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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025

Drive underway to remember the Flight 629 bombing

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BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

e oil well blowout last month in rural Galeton, which sparked the evacuation of nearby homes, spewed dangerous levels of toxic chemicals as far as 2 miles away, according to preliminary tests by a Colorado State University team.

Benzene, a known carcinogen and respiratory irritant, was found in concentrations 10 times above federal standard for chronic exposure, and was among dozens of chemicals detected.

“People were potentially exposed to a chemical soup,” said Emily Fischer, a CSU professor of atmospheric science.

e uncontrolled blowout of the Chevron Bishop well in Galeton, a community of 256 about 7 miles northeast of Greeley, began the evening of April 6, sending a white geyser of water, crude oil and gas high into the air. It was almost ve days before the well was secured and sealed. e failure of wellhead equipment caused the blowout and it was not related to either drilling or fracking the well, Chevron said in its preliminary assessment.

“We know the when,” said Kristen Kemp, a spokesperson for the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, which oversees oil and gas drilling. “And we know the what: an uncon-

trolled release of wellbore uid due to a failed barrier. … We are still investigating the why.”

Chevron, CDPHE report lower emissions levels e ECMC is overseeing the investigation and the remediation of the site, but deferred to state air regulators on emissions.

Both Chevron and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have been conducting air quality tests and have not detected levels as high as those measured by the CSU team.

A group of Coloradans are helping to erect a memorial to mark the bombing of United Air Lines Flight 629 on November 1955 over southwest Weld County.

A dynamite bomb placed in the checked luggage of the airliner – also known as the Denver Mainliner – exploded and became a reball seen from as far as 20 miles away, only 10 minutes after the ight left Denver’s Stapleton Airport.

All 44 passengers and crew of Flight 629 were victims of the rst plane bombing on U.S. soil and at the time, one of the worst mass murders in American history.

“ is is such a part of Colorado history, and American history, but most people have no idea this even happened,” said Greg Raymer, whose father was a United Airlines mechanic who passed on the story of Flight 629 to his son.

Raymer is leading a small committee of residents who are trying to raise money for the memorial, at 11413 Weld County Road 13 near Longmont. e committee – called Flight 629 Memorial And Unsung Heroes Across America – wants to create “meditative and esthetically beautiful place” on the former beet elds where the bodies and pieces of the aircraft fell after the bombing, according to the group’s website. e memorial will honor not only those on the ight but also the 500 or so Weld County residents who rushed to the elds the night of the bombing and worked in freezing darkness throughout the night in search and rescue operations, said Becky Tesone, vice president of the committee.

“ ese are people from all walks of life, from farmers to volunteer remen, police o cers, veterans from

CCM papers acquired in deal with Arizona group

National Trust for Local News announces partnership with Times Media Group

e National Trust for Local News on May 13 announced a restructuring of its Colorado operations — known as Colorado Community Media — that centers on a partnership with Times Media Group.

e National Trust will transfer ownership of 21 local publications concentrated in metro Denver to Times Media Group (TMG), a community news publisher based in Tempe, Arizona, whose owner has personal roots in Colorado.

e National Trust will retain ownership of seven publications stretching from Brighton to Idaho Springs, and will continue to grow and operate the Trust Press, a community printing press that serves the Front Range media ecosystem. e organizations will enter into a strategic partnership around shared services and print production.

“ rough this strategic partnership with Times Media Group, we can reduce our footprint in greater Denver without reducing local journalism there, all while positioning ourselves to grow in the parts of Colorado where the need for our unique model is greatest,” Will Nelligan, chief growth o cer at the National Trust for Local News, said in a statement. “While it wasn’t an easy decision, we think it’s a positive outcome from all perspectives that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.”

e seven newspapers retained by the

Adams Sheri asks for help in locating 16-year-old

Emily Castelo last seen on April 15 getting into a car CCM STAFF

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Adams County Sheri ’s O ce is asking for help in nding a 16-year-old female who has been missing for nearly a month.

Emily Castelo has been missing since the afternoon hours of April 15. She is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 1 inch, 125 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen by witnesses getting into an unidenti ed silver Acura sedan that was missing a front bumper and driven by a younger Hispanic male around 6990 Pecos St., in unincorporated Adams County, according to the sheri ’s o ce.

Emily was last seen wearing a dress and white sandals. If someone contacts Emily, they are being asked to notify Senior Detective MacDonald at 720-322-1217 or JMacdonald@adcogov.org

National Trust are the Brighton StandardBlade, Fort Lupton Press, Canyon Courier, Clear Creek Courant, Northglennornton Sentinel, Westminster Window and Golden Transcript. ese titles will become part of the Colorado Trust for Local News, a subsidiary of the National Trust dedicated to building an equitable, resilient, and vibrant future for local news across Colorado.

Times Media Group owns and operates more than 60 publications in Arizona and California — free weekly newspapers, magazines, specialty publications and robust digital platforms that reach hundreds of thousands of readers. e news brands shifting to Times Media Group include newspapers like the Arvada Press, Littleton Independent and Parker Chronicle, as well as two shoppers.

e majority of Colorado Community Media’s employees were o ered positions with Times Media Group, while others will stay with the Colorado Trust for Local

“We couldn’t be more excited to serve the communities in Colorado. We know how much community news means in this state, and we understand the terri c legacy created over the years by these publications and their teams,” said Steve Strickbine, president and founder of Times Media Group. “ is partnership is a good t for Times Media Group and the National Trust for Local News. I look forward to the great journalism ahead and the new ways we’ll create for our advertisers to reach their customers and clients.” e National Trust for Local News acquired Colorado Community Media in 2021 to ensure its nearly two dozen newspapers had a future and would not become news deserts. Leadership told employees that e Trust was approached by Times Media Group in recent months and discovered the company shared its mission of preserving and growing local news. Last fall, the National Trust opened the Trust Press in Denver, a community printing press designed to serve publishers across Colorado who are struggling with the rising costs of producing their journalism. e press has now taken on its rst seven printing partners. As part of the transaction, TMG will print with the Trust Press.

As another part of the transaction, TMG will provide shared services to the Colorado Trust for Local News, including page design, digital infrastructure, advertising sales, and circulation management. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

RTD swears Steve Martingano in new Police Chief

Law enforcement veteran to lead agency’s growing police department

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e new police chief for the Regional Transportation District was sworn in this week and will head up new e orts to keep more than 3,000 employees and customers safe across a service area in eight counties and 40 municipalities.

Steve Martingano is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who joined RTD in 2015 as a commander and was promoted to deputy chief in 2017.

During his time at the agency, he worked to modernize RTD’s police department and response model by introducing sector policing, according to an RTD news release.

Martingano also pioneered the rst mental health co-responder unit in transit policing, a program that was later expanded to include outreach coordinators focused on the unhoused population, according to the news release.

“As police chief, my top priority is reducing crime across our transit system. is means taking a proactive, preventive approach—being present, being visible, and being ready,” Martingano said in the news release. “ is position is not just a title; it is a calling. It’s a commitment to serve, to protect, and to help restore con dence in the safety and in-

tegrity of our public transit system.”

RTD-PD has approximately 100 POST (Peace O cers Standards and Training)-certi ed o cers, with a goal of expanding the department to 150 POST-certi ed o ces by year-end, the news release states.

Martingano was o cially sworn in as RTD’s new police chief Tuesday after serving in a deputy role under now former Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who was let go in September 2024.

In November, Fitzgerald led a lawsuit against RTD, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation, according to Denver7. e lawsuit names Martingano 41 times and includes accusations of discrimination and harassment against Fitzgerald and other Black o cers, according to Denver7.

New sewage overflow spills into Niver Creek

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ornton city o cials said Monday that about 40 gallons of sewage escaped from the storm system from Woodlands Hills Manufactured Homes Community, 1500 West ornton Parkway, on Sunday. Some of the discharge reached Niver Creek but it was mitigated quickly by the city, said city spokesman Todd Barnes.

e manager of Woodland Hills contacted the city about the over ow at one of its units. Members of the Adams County Health Department went to the scene and reported that the ows did enter the storm system, according to a text message to members of the city council on Sunday.

e over ow was controlled with sandbags in the gutter pans and no active sanitary ows from the unit oc-

curred later Sunday. Signs were placed along Niver Creek east of Gale Boulevard alerting residents of the outfall of the stormwater system to Niver Creek, according to the message to the city council. ornton sta members took samples of Niver Creek at the outfall and downstream. Utility sta also dechlorinated and ushed Niver Creek with hydrant water, the text stated.

Leadership for Times Media Group, Director of Operations Nadine Johnson and founder and President Steve Strickbine, were in the Colorado Community Media o ces on May 13, 2025, to announce the deal. PHOTO BY COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA STAFF

Home Sharing Helps Single Seniors Deal With Finance and Loneliness,

Married seniors living in long-time family homes that are bigger than they need often call me and other Realtors about downsizing, and I have written many times about the options they face, including the option that Rita and I chose, which was to sell our home and move into a 55+ rental community.

Widowed seniors face a more pressing problem. The retirement income, including Social Security, which supported them and their late spouse is now reduced as much as by half, and maybe it’s not enough to support them in their beloved home.

That’s where a Denver non-profit called Sunshine Home Share Colorado comes in. Sunshine completes background and credit checks on all participants in the program. All applicants must have three verifiable references. Home seekers must provide proof of income. Sunshine also completes a 1-2 hour social work intake with each program participant, assessing for mental health, emotional health, physical health, and substance abuse.

Allowing Them to Age in Place

A senior homeowner with no mortgage or lots of equity may be able to do what we did — sell the home and live off the proceeds, plus his or her reduced retirement income, for the rest of their expected life. Another solution is to take out a reverse mortgage, even if he or she owns it free and clear, and live of that equity for the rest of their life.

But there’s another option which not only addresses finances but also that big killer of seniors — loneliness. You could consider taking in a roommate — or “boommate” — but how do you find and screen such a person so it doesn’t lead to something even worse than running out of money?

Home providers must be over 55 years old; home seekers only need to be over 18. The rent could be up to $1,000 per month, reduced by mutual agreement when the home seeker provides services such as snow shoveling, housekeeping, lawn care, taking out the trash, or providing transportation to the home provider for medical appointments, etc.

Home seekers do not provide any personal care such as showering, toileting, and assistance transferring between bed and chair. For that, the home provider would have to secure appropriate professional service providers.

The matching process typically takes eight weeks, which includes a 2-week trial period. The organization provides periodic check-ins later on to make sure that the fit still works.

Home in Golden’s Village at Mountain Ridge Listed by Jim Smith

OPEN May 24, 11am - 1pm

Homes in this late-’90s subdivision backing to the foothills come on the market rarely and sell quickly. This one at 165 Washington Street is especially sweet, with the most awesome chef’s kitchen you’ve likely ever seen. Beautiful hardwood floors grace the main floor, with newer berber carpeting upstairs and in the walk-out basement. The Table Mountain views from every level, but especially from the primary suite, will take your breath away. If you’re a soccer fan, the pix and awards in the main-floor study will leave you wishing for autographs! Sorry, the seller won’t be at the open house this Saturday from 11 to 1. A narrated video walk-through is posted at www.GRElistings.com

$1,495,000

4-Bedroom Tri-Level in Arvada Listed by Kathy Jonke

The housemate has to have an income to support their rent payments and is expected to be gone for employment purposes most days. Typical “service exchange” work can range from 5 to 20 hours per week. The more work is done, the less rent the home seeker is expected to pay, all negotiated up front.

