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Colorado’s always cookin’ up something colorful in conspiracy theories

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nd you thought it couldn’t get any worse.

At least I did. And millions of people like me probably are to blame for jinxing all of American Democracy by telling ourselves and each other, “this can’t get any (crazier) (weirder) (sicker) (more bizarre) (more dangerous.”

Donald Trump keeps lying about Hurricane Helene victims being victimized by corrupt FEMA folks. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene keeps lying about the Democratic government aiming Helene at Republican voters so Democrats can win the election.

Really.

Aurora, too, has been waist deep in “make it stop” ever since Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky went on a Fox News-powered tear trying to persuade people that Aurora apartments are exploding with Venezuelan gangs, and that without the “right vote” on Election Day, the “wrong” immigration policy will have us swimming in immigrants in a matter of weeks.

She knows she’s dead right because she’s in the stable genius company of anti-immigrant allies like Rep. Lauren Boebert and Trump. Fox News personality Laura Ingraham thanked Jurinsky for coming on and confirming the truth Fox News dutifully dispenses 24/7.

Jurinsky continues to double down on doubters like Gov. Jared Polis, who said the tsunami of Tren de Aragua gangsters she said are pouring down northwest Aurora streets are figments of her imagination.

Imagine this, she rebutted on social media last week. A “Democrat” she knows or follows on a so-

cial media channel told someone, possibly her, that Venezuelan immigrants, only here a short time, are being steamrolled through citizenship class here in the metro area, so the dreaded foreigner “CAN VOTE!” Presumably for a Democrat.

Wow. Just freaking wow.

These immigrants, like all others, can’t even get work permits, even though they’re due them as political refugees, not “illegal immigrants.” The U.S. immigration bureaucracy is so behind and so broken, these immigrants haven’t a prayer of getting anywhere near a Green Card application.

Citizenship? In weeks or months? This sounds like the title track of “Jurinsky — The Musical!”

Maestro, can I have a D Flat?

“In just sev-en-ty days, I can make you a sca-aaa-aaa-aaaaaam!”

My deepest apologies to Tim Curry and Richard O’Brien for such a cheap yet effective riff.

But really. Think about it. Why, in a Colorado place like Aurora and Denver, where there are already so many Democratic voters that there are virtually no Republicans holding any state or local public offices anymore, except a few on the Aurora City Council, would anyone kill themselves to push back against the entire weight of the Universe, to turn a handful of Venezuelan immigrants into citizens, for a few more Democratic votes?

The scheme sounds an awful lot like some third-rate Russian AI service, Chat CCCP, after commanding it to “create a demonizing scenario about Venezuelans in Aurora that will make the Republican heads explode.”

Jurinsky’s not alone in eliciting the “wait, what” out of most of Colorado every time she talks into her X account.

Heidi Ganahl, who ran for governor as a Republican in 2022 against Jared Polis, and got seriously whooped while her candidacy drowned in a sea of conspiracy theories, just can’t get over it.

She was peeved after limping to the election finish line, dragging ludicrous “furrygate” conspiracies. She had tried to persuade the state that JeffCo schools was swimming in child-cat creatures and the school district let them poo in cat-litter-boxes to appease them. The media and the public dismissed her as the weird person she proved herself to be. So she’s started her own online “journalism” channel, that offers her news that no one else seems to care to listen to anymore.

About two weeks ago, she published her exclusive two-year investigation into — are you ready for this — “election irregularities” in — wait for it: Douglas County.

Yup. That Douglas County. The Douglas County south of here that would kill for a Gov. DeSantis and has more Republicans than deciduous trees.

Ganahl’s “investigation” revealed that some voting machines may have wifi cards in them. Yup. And she reports that the USPS, that bastion of clarity and precision, may not have kept track of all the ballots. The numbers don’t match, something. And, brace yourself, some of the cameras pointed at voter drop boxes are NOT high-resolution.

There you have it.

When her own report went nowhere, she called a press confer-

ence at the Capitol. About a week later, Ganahl began accusing media like the Denver Post, 9News, CPR and others of hiding her investigation from the public.

Journalists at the Denver Post and 9News saw the social media accusation, and let the public know, they never sent anyone to her show.

Ganahl swears she saw someone with a Denver Post tag on a bag.

Maybe a Venezuelan who picked it up at a Colfax Arc? Undaunted, Ganahl has taken to X with a vengeance, telling anyone who will listen to her diatribe X-vid, the sordid details of voter boxes without high-resolution cameras blurring out democracy.

This, just days after Colorado’s most infamous election denier and disputer, Tina Peters, was sentenced to nine years in prison for using her public position to continuously undermine trust in Colorado’s provably solid electoral process.

“It’s the position she held that has provided her with the pulpit from which she can preach these lies,” Mesa County Judge Matthew Barrett said when sentencing Peters. “Every effort to undermine the integrity of our elections and public’s trust in our institutions has been made by you.”

That, from a judge in a place in Colorado where Republicans have long ruled, and still do.

It kind of gives you hope, when, lately, there’s little cause for that.

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Aurora apartments in disputed viral ‘gang’ video targeted for closure by city

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

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urora officials have notified owners of a now-notorious apartment complex that it will file legal action in an effort to close down the complex primarily because of unchecked crime at The Edge at Lowry.

The complex at 1218 Dallas St. was the site of an August home-security video depicting armed men in an apartment hallway that went viral and became the focus of heated controversy about Venezuelan immigrants and gang members.

Apartment complex owner CBZ Management has become the nexus of the controversy as some of its apartment complexes in Aurora have become the focus of conflicting claims about gang members, immigrants and property mismanagement.

Officials from CBZ Management did not return phone calls from the Sentinel.

Aurora closed another CBZ apartment complex earlier this summer, creating fear among other tenants of CBZ properties that they, too, will be evicted as cold weather approaches. The apartments are filled primarily with financially struggling tenants, many of them immigrants.

Controversies in the area have created a firestorm across the nation, culminating with presidential candidate Donald Trump persisting in false claims that all of Aurora has been taken over by Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gangs.

Although the Sept. 26 letter said the city is prepared to file in court if the company does not act, it would still be “several weeks” before the building would be forced to close, according to Aurora Deputy Director of Communications Ryan Luby.

“Our primary focus is getting these delinquent property owners to take care of their properties and their tenants,” Luby said in an email.

The letter states that the city has determined it will file a criminal nuisance action against CBZ Management by Oct. 6 for the six buildings on Dallas Street making up The Edge at Lowry complex, if the company does

not act.

The action would include the building where the notorious viral video was taken Aug. 18. Building owners and Aurora City Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky have claimed that the video, depicting six men with guns, knocking on an apartment door, and walking in, and another video depicting two men kicking in an apartment door somewhere in the complex, is proof that the complex was “taken over” by Venezuelan gangs. A man outside the apartment complex was fatally shot minutes after the armed men were seen in the security footage, police said.

Aurora police Tuesday announced they have identified all the men in the Aug. 18 video and are in the process of issuing warrants and making arrests. Police said that, to date, they are unaware of any evidence linking any of the men in the video to Venezuelan gangs, or any “organized crime.”

Aurora officials in the letter point to repeated crime reports in the Edge and lack of response to security and other issues by owners of the complex as the reason for a nuisance procedure.

Mayor Mike Coffman has referred publicly to CBZ as “slumlords.”

It was the same procedure used to shut down Aspen Grove apartments this summer after the city and residents reported unlivable conditions that the owner failed to resolve, in that case after more than two years of citations.

City officials have repeatedly said they have offered to assist and work with CBZ to rectify problems such as the lack of trash removal, police security, lack of water and a long list of public health concerns at this complex and others owned by CBZ. Aurora city and police officials say they have focused on The Edge since controversy erupted in August.

On Sept. 20, the City of Aurora sent CBZ Management a “Specified Crime Property Determination Notice” for the Edge. Six days later, the Aurora City Attorney’s office sent CBZ Management a Criminal Nuisance Action including all six buildings in the complex.

The property owners are given 10 days be-

fore the city could file any criminal nuisance action to the Aurora Municipal Court. If filed, the city will “seek” a closure, according to the letter.

Since an updated letter was sent on Sept.

26, the property owners have until Oct. 6, city officials said Tuesday.

“The City will be prepared to file the necessary pleadings to commence the criminal nuisance action against these six properties in the Aurora Municipal Court the week of October 14, 2024,” the letter states.

The city’s letter requests that CBZ Management manage its properties or hire a qualified property management company for the six properties along Dallas Street before Oct. 14. In that case, the city will be willing to discuss the delay in filing, according to the letter.

The city has offered to provide temporary police presence at the property, but the offer was not accepted, city officials said previously.

“To be clear, this situation is different from the circumstances that closed one of your clients’ other properties located at 1568 Nome St, Aurora,” the letter states.

Aspen Grove apartment complex at Nome Street is the complex Aurora forced to close Aug. 13 due to negligence. Officials and legal representatives from CBZ Management have repeatedly insisted that that complex, too, was “overrun” by Venezuelan gang members, preventing the company from managing the apartment complex. Aurora police and city officials have repeatedly disputed the claim, saying there appeared to have been gang members on site, but that the problems were caused by years of neglect and mismanagement.

Unlike the Nome Street apartments, the six apartments on Dallas Street are being cited primarily for criminal activity going back about a year.

“Criminal activity on a property is a public nuisance under the Aurora Municipal Code,” stated in the Specified Crime Property Determination notice sent by the Aurora Police Department on Sept. 20. “Property owners are expected to be vigilant in preventing or deterring crime on or in their property and will be held responsible for the use of their property by tenants, guests and occupants.”

Cited Aurora police reports from The Edge at Lowry building at 1208 Dallas St.: 10/22/2023 Aggravated Assault Blunt Weapon 3/24/2024 Disturbance/Noise 4/29/2024 Trespassing 5/6/2024 Fugitive Arrest 5/8/2024 Trespassing 5/12/2024 Shots Fired 7/21/2024 Disturbance/Noise 8/3/2024 Aggravated Assault Gun 8/18/2024 Weapon Offense 8/19/2024 Homicide

Cited Aurora police reports from other buildings at The Edge at Lowry complex: 5/18/2024 1238 Dallas St. Robbery Carjacking 5/18/2024 1258 Dallas St. Home invasion 5/18/2024 1238 Dallas St. Trespassing 5/25/2024 1258 Dallas St. Threats/Damage Property/Intimidation 7/16/2024 1218 Dallas St. Burglary/Trespass 8/3/2024 208 Dallas St. Aggravated Assault Gun 8/10/2024 1268 Dallas St. Aggravated Assault Gun 8/13/2024 1258 Dallas St. Home Invasion/Robbery 8/18/2024 1218 Dallas St. Burglary/Menacing

Aurora police investigate allegations of rampant gangs at The Edge at Lowry Apartments at East 12th Avenue and Dallas Street in Aurora. Some Aurora City Council members have gone on national and local TV saying that the complex is dangerous because its overrun by Venezuelan gangs.

Residents, police and city staff say it’s untrue, and that a “slumlord” has made it nearly unlivable.

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Judge: Risk from fluoride in drinking water merits EPA review — Aurora levels could warrant action A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen cautioned that it’s not certain that the amount of fluoride typically added to water is causing lower IQ in kids, but he concluded that mounting research points to an unreasonable risk that it could be. He ordered the EPA to take steps to lower that risk, but didn’t say what those measures should be.

Since 2015, federal health officials have recommended a fluoridation level of 0.7 milligrams per liter of water.

For five decades before that, the recommended upper range was 1.2. The World Health Organization has set a safe limit for fluoride in drinking water of 1.5.

The City of Aurora does not add fluoride to water because most Colorado mountain run-off water is naturally fluoridated from mineral content. City water officials say they’re following the legal and regulatory changes closely.

“Our most recent water quality monitoring for fluoride between Sept.

1, 2023, and Sept. 25, 2024, shows results between 1.1 ppm and 0.576 ppm,” of fluoride in drinking water provide to Aurora customers, Aurora water spokesperson Shonnie Cline said in a statement to the Sentinel.

The current regulated limit for fluoride is 4 p.p.m.

But those are the previous limits set primarily for bone and teeth.

Aurora’s next steps will be dictated by what the courts and federal officials do.

“Aurora Water will be monitoring any next steps that the EPA takes with respect to potentially reducing the MCL for fluoride,” Cline said. “The health and wellbeing of the people who live and work in Aurora are our primary focus. We will take the necessary actions to ensure we continue to provide drinking water that meets all federal and state water quality standards.”

If the city were to have to further reduce the naturally occurring fluoride levels in Aurora drinking water, the process would be arduous and probably costly.

“Due to the chemical nature of fluoride, it can be challenging to remove from water, as conventional treatment does not significantly reduce fluoride concentrations,” Cline said. Options to remove fluoride from the water would include “ion exchange and reverse osmosis, both of which involve substantial construction and operational costs.”

City water officials did not provide any cost estimates for compliance with lower levels.

“If the EPA implements a standard for fluoride lower than what is found in our source water, Aurora Water will evaluate the effectiveness and costs of various treatment options to determine the most appropriate solution,” Cline said.

This is the first time a federal judge has made a determination about the neurodevelopmental risks to children of the recommended U.S. water fluoride level, said Ashley Malin, a Uni-

versity of Florida researcher who has studied the effect of higher fluoride levels in pregnant women.

She called it “the most historic ruling in the U.S. fluoridation debate that we’ve ever seen.”

The judge’s ruling is another striking dissent to a practice that has been hailed as one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Last month, a federal agency determined “with moderate confidence” that there is a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. The National Toxicology Program based its conclusion on studies involving fluoride levels at about twice the recommended limit for drinking water.

The EPA — a defendant in the lawsuit — argued that it wasn’t clear what impact fluoride exposure might have at lower levels. But the agency is required to make sure there is a margin between the hazard level and exposure level. And “if there is an insufficient margin, then the chemical poses a risk,” Chen wrote in his 80-page ruling last month.

“Simply put, the risk to health at exposure levels in United States drinking water is sufficiently high to trigger regulatory response by the EPA” under federal law, he wrote.

An EPA spokesperson, Jeff Landis, said the agency was reviewing the decision but offered no further comment.

In 1950, federal officials endorsed water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay, and they continued to promote it even after fluoride toothpaste brands hit the market several years later.

Fluoride can come from a number of sources, but drinking water is the main source for Americans, researchers say. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population currently gets fluoridated drinking water, according to CDC data.

Separately, the EPA has a longstanding requirement that water systems cannot have more than 4 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water.

That standard is designed to prevent skeletal fluorosis, a potentially crippling disorder which causes weaker bones, stiffness and pain.

But in the last two decades, studies have suggested a different problem: a link between fluoride and brain development. Researchers wondered about the impact on developing fetuses and very young children who might ingest water with baby formula. Studies in animals showed fluoride could impact neurochemistry cell function in brain regions responsible for learning, memory, executive function and behavior.

The court case, argued in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, started in 2017. The lead plaintiff was a notfor-profit advocacy environmental advocacy organization named Food & Water Watch. Chen paused the proceedings in 2020 to await the results of the National Toxicology Program report, but he heard lawyers’ arguments about the case earlier this year.

“In our view, the only effective way to eliminate the risk from adding fluoride chemicals to water is to stop adding them,” said Michael Connett, the plaintiffs’ lead attorney, in an email Thursday.

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Unattended patio grill fire decimates Aurora house A patio charcoal grill left briefly unattended is to blame for a house fire Oct. 5 that consumed the deck, a tree and the entire front portion of a duplex in the Expo Park neighborhood.

No injuries were reported from the fire, but the house is now uninhabitable and the family has been forced out.

Firefighters were called to the house at about 5:15 p.m. by residents, who later said they’d been grilling food outside on a deck and briefly went inside.

“The fence in front of the deck where the grill was sitting erupted into flames,” Aurora Fire and Rescue spokesperson Dawn Small said in a statement. “The fire quickly spread to a large tree next to the fence, the deck and to the residence.”

The occupant and two small children got out of the house without injury.

The American Red Cross has offered the family assistance.

Small cautioned homeowners about the dangers of outside cooking grills places in precarious outdoor locations.

“Grills placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard,” Small said.

National fire protection officials offer this advice: • For propane grills, check the gas tank for leaks before use.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Place the grill well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.

• If you use starter fluid when charcoal grilling, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

When you have or are finished grilling, let the coals cool completely before disposing in a metal container.

• Never leave your grill unattended when in use.

— Sentinel Staff SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Montbello area students help create a tip line app to curb youth violence A new app for young people in three northeast Denver neighborhoods aims to reduce violence by connecting youth to the help they need before things reach a breaking point.

Launched in July, “The Power of One” app is a bit like the statewide tip line Safe2Tell, but with two key differences. It addresses a broader array of problems than threats, violence, or self-harm and aims to minimize police involvement unless absolutely necessary.

Youth can use the free Power of One app or accompanying hotline to submit anonymous tips or request help with issues such as finding a counselor, preventing home utilities from being shut off, or heading off an imminent fight at school. Four trained peer mediators will field many of the

submissions, but true emergencies will be referred to law enforcement.

The program is aimed at students in Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, and Park Hill, but submissions from other neighborhoods will also be addressed.

Although the app has received only one submission so far — a student request for volunteer opportunities — leaders of the effort hope it will eventually expand citywide and help derail youth violence by providing holistic help to young people.

“When youth are struggling, whatever those struggles can be, if they’re not addressed, they can kind of cascade … into eventual involvement in violence,” said Dave Bechhoefer, project director for the Youth Violence Prevention Center-Denver, which spearheaded the app.

Arrests for violent crime, homicide, and aggravated assault in the neighborhoods targeted by the app exceed rates in Denver and the nation, according to the data from the University of Colorado Boulder, where the center is housed.

Kaliah Yizar, one of about a dozen youth advisers who helped shape The Power of One app, said one of the ways the app can help is by connecting youth to positive outlets.

“What we’ve seen is that when youth are given opportunities … such as playing sports, such as joining clubs, getting involved in school, those students are much less likely to get involved in youth violence,” she said.

The app, which is monitored around the clock, is also meant to interrupt violence that may be brewing.

Yizar, now a junior at Howard University in Washington, D.C., said she would have appreciated the app when she was in high school at Martin Luther King Jr. Early College in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood.

It would have helped “if I knew about something and I was afraid of going to someone at school, if I was afraid of calling the police and being labeled a snitch,” she said.

When Yizar’s aunt was principal at her school, students often let her aunt know if, for example, a classmate posted a photo of a gun on Snapchat or was planning a fight.

The Power of One app “is great for youth who don’t have those connections in school and still want to let people know about what they know, but do it in a way that’s anonymous and safe to them,” she said.

The app began taking shape in 2022 with help from a $6 million federal grant focused on finding innovative ways to reduce youth violence.

Bechhoefer said the basic idea was to connect youth in the target neighborhoods to community resources, but the project’s youth advisers homed in on the best way to do that.

“When we talked about the strategy with our youth council, the first thing they said was, ‘Well, you need an app,’” he said.

The Power of One uses the same software and architecture as the 20-year-old Safe2Tell service, but includes other features, such as links to local organizations and event calendars. Several suggestions from the youth council were incorporated into the app, including the phrase “make a connection” instead of “make a tip,” which Yizar said can have negative connotations to teens.

One of the app’s main selling points is that it’s a community-based service, she said.

“Down the road the youth would

like to link to job opportunities, internships, anything that can also support youth,” Bechhoefer said.

Right now, the biggest challenge for Bechhoefer, Yizar, and other champions of the effort is getting the word out to local teens. The app has been downloaded 163 times, has received one direct submission, and a couple referrals from other reporting services. In contrast, Safe2Tell received more than 28,000 tips during the 2023-24 school year.

Yizar said she and other students involved in the project tabled at block parties over the summer to tell youth and parents about the app. Some downloaded it on the spot. Although Yizar is now away at college, other teens are working to get the word out at their Denver schools.

The federal grant that funds the app project expires in 2026.

“We have basically two years to really show that this is an effective youth violence intervention,” Bechhoefer said.

— ANN SCHIMKE, Colorado Chalkbeat

POLICE AND COURTS

Man shot in leg Oct. 5 during brawl in Aurora hotel parking lot, police say An unidentified man was shot in the leg Oct. 5 during what police described as a “massive fight” in the parking lot of an East Colfax hotel in Aurora.

Police were called to the Holiday Inn hotel at 14200 E. Colfax Ave. at about 10:15 after reports of a shooting in the parking lot.

“Once on scene, they were met with a chaotic crowd of teenagers who had just been involved in a massive fight in the parking lot,” according to Aurora police spokesperson Agent Matt Longshore.

At some point during the melee, a man was shot in the leg, police said.

“Officers applied a tourniquet and he was taken to the hospital with serious injuries,” Longshore said.

Three unidentified teenagers were also hurt during the donnybrook and were taken to hospitals for non-gunshot-related injuries.

“Officers and Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the fight and subsequent shooting, who was involved and their exact involvement,” Longshore said.

Investigators are reviewing hotel security footage and interviewing witnesses.

No arrests have been made.

— Sentinel Staff

Man running across Colfax in Aurora struck by car, killed A man running across East Colfax Avenue in northwest Aurora was struck by a car Oct. 5 and later died from his injuries, police said.

The unidentified man was not in a crosswalk when he darted across the roadway at Macon Street on East Colfax Avenue at about noon, police said.

“The driver remained on scene,” police said in a statement. “There is no indication that speed nor alcohol were contributing factors.”

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Regis Jesuit rolls to semis RAIDERS TAKE ALL-AURORA MATCHUP WITH GRANDVIEW 7-0 TO EARN RETURN TRIP TO FINAL FOUR OF CLASS 5A TEAM STATE TOURNAMENT; INDIVIDUALS REGIONALS AHEAD

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lthough it didn’t change the overall outcome, two No. 1 singles heavyweights squared off during the Class 5A boys tennis team state quarterfinal match between Regis Jesuit and Grandview Oct. 5.

The host Raiders — the top seed in the 16-team tournament — remained undefeated in dual matches on the season with a 7-0 victory over the eighth-seeded Wolves, though the sweep was anything but easy.

Coach Laura Jones’ Regis Jesuit team had already secured passage into the Oct. 15 semifinals (where it will face No. 5 Fossil Ridge), but the last match on the court was a showdown between Raiders’ sophomore Alec Rodriguez-Fields and Wolves’ junior Justin Son that lasted three outstanding sets.

Son was the 5A individual state runner-up at No. 1 singles last season and RodriBY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor guez-Fields finished second at No. 2 singles in the same tournament and they were both in fine form when they met as headliners of the team dual. Rodriguez-Fields (whose only two losses of the season came to Kent Denver star Nathan Gold) came away victorious, as he sandwiched 6-1 TOP: Regis Jesuit sopho- set victories around a 6-3 Son victory in the second set. more Alec Fields-Rodriguez It was the cherry on top for the Raiders, who also reacts to winning a key point swept No. 16 Northfield in the first round. in the No. 1 singles match of “It was fun to watch, there were some good matches the Class 5A boys tennis team state tournament quarterfi- out here and to come out on top in every single one of nal on Oct. 5 at Regis Jesuit them means a lot,” Jones said. “I feel like the kids are High School. ABOVE CENTER: very up right now and playing some of the best tenRegis Jesuit freshman Blake nis they’ve played all year and if we keep on the same Wright defeated previously unbeaten Kaahan Wani of trajectory, we could bring this thing home this year.”

In the team state tournament format, however, Grandivew at No, 2 singles as part of the Raiders’ sweep. every match carries the same weight and Regis Jesuit Photos by Courtney Oakes/ was able to come away on top in all seven positions.

Aurora Sentinel Rodriguez-Field’s victory completed a singles sweep, as Regis Jesuit freshmen twins Blake and Sebastian Wright won the battle with Grandview fresh-

with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over sophomore Kushal Ninganola and freshman Rithvik Ninganola of the Wolves.

Regis Jesuit is the only team to win both of its first two team state dual matches by sweeps and it will play host to Fossil Ridge, which defeated No. 7 Fairview 5-2. On the other side of the bracket are No. 2 Cherry Creek and No. 3 Valor Christian, which both advanced via 6-1 wins. The same semifinals took place last season, as the Raiders and Bruins advanced to the final, which was won by Cherry Creek 4-1.

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men twins Kaahan and Krish Wani. Blake Wright downed previously unbeaten Kaahan Wani 6-2, 6-2, while Sebastian Wright eventually got past Krish Wani 6-2, 6-4.

Two doubles matches lingered late in the dual.

Regis Jesuit’s No. 2 team of senior KC Eckenhausen and junior Adam Rydel dropped a second set tiebreak with Grandview’s team of senior Atharv Peroor and freshman Nathan McIsaac, but rolled to a 6-0 victory in the third set to gain the win.

The No. 1 doubles match pitted Regis Jesuit junior Clay Dickey and sophomore Vlad Sukhovetskyy against Grandview senior Blake Hardin and junior Carter Benton. All four players were in the singles lineups of their respective teams last season before they ended up in doubles this season. Sukhovetskyy (the 5A No. 3 singles state champion last season) and Dickey (who spent two seasons at No. 1 singles) topped Benton (a state qualifier at No. 3 singles last season) and Hardin (who played No. 2 singles previously) 6-2, 6-3.

