Thornton Water project wins in district court
BY MONTE WHALEY
A district court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit trying to block the construction of a water pipeline from the Cache La Poudre River in Larimer County to ornton means the project can continue as planned, city o cials said Monday.
e Larimer County District Court on ursday ruled in favor of the City of ornton and the Larimer County Commissioners who in May approved the Larimer portion of the 70-mile pipeline which will diver water from the Cache La Poudre to help feed housing growth in ornton.
Environmental group Save e Poudre led a lawsuit claiming that commission-
ers should have required that ornton send the water down the Poudre River in Fort Collins instead of putting it in a pipeline. e commissioner’s decision violated multiple sections of the county’s land use code, according to Save e Poudre.
But the Larimer District court said Save e Poudre o ered their opposition to the commissioner’s decision, but no evidence the board abused its discretion in granting the 1041 permit for the pipeline project, ornton city o cials said in a news release.
”Mere disagreements with the conclusions reached does not render a Board’s judgment an abuse of discretion, nor may this Court reweigh the evidence or substitute our own judgment of that of the (Board of Commissioners),” the court states.
“We appreciate that the court provided a comprehensive evaluation of the facts in this case and found that both the city of ornton and Larimer County abided by and complied with all County regulations and state laws,” said ornton City Attorney Tami Yellico in the news release.
“When the city of ornton engaged with Larimer County for this permit, both governments took intentional initiative and time to understand the complexities of the project and its impacts. is engagement between two governments provided deep insight and consideration for how to best meet the concerns and needs of both the communities represented.”
Colorado considers challenging ‘energy emergency’
January declaration invoked by BLM to fasttrack rain facility expansion
BY DAVID O. WILLIAMS COLORADO NEWSLINE
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s o ce will consider joining a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s declaration in January of a national energy emergency, he told Newsline in an exclusive interview. e Trump administration’s Bureau of Land Management invoked the emergency declaration to complete accelerated environmental review of a permit to expand a loading facility near Price, Utah for oil coming out of the nearby Uinta Basin. e expansion could increase oil capacity on the main rail line through Colorado by up to 80,000 barrels a day.
It’s anticipated that the expansion of what’s known as the Wildcat Loadout facility — located on publicly owned federal lands — and other nearby facilities will allow the trucking and transfer to rail of up to 75% of the oil proposed for transport in the Uinta Basin Railway project. Eagle County and state ofcials have long opposed increased oil trains along the Colorado River.
In a June 27 letter to Jerry Davis, acting Utah state director for the BLM, Weiser wrote that an expedited environmental assessment for the proposed Wildcat right-of-way expansion would be a “violation of applicable laws and regulations” that would block proper public input and “subject Colorado communities to signi cant economic, environmental, and health and safety risks.”
Weiser argued there is no national energy emergency given the United States produced more oil last year than any nation in history, and he urged the BLM to follow standard, legally required procedures in reviewing the project. An attorney for Eagle County and an environmental group that successfully sued the federal government to delay the rail project, also sent letters.
However, the BLM issued its approval, nding “no signi cant impact” related to the expansion, which Colorado opposes due to increased derailment, wild re and oil-spill risks, and the agency directly cited its authority
A 2019 view of Larimer County’s Cache La Poudre. FILE PHOTO
Adams 12 considers funding freeze impact
District works to shield students from federal funding freezes
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE GLASSMAN
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is facing the potential loss of nearly $3 million in federal education funding after the U.S. Department of Education announced a freeze on key grants intended to support the 2025–26 school year.
Superintendent Chris Gdowski said the district is working to protect critical programs and vulnerable students, at least for the coming school year, as the Trump administration’s decision to halt $71 million in federal education grants to Colorado ripples across the state.
“We had a good, solid plan A in place to deal with these kinds of potentialities that should allow us to manage for this next year,” Gdowski said. “But it just makes the following year more di cult, because those funds are spent, and you might be without those funds for a lot more years down the road.”
Where the cuts hit
According to Gdowski, the federal freeze a ects four major funding streams for Adams 12, totaling just shy of $3 million. e district had planned to use these dollars for teacher training, support for English learners, academic enrichment and after-school programs serving hundreds of low-income students.
e largest chunk, $1.15 million, was earmarked for educator professional development, speci cally to support a new middle school literacy curriculum.
Another $511,000 was allocated for services to support the district’s English language learners, who make up 16–18% of Adams 12’s 34,000 students.
“Supporting them is an important legal requirement,” Gdowski said, emphasizing that many students need help developing English reading, writing and speaking skills because it’s not the primary language spoken at home.
Title IV funds, approximately $463,000, were allocated for technology, gifted and talented programs and STEM learning resources to help close academic gaps and accelerate the progress of advanced students.
Perhaps most visibly, $852,000 in 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding is now in limbo. at money supports after-school and summer enrichment for roughly 800 students at the district’s six Title I schools.
Gdowski explained that these are programs that do not just provide academic help but also help pay for support for robotics, sports and healthy snacks for children who otherwise couldn’t a ord them.
“ ere’s lots of work that we have planned for this coming year that’ll be essential to continue, even if these funds don’t make their way to us,” Gdowski explained. “We believe that we need to move forward with these initiatives, regardless of the funding uncertainty.”
Short-term planning, long-term uncertainty
While the freeze does not currently a ect Title I funding for high-poverty schools or funding for special education, the loss of these other federal streams could have a ripple e ect throughout the district.
“We did worry that there might be a reduction in some federal funds,” Gdowski said. “We had a fairly high level of condence that Title I and IDEA funds (IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) would not be reduced. And so we set aside some money as part of the budget plan that if these things
were reduced, we could sustain the programs at least for the 25–26 school year.” at means families and sta will not see disruptions this year.
“We’re going to be able to deliver to our families what we committed to them to do in the spring,” he said. “And we’re going to be able to do that with the sta that we hired and not make layo s.”
But if the federal government does not release the funds or cuts them again next year, the programs may not be sustainable.
“If the government withholds these funds for the entire school year, and cuts them for the 26–27 school year, it will place further strain on our already limited resources,” Gdowski said.
Other vulnerabilities: Medicaid and the state budget
Gdowski warned that Medicaid reimbursements could also be in jeopardy. Adams 12 receives between $6 and $8 million in Medicaid funding, which helps pay for more than 80 employees who serve students with disabilities.
“We’re not quite sure where we’re going to land with Medicaid,” he said. “I’ve had others say the Medicaid funding that the bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) affects is only for adult Medicaid services, and they don’t feel like it will necessarily reduce funding for students and for children in our care.”
Gdowski also agged another issue the
district is watching closely.
A special legislative session could take place in August to address state-level revenue concerns.
“ ere may be some implications from the big, beautiful bill… that may reduce some of the state revenues,” he said. “It may also have impacts for Medicaid and some of their obligations.”
Advocacy and response
Adams 12 is not a party to any lawsuits over the freeze.
Still, Gdowski said the district is actively lobbying Colorado’s congressional delegation, including Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representatives Brittany Pettersen and Gabe Evans, to push the Department of Education for a quick resolution.
“We feel like using political channels… is the fastest and best way,” Gdowski said, noting that legal battles could drag on for years.
So far, the district hasn’t elded a ood of questions from parents, which Gdowski noted is likely a result of the timing, as many families are focused on summer holidays rather than the upcoming school year.
Adams 12 plans to communicate rst with sta in a ected programs, assuring them that jobs and services are secure for now, before reaching out to families as the start of school approaches.
Adams 12 approves $9M sale of surplus land near Eastlake Station
After years of delays, district leaders say the $9M deal o ers financial flexibility as bondfunded construction ramps up
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
SUZIE@COTLN.ORG
After more than a decade of stops, starts and shifting market conditions, Adams 12 Five Star Schools is moving forward with the $9 million sale of 13.5 acres of surplus land just south of the district’s Educational Support Center in ornton.
e buyer, McWhinney Real Estate Services, is expected to develop the site into a mixed-use project consistent with the
City of ornton’s vision for the Eastlake light rail corridor.
ough the deal won’t close until at least early 2027, district leaders and board members said the agreement represents a signi cant step forward and a long-overdue resolution to what Board Member Courtney Potter described as a “land sale debacle.”
“ is land piece has been an ongoing thing as far as my tenure on the board,” said Board President Lori Goldstein during the board’s June 4 meeting. “I’m glad that we have reached a potential agreement with somebody that will develop it into something that will bene t the community.”
Decade of interest
Vice President Amira Assad-Lucas echoed that sentiment, noting the oand-on nature of the deal and her hope
that the land will “ nally be put to good use.”
e parcel, located just south of the district’s Educational Support Center and across from RTD’s Eastlake/124th Station, has long been seen as a prime candidate for transit-oriented development.
According to Superintendent Chris Gdowski, district and city o cials have explored potential uses for the land for more than a decade.
“ ere was quite a bit of interest… probably more than 10 years [ago],” Gdowski said. “ e hope was that you would serve both residents of that area and people commuting to and from (the station) — with some residential, retail, maybe restaurants or co ee shops — a mixed-use development that could really be an economic asset to the region.”
But turning that vision into a deal has been far from simple.
A long and complicated road e district rst went under contract in June 2017 with Century Homes for $5.3 million. e agreement spanned three years but ultimately fell through in June 2020, despite multiple extensions. Adams 12 retained $90,000 in earnest money from the failed sale.
