vulnerable residents.”

e Community Enrichment Grant Advisory Committee, which is comprised of Adams County residents, reviews the applications and makes a recommendation to the BoCC on distributing the funds.

e recipients of the 2023 Community Enrichment Grants are:

A Precious Child is receiving a $50,746 grant to provide families with children who are strugglingnancially with wrap-around support services and basic living essentials.

ACCESS Housing of Adams County is receiving a $20,000 grant award to provide rent and utility assistance for Adams County residents who are not eligible for other rent assistance programs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Den-

ver is receiving a $50,000 grant to support afterschool and summer programming at the Boys & Girls Club locations in the county.

e Center for People with Disabilities is receiving $20,000 to assist residents with various services, including training in adaptive technology, understanding transportation systems, and employment services.

e Colorado Center for the Blind is receiving a $10,000 grant to provide academic support, life skills mentoring, and technology training for students with visual disabilities who reside in Adams County.

Every Child Pediatrics is receiving a $30,000 grant to provide pediatric and behavioral healthcare services for low-income children living in Adams County.

Family Tree is receiving a $30,000 grant to fund a nationally recognized, evidence-based training program for parents and caregivers on child safety, child health, and child development.

Focus Points Family Resource Center is receiving a $30,000 grant to fund early education programs, English classes, mental health counseling, and emergency nancial assistance for Adams County families with children under age six.

Food Bank of the Rockies is receiving a $20,000 grant to source, secure, and distribute food for individuals experiencing food insecurity.

Food for ought is receiving a $15,000 grant to help eliminate weekend hunger for children by providing a take-home bag at the end of the school week lled with enough food to prepare eight meals.

Hope House of Colorado is receiving $30,000 grant to expand selfsu ciency programs for at-risk teen moms. ese programs include high school, GED, and college tutoring, as well as nancial literacy train-

ing, legal assistance, and licensed counseling.

Junior Achievement will receive $20,000 to provide classes and programs on nancial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to youth ages ve to 18.

Kids First Health Care is receiving a $50,000 grant that will support their integrated service model that provides patients with a team of health professionals, including a pediatrician, mental health counselor, dental health professional, and health educator.

Kids in Need of Dentistry is awarded a grant for $48,697 to expand oral healthcare services for youth from low-income families living in Adams County.

Little Giants Learning Center is receiving a $25,000 grant to provide discounts and nancial assistance for childcare to low-income families who are struggling nancially and do not meet the quali cations of other childcare assistance programs.

Ralston House is receiving a $60,000 grant to partially fund forensic interviewer and victim advocate salaries to help provide a safe place to investigate potential child abuse situations.

Reach Out and Read is receiving a $15,000 grant to distribute books, perform developmental assessments, and provide caregivers with guidance on teaching literacy to children during well child check-ups at 28 clinics across Adams County.

Restoration Outreach Programs is awarded a $20,000 grant to provide resources such as GED and English as a Second Language classes, job training, and workforce readiness to those living in poverty along the East Colfax corridor.

Revital Colorado is receiving a $25,000 grant to support therapeutic services for re ghters, paramedics, and law enforcement who reside or serve in Adams County.

e Richard Lambert Memorial Foundation is receiving a $10,000 grant to provide no-cost grief support and low-cost professional counseling to youth and adults living in Adams County.

Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is receiving a $10,000 grant to support the costs for Adams

Food Bank of the Rockies volunteer Imani Mafe hands out boxes of food Adams County Sheri ’s Operation Freebird in 2022. Adams County Commissioners announced this week that Food Bank of the Rockies would receive $20,000, part of $800,000 in grants the county announced for regional community groups.

County residents to participate in a day program for adults with severe neurological disabilities resulting from MS, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

Save Our Youth will provide oneon-one mentoring and supplemental education programs for teens during out-of-school time with a grant of $10,000.

Special Olympics Colorado is receiving a grant of $25,000 to coordinate athletic activities and perform health screenings for Adams County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

e Stout Street Foundation will receive a grant for $17,057 to assist addicts and alcoholics with GED training and certi cation as they rehabilitate, recover, and return to society as productive and responsible residents.

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch is awarded a $7,500 grant to provide exercise programs for frail seniors who need to build strength and increase exibility to reduce their risk of falls.

We Don’t Waste is receiving a grant in the amount of $50,000 to recover unused food from restaurants, caterers, producers, and distributers and redistribute the food to people through food pantry programs.

Westminster Public Schools Foundation is receiving a $30,000 grant to provide nancial support for basic living and health needs to low-income students and their families experiencing nancial hardships.

Whiz Kids Tutoring is receiving a $15,000 grant to train and support tutors, perform background checks on tutors, create student learning materials, and purchase student incentives for low-income children struggling with literacy skills.

Work Options is receiving a $36,000 grant to pilot an early access option for the Culinary Job Skills Training program to provide hard-to employ individuals with job readiness training, case management, and nancial incentives.

Young Americans Center for Financial Education is receiving a $20,000 grant to provide nancial literacy programs for youth attending Adams County middle schools.

Northglenn council to vote on housing policy

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn city council will vote on whether or not to pass an ordinance to allow overlay zoning, incentives for affordable housing and make changes to rules around accessory dwelling units.

The move comes after a planning session meeting on July 31 when council came to consensus to bring the items forward for a vote. The meeting gave the council multiple options for how to proceed with housing policy.

The ordinance will go in front of the planning commission first with a public hearing.

Sara Dusenberry, senior planner, presented to council their options for housing policy at their July 31 study session.

The overlay districts would be a type of zoning that expands the

land uses on certain areas of the city. Given that Northglenn is almost entirely built out, it’s a form of redevelopment and infill.

For example, if a home is zoned single-family, an overlay district could add another form of zoning, such as a duplex. Then, a developer or builder could pick between building another single-family home or decide to build a duplex.

“It’s about opening up uses as opposed to restricting anything,” said Dusenberry.

If voters approve the ordinance, it wouldn’t immediately approve any overlay districts and council would need to approve the districts in the future, which would incorporate public input to decide where they would make sense.

“I strongly urge lots and lots of resident engagement,” said City Councilor Katherine Goff.

With the overlay districts, the

ordinance will include language around incentivizing affordable housing. Those incentives could be expedited review for projects with affordable housing, a reduction of fees and waivers or density bonuses. A density bonus would allow more units to be built if the project has affordable housing.

Dusenberry said the ordinance could include inclusionary zoning, which would give mandates for affordable housing, but council came to consensus on incentives instead.

As for accessory dwelling units, those would be allowed to operate as short-term rentals though property owners must live on the property. This would allow extra income to property owners and provide opportunities for transitional housing.

The new ordinance would also allow for pre-approved, prefabri-

cated and manufactured ADUs.

Inclusionary zoning

City Councilors Nicholas Walker and Megan Burns differed on inclusionary zoning. Walker said he was “definitely against inclusionary zoning.”

Burns said affordable housing is a way to address the homelessness issues within the city.

“We can’t complain that people don’t have homes and then not give them any,” said Burns.

City Councilor Tim Long said he was in favor of letting the market make decisions and was not in favor of the incentives.

Mayor Pro Tem Shannon Lukeman Hiromasa noted the city still has the ability to decide where the overlay districts would go and take resident input into consideration.

“The whole point is we still have local control,” she said.

Westminster voters to decide four ballot questions

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Westminster voters will have four questions to consider on the upcoming November ballot.

City sta presented the ballot initiatives to council at the July 31 study session.

Budget control

e rst one is about budget control. Assistant City Manager Chris Lindsey said the city’s annual budget is closing in on a $300 million – much more than Arvada leaders assumed when the city’s charter was rst adopted in 1958.

e question will ask whether or not the city manager will be able

to move funds to di erent departments.

City Manager Mark Freitag said a previous community he worked for needed additional money to pay for overtime costs for the re department. Since the police department had a successful year staying under budget, Freitag was able to move money from the police to the re department budget.

City Councilor Bruce Baker asked if there was a real world example to bring about the change. Dep. Manager Lindsey said that it comes up often with capital improvement projects when there is a desire to spend di erent money from di erent departments.

Baker asked how the money is

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currently moved, and Lindsey said it comes from city council action, which involves two ordinance readings and sta time to prepare the ordinances.

“Time is money,” said City Councilor Rich Seymour.

It also comes into play when the city has to purchase equipment or ll needs, such as when utiliity work requires buying more asphalt.

e second question will change the charter to extend for current year expenditures up to July 31.  Currently, the expenditures are supposed to be through Sept. 1, Lindsey said.

However, sta presents the budget to the council on Aug. 31. It takes about two weeks after the

end of the month to close out that month’s budget, Lindsey explained, so the budget doesn’t include every expenditure in August and is updated at a later date.

e change would provide more consistency, Lindsey said.

e third question will allow the city manager to designate an individual other than himself to certify an appropriation that was made in a contract.

e fourth question will pertain to publication and mailing notice.

e current requirement is that a notice be in a newspaper publication, such as the Westminster Window. is question would amend that requirement by adding the city’s website as an option.

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Delights at the fair as bull riders, circus, midway perform

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Professional Bull Riders was a shock-and-awe showstopper Aug. 3 at the Adams County Fair at Riverdale Riverdale Regional Park with 23 riders doing their best to keep hold of the rope on the back of a 1,500 pound bull for eight seconds. A pair of quick afternoon thunderstorms passed over

Iain Gunn enjoys dancing and performing for people on August 3.

Can you imagine what it’s like to be face to face with a bull that knocked you o ? This rider managed to get up quickly and escape with the help of the rodeo clowns during the Professional Bull Riders touring pro contest at the Adams County Fair.

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This group is called Boom, strolling around the fair with a bicycle modified with a boom box attached. They played 80’s music, singing, drums, and dancing, entertaining the crowds on August 3.

Natalie Wilton at the midway riding the musical horse carousel.

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the park during the competition, making for a muddy contest for several of the riders. e show went on, however, with Rockdale, Texas rider Ezekiel Mitchell claiming the top spot.

Bulls were only part of the pagentry. New York-based duo the Dubois Circus took the stage thoughout the weekend and San Diego-troupe the Animal Cracker Conspiracy brought their stilt-and-puppet act to the fair’s midway.

This rider did a back flip o the bull, managed to roll, hopped back up, and ran out of the way at the Professional Bull Riders touring pro contest.

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Rylan and Branden Corder had a scary ride on the roller coaster on August 3.

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Families and kids loved the entertainment of the enormous puppets.

Spaceport continues upgrades for the future of passenger space travel

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Expect to see extensive capital upgrades around Colorado Air and Spaceport as it works to bring in new operators and continue with its expansion.

e spaceport will install a fence around the airport perimeter with a control access gate and security cameras. at will be designed to prevent wildlife crossings that interfere with air operations and provide a secure air eld for new operators that did not use the airport due to insu cient security of the air elds and wildlife crossings.

“With anticipation, I would say by the end of the year, we’re planning for the fence and the security project to be completed,” Je Kloska, Colorado Air and Spaceport Director, said.

One of the runaways was recently upgraded by applying a fog seal material to limit deterioration and repainting markings for identi cation on the ground and from the air on runway 17/35, which runs north and south on the east side of the airport.

e plan for the future is a larger project to mill over the runaway, which would grind down the top layer and pave a new layer.

According to o cials, that work should cost about $300,000, paid by grant-funded partnership with the State of Colorado Aeronautics Division. e state would provide $270,000, with Adams County, which owns and operates the spaceport, paying $30,000.

Spaceport is born

Adams County Front Range Airport in Watkins began its approved spaceport site operation license through the Federal Aviation Ad-

ministration for commercial space in August 2018.

It changed its name from Front Range Airport to Colorado Air and Spaceport with plans to change the face of passenger air travel with spaceplanes. Currently, there is 13 FAA licensed spaceport in the United States.

e Colorado Air and Spaceport in Adams County is a horizontal launch and reentry site for public and private travels into space.

O cials say spaceplanes could one day y up to 34,000 feet outside the Earth’s atmosphere, spending about four to eight minutes at their highest ponts. As the Earth rotates, the space plane will y back down

and could land in Paris or Europe within 90 minutes.

Reaction Engines, a company based in the United Kingdom, is working at a Colorado Air and Space facility to develop the Sabre engine, a hypersonic engine design.

“Once they develop the engine, they want to build the airframe and an aircraft around it,” Kloska said. “It is an eventual hypersonic ight point-to-point travel into suborbital ight with potential for low Earth orbit with satellite delivery into orbit.”

Funding is one of the biggest challenges for the 13 spaceports. U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, John Cornyn, Ben Ray Lujan, and Roger Wicker introduced a bipartisan bill in June to focus on developing commercial spaceports through the Federal Aviation Administration FAA and Spaceport Transportation Infrastructure matching grant program.

Kloska said they have been working with their congressional delegation and several groups who support and aligned with commercial spaceports, such as the global spaceport alliance and legislative folks.

“Commercial space has been growing signi cantly in the last couple of years and will continue to grow and to be able to sustain the signi cant future growth in the United States.

“As a country, we need to start looking at increasing its spaceport capabilities. It’s why the bill is introduced to fund commercial spaceports,” Kloska said.

Kloska said the primary intent and could be wrong is to add the FAA reauthorization bill. ey would be happy either way or whether it’s a standalone bill.

“It makes the most sense to be part

of the reauthorization bill because its aerospace and spaces go hand in hand with what FAA does-aviation, and they do base licensing,” Kloska said.

e FAA reauthorization bill instructs the FAA to promote U.S. aerospace-related standards globally. It allows the agency to work with foreign partners to simplify the certi cation process for U.S. aircraft.

“We are excited to see that, and as things move forward with the current spaceports and armed forces as the country as a whole it needs safe, reliable access to space,” Kloska said.