First off the court was the Regis Jesuit No. 4 doubles team of seniors Aiden Prananta and Spencer Buege, who earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Grandview’s Corbin Thompson and Andres Salazar. That was followed by senior Carl Siegel and sophomore Edward Samuelson

For the first time on both the Regis Jesuit and Grandview campuses, Class 5A boys tennis regional tournaments will be held. The Raiders have earned hosting honors multiple times in the past due to high league finishes, but have never had the seating capacity to host a tournament until this year with the opening of its new tennis center. The Wolves traditionally finish too low in the league standings to get hosting duties, but finished as the Centennial League runner-up this time to achieve the feat. Grandview welcomes Chatfield, Columbine, Fort Collins, Fountain-Fort Carson, Legend and Riverdale Ridge for the 5A Region 7 tournament, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 9 and conclude the next day. Regis Jesuit’s Region 2 tournament is set to start at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 and will include another local program in Rangeview along with Broomfield, Centaurus, Highlands Ranch, Liberty and Ponderosa.

Meanwhile, Eaglecrest and Vista PEAK Prep will play in the Region 3 tournament that starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 9 at Valor Christian and Highlands Ranch high schools, Smoky Hill is at North Lake Tennis Park starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 for the Region 4 tournament and both Cherokee Trail and Overland compete in the Region 5 tournament that starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 9 at APEX Tennis Center.

Those that advance through regionals head to the Denver Tennis Park for the 5A individual state tournament Oct. 17-19.

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PREPS Right: Grandview senior Michael Rosman, left, looks down the fairway on Hole No. 1 at CommonGround G.C. during the opening round of the Class 5A boys golf state tournament on Oct. 7. Rosman shot 4-under-par 67 to tie for second after the first of two days.

Middle: Junior Dalton Sisneros ended the first day of the 5A boys golf state tournament in a tie for sixth place and helped the Cougars tie for fifth place going into the Oct. 8 final round.

Below: Coming into the 5A boys golf state tournament after he shot a 6-under-par 66 in regionals, Regis Jesuit senior Sam Walker shot 76 in the opening round.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL

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n outstanding season of boys golf across Aurora and around Colorado comes to a close with the Class 5A state tournament, which began Oct. 7 at CommonGround G.C. Golfers from Aurora area programs earned 15 of the 84 available spots for the two day, season-ending tournament, where players who shot remarkably low scores and lit up many a course come together for a shot BOYS GOLF at grand prizes.

just four strokes behind Regis Jesuit.

Rosman was the only Wolves’ player with previous state experience and the others got their first experience as part of a loaded field. Senior Andrew Sinar shot 79 — which put him in a time for 64th — while sophomore Dominki Fedotov and Sam Silver both shot 85 to tie for 83rd.

Individually, Smoky Hill sophomore Reece Nuwash had a share of the lead after he made the turn at 4-under-par, but trouble in the final stretch brought him in with a plus-3 74. Nuwash shared the 30th position in the individual standings with Eaglecrest junior Gregory White, who played in his third career state tournament. Nuwash’s junior teammate Hudson Roth carded an 84 to put himself in a tie for 80th after the initial 18 holes.

Stately manner

Grandview senior Michael Rosman — owner of Aurora’s lowest score of the season, a 10-under-par 62 shot during Centennial League play at Aurora Hills G.C. — aims to finish his final season on Depth on the rise around Aurora top. His second lowest all-time score (64) came at a junior tournament at CommonGround and Cherokee Trail, Grandview and Regis Jesuit all he showed his comfort with the course with an got four-player teams into the state tournament, opening round of 4-under but all three programs had multiple other players

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor 67. That left Rosman — the that could very well have been there also had more Centennial League champi- spots been available. on — in a tie for a second, just one off the lead, as Most striking was the situation with Regis Jehe sought to better his career-high of 14th place suit, which always boasts depth, but maybe more from his junior season. than ever before in Rogers’ estimation. With how Next highest on the leaderboard among Au- well the foursome of Walker, Thornton, Lore and rora individuals on the opening day of the tour- Doolittle played at the end of the season, there was nament was junior Dalton Sisneros of Cherokee no room for seniors Ben Sander and Owen Casey.

Trail, who shot 69 to put himself in a Sander earned a medal in his ontie for sixth place. ly trip to the state tournament as a junior when he tied for sixth and Sisneros is part of a Cougars team For final Class 5A state that returned completely intact from consistently placed in the top 10 of results, recap and more, visit sentinelcolorado. last season, when they finished in a many Continental League tournacom/preps tie for second place. Combined with ments, but fell victim to the Raiders’ fellow junior Brayden Forte (tied for depth. So too did Casey, who also had 23rd after the first round with a 73) a stroke average around 75. plus senior Christopher O’Donnell and sophomore “It’s heartbreaking it cost me a lot of sleep Anthony Chen (who both shot 77 and were par tof and stress,” Rogers said. “We do our best to be a tie for 52nd), coach Ryan Stevens’ Cherokee Trail fair and give an equal shot at it. No matter how it team lurked in position to strike on the final day. turned out, a couple of great players were going Next-highest in the team standings after the to be left out. They handled it really well and I’m first round was Regis Jesuit, which held 12th place. proud of their character and how they dealt with Coach Craig Rogers’ all-senior lineup didn’t have their disappointment.” any players shoot under par in the first round, with Grandview held a simulated 27-hole playoff the top score coming from Ryland Doolittle, who to determine who would be in its four-player retied for 37th with his 75. A stroke behind Doolit- gional group and Silver bumped one of the playtle came Sam Walker (who was the medalist in ers in front of him to get onto it. He went on to regional play) and Anthony Lore in a tie for 44th have the second-lowest score for the Wolves and and Roland Thornton rounded out the mix with helped them win a team playoff to early an autoan 83 that tied him for 73rd. matic state team berth. Cherokee Trail’s depth Grandview — which qualified a four-player also impressed Stevens in his first season as head team for the state tournament for the first time in of the program and should help the team replace several seasons — ended the first day in 13th place, O’Donnell, a four-time state qualifer.

Opinion

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Sentinel Editorials

When deciding your ballot, everyone’s future rides on successful schools

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ne of the first and critical roles of the state — and consistent failures — has been to adequately provide for public education.

Since the 1960s, the state has regularly shrugged or outright shirked that role, to the disservice of millions of students, and all its residents.

For decades, Colorado has lived toward the bottom of the list of states ranked for how much they fund schools on a per-pupil basis, truly a badge of shame.

The situation grew so dire that in 2000 voters took the extraordinary action of passing a constitutional amendment that forced the state to increase school funding each year at least by the rate of inflation.

Thwarting the will of voters, state legislators in 2010 undermined the spending mandate by creating “negative factors” imposed on the school finance formula, allowing lawmakers to spend money intended for public schools, elsewhere.

The move has effectively diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from public school funding, at a time when the need for increased resources grew as exponentially as state lawmakers withheld it.

For the past 20 years, schools in Aurora and across the state have increasingly become not just charged with delivering public education, but social services, health care and more.

Increasingly, public schools have had to fill in for families who must work more than ever to keep pace with the region’s exorbitant cost of living.

It doesn’t mean that schools aren’t the best place to provide mental health care for troubled students, or provide a place to get even simple medical treatment. And as the scourge of youth violence continues to escalate in the metro region, and across the country, it only makes sense that public schools become the nexus for preventive programs.

But as public schools become increasingly responsible for all kinds of children’s services, besides education, the state legislature must provide the money to make it all possible.

Some progress was made this year, in the regular and special legislative sessions. State lawmakers created a system to “fully fund” public schools, which actually works to ensure schools are funded more closely to what Amendment 23 detailed. During the special session, lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis headed off state ballot questions that would have seriously undermined school funding.

But the problem hasn’t been resolved.

State budget officials say a peek into the fiscal future of the state is troubling, and built into the “full-funding” measures from earlier this year is an escape clause.

Meanwhile, the responsibilities for school districts across the state, and especially here in Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek Public Schools continue to expand.

Both school districts have taken on large numbers of migrant students and others who need a great deal of additional assistance to catch up to their peers.

While the state has boosted per-pupil spending for some of these students, it does not pay for what local schools need to provide.

And all kinds of students increasingly need physical and mental health services, aspects of their lives that directly affect their ability to learn.

This year, both school districts are asking voters to approve measures that would raise money to pay for a wide range of construction, repairs and investments in education projects, as well as provide funds for teacher salaries and a variety of instructional programs.

The Aurora Public Schools ballot questions both come without any tax increase.

The Cherry Creek schools questions, raising $9 million annually for operations and $950 million for construction funds, would cost the owner of a $500,000 home in the district an additional $15 a month in new property taxes.

Given the unsettled financial situation in the state, and the crucial need for resources in both of these large Aurora school districts, voters should look seriously at approving both questions.

These school districts, like so many others, have become responsible not just for teaching kids and preparing them for careers or college, but for helping them to steer clear from lives of addiction, depression and violence.

Never has so much depended on what’s deemed merely as “school funding.”

CAROLYN MARTIN AND ARI ARMSTRONG, SENTINEL GUEST COLUMNISTS

As homeschool advocates, we fear the so-called ‘school choice’ measure

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n many large issues we disagree.

Carolyn, as part of Christian Home Educators of Colorado, values a Christian foundation for education.

Ari is a secular homeschool dad. But we agree on the importance of Colorado parents having the freedom to guide the education of their children. We also agree that the so-called “school choice” ballot measure, Amendment 80 (originally Initiative 138), contrary to its stated purpose, poses a serious threat to the educational choices of families like ours.

In his recent op-ed, Aurora Councilmember Curtis Gardner claims that Amendment 80 will protect school choice, but he does not examine the language of the measure. The devil is in the details!

Gardner also claims that “choice has been under attack at the State Legislature”—we assume he refers to efforts to restrict charter schools—but he doesn’t explain how Amendment 80 might help. In fact, it is more likely to undermine the autonomy of charter schools.

We urge people to read the actual language of this proposed state Constitutional amendment (on page 64 of the Blue Book).

Part of the measure states, “All children have the right to equal opportunity to access a quality education.” That sounds great as an abstract goal. We all want a quality education for our children!

The problem is that, when written into the state’s fundamental law, this creates a positive obligation for state government to guarantee that each child’s education is a “quality” one—as decided by politicians and bureaucrats. This threatens the authority of parents to decide what constitutes for their own children a quality education.

In short, Amendment 80 practically begs state government to more harshly regulate charter schools, private schools, and homeschoolers in the name of the government’s notion of a “quality education.” Remember that the measure will be interpreted and implemented, not by parents, but by politicians, bureaucrats, and judges.

Consider also that the reference to “all children” seems to demand that state government fund universal preschool starting from birth. After all, some preschool children get a high-quality education, so Amendment 80 demands that “all children” have such an

opportunity. Obviously that is not the intent of the authors of the proposal, but that is the text’s literal meaning.

True, Amendment 80 also declares “that parents have the right to direct the education of their children.” But this line must be read in the context of what precedes it. The most likely reading is that, under Amendment 80, the rights of the parents end where the government-defined “quality education” begins.

Finally, Amendment 80 declares that “each K-12 child has the right to school choice,” including “neighborhood, charter, private, and home schools.” Again, this “right” must be read in context of the demand that government ensure a “quality education,” which leaves ample room for severe regulations.

Does Amendment 80 require state government to fund vouchers for private schools, including religious ones? No one knows.

Amendment 80 itself does not say. But a plausible reading says yes. If “each child” has a “right to school choice,” and that includes private schools, then is that “right” not violated when government fails to fund private schools via vouchers? Amendment 80 leaves it for the courts to decide. That is a bad way to make public policy.

We might disagree on the broader matter of vouchers. Carolyn’s organization long has been against them, on grounds that with tax dollars come government restrictions. What the government funds, the government controls. Ari is at least open to discussing the idea, although he shares the concern about vouchers possibly leading to more government controls. But we agree that punting the matter to the courts is a terrible strategy.

We believe that parents have the right to make their families’ educational choices and to decide what constitutes a quality education for their children. Parents know their own children better than anyone else does. We oppose Amendment 80 precisely because it threatens parents’ ability to make their own educational choices.

Carolyn Martin, director of government relations for Christian Home Educators of Colorado, with her husband homeschooled her three children. Ari Armstrong, author of a book about atheism, with his wife homeschools his nine-year-old

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METRO CITIES OFFER NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR LOCAL ARTIST SCULPTURES

BY MONTE WHALEY, Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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welding fabricator by trade, Joe Cole only dabbled in steel and bronze sculpting as a pastime and then eventually gave it up in 1993. But 30 years later, after he made an urn for his departed family dog, Cole caught the passion for creating again.

At the same time, the Northglenn resident couldn’t shake a persistent echo in his head of an owl calling out, “HOO.” He decided then he needed to mold something that paid homage to an owl building a life in a tree in the forest.

“The conclusion was made, and I spent an estimated 40 hours sculpting the bird and a limb to hold,” Cole said. He spent another 30 hours adding three more owlets and a tree trunk.

Later he added moss to represent growth, a snail for patience, a stump for reaching out and a mouse for courage. The result is a steel statue called “Hoo What Where and When”

by Cole, and the sculpture is being displayed this year at Northglenn’s EB Rains J. Memorial Park.

His work is also featured in Castle Rock and Alamosa. But the one in Northglenn holds special meaning for the 60-year-old since it was his first attempt to have his work displayed for the public.

He entered three of his sculptures into four cities in Colorado to exhibit. Three accepted his work.

“I wanted to share with the public…and Northglenn is my only home, and I wanted to share a piece of me,” Cole said via email.

“Three out of four ain’t bad.”

Other sculpture programs that dot the Front Range host Colorado artists from vary-

ing backgrounds who have molded bronze and steel frames that lure the eyes with humor and mysticism. From novice to well-established, artists say metro cities have offered nurturing environments for their projects.

Charlotte Zink – whose home studio is in Berthoud – produced “Eternal Echoes” for the Northglenn exhibit. But her handiwork has been shown, some permanent, at several locations surrounding Denver.

They include Westminster’s Sculpture on Loan, Lafayette’s Art on the Street, Art in Public Places in Longmont, heArt of Lyons, Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Douglas County Art Encounters, Sculpture Evergreen and Art 2C on Havana in Aurora, Zink said.

“It’s wonderful to see the arts supported in these communities,” Zink said via email.

Bill Bunting’s “With Wings Like Eagles” is also featured in Northglenn. He said the same sculpture is part of a year-long project with the Douglas County Art Encounters program at Sterling Ranch in Littleton.

He has other sculptures at Brighton, Monument and Alamosa that will be shown through this year, he said.

The works of Cole, Zink and Bunting are part of an annual effort in Northglenn to get more people acquainted with the unique nature of outdoor sculptures, say city officials.

Sponsored by the Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation, the exhibit at EB Rains J. Memorial Park features six new sculptures as part of the city’s 2024-25 Art on Parade program. Officials say the sculptures, including those of Cole, Zink and Bunting, were chosen by a diverse volunteer committee in February and will be on-site at the park for one year.

The other works and artists chosen for the 2024-25 season include: “Spiral Vortex” by Diego Harris, “Sun Lion” by D’Jean Jawrunner and “Magnify” Kirk Seese. Photos of the works are available on Northglenn’s website.

The annual Art on Parade program is an on-loan outdoor sculpture exhibit funded by NAHF and the Adams County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Artists loan their pieces to the program for one year, and park patrons are asked to vote for their favorite by paper ballots available at the Northglenn Recreation Center and online at northglennarts.org/public-art/art-on-parade-ballot/. The deadline to vote for this year’s sculptures is Nov. 1, 2024.

The sculpture with the most votes is dubbed “The People’s Choice” and will be purchased by NAHF and gifted to the City of Northglenn for permanent placement in the city. The sculptures are also available for sale to the public.

The new sculptures will remain at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park through May of 2025.

The park is located at 11701 Community Center Drive, half a mile south of 120th Avenue and Grant Street in Northglenn just south of the new Webster Lake Promenade.

The NAHF is a non-profit group that provides funding for “dynamic theatre, public art, and other cultural endeavors in the city. The NAHF was founded in 1990, according to the NAHF website.

Zink, native of New Orleans, came to Colorado and received a Bachelor of Studio Arts and Art Education for CU-Boulder. After working with many mediums, the past 25 years Zink has collaborated with her partner Ben

to create Zink Metal Art, Zink said.

The steel “Eternal Echoes” was created in 2022 after Zink lost someone very special her, she said. The sculpture symbolizes the beauty of a vast universe, Zink said.

“We are all just specs of stardust making our way on this earth, hoping to explore and share life together, this incredible gift of life we’ve all been granted,” Zink said. “Let’s make the most of our amazing gifts while we’re all here together. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, contemplating and celebrating our miraculous journey in and being a part of this beautiful universe.”

Bill Bunting said his iron “With Wings Like Eagles” has been an inspiration to those who view it. The piece is also one of his favorites, he said via email.

“I chose the piece to display at Northglenn because I have always had a strong interest in the Native American culture and the history of the West and love sharing that with others through my art,” Bunting said.

The inspiration for the sculpture “With Wings Like Eagles”, Bunting said, comes from the belief of most Native American Tribes that the Eagle and Eagle Feathers are sacred, carrying their prayers to The Creator, combined with a passage from the ancient text of Isiah which states, “Those who wait upon The Creator shall mount up With Wings Like Eagles.”

Scy Caroselli’s sculpture, Precious Cargo, was selected as one of the People’s Choice Awards for Art 2 C on Havana in 2016 at 1852 S. Havana St. File Photo by Gabriel Christus/ Aurora Sentinel

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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Unveils New Salon Series Highlighting Jazz’s Cultural Legacy Working to deepen community engagement with jazz music and its cultural roots, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra is launching a novel weekday Jazz Salon Series in partnership with the Aurora Fox Arts Center.

Curated by CJRO’s Artistic Director, Drew Zaremba, the series promises to be a dynamic and intimate experience for audiences, highlighting the intersection of music, culture, and community. The initiative marks a significant evolution in the orchestra’s programming and outreach, according to theater and orchestra officials.

The series, which will feature onehour sessions, aims to make jazz more accessible to a broad audience, including both students and adults.

“We want to create a space where music lovers of all backgrounds can immerse themselves in the storytelling power of jazz,” Zaremba said in a statement. “These salons are about more than just music. They are a way to connect with the history and culture that gave birth to jazz.”

The first installment, titled The Music of Latin America, is slated for Oct. 15 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre.

This premier will delve into the musical heritage of Central and South America, focusing on vibrant genres like mambo, samba, and Tejano music.

Venezuelan-born keyboardist Victor Mestas will join Zaremba to guide attendees through the history and influence of these genres, offering a rich blend of music and cultural context.

“This session will not only be a treat for jazz lovers but will also serve as an educational experience,” Zaremba noted. “We want people to walk away with a deeper understanding of how the rhythms and sounds of Latin America have shaped jazz as we know it today.”

The salon is designed to be affordable and welcoming, with discounted ticket options for seniors, students, and children. Group rates are also available to ensure that the entire community has an opportunity to participate in this unique musical journey.

Since taking on the role of Artistic Director in 2020, Zaremba has been instrumental in expanding the CJRO’s artistic scope. A noted composer, conductor, and performer, Zaremba’s leadership has brought fresh energy to the orchestra. His efforts to integrate the works of local composers and experiment with different styles have pushed the boundaries of what a jazz orchestra can offer. The new salon series is a direct reflection of his commitment to creating innovative and culturally enriching programming.

“This series represents what I’ve always envisioned for the CJRO—taking jazz beyond the concert hall and creating an environment where people

can truly engage with the music and its stories,” Zaremba said. “By exploring different eras, genres, and cultural influences, we’re able to show the depth and breadth of jazz in a way that’s meaningful and relevant to today’s audiences.”

Future sessions of the Jazz Salon Series promise to continue this exploration of jazz’s rich history and cultural significance.

In February, the salon will focus on The Birth of Jazz in New Orleans, tracing the genre’s origins in the African American communities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

An April session will take attendees through Jazz from the 20th to the 21st Centuries, highlighting the transformative power of jazz across the decades and offering a behind-thescenes look at some of the most influential composers and performers of the last century.

Founded in 2012 by Art Bouton, the CJRO has built a reputation for excellence, consistently delivering powerful performances that span genres from swing to soul. Under Zaremba’s direction, the orchestra continues to attract top-tier musicians and collaborate with a diverse array of artists. As it approaches its 12th season, the CJRO remains a vital part of Colorado’s cultural landscape.

Tickets for the Jazz Salon Series can be purchased through the Aurora Fox box office or via the CJRO’s website. With limited seating available, the CJRO encourages jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike to secure their spots early for what promises to be a series of thought-provoking and entertaining performances.

IF YOU GO: The Music of Latin America Oct. 15, 11 AM Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets: $10-$20 Group rates available Details: coloradojazz.org or 303-739-1970.

MORE TO DO

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Get your ticket to ride on the classical thrilling journey on Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Vintage Theatre.

Whether you’re new to Agatha Christie or a longtime fan, you won’t want to miss this fantastic show, which boasts these classic lines: “We are losing heat and light, provisions are low, the passengers are angry and we have a dead man rotting in compartment two. How are things with you?” and “Examine your heart and tell us what you want.”

IF YOU GO: Runs through Oct, 20. Fridays through Sundays. Curtains vary with weekly matinees available.

Tickets: $20-$36 Details and ticket sales: www.vintagetheatre.org/

13th Floor Haunted House Denver’s ultimate Halloween event is back for encore boos. 13th Floor is Denver’s largest haunted house, boasted as one of the scariest haunted houses in the country.

This legendary haunt returns for the 2024 season with NEW Mini Escape Games, new characters, a new layout, and two brand-new secret bars inside the haunt. Scare-fanatics will see

the return of their favorite attractions such as the Shriekeasy, ‘The Sacred Skull: A Tiki Tarot Experience,’ Class Axe Throwing, Behind-The-Screams tours, Zombie Shooting Gallery, and No Name’s Curtain Chaos. Three new themes inside the haunt will take visitors through Crimson Night, Nautical Nightmare and Macabre. Get IF YOU GO: Tickets: $19.99 - $34.99 7 pm nightly from Oct. 2 3400 East 52nd Ave. Details: http://13thfloordenver.com

The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told at the Denver Art Museum for the first time.

Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954. This exhibition tells the story of Ueyama’s life, including his early days as an art student in San Francisco, Southern California, and Philadelphia; his travels abroad in Europe and Mexico; his role as artist and community member in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; and his unconstitutional incarceration during World War II at the Granada Relocation Center, now the Amache National Historic Site, in southeast Colorado.

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Tokio and his wife Suye were among more than 120,000 Japanese Americans forcibly relocated into American concentration camps.

More than 10,000 people were unconstitutionally incarcerated at Amache in the following years, making it the third largest “city” in Colorado at the time.

There, Ueyama taught adult art classes to 150 students. This exhibition tells a story of a time in Colorado’s history, of a place where Americans experienced dislocation and loss, and, more importantly, displayed unimaginable resilience, tenacity, and creativity in the face of prejudice.

IF YOU GO: Tickets: Included in general admission, which is free for members and for all visitors 18 and under.

10 a.m. daily from Oct. 3 Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Ave Parkway Details: 720-865-5000 and www.denverartmuseum.org/en/ exhibitions/tokio-ueyama

Fun at the Firehouse Come at 10 am on the first or third Saturday of each month for a fire-related story and craft time. You can even stick around after the craft for a guided children’s tour of the Museum that’s great for the whole family. Reservations are required to ensure appropriate supplies for the crafts. There will be a different book and craft each month.

IF YOU GO: 10 a.m. Oct. 19 Tickets: $9-$15 reservations required Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place Details and RSVP: denverfirefightersmuseum.org

Discovering Teen Rex Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past with the arrival of “Discovering Teen Rex” as we unveil a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota. The fossil prep lab will be displayed alongside dinosaur fossils, including Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science collection. The whole family is invited to come experience history in the making as our team of renowned paleontologists clean, preserve and study this rare adolescent T. rex fossil — one of only a handful found worldwide — before the public on the Museum floor.

IF YOU GO: Free with museum ticket purchase Daily 9-5 Tickets: $19.95-$25.95 Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Details: 303-370-6000 or at dmns.org

Vanity and Vice: American Art Deco Delve into the vibrant era of 1920– 1933 and explore the dynamic designs that emerged during this period of rebellion.

Step into the story of a progressive Prohibition-era woman as you journey through her boudoir and a speakeasy, immersing yourself in the Art Deco objects that defined her world. Experience the freedom and change of the time, as American women embraced independence both at home and in society.

From chic bobs to cocktail parties, this exhibition showcases the evolution of the modern woman through fashionable perfume atomizers, vanity sets, and stylish drinking and smoking accessories. Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco invites you to indulge in the glamour of a bygone era.

This special exhibition is included with admission and does not require a separate ticket.