Later that year, the district entered into a second agreement with a group called Koelbel for $5.5 million. at deal also collapsed in 2021, largely due to uncertainty over water availability in the area. In the meantime, the district continued to reassess its potential uses for the land. Gdowski said they considered constructing a central kitchen and food warehouse there, but after extensive analysis, the district determined that building the facility elsewhere would be more cost-e ective.
The main o ce for Adams 12 Five Star Schools on 128th Avenue. FILE PHOTO Gdowski COURTESY ADAMS 12
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Will Pierce’s mission to transform 27J Schools
Will Pierce leads 27J Schools with a belief that students deserve to be seen
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE@COTLN.ORG
On a sunny summer afternoon in Brighton, Will Pierce leaned back in his chair and began speaking about the district he leads with an easy smile and a clear sense of purpose.
“I think we might be the district that can actually do this thing,” he said.
Pierce is referring to the ambitious and systemic goal of transforming public education so that it works for every student, particularly those who have been historically left behind due to poverty, language barriers or other challenges.
It’s the word “every” that stands out to him, and it’s grounded in the district’s mission statement: “27J Schools, in partnership with parents and community, empowers every student today to take control of their future tomorrow.”
“When you say ‘every student,’ it raises the bar,” Pierce said. “It forces us to ask who might be left out and what gaps we still need to close.”
e district uses the mission as a kind of strategic tension and a standard to evaluate whether its practices and outcomes align with its core purpose.
“We want the mission to continue to be more true now than it was before, both in the outcomes that we achieve and in the practices that we see in our classrooms every day,” Pierce said.
To help guide that alignment, 27J revised its core values into what Pierce calls the district’s four pillars: Believe, Integrity, All In and Compassion.
He describes the pillars as more than words. Rather, they are a daily standard for how the district operates and what it expects from students, sta and leadership alike.
Acknowledging that “believe” sounds like “believe in Santa,” Pierce clari ed it’s more than that.
“Believe means seeing the potential in every student, and seeing every person
as capable,” he said. “If you’re going to say you believe in something, then you also need the integrity to hold up a mirror and ask, ‘Are we actually doing it?’”
Budget strategy and hard truths
Despite the district’s ambitions, Pierce holds no illusions about the scale of the challenge.
“Even with the additional funding brought by the mill levy override that voters approved in 2022, we’re still about $800 per student below the state average. Multiply that by 25,000 students, and the funding gap becomes clear,” Pierce said. is spring, the district approved a ve-year budget that includes a planned drawdown of the general fund reserve. at plan helps leaders clearly explain the stakes to the public.
“If we don’t bring in more revenue, we will have to make cuts. Our community deserves to know that ahead of time,” Pierce said.
Pierce emphasized the importance of transparency and realism, without resorting to excuses.
“Leaders sometimes say, ‘We’re broke,’ but once you start using that language, it becomes an excuse not to be excellent. And students don’t care about excuses.” at same mindset is shaping the district’s response to a recent federal funding freeze a ecting several key grants. e status of whether those grants will come through is unclear, but they are currently on hold.
“We’re looking at just under a million dollars at risk,” he said. “ ankfully, we had contingency funds to carry us through this year. But beyond that, we’ll need to adjust.”
But his biggest concern involves a potential cut to Medicaid reimbursements tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
“ at one is di erent. It’s over $5 million and directly impacts special education services. at would be devastating. ese are real kids, with real needs, who rely on those supports.”
Doing the most with what’s available
While many districts used pandemic relief funds to expand tutoring and summer programs, 27J prioritized its classrooms.
“We’re a district that has to focus on core instruction,” Pierce said. “We don’t have the resources for extras, so we focus on making every minute of classroom time matter.”
Each grade level and content area has clear learning goals, not just in reading and math, but also in science, social studies and career readiness.
He emphasized the need for innovation, even when it challenges outdated accountability systems.
“We have dashboards and internal measures to track growth,” he said. “But if you’re only focused on the state test, you’re going to stay the same. And we need to move forward.”
One publicly available dashboard reects the outcomes families care about most: safety, connection and engagement.
“When we asked parents what mattered most, no one said ‘test scores.’ ey said, ‘I want my child to feel seen. I want them to like school. I want them to want to go.’”
Relationships matter at same student- rst mindset guides how 27J addresses chronic absenteeism, which occurs when students are absent for more than 10% of the school year.
“We don’t focus on chasing kids down for attendance. We focus on understanding why they’re not showing up,” Pierce said. “Do they feel safe? Do they think someone cares that they’re there? at’s what we’re trying to address.”
Instead of punishment, the district prioritizes trust, family outreach and a stronger school culture.
“We removed cell phones during the school day so students would engage more with each other. And we’re working to make school more engaging, so kids want to be there.”
A district that does what it says
According to Pierce, what sets 27J apart is its commitment to follow through.
“We’re not promoting a vision we can’t deliver. We’re doing the work rst,” he said. “I’ve worked in places where the words didn’t match the actions. at’s not how we lead here.”
e district continues to evolve with its
Will Pierce, superintendent of 27J Schools, brings an optimistic and mission-driven approach to
growing student population and shifting identity.
“We used to be a small agricultural district. Even as we’ve grown, we’ve tried to keep that close-knit, family feel and that culture of care.”
“ ink about a kindergartner walking into school for the rst time. Maybe they don’t speak English yet, or maybe they’ve never had a book read to them. ey’re already starting behind. And if we’re not careful, that student gets labeled,” Pierce said. “Teachers may start to see them as less capable, and the student starts to believe it, too.”
Such early labeling can shape a student’s trajectory, leading to lowered expectations, missed opportunities and diminished con dence. Educators and leaders across 27J are working to disrupt that cycle.
Pierce believes 27J can change that.
“We’re starting to see it. Kids are beginning to believe in themselves, and teachers are believing in them, too. at’s the work. And if any district can do it, I think it’s us.”
Thornton backs cities in their lawsuit against the state
BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COTLN.ORG
e City of ornton this week sent a clear message of support to six home rule cities suing the State of Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis for overstepping onto local land use policies. Westminster is one of the cities that is part of the lawsuit.
e six cities claim that two bills passed in the 2024 Legislature violate the Colorado Constitution. e cities are seeking an injunction against the enforcement of the legislation as well as an executive order from Polis.
“I think we’ve seen over the last several years, many di erent attempts to take away home-rule authority,” ornton City Councilwoman Jessica Sandgren said Tuesday night. “We know what’s best for our city.”
Sandgren introduced a resolution backing the lawsuit, which the council passed unanimously. Mayor Jan Kulmann added she wanted the city to send a copy of the resolution to Polis.
e resolution targets House Bill 241304 – regarding minimum parking requirements- and House Bill 24-1313 – aimed at housing in transit-oriented
“We studied it really intensely within the last year,” Gdowski said. “And we concluded that it would be more costly to build (the kitchen) in this location than where we’re planning to do it. We agree with the city that using it for a school purpose isn’t the best use at this time.”
With that decision made and real estate values on the rise, the district began searching for another buyer that aligned with ornton’s development goals and o ered a price that reected the property’s appreciated market value.
A new deal McWhinney Real Estate Services emerged as the buyer this spring with a $9 million o er, a notable jump from the district’s previous contracts. e proceeds will serve as a cushion as the
communities – that purport to place statewide mandates governing land use and zoning legislation on a limited group of home rule cities.
e resolution also cites Polis and his executive order “declaring that municipalities failing to comply with the …bills…will be deprioritized for competitive or discretionary funding opportunities, including grants, contracts, loans, and tax credits.”
e resolution states that the City of ornton “a rms its longstanding support of the powers granted by the Constitution of the State of Colorado, which include home rule authority over zoning and land use planning.”
district launches its $830 million bond-funded construction program.
“ ere’s a lot of uncertainty about tari s and what that might mean in terms of completing our projects,” Gdowski said. “ ere’s also labor uncertainty, with immigration enforcement potentially reducing the labor supply in construction. Having $9 million that would help us hedge against in ationary costs for the bond program would be helpful.”
If construction costs remain stable, the district may redirect the funds toward other capital needs that didn’t make the nal bond package, including items such as HVAC replacements or new buses.
Board members praised sta and real estate professionals for their due diligence in vetting the o er.
“Everyone really worked hard to get us the most accurate information and be as transparent as possible,” said Potter. “I’m really glad to see that we can nally move forward and close this chapter.”
The Thornton City Council will back other cities in their lawsuit against Governor Jared Polis and the state, claiming a breach of constitutional home rule powers. FILE PHOTO
An aerial view of the 13.5-acre parcel south of Adams 12’s Educational Support Center in Thornton, situated across the street from RTD’s Eastlake/124th Station (bottom right). GOOGLE EARTH
Polling results support fire service improvements and increased street maintenance
The recent polling of 1,500 Westminster households found considerable support for a $12.5 million annual increase in city sales and use taxes or a 0.35% increase with 0.10% to expire January 1, 2051. is was the “uninformed” version of the ballot, which would provide 30 reghters, emergency medical and support personnel at new stations north and central, along with maintaining, improving and prioritizing neighborhood streets and roadways. Sixty one percent (61%) supported the proposal compared to 30% opposed and 9% no opinion.
e “informed” version, which includes $38 million for the north re station and $10 million for a training center, had 68% approving, 18% opposed and 14% no opinion.