Kloska said we are in a golden age of space travel, similar to the 60s when John F. Kennedy said we were going to the moon.

“We went to the moon it was all done-we beat the Russians to itmaking that achievement, but once we got there- we stopped going,” Kloska said.

Kloska said we nally realized that the next logical step is establishing a base on the moon and then looking at Mars.

“Getting out of our immediate area of the Earth and the Moon here- is important-you know- going into the future,” Kloska said.

e spaceport is lucky to operate an established airport where some new spaceports must develop the area and focus on just aerospace.

“We want to be a dual aviation and aerospace facility. Also, we want to support and be a major reliever airport for the Denver area for recreation and business aircraft and, relieve all that general arrival delay tra c from Denver International and on the other hand have all the aerospace tra c so that’s our vision for the future,” Kloska said.

The new Colorado Air and Spaceport sign was installed at the airport entrance. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

“EPA will continue to work with Colorado to secure the re nery’s compliance with laws and regulations and protect the health of nearby residents,” Becker said.

Representatives of the environmental groups welcomed the new scrutiny on Suncor, which has been releasing excessive levels of dangerous materials like benzene, PFAS “forever chemicals,” sulfur dioxide and more into the air and water of south Adams County and north Denver. ey have demanded intensied state scrutiny of the re nery as it seeks permit renewals, and some have called for the outright closure of the sprawling plant, the only petroleum re nery in Colorado.

“We’re grateful the EPA is taking the concerns of community and community-based organizations seriously, but nes aren’t working with these people,” said Ean Tafoya, director of the nonpro t Colorado GreenLatinos, one of the petitioners. “We’ve said for a very long time Suncor continues to be out of compliance, and enforcement isn’t enough, they just keep paying to play. It’s time for us to begin planning the closure of Suncor.”

“We are happy that the EPA took an important step toward holding Suncor accountable for its toxic air pollution,” said Ian Coghill, senior

attorney with Earthjustice. “For too long, impacted communities have su ered at the hands of the re nery and the state has failed to hold it accountable. is must result in the state taking a meaningful look at Suncor’s permitting and nally reining in its pollution.”

Coloradans managed while the entire re nery was shut down for repairs early in 2023 after a re, Tafoya said. “ e local economy survived. We’re grateful we have these tools and the EPA appears to be listening,” he said.

e EPA’s demands in e ect reset the clock on assessing Suncor’s expired permit, which has been

under scrutiny for years. Depending on how much the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rewrites the Plant 2 permit, the EPA said, “the revisions may involve additional public notice and comment.” e EPA would have 45 days to review how the state handled EPA objections, then the public would have another 60-day petition period to make new objections.

Suncor rst sought to renew the Plant 2 permit in 2010. e state allows some industries to keep operating under expired permits, and says it enforces the requirements of the old permit in the meantime.

e EPA’s order directs Colorado o cials to “evaluate whether additional operational requirements are needed to assure compliance with carbon monoxide and opacity limits at the plant’s uid catalytic cracking unit. It also directs CDPHE to determine whether previous plant modications were analyzed properly.”

State air pollution o cials said they were “closely reviewing” the EPA’s decision to grant parts of the petitions to the permit. “ e division will decide how to proceed after its review of the EPA’s decision and documentation,” said a spokesperson for the Air Pollution Control Division.

e EPA’s 99-page summary of its partial agreements with the petitioners appears to lean toward new standards for Suncor, Tafoya said. Environmental groups want the state to require technology upgrades at Suncor that would prevent leaks,

including demands to use the “best available technology.”

Given months of news about benzene, sulfur dioxide and other hazardous material releases, Tafoya said, “GreenLatinos wants to have a meeting with the state about cumulative violations.”

Under the U.S. Clean Air Act, the EPA sets regulations on air pollution limits, and state o cials carry out the permitting, inspection and enforcement on the companies receiving permits.

e EPA announcement said “one petition was led by Earthjustice on behalf of the Elyria and Swansea Neighborhood Association, Cultivando, Colorado Latino Forum, GreenLatinos, Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club. e second petition was led by 350 Colorado.” e 350 Colorado petition was denied, the EPA said, but many of the objections in the petition led by Earthjustice were validated.

“EPA is also supporting community-based air monitoring and stateled e orts to investigate and address noncompliance issues associated with air emissions from the Suncor plants,” the EPA o ce said.

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ast week’s study session discussion on a possible ward or voting district City Charter Amendment was disjointed and a disappointment. e council, city manager and city attorney were all over the map in their 1.5 hour discussion.

Some observers had hoped that

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In debating whether to put a de nitive amendment on the November ballot, the group got bogged down in the weeds with numerous details raised by the city attorney.council would give Westminster voters the option of implementing some con guration of a wards plan. Basically, it could be with two councilmembers elected from each of three wards or have three members from three wards and three members at-large. However, legitimate questions came up that needed to be resolved before the city attorney could draft a speci c ordinance. Furthermore, the city attorney advised the council that such a detailed ballot proposition could not be ready for the August 14 council meeting. e deadline to submit ballot questions to the county clerks is Sept. 8 is begs the question: Why weren’t potential city charter

amendment questions scheduled for discussion back in the spring? e idea of considering a di erent approach to elect councilmembers has been around for the last few years and 2021 ballot issue on this issue with its ill-de ned wording should have reminded those who were paying attention that this issue was still very much “hanging.”

It’s evident that city leadership dropped the ball on not just the voting districts issue, but by not allowing adequate prep time to get any other potential amendments ready for a detailed discussion and adequate attorney drafting time.

Council to consider a two-step process

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was to have the city attorney prepare a simple ballot question (not the charter amendment itself) asking voters if they favor pursuing some type of a wards or voting districts con guration to elect city council members. e ordinance is to be on the Aug. 14 council meeting agenda. If voters approve the simply question in November, then a speci c plan with the necessary details would be worked on with public input for a future city election i.e. 2024 or 2025.

Aurora full-time mayor proposition headed to the ballot e petition drive in Aurora has produced su cient valid signatures

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Reading to learn, grow, imagine, escape

s part of our company’s onboarding process, we are invited to connect with new hires at every level of the organization and wherever they may live. Technology of course makes scheduling these calls and having these calls very easy when we are connecting with new remote team members.

me to learn and grow personally and professionally.

I love this quote by S.I. Hayawaka, “It is not true that we only have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of life as we wish.” So spot on.

e other day I had a wonderful call with our newest team member, Adam. What we found that we had in common was a love for reading. And it was a great reminder for me that each year around this time, I publish my reading list and recommendations. e summertime is always a great way to reacquaint ourselves with reading if we have not been as diligent in our e orts. Vacations and staycations o er us that time to unwind and relax with a good book. For me, depending on what I am reading, a great book transports me to di erent places, in di erent times, inspires creativity, and helpsWe all have our di erent genres of the types of books we enjoy reading. For me, I go through a cycle of ve di erent types of books and then repeat the cycle. I start with a faith-based book, then a history book or biography, then move to a business book, add in a personal development book, and then go to a ctional book. I have found that the diversity in my reading keeps me well-rounded and a ords me the opportunity to engage in conversations with people regardless of their own reading preferences. Reading so many di erent types of books also inspires tremendous creativity.

So here is my current reading list, hopefully one or two may be of interest to you.

Faith-based books: “Mission Possible” by Tim Tebow, “All ings New” by John Eldridge, “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” by John

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Ortberg, “Let the Journey Begin” by Max Lucado, “ e Carpenter” by Jon Gordon

History or biography books: “ e Forgotten 500” by Gregory A. Freeman, “ e Last Stand” by Nathaniel Philbrick, “George Washington’s Secret Six” by Brian Kilmead and Don Yaeger, “ e Nine” by Gwen Strauss

Business books: “How to Sell to the Modern Buyer” by David Mattson, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar, “Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz, “Traction” by Gino Wickman

Personal development books: “ e Power of Who” by Bob Beaudine, “ e Power of Community” by Howard Partridge, “Becoming a Master Communicator” by Renee Marino, “What Drives You” by Kevin Miller, “Growth with Goals” by Jill Hellwig

Fiction books: “Dark Vector” by Clive Cussler, “Wild Fire” by Nelson DeMille, “ e Lion” by Nelson DeMille, “American Assassin” by Vince Flynn, “Transfer of Power” by Vince Flynn

Again, those are just my recent favorites and if you are looking for a good book in a speci c genre,

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hopefully this list helps or inspires you to look at similar titles. And remember what Mary Schmich says about reading, “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” It is so true, we can let whatever it is we read to lead us into a new paradigm and bring us into a new place mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Reading broadens our knowledge and leads us to new horizons. And the only thing that we are bound by is our own time and willingness to commit to making the e ort to read and read more often.

How about you? What are you reading these days? I always love getting fantastic book recommendations from our community and sharing what we both get out of the reading. I would love to see your list at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can read to learn, grow, imagine and escape it really will be a better than good life.

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to move to the next step regarding a city charter amendment that could change their form of local government.

Currently, the City of Aurora functions under the Council-Manager form of government, which has the mayor and full city council hiring and ring a full-time professionally trained city manager. e city manager is responsible for managing the city like a CEO would be in charge of managing a corporation. e manager is responsibility for human resources including hiring all department heads i.e. police chief, re chief, policy implementation and all administrative functions. e charter amendment calls for the adoption of a strong mayor city government.

is approach would put control managing the city government under the elected mayor, including hiring decisions, purchasing and all aspects of running the city operations. e mayor would not be accountable to the city council, but instead to the electorate.

Unless there are valid objections to the proposal, it will be placed on the November municipal ballot.

The motivation behind this ballot question

You always want to ask “why” when change is being proposed. It does not necessarily mean that the change would be bad or good. However, you should also know where the push for the change is coming from.

In this case, the incumbent mayor is pushing the change. Mayor Mike Co man says the council manager form worked well for Aurora when the city was smaller. Now, he contends that one person heading up the city government is needed for better e ciency and accountability to the people.

It’s intriguing that the ballot language also calls for a deduction from a maximum of three terms to two terms for the mayor and council members. Also, an 11th council seat would be added.

ere are plenty of cities across America where the council-manager form of government functions well which are similar in size to Aurora or even much larger. I know cities including Dallas, Kansas City, MO, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Charlotte,

N.C., San Jose, California and Phoenix all function under the councilmanager form to name a few. Size of the city is not a determining factor.

In my opinion, it boils down to who the key people are and how they function, both singularly and collectively. e council-manager form of government spreads the power while the strong mayor form concentrates it in one person. Anyway, I don’t get to vote there as I am a proud resident of Westminster.

Westminster considering a more time sensitive process on tackling unsafe buildings

We have mentioned in previous columns about the long drawn out process it takes the city to respond to citizen complaints about dilapidated buildings that can become havens for homeless people and drug use. In some cases, it merely is the eye sore that people get tired of driving by every day.

I remember citizen complaints on the former Pizza Hut on Sheridan Boulevard that had been ravaged by re and sat in an ugly heap of lumber, metal and brick for way too many months. Another example came from another re that destroyed the home and outbuildings on the north side of 92nd Ave. close to the entrance to the Tri City Baptist Church. But the classic example has been the “Landmark” building in the 7200 block of Irving Street. ese are all nuisance property challenges. e point is well taken that there is a need to streamline the notice and action turnaround time while still giving property owners or tenants adequate time to take action. e city council is considering changes to the city code which address challenges from neglect, abandonment, vandalism and deterioration. Proposed amendments include a six-month abandonment of a structure or building can constitute an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.

Another change would make a two-year cessation of normal construction activity eligible to invoke city abatement procedures. Also, it is proposed to eliminate a provision that currently allows the owner of an unsafe building to vacate, secure and maintain it against entry until a time when the building could be demolished or repaired.

e lack of a timeline for a deadline has been problematic. Also, clarications would include placarding,

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abatement authority, authority to disconnect utilities to a damaged/ deteriorated building and authority to order abatement when “imminent” danger exists.

Changes needed to respond to citizens expectations and providing safety Code Enforcement personnel run into a plethora of situations that require corrective actions. e public expects actions and results. Sometimes the hang up is another agency which has partial jurisdiction of the situation i.e. asbestos removal approval by state health department. Sometimes, the delay is existing codes, regulations and procedures. is is the case in several Code Enforcement cases where the existing city code has slowed the needed action. e proposed ordinance is a big step in the right direction to streamline the process to a point which is more fair to both parties concerned. Move it forward!

Will CU Bu s football start out a legitimate contender?

I am excited for the CU football program under new coach Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime. At the same time, we know Coach Prime is one heck of a marketing genius and recruiter extraordinaire. ere has been hype all over the place as to how well the Bu s will do in their rst season under Sanders. It’s a lot like Sean Peyton and the Denver Broncos.

Recently, Pac-12 sports writers pegged (ranked) CU 11th among the 12 teams. at is sobering to say the least. CU fans should throttle their enthusiasm for the initial season’s results.

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For those who haven’t stopped by their local library in recent years, it’s not just a place to pick up and drop o books anymore.

In the post-pandemic era, libraries have become meeting places, remote work spaces, play areas and more. Rather than the repositories of books and other print media they once were, libraries are taking on more of a community center role, sta members at Denverarea library districts explained.

“ ey’ve always had that role,” said Holly Grant of the Clear Creek County Library District. “But now, it’s about … not just seeing (a library) as a storehouse of knowledge and scholarship.”

To that end, libraries have diversi ed the items and programs they o er to address community needs. Depending on the district, patrons can check out everything from camping equipment to virtual reality headsets. Additionally, patrons can access video- and audiobook-streaming services for free with their library cards.

Plus, along with children’s storytime and book clubs, library events and programs can range from puppy yoga to snowshoe hikes.

“It’s a very di erent library than what many of us grew up with,” Holly Whelan of Arapahoe Libraries said. “ … We have everything, everything, everything.”