IF YOU GO: Through Jan. 12, 2025, opens at 11 a.m.

Kirkland Museum 1201 Bannock St. Info: www.kirklandmuseum.org/ vanity-vice/#

The Power of Poison The Denver Museum of Nature & Science exhibition provides an interactive experience and incredible way to discover what you’ve always wanted to know about nature’s toxic arsenal.

Through a live performance and interactive dioramas, the spellbinding “The Power of Poison” will take Museum visitors into familiar and novel tales of illness, enchantment and death by poison. Journeying through the Colombian forest, they will uncover fascinating secrets about the many plants and animals that wield poison as a potent tool for defense and survival. Finally, the exhibition will uncover how scientists are studying poison’s effects on human cells to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health.

IF YOU GO: Open every day, 9 a.m-5 p.m., Most Fridays 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Included with museum admission ticket, $19.95-$24.95 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Info: 303-370-6000 and www.dmns.org/

Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place is an exhibition created from three projects photographer Fazal Sheikh made on the Colorado Plateau from 2017 to early 2023. Sheikh’s portraits and landscapes shed light on the far-reaching consequences of extractive industry and climate change.

The exhibition presents Sheikh’s recent work in three interrelated sections: Thirst is a new series of aerial photographs that document the decline of the Great Salt Lake in northeast Utah, which is shrinking due to overconsumption and dwindling rain and snowfall. Exposure examines the impacts of uranium, coal, oil and natural-gas extraction on the American Southwest and on its Indigenous inhabitants. In Place evokes the enduring landscapes of the Bears Ears region in Utah, bringing Sheikh’s photographs together with contributions from scientists and Indigenous communities in and around Bears Ears in southeastern Utah.

Visitors will reflect upon the transformation—and often devastation—of these landscapes in the context of the past, present and future, while considering the juxtaposition of beauty and catastrophe, as well as intimate, human-scale stories and those spanning vast geological eras and changes.

IF YOU GO: Tickets: Free- $27.00 Through Oct. 20, 10 a.m.

Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy 720-865-5000 Info and tickets: www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/fazalsheikh

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All you need to know to vote E lection Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, but registered voters in the state started receiving mail-in ballots as of Oct. 7.

Colorado began statewide voting by mail in 2013.

We know voters and potential voters will have questions about how voter registration works, how mail-in ballots work, how ballots are counted and more. The Colorado News Collaborative and its members, including Sentinel Colorado, want to answer those questions.

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information.

How do I know if my ballot was received?

Voters statewide may sign up to track your ballot online. You’ll get notifications via email, text message or phone (you may choose) when your ballot is mailed, and when it has been received and accepted. A dozen Colorado counties already offered ballot tracking, so if you’re already signed up, there’s no need to do it again.

How long do I have to register?

Typical voter registration has ended in order to receive a mail-in ballot. But any qualified voter can register and vote in person at vote centers through 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Voter Information

Ballots

• Arapahoe County voter information visit: www.arapahoevotes.com or call 303-795-4511 • Adams County voter information visit: www.adamsvotes.com or call 720-523-6500 • Denver voter information visit: www.denvergov.org/Government/ or call 720-913-8683 • Douglas County voter information visit: www.douglas.co.us/elections or call 303660-7444

What signature is used to validate the one on my returned ballot envelope? My signature has changed over time.

The most recent signature on a state transaction is used as a reference — typically a recent driver’s license or the signature on the last ballot you returned. All past signatures are available digitally for election judges to review.

If election judges question your signature, you’ll get a notice from your clerk within three days (two if it occurs on Election Day) and you’ll have eight days to verify the signature is yours.

Do I have to request a ballot from my county clerk or the Secretary of State?

Not if you’re an active registered voter.

County clerks automatically will begin mailing ballots to active registered voters on Oct. 8. Again, a voter is considered active if they’ve voted in the most recent general elections or updated their address or other registration

Registration How do I know if I’m registered to vote?

GoVoteColorado.com has a range of information on registration, including the ability to register to vote if you have a Colorado driver’s license or ID card.

What if I’ve moved?

This link also will allow you to change your address: www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/ olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

How do I return my ballot?

Ballots must arrive at a vote center or county clerk’s office by 7 p.m. Nov. 5. You may mail your ballot back if there’s enough time for it to arrive. Remember: postmarks don’t count, according to the Secretary of State. The ballot has to be in the physical possession of elections officials on Election Day — not sitting in a blue box somewhere in the metroplex.

You may also deliver it to drop boxes at your county clerk’s office or other locations in your county. About 75% of Colorado voters return their mail ballots to drop boxes, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

What if I don’t get my ballot?

Check GoVoteColorado.com to see if your ballot has been mailed. If it has been mailed and you haven’t received it, contact your county clerk’s office and ask. Not every county will send ballots out the first day possible. But they need to hear from you if you don’t receive yours.

I won’t be here during the time ballots are mailed out? Can I get a ballot earlier? Or have one mailed to a different address?

Yes. And, as of now, you may be able to pick up a ballot before you leave. Contact your county clerk to work out details if you want to

pick up a ballot or have it mailed to a different address.

Security

Are drop boxes safe from tampering?

Yes, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. They are under 24-hour video surveillance and are emptied every day by a team of bipartisan election judges. The sturdy, metal boxes are bolted to the ground.

If I send my ballot back by mail, will it get there?

The Secretary of State recommends delivering ballots in person in the final eight days before the election. If you mail them before that, they should arrive in time.

I don’t want to vote by mail. I want to vote in person.

Colorado will open hundreds of voting centers and drop boxes the last week of October.

You may vote there in person starting then through 7 p.m. Primary Election Day with some limited weekend hours.

How can I be sure my vote is counted on Election Day? Sign up to track your ballot. If it doesn’t arrive within a few days of being mailed, contact your county clerk. Return your ballot to a drop box or through the mail, and the ballot tracking system will let you know when your ballot is accepted. That means your vote will be counted.

Here’s a tip: The sooner you return your ballot, the sooner the texts, emails and phone calls nagging you to vote will stop. Campaigns and political parties get information daily on who has voted, and they stop contacting those voters.

— Sentinel Staff

2024 Aurora ballot contested races and questions DAFNA MICHAELSON JENET

FREDERICK ALFRED JR

SENATE DISTRICT 21: Michaelson Jenet vs Alfred Meet Dafna Michaelson Jenet Dafna Michaelson Jenet, 51, spent six years representing Colorado’s House District 30 until redistricting when she represented House District 32. In those seats, she served as chair of the House Public Health & Human Services Committee, and on that chamber’s Education and Legislative Audit committees. She would have been term-limited out of the House this year and planned to run in Senate District 21 anyway, but was appointed to the seat in August 2023 when Sen. Moreno resigned for a position in Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration.

The Commerce City resident is a native of Israel who grew up in Cincinnati and moved to Colorado in 1995.

She has a bachelor’s degree in music from Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business. She and her husband Michael Jenet have three children: Eytan and Gavriella Michaelson and Ryan Jenet, an active-duty U.S. Marine.

Meet Frederick Alfred Jr. Frederick Alfred Jr. is a political newcomer who was born in South Florida to a Haitian mother and father from St. Lucia, both of whom immigrated to the U.S. illegally in the 1970s.

His wife also came as an undocumented immigrant from the Bahamas, then naturalized.

The couple lives in Commerce City and has a son and daughter ages 4 and 3, respectively.

Alfred has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from University of Florida and a master’s degree from the Colorado School of Mines. He has held jobs working with nuclear energy and internet technology, and currently works as a data scientist specializing in cybersecurity for a healthcare company he declines to name.

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emocrat Dafna Michaelson Jenet is seeking to defend her Senate District 21 seat against Republican challenger Frederick Alfred Jr. in a race that underscores the differences in how both candidates view the role of state government.

About 150,000 people live in the mixed urban and rural district spanning from parts of Westminster and Federal Heights on the west to Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Shamrock on the east.

Michaelson Jenet is 51 and from Commerce City, where she runs a nonprofit publishing house with her husband. She has written two books — one about her experiences traveling to all 50 states in one year in search, she says, “of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to solve problems in their communities,” and the other detailing the loss of a pregnancy how

she worked through her grief.

She says services for youth and access to healthcare and mental health treatment will be her top priorities if elected to the seat she was appointed to in August 2023 when Sen. Dominick Moreno resigned for a position in Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration. She at that time was in her final session representing House District 32 (she had represented House District 30 before redistricting), and served as chairperson of the House Public Health and Human Services Committee, and on that chamber’s Education and Legislative Audit committees.

Michaelson Jenet’s interest in mental health is personal. She has major depressive disorder and credits “a nice mix of medications that help me function every day.”

“I am very, very grateful for my insurance, and I don’t take that for granted at all,” she says.

Her son, now 22, also has mental health challenges including Attentional-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dysthymia, a type of persistent, low-level depression that led him to attempt suicide at age 9. Even with insurance and a host of private treatment and education programs for which their family has paid out of pocket, she says that he has never — as a child and later as an adult — received the full breadth and quality of care and services that he has needed.

“That’s part of why I first ran for office,” she says.

A bill Michaelson Jenet introduced in 2021 led to the creation of I Matter, a program that provides up to six free therapy sessions and substance use disorder services for Coloradans 18 years old or younger, or 21 years or

younger to those qualifying for special education. The program was temporary, but drew such high demand that the legislature made it permanent this year.

She also worked on bills lowering the age of consent for talk therapy to 12 years old and allowing for in-school mental health assessments similar to those for scoliosis or vision problems.

Though she partly credits those laws for a recent drop in youth suicide in Colorado, she said she aims, if elected, to work toward further destigmatizing mental health challenges and making mental health care more available statewide.

Michaelson Jenet also has drawn from her own medical experiences to champion public policy on physical health. Her diagnoses with breast cancer in 2010 and uterine cancer in 2017 led her to push several pieces of legislation forcing insurance companies to pay for early detection, including biomarker tests. And her diagnosis with pre-diabetes inspired her bill to require access to obesity and prediabetes treatments both for privately insured and Medicaid patients. It did not pass into law last session, and she aims to reintroduce it next session if she wins in November.

Michaelson Jenet is a staunch believer in public school choice and the need for more public charter schools in rural parts of her district and the state.

She helped pass a state program in which people with invisible disabilities such as autism or deafness may have those conditions identified on their drivers’ license and plates as a way of notifying police officers and others about their conditions.

She also worked on legislation lift-

ing the statute of limitations to prosecute people who sexually abuse children.

“One of my goals is to make Colorado the worst place to be a sexual predator,” she says.

Michaelson Jenet was born in Israel, but she was raised and has lived her adult life in the U.S. Although she strongly supports Israel’s right to exist and defend itself, she notes that she disagrees with many of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s policies and strategies, especially since waging war in Gaza after Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack.

“If I were in Israel these days, I’d probably be among the people protesting,” she said.

As of Sept. 27, she said she had raised $85,000 in campaign contributions.

Alfred, for his part, said he had raised only a small fraction of that, $4,500, by that same date.

The 36-year-old underdog, who goes by Fred, moved to Colorado in 2014 to attend the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied chemical engineering. He now works as a data scientist specializing in cybersecurity for a healthcare company he declined to name.

“They have nothing to do with my campaign,” he said, noting that the company nevertheless would accommodate his need to focus on state business full time during the fourmonth legislative session.

Alfred cites energy policy as his main priority.

He dismisses concerns about the nexus between fossil fuels and climate change.

“I think it is overblown. I think it’s way overblown,” he said. He did not

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cite sources nor details leading him to that conclusion.

If elected, he said he would support adding nuclear power to Colorado’s energy portfolio, or at least fostering “more awareness and heightened conversation” about nuclear options at the state Capitol. He also hopes to pass legislation encouraging oil and gas development in Colorado, and he opposes the state government’s efforts promoting green energy.

“I feel that’s not realistic and would just increase energy costs for everyone here in the state,” he said of most renewable energy sources.

Alfred cites education as another top priority, saying he would work to provide “more academically challenging” school programs in the eastern, more rural part of the Senate district.

He takes objection to what he sees as public schools usurping parental rights, pointing in particular to the case of an Adams County family that sued School District 27J after their daughter’s high school allegedly aided her transition to a male identity without their knowledge or consent.

“That’s really bad. Like, not having the parents involved is really hurting the family structure.”

He said both his small children attend private schools.

Alfred grew up in South Florida, the son of a Haitian mother and father from St. Lucia, both of whom he said immigrated illegally to the Miami area in the 1970s. His wife — born to a Haitian mother, but raised in the Bahamas — also immigrated to the U.S. illegally.

“They’ve all been naturalized,” he noted.

He finds it “unfortunate” that Haitians in Springfield, Ohio and Venezuelans in Aurora have been singled out and vilified by his fellow Republicans this election season. Still, he said he is unfazed by former President Donald Trump, among others, claiming that Haitians eat house pets.

“Having grown up in South Florida, I’ve heard it my whole life and… got used to those kinds of jokes,” he said.

He added that, “When it comes down to the core principles and the core things that we are trying to push,” he agrees with most of the Republican Party’s platform.

On immigration in particular, Alfred embraces Trump’s stances on tightening the southern border. He also wants to curtail efforts in so-called “sanctuary cities,” including Denver, that welcome and provide services to undocumented immigrants.

“That just disrupts the services that help the citizens here in the state,” he said.

Alfred knows that as a Black Republican, he’s somewhat of an anomaly both in his district and throughout Colorado, but says he is used to that

role after having attended “a predominantly white institution” — the University of Florida — for college and studied chemical engineering, a field without many Black students.

The political newcomer says he is accustomed to “being the underdog” and “wasn’t entirely surprised” that, although state and local GOP groups have in theory supported his campaign, they have provided no volunteers or staff members and “they made me do everything on my own from the ground up.”

“Just because they supported me doesn’t mean that I’m welcomed by them,” he said.

As he sees it, it plays to his advantage that “our senate district is really not politically active and most people have no idea who their state senator” — Michaelson Jenet — “even is.”

“I feel like that’s the only advantage that I have,” he said. “So, if I can keep getting my name to just resonate in people’s ears, maybe I can pull it off.”

Alfred and Michaelson Jenet have not debated, nor even met in person.

There are no debates or joint public forums scheduled in their race.

— Susan Greene, Sentinel Reporter in Residence

CHRIS RICHARDSON

ALESSANDRA NAVETTA

House District 56: Richardson vs Navetta Meet Chris Richardson Richardson, 58, was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts.

He studied mechanical engineering on a ROTC scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to serve as an anti-tank missile platoon leader in Operation Desert Storm, then as an air assault rifle platoon leader and a commander of a maintenance supply unit.

His military career stationed him at various bases throughout the U.S., the Pentagon, Germany and South Korea, and included stints in the Middle East and Baltics. He retired from the Army after serving at Fort Carson as commander of a support brigade, running maintenance and logistics for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division.

He began his political career on the board of the Elizabeth School District and has served for nearly eight years on Elbert County’s three-member commission.

He is married with one daughter

who is a sophomore at Metro State University in Denver.

Meet Alessandra Navetta Allesandra Navetta, 78, was born in Italy after World War II. Her father, seeking to make a better living than he could in their economically ravaged country, immigrated to Canada, where her mother and she followed a few years later, not speaking a word of English.

Navetta was raised and educated in Windsor, Canada, then married an American and moved to the Detroit area where she worked for 15 years as a nurse, including 10 years in a neonatal intensive care unit. She then went to law school and worked for 22 years as a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice. She also raised three sons.

She lives in Elizabeth where she raises horses and dogs, volunteers on the local library board and serves as vice-chair of the Elbert County Democratic County.

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lbert County government doesn’t often make headlines, but it did earlier this year when dramatically raising the pay of two top county staffers and skirting government transparency rules in the process.

Chris Richardson was one of Elbert’s three elected county commissioners who hiked the county attorney’s manager’s pay by 52% and the county manager’s salary 57% — a move he described as “timely” and “well deserved.”

Critics slammed it as outlandish, especially in a cash-strapped county whose workers long have complained they’re underpaid. Five county residents are suing Richardson and fellow commissioners for approving the contracts in secret, outside of Colorado’s open meetings law.

Richardson seems politically unscathed by the controversy, having easily snagged the Republican nomination for House District 56, a seat held for three terms by fellow Republican and former Arapahoe County Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld, who is not seeking re-election because of health reasons.

Even Democrat challenger Alessandra Navetta acknowledges Richardson is likely to prevail in a district whose electorate is about 12% Democrat, 40% unaffiliated and 45% Republican.

“I know he’s considered the favorite. But somebody needed to run against him,” she said.

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Kansas border runs through it. Its 11,000 square miles are mostly rural, with a horizon strewn with fields growing corn, hay, grain sorghum, oats, millet, sunflowers and wheat, and with an average of only eight residents per square mile.

Richardson, 58, lives outside of Elizabeth in unincorporated Elbert County. He moved there in 2010 before retiring a year later from a 23-year career in the Army as a colonel and brigade commander.

He and his wife, a real estate broker in Elizabeth, educated their now 19-year-old daughter in the Elizabeth School District, whose board he was elected to in his first stint in politics. He went on to serve the past eight years on Elbert County’s three-member elected county commission.

Richardson defends his move — and that of his two fellow commissioners — earlier this year drastically raising the salaries of County Manager Shawn Fletcher and County Attorney Bart Greer by more than $80,000 to $220,000 out of public view. He asserts that their decision was covered under a provision of Colorado’s open meetings law regarding the “day-today oversight of property or supervision of employees by county commissioners.” Still, to avoid the appearance of secrecy, the commission now aims to vote on the contracts in a public meeting Oct. 9.

Richardson said he is a strong believer in government transparency, citing his work ensuring that county commission meetings are live-streamed and videotaped.

“Certainly we have not always gotten everything right, but we’re not interested in surprising anybody,” he said. “I’ve always believed we should be doing all we can to ensure citizens know what we’re doing.”

He is proud to have helped lead his community through the COVID pandemic, which ended relatively fewer lives in Elbert than in other Colorado counties even though its population is about ten years older than the statewide average.

“We were able to get information to our citizens, accommodate public health and public safety aspects and still preserve some semblance of normal life in our county. I think that’s a pretty good accomplishment,” he said in an interview earlier this month.

He is also proud of the regional and statewide work he has done as a county commissioner. He has represented the Eastern Plains on Colorado Counties Inc., the statewide coalition of county officials, and served as the chair of the East Central Council of Local Governments; co-chaired the regional transportation body for Northeast Colorado and served on a statewide transportation advisory council; and sat on task forces seeking to abate opioid use and that reviewed recent legislation for a property tax reduction.

He told the Sentinel he planned to retire from politics after being term-limited off Elbert County Commission this year but decided to run to replace Bockenfeld “as a way to give back to the community.”

If elected, Richardson aims to protect agricultural land and water in that part of the state and to ensure that roads on the Eastern Plains are safe and well maintained. Those, he says, are the top issues in the district.

As he sees it, far too many bills are introduced each legislative session.

“We’ve hit the point that we’re making laws just to fix other laws,” he said, noting he would work to ensure that legislation “helps rather than hurts people, and doesn’t create unintended consequences.”

The conservative Republican wants to curtail efforts to regulate gun ownership in Colorado, saying most of that legislation “should go away.”

He opposes abortion and says, “I am disappointed at the direction Colorado has taken” by allowing the procedure.

He is concerned that schools and government have usurped parental rights

when it comes to mental health assessments and decisions about their childrens’ gender identities. He’s also concerned about an influx of undocumented immigrants in Colorado — the result, he says, “of a completely uncontrolled border.” He is alarmed by what some far-right politicians have deemed this election season as a crisis with Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang also known as TdA, in Aurora despite assertions by police that the group is not a significant threat.

“When you hear of activity of truly organized gangs and criminal enterprises nearby, it’s very concerning,” he said.

Although he shares the views of some right-wing politicians who have fueled fears about the gang — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky and Donald Trump among them — he said his leadership style is far more low-key.

“I’m pretty slow and steady in how I do business. Grandstanding doesn’t do a lot for me,” he said.

Richardson had raised about $12,000 in contributions by early October. He has campaigned mainly at fairs, festivals, rodeos and events leading up to the Republican primary in Congressional District 4, which drew heavy turnout because 11 candidates ran, including Boebert, the winner.

There have been no debates in the House race that Navetta, Richardson’s Democratic opponent, cites voter affiliation statistics in acknowledging she has a slim chance of winning.

The 78-year-old worked for 15 years as a nurse and for 22 years as a medical malpractice attorney. She lives on five acres in Elizabeth where she keeps two horses, serves as a trustee of the Pines and Plains Libraries and vice-chair of the Elbert County Democratic County. She stepped up to run in the race “no other Democrat wanted” because, she said, “we really need two parties, two points of view” in any election.

“We can’t have people just waltzing into office without being challenged,” she added, citing Richardson’s involvement in the secret pay raise controversy as reason enough to run.

Navetta has logged 5,000 miles driving around the district, sometimes dragging some of her grandchildren with her, in a grassroots campaign for which she has raised about $4,000.

She speaks to voters about the need for affordable, quality health care in the district, where the few rural hospitals are barely surviving.

“We need to find solutions to funding and staffing these facilities so that the residents of these communities do not have to travel for hours for medical care,” she said.

She also is pushing for more affordable post-secondary education in the district because she says residents have too far to travel to attend college-level classes. She would, if elected, push to use high schools and other community buildings to host college-level programs. She also would try to glean federal funding for more reliable, affordable internet connectivity, which could help locals access more health care providers and online education “Obtaining these funds and improving internet access will result in an improvement in many aspects of the lives of the citizens of HD56,” she said.

Born in Italy, raised in Canada, and having spent most of her career in and near Detroit, Navetta knows she speaks faster and with more intensity than many residents of her large district. She hopes her energy and enthusiasm, and her status as “the only one in this race who’s not a professional politician” will prod voters, especially unaffiliated ones, to check her name on their ballots.

“I’m at a point in my life where I want to serve people,” she said.”I’m not counting on winning, but it’s not an impossibility.”

— Susan Greene, Sentinel Reporter in Residence

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MIKE WEISSMAN

PEDRO ESPINOZA

State Senate District 28: Weissman vs Espinoza Meet Mike Weissman Mike Weissman, 47, has lived in Aurora for 18 years — nearly eight of which he served as representative of House District 36. In that seat, he touts having helped pass more than 110 bills and resolutions since 2017.

He has chaired the House Judiciary Committee and recently served on the Committee on Legal Services.

Weissman has been active since 2004 in Colorado’s Democratic Party, which his partner Morgan Carroll chaired for several years.

According to his LinkedIn page, he worked for seven months in 2014 as the party’s voter protection director and as an advisor to the Wilderness Society for nearly two years in 2015 and 2016.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Tufts University in 1999 and from the University of Colorado Law School in 2014 Meet Pedro Espinoza Pedro Espinoza, 37, is a Los Angeles native who has lived in Colorado for 22 years.

He received a high school diploma from Aurora Central High School and attended some college at Community College of Aurora studying criminal justice. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2006 to 2019, having fought in Iraq in 2009.

Espinoza has worked for nearly 13 years as state correctional officer at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center. The prison is often the first stop for state inmates to be evaluated before being transferred to other prisons.

He is married, has three children — two son ages 20 and 9, and one 12-year-old daughter, and lives in Aurora.

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ike Weissman, if elected to Colorado’s Senate District 28, aims to focus largely on curbing — or at least exposing — the influence of money in politics. Campaign finance has always intrigued the lawyer and policy wonk from Aurora, but the issue became more personal this election cycle.

The longtime state representative narrowly beat business attorney Idris Keith in an unexpectedly tight Democratic primary influenced by an unprecedented infusion of so-called dark money from a group seeking to defeat him. The June primary was the most expensive in state history, and the group’s backers remain unknown more than three months later.

Weissman, 47, has a long history of standing up to corporate interests. His own campaign benefitted from about $300,000 in spending from groups known to support public education, environmental conservation and labor unions. The far lesser-known Keith enjoyed about $400,000 in spending from two different groups, including one called Representation Matters, an independent expenditure committee, which is similar to a super PAC and has no traceable bankrollers or agenda.

Reporting by the Colorado Sun shows Representation Matters registered at the Colorado’s Secretary of State’s Office with the specific purpose of helping Keith, a more pro-business Democratic who did not respond to comment for this story. That was on May 20, three days after it had sent out one of its mailers boosting

Keith’s campaign. Two days later, as The Sun reported, the group received $320,000 from another state spending committee, Brighter Colorado Futures, which that same week had gleaned $315,000 from a federal super PAC called Democracy Wins. The source of that PAC’s money remains unclear.

Weissman describes the influx of dark money intended to tank his primary bid as “stressful” and “surreal.” He knows he can’t change federal campaign finance laws or reverse policy, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions, letting big and dark money flow into politics. But, if elected to Colorado’s Senate, he said he would try to ensure “we have more and faster information about who is spending money to influence elections.”

“We should be able to find out who these donors are beyond P.O. boxes and, ideally, what is motivating their involvement,” he said. “What experience has shown this year is we have to tighten things up so that there’s less ability to hide what’s going on.”