All home shares are month-to-month, with the average home share lasting only a year, but they could last five years or longer. Having the third-party involvement of Sunshine makes it easy for either party at any point to say, “sorry, this isn’t working for me.”

One of the biggest problems faced by single or widowed seniors is loneliness. It’s a big reason that moving into a 55+ community makes sense, and I have seen that work in person from living in such a community — especially for the single residents. However, many seniors want to “age in place,” to stay in their long-time home as long as possible, and home sharing can make that possible not only financially but by providing some healthy companionship.

Sunshine Home Share operates throughout the Denver metro area. If you think this idea would work for someone in another state, check out the National Shared Housing Resource Center at nationalsharedhousing.org

This Column Now Appears Bi-Weekly “Real Estate Today” will be on this page every other week, so the next time you’ll see it will be June 5th. On those alternate weeks, you will find a half-page ad on a related topic. Next week it will be on a topic related to sustainability. One June 12th it will be about well-being.

The organization’s website provides stories of matches they have made and FAQs. Go to www.SunshineHomeShare.org. Their phone number is (720) 856-0161. Their office is in north Denver.

Our Attempt to Resurrect Our Free Box Truck Has Not Succeeded

You may recall that we launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to get our truck back on the road so that multiple non-profits, not just our clients, would have it to use for free. Well, we only raised $2,000. Rather than return that money, we are going to divide the proceeds among those nonprofits that used it the most, including BGoldN, Family Promise and the International Rescue Committee.

Here Are Some of My Previous Columns on Related Topics

Find and download each of them online at www.JimSmithColumns.com

Jan. 2, 2025 —Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Oct. 31, 2024 — Cooperative Living Presents an Attractive Alternative to Downsizing Oct. 17, 2024 —Understanding the Different Kinds of 55+ Retirement Communities (CCRCs)

Sept. 26, 2024 — Keeping Your Death from Becoming an Undue Burden on Your Heirs

Aug. 8, 2024 — Seniors Might Consider Downsizing into a Rental, Not a Smaller Home

Also: Trusts as an Estate Planning Strategy

Feb. 8, 2024 — ‘Empty-Nest’ Baby Boomers Own Twice as Many Big Homes as Millennials with Children

Aug. 17, 2023 —Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage as Part of Your Retirement Plan?

Mar. 16, 2023 — Here Are Some Ways to Make Your Home More Senior-Friendly Dec. 29, 2022 — Have You Considered Cohousing — An Explanation and Some Examples July 28, 2022 — Aging in Place vs. Moving to a 55+ Community: Some Considerations

Townhome-Style Condo in Centennial Listed by Chris Sholts

$489,000

$575,000

This updated, 4-BR/2-bath tri-level at 6337 W. 68th Place is in a quiet, established neighborhood. Each level has been thoughtfully renovated. The vaulted main level has new luxury vinyl plank floors, and there’s new paint throughout. The galley kitchen has new cabinets, complemented by white appliances. The upper level has 3 bedrooms with new carpet and an updated full bathroom. The lower level has a spacious family room with a red brick fireplace and above-grade windows. There is a 4th bedroom, laundry, and updated 3/4 bathroom on this level. The windows and siding were replaced in 2018, and a new roof is being installed! A video tour is posted at www.GRElistings.com. Call Kathy at 303-990-7428 to request a showing.

This updated 2-story condo at 5555 E. Briarwood Ave. has a finished basement, offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Located in the heart of the Summerhill neighborhood, this home has thoughtful upgrades and a bright, open floorplan. The main level is ideal for entertaining with its inviting family room, complete with wood-burning fireplace. It flows into the formal dining area and opens to a private patio. The updated dine-in kitchen boasts stylish countertops and laminate wood flooring. All appliances are included. A stylish half bath with tile flooring rounds out the main floor. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite has dual closets and a beautifully updated ensuite bath. The finished basement has a large recreation room, laundry area, and ample storage. A private patio is just steps from the neighborhood pool and hot tub. More information at www.GRElistings.com

Lighting grads, families burst the rafters at CU

Legacy High School’s class of 2025 marched May 13 in the CU Event Center, collecting their diplomas at their High School graduation ceremony — the 25th graduation for the school.

Class Speaker Ethan DeBoo talked about the challenges of growing up, noting that he and his classmates don’t

get to remain in high school but are now moving on to bigger and better things.

“I can almost guarantee there was a time each and every one of us was excited, disappointed, joyful, angry,” DeBoo told classmates and their familes, gathered to watch the ceremony. “I could go down the list of all these emotions experienced over the course of our high school career, but now that time is up.”

Legacy High School class of 2025 graduate Ethan DeBoo, his class’s featured speaker, congratulates his classmates for overcoming challenges on their way to graduation.

Graduating Legacy High student Blaise Bowers shakes hands with Principal Sara Marx before getting his diploma May 13 in the CU Event Center.

Legacy High School’s Class of 2025 fill almost every seat open the floor of the CU Event Center May 13 during their graduation ceremony.

PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR

Legacy High School parents cheer their students as the class of 2025 enters the CU Event Center for the school’s 25th graduation ceremony on May 13.

Thornton class of 2025 claim their diplomas

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ornton High School’s class of 2025 celebrated their graduation May 12 at the CU Event Center, surrounded by teachers, school o cials, family and freinds. Senior class president Charles Valdez told the 291 graduates that to grow and learn from their mistakes.

“It’s ok to mess up,” Valdez said. “Growth comes from discomfort.”

Thornton High School band prepares before graduation ceremonies May 12 at the CU Events Center in Boulder. Thornton High School graduated 292 students.

PHOTO BT MONTE WHALEY

The procession of Thornton High School 2025 graduates fills the seats before ceremonies May 12 at the CU Events Center in Boulder. MONTE WHALEY

Thornton High School graduates acknowledge the Pledge of Allegiance on May 12 ceremonies at the CU Events Center in Boulder.

Charles Valdez finds his seat Monday, May 12, after delivering his address as senior class president at Thornton High School’s 2025 student graduation at CU Events Center.

Northglenn celebrates Class of 2025

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn HIgh School sent the class 2025 o on their futures May 13 in the CU Event Center with the school’s graduation ceremony. e ceremony was the nal graduation for outgoing Principal Sheree Blunt, telling the graduating seniors she was proud of them and wishing a grand future. e school listed 351 graduates getting their diplomas. Members of the school’s Chamber Choir performed “For Good” from the musical “Wicked”.

Ruth Cirrimlione made a stu Norse to celebrate her grandson’s high school graduation. On her left is Melody Johnson, on her right Rachel Oliveneo. SCOTT TAYLOR

Graduating Northglenn High School seniors march down the aisle, clutching their diploma covers May 13 at the CU Event Center. SCOTT TAYLOR

the local American Legion to just about anybody else to come out and help,” said Tesone.

Making a memorial

Supporters want to raise funds to have ribbon cutting ceremony and commission a home for a monument to recognize the 70th anniversary of the bombing on Nov. 1. So far, a GoFundMe site has raised $3,882 for the memorial with a goal of $1 million.

Flight629. Org, a non-pro t, is hosting a fundraising concert May 10 at the Mead High School Auditorium. Colorado’s top Elvis Tribute artists, George Gray and e Elvis Experience Band, will perform.

e 90-minute concert will also highlight the Mead Special Needs percussion band.

Changing forensics

e airplane bombing led to changes in investigating airline disasters, including how the FBI altered its forensics techniques, say those who examined the bombing years later.

ose included Marian Hobgood Poeppelmeyer, who wrote a book about the bombing entitled “Finding My Father,” who was a passenger on Flight 629. Denver lawyer Andrew J. Fields – “Mainliner Denver – e Bombing of Flight 629,”  also wrote one of the de nitive works on the bombing.

In another rst, photographers and lm cameras were allowed into a courtroom

for the trial of John Graham, who was convicted and later put to death for his role in the bombing. Graham wanted to kill his mother, Daisy King, and put 25 sticks of dynamite with a homemade timer in her suitcase. Graham reportedly wanted his mother dead so he could collect on an insurance policy he took out on her just before the ight.

Ghosts in the field Conrad Hopp was among those who

were nishing up his supper when a loud boom from the airline’s explosion shook the windows of his farmhouse in southwest Weld County. Hopp and other volunteer citizen responders hurried to the beet elds that covered the area to help with rescue e orts. What they found stunned and shocked them.

“I’ve never been able to talk about it,” Hopp, then 85, told the Longmont Leader in 2022.

On the night of the crash, Hopp and his

older brother Kenneth sprinted out from the warm security of their home with their ashlights and headed to give aid. e younger Hopp wandered onto a hellscape. e airplane had split in two with the tail and nose landing nearly a mile and a half from each other, Hopp said. Most bodies were found near the nose and tail.

Hopp, already a member of the Colorado National Guard, was ordered to use a tractor to mark where the bodies were located so someone could be stationed there to ward o looters. He returned the next day to recover the wildly contorted remains of the passengers.

Still, he’s mostly kept to himself about what he found and did the day after the bombing.

“Picking them up and putting them in a body bag was something you can’t forget … ever,” Hopp told the Leader. “You just pick up a ve-foot hunk of jelly. It’s hard to describe how that feels.”

His brother Kenneth, who helped the FBI during the recovery e orts, also kept to himself about what he experienced after the crash.

“We just never really talked about it,” Hopp said. “We just never could get there.” His whole family heard the echoes of the Denver Mainliner crash for years even though they tried to keep the memories bottled up, Hopp told the Leader. “My dad never really went out into the dark after the crash. Something out there scared him.

“And my brother said he thought there were ghosts out there,” Hopp said, nodding at the few remaining elds near his house in Firestone. “I think he was only half-kidding.”

The wreckage of United Flight 629 was carefully laid out in a Denver warehouse after its bombing. COURTESY

An uncertain idea of America

I’ve begun reading Peggy Noonan’s latest book. It’ll take me a while to complete. e reason isn’t because it’s extraordinarily long or complex or that it’s one of several I’m immersed in. It’s because it’s an exceptionally thoughtful and calming read.  Peggy was a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and is currently a Wall Street Journal columnist. As such, friends and long-time readers might be surprised that I’m winding my way through her work, but they ought not to be. My reading on social-political and religious-spiritual topics ranges wide, from philosophically liberal to conservative. e salient requirement for me to read such a work is that the author present their thoughts in a coherent, intelligent, deliberative manner. Peggy does that. Given that, “A Certain Idea of America” deserves, even requires, a leisurely pace.

I must confess, though, her book wouldn’t have pinged my radar screen if it weren’t for New York Times columnist Bret Stephens referencing it. I was immediately struck not only by the literary allusion but also of the notion itself: a certain idea of America. It’s a vague concept and not easily pinpointed. If we surveyed the American populace for their ideas, we would have a vast array of interpre-

tations since we’re a multi-racial, multi-religious, multicultural nation.