Items and resources aplenty

Whelan’s words aren’t an exaggeration, as sta members from multiple districts said their libraries o er so much it’s hard for them to remember everything. So, before buying, renting or downloading something, check the library rst.

Along with books, movies and comics, districts have nontraditional items for check-out. Many o er laptops, iPads, Kindles, mobile WiFi hotspots, passes to local museums, cookware, GoPro cameras and science kits.

Mark Fink, executive director of Anythink Libraries — which has branches from ornton to Bennett — said his district’s TryIts collection includes musical instruments for various experience levels; lawn games; outdoor gear like snowshoes and backpacks; 3-D printers; sewing machines and crafting kits; and microscopes.

People have borrowed them for weekend barbecues, camping trips, one-o projects, or to see whether they’d want to buy their own. Fink said the TryIts collection has been so popular, Anythink Libraries has “expanded the level of items we provide.”

O ering items like these saves patrons money and helps the environment too, Grant pointed out, as people aren’t buying things they might only use once.

Along with physical items, districts have several online resources patrons can access with their library cards. rough these apps and online services, patrons can download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies and TV shows, and access tutoring services and online classes — all for free.

Lizzie Gall of Je erson County Public Library said patrons who used to spend money on Audible and Net ix

have saved money by nding their items through the library instead.

In-person services are also crucial, whether it’s answering technological questions or notarizing documents. Grant said Clear Creek patrons have asked for help setting up their Kindles and reviewing their emails, and tourists often stop into the Idaho Springs and Georgetown branches to ask questions about local sites and museums.

As Whelan summarized it: “If you think the library isn’t for you, or we don’t have anything to o er, think again. … We have something for everybody.”

Unique programs, events

Beyond summer reading and book clubs, libraries have expanded the type of events and programs they o er — ranging from outdoor and out-of-library adventures, to arts

and culture, to physical and mental health. Almost all are free and open to everyone, including out-of-district attendees. Some may require preregistration and/or tickets to cover event costs.

Clear Creek has hosted everything from snowshoe hikes to American Sign Language classes. It also has free present-wrapping stations in December, which are immensely popular, Grant said.

Both Je erson County and Arapahoe libraries have hosted after-hours laser tag for teens, which are well-attended and sometimes have fun themes like “Star Wars.” Gall highlighted other teen events, like this August’s Teen Iron Chef and the ongoing Coding Camp, which has expanded to include preteens.

Summertime outdoor concert series are

Local libraries o er nontraditional items and programs, preserve important ‘third place’

Eli Monreal plays Life-Size Clue during a March 31 teen event at Je erson County Public Library’s Golden branch.

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popular at Anythink and Arapahoe library districts, with each concert drawing hundreds of attendees.

Fink noted how Anythink Libraries also has an artists-in-residence program through a partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. e district’s also partnering with the City of ornton to build a 35,000-square foot nature library so people can engage with nature in an accessible way, he commented.

For Arapahoe Libraries, Whelan highlighted the Library For All program, which is for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. It also has a Memory Café for adults with memory loss, their caregivers and families.

Events like these have become crucial ways for participants to connect and interact with those in similar situations, Whelan described.

At Douglas County Public Libraries, the popular brew tour is return-

ing this year, which encourages patrons to support local breweries and co ee shops. Kerri Morgan, special events manager, said the district also hosts several literary trivia nights, library-wide scavenger hunts and similar events throughout the year.

Its thrice-a-year Storybook Holiday events are especially delightful, she added. ese themed nights at the library bring classic stories to life at springtime, Halloween and the winter holidays. is fall’s will be “ e Legend of Sleepy Hollow”themed, complete with interactive trick-or-treating.

“When you walk into the library, it’s almost like walking into a living expression of that piece of literature,” Morgan said of the Storybook Holiday events. “ … It’s all about making positive, lifelong memories inside the library.”

During the pandemic, virtual events became incredibly popular, and districts continue to o er hybrid options. Whelan said, for Arapahoe Libraries, it’s about engaging people no matter where they’re at — in the world, or in life.

“When we talk about getting people into the libraries, that doesn’t physically have to be walking through the doors,” she continued.

Preserving the ‘third place’

With libraries evolving as technology and community needs do, sta members emphasized how libraries are increasingly important meeting places. So, the buildings must re ect that.

More libraries now feature built-in cafes for people to relax, meet and/ or work. Fink said Anythink Libraries wanted its branches to feel like “high-end bookstores,” and help patrons “create special moments of joy or delight” through their library experiences.

Fink described how, in sociological terms, libraries fall into the “third place.” e premise is that a person’s “ rst place” is their home and their “second place” is work. us, “third places” like parks, churches, co ee shops and gyms are crucial for civic engagement and social interaction.

Libraries as “third places” are increasingly important for young

parents looking to get their children out of the house and meet other local families, Morgan described. eir popularity’s also growing among work-from-home folks who’ve lost their “second place” and want to work a free, o ce-type environment.

Morgan emphasized how, unlike some “third places,” libraries are completely free and open to everyone.

“It’s a place where, if you want, you can be entertained or educated,” she said. “It’s almost like a choose-your-own adventure.”

Gall, Grant and others emphasized how should re ect the people they serve, and adapt to their needs and interests. us, their districts are very responsive to patrons’ feedback for new items, events and programs.

“( e library)’s something that everybody can enjoy without feeling like there’s a price tag attached,”

Grant continued. “ … If the library wasn’t there to o er all those elements of service, where would (people) get them from?”

Douglas County Libraries hosts a Halloween-themed Storybook Holiday event. The district hosts these events three times a year — in the spring, around Halloween, and in early December.

Brooks Bowland, 6, crosses the bridge during the Clear Creek County Library District’s snowshoe hike in February

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Colorado funk band SuperMagick performs at Anythink Libraries’ Backyard Concert Series in 2016. COURTESY OF KENT MEIREIS AND ANYTHINK LIBRARIES

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The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center

Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something di erent about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve seen heroes and peers perform on countless times in their

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the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater is one of those stages. So, getting the chance to open for alt-rocker Lucero at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 is a big deal for the band.

e Barlow — Shea Boynton on vocals, guitar and banjo, Troy Scoope on bass, Ben Richter on drums and Brad Johnson on guitar and vocals — have been a group since 2017 and draw inspiration from classic and contemporary country artists like Steel Woods, Cody Jinks, the Randy Rogers Band and Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.

We chatted with Boynton about the group’s history, performing at the Arvada Center and more:  Interview edited for brevity and clarity.

Tell me about the background of e Barlow.

Most of us have known each other since high school (Arvada Senior High) and played in di erent bands together at one point in time or another. We started e Barlow as a casual thing — we were all itching to play and needed a creative outlet. e band came together naturally as we were already buddies. e rst couple years were us getting our foothold musically and playing around Denver/Colorado. Touring escalated after we released “Horseshoe Lounge” in Feb. of 2021 and we’ve been full steam since.

What’s it like being part of the Denver music scene?

Denver and Colorado are small, tight knit scenes. It’s always reasonable to assume we’ll run in to folks we know within production, promotion or other artists when we’re playing inside state lines.

We proudly wave the #coloradocountry ag and always tell folks we’re from Arvada. is is where we were raised, where we’re raising our children, and have built our lives here. We couldn’t be prouder to play country music from a place that’s less conventional than others.

What does it mean to be playing at the Arvada Center and opening for Lucero?

We’ve all driven by the Arvada Center a million times, so when the opportunity came up to play there we were elated. It’s home. Any chance to play among our friends and family always feel like a celebration. I’ve been listening to Lucero for more than 20 years, getting to share a stage with them is a huge privilege.

We pride ourselves on touching every genre within our lane that we can. As musicians, we make memories for folks and we aim to do our job each night.

Find more information at www. thebarlowband.com/ and get tickets at https://arvadacenter.org/events/ lucero.

Mountains of fun at 4th ConiferFest

What better way is there to appreciate late summer in Colorado than by getting a little elevation and attending the Rotary Club of Conifer’s  4 th annual ConiferFest ?

Held from 11 a.m. until about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at  the open space adjacent to Our Lady of the Pines Church , 9444 EagleCli Drive in Conifer, the fundraiser features live music from Who’s omas, Captain Quirk, Magoo the Band and Sam Gyllenhall Band. Attendees will be able to enjoy various beverage options (including margaritas), food trucks and more.

All you need to know can be found at https://coniferfest.com/.

Celebrate 15 years of CinemaQ Film Festival

Sharing the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community has rarely been as crucial as it is right now, with the community’s rights under constant assault. is makes the

Youth In Model Railroading seeks help moving into new space

A Westminster train hobby shop will get a $2,500 boost to help it find a larger space.

Premier Members Credit Union announced it would provide a $2,500 matching grant to help the Youth In Model Railroading Train Shoppe create a larger space, at 3973 W. 73rd Ave.

The shop, which is run entirely by volunteers, is dedicated to children ages 8-18. The organi-

zation has helped educate and support the next generation of rail enthusiasts for more than 25 years by teaching techniques in modeling, electronics and the artistry of model railroading. It’s done this while providing members a common outlet for sharing their passion for trains.

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came from donations to the club, and it is completely run by volunteer youth members of the club. Open only on Fridays and Saturdays, all profits go toward the Denver Youth in Model Railroading.

Beginning in 2023, the 500-square-foot unit next door to the Train Shoppe was vacated and volunteers noted that moving expanding into that space would more than double the shop’s size. It needed to be cleaned and repainted, plus new display

shelving, lights, and other miscellaneous items to make the new space workable. The new Grand Re-opening is now scheduled for Aug 12.

“The new larger space will improve the Train Shoppe with more space for customers, better displays, space for small layouts and more displays for inventory,” said Larry Price, manager and conductor.

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Club Seating: Paramount TheatreThe Marshall Tucker Band @ 7pm / $55 Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm, Denver

Aftershock Colorado Band: Aftershock Rocks Cheers @ 7pm @ Cheers, 11964 Washington St, Northglenn

Sat 8/12

Movie Night- Pajama Party @ 12:30am Aug 12th - Aug 11th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Dave Mensch - State HouseCommerce City, CO @ 8pm State House, 15591 E 104th Ave, Commerce City

Sun 8/13

Downsizing and decluttering @ 10am

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. mmayo@ anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200

Cirque du Soleil: Kooza @ 4:30pm Grand Chapiteau at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver

Mon 8/14

Brighton Flix and Kicks @ 8pm

Carmichael Park, 650 East South‐ern Street, Brighton. gmontoya@ brightonco.gov, 303-655-2126

Fri 8/11

What Your Heirs Should When You Have a Reverse Mortgage @ 4pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Mojomama @ 6pm

Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 Hover St, Longmont

Relay Relay: Sofar Denver @ 8pm Sofar Denver, Denver

Custom Hat Making

Experience (RARE FATE HATS) @ 11am 9490 Co Rd 25, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, USA, Brighton

Horseracing at Bally's Arapahoe Park @ 5pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Spano Farm-to-Table DInner! @ 6pm 5820 Lowell Blvd, 5820 Lowell Boulevard, Denver. dappelha@regis.edu, 720-6662228

Teague Starbuck

@ 9pm

Elevate Grill & Bar, 2831 W 120th Ave #200, Westminster

Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona

Diamondbacks @ 6:40pm / $9-$300

Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Den‐ver

Wed 8/16

Medicare 101 (8/16) @ 3pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Foreigner @ 7pm

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Den‐ver

Thu 8/17

Dogstar @ 7pm Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver

Colorado Symphony readies for centennial season

BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

On Sept. 12, 2001, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma was scheduled to perform Antonín Dvo ák’s Cello Concerto with the Colorado Symphony. e day prior to the performance, the United States was shaken by the events of 9/11, one of the most tragic losses of life in American history.

Colorado Symphony cellist, Margaret Hoeppner, vividly remembers Ma’s performance that night. Instead of playing the planned Dvo ák piece, Yo-Yo Ma decided to play Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a composition written in the aftermath of World War I. As the Colorado Symphony’s longest tenured member with 62 seasons under her belt, the performance after 9/11 is Hoeppner’s most powerful, moving memory as a part of the orchestra.

“Ma’s performance brought the audience and the orchestra a sense of solace and some comfort during that terribly di cult time. For me it was a sense that life will go on and that we will recover from this horrible tragedy,” said Hoeppner. “Because of the beauty of his performance, it gave us all hope. It gave me hope that we would survive and that this is something we would recover from.”

For the 2023-2024 Centennial Season of the Colorado Symphony, Yo-Yo Ma will return to Denver to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto, the same piece that brought comfort to concert-goers in the wake of 9/11. Ma will perform along with the Colorado Symphony at 7 p.m. on May 5 at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. is is one of more than 150 performances o ered by the Colorado Symphony throughout the season.

e Colorado Symphony is celebrating 100 years of symphonic

music in Colorado. e 2023-2024 season is highlighted by a trio of must-see performances featuring Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming and, of course, the legendary Yo-Yo Ma. Led by Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian, Colorado Symphony patrons will be treated to a schedule teeming with incredible programming, renowned guest artists and revered symphonic works all season long. To kick o the Centennial Season, the Colorado Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Fifth along with several other works on Sept. 15-17.

“ is centennial season will highlight the best of the Colorado Symphony,” said Oundjian. “We’re doing some really huge projects. We will keep doing programs that I think will engage people enormously. We are going to keep people excited with every performance.”

History of the Colorado Symphony

e Colorado Symphony has a rich history that dates back to 1922 when its predecessor, the Civic Symphony Orchestra, formed in Denver. Prior to 1922, there were several semi-pro-

fessional music acts scattered across Denver, but no formal orchestra. At the height of the Great Depression, Helen Marie Black, publicist for the Civic Symphony Orchestra, helped form the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1934. Her goal was to consolidate the local musicians, boost audience attendance and guarantee union wages. e orchestra held its rst concert at the Broadway eater in Denver on Nov. 30, 1934, led by Conductor Horace Tureman.