Senate District 28 straddles Adams and Arapahoe counties, and includes northern Aurora, Watkins and Aetna Estates. It has been represented since 2017 by Sen. Rhonda Fields, who is term-limited out of the seat and running for the Arapahoe County Commission. Democrats more than double the number of Republicans in the district, which has an even higher number of unaffiliated voters.

Pedro Espinoza, 37, won the Republican Party’s nomination for the seat in June. The political newcomer said he was inspired to run because, “I don’t like the way the state and country are going right now.”

He has not debated Weissman — nor even met him, for that matter — but said Weissman’s service in the state House since 2017 “didn’t set the economy or state in the right direction.”

“It’s time for him to step aside,” Espinoza said.

He aims, if elected, to “put more money into people’s pockets” and “curb illegal immigration,” but could not say how he might accomplish either goal. The father of two sons, ages 9 and 20, and one 12-year-old daughter cited another top priority — “protecting female sports” from participation by athletes who were not born biologically female.

“I feel my daughter shouldn’t have to share a locker room with a biological male,” he said.

Asked why he feels so strongly about the issue, he added, “You know, private parts being exposed and all.”

Espinoza has worked for nearly 13 years as a correctional officer at the state-run Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center. Colorado’s crime rate is “skyrocketing out of control,” he said.

Statistics provided by Colorado Bureau of Investigation show a drop in violent crime in the first six months of 2024 compared to the last few years, even though Colorado’s rate does remain higher than the national average.

Espinoza calls for “criminals to be held more accountable” in Colorado, but could not say how or what legislation he might push to make that happen. “I guess can I pass on that for now?” he asked the Sentinel, but did not follow up with specifics.

He had raised about $800 in campaign contributions by the first week in October.

Weissman, for his part, raised about $170,000.

The licensed attorney does not practice law and has worked for nearly eight years representing House District 36, a seat from which he is now term-limited.

As chairperson of the House Judiciary Committee, he was influential in passing laws advancing criminal justice reforms and civil liberties. He has been an outspoken defender of workers’ rights and a reformer of the

state tax code to make it work better for small businesses and seniors. He was a key player behind bills updating Colorado’s anti-trust laws, preventing price gouging and restricting multi-million dollar credits that were benefitting insurance companies.

He tried limiting developers’ taxing authority through metropolitan districts — a move that was blocked by deep-pocketed home builders.

They or any number of other big-money interests could have had reason to back the dark-money efforts to defeat him in a primary race in which he managed to edge out Idris Keith by six percentage points.

“Basically, if you try this, if you construe your oath on the Constitution, as I do, as standing up for people against powerful interests, the powerful interests will fight back and bid to the extent of almost $800,000 of independent spending against you,” he said.

Aside from exploring ways to ensure more and faster transparency around state political spending, Weissman said he wants to continue his reforming the state tax code, which he describes as a “moral document” he thinks should do more to level the playing field for Coloradans. He also hopes to remove barriers in Colorado’s consumer protection policies to make legal remedies easier to win.

Weissman’s House district includes an apartment complex on Nome Street that Aurora city government shut down in August because of blighted conditions. Senate District 28 includes another complex owned by the same company that has similar blight and became the focus of a widely publicized controversy this summer about Venezuelan immigrants and the presence of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang also known as TdA in the city. Weissman slammed Aurora Council Member Danielle Jurinsky and Mayor Mike Coffman, both right-wing Republicans, for scapegoating immigrants over problems caused by “an absentee landlord.”

“Their job, no matter what their political party, is to help their constituents. But here you have public officials having harmed people in their own city,” he said.

He noted his work in the House on legislation empowering the Attorney General’s office to enforce habitability laws on behalf of tenants, but acknowledged the caseload is too high for that office to handle alone. He aims to keep exploring more ways to hold landlords more accountable for blighted conditions in their buildings.

“These issues are challenging and we have more to do,” he said. “That’s part of why I’m running again.”

— Susan Greene, Sentinel Reporter in Residence

NAQUETTA RICKS

DARRYLL GIBBS

HOUSE DISTRICT 40: Ricks vs GIBBS Meet Naquetta Ricks Naquetta Ricks, age unspecified (don’t ask), immigrated to Colorado more than 40 years ago, fleeing her native Liberia as a child after a bloody coup that threatened her mother’s life and killed her mother’s fiancé.

Educated in Aurora Public Schools, she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Metro State University and her master’s in business administration from the University of Colorado Denver. She owns a small mortgage brokerage company, is the founder and president of the African Chamber of Commerce, Colorado USA, is divorced and has a 27-year-old daughter.

Having won her first term representing southeast Aurora in 2020, Ricks has served as vice chairperson of the House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor, a member of the State Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, and also the House Chairperson for the Democratic Women’s Caucus.

Meet Darryll Gibbs According to his website, Gibbs moved to Colorado in 1995. It says he served in the Air Force Reserves for nearly two decades and worked in the Denver Police Department before starting a business as the owner and operator of a trucking business.

His website notes that his grandmother had 25 children and that “her life was a testament to perseverance, working from cleaning houses to picking cotton, and always with a .38 in her purse for protection.”

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emocratic mortgage broker Naquetta Ricks is seeking a third term representing House District 40, challenged by Republican trucker Darryl Gibbs.

Ricks in 2020 became the first African immigrant to be elected to the Colorado Legislature, and the first Liberian American to win a seat in any state capitol. She owns a small mortgage brokerage company and is the founder and president of the African Chamber of Commerce, Colorado USA. She declines to say her age, asserting that, “I don’t want to play into this whole ageism thing.”

Ricks, her sister and mother fled to the U.S. from their native Liberia in 1980 after a military coup in which her mother’s fiancé, the country’s agriculture minister at the time, was assassinated. She remembers the horror of watching as he and her mother were held at gunpoint.

She attended Aurora public schools, received her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Metro State University and her master’s in business administration from the University of Colorado Denver. The Aurora resident is divorced and has a 27-year-old daughter.

Having won her first term representing southeast Aurora in 2020, she has served as vice chairperson of the House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor, a member of the State Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, and also the House Chairperson for the Democratic Women’s Caucus.

Ricks said she is proud of her legislation preventing homeowners associations from foreclosing on homes because of overdue fees. She touts her work ending predatory towing practices and prohibiting excessive towing and impoundment fees.

She helped pass a law ensuring that medical debt cannot be factored into a person’s credit score. She championed a policy allowing relatives of people receiving mental health treatment to share information about their loved ones’ behavior with their care providers. “It removes barriers for input,” she said. Also on mental health care, she helped create a law requiring Medicaid to pay for culturally appropriate forms of treatment, when needed.

Ricks also highlights her work on legislation that: • Deletes the names of children from criminal justice records • Established a state fund providing legal defense for immigrants facing possible deportation • Includes more minority-owned businesses in state procurement and contracting • And analyzes the financial impact systemic racism has had on African Americans in Colorado Noting that state government is anticipating a budget shortfall next session, she told the Sentinel,“It’s important to have people in office who understand what it’s like to face high grocery prices, make sure we can support our senior citizens, housing and transportation needs, veterans needs, education.”

She speaks in support of Aurora’s Venezuelan immigrants who were singled out this summer by rightwing politicians in what she calls election-season fear-mongering and “hysteria.”

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they’ll be prosecuted. But most of these people are just seeking a better life,” she said. “For the Mayor (Mike Coffman) and Councilwoman (Danielle Jurinsky) to make this a political opportunity says a lot about their characters.”

Ricks raised about $40,000 in campaign contributions as of early October.

Her Republican opponent, Darryl Gibbs, has not responded to inquiries by the Sentinel to discuss his background, political views or campaign.

His website indicates is a trucker who previously worked with the Denver Police Department and served in the Air Force Reserves for nearly two decades. It lists his priorities, if he’s elected, as addressing the cost of living, affordable housing, supporting veterans, strengthening public safety, improving education, and reforming immigration. His site does not, however, specify what he would do on those issues.

Gibbs has posted videos of himself on social media talking about his rightwing political views while driving his truck. In one, he calls undocumented immigrants “retards” and says of Kamala Harris, “She is not Black, she is Asian.” He, incidentally, is Black — a term he said he dislikes because his skin is actually brown.

“Here in Colorado, it’s crap. Our system is crap. Period,” he continues, speaking into a camera on his semi’s dashboard. “I’ll tell you what, this November, these state legislators, you need to start firing these people because they’re not fighting for you because they don’t care.”

— Susan Greene, Sentinel reporter in residence

IMAN JODEH

ROBERT MCKENNA

HOUSE DISTRICT 41, Jodeh vs McKenna Meet Iman Jodeh Incumbent Iman Jodeh, 42, is a first generation American, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants and refugees. She was born and raised in Aurora and has lived in House District 41 her entire life. She attended Aurora public schools and received undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Jodeh was first elected to the

House in 2020. She has served as the longtime executive director of Meet the Middle East, a nonprofit organization aimed at building relationships between the U.S. and the Middle East through cultural events, consulting, classes and travel. She co-founded the Colorado Muslim Leadership Council and is the spokesperson for the Colorado Muslim Society. She has worked since 2018 as a community advocate and liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. And she taught continuing education courses at the University of Denver on Islam, Muslim culture and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

She is married and has a 1-year old daughter.

Meet Robert McKenna Robert McKenna, 41, is a compliance specialist at Winn-Marion Barber, LLC, an oil and gas contractor in Centennial. He said he would quit that position if elected.

Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, he has a bachelor’s in history from St. Francis College in Brooklyn and a law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.

Rather than practicing law, McKenna enlisted in the Army at age 27 and moved to Colorado when stationed at Fort Carson in 2012. He served in the Army until 2016, and now serves as a captain in the Army Reserves specializing in psychological operations.

He was divorced 14 years ago, and his mother, father and brother live in New York.

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wo factions in Aurora politics have made national headlines in the last two months.

One, led by far-right Republicans, has raised fears of immigrants, anxiety about a Venezuelan gang’s presence in the city and concerns that federal immigration policy is threatening Aurora’s safety.

The other, led by Democrats and immigrants themselves, has rallied around Venezuelans newly arrived in Colorado’s most diverse city, against a landlord who critics say has demonized them to justify blight in his apartment complexes, and against election season xenophobia.

There is perhaps no race depicting this contrast more than the one between State Rep. Iman Jodeh and Rob McKenna in House District 41. The district is bounded by Tower Road to the east, Hampden Avenue to the south, Dayton Street to the west and Mississippi Avenue to the north.

Jodeh, 42, the incumbent, is a lifelong Auroran and daughter of Palestinian immigrants who has spent her career advocating for the rights of people who, like her parents, came to the U.S. seeking better, safer lives.

The progressive Democrat leads programs building relationships with and cultural understanding of Middle Easterners. She serves as a community advocate for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. And, as co-founder of the Colorado Muslim Leadership Council and spokesperson for the Colorado Muslim Society, she has fought Islamophobia and racism.

Jodeh has spoken out in recent weeks against what she says are racist efforts by Aurora Councilwoman Daniel Jurinsky and other Republicans blaming Venezuelan immigrants for blighted conditions in three northwest Aurora apartment complexes and exaggerating the threat posed by a Venezuelan prison gang called Tren de Aragua, also known as TdA, in the city.

An owner of CBZ Management, which runs the three apartments complexes in question, has blamed TdA members and other Venezuelan tenants for disrepair, leaks, mold and pest infestations in his blighted buildings — problems that city officials have said stem from the company itself. Still, false claims about Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora have been paroted by candidates ranging from McKenna, Jodeh’s little-known Republican challenger, to Donald Trump.

“The Republican Party has weaponized problems with these apartment complexes to make it about failed immigration policies of the Biden administrations,” she said. “They need to stop vilifying Venezuelans.”

Jodeh says her policy agenda “is informed by basic human rights,” which she notes are as much a state issue as an international one. “It means the right to housing, clean air, access to jobs and education and health care for all,” she said.

On health care, she is most proud of her legislation relieving and at times forgiving medical debt and ensuring birth doulas are covered by insurance.

On housing, she touts her work extending eviction processes from 48 hours to 10 days to “avoid putting people on a path of homelessness.” She highlights her legislation making eviction proceedings accessible remotely “so more people can defend themselves” at hearings. On immigration, she points to her efforts helping establish the state Office of New Americans as a hub for immigrants seeking to navigate life in Colorado.

If re-elected, Jodeh aims to continue pushing social policies that help immigrants and other vulnerable communities.

“When you have my identity markers as a Palestinian Muslim woman in America, you really don’t know anything other than how to advocate,” she said.

Her advocacy work intensified last fall when, following Hamas’ and its

allies’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack that killed 1,139 people in Israel, Israel waged a war in Gaza that had killed 41,595 Palestinians there as of the end of September. Photos and video footage of dead and wounded Palestinian babies the age of her own daughter, who was born a month before the war, have haunted her, she said.

Late last year, Jodeh circulated a letter to Colorado’s congressional delegation calling for hostages to be released, humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza, a ceasefire and U.S. involvement brokering a lasting Palestinian-Israeli peace. She was dismayed that many longtime political allies and even friends wouldn’t sign it: “It was really hard to hear from my colleagues that a Palestinian life didn’t mean as much as the life of an Israeli. I felt a sense of abandonment.”

Nearly a year later, she continues speaking at rallies and urging members of Congress to press for an end to what she sees as Israel’s genocide in Gaza, but has no plans to circulate another ceasefire letter.

“If people haven’t said anything by now on their own volition, then I don’t know how to help you.”

It has been gutting, especially as a new mother, she added, to “very much come to think I will never see a Palestinian state in my lifetime.”

Jodeh said in early October that her campaign had raised about $13,000 in her race against McKenna, who said he had raised $1,569.

Both candidates discussed issues at a recent forum at Heather Gardens that marked one of McKenna’s main opportunities to make himself known in the community.

The 41-year-old was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. He graduated from law school and enlisted in the Army at age 27, was transferred to Fort Carson in 2012, left regular service in 2016, and since has served in the Army reserves working in psychological operations, which mainly involves monitoring military interrogations.

“Capt. Robert McKenna cannot make any official statements,” he told the Sentinel of his service, noting that military personnel are precluded from conducting psychological operations against the American public. Still, he said his psychops training has given him skills “to analyze what people are saying to me and what is being said both in the traditional media and social media.”

Robert McKenna, the candidate, is free to talk about the issues, and he does.

Although he has a law degree, McKenna is not a licensed attorney and works as a compliance specialist for Winn-Marion Barber, LLC, an oil and gas contractor in Centennial.

Drawn by what he calls its “Leave it to Beaver, homey feel,” he has lived in House District 41 since 2017. He has been active as a district captain and delegate to county and state Republican conventions, and decided to run for the state House because, as he tells it, “there needs to be a change to state government’s current trajectory.”

“It’s going too far to the left,” he said, citing Jodeh and her progressive politics as examples.

Describing himself as a “6’ 3’’ soldier,” McKenna said he feels safe in Aurora, but “that is not the case with everybody.” He is running largely in hopes of enacting what he calls “tighter controls on both crime and illegal immigration in the district and state as a whole.” He noted he is especially concerned about the recent influx of Venezuelans to metro Denver and was rattled by a home-security video depicting armed men in an Aurora apartment hallway that went viral in August and became the focus of heated controversy about Venezuelan immigrants and gang members in the city.

Aurora police have repeatedly said, that as of Oct. 4, investigations had not shown any of the men depicted in the video to be members of “any organized crime.”

“I actually saw the video before it was released to the media,” he said, underscoring his aim to “clean up

gang activity and clean up illegal immigration.”

He welcomes Trump’s frequent references this campaign season to Aurora and fears about TdA gang members overrunning the city. “I don’t agree 110 percent with everything (he says), but I’m definitely in the 90-plus percent,” he said of Trump.

He said he knows he is a longshot in a predominantly Democratic district.

He alsoacknowledges he doesn’t know much about state government and has never attended a legislative hearing in Colorado. Still, if elected, he wants to “get tougher on crime, impose tougher prison sentences and more prison time for violent offenders and property damages.” He also wants to work toward deregulating the oil and gas industry in Colorado and preserving the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), enacted by voters in 1992 to limit the amount of revenue governments in Colorado can retain and spend.

His main criticism of Jodeh is a common Republican talking point this election season: That she is “giving more support than I think is necessary to illegal immigrants.”

“I would just ask the people of Aurora, of my community, that if you would like a change, give me a vote. If you like the status quo, then don’t vote for me,” he said.

— Susan Greene, Sentinel reporter in residence

APS asks for voters to OK 2 spending questions — with no tax increases The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education has placed two significant funding measures on the November 2024 ballot: a $1 billion bond issue and a $30 million annual mill levy change — neither of which will increase property taxes.

“We’ve done enough homework and proactive financial planning for this so that you can approve this and that your taxes won’t go up,” said Brett Johnson, APS Chief Financial Officer If passed, these measures are intended to provide funding for the district to improve infrastructure, enhance learning environments and expand educational programming.

“I’m not discounting that a billion isn’t a lot, but those dollars do not go as far as they did eight years ago during our last bond, and so I’m confident in the analysis that was put in for the bond package,” Johnson said.

The no-change bond and mill levy is possible basically because a previous bond issue is ending and the new bond issue would take its place.

“The bond and the capital mill levy offset each other with a difference, and that’s why people would not pay anything more if they approve both of these measures,” said Corey Christiansen, APS spokesperson. “In fact, we can even lower the amount that we assess for a bond next year and still be able to take on a billion dollars worth of new bond funding.”

With the passage of the 2024 Bond Program, the mill rate would decrease from 21.900 mills to 15.900 mills, according to the Aurora Public Schools website. If both the bond and capital mill levy are passed, the total mill rate for Aurora taxpayers in 2025 would stay at 44.096, meaning there would be no net tax increase. If a home’s value remains unchanged from 2023 to 2024, the taxable mill rate will remain unchanged.

A traditional bond issue provides a one-time investment for significant projects like a new building or renovation, a mill-levy override is for staff, mental health programs and after school care. A capital mill levy is new and offers continuous funding for building maintenance and smaller-scale improvements.

“A mill-levy override is something we would use as a funding stream for people and programs,” Christianson said. “The capital mill levy overrides.

That’s a new one that the state approved a few years ago so that school districts can be able to have a dedicated funding stream to be able to take care of maintenance on our buildings.”

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Typically, those maintenance costs would come out of the general fund, he said.

The proposed $1 billion bond program is an investment in improving and enhancing school facilities, infrastructure and technology across the Aurora School District.

Some of the main initiatives that the bond issue would fund include: Enhanced Health, Safety and Security: Investments in safety and security of schools, ensuring students and staff have secure environments conducive to learning.

New Healthcare-Focused Job Skills Training High School: The construction of a new high school that focuses on healthcare job training, helping students develop skills for in-demand careers in healthcare.

Career & Technical Education Expansion: Expanding career and technical education opportunities for students to gain practical, real-world skills in various trades and technical fields.

The capital mill levy would free up money from the general fund to pay for ongoing building maintenance and smaller-scale improvements, attracting and retaining teachers by increasing salaries, mental health resources, counseling services and career, technology and skilled trades classes.

Although property values have increased, Aurora Public Schools aren’t seeing much more funding overall, officials said. School funding is based on a per-student formula that adjusts annually for inflation. Aurora Public Schools will get a 5.2% increase for 2024-25, regardless of property tax revenue. The total funding stays the same, but the split between local and state contributions changes, according to the website.

Schools are facing unpredictable financial burdens from the loss of federal pandemic relief funds and the rising costs due to inflation and higher labor and construction expenses. Because of this, school districts are increasingly turning to bond measures and mill levies for additional financial support.

“The billion word sounds like a really big number to a lot of folks, and it’s important to give context as to why we’ve reached that mark,” Johnson said. “And the reason is because of our construction costs.”

He explained that eight years ago, when they last asked for a bond from voters, it cost them $30 to $35 million to build a preschool through eighth grade building, and now it would cost $80 to $90 million.

To keep up with the growth, the district needs to build at least two new preschool through eighth grade buildings and a high school. A high school used to cost between $95 to $115 million and now costs $220 to $230 million, Corey said.

“That’s almost half of a billion dollars right there,” Johnson said. “The dollars don’t stretch as much” — Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

less than $15 monthly for the average home in Arapahoe County, valued at $500,000. This translates to charging homeowners less than $3 monthly for every $100,000 property value, according to officials.

In Colorado, voter approved milllevy increases, or overrides, raise property taxes for school district operating expenses. Voter approved bond issues raise property taxes for capital improvement expenses only.

If approved by voters, projects include increased school security, expanding the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, increasing teacher salaries, student mental health support and addressing maintenance needs on aging campuses.

“We have about 8 million square feet of space, and it costs us roughly $40 million a year to maintain that,” Smith said.

The package is a sum the school district put together through extensive planning and input from community members, according to the Director of Strategic Communications and External Affairs for Cherry Creek School District, Ashley Verville.

Although property taxes in the district, and across the state, have increased, the schools do not necessarily receive those additional funds.

“When local property taxes go up, school districts get more money from their local voters,” Verville said. “We’re getting more from our local taxpayers, but the state’s contribution goes down. So it’s just that mix that changes. But our bottom line, our per-pupil funding stays the same.”

With growth of the district and expansion of services and programs provided to students, revenues have not kept pace with expenses.

“A lot of people in our district don’t realize we educate as many students in Aurora as Aurora Public Schools does,” Smith said. “Aurora is a key, if not the largest, community that we serve in Cherry Creek.”

Cherry Creek is the fourth largest school district in Colorado, with 52,409 students. Although Cherry Creek is located in Centennial, Arapahoe County, Greenwood Village and Aurora, Cherry Creek Schools make up much of Aurora.

What the bond and mill levy will pay for: Safety and Security: This includes hiring more trained security personnel and installing safety enhancements like ballistic window film. It also covers replacing outdated security cameras and improving school access control systems.

Innovation in Education: expanding the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, which offers students hands-on training in high-demand career fields. The expansion will allow the innovation campus to accommodate 70% more students and develop or expand 10 additional career pathways. The campus has been a big success, with programs filling up immediately. With expansion, many students can take advantage of a career-starting opportunity to obtain higher-paying jobs right out of high school.

Smith said that times have changed since students chose between college and the trades. Now, they can get a head start in schooling for their careers in high school.

“These are very real careers that we’re able to help our kids access,” Smith said Teacher salaries: The funding will support maintaining competitive salaries and teacher benefits, ensuring that Cherry Creek schools remain competitive in recruiting and retaining teaching talent, officials said.

Healthy, Innovative Learning Environments: A portion of the bond will be dedicated to replacing aging and deteriorating school buildings on three of the district’s oldest campuses: Laredo/Smoky Hill, Prairie/Overland, and the Cherry Creek K-12 campus.

“We are replacing buildings that

have reached the end of their useful life, but making sure that we keep and honor the history and tradition that has existed in all of these facilities,” Smith said.

Student Health and Wellbeing: The package includes additional student mental health and well-being resources.

Major Maintenance Projects: Due to budget reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the district faces more than $300 million in deferred maintenance needs. This bond issue will help address critical repairs and maintenance across the district, ensuring that buildings and infrastructure are safe, functional and up-todate.

Since Colorado’s School Finance Act does not fund facilities or capital projects under the 1994 School Finance Act, districts must ask voters for additional funds. School districts must rely on bond measures and mill levies to raise funds to maintain and improve their facilities and programs.

A mill levy override supplements a school district’s operating budget, covering salaries, staffing, technology, supplies, transportation and utilities. It is funded through local property taxes and requires voter approval.

A recent change to the School Finance Act allowed Cherry Creek School District’s mill levy override limit to increase from 25% to 30% of its total program, Verville said.

A capital construction bond funds school district capital expenses, such as building and renovating schools, updating systems (heating, roofs, wiring), safety projects and larger technology purchases. Bonds are funded through local property taxes and require voter approval. Cherry Creek School District, with a strong credit rating, can issue tax-exempt bonds at low interest rates to cover these longterm costs, according to officials.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

Arapahoe County ballot to include property tax measure in November Arapahoe County voters will decide whether the county can collect and keep more property taxes from its residents.

The proposal, set for the ballot, is what’s known as a “de-Brucing” measure, a legal adjustment of a local government’s relationship with revenue limits set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR. The measure, if passed, would eliminate the revenue cap set by TABOR, allowing the county to keep up to an additional $72 million per year from property taxes.

In a 4-1 vote, the commissioners referred the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot, with District 3 Commissioner Jeff Baker dissenting. He said many of his constituents opposed the measure going to the ballot.

In Colorado, over 50 of the state’s 64 counties have passed similar measures to eliminate TABOR revenue caps, including historically conservative Douglas and El Paso counties.

For months, Araphoe County has been sounding the alarm bells on a budgetary crisis that could prompt cuts to some essential services. If the measure is passed, the county hopes the additional revenue would help it avert or reduce cuts.

“This county’s belt is tight,” District 2 Commissioner Jessica Campbell said at an Aug. 20 public hearing.

“There’s no tightening of a belt that can happen here without losing levels of service.”