In the Foreword, Peggy states she drew the idea for the title from the World War II general and later president of France, Charles de Gaulle, who began his memoir by stating that throughout his life he had “a certain idea of France.” What could it have been? Not being French, I have no right to speculate, but being an American, I can about our country.

A ood of ideas bursts forth. First and foremost, liberty and freedom of expression and action. en there’s love of country. Allegiance to the Constitution. Rule of law. Equal justice under the law. Cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and spiritual pluralism and tolerance. Economic opportunity. Due process. And more.

But how to bundle those in a compact, easily understood statement or document? Even a professional writer like Peggy would likely nd it a daunting task. Like her, I frequently write pieces that

re ect and express the values I hold. Of course, I’m only one of three hundred million plus people. As you are. And my opinions and yours are as valid as all others. I suspect, though. that your take— your listing—would considerably overlap with mine.

However, I’m neither delusional nor pollyannaish about the total makeup of the American citizenry. ere are those who not only don’t share my values but are also willing to go to great lengths to ensure they’re mitigated and even erased from the national conscience. Nevertheless, like it is with me embracing the whole of American history, from the heroic and triumphant to the gut-wrenching, I embrace them as fellow Americans. And being a civil libertarian, I defend their right to express their opinions, even those that I nd contemptible. With all that in mind then, there’s no doubt that it’d be a mess if we tried to synthesize the range of beliefs and values Americans today hold into a certain idea of America.

Fortunately, a bunch of guys did that for us 249 years ago. ey wrote the Declaration of Independence, which begins with, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are equal … ”

About a decade later, a related group produced our Constitution that lays out

Searching for the ‘secret sauce’ in

While the residential component at the New Downtown Westminster has been successful, the retail/commercial portion has languished.

`After losing the Tattered Cover Bookstore, there has not been any notable retail store to point to. ere have been a smattering of service-oriented small businesses like a dentist, nail salon,nancial services company and a veterinary, but these are small shops and generate little if any sales tax.

e boutique hotel and French restaurant have been the anchors for the area and a handful of restaurants have survived so far. e Sweet Bloom co ee shop is a bustling place especially for apartment tenants to hang out and sip a special co ee. e Alamo eatre has also hung on going through a bankruptcy.

However, there is no main “draw” to attract either apartment dwellings there at the Downtown or within the region to bring them to activities or events except the big events hosted there like Top Taco and the Brew Fest. e area has needed an infusion of energy, vibe, entertainment and excitement for some time.

City inks deal with the Westminster Chamber to “activate” Westminster Downtown City sta had noted the need to inject more life, activity, excitement and interest in the area. Recently, the City Council approved a $300,000 “activation” contract with the Westminster Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Downtown Westminster Business Association (DWBA) to bring a speci c menu of events and activities to the area for a year-long pilot program. e list includes community events, business engagement and promotional

the framework of our government. ey even took time to explain their action by crafting and adding the Preamble: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

We’re coursing through what I consider to be a turbulent and perilous period. But we’ve survived lethal challenges before. Each time our ancestors rose to the occasion and saved the republic. We can point to the speci c acts they took, but it’s essential to keep in mind they held true to that certain idea of America our Founders eloquently expressed in those documents.

So there’s no need for us to ponder as much as to re ect upon the most serious question before us: Will we pass those Blessings of Liberty—that certain idea of America our Founders bequeathed to us—on to our posterity?

Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.

Downtown Westminster

Music and Patio Vibes-Central Square Plaza;

activities. ey are intended to “enhance the Downtown experience for residents, visitors and businesses.” e events will be planned and managed by the Chamber of Commerce.

Current city sta who are responsible for carrying out the regional events like Top Taco and the regional beer fest are currently fully engaged delivering existing programmed and budgeted community events citywide.

e $300,000 funding is not from the city’s General Fund. e funds are generated from within the New Downtown development from a 35 mill Downtown General Improvement District. So, the funds are being paid by the property owners within the Downtown area.

e Westminster Economic Development Authority, which is the city’s urban renewal arm, has control over the funds with the city council sitting as the Authority’s Board of Directors. While $300,000 is a considerable amount of money to devote to events, entertainment etc., the idea of increasing foot activity, more business interest in the area and spot-lighting the Downtown area has a lot of merit.

It’s worth a one-year pilot endeavor to determine the success of the program. eir success will in part have a hand in gaining more hefty retail tenants which the Downtown badly needs.

Initial downtown events

To give you a avor of what these events might consist of, the Chamber o ce has provided the initial o erings: Day 1: Friday, May 30 4-6 p.m.: Live

Day 2: Saturday, May 31 9 a.m.: Outdoor Yoga—Central Square Plaza; 12-2 p.m.: Sidewalk Chalk & Kids Zone; 4-6 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt; Day 3: Sunday June 1 11:00 a.m. Paws on the Plaza and 4-6 p.m. Picnic in the Plaza.

So, why not come out and give this menu a try for some fun, entertainment and activity. Time will tell if this type of menu will do the trick.

New municipal court building is set to move ahead

You may recall hearing about a new Municipal Court building in Westminster. City Council previously expressed their support to move forward with the nancing of the new facility.

Now, the City Council has given their stamp of approval on the pricing of the construction project.

FCI Constructors, who were retained earlier on this project, will be working with a budget of $29.3 million plus the total preconstruction services amounting to $1.8 million- which were earlier encumbered expenses.

With an approved $3.1 million contingency, the total funding for the new Municipal Court building is $34.2 million.

With the approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price with the contractor, construction work can get underway full speed.

In addition to the court building, there will be collaboration with Parks, Recreation and Libraries and Public Works and Utilities Department on the design and construction of the pickleball court parking lot next door. It will be treated as a separately funded project not within the court’s construction budget.

Construction on the building is anticipated to commence this summer and has an estimated building completion date in December 2026 and an estimated total project completion by the summer of 2027.

e previous Municipal Court was built in 1961 as part of a modern three-building complex at 3031 W. 76th Avenue. City Hall, the Police Building and the Library made up the Municipal Complex with the municipal court sessions held in the round council chambers.

e new court building will be adjacent to the existing court facility. Once the new facility is ready for occupancy, the old court facility will be torn down.

Battle over Medicaid cuts is about to explode within the GOP

e whole issue of what to do with Medicaid federal budget cuts has been swirling around for weeks with President Trump reassuring the public that he would not touch Medicaid.

Well, if you do the math that Republicans are working with to achieve the tax cuts they want, Medicaid cannot go untouched. Far from it!

is past week the focus in the House of Representatives was their “big beautiful bill” which wraps all budget aspects together. eir tax breaks goal exceeds $5 trillion which is an historic amount of cuts.

However, a part of deliberations are discussions on sizable reductions in Medicaid health care, food stamps and green energy strategies to ght climate change. e GOP is targeting over $800 billion in health care, $290 billion in food programs and billions of dollars from the Biden-era green energy investments.

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Bill Christopher

CSU reported its initial ndings to CDPHE, but the department said its Air Pollution Control Division had not yet received or reviewed the university’s full air monitoring data.

e di erence in readings comes from a di erence in the way researchers did their sampling.

CSU’s data show higher levels because researchers followed the pollution plume streaming from the well.

Emissions from a point source — like a smokestack — move on the wind, forming a band that becomes more diluted as it travels farther from the source and is less dense at its edges than in its center.

Using a mobile air lab in a Chevy Tahoe, CSU graduate student Lena Low and Matthew Davis, a postdoctoral researcher, tracked the plume while the geyser from the well was at full force.

On the evening of April 8, Low tracked the plume taking samples at about 1 mile downwind from the well, with the highest reading 35.5 parts per billion of benzene at the plume’s edge — that yielded a calculation of about 100 ppb at the center.

Low used a canister to grab a sample of the air for laboratory analysis.

ere was no question of heading into the plume. Even at the edge, “it smelled horrible and felt hot,” Low said. “It was very unpleasant.”

At 2 miles, just using the instruments in the Tahoe, the methane level was about 20 ppm.

e federal Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry sets the long-term exposure level at no more than 9 ppb. Colorado’s health guideline value is the same.

Davis sampled the area midday April 8 and recorded levels of 22 ppb of benzene a mile away and 5.4 ppb 2 miles away.

Fourteen families within a half-mile of the wells voluntarily evacuated with Chevron providing help with living and housing expenses.

Most of the houses are now wrapped in plastic and being decontaminated.

“ e whole area looks like Chernobyl,” Carol Hawkins, a Weld County activist opposing drilling, said after driving through the area from her home in Ault.

Monitoring at nearby elementary will continue

e emissions readings are dependent on meteorological and atmospheric conditions, CSU’s Fischer said. For example, multiple measurements were taken at the Galeton Elementary School, which is

next to the well site, but was upwind and all those readings were comparable to the ambient background level of 2 ppb. e school had been closed from April 11 to April 22.

But during the early morning, when the air cools and becomes more dense, the benzene likely became more concentrated leading to even high emission levels.

CDPHE sent its Mobile Optical Oil and Gas Sensor of Emissions air monitoring van, known as MOOSE, to the area after the incident soon after the well failure and stayed through April 11. e MOOSE recorded maximum levels of 9 ppb to 10 ppb of benzene about 2 miles downwind of the incident location on two di erent deployments.

On April 11, CDPHE also placed a stationary monitor at the school and said it will continue monitoring until the school year ends May 23. CDPHE said it has not observed any measurement above the state’s health guideline value for benzene since beginning measurements at the school.

“Chevron has multiple air monitors in and around our locations. e night of the Bishop well incident, our on-going air monitoring was in place,” the company said in a statement.

Chevron conducted air monitoring and collected approximately 3,000 measurements that were analyzed by independent laboratories.

“Air monitoring continues in and around the area surrounding the site and the community, and all measurements that we have received from the laboratories have been below levels of concern,” the company said.

Monitoring at the school will continue for the “next few years” according to a note to parents from Kim Hielscher, the school’s principal, and Jay Tapia, the district superintendent.

Measurements of exposure to emissions can be elusive, said Andrew Klooster, who as the Colorado eld advocate for the environmental group Earthworks uses an infrared camera to document emissions violations.

“Chevron probably had air monitors at the edge of its site but this pollution plume ew right over them,” Klooster said. “What happened in Galeton is rare. is isn’t something we routinely encounter.”

“It is a cautionary tale for even with Chevron having all these best management practices in place it happened,” he said. “Galeton is rural. What if it happens in proximity of homes and growing communities as we see on the Front Range?”

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Finally, if Trump keeps his promise to not touch Medicaid funding, then there will be one chaotic battle within the Republican Party to decide the scope of the tax cuts for the wealthy.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to get the House’s work done by Memorial Day. en the bill would go to the Senate which is already working on their version. e huge unknown in this drama is what will Mr.Trump do. e House is backing him in a corner based on his previous promise to the American people. If he caves in and supports the large cut to Medicaid funding, it will likely pass both Congressional Houses and all hell will break loose. is issue over people losing their health care and food stamps could well trigger a national reaction of what magnitude no one can say would take place.

If the Medicaid cuts are approved, it will have further repercussions for Colorado’s Medicaid bene ts. Who knows how that would play out?

I don’t think Republicans really want to launch this battle. ere is too much at stake for those in both the House and Senate who are up for re-election to run the risk of passing the $800 billion budget cuts.