A third scenario, which included call volume data, produced 74% likely to approve, 14% likely opposed and 12% with no opinion. A property tax option was included in the survey, but was not supported. City Council were scheduled to consider the polling results at their July 14 Council meeting when deliberating on the ballot questions.
The ugly deed is done
Whether we love it or hate it, the ugly deed has been accomplished. On July 3rd, the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives came through for President Trump with a vote of 218-214.
e “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” was approved and forwarded to Trump for his signature. It is historic given the magnitude of multi-trillion dollar tax cuts, tax breaks and new spending.
e “center stage” piece of the bill was the $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, which included his 2017 tax breaks plus some new ones. We have winners and losers in this legislation.
e winners are the ultra-rich, the immigration industry and military-related corporations and the losers are middleclass and low-income individuals and families. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget O ce, it estimates that 11.8 million more people will go
CROSS CURRENTS
My MS symptoms have been more acute this week. It is not that they are getting worse; it is just that things have been harder to do these past few days. Walking takes more energy than I would like, getting in and out of the car is more difcult, things like that. As I have navigated through this week, I have been thinking a lot about dreams and goals. I have wondered if I have set ridiculous or unattainable goals for myself. And gone as far as to grapple with the question, “Are dreams for the future a good thing, not particularly helpful but not a bad thing, or in some way detrimental to our view of reality?”
While mulling over these questions, I realized we all, at some point, struggle with this kind of question. So, I want to share a window into my thought process, hoping you will nd encouragement in
without health care. At the same time, the Ofce projects $3.3 trillion will be added to the federal de cit over the decade which we do not need or want.
Representative Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, the House Budget Committee Chair said, “ is was a generational opportunity to deliver the most comprehensive and consequential set of conservative reforms in modern history, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
However, he failed to note that the tax cuts were being accomplished in part at the expense of citizens who would be losing their Medicaid health coverage and SNAP bene ts while the national debt limit was raised.
What are the consequences of the hardfought legislation?
Medicaid is considered a vital part of our country’s social safety net. It provides health care coverage to more than 72 million people, many of whom are children from low-income families, the elderly or the disabled. e annual cost is more than $900 billion, with the federal government paying 67% of the cost. Unfortunately and quite concerning is the fact that the cost of the coverage has increased by more than 130% in a 10-year time frame.
With that background, let me point out a few key provisions of Trump’s beautiful bill.
Medicaid already requires annual certi cation of income, given its intent to serve low-income families. Now, nancial certi cation is required every six months and requires proof of citizenship. According to CBO data, 1.4 million people who are not legal residents of the United States are currently enrolled in Medicaid and will be directly impacted. is provision will take e ect in October 2027.
Next, some Medicaid enrollees will
be required to spend 20 hours per week in employment, education, training or community service. is requirement applies to adults who are not disabled and are not responsible for caring for children or other dependents. is provision will take e ect in January 2027.
Next, the bill mandates establishing cost-sharing amounts to be paid by some Medicaid recipients. It only applies to those patients who were covered when Medicaid expanded to take in more people during COVID and earn between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level. is will apply to Colorado and will take e ect on October 1, 2028.
Next, the national debt will go up an additional $3.3 trillion over a decade, which is especially concerning.
Notice the e ective dates on these policy changes. ey are all after the November 2026 mid-term election. Very astute on the part of Republicans.
Heavy increased spending on immigration control, including building the wall ($350.0 billion), is included along with more defense spending.
On the “cutting side” of the budget, much of President Biden’s environmental programs, including electric cars, solar and wind generation, are being dismantled.
Just about everyone will see a tax cut, with the wealthy especially bene ting.
Overall, most of us will be forced to live with less, with increases from tari costs being added on. Not the best of times for the next ten years unless the Democrats can prevail in the mid-term election in 2026.
Westminster Parks Division has plenty of exciting projects
It’s a busier-than-usual year for the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department with plenty of construction and redevelopment going on.
Downtown Westminster Center Park will nish yet this year, providing residents from across the city a place to go for entertainment, recreation and enjoyment. e $11 million cost should have something for everyone.
e Irving Street Playground Replacement is underway and should be completed by the end of the summer. It was previously damaged due to an arson re. e Squires Park Renovation will be nished in the fall and follows the Mountain eme, which residents selected based on a 2022 survey and BBQ meeting. e
England Park Corridor Renovation will be starting soon. Check their website to learn more.
Sheridan Green Elementary School demolition is underway, which will ultimately produce a larger Stratford Park per the desires of the residents. e City Hall Conservation Garden is the redo of the north lawn at City Hall, which will lead by example in water-wise landscape choices. Four acres of high-water-use turf grass are being removed, resulting in 1.5 million gallons of water saved annually.
e numerous plantings are targeted for this fall. e site will be transformed into a more accessible, useful and bene cial site for the community. So, keep an eye out on the progress of these park projects.
Two teen entrepreneurs rebound from stolen window-washing equipment Maceo and Landon are not your typical fteen-year-olds. ese two will be sophomores at Broom eld High School in just a few weeks, but that isn’t what makes them stand out. ree months ago, they started a window washing business which had gotten o to a fast start only to have their window washing equipment stolen o the driveway of a client of theirs.
However, this act of thievery has not slowed them down. Clients, neighbors and friends have helped them with contributions back on their feet, purchasing the $4,000-$5,000 of needed equipment and supplies.
As Maceo stated, “ e community has really helped us out a lot.” ey are back to doing door-to-door
Keep dreaming and moving forward
the ideas I put forth. For me, physically, I dream of completing a 5K. My rst choice would be to do it at a jog, but honestly, just being able to cover that distance, even if it were with the aid of a walking stick, would be very exciting. is dream is why, when on a particularly bad day, I nd myself counter sur ng to just move around a room, I wonder if visions of a 5K help or hinder me?
After looking at it from many di erent sides, I have concluded that dreams and goals are not only good for me, but they are the best thing I can do. Dreams set standards for me beyond my immediate.
ey give me something to work toward. More than that, they keep me from boxing myself in or limiting my world. My dreams keep me doing my exercises, and slowly, I am watching my strength return. ere are dangers in dreams and goals. Dreams that come with inaction are little more than the equivalent of our mind’s behavior as a couch potato. We watch reels of what we can imagine, but never strive to reach that place. We can become complacent and satis ed simply by imagining a better world for ourselves, doing nothing to achieve that vision.
On the other hand, dreams that are accompanied by us mentally berating ourselves, because we are not reaching a goal as quickly as we think we should, are equally detrimental. Our self-critics are the most brutal naysayers we will ever face, and they are often the voice stopping us.
e sweet spot in dreams and goals comes in the combination of imagination and action. It is in that zone where we both celebrate advances and recognize areas where improvement is needed that dreams can change our world. My hope for you is that in your struggle, whatever it is, you will dream big, take steps toward your dream, and celebrate every motion forward.
Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife, Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences. Contact him at jim.roome@gmail.com.
Bill Christopher WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Jim Roome
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Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change to win. Even with hours of prep and lm study, surprises happen. e opposing team may roll out a new strategy. Injuries change the game. Momentum swings. And regardless of the scoreboard, teams don’t coast. Even when they’re up by 20, great teams use halftime to regroup and refocus. Because one good half doesn’t win the game.
So here we are, our own halftime. Six months into the year. e locker room of life. What’s our score? Are we winning, losing, or tied?
Some of us may be riding high, crushing goals, building relationships, and running on momentum. If that’s you, celebrate the wins, but don’t take your foot o the gas. What got you here may not get you through the next six months. Double down on what’s working and stay humble. Great teams don’t assume the second half will be just like the rst. Others might nd themselves breaking even. You’re in the game, but not ahead. Like a team tied at the half, you’ve got options: you can settle, or you can surge. e second half is wide open, and a clear shift in strategy, attitude, or energy could create that breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
And then there are those of us who feel like the rst half hit like a blitz. e losses weren’t just on paper; they were personal. Maybe you lost a job, a deal, a relationship, or even someone you loved. Maybe the hits were emotional, nancial, or physical. And no amount of preparation could’ve stopped the storm that came.
If that’s your halftime story, hear this: the second half is not cancelled. is is where I want to o er real encouragement. I’ve seen too many people write o the rest of the year when the rst half goes sideways. ey call it a “lost season” and start counting down to January 1. at mindset will keep you down. As the saying goes, ghters don’t lose because they get knocked down. ey lose because they stay knocked down. It’s time to get back up.
WINNING WORDS
Zig Ziglar said, “If we don’t like who we are, what we are, and where we are, we can change who we are, what we are, and where we are by changing what we put into our mind.” at’s not theory. at’s truth. Our mindset is the control center of our outcomes. And what we feed it matters: positivity, scripture, wise counsel, hope.
And if we’ve been brought to our knees in the rst half, maybe our second half starts right there, on our knees in prayer. Surrender doesn’t mean defeat. It means you’re no longer trying to ght every battle alone. God has been with you every step of the way. He’s not leaving you now. In fact, He’s waiting for you to lean in. Whether it’s prayer, community, or trusted advisors, tap into your sources and resources. is is not the time to isolate.
I’ve lived through my share of rough rst halves. Seasons where the light at the end of the tunnel seemed far o . But I’ve also lived to see how everything can change in a matter of months. If we choose to shift. If we choose to believe. If we choose to act.
Now is the time to regroup, recharge, and realign. Let’s make the adjustments. Let’s take the lessons from the rst half and apply them with re to the second. Let’s not just play the second half. Let’s win it. Let’s go.
