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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens.

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Veni, vidi, vertigo — Trump’s incompetence hurls us all into a new Venezuelan morass

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f there were any lingering doubt that the Trump administration’s seizure of Venezuela was a reckless, improvisational disaster, the president obliterated it himself at his rambling press conference to announce the abduction of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

What unfolded was not the unveiling of a strategy, nor even what comes next, but the public exposure of a government utterly unqualified to carry a plan out.

That would be our government.

Trump spoke as if the United States were buying a bankrupt casino rather than dismissing the sovereignty of a nation of 28 million people. He repeated, more than half a dozen times, that America would “run” Venezuela, gesturing vaguely at blank-eyed cabinet members standing behind him like props in a reality-TV finale.

Trump offered no plan, no timeline, no explanation of authority, legality nor endgame. Just bravado and bluster, the same ingredients that have fueled every Trump foreign-policy failure: See: “I would end the Ukraine War on Day One.” Neither Trump nor anyone in his orbit has the experience, discipline nor competence required to manage a post-authoritarian transition in a country as complex and fragile as Venezuela.

Nation-building is difficult even when led by people who understand diplomacy, economics and regional politics.

In this case, it has been entrusted to a man who cannot stay alert through a briefing and a cabinet chosen for loyalty over skill. He is incapable of saying anything the nation or the world can trust to be grounded in fact or even reality.

In one of his rambling departures from talking about serious world events, he returned to lying about how his intrusion into Washington DC with military troops ended crime and homicide in that city.

It did not.

Only Trump makes such ridiculous claims, and always when he’s busy blaming former President Joe Biden for everything, including the weather.

The result of Trump’s televised incom-

petence was inevitable. It’s confusion bordering on panic.

This part is true: Maduro was a corrupt dictator. His regime hollowed out Venezuela’s institutions, looted its wealth and terrorized its people. As the world’s self-appointed policeman, the United States might well have been welcomed by Venezuelans and by much of the international community to force Maduro to step aside and promote a lawful transition of power.

Instead, the Trump administration illegally kidnapped Maduro in a midnight operation that legal scholars are already questioning.

Then Trump stood stammering and blinking in the daylight with no idea what to do next.

Chaos followed immediately, not calm, not stability, not relief.

Worse, Trump managed to execute the only possible move that combined maximum disruption with minimum benefit. Maduro himself has been removed, but his entire governing apparatus remains. The cronies, the enforcers, the corrupt ministers and military commanders who sustained his dictatorship have all been left in place to continue running the country. That includes his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez. These are the very people who protected Maduro, profited from his corruption and crushed all dissent. They are precisely the last people who should be entrusted with power during a national crisis intending to end the corruption.

It was a reckless move by idiots. Kick over the table, walk away, and then offer Venezuelans, Americans and the world nothing but doublespeak, lies, propaganda and confusion.

This was a diversionary tantrum, not a marvel of American leadership. The confusion only deepened the next day, when Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly contradicted the president. Trump insisted, repeatedly, that the United States would “run” Venezuela.

Rubio said, “no,” the next day. He said Maduro’s own officials would continue governing while the U.S. merely enforces an oil quarantine and uses Venezuela’s reserves as “leverage.”

It’s clear evidence of an administration that does not know who is in charge or what

it is doing.

And threading through all of this is Trump’s continued reliance on outright mythology.

At the Saturday press conference, Trump once again resurrected lurid lies about Aurora, claiming apartment buildings were overrun by members of the Tren de Aragua gangsters and alleging that gangsters sent by Maduro to cut off victims’ fingers for threatening to call police.

Aurora police say they have no records of any such incident. The White House, asked to substantiate the claims, offered nothing beyond “refer you to (the president’s) comments.” In reality, the only Aurora incident involving a TdA member and fingers involved a woman who said a fake fingernail was pulled off during a notorious episode of kidnapping prompted by a social-media dispute.

This is how myths become policy in the Trump era. Invented crime stories are recycled until they harden into justification for violence or incompetence. See: “They’re eating the dogs,” and “I won the 2020 presidential election.”

Trump has not liberated Venezuela. He has destabilized it. He has not restored order. He has manufactured panic. He has not upheld American leadership. He has exposed American recklessness.

Removing a dictator without a plan is not strength. It is negligence. And leaving that dictator’s machinery intact while claiming victory is not strategy, it is malpractice, performed live on real people while the world watches in horror.

The best response here is for someone to call 911 in Washington to report that there are no adults present in the White House, and that a gaggle of juvenile delinquents are playing with fire and guns, supervised only by an incoherent old man nodding off, probably as you read this.

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CROW LED TROOPS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN AND SAYS HE TAKES ‘COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW AND MORALITY VERY SERIOUSLY’

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n December 2003, Jason Crow landed in the Baltimore airport on a Delta flight from Kuwait.

Christmas music played in the terminal. The airport was decorated for the holidays. Families were preparing for holiday travel.

Before the flight from Kuwait, Crow had left Baghdad on a military flight. Before the military flight, Crow’s transport had been ambushed, and a firefight ended in the deaths of several Iraqi soldiers. Before that, Crow led a platoon of Army paratroopers on over 100 combat missions during the U.S. invasion of Iraq throughout 2003.

But once he was back in Baltimore, a rental car company wouldn’t lease Crow a car because he wasn’t old enough.

“It was like getting off of a ship and onto a different planet,” Crow said of the Baltimore airport. “I’m like ‘Listen, I literally just spent almost a year leading a platoon of paratroopers at war for this country, and you literally won’t rent me a car because I’m not 25 yet?’”

Once a different company agreed to rent him a car, Crow was driving on the interstate to Fort Bragg for a special training course. He found himself scanning the roads, as well as the rooftops and windows of buildings he drove by.

“I was just so used to being alert and hyperaware for roadside bombs or snipers or an ambush, and I was just instinctively doing it,” Crow said. “And it just dawned on me that, you know, I had some work to do, basically.”

As the leader of a military platoon, he didn’t have time to think about himself and was more focused on looking after his soldiers, he said.

“You’re so focused on the missions and taking care of your soldiers and making sure their needs are met,” Crow said. “There’s just constant intensity, right? You’re working 16, 17, 18 hour days, and you’re sleeping three or four hours. You’re cleaning your weapons, you’re getting ready for the next mission. It is such an intense pace.”

Crow’s combat experience would be a crucial factor many years later in a different kind of conflict, this time with the nation’s commander-in-chief.

In November, Crow, now a member of the U.S. House from Aurora, and five other congressional Democrats addressed members of the military

and intelligence community in a public video, saying service members can and must refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump responded in social media posts to condemn their words as seditious and punishable by death.

He called the Democrats, who each contributed to military or intelligence missions on behalf of their country, traitors. He shared a post calling for them to be hanged. Now they’re the targets of federal investigations.

But what went unacknowledged in the response from Trump, who never served in the military, and what grounded Crow’s message with authority is that Crow, a decorated war hero who has received and issued countless commands on multiple battlefields, understands firsthand the nature of military orders.

The Uniform Code of Military Justice says that service members have the right to refuse orders that violate the U.S. Constitution, U.S. law or military regulations. Though the purpose of the Democrats’ video was to remind troops of that right, the Department of Defense is investigating one them, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, for his involvement, and the FBI has requested interviews with others in the video, including Crow.

Throughout his military career, Crow said he always took “compliance with the law and morality very seriously.”

When training his platoon of paratroopers before going to Iraq, Crow sat them down in a room and showed them a scene from the 1986 movie “Platoon” depicting the My Lai massacre. The movie is based on real events during the Vietnam War, and the scene showed U.S. soldiers murdering hundreds of civilians.

“I showed that scene to my paratroopers, and then I led a discussion with them about how that happened, and the emotional pressures and the fear and the anxiety and the loss of humanity that led to those actions and into that massacre,” Crow said. “Because I wanted to get them thinking about who they were and how they would respond to those pressures and those tensions. Because I knew that if I waited until we were in the moment, that that would have been too late. You can never train people in the moment, because the fog of war and the inten-

sity is too much. You have to set the conditions.”

That is part of why he and fellow veterans in Congress put out the video on refusing unlawful orders, Crow said, “to start that discussion and start people thinking about what their obligation is.”

Crow has introduced legislation to increase oversight of civilian casualties in conflict zones. He also co-founded a caucus in the U.S. House centered on protecting civilians. His firsthand experience seeing how conflict affects civilians and witnessing civilian casualties informed that work.

“That’s why I am so committed to making sure that we train people and we enforce the law of war and the Geneva Conventions and making sure that our young folks know what they can do and shouldn’t do, and never losing sight of themselves,” Crow said. “When you take a unit of young soldiers, most of whom are 18, 19, 20 years old, and most of whom have never left home and you put them into a combat zone and you’re there for months and months and sometimes a year, it’s easy for folks to lose sight of who they are and where they come from.”

Crow worked in construction to afford college, and enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard soon after he started school because it fully covered tuition. He took a semester off for basic training and joined the guard as a private.

He went to drills one weekend a month and for two weeks in the summer, and that’s where he discovered that he “loved wearing the uniform.”

“I loved having the patch on my shoulder,” Crow said. “I loved being a part of something bigger than myself, a team, and I really for the first time in my life realized how passionate I was about public service and national service and being a part of something bigger than myself.”

The 9/11 terrorist attacks happened during the first week of Crow’s senior year of college. He switched to an active duty contract, and finished college in May 2002 as a distinguished military graduate of the ROTC. That designation meant he got to choose his branch of the military and his assignment, so he selected the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.

Crow went to Fort Benning for

ABOVE: U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., talks to reporters after the congressman toured Buckley Space Force Base, Feb. 3, 2025, in Aurora.

AP FILE Photo/David Zalubowski Congressman Jason Crow as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, circa 2005.

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infantry school, airborne school and Ranger School, and finished all three before the 2002 holiday season. Ranger School is the Army’s “toughest course,” and hones skills over 62 days “directly related to units whose mission is to engage the enemy in close combat and direct fire battle.”

Crow remembers walking into his commander’s office when he reported to his first assignment in January 2003 and experiencing what he called a “bucket of cold water moment,” when the reality and the gravity of what he signed up for became clear.

“He looked at me and he said …

‘Standing outside is your platoon of paratroopers. We’re going to war in a couple of months. That’s your platoon, train them well, train them hard and don’t let us down.’”

In March, Crow led his platoon of about 50 paratroopers in the invasion of Iraq. They started in Nasiriyah, and then fought in Samawah, which Crow said ended up being a week-long battle, “house to house, street to street.”

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New Aurora mental health facility will offer walk-in, crisis and detox services Aurora Mental Health and Recovery will open a new walk-in access facility later this month designed to provide immediate mental health and substance use services under one roof.

“Our mission is to provide top-notch care when you need it most,” Tod Cavey, marketing director, said in a statement.

“No more traditional process where you experience days of waiting to receive your first visit with a therapist. Your worst day can be the day that you receive the help and hope that you need…care is now.”

The new Potomac Pavilion, 1290 S. Potomac St., will begin serving the public in phases, officials said. The organization’s Connect to Care program is scheduled to open Jan. 26, offering same-day, non-emergency mental health services during weekday business hours.

The facility’s 24-hour crisis services includes a crisis walk-in clinic, a crisis stabilization unit and detox facility. scheduled to open Jan. 31.

As programs move to the new site, Aurora Mental Health and Recovery’s existing facility at 2206 Victor St. will close Jan. 26.

The Potomac Pavilion is intended to simplify access to behavioral health care for individuals and for first responders who encounter people in crisis, according to the Cavey.

The building includes an ambulance bay to allow law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to bring people experiencing mental health or substance use crises directly to specialized care rather than hospital emergency rooms.

People seeking care can enter through one of two entrances, depending on their needs.

The west entrance will serve the “Connect to Care” program, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Individuals will receive a mental health screening and meet with an initial therapist, who will assess their needs and connect them with an appropriate care plan and ongoing services.

The north entrance will operate 24 hours a day, every day, providing access to emergency mental health and substance use services.

Through this entrance, individuals can receive immediate screening and stabilization at the “Crisis Walk-In Clinic” or be admitted to the facility’s 16-bed “Crisis Stabilization Unit” or Withdrawal Management program, formerly known as East Metro Detox. Typical stays range from one to five days, officials said.

The $38 million project is a collaboration among Aurora, Adams and Arapahoe counties, the State of Colorado and federal funding sources.

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery is a nonprofit community mental health organization that provides mental health and addiction services across the region.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or contemplating suicide, call or text 988 for help or go to 988Colorado.com — Sentinel Staff

Aurora’s ex-deputy city manager and wife stabbed to death in Texas home Police in the north Texas town of McKinney say former Aurora Deputy City Manager Frank Ragan and his wife were slain inside their home, and that their son now faces charges for their murders.

Officers in McKinney were called to

the Ragan’s home Dec. 28 after family from out of state called police requesting a welfare check, not having been able to reach Leonard Frank Ragan, 73, nor his wife Jackie Ragan, 72, for several days.

“Officers made entry into the residence through the rear door and immediately located two adult homicide victims in the living room,” police said in a statement posted on social media.

While police searched the home, they encountered a man in a bedroom, armed with a gun. The man was later identified as Bryce Ragan, 34, son of Frank and Jackie Ragan.

“Two officers discharged their weapons, striking (Bryce) Ragan multiple times,” police said.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital and listed in stable condition.

The Dallas Morning News reported that police officials said Frank and Jackie Ragan died from stab wounds, and that their son Bryce now faces murder charges in the case.

Frank Ragan was an assistant city manager and deputy city manager for Aurora from 1995 until 2008.

He was deeply involved in Aurora’s government during a time of great growth and change, including the closure of Fitzsimons Army Base and conversion to what is now the Anschutz Medical Campus He was also directly in charge of the police department when Aurora became a national leader in community policing, and during a period of upheaval as the city struggled with issues surrounding police discipline.

Ragan moved to and became city manager of McKinney, Texas from 2008 until 2010.

