Horn replaces Williams, vows to unite party and boost fundraising
BY JESSE PAUL COLORADO SUN
Brita Horn, a former Routt County treasurer, was elected March 29 to serve as the next chair of the Colorado GOP, vowing to unite the highly fractured party, boost fundraising and show up for candidates as Republicans look to right their wayward ship in 2026.
“We have so much division, we have so much distraction,” she told members of the Colorado GOP’s central committee. “Guess what the Democrats are doing right now? ey’re winning elections.”
Horn, who ran unsuccessfully in 2018 for state treasurer, won 53% of the party chair vote in the second round of voting over former Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine. ere were about 440 members of the Colorado GOP casting ballots at the party’s reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs.
Adams 12 schools facing $27 million cuts
Horn beat out six other candidates for the job, including Saine, former state Rep. Richard Holtorf, and Darcy Schoening,
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At least 150 positions will be shed as the district faces a $27 million deficit
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Adams 12 Five Star Schools will shed 150 positions for the 202526 year as part of $27 million in cuts in the district’s budget.
It’s a move that will hurt the most vulnerable students needing the most academic help, longtime Superintendent Chris Gdowski said Friday.
“I am angry and sad that we have to make these decisions because of decades our state has failed to prioritize education funding,” he said in a letter to the
district’s parents. e reductions will be varied and deep, Gdowski said. ose losing jobs include classroom teachers as well as teacher librarians, gifted and talented advocates and those helping students who need one-on-one help with literacy and math. Also gone will be some art, music and physical education instructors and social emotional specialists who address student mental health and behavioral needs in the district’s Title 1 schools, Gdowski said. e result will be larger class-
room sizes, libraries without librarians and fewer sta members to o er targeted instruction for academic intervention, said Gdowski, who has led the 35,000-enrollment district for 16 years.
Self imposed
He said the ornton-based district has faced other budget problems including during the Great Recession of 2008 and COVID-19 restrictions. But this latest round of cuts is largely self-imposed because the state refuses to help districts like Adams 12 which lag behind neigh-
boring districts like Boulder and Westminster in supplemental funding. Voters in both of those districts recently passed tax measures to help bolster their classrooms, Gdowski said.
In November, district voters backed a $830 million bond issue to modernize buildings but turned away a request for a $34.5 million mill levy override to help hire new teachers. e measure, if successful, would have lessened the nancial problems facing Adams 12, Gdowski said.
Adams 12 Superintendent Chris Gdowski explains the district’s financial position on Friday, March 28.. PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY
Evans touches on tari s, Medicaid during town hall
Evans said waste and fraud need to be weeded out of Medicaid
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Freshman Congressman Gabe Evans held his rst telephone town hall ursday night and defended newly implemented tari s, saying they will ultimately help the economy in the 8th Congressional District.
Evans, who won the 8th District in 2024 as a Republican, also told callers that fraud must be rooted out of the Medicaid system to keep it working for Americans who truly need help.
Evans pointed to a Government Accounting O ce report that said about $31 billion is given annually in wrongful Medicaid payments.
“By cutting out the fraud and abuse we will be able to give more money for health care to people who rely on this,” Evans said.
Evans has been criticized by Democrats for not holding a town hall since his election in November. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ripped into Evans at a stop in Greeley on March 31, saying his constituents “deserve better.”
Evans, at the start of the hour-long telephone session, thanked the thousands of people who joined the call.
“I know a lot of you have been waiting for a town hall, so I’m very glad that you were able to take the time,” Evans said. “We’re committed to being open and transparent with our constituents.”
Some callers reported being dropped during the call and were unable to get back into session.
“Yes, I heard that from a few people but when they called the number we posted on social media they were able to be reconnected,” said Evans spokeswoman
Delanie Bomar. “But I also heard from other local reporters…and our local sta who listened in that they didn’t have any problems.”
Evans used roughly the rst 20 minutes of the call to detail his work during the rst three months of his term. at includes his rst bill – e Uplift Act – which allows local law enforcement to work with ICE and other federal agencies to detain criminal illegal immigrants. Evans, a former Arvada Police O cer, said Colorado is the
Adams County to distribute opioid settlement
Over $7 million available to the county from companies tied to distribution
e Opioid Abatement Council of Adams County this month will start weighing which groups and their drug prevention and treatment programs will get a boost from the over $7 million available under a 2022 settlement agreement with companies that helped fuel the opioid crisis.
e Adams County organization is one of 19 regional collaboratives and local governments set up to distribute funding for opioid abatement purposes such as drug treatment, recovery, prevention and education, said Peter Padilla, chair of the Adams County Opioid Regional Council. Padilla is also Brighton’s Mayor Pro Tem.
Adams County received roughly $3.5 million in 2023 – the rst year of settlement funding – and $6 million in 2024. Combined with carryover funds from the rst two years, the county expects to receive about $7.7 million this year, said Ben Nash, information insights manager for Rocky Mountain Partnership, which works alongside the Adams County Opioid Abatement Council. Some of the funding has gone to longstanding treatment programs including the Adams County Health Department, Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc., and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Brighton City Councilor Peter Padilla heads up e orts to distribute opioid settle-
“national headquarters for violent gangs” and local law enforcement needs the tools to help get illegal gang members out of the state’s communities.
Evans said he also introduced the BELO’s Act, a bill to give free National Park lifetime passes to the families of veterans who passed away from a service-related illness or accident.
Evans told one caller that there have been no cuts to Medicaid as of yet as Republican lawmakers are working through the reconciliation process of the budget, which does not include any policy changes. e GOP focus will be on eliminating fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicaid system, Evans said.
He said Colorado’s handling of local Medicaid cases needs to be streamlined, as the state allows a 90-day grace period to allow a person to show proof of citizenship, which is not e ective.
Another caller from Greeley asked about President Trump’s new tari s and the damage they may in ict on the local economy. “We are supposed to be a shining beacon on the hill…but this taking people’s jobs,” the caller said.
Trump’s reciprocal tari s will force other nations to lower their tari s on American goods which will prompt this country to lower their tari s as well, Evans said.
“It seems like everything’s in ux,” Evans said. “But at the end of the day, I am absolutely con dent that by getting back to free and fair-trade practices…that will bring down the prices of goods for all Americans.”
Peter Padilla
ment dollars.
Other dollars have gone to other organizations that also o er comprehensive drug treatment programs including the Stout Street Foundation, Young People in Recovery and the YESS Institute, according to Adams County.
e Adams County Opioid Abatement Council picks the programs that will get the opioid dollars and is beginning the process of choosing the groups eligible for this year’s funding. It consists of local elected o cials, law enforcement, the Adams County DA’s o ce, and professionals to gauge which programs would be helped by the funding, Padilla said.
“ e people on the council know their communities and have a good idea how this funding will help,” he said.
e opioid funds are a boon for the county’s drug treatment organizations since the money can arrive quickly once it is awarded, Padilla said.
“It can be in their hands within six months, and it can be put to immediate use,” he said.
e funds are also not tied to the federal government and subject to budget cuts, he said.
All of Colorado’s counties and nearly all of the state’s municipalities signed onto the settlements reached with Johnson & Johnson and the “unscrupulous pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors” - including CVS, Kroger, Purdue Pharma and Walmart – who helped stoke the opioid epidemic, according to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s website. e state’s settlement set up a joint framework to distribute opioid dollars in the state.
e Johnson & Johnson settlement dollars will be paid over nine years, with most of the funds paid during the rst three years of the 2022 settlement, according to a 2022 Weiser news release. e drug distributor settlement dollars will be paid over 18 years, the news release states.
To date, Colorado is on track to receive over $871 million in opioid settlement funds, according to the website.
Funding breakdowns
According to the Rocky Mountain Partnership, Adams County received roughly $3.5 million and distributed roughly $2.7 million in 2023, the rst year of the program. at rst year money was distributed among the Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams County Health Department, Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center, the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the University of Colorado Hospital, the Young People in Recovery program, Creative Treatment Options, the ornton Police Department and NSpire LLC.
Adams County received more than $6 million in 2024 and distributed under $3.8 million. at money went to Adams County 27J Schools, the Adams County Health Department, the City of Northglenn Crisis Response Unit, the Community Uplift Partnership, Creative Treatment Options, Kids First Healthcare, the Stout Street Foundation, the YESS Institute and Young People in Recovery. e University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Hospitaland the Dept of Emergency Medicine also received 2024 funding.
For 2025, Adams County look to receive roughly $7.7 million.
Northglenn vows to keep resident policy unchanged
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Meredith Leighty
Northglenn ocials are sending a clear message that, although the city is not a “sanctuary city” for immigrants, all law-abiding residents – of any backgroundare safe and welcome in the community.
e city’s stance is spelled out in the City of Northglenn’s Statement on Governance and Community Values recently conveyed to residents and businesses in the city.
Mayor Meredith Leighty discussed issuing the statement at the city council’s Feb. 24 meeting. Leighty said she wanted to allay concerns from residents about Northglenn’s stances on immigration enforcement issues that are a ecting other communities in Colorado.
“I brought this idea forward because I have heard concerns from residents,” said Mayor Leighty in a city news release. “Knowing our community is struggling and asking if Northglenn is going to change,
Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, left, with GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans before the 2024 election. Evans hosted his first telephone town hall April 2. FILE PHOTO
The Typical Wood-Frame Home Which Has Dominated Subdivisions Since the 1990s May Soon Be History
Let’s say that the writing is on the wall. The kind of site-built wood-frame homes that have dominated new American subdivisions since about 1990 are getting too expensive to satisfy America’s needs in a time of severe housing shortage.
Several factors are at work which make that style of home construction soon to be obsolete.
Factor #1: Labor shortages, especially with immigrant labor being deported.
Factor #2: Wildfire vulnerability of wood-frame homes, as demonstrated in Boulder County and more recently in southern California.
just a few years ago, but is now becoming mainstream. Other builders have learned from Lennar’s experience and multiple companies have entered that space.
Factor #3: Climate change, which is spiking a demand for greater resiliency in home construction — not just from fire, but from high-wind events like tornadoes and hurricanes.
Factor #4: Higher costs, aggravated no doubt by 25% tariffs on the Canadian lumber used in most new homes.
Having followed trade publications for the home construction and related industries, I am convinced that other technologies and techniques for home construction are about to go mainstream, making today’s wood-frame, onsite building process soon to be obsolete, or at least out of favor except for super expensive custom homes.
I also believe we will see more attention paid to the siting of new homes. It’s easy enough to site a home so that it benefits from solar gain, even if it is not solar-powered. Simply having big windows to the south with a wide overhang allowing solar gain from the low sun in the winter and shade from the high sun in the summer is a no-brainer, but it seems there has been a shortage of architectural brains in current and past siting of new homes. Similarly, having fewer windows on the north side of the house is simply smart “passive house” design.