Without more revenue, the county would look at up to $35 million in cuts next year, including up to $12 million from the sheriff’s office, up to $3.7 million from public works and up to $4.7 million from community resources, public health and human services.

Finance Director Todd Weaver said the county’s authorized property

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Two tax elections in Cherry Creek schools include plans for backlogged maintenance, teacher salaries and expanded Innovation Campus The Cherry Creek School District mill levy and bond package, which will be on the November ballot, aims to invest in safety, innovation, teacher pay and building maintenance, proponents say.

“If you don’t pass bonds for a long time, you have to cut your classrooms in order to accomplish that,” said Scott Smith, chief financial and operating officer for Cherry Creek School District.

The package includes a $9 million mill levy increase and a $950 million bond issue, which will cost residents

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tax rate is $15.821 per $1,000 of assessed property value. But, because of revenue limits set by TABOR, the county is permitted to retain $11.206 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2024, which comes out to about $32 per month for a property valued at $500,000. This money, plus declining one-time funds from the pandemic, funds county services.

If the measure is passed, the county will be able to collect and retain $15.821 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which would be about $44 per month on a home valued at $500,000.

Natalie Menten, a member of the TABOR Foundation, a group that advocates for TABOR, spoke at the public hearing against placing the measure on the ballot. She said the ballot language does not make it clear that more money will be going from residents’ wallets to the county.

“The ballot language is misleading, and it’s unfortunate the county spent taxpayers’ dollars … to go out and do that public persuasion that was presented in the earlier section of this meeting,” she said, noting the county’s public events and outreach related to the ballot measure. tSome residents spoke in support of the measure, expressing concern about what declining funds would mean for county services. Some spoke on behalf of social service organizations including Family Tree and Gateway Domestic Violence Services, saying they would no longer be able to provide their services without the county’s financial support.

Others spoke about county services they fear losing.

“It’s about time that this group of county commissioners puts this issue on the ballot,” one resident said. “I’m old. I’m getting older by the minute.

And there’s a large population — the state of Colorado is aging — and many of them are going to need services that they’re going to come to the county for.”

Campbell said the commissioners were respecting TABOR by bringing the measure to the voters.

“America is about self-determination,” she said. “That’s what TABOR does. TABOR — and in what we are doing here, in referring something to the ballot … that is consent of the governed. We are not eradicating TABOR. This is part of TABOR.” District 1 Commissioner Carrie-Warren-Gully said she recognizes that people across the county are struggling financially.

“We see people sitting around their kitchen tables struggling, and we want to recognize that,” she said. “But we, too, sit around the commissioner’s conference table and make equally difficult decisions.”

If voters approve the ballot measure, the county would still need to bring tax measures to voters regarding mill levy increases and sales taxes, county attorney Ron Carl said.

Spending from the property taxes would be reported in an annual audit and would be reviewed by a resident advisory committee, said Michelle Halstead, director of the commissioners’ office.

— Nina Joss, Colorado Community Media

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RTD District F: Celestin vs Chandler Meet Bernard Celestin Bernard Celestin moved to Colorado 40 years ago after being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army’s 24th Psychological Operations unit.

Inspired by his father, Celestin has impacted his community as a commissioner, board member and advocate for child and adolescent services, according to his RTD bio.

Despite losing his campaign for the Aurora City Council four years ago, Celestin found a new passion as an RTD bus operator. He worked as a bus driver for RTD for 14 years and completed a two-year leadership academy with RTD. He views public transportation as vital, providing essential services to a diverse population.

Celestin takes pride in small acts of service, such as helping passengers and ensuring safety.

He has participated in leadership programs and remains active in community service through his church and various organizations.

At 64, he focuses on home life with his wife of 39 years, Robbyn, eager for new opportunities to serve his community.

Meet Kathleen Chandler Kathleen Chandler is a fourth-generation Colorado native who grew up in southern Colorado and has lived in Arapahoe County since 1995, according to her campaign website.

As a single mother who relied on RTD to transport her son to violin lessons while working downtown, she experienced firsthand the challenges of inadequate transportation, she states.

This struggle underscored the need for better mobility options to empower families pursuing a better life.

She emphasizes the importance of transportation and mobility for fostering a prosperous community, and she highlights that access to jobs, schools and safe neighborhoods is crucial for individuals to reach their full potential.

Chandler is also the Director of the Independence Institute’s Citizen Involvement Project and a political consultant. According to her bio, she holds a Political Science degree from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and has been active in politics since age 18, supporting conservative causes and candidates.

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TD District F is located East of 225, between Colfax Avenue and E. Belleview Ave. The district covers the most eastern part of Aurora.

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ing mobility and serving the community in RTD District F. District F is essentially Aurora east of I-225, south of East Colfax Avenue and north of Parker Road.

Bernard Celestin is a former U.S. Army veteran and longtime RTD bus driver, and Kathleen Chandler is a political consultant and advocate for conservative causes. Their contrasting views offer voters a choice between hands-on service experience and a focus on broader policy reform.

Both candidates highlight the importance of transportation in their careers. Celestin, as a former RTD bus operator, has firsthand experience with the challenges and significance of public transit. Chandler emphasizes transportation as essential for empowering families and ensuring access to jobs and education, based on her own experiences as a working single mother.

Celestin advocates for identifying nearby routes and using shuttles like Access-A-Ride to address service limitations. Chandler calls for RTD to assess population needs, improve accessibility, and consolidate underperforming services.

Both emphasize enhancing service efficiency but differ in their approaches, with Celestin supporting all routes and Chandler prioritizing prioritizing routes, according to the answers in their Q&As. In light of the recent controversy over RTD CEO Debra Johnson working to conceal details about the discipline and dismissal of RTD’s public safety chief, the candidates part ways.

Celestin supports Johnson, whether it’s because she’s protecting the privacy of public employees or giving her time to develop and implement changes. His answers indicate a belief in the potential for improvement within the existing framework.

Chandler stresses the importance of transparency in government and expresses disappointment with the current leadership and highlights missed opportunities for adaptation and responsiveness, suggesting a more urgent need for reform.

Both candidates express deep concerns about RTD operations, but they differ significantly in their approaches.

Celestin leans toward a more supportive stance, emphasizing small adjustments and patience with leadership. In contrast, Chandler advocates for reforms, transparency and a critical assessment of leadership effectiveness.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

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AMY PADDEN

CAROL CHAMBERS

18th Judicial District Attorney: Chambers vs Padden Meet Amy Padden Amy Padden is a lawyer with nearly 30 years of public service, primarily in Colorado. The Democrat has worked at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office and multiple district attorney’s offices.

Her experience spans cross-examining terrorists, criminal justice reform and managing prosecutorial teams, according to her campaign website.

Padden tried about 30 major cases and developed diversion programs for juveniles and substance abuse offenders.

Running for District Attorney of the 18th Judicial District, she said she aims to reform a system that “prioritized winning over justice,” leading to overcharging and disproportionate sentences. Her vision is to balance public safety with alternatives to incarceration, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, particularly for offenders with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Padden highlights that she wants to ensure that all residents, especially those from diverse and vulnerable populations, receive equal protection and are treated fairly in the criminal justice system.

Meet Carol Chambers Carol Chambers, former District Attorney of Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, is recognized for her tough, aggressive prosecutorial style, and criticized for many of her policies. The Republican was central to prosecuting Sir Mario Owens for the 2005 murders of a state lawmaker’s son and his fiancée.

Originally a nurse, Chambers transitioned to law with a focus on prevention in criminal justice, according to her Q&A with Colorado Community Media.

She has been praised and criticized for using Colorado’s habitual offender statute, which can drastically raise sentencing, according to the Denver Post.

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death penalty cases, Chambers is responsible for two of three prisoners on Colorado’s death row. She has faced significant criticism for withholding evidence in the Sir Mario Owens case, where the prosecution relied on offering “conviction bonuses,” according to the Colorado Independent.

While she pursued the death penalty multiple times, she also initiated the state’s first mental health court to provide treatment instead of prison for certain offenders. Chambers has earned recognition for her juvenile diversion program, which prioritizes rehabilitation. She is known for her outspoken views on justice reform.

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olorado’s 18th Judicial District voters will select a new district attorney on Election Day. The district, once covering Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties, now only includes Arapahoe County.

Current DA John Kellner, whose term ends in 2025, is not seeking re-election, leaving Republican Carol Chambers and Democrat Amy Padden to duel for the position.

A district attorney prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the government, and the 18th Judicial District DA holds significant power in deciding whether to file charges under Colorado law.

Carol Chambers, a former DA for the district who served from 2004 to 2012, decided to run again after retirement, citing the need for a Republican on the ballot, according to Colorado Community Media.

Amy Padden, with nearly 20 years of public service, offers a different vision. Her platform focuses on community safety through reform, emphasizing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, especially for nonviolent offenders.

Both candidates prioritize public safety, but Chambers said she focuses on strict law enforcement and crime prevention through early interventions and tough-on-crime policies. At the same time, Amy Padden emphasizes reducing recidivism through rehabilitation and diversion programs.

Padden advocates reforming the criminal justice system to reduce overcharging, long sentences and disparities. Chambers supports traditional accountability measures and believes in enforcing laws more strictly to maintain public safety.

Padden prioritizes addressing mental health and substance abuse through diversion programs and mental health co-responder initiatives.

Chambers acknowledges the importance of differentiated approaches for certain offenders but has not made these issues central to her platform.

Both candidates recognize racial disparities in sentencing outcomes.

Chambers proposes using artificial intelligence to assess and address these disparities, while Padden plans to expand the district’s conviction integrity unit to review sentencing fairness and racial bias.

Chambers emphasizes strong support for victims, ensuring they have a voice and their rights are protected.

Padden also stresses fair treatment for all, including victims, witnesses, and defendants.

Chambers supports law enforcement but acknowledges the need for accountability where appropriate.

Padden similarly supports police but emphasizes a balanced approach with programs like mental health co-responders to handle cases more sensitively.

Chambers advocates for increasing pay for jurors to enhance participation in the justice system, reflecting her broader commitment to fairer judicial processes.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

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SCOTT BROWN

JEFF BAKER

Arapahoe County Commission District 3: Brown vs Baker Meet Scott Brown Scott Brown, a Democrat, grew up in Chambers Heights and attended Elkhart Elementary School and East Junior High School, according to his campaign website.

He played youth football for the Aurora Shamrocks and Cardinals and spent time at Hoffman Park. His family later moved to Heather Ridge, where he learned to golf and attended Smoky Hill High School, eventually meeting his future wife.

Brown and his wife bought their first home in Aurora before settling in Green Valley Ranch. They eventually returned to Arapahoe County in 1993, where they still reside and raised two sons, both graduates of Smoky Hill High School. Both sons also went into police work, which he said he takes great pride in.

Brown received an Airframe and Powerplant certificate from Emily Griffith Opportunity School and began his aviation career at Frontier Airlines, later moving to United Airlines in 1985.

He emphasizes Arapahoe County’s growth and changes, recognizing both opportunities for revitalization and overlooked areas.

Meet Jeff Baker Incumbent Jeff Baker, a Republican, is serving his second term as Arapahoe County Commissioner. He represents District 3 and participates in numerous boards and committees focused on community development and public safety.

Baker is a native Coloradan, the youngest of four, raised in south-central Denver, and married since 1980 to Yangson Baker, a social worker, according to his campaign website.

He and his family have lived in Arapahoe County since 1994, raising two children, Maggie and Timothy, who are now adults and reside in the Denver Metro area. Timothy is a U.S. Army veteran, and Baker takes pride in his service, especially regarding veteran healthcare issues. Maggie is a college student and mother, making Baker a proud grandfather of Helena, who is active in marching band.

Since 1993, Yangson and Jeff have been active members of Young-Nak Presbyterian Church, where he serves as a Deacon overseeing youth ministry.

A retired chief warrant officer, Baker formerly led criminal investigations related to child abuse. After military service, Baker worked with the Aurora Police Department and spent 18 years in various roles with Arapahoe County.

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ounty Commissioner District 3 makes up most of the eastern part of Arapahoe County. The district starts at Buckley Road in the center of the county, with a few spots that start further east.

The northern part of Arapahoe County starts east of outh. Piccadilly Road, and the southern part starts east of Parker Road.

Scott Brown and incumbent Jeff Baker, are competing for the position of County Commissioner in District 3.

Each offers contrasting visions for the county’s future.

Here’s how each candidate promises to address the challenges and opportunities facing the county, according to their responses to our questions.

Brown, a Democrat, emphasizes the need for local roots and community revitalization for residents eager for change and a fresh perspective in solving existing problems. In contrast, Baker, a Republican, cites his experience and established leadership to

highlight his commitment to continuity, effective governance and expertise in navigating the county’s challenges.

Baker emphasizes a technical, policy-driven approach, focusing on external funding and long-term decision-making, while Brown takes a personal, practical stance, addressing everyday concerns like affordable housing and access to food and medical services. He says he relates directly to senior citizens’ needs without engaging broader regional or institutional frameworks like Baker recommends.

When it comes to Baker’s institutional knowledge, Brown states concerns with Baker’s financial management and says there’s a lack of resolve for solving budgetary issues and infrastructure concerns. Baker said voters should focus on his extensive experience in Arapahoe County, and emphasizes his long-term involvement in county operations.

On a topic like homelessness, Baker responses are project-driven, emphasizing specific county-led initiatives and regional partnerships, whereas Brown is people-driven highlighting the need for varied housing options and services.

While Brown offers what he says is a fresh perspective, advocating for change and practical solutions to ongoing problems, Baker stands by his track record of experience and his ability to navigate the complexities of county operations. Overall their approaches reflect that Brown is people-driven, concentrating on immediate needs like housing and services, while Baker is project-driven, focusing on policy, funding, and regional cooperation.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

JULIE DURAN MULLICA

SHELLY MCCLURE

Adams County Commission District 1: Duran Mullica vs McClure Meet Julie Duran Mullica Julie Duran Mullica, a Democrat, has experience serving Adams County through Northglenn City Council and as co-chair to the Tri-County Board of Health, according to her campaign website.

The mother of three said she aims to address community issues like attainable housing, smart growth and public health. She wants to prioritize tackling the regional housing crisis by advocating for affordable housing solutions for families, seniors and young adults.

Mullica also wants to focus on the importance of smart growth, balancing economic opportunities with infrastructure and water management to ensure the county’s development benefits both businesses and working-class families.

With a background in public health, she said she is excited to support the new Adams County Public Health Department in addressing health disparities, focusing on diabetes, asthma, reproductive health and air quality.

Her vision is to create a healthy, vibrant, thriving community for future generations.

Meet Shelly McClure Shelly McClure, a Republican, describes herself as a wife, mother, grandmother and woman of faith, focused on family, education and business.

As a fourth-generation Coloradan and long-time Thornton resident, she emphasizes community. Having cared for her elderly parents and raised her family, she emphasizes the importance of service and hard work, according to her campaign website.

McClure has a background in education and owns her own business.

Her goals include reducing property

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taxes, strengthening the economy and ensuring fiscal responsibility in infrastructure maintenance.

She supports law enforcement and first responders and advocates medical freedom, which means believing in no medical mandates. McClure plans to prioritize local business growth, park preservation and senior care. She also plans to address county challenges by advocating for free and fair elections and responsibly managing natural resources.

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he race for Adams County Commissioner District 1 offers voters a decision between two candidates to replace Eva Henry: Democrat Julie Duran Mullica and Republican Shelly McClure.

District 1 is in the western part of Adams County, taking up a small area between 88th Avenue and 120th Avenue and Huron Street and Colorado Boulevard, with a small pocket that reaches east to Quebec Street and a small area that reaches west to Sheridan Boulevard.

All Adams County residents vote for District 1 County Commissioners.

Mullica has focused her campaign on affordable housing, public health and smart growth, aiming to balance economic development with infrastructure and family needs.

Her opponent, Shelly McClure, prioritizes reducing taxes, supporting law enforcement and promoting fiscal responsibility, with a focus on local business growth, senior care and preserving community values.

As voters prepare to make their choice, they must weigh Mullica’s institutional knowledge and focus on housing, science and health against McClure’s personal knowledge in education and business and focus on fiscal responsibility, community support and economic growth.

Mullica is married to State Senator Kyle Mullica, who represents Thornton and Northglenn through Federal Heights in Senate District 24.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

LYNN BACA

JIM WOOD

Adams CountyCommission District 5: Baca vs Wood Meet Lynn Baca Incumbent Lynn Baca, County Commissioner for District 5 in Adams County, is a second-generation resident with deep roots in the area’s agricultural community, according to her campaign website.

Growing up in Brighton, the Democrat cherishes the county’s history while striving to help it grow into a modern, thriving economy where everyone feels welcomed. Her family has worked in agriculture for over 100 years, instilling a commitment to service.

Baca’s road to public service began 20 years ago during her battle with ovarian cancer, causing her to volunteer and eventually serve in local government, including roles like Brighton City Council and regional committees.

As commissioner, she prioritizes improving the community’s quality of life, raising wages, creating affordable housing and protecting the environment. She emphasizes preserving Adams County’s heritage while fostering growth and inclusivity.

Meet Jim Wood Jim Wood grew up with humble beginnings and a self-made mentality, he said.

The Republican grew up in agricultural California, and his young parents, Jim and Debbie, inspired him with their hard work and determination.

Due to his mother’s hotel career,

his family moved often. Wood traveled from Morro Bay to San Diego, Kauai and South Lake Tahoe. At age 12, his parents divorced, and he moved in with his grandparents in Tipton, CA, where, according to his campaign website, he learned the values of hard work, honesty and family.

Wood’s grandfather, a farm products salesman, became his role model, instilling his lifelong principles, his website states. Inspired by his grandfather, he joined the Navy at 18 and served in aircraft maintenance during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After his service, he worked in fabrication before finding success in street-rod building and hemp processing, generating significant revenue.

Now settled in Colorado with his wife, Mallery, he manages a business and aims to promote sustainable agriculture while serving the community in Adams County.

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n the race for Adams County Commissioner in District 5, incumbent Democrat Lynn Baca competes with local business owner Jim Wood, a Republican, bringing different backgrounds and visions for the county’s future.

District 5 makes up the easternmost part of Adams County. It surrounds Denver International Airport and starts slightly west of Brighton Boulevard. Denver County runs the area around the airport, and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal space is in District 2 of Adams County.

All county residents vote for District 2 County Commissioners.

As a Democrat, Baca emphasizes inclusivity and progressive growth for Adams County. Her priorities include improving quality of life, raising wages, creating affordable housing and environmental protection. Baca wants to balance the preservation of the county’s heritage with the need for modernization.

Representing the Republican perspective, Wood promotes a self-reliant approach, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and community service.

His business background suggests a focus on economic development, leveraging his experience in entrepreneurship to enhance the local economy.

Lynn Baca’s deep roots in the community and focus on inclusivity contrast with Jim Wood’s entrepreneurial spirit and emphasis on self-reliance.

Voters must consider their priorities—whether they lean towards Baca’s progressive, community-oriented approach or Wood’s business-minded, sustainable practices—as they decide.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

Aurora’s Pit bull ban back on the ballot

What does a YES vote mean?

Yes, you want to allow people to own pit bulls in Aurora. You support repealing the breed ban and allowing residents to own American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers within the city limits of Aurora.

What does a NO vote mean?

No, you do not want to allow pit bulls in Aurora. You support maintaining the breed ban that prevents residents from owning American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers within the city limits of Aurora.

Veterinarian stance “We had a big moment of panic when we saw that the repeal had been overturned because we do see a big difference when we have breed-specific legislation on the books,” said Senior Director of Advocacy and Education at the Dumb Friends League Ali Mickelson, “but they are not enforcing that ban right now. So we haven’t felt that yet, but we are preparing for it.”

She said that when there is a breed-specific ban, there is an influx of the banned breed brought to the shelter, and it is very challenging to find them new homes.

Many shelters are usually already at maximum capacity, so having a breed-specific ban overwhelms shelters with finding placement for them.

Mickelson said that many shelters are moving away from destroying unwanted dogs, and Colorado shelters have an strong network for moving animals.

When there was a pit-bull ban in Denver, and Aurora was fully implementing its breed-specific ban, the shelter would have to label the kennels, warning people that they might live in a place with a ban on that breed.

“We have these families that come in, and they’re so excited to find out more about a dog, and then they find out that they can’t adopt that dog because of the restrictions in their community,” Mickelson said. “It just results in us having dogs that stay longer.”

Denver Dumb Friends League sits at the border of Aurora and Denver.

When there was a ban in both cities, Mickelson said they had difficulty finding homes for those breeds.

“When those two communities had those bans, that just really, really limited our doctors for those breeds,” she said.

Missing data Mickelson said finding usable data from the Denver Dumb Friends League involving Denver’s breed-specific ban was unreliable because the ban coincided with COVID-19 lockdowns.

“People were adopting more and relinquishing less, and so it’s not a great sample size, but I can definitely

speak about it generally,” Mickelson said.

Mickelson said it can be hard to distinguish whether a dog is a pit bull which seems to be a common finding nationally.

“You know, we’re not DNA testing any of these animals,” she said. ““This is one of the big conversations nationally, and why breed-specific legislation is being overturned, and is really not very popular with most animal welfare organizations is because it’s really hard to tell by looking at a dog.”

Even dogs with a portion of pit bull could be considered under the ban, and it is hard for veterinarians to distinguish whether a dog had a half or a quarter pit bull in them.

“That’s another weird data skew,” Mickelson said.

Most dog-bite data comes from plastic surgery data or police records.

If pit bulls are hard to distinguish for vets, police officers or victims of a dog attack might not accurately determine the breed that attacked them.

Lori R Kogan, a Ph.D. psychologist and professor of clinical sciences at Colorado State University, found the same problem in her study.

She said most veterinarians she talked to in her study could not distinguish a pit bull. Kogan also found that public education about animal welfare and animal behavior was a more supported alternative than breed-specific bans.

“That’s one of the reasons doing specific legislation is not a great way to protect people from dangerous dogs,” Mickelson said.

Mickelson also added that when there is a ban, dog owners of that breed are less likely to get the resources they might need, like behavioral training or shoots and health checkups.

The science and the myths There is no such thing as a pit bull “lockjaw,” where supposedly pit bulls bite and lock their jaw when attacking, Colorado veterinarians and researchers agree.

Pit bull is not a breed. It’s a catchall term. There are American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers that are all included in the Aurora breed-specific ban.

Pit bulls are difficult to distinguish, according to many veterinary professionals.

Aggressive dog behavior is more about the dog’s treatment and training than the breed.

Studies have also found that physical traits of a dog have little effect on their personality.

“Dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog,” according to an article published in Sci-

ence journal in 2022, called ‘Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes’.

Pit bulls were not always the main culprit of lousy press; Bloodhounds, Dobermans, Rottweilers and German Shepherds have all had bans during different periods in the United States.

In the early 20th Century, pit bulls were celebrated as “America’s Dog,” and featured in military recruitment posters. However, perceptions shifted in the 1980s, linking them to gangs and drug culture. Linder states that pit bulls became symbols of criminality, particularly during the War on Drugs.

The 2007 Michael Vick dog-fighting case further entrenched these associations, raising concerns that breed-specific laws aim to marginalize Black communities.

“This Article examines the relationship between pit bulls and people of color, incorporating new research to argue that these laws may be rooted in racial bias. In such instances, breed-specific bans function as a means of keeping minorities out of majority-white neighborhoods,” Linder said.

Another study from Denver University, ‘A Quantitative Study of Denver’s Breed-Specific Legislation’ published in 2020 found that the enforcement of the city’s pit bull ban was primarily focused in racially diverse neighborhoods. Additionally, despite the city investing $100 million over 30 years in enforcement, there was no significant effect on public safety.

A DU-published feature summarizes the 2020 study where Kevin Morris, American Humane endowed chair and research associate professor explains that the most “stunning” finding was the unequal enforcement of the pit bull ban in the city’s most vulnerable areas, especially where “racially diverse communities intersect with predominantly white neighborhoods,” as the study notes.

“The enforcement of BSL has taken place primarily in our communities of color in Denver,” Morris says. “And this criminalization of certain pet owners has exacerbated the barriers they already experience to accessing pet support services.”

Alternative Solutions Research from all of the studies listed indicate that better alternatives to breed-specific bans include stronger enforcement of animal cruelty laws, public education about animal welfare and animal behavior, and stricter leash laws.

“We really find that the most effective thing with dangerous dogs is to treat dogs and owners as individuals, because any dog can bite, any breed of dog can bite, any owner can raise a dog to bite.” Mickleson said.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

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oters will decide, again, whether Aurora should ban pit bull dogs from the city, resurrecting a controversy that has hounded the community for almost 20 years.

The pit bull ban in Aurora was initially enacted in 2005 with some leniency for people the city had previously issued a license. In 2014, voters approved a referendum to keep the ban.

In 2021, however, Aurora City Council approved the removal of dog breed restrictions from the city ordinance — without going back to voters for permission.

Later in 2021, Aurora resident Matthew Snider sued the Aurora City Council over the vote because it did not include voter support. He argued that the council broke city charter language and that Aurora voters decided the issue, and must decide any changes. By 2023, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Snider.