In Aurora, Ragan was also held partly responsible for allowing convicted serial rapist Brent Brents to evade arrest by Aurora police in 2004 and go on to sexually assault 14 other women and children, as reported by the Sentinel.

Police had Brents in custody in 2004 after admitting to molesting an 8-yearold boy. But police and local prosecutors blamed a miscommunication on his not being arrested for more than two months later.

In that time, Brents assaulted numerous other victims.

The city paid out $240,000 to victims in a later settlement.

Former police Chief Ricky Bennet resigned his position during the controversy and Ragan, and his supervisor, former Aurora City Manager Ron Miller, were both suspended without pay for two weeks as discipline.

Both resumed their roles in 2005 and continued with the city.

As of Thursday, McKinney police had not released details about a motive in the Ragans’ murder, nor an update on Bryce Ragan’s condition.

— Sentinel Staff

state Senate seat. Keke also entered the vacancy race last year, losing the appointment to Jackson.

Keke, an immigrant from Cote d’Ivoire and single mother who has lived in Aurora since 2001, said her decision to seek a seat in the state Legislature is rooted in her work with students and families facing economic and social challenges.

“As a proud Aurora community member, immigrant, single mother, and elected member of the Aurora Public School Board, I have seen firsthand the challenges my neighbors and other families in Aurora face,” Keke said in a statement. “That’s why I’m running for the state House. I will work for policies that not only make Colorado a more affordable place to live, but that put the future in reach for the students and families I’ve dedicated my career to serving.”

Keke was first elected to the Auro-

ra Public Schools Board of Education in 2021 and re-elected in 2025. During her tenure, she played a key role in the passage of local ballot Measures 5A and 5B in 2024, which secured more than $1 billion in funding for the district without raising taxes, according to her campaign announcement.

She said she is running in the primary because she believes voters in House District 41 should have a direct say in who represents them at the Capitol.

“Currently, according to (reporting by the Colorado Sun), more than one in four members of the Legislature earned their position through a vacancy committee,” Keke said. “Our community deserves a representative elected by the people, grounded in the lived experiences of our neighbors, who will bring bold leadership to the Capitol.”

Beyond the school board, Keke has

held a range of leadership roles, including director with the Colorado Association of School Boards, vice chair of the Aurora Charter Review Committee and president of the Tri-State NAACP Education Committee. She also serves on the Leadership Aurora board, the Aurora Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee, the 1241 School Accountability Task Force and in various roles with the Arapahoe County Democratic Party.

In her 2025 school board re-election, Keke was the top vote-getter in an at-large race for four school board seats among seven candidates.

Her professional background is in criminal justice and organizational leadership. She previously worked with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Arapahoe County Juvenile Probation Department, working with both juveniles and adults.

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APS Board Director Anne Keke joins House District 41 Democratic primary race Aurora Public Schools board member Anne Keke announced Monday that she is running in the Democratic primary for Colorado House District 41, citing her experience in education, community leadership and advocacy for families and students.

Keke also cited recent controversy statewide linked to a bevy of state lawmakers being appointed to vacant seats, rather than elected.

The HD 41 seat is currently held by first-term legislator Jamie Jackson. Jackson was appointed to the seat a year ago after former Democratic HD 41 Rep. Iman Jodeh was appointed to a vacant

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She currently works as an instructor of career readiness and restorative justice coordinator with Colorado Early Colleges. Keke also has experience as a business data analyst with UnitedHealth Group and is an active member of the African Leadership Group, where she advocates for equal access to education and has testified before the Colorado Board of Education.

Keke holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Colorado Denver, a master’s degree in criminal justice from Colorado Technical University and a doctorate in management with a minor in criminal justice from Colorado Technical University.

The June 30 Democratic primary for House District 41 will determine the party’s nominee for the seat in the Nov. 3 General Election.

— Sentinel Staff

Rising cost of living a key concern for Colorado Congressional delegation Congress returns in early January, and members of Colorado’s congressional delegation each have their own priorities for the new year.

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet said accessible health care will remain a top priority.

“I have not given up on extending the premium tax credits, and I have introduced legislation to create a public option for Americans who want a Medicare-administered plan. I will also continue to fight to protect our public lands,” he said in a statement.

Congress failed to renew the enhanced premium tax credit for those who buy health insurance on the state ACA marketplace. But a bipartisan group of

lawmakers is still trying to get it passed in the new year.

GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd from the 3rd Congressional District is hoping an extension of the tax credit includes some reforms.

Still, he said in the new year, Republicans and Democrats need to be talking about “how to lower the cost of healthcare.”

Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper also said he’ll focus on affordability and health care. He’s got a bipartisan bill that would make health care costs more transparent. “But also, we’ve got to look at how are we going to make this economy better and grow again without tariffs that works for everyone.”

The two senators also said they’d remain vigilant against Republican attempts to sell off public lands.

GOP Rep. Gabe Evans, who represents the 8th Congressional District, said he’s hoping the cost of living takes center stage when Congress comes back. He pointed out Colorado is one of the most expensive states and is focused on “doing everything that we can at the federal level to roll back these suffocating leftist regulations that are crushing our economy.”

An example he gave is his bipartisan FIRE Act, which ensures states aren’t punished for smoke and emissions they cannot control.

Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen of the 7th Congressional District also had addressing costs as her priority. She’s focused on housing and investing in kids and childcare.

“There’s 10,000 women who say they want to be in the workforce, but they can’t afford child care in Colorado. So it’s a huge issue,” she said.

Many Colorado lawmakers’ priorities are focused close to home.

Hurd said his local issues for the new

year include getting $40 million from the Interior Department for the Shoshone water rights, as well as serious legislation on public safety, economic development and Indian health service through.

Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse of the 2nd Congressional District said he wants to deliver results for Coloradans. “That means getting these bills on wildfire mitigation, watershed protection across the finish line in the same way that we did the Secure Rural Schools program.”

And while he criticized the first year of the 119th Congress for being one of the most “dysfunctional and unproductive,” his goal is to get as many of his bills signed into law as he can. (Neguse noted the longest government shutdown, where the House was out of session for more than seven weeks, and the low number of bills signed into law.)

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of the 4th Congressional District, however, points to successes out of the Republican-controlled Congress, such as their tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and from the Trump Administration’s actions to control the border.

And unlike some of her other Republican colleagues, she’s not giving up on getting a second reconciliation bill passed. It’s a budget maneuver that allows the Senate to bypass the filibuster and is how the OBBB got passed.

Still, she also wants to see some of her bills get over the finish line. Her bill to delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act and to establish new zip codes are both now in the Senate. She and Colorado’s senators will also have to address President Trump’s veto of the Finish the AVC Act and see if there is any appetite from Republican congressional leaders to try and override the veto or include it in a larger piece of legislation.

And Boebert noted that Congress still needs to figure out how to fund the government by Jan. 30. “Is it going to be an omnibus? A minibus? I’m not sure exactly what it’s going to look like, but we’ve got to get focused on this because there are amazing projects in my district that I want to see funded.”

Some others, however, are also looking at the big picture.

“I think next year my priority is going to be standing up for democracy and fighting against Donald Trump’s illegal abuse of our system,” said Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette of the 1st Congressional District.

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow’s focus is on the mid-term elections and Democrats retaking the House.

“Things are getting substantially worse for Americans, so we have to establish a check. We have to reestablish some sanity [in Congress], which is why retaking control of the majority and reestablishing that check and balance and reasserting Congress’s authority over many issues [is important],” Crow explained.

He thinks a change in leadership in the House could also help some of his legislative priorities, like campaign finance reform, gun violence prevention and affordable health care, move forward.

GOP Rep. Jeff Crank of the 5th Congressional District declined to speak with CPR News about his priorities.

Getting anything big passed this year will likely hit a big speed bump: the mid-term elections. Historically, less is accomplished during an election year as partisanship rises and lawmakers spend more time in the district campaigning.

— Caitlyn Kim, Colorado Public Radio

COPS AND COURTS

43-year-old man dies after being hit by SUV on East Colfax in Aurora A man was killed late Jan. 3 after being struck by a sport utility vehicle while crossing an intersection on East Colfax Avenue, police said.

Officers responded to a report of a auto-pedestrian crash at East Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street at about 11 p.m., police said in a statement.

A 43-year-old man was found at the scene and taken to a hospital, where he later died.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the man was walking west through the intersection, outside a crosswalk and against the traffic signal, police said.

A white Ford SUV traveling south on Peoria Street with a green light struck the pedestrian.

The driver remained at the scene.

Speed and alcohol are not believed to have been factors in the crash, police said.

— Sentinel Staff

Shooting in central Aurora home leaves man with life-threatening injuries An unidentified man was critically injured Jan. 1 after being shot by another man at a central Aurora home, police said.

Officers were called to a house in the 400 block of South Kingston Circle at about 8 a.m. after someone there called dispatchers to report a shooting.

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ABOVE: Dog walker Kathleen Chirico strolls with a pack of dogs during a warm day along the Hudson River, May 2, 2018, in Hoboken, N.J. AP Photo/Julio Cortez BELOW: A couple stands on a jetty as the sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean in Bal Harbour, Fla., Sept. 19, 2020.

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WHY ORDERING TAKEOUT OR CALLING THE DOG WALKER MIGHT LEAD TO A HAPPIER RELATIONSHIP

BY TRACEE M. HERBAUGH, Associated Press

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t turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor.

Couples who spend money on time-saving services — like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling a dog walker — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.

Whillans studies the “tradeoffs people make between time and money.”

“When you spend money to save time — hiring an accountant, a babysitter, a cleaner — you feel more control over your life,” she said. “That sense of autonomy boosts well-being.”

Not everyone can afford to outsource bigger household chores. But Whillans says even a little bit can help. She advises couples to take a “time audit” — examining how they spend their hours and what small changes could reclaim even a few moments.

“People underestimate how much these choices matter,” she said. “It’s not about luxury — it’s about freeing up time to connect.”

Whillans’ team tracked busy, dual-income couples — partners working full-time who often report feeling time-starved — and found consistent patterns. In one six-week diary study, couples who made “time-saving purchases” on a given day were happier and more satisfied with their relationships.

Use that saved time for connecting

Simply outsourcing chores isn’t a magic fix, however.

“It’s about being intentional with the time you get back — using it to spend quality time together, to reconnect,” Whillans said.

“Think of that half hour not as an opportunity to send more emails, but as a chance to spend time with your partner.”

Targol Hasankhani, a Chicago-based marriage and family therapist, stressed that while outsourcing domestic labor can ease daily stress, it doesn’t replace communication. Juggling careers and kids takes a toll on families, and housework is often freighted with resentments over who is doing it.

“If conflict around chores is rooted in something deeper — like inequity or not feeling heard — hiring a cleaner won’t solve that,” she said.

Couples must dig deeper to address problems with many layers.

“It opens up time and space, but couples still have to know how to show up for each other in that space,” Hasankhani said.

Casey Mulligan Walsh, 71, a former speech pathologist and author in upstate New York, said the best part about hiring a housecleaner once a week was that it freed up time for her and her husband to spend together.

“My favorite day of the week was coming home to a clean house,” she said. “We’d go get coffee together instead of arguing about who should vacuum.”

A Valentine’s Day gift that stuck

Getting started on delegating household tasks isn’t easy for some couples, Whillans said. Besides the cost, “it takes time to find someone and coordinate — but the longterm payoff is real.”

And making such decisions together can deepen trust and a sense of teamwork.

For one Colorado couple, outsourcing started as an act of love.

“When I started dating, my now-husband noticed how hard I was working — at my job, at home and as a single mom,” said Melissa Jones, a 45-year-old teacher in Pueblo.

His Valentine’s Day gift? A deep housecleaning.

“It was truly amazing,” Jones said. “After that, I kept it up on my own for years. When my husband and I moved in together, we decided to continue.”

“We’re able to make memories with each other, our kids and our families instead of spending weekends scrubbing floors,” she said.

Dinnertime can be a stress point

In Miami, Elizabeth Willard, 59, runs The Pickled Beet, a culinary service preparing customized meals.

“Most of the people I cook for are trying to invest in their health but don’t have the time,” she said, noting that families often juggle mixed dietary needs. “Sometimes the husband’s a carnivore and the wife’s vegetarian, one child’s celiac. They’re exhausted trying to make everyone happy.”

Her clients, often families with children and two working parents, are “not fighting over what’s for dinner. It’s one less daily decision.”

Whether ordering a pizza, paying a teenager to mow the lawn, or calling a car service to save 20 minutes, the outcome can be the same: Buying back time can buy peace.

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“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” Aurora’s Vintage Theatre brings theatergoers a sparkling blend of mystery, comedy, and audience participation with “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, a delightfully loony musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel. Running through Jan. 11, this production transforms Dickens’ enigmatic story into a rollicking “show-within-a-show,” staged by the fictional Musical Hall Royale — a bombastic Victorian entertainment troupe whose exaggerated costumes, spirited choreography, and tonguein-cheek charm pull audiences into a 19th-century whodunit like no other.

What sets “Drood” apart is its interactive twist: at key moments, the audience is invited to decide who the murderer is, determining the course of the final act and making every performance distinct. The score — infused with clever pastiche, memorable melodies, and playful pastiche — harkens back to golden-age musical comedy

while delighting modern sensibilities.

The Vintage’s intimate Nickelson Auditorium allows each laugh, clue, and plot twist to land with immersive clarity, making this a perfect outing for lovers of musical theater, literary adaptation, and spirited performance.

IF YOU GO: Jan 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., Jan 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Vintage Theater, 1468 Dayton St. Tickets: $20–$39 at www.vintagetheatre.org or call 303-856-7830.

The Secret World of Elephants

that invites audience sing-along and impromptu dance breaks. Sean’s Tavern, with its laid-back tavern vibe, live music history, and friendly ambiance, makes for an ideal spot to relive the decade’s iconic sounds while socializing with fellow music lovers.

IF YOU GO: Jan. 10, 8 p.m. at Sean’s Tavern, 10395 E. Iliff Ave. Expect a cover, about $10.