Having an enclosed rather than open foyer (what’s called an “air lock”) is common sense too, and costs very little to implement.
That’s just the beginning of the changes I expect to see in new subdivisions. Lennar has already built a 3D printed subdivision in Texas (see picture). 3D printing of homes using concrete was a novelty (which I wrote about)
A Fast Company article in January 2023 proclaimed that “3D-printed houses are the suburbs of the future.”
The pictures at right are from that article. Here’s an excerpt: “Iowa City-based Alquist 3D, which specializes in reasonably priced automated construction in rural areas, has already started building Project Virginia, in which it will create 200 3D-printed homes (all variations on craftsman designs, also framed in layered concrete and topped with gabled wood-framed roofs) around the state, starting in tiny Pulaski (population 8,691). It’s also starting a 25-home project in Malvern, Iowa and a 10-home development in Muscatine, Iowa. Alquist founder and CEO Zachary Mannheimer says the firm has about 500 total units — ranging in price from $250,000 to around $400,000 — in the pipeline in Virginia, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas.”
Nothing says “mainstream” quite like Iowa and those other states. Colorado can not be far behind. Just last month, CBS Colorado (Channel 4 News) reported on a $638,000 grant under Colorado’s Innovative Housing Incentive Program to a Salida company, Verotouch, following the completion of their two 1,100-square-foot 3D-printed homes in Buena Vista.
“We are proud to accelerate innovation in housing to better address Colorado's housing needs,” Gov. Jared Polis said. “The unveiling of the first 3D-printed homes in the state is a great example of our state’s efforts to support new construction methods and create more housing now.”
The layered concrete walls of 3D-printed homes are naturally fire resistant. They are typically one-story homes with a standard peaked roof made from wood trusses, as you can see in the picture above. The front three homes in that picture show a 3-D home at different stages of completion. A gantry straddling the foundation transports the tube which lays down layer upon layer of concrete slurry following a computer program.
Previous Columns on Innovation & Technology
The dates are clickable links on our blog, http://RealEstateToday.substack.com April 3, 2025 —International Builders’ Show 2025 Showcased Some New & Inspiring Products Feb. 27, 2025 — As Society Deals with Affordability, Expect Greater Focus on Manufactured Homes Sept. 26, 2024 — Is a Heat Pump Right for You? Here’s Some Information to Help You Decide. Aug. 15, 2024 -- What to Ask If Buying Solar-Powered Home; Level-Up Sustainability & Recycling July 18, 2024 — Renovation Trends Reflect a Desire for Comfort, Warmth and Healthy Living May 23, 2024 — Model Home Tour Was Uninspiring. Where’s the Innovation & Sustainability? Also: Here’s the Innovation and Sustainability — Thrive Home Builders’ Loretto Heights Project May 16, 2024 — EPA’s ‘Energy Star NextGen’ Designation Is for Fully Electrified Homes May 2, 2024 — Break Away from Common Exterior Products With These Winning Products Mar. 21, 2024 — What’s Behind the Buzz About ‘Indoor Air Quality’ and ‘Sick Building Syndrome’? Feb. 22, 2024 —Startup Develops Concrete That Absorbs CO2; Another Turns Straw into OSB Boards Feb. 15, 2024 — Here’s an Innovative Approach to the Off-Site Modular Home Construction Industry Dec. 21, 2023 — D.R. Horton Inks Deal to Build with OSB Made From Grass Instead of Wood Nov. 9, 2023 — Here Are Some Ideas for the ‘Adaptive Reuse’ of Vacant Office Buildings
Also: 3D-Printing Home Construction Firm Is Relocating to Greeley, Colorado
Oct. 12, 2023 — Here’s a Company Selling ‘Self-Powered’ Manufactured Homes Starting at $310,000 Sept. 14, 2023 — I Found Only One Marshall Fire Home Being Rebuilt with Fire Resistance in Mind
Sept. 7, 2023 — Geothermal Energy, Big Sister of Geothermal Heating & Cooling, Is Coming Along June 1, 2023 — Innovative Startup Makes ‘Carbon Negative’ Building Materials Made From Grass
May 18, 2023 — Liv-Connected: A New Player in the Manufactured and Modular Housing Industry
Apr. 6, 2023 — YouTube Features 40+ ‘Top Green Products’ from the International Builders Show
Mar. 23, 2023 — Geothermal Heating & Cooling Can Be Practical & Affordable on Community Level
Feb. 23, 2023 — Boxabl, the Las Vegas Manufacturer of ADUs, Is Ramping up Production Feb. 9, 2023 — Understanding Indoor Air Quality and How It’s Managed in Super-Insulated Homes
Jan. 26, 2023 — This Year’s CES Show Featured Some Exciting New Technologies and Products
Dec. 15, 2022 —Lennar’s New Subdivision Near Austin, Texas, Features 3D-Printed Homes
Dec. 8, 2022 — A Subdivision in Pueblo Sets the Standard for All-Electric Home Construction
Nov. 10, 2022 —KB Home Is Building All-Electric Homes — But Not in Colorado
Oct. 13, 2022 — Homes That Survived Marshall Fire Were More Airtight & Had Conditioned Attics
In past columns, I have written about a local company, Colorado Earth, which has pioneered construction of homes using compressed-earth bricks called EcoBlox. That’s more labor intensive, since the walls have to be laid by workers, but homes share the same benefits of being fire and weather resilient.
New technology abounds in the other components that go into home construction. For example, in June 2023 I wrote about a company, Plantd, in North Carolina, which has developed an alternative to OSB, the wall sheeting and roof decking used in virtually all home construction, made from a fast-growing perennial grass, grown locally on former tobacco plantations, saving 17 trees per house
and sequestering 8 tons of carbon dioxide per house. See www.PlantdMaterials.com
A Fast Company article in October 2024 reported that homebuilder D.R. Horton had ordered 10 million of Plantd’s panels, enough to build 90,000 homes.
The innovation taking place in every other component of home construction — doors, windows, manufactured housing, appliances, and more — is stunning to behold, confirming for me that a major revolution in the home construction industry is already unfolding. Be sure that I’ll continue to write about it here!
I have posted links for everything mentioned in this article on our company blog at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com
Does Your Older Home Have a Federal Pacific Electrical Panel?
An estimated 28 million American homes built in the 1950s through the 1980s, including many in Colorado, have an electrical panel manufactured by Federal Pacific Electric, which lost its UL certification decades ago because of multiple failures of its Stab-Lok breakers to trip when overloaded, thereby causing a fire hazard.
Our friends at Alpine Building Performance, LLC, shared these additional issues with the FPE panels:
The breakers often don’t connect properly to the panel’s bus bars, causing arcing, overheating, and potential fire hazards.
Some Stab-Lok breakers get stuck in the “on” position, even when manually switched off, making it impossible to cut power.
Reports suggest that FPE manipulated UL testing results, leading to unsafe products being approved for use.
Studies indicate that homes with FPE panels have a significantly higher likelihood of electrical fires compared to other panels. For these reasons, any home inspector hired by a buyer can be expected to recommend that replacement be demanded of the seller.
Charities Which Used Our Free Box Truck Miss
It. So, We’ve
Launched a GoFundMe
Campaign to Bring It Back.
Back in February, I announced that our truck needed a new engine and other repairs and that we decided to retire it instead. This was a big loss to such non-profits as the Wounded Warrior Project, Family Promise, BGoldN, Christian Action Guild, Buffalo Bill Days, and the International Rescue Committee, among others, which used the truck more often than our clients!
The truck is off the road but still available to be repaired — or replaced, if we raise enough money. If you’d like to contribute, visit www.BringItBack.info. Thanks!
Above: A 3D-printed home in Desert Hot Springs CA. Below: A Lennar 3D subdivision in Texas
Butterfly Pavilion hosts
16th Street Mall sculpture
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Westminster’s Butter y Pavilion is playing host to Morph, a ve-foot-tall monarch butter y sculpture crafted from found objects and repurposed materials that will one day nd a permanent spot on the renovated 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.
Morph was o cially unveiled at the Butter y Pavilion on March 28 and there is no indication how long Morph will remain in Westminster.
In the meantime, people can visit Morph and experience its message of sustainability and metamorphosis rsthand, according to a Butter y Pavilion news release.
Created by Grand Junction-based artist James Cable, Morph symbolizes transformation, conservation, and renewal — paralleling both the revitalization of Denver’s 16th Street Mall and Butter y Pavilion’s 30-year legacy of invertebrate conservation, the news release states.
“Monarch butter ies are an iconic symbol of resilience, and with their recent classi cation as a threatened species, Morph serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of conservation e orts,” said Nathalie Brochu, Interim CEO, Butter y Pavilion, in the news release. “We are honored to showcase this remarkable piece before it migrates to downtown Denver.”
Cable was inspired to create Morph by
his early love of butter ies and science. His work is featured in several Colorado locations, and Morph holds special signi cance as a representation of hope and renewal for both the natural world and Denver’s evolving urban landscape, the news release states.
Morph was acquired by the Downtown Denver Partnership through the Downtown Denver Leadership Program Class of 2024 as part of their class project focused on activating newly opened blocks of 16th Street, states the news release.
“With the revitalization of 16th Street, we are creating a world-class public space that re ects our city’s spirit and invites Coloradans back to the iconic spine of downtown. Morph represents the metamorphosis and transformation of this world-class public space,” said Kourtny Garrett, President and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership, in the news release. “ rough this collaboration with Butter y Pavilion, we’re excited to expand the reach of 16th Street and Downtown Denver beyond our physical boundaries and provide a glimpse into the special activations coming to downtown through Morph’s placement at Butter y Pavilion.”
Following its time at Butter y Pavilion, Morph will be permanently installed on the 16th Street Mall, where a plaque will commemorate its origins at Butter y Pavilion and its role in Denver’s transformation.
For more information on Morph visit www.butter ies.org.
Adams County o ering a new podcast
‘All in Adams’ to introduce people in the government
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Adams County inaugurated its rstever podcast, “All in Adams,” April 1 as a new way to communicate with the people that live here, according to a news release on April 1.
“We’re all in for our residents and employees, and this podcast is another way we’re making sure they have direct access to the information that matters most,” said Commission Chair Lynn Baca. “It’s about making government more transparent, more accessible, and more personal because Adams County is here to serve you.”
e podcast’s “All in Adams” goal is to keep residents informed about what the government is working on and its services, according to o cials. It will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube and anywhere podcasts are provided.
e rst three episodes will introduce the community to the County Commissioners with Baca, District 1 Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica and District 3 Commissioner Emma Pinter. Each episode o ers interviews about why they ran for o ce, plans for the county and facts about them in their personal lives.