After a 55-year run, the Denver Symphony Orchestra disbanded in 1989 as the result of nancial hardship. It led for bankruptcy on Oct. 4 of that year. Musicians left the Denver Symphony Orchestra for the newly-formed Colorado Symphony, which played its rst concert on Oct. 27, 1989. e following year, the two groups merged to form one organization.

Since its inception in 1989, the Colorado Symphony has had ve recorded principal conductors, beginning with Marin Alsop in 1993.

e current principal conductor, Oundjian, has served in the role since 2022.

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annual Denver Film CinemaQ Film Festival not just important, but worth celebrating.

It’s the festival’s 15th year and it is bigger than ever, with some truly incredible lms getting screened over its run at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, from ursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. Some of the highlights include “Chasing Chasing Amy,” “Bottoms,” “Our Son” and “Problemista.”

As is always the case with Denver Film, there will be great panels with lmmakers and other creatives. Get tickets, passes and all the details at www.denver lm.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Strokes at Red Rocks e Strokes are one of the most

One hundred years ago, the symphony in Colorado was di erent than it is today. From a small group of semi-professional local musicians, the Colorado Symphony has grown in size and in the diversity of its members. e Symphony currently has 80 full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen countries around the world.

The Colorado Symphony today Denver is a vibrant city full of people who yearn to experience the arts. From taking in contemporary paintings at the Denver Art Museum to seeing hip hop concerts at Red Rocks, and from watching classic works performed by the Colorado Ballet to laughing at stand-up acts at Comedy Works, locals love to get out and experience the best of Colorado arts.

“Twenty years ago, people said Colorado was just a great place for the mountains — a great place for sport. at is what people were interested in. I feel there has been a huge shift in what people in Denver want,” Oundjian said. “We had the biggest crowds ever at Boettcher Concert Hall last year. Nobody moves to Denver to just sit inside and watch TV. Colorado is all about getting out there.”

roughout the 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado, performances and o erings have shifted and grown to meet the needs and wants of the changing audience. e Colorado Symphony not only performs classical works from composers like Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky, but it also performs contemporary pieces, pop songs and soundtracks from fan-favorite lms. is year the Colorado Symphony will have several performances outside of the classical genre. ese

important bands of this century, and their debut album, “Is is It” radically reshaped the direction of indie and alternative rock. I’ve pretty much loved all the group’s albums in their own way, and even if they don’t have the critical success they used to, they’re still legends that demand attention.  e group doesn’t tour often and so the fact that they’re playing Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, is a massive deal. Despite the fact they’ve been around for 20 years, they’ve never played the mythical venue before, so this is going to be a special evening. ey’ll be joined by alt-rock vocalist Weyes Blood as the opener.  Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian addresses the crowed at a performance of the Colorado Symphony.

PHOTOS BY AMANDA TIPTON / COURTESY OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

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Building ‘the world’s most beautiful ant farm’

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While Jacob Lemanski was circling the globe on his bicycle, the only thing he missed was his ant farm. It was one of the few possessions he’d kept before setting out on his adventure. He built it himself, using scrap sheets of plastic and he set a dim light behind it to illuminate the ant tunnels.

Lemanski’s cycling adventure entailed circling the world twice — a feat that took him 999 days, almost three years. Nearly all of his time was solitary, aside from the friendly waves and saying a casual hello to the thousands of people along his route, which consisted of traversing six continents.

During the long stretches of pedaling, Lemanski had a lot of time to reect. He often thought about his ant farm. So, when he returned home, Lemanski, who has a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, set out to build the “world’s most beautiful ant farm.”

Lemanski created a living habitat with a colorful backdrop of nebulae and stars that reacts to the colorchanging lights built within the frame.

Once built, Lemanski spent many hours looking at it — observing the ants as they tunneled and watching

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include “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert,” “Disney in Concert: Time Burton’s e Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Home Alone in Concert.” ere will also be performances for children like the “Halloween Spooktacular,” “Elf in Concert” and “Peter and e Wolf & e Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.”

“In the last 10 years, there has been a tremendous shift from the Colorado Symphony. It is one of the great leaders in the evolution of programming. ey collaborate with musicians from every possible musical genre and from lm,” said Oundjian. “We have absolutely cutting-edge music, world premieres and also the beautiful performances

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e club started a GoFundMe account, at https://www.gofundme. com/f/the-ymr-train-shoppe-opportunity-to-expand, and promoted the need for funds on their Facebook page. Premier Members Credit Union stepped in to provide a match of up to $2,500 that volunteers collect.

the roots of various plants as they grew in the soil.

Watching the ant farm became meditation for him.

“Every time I looked, it was different, and I was mesmerized,”

Lemanski said. “Watching it become something is the fun of it.”

Lemanski then built a second ant farm, then a third. Eventually, it became a collection of eight. Lemanski got a patent on them, and in June last year, opened a space to publicly display them at 2150 Market St. in downtown Denver.

Today, he has 11 illuminated ant farms for everyone to enjoy. Filling a couple of the walls inside the larger Ant Life venue, Lemanski calls the display “the Ant Space.” Each of these framed ant farms is unique, and will be di erent with every visit. It’s living wall art, Lemanski said.

“It only exists in the present because it’s constantly changing,” he added.

Additional original artwork displayed inside Ant Life is what Lemanski calls Space Screens. ese are close-up images – some are photographs of plants and other objects that Lemanski took on his cycling adventure – on dyed velvet that are hung from a light bar to create a dynamic, psychedelic wall hanging. He o ers Ant Life guests a pair of 3D glasses to enhance the

of the great classics. Sometimes we perform these classics juxtaposed to a contemporary piece. We try to keep the program very alive so that the people are attracted to as much of it as possible. You’re not going to appeal to every person in Denver, every night. We try to present, over the course of the season, all of the great elements of the musical art form.”

Oundjian said the Colorado Symphony’s milestone could not have been reached without the longstanding and overwhelming support of the community.

“ is season carries special signi cance as we celebrate 100 years of music and look ahead to the next century of music making in Colorado,” said Oundjian. “ is celebration belongs as much to you and our state as it does to our orchestra, and we can’t wait to share the excitement with you all season long.”

“We support local community nonpro ts like the Youth In Model Railroading Train Shoppe with funds to help them grow and ourish for years to come,” said Je rey Kash, assistant vice president of Community Relations at Premier Members Credit Union. “ e YMR Train Shoppe is instilling the next generation with invaluable business and social skills to set them up for success - and they’re having fun while they’re learning!”

viewing experience.

“Whenever I am at Ant Life, I feel a sense of peace staring into the art as the lights pulsate colors and shift my perception of what I see,” said Kelsey Armeni, who visits Ant Life on a regular basis. “I know that in the midst of an event, I can take a break from socializing to go and stare and connect back to my breath and the simplicity of ants digging through the cosmos.”

Lemanski originally opened Ant Life as an art gallery — everything in it is available for purchase — but the space soon found its calling as an events venue.

Since its opening, Lemanski has hosted a variety of corporate and private events there — from birthdays and weddings to gaming and movie nights. e Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies even hosted one of its events at Ant Life when the association was in Denver in June for its Psychedelic Science conference. And about once a month, Ant Life hosts the popup market, Magic Makers Market.

“ is venue has been the biggest blessing to the event promoters here in Denver,” said Anthony Sabia, founder of Shroomski Magazine, who hosts events at Ant Life. “It’s designed with the intention to give you something fascinating to look at. e decorating has already been done,

and any guest that comes in there is practically left speechless.”

Lemanski enjoys the variety of events that take place at Ant Life. And he happily schedules free, private tours of the space for anyone who wants to see it. He’ll carry on friendly conversations about the art and ask visitors what they see in it. And “everyone sees something different,” Lemanski said.

Jacob Lemanski inside his space called Ant Life in downtown Denver.

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Donating gently used household goods

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

Until about two-and-a-half years ago, Bobby Dainko was living in his car, addicted to meth.

Today, he’s clean and works full time at Spring Back Colorado Mattress Recycling, a nonpro t in Commerce City that recycles used mattresses that would otherwise end up in land lls. e nonpro t deliberately employs folks like Dainko — graduates of a nearby addiction treatment program.

“Yeah, I was living in my car right down the street here,” said Dainko, pointing out the window from an airconditioned o ce where he answers calls and schedules mattress pickups. “I just got sick and tired of what it takes to live homeless. I used to think, ‘Oh, you’re homeless. You don’t have to do anything.’ But no, it’s a daily battle. Hour by hour even. Where am I going? What am I doing? I did that for almost a year and got so sick of it. I called Wellness Court and they welcomed me back at 2 in the morning.”

Dainko had previously worked at Spring Back after graduating from the nearby Stout Street Foundation substance abuse recovery program in 2017. But he relapsed a year later, after his mother passed away. He just wasn’t done with drugs, he says now. But he believes he’s nally kicked his addiction for good. And Spring Back gave him his job back.

“ e owner (Christopher Conway), he said, ‘Bobby, you’ve never lied to me, you’ve never stolen from me. ose are the two things I don’t tolerate. Yes, I’ll give you another chance.’ And he did,” said Dainko, who now has bene ts like health insurance. “And because of that, I got a second chance here.”

Uno cial and o cial workforce programs have been a source of labor for Colorado employers long before the pandemic and the ensuing labor

shortage struck. But there’s another breed of workforce programs that help the planet, help consumers get rid of old stu and help people who have di culty nding work get a job. From diverting old computers and unwanted couches from land lls to refurbishing or upcycling materials for another life, the social enterprises often hover below the public radar. But some have caught the attention of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, which awarded grants to many programs aimed at diverting waste from the land lls.

“We applaud companies working on recycling solutions, particularly when they accomplish that by developing socially responsible business models that help some of Colorado’s disadvantaged workers learn new skills,” Kendra Appelman-Eastvedt, the recycling grants program manager, wrote in an email.

Here’s a few of them, but please share others in your local community and we’ll compile a list for a future story.

Spring Back gets a shoutout from the city of Denver’s bulky-item disposal page. e company also partners with ve land lls around the state by providing a trailer to collect mattresses for recycling at $30 each. Otherwise land ll customers often pay more to dispose of a mattress — it costs $74 at the Waste Management-operated Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site in Aurora. And yes, the mattress goes into the land ll, said a Waste Management employee who answered a pricing call. She suggested Spring Back for recycling mattresses at a lower price.

Spring Back works with mattress stores to collect unwanted mattresses, and it has partnerships with a handful of land lls, including in Mesa and Larimer Counties, and several cities, including Pueblo, Loveland and Denver. In the Denver area, there’s mattress pick up. On an average week, Spring

Back workers tear down between 1,500 to 2,000 unwanted mattresses; strip them for steel, foam, wood and other recyclable parts; and send very little to the land ll.

“ e environmental impact is huge. Long-term sustainability is really important. Working with cities and municipalities is great. But this whole thing was started out of the desire to help folks and really help them get their life turned around,” said Peter Conway, vice president of business development and the founder’s son. “ at’s the rewarding part, for me at least.”

Eric Gallegos, who completed the Stout Street program and graduates in February, plans to stay at Spring Back “for the long haul.”

Gallegos, who had the choice of prison or Stout Street, said that Stout Street showed him the path out of a life of drugs. Spring Back helps him stay on it.

“I’m comfortable here. I like to have a good, productive work day that challenges me. And this is labor intensive,” said Gallegos, who is from Trinidad. “When you make it through the day, you feel accomplished.”

Getting a job has long been part of Stout Street’s program, said Bradley Lucero, its executive director. e organization has worked with Spring Back for about a decade and also works with organizations like Food Bank of e Rockies and construction companies. It’s always looking for new partners willing to employ those at Stout Street, most who are there because their only other option was prison.

“ ey’re not used to getting up and going to work. ey’re not used to what minimum wage looks like, or living on $20 an hour because selling drugs, obviously they could make thousands of dollars in an afternoon,” Lucero said. “Having an idea of what a future looks like sober is huge.”

And for those who are tired of their old way of life and ready for more stability, the partnership with employers helps graduates get a second chance to reboot their work life.

“Some of them will take advantage of it, some of them will squander it,” Lucero said. “But for the most part, it’s folks that understand they have a criminal history and the longer they can keep a solid resume or build a solid resume, they understand that’ll help their odds down the road to apply and hopefully retain other positions.”

Seeking developmentally disabled workers

Just west of downtown Denver, Blue Star Recyclers charges a fee to take an old PC, monitor or other household electronics o your hands. e fees help pay a team that dismantles computers and household electronics. Parts are recycled for pro t or upcycled into working computers for sale. e tasks are repetitive but employees are eager to get to work. e majority have been diagnosed with some sort of developmental disability, like autism.

“It’s like they’re waiting by the clock a minute before (the work day starts)

to make sure they clock in right on time,” said Sam Morris, Blue Star’s CEO. His dad, Bill, started the company in 2009 in Colorado Springs. “We’ve had folks who’ve been with us in Colorado Springs for 13 to 15 years and they are still exceeding their goals every week. And they’re doing the exact same thing every day.”

e company has diverted 34 million pounds of electronics from land lls and continues to do so. e pandemic strained its growth and caused Blue Star to close newer operations in Chicago and Boulder. But something it did months before the pandemic changed its trajectory. After sharing their workforce results with a team of electronics recyclers in 2019, Blue Star doubled down on its original mission: nding job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Blue Star’s employees are rarely absent, very focused on their daily tasks and have a good attitude, according to a case study on the company’s workforce.