Call 303-369-9819.

Bodies of Culture BIPOC Open Mic

This world-class exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science uses interactive displays and fossil specimens to show the deep history of these giants. Visitors can learn about how elephants communicate through low-frequency vibrations and see how their ancestors adapted to ancient environments.

Through hands-on interactions, you will feel the low-frequency rumbles elephants use to communicate, explore how they reshape their environments and come face-to-face with some of their ancestors.

IF YOU GO: Daily through Jan. 25 at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Details at dmns.org.

This monthly open mic event at Manos Sagrados highlights the artistry of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Hosted by local creatives, the evening provides a platform for poets, musicians, spoken-word artists, and performance makers to share original work that reflects cultural experience, community narratives, and creative experimentation. The format encourages collaboration, community building, and supportive audience engagement in an atmosphere that’s welcoming to both performers and spectators.

IF YOU GO: Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Manos Sagrados, 9975 E. Colfax Ave. The event is free.

Details at manossagrados.com or by calling 720-772-6950.

She Bop Performs at Sean’s Tavern — 80s Tribute Night

Clavé Jam — Latin Music Jam Night at Manos Sagrados

Local crowd-favorite band She Bop brings its exuberant ‘80s tribute show to Sean’s Tavern for a night that promises big hair, classic pop hits, and nostalgic dance grooves. Expect favorites from Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, The Go-Go’s, and other chart-toppers, with a fun and interactive setlist

An evening rooted in rhythm, Clavé Jam invites musicians and dancers of all levels to dive into Afro-Latin beats.

Led by a community of performers, the jam session features lively cumbia, chicha, and salsa rhythms, encouraging audience participation on percussion and dance. Whether you bring

your own instrument or just bring your feet for dancing, this immersive experience blends musical exploration with cultural celebration under one roof.

IF YOU GO: Jan. 9 at 8:30 p.m. at Manos Sagrados, 9975 E. Colfax Ave. The event is free. Details: Details at manossagrados.com or by calling 720-772-6950.

Classic Film Screening: Citizen Kane Explore the legacy of one of cinema’s most influential films at this special screening of “Citizen Kane” at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center. Directed by and starring Orson Welles, the 1941 masterpiece remains a touchstone of narrative innovation, cinematic technique, and cultural commentary. The screening invites both film enthusiasts and curious audiences to appreciate the layered storytelling and rich historical context that continues to resonate nearly a century after its release.

IF YOU GO: Jan. 15, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Aurora Fox Art Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets: $5. Details at aurorafoxartscenter.org or call 303-739-1970

The Pond Ice Rink opening celebration Bundle up and glide into the winter season as The Pond Ice Rink opens for another year of outdoor skating in Aurora. Families and friends can enjoy public sessions under the lights, complete with music, hot chocolate and cozy fire pits. The seasonal rink has become a favorite local hangout, offering lessons, hockey sessions and themed skate nights throughout the season. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s the perfect place to cele-

brate winter fun.

IF YOU GO: 6155 S. Main St. $15 admission includes skates and rink time. Details at thepondicerink.com

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens The annual holiday tradition begins, transforming the Denver Botanic Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Visitors can wander a milelong path through ever-changing, immersive displays of light and color that highlight the garden’s collections.

IF YOU GO: Through Jan. 11. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Tickets $10-$20.

Details at botanicgardens.org

Diasporic Film and Food Series: “Destiny of a Migrant” — A Taste of Senegal Blending global cinema, cultural dialogue, and culinary experience, this special event in Aurora’s cultural district presents “Destiny of a Migrant” alongside curated Senegalese cuisine. The film’s powerful storytelling explores human journeys shaped by migration, identity, and resilience, while the meal and post-screening discussion deepen understanding of Senegalese culture. Organized in collaboration with the Diasporic Film Festival and Askkanwii Film Production, the series aims to preserve and share cultural heritage through multisensory engagement, making it both an artistic and humanizing night out.

IF YOU GO: Jan. 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets are $32.50 at www.thepeoplesbuilding. com or call 720-772-6950.

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he rust from the holiday hiatus is fading and Aurora area winter sports team head into the new year gearing up for the key stretch of the season.

Lessons learning in the first few weeks of the season in competition both in Colorado and across state lines play WINTER SPORTS heavily into how things will turn out when the postseason arrives.

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor Here’s a brief look at where things stand in each sport after play resumed Jan. 2:

BOYS BASKETBALL Teams that played in Las Vegas at the Tarkanian Classic going into winter break have largely come into the second portion of the season in a good place, as the combination of competition and team building pays dividends.

Cherokee Trail finished 2-2 in the Roundballin.com Division of the Tarkanian Classic and returned to play in Colorado Jan. 3 against Regis Jesuit. Coach Brandon Brown’s Cougars dug out of an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the Raiders and star Eric Fiedler (who had 37 points) and emerged with an electrice 75-72 victory to get to 8-3.

“We spent a lot of time in Vegas just together,” said Brown, who got matching 19-point efforts from Cameron Hopkins and Jordan Mitchell. “We have a ton of transfers in our program this year, mostly kids coming back to CT that were elsewhere. ...We got a lot of new blood, so the Vegas trip helped us break down some barriers and be brothers. I think you saw that a little bit today with how we fought.”

Defending Class 6A state champion Eaglecrest lost Orleans Division champion Clovis (Calif.) in the first round, then won three straight to close out its Las Vegas trip. Coach Jarris Krapcha’s team opened the second half with two wins at its Raptors-Titan Classic, including a 7067 defeat of 4A powerhouse Kent Denver with help from Reece Brown 29 points, and is 9-2 going into its tournament championship game matchup Jan. 6.

Grandview didn’t play out of state, but finished third at the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic before break and improved to 7-3 with a 40-point win at Vista PEAK Prep Jan. 3. Six Wolves scored in double figures for coach Ryan Turk’s Wolves, who have consistently demonstrated much-improved depth. Grandview has an upcoming test against Rangeview (6-3), an expected state championship contender that went 1-3 in the rugged Platinum Division of the Tarkanian Classic, Jan. 9.

Overland — which picked up a quality win at Denver East prior to break and came out strong with a home victory over Broomfield Jan. 3 — sits 4-4, as does Regis Jesuit, which has 6A’s scoring leader in Fiedler (who has averaged 35.5 points per game in eight contests) and Vista PEAK Prep, which went 3-1 in Las Vegas.

GIRLS BASKETBALL The Eaglecrest girls basketball team did its travel tournament earlier in the season (Mariner Mayhem in California), but has been racking up wins in Colora-

do consistently so far. Under new head coach Jorsua Chambers and with the addition of sisters Kennedy and Kianna Spellman, the Raptors have jetted out to a 9-2 record after win over Fruita Monument and Douglas County after break.

Cherokee Trail matched Eaglecrest in win totals before winter break with a 9-1 start that included a third-place finish in the Joe Smith Division of the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix.

Overland is also a member of the ninewin club after a 3-1 showing in Las Vegas and a win over Silver Creek to open the second portion of the season. It took until Jan. 5 for defending 6A champion Grandview to play at home and the Wolves fell to 6-3 with a loss to Valor Christian.

BOYS WRESTLING The Grandview wrestling team ended the first half of competition with a strong performance at the Reno Tournament of Champions and resumed with a victory at the Colfax Smackdown Jan. 3 at Denver East. Reno TOR champions JR Ortega (120 pounds) and Leland Day (285) were among seven Wolves to win their brackets in the Smackdown mini-tournament and now set sites on the rugged Top of the Rockies Invitational hosted by Centaurus High School Jan. 16-17. Coach Ryan Budd’s Grandview team is No. 2 in the most recent On The Mat 5A rankings behind Pomona and two spots in front of Cherokee Trail, which resumed action with a 5-1 record and a third-place finish at the Legend Duals. The Cougars suffered just one loss (by two points to Rocky Mountain) and earned head coach Jeff Buck his 300th career dual win — and got an perfect performance from 132-pounder Cooper Mathews, who is undefeated with titles at the Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament and the Jimmy Hamada Classic in California.

GIRLS WRESTLING Eaglecrest wrestled in Nebraska before winter break and in New Mexico afterwards, as it finished third among teams from multiple states at the Conflict in Cleveland. Maxime Lantz won both tournaments to lead the way for coach Horacio Vialpando’s Raptors. Defending state champions — Vista PEAK Prep’s Amelia Bacon and Regis Jesuit’s Remington Zimmerer — won their weight classes at the Buffalo Invitational and Bennett Invitational, respectively, as they seek second titles.

GIRLS SWIMMING The return to competition is slow after a successful conclusion to the opening portion at the Rex Abelein Invitational, which was won by a youth-infused Regis Jesuit team. With water back in its repaired pool, Smoky Hill plays host to the Smoky Hill Invitational Jan. 10.

ICE HOCKEY The Cherry Creek co-op team came out of winter break on fire, besting its first two opponents — Resurrection Christian and Regis Jesuit — by a combined total of 16-0. Coach Jeff Mielnicki’s team was buoyed by a 1-1 tie with powerhouse Poudre School District before break.

Above: Cherokee Trail junior Jordan Mitchell dunks during the Cougars’ 75-72 win over Regis Jesuit Jan. 3. Left: Junior Reece Brown scored 29 points as the Eaglecrest boys basketball team defeated Kent Denver 70-67 Jan. 3. Right: Junior Kiarra Spellman (1) and the Eaglecrest girls basketball team won two games out of winter break to improve to 9-2.

Below: Ari Gelfand (6) scored six goals for the Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team in two games since winter break. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

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The week past in Aurora prep sports MONDAY, JAN. 5: The Regis Jesuit boys basketball team dropped a second tight contest in as many games with a 70-68 road loss at Horizon. Eric Fiedler poured in 30 points, while Anthony Lynett added 19 and Joseph Haubert 11. …The Overland boys basketball team trailed Rock Canyon by three points at halftime, but the visiting Jaguars pulled away in the third quarter to defeat the Trailblazers 75-56. Darian Proctor paced Overland with 13 points, while Demetrius Lambert had 12 and Mehki McNeal 11. …The Eaglecrest girls basketball team extended its win streak to three games with a 69-25 home victory over Douglas County in which Kennedy Spellman set the scoring pace with 26 points. Kiarra Spellman added 21 and Naomi Emecheta had eight for the Raptors. …Despite a 33-point effort from Ava Chang, the Grandview girls basketball team lost its first home game of the season as the Wolves fell to Valor Christian 62-56. …

The Regis Jesuit ice hockey team got back on the winning track with a 6-1 matinee win over Castle View. Beau Paton scored two goals and had an assist, while Dylan Nash and Alexander Stellino also filled both columns for the Raiders, who also got 17 saves from Marc Brousseau. ...SATURDAY, JAN. 3: Cameron Hopkins and Jordan Mitchell scored 19 points apiece to help the Cherokee Trail boys basketball team to a 75-72 home win over Regis Jesuit, which got 37 points from Eric Fiedler. Caleb Jensen scored 13 points — including a go-ahead basket in the final minute — and London Moore also got in double figures with 15 for the Cougars. Michael Price finished with 14 for the Raiders. ...A 29-point outing from Reece Brown helped slingshot the Eaglecrest boys basketball team past Kent Denver for a 70-67 win in a championship semifinal of the Raptor-Titan Classic. ...Behind 22 points from Demetrius Lambert, the Overland boys basketball team downed visiting Broomfield 5850. Darian Proctor had a follow that gave the Trailblazers the lead for good in the fourth quarter and he added 16 for the game. ...The Grandview boys basketball team raced to an 84-44 win over Vista PEAK Prep to continue a strong start to the season. Noah Sevy paced the Wolves with 15 and was joined in double figures by Jason Stroope (13), Ismael Kabongo and Obi Morris (12 apiece) and Charlie Atkinson and Matthew Samson (10 apiece). ...The Eaglecrest girls basketball team returned to play with a 67-55 home win over Fruita Monument that featured 23 points from Kennedy Spellman, 20 from Kiarra Spellman and 12 from Kaydence Waymire. ...The Overland girls basketball team resumed the season with a 57-27 road win over Silver Creek. ...The Regis Jesuit girls basketball team split two games to conclude the She Got Game Classic in Atlanta with a 56-45 win over Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (Fla.) and a 57-44 loss to Westgate (Ga.). Tiana Rogers had 16 points in both games for the Raiders, while Celie Dengler also had double figures in the win with 10. ...The Grandview boys wrestling team rolled to the champi-

ABOVE: Grandview senior Rhett Charles, left, leaves his feet and puts up a shot in the paint over Vista PEAK Prep senior Austin Lupher during the Wolves’ 84-44 victory over the Bison on Jan. 3 at Vista PEAK Prep . BELOW: Smoky Hill junior Jovani Galvan continued his strong start to the season with a win on his home mats Jan. 3, as he earned the 138-pound championship of the Buffalo Invitational.

(Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

onship of the Colfax Smackdown tournament at Denver East High School with a whopping 172 points to the 90.5 of runner-up Chatfield. JR Ortega (120 pounds), Kyle Menuez (132), Anthony Segura (144), Jonathan Montes Gonzales (157), Gunner Lopez (165), Christian Skov (175) and Leland Day (285) won their weights for the Wolves. ...The Cherokee Trail boys wrestling team topped The Classical

Academy 61-17 to finish in third place at the Legend Duals. The Cougars — whose only loss came by two points to Rocky Mountain — also defeated ThunderRidge (56-18), Legend (46-22) and Greeley West (60-15) and in the process earned longtime head coach Jeff Buck his 300th dual win. Cooper Mathews (132 pounds) went 5-0 with two pins and three wins by technical fall, while Mitchell Buck (120) went

4-0 and also received a win by medical forfeit. ...The Grandview boys wrestling team also placed second at the Buffalo Invitational hosted by Smoky Hill with the 157-pound champion in Caden Pachelli among eight top-six placers. With help from bracket winners in Richard Avila (113), Dane Anderson (120) and Aidan Sullivan (215), Regis Jesuit finished third, while fourth-place Overland also had a trio

of winners in Illia Fialkov (150), Juan Valdez Martinez (175) and Cameron Wainwright (285). Host and fifth-place Smoky Hill had back-to-back bracket winners in Tagg Charity at 132 and Jovani Galvan at 138, while Kaeden Shriver (190) won a title for sixthplace Cherokee Trail. Champion Adrian Pacheco (106) led four top-three placers for eighth-place Vista PEAK Prep. ...Felix Morales (150 pounds) of Aurora Central won the lone bracket championship between the two Aurora programs (Aurora Central and Rangeview) in the Leo Rex Tournament at Littleton High School. Heavyweight Biram Griffey finished second to lead the Raiders to fifth among 12 scoring teams, while the Trojans had six topsix placers to finish 10th. ...TheVista PEAK Prep girls wrestling team racked up 118 points to edge Standley Lake (115) for the championship of the Buffalo Invitational at Smoky Hill High School. Hailey Brown (105 pounds), Amelia Bacon (125) and Idaly Garcia (130) won championships among eight top-four placers for the Bison. Thirdplace Overland had champions in Mihret Shimels at 110 and Jackelyne Torreblanca Oseguera at 170 and had 13 top-six placers. Host Smoky Hill finished eighth as a team as Maria Pascual Francisco (115) and Mackenzie Johnson (145) earned titles. ...Remington Zimmerer (120 pounds) and Alexandra Zimmerer (170) won their respective brackets to help the Regis Jesuit girls wrestling team to seventh among 16 teams at the Bennett Invitational. ...The Eaglecrest girls wrestling team finished in third place among 21 teams from multiple states at the Conflict in Cleveland at the Rio Rancho Events Center in New Mexico. Maxime Lantz won the 145-pound weight class to pace the Raptors, who also got a fourth-place at 170 pounds from Parice Jones. ...The Cherokee Trail girls swim team finished third at the Blizzard Invitational as Felicity Meijer (100 yard freestyle) and Natalie Daum (100 yard backstroke) to lead the Cougars. ...Liam Corcoran, Ari Gelfand, Davis Ritter, William Rodney and Ryder Werth scored goals in the second period for the Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team in a 5-0 win over Regis Jesuit. Mason Banks made 21 saves for the shutout. ...FRIDAY, JAN. 2: The Eaglecrest boys basketball team outscored Castle View 26-2 in the second quarter en route to a decisive 65-34 win in the opening round of the Raptor-Titan Classic. Demari Manns Davis paced the Raptors with 13 points, while Reece Brown and Clayton Kalimba added 11 apiece. ...Celie Dengler had a team-high 12 points, while Tiana Rogers added 11 as the Regis Jesuit girls basketball team opened the She Got Game Classic in Atlanta with a 46-40 win over Midtown (Georgia). ...The Regis Jesuit boys wrestling team downed Merino 60-23 in a dual match that featured wins by fall from Richard Avila, Dane Anderson, Gavin Anderson, Leonardo Landini, Joaquin Valdez, Lafe Sarjeant and Aidan Sullivan. ...The Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team scored multiple goals in all three periods on the way to a 110 win over Resurrection Christian. Ari Gelfand piled up five goals in the win, while Matthew Lopez had a goal and four assists and Sean Badasyan registered two goals and two assists for the Bruins. ...Evan Michalik had a hat trick for the Regis Jesuit ice hockey team in a 6-2 win over Mountain Vista. Beau Paton added two goals, Will Farber had two assists and Easton Sparks made 21 saves for the Raiders.

AURORA’S COSTLY 4-YEAR, GET-TOUGH PLAN TO REDUCE SHOPLIFTING DIDN’T WORK, RECORDS SHOW ‘It doesn’t matter if we impose the death penalty for shoplifting if the likelihood of being convicted and punished is perceived as being quite low’ LEFT: An Adams County deputy inside the county jail in Brighton.

SENTINEL FILE PHOTO BOTTOM: Arrestees are loaded into a transport van at the city’s detention center to be taken to county jal.

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n 2022, as shoplifting rates Now, almost two years later, shopspiked in Aurora, and across lifting rates have fallen somewhat, the state and the nation, the but they have slowed at the same rate Aurora City Council agreed as many other cities that made no to get tough on shoplifters, increase changes. jail time and even make it mandatory.

In most cities across Colorado, the In Chicago, the same thing hap- theft rates have been creeping back pened. Making shoplifting $300 or to 2023 levels, regardless of whether more in merchandise a felony offense they enacted harsher penalties, acin 2023, lawmakers there, just like in cording to state and national dataAurora, were convinced they would bases. prevent store thefts.

Bradley Bartos, an assistant proJust the opposite happened in both fessor in the School of Government cities. and Public Policy at the University Ironically, they both saw crime of Arizona, said that penalties like rates spike even higher than the pre- Aurora’s can sometimes show some vious five years after they attempted change in crime; overall, but they are to crack down on it. And although not worth the burden they impose experts say the harsh penalties were on jails and the expense they impose not the cause of the spikes, they do on taxpayers. reflect how little tougher penalties Bartos said there are three considdeter people from committing crimes. erations for deterring crime through In Aurora, not only did the in- punishment: certainty, swiftness, creased sentencing and subsequent and severity. The biggest deterrent increase in convicts sent to jail not to committing a crime is the certainty affect the shoplifting rate, but the that the culprit will be caught. Second change appears to have cost local to that is worry about how fast the taxpayers more than $1 million in jail punishment will come. Least importcosts. The Aurora law, struck down ant, he said, is the harshness of the earlier in December by the Colora- punishment.

“Severity was the least important do Supreme Court, may also have opened the door to a potential wave and the least manipulable component of lawsuits from people jailed. to reduce crime because increasing “Mandatory jail sentences, regard- the severity of the punishment alone less of their discretion, have been does not necessarily yield any crime shown to have disparate impacts that reduction effects if certainty of punare discriminatory in their results,” ishment is low enough, or swiftness Councilmember Alison Coombs told of punishment is low enough,” he said. the Sentinel, confirming that she in- “So it doesn’t matter if we impose the tends to try to persuade fellow law- death penalty for shoplifting if the makers to eliminate the mandatory likelihood of being convicted and punjail minimums in Aurora. ished is perceived as being quite low.”

The Aurora city council cracked For years, shoplifting has been down on shoplifting even further at a troublesome issue for store ownthe beginning of 2024, imposing ers, police and local courtrooms. But some of the harshest penalties on what had been considered a perenniits books, with the city council de- al problem became a crisis in Aurora termined that mandatory minimum jail sentences would deter criminals. ›› See COSTLY, 12

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and across the nation as the pandemic came and ebbed.

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said the shoplifting patterns changed drastically in the city and illustrated a change from “complete social disorder.” He was referring to big changes in trends from the previous year, when headlines referred to people walking out of supermarkets with full shopping carts. That, Chamberlain said in October, is no longer the norm.

Aurora, the state, and the nation have spent a great deal of time over the past few years focusing on shoplifting trends and context.

“A CCJ analysis found that the median value of stolen goods per incident increased from 2019 to 2021 and that the overwhelming majority of reported shoplifting incidents involved one or two people, rather than the large groups seen in videos of ‘smash-andgrab’ episodes that go viral on social media,” the Council on Criminal Justice report said.

In 2023, the National Retail Federation issued a now retracted press release claiming that nearly 50% of retail theft was due to organized crime, and months later, they issued a retraction saying that only 5% of shoplifting was committed by organized groups.

They are no longer considered a reliable source for data, according to the Council on Criminal Justice and many criminal justice data scientists.

The causes of inventory loss are difficult to track and include employee theft, shoplifting, administrative or cashier errors, damage and vendor fraud. Due to that lack of data, and the misrepresented data from policy mak-

ers and groups like the National Retail Federation, the Council of Criminal Justice, referred to as CCJ, began reporting on shoplifting in 2023, using data from cities that have consistently reported shoplifting data for more than the past five years, along with the U.S. Justice Department’s National Incident-Based Reporting Program (NIBRS).

The CCJ said they do not use data from the National Retail Federation because the 2021 survey was the last year the survey reported figures on the number of incidents and the value of stolen goods.

Shoplifting, according to CCJ findings, fell 12% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and shoplifting was down 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2019.

“The reported shoplifting rate in the first half of 2025 was 4% lower than in the first half of 2019,” the CCJ report said. “Because these data rely on incidents reported to police, and because reporting practices vary across the retail industry, they almost certainly undercount total shoplifting by a significant amount.”

Across metro cities, the state and nation, reported shoplifting incidents mirror those reductions, according to state and federal reporting sources.

Aurora’s reported shoplifting incidents went from 1,865 in 2023 to 2,460 in 2024 and 2,047 incidents in 2025, according to the Colorado state crime statistics.

• Denver’s reported shoplifting incidents rose from 2,177 in 2023 to 3,417 in 2024, then fell to 3,064 in 2025.

• Lakewood’s reported shoplifting

incidents went from 1,515 in 2023 to 2,854 in 2024 and 1,992 in 2025.

• Colorado Springs reported that shoplifting incidents went from 2,934 in 2023 to 3,145 in 2024 and 2,798 in 2025.

In 2022, Aurora lawmakers agreed the city would crack down on shoplifting after reports of organized groups were said to be entering stores and walking out with large amounts of merchandise. City lawmakers created a mandatory minimum jail sentence of three days in jail for misdemeanor offenses of $300 or more.

Then, in 2024, the city council created even harsher punishments, reducing the amount of a theft that would “trigger” jail time from $300 to $100, and as low as $15 for people who walked out on their restaurant tabs.

City council also added increased penalties for repeat offenders, including a mandatory 90-day jail sentence for the second shoplifting conviction and 180 days for the third.

Mandatory sentencing ended discretion for judges to tailor sentences to individual offenders for the crimes.

Such a move impacts several things in a community, experts say.

“In removing judges’ discretion, it’s probably going to reduce the plea rate, and it threatens to expensively overcrowd the jails,” Bartos said.

2024 saw the highest spike in misdemeanor shoplifting crimes across the state, especially in cities such as Denver, Aurora, Pueblo and Lakewood.

Aurora and Pueblo are two of the only cities in the state that have mandatory jail sentences for certain misdemeanor crimes, which are stricter than state-level penalties.

The local imposition of harsh punishments for misdemeanor offenses prompted some state lawmakers who were critical of Aurora’s move to pass a bill in 2025 to prevent cities and counties from imposing jail sentences for crimes like shoplifting that are harsher than those under state law. State law currently allows a maximum of 10 days in jail for shoplifting convictions involving theft of up to $1,000, but does not call for a minimum, mandatory sentence.

“If citizens don’t like it, all the city councils are elected,” Pete Schulte, Aurora city attorney, said in defense of the city’s mandatory jail sentencing during Colorado State Legislature committee hearings earlier in 2025. “Just like all the representatives in the assembly, if someone doesn’t like what the city council is doing, there are remedies at the ballot box, and that is, again, why we are so firm against this because it is approaching our home rule authority.”

The bill did pass, but Gov. Jared Polis vetoed it, citing what he said was a composition on “home rule,” a concept that allows municipalities to write the laws they see fit.

Three of the staunchest Aurora City Council supporters of the “tough on crime” Aurora laws just lost their city council election campaigns on Nov. 4. While a politically progressive bloc of city council members took control of the city council this month, a few have stated interest in removing the mandatory minimums in Aurora, including Coombs.

And on Dec. 22, two Colorado Supreme Court Cases challenged municipalities that imposed maximum jail sentences higher than the state’s 10-

day maximum penalty for petty misdemeanor crimes, including shoplifting of merchandise valued at $1,000 or less. This case is not linked to all Aurora cases with sentences of more than 10 days in jail, according to Aurora court officials.

Tickets, convictions and jail time tell the story of Aurora’s attempt to affect shop-lifting crimes To understand the number of people jailed for misdemeanor shoplifting after the law change, the Sentinel, through open-records laws, requested the number of people charged and convicted of shoplifting between April 13, 2024, and Dec. 9, 2025.

City court records show that 361 people were charged with shoplifting for $100 or more, and 255 were sentenced and served jail time, according to court officials. Of those 255 sentenced, 86 were sentenced to more than 10 days, 20 were sentenced to 90 days, and nine were sentenced to 180 days in jail. One person was sentenced to the maximum of 364 days in jail.

Schulte and Aurora Chief Public Defender, Elizabeth Cadiz, said that between 250 and 500 cases were held up due to the Supreme Court considering the law, but not all of them were solely shoplifting cases.

Mandatory minimums and inflated maximums for misdemeanor and nonviolent crime penalties put a burden on court systems focused on addressing other, more serious crimes, Bartos said, which are now being gummed up by people going to trial rather than accepting plea deals to avoid this outcome.

That problem is also a factor Cadiz

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Graphic shows the number of shoplifitng citations issued among metro cities from 2021 through 2025. SOURCE: State of Colorado

mentioned with the number of cases held for the Supreme Court ruling that will now need to be settled this coming year.

Bartos said harsh penalties for misdemeanor crimes also can affect municipal and county jails, whose capacities and resources can be stretched thin, and that it can compromise the safety of inmates housed in those facilities due to “retrofitting units to fit more people.”

Both Adams and Arapahoe County sheriff’s departments told city officials that they would accept the additional extended sentencing, according to Schulte, during a city council meeting in March 2024, when the city council approved the law changes.

Despite information being provided to the Sentinel about convictions and jail sentences, it’s unclear how many people actually served all or part of their sentences in jail, and which ones.

When asked by the Sentinel, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office identified 34 people they received from Aurora’s misdemeanor shoplifting penalties, and Adams County identified 3. That’s out of more than 300 convictions.

Both counties said it was challenging to identify individuals who were jailed for the longer sentences due to Aurora’s misdemeanor shoplifting penalties. Neither county said they were aware of a noticeable burden from the sentencing, but the sentencing never hit full swing either.

Drawing from city records, it appears that if local shoplifting convicts were actually jailed, the bulk of them were detained at the city’s own detention center, which sometimes serves as a jail. Primarily, the small facility serves to hold suspects until they post bond or are transferred to a county jail.