“We know residents want easy access to county information, and All in Adams delivers that in a way that’s engaging and convenient,” Mullica said. “ is podcast isn’t just about government — it’s about the people, the programs, and the impact we’re making in our community.”
Adams County Communications Director Nikki Kimbleton hosts the podcast and county multimedia specialist Matt Bell is the producers of the podcast. According to o cials, each All in Adams episode focuses on the people who work on county initiatives, passing policies and essential services such as public safety, parks and open spaces, economic development, and human services.
e podcast would follow the work in Adams County government behind-thescenes giving residents transparency about the work Adams County government is doing for the communities.
“ is podcast re ects our commitment to meeting people where they are, ensuring they have the knowledge they need about their county and the resources available to them,” said David Fraser, Interim County Manager. “It’s about transparency, accountability, and making sure our residents know—we’re all in for them.”
According to the Pew Research Center, about half of Americans regularly listen to podcasts, and three-quarters of those listeners say they learn valuable information they wouldn’t get elsewhere. at number is only expected to grow, with Statista projecting 40 million more podcast listeners nationwide by the end of the decade.
“All In Adams isn’t just a new platform, it’s a promise to our community,” Kimbleton said. “It’s our responsibility to utilize all the channels at our disposal to give our residents the information they need about their county, our services, and how we’re working to make their lives better. is podcast is lling an essential need for our community, and that’s connection.”
Westminster drafts its own letter about airport
Residents want to limit operations at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport over environmental concerns
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Westminster City Council on Monday night agreed to send a letter of its own, asking Je erson County to weigh the concerns of residents over operations at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
e airport is owned by Je erson County and is the target of the Save Our Skies Alliance, which claims the airport’s growth is overwhelming nearby residents. Save Our Skies is asking the Je erson County Commission to implement landing fees at the airport, eliminate leaded fuel at the facility, limit training operations and halt the airport’s taxiway expansion.
SOS also asked Westminster City Council earlier this year to add weight to the group’s concerns by endorsing changes at the airport through a letter to the commissioners.
Most council members backed o that approach, saying they were not able to dictate to another government entity. e letter the council backed this week just asks that the commissioners listen to the concerns of residents.
“Operation of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport remains a matter of signi cant concern to our residents,” the letter states. “We urge you to consider the SOS requests and carefully evaluate how best to mitigate the issues identi ed to the maximum extent your authority.”
e city also asks the commissioners to take part in “ongoing community engagement” concerning the airport, Westminster resident and SOS member Carolyn Farbman said the group appreciates the council’s letter. “I am so thankful to the Council for (its) support of the actions outlined in the SOS letter,” Farbman said.
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Adams 12 Five Star Board of Education
President Lori Goldstein – who has a daughter teaching in the district – said many students who need extra help may drift away because they will not get the extra help they
HORN
the state party’s director of special initiatives.
Horn lives near Steamboat Springs and is the chief of the Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department. She’s long been active in Republican politics in Colorado.
Targetting statewide elections
Next year will be a big one for Colorado Republicans. e statewide o ces of governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and a U.S. Senate seat will be up for grabs. e last time a Republican won a statewide election in Colorado was 2016.
Republicans also will be defending U.S. House seats in the 8th and 3rd districts and seeking to ip more state legislative seats.
Horn replaces Chairman Dave Williams, whose two-year term leading Republicans in Colorado was marked by controversy after contreversy.
Williams decided not to seek reelection.
need to succeed academically.
“I just think we will see some kids just fall through the cracks,” Goldstein said.
“ at just makes me sad.”
“We wouldn’t have the same scope of problems we have now,” he said.
e district – which employs 2,800 educators and 2,000 classi ed personel - is facing scal pressures on several fronts, Gdowski said. e district ‘s enrollment is
During his tenure as chairman, Williams upset Republicans by taking sides in GOP primaries, albeit unsuccessfully; running for Congress and using party funds to boost his campaign; sending out an email that was o ensive to LGBTQ people; and trying to change the party’s bylaws to further his agenda. He also had a Colorado Sun reporter removed from a party gathering last year, stoking a national controversy.
Reporters weren’t allowed at the party’s reorganizational meeting March 29. Instead, they were forced to watch the event on a livestream.
Wins despite state party
Republicans ipped three state House and a U.S. House seat while Williams was in charge. But those victories happened mostly in spite ofthe state party, not because of it.
In the 8th Congressional District, where Republican Gabe Evans won, the Colorado GOP endorsed his primary opponent, Janak Joshi. e party didn’t report any direct spending to help Evans beat incumbent Democrat Yadira Caraveo in the general election.
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declining, and the state’s funding formula negatively impacts districts with sagging enrollments, he said.
ere are also rising costs for utilities, health insurance and technology. Also hurting Adams 12 is its status as the 14thlowest funded school district out of 15 school districts in the metro area, Gdowski said in his letter to parents. “We badly trail most school districts in the
region in supplemental revenues authorized by voters in mill levy overrides,” he said.
“Our district voters just don’t like tax increases,” Gdowski added Friday.
Goldstein said all school districts in Colorado also may nd federal grant funding drying up under the Trump administration’s budget cutting plan.
“It’s just a lot of uncertainty for all of us,” she said.
Evans was so fed up with party leadership that he actually called on Williams to resign in July as part of a push to remove the organization’s entire leadership slate.
As for the three state House seats Republicans ipped last year, the party didn’t report spending any money on those races either. It was the state House Republican caucus campaign arm and independent expenditure committees that were responsible for the bulk of the activity in those contests.
Williams’ detractors, including Horn,sought to remove him as chairma-
nin the leadup to the 2024 election, but their e ortfell short after a court battle. Williams sued Horn and the others. e Colorado GOP central committee on Saturday also elected Las Animas County GOP Chairman Lee Phelan Sr. as vice chair, denying current Vice Chair Scheppelman a second term, and former congressional candidate Russ Andrews as secretary. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state
Former Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn will serve as the next chair of the Colorado GOP, vowing to unify the party and improve fundraising and candidate support. COURTESY PHOTO
Applications open for new District 17 judge
A group of law professionals will met May 19 to begin interviewing and nominating candidates for a new judge in Adams and Broom eld counties.
e new judge will be appointed by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and is expected to begin serving July 1.
Eligible applicants must registered voter in Broom eld or Adams counties and must have been admitted to the practice of law in Colorado for ve years.
Governor to appoint new judge by July
e current annual salary for this position is $198,798. e initial term of o ce of a district judge is a provisional term of two years. e incumbent district judge, if retained by the voters, has a term of six years.
Application forms are available from the o ce of the ex o cio chair of the nominating commission, Justice Brian Boatright, 2 E. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, and the o ce of the Court Execu-
tive, Patricia Kmitta, 303-654-3205. Applications are also available on the court’s home page at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers/judge-opportunities
e completed application must be emailed to the address listed in the instructions below no later than by 4 p.m. May 7. Late applications will not be considered. Any person wishing to suggest a candidate to ll the vacancy may do so by
letter to be submitted to any member of the nominating commission, with a copy to the ex o cio chair, no later than by 4 p.m.April 30.
e members of the nominating commission for the 17th Judicial District are Dr. Ajenai Clemmons of Northglenn, Damon Barry, Martin Flaum and Jennifer Hostetter of Westminster, and Jonathan Datz, Andy Kramer, and Shivam Malhotra, all of Broom eld.
Federal uncertainty a threat for bus plans on Federal
State o cials worry about projects that haven’t broken ground yet
BY LINCOLN ROCH THE COLORADO SUN
Plans to enhance bus service on Denver’s Federal Boulevard could be scaled back as the Trump administration pauses new grants for transit projects.
Colorado transportation planners have embraced upgraded bus service, known as bus rapid transit in an attempt to reduce congestion in Front Range commuter corridors. e concept mimics some features of train service, like upgraded stations and more frequent service, but with a signi cantly lower price tag than building rail lines.
e Denver metro area’s rst introduction to BRT between Denver and Boulder began service in 2016. e route weaves in and out of the U.S. 36 express lanes.
In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, RTD reported more than 3.3 million boardings. In 2024, it saw 1.3 million boardings, up 9.6% from 2023.
Construction is currently underway on dedicated bus lanes and other changes to bring bus rapid transit to Colfax Avenue in Denver and along the Diagonal Highway in Boulder County. ose projects combined received $175 million from the Biden administration.
Additionally, the Colorado Department of Transportation hopes to have bus rapid transit on Federal and Colorado boulevards in Denver and Colorado 7 from Boulder to Brighton in the near future. While the Colorado Boulevard and Colorado 7 projects are still in their early stages of planning, Federal Boule-
vard construction is set to begin by 2027. e project had a 2024 price tag of $281 million that could increase to $318 million by 2028.
In August, CDOT applied for a Federal Transit Administration grant for Federal Boulevard. e 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided $4.6 billion per year in grants for public transit projects.
CDOT asked for $149.9 million from the FTA’s Small Starts program. Now, with President Donald Trump’s move to freeze many Biden-era funding initiatives, that money is in limbo.
“While the program still exists, the administration has paused new grant awards,” CDOT Communications Director Matt Inzeo said in an email.
In a project update email March 14, CDOT said it had planned to seek key funding from the Small Starts program. While the agency will explore ways to build the BRT without those federal dol-
lars, “a project would need to be smaller, and potentially broken into smaller phases.”
Some intersections would also be updated with transit signal priority and bypass lanes. CDOT projects 10,700 people a day could use the service by 2045. While CDOT waits for news of its grant application, it is still proceeding on schedule with the design and study phase of the project and continuing its outreach e orts. It canceled a March 18 town hall that was supposed to coincide with news about its grant application.
“We have not quite reached 30% design, so much work remains in the study phase before we can move to construction,” a CDOT spokesperson said in a statement. “We are committed to delivering a high-quality BRT on Federal Boulevard, and we will be holding additional public engagement opportunities in the near future.”
Budget Committee resolves $1.2 billion gap for 2025-2026 budget
It was a Herculean e ort by the Joint Budget Committee but they got it done. Was everyone happy? Hell no! eir task was to cut $1.2 billion in the upcoming state budget and present a balanced budget. eir decisions eliminated social programs, made signi cant cuts to transportation projects and left the state’s new K-12 funding formula in jeopardy.
When all the cutting, chopping and trimming was done, the six-member committee had eliminated the $1.2 billion shortfall and balanced the $16 billion-plus state budget.
Now, it goes to the full state legislature where there are likely to be numerous proposed changes. e JBC’s cuts would absorb the rising costs of Medicaid (increase of $208 million in the new budget) and fully fund K-12 schools without having to tap the state’s reserves. It includes an additional $150 million for schools using the new funding formula. at my friends is a huge accomplishment!
Also, on the special interest approved ballot issue mandating $350 million in grants to support law enforcement, the committee defers to paying the grants over the next ten years. e highly publicized school breakfast and lunch program for all students is likely to be ballot questions for voters to decide in November.