So, Aurora lawmakers are asking voters whether the city should repeal the restricted breed ban and allow residents to own American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

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JOHN FABBRICATORE

JASON CROW

6th Congressional District: Crow vs Fabbricatore Meet John Fabbricatore John Fabbricatore is a 52-year-old retired ICE field office director who has lived in Aurora since 1997. He is married with two children — a 14-year-old daughter and a 29-year-old son. He also has a 6-month old grandson.

The New York City native was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens where he was educated in Catholic schools and says he was elected senior class president. He enlisted in the Air Force, where he served as the security forces, then worked for the Federal Protective Service and ICE (previously the Immigration and Naturalization Service) until his retirement as field office director in 2022.

He racked up some community college credits while in the Air Force, but earned his associate’s degree in organizational leadership online through Trident University during COVID. He says he is “still working on his bachelor’s” degree.

Meet Jason Crow Jason Crow, 45, was elected to represent Colorado’s 6th Congressional District in 2018 after having worked as a private lawyer who volunteered his time for free representing veterans.

Crow enlisted in the National Guard and worked construction to help pay his way through college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to join the active-duty Army and served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan and rising to the rank of captain.

In Congress, he serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Foreign Affairs Committee, on which he is the Ranking Democrat of the Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee.

Crow received his law degree at the University of Denver. He and his former wife have two children attending local schools.

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ohn Fabbricatore remembers when he met Jason Crow.

It was 2019, Crow’s first year in Congress, and Fabbricatore at that time led the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Colorado. Responding to complaints about unsafe and dehumanizing conditions, Crow was pushing for transparency and accountability in the privately run GEO detention center in Aurora where ICE imprisons hundreds of undocumented immigrants.

“He showed up right away trying to shut the place down,” Fabbricatore recalls. “I didn’t agree with that and didn’t think he understood what was going on at a time when we had 87% criminal aliens in detention there. I remember thinking we need someone in that seat who actually knows what he’s talking about.”

Fabbricatore resigned from ICE three years later because he says he

was “aggravated with the Biden administration and how they were dealing with the border situation.” But he decided two years into his retirement to seek the Republican nomination for Crow’s 6th Congressional District seat because he figured that he had “given up maybe a little bit too soon on trying to handle the border and help with national security.”

Colorado’s 6th Congressional District encompasses much of the eastern part of the Denver metropolitan area, including portions of Centennial and Littleton, and all of Aurora.

Fabbricatore, a 52-year-old native New Yorker, has made immigration his main campaign issue in a year when the city — where he has lived since 1997 — has snagged national and even international headlines for its recent influx of Venezuelan migrants. His has been among the loudest voices this election season warning about the presence of a Venezuelan prison gang called Tren de Aragua, also known as TdA in the city.

Police have arrested 8 of the 10 people they say they have linked so far to the group, insisting it is not a major safety threat to the city.

Although Fabbricatore has made breathless warnings about the gang to other news outlets, he told the Sentinel he has been careful not to over exaggerate TdA’s activities in Aurora or say it has taken over the city, as Aurora Councilmember Danielle Jurinski has at times claimed, only to be paroted by politicians ranging from Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman to former President Donald Trump. Still, he says the gang needs to be eradicated before its membership grows in Aurora.

“I think it’s important that people see the truth, because the truth is scary enough. You don’t have to over-inflate numbers, and you don’t have to say that the Aurora is burning to make people realize that there is” a threat posed by TdA, he said.

Fabbricatore recently wrote and self-published a book called “De-Iced” about what he describes as “currently out-of-control open border conditions.” The book makes a case that sanctuary cities such as Denver that have made a policy of not harassing undocumented immigrants have pushed immigrant-related problems to lower-rent and lower-income suburbs such as Aurora without the resources to handle them. Aurora Police Department had a shortage of 68 officers as of this posting.

His book addresses fentanyl distribution and impediments to apprehending child predators and human traffickers. It also details Fabbricatore’s experience in 2019 as a target of the Abolish ICE movement. He says he was singled out by dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators who distributed leaflets in his neighborhood claiming that he was in charge of a “concentration camp,” referring to the privately-owned GEO ICE detention center in Aurora that Crow has wanted to shutter.

“I received death threats, and one person was arrested in Colorado Springs and convicted of making those threats against me and my agents,” Fabbricatore wrote. “This was a difficult and traumatic experience for my family, as my job was my responsibility, but they were being targeted for it.”

The political newcomer acknowledges he is the underdog in a race against a popular congressman who has won the district by wide margins since first elected in 2018. “Being a voice for what I believe in, and for what other people tell me they want” is just

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as important as actually beating Crow, he said.

Fabbricatore criticizes Crow for not seeming to know, or at least care, that some ICE detainees are violent criminals whom Fabbricatore describes as “rapists and murderers” and says should not be released back on the streets. He derides the congressman for going against the Laken Riley Act, a House bill aimed at equipping ICE and state governments with enhanced tools to combat crime by people who have entered the country illegally.

“Looking at what Jason Crow wants to happen with immigration and other things that he’s voted on, I just felt like I wanted to be the one to run against him in this election cycle,” he said.

Fabbricatore opposes abortion rights except in cases of rape or incest, but says his personal views do not lead him to question state laws allowing abortion, like in Colorado. He supports gun owners’ rights, but wants prosecutors to crack down on illegal firearms possession. He favors making green energy more efficient and cost-effective, and wants to explore the possibility of developing micro-reactors throughout the country to produce nuclear power.

Though he has allied himself with far-right figures such as U.S. Reps.

Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Chip Roy of Texas, Fabbricatore said he takes umbrage when people assume he supports Donald Trump whose “theatrics,” as he describes the former president’s bombast, sometimes make him cringe. That said, the assumption isn’t off-base. Fabbricatore does in fact back Trump, whom he says he admires for having won the presidency without a traditional political background and whose end to longtime federal “catch and release” policy toward undocumented immigrants he wants to see more of.

He notes that he “did not agree with what happened” on Jan 6, 2021, the day of the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Still, he blames then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser — not Trump — for “allowing it all to happen.”

Fabbricatore, like Trump, is a native New Yorker, having been raised in Brooklyn and Queens, educated mostly in Catholic schools, and served, he said, as his senior class president. Also like Trump, he is a loud talker, turning heads in a café late last month when being interviewed for this story.

He spoke proudly of his 30-year career in federal law enforcement, which he started in the U.S. Air Force security forces. He then went to work with the Federal Protective Service, and later for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (now known as ICE).

He is a principal in a California-based company called The Complete Solution Group, which provides consulting services on immigration, firearms and self-defense products to clients he refused to name, citing their non-disclosure agreements. If elected, he said he would divest from the company.

Fabbricatore’s home in Aurora has been drawn out of the 6th Congressional District and sits now within the 4th Congressional District, where Boebert is running. Federal law doesn’t require congressional candidates to live in their districts, and nobody has made much of an issue of it regarding Fabbricatore, especially because his home is merely feet away from the district line.

Crow, for his part, has since tak-

ing office in 2019 served through two impeachments, a pandemic and an insurrection. In 2020, he was appointed as an impeachment manager for Trump’s first impeachment.

“It’s been a wild ride, to say the least, the last five and a half years,” he said Monday in a conversation with the Sentinel.

The Democratic incumbent spoke with frustration about Republicans’ “failed leadership,” making this “one of the least productive congresses in history.”

“We spent weeks, weeks of legislative taxpayer time while the Republicans tried to choose a new speaker and ousted the old one because of personal grievances,” he said. “And then, you know, you have people who just are not serious people, not serious legislators, who are there for, you know, personal fame, personal gain, to get attention. It makes it very hard.”

Crow, 45, sees this summer’s controversy about TdA gang members allegedly overrunning Aurora as an increasingly-used Republican tactic trying to force Democrats to spend their “time and oxygen responding to lies and misinformation.”

“It was so obviously a lie and so obviously not consistent with reality on the ground and what we knew the situation to be,” he said. “There was an initial reaction of I’m not going to give this a platform or the oxygen it doesn’t deserve and, you know, fan the flames. But when it became apparent that it had already taken root and was spreading in the way that it was, then, obviously, I was compelled to respond.”

Crow acknowledges that more needs to be done to address the influx of about 40,000 Venezuelans to Colorado over the last few years.

About 15,000 are living in his district.

He points to the irony that Trump and fellow Republicans are raising the issue as an election-season crisis when, as he tells it, they could have averted much of that crisis by embracing a recent bipartisan border deal.

“That deal was tanked by Donald Trump because he’d rather run on the problem than solve the problem,” he said, noting that deal would have allowed the feds to hire more border control officers, add more technology to secure the southern border and address a backlog of asylum seekers.

Crow hopes for enough Democratic wins in November to “reinvigorate that deal.”

In the meantime, he said he has ten staffers in his Aurora office working as caseworkers to help immigrants and asylum seekers navigate the immigration system as well as find housing, jobs and services. He said he will continue to seek Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal funding to help state, county and city governments, and nonprofits, serve immigrant communities. And, he added, “I will continue to be their voice. I will speak out, and I will represent them publicly and continue to talk about their plight,” he said of immigrants living in his district.

That plight, he noted, includes conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora, which continues to be run by the privately-owned GEO Group.

Crow said he is proud of having passed a law providing more federal oversight, including by members of Congress, into it and other privately run detention centers. Still, more than five years after facing down Fabbricatore about an array of health, safety and civil rights problems immigrants faced at the GEO prison in Aurora, he

still aims to push legislation stopping private companies from running federally funded immigrant detention centers — or any prisons, for that matter.

“Fundamentally, when you add a profit motivation into the detention of human beings, you create a perverse incentive to cut corners that result in abuses,” he said.

Crow, a former Army Ranger and Bronze Star recipient, serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He had harsh words for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he doesn’t believe he is serving the best interests of Israel nor the Israeli people.

“I have long said that his actions indicate that he’s not interested in trying to find a resolution to this conflict,” he said. Until that resolution involves two states where Jews and Palestinian “can feel safe and have a right to exist,” he added, “I don’t see how any of this changes.”

Crow, along with U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, wrote a letter signed by 86 federal lawmakers last year condemning Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel while also raising concerns about the Israeli government’s conduct, especially its restrictive policies on humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Those restrictions call into question assurances Netanyahu has made to the U.S., they wrote, urging the Biden administration to consider an array of possible responses, including withholding certain military aid to Israel. So far, the Biden administration has not done so.

Crow expressed concerns about Israel’s more recent attacks in the West Bank and Lebanon, and its threats to retaliate against Iran for its missile strike on Israel in early October.

“I’m very worried about escalation.

Ultimately, you just are not going to solve this. You cannot bomb away this problem, and that is what they appear to be trying to do,” he said of Israel.

“You know, we have to be very careful that, when we’re providing aid and support, we do so consistent with our values and our reputation.”

Closer to home, Crow touts that the current 3.2% inflation rate “is the lowest it’s been since 2021,” while also acknowledging that the cost of living is still too high. He lauded Congressional Democrats’ work trying to ease prices by solving a workforce shortage partly through immigration reform; continuing to address supply chain disruptions that crept up during COVID; and passing laws that regulate price gouging.

“There’s legislative proposals that I’m co-sponsoring that would further crack down on it that remain difficult to get passed under this current Congress,” he said.

Crow supports ethics reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court. He also is open to considering other reforms such as term limits or expanding the number of justices.

“I think this Court has been radically out of line with not only the historic role of the court and the role of precedent, but also the values of Americans on almost every issue, from abortion to common-sense gun violence prevention to environmental regulation to rolling back Chevron deference and the role of regulation and rulemaking. The lives of everyday Americans, they have gutted extremely important protections for Americans that I think we’re only just beginning to see some of the major consequences of.”

— Susan Greene, Sentinel Reporter in Residence

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Public Notices for OCTOBER 10, 2024 | Published by the Sentinel

Because the people must know COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0311-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Caroline J. Mcneill AND Lance A. Mcneill Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. , formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust 2006HSA3 Home Equity Loan-Backed Term Notes, Home Equity Loan-Backed Variable Funding Notes Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 06, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B6035524 Original Principal Amount $45,084.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $27,378.17 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 12, MURPHY CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 24701 East Wyoming Circle, Aurora, CO 80018.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/12/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032471 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0299-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) VINCENT E CIRILLO Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 06, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2101189 Original Principal Amount $222,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $219,792.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 50, BLOCK 2, SERENITY RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 26080 E DAVIES DR, AURORA, CO 80016-6098.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENT-

LY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010169159 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0300-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Angelika Hroch Von Dalebor aka Angela H. Von Dalebor Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 19, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6091718 Original Principal Amount $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $48,836.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO: LOT 55 BLOCK 1 THE SHORES 5TH FILING Purported common address: 2752 S Lansing Way, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23262 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0301-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kevin W. Williams Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6083231 Original Principal Amount $159,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $67,448.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DENVER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF CO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11, BLOCK 2, HOLLY HILLS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 5601 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80222-6242.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-992313-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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0303-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Elaine F. Vincent Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GOODLIFE HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0133655 Original Principal Amount $900,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $221,626.40 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 1, GUN CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION, 3RD FILING, ACCORDING TO PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 77, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. TAX PARCEL ID NO.: 1977-00-0-03-019 Purported common address: 23700 E Ohio Ave, Aurora, CO 80018.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032480 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0304-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Dion Terell Woods II Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR JET HOMELOANS, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 28, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 01, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0114249 Original Principal Amount $359,305.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $336,221.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 26, BLOCK 3, HARMONY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 26739 E Cedar Ave, Aurora, CO 80018-1794.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032575 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0305-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Ronald K. Echelberger and Terry L. Echelberger Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its succesors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust December 04, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D2144345 Original Principal Amount $72,650.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $53,057.28 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 5, GRAHAMS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 13408 East 5th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23332 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0306-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Richard A. Blade aka Richard Allen Blade and Brigitte Agnes Langlois Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONSLOW BAY FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1052179 Original Principal Amount $260,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $244,981.59 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A 0306-2024 EXHIBIT A – LEGAL Tax Id Number(s): 031299195 Land situated in the County of Arapahoe in the State of CO THAT PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS WEST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 ACCORDING TO THE FOURTH SUPPLEMENT CONDOMINIUMS MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 35 AT PAGE 38 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 100TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, WHICH

INTEREST DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE OTHER THAN THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT CONVEYED WITH THAT UNIT LISTED IN PARCEL 2 BELOW. PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE TOWNHOUSE AT 13743-A EAST MARINA DRIVE FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 349A BUILDING NO. 349 NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE FOURTH SUPPLEMENT CONDOMINIUM MAP FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1765360 IN BOOK 35 AT PAGE 38.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED ONE HALF INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE SPACE OF AREA DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 IS LOCATED. PARCEL 4: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS, OR OTHER APPLIANCE WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA IN THE TOWNHOUSE DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. Commonly known as: 13743 E Marina Dr, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80014-5544 THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Purported common address: 13743 E Marina Dr, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80014-5544.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/05/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (187) 73532146 Attorney File # 48148043 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0307-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Noe Rosas-Madrigal Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 16, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2086737 Original Principal Amount $425,157.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $417,449.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 39, BLOCK 4, NANTUCKET SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 11444 E Ellsworth Pl, Aurora, CO 80010-4644.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/12/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032595 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0312-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Benjamin Boyle and Anika Delinger Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6136007 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $249,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $235,263.86 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 18, AURORA HILLS SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 13531 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/12/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Aricyn J. Dall #51467 David W Drake #43315 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 24CO00055-1 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0315-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 16, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Roman Bogdanowski Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Synergy One Lending, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8018517 Original Principal Amount $155,103.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $160,881.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHERRIDGE SOUTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO- WIT: AN INDIVIDUAL AIR SPACE UNIT WHICH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE WALLS, BASEMENT OR BASE FLOOR, ROOF, WINDOWS AND DOORS, REFERENCED AS UNIT 20239 IN BUILDING NO. 615 NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT SAID CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, ON DECEMBER 07, 1973, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1396213, INCLUDING ALL FIXTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1/200TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF STRAWBERRY I AT HEATHERRIDGE APPURTENANT THERETO. TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS, BALCONIES, FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT ABOVE DESCRIBED. (3) THE RIGHT TO USE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED UPON SAID PROPERTY. (4) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING STALL NO. 316 IN PARKING LOT NO. I LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE “CONDOMINIUM MAP” REFERRED TO ABOVE, OR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 2666 South Xanadu Way, #A, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/06/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/12/2024 Last Publication 10/10/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/16/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-992848-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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0318-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) BEHROOZ GHIABI HESARI AND SHOKOUFEH RAHMANIMARRASTI Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 12, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D4073738 Original Principal Amount $171,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $145,638.93 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 5, AURORA KNOLLS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 2743 S SALIDA STREET, AURORA, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/19/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010190072 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0319-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kendal R Emery Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NORTHPOINTE BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 26, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0080150 Original Principal Amount $213,069.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $197,730.42 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 29, THE UNION PACIFIC LAND COMPANY SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DEER TRAIL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL NUMBER: 2061-13-1-05-005 Purported common address: 1122 4th Avenue, Deer Trail, CO 80105.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/19/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-028138 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0323-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Willie C. Jones, Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D7070327 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,288.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE NORTH 9 FEET OF LOT 44, ALL OF LOT 45, AND THE SOUTH 19 FEET OF LOT 46, BLOCK 5, COLFAX VILLA RESUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 06/04/2019 AT RECEPTION NO. D9051818 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Purported common address: 1073 Galena Street, Aurora, CO 80010.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 6/4/2019 AT RECEPTION NO. D9051818 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/26/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032583 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0324-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Daniel J Wensien Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 11, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9032102 Original Principal Amount $315,185.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $291,612.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 3, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 11 AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 18115 E Milan Place, Aurora, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described

herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/26/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-984045-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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0325-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Demarcus Hickbottom Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3025058 Original Principal Amount $456,577.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $452,606.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 26, BLOCK 2, AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 1975-28-2-04-016 Purported common address: 2064 S Rifle St, Aurora, CO 80013.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/26/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032686 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0327-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Andrew Han Tung Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B4052771 Original Principal Amount $273,043.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $78,711.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 3, JACKSON FARM SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207315214015 Purported common address: 18931 EAST PRENTICE PLACE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80015.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/26/2024 Last Publication 10/24/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 07/26/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-018891 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0332-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Veronica Huseby, married joined by Joshua Huseby, non-titled spouse, signing for marital/homestead rights only Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust August 27, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 09, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9092680 Original Principal Amount $454,059.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $412,898.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 9, Block 9, Copperleaf Filing No. 5, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Purported common address: 4976 S Tempe Way, Aurora, CO 80015.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/04/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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,

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/10/2024 Last Publication 11/7/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/02/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23427 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0333-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Timothy C. Miller Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Finance of America Mortgage LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 20, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D7131725 Original Principal Amount $295,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $321,647.55 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 17, SADDLE ROCK RIDGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 5955 S Winnipeg St, Aurora, CO 80015.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/04/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/10/2024 Last Publication 11/7/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/02/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23441 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0334-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Keith R Cook Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 23, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0182859 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $156,120.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,081.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured

by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Attached Legal Description.

EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. C-2, BUILDING NO. A-17, CHERRY GROVE EAST CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 24, 1982 IN BOOK 3597 AT PAGE 438, AND FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 23, 1984 IN BOOK 4118 AT PAGE 1, AND THE 2ND SUPPLEMENT CONDOMINIUM MAP CHERRY GROVE EAST CONDOMINIUM (PHASE 2) RECORDED MARCH 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 2390281, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 14495 East 1st Drive #C-2, Aurora, CO 80011.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/04/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/10/2024 Last Publication 11/7/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/02/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Aricyn J. Dall #51467 David W Drake #43315 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 24CO00024-1 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0335-2024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2024, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DIL B. RAI AND BISHNU M. SANYASI Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 26, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8074375 Original Principal Amount $323,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $295,400.22 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 15, WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1517 SOUTH ELKHART STREET, AURORA, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/04/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/10/2024 Last Publication 11/7/2024 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 08/02/2024 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Randall M. Chin #31149 David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010207702 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. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT Date Report Run : Wed, Aug-07-24 PUBLIC AUCTION REPORT 09/18/2024 YEAR MAKE V.I.N. —— —— —————————— 04 ACUR 19UUA662X4A060671 85 BMW WBAAB6403F1013823 08 BMW WBAVD53598A010169 11 BMW WBAPH7G50BNM56875 05 BMW 5UXFB535X5LV20008 04 BMW WBXPA93424WC33014 11 BMW WBAFU9C5XBC784342 07 BMW WBAWB73597P033369 11 BUIC 1G4HC5EM5BU140734 00 BUIC 1G4HR54K3YU147690 08 CADI 1G6KD57Y98U111952 06 CADI 1G6DM57T060162578 08 CADI 1GYFK63828R205653 12 CHEV 1G1ZA5EU8CF290124 07 CHEV 1GNDV33W67D146076 02 CHEV 3GNFK16Z12G177890 07 CHEV 2G1WT58K169224633 15 CHEV 1G1PE5SB0F7268132 94 CHEV 1GBKP37N1R3307247 90 CHEV 1G1YY3384L5116736 01 CHEV 1GCEK19T41E181479 11 CHEV 2G1WF5EK0B1326607 06 CHEV 1GNFK16Z56J145657 05 CHEV 1GNET16S156115021 02 CHEV 1GNEK13Z92R300237 99 CHEV 1GCFG15M6X1087155 16 CHEV 1G1PE5SB6G7106085 02 CHEV 1GNEC13T82R312033 03 CHEV 2G1WF52EX39397038 06 CHEV 1GNEK13Z46R109623 06 DODG 2D8FV47T66H266650 00 DODG 1B4HS28N1YF201078 06 DODG 1B3EL46X66N122951 01 FORD 1FMFU16L61LB36599 06 FORD 1FMDK05196GA53689 06 FORD 1FTPW12516FB22366 04 FORD 1FTNF21L14EC57377 04 FORD 1FTNE24L34HA06308 13 FORD 1FADP3F28DL106407 03 FORD 2FMZA50413BA77821 03 FORD 1FAFP55203A146769 04 FORD 1FDXE45P14HA86192 06 FORD 3FAFP07Z06R202460 11 FORD 1ZVBP8AM0B5122543 04 FORD 1FMDU74W74ZA12009 98 FORD 1FTRX07L0WKA65060 92 FORD 1FAPP36X8NK139813 02 FORD 1FMZU73E92ZA22603 07 FORD 1FDXE45S67DA80856 99 FORD 1FTZX1729XKA35747 73 FORD 3A47H333650 87 FORD 1FDKE30L3HHB24861 86 FORD 1FABP27M2GF136670 18 GENU RFVPAP5A7J1123107 05 GMC 1GKFK66U85J129000 04 GMC 1GTFG15X241117855 93 GMC 1GKGK26N3PJ734311 03 GMC 1GKEC13Z93R272418 03 HD 1HD1FFW193Y606276 18 HMDE 1UYVS2534J3263916 06 HOND 5FNYF18546B002853 96 HOND 1HGCD5686TA129680 02 HOND 1HGCG65892A170186 14 HOND 1HGCR3F87EA001893 20 HOND MLHNC5307L5300340 05 HOND JHLRD78895C017631 97 HOND 1HGCD5532VA237643 97 HOND 1HGEJ6525VL024088 10 HOND 2HGFA1F58AH543403 09 HOND 5FNYF48279B012465 15 HYUN 5NPDH4AE1FH596078 04 HYUN KMHDN46D74U714433 12 HYUN KMHDH4AE0CU277736 09 HYUN 5NMSH73E39H260911 13 HYUN 5NPDH4AE6DH160467 10 HYUN KMHHT6KD9AU004499 12 INFI JN1CV6AP6CM932572 99 JAGU SAJKD6045XC868685 02 JEEP 1J4GW38S72C181629 07 JEEP 1J8HR48P17C525555 99 JEEP 1J4GW58SXXC613911 13 JEEP 1C4RJFCT1DC616713 89 JEEP 1J4FJ27L2KL441157 98 JEEP 1J4FJ68S4WL100409 84 JEEP 1JCWL7558ET130773 09 JEEP 1J4FT28B09D122294 02 JEEP 1J8GW48S32C299813 04 JEEP 1J4GL48K44W218426 19 JIJM L3JM2LDG0KCA05712 04 KAWK JKAEXMF144DA05867 17 KIA KNDJN2A24H7491418 05 KIA KNADC125356365538 13 KIA KNADM4A3XD6278409 10 KIA KNAFT4A23A5880637 17 KW 1XKYDP9X4HJ149540 09 LEXS 2T2HK31U49C100889 02 MAZD JM1TA221521732701 09 MAZD JM1BK32GX91196163 97 MERC 2MELM75W3VX717345 10 MERC 4M2CN9HG5AKJ03869 05 MERC 2MEHM75W35X620295 17 MERZ WDCTG4GB7HJ361541 14 MERZ WDDHF5KB4EA884710 06 MERZ WDDDJ75X96A009351 14 NISS 3N1CN7APXEL872007 15 NISS 1N4AL3AP9FC243604 08 NISS 1N4AL21E98C167331 02 NISS JN8DR09Y52W729860 05 NISS 1N6AA06A45N531940 07 NISS 1N4AL21E87C191909 99 OLDS 1G3HN52K2X4802472 96 PLYM 3P3ES47C1TT210170 04 PONT 2G2WS542441370380 06 STRN 5GZCZ63406S880228 00 STRN 1G8JU52F2YY636725 03 SUBA 4S3BH895837652312 98 SUBA JF1SF6358WG778487 02 SUBA JF1GG68592H818060 07 SUBA 4S3BL616777201806 99 SUBA 4S3BG6858X7639932 13 SUZI JS2RF9A37D6100026 13 TAOI L9NTEACB9D1051127 07 TOYT 4T1BK46K87U508105 06 TOYT 5TDZA23C26S439907 97 TOYT JT3HN86R4V0116600 91 TOYT JT3VN39W3M8032162 00 TOYT JT2BF22K2Y0249275 95 TOYT JT2SK11EXS0273266 06 TOYT JTEEW21A160015022 04 TOYT JTEBU14R248017915 02 TOYT 5TDBT44A92S081641 04 VOLK WVGBC67L74D020968 92 VOLV YV1JS8707N1058654 05 WABA 11WBC10145W285550 79 YAMA 3L5724049 89 YAMA JYA3KLA05KA006585 07 YAMA LPRSE13Y77A505727 03 YAMA JYARJ06Y03A001466 ***END OF PUBLIC AUCTION REPORT*** First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 24, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 2024-4011-00 Applicant: Highline Village Townhomes II LLC Application Name: Highline Canal Apartments You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city

website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval of a Site Plan for a four-story apartment building with 130 units.