“It was just the real simple stu : zero absenteeism and lost-time accidents, 98% on-task engagement, all the measurables that everyone is so focused on, it became pretty clear that they were going ‘Omigosh, how do we get in on this?’” Morris said. “What we’ve found over the years is that, especially for folks on the autistic spectrum, they are just unbelievably good at that systematic step-by-step task. Whether it’s putting something together or taking it apart, if it’s the same everyday and they know what to expect, that’s their comfort zone.”

Blue Star began a national training program for the organization behind the e-Stewards certi cation, an e-waste recycling standard that bans exporting toxic e-waste to developing nations.

Before it launched the Advanced Plus program, Blue Star had employed roughly 60 individuals with a diagnosed developmental disability. After setting up the training program in 2019, “we’re almost at 200,” Morris said. “It became clear pretty quickly that this was the best approach.”

When city budgets got slashed during the pandemic, Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation felt the pain and was unable to hire the usual crew of seasonal workers. at’s when the nonpro t Civic Center Conservancy, which exists to support Civic Center park, began strategizing.

e Conservancy teamed up with Bayaud Enterprises to hire unhoused residents to pick up trash and assist city workers with landscaping in a program called Civic Center Works, which launched in April 2022.

“ e narrative around Civic Center in some way, shape or form was that the homeless were a drain on Civic Center and it was something that was bringing it down. But we knew the unhoused community were some of the park’s biggest advocates. And we had seen from before (the pandemic) that the people nding community in our park,

Gen Z unsure about college, a new poll finds

Colorado counselors say reality is more complicated

BY JASON GONZALES THE COLORADO SUN

Gen Z believes education after high school is necessary. ey’re just not so sure about going to a fouryear university.

It isn’t that the generation born between 1997 and 2012 doesn’t want to get a bachelor’s degree, according to a recent study by the ECMC Foundation. e cost of tuition, student debt, and not feeling prepared keep them from heading to a university. Some are more open to certi cate programs, apprenticeships, two-year degrees, and on-the-job training as viable paths to a career.

e general attitudes of Gen Z students, documented in the report by the foundation that pushes for higher education improvements, tracks similarly to what Colorado college counseling groups hear. Advisors say students they talk to are recovering from an unprecedented pandemic and they’re more cost conscious about their education. Gen Z students are putting nancial security rst.

“ ey’ve seen so many people just operate to survive during the

pandemic,” said Melissa Muniz, the Latin American Educational Foundation student services and program manager.

With those attitudes in mind, counselors say there’s a balance in helping Gen Z students understand how to approach their education. About 65% of students say post-high school education is important, the report says. And almost 60% say they can be successful without a fouryear degree.

Having a four-year degree has bene ts. State data shows having a bachelor’s degree can open opportunities for more secure and higherpaying jobs that Gen Z students seek. Residents with a bachelor’s degree are also more mobile.

Nonetheless, nancial worries persist about the high cost of tuition at a four-year university or the debt students might be saddled with after they graduate. e study says six in 10 teens worry about how to pay for their education. at can hold them back.

Students do have options in Colorado, and it’s true that some students can get what they want out of their education from a shorter-term program.

But the study shows not enough students feel they get the counseling they need to make the decision. About 63% said they need guidance on nances and 48% said they need

education and career guidance.

“ ey’re operating from this place where they want to nd something they love, they want to nd something they’re passionate about doing,” said Muniz, whose nonpro t pushes for greater access to higher education among Latino and Hispanic students. “But they question how they are also going to have stability so that they can provide for themselves and for their families.”

Gabriel Guindon, Denver Scholarship Foundation college access director, said counselors always make sure students know about Colorado’s talent pipeline report that says about

92% of the top jobs statewide require schooling beyond a high school diploma. e Denver foundation helps students realize their college dreams through advising and nancial aid. Students also should get advised individually to nd the best t, whether that’s academic, nancial, or social, he said. Guindon o ers advice on how to pay for a four-year degree, but he doesn’t steer students just toward universities. He tries to help students see that an education beyond college is necessary and at their ngertips.

Colorado has diversified its college o erings to include more short-term options.

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The 10 must-watch football teams along the Front Range

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

August is here and football is all everyone is talking about. With good reason. High school teams across the Denver area are gearing up for their opening week, and Colorado Community Media’s coverage area is vast (to put it lightly).

From Arvada in the northwest to Parker in the southeast, and the towns and suburbs in between that make up the Denver area, our reporters have a lot of action to cover. And, there’s no shortage of dominant schools, state champions, elite quarterbacks and more.Ahead of the 202324 season, we spoke with schools and coaches as well as our cadre of sportswriters, photographers and freelancers to determine our 10 must-watch high school teams of the season.

First, a disclaimer: with so many great teams, this list was di cult to put together. And with our two dozen community newspapers, this list could have gone way beyond just 10

teams. ere’s a method to the madness, though. e teams, coaches and players who were referenced most by our expert sources were compelling. We did our best to highlight the best in our coverage area – north, east, west and south.

One interesting takeaway, too: e dominant teams are not the only captivating teams. ere are countless reasons to watch any number of teams in the area.

Before we reveal our top 10, here are a few testimonies from our experts on teams around the metro area:

“Mountain Vista could also have a breakout year,” sports photographer Paul DiSalvo told me of the Highlands Ranch team. “ ey have maybe the best QB around in Austyn Modrewski.” “Another one I would throw in is D’Evelyn in 2A,” said Dennis Pleuss of Je co Public Schools. “ ey won the 2A League 1 last year, and they are always in the mix for a conference title in 2A.”  “In some areas, a better-than-.500 season may not mean much. But it

may signal the beginning of a new era in Fort Lupton,” said CCM’s Steve Smith. “ e Bluedevils were 5-4 a season ago, which marked the rst time in nine seasons that FLHS won more football games than it lost. e last time that happened (2013) was also the last time FLHS advanced to the state playo s. ey’ll be worth keeping an eye on.” “I also want to note that LPS Centennial Stadium has been built at Arapahoe Road and Colorado Boulevard, which will be a great thing to highlight this coming season,” said Heston Mosher, a local freelancer for our newspapers. e new stadium will host Littleton, Heritage, and Arapahoe’s football teams this season.  “Lots of fun to talk about, but in the end, the nal will probably be Valor Christian versus Cherry Creek, with Cherry Creek winning AGAIN,” DiSalvo said.

But the teams play the games for a reason. So, here is who to keep an eye on this fall (in no particular order).

Fort Lupton’s juniors Kaidyn Taylor (30) and Anthony Blan-Mendenhall (3) are focused during the national anthem prior to their Oct. 7, 2022 home league game against Eaton last year.

PHOTO BY JUAN ARELLANO

Legacy junior Kullen Lerma throws a pass during the second quarter of a Sept. 25, 2022 contest against Mountain Vista at Five Star Stadium. The Lightning won 41-28.

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Cherry Creek Bruins (Greenwood Village)

2022 record: 12-2, 5A state champions

Week 1: August 25 vs. Ralston Valley

What to watch for: Can the Bruins keep up the tear they’ve been on?

Cherry Creek has all the bragging rights. ey’re coming o their fourth straight 5A state championship, including a hard-fought victory last year over Valor Christian. A big question is how will the Bruins replace star running back Carlson Tann? He was dominant last season and helped rally the Bruins in the second half of their championship win. But they can be beat. Last year, Cherry Creek did lose two games. But when it comes to Cherry Creek, just sit back and enjoy the show.

Valor Christian Eagles (Highlands Ranch)

2022 record: 11-3, 5A state runner-ups

Week 1: August 26 @ Regis Jesuit

What to watch for: Can Valor Christian get over the hump this season? e Eagles lost just two games early last season before going on an undefeated run to the state championship, where they ran into Cherry Creek and fell short 24-17. Reloaded with experienced, returning players, Valor will aim for its rst championship since 2018.

Columbine Rebels (Littleton)

2022 record: 10-2

Week 1: August 25 @ Mullen

What to watch for: How does Coach Andy Lowry reload after losing his top running back? Columbine opened last season on re with a six-game winning streak in which the Rebels beat their opponents by at least 20 points. If the 5A League 1 allows them to start hot again, it could mean trouble for the rest of the league, including teams like Ralston Valley and Arvada West.

Frederick Golden Eagles (Frederick)

2022 record: 8-4

Week 1: August 18 vs. Northridge

What to watch for: Frederick hopes to push for a league title. e Golden Eagles joined the 3A League 6 just last year, but nearly snagged the league title with a 4-1 record. Second only to Denver’s George Washington last season, Frederick took some time to get rolling last year. But Frederick managed to win a playo game before a tough 21-6 loss to Lutheran to end the season. If they can continue their late-season success early this season, they could make a strong push for 10 wins plus a strong showing in the playo s. Head Coach Matt Loyd is o to a strong start going into year two.

Ralston Valley Mustangs (Arvada)

2022 record: 10-3

Week 1: August 18 @ Mountain

Vista

What to watch for: Senior Logan

Madden is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the state this year. Last year as a junior, Madden was a selection for All-Colorado, First Team All-State, and First team All-Conference, while throwing for nearly 2400 yards and 24 touchdown passes with a 71% completion percentage. If he can keep up his stellar play, the Mustangs could push for double digit wins.

Green Mountain Rams (Lakewood)

2022 record: 12-1

Week 1: August 25 vs. Golden

What to watch for: A very strong senior class headlines Green Mountain this season. e Rams’ perfect season hopes last year were ruined when they fell to Roosevelt brutally in the semi nals. But now they have all the tools to compete for the 3A state title if they can continue their dominance and play as expected this fall.

underRidge Grizzlies (Highlands Ranch)

2022 record: 11-2

Week 1: August 25 @ Arvada West

What to watch for: After going 11-2 and 4-1 in the 5A League 5, the Grizzlies emerge as perhaps the biggest mystery on this list. With a lot of graduated talent, and brand-new coach in Sam Camp eld, it will be interesting to watch if underRidge can keep up its dominance. e culture and reputation is strong, but now there are new faces. It should make for a must-watch season this fall.

Dakota Ridge Eagles (Littleton)

2022 record: 6-6

Week 1: August 25 vs. Pueblo West

What to watch for: Senior quarterback Blake Palladino is back for his nal season. e Division I QB committed to the University of Northern Colorado in the o season, and is determined to bring a state championship home for the Eagles. e Eagles graduated RB Noah Triplett, leaving some big shoes to ll. But Palladino tells me he’s excited about the season and is ready to get to

work. If nothing else, the Eagles will be a highlight show.

Ponderosa Mustangs (Parker)

2022 record: 9-3

Week 1: August 25 vs. Fort Collins

What to watch for: If it wasn’t for a two-game skid in the middle of their season, Ponderosa could have very well been undefeated going into the playo s in 2022. Now they bring back nearly everyone, and know how to win cohesively. e Mustangs are strong and experienced at skill positions like receiver, and since the core group is returning, Ponderosa could be scary in 2023.

Heritage Eagles (Littleton)

2022 record: 8-4

Week 1: August 25 vs. Mountain Vista

What to watch for: e Heritage Eagles could be primed for a breakout year. With returning players like senior quarterback Kurt Rossner and All-State senior linebacker Nick Long, the Eagles could make a push for double digit wins. After dropping two games early, Heritage went on a hot streak winning seven in a row. If they can start hot this year, watch out.

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CCM’s Alex K.W. Schultz’s breakout team of the year: Mountain Vista Golden Eagles (Highlands Ranch)

“A team that might really surprise people this year is Vista, which has been an afterthought on the gridiron in years past but looked to have a great foundation in place last

season. e Golden Eagles nished 7-4 and ranked No. 16 in Class 5A in 2022, but all their key pieces are back, including junior quarterback Austyn Modrzewski (who passed for a state-second-best 3,327 yards last year) and their three leading receivers (Sean Conway, Jakhai Mack and Ja’pree Jennings), which is huge given that Vista’s o ense is built on slinging the ball around the yard. After the Golden Eagles played Valor Christian last year (a game in which Vista led with just a few minutes left), Vista coach Garrett Looney told me, “[Modrzewski] is only a sophomore, and he’s doing things that I haven’t seen seniors do.’”

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Denver Broncos  2022 record: 5-12

Week 1: September 10 vs. Las Vegas

What to watch for: Can Coach Sean Payton get the best out of quarterback Russell Wilson and lead the Broncos to the playo s?  Colorado Bu aloes  2022 record: 1-11

Week 1: September 2 @ TCU

What to watch for: e Deion Sanders show. Are the Bu s nally ready for prime time? Gearing up for a Big 12 return.

Colorado School of Mines  2022 record: 13-3

Week 1: August 31 vs. Grand Valley State

What to watch for: Quarterback John Matocha. Can he continue his record-breaking success from 2022?

Ralston Valley senior Josh Rillos (21) leaps over Columbine defensive back Cannon Burcar (22) during the Class 5A state quarterfinal game Nov. 19, 2022 at the North Area Athletic Complex. The Mustangs took a 28-7 victory over the Rebels to advance to the state semifinals this week against No. 2 Valor Christian.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Gen Z’s openness toward other options expressed in the survey aligns with some of Colorado’s higher education priorities. Colorado’s higher education strategic plan calls for students to get a return on what they pay, help more lowincome students get into programs after high school, and for colleges to work more closely with employers.

e state has been investing more in programs that connect post-high school education and industries that need more trained workers. Sometimes these programs lead to a bachelor’s degree and sometimes they don’t.

e state wants more high school students to leave with a certi cate or credential that can lead to a job and has free high school programs where students can attend collegelevel classes and earn credit.

Colorado now o ers free college and training in a range of elds where there’s a shortage of workers, such as teaching, re ghting, and law enforcement. ese programs can help students nd a track that ts their interests and o ers good job prospects after completion.

ese programs expanded on Colorado’s CareForward program, which provides free education for health care elds.