The cost of putting shoplifters in jail is sizeable Aurora Municipal Jail and both Arapahoe and Adams counties cited

an average cost per inmate per night of about $250. These costs are calculated based on the budget, the jail’s average capacity, and reflect what the counties can bill to the state Department of Corrections for reimbursement in some cases.

The costs don’t include the time the officer spends arresting and transporting the person to jail, the money it costs courts to get the individual to a quick and speedy trial, the cost of transporting people from the municipal detention center to the county jails, and other added expenses, officials said.

Since many shoplifting cases were held up pending the Dec. 22 Supreme Court ruling, the shoplifting cases tried in 2024 and 2025 were not all prosecuted at the mandatory minimums.

Multiplying the number of jail stays per day for shoplifting in Aurora from April 2024 to December 2025 by the average overnight jail cost of $250 would roughly cost taxpayers across the region $1,706,750. During that time, individuals would have spent a total of 6,827 days in jail. In 2025 alone, 215 people were convicted of shoplifting and altogether received 3,652 days in jail. That would roughly cost taxpayers $913,000 in 2025 alone.

Bartos said that the costs of charging, convicting, and sentencing for each part of the system to harshly penalize misdemeanor crimes are likely greater than the value of what shoplifters typically steal.

To paint a rough picture of comparison, multiplying the average national theft rate of $250 by the total number of reported misdemeanor crime offenses in 2025, 2,047, yields only $511,750 in average theft costs for 2025.

Costs are just one problem for the city. Lawsuits may follow Not only will the court system struggle now with how to move forward with cases affected by the Su-

preme Court ruling, but many of the requested records on shoplifting show individuals who were sentenced in the last two years may have been sentenced and jailed longer than the high court said they were allowed to be sentenced.

Critics of the enhanced sentencing laws say they fear lawsuits against the city by convicts.

According to the Supreme Court ruling, the city could not, and can not punish theft of $299 or less with jail exceeding 10 days, nor can it impose a jail sentence exceeding 120 days for any theft between $300 and $999.

After the misdemeanor reforms took effect, the requested records show that, of the 249 cases, between 51 and 223 sentences were imposed in excess of the state maximum penalties, with 51 exceeding the 120-day maximum, and 172 cases that were sentenced were between 11 and 120 days, which could be illegal if the dollar amount was between $100 and $299.

Cadiz said that generally, sentences imposed by any court without authority to do so are “illegal.” She said that in some circumstances, there may be an affirmative duty by the prosecution and/or the judge to correct an illegal sentence.

Because they are in excess of the state maximum, the court lacked authority to impose the longer sentences, rendering them essentially illegal, critics of the Aurora law said.

As of press time, no one had made clear to the city or county that they might bring suit.

For now, city lawmakers are charged with finding a way to comply with the Supreme Court ruling, and a council with a new political makeup will take a fresh look at tougher punishment as a way to prevent crime.

When Mayor Mike Coffman was asked by the Sentinel if he thinks mandatory jail sentences are what reduced shoplifting offenses in Aurora, he said.

“I think that tougher sentences are

a part of it, but I also think that better security, along with a more robust police presence, probably plays a greater role,” Coffman said in an email.

Other members of the city council have implied that the jail penalties have a measurable effect on deterring people from shoplifting.

Councilmember Stephanie Hancock said during the November Public Safety meeting that she has also noticed signs at her local grocery store warning people they will go to jail if they get caught stealing.

But police give a mixed picture of how the get-tough philosophy has played out in Aurora.

Aurora Police Deputy Chief Mark Hildebrand told city lawmakers in November that many of the people police are arresting now are actually repeat offenders and previously jailed.

“What we’ve seen is an ebb and flow, and it’s the same actors that are getting put away,” Hildebrand said. “We had the ones that were hitting Nike; we had some groups that were hitting some other locations. We actually put some good cases on them. We got some time, like a year, incarcerated for up to a year, and then they’re getting back out. And now we’re seeing some more shoplifts.”

Police are taking a proactive approach to deterring shoplifters, Hildrebrand said, such as assigning each district a person dedicated to retail theft who works with store owners, conducting operations at locations and having Aurora’s Police Area Representatives and the Direct Action Response Team officers work together in investigations.

Other suggestions for reducing crime say there should be a mix of punishment and services, never just one or the other, according to Criminologist and Professor, Jonathan W. Caudill, at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

“So the idea is that we use the carrot and the stick, if you will,” Caudill

said. “The stick, the threat of punishment, to try to get them to take advantage of the carrot and to do the things that will benefit them.”

Hildebrand and police spokesperson Agent Matthew Wells-Longshore said that the Homeless Abatement Relocation Team has also helped reduce shoplifting offenses by clearing homeless encampments located close to retail stores.

Specific data linking homeless camping sites and a reduction in theft at specific locations was not provided to city lawmakers.

Police said some progress in reducing crime could be linked to a larger police department.

After years of staffing shortages and recruitment struggles, Chamberlain said in October that APD is on track to be fully staffed in January with its authorized 748 officers.

He said attrition fell from 12% in 2023 to 9% in 2024, and now it’s down to 5% year-to-date, as more officers choose to remain with the department.

Academy classes that once drew only five recruits are now filled at roughly 35, he said.

Police, however, have not addressed how almost every city in the metro area, and across the state, reports similar or the same shoplifting rates regardless of what city lawmakers or police have done.

As Bartos said, one consideration for deterring crime is ensuring that it will be punished, and having a police force that communicates and builds strong relationships with the community is one reliable way to do so.

“The Police Department has been building relationships with local businesses, including through round tables organized by the Havana BID, the Town Center at Aurora, and other business leaders, which has created greater trust among businesses that people stealing from their establishments will be caught and has led to higher crime reporting,” Coombs said.

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wound was located and transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries,” Aurora police spokesperson Agent Matthew Wells-Longshore said in a statement. “The shooter was also located and detained and is currently being held for questioning by Major Crimes Unit detectives.”

Investigators said the shooter and victim know each other. What led to the shooting is under investigation.

“No other individuals are believed to be involved, and no arrests have been made at this time,” Wells-Longshore said.

— Sentinel Staff

2 house fires in Aurora traced to electrical failures, no injuries reported Two separate house fires caused by electrical malfunctions damaged homes in Aurora Dec. 28 and Dec. 29, but no injuries were reported, fire officials said.

Aurora Fire Rescue responded about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28 to reports of a house fire in the 2100 block of South Moline Street.

Firefighters reported seeing smoke coming from the house when they arrived.

Crews found the fire in the basement and were able to confine it to the room it

started in. The blaze caused fire, smoke and water damage across the entire basement. The fire was brought under control within about 20 minutes, officials said. Residents of the house were displaced as a result of the fire.

At approximately 6:30 a.m. Dec. 29, Aurora police driving by saw smoke coming from a house in the 400 block of North Zion Street and notified fire officials.

Firefighters arriving at the scene reported smoke coming from the attic and found the first floor filled with smoke.

Crews located a basement fire that had extended to the first floor and put it out.

The house sustained fire, smoke and water damage in the basement, with additional damage to the first floor. That fire was placed under control within about 20 minutes, and no one in the house was displaced.

Fire officials said investigations determined both fires were accidental and caused by electrical failures or malfunctions.

— Sentinel Staff

Man charged with 16 counts of arson in recent northwest Aurora fire spree Prosecutors have charged a 30-year-

old Aurora man with 16 counts of arson after he was accused last month of starting a bevy of fires that damaged landscaping, portable toilets, cars and apartment buildings in northwest Aurora.

Prosecutors detailed the charges against Michael Anthony Lopez, 30, related to a recent series of alleged fires in the area of East 16th Avenue and North Norfolk Street in Aurora.

Lopez was arrested Dec. 23 and accused of starting fires during the week damaging landscaping, portable toilets, vehicles and apartment buildings, officials said.

Lopez is being held at the Adams County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond and was scheduled for a first appearance in Adams District Court.

Fire crews responded to several fires in the area over the a week in mid-December, working to extinguish the blazes and limit damage, fire officials said.

Damage caused by the fires was estimated to cost about $20,000, according to fire department officials.

Authorities credited close collaboration between the fire and police departments with leading to the arrest.

“This case highlights how critical teamwork is when protecting our community,” Allen Robnett, deputy fire chief for Aurora Fire Rescue, said in a statement.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fires, officials said.

Lopez is charged with: 12 counts of fourth-Degree arson, two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of first-degree arson, all felonies.

No injuries were reported caused by any of the fires.

— Sentinel Staff BEYOND AURORA

Ice arrests in Colorado surge three-fold under Trump administration in 2025 Data shows over 3,000 arrests made

by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Colorado through mid-October this year, as the Trump administration and federal government ramp up detention and deportation efforts.

That’s more than four times the number of arrests from the same time period

in the last year of the Biden administration.

Newsline analyzed data available through the Deportation Data Project, which obtains data from the federal government through Freedom of Information Act requests and posts them online.

The data includes information about arrests and detentions in Colorado until Oct. 15 this year.

The rate of immigration enforcement arrests sharply increased when President Donald Trump took office in late January, compared to trends in 2024. There were 734 arrests in Colorado between Jan. 1 and Oct. 15, 2025, compared to 3,230 arrests between the same time period in 2025.

In his second term, Trump has pledged to carry out the “largest deportation operation in the history of our country,” aiming to remove all of the estimated 12 million immigrants in the country without permanent legal status, regardless of how long they have been in the country, the legal status of their family members or whether they have criminal records.

The year saw high-profile ICE operations in major cities across the county, billions of dollars in new funding for the agency and pressure from top government officials to meet a daily arrest quota.

Last year in Colorado, the daily arrest average rarely exceeded 10 per day, but there were several time periods in 2025 with much higher daily arrest numbers.

That includes highly-publicized operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Aurora and Denver apartment buildings in early February and a raid at a Colorado Springs nightclub in April.

Monique Sherman, the Detention Program Managing Attorney at the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, said that the data matches her expectations, and that a much larger share of detained people she saw this year were apprehended internally — at work, home or during a traffic stop — rather than at the border. That was the experience of about 88% of people the organization worked with in 2025, compared to an estimate of less than 10% in 2024.

Historically, people would move from a border facility to the Aurora facility while their removal proceedings moved through the system, Sherman said.

“Now, we barely interact with anyone who came from the border. In 2025, we saw 52 people who came straight from the border out of 430,” she said. “It’s a huge flip, and it makes sense considering the various policies of the administra-

tion.”

Most of the people arrested by ICE in Colorado this year did not have a criminal conviction. Twenty-six percent had a pending criminal charge, and 36% were arrested on an immigration violation and did not have a criminal record.

That tracks with a national trend, where arrests are up but the share of criminal convictions is down ICE often publicized the criminality of people it arrested through news releases, including in a July release in which the agency claimed it arrested people who “pose a significant threat to public safety,” including one person wanted for murder, five people wanted for a sex offense and nine people with a drug offense charge.

The most common “most serious charge” designation for immigrants detained in Colorado in 2025 was for driving under the influence. That data comes from an analysis of information from the Deportation Data Project about people detained in the privately-run ICE detention center in Aurora and in ICE hold rooms in Denver, Colorado Springs, Puebelo, Alamosa, Frederick, Craig, Grand Junction and Durango. ICE inputs the information, but the terminology can be inconsistent. There were 12 entries for “drug possession” but also eight entries for “heroin.” Newsline combined any drug-related entry to count towards a drug offense category for its analysis.

The next most common charges were for assault, drug offenses, traffic offenses and illegal reentry into the country. There were 16 people detained by ICE who had a homicide charge and 52 people with a sex offense charge.

Denver County had the highest number of arrests at 1,548 during the time analyzed. The next highest counties, in order, were El Paso, Arapahoe, Mesa, Adams and Pueblo. There are gaps in the released data and media reports of ICE arrests, such as in Summit County. Only two arrests were listed in the data, but organizations like Voces Unidas told media that at least ten people were detained during a September operation in Frisco and Dillon.

There were 293 arrests listed as taking place in “FRD General Area,” which the Deportation Data Project believes refers to the region surrounding an ICE field office or sub-field office. FRD would be code for the Frederick sub-field office, which covers Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Logan, Washington, Yuma, Phillips, Sedgwick, Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties.

— Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline

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branch of the elite Special Operations Forces.”

Crow was part of the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Joint Special Operations Task Force assigned to capturing Osama Bin Laden. He spent the year in southeastern Afghanistan along the border with Pakistan fighting the Haqqani Network.

Now serving on the U.S. House Armed Services and Intelligence committees, Crow, who went on to become a lawyer before seeking elected office, is now tasked with reviewing military actions. After seeing as part of a committee inquiry the full footage of a U.S. strike in September on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, he said he believed a follow-up strike that killed two survivors clinging to boat wreckage was illegal.

since World War II, Crow said. That is where he earned his Bronze Star for leading his platoon in capturing the Highway 8 bridge over the Euphrates River.

The unit traveled through various other parts of Iraq before moving into Baghdad, where Crow and his platoon spent the rest of 2003 in counterinsurgency and guerrilla warfare.

After spending time back in the U.S. for additional ranger training, Crow went on two tours in Afghanistan in 2004 after he was recruited to join the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.

The Army’s website says the regiment specializes “in combat missions deep inside enemy territory — a task only the best-trained can carry out in this

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Because the people must know COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0608 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL L. LABELLE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 11, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 16, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1189801 Original Principal Amount $281,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $258,879.23 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 3, LYN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 1ST FILING, TOGETHER WITH, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1971 IN BOOK 1948 AT PAGE 451, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 12061 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80011 8207.

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, 02/18/2026, 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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/04/2026, 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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, 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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/10/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon

Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035820 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. 0589 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Selena Juanita Prom Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Selene Finance, LP Date of Deed of Trust September 13, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1146467 Original Principal Amount $238,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $220,031.60 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. Attached as Exhibit “A” Exhibit “A” Unit 304, Condominium Building 9, Balterra Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map of Balterra Condominiums Building No. 9 - 3rd Floor, recorded on September 25, 2006 at Reception No. B6137492, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Balterra Condominiums recorded on September 29, 2005 at Reception No. B5146725 and Annexation recorded on September 25, 2006 at Reception No. B6137491, in said Records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 2705 S Danube Way Unit 304, Aurora, CO 80013.