Where are you halfway through 2025? What is your second-half strategy? If you would like to know more about my faith or why I rely on it so much, or if you just want to share your story, I would love to hear it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And whether we are maintaining our lead or building our comeback strategy, when we play both halves with passion and purpose, it really will be a better-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.
calls, setting up their website and more. ey even have classy blue shirts with their business name on them. ey plan to make it a year-round endeavor with winter months doing interior window washing and perhaps junk removal. If you would like to contact them for a quote to do your windows or to make a contribution, you can text them at 303656-7545. eir website is Windowwashers04.com.
For your information about wolves in Colorado
As petitions are being circulated throughout Colorado to get rid of the whole wolf re-introduction program, the public needs to know the cost of this program.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, this agency has spent more than $3 million on the program in a single year. is is three times higher than what voters were told it would cost during the ballot debate in 2020.
e spending consisted of $1.6 million for sta ng, $900,000 for operations, $410,000 for compensating ranchers who lost livestock to the wolves and $85,000 for “con ict minimization.” is money could have been used for more bene cial state programs. Hopefully, the petition drive will be su cient to put the termination of the wolf re-introduction program on the 2025 ballot.
Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of the Colorado Trust for Local News. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail. com.
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under Trump’s January executive order declaring a national energy emergency, allowing for the fast-tracking of fossil fuel projects.
Before a recent fundraiser here for his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, Weiser said he had not heard about the expedited approval of the Wildcat Loadout or had time to debrief the ruling.
“I am sorry to hear that. I’m not shocked, but it’s a sign of the times we’re in — the lack of stewardship to protect our land, air, and water is appalling,” Weiser said. “We’re going to have to be creative to nd every way we can to make sure that these decisions aren’t being made hastily with longterm, harmful consequences.”
In May, 15 states — led by the attorneys general in Washington and California — led a lawsuit challenging the legality of Trump’s energy emergency executive order. Calling it a “fake” emergency designed to line the pockets of Big Oil, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown pointed to the order’s exclusion of clean energy projects as it strips away vital environmental protections.
e May lawsuit claims Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency is a violation of the National Emergencies Act itself, which is designed to prevent frivolous or partisan declarations.
“We don’t think it is a real emergency,” Weiser said Saturday. “Up until now, this national energy emergency order hasn’t a ected Colorado. But given these dynamics (of the expedited BLM approval), we’re going to be looking at that to make sure that we can do
all we can to protect Colorado.”
Brown and California Attorney General Rob Bonta cited what they deemed illegal fast-tracking of environmental reviews by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in violation of the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, among other key environmental laws.
“ e only ‘emergency’ is that the president disagrees with policies to address climate change in Washington state and elsewhere,” Brown wrote in May. “He is illegally using emergency authorities to keep the nation reliant on energy sources like coal, oil and gas.”
Weiser has previously said he will keep all of his options open in oppos-
ing the Uinta Basin oil expansion as it seeks to vastly expand oil-train tra c along the headwaters of the endangered Colorado River, which supplies water to more than 40 million people.
e BLM approval in a two-week window now has him questioning Trump’s national energy emergency rules.
“So we didn’t have an ability to make this case [back in May], but we at the time said that we would be looking closely at whether and when it would a ect Colorado and we’d be ready to le,” Weiser said Saturday. “And with this, now we have to look at it.” is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
WATER PROJECT
“With this court proceeding complete and the court’s nding nalized, ornton will keep its focus on constructing the ornton Water Project in order to deliver the high-quality water that the community owns to ensure safe and clean drinking water for its customers,” states a City of ornton news release.
Key to Thornton development
e Larimer Commissioners in May approved the nal 10-mile section of the 70mile pipeline, which has been the focus of controversy for over a decade. ornton bought the water rights to the river in 1986 and city o cials say the water they are conveying is already being diverted at a point at the Larimer County canal. ornton o cials say the river’s water will be key in helping develop housing projects in the city for years to come while critics have said diverting water from the Cache La Poudre would damage and drain the river.
But ornton o cials point out that the granting of the 1041 permit for the pipeline project came after two lengthy public hearings along with meetings with Larimer County residents to ease fears about the impact of the pipeline. e commissioners also added 83 conditions the city must meet to mitigate the e ects of the pipeline.
e rest of the pipeline will run through Weld and Adams County before ending south of ornton. No additional diversions will be made once the pipeline is built, o cials say.
e pipeline – called the ornton Water Project – is expected to begin delivering water to ornton in 2028.
A Union Pacific train travels along the Colorado River near Cameo on May 16, 2023. CHASE WOODRUFF
Wild Aware urges drivers to watch out, slow down
Stats show 180 wild animals died on Evergreen’s Highway 74 in four-year period
BY JANE REUTER JANE@COTLN.ORG
In four years, about 180 wild animals lost their lives on Highway 74 near Evergreen, among them 86 elk and 69 deer. And those only include the bodies reported between 2020 and 2024 by or to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
“It’s common that for every road kill animal, there are another one to ve not reported,” said Christie Greene, president of Wild Aware, a group dedicated to mitigating such collisions in the Evergreen area. “Because Evergreen Parkway is so visible, I would bet our ratio is more like one to one.”
Most of the area’s animals are struck by vehicles along the stretch of Highway 74 between Interstate 70 and Evergreen Lake. e numbers do not include livestock or pets.
Colorado State Patrol crash data, which is kept separately from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s data, recorded 646 wildlife-vehicle collisions on Jefferson County roads between 2015-2019. at made Je co the county with the second-highest number of wildlife-vehicle collisions. It trails only Douglas County.
30 seconds of open highway
Colorado 74 is particularly tough for animals because of the high level of trafc and lack of wildlife crossings.
“We cannot have a wildlife overpass or underpass on Highway 74 because of land use and ownership,” Greene said. “ ere is no public land. ere’s county open space, Denver Mountain Parks and Je erson County open space. On either side of any of that are homes and businesses.”
Making it even tougher, an animal needs 30 seconds of open highway to safely cross.
“If the average daily tra c is 10,000 cars, it acts as a complete barrier for them,” Greene said. “ e average daily tra c at Lewis Ridge is 22,000 to 23,000 cars. at’s twice as many cars as is considered a physical barrier for an animal.”
Greene said early summer is the most potentially deadly time of year for area wildlife, and when drivers should be par-
ticularly attentive.
“June and July are tough up here because of calving season,” she said. “You’ve got bands of elk cows and calves going back and forth across the road.”
Wild Aware recently partnered with the Colorado State Patrol for wildlife/vehicle collision month. CSP has focused its social media on the message, ‘Give us a brake,’ which urges drivers not to honk at wildlife, but to instead ash your high beams, turn on your hazard lights and wait.
“Animals are unpredictable, so you don’t know what honking is going to make an animal do,” Greene said. “By ashing your lights, you’re warning people that something is ahead. If you come up on animals, use your best judgment. You may need to pull over on the shoulder and wait.”
at can require time and patience.
“Because they go in little groups, they can take 20-30 minutes to cross,” Greene said. “You could go between little groups very, very slowly.”
Greene said animals that are struck by vehicles and killed are not always accounted for, in part because people may not make a report, the animal may run or walk o the road and die elsewhere and because some drivers may take the carcass home.
“You can count road kill, but miss counting animals who were picked up by people who want to bring them home or eat them,” she said.
It’s legal but requires a permit from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
For more information on their e orts to protect wildlife, visit Wild Aware.
Elk graze along Highway 74 in Evergreen in this 2023 file photo. FILE PHOTO
This graphic shows the number of wild animals killed on Highway 74 near Evergreen from 2020 to 2024 as well as what species of animals were killed. COURTESY WILD AWARE
Funding freeze threatens Je co student services
Superintendent warns of impact from frozen federal education grants
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE@COTLN.ORG
ousands of Je co students could lose access to language support, counseling and community-based services this school year after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal funding streams with little warning. e decision puts approximately $3 million in planned programming at risk, district leaders said.
Superintendent Tracy Dorland and the Je erson County school board called the move “late and unexpected,” warning that the district had already budgeted the funds for professional development, English learner support, student engagement and family outreach.
“Failure to release these funds creates signi cant impacts on our student programming at a time when Je co is already drawing on reserves and preparing for substantial reductions in FY 27,” a district spokesperson said.
Because of federal supplanting rules, the district is legally barred from using its general fund to ll the gap, even if the federal funding is restored later.
A district already under strain
Even before the freeze, the district was grappling with a $60 million structural de cit heading into the 2025–26 school year. Despite closing 21 schools and mak-
ing $20 million in cuts since 2021, the district still faces mounting cost pressures tied to in ation, compensation increases and growing special education needs.
Enrollment declines are expected to further impact funding, with a projected loss of 800 students per year in both 2026–27 and 2027–28. Because Colorado ties K–12 funding to student count, that drop will lead to additional revenue loss and potential sta ng reductions.
Colorado ranks 43rd in the nation for per-pupil education funding, a reality that leaves districts like Je co especially vulnerable to sudden shifts in federal support.
Core student supports now at risk e programs impacted by the freeze are central to Je co’s e orts to support its diverse and increasingly high-needs student population.
In an internal message to sta obtained by the Colorado Trust for Local News, Dorland said the now-frozen funding had been budgeted to cover educator coaching, English as a Second Language and newcomer services, dropout prevention, truancy interventions and community outreach programs.