According to the publication, “ e Una liated”, about 12 state departments would see budgets reduced from current budgets. State employees would still see a 2.5% pay increase, but now would pay a higher portion of health insurance premiums. Of course, there are other smaller decisions which I have not mentioned.
Now, we will see what the rest of the Legislature thinks of the JBC’s prioritizations. I bet it will be a drawn out process!
Bigger problems looming on the fiscal horizon
In the analysis performed by the bud-
It’s the end of March, and for many individuals and businesses, the rst quarter didn’t quite go as planned. Goals were set with optimism and purpose back in January: tness, revenue, personal growth, new skills and better habits. Yet here we are, three months in, and some of those goals are already collecting dust.
It happens. A slower start than expected can feel like a weight we now have to carry and catch up on. And that’s where the real danger begins, awed thinking. Instead of redistributing the shortfall across the remaining months, many of us go into panic mode and try to cram all the unmet goals into the next few weeks. It’s a trap.
Let’s take a tness example. Suppose someone sets out to lose 30 pounds this year. By the end of March, they’ve lost three. at’s a tenth of the way there; not exactly o to the races. e common response? “I have to lose the next 27 pounds as fast as possible.” ey triple their workouts, restrict their food to extremes, and set unrealistic goals, like losing 10 pounds in a month. And what hap-
major force among in uencers and “doers” in development and intergovernmental relations.
ing and contributing to Westminster for all these years.
get committee, it is clear that Colorado has a major scal problem that cannot be cured with one-time revenues or budget cuts thrown at it.
ey are calling it a “structural de cit.” e state is projected to collect approximately $600 million more in its General Fund than allowed to spend via the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights caps. ese funds are mandated to be refunds to taxpayers through various tax rebates.
Medicaid premiums alone are expected to jump $208 million or a 5.7% increase in the new budget. Plus, the state’s children’s insurance program costs are projected to increase 20%.
With K-12 school funding needs and the jumps in Medicare premiums from the increasing number of seniors who have health needs, TABOR caps do not allow the excess revenues to be used. us, there is good reason to expect the current situation to continue to be a huge problem. ere is the “structural de cit” dilemma.
In my opinion, it boils down to either living with the impacts of restricted income via the TABOR formula or seeking help from Colorado voters to modify TABOR.
Clearly, increasing Medicaid costs. Public education costs and costs from in ation in general will continue in the future. Finally, we really appreciate the many hours and e ort the budget committee devoted in this e ort. Special thanks to our own State Representative Shannon Bird for her tireless work on the JBC.
Tom Clark was truly the godfather of regionalism
e Denver metro area recently lost a
Tom Clark was exceptional in many ways. He was smart, quick, funny, talented, knowledgeable, in uential and numerous other attributes. As many of those of us who worked in economic development and local government knew, he was truly the “Godfather of Regionalism.” He walked it. He talked it. He practiced it and preached it. We were truly blessed to have Tom among us in the Denver metro area.
His career in Denver and Je erson County in economic development was a “right time/right place” for what played out. Tom played such a critical role in many high pro le deals — aka developments which have bene ted the region.
He brought together the Denver annexation of Adams County land for the Denver International Airport which was a huge task. Tom was a key player in Denver securing a major league baseball franchise which became the Colorado Rockies and the construction of Coors Field. His regional perspective working behind the scenes was persuasive in the successful passage of RTD’s FasTracks passenger rail service.
Another example was the Scienti c and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) being formed and the passage of its 1/10 of 1 percent sales tax revenue for cultural and historical endeavors both large and small throughout the six county area.
Tom played with the “big boys” like Mayor Hickenlooper, Peter Coors, the Monfort brothers, Maria Garcia Berry, but he also worked hand in hand with the local mayors, city managers, state legislators and business folks. I always admired his personality, ability to have fun along the way and give credit to others.
Tom, thank you for being the Godfather of Regionalism in our lives. And thanks to Tom and his wife Donna Alengi for liv-
With nine months to go, let’s go
pens? ey burn out. ey get discouraged. And often, they quit. “Maybe next year,” they say. e same pattern shows up in business. A salesperson misses their Q1 quota. Leadership starts sounding the alarm. Panic meetings. Pressure builds. And the rep starts believing they must land one massive deal or have a record-breaking month just to get back on track. e pressure becomes paralyzing, and instead of fueling better performance, it leads to desperate decision-making or, worse, disengagement. Here’s a healthier mindset: redistribute, don’t double down. Spread the shortfall out. Do the math. Missing a goal in Q1 isn’t a death sentence, it just means adjusting the plan for Q2, Q3, and Q4. And if you lead a team, communicate that. Normalize the adjustment. Make resilience a core part of your culture. ink of it this way: if a ight from New
A ordable housing threatened by $1 billion in federal budget cuts
Existing a ordable rental properties are no di erent than our single family homes in that they need major replacements and repairs i.e. windows, roofs, furnaces, and air-conditioners from time to time.
e federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) manages the $1 billion Green and Resilient Retrot Program passed by Congress in 2022. Funds have been appropriated by HUD to eligible organizations throughout many states at this time.
e Trump Administration is halting these funds, which in many cases keep older apartment complexes “alive” with needed improvements. ese budget cuts are examples of negatively impacting EXISTING a ordable dwelling units occupied by elderly or disabled folks who live on meager pensions or only Social Security. So, you can see what will happen when this all plays out. While most cancelled projects will not immediately cause the occupants to nd other housing, it will lead to deteriorating conditions and less livable conditions. And the question is “Why?”
ese are valid funds which were deemed to have an important purpose. e projects are valid under the terms of the applications and grants made. e people who bene t from the planned improvements are valid as well. So, the question is why cause such chaos and impact on people’s lives?
Railroad crossing “quiet zone” improvements approved Westminster residents in the a ected area will be happy to learn that railroad
York to LA gets slightly o course, the pilot doesn’t try to bank hard and get back on track in the next 60 seconds. at’d be reckless. Instead, they make small adjustments over time to arrive safely. You can too.
Of course, there are moments when we catch a great wave. Momentum is strong. Deals are closing. Progress is visible. ose are great moments, but they’re not the only ones that de ne our journey. Sometimes, we miss the wave. We fall behind. at doesn’t mean the ride is over. e truth is, we’re all navigating a lot right now. Global events, economic uncertainty, shifting buyer behaviors, and new technologies are changing how we think, live, and work. ese aren’t excuses. ey’re realities. And they reinforce the need to lead ourselves and our teams with both urgency and grace.
So what’s the next move? Take inventory. Recalibrate. Adjust your forecast, your habits, and your daily disciplines. Stop trying to make up for three months in three days. at’s not heroic, it’s selfsabotage. What is heroic is choosing to stay in the game. Choosing to keep moving, lead, sell, and grow, even if progress
looks a little slower than you wanted. Success isn’t linear. It rarely shows up on schedule. But it always favors those who stay in pursuit.
So whether you’re leading a company, a sales team, or just trying to be a better version of yourself, redistribute your energy, stay focused on the long game, and don’t let a slow start steal a strong nish. Let’s go!
How about you? Are you one of those who are on track and staying the course? Have you drifted slightly o course and just need a little redirection? Or is it time to reevaluate and redistribute the shortfall on your goals? As always I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can be resilient, never giving up on our biggest goals and dreams, it really will be a better-thangood life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
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I feel the intent behind this statement is to make it clear we will continue to be inclusive, transparent, accountable and listen to all voices.”
Leighty, writing in the city’s April electronic newsletter to residents, pointed out that the city council unanimously supported a March 10 resolution that clari es Northglenn Police Department will continue its current practice of cooperation with federal immigration o cers while at the same time not acting to enforce civil federal immigration laws.
“ e City desires to foster an inclusive community, without fear of consequences related to the immigration status of non-criminals,” Leighty said in her letter. “ e Northglenn Police Department’s Policy 413 is also aligned with this policy direction. Our di erences are not a weakness; they are what make us stronger.
“To be clear, Northglenn is not a ‘sanctuary city,’ but we also will not harass law-abiding residents,” the mayor said. “One reason this clari cation matters is that we want everyone – residents, businesses, and visitors – to feel safe calling 911 when they need help. is makes our entire community safer.”
e city’s statement to Northglenn residents reads:
At the heart of our City is a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and wel-
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“quiet zone” improvements are coming your way at the Lowell Boulevard, 72nd Avenue and Bradburn Boulevard Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railway crossings. Since each crossing is within one-quarter of a mile or less of each other, the Federal Railroad Administration requires all of them to be treated as a corridor and constructed at the same time.
“Quiet zone” designations have two purposes---public safety measures and private safety measures.
e public measures are permanent features that reasonably prevent vehicles from crossing the tracks when the safety gates are down. us, the sounding of the train horns can be eliminated. From 2013-2025, there were 18-48 train horns daily at these three crossing. ey were quite the nuisance.
e private improvements done by the railroad will be upgraded new crossing gates, ashers and overhead warning devices. In 2018, Westminster was awarded an $800,000 grant by DRCOG for the needed improvements. e expected costs amount to $988,400.
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e “quiet zone” has been a long time coming, but will be a blessing for better sleep for many. Enjoy!
Calling for your stories about 1950’s-1960’s recreation activities
Volunteers at the Westminster History Center (the former DeSpain School Building) are currently compiling information about what kids and adults did for recreation in the 1950’s-1960’s. is includes organizations which directly or indirectly provided recreational activities such as square dancing, rodeos and Little League Baseball.
If you grew up in the Westminster/ District 50 area or were an adult then and have a story or two to share, contact George Smith at sarguy01@gmail. com or come by the History Center on a Wednesday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. ey would like to learn more as they compile local history about recreation activities, organizations and facilities which were in existence then. ank you.
Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@ gmail.com.
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In March 2020, Christian churches across the Denver area shut their doors during the initial COVID-19 shutdowns. Many hoped the doors would be reopened for Easter in April.
But they weren’t.
Instead, local Christians watched their churches’ Easter celebrations online while their pastors preached and their musicians played for empty churches.
e Very Rev. Richard Lawson of St. John’s Cathedral — the Episcopal cathedral in central Denver — recalled that Easter, saying, “ ere were less than ve people in the entire cathedral, and two of them were priests.”
Meanwhile, some smaller congregations like the United Church of Idaho Springs held its Easter service via video conference, where everyone logged in to worship together.
Five years later, local church leaders expected this Easter would look more normal. But even then, they couched it as “the new normal,” outlining how much their churches have changed in terms of technology, membership, ministry and more in the last ve years.
In March 2025, Colorado Community Media spoke with Christians leading six churches across ve denominations and four counties in the Denver area. While experiences varied, they all said their congregations have changed permanently
since March 2020.