Site Location: Northwest Corner of Laredo Street and E 16th Avenue Site Size: 3.74 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approval. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Number(s): 2024-6021-00; 2024-6021-01 Applicant: McDonald’s Corporation Application Name: McDonald’s at Eagle Ridge You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Colorado. This meeting will be a virtual meeting, please go to the city website (auroragov.org) for instructions on participation. The hearing will consider a request for approval of a Conditional Use for a drive-thru in the MU-C (Mixed Use-Corridor) zone district and a Site Plan for a 3,694-square-foot fast-food restaurant, with drive-thru lanes. An Adjustment is being requested for perimeter landscaping.

Site Location: Southwest Corner of Picadilly Road and E Stephen D Hogan Parkway Site Size: 1.39 acres At said meeting any person in interest may appear and be heard on the requested approvals. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P.24 *****Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected.***** Case No. 2024PR30688 In the Matter of the Estate of: Stella A. Meints To all interested persons: A hearing without appearance on Petition for the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property without Appearance is set at the following date, time, and location: Date: October 24, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 *****IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722(Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state. co.us). If non objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the deems appropriate.

Attorneys for Applicant: Dusty Aldrich Law, LLC Dusty J. Aldrich Atty Reg #: 44572 605 coral St. Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: 419-957-0671 First Publication: September 26, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 7 and 11 NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Colorado International Center Metropolitan District (“CIC”) Nos. 7 and 11 - 2024 Budgets and that proposed 2025 Budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the Districts; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2024 Budgets and 2025 Budgets have been filed at the Districts’ offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2024 Budgets and Adopting the 2025 Budgets will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. These District Board meetings will be held via Zoom without any individuals (neither Board Representatives nor the general public) attending in person.

Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd=SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09 Phone Number: 1-719-359-4580 Meeting ID: 546 911 9353 Passcode: 912873 Any elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2024 Budgets and Adopt the 2025 Budgets, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

COLORADO INTERNATIONAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 7 & 11 By /s/ David Solin District Manager Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel

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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGET THE AURORA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of The Aurora Highlands Community Authority Board (the “CAB”) for the ensuing year of 2025. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2024 budget (if appropriate) of the CAB. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the CAB’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same are available for public inspection. Any interested elector within the CAB may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget or the 2024 amended budget, inspect the 2025 budget and the 2024 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. The address of the office of the CAB where the list of CAB Board Members, its officers and contact information may be obtained is: c/o CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 or on the CAB’s website at: https://theaurorahighlands.specialdistrict. net/.

The proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting of the CAB to be held on a First Reading at 1:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024 via video / telephonic means (Zoom), and for a Second and Final Reading and public hearing to be held at a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. on November 21, 2024 via video / telephonic means (Zoom).

1. To attend either meeting via Videoconference, e-mail jpino@specialdistrictlaw. com to obtain a link to the videoconference, or use the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83927842723?pwd=NXA3bjc3VVJ2R2RZQjJyWXhMbVBzUT09 2. To attend either meeting via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information: a. Meeting ID: 839 2784 2723 b. Passcode: 979737 THE AURORA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD /s/ Denise Denslow CAB Manager Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SMOKY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Smoky Hill Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2025. The proposed budget will be available for inspection online at the Smoky Hill Metropolitan District website, www.shmd.info. where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at via Zoom, on Monday October 28, 2024, at 7 P.M. The virtual meeting can be accessed at https://zoom.us/j/97519075070. Any interested elector of Smoky Hill Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Smoky Hill Metropolitan District By: /s/ Jerry Dionisio Treasurer Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on March 1, 1998, a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) was executed

by Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. I, conveying property described therein to the Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, for the benefit of the United States of America acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the “Secretary”) and was recorded on March 31, 1998 (A8044429), in the Register’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Register’s Office”); and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust secures a Mortgage Note made of even date therewith payable to the Secretary pursuant to Section 202 of the National Housing Act or Section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, 12 U.S.C. § 1715v, for the purpose of providing supportive housing for very-low income elderly or disabled persons; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Note and beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was and is owned by the Secretary; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the terms, covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Note and Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has accelerated the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and declared the entire amount to be immediately due and payable; and

State of Colorado (6683 South Washington) PARCEL B Lot 4 Block 4 Amended Plat Dream House Acres County of Arapahoe State of Colorado (5968 South Clayton) Owner: Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. I Other Interested Parties: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Tenants under unrecorded leases, if any.

Additional information about this sale, including the terms under which the sale is being conducted, is provided in a Foreclosure Sale Invitation to Bid (the “Bid Kit”), which is available from: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Attn. Julie S. Hutcherson 307 W. 7th Street, Suite 1000 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: (817) 978-5413 Email: Julie.S.Hutcherson@hud.gov Website: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/ pd/mfplist All parties who are interested in bidding at the sale must obtain and be familiar with the terms and conditions of the sale found in the Bid Kit which is available at the Website. The Bid kit contains important information regarding the HUD requirements, including but not limited to, the conduct of the sale, the requirements to be an eligible bidder, instructions for submitting a written bid on the property prior to the sale, instructions for submitting oral bids on the property at the sale, sample copies of the documents that the High Bidder must execute following the sale and other conditions and requirements applicable to the sale and to the property after the sale.

To bid on the property all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit to the undersigned an Earnest Money Deposit of $10,000 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The Earnest Money Deposit of the High Bidder will be retained by the undersigned and the Earnest Money Deposit from the other bidders attending the sale will be returned before they leave the sale location. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered at a closing to be held within 30 days of the sale date or at such later time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the High Bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the date of closing and all other costs associated with the transfer of title.

The High Bidder (other than the Secretary) must deliver to the undersigned, at the time of sale, an executed Acknowledgment by Bidder form, found as Attachment B in the Bid Kit. In this form the High Bidder acknowledges the terms and conditions of the sale, including but not limited to the requirement to receive previous participation clearance from HUD and to operate the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sale, all as more particularly set forth in the Bid Kit. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to close the sale as more particularly set forth in the Bid kit.

If the High Bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the High Bidder’s deposit and extension fees will be forfeited, and the Secretary may offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

All other terms of the sale would remain the same. If the second highest bidder rejects the Secretary’s offer, and no further offers are made by the Secretary, the sale will be canceled. Please note this property is being sold subject to all outstanding taxes, matters of record, easements, set back lines that may be applicable, unpaid taxes, any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by fixture filings and to any and all matters that would be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property. The undersigned and the Secretary have the right to postpone the date of the sale and make such other changes as allowed pursuant to the Act. Title to said property is believed to be good and the property is believed to be vacant, but the undersigned will convey only such title as is vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, subject to all outstanding taxes and other matters of record.

Dated: October 1, 2024 Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner By: /s/ Thomas Kelly Derryberry, Sole Member Address: Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner Attn. Thomas Kelly Derryberry 504 Autumn Springs Court, Suite 26 Franklin, TN 37067 Phone: (615) 807-2351

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1981, 12 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., and Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 27.10 (collectively the “Act”) the Secretary has designated the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner; and

First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 24, 2024 Sentinel

WHEREAS, the Secretary has requested and directed the undersigned to institute a foreclosure sale pursuant to said Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act.

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2002, a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) was executed

by Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. II, conveying property described therein to the Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, for the benefit of the United States of America acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the “Secretary”) and was recorded on March 29, 2002 (B2058095), in the Register’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Register’s Office”); and

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2024 commencing at 10:30 a.m. local time, in the East Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Colorado Administrative Building at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120-1136, the undersigned will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder (“High Bidder”) for cash, pursuant to the requirements of the Secretary, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property, commonly known as Developmental Pathways I (the “Project”), and being more particularly described in the Deed of Trust as follows: PARCEL A Lot 16 Block 18 Broadway Estates Filing No. 1 County of Arapahoe

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust secures a Mortgage Note made of even date therewith payable to the Secretary pursuant to Section 202 of the National Housing Act or Section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, 12 U.S.C. § 1715v, for the purpose of providing supportive housing for very-low income elderly or disabled persons; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Note and beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was and is owned by the Secretary; and

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com WHEREAS, a default has been made in the terms, covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Note and Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has accelerated the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and declared the entire amount to be immediately due and payable; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1981, 12 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., and Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 27.10 (collectively the “Act”) the Secretary has designated the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner; and WHEREAS, the Secretary has requested and directed the undersigned to institute a foreclosure sale pursuant to said Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2024 commencing at 10:45 a.m. local time, in the East Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Colorado Administrative Building at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120-1136, the undersigned will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder (“High Bidder”) for cash, pursuant to the requirements of the Secretary, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property, commonly known as Developmental Pathways II (the “Project”), and being more particularly described in the Deed of Trust as follows: PARCEL 1 A parcel of land located in the SW1/4 of Section 23, Township 4 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. being a part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Village East, Unit 2, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Village East, Unit 2, said point being on the south right of way line of East Florida, thence southerly along the westerly right of way line of South Ironton Street on a curve of the left having a radius of 606.84 feet and a central angle of 8 deg. 01 min. 31 sec., an arc distance of 85.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence continuing along said curve to the left having a radius of 606.84 feet, and a central angle of 0 deg. 17 min. 47 sec., an arc distance of 3.14 feet to the southeast corner; thence on a deflection angle to the right of 93 deg. 35 min. 23 sec., a distance of 110.19 feet to the southwest corner; thence on a deflection angle to the right of 86 deg. 57 min. 42 sec. and along a curve to the right having a radius of 716.84 feet, and a central angle of 7 deg. 46 min. 13 sec., an arc distance of 97.22 feet to the northwest corner, said point being on the southerly right of way of East Florida Ave.; thence on a deflection angle to the right of 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. along said right of way, a distance of 110.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as 1505 South Ironton PARCEL 2 Lot 3 Block 2 Lee’s Subdivision Filing No. 1 City of Aurora County of Arapahoe Also known as 11204 East Colorado Drive Owner: Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. II Other Interested Parties: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Tenants under unrecorded leases, if any.

Additional information about this sale, including the terms under which the sale is being conducted, is provided in a Foreclosure Sale Invitation to Bid (the “Bid Kit”), which is available from: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Attn. Julie S. Hutcherson 307 W. 7th Street, Suite 1000 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: (817) 978-5413 Email:Julie.S.Hutcherson@hud.gov Website: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/ pd/mfplist All parties who are interested in bidding at the sale must obtain and be familiar with the terms and conditions of the sale found in the Bid Kit which is available at the Website. The Bid kit contains important information regarding the HUD requirements, including but not limited to, the conduct of the sale, the requirements to be an eligible bidder, instructions for submitting a written bid on the property prior to the sale, instructions for submitting oral bids on the property at the sale, sample copies of the documents that the High Bidder must execute following the sale and other conditions and requirements applicable to the sale and to the property after the sale.

To bid on the property all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit to the undersigned an Earnest Money Deposit of $10,000 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The Earnest Money Deposit of the High Bidder will be retained by the undersigned and the Earnest Money Deposit from the other bidders attending the sale will be returned before they leave the sale location. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered at a closing to be held within 30 days of the sale date or at such later time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the High Bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the date of closing and all other costs associated with the transfer of title.

The High Bidder (other than the Secretary) must deliver to the undersigned, at the time of sale, an executed Acknowledgment

by Bidder form, found as Attachment B in the Bid Kit. In this form the High Bidder acknowledges the terms and conditions of the sale, including but not limited to the requirement to receive previous participation clearance from HUD and to operate the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sale, all as more particularly set forth in the Bid Kit. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to close the sale as more particularly set forth in the Bid kit.

If the High Bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the High Bidder’s deposit and extension fees will be forfeited, and the Secretary may offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

All other terms of the sale would remain the same. If the second highest bidder rejects the Secretary’s offer, and no further offers are made by the Secretary, the sale will be canceled. Please note this property is being sold subject to all outstanding taxes, matters of record, easements, set back lines that may be applicable, unpaid taxes, any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by fixture filings and to any and all matters that would be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property. The undersigned and the Secretary have the right to postpone the date of the sale and make such other changes as allowed pursuant to the Act. Title to said property is believed to be good and the property is believed to be vacant, but the undersigned will convey only such title as is vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, subject to all outstanding taxes and other matters of record.

Dated: October 1, 2024 Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner By: /s/ Thomas Kelly Derryberry, Sole Member Address: Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner Attn. Thomas Kelly Derryberry 504 Autumn Springs Court, Suite 26 Franklin, TN 37067 Phone (615) 807-2351 First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 24, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 1, 2007, a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) was executed by Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. III, conveying property described therein to the Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, for the benefit of the United States of America acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the “Secretary”) and was recorded on September 21, 2007 (B7123457), in the Register’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Register’s Office”); and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust secures a Mortgage Note made of even date therewith payable to the Secretary pursuant to Section 202 of the National Housing Act or Section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, 12 U.S.C. § 1715v, for the purpose of providing supportive housing for very-low income elderly or disabled persons; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Note and beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust was and is owned by the Secretary; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the terms, covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Note and Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has accelerated the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and declared the entire amount to be immediately due and payable; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1981, 12 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., and Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 27.10 (collectively the “Act”) the Secretary has designated the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner; and WHEREAS, the Secretary has requested and directed the undersigned to institute a foreclosure sale pursuant to said Multifamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2024 commencing at 11:00 a.m. local time, in the East Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Colorado Administrative Building at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120-1136, the undersigned will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder (“High Bidder”) for cash, pursuant to the requirements of the Secretary, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property, commonly known as Developmental Pathways III (the “Project”), and being more particularly described in the Deed of Trust as follows: PARCEL 1 Lot 31 Block 12 Nob Hill 1st Filing Amended City of Aurori County of Arapahoe State of Colorado Also known as 7021 South Ash Circle, Centennial CO 80122 PARCEL 2 Lot 2 Block 1 Seybert Subdivision Filing No. 1 County of Arapahoe State of Colorado Also known as 1179 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012 PARCEL 3 Lot 3 Block 3 Southwood Village County of Arapahoe State of Colorado Also known as 5889 South Sherman Way, Centennial, CO 80121 Owner: Developmental Pathways Housing Corp. III Other Interested Parties: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Tenants under unrecorded leases, if any.

Additional information about this sale, including the terms under which the sale is being conducted, is provided in a Foreclosure Sale Invitation to Bid (the “Bid Kit”), which is available from: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Attn. Julie S. Hutcherson 307 W. 7th Street, Suite 1000 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: (817) 978-5413 Email: Julie.S.Hutcherson@hud.gov Website: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/ pd/mfplist All parties who are interested in bidding at the sale must obtain and be familiar with

the terms and conditions of the sale found in the Bid Kit which is available at the Website. The Bid kit contains important information regarding the HUD requirements, including but not limited to, the conduct of the sale, the requirements to be an eligible bidder, instructions for submitting a written bid on the property prior to the sale, instructions for submitting oral bids on the property at the sale, sample copies of the documents that the High Bidder must execute following the sale and other conditions and requirements applicable to the sale and to the property after the sale.

To bid on the property all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit to the undersigned an Earnest Money Deposit of $10,000 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The Earnest Money Deposit of the High Bidder will be retained by the undersigned and the Earnest Money Deposit from the other bidders attending the sale will be returned before they leave the sale location. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered at a closing to be held within 30 days of the sale date or at such later time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the High Bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the date of closing and all other costs associated with the transfer of title.

The High Bidder (other than the Secretary) must deliver to the undersigned, at the time of sale, an executed Acknowledgment

by Bidder form, found as Attachment B in the Bid Kit. In this form the High Bidder acknowledges the terms and conditions of the sale, including but not limited to the requirement to receive previous participation clearance from HUD and to operate the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sale, all as more particularly set forth in the Bid Kit. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to close the sale as more particularly set forth in the Bid kit.

If the High Bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the High Bidder’s deposit and extension fees will be forfeited, and the Secretary may offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

All other terms of the sale would remain the same. If the second highest bidder rejects the Secretary’s offer, and no further offers are made by the Secretary, the sale will be canceled. Please note this property is being sold subject to all outstanding taxes, matters of record, easements, set back lines that may be applicable, unpaid taxes, any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by fixture filings and to any and all matters that would be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property. The undersigned and the Secretary have the right to postpone the date of the sale and make such other changes as allowed pursuant to the Act. Title to said property is believed to be good and the property is believed to be vacant, but the undersigned will convey only such title as is vested in the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, subject to all outstanding taxes and other matters of record.

Dated: October 1, 2024 Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner By: /s/ Thomas Kelly Derryberry, Sole Member Address: Commercial Title & Escrow, LLC, Foreclosure Commissioner Attn. Thomas Kelly Derryberry 504 Autumn Springs Court, Suite 26 Franklin, TN 37067 Phone (615) 807-2351 First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 24, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF DIRECTOR VACANCY EAST BEND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that the Board of Directors of the East Bend Metropolitan District, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, is accepting Letters of Interest from qualified electors to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the vacancy to serve until the next regular special district election in May 2025.

Qualified eligible electors of the East Bend Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill the vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. Letters of Interest should be sent to the East Bend Metropolitan District, c/o Timberline District Consulting, LLC, Attention Brittany Barnett via email at eastbend@timberlinedc.com.

By Order of the Board of Directors: EAST BEND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Erb Law, LLC Attorney to the District Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after October 21, 2024, to: JHL Constructors, Inc. 9100 E Panorama Dr, Ste 300 Englewood, CO 80112 for all work done by said Contractor for the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, WO #05 TO DISTRICT DIRECTED WORK CO #04, all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, team hire, sustenance provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, Attention: Denise Denslow, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 with a copy to McGeady Becher

Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203-1254 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such written verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, its Board, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after October 27, 2024, to: JHL Constructors, Inc. 9100 E Panorama Dr, Ste 300 Englewood, CO 80112 for all work done by said Contractor for the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, THE AURORA HIGHLANDS WALLS AND FENCE PROCUREMENT CHANGE ORDER #02 TO WORK ORDER #13, all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, team hire, sustenance provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, Attention: Denise Denslow, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 with a copy to McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203-1254 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such written verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, its Board, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after October 27, 2024, to: JHL Constructors, Inc. 9100 E Panorama Dr, Ste 300 Englewood, CO 80112 for all work done by said Contractor for the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, THE AURORA HIGHLANDS CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE CHANGE ORDER #21 TO WORK ORDER #26, all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, in the City of Aurora, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, team hire, sustenance provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, Attention: Denise Denslow, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 with a copy to McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203-1254 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such written verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release AEROTROPOLIS AREA COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, its Board, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District First Publication: October 10, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of The Aurora Highlands Metropolitan District No. 6 (“District”), located in Adams County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the exclusion of certain property from the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

The name and address of the Petitioner and a general description of the Property that is the subject of such Petition are as follows: Petitioner: Clayton Properties Group, Inc., a Tennessee corporation Addresses of Petitioner: 5000 Clayton RoadMaryville, TN 37804 (principal office)4908 Tower RoadDenver, CO 80249 (local office) Description: Approximately 133 acres of land generally located: east of Piccadilly Rd., south of E. 56th Ave., and west of E-470, in Aurora, Colorado Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1501(2), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on October 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., virtually, via Zoom.

Interested persons may attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom Videoconference, e-mail kathy.suazo@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference, or use the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83927842723?pwd=NXA3bjc3VVJ2R2RZQjJyWXhMbVBzUT09 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-3594580 and enter the following additional information: a. Meeting ID: 839 2784 2723 b. Passcode: 979737 All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District at or prior to the meeting or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

THE AURORA HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 By:/s/ Denise Denslow District Manager Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Sky Dance Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”), located in Adams County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the exclusion of certain property from the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

1. The name and address of the Petitioner and a general description of the Property that is the subject of such Petition are as follows: Petitioner: ACM Moffitt VII Resi LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Address of Petitioner: 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 500 Glendale, Colorado 80246 Description: Approximately 18.903 acres of land generally located: south of East 64th Avenue, west of E-470, north of 56th Avenue and east of Picadilly Road, City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1501(2), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually, via Zoom.

Interested persons may attend the meeting using the following information: 1. To attend via Zoom Videoconference use the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd=SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-3594580 and enter the following additional information: a. Meeting ID: 546 911 9353 b. Passcode: 912873 All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District at or prior to the meeting or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

SKY DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: Megan M. Becher Attorney for the District Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF INTENT TO CREATE BINDING USE RESTRICTIONS ON SALUD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, 16800 E. COLFAX AVE., AURORA, COLORADO, 80220 Salud Family Health Centers and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) provide notice of their intention to impose binding environmental use restrictions (EURs) in a specified Restricted Area on the Salud Family Health Centers property, located at 16800 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, Colorado, 80220. The EURs prohibit any soil-disturbing activity in a specified Restricted Area unless conducted in accordance with the Materials Management Plan or otherwise approved

by CDPHE. Pursuant to § 25-15-318.5, C.R.S., once the EURs have been finalized, they are binding on all current and future owners of the land and any persons possessing an interest in the land. CDPHE is accepting public comments on the draft EURs. Copies of the proposed EURs and a legal description of the affected property and the designated Restricted Area are available by contacting Fonda Apostolopoulos at fonda.apostolopoulos@state. co.us or (303) 692-3411. All comments must be submitted to fonda.apostolopoulos@state.co.us by October 12, 2024.

First Publication: September 12, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTIONS (PROPOSED) FRONT RANGE AIRPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 NOVEMBER 5, 2024 §1-13.5-510(2), 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5502 C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the (proposed) Front Range Airpark Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 of the City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that organizational elections are to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024, and that said elections shall be conducted by mail ballot. Accordingly, ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail not earlier than October 14, 2024, and not later than October 21, 2024, to eligible electors of the Districts entitled to vote in the elections. The purpose of the elections is to submit to the eligible electors of the proposed Districts referenced above, the question of organization of the proposed Districts, election of the initial members of the Boards of Directors and the voting upon certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending summarized below, as applied to the proposed Districts.

At said elections, the eligible electors of the Districts shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Boards of Directors of the Districts.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular elec-

tion (2025) following organization are: There are no candidates for this position.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second next regular election (2027) following organization are: DAVID WINDFELDT; LEAH RAMSEY; and FRANCIS A. NEMECEK At said elections, the electors of the Districts shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot Questions certified by the proposed Districts: BALLOT ISSUE A (Operations Tax Increase – Unlimited Mill Levy) BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations Tax Increase – Limited Mill Levy) BALLOT ISSUE C (Operations and Maintenance– Fees) BALLOT ISSUE D (Capital Costs – Ad Valorem Taxes) BALLOT ISSUE E (Aurora Regional Tax Levy) BALLOT ISSUE F (Sales Tax) BALLOT ISSUE G (Revenue Debt) BALLOT ISSUE H (Limited Mell Levy Debt) BALLOT ISSUE I (Special Assessment Debt) BALLOT ISSUE J (Water) BALLOT ISSUE K (Sanitation) BALLOT ISSUE L (Streets) BALLOT ISSUE M (Traffic and Safety) BALLOT ISSUE N (Parks and Recreation) BALLOT ISSUE O (Transportation) BALLOT ISSUE P (Television Relay) BALLOT ISSUE Q (Mosquito Control) BALLOT ISSUE R (Security) BALLOT ISSUE S (Business Recruitment Debt) BALLOT ISSUE T (Fire Protection) BALLOT ISSUE U (Operations and Maintenance Debt) BALLOT ISSUE V (Directional Drilling) BALLOT ISSUE W (Refunding) BALLOT ISSUE X (Reimbursement Agreements) BALLOT ISSUE Y (De-TABOR) BALLOT ISSUE Z (TABOR – Non Ad Valorem Taxes) BALLOT ISSUE AA (Mortgage) BALLOT ISSUE BB (IGA Authorization) BALLOT ISSUE CC (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA) BALLOT ISSUE DD (Aurora Regional IGA Authorization) BALLOT ISSUE EE (Master IGA and Private Parties) BALLOT QUESTION FF (Organize District) BALLOT QUESTION GG (Term limits) BALLOT QUESTION HH (Transportation authorization) BALLOT QUESTION II (Cable Television Authorization) Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from October 14, 2024, through November 4, 2024, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 (Election Day). Please contact the office of the Designated Election Official at (303) 839-3800 to coordinate walk in voting or drop-off of ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following the organization of the Districts is a total of fifty mills each. The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following the organization of the Districts is $75,000. The proposed Districts consist of approximately 656 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of East 56th Avenue and Imboden Road, east of the future Watkins Road and south of the future East 64th Avenue in the City of Aurora, Colorado.