Dorland called the situation “deeply challenging,” noting in the email that the frozen funds had been budgeted for “essential student services and educator support.”
“If the funds are not released in the next month, we will be forced to reduce or eliminate some programming that was budgeted and planned for this year,” she said.
Je co currently serves more than 4,700 English learners, about 6.4% of its total
enrollment, according to data from the Colorado Department of Education.
Dorland noted that the district is seeing an increase in newcomer students, many of whom face language barriers and require both academic and emotional support to thrive.
e Title III funds now frozen are intended to help districts meet those needs. Title I funding, which is used to support schools with high poverty rates, is not affected by the freeze.
But the complementary services funded through Titles II, III, and IV are now in jeopardy, which undermines Je co’s capacity to provide wraparound supports that help keep students in school and engaged.
“We are also seeking community partners to help ll critical service gaps, especially for the students and families who rely most on these important services,” Dorland said.
Advocacy and uncertainty
In her message to sta , Dorland described the funding freeze as “a deeply challenging situation that we did not create and cannot fully control,” but said Jeffco was taking action on multiple fronts. e district is actively advocating for the immediate release of the funds.
Dorland and the board of education added their names to the Joint Statement From Colorado Education Stakeholders on Withholding of Federal Funds, calling on the U.S. Department of Education to immediately release these congressionally appropriated funds and provide clear, public guidance to state and local education systems.
At the same time, district leaders are reviewing 2025 carryover funds and evalu-
ating the feasibility of continuing some programs temporarily.
Sta ng decisions will follow established collective bargaining agreements, with impacted employees prioritized for reassignment wherever possible.
“Above all, we remain focused on protecting the student experience and minimizing disruption wherever possible,” Dorland said.
With the school year weeks away and no clear federal guidance, Je co faces tough choices, district leaders said. ey are urging families and community partners to stay informed and, where possible, help advocate for the release of the frozen funds.
In Je co, federal funding cuts threaten programs that support English learners, student engagement, and family outreach. SHUTTERSTOCK
Hickenlooper renews call to repeal Comstock Act
States have used 1873 act to limit medical abortions
BY SARA WILSON COLORADO NEWSLINE
U.S. Sen John Hickenlooper is renewing a call to repeal part of a 19th-century law that conservative activists have used to restrict medication abortion access in cities across the country.
“ ese extreme Republicans and dustcovered laws from 1873 should not be directing a women’s right to make her own health care decisions,” the Colorado Democrat said during a virtual panel with Colorado OB-GYNs and reproductive health leaders.
Hickenlooper is a sponsor of the Stop Comstock Act, which would repeal the Comstock Act of 1873, a measure that outlaws the mailing of “lewd” and “indecent” material. Anti-abortion activists have sought enforcement of the dormant law to essentially enact bans on many abortions, including medication abortions where patients receive mifepristone and other drugs in the mail after consulting with a doctor. Mifepristone is also used in many miscarriage treatments.
e federal tax break and spending cut bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last week cuts Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood — though that provision was temporarily blocked by a judge — and advocates worry that it could add strain to an already under-attack reproductive health system.
“We know that many of those people (on Medicaid) will not be able to seek care and other institutions or other avenues, and we know that places that are able to continue providing sexual health care are going to face increased demand and increased weight,” said Dr. Rebecca Cohen, a Colorado OB-GYN.
Pueblo City Council has voted twice since 2022 to oppose a proposed city ordinance that would have used the Comstock Act to restrict abortion access in the city. In October 2024, the council voted 4-3 to kill the ordinance before it
moved to a nal vote. If it had passed in Pueblo, it almost certainly would have been struck down due to Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act.
“Abortion opponents have seized on the idea that the Comstock Act could be misused to ban the mailing of mifepristone and other drugs used in medication abortions,” Cobalt President Karen Middleton said.
Backers of the so-called “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” project have helped over 20 local governments, mostly in Texas, pass ordinances to ban abortion
by enforcing the federal law, most recently Big Sandy in Texas with a population of about 1,300.
Hickenlooper called the legislative effort a “marathon.” Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 220-212 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“ e issue with this circumstance, like every circumstance, is there are a number of reasonable, moderate Republicans that have been pushed to the corner, and they are threatened with primaries with tens of billions of dollars against them if they violate anything that the White House is trying to push,” he said.
“At some point, when we have a breakthrough election, this will be the kind of thing — all the debris that is accumulated from the Trump years — we’ll be able to clean it out.”
Melisa Hidalgo-Cuellar, the chair of the Cobalt Abortion Fund, said the organization has seen a nearly 1,200% increase in funding for people accessing care at telehealth-only clinics that mail abortion medication to patients. It can be di cult to travel to a brick-and-mortar clinic for people without reliable transportation, who don’t have child care or who live far from a physical clinic.
“You really see that people are opting for this because it’s a more convenient and a ordable option for a lot of abortion seekers,” Hidalgo-Cuellar said. Hickenlooper’s bill was assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee when it was introduced. is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
Sen. John Hickenlooper, shown here touring an orphaned oil well in Adams County in 2023, is renewing a call to repeal part of a 19th-century law that conservative activists have used to restrict medication abortion access. FILE PHOTO
More Red Rocks Ranch homeowners left high and dry
People waiting to close on homes with no water in development
BY JANE REUTER JANE@COTLN.ORG
As another 90-degree July day begins, a watering truck makes its way slowly around the Red Rocks Ranch neighborhood, a crew of three stopping to water each young tree.
e grass around the trees, owers and landscaping on nearby banks has long since browned and withered, and the crew’s only hope is to save the saplings, they said.
In the nearby park, a cherry red water slide, the centerpiece of a children’s splash pad and playground, is fenced o and silent, with no water to serve it.
And around the Denver metro area and beyond, a reported 30 prospective Red Rocks Ranch homeowners are living in hotels, Airbnbs and with family members, waiting to close on new homes that have no water taps to serve them.
Confused buyers, who say they are getting minimal information about the delay, are exchanging theories on a private Facebook page and pointing ngers in every direction — including at the Town of Morrison, the Mount Carbon Metro District and builder Lennar Homes.
“I’ve been continually told when I talk to Lennar that it’ll be another two weeks,” said Mary Ann Mcshan, who signed a contract to purchase a Red Rocks Ranch home in March. “ ey say the town of Morrison is going to vote, and then they say, ‘Well, they didn’t approve it. It’ll be another two weeks.’”
Information is scarce
Red Rocks Ranch is not part of incorporated Morrison, but the small town of less than 400 residents is the source of water and wastewater for what will someday be a community more than four times its size. Mount Carbon agreed to build the town infrastructure required to meet the development’s needs, but hasn’t yet completed all that work or nished a required update to its intergovernmental agreement with Morrison.
Despite the information Mcshan says she was given, the town has not posted any recent agenda items on the IGA, or scheduled any special meetings on the issue. Morrison’s attorney is, however, meeting regularly with Mount Carbon’s legal counsel on the issue.
“I don’t understand why it’s so secretive,” Mcshan said. “ e homeowners are su ering and the parties involved don’t seem to care that much. ey’re not communicating with us, and homes are still being sold.
“I could probably get out of my contract but that’s not necessarily what I want. I love the home. I just want information.”
It’s the second time in less than a year that prospective Red Rocks Ranch homeowners have been left in limbo as the metro district continues negotiating for water with Morrison.
Holding firm
But this time, the town is holding rm — as it warned it would in 2024 — on completion of the IGA between it and Mount Carbon, the agency charged with providing water and sewer to the unincorporated development.
“ e town is disappointed that future homeowners have been put into this situ-
ation yet again,” Morrison Town Manager Mallory Nassau wrote in a July 2 email. “ e town has been working diligently with MCMD on a restated IGA … ere are currently signi cant infrastructure improvements that must be completed prior to the town issuing additional taps.”
e issue is not new or unknown. As part of its obligations, Mount Carbon paid to improve the town’s wastewater treatment plant and for the construction of a new water treatment plant.
But the water plant is fed by untreated water from Bear Creek, and while the current supply is enough for Morrison, it isn’t enough for the neighboring development. To tap into additional town water rights, Mount Carbon must pay to build a new diversion on Bear Creek west of the plant, along with a pump station and pipeline to transport the water.
e issue was made clear last fall when the town put the brakes on issuing more taps, saying it’s not obligated to do so until the 2008 IGA is rewritten — an e ort that’s been under way for years. It nevertheless held a special meeting in October 2024, granting the district’s request to convert two irrigation meters into 39 residential taps. at allowed 39 homeowners who had also been unable to close to move into the development.
One town trustee issued a warning to Mount Carbon and Lennar at the Oct. 9 special meeting.
“You don’t make promises about water if you don’t have the infrastructure to deliver it,” he said. “I will be pressing the other members of my board to vote ‘no’ for future water taps if we don’t have the infrastructure to deliver it.”
Wearing thin
But Mcshan said Lennar told her a different story.
“ e salesperson I worked with said there were ve remaining water meters, and if I went under contract that week, I’d get one of those,” she said. “I had the impression I’d be able to close by mid-May. I’ve since learned, it sounds like those ve meters were temporary, and used for testing.”
McShan, who sold a home in Denver and is living in her Winter Park condo as she waits to close, said the lack of information is wearing on her and the other prospective homeowners. She also said she and other homeowners are not being compensated for the cost of their temporary living quarters.
“I want to be informed, and to know I’m not making a mistake,” she said. “I feel as someone who’s about to spend a very large amount of money on a home, the
homeowners are not the ones who should be caught in the middle of this.”