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: The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 9/16/2025 at Reception No. E5066359 in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/10/2025 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 # CO25385 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. 0592 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Lucas Flagg Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1118053 Book: N/A Page: Original Principal Amount $265,109.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $246,840.12 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 62, BLOCK 3, OLDE TOWNE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 11640 E Cedar 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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/10/2025 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 # 25CO00533 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. 0593 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Sapphire Falls Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust September 13, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8091793 Original Principal Amount $323,040.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $291,611.12 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 29, BLOCK 7, AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 1975 21 2 04 003 Purported common address: 1578 S Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80017.

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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/10/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 19 021799 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. 0594 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DONALD P. O’SULLIVAN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MARKET STREET MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust October 28, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B4192389 Original Principal Amount $170,680.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $148,314.14 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 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 343, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 34, WIND STREAM CONDOMINIUMS, FILING NO. 6, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED JULY 15, 1983 IN BOOK 65 AT PAGES 59 THROUGH 74, IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 11, 1982 IN BOOK 3577 AT PAGE 701, AND THE FIFTH ANNEXATION THERETO RECORDED MAY 10, 1983 IN BOOK 3858 AT PAGE 727 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9400 EAST ILIFF AVENUE #343, DENVER, CO 80231.

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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/14/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010552222 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. 0595 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) HEATHER ANN MITCHELL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 07, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 11, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2102125 Original Principal Amount $635,937.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $614,259.18 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 61 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 6450 S COUNTY ROAD 181, BYERS, CO 80103.

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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/14/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010594208 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. 0596 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) BENJAMIN V LEE AND GREGORY ALAN GRESS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1101790 Original Principal Amount $248,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $190,417.83 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 18, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN TOWN CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3827 S DAYTON ST, AURORA, CO 80014 7245.

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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/14/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010547420 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. 0598 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Ivan Elias Garcia Gaytan Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BOXCAR MORTGAGE, LLC DBA VALOR HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 21, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4040120 Original Principal Amount $340,714.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $338,133.20 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. EIGHT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2073 06 1 23 007 Purported common address: 3836 S Evanston Street, 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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/14/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035771 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. 0600 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Danielle Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2115862 Original Principal Amount $341,218.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $259,200.58 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT NO. A, BUILDING 48, QUAIL RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, INC ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6036661, AND ANY AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS THERETO, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP 9 RECORDED ON OCTOBER 16, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6133757, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE, COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 033749201 Purported common address: 1232 S Waco Street A, Aurora, CO 80017.

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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colo-

rado 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: 10/14/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035342 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. 0601 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Salena Aragon Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1150168 Original Principal Amount $386,215.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $355,634.18 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 1, MEADOWOOD FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 16559 EAST BROWN DRIVE, 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, 02/11/2026, 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 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 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: 10/14/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035756 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. 0604 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Michael A Montano Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2115667 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,643.66 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 - LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 111, BUILDING NO. B, TORREY PINES, AT HEATHERRIDGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 IN BOOK 2997 AT PAGE 327, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 1851002 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: STORAGE SPACE NO. 111-B, AND PARKING SPACE NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 1973 25 1 18 073 Purported common address: 2231 South Vaughn Way #111B, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/17/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035839 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. 0605 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Marvin Kelly Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homexpress Mortgage Corp., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt UMB Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2023 3 Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2111148 Original Principal Amount $318,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $317,968.04 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 7, CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 144 N Duquesne St, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/17/2025 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 25 1025082 JH 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. 0606 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Andre Terry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2025 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2025 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E5012284 Original Principal Amount $623,498.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $623,498.00 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 6, SUMMER BREEZE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 17519 E Kenyon Drive, 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, 02/18/2026, 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.

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 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 25 1022997 JH 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. 0607 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Hilda Herrera and Brandon F Herrera Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 29, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3059955 Original Principal Amount $387,845.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $381,324.21 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 29, THE UNION PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DEER TRAIL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 035136159 Purported common address: 1131 5th Ave, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/17/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035837 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. 0609 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Crystal Aitken AND Nick Connell Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 11, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D7091825 Original Principal Amount $164,465.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,223.64 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 194, BUILDING NO. 23, BREAKAWAY CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE BREAKAWAY CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 19, 1984 IN BOOK 4217 AT PAGE 512, AND MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1984 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2467723, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN# 1975 28 3 24 067 Purported common address: 17192 E Baltic Dr Apt B, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/17/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 20 023964 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. 0616 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Gerad Smith Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021 GS1 Date of Deed of Trust June 14, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8058307 Original Principal Amount $123,960.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,972.11 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. Please see attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Legal Description CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. G-12, BUILDING 8828, COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 16, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGE 76, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 16, 1980 IN BOOK 3230 AT PAGE 425, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8828 E Florida Avenue G12, Denver, CO 80247.

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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/21/2025 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 25 1023834 JH 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. 0617 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Patricia Jean Gordon Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1052286 Original Principal Amount $260,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $237,408.36 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER RIDGE SOUTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: AN INDIVIDUAL AIR SPACE UNIT WHICH IS CONTAINED WITH THE WALLS, BASEMENT OR BASE FLOOR, ROOF, WINDOWS AND DOORS, REFERENCED AS UNIT 20178 IN BUILDING NO. 601, 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 7, 1973, AT 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: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS, BALCONIES, FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. A RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT ABOVE DESCRIBED. 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. THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING STALL NO. 222 IN PARKING LOT NO. G, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE “CONDOMINIUM MAP” REFERRED TO ABOVE, OR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN#: 1973 25 4 07 001 Purported common address: 13607 E Yale Ave B, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/21/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035763 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. 0618 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Emily Jo Coop AND Janis Lee Coop Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 20, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4031202 Original Principal Amount $525,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $520,312.66 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 9; HARMONY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 13, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 27425 E Byers Pl, 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, 02/18/2026, 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 Grant-

or(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 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 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: 10/21/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035616 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. 0620 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Carolyn S. Iowa AND Thomas D. Iowa Original Beneficiary(ies) AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust November 22, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B4208332 Original Principal Amount $155,522.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $78,205.73 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 8, BLOCK 9, PRIDE’S SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2073 10 3 03 008 Purported common address: 4882 S Tower 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035866 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. 0623 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Diane L. Evans Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc., dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solutions Inc., DBA New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust September 09, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0128639 Original Principal Amount $163,710.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,511.79 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. ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description Condominium Unit No. 200D, Building D, according to the Condominium Map filed for Record on January 11, 1979 in Plat Book 36 at Page 86 and Supplements thereto and as defined in the Declaration of Condominiums of Red Sky recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, in the Records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, Together with the exclusive right to use Parking Space and/or Carport No. D200, and Together with the exclusive right to use Storage Space S200, in Building D, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 14652 E 2nd Avenue, 200D, 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 # CO25552 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. 0624 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Guillermo A. Paredes and Veronica Paredes Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2041954 Original Principal Amount $538,434.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $510,844.50 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as fol-

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com lows: 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 13, BLOCK 3, HARMONY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 26895 E Bayaud Avenue, 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 # CO25546 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. 0626 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Natalie Grant Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 17, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 21, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2067302 Book: N/A Page: Original Principal Amount $491,040.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $483,957.17 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 31, BLOCK 3, THE VILLAS AT AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION 1ST FILING, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8171611 AND ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF PLANNED COMMUNITY PLAT OF THE VILLAS AT AURORA HIGHLANDS RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8171612, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1514 S. Buckley Way, Aurora, CO 80017.

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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 # 24CO00330 2 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0628 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Sonja Reddick Dyson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for KeyBank National Association, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt KeyBank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1168939 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $261,050.22 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 make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 1, SUMMERFIELD VILLAS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1212 Sable Blvd, 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 # CO25465 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. 0629 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 24, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Whitney McClellan AND Jordan McClellan Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTEED RATE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 21, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3042357 Original Principal Amount $427,121.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $422,960.12 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 22, BLOCK 6, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 2073 04 3 16 004 Purported common address: 4252 S Quintero Way, 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/24/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035930 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. 0631 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Richard E King AND Linda K King Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004 13CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004 13CB Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 30, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B4056142 Original Principal Amount $292,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,923.74 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations

thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 5, THE FARM AT ARAPAHOE COUNTY FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 17344 East Weaver Drive, Aurora, CO 80016.

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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/28/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035906 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. 0634 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DAVID JOHNSTON DESMOND II AND LORRAINE MARIE DESMOND Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR DEEPHAVEN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2022 2 Date of Deed of Trust January 24, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 31, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2011582 Original Principal Amount $565,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $546,366.08 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 8, BLOCK 7 SADDLE ROCK GOLF CLUB SOUTH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 21528 E OTTAWA CIR, AURORA, CO 80016.

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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/28/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010287779 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. 0635 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JASON T. CONRAD Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 26, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 20, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D2092089 Original Principal Amount $66,461.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $19,903.15 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 46, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3752 S GENOA CIR UNIT C, 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, 02/25/2026, 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 1/1/2026 Last Publication 1/29/2026 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: 10/28/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010559177 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. 0636 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Preferred Properties, Ltd. Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of Colorado Date of Deed of Trust October 06, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 22, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1161666 Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,190.62 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents, Guarantor’s failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents, a material adverse change in the Borrower’s financial condition, Lender’s belief the prospect of payment and performance of the indebtedness is impaired, Lender’s good faith belief it is insecure, Guarantor’s failure to supply a current personal financial statement annually, and other violations of the Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PARCEL I: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INTERPLAZA 225 SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL II: EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES AS CREATED BY GRANT OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1979 IN BOOK 3058 AT PAGE 298, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL III: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN INGRESS AND EGRESS CREATED BY RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1982 IN BOOK 3739 AT PAGE 19, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL IV: AN EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES AS CREATED BY THE GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 24, 1982 IN BOOK 3741 AT PAGE 601 OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 30 A DISTANCE OF 1575.62 FEET; THENCE ON A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS A DISTANCE OF 155.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT LYING ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INTERPLAZA 225 SUBDIVISION, FILING NO, 1; THENCE ON A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TANGENT OF SAID CURVE FORMING A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 180 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 23.56 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 5.10 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF E. JEWELL AVENUE; THENCE ON A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 109 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS FROM THE TANGENT OF THE LAST DESCRIBED CURVE AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF E. JEWELL AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 31.72 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE TANGENT OF SAID CURVE FORMING A DEFLECTION ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 109 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 5.10 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE: THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS. A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 23.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 14100 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012.

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 10/31/2025 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: Frances Staadt #51368 Trevor Bartel #40449 Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 2995 (303) 628 9690 Attorney File # 230528 00278 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. 0637 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kelly Maebane 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 September 27, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 09, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9107919 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $149,233.77 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 307, IN BUILDING 49, QUAIL RUN CONDOMINIUMS PHASE VI, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 1983 IN BOOK 4009 AT PAGE 522, AND IN DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1984 IN BOOK 4083 AT PAGE 736, AND SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF DISCOVERY AT QUAIL RUN PHASE VI, RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 2379708, IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 032536314 Purported common address: 18131 E Arizona Ave Unit F, Aurora, CO 80017.

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, 03/04/2026, 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.

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rado 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: 10/31/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035951 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. 0638 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JAMES N. THOMAIDIS Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B3126410 Original Principal Amount $115,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $50,065.49 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT 4880-D IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 1, CEDAR POINTE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1981 IN BOOK 54 AT PAGE 32, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR CEDAR POINTE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 2, 1981 IN BOOK 3538 AT PAGE 675 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 4880 EAST KENTUCKY AVENUE D, DENVER, CO 80246.

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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 10/31/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010601995 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. 0639 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Willard Ferneau Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Planet Home Lending, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3035570 Original Principal Amount $320,230.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $314,580.35 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 EXHIBIT A 0639-2025 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Condominium Unit 13833 A, in Condominium Building 18, Meadow Hills I Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on January 23, 1984 in Book 71 at Page 67 in the records of the Office of the Clerk and recorder of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, and as defined and described in the Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for Meadow Hills I Condominiums, recorded June 03, 1999 at Reception No. A9092106 and Annexation of Additional Land recorded October 25, 1983 at Reception No. 2339268, in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 13833 E Lehigh Ave Apt 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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 10/31/2025 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 Kate M. Leason #41025 IDEA Law Group, LLC 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 187 7353 Attorney File # 48236733 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. 0641 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Lasonya Cooper Original Beneficiary(ies) Aurora Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Aurora Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3051870 Original Principal Amount $110,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $110,084.80 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 installment payments of

principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 6, EAST CREEK FILING NO.NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 435 S Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80017.

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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 10/31/2025 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: Iman Tehrani #44076 Noah Bowers #60671 Holst & Tehrani LLP P.O. Box 298, 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80502 0298 (303) 772 6666 Attorney File # Cooper, Lasonya 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. 0643 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Virgil Bailey Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR Plains Commerce Bank, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2109270 Original Principal Amount $284,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $274,924.97 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 49, Block 1, San Francisco Subdivision Filing No. 2, in accordance with and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded in Book 3565, Page 614, and Supplements thereto recorded in Book 3567, Page .248, Book 3595, Page 369, Book 3597, Page 749, Book 3619, Page 514, Book 3635, Page 579, and the: Map recorded April 28, 1982 in Book 56 at Page 3; County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

APN#: 032318775 Purported common address: 14304 E Hawaii Cir Unit D, 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, 03/04/2026, 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.

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rado 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: 10/31/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 24 033602 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. 0645 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kelly Moore Original Beneficiary(ies) ENT CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ENT CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust May 19, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2057869 Original Principal Amount $74,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $74,090.32 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 2, SORREL RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8 AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 24328 E Brandt Ave, Aurora, CO 80016.