People will ght back which could very well wipe out many of those up for reelection and re-establish the Democrats in control in both houses.

It’s getting tense with so much on the line. is whole drama has a “ ree Popcorn” rating.

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

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When Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis’ attorney rst took her to the future site of her second club in Greenwood Village’s Landmark complex, she was lost.

“My tiny world is downtown and Cherry Creek,” she said. “I had to follow him out there. I didn’t know where the hell I was.But I knew I wanted to expand in that direction. I needed to open another club; I felt like the city could handle it. And if I was going to go to a suburb, my gut instinct was that I’d go to where there was more money per household.”

Zip code scanners Curtis got for her downtown location in 2004 had already given her the data to back the decision up. It showed a lot of the downtown club’s customers were driving in from the suburbs. But she suspected there were potentially many more.

“We were very busy downtown, and I felt I was missing a part of the population

Comedy boom

Curtis and other metro-area comedy venues are riding a nationwide wave.

Stand-up comedy ticket sales have tripled over the last decade, and many credit the internet and social media — and speci cally Net ix — for transforming the industry.

According to Bloomberg, Net ix started funding new stand-up comedy in 2013, with specials from Mike Birbiglia, Iliza Shlesinger and Aziz Ansari.

“ e company saw stand-up as an underexploited genre, a low-cost way to get hours of programming and some famous names on the platform,” according to the Bloomberg article.

Net ix quickly scaled the business from a handful of specials annually to dozens, paying high dollars for big names like Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Hart.

Competing services rst viewed Net ix’s investment in comedy as irrational, but comedians didn’t. And while other streaming services have since gotten on board, Net ix remains the king of comedy.

in the Denver metro area,” she said. “If you live in Castle Pines and you’re driving downtown ve days a week, are you going to drive down there again on Saturday?”

While the downtown Comedy Works is dark and intimate, Curtis designed the Greenwood Village site very di erently — with not only more seating capacity but more space overall. e nished 21,000-square-foot Comedy Works South that opened in October 2008 includes a restaurant and martini bar. ese features are not available at the original site. Also unlike downtown, parking is free and easy to nd.

While those added amenities attract customers, they also re ect what Curtis felt suburban customers wanted.

“I knew when I built something in the suburbs I was going to have to make it roomier,” she said. “Downtown is tight. People move to the suburbs to have space, and I think they expect it.”

Comedy Works South is a Landmark anchor that’s stood the test of time, with numbers that consistently exceed Curtis’ expectations and reinforce her initial instincts that suburban residents would support a comedy venue.

e exposure it gave comedians brought their talents to a wider audience, and the appreciation for comedy spun into the real world. Ticket sales for live comedy shows topped $900 million in 2023.

Why is comedy so popular? It’s not just because it’s funny.

Comedians use humor to speak truth to power while giving audiences a bit of relief from the absurdities and emotions of everyday life.

“ eir craft allows them to push boundaries and provoke deeper thought through laughter, sparking joy, conversations and, sometimes, fresh perspectives,” according to an article in Medium.

It also has health bene ts. Laughter releases chemicals in our bodies and brains that instantly relieve stress and boost mood. And it helps bring people together, crossing political, cultural and societal barriers in a way few other things can.

For all those reasons, Comedy Works is just one comedy business venturing beyond the city limits.

Rotating Taps

Denver comedian Steve Vanderploeg is now a regular performer at Comedy Works. But a few years ago, that wasn’t the case. So he started his own suburban comedy business.

“Within a few years, it started winning local awards,” Vanderploeg said. “It turns out breweries are very good locations for comedy because they need entertainment just as much as other venues.”

He’s since expanded to breweries throughout the metro area, including Arvada, Brighton, Lakewood and Littleton. Most of the shows are free, as many brewery owners wanted to keep their regulars happy. But it also makes comedy fans happy. Many can’t a ord or don’t want to pay for tickets, food and drinks — a two-item food or beverage minimum is required at Comedy Works. And scattering shows at breweries in neighborhoods throughout the area makes seeing a show logistically easier.

“One thing that makes us di erent is we actually bring comedy to these deeper pockets of the ‘burbs,” Vanderploeg said. “A lot of times people don’t want to go downtown. Bringing the comedy to them has helped grow the love for comedy around Denver.”

“I thought Comedy Works was never going to pass me — which means you get paid to work on the weekends,” he said. “I thought I’d never get that opportunity, so I needed to build opportunities for myself.”

Vanderploeg suspected breweries could be good venues for stand-up comedy. Not everyone agreed.

“I had a couple comedians telling me breweries were terrible locations for comedy shows,” he said. But like Curtis, Vanderploeg followed his instincts, launching Rotating Tap Comedy in spring 2019. He started at south metro Denver’s Chain Reaction Brewing — the owners were his childhood hockey buddies.

A Rotating Taps venue is also a good place for new comedians to test their stand-up chops. Vanderploeg typically books a mix of newer and more experienced comedians together. “ ese are mostly locals I work with — it’s a big network,” he said. “We like to give opportunities to those coming up because that’s why I started it — to give myself opportunities. But in order to keep it sustainable, we also have to bring in seasoned pros that

e newest metro-area entertainment venue is part comedy club, part variety show theater and part arcade. Husband-and-wife team Brandon Riks and Stacey Bell opened Gnarly’s in late December, taking over the former Miners Alley Playhouse site in down-

COMEDY

Riks and Bell believe their business lls a gap in the popular tourist town.

“ ere’s a lot of stu to do in Golden, but we feel it’s geared toward an older crowd,” Riks said. “ ey’ve got the playhouse, where you can catch an awesome musical or play, and the Bu alo Rose, plus lots of good places to eat and drink. But there’s not really a good hangout place for families or college kids, for comedy or some other type of adult-themed variety show.”

e couple has some history to back their theory up. While they’re new to comedy, Riks and Bell are experienced in business, running Lakewood’s Gnarly Toybox vintage toy store since 2018.

Riks and Bell carried that theme to Gnarly’s in Golden, including a vintage toy museum with everything from He-Man to Ninja Turtles to Garbage Pail Kids. Harkening back to simpler times, all Gnarly’s arcade games are set to free play.

“As long as you have a ticket to the show or a wrist band for the arcade, games are set on free play,” Riks said.

Because the theater only holds about 100 people, Riks and Bell shifted their plans from doing comedy full time.

“We know quite a few comics, and we’d always talked about how Golden would do really well with a comedy club because there’s nothing anywhere near,” Riks said. “But with 100 seats, our original thoughts of pulling famous comedians into the theater seemed a little bit unreachable. We’d have to charge too much for the tickets to pay them.

“So the plan is to become someplace cool enough and well known enough that when other comics are in town, they want to do a set at Gnarly’s,” he said. “And also to maximize the abilities of the space. We landed on making it a variety show theater on top of a comedy club.”

While most of Gnarly’s comedians will focus on adult content, the variety shows are designed to be family

friendly, featuring ventriloquists, magicians and jugglers. Riks plans to o er six-to-eight half-hour variety shows daily. Gnarly’s has a liquor license but for its day shows, it’ll accent an old-school soda bar and exotic snack bodega.

In Riks’ vision, it will o er something for everyone.

“Dad can sit down and have a beer, let the kids run in the arcade and catch a quick juggling show,” he said. Riks and Bell aim to o er three-to-four comedy shows a week and keep the price friendly, too. He expects it will generally be $20 a ticket.

What If Theatre

found it a little calculated. I was trying really hard to nd the points within my act to gauge what would get maximum laughter from the audience. With improv, you are feeling out the audience and your teammates for what works best with the people who are in this space, at this time. And it will never be repeated.”

Carletti sees a di erence in demographics in suburban audiences. People in their 20s and 30s tend to frequent downtown venues.

Well-rehearsed stand-up comedy is one way to get laughs. But in Lakewood, Joy Carletti and Colin Iago McCarthy are placing their bets on improv. e two opened What If eatre in October 2023, producing six inhouse shows a year and bringing in improv troupes from throughout the Front Range.

“I feel like our audiences skew both older and younger. I see people who live here coming to see the shows, and I’m very grateful for that,” she said. “I think the arts should be accessible to people – you should have art where you are. Asking people to come to the city is not for everyone. So let’s meet people where they are.”  Evergreen also has an improv group. e Evergreen Players Improv Comedy troupe, known as EPiC, performs twice each year at the Center Stage eater. It also offers classes and ensemble groups for all experience levels and ages.

e business taps into not only their love of improv, but for each other. e two met while doing improv in San Francisco, returning to McCarthy’s home town of Lakewood to eventually open the theater.

ey follow a form of improv called the Harold, a longform improvised format that emphasizes patterns, themes and group discoveries instead of a traditional plot or story. So while their shows are designed to be funny, they’re carefully constructed to include much more than just humor.

e house ensemble, for instance, goes by the name Streaky Bacon — inspired by a Charles Dickens quote.

“It basically says good plays should have comedy and drama in as equal layers as in good, streaky bacon,” Carletti said. “We believe yes, we’re creating comedy, but there should be some drama and vulnerability because that makes the comedy brighter.”

e shows typically revolve around familiar themes, including “Law and Order,” or a version of “Vacation.”

Another show featured a teenager who saves the world.

“A suburban audience that might not have seen an improv show doesn’t know what they’re going to get,” Carletti said. “We feel thematic or genre shows tend to hook a suburban audience more.”

Hooking suburbanites on improv is exactly what the couple hopes to do. She believes it o ers a very di erent experience than stand-up.

“I wanted a place where folks who were more of a theater audience could see improv and feel like it was accessible to them,” Carletti said. “Improv is collaborative. It is about listening and teamwork. It allows people to tell their own stories and it’s very human.”

While Carletti appreciates stand-up comedy, she sees improv as a di erent comedic art form — one that requires coordination with fellow actors and the audience.

“I’ve done stand-up. at’s one person alone on a stage. My own experience is it was a little isolating, and I

Comedy in Denver metro

agree the

Whether it’s stand-up or improv, all four business owners agree that Denver and its suburbs are among the top places to see comedy — or to be a comedian.

Curtis believes decades of bringing top-notch comedians to the city has made metro-area residents a sophisticated comedy audience.

“Comedy Works is the Red Rocks of comedy in the country,” she said. “I have leverage even with the bigger acts because it’s Comedy Works. e reputation gives me clout.We’ve developed people that like stand-up comedy. e Denver crowds are smart. You give them smart comedy and they respond. It’s turned into a great place for comedy and comedians.”

Vanderploeg agreed, saying the many stages that offer chances for new and more seasoned comedians to practice their material has improved the quality of local comedy for everyone.

“Denver is one of the best comedy scenes in the country,” Vanderploeg said. “Denver has shows most nights of the week, so there are opportunities for comedians to get up and develop, practice. Just by sheer stage time, we blow pretty much every other city out of the water. It’s kind of in the culture here. ere’s something about Denver that loves standup.”

Beyond developing the comedy business, Carletti sees laughter as not an option, but a necessity for individuals and our modern world.