While Sutton — the trustee who warned Red Rocks Ranch in public about the issuance of future water taps — recently left the board, the town remains committed to ensuring the IGA is in place before it agrees to issue more taps.
“ e original IGA dates back to 2008 and limits the issuance of taps based on MCMD completing infrastructure improvements,” wrote Nassau, adding those improvements include ensuring the “town’s water and wastewater systems would be adequately upgraded prior to serving end users.
“We are committed to providing water and sewer to Red Rocks Ranch, noting that this requires MCMD to meet their infrastructure obligations, so we may safely and reliably provide the service to all users.”
David O’Leary, an attorney for Mount Carbon, said in October 2024 that he believed the new IGA would be ready in
about a month.
Nine months later, it remains un nished and unapproved.
And the conversation about its irrigation meters to residential taps has left Red Rocks Ranch with no water for its landscaping or splash pad.
Lennar’s Red Rocks Ranch website says it is “actively selling” and o ering “incredible deals.”
A representative of homebuilder Lennar Homes, who identi ed himself only as “Aaron,” could not explain why Lennar continues to sell homes despite its awareness of the ongoing water problems. He said only that they are “caught in the middle,” and hoping for a swift resolution.
None of the Mount Carbon Metro District’s board members returned requests for comment.
“I don’t know who’s at fault,” Mcshan said. “But I do wonder, what was the situation with the IGA? What did they know while contracts were being signed?”
A team from Golden’s Environmental Landworks, hired to water Red Rocks Ranch’s landscaping, waters young trees near the development’s entrance July 9. PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER
A Red Rocks Ranch monument sign stands next to the completed children’s playground and splash pad, which is double fenced and unavailable to use.
Break Bread at Bell Projects
Bread often feels less like a food and more like an elemental fact of life. Practically every culture has their own form of bread and along with water, it’s treated as one of the basic elements of life.
All the meanings of bread are explored in the Bell Projects’, 2822 E. 17th Ave. in Denver, second e Bread Show, which is on display through Sunday, Aug. 3. e biennial exhibition features 25 artists working in a range of styles, from sculpture, painting, ber, and photography to collage, installation and mixed media, all exploring the power of the food. “ ere’s something so simple about bread, but when you think about it, it has so much cultural and family signicance,” said Lindsey Bell, curatorial director at Bell Projects. “ e artists went really deep with the idea of bread — they just took it and ran with it.”
is year’s participating artists come from Denver and beyond and include Miguel Aguilar, Tramaine Gardner, Christy Pyle and Brandon Vargas. e show was originally launched in 2023 and nd artists re ecting on themes as diverse as “sustenance, family rituals, food politics, labor, nostalgia, and joy,” according to provided information.
“It’s wonderful to see so many di erent interpretations on display. e exhibit moves from more serious interpretations to fun puns and plays on words,” Bell said. “Bread can mean so many things, including money, so there’s a lot of creative freedom. e artists took a lot of care to create something meaningful.”
Bell added that some of the works on display get particularly powerful, tackling contemporary concerns like the pol-
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itics of consumption, communal rituals and the layered symbolism bread carries across cultures.
No matter what your personal feelings are about bread, the hope is visitors come away thinking di erently about the food and what it means to their lives.
“We hope that when people leave, they’re will be something new on their mind when they next interact with bread. It’s something so simple, but it’s also a universal connector that binds us all together,” Bell said. “ is is my favorite show we do and it’s a real treat to put on an exhibition like this.”
More information is available at www. bell-projects.com
Take a Vacation from Life at Walker Fine Art
To say we’re living in stressful times would be the biggest of understatements. Add that to the fact that the summer is so busy and hot, and we could all use a little calm and quiet.
Denver’s Walker Fine Art Gallery, 300 West 11th Ave. No. A, has just the reprieve you need with Untethered. It features the work of Sabin Aell, Derrick Breidenthal, eresa Clowes, George Kozmon and Sara Sanderson, all of whom provide an oasis with works “inspired by wide-open landscapes, elemental textures and organic rhythms,” according to provided information.
If you’re looking for a bit of a mini vacation, this is your exhibit. And don’t miss
the opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 18.
Details are available at https://www. walker neart.com/.
Make the Trip to Oz at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
People are never going to tire of the story of “ e Wizard of Oz,” and there are all kinds of versions of the tale to cater to every audience. e Littleton Town Hall Arts Center is bringing a youth perspective to the fairytale with “ e Wizard of Oz Jr.”
e show runs at the Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, from Friday, July 18 through Saturday, the 26th. Performances are at 7 p.m. on the 18th and 26th and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Presented by the Teen Intensive eater Program, the story of Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion comes to delightful life as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Get tickets at https:// townhallartscenter.org/event/wizard-ofoz-jr-performances/.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks
e Alabama Shakes only released two albums in the 2010s, but still managed to make an enormous impact on the alt-rock world. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard, the band wonderfully blended classic rock, blues and soul, and the end result was both familiar and new. e group has been on hiatus since 2018 but they’re working on new music and are getting back on the road.
e Alabama Shakes are coming to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in
Morrison, at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. ey’ll be joined by Lee Fields, a fantastic R&B singer. is is a concert many people have been eagerly awaiting, so don’t miss out. Get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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Alternative Sound at Prost (Northglenn) @ 5pm
The Jauntee: Down By The River Music Festival @ 3pm
Cactus Jack's Saloon, 4651 County Hwy 73, Evergreen
LVDY & Cousin Curtiss @ 5pm
Quarantina Backyard Concerts, Golden
Cousin Curtiss: Quarantina Backyard Concerts @ 5pm
quarantina backyard concerts, Golden
King Margo: Buffalo Rose - Sky Bar Stage @ 5:30pm Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden
The Steppers @ 6pm
Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria, 11863 Springs Rd #210, Conifer
Sun 7/20
Jenny Shawhan @ 12pm
Prost Brewing Company, 351 W 104th Ave Unit A, Northglenn
The String Cheese Incident @ 6pm
A Girls’ Night Out @ Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill, Evergreen, CO @ 8pm / US$ 27.50
Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill, County Highway 73 4651, Colorado, Evergreen. mennextdoorun covered@gmail.com
Mumford & Sons w/ Madison Cunningham @ 8pm Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
Tue 7/22
Disc Golf Beginner Lesson- July 22 @ 5pm
Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Physical: 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Mailing: 1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. 720-880-1000
Thu 7/24
Evergreen Lake Kids Club @ 9am
Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. 720-880-1000
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
Neighbor: String Cheese After Party @ 11pm
Sugar Britches FULL BAND at Goosetown Station! @ 6:30pm
The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster
Cactus Jacks Tavern, 4651 Co Rd 73, Evergreen
Sat 7/19
All American 4 & 8 Mile - Denver @ 7am / $18.83
West�eld Village Park, 11550 Wolff St, West‐minster. support@bodiesrc.com
Neighbor @ 1pm
Cactus Jack's Saloon, 4651 County Hwy 73, Evergreen
Alabama Shakes @ 7pm
Goosetown Station, 514 9th St, Golden
Jeff Canada @ 7pm
Lazy Butcher - Burgers & BBQ - Cow‐boy Lounge, 30790 Stagecoach Blvd #101, Evergreen
Eric Golden @ 8:30pm The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster
Atomic Jones @ 6pm
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison
Mon 7/21
Budding Birders @ 9am / $240 Jul 21st - Jul 25th
Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-659-4348 ext. 53
Outdoor Climbing Camp @ 9am Jul 21st - Jul 24th
Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Physical: 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Mailing: 1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. 720-880-1000
The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster
Tyron Benoit Band: Conifer Show @ 7pm
Snowpack Underground, 11863 Springs Rd #290, Conifer Cake @ 8pm Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
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Westminster has cooling centers
With several days of high temperatures ahead, please remember that the city’s recreation centers and libraries are open to the community as a place to cool o .
Residents are invited to keep cool in rec center lobby areas for free. e use of amenities requires a fee, however.
Each location has individual hours of operation. e City Park Recreation Center, at 10455 N Sheridan Blvd. and the city’s Swim and Fitness Center, 3290 W. 76th Ave., are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays. e MAC, at 3295 W 72nd Ave., is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays.
For a full list of cooling center locations and hours, visit https://westminsterco.gov/546/ Cooling-Shelters on the city’s website.
Movies in the Park continue
Westminster’s Movies in the Park moves to Westminster High School Aug. 29 with the presentation of family lm “Inside Out 2.” Live music, pre-show activities, and food concessions start at 6:30 p.m. e movie starts at dusk.
Shredding session
place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.
Learn more at sparc.adcogov. org.
Leads Group: The Rainmakers e Westminster Chamber of Commerce hosts this group at 1 p.m. on ursdays, providing a chance to network with other area professionals.
Leads groups are made up of individuals from di erent categories of businesses. e object of each group is to build personal contacts throughout the community and to assist each other in nding new sources of prospects and new avenues for business.
Westminster is hosting a chance to shred and dispose of sensitive and personal documents from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 at the Public Safety Center at 9110 Yates St. is is the 19th annual ShredA- on Westminster has hosted the program with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers! is is a free and convenient way to safely dispose of sensitive, personal documents. All donations will go to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers to help fund rewards for tips that lead to the arrest of criminals wanted by police.