“It has been a really hard journey,” said Rev. Susan Otey of the First United Methodist Church of Golden. “Pastoring during COVID was some of the hardest work I have ever done … I could see that God was working to make something good out of a terrible situation.”
Disciples in the digital age
Across the board, leaders from the six churches said technology was far and away the biggest change.
Before, none of them o ered online options for Sunday services; now, all of them either livestream or allow people to join via video conference.
In general, they said it’s a great help, as church members can now join when they are homebound, sick or traveling. e United Church of Idaho Springs has a member who moved to Minnesota but still joins remotely, and some churches said they also livestream funerals so loved ones can watch from anywhere.
Figuring out how to livestream services in spring 2020 was rough going, as churches had to get creative with the limited resources they had.
For instance, the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton started by taping an iPad to a tripod. Now, the church has a dedicated camera in the sanctuary, and Church Council Chair Neena Hagans monitors the livestream from the choir loft.
Otey said the pandemic pushed her congregation
to invest in the technology necessary to livestream services, which might not have happened until 2030 otherwise.
“COVID taught us that virtual services are essential in this day and age,” she continued. “( e pandemic) pushed us several years into the future.”
Along with Sunday services, technology is now a key aspect in other parts of church life, from online giving to hybrid Bible studies, church leaders said.
Daren Forbes, who’s on the Arvada Stake communications council for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said there is “an abundance of podcasts” that he and his fellow church members use to help them study scripture, church history and similar topics.
In fact, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has its own app with all its holy texts, the given year’s curriculum, videos and other resources “to augment study in the home,” he described.
Forbes and other Christians throughout Denver clari ed how these technologies don’t replace inperson services or fellowship opportunities. ey are simply another option.
Lawson believes that, especially after the pandemic, “people are hungry for community,” whether that’s in-person or online.
“Livestreaming has expanded our reach beyond what we ever could’ve imagined,” Lawson said. “It’s too bad it took COVID to teach us that.”
With the morning light illuminating the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton’s stained-glass windows, the Rev. Anna Viehland demonstrates preaching from the altar on March 25. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
CHURCHES
Parishioners in the pews
In general, the number of Coloradans identifying as Christian has declined, mirroring a national trend, according to Colorado Public Radio; and the Associated Press has reported how Protestant denominations’ national membership has been declining for years.
Regarding their own ocks, leaders from the six churches had mixed experiences.
Otey and Lawson said their congregations in Golden and Denver, respectively, have actually grown over the last ve years, especially if one includes online attendance. eir biggest demographic changes have been with young families and young adults, respectively.
Otey believed it was because people are seeking out a community that shares their values and beliefs, with the idea of raising their children in it, too. She summarized those parents’ experiences as: “I want to teach my kids about loving and serving our neighbors.”
Meanwhile, Forbes said the Arvada Stake’s overall membership hasn’t changed signi cantly, but there have been a few demographic shifts over the last ve years.
As western Arvada has grown, so has church membership in that area. Members from western Arvada tend to be young families, while eastern Arvada is more older people who’ve lived in the area for decades, Forbes described.
Additionally, he said the Arvada Stake has seen signi cant growth among its Spanish-speaking population.
Contrastingly, membership at the United Church of Idaho Springs and the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton have declined slightly.
Vivian Simpson, chair of the church council, said the United Church of Idaho Springs was averaging about 30 people at Sunday services before the pandemic. Now, it’s about 20 people in-person with another ve online.
Fort Lupton church leaders said their congregation averaged 80 to 100 people on Sundays before the pandemic. Now, it’s down to about 60 in the pews, with some joining online.
For the First Baptist Church of Denver, while its attendance and overall membership haven’t changed much, its space utilization has.
Kurt Kaufman, a member of the pastoral team, said the church used to have a high demand for facility rentals and parking-space leases before the pandemic. Now, demand for both has gone down signi cantly, impacting the church’s budget.
“We haven’t had a parking waitlist since 2019,” Kaufman said. “We’ve had to rethink what we do to make money and how to survive as a congregation.”
Pastors in the pulpit
Both the First Baptist Church of Denver and the United Church of Idaho Springs said their previous pastors left within the last ve years, and they’ve struggled to nd replacements.
Kaufman said he and fellow members of the First Baptist Church’s pastoral team are rotating responsibilities, including preaching on Sundays.
Similarly, Simpson said the Idaho Springs church has been looking for a part-time pastor since its former pastor retired in 2021.
Because it’s a combined Methodist and Presbyterian congregation, Simpson said the church has looked through Methodist, Presbyterian and unafliated channels. It’s had some interest, but nothing that worked out long-term, she described.
“Nationwide, there’s a shortage of ordained ministers for Methodist and Presbyterian (churches),” she said.
Simpson added that the Idaho Springs church can only a ord a part-time pastor, which makes the search more di cult.
In a similar vein, the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton has had a dedicated pastor in the Rev. Anna Viehland since 2022, but she splits her time between Fort Lupton and another Methodist church in Erie.
On March 29, St. John’s Cathedral ordained four
people as deacons. ey’re now scheduled to be ordained as priests in October.
Lawson said four ordained ministers in a year is about average for the Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Colorado.
However, with the in ux of young adults at the cathedral, Lawson said he’s seen increasing interest in ordination among his congregation. In 2025, St. John’s Cathedral will have ve members attend seminary, including one of the newly ordained, he said.
Charity in the community
In terms of ministry — both for their members and for the wider community — there were some common threads among the six churches.
Along with a greater push for online or hybrid events, church leaders said they’ve seen more demand for small-group events, such as Bible studies, parent groups and in-home ministering.
On top of their continued interfaith partnerships, the two Denver churches said they’ve seen more demand for social justice-focused events and groups.
In addition to its Faith in Action ministry, Lawson said St. John’s Cathedral now has the Re-Imagining Justice group that focuses on racial healing, and the Migrant Interest Group that does pro-immigration work.
Kaufman said the First Baptist Church is now “more attuned to hunger and social justice issues around our community” than it was pre-pandemic.
Part of that is because of its new outdoor community fridge, which has already distributed about 30,000 pounds of food since February 2023.
Additionally, because its parking lot isn’t as full as it once was, Kaufman said the church has been able to host a shower trailer and a safe parking program.
e other four churches said they’ve likewise seen increased demand among their safe parking programs, free weekly meals and similar ministries; and they’ve worked to meet that demand alongside other churches and nonpro ts.
“Some things that started during COVID really de ned who we are as a church,” Otey said. “We increased our services tremendously.”
During the COVID-19 shutdowns, Otey described how her church worked with the larger Golden community to distribute free food to the homebound and unsheltered — even distributing food outside when indoor gatherings were restricted.
And that work has continued to the present day, she said, as the church has expanded from free meals once a week to three times a week.
Forbes encouraged people to visit justserve.org to nd service opportunities near them. ese events are open to anyone, not just Christians, he emphasized, saying it could be anything from painting a
house to working at a local food bank.
“It’s become even more apparent how important those service opportunities are because of COVID and what we’re experiencing in society,” Forbes said. “We have more in common with our neighbors than we think … (and) when we have an opportunity to serve one another, those di erences dissipate.”
‘Best of all, God is with us’
Another common thread among the six churches was how di cult the last ve years have been, in one form or another.
Church leaders discussed loneliness among their members, concern about the declining number of Christians locally and nationally, and burnout among their volunteers and ordained ministers.
Viehland, Fort Lupton’s pastor, described how she’s seen not only laypeople but also clergy struggle with the pandemic’s immediate and long-term fallout.
She believed some clergy members — not necessarily local ones — were already burnt-out, and the pandemic was a deciding factor in them leaving ordained ministry. And Viehland said she didn’t blame them.
“Five years out, we’re just starting to reckon with the spiritual and emotional trauma that came from (the pandemic),” Viehland said.
Kaufman said the First Baptist Church was full of hope and joy when he joined in 2019. Now, he said it’s been “a struggle to nd joy with anything” and that the congregation has shifted to one that’s “less hopeful and more fearful.”
Still, leaders from all six churches o ered messages of hope and faith, especially with Easter approaching.
“It’s been very challenging to nd hope in earthly, worldly things,” Kaufman said. “‘Where is it that I nd hope?’ e only place is in my faith.”
Similarly, Fort Lupton church leaders summarized the experience of faith by quoting Methodist Church founder John Wesley: “Best of all, God is with us.”
Kaufman, Forbes and Simpson invited fellow Christians to celebrate Easter by deepening their relationships with God and with one another.
ey also encouraged those “who are searching for something” to visit a local church and ground themselves in a loving God and a welcoming community.
Otey also emphasized how God’s love is unconditional and how the Holy Spirit is at work in everyone’s lives, community and shared world, even if they don’t know it.
Re ecting on the changes of the last ve years, and all the changes that are to come, Lawson said: “God is as real as God has ever been.”
Morning light shines through a stained-glass window of a cross and crown March 25 at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton. Church leaders and others across the Denver area said their churches have changed permanently since March 2020, particularly with regard to technology. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
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Sundance Film Fest relocates to Boulder
City beat out proposals from Atlanta, Cincinnati, Louisville and Santa Fe
BY PARKER YAMASAKI THE COLORADO SUN
e Sundance Film Festival is o cially coming to Boulder.
e Sundance Institute announced March 27 that it had selected Boulder to host the famous 10-day lm festival for 10 years beginning in 2027.
A slow-burn competition for the festival began in earnest last April, when the Institute, which owns the festival and runs a dozen workshops for lmmakers, put out a request for information. Boulder responded, and submitted a formal proposal in June.
Boulder’s request included a onetime, $1.5 million grant, $250,000 from the Colorado O ce of Film, TV and Media over ve years, and one-time contributions of $50,000 from the Colorado Tourism O ce and $25,000 from Colorado Creative Industries.
House Bill 1005, which is still being considered by lawmakers, would add $34 million in tax incentives to the large pile of grants.
In comparison, Utah allocated somewhere between $1.3 million and $2 million per year to keep the festival in Park City.
Boulder beat out proposals from Atlanta, Cincinnati, Louisville, Kentucky and Santa Fe, and a combined proposal from Park City and Salt Lake City to start hosting the festival in 2027.
“Boulder o ers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the Festival to grow,” Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute’s acting CEO, said in an emailed statement. “ is is the beginning of a bold, new journey as we invite everyone to be part of our community and to be entertained and inspired. We can’t imagine a better t than Boulder.”
Colorado goes all in
Colorado has been vying for the festival for years.
In 2023 the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park landed the Sundance Institute Director’s Lab, an invitation-only program where screenwriters and directors hash out their big ideas — digging into scripts, rehearsing, shooting and editing scenes.
At the time, o cials were tight-lipped about whether this was a way to lure the lm festival to the Rockies from the Wasatch. But the speculation gained traction when then-Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente said on a podcast that there are challenges with hosting more than 100,000 visitors at the festival in a busy ski town in January.