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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 11/04/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035860 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. 0647 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ANTONY BUSHELL AND MICHELE BUSHELL Original Beneficiary(ies) Live Oak Banking Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Live Oak Banking Company Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2023

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3029601 Original Principal Amount $1,710,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,657,639.78 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: monetary and non monetary defaults THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 3, PINEY CREEK VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 16477 E. Orchard Place, Centennial, CO 80016.

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, 03/04/2026, 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 1/8/2026 Last Publication 2/5/2026 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: 11/04/2025 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: DEANNE R. STODDEN #33214 MESSNER REEVES LLP 1550 WEWATTA STREET, SUITE 710, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 623 4806 Attorney File # 13818.0006.001 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. 0648 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Reza V. Rezai Original Beneficiary(ies) FirstBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirstBank Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 23, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1048512 Original Principal Amount $408,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $373,501.28 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 pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 9, BLOCK 1, MEADOW HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 3608 S Elkhart St., 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, 03/04/2026, 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.

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/04/2025 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: Frances Staadt #51368 Trevor Bartel #40449 Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 2995 (303) 628 9690 Attorney File # 307912 00134 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 RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0395-2024 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 18, 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) Michelle Deon Lee Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for New American Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3064027 Original Principal Amount $393,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $392,002.97 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 10, Block 2, Traditions Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 25572 East 5th Place, 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, 02/19/2025, 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 12/26/2024 Last Publication 1/23/2025 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: 10/18/2024 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 # CO23159 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. 0586-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Larry Nash and DaVean Nash Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary as nominee for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3022192 Original Principal Amount $487,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $161,879.34 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 tax and insurance payments under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Legal Desc Attached As File LEGAL DESCRIPTION – EXHIBIT A THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, RENAISSANCE AT HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/83RD INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OF RECORDS EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT SITUATED ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATED EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED. PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13901 EAST MARINA DRIVE #102, AURORA, CO 80014 OR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 27428 IN BUILDING NO. 244, NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCT ON SAID LOT SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, IN BOOK 86 AT PAGE 74.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/83RD`S INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA IS LOCATED. TOGETHER WITH: 1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCE WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OF AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. 2) A RIGHT OF WAY IN COMMON WITH OTHERS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED. 3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING IN PARCEL 2, ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHERS OWNERS SUCH BUILDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITES. 4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREA IN BUILDING NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN THE BUILDING OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITES. 5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING NO. 61 IN PARKING LOT NO. 244 LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON PROPOSED AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 13901 E Marina Dr Unit 102, Aurora, CO 80014-5503.

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, 02/04/2026, 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 purchas-

er a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/07/2025 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-25-1023743-JH 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. 0576-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) 200 Columbia Realty LLC, a New York Limited Libility Company Original Beneficiary(ies) CBRE Capital Markets, Inc., a Texas corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Multifamily Mortgage Pass‑Through Certificates, Series 2022-SB100 Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 11, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2040521 Original Principal Amount $2,008,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,928,696.25 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 when due one or more payments required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Parcel I: Lots 6, 7, and 8, EXCEPT the North 10.5 feet of said Lot 8, MARY LUNNON SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Parcel II: Beneficial easements contained in Cross Easement Agreement recorded July 26, 2019 at Reception No. D9074398.

Purported common address: 1208 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO 80010.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel I: Lots 6, 7, and 8, EXCEPT the North 10.5 feet of said Lot 8, MARY LUNNON SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Parcel II: Beneficial easements contained in Cross Easement Agreement recorded July 26, 2019 at Reception No. D9074398.

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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/03/2025 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: Craig K Schuenemann #41068 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80203 303-8660 Attorney File # M509316107 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. 0577-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Richard D. Thurman Original Beneficiary(ies) Capital Fund I, LLC ISAOA, an Arizona Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Capital Fund REIT, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 18, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 26, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4083588 Original Principal Amount $506,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $506,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 16, Block 2, Willow Trace Subdivision, Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 20431 E Union Cir, 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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/03/2025 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 # 25CO00348-1 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. 0580-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Brandi Ostrom Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust December 06, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4080858 Original Principal Amount $189,870.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $189,364.67 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 117, BUILDING NO. A, TORREY PINES, AT HEATHER RIDGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

DECLARATION RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 IN BOOK 2997 AT PAGE 327, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 1851002 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: STORAGE SPACE 113A AND PARKING SPACE 113A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 1973-25-1-18-017 Purported common address: 2281 South Vaughn Way #117A, 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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/03/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-035769 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. 0581-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Ignacio Garcia AND Laura Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 08, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4028396 Original Principal Amount $466,396.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $462,065.90 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. LOT 29, BLOCK 1, HIGHPOINT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 031598974 Purported common address: 19176 E Oxford Drive, 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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/03/2025 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 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 25-035766 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. 0582-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) BRIAN V PRENDERGAST Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 14, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2028957 Original Principal Amount $628,852.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $627,637.09 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 16, BLOCK 6, HERITAGE EAGLE BEND FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 7769 S ALGONQUIAN WAY, AURORA, CO 80016.

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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 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: 10/03/2025 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 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010590610 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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www.publicnoticecolorado.com COMBINED NOTICE ‑ PUBLICATION CRS §38‑38‑103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0584‑2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following de‑ scribed Deed of Trust: On October 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec‑ tion 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 REGISTRA‑ TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR JET HOMELOANS, LLC., ITS SUCCES‑ SORS 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 $326,450.60 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 pro‑ vided 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 SUBDIVI‑ SION FILING NO. 5, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 26739 E Ce‑ dar Ave, Aurora, CO 80018‑1794.

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 De‑ mand 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, 02/04/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Little‑ ton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grant‑ or(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 al‑ lowed by law, and will issue to the purchas‑ er a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/11/2025 Last Publication 1/8/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colo‑ rado 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: 10/07/2025 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 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

AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT Date Report Run : Thu, Dec‑04‑25 PUBLIC AUCTION REPORT 01/14/2026 YEAR MAKE V.I.N. —— —— —————————— 01 ACUR 19UYA42481A001336 07 ACUR 5J8TB18537A005762 04 ACUR 2HNYD18614H539969 01 ACUR 2HNYD18671H510908 17 AUDI WAU43AFDXHN006456 12 BMW 5UXZV4C58CL988430 01 BMW WBADT33451GF40221 02 CADI 1GYEK63N02R189722 09 CHEV 1G1ZF57529F225088 06 CHEV 1GCGG25V961197358 04 CHEV 1GNEK13Z04R245972 88 CHEV 1GCDC14K4JZ112534 08 CHEV 1GCHG35K281140566 14 CHEV 1G1PA5SH0E7187498 98 CHEV 3GNFK16R1WG144958 04 CHEV 2GCEK19T341319485 08 CHEV 1G1ZK57B68F293619 96 CHEV 1GCCS1948T8120105 15 CHEV 1G1PC5SB5F7244589 08 CHEV 1G1ZJ577984307684 02 CHEV 1GNEK13Z42R158735 07 CHEV KL1TG56657B106676 06 CHEV 2CNDL63F466039701 05 CHEV 1GBJG31U251110380 03 CHEV 1G1JC52F837112348 12 CHEV 1G1ZD5EU2CF110725 00 CHEV 1GCFG15R1Y1126277 12 CHEV 1G1JD6SB0C4127119 06 CHEV 1G1AL15F267878617 13 CHEV 2GNFLCEK0D6196376 07 CHEV 2G1WT58K379147068 02 CHRY 1C4GJ25B62B527517 06 CHRY 2C3KA43R76H299664 13 CHRY 1C3CCBBB1DN727658 04 CHRY 2C4GP44R24R611539 06 DODG 2B3KA53H46H361497 05 DODG 1B3EL46T75N578985 05 DODG 1D4GP24R45B192472 13 DODG 3C4PDDBG5DT548007 12 DODG 1C3CDZAB6CN280010 FLAGSTAFF CAMPER 04 FORD 1FAFP40654F149417 09 FORD 3FAHP07Z69R181711 15 FORD 1FMJK1JT0FEF15746 09 FORD 2FMDK49C59BB04278 03 FORD 1FBSS31L73HA27011 95 FORD 1FMEU15N9SLB49377 16 FORD 2FMGK5D82GBA02133 03 FORD 1FAFP34Z03W278503 95 FORD 1FTEE14Y2SHB80762 99 FORD 1FMZU35P3XZA91219 09 GMC 1GKER13D69J169001 04 GMC 1GKDT13S242333679 91 GMC 1GTGG35K6M7509822 99 GMC 1GKEK13R9XJ786275 04 GMC 1GKEK13Z34R278722 96 GMC 1GTFG25R9T1003504 07 HMDE ID11047280CO 95 HOND JH2RC4301SM102525 01 HOND 2HKRL18671H612651 99 HOND JHLRD1843XC035457 95 HOND 1HGCE1824SA008241 02 HOND JHMCG56732C033276 07 HOND 5FNRL38737B036813 12 HOND JH2MC1308CK601845 99 HOND JHMCG564XXC052582 99 HOND 1HGCG1650XA052848 00 HOND JHMCG5669YC007247 12 HOND 19XFB2F51CE088426 98 HOND 1HGCG1651WA009098 15 HYUN 5NPE34AF9FH089277 07 HYUN KMHDU46DX7U221045 19 HYUN KM8J23A46KU003266 09 HYUN KMHDU46D29U719680 07 HYUN 5NPEU46F17H193057 13 INFI JN8AZ2NE1D9040636 16 JAY 1SABS0AG6G28V5163 17 JEEP 1C4BJWDG5HL644796 04 JEEP 1J4GW48S84C427418 10 JEEP 1J4RR5GT8AC101842 08 JEEP 1J8FF28W98D533975 05 JEEP 1J4GK48K55W531666 04 JEEP 1J4GW48N94C304205 05 JEEP 1J4HR48N95C560308 04 JEEP 1J8GW68J74C264973 15 JEEP 1C4PJMCS1FW668461 12 KAWK JKALEEC18CDA08227 16 KIA 5XYPGDA58GG112531 11 KIA KNDJT2A23B7260393 12 KIA KNADM4A34C6083260 08 KIA KNDMB233786264113 04 KIA KNDUP131846528959 14 KIA 5XXGM4A78EG313695 10 KIA KNADH4A37A6635352 04 KW 3BKMHD6X14F068133 06 LINC 1LNHM82V56Y645554 08 LNDR SALSF25428A175377 04 LNDR SALME11484A179097 04 MAZD 1YVFP80C045N08664 25 MAZD JM3KFBCL3S0680656

93 MERC 1MELM5044PA601643 79 MIDS E37HHCG7072 09 MITS 4A3AB56F69E038885 15 MITS JA32W8FV3FU006061 12 MITS 4A31K5DF1CE007912 09 MITS JA3AU26U69U023902 13 MITS JA32U2FUXDU017257 06 MITS JA3AJ86E96U028754 02 MZ SNZ6TE20927506815 11 NISS 3N1BC1AP7BL361946 98 NISS 1N4AB41D8WC726368 08 NISS 3N1AB61EX8L633263 03 NISS 5N1MD28TX3C632504 07 NISS 5N1AN08WX7C500203 15 NISS KNMAT2MVXFP528447 05 NISS 1N4AL11D55N454375 08 NISS 5N1AA08C78N609094 11 NISS 3N1AB6AP9BL720824 06 NISS 1N4BA41E56C806789 18 NISS 1N4AL3AP5JC282683 02 OLDS 1G3NL52E62C242487 16 PJTM 4P5D71426G1236483 01 ROAD 2B6KB31Z3YK175360 88 ROKW 17N530127JW007899 08 RVIS 4WYT02E2481715880 11 SUBA 4S3BMBJ64B3245106 06 SUBA JF1SG63656H701415 92 SUBA 4S3BJ6322N6902448 11 SUBA JF1GH6B65BG821297 04 SUBA 4S3BE625X47210222 08 SUZI 2S3DB117386105245 17 SUZI JS1SK44A2H2101239 74 TIOG F34BF4V001364 07 TOYT JTDKB20U277563456 02 TOYT 2T1BR12E82C865403 08 TOYT JTDBT923281259056 18 TOYT 3TMCZ5AN0JM160663 03 TOYT 1NXBR32E73Z090457 01 TOYT 4T1BG22K71U025238 06 TRLR 13ZHD142X61000299 07 VOLK 3VWRF71KX7M142407 13 VOLK 3VWPL7AJ7DM613173 11 VOLK 3VWDZ7AJ0BM322609 03 VOLK 3VWVH69M03M053836 08 WRKH 5B4JPD28883430546 ***END OF PUBLIC AUCTION RE‑ PORT*** First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO DATE: January 1 and 8, 2026 PURCHASE ORDER NO. PO1043 PROJ‑ ECT NO: 5990A PROJECT TITLE: Prologis Lift Station Demolition CONTRACTOR: Glacier Construction Co 7302 S. Alton Way, Unit 41 Englewood, CO 80112 Notice is hereby given that the City of Au‑ rora intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above‑named Contractor on January 16, 2026, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Contract Coordinator, City of Aurora, Purchasing and Contract Ser‑ vices Division, 15151 East Alameda Park‑ way Suite 5700, Aurora, Colorado 80012, on or before the above date.

CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO BY: Heidi Ellis Senior Procurement Agent First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24 and ‘ 15‑10‑ 401, C.R.S. ****Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. **** Case No. 2025 PR 31177 In the Matter of the Estate of: DOUGLAS R. ZURFLUH, a/k/a DOUGLAS ZURFLUH, Deceased.

To: Possible Additional Unknown Heirs Last Known Address, if any: Unknown A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Per‑

sonal Representative for (brief description of relief requested) Order of Intestacy, De‑ termination of Heirs and Formal Appoint‑ ment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: February 13, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the mo‑ tion/petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or be‑ fore 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 no objection is filed, the court may take ac‑ tion 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 court deems appropriate.