“It’s so important to have small theaters and small comedy venues, not just in Denver but everywhere,” Carletti said. “ ere’s something about being in a room with a lot of people laughing and experiencing it live, whether it’s improv, stand-up or whatever. Live theater is phenomenal. And the need to laugh right now is so

Comedian Steve Gillespie entertains the crowd at Stranahan’s Distillery as part of Rotating Taps Comedy. SPAWOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

Comedian George Lopez on stage at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village.COURTESY OF COMEDY WORKS

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The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley

There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on pretty much every kind of car there is.

With that in mind, who better to celebrate on stage than e Man in Black, which is just what Miners Alley Playhouse is doing with its latest production, “Ring of Fire: e Music of Johnny Cash.”

“We wanted to do a big show that appeals to a lot of people and few things bring people together like Johnny Cash,” said Len Matheo, director of storytelling and community engagement. “Everyone loves his music.”

“Ring of Fire: e Music of Johnny Cash” runs at Miners Alley, 1100 Miners Alley in Golden, through June 29. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Directed by Kate Gleason and featuring stage management by Christine Moore, the show was created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade. It’s a jukebox musical lled with some of Cash’s most iconic songs, including “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Ring of Fire.”

e show features the acting and musical chops of Mitch Jervis, Clark Destin Jones, Cooper Kaminsky, David Otto, Caitlin Secrest, Michael Phillips, Isabella Duran, Sean Case and Keith Ewer. Each performer is a multi-instrumentalist and brings a huge amount of skill to the stage.

“ is show is not typical musical theater,” said Susan Draus, musical director of the show. “ e stage is full of instruments that look so beautiful and we’ve

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made some changes to give the music a di erent feel.”

When she rst started working on the music for the show, Draus was worried that it would get repetitive, so she reorchestrated to start with a more earthy, simple sound and let it evolve as the show progresses.

“For me, the show is more like an outdoor festival than a concert,” she said. “ e atmosphere is really loose — it feels like one big family and party.”

Instead of a traditional biography, “Ring of Fire” uses Cash’s songs to trace his journey from the cotton elds of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry and beyond. And the aim is that the show provides audiences with an enjoyable night out while also creating new fans of the music.

“ is story goes a lot deeper than many bios do. It’s about breaking into the music world, about being on the road and all the trials and tribulations that come with that,” Matheo said. “I hope people come away with a deep appreciation for Johnny Cash and June Carter’s role in the story.”

For more information, visit www.minersalley.com.

Go On a Creative Forage at Walker Fine Art Denver’s Walker Fine Art gallery, 300 West 11th Ave. No. A, welcomes summer with its newest exhibition, “Foragers,” which is on view through July 12. e show features six artists — Matt Christie, eresa Clowes, Kim Ferrer, Jamie Gray, Virginia Steck and Ben Strawn — who use

a variety of mediums, including painting, mixed media, and installation, to explore the world through the kaleidoscope of experiences they’ve gathered. As a result, visitors are invited to interrogate the experiences they carry with them and how they shape their world.

Exhibition details are available at https://www.walker neart.com/.

Take a Meditative Retreat at Hudson Gardens

As we head into the hot summer months, everyone could use a little self-care and relaxation. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, is o ering to help with that at the Spring Renewal Herbal Meditative Retreat. e event begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 and is broken into four activities: the rst is guided by Kirsten Dehmlow and will teach attendees how to incorporate natural healing practices into their daily routine. Next, Judy urman will teach a session on Qigong Movement practices. In the afternoon there will be a hands-on herbal activity and the day will end with a sound bath.

Register at www.hudsongardens.org/ event/womens-herbal-meditative-retreat/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Leon Bridges at Red Rocks

In my book, Leon Bridges has yet to miss. In his decade as a professional musician, he’s explored di erent styles of soul and R&B music, always staying true to his Texas roots while constantly embracing new sounds. Last year’s album, “Leon,” was another extremely strong entry in his catalogue and one of the best albums of

the year. Not only that, it’s perfect summertime music.

In support of the album, Bridges is coming to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 23. e opener for the evening is LA LOM. Bridges’ music will sound amazing at Red Rocks, so seize the opportunity to see him live.

Tickets are available 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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Prairie View sets school record for athlete commits

18 planning to move on to college athletics

BY STEVE SMITH

SPECIAL TO COLORADO TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS

It’s an understatement to say that the dais at Prairie View High School was a busy place on May 13.

A school-record 18 Prairie View High School students signed letters of intent to move into the world of college athletics.

“We preach to our athletes to do the right things the right way,” said PVHS Athletic Director Jason Humphrey. “We have a ton of kids who have done just that.”

Here is a breakdown of all the signees moving on.

Jerry Stone – Colorado Northwestern Community College

Stone, who was a four-year baseball starter for the underHawks, is moving on to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely.

He compiled a .403 career batting average and drove in 101 runs. He also won 18 of 23 decisions and recorded 245 strikeouts in his four years at Prairie View.

Fabian Gaeta Acosta – Colorado Northwestern Community College

Acosta, who also started all four years for Prairie View baseball, is joining Stone at Colorado Northwestern Community College.

His high-school career batting average is a lofty .407, which included 121 hits and 84 RBIs. He also pitched for the underHawks. He won 24 of 30 decisions and had a 2.12 earned-run average. He struck out 270 batters and allowed just 55 earned runs.

Romani Perez – Morningside University

Perez, another four-year baseball starter at Prairie View, signed with Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa.

His career batting average stands at .351; he just picked up his 100th career hit last week. He drove in 84 runs and had a batting average of .351. He struck out 78 batters in 59 ⅔ innings and registered ve saves.

Giovanni Tarin Trillo – York University

More on the diamond: Tarin, a fouryear letter-winner at Prairie View, takes his baseball skills to York University in Toronto, New York.

He played center eld for the underHawks and batted .318 in his career. He pounded out 94 hits, scored 93 runs and stole 34 bases. His coach, Mark Gonzales, said Trillo batted .600 in the state baseball tournament a season ago. e underHawks advanced to the nal four for the rst time in school history.

Noah Hernandez – York University

Hernandez, another four-year starter at Prairie View, joins Trillo on the baseball eld at York University. His on-base percentage this year was .433.

He scored 62 runs and had a elding percentage of .935. In four years, he com-

mitted just 15 errors. Hernandez is batting .299 this year with 20 hits and nine RBIs.

Chidiebere Okotaobi – Springfield Tech

On the basketball court, Okotaobi is heading for Spring eld, Massachusetts, Technical Community College. He nished among the top rebounders in the state, according to MaxPreps, averaging almost 8.5 caroms per game. He also averaged a blocked shot per game, which put him 11th in the state. Akotaobi was chosen to participate in the Class 5A/6A Rocky Mountain all-star game this spring.

e underHawks nished 12-11, 6-6 in conference play.

Joel Peralta Martinez – York University

Martinez is the third member of the underHawks baseball team to head for York University.

In 20 contests, he’s batting .250. ree of his 10 hits are for extra bases, and he’s swiped seven bases. His elding percentage is .979.

Preston Miller – Iowa Lakes Community College

Miller played just one baseball season at Prairie View High School. He signed with Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa.

His elding percentage is .982 through 23 games. He has nine stolen bases en route to a .339 batting average. Seven of his 21 hits are for extra bases, including two home runs.

Peyton Trujillo – University of Northern Colorado

Trujillo, who is heading to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley for cheer, also earned athletic letters in softball and track.

As a freshman, she earned her rst letter and led PVHS to a ninth-place nish in the state meet.

Wyatt Hunter – Colorado Mesa University

Hunter chose Colorado Mesa Univer-

sity in Grand Junction to continue playing football. He averaged more than three “pancake blocks” per game this season.

In six games, he recorded 25 tackles, 13 of which were solo e orts, two sacks and recovered a fumble. Gonzales, the school’s football and baseball coach, said Hunter had several NCAA Division II offers before signing with the Mavericks.

Ryker Searle – Kansas Wesleyan University

Seare, who chose Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas, to play football, completed 59 percent of his passes for an average of 203 yards per game in four games, according to stats from MaxPreps.

Eight of his 56 completions went for touchdowns. He also gained 37 yards on the ground and scored a rushing touchdown.

Ethan Lehnig – Tabor College

Lehning, a wide receiver on the underHawks’ football team this season, found Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, to his liking.

He caught seven passes for 90 yards, according to four games’ worth of stats available on MaxPreps. His longest reception was for 34 yards. His all-purpose yardage was fourth-best on the team.

Benjamin Hopper – Knox College

Hopper, a tackle and linebacker for the underHawks, signed on with Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.

In nine games, he totaled 53 tackles (34 of those were solo e orts) for an average of just less than six tackles per game. He recorded a team-high 10.5 sacks and recovered a pair of fumbles.

Iasiah Liptac – Knox College Liptak, who played linebacker for Prairie View on the football team, joins Hopper at Knox College.

In ve games, he registered two sacks and 48 total tackles. Seven of those stops resulted in lost yardage. Prairie View won

twice in nine starts this season.

Francis Ojowa – Colorado State University Ojowa, who quali ed for two events at this year’s state track-and- eld meet, signed on to compete at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He nished third in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet last year. He played football for Prairie View before giving it up to focus solely on track and eld. His top time this year in the 300-meter hurdles is 37.36 seconds, tops among the quali ers at state. He also turned in a time of 14.67 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles.

Delilah Gallegos – John Carroll University Gallegos, who joined Prairie View’s girls wrestling program as it was starting, opted to compete and study at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.

She was an all-conference recipient, a state tournament quali er and a team captain during her career at Prairie View. She won 86 matches in her career.

Michelle Ramirez – Iowa Lakes Community College

Ramirez is heading to Estherville, Iowa, to continue her studies and her wrestling at Iowa Lakes Community College. When she joined the underHawks’ program, she had some experience in jiu-jitsu but none in wrestling. Along the way, she earned all-conference honors, quali ed for the state meet, was a team captain and earned 65 victories.

Jaydon Vigil – Northeastern Junior College Vigil is heading to Sterling to study and wrestle at Northeastern Junior College. He won two varsity letters with the underHawks.

He missed a third letter by one victory. Wrestlers have to earn 15 wins during this season to qualify. He had a half-season of experience when he went to high school.

Delilah Gallegos signs on with John Carroll University to continue wrestling.

Fabian Gaeta Acosta is heading to Colorado Northwestern Community College to continue playing baseball after a strong career at Prairie View High School. PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH

After a decorated basketball career at Prairie View High School, Chidiebere Okotaobi is heading to Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sports betting revenue keeps rising

through incentives, like bigger payo s.

Coloradans love to gamble on sports. And the addition of new ways to wager, like parlays and live bets, have helped to boost industry revenues, despite the randomness of sporting events that can leave sportsbooks occasionally at a loss. Because at the end of the day, the house rarely loses for long.

Gambling companies, including DraftKings and FanDuel, brought in $475 million in gross gaming revenue in Colorado last year (wagers minus payouts), a 21% increase over 2023, according to data from the Colorado Department of Revenue. It’s almost double the rate of revenue growth in 2023, which was 11%.

e new data shows the industry has yet to fully mature, about ve years after Colorado allowed the rst legal sports wagers.

e increased interest in sports betting means more tax revenue for Colorado.