January in Boulder, on the other hand, is a time of relatively low occupancy and visitorship, according to the Colorado Tourism O ce. e festival is projected to bring around 40,000 to 50,000 visitors to the Front Range.
e tax incentive bill in the legislature creates a new tax credit “only if at least one quali ed lm festival with a multidecade operating history and a veriable track record of attracting 100,000 or more in-person ticket sales and over 10,000 out-of-state and international attendees (global lm festival) com-
mences the relocation of the festival to Colorado by January 1, 2026.”
Few other lm festivals qualify, and none besides Sundance were eyeing a new home in Colorado.
A homegrown Hollywood Colorado has spent the past few years building up a lm industry that can compete with neighboring states. And that’s exactly what Hollywood wants.
Tax incentives changed the way that movie and TV productions picked out their lming locations beginning in 2002, when Louisiana ramped up its credit program and started pulling in movie productions from the East and West coasts. at comparative — and competitive — angle has been used by the lm industry to pit nearby states against one another: Texas versus Oklahoma, New York versus New Jersey, Utah versus Colorado.
e idea is that movies and TV shows require a lot of people, and people spend money on places to stay, to eat, to shop. Locals might be contracted for construction or catering. Aspiring lmmakers can rub shoulders with industry elite. In short, it’s an industry known for creating new worlds — and that potential extends beyond the set.
Last year — around the same time that Boulder submitted its Sundance proposal — the state expanded its tax incentive credit for lm, TV and commercial productions to $5 million per year for four years to try to lure more lmmakers to work in Colorado.
ough the incentive is nowhere near the $118 million New Mexico expects to pay out this year in tax incentives, the boost to Colorado’s program makes the state competitive with Wyoming and Utah. All four states currently host some part of the Sundance Institute’s expansive programming — with the Directors Lab in Estes Park, the Native Lab in New Mexico, the Producers Lab in Wyoming and, of course, the festival in Park City.
While lm tax incentives are di erent from the millions that an annual festival stands to generate — especially one with, say, a multi-decade operating history and a veri able track record of attracting over 10,000 out-of-state and international attendees — the underlying economic idea is the same: attract a bunch of people to spend a bunch of money.
And they will.
To the tune of $13.8 million in state and local tax revenue and $69.7 million in local wages annually, according to the Sundance Institute’s 2024 economic impact report. e report also estimated that money spent directly by attendees came in around $138 million. Out-ofstate visitors, about one-third of the festival attendees, spent an average of $735 per day.
“Today’s announcement is a tremendous win for Colorado small businesses. We welcome the Sundance Film Festival making its new home in Boulder,” said state Sen. Mark Baisley in an emailed statement. Baisley, a Woodland Park Republican, co-sponsored the Sundance tax incentive bill. “ is will boost sales at restaurants, retailers and other small businesses throughout the region that rely on tourism, bringing much needed revenue to Colorado communities during a quiet time of year.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Festivalgoers gather under the marquee at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016. SHUTTERSTOCK
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Brighton’s 14th annual Speak Week targets suicide
Prevention and awareness taking center stage April 28-May 3
STAFF REPORT
e Brighton Youth Commission will host its 14th annual SPEAK Week, April 28 through May 3, aimed at Suicide Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge. SPEAK Week consists of a series of events designed to promote awareness in the community and among peers about the warning signs of suicide and awareness of local resources for those who are struggling.
e youth-led, youth-driven initiative started in response to the 2011 death of Brighton High School Senior Joshua Dillon. SPEAK Week has grown each subsequent year, both in the activities o ered and the number of schools involved.
e public is encouraged to join this year’s SPEAK Week activities. Participants are encouraged to wear yellow in support of raising awareness for suicide prevention.
Participating schools will be able to selecte from several activities to best accommodate students. Events include QPR Training, led by the youth council members to traini and teach techniques and tools on how to manage a crisis situation. Trainings will be held at noon and 6 p.m April 28 in Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave. is year’s SPEAK video will promote the importance of access to mental health, suicide prevention, and community support. e video will be viewable during SPEAK Week on
www.speak5k.org and live on YouTube. New for 2025 will be a Cease Fire Colorado presentation and workshop to highlight dangers of gun violence and ways to minimize harm. is workshop is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. April 30 at the Armory Performing Arts Center. Age-Appropriate Mental Health Activities: ese activities will focus on areas such as self-care related to mental health and decreasing student stress. All activities and resources can be found during SPEAK Week at www.speak5k.org.
e week will conclude with a 5K walk/run at May 3 starting from Carmichael Park at 650 Southern St. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with the 5K to follow at 7:15 p.m. e cost to participate in the 5K is $20 for adults and $15 for students (fee includes a candle, T-shirt, and swag bag). All proceeds will go towards future SPEAK projects. To register, visit www.speak5k.org. For more information about SPEAK Week or how you can get involved, visit www.speak5k. org or contact Youth Services Manager Tawnya Russell at trussell@brightonco.gov.
BRIEFS
Northglenn PD launch online reporting
e Northglenn Police Department (NPD) has launched an online reporting system for certain criminal incidents at www.northglenn.org/reportonline. e tool is meant to report non-emergency situations.
is new tool empowers residents to report identi ed property crime incidents promptly without waiting for a police o cer, streamlining the reporting process and contributing to a safer community.
e form is meant to take reports occurring in Northglenn for unauthorized credit card use, vandalism, criminal tampering, identity theft, lost property and thefts. Cases reported on the form cannot involve injuries or situations where evidence needs to be collected or situations with suspects. All cases will receive a case number that you can print for your records. NPD will review the report and respond if necessary.
Go For Launch
Colorado Air & Space Port is hosting a Higher Orbits for students from 8th and 12th grades to expand their STEM skill sets learning with teamwork, communications, research design, and leadership.
their project to a panel of judges who work in the Space and STEM elds. ey will choose a winner from each Go for Launch event. e winning experiment will be launched to board the International Space Station or a suborbital ight. Michelle Lucas is the founder and CEO of Higher Orbits.
For more information about the Higher Orbits event, visit www. higherorbits.org. To sponsor the event, go to sponsors@higherobits.org. To call for information at 281-451-5343.
Adams County Launches O ce of Strategic Partnerships
Students would get to work with an astronaut, Captain Wendy Lawerence, and work on an experiment design project during the event, learning, growing, and developing skills to succeed throughout their lives.
Adams County’s Executive Leadership Team is excited to announce the creation of the O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities to serve the community more e ectively. e goal of SPARC is to enhance the way the county builds and sustains partnerships, both internally and with external organizations.
e team is led by Adminstrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads e orts to secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to foster resilience and prosperity.
Thornton o ers grants
ornton business owners ready to take thier business to the next level can get help to renovate, buy new equipment, or launch a new venture, with grants from the ornton Economic Development o ce.
e city o ers two varietes of grants. e BIG Grant is perfect for business improvements like renovations, new equipment, or upgrades.
e Star Grant is designed for entrepreneurs starting a new business in the South TDA (identi ed as within the TDA, south of 104th Avenue).
Have questions? Visit https:// businessinthornton.com/. Let the City of ornton help you achieve your dreams!
Historical Society Booksale through March
e Adams County Historical Society hosts its annual book sale from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through March 31.
e sale is an annual fundraiser for the museum, and varieties of books will be o ered for sale. e sale is located at 9601 Henderson Road. For more information, go to https://www.adamscountymuseum.com/events online.
dents, especially the elderly community.
Police warn residents not to fall for scams. No one in law enforcement will ever threaten a resident with an arrest if you don’t make an immediate payment.
Police urge residents who receive one of these calls to hang up immediately and do not give out any personal or nancial information. Please report the call to NPD at the non-emergency number, 303 288-1535.
Historical Society tea tickets on sale
Northglenn Police warn of scammers
e Adams County Historical Society & Museum is hosting its annual – and popular – Spring Tea from 1-3 p.m. Saturday May 17 at Ho man Hall, located on the Riverdale Regional Park campus.
Tickets for the tea are on sale now and going quickly. Volunteers can accept credit cards to reserve tickets. For more information or to buy tickets, call 303-6597103 and visit https://www.adamscountymuseum.com/events online for more information.
Legal self-help clinic
e student teams will present
e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed. Learn more at sparc.adcogov. org.
Scammers pretending to be Northglenn Police have been contacting residents claiming that payments must be made to settle outstanding warrants, and those scam calls targeting resi-
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 without legal representation who need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for a Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.
Brighton Youth Commission members lead a walk at a previous year’s SPEAK Week. Particpants learn about preventing suicide. COURTESY PHOTO
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are
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 17, FRONTERRA VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 9776 Nucla Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025 Last Publication4/24/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
THE
DESCRIBED HEREIN IS
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, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025
Last Publication5/8/2025 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: 01/30/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee
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: 01/28/2025
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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-914435-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202580892
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 9, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
LUCAS C. SAURINI AND GARY DWAYNE MCLAUGHLIN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
August 18, 2022
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 23, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2022000071046
Original Principal Amount
$437,525.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$428,455.42
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.
LOT 15, BLOCK 13, BELLE CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address:
10712 DAYTON WAY, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80640-7523.
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, 05/07/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/13/2025
Last Publication4/10/2025
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: 01/09/2025
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., Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (877) 353-2146X1017
Attorney File # 48160050
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. A202580924
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Anthony Peper
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Guild Mortgage Company LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
January 31, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 01, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000009748
Original Principal Amount
$220,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$223,201.54
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to 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 34, BLOCK 1, DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2469 Devonshire Court, 34, 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, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 3/27/2025 Last Publication 4/24/2025
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: 01/28/2025 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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-1004251-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202580919
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Alejandro Parga
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
February 16, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 17, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2021000019648
Original Principal Amount
$314,204.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$290,350.47
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE NORTHERLY 7 FEET OF LOT 25, ALL OF LOT 26 EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 7 FEET OF SAID LOT 26, BLOCK 3, AMENDED PLAT OF ADAMS HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 6661 Birch Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025
Last Publication4/24/2025
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: 01/28/2025
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 # 25-033984
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. A202580925
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Jennifer Robin Kayl
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
August 24, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 14, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2021000121345
Original Principal Amount
$331,300.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$315,712.19
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 REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ADAMS AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, WOODBRIDGE STATION FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 5214 E 130th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025
Last Publication4/24/2025 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: 01/28/2025
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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-1005144-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202580902
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 16, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Gerardo Gonzalez Gonzalez Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK,
The
PUBLIC NOTICES
TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 01/28/2025
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: Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Messner Reeves LLP 1550 Wewatta Street, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-4806 Attorney File # 7729.0314/25-000003-01
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. A202580934
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
TO
SALE DATE IS
DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 01/23/2025
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer
LOT 96, BUFFALO HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 17530
On February 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
RANDOLPH ROMERO Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUIST BANK
Date of Deed of Trust
September 30, 2019
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 02, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2019000083339
Original Principal Amount
$306,450.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$298,404.16
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 16, BLOCK 12, OF BLOCKS 11, 12 AND 13 OF THORTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1131 OAK PLACE, 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, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025 Last Publication5/8/2025 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: 02/04/2025
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: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010358315
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. A202580923
On January 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Melissa Gurule
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
September 04, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 14, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2021000108460
Original Principal Amount
$380,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$343,960.05
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 43, BLOCK 2, NORTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, 1ST AMENDMENT, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 3450 W 98th Dr, 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, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025 Last Publication4/24/2025 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: 01/28/2025
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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1006255-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202580909
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Daniel Vigil and Susan Vigil Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Liberty Mortgage Inc, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 18, 2017
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 21, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2017000062819
Original Principal Amount $311,557.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $302,734.20
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 12, BLOCK 25A, SHERRELWOOD
ESTATES FILING NO. 3A, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1221 El Paso Blvd, 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, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025
Last Publication4/24/2025
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: 01/23/2025
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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1006150-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202580933
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Joseph D. Smith AND E. Jane Smith
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
January 14, 2022
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 21, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2022000006540
Original Principal Amount
$712,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$254,445.20
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to pay property charges, including, but not limited to, real property taxes and Borrower’s failure to perform obligations under the Deed of Trust including, but not limited to, the failure to maintain hazard insurance and/or to pay hazard insurance premiums and provide evidence of payment.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 12, BLOCK 16, WOODGLEN FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ADAMS STATE OF COLORADO.
APN NUMBER: 0172106310008
Purported common address: 4791 E 113th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025
Last Publication5/8/2025
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: 02/04/2025
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 # 25-034014
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. A202580932
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Albert Anthony Capra
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2005-04, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-04
Date of Deed of Trust
November 16, 2004
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 22, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 20041122001183550
Original Principal Amount
$142,320.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$81,287.84
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 12, BLOCK 8, SKYLAKE RANCH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 IN PLAT BOOK P46 AT PAGE 314. RATIFICATION OF PLAT RECORDED 1986 IN BOOK 3225 AT PAGE 921, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 5211 E 119th Ct, Thornton, CO 80233-1897.
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, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025
Last Publication5/8/2025
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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.
at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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
First Publication3/20/2025
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 02/04/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public
City, CO 80022-9139.
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, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025
Last Publication5/8/2025
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: 01/30/2025 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
Purported common address: 821 DEL NORTE STREET, DENVER, CO 80221-3713. 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, 05/07/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/13/2025
Last Publication4/10/2025
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: 01/09/2025
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 # 19-021912
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. A202580930
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
NICOLE C GARCIA AND RICHARD J LUCERO Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust
July 08, 2022 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2022000060283 Original Principal Amount
$499,899.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$486,657.51
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 2, BLOCK 4, BRIGHTON MANOR NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 280 N 14TH AVE, BRIGHTON, CO 80601.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication4/10/2025 Last Publication5/8/2025
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: 01/30/2025
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: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010346930
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. A202580889
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 9, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Leonard J. Taylor Sr. and Judith K. Taylor
Original Beneficiary(ies)
James C. Hill
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
James C. Hill Date of Deed of Trust
December 01, 2016
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 12, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2017000003482
Original Principal Amount
$102,350.91
Outstanding Principal Balance $102,350.91
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 18, BLOCK 2, MONTICELLO 1971, COUNTY OF ADAMS STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 9013 Rampart St, Federal Heights, 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, 05/07/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/13/2025 Last Publication4/10/2025 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: 01/09/2025 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: Armstong Graham #36106 Miller & Law, P.C. 1900 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 722-6500 Attorney File # 80889
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. A202580912
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Tasha Alcon AND Jose Martinez
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NETWORK FUNDING, L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
October 25, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 26, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2021000125989
Original Principal Amount
$441,849.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$416,792.86
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 26, BLOCK 7, NORTHBOROUGH
HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2708 W 98th Drive, Federal Heights, 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, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025
Last Publication4/24/2025
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: 01/23/2025
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 # 25-033943
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. A202580906
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 16, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) PETRA VIOLET VASQUEZ
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE
or Book/Page No.) 2022000025969
Original Principal Amount
$480,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$464,831.18
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THAT PART OF PLOT 8, BREWER’S FIRST ADDITION TO DERBY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID PLOT 8; THENCE EAST 150 FEET ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PLOT 8; THENCE NORTH 47.5 FEET ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PLOT 8; THENCE WEST 150 FEET ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PLOT 8; THENCE 47.5 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PLOT 8 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7360 KRAMERIA ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 05/14/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/20/2025 Last Publication4/17/2025 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: 01/16/2025
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: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010188365
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. A202580929
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) KIKI K. CHUONG AND ANDY CHUONG
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CELEBRITY HOME LOANS, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 16, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) 2022000097475
Original Principal Amount
$551,251.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$543,020.64
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE
LOT
PUBLIC NOTICES
Purported common address: 9324 Harrison 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, 05/14/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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.
Publication3/20/2025 Last Publication4/17/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel IF
BE
DATE: 01/16/2025
Alexander L. Villagran,
of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication3/13/2025
Last Publication4/10/2025
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: 01/14/2025
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 # 24-032210
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. A202580916
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Joseph Cruz Castaneda
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC fka Broker Solutions, Inc., d/b/a New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust
December 08, 2015 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 11, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2015000103426 Original Principal Amount
$244,489.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$172,892.69
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 21, BLOCK 5, PERL-MACK MANOR THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6990 Larsh Drive, 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, 05/21/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/27/2025 Last Publication4/24/2025 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: 01/28/2025
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 # CO22370
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. A202580898
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 16, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) RUBEN J. MUNIZ
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF10
MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST
Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2007
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 18, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2007000049299
Original Principal Amount
$210,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$279,139.48
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 20, BLOCK 1, NORTHMOOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1093 WEST 85TH AVENUE, 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, 05/14/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/20/2025
Last Publication4/17/2025
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: 01/16/2025
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:
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010332278
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. A202580890
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 9, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) David L. Sullivan
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Fifth Third Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust
September 20, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2021000115500
Original Principal Amount
$332,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$352,160.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot Thirteen (13), Block Fifteen (15), Sherrelwood Estates-Filing No. 2, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Purported common address: 8319 Quivas Way, Denver, CO 80221.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 05/07/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018219, 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 Publication3/13/2025 Last Publication4/10/2025 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: 01/09/2025
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 # 23CO00577-2
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
City and County
Public Notice BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 4278
COUNCILLOR’S BILL NO. 2 SERIES OF 2025 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS DeMott, Nurmela A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1-29-3 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 1-29-3 W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED to read as follows:
1-29-3. - Disposition of Unclaimed Intangible Property.
(A) Prior to the disposition of any unclaimed intangible property with a value of $25.00 or more, the Finance Director shall send a written notice by first class mail to the owner’s last known address. The notice shall include a description of the property, the amount or value of the property and the purpose for which the property was deposited or otherwise held. The notice shall explain how the owner may inquire about or claim the property, and shall state that, if the owner fails to provide the City with a written claim for the return of the property within 60 days five (5) years of the date of the notice, the property shall become the sole property of the City and any claim of the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(B) When the notice provided for in subsection (A) of this section is returned undelivered, or when a last known address of the owner cannot be determined, and the unclaimed intangible property has a value of more than $20.00 $25.00 or more, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.
(C) If the City receives no written claim to the property within the 60 days five (5) year claim period, the property shall become the sole property of the City and any claim of the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(D) If the City receives a written claim within
the 60 days five (5) year claim period, the City shall evaluate the claim and give written notice to the claimant within 60 days thereof that the claim has been accepted or denied in whole or in part. The City may investigate the validity of a claim and may request further supporting documentation from the claimant prior to disbursing or refusing to disburse the property.
(E) In the event that there is more than one claimant for the same property, the Finance Director may resolve said claims or may deposit the disputed property with the registry of the district court in an interpleader action.
(F) In the event that all claims filed are denied, the property shall become the sole property of the City, and any claim of the owner of such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(G) Any legal action challenging a decision of the Finance Director shall be filed pursuant to rule 106 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure within 30 days of such decision or shall be forever barred. If any legal action is timely filed, the property shall be disbursed pursuant to the final order of the court having jurisdiction over the claim.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after second reading. The title and purpose of this ordinance shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment after second reading.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READ-
ING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 17th day of March, 2025.
PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 31st day of March, 2025.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
Legal Notice No. NTS4506
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice
City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings
Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, March 31, 2025. Mayor McNally and Councillors Carmelia, Ezeadi, Hott, and Ireland were present at roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Nurmela and Councillor DeMott were absent and excused.
The minutes of the March 17, 2025, meeting was approved as written.
Council presented the following: A Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Council held a public hearing on the following: Preliminary Development Plan Amendment for North Huron Planned Unit Development
The following public hearing was continued to April 14, 2025: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Consideration of a Preliminary Development Plan Amendment for Uplands Filing 3, Block 1, Tract A and Block 3.
Council approved the following: Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 2 Re: an Ordinance Amending Section 1-29-3 of the Westminster Municipal Code Regarding Unclaimed Intangible Property; Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 3 Re: an Ordinance Authorizing the City Clerk to Refer Local Campaign Finance Complaints to the Colorado Secretary of State for Investigation When Such Complaints Present an Actual or Potential Conflict for the City Clerk or the City Clerk’s Staff; Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 4 Adding Westminster Municipal Code 5-2-6 Re: Evidence of a State and/or Federal Licensure when Obtaining a City Business License; Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 5 Re: an Ordinance Amending Section 7-1-10 of the Westminster Municipal Code relating to Recall Petitions; Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts with E & M Concrete, LLC. for the Citywide Concrete Replacement Program and Gold Star Concrete, Inc. for Citywide On-Call Concrete Replacement with the Option for Four Additional One-Year Renewals; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Stone and Concrete, Inc. for the Westminster Quiet Zone Project; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for Citywide Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation with the Option for Four Additional One-Year Renewals; Authorization to Execute a Landscape Construction Contract with ECI Site Construction Management for the 92nd Avenue and Eaton Street Landscape Project and Amendment of the Wenk Associates Street Project Contract for 92nd Avenue and Eaton Street; Preliminary Development Plan Amendment for North Huron Planned Unit Development; Signing of Draft Letter in Support of the Save Our Skies Alliance Colorado February 4, 2025, Letter to the Jefferson County Commissioners Council adopted the following: Parks, Recreation and Libraries Vision Plan City Council passed the following on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-11-9,
PUBLIC NOTICES
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Quantum 56 Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the question of the waiver of property tax revenue limits, the election of certain members of the board of directors, and any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the District.