Other examples include schools such as Colorado Mountain College, which partners with local employers to create practical training for students to get jobs on the Western Slope. Community colleges such as the Community College of Aurora have also cut some arts and humanities programs to focus on courses that prepare students for jobs.

Sachs Foundation President Ben Ralston said Gen Z attitudes he’s observed are also reactions to is-

sues that should be challenged. e national survey says students want their interests to lead to ful llment in their careers.

Ralston, whose nonpro t supports Black Colorado students, said he’s heard from many students who want to learn business or engineering because they care most about the money they’ll earn. Some students, however, have no interest in those careers and won’t nd ful llment, he said.

Adults shouldn’t forget a four-year education also can lead to jobs that may not pay as much, but help create a more robust society through art, literature, or teaching, he said. It’s on state leaders to help make jobs with high societal value worth the time students spend getting educated for them and to help students nd value in creativity.

For instance, Ralson said Colorado needs more Black educators. e foundation and Teach for America Colorado have teamed up to provide nancial and career development support to Black educators, through learning groups and a salary incentive.

Sachs Foundation Chief Operating O cer Pamela Roberts said Gen Z notions about higher ed also can be challenged simply by o ering them information. Not every student has to go to an Ivy League school and most students realize that college is more a ordable than they expect depending on where they go. Muniz said, however, students too often don’t get the information they need to make dreams a reality.

“ ey know what it takes and they know what they might want to do,” she said. “But some of them are just lacking that con dence or lacking that ability or the resources to really understand how to take advantage of these opportunities.”

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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.

COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15878 CLAYTON ST., 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/10/2023

Last Publication 9/7/2023

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: 06/01/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009817230

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector

Adams County Warrants

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. A202379917

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) LANETTE M DESANTIAGO Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP Date of Deed of Trust

November 24, 2015 County of

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 01, 2015

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

2015000100227

Original Principal Amount

$147,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$144,699.33

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 SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 18 AND ALL OF LOT 19 EXCEPT THE SOUTH 5 FEET, BLOCK 11, SKYLINE VISTA FILING NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7410 DECATUR 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/10/2023

Last Publication 9/7/2023

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: 06/06/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009819244

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. A202379870

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Eric J Whitcomb

Original Beneficiary(ies)

PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CANVAS CREDIT UNION

Date of Deed of Trust

May 22, 2018

County of Recording

Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 31, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2018000044085

Original Principal Amount

$100,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$54,792.49

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

Also known by street and number as: 19612

E Batavia Drive, 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, 09/06/2023, 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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 21-025717

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. A202379880

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

On May 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Nasser Luyombya

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

September 01, 2020 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 15, 2020

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

2020000090830

Original Principal Amount

$505,672.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$486,654.44

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 1, THE VILLAGES AT BUFFALO RUN EAST FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 16484 E 117th Ave, 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, 09/13/2023, 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 7/20/2023

Last Publication 8/17/2023

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: 05/11/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029969

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. A202379878

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

On May 11, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

ERNEST RETIKIS

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS

UNITED HOME LOANS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

June 09, 2020

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 10, 2020

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

2020000052609

Original Principal Amount

$448,585.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $422,883.68

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 1, BLOCK 5, QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 14701 GAYLORD ST, 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, 09/13/2023, 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 7/20/2023

Last Publication 8/17/2023

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: 05/11/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard,, Suite 700,

Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009796400

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. A202379872

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

PHILIP M GARCIA AND KATHLEEN M. GARCIA

Original Beneficiary(ies)

POPULAR FINANCIAL SERVICES. LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-4

Date of Deed of Trust

March 27, 2002

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 03, 2002

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

C0950542

Original Principal Amount

$148,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$127,539.49

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, FLORADO, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7729 TEJON 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, 08/30/2023, 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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard,, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009786096

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. A202379869

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Nathan David Spruce Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

January 22, 2021

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 29, 2021

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

2021000011107

Original Principal Amount $426,154.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$412,114.92

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 10, BLOCK 4, NORTH CREEK FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER(S): 0157302102010

Also known by street and number as: 16506 Lafayette St, 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, 08/30/2023, 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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028977

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. A202379921

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

On June 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Brandy C Shea Patrick T Shea

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for BKPLEG Series N Trust

Date of Deed of Trust

December 23, 2003

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 14, 2004

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

C1265699

Original Principal Amount $203,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $154,520.57

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 5, BLOCK 2, NORTH STAR HILLS-SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

*As corrected by Correction Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Recorded 04/29/2022 at reception NO 2022000038890.

Also known by street and number as: 692 West 87th Place, Thornton, CO 80260.

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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/10/2023

Last Publication 9/7/2023

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: 06/06/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

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

Attorney File # 22CO00054-1

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. A202379920

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

LYNN D. BUSBY

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 06, 2020 County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 14, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2020000103736

Original Principal Amount

$262,461.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$249,390.91

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, REUNION FILING NO. 15, CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 9903 SALIDA ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022-8828.

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,

09/27/2023, 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 8/10/2023

Last Publication 9/7/2023

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: 06/06/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009823824

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. A202379916

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

On June 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Joseph A. Baca AND Ryan A. Traver

Original Beneficiary(ies) SUMMIT HOME MORTGAGE, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

August 08, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 11, 2008

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

2008000064622

Original Principal Amount $228,125.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $177,579.43

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 46, HYLAND PARK HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

A.P.N. : 0171928208008

Also known by street and number as: 8492 Tejon Way, Denver, CO 80260.

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, 09/27/2023, 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

Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-030106

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. A202379871

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

JASON ERWIN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COLTEN MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

Date of Deed of Trust

October 02, 2017

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 10, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2017000088058

Original Principal Amount

$414,139.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$393,653.32

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 2, BLOCK 10, THE VILLAGES AT BUFFALO RUN EAST, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 15351 E 113TH 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, 08/30/2023, 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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard,, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009793977

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. A202379907

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

On May 30, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Gary G Blackmore Original Beneficiary(ies)

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 15, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.) 2020000130848

Original Principal Amount $109,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $96,423.62

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 32, BLOCK 2, HOLLY CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0157132407003

Also known by street and number as: 12125 Monaco Dr, Brighton, 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/3/2023

Last Publication 8/31/2023

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: 05/30/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-030070

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. A202379912

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

On May 30, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Evan Edward Weiland AND Maya Jane Weiland

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 AU -

THORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

June 17, 2022

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 23, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2022000055256

Original Principal Amount

$456,235.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$453,715.15

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 1, BLOCK1, KARL’S FARM FILING NO. 1,

AMD. NO. 1 FINAL PLAT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE

PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 17, 2020 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2020000067365

Also known by street and number as:

12274 Irma Drive, Northglenn, 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/3/2023

Last Publication 8/31/2023

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: 05/30/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030116

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. A202379910

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 30, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Tara Lynn Bell AND Tommy Donn Bell

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

August 14, 2017 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 16, 2017

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

2017000071035

Original Principal Amount $253,817.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $245,053.92

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 2, H.LH.(REPLAT) SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 01825-07-1-12-004

Also known by street and number as: 4160 West 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/27/2023, 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

DATE: 05/25/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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

9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-027190

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. A202379885

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

On May 16, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Englebert Louis Oestereicher and Julianna Marie Oestereicher

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC dlb/a Mr. Cooper, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 09, 2019

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 18, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2019000028444

Original Principal Amount

$178,251.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$190,068.16

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 15, Thornton Valley East Third Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 9002 Cypress Dr, 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, 09/13/2023, 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 7/20/2023

Last Publication 8/17/2023

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: 05/16/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 # CO21706

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. A202379882

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

On May 16, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Bret A. Baker and Delores R. Baker

Original Beneficiary(ies) Rio Grande Mortgage

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage

Certificates, Series 2004-8

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 East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 1 South, Range 67 West, of the 6th P.M., Except that part described as follows:

Beginning at the Northwest corner of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12; thence South along the West line of the said East 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 194 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point which is 238 feet South and 209 feet East of the Northwest corner of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12; thence North 238 feet to the North line of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence West along the North line of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; 209 feet to the True Point of Beginning,

Parcel B:

That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., lying South of Colorado State Highway No. 7; Except the West 209 feet thereof, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as:

12420 E. 160th Avenue, Brighton, 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, 12/20/2023, 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 11/2/2023

Last Publication 11/30/2023

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: 05/16/2023 Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Heather Deere #28597

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21741

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. A202379893

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

On May 23, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 12, 2017

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 13, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2017000090021

Original Principal Amount

$368,100.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$378,698.02

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 10, QUEBEC HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED ON APRIL 2, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 2007000033323, IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0157121323015

Also known by street and number as: 13673 VALENTIA ST, 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, 09/20/2023, 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 7/27/2023

Last Publication 8/24/2023

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: 05/23/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-029792

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 OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. A202379666

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust

Donna Rae McCuen-Rosales

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust

166 N 5th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 29, 2019

Recording Information

2019000071329

Legal Description of Property THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT THREE (3) AND THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK 8 MALCOM’S SECOND ADDITION TO BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Street Address of Property

166 N 5th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 AM on 5/17/23, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the

funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO

REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 11/17/2023 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication 8/3/23

Last Publication 8/31/23

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Date: 6/29/23

Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202379886

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 16, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

RONNIE E. ACORD

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

January 12, 2021

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 20, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2021000047253

Original Principal Amount

$276,731.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$269,093.49

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 1, CARLTON ESTATES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1530 ARGONNE ST, AURORA, CO 80011-5201.

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, 09/13/2023, 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 7/20/2023

Last Publication 8/17/2023

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: 05/16/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard,, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009610528

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.

ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Roxanne Dupree

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust

July 15, 2019

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 17, 2019

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

2019000055921

Original Principal Amount

$285,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$288,791.91

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lots 11 and 12, Except the Rear 8 feet of said Lots, Block 19, Aurora, County of Adams, state of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 1550 Galena St, Aurora, CO 80010.

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, 09/20/2023, 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 7/27/2023

Last Publication 8/24/2023

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: 05/18/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 # CO11944

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. A202379884

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 16, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) JACOB F. LEE AND MADISON L. CALLAHAN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

BANKUNITED N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

February 27, 2019

County of Recording

Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 01, 2019

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

2019000014962

Original Principal Amount $269,841.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $252,960.34

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

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.

PARCEL A, FOSTER TRACT EXEMPTION SURVEY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

THAT PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, FOSTER TRACT, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1; THENCE S005’00”W ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER SECTION 14 A DISTANCE OF 523.00 FEET TO A POINT 100.00 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT2; THENCE N89°20’00”W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE SE1/4 SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER SECTION 14 A DISTANCE OF 725.00 FEET; THENCE N00°05’00”E PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE LOTS 1 AND 2 A DISTANCE OF 523.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE SAID LOT1; THENCE S89°20’00”E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 725.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 14475 LANEWOOD ST, BRIGHTON, 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, 09/13/2023, 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 7/20/2023

Last Publication 8/17/2023

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: 05/16/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 20-023889

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. A202379918

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

On June 6, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

ABIGAIL P RODRIGUEZ

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONTC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR EVERBANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust M

Date of Deed of Trust

June 10, 2009

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 12, 2009

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2009000042608**

Original Principal Amount

$57,956.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$37,524.10

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 pay-

ments 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 109, BLOCK 1, COBBLESTONE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

**Modified by Loan Modification dated February 21, 2019 and recorded on March 8, 2019 at Reception No. 2019000017095 in the records of the Adams County Clerk and Recorder.

Also known by street and number as:

2923 WEST 81ST AVENUE #B, 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/10/2023

Last Publication 9/7/2023

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: 06/06/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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:

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 IDEA Law Group, LLC

4530 S Eastern Ave., Ste 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (877) 353-2146X1017

Attorney File # 48078805

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. A202379911

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

On May 30, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

CHRISTOPHER MEDINA

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AU -

THORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

December 23, 2019

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 31, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.) 2019000115163

Original Principal Amount

$412,596.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$391,454.61

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 43, BLOCK 5, EASTLAKE VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 0157336207043

Also known by street and number as: 2537 E 124Th PL, THORNTON, CO 80241.

THE PROPERTY

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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/3/2023

Last Publication 8/31/2023

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: 05/30/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-026608

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. A202379889

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

On May 18, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Phillip M. Epifano

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R1, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2021-R1

Date of Deed of Trust

July 06, 2004 County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 16, 2004

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

20040716000626740

Original Principal Amount

$190,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$138,452.51

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 17, Block 86, Blocks 86, 87, 88 and 89 of Thornton, Colorado, County of Adams, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 2641 Barnhart Street, 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, 09/20/2023, 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.

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 # CO21372

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. A202379877

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

On May 9, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

James Ali Baker

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER

SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

New American Funding, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 18, 2022

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 19, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2022000070913

Original Principal Amount

$334,248.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$333,514.62

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 7, BUILDING G, SUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 1974, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 31273, AND CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR SUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED FEBRUARY 13, 1974, IN BOOK 1913 AT PAGE 218, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3061 W 92nd Ave Unit 14A, 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, 08/30/2023, 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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-029881

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. A202379905

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with

regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On May 25, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

EARNEST ROMERO AND ERIKA RODRIGUEZESCOBEDO AND JEREME SANCHEZ

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee on behalf of GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-17

Date of Deed of Trust

July 07, 2006

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 14, 2006

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

20060714000712830**

Original Principal Amount

$273,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$286,467.10

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.