Membership in the group is restricted to only one person per profession or specialty. Each chamber leads group is facilitated by an elected leads group chairperson who conducts meetings, maintains the group’s membership, and helps promote the group’s objectives. Contact the Chamber via email to attend and get the location via : info@westminsterchamber.biz.
Recycling promotion extended
To support spring cleaning and celebrate the rst anniversary of the Westminster SustainAbility Center, Westminster residents can take advantage of $30 o electronic waste (e-waste) and mattress/box spring dropo ! e promotion runs through June 30.
You don’t need to be a Westminster resident to participate. Only individuals can participate, businesses are not allowed and they are limited to three bags/boxes of paper per person
e event is FREE, but donations are encouraged via cash, debit/credit, check, venmo, paypal. Donations and are tax deductible.
Adams County o ers O ce of Strategic Partnerships
Adams County’s O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities is meant to serve the community more e ectively and enhance the way the county builds and sustains partnerships, both internally and with external organizations.
Human Services Center 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, with breakfast and lunch options. e café is located on the third oor of HSC. Learn more at workoptions.org.
Adams County studies commuter preferences
Adams County is convening a focus group to study how community members travel to essential destinations like work, school, grocery stores and transit stops. e County is considering several electric mobility programs and is gathering community feedback to shape these decisions.
grants are now available to support your business endeavors. Sta at the center can assist residents by helping to identify grants that align with their business goals and industry, providing guidance through the application process, ensuring that they have the best chance of success and providing other valuable resources for local business. To get started, visit our website at https://businessinthornton. com/local-business/small-business-support-programs/business- nancial-assistance.
e project is focused on nding practical solutions to travel challenges people in unincorporated Adams County experience. Several programs are being considered for a pilot project. ose include E-bike/E-scooter share programs (sometimes called “micromobility”) that allow community members to rent an e-bike or escooter for short amounts of time. Also being considered are Carshare programs – that allow community members to rent vehicles for short periods – and community shuttle programs that o er exible shuttle or van services that operate either on a xed schedule or on-demand, allowing community members to book trips via an app or phone call.
Please note that residents must schedule a drop-o appointment in advance by calling SustainAbility at 303-593-0808. Learn more about the promotion at: https://bit.ly/42V7v0J
Open seats on advisory boards e City of Westminster has openings on several advisory groups, boards and commissions. e city’s Boards and Commissions can challenge and engage you in a variety of areas that help to preserve the quality of life you enjoy in your hometown while providing valuable input to the City Council.
e team is led by Administrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads efforts to secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to foster resilience and prosperity.
Police warn of scammers 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 residents, 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.
To be eligible to serve, potential volunteers must be registered to vote in the city, have resided in the city for at least one year and must pass a background check. Speci c boards have their own requirements for eligibility as well.
For more information, visit https://www.westminsterco. gov/boardscommissions online.
Work Options o ers free culinary program
e Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonpro t Work Options to provide residents with a free culinary training program.
For more information about the project and to take a survey on commuting preferences, visit https://fhu.mysocialpinpoint. com/adams-county-enhancingshort-trips online.
Mental health walk-ins accepted by Community Reach Community Reach Center offers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303 853-3500.
For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter. org. ere will be a short screening for u-like symptoms before entering the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.
Help for vets
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.
e VA o ers urgent care services to eligible veterans at both VA medical facilities and in-network clinics closer to home. Use this bene t to treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, such as colds, strep throat, sprained muscles, and skin and ear infections.
Program participants train with professional chefs over a six-week course and earn certi cations and up to $400 per month. Work Options also o ers food truck internships.
Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. It’s free and con dential. Services include virtual individual and group counseling, networking and support, assessment and referral to community resources, psychoeducational materials, and emotional support. Email J.Sheehan@CommunityReachCenter.org.
To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ ndlocations or call 720-600-0860. Quali ed Listeners also needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyperson services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners.
Westminster seeks Snowbusters Do you like the snow? Or spending time outside in the winter? If so, this is the position for you!
e Westy Snowbusters shovel snow from the sidewalks of older adults (65+) and/or disabled residents of the City of Westminster who are unable to afford a service.
e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable
In addition to the training program, Work Options provides the
Alliance Business Assistance Center grants available e Alliance Business Assistance Center is excited to announce that 2024 business
e Snowbuster will be matched with a resident from the waiting list who lives within a 2-mile radius of their home. To check the requirements and to register for the program, visit the city’s website at https://www. volgistics.com/od/112972/assignment/11/pro le.
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CROWSSUPDRO ELZZ
1. TELEVISION: In the show “Ted Lasso,” what does the sign over the locker room doorway say?
2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many words are dogs believed to understand, on average?
3. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t observe Daylight Savings Time?
4. LITERATURE: In the “Harry Potter” book series, how many balls are used in a Quidditch match?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which company owns car makers Porsche and Audi?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is home to Lake Como?
7. MOVIES: What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
8. ACRONYMS: What does the computer acronym DOS stand for?
9. MEDICAL: What is the condition called
TrIVIa
solar erythema?
10. PSYCHOLOGY: Someone su ering from alektorophobia is terri ed by what?
Answers
1. “Believe.”
2. Dogs generally know an average of 89 words and phrases, but the number can range from 15 to 215.
3. Hawaii and Arizona.
4. Four balls of three di erent types (the Qua e, two Bludgers and the Golden Snitch).
5. Volkswagen AG.
6. Italy.
7. Anastasia and Drizella.
8. Disk Operating System.
9. Sunburn.
10. Chickens.
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OF SAID PLOT 8, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PLOT 8 A DISTANC E OF 85.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEG. 45 MIN. WEST A DISTANCE OF 253.7 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PLOT 6; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PLOTS 6 AND 7 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING;COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 12300 Brighton Rd, Henderson, CO 80640-9748. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202581137
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 1, 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) Lucille Clapham Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 04, 2022 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 10, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000021983
Original Principal Amount
$304,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$289,472.78
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 46, THE VILLAS AT NORTHGLENN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11590 Community Center Dr Apt 46, Northglenn, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 05/01/2025
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 # 25CO00265-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202581128
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 29, 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.
$432,030.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$427,794.38
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 10, BLOCK 6, NORTH GLENN - FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10475 Grant Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025
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: 04/29/2025
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: Steven Bellanti #48306 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1011351-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. A202581113
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 17, 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)
Alan D. Chubb AND LUREATHA CHUBB
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-KS5
Date of Deed of Trust
May 01, 2006
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20060512000495120
Original Principal Amount
$174,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$163,336.42
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.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/20/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication6/26/2025
Last Publication7/24/2025
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: 04/17/2025
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 # 19-022536
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. A202581105
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 15, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
MISTY LAMBERT-KIDD
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
September 18, 2020
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 23, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020000095285
Original Principal Amount
$175,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$156,486.51
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.
THE WEST 21 FEET OF THE EAST 210 FEET OF BLOCK 11, NORTH GLENN - TWENTY FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 428 E 116TH AVE, NORTHGLENN, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/13/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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 # 00000010330660
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. A202581152
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 13, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) David James Davey Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for The Home Loan Arranger
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
September 25, 2019
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 01, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2019000083016
Original Principal Amount
$341,499.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$339,129.81
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 14, Block 3, Wyndemere Park Subdivision, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10602 Birch St, Thornton, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/10/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/17/2025
Last Publication8/14/2025 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: 05/13/2025
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 # 22CO00160-3
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. A202581098
DATE: 05/06/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of
LOT 28, BLOCK 71, NORTH GLENN, TWENTY THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0171902105028
Purported common address: 11851 GAYLORD WAY, NORTHGLENN, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
First Publication6/19/2025
Last Publication7/17/2025
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: 04/15/2025
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 10, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded
PUBLIC NOTICES
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 04/24/2025
Alexander L. Villagran,
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 91D OF BLOCKS 91A, 91D, 91E AND 91F OF THORNTON, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9451 High St, Thornton, CO 80229. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a
of Purchase, all as provided by law.
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/01/2025
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 # CO21778
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. A202581097
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 10, 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)
Juan M. Rodelo
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR METRO FUNDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2004 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20040917000917680 Original Principal Amount
$205,910.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $92,238.42
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.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 5, LOGAN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 6411 EAST 62ND PLACE, Commerce City, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/13/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication6/19/2025 Last Publication7/17/2025 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: 04/10/2025
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 # 24-031761
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. A202581131
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 1, 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) Barbara Maddox
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Nationwide Equities Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust
March 17, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000027289
Original Principal Amount
$532,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$248,748.49
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: but not limited to the death of the Borrower.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 35, ALL OF LOT 36, SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 37, EXCEPT THE REAR 8 FEET OF SAID LOTS, BLOCK 67, AURORA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
**The Deed of Trust was corrected by Affidavit of Correction recorded on 4/3/2025 at Reception No. 2025000017895 in Adams County, Colorado.