The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, AJ Beckman, c/o Public Alliance LLC, 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, Co 80228, telephone number 720-213-6621. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the election will be at said office.
Not sooner than April 14, 2025 and no later than April 21, 2025, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the District a mail ballot packet. Cameron Bertron, Courtney Schneider and Michael Bjes are candidates for terms extending to the second regular election, and Brennan Wahlgren is a candidate for a term extending to the next regular election.
The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning not sooner than twenty-two days prior to the election, April 14, 2025, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said District for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to
said
resides within the
or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 14, 2025, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.
Quantum 56 Metropolitan District
By: /s/ AJ Beckman
Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. NTS4490 First Publication: April 10, 2025
NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR NORTH HOLLY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the North Holly Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
conducted as an independent mail ballot election only. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between April 14, 2025 and April 21, 2025.
DROP-OFF LOCATION AND HOURS:
WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WAL-
DRON Office of the Designated Election Official
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122
Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., April 14, 2025 through May 5, 2025, and Tuesday, May 6, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The names of persons nominated as Director to serve until May 2027 (one seat to be voted upon):
THERE ARE NO CANDIDATES FOR THIS OFFICE.
The names of persons nominated as Director to serve until May 2029 (two seats to be voted upon):
AMY QUINETTE
REGINA LYNNE MURRAY
Ballot Issues to be voted upon:
Ballot Issue A (Operations, Administration and Maintenance Mill Levy – Ad Valorem Taxes)
Ballot Issue B(Capital Costs – Ad Valorem Taxes)
Ballot Issue C (Operations, Administration and Maintenance – Fees)
Ballot Issue D(Capital Costs – Fees)
Ballot Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year
Intergovernmental Agreement Mill Levy Question)
Ballot Issue F(Regional Improvements)
Ballot Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreement Mill Levy Question)
Ballot Issue H(De-TABOR)
Ballot Issue I (In-District Special Assessment Debt)
Ballot Issue J(Streets)
Ballot Issue K(Parks and Recreation)
Ballot Issue L(Water)
Ballot Issue M(Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
Ballot Issue N(Transportation)
Ballot Issue O(Security)
Ballot Issue P(Operations and Maintenance Debt)
Ballot Issue Q(Refunding Debt)
Ballot Issue R(District Intergovernmental Agreements as Debt)
Ballot Issue S (District Private Agreements as Debt)
Ballot Issue T (Mortgage)
Ballot Issue U (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreement)
Ballot Issue V (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreement)
Ballot Issue W(Debt Service Revenue for Operations)
Ballot Issue X(High Speed Internet –Authorization to Provide Service) Ballot Issue Y (High Speed Internet –Authorization to Make Covenants)
By:/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie
Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. NTS4500
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN y DECLARACIÓN CERTIFICADA DE LOS RESULTADOS DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE QUEBEC HIGHLANDS
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, conforme al § 1-13.5-513(6), CRS, que al cierre de operaciones del 4 de marzo de 2025, no había más candidatos que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos por escrito, para Distrito Metropolitano de Quebec Highlands (el “Distrito”). Por lo tanto, se cancelan las elecciones del 6 de mayo de 2025 para el Distrito.
El siguiente cargo sigue vacante: Vacante hasta mayo de 2027 Vacante hasta mayo de 2029 Vacante hasta mayo de 2029
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie
Representante electoral designado Persona de contacto para el Distrito:
Trisha K. Harris, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON
Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. NTS 3874
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LAS ELECCIONES y DECLARACIÓN CERTIFICADA DE LOS RESULTADOS
BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
SE INFORMA POR LA PRESENTE y de acuerdo con § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., que al
finalizar el día laboral el 4 de marzo de 2025, no había más candidatos que cargos por ocupar, incluso candidatos que presentaban declaraciones juradas con la intención de ser candidatos por escrito aunque su nombre no aparezca en la boleta para el distrito Bradburn Metropolitan District No. 3 (el “Distrito”). Por lo tanto, quedan canceladas las elecciones para el Distrito del 6 de mayo de 2025.
Los siguientes candidatos para el Distrito son declarados electos por aclamación:
Kay Rigmor Dragon: Hasta mayo de 2029
Mike Hald: Hasta mayo de 2029
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie
Representante electoral designada
Persona de contacto para el Distrito: George M. Rowley, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE
TANAKA & WALDRON
Abogados (Attorneys at Law)
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000
Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. NTS 3878
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice
AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE ELECCIONES y DECLARACIÓN CERTIFICADA DE LOS RESULTADOS
DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE WILLOW BEND
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA de conformidad con el § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., que, al cierre de la jornada del 4 de marzo de 2025, no había más candidatos que cargos por cubrir, incluidos los candidatos que presentaron declaraciones juradas de intención de ser candidatos independientes, para el Distrito Metropolitano Willow Bend (el “Distrito”). Por lo tanto, se cancela la elección del 6 de mayo de 2025 para el Distrito.
Los siguientes candidatos para el Distrito se declaran electos por aclamación:
Los siguientes candidatos para el Distrito se declaran electos por aclamación:
Josué Stephen Bastian Hasta mayo de 2029
El siguiente cargo permanece vacante: VACANTE Hasta mayo de 2029
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie
Representante electoral designado
Persona de contacto del Distrito: Megan J. Murphy, Esq.
WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Abogados
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000
Centennial, Colorado 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. NTS4480
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
25 COMMERCE PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 4, 2025, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for 25 Commerce Park Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled.
The following offices remain vacant:
Vacant Until May 2027
Vacant Until May 2029
Vacant Until May 2029
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie
Designated Election Official
Contact Person for District: Zachary P. White, Esq.
WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WAL-
DRON
Attorneys at Law
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000
Centennial, Colorado 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. NTS4492
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN
A QUIEN CORRESPONDA, y en particular, a los electores del Distrito Metropolitano Quantum 56 (“Distrito”) del Condado de
Adams, Colorado.
SE HACE SABER por la presente que se llevará a cabo una elección el 6 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m., con respecto a la cuestión de la exención de los límites de los ingresos por impuestos a la propiedad, la elección de ciertos miembros de la junta directiva y cualquier cuestión necesaria para implementar las disposiciones del Artículo X, Sección 20, de la Constitución de Colorado tal como se aplica al Distrito.
La elección se llevará a cabo como una elección por voto por correo, organizada por el Funcionario Electoral Designado, AJ Beckman, a través de Public Alliance LLC, 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, CO 80228, número de teléfono 720-213-6621. El lugar de depósito para los votos por correo y el lugar de votación en persona será en dicha oficina.
No antes del 14 de abril de 2025 y no después del 21 de abril de 2025, el Funcionario Electoral Designado enviará por correo a cada elector registrado activo del Distrito un paquete de voto por correo.
Cameron Bertron, Courtney Schneider y Michael Bjes son candidatos para mandatos que se extienden hasta la segunda elección regular, y Brennan Wahlgren es candidato para un mandato que se extiende hasta la siguiente elección regular.
El lugar de votación en persona estará abierto de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. comenzando no antes de veintidós días antes de la elección, el 14 de abril de 2025, y de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. en la fecha de la elección.
SE HACE SABER ADEMÁS que un elector elegible de dicho Distrito para los fines de esta elección es una persona registrada para votar conforme al “Código Uniforme de Elecciones de Colorado de 1992”; y (i) que sea residente del Distrito, o (ii) que, o su cónyuge o pareja de unión civil, sea propietario de bienes raíces o bienes personales gravables dentro del Distrito, ya sea que dicha persona resida o no dentro del Distrito. Una persona que esté obligada a pagar impuestos bajo un contrato para comprar propiedad gravable dentro del Distrito se considerará propietaria de propiedad gravable a efectos de calificar como elector elegible.
SE HACE SABER ADEMÁS que las solicitudes para boletas de votantes ausentes pueden presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado en la dirección antes mencionada a más tardar al cierre de operaciones el martes inmediatamente anterior a la elección. La devolución de boletas de votantes ausentes y boletas de reemplazo podrá ser recibida por el Funcionario Electoral Designado en la dirección indicada anteriormente, de lunes a viernes entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. a partir del 14 de abril de 2025, hasta el día anterior a la elección, o entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. en la fecha de la elección.
Distrito Metropolitano Quantum 56
Por: /s/ AJ Beckman Funcionario Electoral Designado
Legal Notice No. NTS4491
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 21st day of April 2025, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
A.Civil Specialties, Inc. 3123 Megan Circle Berthoud, CO 80513
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Gravel Lakes Riprap, Project No. 24-794.
B.American West Construction, LLC 275 East 64th Avenue Denver, CO 80221
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Lower Clear Creek Diversion Flow Meter Measurements, Project No. 22-144B.
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
Patrick Hinterberger 3-21-2025
Patrick Hinterberger Date
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
Notice is hereby given that at 02:00 p.m., on April 17th, 2025, North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District will make final settlement in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for construction of project: 1001-24003, York St Phase II Extension.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporations who has unpaid claim against the said project or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, 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 time 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 North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District, 3172 E. 78th Avenue, Denver, CO 80229 on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District from any and all liability for such claim.
Legal Notice No. NTS4435
First Publication: April 3, 2025
Last Publication: April 10, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 28th day of April 2025, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
Insituform Technologies, Inc. 9654 Titan Court Littleton, CO 80125
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvements-Pipeline Rehabilitation, Project No. 24-38A.
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
Dennis Laurita4/1/25
Dennis LauritaDate
Contracts Supervisor
Legal Notice No. NTS4513
First Publication: April 10, 2025
Last Publication: April 17, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID
27-INCH INTERCEPTOR PROJECT
North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District (the “District”) will receive sealed Bids for the 27-INCH INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (the “Project”) at the District office, Attn: Mike DeMattee, 3172 E. 78th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80229 until 2:00 p.m. on April 29th, 2025. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The Project consists of the abandonment of approximately 284 LF of existing 27-inch reinforced concrete sanitary sewer interceptor and the installation of approximately 179 LF of 27-inch PVC, three 5-ft diameter manholes and two 4-ft diameter manholes. The Project is generally located in 7160 York St, Denver, CO 80229 in unincorporated Adams County, Colorado, and all being within the boundaries of the District. The successful bidder will be responsible for construction of the Project and for providing for all aspects of the construction, project schedules, and all facets of constructing the types of improvements listed above, and as may be required by the District. All work is to be performed in accordance with Project’s Contract Documents, District’s Engineering Standards and Rules and Regulations. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents, may be requested from the North Washington Street Water & Sanitation District at the email of the District Engineer, alex@juneep.com, beginning on April 3rd, 2025 after 9:00 am at no cost.
Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the District and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the bidder. A bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount will be required. The bid bond will be retained by District as liquidated damages should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract with the District in accordance