A PORTION OF PLOT 2, BLOCK 3, THE ORCHARD AND VEGATABLE GARDEN SUBURB NO. 1 ROSE HILL OF THE WESTERN LAND AND COLONIZATION COMPANY ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: THE NORTH 140 FEET OF THE EAST 65 FEET OF THE WEST 375 FEET, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO **Pursuant to Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective October 1,2013

Also known by street and number as: 6615 E 61ST PLACE, 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, 09/27/2023, 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 8/3/2023

Last Publication 8/31/2023

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: 05/25/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009757121

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. A202379901

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

On May 23, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Larry J Vargas

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Series 2007-C

Date of Deed of Trust

November 08, 2006

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 01, 2006

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

2006001005973

Original Principal Amount

$161,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$114,987.87

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 5 VALLEY HI FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

*PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S

ERROR RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022

AT RECEPTION NO. 2022000009182 TO CORRECT A TYPO IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

Also known by street and number as: 7877 Pearl 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, 09/20/2023, 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 7/27/2023

Last Publication 8/24/2023

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: 05/23/2023

Alexander L. Villagran, 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 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-026250

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

NOTICE OF CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW – CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a Concept Plan Review will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:30p.m., at Westminster City Hall, located at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The public is welcome to attend in person. See below for additional information.

The property owner of Uplands Filing 1, Block 7 PA-A (7) has submitted a concept plan for City Council review. The proposal includes a total of approximately 180 residential dwelling units on 18.62 acres including approximately 112 two to three-story single-family detached homes and approximately 68 two-story single-family attached homes. The proposal also includes an approximately 0.67 acre publicly accessible park.

City Council Action: City Council will review the proposed concept plan and provide comments to the applicant. No official actions will be taken. Any comment, suggestion, or recommendation made by the City Council on any concept review plan is entirely gratuitous and does not bind or otherwise obligate city staff, the planning commission, or the City Council to any course of conduct or decision after an applicant makes an official submittal of a development plan to the city for technical review.

If you want to view the City Council Study Session agenda, agenda memo, and other materials for this meeting, they will be posted prior to the concept plan review at https://www.cityofwestminster.us/agendas.

If you want to view the live meeting, it will be streamed live via the City’s traditional webcast at www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterCO/live.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Stephanie Ashmann, Senior Planner, with the City of Westminster Planning Division at sashmann@cityofwestminster or 303-658-2104.

John McConnell, AICP Interim Planning Manager City of Westminster

Legal Notice No. NTS2809

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

Public Notice

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING –PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031. The public has the option to attend in person or send in testimony in advance. See below for additional information.

The property owner of 7255 Irving Street, located on the west side of Irving Street approximately 200-feet north of West 72nd Avenue, has filed applications for approval of a rezoning of the property to Planned Unit Development, approval of a Preliminary Development Plan and approval of an Official Development Plan. Approval of these three applications would allow for the existing “Midland Building” to be adaptively reused for a multifamily project containing 8 residential and 10 live/work units on the 1.06 acre property.

Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council of approval or denial of the Rezoning, Preliminary Development Plan and the Official Development Plan.

The City values public input on development applications. Testimony for the public hearing will be accepted:

By submitting written comments in advance; By leaving verbal comments in advance; • By participating in person during the Planning Commission meeting; If you want to learn more about these options, please visit: https://www.cityofwestminster.us/pc

If you want to view the Planning Commission meeting agenda, agenda memo, and other materials for this meeting, they will be posted prior to the hearing at https://www.cityofwestminster.us/pc

If you want to view the live meeting, it will be streamed live via the City’s traditional webcast at www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterCO/live.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Nathan Lawrence, Senior Planner, with the City of Westminster Community Development Department at nlawrence@cityofwestminster.us or 303-658-2099.

John McConnell, AICP Interim Planning Manager City of Westminster Legal Notice No.

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

Public Notice

ADAMS COUNTY HOUSING POLICY & COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS DIVISION (HPCI)

Public Notice for 2022

Annual Action Plan (AAP) Substantial Amendment

In accordance with Adams County’s Citizen Participation Plan and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on September 12, 2023 at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a Substantial Amendment to the 2022 AAP. The Substantial Amendment will result in appropriating additional funding for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activity which provides home repair for decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Citizens shall have from the date of this publication until the aforementioned public hearing to respond to any of the proposed changes. HPCI will then consider any such comments and, if deemed appropriate, modify the changes when amending the 2022 AAP. The amended AAP will then be submitted to HUD for review and approval. Upon at least 48 hour notice, ACCD will provide for interpretation or translation services to meet the needs of non-English speaking residents. The County will also take appropriate actions to serve the needs of persons with disabilities. For more information, to make special arrangements, or to provide comments, contact Ric Reed, Housing Policy & Community Investments Analyst, (720) 523-6210 or rreed@adcogov.org.

Aviso público para la enmienda sustancial del Plan de acción anual (AAP) de 2022 De acuerdo con el Plan de Participación Ciudadana del Condado de Adams y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU. (HUD), se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública a las 9:30 a. m. el 12 de septiembre de 2023 en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Adams, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway , Brighton, CO 80601, para brindarle al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre una Enmienda sustancial al AAP de 2022. La Enmienda Sustancial resultará en la asignación de fondos adicionales para una actividad de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) que proporciona reparaciones en el hogar para viviendas decentes, seguras y sanitarias. Los ciudadanos tendrán desde la fecha de esta publicación hasta la referida audiencia pública para responder a cualquiera de los cambios propuestos. Luego, HPCI considerará dichos comentarios y, si lo considera apropiado, modificará los cambios al enmendar el AAP de 2022. El AAP enmendado luego se enviará a HUD para su revisión y aprobación. Con un aviso de al menos 48 horas, ACCD proporcionará servicios de interpretación o traducción para satisfacer las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. El Condado también tomará las medidas apropiadas para atender las necesidades de las personas con discapacidades. Para obtener más información, hacer arreglos especiales o proporcionar comentarios, comuníquese con Ric Reed, analista de políticas de vivienda e inversiones comunitarias, (720) 523-6210 o rreed@adcogov.org.

Legal Notice No. NTS2816

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

RFQ 23-035, NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY

of approximately 10 acres to Industrial-1 from Agricultural-1 Parcel Number: 0171935100032

Location: Approximately 1,300 feet west of the intersection of E 77th Avenue and York Street.

Applicant: Stephanie O’Neil, Prologis, 1800 Wazee St. Denver, CO 80202

Public Hearings Location: 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton, CO 80601 Please visit http://www.adcogov.org/bocc for up to date information. The full text of the proposed request and additional colored maps can be obtained by accessing the Adams County Community and Economic Development Department website at www.adcogov.org/planning/currentcases.

Legal Notice No. NTS2827

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

Date of Publication: August 10, 2023

City of Westminster, an entitlement jurisdiction under the Community Development Block Grant 4800 W. 92nd Avenue Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 658-2102

On or after August 28, 2023, the City of Westminster will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, to undertake the following project:

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Emergency and Essential Home Repair (EEHR) Program – Brother’s Redevelopment, Inc.

Purpose: Low- and moderate- income homeowners in the City of Westminster may need assistance maintaining safe and secure housing. This program utilizes grant funds to make repairs and upgrades that are deemed essential in preserving habitability of the home and the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants.

Location: Throughout the city of Westminster, Colorado.

Project/Program Description: Assist low- and moderate- income residents make essential repairs to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the home’s occupants. Homeowners who earn less than 80 percent of the area median income are eligible for the grant funding. Repairs may include, but are not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, furnace repair or replacement, water heater system repair or replacement, and accessibility modifications.

Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.

Level of Environmental Review Citation: The activity proposed is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i).

any negative environmental impacts, then a demographic analysis will verify that low- and moderate-income and/or minority households are not impacted disproportionately.

Estimated Project Cost: The City’s CDBG is the funding used to provide the Emergency and Essential Home Repair Program. Annual project funding assigned to Brother’s Redevelopment, Inc. will not exceed Nine-hundred thousand dollars ($900,000) of CDBG funding for program years 2021 through 2025.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environment Policy ACT (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2), 58.35(a)(3)(i), and 58.35(a)(4). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for this project is on file at the Economic Development Department, City of Westminster, located at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster, Colorado, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with an appointment. It is also available electronically at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the CDBG Staff at the City of Westminster via email at CDBG@ cityofwestminster.us. All comments received by August 26, 2023, will be considered by the City of Westminster prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Westminster certifies to HUD that Mark A. Freitag in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies the responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Westminster to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Westminster’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Westminster; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via e-mail in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPD_COVID-19OEE-DEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPD_COVID-19OEEDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Hearing

Date: 09/12/2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Requests: 1. Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat to create 34 lots and 4 tracts in the Residential-2 zone district; 2. Waiver from Subdivision Design Standards to allow lots served by a private roadway. Location: 4147 W 64th Ave

Parcel Number: 0182506400030

Case Manager: Greg Barnes

Applicant: Natalie Satt, 2100 Downing St, Denver, CO 80205

Owner: Hardin William E Revocable Trust, 4147 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

Legal Notice No. NTS2769

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice

Solicitation of Private Interest:

The City of Westminster will assume ownership of the Sheridan Green Elementary School property from the Jefferson County School District on September 1, 2023. The City has received inquiries from private parties and is using this Notice of Interest to solicit additional private party interest. If you have an interest in acquiring the property for a public or private purpose, please contact Heather Cronenberg (hcronenb@cityofwestminster.us) or John Burke (jburke@cityofwestminster.us ) by September 1, 2023.

Legal Notice No. NTS2819

First Publication: August 10, 2023

The Adams County Housing Authority d/b/a Maiker Housing Partners (Maiker) invites qualified architectural/engineering (A/E) firms to submit proposals to provide professional services for the design and construction of a new affordable housing community projects located at 7295 N. Washington Street, Denver, CO 80229 within unincorporated Adams County (Parcel # 0171934408003).

The land is a 2.13 acre parcel site is the former Boyers Coffee facility warehouse which was damaged by a catastrophic fire in April 2020. Maiker’s goal is to redevelop and revitalize the parcel into a low to midrise mixed-use affordable multifamily building.

Maiker Housing Partners is a public entity formed in 1974 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within Adams County, Colorado. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, it is a separate entity from the Adams County, Colorado government. Maiker has approximately 15 properties of multifamily apartment communities in Adams County, throughout the cities of Thornton, Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver (Adams County).

The complete RFP 23-035 can be obtained at www.maikerhp.org or procurement@hp.org

Legal Notice No. NTS2818

First Publication: August

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Airport Hazards, 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D, Floodplain Management, EO 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55, Flood Insurance, National Insurance Reform Act of 1994, 42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a, Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2) Historic Preservation 36 CFR Part 800 and Noise Abatement and Control, 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B, and Environmental Justice – Executive Order 12898.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):

Airport Hazards – An analysis of potential airport hazards will be completed as part of the Tier II process. In the event airport hazards are present appropriate mitigation will occur in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Floodplain Management – A site specific review of each structure will be undertaken upon identification of actual projects to assure that no work will be done in a floodplain or floodway identified by FEMA-Issued Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). CDBG funds will not be used for rehab of structures located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Flood Insurance – Activities that occur within a Special Flood Hazard Area will require flood insurance coverage.

Contamination and Toxic Substances – An analysis of potential site contamination will be completed as part of the Tier II process. In the event contamination is present then appropriate mitigation will occur in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Historic Preservation – As part of the Tier II process the City will consult with the State Historic Preservation Office to address any potential impact on historic properties.

Noise Abatement and Control – The Tier II process will include an analysis of potential noise generators in the area to ensure compliance with this factor.

Environmental Justice – If a Tier II identifies

Mark A. Freitag, City Manager, City of Westminster

Legal Notice No. NTS2836

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

Date of Publication: August 10, 2023

City of Westminster, an entitlement jurisdiction under the Community Development Block Grant 4800 W. 92nd Avenue Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 658-2102

On or after August 28, 2023, the City of Westminster will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, to undertake the following project:

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Emergency and Essential Home Repair (EEHR) Program – Jefferson County Housing Authority dba as Foothills Regional Housing.

Purpose: Low- and moderate- income homeowners in the City of Westminster may need assistance maintaining safe and secure housing. This program utilizes grant funds to make repairs and upgrades that are deemed essential in preserving habitability of the home and the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants.

Location: Throughout the city of Westminster, Colorado.

Project/Program Description: Assist low- and moderate- income residents make essential repairs to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the home’s occupants. Homeowners who earn less than 80 percent of the area median income are eligible for the grant funding. Repairs may

include, but are not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, furnace repair or replacement, water heater system repair or replacement, and accessibility modifications.

Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.

Level of Environmental Review Citation:

The activity proposed is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i).

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Airport Hazards, 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D, Floodplain Management, EO 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55, Flood Insurance, National Insurance Reform Act of 1994, 42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a, Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2) Historic Preservation 36 CFR Part 800 and Noise Abatement and Control, 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B, and Environmental Justice – Executive Order 12898.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):

Airport Hazards – An analysis of potential airport hazards will be completed as part of the Tier II process. In the event airport hazards are present appropriate mitigation will occur in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Floodplain Management – A site specific review of each structure will be undertaken upon identification of actual projects to assure that no work will be done in a floodplain or floodway identified by FEMA-Issued Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). CDBG funds will not be used for rehab of structures located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Flood Insurance – Activities that occur within a Special Flood Hazard Area will require flood insurance coverage.

Contamination and Toxic Substances – An analysis of potential site contamination will be completed as part of the Tier II process. In the event contamination is present then appropriate mitigation will occur in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Historic Preservation – As part of the Tier II process the City will consult with the State Historic Preservation Office to address any potential impact on historic properties.

Noise Abatement and Control – The Tier II process will include an analysis of potential noise generators in the area to ensure compliance with this factor.

Environmental Justice – If a Tier II identifies any negative environmental impacts, then a demographic analysis will verify that low- and moderate-income and/or minority households are not impacted disproportionately.