By:/s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BEACON POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ( the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 26011 East Orchard Drive, Aurora, Colorado 80016 on November 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.beaconpointco.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BEACON POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT , a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BLACKSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 7777 South Country Club Parkway, Aurora, Colorado and via teleconference on October 22nd, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: h t t p s : / / u s 0 6 w e b . z o o m . us/j/2436451038?pwd=dTnF 7 9 J r 2 1 d D o 7 Q Ya m n G C 5 m 9 F L 4wVS.1&omn=82423182990 Meeting ID: 243 645 1038 Passcode: BMD7777 Call-in Number: +1-719-359-4580 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget, if necessary, are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.blackstonemetro.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BLACKSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC HEARING TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES TO BE SUPPORTED WITH EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREEN VALLEY RANCH EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 11, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 11 who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before October 20, 2024 with the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 11 c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 11 By: /s/ Icenogle Seaver Pogue A Professional Corporation Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGET GARDENS AT EAST ILIFF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Gardens at East Iliff Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2024 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village.

Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on October 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. via video/teleconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget or the 2024 amended budget, inspect the 2025 budget and the 2024 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

A PUBLIC HEARING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY OF THE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED, TOTALING $291,549. THIS IS A JOINT GRANT APPLICATION BETWEEN THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT.

1. To attend via videoconference, e-mail cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

THE HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024, BEGINNING AT 4 P.M AT AURORA MUNICIPAL CENTER (15151 E ALAMEDA PKWY AURORA, CO 80012) IN THE FLETCHER ROOM. TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ATTENDING OR FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT TIM SHERBONDY AT TSHERBON@AURORAGOV.ORG.

GARDENS AT EAST ILIFF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. Attorneys for the District

Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREEN VALLEY RANCH EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 10, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 10 who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before October 20, 2024 with the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 10 c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 10 By: /s/ Icenogle Seaver Pogue A Professional Corporation Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-5475281, and enter the following additional information: Conference ID: 595 267 969#

Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 24CV31264 Courtroom: 204 ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMBINED COURTS DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLO- RADO, 7325 S Potomac St. #100, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: Dan’s Custom Construction, Inc., a Colorado corporation, v. Defendants: Eric W. Hoaglund, an individual, and The Eric Hoa- glund Painting Co., a Colorado corporation.

The People of the State of Colorado to Eric W. Hoaglund, an individual, and The Eric Hoaglund Painting Co., a Colorado corporation.; Attor- ney for Plaintiff: James A. McDaniel, CHIPMAN GLASSER, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower One, Suite 7500, Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 578-5780 jmcdaniel@chip- manglasser.com You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be ob- tained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within

35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action: seeking to in- validate the Notice of Intent to Lien, Notice to Extend Time to File Me- chanic’s Lien, and the Mechanic’s Lien that Defendants recorded in the Arapahoe County Clerk & Re- corder’s Office on March 26, 2024, as Reception Nos. E4017481 and E4017482.

First Publication: September 12, 2024 Last Publication: September 10, 2024 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 24th day of October, 2024, final settlement with M. A. Meyer Construction, will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for APS District Laundry Facilities Additions Project #333324, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after,24th October, 2024, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Support Services Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.

JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: October 10th, 2024 Final Publication: October 17th, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Pursuant to 1973 C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 24th day of October, 2024, final settlement with Krische Construction Inc (KCI) , will be made by the Joint District No. 28J of the Counties of Adams and Arapahoe (Aurora Public Schools) for and on account of the General Construction Contract for the Dalton Elementary School, Ceiling/Lighting Replacement project (Bid# 3316-23), and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/ or after, October 24, 2024, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said school district at the office of: Division of Operations Aurora Public Schools 15701 E. 1st Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said school district from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.

JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel SKY DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the 2024 Budgets of Sky Dance Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2, and that proposed 2025 Budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the Sky Dance Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2. Copies of the proposed Amended 2024 Budgets and 2025 Budgets have been filed at the Districts’ offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, where the same are available for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2024 Bud-

gets and Adopting the 2025 Budgets will be considered at a public hearing of the Boards of Directors of the Districts to be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the offices of McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203 and via video / teleconference (Zoom).

You can attend the meeting virtually using the following information: 1. To attend via Videoconference use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd=SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-3594580 and enter the following additional information: Meeting ID: 546 911 9353 Passcode: 912873 Any interested elector of the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 Amended Budgets or the 2025 Budgets, inspect the 2024 Amended Budgets or 2025 Budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

SKY DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 By /s/ David Solin Secretary Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR31029 Estate of Dennis Gerald Leary aka Dennis G. Leary aka Dennis Leary, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy W. Leary Personal Representative c/o Frank J. Danzo, III Atty Reg #: 26789 Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., Ste. 710 Denver, CO 80246 Phone: 303-355-8500 First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR136 Estate of Phillip Richard Coburn, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janie Suzanne Phillips Personal Representative 3365 S. Jericho Ct. Aurora, CO 80013 First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR30422 Estate of John Joseph Rosko, Deceased.

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 January 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Monica Laubach Personal Representative 27605 Handle Road #6 Calhan, CO 80808 Attorney for Personal Representative Benjamin Kinney Atty Reg #: 45881 Kinney Law Office 390 Interlocken Crescent, Ste. 350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone: 303-386-4328 First Publication: September 26, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR30479 Estate of Kurtis Charles Schuster aka Kurtis C. Schuster aka Kurt C. Schuster aka Kurt Schuster, Deceased.

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 February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ellen Toomey-Hale Atty Reg #: 20476 Attorney for Cathy Schuster Personal Representative PO Box 1008 Platteville, CO 80651 Phone: 303-907-7598 First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR30531 Estate of Alan Hart Coloroso aka Alan H. Coloroso aka Alan Coloroso, Deceased.

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 February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lee Ann Marie Day Personal Representative c/o Fennemore Craig, P.C. Heidi J. Gassman, Esq. 3615 Delgany Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80216 Phone: 303-291-3200 First Publication: October 3, 2024 Final Publication: October 17, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR30922 Estate of Richard Friedman aka G. Richard Friednman aka George Richard Friedman, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before January 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Bank of America, N.A., Jonathan F. Haskell Atty Reg #: 42476 Wade Ash, LLC 5251 DTC Parkway, Ste. 825 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-322-8943 First Publication: September 26, 2024 Final Publication: October 10, 2024 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2024PR30932 Estate of Monte Eric Stein aka Monte E. Stein aka Monte Stein aka Monty Stein, Deceased.

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The death marks the 37th traffic-related fatality in 2024.

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora Man shot in the abdomen as he struggled with his neighbor over a gun An argument Oct. 5 between two men outside their neighboring homes in north Aurora turned violent as they both struggled over a gun before it went off, wounding one of the men.

The two unidentified men live on the 3100 block of Revere Street and “got into a verbal fight outside of their homes” about 6 p.m., police spokesperson agent Matt Longshore said in a statement. “The fight turned physical, and one of the men produced a gun.”

The two men were struggling over the gun when it went off, shooting one of the men in the abdomen.

“That man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.” Longshore said. “The shooter is currently detained.”

Investigators are determining whether either or both of the men will be charged in the shooting.

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora man, 27, faces litany of child-sex assault and exploitation charges A 27-year-old Aurora man faces charges of child sex assault and a dozen counts of exploitation related to digital images found on electronic devices that had to be unlocked by federal experts, according to Aurora police.

Aurora police arrested Aaron Marshall Mocalkins, 27, Sept. 24, with the assistance of law enforcement officers in Colorado Springs and El Paso County.

Mocalkins has been charged with one count of sexual assault of a child, one count of unlawful sexual contact of a child, 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of invasion of privacy of a child victim for sexual gratification and two counts of internet sexual exploitation of a child. He was also charged with three misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals.

The investigation began in March 2022 when Aurora’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit was tipped off that Mocalkins had used the social media app Kik to store and share child sexual abuse images.

Aurora investigators obtained a search warrant and seized undetailed electronic devices from Mocalkins.

“Mocalkins refused to cooperate with the investigation and would not provide detectives with access to his devices,” Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. “With the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, detectives were ultimately able to bypass Mocalkins’ passcodes and confirmed he was in possession of thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material.”

Aurora police worked with Denver DA investigators, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security investigators as part of a group-effort tabbed Colorado Cyber Guardian Task Force, which focuses on crimes involving child exploitation and childsex trafficking.

Mocalkins is being held at the Arapahoe County jail in lieu of $100,000 bond. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on charges Oct. 17.

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Campbell steps down as coach after 3-2 start with Vista PEAK Prep The Vista PEAK Prep football team played its conference opener against Mullen Oct. 4 with an interim coach in charge after Mike Campbell stepped down earlier in the week.

Vista PEAK Prep athletic director David BenCampbell edict confirmed to the Sentinel that Campbell resigned Oct. 1 due to “family and personal” reasons.

Jalin McKinnon served as head coach for the game for the Bison, who were off to a 3-2 start in the first season under Campbell. Vista PEAK Prep fell to Mullen 41-20 in a 5A Front Range South contest at Aurora Public Schools Stadium.

“We have coaches who are committed to seeing the kids through the end of the season,” Benedict said in a statement. “At that time, I will sit down with admin, players and parents to start the process of hiring our new coach.”

The next hire made by the school will be the fifth all-time head coach following Campbell — who guided the Bison to wins against Overland (15-13), Lakewood (49-0) and Denver South (35-20) — DeVaughn Thornton Sr. (2021-2023), John Sullivan (20152020) and Pat Rock (2011-2014).

Campbell got the Vista PEAK Prep job in February following a six-season stint at Class 2A Englewood, which followed his 15-year run in 5A with Arapahoe.

Vista PEAK Prep was one of only three Aurora football teams with winning records through five weeks along with 4-1 Eaglecreset and 3-2 Rangeview.

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Aurora teams kick off conference play with 3-8 mark in Week 6 Conference play arrived in Week 6 for Aurora football teams, which finished with a combined 3-8 record.

The start of Centennial League play did not derail Eaglecrest’s hot start, as coach Jesse German’s Raptors moved to 5-1 with a 54-14 victory over Smoky Hill on a scorching day at Stutler Bowl Oct. 5. Eaglecrest quarterback Joe Steiner had a massive game with 268 yards passing and five touchdown passes, with one apiece going to Burke Withycome, Brayden Black, Ryan Perez, Clyde Surrell IV and Jack Steiner. Trent Littlejohn rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown and Flynn Latta also scored for coach Brandon Alconcel’s Buffaloes (0-5, 0-1).

Regis Jesuit upped its winning streak to three games in style with a 40-0 Southern League victory over Chaparral Oct. 5 at sundrenched Echo Park Stadium. Coach Danny Filleman’s Raiders (33, 1-0) got a passing and rushing touchdown from quarterback Luke Rubley, while Joe Pron and Benjamin Bacon got into the end zone on the ground. Cade Filleman hauled in Rubley’s TD pass, while Jack Manthey knocked through a 37-yard field goal to end the first half and made all five of his extra points.

Overland snapped a four-game losing streak with a 34-7 victory against Mountain Range Oct. 4 at Stutler Bowl in a 5A Metro North League opener. Coach Tony

LEFT: Eaglecrest’s Jack Steiner, right, gets past a Smoky Hill defender and tracks a ball he caught for a touchdown pass during the Raptors’ 54-14 win Oct. 5. ABOVE: Aurora Central’s Ladarious Willingham (11) leaps in the air after he scored a late touchdown in the Trojans’ 30-18 loss to Montbello Oct. 3.

BELOW LEFT: Regis Jesuit’s Benjamin Bacon (28) crosses over the middle of the field as he is swarmed by Chaparral defenders during the Raiders’ 40-0 win Oct. 5 at EchoPark Stadium. BELOW RIGHT: Overland’s Avante Hendrix (2) sheds a Mountain Range defender after bringing in a catch during the Trailblazers’ 34-7 win Oct. 4 at Stutler Bowl.

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tion at Stocker Stadium Oct. 4 in 4A I-25 Lindsay Sr.’s Trailblazers (2-4, 1-0) got a League play. Coach Rashad Mason’s Olbig play from Mike Kelly — who returned ys (1-5, 0-1) got a touchdown pass from a kickoff for a touchdown —while Angel Westin Rayburn to Jeramaiah Stark plus Chavez, Jarrius Ward, Zyaire Custis and a Michael Washington rushing score.

Kylan Jones all rushed for scores.

Coach Dennis York’s Hinkley (0-5) team Vista PEAK Prep — guided by interim finished up non-league play with a 44-0 head coach Jalin McKinnon after Mike home loss to Kent Denver Oct. 5.

Campbell stepped down — fell back to .500 with a 41-20 loss to Mullen Oct. 4 WEEK PAST at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. The Bison dropped their 5A Front Range The week past in League South opener, as did Rangeview, Aurora prep sports which lost 49-6 on the road at run-heavy SATURDAY, OCT. 5: The CheroErie. Coach Chris Dixon’s Raiders are 3-3. kee Trail softball team moved into the Grandview’s two-game winning championship game of the Centennial streak came to an end Oct. 4 at LegaLeague Challenge with a 12-7 home cy Stadium, as coach Tom Doherty’s victory over Arapahoe. Sydney Cobb Wolves dropped a 25-13 Centennial earned the win on the mound, while she League opener to Arapahoe. Caleb Llaalso homered and drove in mas rushed for a touchdown four runs, while Delaney on the first offensive play of Falzon also went deep and the second half for Grandview For more on Kylie Twilt had three hits. ...

(2-4, 0-1) and finished with 117 these stories visit The Grandview softball yards on the ground, while Will sentinelcolorado. team prevailed over EaglecReid knocked through two com/preps rest 5-3 in a championship field goal attempts. semifinal contest of the CenAlso 2-4 is Aurora Central, tennial League Challenge behind Kamawhich took a fourth-quarter lead over ya Soniea-Harris, who struck out 10 in Montbello Oct. 3 at APS Stadium before a complete game. Sasha Kennedy it fell 30-18. Coach Chris Kelly’s Trojans stole four bases and went 3-for-4, Mad(2-4, 0-1 in 4A Denver Metro League) got die Donaldson had three hits and Mada touchdown run from Ladarious Willdie Henrich doubled and drove in three ingham in the fourth quarter to take a runs for the Wolves. Kaitlyn Hendrian lead, but allowed the subsequent kickoff homered and drove in two runs and to be returned for a score and could not Callie Johnson had a RBI as well for the catch up.

Raptors. ... Trea Robinson and Ellen Yet another 2-4 program is Cherokee Paris drove in runs for the Smoky Hill Trail, which took part in the Cherry Creek softball team in a 16-4 loss to Cherry School District’s Military Appreciation Creek in a Centennial League Challenge event with its game against Cherry Creek consolation semifinal. ...The Regis JeOct. 4. Tyson Smith threw for 181 yards suit boys cross country team finished — 111 to Brian Cusack — but coach Justin third out of 28 teams in the Mead StamJajczyk’s Cougars were held scoreless pede, while Smoky Hill placed eighth. for the second time.

Caleb Aex and Mason Saum finished Gateway traveled to the Western eighth and 11th, respectively, for the Slope for a matchup with Grand Junc-

Raiders to lead locals. The Regis Jesuit girls (led by Zoe Small’s 34th-place finish) came in 10th and Smoky Hill (paced by Mackenzie Panek in 36th) took 18th. ...The Rangeview girls flag football team swept two contests with an 18-8 victory over George Washington plus a 12-6 win over Thomas Jefferson. ...Brooke Sullivan threw two touchdown passes (one to McKenzie Rigsby) and also rushed for one as the Grandview girls flag football team topped Smoky Hill 33-0. ...The Overland girls flag football team picked up a 13-6 win over Cherokee Trail with help from Sahniya Vaughn (85 yards passing, 98 yards rushing and two touchdowns), plus Joy Jamison’s receiving touchdown. ...Natalie Chilton scored a goal in the fourth quarter to put the Regis Jesuit field hockey team ahead of Cherry Creek, but the Bruins answered with two goals to defeat the Raiders 2-1. ...The Overland gymnastics team scored 179.550 points to place second behind Mountain Range among 11 scoring teams at the Mountain Range Invitational. Ainsley Renner’s 36.850 put her third in the all-around. ...FRIDAY, OCT. 4: The Regis Jesuit softball team piled up 17 runs in the fourth inning on its way to a 21-7 road win at Vista PEAK Prep. Kendalyn Craven homered and drove in five runs, while Claire Pariset and Elsa Pedersen knocked in three apiece to back winning pitcher Alex Tavlarides for the Raiders, while Nayely Duran homered and drove in three runs and Kaydence Maes had two RBI. ...The Cherokee Trail boys cross country team finished 15th, Rangeview placed 16th and Vista PEAK Prep 27th among 38 teams at the Pat Amato Classic at Open Spaces Park. Rangeview’s Abdinasir Hassan finished 20th (out of 269

runners) to lead locals. The Cherokee Trail girls (who had the top individual finisher in Jade McDaniel in 29th) finished ninth with Rangeview 31st and Vista PEAK Prep 33rd. ...Sahniya Vaughn and Joy Jamison accounted for two touchdowns and interception apiece as the Overland girls flag football team topped Mountain Range 2520. ...Delaney Sitzmann threw touchdown passes to Ava Keen and Finley Kalmes in the first half, but the Regis Jesuit girls flag football team fell to Rock Canyon 21-19. ...THURSDAY, OCT. 3: Sophia Capra racked up 11 kills and Madelyn Hannam added 10, while Lucy Tricco made 17 digs and had 22 assist as the Regis Jesuit girls volleyball team swept Ponderosa 2519, 25-21, 25-20. ...Jack De Simone scored a goal and collected two assists as the Regis Jesuit boys soccer team topped Highlands Ranch 3-1. Sebastian Campos and Rocco Berg also had goals. ...The Vista PEAK Prep boys soccer team blanked Denver South 3-0 in City League play behind two goal and an assist from Angel Flores, while Cristian Rosas also had a goal. ...The Aurora Central boys soccer team scored two goals in both halves of a 4-1 home win over Thornton. ...Emma Rice threw five innings of two-hit ball to lead the Cherokee Trail softball team to a 10-0 home win over Chaparral. Kennedy Brian and Izzy Becker both went 3-for3, while Sydney Cobb and Icela Ciocarlan had two hits apiece, including a homer. ...The Vista PEAK Prep softball team scored multiple runs in five of its six at-bats in a 13-2 City League road win at Thomas Jefferson. Amara Herrera had three hits and scored three times, Jaya Gray had an inside-the›› See PREPS, 27

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park homer and scored four runs and Rylie Camarillo picked up three RBI to back Lauren Reed, who gave up two uneearned runs in four innings. ...The Overland softball team downed visiting Denver West 20-14 with help of four stolen bases and four rusn from Anaiah Patterson, plus two RBI from Kourtnie Batcho. ...WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2: The William Smith boys soccer team posted a 4-1 win over STEM School. ...Sybella Trevino had a grand slam in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs as the Eaglecrest softball team edged Arapahoe 8-7 in a Centennial League Challenge first round game resumed from the previous day. Zaya Elliott threw all 10 innings to earn the win for the Raptors, who also got a home run from Kaitlyn Hendrian and three htis from Callie Johnson. ...The Cherokee Trail softball team had its 13-game winning streak snapped with an 8-2 loss to Legend. Emma Rice homered and joined Delaney Falzon with RBI for the Cougars. ...Maci Quiring threw two touchdown passes to Naomi Emecheta, who also rushed for one while Bailyee Hervey and Leila Medeiros also scored in the Eaglecrest girls flag football team’s 30-0 win over Cherokee Trail. ...The Grandview and Regis Jesuit boys tennis teams each posted victories to open the Class 5A state team tournament as the Wolves topped Fort Collins 5-2 and the Raiders swept Northfield 7-0. ...Casey Nesbitt shot 92 and Jesse Olson carded a 96 to lead the Vista PEAK Prep boys golf team to a 10th-place finish at the Class 5A Southern Region tournament at Columbine C.C. ...TUESDAY, OCT. 1: The Cherokee Trail girls volleyball team got nine kills apiece from Kassie Cooley, Quincey McCoy and Ella Notheisen, plus 27 assists from Avery Krause, in a 25-20, 25-15, 25-23 Centennial League sweep of Arapahoe.

ABOVE: Rangeview’s Maddie Kilmer (1) puts away a kill in the Raiders’ win over Denver North Oct. 1. LEFT: Grandview’s Sasha Kennedy drives a ball to the outfield in the Wolves’ 15-0 win over Smoky Hill in the Centennial League Challenge Oct. 1. RIGHT: Cherokee Trail keeper Connor Carlson skies to snare a ball in the Arapahoe Derby tilt won

by Grandview Oct. 1 . (PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL)

... Maddie Killmer crushed 13 kills, had 13 assistss and seven service aces to help the Rangeview girls volleyball team to a 25-11, 25-22, 25-10 City League home sweep of Denver North.

Anika Davison added eight kills and 12 digs, while Teyla Holloway had 17 assists. ...Fueled by 14 kills from Jada Bobb plus 10 more from Emily Jarzebczyk, the Eaglecrest girls volleyball team rallied for a 22-25, 25-15, 25-25, 25-21 Centennial League victory. ...Sajal Glunz had 11 kills, while Julia Ulitzky had 30 assists and four service aces for the Grandview girls volleyball team in a 25-12, 25-21, 25-15 win over Overland. ...Andrew Harwell scored goals in each half and Jacob Winnig also tallied for the Grandview boys soccer team, which claimed the Arapahoe Derby trophy with a 3-2 win over Cherokee Trail. Caleb Burgess and Vincent

Tchoumba scored goals in the second half for the Cougars. ...Hugh Brophy, Jack De Simone and Reed Garcia were the goal scorers for the Regis Jesuit boys soccer team in a 3-0 win over Rock Canyon. ...The Gateway boys soccer team piled up four goals in the second half of a 5-2 win over Thornton. ...Adam Keresemo scored a goal for the Eaglecrest boys soccer team, while Andreas Karpouzos countered for Smoky Hill as the teams played to a 1-1 tie. ...The Vista PEAK Prep softball team earned an 18-7 City League win at Northfield witih help from three-hit days for Amara Herrera and Jaya Gray, plus Nayely Duran’s home run and four RBI. ...Sydney Cobb pitched three scoreless innings to help the Cherokee Trail softball team down Cherry Creek 12-3 to open the Centennial League Challenge. Kennedy Brian and Emma Rice

had three hits apiece, while Icela Ciocarlan homered and drove in four runs. ...Sasha Kennedy went 4-for-4 with eight stolen bases as the Grandview softball team topped Smoky Hill 15-0 in the Centennial League Challenge first round. Maddie Donaldson homered and Monroe Donaldson went 3-for-3 for the Wolves. ...Brooke Sullivan threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns and Kenzie Dodd rushed for three scores as the Grandview girls flag football team topped Overland 46-14. ... Genesis Luevanos threw a touchdown pass to Ana Smith, while Oriah Owens and Laneya Clint-Robinson rushed for scores as the Vista PEAK Prep girls flag football team topped Bruce Randolph 22-20. ...The Cherokee Trail and Grandview boys tennis teams earned sweeps of Douglas County and Legend, respectively,

while Overland defeated Denver North 6-1. ...The Gateway boys golf team’s Cole Dossey and Meryk Wright finished 53rd and 55th, respectively, in the Class 4A Region 2 tournament at The Broadlands G.C. ...MONDAY, SEPT. 30: The Lotus School For Excellence boys soccer team got two goals from Mikiyas Regassa in a 3-0 win over William Smith. ...The Eaglecrest softball team blanked Cherry Creek 10-0 behind a five-inning no-hitter from Zaya Elliott, who struck out eight. Sybella Trevino drove in five runs and joined Callie Johnson with three hits. ...The Grandview girls flag football team scored in each quarter of a 26-6 win over Ralston Valley that saw Brooke Sullivan throw and rush for a touchdown, while Tierra Goodgain and Margad Munkhsaikhan had scores and Sadie Perry intercepted three passes.

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