Last year, Colorado collected $31.9 million from those bets. And Colorado will get to keep all that money thanks to the recent passage of Proposition JJ, which allows the state to keep tax revenues over the previous TABOR-mandated cap of $29 million. e money goes to a variety of things, most notably for water plan projects.

Parlay bets increased profits

It’s unclear if there are more people betting in Colorado or if the people betting are just wagering more. One of the biggest changes in the industry is the growth of parlay bets, where gamblers string together a series of things like: Nuggets to win, Nikola Joki to record a 30-point game, and total points to go over 200 points. It’s a higher-risk, higherreward bet that the apps heavily promote

Parlays are a win-win for the industry. “ ese parlays make the sportsbooks more money, but people also like to bet them; it’s more fun for the bettor,” said Ryan Butler, who covers the industry for Covers, a gambling website.

ere are many apps on o er in Colorado for sports bets, but DraftKings and FanDuel now control about 70 percent of the U.S. betting market, in part because they added enticing parlay options to their apps. “So DraftKings and FanDuel created that technology quicker than anyone else, that’s why they rose to the top,” said Butler.

He said younger bettors in particular prefer parlay bets. “ ey just like the lottery ticket aspect of it.”

e vast majority of sports gamblers will not develop an addiction, the national rate is estimated at up to 3 percent. But there’s concern that addiction rates are higher among young men, who are growing up with unlimited sports gambling on their phone.

Colorado has granted millions to behavioral health providers and educational campaigns. e Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission announced $2.9 million in grants in February, up from $2 million the year before.

Beyond parlays

e sportsbook has long been a relatively small part of casino pro ts, so the app developers are looking ahead to a more lucrative business: fully online casinos, things like poker and blackjack, not just sports.

“Everything is based o of that goal,” said Butler.

Only a handful of states allow online casino games, but they are hugely profitable. In the rst quarter of this year, DraftKings reported $881 million in

sports betting revenue across 25 states and Washington DC, and $423 million revenue in the just ve states that allow it to operate casino games online.

Any such plan would face a lot of hurdles in Colorado. e handful of physical casinos operating in the state, which are mandated by law to be located in three historic mining towns, would likely ght any proposal to expand online gambling to phone apps.

Sports are unpredictable

While last year saw large growth in sports bets and revenue, there are periods when the house loses. In Colorado, sports gaming revenues dropped 20 percent in March, compared to March of last year.

Sportsbooks said that’s because more favorites won than anticipated in the recent March Madness men’s basketball tournament. DraftKings reported that more than 80 percent of favorites won, the most in more than 40 years. And bettors tend to put their money on the favorites.

at’s just the nature of sports.

“ at’s why people watch sports and want to bet on sports, it’s part of what makes the customer experience great,” said Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings, on a Friday investor conference call. “So there are periods where you’re gonna have quarters two, three in a row sometimes with bad outcomes.”

Colorado bettors are the best?

Butler has data on hold percentage by state, and Colorado has the lowest hold percentage in the U.S. Hold percentage is the money that sportsbooks keep for ev-

ery dollar wagered.

“So one can extrapolate that Colorado has the best bettors,” said Butler. “It makes sense: higher education level, really loyal fans, pretty a uent demographic.”

So when it comes to sports betting, Colorado is winning in more ways than one.

is story is from CPR News, a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr. org.

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Chorus groups take the Parsons stage for Pride month

Theatre features Denver Feminist Chorus and Gay Men’s Chorus

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Northglenn’s Parsons eatre is hosting a PRIDE show on Sunday, June 8 that will feature the Denver Feminist Chorus and Denver Gay Men’s Chorus. e two groups will stage Leather and Lace, a collaborative Pride month event featuring both choruses performing a concert together for the rst time since 2019, according to a news release. Re ecting on resilience, love,

and impact, the concert explores how everyone is bound together in community, embracing each other’s di erences from leather to lace, highlighting the uniqueness of everyone’s gender expression and sexuality, according to the news release.

Featuring empowering songs like “I’m Every Woman” and “Togetherness,” Leather and Lace invites the audience to re ect on themselves while celebrating humanity’s vibrant diversity.

e Parsons eatre show is on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 pm. Leather and Lace continues June 14 at the Historic Elitch eatre in Denver, and again Sunday, June 15 at the Arvada Center.  More info and tickets can be found at denverchoruses.org.

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Early bird tickets for Westy Craft Brew Fest on sale

Discounted tickets for the Westy Craft Brew Fest, scheduled for July 26 at City Park Soccer Fields, are on sale now through May 15.

e festival lets guests, 21 and older, taste unlimited 5-oz. beer samples from over 35 regional breweries while enjoying live music by Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band and Montana Sand, food trucks, and unparalleled vistas of the Front Range!

Tickets are limited so you can look forward to beer—not long lines.

General Admission tickets are $40, a $10 discount if the tickets are bought before May 15. ey’ll be $65 on the day of event.

Go to https://cityofwestminster.ticketspice.com/2025-westycraft-brew-fest to purchase tickets.

Bird walk around Standley Lake

Bird enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to join fall morning bird walks with Standley Lake’s volunteers Mike Clark, avid birder, and Je Birek, local Ornithologist! Experience the chance to observe and identify Standley Lake’s fall birds while enjoying the lake’s unique, natural setting. is program is for anyone ages 10 and up.

secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to foster resilience and prosperity. e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.

Learn more at sparc.adcogov. org.

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.

e program is o ered throughout the year. e program is next scheduled for 8 a.m. May 17.

e program is limited to 30 people. Please bring your own binoculars, but we do have a few for people to check out. Classes are subject to cancellation due to weather or county guideline changes. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16.

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.

e team is led by Adminstrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads e orts to

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.

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.

to rent an e-bike or e-scooter 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.

For more information about the project and to take a survey on commuting preferences, visit https://fhu.mysocialpinpoint. com/adams-county-enhancingshort-trips online.

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.

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.

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.

For more information, visit https://www.westminsterco.gov/ boardscommissions online.

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.

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/Escooter share programs (sometimes called “micromobility”) that allow community members

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.

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.

Mental health help is available

In addition to the training program, Work Options provides the 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.

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 the 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, they are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. ere will be a short screening before entering the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.

Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Email J.Sheehan@CommunityReachCenter.org for more information.

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Rabid bat found in Weld County

BY BELEN WARD

A bat was found crawling on the ground in Weld County and exhibiting unusual behavior is the rst animal this year to test positive for rabies, according to Weld County Health o cials.

e bat was found on the ground just east of Highland Lake in Mead on May 5 and was submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment laboratory for testing. e Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was noti ed that the animal was indeed rabid on May 6. is is the rst animal to test positive for rabies in Colorado in 2025.

Weld health o cials are asking anyone who was at Highland Lake on May 3 or 4 and who may have come into direct con-

tact with this bat to contact the WCDPHE at 970-400-2290 and inform them as soon as possible.

According to o cials, there has been animal-to-human contact in recent years, leading to over a dozen Weld County residents receiving rabies globulin and the vaccine for post-exposure treatment.

Rabies can be fatal if left untreated. It infects wild animals such as foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, and bats. Bats and skunks are the two primary carriers of rabies in Colorado. However, not all bats harbor the virus.

O cials state that if a bat shows unusual behavior — such as lying on the ground, being active during daylight hours, displaying a loss of motor skills, or acting aggressively — it may be sick.

The Big Brown bat is a species in Northern Colorado. COURTESY

Miller moths are coming, and experts say: relax

The moths are a critical part of our ecosystem

BY KYLE HARRIS DENVERITE

An untold number of miller moths, who have been hatching in the Great Plains, will y into Denver in the days ahead as they utter their way to the Rocky Mountains.

Some Denverites will fear them — maybe even kill them. Others will celebrate their role in the ecosystem as nighttime pollinators and delicious snacks for birds, reptiles and even bears.

After hatching from cocoons on crops, miller moths travel more than 100 miles in their fewmonth lifespan. ey follow the light of the moon.

In Denver, they often nd themselves smacking into lightbulbs until they realize their destination is elsewhere. Others die here, lost in the big city.  e migration through Denver is likely to start any day now and continue for several weeks. It’s unclear yet how this wave will compare to some in the past. ere’s a lot that lepidopterists (moth experts) don’t know about miller moths.

How many y into Denver? What is their survival rate? How is climate change impacting their migration patterns? We don’t know.

Currently, there’s not enough information out there to predict how large a migration will occur in any given year, though weather patterns likely in uence it, said Francisco Garcia, the Butter y Pavilion’s director of science and conservation.

Invertebrates represent 97 percent of all the spe-

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cies on the planet, he said. And they are often misunderstood — even feared.

ere are many challenges in studying them.

“ ey have very short life cycles,” Garcia said. “ ey’re very small. And they also y all over the place.”

Another obstacle: e Trump administration is slashing federal funding for the sciences, which Garcia worries will slow down moth research critical to understanding climate change and ecosystems.

Moths, unlike butter ies, are often underappreciated — in part, because nighttime is stigmatized and they’re far less colorful.

People think miller moths will bite, eat their clothes, and attack pets and children.

“ ey are completely harmless,” Garcia said. “ ey are just passing through for a while.”

He likens Denver to an Airbnb for miller moths. ey settle here for a few days and move on.

“ e best we can do is not harming them, turning o our lights during the night and then allowing these migrations to go through and nish,” Garcia said. “We need these pollinators. We need them pollinating all these di erent plants in the ecosystem and also feeding reptiles, birds and all these di erent animals.”

Miller moths also fuel the agricultural economy by pollinating crops worth millions of dollars. And ultimately, they help propagate the wild owers and other native plants of the Rockies.

ey may be small, but their role in the ecosystem is huge.

Garcia describes them as “tiny, little giants … our heroes.”

is story is from Denverite, a Denver news site. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite.com.

early, before symptoms appear. According to ocials, there have been no related deaths from rabies exposure in Weld County.

Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system, resulting in in ammation of the brain and spinal cord, which can be fatal.

If an infected animal bites or comes into contact with an open wound or scratch, it can transmit the infection through its saliva. A person should contact a medical provider immediately, as they may have been exposed.

E ective vaccination can prevent rabies if treated

O cials warn residents not to feed or handle any wild animals, keep their pets and livestock vaccinated and to spay and neuter their pets to prevent exposure to rabies.

Contact WCDPHE with any questions or if you or your pet have been in contact with a wild animal.

For after-hours emergencies (outside of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday), contact Weld County Dispatch at (970) 350-9600 and select option 1. For more information on rabies, visit weld.gov/go/zoonosis.

A dead miller moth is found in a Denver home in 2020.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/18/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of

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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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

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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: 03/04/2025

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

by

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034226

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

On February 25, 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) Wesley Nicholson ri inal Bene ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, nc. as bene ciary as nominee or aliber Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust

July 08, 2021 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2021000094290

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$233,671.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$217,986.91

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-6-206, FIRST CREEK FARM CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MARCH 24, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO, C1113935, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION FOR FIRST CREEK FARM CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MARCH 24, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. C1113934, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 5703 N Gibralter Way, Unit #6-206, Aurora, CO 80019-2059.

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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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 # CO24386

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. A202580997

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

On February 25, 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)

MISTI MITCHELL ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

March 27, 2021

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 01, 2021

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

2021000040163

Original Principal Amount

$373,300.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$344,478.77

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 6, CHERRYLANE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STAATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 9533 CHERRY LN, THORNTON, CO 80229-3338.