Estimated Project Cost: The City’s CDBG is the funding used to provide the Emergency and Essential Home Repair Program. Annual project funding assigned to Jefferson County Housing Authority dba Foothills Regional Housing will not exceed Nine-hundred thousand dollars ($900,000) of CDBG funding for program years 2021 through 2025.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environment Policy ACT (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2), 58.35(a)(3)(i), and 58.35(a)(4). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for this project is on file at the Economic Development Department, City of Westminster, located at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster, Colorado, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with an appointment. It is also available electronically at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the CDBG Staff at the City of Westminster via email at CDBG@ cityofwestminster.us. All comments received by August 26, 2023, will be considered by the City of Westminster prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Westminster certifies to HUD that Mark A. Freitag in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies the responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Westminster to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Westminster’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Westminster; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant

recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via e-mail in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPD_COVID-19OEE-DEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPD_COVID-19OEEDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Mark A. Freitag, City Manager, City of Westminster

Legal Notice No. NTS2835

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BSM BUSINESS PARK (86TH & STEELE) ANNEXATION (First Notice)

Notice is hereby given that the Thornton City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the BSM Business Park Annexation for approximately 6.59 acres of land generally located on the northwest corner of 86th Avenue and Steele Street. A copy of the Resolution initiating annexation proceedings and the legal description of the property proposed for annexation are attached.

This hearing will be held on September 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado. Thornton is also offering remote access to the public hearing. To attend online, register in advance at https://thorntonco.zoom.us or call 669-9006833 and enter meeting ID 863 9784 3449. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the process for providing testimony.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing or present their views by providing written comments in advance of the public hearing. Written comments sent via email must be received at CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4 p.m. MDT/MST on the day of the public hearing. You may email your comments to CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO.gov. Written comments sent via mail to Thornton City Hall, City Development Department, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229 must be received prior to 5 p.m. MDT/ MST on the Friday preceding the public hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the City Development Department at 303-538-7295.

If you have any questions regarding attending the Zoom Meeting, please email CityDevelopment@ ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4 pm on September 12, 2023.

Qualified individuals with a disability may contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator to request and arrange for accommodations. Requests for accommodation should be made as far in advance as possible, but preferably no less than five business days prior to the date needed. Please contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator via telephone 303-538-7334 or email adacoordinator@ ThorntonCO.gov.

ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tami Yellico, City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE BSM BUSINESS PARK ANNEXATION

PETITION AND ESTABLISHING SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, AS THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 86TH AVENUE AND STEELE STREET TO THE CITY (86TH AND STEELE – BSM BUSINESS PARK ANNEXATION).

WHEREAS, Brandon Becker is the owner (Owner) of the unincorporated property legally described in Attachment A (the Property) and comprises 100 percent of the owners of the area proposed for annexation; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 31, Article 12, Section 107, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Owner has submitted a petition for annexation of the Property to the City and the Petition for Annexation is attached hereto as Attachment B and incorporated herein; and

WHEREAS, Title 31, Article 12, Section 108, Colorado Revised Statutes, requires that the City establish a date, time, and place that the City will consider the annexation and various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at its regular meeting on August 8, 2023, reviewed the Petition for Annexation and various documents submitted in support of the Petition for Annexation; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case; examined the various exhibits; considered the request and the recommendations of the City staff; considered the applicable require-

ments of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Petition for Annexation is in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes, and in particular Section 107 thereof. The City Manager is directed to follow the procedures outlined in Sections 31-12-108 to 110, Colorado Revised Statutes.

Consideration of the Annexation is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, on August 8, 2023.

CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO

Jan Kulmann, Mayor

ATTEST:

Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25; THENCE ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST, 30.00 FEET, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE EXISTING CITY OF THORNTON LIMITS PER ORDINANCE 1925, RECORDED AT REC. NO. B915279; THENCE ON A LINE PARALLEL TO, AND 30 FEET DISTANT SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 NORTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST, TO THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY PROPERTY LINE PER REC. NO. 2021000021275, 760.57 FEET; THENCE ON SAID WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 00 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST, 413.08 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST, 678.09 FEET, TO A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 80.00 FEET WESTERLY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE SAID EXISTING CITY OF THORNTON LIMITS PER ORDINANCE 1925; THENCE ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, AND SAID EXISTING CITY OF THORNTON LIMITS, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST, 319.15 FEET, TO A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 61.50 FEET NORTHERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25; THENCE ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE AND SAID CITY OF THORNTON LIMITS, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, 80.00 FEET, TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE AND SAlD CITY OF THORNTON LIMITS, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST, 61.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 287,106 SQ. FT OR 6.59 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

Legal Notice No. NTS2820

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially CARLOS ARBAYO AND DONNA ARBAYO

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, A.D. 2016, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit:

CONDO: CONDOMINIUM UNIT K, PEORIA 33 CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 28, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 20040728000675660, IN THE RECORDS OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED IN AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 28, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. 20040728000675650, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE

OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 12001 E 33RD AVE #K, AURORA, CO Parcel No. 0182326103033

Account No. R0159469

And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2016-10518 therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC;

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of CARLOS ARBAYO AND DONNA ARBAYO for Tax Year 2015;

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2015;

That said property Certificate of Purchase number 2016-10518 was assigned to QUAKER 22, LLC on November 2, 2022, by FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC;

That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said INVESTOR on or after 2:00 o’clock P.M. on or after the 20TH day of November 2023 unless the same has been redeemed;

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Alexander L. Villagran

Adams County Treasurer and Public Trustee State of Colorado

Legal Notice No. NTS2800

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Second Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NUMBER: O&G-1-23

To Whom It May Concern:

You are hereby notified that on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers of the City of Northglenn (11701 Community Center Dr.), a public hearing will be held with the Northglenn City Council on a request by the applicant, Kerr McGee Oil and Gas Onshore LP, for consideration of an Oil and Gas Permit to allow construction of an oil well pad and subsequent oil extraction on 19.29 acres and the well site Interim Reclamation being 7.13 acres. The site is located in Section 36 of Weld County approximately ½ mile north of County Road 2 (E. 168th Ave.) and just west of County Road 13 (Colorado Blvd.) in Weld County and is legally described as follows:

S2NE, SECTION 36, CITY OF NORTHGLENN, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.

All interested parties may appear and be heard.

Rebecca Smith, Secretary Northglenn Planning Commission 11701 Community Center Drive Northglenn, CO 80233

Legal Notice No. NTS2828

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that on or after the 28th day of August 2023, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:

A. Comfort Systems USA 312 CTC Boulevard Louisville, CO 80027

hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Thornton MSC RTU Replacement 1, 2 & 3, Project No. 22-45D

B. LER Inc. dba Renner Sports Surfaces 2775 W. 7th Avenue Denver, CO 80204

hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Sports Court Resurfacing, Project No. 21-26

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 8-2-23

Jim Jensen Date

Contracts Manager

Legal Notice No. NTS2824

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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, 2017 through and including June 30, 2018. 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 Services

Legal Notice No. NTS2789

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel & Westminster Window

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS WESTMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

The Board of Education of Westminster Public Schools in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school board directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

At the election, three directors will be elected for four-year terms. To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months before the election. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child. A person who desires to be a candidate for school board director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and nomination petition signed by at least 50 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election. Nomination petitions may be obtained beginning August 9, 2023 at:

Westminster Public Schools Educational Services Center 6933 Raleigh Street Westminster, CO 80030 720-542-5015

Beginning August 9, 2023 petitions may be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM from the designated election official, Veronica Gleaton or her designee. Completed petitions must be submitted to the designated election official no later than 4:00 PM on September 1, 2023.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Education of Westminster Public Schools, in the County of Adams and State of Colorado has caused this call for nominations to be given this 2nd day of August 2023.

CONVOCATORIA DE CANDIDATURAS PARA DIRECTORES ESCOLARES ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE WESTMINSTER CONDADO DE ADAMS, COLORADO

La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Westminster en el Condado de Adams, Estado de Colorado, convoca a la nominación de candidatos para directores de la junta escolar a ser incluidos en la boleta electoral para la elección escolar bienal regular a celebrarse el martes 7 de noviembre de 2023.

En la elección, se elegirán tres directores por períodos de cuatro años. Para estar cualificado, un candidato debe haber sido un elector registrado del distrito escolar durante al menos doce meses consecutivos antes de la elección. Una persona no puede ser candidata a director de escuela si ha sido condenada por cometer un delito sexual contra un niño.

Toda persona que desee ser candidato a director del consejo escolar deberá presentar una notificación escrita de su intención de ser candidato y una petición de nominación firmada por al menos 50 electores elegibles que estén registrados para votar en las elecciones escolares bienales

DONATIONS

Civic Center park, were the ones who were walking around picking up trash and taking care of it,” said Eric Lazzari, the Conservancy’s executive director.

Last year, 24 people were hired to work six hours a day, three days a week for the season. Ten moved on to permanent jobs with the parks department or used the program as a stepping stone in their career path. This season, there’s about five people on the job daily with about a dozen in the program, he said.

“These are folks making the steps to transition out of homelessness and were looking for jobs,” Lazzari said. “What started out as a parks problem solved the parks problem but also impacted and changed the lives of others.”

What started as a side project for Nick

Reichert and friend Lance Harding to make a few extra bucks in 2016 is now a couch refurbishing and upcycling business helping those in need.

“One of our first couches actually went to someone who was just getting off the streets,” said Reichert, who was a fly fishing guide in the Vail Valley when he noticed free couches on Craigslist that were often in decent condition.

“I’ve always had a heart, especially for the homeless. He was just so excited to get this really nice couch that had been fixed up and cleaned up (and) delivered to his house.”

The Good Couch in Lakewood today receives about 50 couches a week (it also offers pickup). After cleaning and fixing them, the couches are sold online. That helps sustain the company, which is profitable. It donates some of the proceeds to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless but also provides couches to folks who are getting a home

Public Notices

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Anthony Vincent Villany

aka Anthony V. Villany and Anthony Villany, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30542

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 December 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ernest Villany

Personal Representative

1358 Calendonia Cr. Louisville, CO 80027

Legal Notice No. NTS2807

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Russell Santoya, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 234

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 November 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Trace Santoya Personal Representative

13383 Elizabeth Way Thornton, CO 80241

Legal Notice No. NTS2783

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Masaru Katayama

a/k/a Mack Katayama

a/k/a Masaru Mack Katayama, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30541

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 December 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theresa Sumiko Doi

Personal Representative

120 South 14th Avenue Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

Legal Notice No. NTS2790

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Therese E Santoya, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 235

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

November 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Trace Santoya

Personal Representative 13383 Elizabeth Way Thornton, CO 80241

Legal Notice No. NTS2784

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Lynn Stroh, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 252

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 December 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dawnielle Fritzler

Personal Representative PO Box 702

Byers, CO 80103

Legal Notice No. NTS2808

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Raymond William Marks

a/k/a Raymond W. Marks

a/k/a Raymond Marks

a/k/a Bill Marks, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30560

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 December 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brady, McFarland, & Lord, LLC 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite #103 Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. NTS2813

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARILYN RAE WALTERS a/k/a MARILYN R. WALTERS, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30550

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 November 28, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Anthony D. Damon

Attorney for Personal Representative

The Damon Law Firm, LLC

4465 Kipling Street #101 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. NTS2781

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

after living on the streets. Harding is a founder but no longer part of the business.

But some couches are in such bad shape or, well, just outdated, ugly and unsellable. Those ones are stripped for parts and recycled to avoid the landfill or upcycled into something new.

“Being a fly fishing guide, I have a heart for sustainability. I want to see as little waste go into the landfill as possible,” he said. “In couches, there’s just all this wood and metal, upholstery foam. None of that’s good in a landfill.”

Wood and metal has been used for shelving and the company’s storage shed. Extra frames, hardware and legs are used to fix up other couches. Reichert also estimates that The Good Couch has saved 1,000 pounds of leather from landfills.

They recently began working with American Made Apparel Manufacturing in Aurora to do something with

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Willamae Cinea, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30509

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 December 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathy Ann Thompson

Personal Representative

C/O The Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray 6343 W 120th Avenue #211 Broomfield, CO 80020

Legal Notice No. NTS2826

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Josephine Lucilla Ponce, also known as Lucilla Josephine Ponce, also known as Josephine L. Ponce, also known as Josephine Ponce, also known as Lucilla Josephina Ponce, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30586

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 December 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ricco Roman Ponce

Personal Representative 114 76 Kenton St. Henderson CO 80640

Legal Notice No. NTS2805

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Norma Jean Evans, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 199

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 December 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cindy Evans Rael

Personal Representative 7305 Taft Ct Arvada CO 80005

Legal Notice No. NTS2832

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

those leather scraps. Now it has a line of handbags, wallets and card holders — all made in Denver with leather from unwanted couches.

“I’d say that at least 95% of what we take is at least partially or fully disassembled and reused,” he said. “The most fulfilling part is definitely being able to get furniture to the people who (the Coalition) is able to place in semipermanent housing. And there’s a lot of other ministries and organizations now, too, that know about us and are able to recommend us so we do get to give away a fair amount of couches every month to folks in need.”

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The petition requests that the name of PHILLIP TERRY CHRISTAIN JR be changed to PHILLIP TERRENCE CHRISTIAN

Case No.: 2023 C 38891

By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2814

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 31, 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 Susanna Valdez A/KIA Ermelinda Susanna Martinez A/KIA Ermelinda Susanna Pacheco

A/KIA Ermelinda Susanna Turner

A/KIA Ermelinda S Turner be changed to Linda Sue Turner Case No.: 2023 C 39218

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2815

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 6, 2023, that a Peti tion for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Olha Paige be changed to Olga Zemtsova Case No.: 23 C 971

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2765

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 2, 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 Susan Christine Venters be changed to Julia Christine Marshall

Case No.: 23 C 1223

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS2834

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel ###

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