Purported common address: 1949 Beeler Street, Aurora, CO 80010.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 05/01/2025
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 # CO24505
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. A202581120
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 22, 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)
Matthew Scott Klostreich
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust
March 24, 2023
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023000015804
Original Principal Amount
$589,132.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$575,905.36
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the
evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 3, BLOCK 11, TALON VIEW SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7426 E 158th Place, Thornton, CO 80602.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/20/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication6/26/2025
Last Publication7/24/2025
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: 04/22/2025
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 # CO24705
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. A202581140
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 6, 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)
Hans B Petersen and Jada D Petersen
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust
October 31, 2017
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 01, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017000096380
Original Principal Amount
$358,290.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$320,271.30
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 29, BLOCK 5, DUNES PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9967 E 113th Avenue, Henderson, CO 80640.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’
fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025
Last Publication7/31/2025
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: 05/06/2025
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: Steven Bellanti #48306 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1012415-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. A202581153
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 13, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Christopher James Martinez AND Alicia Loylyina Dominguez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
BELLCO CREDIT UNION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
BELLCO CREDIT UNION
Date of Deed of Trust November 25, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000094034
Original Principal Amount
$119,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $119,175.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 4, BLOCK 7, SUGAR CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 455 South 35th Court, 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, 09/10/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication7/17/2025 Last Publication8/14/2025 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: 05/13/2025
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
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 Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 05/06/2025
PROPERTY CURRENTLY
BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/13/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication6/19/2025 Last Publication7/17/2025 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: 04/15/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams,
AS NOMINEE FOR BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ISAOA, ITS
AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of
SELENE FINANCE
Date of Deed of Trust June 11, 2021 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000073783
Original Principal Amount
$309,195.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$287,331.51
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 15, BLOCK 55, NORTH GLEN-TWENTY SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
A.P.N.: 0171902205001
Purported common address: 11966 Spring Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 05/06/2025 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 # 25-034661
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. A202581125
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 24, 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) Stacy Barber Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Open Mortgage, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust November 17, 2020 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 18, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000120388 Original Principal Amount
$327,360.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$296,840.06
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 18869 E Carmel Cir, Aurora, CO 80011.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025
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: 04/24/2025
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-25-1012970-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. A202581150
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 13, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
William Sargent
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for DSW Mortgage Inc, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Citizens Bank, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
March 21, 2019
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 22, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2019000021123
Original Principal Amount
$345,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$384,277.65
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, RESUBDIVISION OF THORNTON VALLEY EAST FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 3602 E 88th Circle S, Thornton, CO 80229.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/10/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/13/2025
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: Heather L. Deere #28597
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO11304
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. A202581123
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 24, 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)
Meisha Nicole Dupree
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
September 07, 2021
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 08, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2021000106928
Original Principal Amount
$265,109.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$247,836.98
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 49, BLOCK 1, DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, TOGETHER WITH ALL EASEMENT RIGHTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF DEVONSHIRE SQUARE RECORDED MAY 22, 1974 IN BOOK 1931 AT PAGE 759 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 0171925214078
Purported common address: 2613 Devonshire Court, 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, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025 Last Publication7/31/2025 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: 04/24/2025
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
mation provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202581142
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 6, 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)
Joslyn Brown
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
September 22, 2017
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 29, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017000085519
Original Principal Amount
$210,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$227,817.81
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 20, WOODGLEN FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11380 Hudson Street, Thornton, CO 80233.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/27/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication7/3/2025
Last Publication7/31/2025
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: 05/06/2025 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 # CO24806
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. A202581130
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 29, 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) Christine Alvarado
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LOAN SIMPLE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT
First Publication7/17/2025 Last Publication8/14/2025 Name of Publication
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034665
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any infor-
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PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/15/2025
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The
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-25-1012842-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.
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT
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: 04/24/2025
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
Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2025, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Waterhouse, Inc., hereinafter called the “Contractor,” for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Trailside Subdivision Concrete and Asphalt Improvements.
1.Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2.All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney’s Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by July 29, 2025.
3. All such claims must be notarized and must otherwise comply with the requirements of C.R.S. § 38 26 107.
4.Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.
Dated at Westminster, Colorado on July 10, 2025.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
/s/ David R. Frankel
City Attorney
Legal Notice No. NTS4737
First Publication: July 10, 2025 Last Publication: July 17, 2025 Publisher: Westminster Window
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 659-1161
Plaintiff: JASVIEW LLC
v. Defendant: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CAPITAL ONE N A; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
Attorney for Plaintiff, Jasview LLC: Britney Beall-Eder, Atty. Reg. No. 34935 Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder Colorado 80305
Phone Number: (303) 494-3000
Fax Number: (303) 494-6309
E-mail: Britney@frascona.com Case Number: 2025CV30633 Div.: C SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
This is an action to quiet title to the real property described as follows:
LOT 5, BLOCK 15, RIVER RUN
Henderson, Colorado 86040.
Dated:
FRASCONA, JOINER, GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN, P.C.
Britney Beall-Eder, No. 34935 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305
Phone No.: 303-494-3000
Attorney for Plaintiff, Jasview LLC
Legal Notice No. NTS 1402
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: August 7 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143
Plaintiff: BUCKLEY RANCH
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
v. Defendant: MARK R WEAVER
Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq.
Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C.
Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011
Phone Number: 303.432.9999
email: jsmith@altitude.law
Atty. Reg. #:40490 Case Number: 2024C044709 Div.: 8 Ctrm.:
THIRD PLURIES SUMMONS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: MARK R. WEAVER
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:
August 28, 2025 at 8:30 A.M., in Division 1 of the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.
The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property: 16642 E. 102nd Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022-8883 also known as SUB:BUCKLEY RANCH SUBDIVISION BLK:6 LOT:30, Adams County, State of Colorado.
If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.
Dated at Colorado, this 17th day of June, 2025.
CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk
This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where
WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A RE-
QUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED
PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.
Legal Notice No. NTS 1395
First Publication: July 3, 2025 Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward Francis Flynn aka Edward F. Flynn, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 247
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mark Cordova
Personal Representative 5069 W 62nd Ave, Arvada CO 80003
Legal Notice No. NTS4729
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert John Santistevan, a/k/a Robert Santistevan, a/k/a Robert J. Santistevan, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 256
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cynthia Ann Santistevan Personal Representative 41131 W. Bravo Dr. Maricopa, AZ 85138
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Barbara Jean Houston, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 284
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Donald L. Houston Personal Representative 8299 Chase Dr. Arvada, CO 80003
Legal Notice No. NTS4750
First Publication: July 17, 2025 Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Rebecca Susan Padilla, a/k/a Rebecca S. Padilla, a/k/a Rebecca Padilla, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30414
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tracy L. Salazar, Personal Representative 12941 Lafayette Street, Unit D Thornton, Colorado 80241
Legal Notice No. NTS 1408
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Deborah Lou Hobbs, a/k/a Deb Hobbs, a/k/a Debbie Hobbs, a/k/a Deborah Black, a/k/a Deb Black, a/k/a Debbie Black, a/k/a Deborah Seiger, a/k/a Deb Belger, a/k/a Debbie Seiger, a/k/a Deborah Myers, a/k/a Deb Myers, a/k/a Debbie Meyers , Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 257
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick R. Thiessen
Attorney for Personal Representative Danborn, Thiessen & Dunham P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003
Legal Notice No. NTS4740
First Publication: July 10, 2025 Last Publication: July 24, 2025 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael Farrey, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30456
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 10st, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brittany Farrey, Personal Representative 681 W 118th Ave. Northglenn, CO 80234
Legal Notice No. NTS 1401
First Publication: July 10, 2025 Last Publication: July 24, 2025 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Roberta Ruth Mayer Curtis, AKA: Roberta Curtis, Roberta R. Curtis, Roberta M. Curtis, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 189
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carole Branstetter
Personal Representative 879 Lilac Street Broomfield, CO 80020
Legal Notice No. NTS4754
First Publication: July 17, 2025 Last Publication: July 31, 2025 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DAVID MICHAEL RAGAIN, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30304
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Adams County District Court on or before Nov. 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
paulhstevensesq@yahoo.com
Legal Notice No. NTS 1399
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of KATHRYN ANNE AGUILAR, a/k/a KATHRYN A. AGUILAR, a/k/a KATHRYN AGUILAR, a/k/a KATHRYN AGUILAR-NAY, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30442
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael Aguilar
Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC P.O. Box 808 Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. NTS4759
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Francis Langmack, Jr., a/k/a William F. Langmack, Jr., a/k/a William Langmack, Jr., a/k/a William Francis Langmack, a/k/a/ William F. Langmack, a/k/a William Langmack, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30433
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Barbara A. Rouse
Personal Representative 10361 Monterey Circle Northglenn, Colorado 80260
Legal Notice No. NTS 1406
First Publication: July 10, 2025
Last Publication: July 24, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ruby Johanna Baar, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030265
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Keith Jeffery Butz
Personal Representative 6400 Red Cedar Street Frederick, Colorado 80530
Legal Notice No. NTS 1397
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Arnold Thurman, a/k/a Bob Thurman, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 520
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Trina Crosser
Personal Representative c/o A. James Farina Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202
Legal Notice No. NTS4731
First Publication: July 3, 2025
Last Publication: July 17, 2025
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Aaron Lionel Woods, aka Aaron L Woods, aka Aaron Woods, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30425
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court ADAMS County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C. Cheryl Mulvihill 10940 S Parker Rd Ste 904 Parker, CO 80134 Phone Number: 303-841-2752
Legal Notice No. NTS 1400 First Publication: July 10, 2025 Last Publication: July 24, 2025 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton
SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO; Commonly known as: 11850 E. 117th Avenue,
Legal Notice No. NTS4756
First Publication: July 17, 2025
Last Publication: July 31, 2025
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
/s/ Paul H. Stevens, Esq., Atty. Reg. #25160 9101 Pearl Street, Suite 218 Thornton, CO 80229 (303) 280-9649