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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010384055

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. A202581012

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

On March 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust,

Series 2020-2

Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2005

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 11, 2005

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

20050511000502040

Original Principal Amount

$176,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$139,983.97

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 21, BLOCK 5, CORONADO SUBDIVISION FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 8387 Explorador Calle, Denver, CO 80229.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 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: 03/04/2025

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

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

Attorney File # CO-24-997408-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. A202580995

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

On February 25, 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) Joshua William Allenback ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

New American Funding, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

September 02, 2021

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 03, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2021000105391

Original Principal Amount

$242,250.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$228,142.96

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 28, THE AMENDED PLAT OF WESTMINSTER HOMES SUBDIVISION, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO.(S) 88 AND 127, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: ol ee i Westminster, CO 80031.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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 # 24-033814

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. A202581028

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

On March 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)

Cody William Turner ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, nc. as Bene ciary as nominee or Bro er Solutions, Inc., dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solutions Inc., DBA New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2021 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 21, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000124296

Original Principal Amount

$528,730.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$506,281.66

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 6, Block 6, Villages at Buffalo Run East Filing No. 7, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 15993 East 112th 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 led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication5/22/2025 Last Publication6/19/2025 Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton

DATE: 03/13/2025

Alexander L. Villagran,

DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that

and subject to the Condominium Declaration for the Ridge at Bromley

Condominiums recorded on January 4, 2002 at Reception No. C0909468 of the Adams County, Colorado Records, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Purported common address: 2900 Purcell St B-4, Brighton, CO 80601.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/22/2025

Last Publication6/19/2025

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: 03/13/2025

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

No.)

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 33, BLOCK 2, LINDA PARK AMENDED, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0182506204033

Purported common address: 7123 Winona Court, Westminster, CO 80030.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025 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 # 25-034155

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. A202581033

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

On March 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) VINCENT MARSEILLAS KEETON, JR. ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Date of Deed of Trust January 13, 2023 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 20, 2023

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023000003857

Original Principal Amount

$337,075.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$349,050.13

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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.

UNIT 9B, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 9, PARKWAY RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF PARKWAY RESIDENCES, BUILDING 9, RECORDED ON AUGUST 30, 2022 AT RECEPTION NO. 2022000073345 AND SURVEYOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED DECEMBER 07, 2022 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2022000095581, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF PARKWAY RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED

ON APRIL 20, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. 2021000047355 IN SAID RECORDS.

Purported common address: 10565 PARIS ST #907, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80640. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/22/2025

Last Publication6/19/2025

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: 03/13/2025

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: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000010397255

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. A202581037

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

On March 18, 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) JAMES E MUCK AND PATRICK M LOPEZ ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF IXONIA BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

August 30, 2023

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 05, 2023

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2023000050533

Original Principal Amount

$260,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$257,279.59

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 4, BRIAR RIDGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 11851 CHERRY DR, THORNTON, CO 80233-1774.

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 led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/22/2025

Last Publication6/19/2025

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: 03/18/2025

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

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

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682

IDEA Law Group, LLC

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

Attorney File # 48188176

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. A202581032

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

On March 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)

Rochelle Smyth and Joseph Lovato ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of Colorado, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway

First Bank

Date of Deed of Trust

April 14, 2017

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 19, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2017000033959

Original Principal Amount

$483,080.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$509,666.03

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 53, COUNTRY CLUB HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 12112 Bryant St, Westminster, CO 80234.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/22/2025 Last Publication6/19/2025 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: 03/13/2025

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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

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

Attorney File # CO-25-1010225-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

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

On February 25, 2025, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Joseph Mascarenas AND Toni Andersen ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2024

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2024

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2024000026011

Original Principal Amount

$348,570.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$346,086.14

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 4408, BUILDING 44, WELBY HILL I CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 15, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. C0602638, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WELBY HILL I CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 17, 1985 IN BOOK 2958 AT PAGE 491 AND THE ANNEXATION RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 1999 IN BOOK 5922 AT PAGE 392, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 0171925302199

Purported common address: 8199 Welby Road Unit 4408, Denver, CO 80229.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034174

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. A202581013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 4, 2025, the

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law and will issue to the purchaser a erti cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025 Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER

DATE: 02/20/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010377828

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. A202581036

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

On March 18, 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) Lars W. Gibson-Smelker ri inal Bene ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, nc. as Bene ciary as nominee or Mort a e Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust December 06, 2021 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 09, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000143984 Original Principal Amount $356,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $341,803.55

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 10, JASMINE ESTATES FILING NO. 1 AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. C0644572, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 12070 Locust Ct, Brighton, CO 80602.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/22/2025

Last Publication6/19/2025 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: 03/18/2025

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 # CO24467

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. A202581025

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

On March 11, 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) Vernon Haze ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

Sooper Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Sooper Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust

March 08, 2018

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 16, 2018

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

2018000021858

Original Principal Amount

$50,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$49,450.82

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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.

Part of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Towuship 3 South, Range 68 West described as follows: Commencing at a point 25 rods 10 ½ feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 8, Township 3 South, Range 68 West; thence along Section line South 104 feet; thence at right angles East 20 rods; thence at right angles North 105 feet; thence at right angles West 20 rods to Point of Beginning, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Except that portion thereof conveyed to The County of Adams, State of Colorado as described in Deed recorded September 9, 2008 at Reception No. 2008000072011 as follows: A tract of land being 2.00 feet in width, within a parcel of land as described in Instrument No. 20060719000729510 in the records of Adams County, Colorado, located in the Northwest ¼ of section 8, Township 3 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 8; thence South 00°09’40” East on an assumed bearing along the West line of said Northwest ¼ a distance of 423.00 feet; thence North 89°50’20” East along the North line of said parcel a distance of 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89°50’20” East along the North line of said parcel a distance of 2.00 feet; thence South 00°09’ 40” East parallel with and 32.00 feet East of, measured perpendicular to, the West line of said Northwest ¼ a distance of 105.00 feet to a point on the line of said parcel of land a distance of 2.00 feet; thence North 00°09’40” West parallel with and 30.00 feet East of, measured perpendicular to, the West line of said Northwest ¼ a distance of 105.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

To the extent your obligation has been discharged or is subject to the automatic stay in a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or an attempt to collect indebtedness as your personal obligation. If you are represented by an attorney, please provide us with the attorney’s name, address and telephone number.

Purported common address: 6348 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80221.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/09/2025, 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 erti cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/15/2025 Last Publication6/12/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

DATE: 03/11/2025

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:

IMAN TEHRANI #44076 HOLST & TEHRANI, LLP PO BOX 298, 514 KIMBARK STREET, LONGMONT, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666

Attorney File # 81025

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. A202581004

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

On February 27, 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)

ARTHUR M ORONA ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

BANK UNITED N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

October 20, 2020

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 05, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2021000000883

Original Principal Amount

$581,339.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$550,006.14

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 20, BRIGHTON CROSSING FILING NO. 2, 4TH AMENDMENT, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 2017 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2017000089857.

Purported common address: 607 AZALEA ST, 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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/27/2025

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

By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010374106

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. A202580988

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

of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) William Alan Bergman AND Amy Kathleen Bergman ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

New American Funding, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 31, 2022

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 01, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000074628

Original Principal Amount

$600,880.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$585,755.03

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 6, REUNION FILING NO. 22, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 11091 RICHFIELD CIRCLE, 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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034078

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. A202581017

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

On March 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) Sergio Jose Efrain Hernandez ri inal Bene ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED

On February 25, 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

County of Adams, State of Colorado

Purported common address: 7751 York Street, Denver, CO 80229. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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

LTD. DBA GOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2017 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017000083205

Original Principal Amount

$343,660.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$319,855.57

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 12, BLOCK 11, BROMLEY CREEK FILING 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 2628 COMANCHE CREEK DRIVE, 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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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 # 19-023682

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. A202581008

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

On March 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Monique Nicole Carreira ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 23, BLOCK 2, SANDERS ADDITION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 741 South 2nd Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601-3013.

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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 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: 03/04/2025

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

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

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

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

Attorney File # 25CO00072-1

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. A202580994

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

On February 25, 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)

Soyan Amin ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2021

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 04, 2021

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

2021000068175

Original Principal Amount

$446,607.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$416,453.46

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 6, BLOCK 18, PAINTED PRAIRIE

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, RECORDED AUGUST 8, 2018 AS RECEPTION NO. 2018000064155, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0182111405009

Purported common address: 21382 E. 60th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80019.

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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy,

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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025

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 # 25-034156

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. A202581018

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

On March 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)

Elizabeth I Stine ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

June 24, 2021

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 16, 2021

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

2021000110301

Original Principal Amount

$471,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$212,035.75

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

o i e d i si lo One (1), Lyon’s Addition to Brighton, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 145 N 9th Avenue, 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 led otice o lection 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, 07/09/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/15/2025 Last Publication6/12/2025

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: 03/06/2025

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: N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034270

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. A202581022

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

On March 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) Casandra Nichole Evens and Ezekiel Lee Evens ri inal Bene ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc. dba CMG Home Loans, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CMG Mortgage, Inc Date of Deed of Trust

July 10, 2023 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2023

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023000038983

Original Principal Amount $485,347.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $482,252.60

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 8, GREEN VALLEY RANCH EAST SUBDIVISION FILiNG NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4540 N Quemoy Street, Aurora, CO 80019.

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 led otice o lection 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, 07/09/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/15/2025 Last Publication6/12/2025 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: 03/06/2025

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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-1002937-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. A202581027

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

On March 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) AVERY JOSEPH COX ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence

The

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Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/27/2025

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

BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/13/2025

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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-25-1009884-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. A202581011

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

On March 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Cody Conrad ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust October 16, 2023

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2023

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

2023000059300

Original Principal Amount

$422,587.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$420,834.37

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 40, GRANGE CREEK, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 11000 Albion Dr, 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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

Gustavo A. Diaz and Caitlyn Y. Diaz ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, nc. as Bene ciary as nominee or Mort a e Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

September 03, 2021

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 10, 2021

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

2021000107650

Original Principal Amount

$462,907.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$442,884.27

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o 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 23, NORTH GLENN-SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 189 E 107Th Pl, 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 led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025 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 # CO24326

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. A202581002

THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 330 FEET WEST AND 30 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 WHICH IS THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST 70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE EAST 70 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 6411 E 68TH AVENUE, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication5/1/2025

Last Publication5/29/2025

Name of Publication

Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/27/2025

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 # 22-028792

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202581039

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

On March 18, 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)

Lynda Bender Clark ri inal Bene ciary(ies)

ACADEMY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

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 led otice o lection 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, 07/16/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 5/22/2025

Last Publication 6/19/2025

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: 03/18/2025

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-034064

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. A202580998

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

On February 25, 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) CARRIE D BUENO ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2021 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021000123185

Original Principal Amount

$267,990.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$253,764.79

LOT 9, BLOCK 52, NORTHGLENN-THIR-

FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 10440 Gilpin St, Northglenn, CO 80233-4242.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 07/16/2025, 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

First Publication5/1/2025 Last Publication5/29/2025 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: 03/04/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-25-1006322-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. A202580986