James A. Kaplan Rausch Sturm LLP 5500 South Quebec Street, Suite 260 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: (303) 630‑1055 FAX Number: (303) 562‑0626 E‑mail: JKaplan@rauschsturm.com Atty. Reg. #: 7741 First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 15, 2026 Sentinel AURORA HIGH POINT AT DIA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Au‑ rora High Point at DIA Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment in the offices of Pinnacle Consult‑ ing Group, Inc., 6950 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 in the amount of $217,250.43, at 3:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026 for: Hudick Excavating Inc. (High Point Mass Grading Project) 5460 Montana Vista Way Castle Rock, CO 80108 for all work done by said Contractor for the High Point Mass Grading Project, all of said work being within or near the bound‑ aries of the Aurora High Point at DIA Met‑ ropolitan District, in Adams County, 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 Con‑ tractor 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 Con‑ tractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contract‑ ed to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, Attn: David Solin, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228, with a copy to Colin Mielke, Esq., Seter, Vander Wall & Mielke, P.C, 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, at least 24‑hours before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such writ‑ ten verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Aurora High Point at DIA 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 Aurora High Point at DIA Metropolitan District By: /s/ David Solin Secretary First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLI‑ CATION

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FILED IN THIS COURT UNDER THE “UNIFORM DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE” AND “UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDIC‑ TION” ACTS, due diligence has been used to obtain personal service within the State of Colorado and further efforts would be to no avail; therefore, publication has been ordered: CASE NUMBER NAME TYPE OF ACTION 2025DR001274 Samantha Rae Rynerson v Joshua Aaron Rynerson Dissolution

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Dissolution 2025DR032097 Desiree Lynne Daniels v Maurice Eugene Daniels Dissolution A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the above Court between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; failure to respond to this service by pub‑ lication within thirty-five (35) days of the publication date may result in a default judgment against the non‑appearing party.

SHANA KLOEK CLERK OF THE COURT 7325 S. POTOMAC ST. CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 /S/Kevin Beckman Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Aerotrop‑ olis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, will authorize final payment on or after January 22, 2026 to JHL Constructors, Inc., a Colorado Cor‑ poration of Englewood, CO for all work done by said contractor in construction or work on Filing 12 Landscaping, performed within the Aurora Highlands development in Aurora, County of Adams, State of Col‑ orado.

Any person, co‑partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sus‑ tenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such con‑ tractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the Aerotropolis Area Coordinat‑ ing Metropolitan District, c/o AECOM, Inc., 7595 Technology Way Suite 200, Denver, CO 80237, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Fail‑ ure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such fi‑ nal settlement will release the Aerotropolis Area Coordinating Metropolitan District, its directors, 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: January 1, 2026 Last Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 AND 2026 BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the pro‑ posed budget amendments for 2025 and 2026 have been submitted to the Fitzsi‑ mons Village Metropolitan District Nos. 1‑3 (collectively the “Districts” and individually the “District”). Such proposed amended budgets will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Boards of Direc‑ tors of the Districts to be held on January 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon there‑ after, via telephone and videoconference.

To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720‑547‑5281 and enter passcode 510 407 432#, or access via URL: https://www. fitzsimonsvillagemd1-3.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the proposed amended 2025 and 2026 budgets, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarson‑ Allen LLP, 2001 16th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, Colorado, 80111. Please contact Gigi Pangindian by email at gigi.pangin‑ dian@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303‑799‑5710 to make arrangements to in‑ spect the proposed amended budgets prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interest‑ ed elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to final adoption of the amended 2025 and 2026 budgets, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

FITZSIMONS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1‑3 By: /s/Suzanne Schlicht, President Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel VEHICLE FOR SALE 2024 NISSAN SENTRA VIN—201935 Extreme Towing 303‑344‑1400 Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR30827 Estate of Milagros Latta aka Millie Latta, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or the District Court of Adams County, Colora‑ do, on or before May 1, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Glenn Meadows Personal Representative 3040 Vista Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 15, 2026 Sentinel

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BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR30868 Estate of Jean H. Okubo aka Hisako Jean Okubo aka Hisa Jean Okubo aka Hisako J. Okubo aka Hisako Jeanne Okubo aka Jean Okubo, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before May 8 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Randall K. Okubo Personal Representative 782 S. 6th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR31200 Estate of Betty Donald aka Betty Burke Donald, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before May 1, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorneys for Personal Representative, Sarah Donald Thomas A. Rodriguez, Atty Reg #: 30377 Lathrop GPM LLP 675 15th Street, Suite 2650 Denver, CO 80202 First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 15, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR534 Estate of Shirley Ann Tucker Shirley A. Tucker, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before April 23, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dafina A. Tucker Personal Representative 383 Jamaica St. Aurora, CO 80010 First Publication: January 1, 2026 Final Publication: January 15, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR635 Estate of Cynthia R. Miller, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cynthia M. Reed Personal Representative 3235 S. Richfield St. Aurora, CO 80013 First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Estate of Dale Fleming, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before April 27, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Zach Fleming Personal Representative First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15‑12‑801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR31199 Estate of GARY D. JOHNSTON, De‑ ceased.

All persons having claims against the above‑named estate are required to pres‑ ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 25, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative Mark A. Idelberg, Atty Reg. #: 14474 600 S. Cherry St., Suite 1125 Denver, CO 80246 Phone: 303‑771‑9233 E‑mail:mark@bislaw.net Carlye Homer Personal Representative 1985 Longbranch St. Strasburg, CO 80136 First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2025CV77 PUBLIC NOTICE is given on DECEM‑ BER 8, 2025, that a Petition was filed for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition entered that the name of Tyler Hunter King be changed to Tyler K. Star‑ wind. /s/ Judge First Publication: December 25, 2025 2025 Final Publication: January 8, 2026 Sentinel

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Trump can’t evade the reality of the Jan. 6 insurrection

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ive years have passed since a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to stop the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election.

It’s been five years since lawmakers fled for their lives, police officers were beaten and crushed, and the world watched an honored American ritual descend into chaos, propelled by the president himself.

And five years after that startling American failure, many have allowed Donald Trump to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021. He has not only obscured his undeniable role, but he has worked to persuade millions that the criminal attack was acceptable, even patriotic.

The facts, however, have not changed. Only the story Trump has told about them has.

Former special counsel Jack Smith, in testimony released last week, offered a blunt assessment that history will remember long after today’s political winds have shifted.

The riot, he said, “does not happen” without Trump. Smith described Trump as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in a criminal conspiracy to overturn an election he lost. The attack was foreseeable.

It was exploited. It was committed for Trump’s benefit, Smith testified in private, according to Associated Press reports.

His assessment was the same as that reached by a special, bipartisan congressional committee four years ago.

Smith’s words were not partisan talking points. They were the product of sworn testimony, documented evidence and cooperation from Republicans who put country before party.

Trump allies told investigators they understood the effort to block certification of the 2020 election was illegal. They testified anyway. That evidence, Smith said, was among the strongest in the case.

Yet five years later, Trump has still avoided prosecution, shielded first by delay and then by his return to the presidency. The Justice Department cases were dropped under long-standing policy barring prosecution of a sitting president. Justice was not disproved. It was deferred, then it was denied, then it was weaponized by Trump against witnesses and his detractors.

In that melee, Trump has attempted what may be his most enduring deception, even beyond “The Big Lie.” He has worked hard to rewrite history itself.

Trump has denied responsibility, minimized the violence and recast rioters as “patriots” and “hostages.” He has pardoned roughly 1,500 people convicted for their felony actions that day, including those who assaulted police officers. By granting pardons, Trump erased accountability and deepened the injury to those who fought against the malevolent mayhem.

But time, and Trump’s deceit, will not change the truth.

After five years, Trump may try to cover his tracks, and his allies may help his effort to blur reality. But Jan. 6 remains today what it was when the House impeached him with bipartisan votes for inciting an insurrection.

It was a deliberate attempt to disregard the lawful outcome of a presidential election. It was an attack on constitutional order.

Calling it anything else is a lie.

After five years and more than a thousand corrupt presidential pardons, the Capitol assault stands as one of the most outlandish crimes ever committed against the United States. Never before had a sitting president summoned supporters to Washington, aimed them at Congress and then refused, for hours, to stop the violence once it began.

The danger to American democracy was unprecedented, and it was real.

And the proof of Trump’s crimes remains.

After five years, Trump and his acolytes still avert their eyes from the human cost. More than 140 police officers were injured. Some were maimed. Some later died after suffering trauma connected to the attack.

Officers like Aquilino Gonell and Daniel Hodges carry lasting physical and psychological wounds, the Associated Press reported this week.

They were assaulted by Trump’s followers, ignored by Trump during the siege and then dismissed again when he pardoned the people who attacked them.

Now they are asked to accept a new insult, a national gaslighting campaign that insists the insurrection never really happened.

But Americans remember the smashed windows, the Confederate flag in the rotunda, the chants calling for the hanging of the vice president. They remember lawmakers barricaded behind doors and staffers hiding under desks. They remember watching it unfold live.

This was not a crowd of grumpy but righteous protesters. It was a violent, deadly mob, driven by Trump, attempting to nullify millions of American votes.

History is patient, even when justice is slow. Whether it is another five years or 50 years from now, Trump will be held responsible, either by a court of law or by honest historians who are immune to political pressure.

The truth can be distorted, delayed or denied. It cannot be erased.

JON CALDARA, GUEST COLUMNIST

Counting the numerous threats to democracy — right here in Colorado

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emember during COVID, when the people screaming the loudest for government-mandated jabs were the very same people chanting “my body, my choice” when it came to abortion — I mean, “women’s health care”?

They’re also the folks who insist a 12-year-old is far too young to get a tattoo, but perfectly mature enough to make irreversible “gender-affirming” medical decisions.

The technical term for this is cognitive dissonance. In Colorado, we just call it public policy.

Now, as the new year dawns and another legislative session lurches to life, prepare yourself for the mother of all contradictions: “I will fight Trump’s assault on democracy,” followed immediately by, “and on an entirely unrelated note, here’s my bill to destroy democracy.”

Watch as our governor and his legislative allies solemnly virtue signal us about the grave dangers of authoritarianism — while quietly consolidating power into unelected boards, commissions and hand-picked appointees who never have to face voters or awkward town halls.

The Regional Transportation District, RTD, is a good place to start. After all it is arguably the largest stand-alone government in Colorado after the state government itself. So of course, Gov. Jared Polis wants to jettison most of its elected board and install his own appointed stooges. This trumps Trump. Because nothing says “democracy” quite like removing elections.

This, apparently, is what fighting tyranny looks like now.

Let me spell this out slowly, since subtlety has never been Colorado politics’ strong suit. Our elected officials lose all moral authority to lecture us about President Donald Trump’s threats to democracy when they’re busy dismantling it themselves — right here, in plain sight.

They howl about Trump wanting to fire bureaucrats and install loyalists, then turn around and do the same thing, only with better press releases and more use of the word “stakeholder.”

Put it on steroids and you get Polis pushing legislation to gut the elected RTD board and replace it with appointed insiders — all in the name of “efficiency,” “equity,” and other words that usually mean “you don’t get a say anymore.” Forget democracy.

He wants to install his cronies and build a rail line up to Longmont and the next steel-wheeled pipe dream of a choo-choo from Pueblo to Fort Collins.

RTD’s board exists because the people of Colorado directly voted for a 15-member elected board.

That part matters. Or at least, it used to. Now it’s apparently just an inconvenient obstacle to progress.

The irony here is truly epic.

To fight the kind of Polis-like things Trump might do as president, Polis launched “Governors Safeguarding Democracy” (GSD) after Trump was re-elected. Polis commanded, “In this moment, protecting democracy has never been more relevant or important, and doing so demands strong leadership at the state level.”

He was right: the Polis era has been one long transfer of power away from voters and into the hands of unelected boards, commissions and regulatory bodies that never appear on a ballot. Colorado is now governed by appointment not election, by regulation not legislation, by committee meetings not public debate.

In 2019, with Senate Bill 181, the legislature upended the longtime goal of fostering responsible oil-and-gas development in favor of an appointed panel to execute the industry. The new Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission then did his dirty work of regulating oil and gas to a torturous death.

House Bill 19-1032 “updated” Colorado’s human sexuality education requirements by taking the authority away from elected school boards and the publicly elected state Board of Education. Even grant-giving authority was assigned to an unelected, trans-indoctrinating board.

Recommendations on clean air was once provided by the Air Quality Control Council. That wasn’t enough. An unelected group of automobile-hating environmentalists needed to be endowed with unchecked regulatory authority. Thus, the unelected Air Quality Control Commission was recently created with power on par with the Public Utilities Commission.

And let’s not even start on how the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights is the ultimate form of democracy.

Yet the legislature chooses to label tax increases as “fees” to avoid our direct consent.

The question isn’t whether Colorado leaders believe in democracy for America It’s whether they believe in it for Colorado.

Jon Caldara is president of Independence Institute, a free-market think tank in Denver. This column was first published at Complete Colorado.

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Obituary

Peggy Louise Bower

October 17, 1955 - November 16, 2025 Peggy Louise Bower died November 16, 2025, in Aurora, CO. Peggy was born October 17, 1955, to Kathleen and Ellis Bower of Wheat Ridge, CO. They preceded her in death, as did her husband, James R. Jones. Peggy will be interred with him at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Peggy is survived by her sister, Colleen Jayne of Boulder CO, Colleen’s husband George, and their children, Patricia and Robert Jayne. She also is survived by grand nieces and nephews, Raven, Hawthorne, Izzy, Hannah and Theodore.

Peggy attended schools in Wheat Ridge before graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science and Animal Studies.

Peggy carried her love of animals into her life with passion, as a veterinary technician and in her longtime involvement with horsemanship. She served many years as a member and officer of the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians and was active in the Western Dressage Association of Colorado. Her love of cats was well known to family and friends.

Peggy will be remembered for her love of animals, especially horses and cats. Her teaching ability with adults and children in horseback riding and dressage techniques was a gift to watch and to learn from.

She was an honored, cherished member of the Lamas Ranch in Watkins CO. A celebration of Peggy’s life will be planned in the spring of 2026 in the Denver/Aurora area.

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