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

On February 25, 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)

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

On February 27, 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) JOSE DEL ROSARIO

RODRIGUEZ MONTES ri inal Bene ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

April 25, 2019

County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 26, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

2019000030927

Original Principal Amount

$294,566.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$268,313.09

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby noti ed that the covenants o the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with

THE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/25/2025 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State

provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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 CMALT REMIC 2006-A5 - REMIC ass-Throu h erti cates. Series 2006- 5 Date of Deed of Trust July 21, 2006 County of Recording Adams

Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2006

Recording Information

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

20060727000759030

Original Principal Amount

$144,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$107,945.58

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 13, BLOCK 7, THORNTON VALLEY EAST SECOND FILING, EXCEPT THE PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 13, A DISTANCE OF 26.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 13, WHICH POINT IS 20 FEET FROM SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE WESTERLY 20 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 13, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3531 East 91st Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 41, BLOCK 3, ASPEN MEADOWS TOWNHOMES FILING NO. 3 FINAL PLAT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 1652 ASPEN MEADOWS CIR, FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO 80260.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein has led otice o lection and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, 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 erti cate o Purchase, all as provided by law.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219,

application, or an amended application may le with the ater Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a veri ed Statement o pposition settin orth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or

or as modi

Denver, CO 80210

Phone Number: 303.758.0680

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Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notied that the ollowin is a resume o all water right applications, and certain amendments led in the ce o the ater ler and or ordered published during the month of R 2025 or each ounty a ected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial. gov) CASE NUMBER 2025CW3046 CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT OF THE COLORADO GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND WELL AUGMENTATION

SUBDISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. (970) 330-4540. Ryan M. Donovan, David L. Strait, Nicholas P. Espenan, Lawrence Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan LLP, 5245 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 1, Johnstown, CO 80534, Phone: (970) 6228181, Ryan@lcwaterlaw.com; dstrait@ lcwaterlaw.com; nick@lcwaterlaw.com. APPLICATION TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHT PARTIALLY ABSOLUTE AND FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE

DILIGENCE IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, WELD AND MORGAN COUNTIES. 1. Name, Address and Telephone Number of Applicants: Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, Ground Water Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, and the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the, Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, (collectively “Central”), 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, Telephone: (970) 3304540 2. Conditional Water Right: 2.1. Name o Structure hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht. 2.2. Original Decree: The original decree for the entral s hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht was entered in Case No. 15CW3148, on April 5, 2019, Water Division No 1, Weld County, Colorado (“15CW3148 Decree”). 2.3. Legal Description of Structure: The reservoir formed by the hat eld Dam is an e istin structure located on the mainstem of the South Platte River;

69 West of the 6th P.M. 2.4. Source: The South Platte River and its tributaries, including Plum Creek. 2.5. Appropriation Date: November 17, 2015. 2.6. Amount: 9,641 acre-feet, conditional. 2.7.

terms of a subsequent decree. 2.8. Place of Use. Pursuant to the 15CW3148 Decree, Central shall use water stored pursuant to the hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht within the boundaries of Central or its subdistricts, as they now exist or as modi ed in the uture. The recreation sh and wildli e uses shall only occur within hat eld Reservoir. entral s au mentation use o the hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht shall occur in accordance with the terms and conditions of Central’s augmentation plans decreed in Case Nos. 02CW335, 03CW99, and any future augmentation plan decreed by the water court to Central or its subdistricts which includes the hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Right as an augmentation supply. The augmentation use o the hat eld Reservoir-Re

occur so as to replace return ows associated with the water ri hts included in Exhibit 1 to the 15CW3148 Decree, if allowed by the underlying decree, and the return ows or other water ri hts allowed by the terms of a future decree of the water court or substitute water supply plan. 3. Outline of Work Toward Completion of Appropriation During the Diligence Period: 3.1. During the diligence period, Central has participated in the hat eld Reservoir Mitigation Company, Inc., the purpose of which is to conduct such business as may be necessary to satisfy the mitigation obligations of the reallocation project participants, including Central. In addition, Central has continued to ne otiate with other hat eld reallocation project participants regarding acuirin additional stora e space in hat eld Reservoir. 3.2. During the diligence period, Central expended over $132,306 in legal e penses related to its hat eld Reservoir water rights and participation in various activities related to the hat eld Reservoir Mitigation Company and the reallocation project generally. Additionally, Central has invested nearly $3,612,270 in engineering, assessments, and carriage expenses for its hat eld Reservoir water ri hts. dditionally in 2018 Central spent roughly $3,921,000 purchasin space in hat eld Reservoir. verall Central has spent approximately $7,665,576 during the diligence period in connection with its hat eld Reservoir water ri hts. . . Integrated System. Central owns numerous water rights and ditch and reservoir structures on the South Platte River and its tributaries which are operated as an integrated system to provide augmentation to over 1,200 member wells in two subdistricts. The conditional right decreed or hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht is a part of Central’s integrated system. During the diligence period, Central undertook many di erent pro ects on its inte rated system including but not limited to purchasing water rights, constructing water storage and delivery in rastructure lin applications or and obtaining decreed water rights and changes of water rights, and participating as an objector in water court cases for the purpose of protecting Central’s water rights. 3.4. Applicant is a participant in the hat eld Reallocation Project. 4. Claims To Make Partially Absolute and for Finding of Reasonable Diligence Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4). From January 1st, 2024 to February 4th, 2024 Central diverted (at a maximum diversion rate of 147.08 cfs) and stored 1,480.02 acre-feet of Central’s decreed hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht or 9,641 acre-feet, in priority, in Central’s storage space in hat eld Reservoir. entral see s a decree approving 1,480.02 acre-feet of the Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Right absolute. The remaining 8,160.98 acre-feet should remain conditional. As described above, Central’s Chatfield Reservoir-Refill Water Right is part of an integrated system under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). Work performed and effort or costs expended by Central on any water rights or structures which are part of its integrated water system should be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the system as provided in C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). 5. Name and address of owners of land and structure. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Omaha District 9307 South Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128-6901 6. WHEREFORE, Central requests the Court enter a decree ndin that entral has satis ed the statutory standard o steady application o e ort to complete the appropriation described above or entral s hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht in a reasonably e pedient and e cient manner under all the facts and circumstances, that reasonable diligence was performed during the diligence period in the development of the hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Ri ht that a portion o entral s hat eld Reservoir-Re ll Right should be made absolute as described herein, and that the remaining conditional portion of the water right should continue. This application consists o ve (5) pa es. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application may le with the ater Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a veri ed Statement o pposition settin orth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement o pposition must be led by the last day o JUNE 2025 (forms available on www.courts. state.co.us or in the ler s o ce) and must be led as an ri inal and include $192.00 lin ee. copy o each Statement o pposition must also be served upon the Applicant or pplicant s ttorney and an a davit or certi cate o such service o mailin shall be led with the ater ler .

Legal Notice No. NTS4632

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Westminster Window

Notice to Creditors

Email: Briana@thehlf.net

FAX Number: 303.758.8237

Atty. Reg. #: 22010

Case Number: 2025PR30295

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Kristen Maher-Cochrane, Adrian Maher, Branden Maher, Grandchildren, and any unknown or missing heirs.

Last Known Address, if any: Address is unknown. Notice given to the Attorney General for the State of Colorado and through publication.

A hearing without appearance on the Amended Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) appointment of Lynn Marie Hrabovsky as Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: June 26 Time: 8:00 am Division: T1

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601

The non-appearance hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Legal Notice No. NTC 3915

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jorge Gozalez, AKA Jorge Gonzales, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30288

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 September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly Raemdonck, Attorney for Personal Representative, Rosalinda Pino 2485 W Main Street, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. NTS 3908

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Terrance Michael Thompson, a/k/a Terrance M. Thompson, a/k/a Terry Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30294

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 September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janice K. Thompson Personal Representative c/o Christopher Cole Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. NTS4604

First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael Eugene Domanski, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 030287

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 September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Musell

Attorney for Personal Representative

Tina Gamb 3801 E. Florida Ave Ste 725 Denver CO 80210

Legal Notice No. NTS4589

First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DENNIS LEROY HERBOLSHEIMER, aka DENNIS L. HERBOLSHEIMER, aka DENNIS HERBOLSHEIMER, Deceased Case Number 25PR30314

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 October 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paulette J. Cittadino

Personal Representative 2284 East 143”’ Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80602

Legal Notice No. NTS 3909

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Bruce Bushnell,

A/K/A Richard B. Bushnell, A/K/A Richard Bushnell, A/K/A R. Bushnell, A/K/A R. B. Bushnell, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030274

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 September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Sanford Bushnell

Personal Representative c/o Colorado Estate Planning Law Center 6870 W 52nd Ave, STE 103 Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. NTS 3910

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Harriet Joanne Kasyon

a/k/a Harriet J. Kasyon

a/k/a Harriet Kasyon

a/k/a Joanne Kasyon, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 030344

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 September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas John Kasyon

Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. NTS4627

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George Miller, Deceased

Case Number: 2025 PR 122

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 September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tammy Nelson

Personal Representative 1040 Bronco Rd. Denver, CO 80221

Legal Notice No. NTS4588

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ANITA L. BOETTE, a/k/a ANITA LOUISE BOETTE, a/k/a ANITA BOETTE, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 030340

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 September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Boette-Miller

Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. NTS4628

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JUSTIN D. FELTIS, A/K/A JUSTIN DAVID FELTIS, A/K/A JUSTIN FELTIS, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30308

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 September 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Zachary Feltis

Personal Representative

C/O Harvey J. Williamson, Esq. 4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, Colorado 80303 303-716-9666

Legal Notice No. NTS4620

First Publication: May 15, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Ray Hightower, aka Robert R. Hightower, aka Robert Hightower, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30276

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 September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shannara Quissell, #52547 Zalessky Law Group, LLC

Attorney for Personal Representative, Karin Hightower 9725 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 305

Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. NTS4635

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 16, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been led with the dams ounty ourt.

The petition requests that the name of Alany Valeria Balderrama Rubio be changed to Alany Valeria Rubio Case No.: 25 C 0645

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS4585

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 22, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, and updated April 18, 2025, that a Petition for a han e o ame o an adult has been led with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Olivia Marie Hernandez be changed to Olivia Marie Moreno Case No.: 24C1380

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS 3914

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Lisa Esterdahl

7945 York St Apt 2 Denver, CO 80229

For Minor Child: Nova Grace Hartman

To Change the Child’s Name to: Nova Grace Esterdahl

Case Number: 2025 C 0720

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION

Notice to: Daniel Hartman, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: May 30, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 1100 Judicial Center Drive

Brighton, Colorado 80601

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Nova Grace Hartman.

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: 4/28/2025

Legal Notice No.:NTS4617

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 25, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been led with the dams ounty ourt.

The petition requests that the name of Gabriel Cano Herrera be changed to Gabriel Herrera Cano Case No.: 25 C 0708

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. NTS4615

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 22, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been led with the dams ounty ourt.

The petition requests that the name of Christian Cortes Herrera be changed to Christian Herrera-Cortes

Case No.: 25 C 0672

By: Judge / Magistrate

Legal Notice No. NTS 3907

First Publication: