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Colorado Senate President James Coleman, left, acting Colorado governor on Dec. 6, 2025, stands next to John Bailey at a meeting of the Colorado Black Round Table after Coleman proclaimed the day John Bailey Day. SENTINEL FILE PHOTO

Metro Black leaders take a victory lap, offering a high-five to the ‘Coach’

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ec. 6 was a day for the metro Black community to elevate The Coach, celebrate recent political wins and chart a path to more victories next year and beyond.

In case you missed it, the governor of Colorado proclaimed the day, “John Bailey Day.” The governor on that day was state Senate President James Coleman. Both Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera were out of town over the weekend. State protocol hands over the office to the Senate president.

Coleman, a Democrat, lightheartedly told participants at a meeting of the Colorado Black Roundtable in Denver that the DAVE historical stars aligned on SaturPERRY day. The event marked a bevy of Editor progressive Election Day victories in Denver, Aurora and across the state. It also became a moment for a Black Colorado governor to bestow a special honor on one of the state’s most prominent Black community members.

“Whereas, John has been very influential in the Denver community and has a knack for asking the hard questions. His hard work, no-nonsense attitude, his problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as his sense of humor have gained him high respect from all sectors of the Denver and national communities,” therefore, acting Gov. Coleman proclaimed it John Bailey Day. Affectionately known as “Coach” by thousands, Bailey has for years headed up the roundtable, a popular and consequential coalition of Black leaders, activists and community members advocating for a wide range of causes. Top concerns for years have been issues surrounding youth equity and violence.

Bailey is an ardent believer that education, school sports and youth programming are a critical part of a healthy minority community. He’s spent a lifetime coaching kids on the courts and fields, as well as adults on their way and into public offices and service.

Politely appreciative, Bailey was clearly more interested in dissecting recent elections across the metro area where voters took a hard left turn at the ballot box.

In Aurora, voters not only booted MAGA Republicans off the city council, turning control of the council dais over to progressives. And for the first time in the city’s history, the council is now minority-majority,

much like the city itself. Six of the City Council’s 10 members are either Black or Hispanic.

Roundtable members also lauded a decision by Denver voters to uphold retail vape restrictions. The Cherry Creek School Board’s new president, Angela Garland, was at the roundtable meeting. So was outgoing Aurora Public Schools board president Ann Keke, both Black women.

Bailey and others said that hard work, not luck, had brought forth a seismic political shift across the state, resulting in a historic level of progressives and Black leaders in key positions.

Bailey and others flashed back to when Ben Franklin lauded founding fathers for creating a nice little Republic “if you can keep it.”

Denver Democratic state Rep. Jennifer Bacon told the group that new leaders need to stand fast to the campaign planks that got them elected.

“Don’t be afraid to stand up for who we are,” Bacon said.

She and others took shots at some congressional Democrats and others for backing down from challenges created by the new Trump administration and stalwart GOP congressional allies.

She and other leaders said Democrats need to restore workplace diversity programs and a steadfast belief that Colorado will succeed when state and local lawmakers work collaboratively to ensure that all boats rise together.

But the entire group marveled at how a vastly outspent band of Aurora Democrats ousted what appeared to be entrenched far-right Trump supporters.

Veteran former state lawmaker and House Speaker Terrance Carroll, a Denver Democrat, said it was a job well done but hardly a miracle in a place where the vast majority of Aurora residents align themselves with liberal causes, not MAGA mandates.

“We finally found a way to get candidates elected that actually represent the people of Aurora,” Carroll said.

Newly elected Aurora Councilmember Gianina Horton said progressive lawmakers will immediately address reversing “damage” done by the previous city council, but that she sees the key to success as being collaborative and accountable.

Aurora activist Maya Wheeler, an announced candidate for the Arapahoe County Commission, said she’s still having a difficult time getting beyond the past four years of hard-right control of the Aurora city council, especially by some now-former members,

such as Danielle Jurinsky.

Jurinsky launched and drove a campaign to villainize the Venezuelan immigrant community. She appeared repeatedly on far-right national TV news shows to promote a false narrative that the city was overrun by Venezuelan gangs. She later tried to backdown from her rhetoric, but instead drew Trump to Aurora for a campaign rally last year.

There, he promoted a mass-deportation campaign he dubbed “Operation Aurora.”

Jurinsky also became the face of an effort to push back against a state-mandated police consent decree.

The decree was imposed in 2021 after a statewide investigation determined clear “patterns and practices” of excessive use by police, especially against people of color.

Earlier this year, Jurinsky, who has argued publicly with local activist MiDian Shoffner over a long-standing controversy surrounding the police shooting of Kilyn Lewis, said on social media she wanted to “fight” Shoffner in public.

Jurinsky proposed getting in the ring at a public venue to battle, with proceeds from tickets sold benefitting local non-profit groups.

“Do we really need that kind of stuff?” Wheeler asked the audience. She said newly elected Aurora representatives are replacing people like Trump and Jurinsky who suffer from “King complexes,” antithetical to the communities in the area.

“They took back the power,” Wheeler said. “It’s a new day in Aurora.”

She, too, said the challenge now will be to keep it.

Aurora Rev. Thomas Mayes, president of the Aurora NAACP, said Republicans are already making it clear they want control of the city back.

“We don’t have time to celebrate,” Mayes said.

“They’re mad at us. They’re not stupid and they are already preparing the groundwork to turn this around.”

The key to keeping progressives elected will be in keeping voters voting, he said. “We have to support our candidates to prepare like never before to get out the vote.”

But for a few hours on a Saturday, roundtable participants said it just felt good to acknowledge a lot of hard work and sweet successes.

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Aurora City Councilmember Gianina Horton is sworn into office Dec. 1, 2025 by Aurora Chief Judge Shawn Day. SENTINEL SCREEN GRAB

More than $1 million was raised and spent among 12 candidates for five city council seats DEMS WIN AURORA CITY COUNCIL SEATS DESPITE BEING FAR OUTSPENT BY REPUBLICANS

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

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inal Aurora City Council campaign reports for the 2025 election underscored that winning Democratic candidates were far outspent by unsuccessful Republicans across all the races.

All told, more than $1 million was raised and spent among a dozen candidates seeking five seats on the city council, according to campaign finance records.

The wrap-up revealed that there was substantial political dark money, raised by non-profit groups to conceal donors’ identities, with nearly half a million dollars poured into a Republican-leaning group called Building Aurora’s Future.

In the final reported filings, Building Aurora’s Future contributed $430,000 and spent another $355,483.10, with Our Money Our Future contributing $285,000 and Advance Colorado Action contributing $145,000.

Outside the city council election, a committee was created to support the soon-to-be-created Downtown Development Authority, or DDA, on East Colfax. The effort raised and spent $19,315 for the campaign.

Mayor Mike Coffman was the largest contributor, donating $10,000 to the project.

The DDA was approved by voters in the special district and will now collect money through tax increment

financing, using future increases in property and sales taxes to fund local infrastructure along the East Colfax corridor between Yosemite and Oswego streets, and between East 14th and East 16th avenues.

Among groups and industries backing council candidates, the Metro Housing Coalition spent $18,000 on the Republican candidates Steve Sundberg and Marsha Berzins.

New Era Colorado spent $8,945 on Democratic and progressive-leaning candidates, and now council members, Alli Jackson, Gianina Horton, Amy Wiles and Ruben Medina.

A few last-minute contributions came in for the winning candidates, primarily for at-large winner Rob Andrews.

Westside Investment had multiple family members contribute to Danielle Jurinsky’s campaign, totalling more than $10,000 during the election season. Then Westside’s Andrew and Jackson Klien each contributed $1,150 to Rob Andrews after he won.

Another housing developer, Carla Ferriera, the managing principal at The Aurora Highlands and Christina Faraci, a political consultant both heavily donated to Republican candidates earlier in the year, and then contributed to winning candidates after the election.

Ferriera contributed to Ruben Medina’s campaign early in the election before he won.

Rob Andrews

Andrews is a Democrat who won the at-large seat on the Aurora City Council.

He received $60,661 in total contributions, spent $48,476 in campaign expenditures, and ended his campaign with a balance of $12,185.

Andrews reported an additional $10,770 in contributions sent after the election from Realtors, investors, consultants, and developers, each contributing at the capped amount of $1,150.

Andrews donated $10,164 to his own campaign.

Andrews spent $18,500 on 4Degrees Digital, a communications and political advertising firm; $6,554 on Hilltop Public Solutions, a campaign management company; $4,200 on Political consultant Howard Chou; and $3,820 on printing.

Watson Gomes

Gomes is unaffiliated and ran for Aurora City Council at-large.

He received $711 in total contributions, spent $691 on campaign expenses, and ended his campaign with a balance of $20.

Gomes spent $581 on advertising and $100 on bulk texting.

Alli Jackson

Jackson, a Democrat, won a Aurora City Council at-large seat.

She received $23,555 in total contributions, spent $19,600, and ended with a balance of $3,955.

Jackson reported receiving an additional $3,395 in her final filing.

Most of the contributions are dated before election day, with a few that came after. Christena Faraci, a political consultant who paid Jackson $1,000 after the election, and Juan Marcano, who also paid her $1,150, both have dates recorded after the election.

Jackson spent $3,554 on Corazon Printing, $3,265 on DSPolitical, a data and technology company that does political advertising, $2,069 on Good Party, LLC, a campaign organization that fights against dark money and $1,973 spent on Meta/ Facebook ads.

Danielle Jurinsky

Jurinsky, a Republican incumbent, lost her at-large seat.

She received $260,575 in total contributions and spent $194,66, ending with a balance of $69,576.

Jurinsky spent $54,500 for political consulting and campaign strategies, $20,913 on DTC Print Brokers, $20,000 on Look Ahead Strategies, a communications and research firm for political campaigns, $17,160 on Outdoor Promotions, or bus stop ads and $13,800 on Porchlink media for neighborhood newsletters.

Amsalu Kassaw

Kassaw, a Republican incumbent, lost his at-large seat.

He received $105,534 in total contributions and spent $105,154, with a balance of $379.

Kassaw spent $40,000 on Saratoga Strategies for political consulting and campaign strategy, $31,102 on Majority Strategies LLC, a Republican political advertising firm, $8,378 on printing campaign paraphernalia, and $2,000 on consulting.

Stephen Elkins

Elkins, an unaffiliated candidate, lost his run for Aurora City Council Ward I. He received $19,165 in total contributions and spent $19,117, with a remaining balance of $48.

Elkins spent $14,204 on Saratoga Strategies LLC, $906 on DTC Print Brokers, $750 on Blitz Canvassing LLC, $444 on event organizing software Anedot, and $430 on Wizbang Solutions, a printer and mailer service.

Reid Hettich

Hettich, an unaffiliated candidate, lost his run for Aurora City Council Ward I. He received $20,160 in total contributions and spent $15,369, with a ›› See CITY COUNCIL, 5

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METRO AROUND AURORA

Colorado regulators postpone approval for 32 oil wells near Aurora Reservoir State regulators voted Dec. 11 to delay a plan to drill 32 new oil and gas wells near the Aurora Reservoir, after nearly a year of sustained community opposition.

Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) voted 4-1 to postpone approving the State Sunlight/Long development plan, proposed by the oil company Civitas and its subsidiary Crestone Peak Resources. The delay, known as a “stay,” followed months of public comments, as well as several days of testimony and deliberations.

Residents cited health and safety impacts, proximity to schools and homes, climate change and other concerns in nearly 900 public comments.

More than 250 people attended a public meeting in September, where residents and their children urged regulators to modify or deny the plan.

“Please move it, protect us and keep harm away,” said one 10-year-old from an Aurora elementary school in September.

The plan originally proposed building a new well pad less than a mile from the nearest homes in Aurora. But after

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remaining balance of $4,791. He also donated $10,659 to his own campaign.

Hettich spent $10,000 on video production through Truce Media and an additional $3,494 on miscellaneous campaign paraphernalia, such as t-shirts.

Gianina Horton

Horton, a Democrat, won her run for Aurora City Council Ward I. She received $21,037 in total contributions and spent $19,886, with a remaining balance of $1,152.

In the final filing due Dec. 5, Horton reported receiving an additional $1,635, with all payments recorded as received before the election and many of them local small donations.

The largest contributions were $500 from the Colorado Blue Flower Fund, an organization that uplifts female candidates and $400 from the Communication Workers of America Political Action Fund.

Horton spent $4,868 on Community of Color Organizing a civic engagement company, $4,277 on Superior Blue Strategies, a political consulting and communications firm for Democrats, $3,500 on Eye Contact Media LLC, a media consultant and $1,115 for Artistic Apparel graphics and signs.

Steve Sundberg

Sundberg, a Republican incumbent, lost his seat on the city council in Ward II. He received $78,475 and spent $72,969, with a remaining balance of $9,735.

He spent $43,879 on Majority Strategies, a Republican advertising firm; $5,000 on Public Relations Services; $3,147 on Art Works Serigraphy, Inc., for screen printing; $3,147 on Ringside Consulting, an accounting and finance company; and $2,575 on Anthem Communication.

Wednesday’s vote, the commission directed Crestone to analyze a different location for the well pad, which could be further away from homes.

Crestone seemed optimistic that after submitting additional information, they’d be able to win state approval. “The State Sunlight Long development plan is undoubtedly the most vetted site in the state, if not the country,” said Rich Coolidge, a senior advisor at Civitas, citing several state and local reviews of the plan. If the plan is eventually approved, the pad will be on Lowry Ranch, a sprawling, 26,000-acre open space that was once a Defense Department bombing range.

It’s now owned by the state in unincorporated Arapahoe County, and generates millions in oil royalties every year.

It also directly abuts Aurora subdivisions. Some residents have vocally opposed any new drilling near their homes or close to the Aurora Reservoir, a recreation hotspot.

Randy Willard, president of the advocacy group Save the Aurora Reservoir (STAR), which opposed the plan, said they were pleased with the vote, which seemed to take into account community input. He said they would work to help find an alternative location.

“STAR remains ready to partner with industry and the ECMC to identify the most responsible and protective location for all,” he said in a statement.

Amy Wiles

Wiles, a Democrat, won her run for Ward II Aurora City Council.

She received $15,305 in total contributions and spent $13,514, with a remaining balance of $1,791.

Wiles received an additional $1,795 in contributions after she won the election, mostly from local small donors. The largest contributions included the Colorado Blue Flower Fund, which uplifts women candidates.

She donated $1,646 to her own campaign.

Wiles spent $4,000 on Eye Contact Media LLC, a media consulting company; $2,828 on MityMo Creative, web design for ecommerce and political campaigns; $1,574 on Good Guys Signs; $1,411 on Minuteman Press; and $1,150 on Good Party LLC, a political technology organization.

Marsha Berzins

Berzins is a Republican and a former city council member who lost in her run for Aurora City Council Ward II. She received $33,296 in total contributions and spent $22,846, with a remaining balance of $10,450.

Berzins spent $8,502 on Saratoga Strategies, $5,342 on DTC Print Brokers, $3,885 to repay herself for a personal loan to run, $1,525 to 303 Creative and $1,250 to Blitz Canvas.

Willard said it would take at least a few weeks for regulators to lay out next steps and for the company to submit more information.

The State Sunlight/Long plan is part of a larger effort to drill new wells over the next five years on the ranch.

Last year, state regulators approved a larger development plan, called the “Lowry Ranch Comprehensive Area Plan,” that allows Crestone to drill up to 166 wells across eight locations spread throughout the ranch.

Each location needs a specific plan before drilling can take place, and each plan must be approved by Arapahoe County and state regulators, who must take into account the environmental and health impacts of each site.

In 2019, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 19-181, which gave commu-

nities more say on where drilling takes place.

Another state law requires regulators to consider the range of consequences — known as the “cumulative impacts” — of oil and gas developments. Those rules, however, don’t apply to the State Sunlight/Long proposal, because they took effect after Civitas submitted its plan.

Prior to last week’s vote, Civitas already had dozens of wells approved or under construction on the ranch.

Those sites, however, were located further away from homes, unlike the State Sunlight/Long pad location.

Some residents feared the pad’s closer location put them at risk of an oil spill near their homes, like the spill that occurred in Galeton, Colorado, in April.

Other public comments expressed

alarm at the potential leukemia risks of oil and gas drilling, citing a 2025 peer-reviewed CU-Anschutz study.

The Colorado Oil and Gas Association, an industry advocacy group, has strongly objected to that study, as well as previous ones linking oil and gas operations to health issues.

Regulators seemed poised to approve the plan for months. In May, Arapahoe County signed off on the plan, a key hurdle for its approval.

Crestone also modified its proposal after meetings with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and state health authorities. The company has agreed to power its drilling equipment with renewable energy or electricity from the grid, and will use pipelines to transfer oil away ›› See METRO, 6

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

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Ruben Medina

Medina is a Democrat, an incumbent city council member who won a second term in Ward III. He received $22,702 in total contributions and spent $13,775, with a remaining balance of $8,927. Medina had $155 in additional funds to report in his final filing, and all of it was dated before the election.

Medina spent $2,800 on Zenith Strategies, $2,486 on Corazon Printing, $1,498 on Piramides Mexican Restaurant, $1,000 on Pubsent and $800 on Politics With Purpose LLC.

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from the site after drilling.

In October, ECMC director Julie Murphy recommended that state regulators approve the plan if certain conditions are met.

— Ishan Thakore, CPR News

New program helps Aurora homebuyers overcome down-payment hurdle Aurora homebuyers have a new path to homeownership through a state-wide down-payment assistance program launched this month.

The program is designed to help moderate-income residents overcome the hurdle of the upfront cost of getting a mortgage, and it will run through Oct. 31, 2026 or until the city’s allocation is exhausted.

The program will cover up to 10% of a home’s purchase price for qualifying buyers, according to the statement. Assistance starts at 4% and is issued as a “silent” second loan with no monthly payments, due only when the homeowner sells, refinances or pays off the primary mortgage, according to the city statement.

“We are proud to launch the Down Payment Assistance Program to make homeownership more achievable for the families and individuals who call Aurora home,” Sarah Pulliam, Aurora’s housing and community development manager, said in a statement.

To qualify: • The home must be located within Aurora city limits.

• Eligible households may earn up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI),

as much as $168,120 for a family of four in Aurora’s three counties, and as much as $117,720 for a single-family home, according to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).

• Applicants must be first-time homebuyers.

• Households must have a frontend debt-to-income ratio of 35% or less, meaning no more than 35% of monthly income goes toward mortgage costs, taxes, insurance, HOA fees or metro district charges, according to Veronika Hewitt, the communications manager for DOLA. The city received $720,000 for the initiative through DOLA. Those dollars come from the statewide Proposition 123 affordable housing fund, which provides grants to local governments and nonprofits that administer down-payment aid, according to the statement.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer COPS AND COURTS

Police say they have identified and arrested a 17-year-old boy investigators say shot and killed a 22-year-old man Nov. 19 along a street in northwest Aurora.

The boy, not identified because of his age, faces charges of first-degree murder and unlawful posession of a handgun by a juvenile, according to Aurora police spokesperson Agent Matthew Wells-Longshore.

Officers were called at about 10 p.m. Nov. 10 to a green-space medi-

an on the northeast corner of Beeler Street and East 17th Avenue after reports of a shooting.

“Witnesses said two men were arguing when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired several rounds at the victim,” Longshore said previously. “The victim, who appears to be an adult male, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.”

Police later said the man, 22, died from his injuries. The suspected shooter left the scene before police arrived.

The boy’s arrest was announced Dec. 15.

— Sentinel Staff

Police seek help identifying gunman who robbed Aurora business at gunpoint Aurora police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man accused of robbing employees at gunpoint at a northwest Aurora business at last month.

The robbery occurred about 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at an undisclosed business in the 1400 block of Iola Street, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. Investigators said a man entered the business, and threatened employees with a silver revolver, demanding cash from registers.

The man then left the store on foot and was last seen walking north toward East Colfax Avenue, police said.

Investigators described the suspect as a Latino man about 45 years old with a heavy build and a gray mustache. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a blue beanie, sunglasses, a black hoodie, blue pants, one black glove and one gray glove, and carrying

a black Nike backpack.

Investigators said they believe the suspect frequents the area around East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street.

Detectives have spoken with several people in the area who are familiar with the suspect but do not know his name, police said.

Go to SentinelColorado.com to see photos and a video.

Anyone with information about the man, including his identity or whereabouts, is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Tips can be made anonymously, and tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

— Sentinel Staff

Man accused of fatal Aurora shooting arrested in Utah A suspect linked to a fatal shooting earlier last week in west Aurora has been arrested in Utah, Aurora police said Dec. 12.

Eric Douglas, 32, was taken into custody in Sigurd, Utah, by Salt Lake City FBI officials and the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, Aurora police spokesperson Gabby Easterwood said in a statement.

The arrest is linked to a shooting reported at about 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of South Havana Street.

Officers sent to the scene found a woman at the north end of a shopping center parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound, police said. She was taken to a local hospital, where the unidentified woman later died.

Douglas was arrested and accused of first-degree murder, second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.

Charges are expected to be filed by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Arapahoe County.

Douglas is being held without bond at the Sevier County Jail in Utah and will remain there pending extradition to Colorado.

Sevier and Sigurd are about 150 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah, near Interstate 70.

“Douglas tried to flee responsibility for a heinous crime,” Major Crimes Homicide Unit Sgt. Jeffery Longnecker said in a statement. He thanked law enforcement partners in Utah for acting quickly to take the suspect into custody.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora detention officer charged with assault for injuring detainee An Aurora detention officer has been charged with second-degree assault after police say he used excessive force during an October incident that left a jail detainee hospitalized and requiring surgery.

Detention Officer Christopher Freitas, 41, is accused of injuring 28-yearold Austin Young during an Oct. 6 altercation at the Aurora Detention Center, city officials said in a news release.

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arrestees until they can be released or transported to county jails.

Freitas has worked at the facility since October 2023 and is now on unpaid, indefinite suspension, Aurora spokesperson Jennifer Soules said in a statement.

Freitas and other officers responded, and video from a nearby cell allegedly shows Freitas pinning and pulling Young’s right arm around a cell door and later standing on his left arm.

Young was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery to restore blood flow to his right arm. An X-ray revealed a fracture in the same arm. Toxicology tests showed Young had several substances in his system, including opioids, cocaine and benzodiazepines, the city said.

Detention staff reported the incident immediately and asked the Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit to investigate.

Police submitted their findings to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which filed one count of second-degree assault against both Freitas and Young. Prosecutors said Young’s charge stems from punching the officer during the initial encounter.

City officials said it “takes every accusation of excessive force seriously” and called mistreatment of detainees “unacceptable,” Soules said.

Detention officers are employed by the city’s Court Administration Department and are not sworn police officers.

Aurora is currently under a state-mandated consent decree linked to an investigation that found Aurora police have for years exhibited “patterns and practices” of using excessive force against the public, especially people of color.

— Sentinel Staff

Denver man arrested in connection to Aurora apartment complex shooting Aurora police have arrested a man they say was the gunman in a nonfatal shooting last month at a west Aurora apartment complex, the department said last week.

Christopher “Sandwich” Cole was arrested Wednesday on an active warrant for his arrest in connection to accusations of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon and felony menacing, according to a statement from Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan.

Investigators say the charges stem from a Nov. 4 shooting that followed an argument about money.

Patrol officers were called about 10:30 p.m. to an apartment in the Jewell Gardens of Aurora, in the 10600 block of East Jewell Avenue, after reports of gunfire.

They found several cartridge casings but no victim. Police later learned a man suffering gunshot wounds had driven himself to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Aurora police said Cole was identified as the suspect during the investigation.

Members of the department’s Fugitive Apprehension and Narcotics Unit and the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force arrested Cole in Denver Wednesday and said he was in possession of a firearm at the time.

Cole is currently being held at the Arapahoe County jail in lieu of $500,000 bond.

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s

Office is expected to file charges.

Police said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

— Sentinel Staff

Centennial massage therapist charged with child assault, filming clients secretly A licensed massage therapist has been accused of sexually assaulting a child, as well as surreptitiously filming clients, and investigators say they believe additional victims may be unidentified.

Christopher Ost, 39, turned himself in to the Arapahoe County jail Dec. 7 and faces charges of two felony counts of sexual assault on a child and three misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Ost is suspected of secretly recording clients, adults and minors, without their consent. According to investigators, he primarily operated out of his home in Centennial but also traveled to clients’ homes and worked with special-needs children in the Denver metro area.

He was held in jail in lieu of $75,000 bond and has since been released. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies suspended his massage therapist license on Nov. 21 pending further investigation.

Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized or has information about Ost to call the sheriff’s office tip line at 720874-8477. Potential victims are also encouraged to file a complaint with state regulators.

— Sentinel Staff

BEYOND AURORA

POLL: Colorado’s unaffiliated voters distrust both parties, seek moderation A large share of unaffiliated Colorado voters do not trust the Democratic or Republican political parties, and they value their electoral flexibility in primary elections, according to results from a recent poll backed by the multimillionaire businessman Kent Thiry.

Thirty-eight percent of unaffiliated voters reported dislike or distrust with both mainstream political parties and 30% cited distaste of the two-party system as the reason they have not registered with a political party, according to the poll, conducted by Keating Research for Let Colorado Vote, Thiry’s organization focused on ballot measures related to election participation.

“What clearly comes across is that independents are very unhappy with both parties,” Thiry told reporters Thursday. The poll referred to unaffiliated voters as independent voters.

Thiry has spearheaded some of Colorado’s most impactful electoral changes in recent years, including the state’s independent redistricting committees and an open primary system where unaffiliated voters can cast a ballot in one or another party’s elections. Last year, Thiry backed an

unsuccessful attempt to eliminate party-based primary elections and move general elections to ranked-choice voting.

Let Colorado Vote commissioned the poll in anticipation of unaffiliated active voters becoming a majority of voters in the state.

The poll of 1,210 active voters in Colorado, including 600 unaffiliated voters, was conducted from Nov. 9 to Nov. 17 by Keating Research. About half of voters in Colorado are unaffiliated, and that registration category has grown by over 3% since the start of the year.

“I think people think that with automatic voter registration, people just become independent and not registered with a party. But this is an active action by these independents,” pollster Chris Keating said.

People who become automatically registered through the Division of Motor Vehicles, such as when they get a Colorado driver’s license, get marked as an unaffiliated voter. They need to take an extra step to affiliate with a major political party. The pollsters assert, however, that those voters are making an active choice to not register with a party and instead remain unaffiliated because of their political values. The poll found that 54% of unaffiliated voters view themselves as “independent.”

The poll found that about 25% of unaffiliated voters were once registered Democrats, 21% were once

Republicans and about half have never belonged to a political party in the state.

Unaffiliated voters favor a Democratic candidate for Congress next year over a Republican by 14 points, and they tend to trust Democrats more on issues including the environment, health care, education and voting issues. They trust Republicans more on crime and are near split on the issues of immigration and cost of living.

At the same time, the poll found that 56% of unaffiliated voters hold unfavorable views towards the Democratic Party, while 57% are unfavorable towards the Republican Party.

Sixty-two percent disapprove of President Donald Trump. Nearly twothirds of the voting bloc want to see both parties become more moderate, though the poll did not explore what that means to specific voters.

“For the Democratic Party, what this means is they need to avoid, stop and begin to reverse their march to the far left,” Thiry said.

The poll also found that 66% of voters aged 18 to 34 are unaffiliated, the largest share among any age group.

“You talk to these people who are 24 (years old) and they look at what they’ve seen in the last eight years of their life,” Thiry said. “This current system seems to be awfully broken.”

— Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline

Aurora man charged with possessing over 400,000 illegal child abuse images Aurora police last week arrested a 52-year-old man accused of possessing more than 400,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation with the FBI, authorities said.

Michael Ray Lozano was taken into custody Thursday by the department’s Fugitive Apprehension and Narcotics Unit and faces eight counts of felony sexual exploitation of a child, according to a statement by Aurora Police spokesperson Joe Moylan.

Federal agents were first alerted to Lozano in 2023 after detecting attempts to download child sexual abuse material in Aurora, Moylan said. The FBI later executed a search warrant at Lozano’s home, seizing “numerous devices” that investigators said contained “several terabytes” of illegal files.

Because Lozano lives in Aurora, the FBI transferred the case to the Aurora Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit so charges could be pursued in state court.

Lozano was charged in Arapahoe County District Court and released in lieu of $5,000 bond, police said.

The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could receive a reward of up to $2,000.

— Sentinel Staff

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Read it and reap 10 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2025: A POSTHUMOUS MEMOIR ABOUT EPSTEIN, ‘HUNGER GAMES’ AND RELIVING 2024

BY HILLEL ITALIE, For the Sentinel

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he year in publishing saw such notable releases as the latest “Hunger Games” novel and the first book in years from Thomas Pynchon. Readers also sought life advice from Mel Robbins, campaign books by former Vice President Kamala Harris, among others, and the posthumous memoir from one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers, Virginia Giuffre.

Here are 10 notable books of 2025, in no particular order.

“Sunrise on the Reaping,”

by Suzanne Collins Suzanne Collins once swore she was done with “The Hunger Games,” but the author has not given up on her blockbuster series and neither have her readers.

“Sunrise on the Reaping,” a prequel set 24 years before the first book, sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, according to Scholastic, even as the press-shy Collins declined to promote it or give any interviews except for one with her editor, David Levithan.

Collins began the series in 2008 and many fans have grown up with it. At an opening night event in February, numerous attendees were in their 20s and 30s and spoke of how their teenage appreciation had deepened for Collins’ dystopian

world, in which contestants hunt and kill each other — all while being broadcast live. “As a kid you focus so much on the plot and the action,” explained 26-yearold Savannah Miller. “As an adult I connected to the characters a lot more and had more of an emotional response.”

“The Let Them Theory,”by Mel Robbins The year’s most talked about self-help book, Mel Robbins’ “The Let Them Theory,” offered familiar and assuring messages for a troubled time: Focus on the inner self, don’t try to change what you can’t change. Robbins acknowledged debts to everyone from the ancient Stoics to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and the title of her opening chapter reads like a variation of the Serenity Prayer: “Stop Wasting Your Life on Things You Can’t Control.” Released late last year, Robbins’ blockbuster was high on bestseller lists throughout 2025 and the author appeared everywhere from “Meet the Press” to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Time magazine named Robbins among its top 100 creators: “She’s empowered millions to stop overthinking, start exercising and ignore their inner critic.”

“Flesh,” by David Szalay Literary fiction traveled in 2025, from India to New York ( Kiran Desai’s “The Loneliness of Sunny and Sonia”), from Houston to Japan (Bryan Washington’s “Palaver”), from the recent past to the 22nd century ( Ian McEwan’s “What We Can Know”).

“Flesh,” winner of the Booker Prize, was a physical, economic and social travelogue. It’s a deadpan account of a working-class, half-dead Hungarian, István, who proves equally attractive to women and disaster as life pulls him along through sexual improprieties, juvenile detention, military service in Iraq, the good life in London and back down again. Happiness beyond the fleshy kind is almost entirely absent from David Szalay’s novel, but “Flesh” has a subtle, uncanny rhythm that made admirers out of everyone from Dua Lipa to Booker judge Roddy Doyle, who told reporters after the award was announced: “It is, in many ways, a dark book but it is a joy to read.”

“Careless People,” by Sarah Wynn-Williams Some books make news just by existing: Anticipating an angry response from Meta, Flatiron waited until just days before publication to announce an un-

flattering insider take on Meta by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at was then Facebook.

Wynn-Williams alleged that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had offered to accommodate the Chinese government’s demands to censor the social media platform and that Sheryl Sandberg, Joel Kaplan and other executives had enabled an abusive workplace that included sexual harassment.

Meta countered that “Careless People” was a mix of “out-of-date” information and “false accusations,” and it convinced an emergency arbiter that Wynn-Williams had violated a confidentiality agreement and should be barred from promoting her book, which went on to top The New York Times’ nonfiction list. A headline from Vice read: “Meta Tries to Kill Damning Tell-All Book, Accidentally Promotes It to Bestseller.”

“Nobody’s Girl,” by Virginia Giuffre The very existence of “Nobody’s Girl” made news, and kept on making news.

Six months after the death of Virginia Giuffre, publisher Alfred A. Knopf released her posthumous “Nobody’s Girl: A

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Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice.” Her painful accounts of her years as a “sex slave” helped build GOP support for releasing Justice Department files on Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, and to President Donald Trump’s reversing his earlier objections. Her explicit memories of one Epstein client, the former Prince Andrew, helped lead King Charles III to strip his brother of his royal title and banish him to a private residence.

“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse,” a statement from Buckingham Palace read at the time.

“The Fate of the Day,”

by Rick Atkinson The second of Rick Atkinson’s planned three-volume history of the Revolutionary War was published to wide acclaim and helped establish him as one of the foremost military scholars of his time, one given a leading voice in Ken Burns’ documentary on the country’s independence. With some 50 pages of source material listed, “The Fate of the Day” combines precise and bloody details of battles fought between 1777 and 1780 with vivid sketches of protagonists known and obscure. “There is no better writer of narrative history than the Pulitzer-winning Atkinson,” a New York Times review read in part.

“Shadow Ticket” (and “Vineland”), by Thomas Pynchon At age 89, Thomas Pynchon was back after a yearslong hiatus.

“Shadow Ticket” was a characteristically shaggy tale of a 1930s private detective, Hicks McTaggart, whose search for a missing cheese heiress lands him everywhere from Milwaukee to Budapest. Meanwhile, filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson transformed Pynchon’s 1990 novel about aging radicals, “Vineland,” into one of the year’s most celebrated movies, “One Battle After Another.” Anderson, who faithfully adapted Pynchon’s “Inherent Vice” in 2014, is apparently one of the privileged few to be in contact with the famously private author.

“Realistically, for me, ‘Vineland’ was going to be hard to adapt,” Anderson observed in the movie’s press notes. “Instead, I stole the parts that really resonated with me and started putting all these ideas together. With (Pynchon’s) blessing.”

“Original Sin,” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson (Reliving 2024, Part I) Books on the winning candidate in 2024, Trump, proved less attractive to readers than accounts about the losing side. “Original Sin,” by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, was among several notable works that looked back and wondered how it went so wrong for the Democratic Party. The Tapper-Thompson book centered on the aging of President Joe Biden, made painfully public when he debated Trump, and on the aides and family members the authors alleged were keeping his cognitive decline a secret. “The original sin of Election 2024 was Biden’s decision to run for reelection — followed by aggressive efforts to hide his cognitive diminishment,” the authors concluded.

“107 Days,” by Kamala Harris (Reliving 2024, Part II) The title refers to the hurried (and unsuccessful) campaign the vice president led when she took over from Biden after he dropped out in the summer of 2024. Harris pointed fingers in many directions: at Biden’s staff (“Their thinking was zero-sum: If she’s shining, he’s dimmed”); at herself, and her answer on “The View” that nothing “comes to mind” when asked how she would govern differently than Biden (“I had no idea that I’d just pulled the pin on a hand grenade”); and at the speed of time (“One hundred and seven days were not, in the end, long enough to accomplish the task of winning the presidency”).

“Independent,” by Karine Jean-Pierre (Reliving 2024, Part III) Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gained notice simply from the title of her book, “Independent,” an early tip that she had left the Democratic Party. The subtitle promised harsher takes: “A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.” Unlike other critics, she didn’t argue that the party had become too “woke” or had stayed with Biden for too long. She objected to how Biden was treated by the press and by fellow Democrats and contended he “remained thoughtful, clearheaded, and well-informed,” however poorly he came across in his debate with Trump. “We had a major miss,” she concluded about the 2024 campaign, “and I was starting to take a hard look at my party.”

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Winter Feast: DAVA’s annual holiday show and sale Kick off the giving season at “Winter Feast,” the annual holiday show and sale at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts. The exhibition highlights original artwork by DAVA youth across all programs, including winter-themed paintings, functional ceramic dishes, cast porcelain sculptures, marbled-clay bowls, origami-inspired cards, and recycled-paper creations.

High school students’ illustrated recipe book, “The Taste of DAVA,” will also be available.

Guest artists contribute an array of handmade goods, from ceramic and woodblock prints to eco-dyed fiber works, wooden cutting boards, beaded and wooden jewelry, citrus-inspired accessories, miniature displays, mushroom candles and stained-glass ornaments.

Additional items support women artists from the Toro Kingdom in Uganda, including baskets, aprons, toys and ornaments.

IF YOU GO: The show runs weekdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., through Dec. 19 at the DAVA studio, 1405 Florence St. A New Year Art Sale and Closing Reception is slated for Jan. 2, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Admission is free.

Sing along. Glow along.

Catch the most magical time of the year with the Symphony of the Rockies.

On Dec. 20. it’s all about holiday pops.

“This is your ultimate holiday pops extravaganza, full orchestra, holiday favorites, sparkling arrangements, and surprises that will leave you glowing all night long. If you see one show this December, make it this one. The event boasts holiday classics and fresh takes.

IF YOU GO: At the Newman Center for the Peforming Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Holiday Pops at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 also at the Newman Center. Tickets are $14-$59. Get tickets and details at, www.symphonyrockies.org

Santa’s Big Red Sack – The Final Season The long-running Rattlebrain Productions holiday comedy that skewers Christmas traditions with sketch comedy, music, and sharp satire is back for the holidays. This is the final season of the show, bringing back original cast members for a wild, irreverent ride through festive absurdity.

IF YOU GO: Performances Dec. 4 through Dec. 24 at The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets: $38.58 for general admission.

Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society – “A Christmas Carol” A comedic, irreverent take on Dickens’ classic, this production features audience participation, original songs, and the over-the-top charm of Farndale’s guild of eccentric ladies. “The Fox will wel-

come some of the true “grandes dames” of the Colorado theatre community to the stage for this hilarious, nonstop journey into a holiday show gone utterly and madly wrong.”

IF YOU GO: Evening and matinee performances through Dec. 21 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center.

9900 E Colfax Ave Tickets: $17–$42.

Details and reservations at aurorafoxartscenter.org

Aurora Fox Arts Center: A Christmas Carol, maybe not what you think The Aurora Fox begins its holiday season production with the opening weekend of The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’. This comedy features an amateur group’s hilariously disastrous attempt to stage the Dickens classic.

IF YOU GO: through Dec. 21. Showtimes vary with night and matinee curtains. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Ticket prices $14-$42. Details and tickets at aurorafoxartscenter.org

Mile High Holidays Drone Show A nightly spectacle of 600 drones choreographed to form holiday-themed animations above the Denver skyline.

The show’s scale and creativity make it a magical, communal event.

IF YOU GO: Through Dec. 31, nightly at 7 p.m., best viewed from Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus, Sculpture Park, or other downtown vantage points. Free. Details at visitdenver. com/milehighholidays/drone-shows/

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 mile-long path through ever-changing, immersive displays of light and color that highlight the garden’s collections.

IF YOU GO: Nov. 21 through Jan. 11. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Tickets $10$20. Details at botanicgardens.org

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 celebrate winter fun.

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

Details at thepondicerink.com

Meow Wolf Denver – Immersive Art Experience Explore “Convergence Station,” a multi-level, immersive art installation where rooms, portals, and interactive environments collide. Live performance, visual storytelling, and audio surprises await.

IF YOU GO: Nightly at Meow Wolf, 1338 First St. Tickets $48–$58 at meowwolf.com.

Denver Christkindlmarket The annual German-inspired Christmas market opens for the holiday season on Nov. 21. Guests can enjoy authentic Glühwein, European coffee and hot chocolate while browsing vendors selling handcrafted ornaments, gifts and traditional European fare.

IF YOU GO: Through Dec. 23. Hours vary. Location Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad 1000 Larimer Square. Admission is free. Details at christkindlmarketdenver.com

’Magical Winter Nights’ at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is launching a new holiday tradition with ‘Magical Winter Nights,’ an immersive after-hours experience transforming familiar museum spaces into a world of light, sound and seasonal wonder. Running nightly through Jan. 4, the event invites guests to wander through glowing environments at their own pace, from moonlit savannas to indoor auroras, while enjoying hot cocoa, festive cocktails and plenty of photo-ready moments.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and wear their favorite holiday socks, which come in handy along the museum’s “Frosted Path,” an indoor “sock skating” lane illuminated by swirling light projections. Additional installations include The Lodge, offering cozy fireside vibes with warm drinks available for purchase; the Evergreen Hideaway, a Colorado-inspired forest filled with postcard-worthy scenes; and the Celestial Canopy, where an indoor Northern Lights display washes the room in shifting color.

Families can also join a penguin-hosted dance party at the Glacier Groove and browse curated gifts at the Village Shop, rounding out an evening designed to spark awe and celebrate the season.

IF YOU GO:Nightly through Jan. 4, at 4 p.m.– 9 p.m. at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Details and staggered time tickets for $14.95-$34.95 at dmns.org

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City ratchets up plans to support local businesses and bring more to Aurora

The East Colfax corridor, AKA Downtown Aurora, set for another redevelopment plan. SENTINEL FILE PHOTO

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

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ike many American cities, retail sales taxes make up the largest portion of revenue for Aurora, while the retail landscape continues to evolve.

For the past year, the city has been working on a retail strategy to help stabilize struggling shopping centers, strengthen successful ones, and adapt the city’s commercial landscape to post-pandemic consumer behavior and long-term market shifts.

The city has created an entirely new special district just to focus on business growth and related issues on part of the East Colfax corridor.

“Retail isn’t just about shopping, it’s about where we gather, where we meet,” Janine Rustad, the Planning and Business Development director, said. “So we want to make sure Aurora is the best it can be.”

During a Monday City Council study session, Rustad presented the now-complete strategy, which will establish a framework for how the city will engage property owners, retailers and community stakeholders to improve retail vitality across all six wards, according to Rustad. She also told council members where the city’s limits lie.

“We cannot act as a broker,” Rustad said. “While we can be a matchmaker.”

The city can make introductions between investors and retail landlords or among businesses with ideal locations seeking vacancies, she said.

“We do that matchmaking, but we also have that important role of offering incentives and making sure we’re taking care of the public realm,” Rustad said.

At the core of the strategy, prompted primarily by Councilmember Francoise Bergan, is a standardized set of “retail center health indicators” used to evaluate shopping centers across Aurora, Rustad said.

These include occupancy rates, price per square foot, center appearance or physical conditions, tenant mix and the presence of strong anchor tenants.

“When you see a lot of vacancy, that’s a center that probably isn’t doing so well,” Rustad said. “You’re not getting in the rents, you’re not taking care of the center. And it’s the spiral effect.”

The city identified four types of retail landscapes: Primary centers have strong anchors, low vacancy rates, are in good condition, look modern and clean, have strong regional consumer draw.

They generate strong tax revenue.

Shadow centers are located near major anchors or big-box stores, but without a big-box primary tenant, instead they have smaller, nationally

recognized tenants and/or privately owned businesses.

Micro centers are similar to shadow areas and are often neighborhood-focused retail serving specific communities, such as along Havana Street.

Secondary centers lack strong anchors and are characterized by high vacancy rates, outdated buildings, or heavy concentrations of service uses, some of which may be candidates for redevelopment.

“There are things that impact retail, some of which we control, some of which we don’t,” Rustad said.

The market and economic conditions are beyond the city’s control, aside from grants and incentives.

The city can work on visibility, access and deferred maintenance that affect customer perception, as well as subdividing or encouraging reinvestment in large or outdated tenant spaces, Rustad said.

“With ‘big box’ going out, they are going out of business faster than any of them are being refilled,” Rustad said. “What we’re seeing is usually those spaces are ‘demised,’ meaning you might get two or three tenants where there was one.”

Missing anchors or limited complementary uses reduce the “onestop” convenience residents expect, Rustad said. Lower foot traffic also discourages new tenants and slows

reinvestment, so marketing and “matchmaking” can help fill vacancies.

To strengthen existing retail centers, the city is improving or encouraging private lot owners to update lighting, sidewalks, transit access, and safety conditions around commercial areas, which can influence willingness to visit, Rustad said. Perceptions of safety and cleanliness shape consumer comfort and confidence, according to city information.

The goal, Rustad said, is not to add more retail, but to “right-size” it.

“We don’t want to have so much retail that we’re cannibalizing ourselves,” Rustad said. “We want to be able to bring in new and have the right amount in the right places.”

The city currently offers a largescale retail reinvestment incentive tied to anchor tenants and spaces larger than 10,000 square feet. While it has been successful in attracting tenants such as Nordstrom Rack and Lucky Strike, Rustad said the program is complex and may no longer align with today’s retail realities.

“We may need to tie incentives to individual spaces rather than entire centers,” Rustad said.

To encourage revival, the city is working to enable adaptive reuse and flexibility.

“We want to enable adaptive reuse and flexibility,” Rustad said.

“So you’re going to hear about the Downtown Development Authority. We want to make sure that we’re making it easy to reuse buildings, or as easy and fast as possible.”

The city’s restaurant incentive program, which encouraged restaurants to move into spaces previously used as restaurants, was funded through federal ARPA dollars, and Rustad said staff hopes to revive or expand it using new funding mechanisms. City officials said the program was successful, turning a handful of vacancies into thriving businesses.

One retail redevelopment incentive will be bringing a new King Soopers to Ward II at Peoria Street and East 56th Avenue, as well as adding three more businesses to the site.

These incentives not only get the big-box companies in, Rustad said, small retailers also follow by moving in.

Rustad said that staff is looking to revise incentive programs to make them more predictable and user-friendly for property owners, expand eligibility to smaller retail spaces, and ensure promised benefits are realized in practice, not just on paper.

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Right: Regis Jesuit juniors Izzy Nichols (4) and Natalie Chilton (7) and senior Kate Lamar (17) helped the Regis Jesuit field hockey team make it to the state semifinals and all earned spots on the 2025 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Field Hockey Team to boot.

Middle: Regis Jesuit junior Katie Rasure recorded six assists — double her 2024 total — to go with eight goals to earn a spot on the All-Aurora Field Hockey Team.

Below: Senior goalie Riley Leeser of the Smoky Hill field hockey team piled up 150 saves on the season and had a sparkling goals against average of 1.443 to take the spot on the All-Aurora Field Hockey Team.

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s the winter prep sports season continues to heat up before break, the Sentinel continues its look back at the best of the fall season.

Past issues have featured softball, boys and girls cross country, girls flag football, boys tennis, boys golf and gymnastics, with football, girls volleyball and boys FALL STARS PART III soccer ahead.

season’s assist leader and co-goal leader departed due to graduation.

The player who took the biggest step forward was junior midfielder Natalie Chilton, who led the team in both goals (nine) and assists (12) for 30 points, which put her just outside the top 10 for the entire state. Chilton nearly doubled her goal total of five from 2024 — with an opening game in which she scored four times against Dakota Ridge — and quadrupled her assist number from the previous season. She was a Colorado High School Activities Association honorable mention allstate pick.

Another key cog in the midfield was junior Izzy Nichols, who made the CHSAA all-state first team after a two-goal, seven-assist season that also saw her play a key role in possession. Up top, junior Katie Rasure bettered the seven goals she scored in 2024 with eight in the new campaign, while she doubled her assist production to six for a total of 22 points.

Defensively, the Raiders were very similiar to the previous season, as they allowed four more goals in one more game played. Seniors Kate Lamar and Julie Ryan were backline pilars.

Smoky Hill won the consolation bracket championship last season, but lost a slew of significant contributors, especially on offense. The Buffaloes did remain tough on the back end, however, especially with a senior Riley Leeser (a Cherokee Trail student) back in the goal.

Leeser — a University of Rochester signee — was named the CHSAA All-State Defensive Player of the Year after a season in which she made 150 saves (which ranked third in the state) and led goalies with a 1.443 Goals Against Average. Leeser made 34 saves against Regis Jesuit and 27 against Cherry Creek, while she did not yield a goal in six of her appearances on the season. In front of her, junior captain Lyla Bailey played stout defense.

For the full Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Field Hockey Team, visit sentinelcolorado.com/preps

Best in field STATE SEMIFINALIST REGIS JESUIT LEADS WAY ON ALL-AURORA FIELD HOCKEY TEAM The level of field hockey played by Aurora’s three area programs — Grandview, Regis Jesuit and Smoky Hill — continued to improve in the 2025 season, though it didn’t result in any championship hardware this time.

The 2025 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Field Hockey Team — picked by the Sentinel in conjuction with balloting of area coaches — features a strong collection of talent,

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor the majority of which suited up at Regis Jesuit.

Coach Spencer Wagner’s Raiders made an abnormally early exit from the postseason in 2024 — losing in the quarterfinals — but rebounded with a quality regular season, followed by a spirited playoff performance.

Regis Jesuit won a home first round playoff contest, pulled off a mild road upset of Arapahoe in the quarterfinals and then rallied from a two-goal deficit against defending state champion Cherry Creek in the semifinals before a loss on penalty strokes. That concluded a 10-8 campaign that put the program in double figures in the win column for a fifth straight season.

Part of Regis Jesuit’s winning ways had to do with an uptick in offense, as it produced 10 more goals than the previous season, even with last

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he Eaglecrest hip-hop team and Cherokee Trail jazz teams continued to rule at the Denver Coliseum, as both Aurora area programs earned state championships on the final day of the state spirit competition Dec. 13.

Winning those respective divisions has become commonplace for those programs, as the Raptors won for the the sixth time in the past seven seasons — including five in a row — while the Cougars repeated and claimed their fifth title in seven campaigns.

Co-coached by Mistelle Comeaux-Jimenez and Cayla Warneke, Eaglecrest extended its reign atop the hip-hop category with a finals score of 87.15, which put it in front of Broomfield (86.725) and Fruita Monument (85.25), plus another Aurora-area finalist in Smoky Hill, which scored 83.6 to finish fourth. The Raptors were the top scoring team in the semifinals with an 86.975 and added to that in the finals.

Seniors Abygail Whetstone, Aubrianna Sims, Brooklyn Burke, Camila Camacho-DeJesus, Carys McCombs, Cassandra Roman, David Graham, Isabella Minh Thi Gubrud, Libi Falder, Miley Triebelhorn and Sarah St. John, juniors Elle Mullins, Jadin Owusu Sekyere, Jaidyn Franke, Madelin Gonzales and Mya Richardson, sophomores Ana Zambrano Valbuena and Harley Wettanen plus freshmen Mya Bryant and Carlys Pena Perez made up the roster.

The sixth hip-hop title (2019, 2021, 2022-2025) gets added to 11 Class 5A crowns in cheer (1995, 1997-1999, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2015, 2019 and 2021) to give Eaglecrest 17 all-time spirit state titles. That puts the school atop the list of Colorado all-time spirit champion with a margin of four over Mountain Vista. Grandview has the Aurora area’s second-most all-time spirit titles with 12 — which ties it for third with Ponderosa and Rock Canyon — but has not won since taking the 5A Cheer title in 2018.

Again coached by Mia Brown, Cherokee Trail outdueled another championship regular in Mountain Vista — which has six titles of its own in the discipline — with a finals score of 94.125 points (to the 93.275 for the Golden Eagles), which bettered the 93.375 it earned in prelims.

The Cougars’ roster included seniors in Addi Kingsley, Aubrey Franklin, Kallie Shenk, Liv Kingzett, Mariah Fuggi, Maya Patterson, Piper Badraun, Poppy Brown and Siena Malarkey, plus juniors Alexia Vigneault, Blaire Bell, Harlow Holder, Imani Howard, Isabel

Smothers, Kaena Dantzer, Lauren King and Lily Hamilton, sophomores Gracie Lewis and Saskia Hoedt plus freshman Iman Ekiko.

Cherokee Trail’s all-time spirit title haul is now eight, as the five jazz titles (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) join the 5A crowns in cheer (2017 and 2023) and 5A/4A game day cheer (2024).

In this season’s 5A cheer competition, Eaglecrest, Regis Jesuit and Grandview were among the seven finalists from the starting field of 20 teams and finished fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively.

Smoky Hill made it through to the finals of the 5A/4A game day competition and took fourth. Additionally, Aurora Central coach Sarah Bennett-Allhusen was awarded the Virginia Lorbeer/Impact Coach Scholarship award from CHSAA. The award honors “exceptional dedication, fostering identity, belonging, and confidence in their athletes and going beyond just the sport itself.”

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports MONDAY, DEC. 15: The Lotus School For Excellence boys basketball team defeated Arrupe Jesuit 64-32. ...SATURDAY, DEC. 13: The Grandview boys basketball team lost to Chaparral 64-50 in the championship game of the Chaparral/ThunderRidge Tip-Off tournament despite double-digit points from Ismael Kabongo (13) and Charlie Atkinson (12). ...The Overland and Aurora Central boys basketball teams finished fifth and seventh, respectively, in the Mullen Christmas Classic Tournament, as both claimed wins on the last day. Overland downed host Mullen 58-50, while Aurora Central roared past Westminster 68-61 with help from Deon Davis Jr.’s 16 points, plus 14 from Jarami Fleming and 12 from Alex Flores. ...The Cherokee Trail girls basketball team claimed the championship of the Cherry Creek Tournament with a 74-60 victory over Legend that featured a balanced offensive effort. Four Cougars scored in double figures, led by Karson Chaney with 17 points, while Chloe Cain and Hannah Hazim had 16 apiece and Aaliyah Broadus 14.

Fifth-place in the tournament went to Regis Jesuit after its 67-36 defeat of Kent Denver behind matching 19-point efforts for Tiana Rogers and Molly Schimmer. ...The Overland girls basketball team capped its showing at the Fountain-Fort Carson Trojan Classic with a 73-17 defeat of Pueblo South. ...The Smoky Hill girls basketball team rolled past Adams City 56-8 to place fifth at the Centaurus Warrior Classic, while Gateway’s 52-21 defeat of Pomona earned it seventh place. ...The Grandview boys wrestling team swept the Grandview Duals with five wins, capped by a 45-29 defeat of Brighton in the championship dual. JR Ortega, Kyle Menuez, Anthony Segura, Jonathan Montes Gonzales, Gunner Lo-

pez, Marques Lawrence and Leland Day won by fall. ...Cooper Mathews won the 132-pound championship to help the Cherokee Trail boys wrestling team to fifth place out of 54 teams from multiple states at the Hamada Classic in California. Elijah Van Horn (106) and Charlie Rider (113) each were runners-up. ...The Eaglecrest boys wrestling team finished fourth among 11 teams in the War Horse Invitational at Chatfield High School. Nekhai Miller (215 pounds) won the Raptors’ lone title, while Aiden Ritz (106) took second. Regis Jesuit had the 113-pound and 215-pound runners-up in Richard Avila and Aiden Sullivan, respectively, to finish seventh. ...The Eaglecrest girls wrestling team racked up 170.5 points to finish second at the Eaglecrest Invitational. Maxime Lantz won the 145-pound title, Parice Jones finished as the 170-pound runner-up and seven Raptors earned top-six finishes, while Vista PEAK Prep was next in 11th place behind 125-pound bracket winner Amelia Bacon. Remington Zimmerer earned the 120-pound championship to pace 21st-place Regis Jesuit, while Smoky Hill finished 24th with help from 145-pound runner-up Mackenzie Johnson. ...The Smoky Hill girls

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FAR LEFT: Coaches and members of the Eaglecrest High School Hip-Hop team pose with the championship trophy they won on Dec. 13 at the Denver Coliseum. The Raptors won the discipline at the state spirit competition for the fifth straight time and sixth time in seven seasons. BOTTOM: Coaches and members of the Cherokee Trail jazz team pose with the trophy and banner they earned on Dec. 13 at the Denver Coliseum. Coach Mia Brown’s Cougars edged Mountain Vista to repeat in the discipline and bring home the programs’ fifth state championship in the past seven seasons.LEFT: Rangeview’s Marceles Duncan (23) elevates through the Mountain Vista defense on a dunk attempt during the second half of a boys basketball contest on Dec. 10. BELOW LEFT: Cherokee Trail’s Chloe Cain (23) extends on defense to challenge a shot during the Cougars’ win over Windsor to open the Cherry Creek girls basketball tournament Dec. 10. BELOW CENTER: Dario Washington (14) celebrates with teammates after his 3-pointer lifted the Rangeview boys basketball team to a 71-68 win over Mountain Vista Dec. 10. BELOW RIGHT: Gateway’s Makenna Dossey readies before an attempt on her way to winning the diving competition at a three-team girls swim meet Dec. 10 at Rangeview High School.

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swim team finished atop a field of 17 teams at the Denver East Invite.

Cameryn Walkup and Mya Noffsinger each won events, then teamed with Caroline Kaiser and Greta Smolenski to take the 400 yard freestyle relay. Walkup, Kaiser, Smolenski and Sophie Noffsinger combined to win the 200 yard freestyle relay for the Buffs as well. .... Andrew Brennick, Evan Michalik, Dylan Nash and Alexander Warot all contributed goals, while Beau Paton dished out two assists and Marc Brousseau made 20 saves in the Regis Jesuit ice hockey team’s 4-2 road win over Monarch. ...FRIDAY, DEC. 12: Obi Morris poured in 20 points to pace the Grandview boys basketball team in a 56-52 overtime win over ThunderRidge in a semifinal of the Chaparral/ThunderRidge Tip-Off Classic. The Wolves also got 13 points from Charlie Atkinson plus 11 from Noah Sevy. ...Five players scored in double figures for the Cherokee Trail boys basketball team in an 88-40 demolition of DSST: Conservatory Green. Jordan Mitchell led the Cougars with 19 points, Jeremiah Shortis had 18, Anthony Ayon 13, Cameron Hopkins 11 and Christian Davis 10. ...Despite a 37-point effort from Eric Fiedler, the Regis Jesuit

boys basketball team fell to San Tan Charter (Arizona) 60-59. ...The Aurora West College Prep Academy boys basketball team edged DMLK 44-43. ...The Cherokee Trail girls basketball team built a double-digit lead after one quarter against Regis Jesuit in a championship semifinal at the Cherry Creek Tournament and went on to a 72-47 victory.

Aaliyah Broadus and Chloe Cain had 16 points apiece in the win, which also included Karson Chaney’s 15 points. ...The Eaglecrest girls basketball team picked up a 58-35 win over Godinez in a championship semifinal at the Mariner Mayhem. ...The Overland girls basketball team cruised past Fountain-Fort Carson 65-30 at the Trojan Classic. ...David Lopez (195 pounds) and Phillip Gordon (215) picked up two wins by fall for the Smoky Hill boys wrestling team as part of a 46-36 dual win over Rangeview. The Buffaloes also had tech fall wins by Sonny Marosy (120) and Abbas Sakhizada (157). Jesse Montrey (113), Guy Evilsizer (144), Sayed Sina Hoosieny (165), Muhammed Ali Sardar (175) and Biram Griffey (285) won by fall for the Raiders. ...Multiple goals in all three periods for the Cherry Creek co-op ice hockey team led to a 10-0 victory over Chatfield. Liam Corcoran and Mitch Soderholm-Hudson had two goals apiece, while Ari Gelfand scored a goal and matched Alex Messina with three assist. ...THURSDAY, DEC. 11: Eric Fiedler poured in 38 points for the Regis Jesuit boys basketball team, which put up 29 points in the opening quarter on the way to a 75-50 win at Perry (Arizona).

Anthony Lynett also reached double figures with 10. ...The Eaglecrest boys basketball team topped Monarch 59-33 as Demari Manns Davis tallied 15 points and Clayton Kalimba had 12. ...Demetrius Lambert dropped 31 points and Mekhi McNeal added 18 for the Overland boys basketball team, which opened the Mullen Christmas Classic with a 65-53 win over Fruita Monument. ...Kennedy Spellman tallied 20 points, Kiara Spellman added 15 and Kaydence Waymire eight for the Eaglecrest girls basketball team in a 50-42 win over Torrance (California) at the Mariner Mayhem tournament. ...In a consolation semifinal at the Centaurus Warrior Classic, Ari Boyd tallied 31 points for the Smoky Hill girls basketball team in a 69-7 win over Gateway. Leilani Gordon contributed 17 points and Taylor Dirden chipped in 14 for the Buffs. ...The Overland girls basketball team downed Vista Ridge 58-27 at the Fountain-Fort Carson Trojan Classic. ...Blake Calkins, Illia Fialkov, Abraham Figueroa and Cameron Wainwright secured wins by fall to help pace the Overland boys wrestling team to a 50-21 dual meet win over Vista PEAK Prep. Abraham Garcia won by fall and Cole Redmond took a decision to earn points for the Bison. ...The Overland girls wrestling team topped Vista PEAK Prep 51-21 as Mihret Shimels won by decision, while Safura Salu and Isabella Figueroa recorded wins by fall. Maylin

Morales and Idaly Garcia had pins for the Bison. ...WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10: Dario Washington drailed a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift the Rangeview boys basketball team to a 71-68 victory over Mountain Vista in a powerhouse showdown. Marceles Duncan had a game-high 27 point, while Archie Weatherspoon V added 23 and Aidan Perez 10. ...Cameron Hopkins tallied 23 points, while Caleb Jensen and Jordan Mitchell added 20 apiece to give the Cherokee Trail boys basketball team the firepower it needed to outlast Legend 81-78 in overtime. ....The Cherokee Trail girls basketball team pulled away in the second half for a 62-37 win over Windsor at the Cherry Creek Tournament. Aaliyah Broadus paced the Cougars with 26 points, while Chloe Cain added 14 and Hannah Hazim 13. Regis Jesuit also won its first rounder with a 54-46 defeat of Fort Collins behind Khloe Miller’s 15 and Tiana Rogers’ 10. ...Kiara Spellman (14 points) and Kennedy Spellman (10) reached double figures to lead the Eaglecrest girls basketball team to a 42-33 win over Canyon (California) at the Mariner Mayhem. ...The Aurora Central girls basketball team downed Denver North 41-34 with a boost from Jamaea Johnson-Gonzalez with 16 points and Ketzally Garcia-Munoz with nine. ...The Eaglecrest boys wrestling team rolled to a 66-6 win over Rangeview with wins by fall from Rocco Lippa, Jordam Pham, Peyton James, James Pearson, Blake Simpson, Tayte Tahja, Luke Neumayer and Carlos Valenzuela, while heavyweight Biram Griffey took his match by fall for the Raiders. ...The Regis Jesuit boys wrestling team edged Rock Canyon 42-41 in a Continental League dual with help from pins from Richard Avila, Dane Anderson, Lafe Sarjeant and Benjamin Bacon. ...The Hinkley boys wrestling team earned a 48-36 dual match win over Gateway that included pins from Elijah Solis, Christian Ban, Daniel Quinonez, Angel Cruz, Ismael Villarreal and Matthew Canales, which countered win by fall for the Olys from Jakob Peterson and Daniel Ayala Sanchez. ...The Rangeview girls swim team scored 129 points to finish in front of visiting Hinkley (30) and Gateway (10) in a three-team meet that saw the Raiders win 11 of 12 events. Daveah Archibeque, Anna Arana and Chela Gonzalez won two events apiece for Rangeview, which also got single wins from Scarlett Tambunan and Olivia Le. Makenna Dossey took first in diving for Gateway. ... TUESDAY, DEC. 9: The Aurora West College Prep Academy boys basketball team downed Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 52-38. ...Devyn Davenport’s 18 points led the Rangeview girls basketball team to a 64-30 win over Bear Creek that also included a 10-point output for Zania Romero. ... Maria Gutierrez and Nevaeh Flores Duran Zappas had 14 points apiece for the Aurora West College Prep Academy girls basketball team in a 42-34 win over Rocky Mountain Prep SMART.

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CDC can provide services such as workforce development, affordable housing initiatives and broader community programming.

The CDC’s boundary is also much larger than the DDA, which only spans from East 14th to East 16th avenues. The CDC boundary will run from East 11th Avenue to Montview Boulevard, and from Yosemite to Peoria streets.

len Woo, Aurora resident, said during Monday’s council meeting. “You need to look for the transparency.

You need to look for the guidelines.

You need to look for the structure of how that’s going to work. There is corruption that is coming through.”

City Council members, during Monday’s study session, outlined the next steps for appointing the inaugural board of the East Colfax Downtown Development Authority, a voter-approved special district designed to drive long-term reinvestment and revitalization along the Colfax corridor.

The discussion focused on how the city will form the DDA’s first governing board, a legally required step before any redevelopment funding or projects can move forward, Laura Perry, deputy city manager, said.

The city is also examining how to extend incentives to smaller shopping centers, many of which have spaces under 10,000 square feet, as big-box retail continues to decline, Rustad said.

Retail safety, walkability, and customer confidence were also aspects Rustad said the city is working on, along with efforts to better promote Aurora’s retail districts and to reshape the city’s narrative for investors and residents.

One example Rusted used was recent changes at a former neighborhood Walmart site, where removing physical barriers reduced criminal activity and restored a sense of safety.

Retail theft rates have exceeded industry benchmarks in some locations, discouraging tenants and contributing to vacancies, Rustad said.

Rustad said a balanced mix of retail, entertainment and services is key to driving foot traffic and creating vibrant centers. Other places might require more residential space where retail is overflooded.

Rustad said staff is also exploring mixed-use redevelopment and potential urban renewal designa-

tions in areas with chronic vacancy and fragmented ownership, working alongside the city’s new urban renewal manager.

The next step for the city includes city council’s approval of the retail strategy, followed by stakeholder engagement with property owners, brokers, merchants, and business organizations to review the strategy’s direction and discuss market conditions and trends.

Then in the first quarter of next year, the city will develop an implementation plan that includes ongoing support beyond 2026.

Aurora moves forward with East Colfax revitalization district amid transparency worries

Aurora lawmakers moved forward with a timeline for creating a board and plan details for the new East Colfax Downtown Development Authority, while some residents were critical of the process so far.

“I’m concerned about the DDA, there has been no transparency,” El-

What is the DDA? A DDA is a special district created under state law and approved by Aurora voters in November within a defined geographic boundary, which includes a few blocks on either side of East Colfax Avenue from Yosemite to Oswego streets.

Once formed, the DDA can use tax increment financing to reinvest future increases in property and sales tax revenue back into the district, funding projects such as infrastructure improvements, redevelopment, housing and small-business support.

Aurora voters within the district boundary approved two ballot questions on Nov. 4, establishing the DDA itself, and allowing the district to retain tax increment revenue under Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, known as TABOR. “No action can occur by the DDA or on behalf of the DDA until the board is appointed and the plan of development is approved by city council,” Perry said.

The DDA is expected to work in tandem with a Community Development Corporation, or a CDC, which is a nonprofit entity that can operate more flexibly and access grants, donations and other funding sources separate from the tax increment revenue.

While the DDA’s authority is limited by statute and focused largely on infrastructure, economic development, housing, and business support within its boundaries, Perry said. A

How will the board work?

Eligibility for board service and voting is tied directly to the boundary. By contrast, the CDC’s service area can extend well beyond it, making coordination between the two entities central to the city’s long-term strategy for East Colfax, Perry said.

The CDC will be formed concurrently with the DDA, with consulting firm Progressive Urban Management Associates, which calls itself PUMA, assisting in that process. PUMA is the group that built the framework for the DDA and CDC. Outreach and application submissions for potential DDA and CDC board members are expected to begin early next year.

The future DDA board will inherit a draft Colfax Vision and Action Plan developed through extensive community engagement. According to city documents, the plan incorporates more than 1,200 community inputs, over 2,400 website visits, multilingual outreach efforts and multiple public meetings.

The draft plan lays out six core goal areas for the corridor, including public space maintenance, housing stability, economic development and arts and culture. The plan is intended to guide investment and decision-making over the next 10 to 20 years and will be formally reviewed by the inaugural DDA board before being brought to city council for approval.

How will the board be created?

The East Colfax DDA board will consist of up to 11 members. City staff recommended that city council appoint seven of those members, including one sitting council member, leaving six community representative seats needing to be filled.

The remaining seats would allow flexibility for future appointments, including up to two members drawn from the CDC board to encourage coordination between the two organizations, City Manager Jason Batchelor said.

State law requires that board members be at least 18 years old and have a connection to the district, including as residents, property owners, business owners or managers of businesses within the boundary.

A majority of the board must live in or own property within the district.

Staff recommended aligning the inaugural appointment process with Aurora’s existing boards and commissions procedures, with Perry citing it as best practice among other Colorado cities. Those practices include a transparent application process, public interviews and formal city council involvement.

Applications will open with multilingual outreach to encourage broad participation. All applications will be reviewed for legal eligibility before advancing to public interviews conducted by a nomination committee composed of the mayor, the mayor pro tem, a deputy city manager, and a representative from PUMA as an advisor.

Public interviews are tentatively scheduled for late February or early

March.

Councilmember Françoise Bergan asked if there was a way to limit or monitor public letters of nomination and comments to ensure fairness and prevent disproportionate influence, or a “win by popularity contest.”

Councilmember Gianina Horton added a requirement for three references as part of the application process, given that applicants will be making such impactful decisions about people’s lives.

“These are individuals who are making extraordinary decisions on lots of lives and businesses,” Horton said. “So having documentation that their character, ethics and commitment are sound.”

During the discussion, council members emphasized the importance of intentional representation on the inaugural board, including renters and residents who live in the corridor — not just property and business owners.

While state statute sets eligibility requirements and limits what a DDA can do, city council retains discretion in appointments and can prioritize diversity of experience, background and perspective within those constraints, Perry said.

Horton also asked that people, including renters and anyone who was missing in the passage of the DDA, be recruited and included in outreach for board members and additional input for the DDA Before the DDA can spend any funds, the city council will need to appoint the board, approve the plan of development, and accept an operating plan and budget, which will all be a public process.

According to the proposed timeline, the board will not hold its first meeting until April or May 2026, and the first organizational meetings will not occur until the second quarter.

The Plan of Development will be finalized, and a draft and final firstyear operating plan and budget will be developed in the third quarter.

Concerns from residents Residents such as Woo told city council members Monday they are concerned about a lack of transparency and said they were not made aware of the election or the previous community outreach. Woo and Robin, another person who spoke during public comment, said they were also concerned about gentrification and even potential corruption.

Woo said she was concerned about Mayor Mike Coffman donating $10,000 to the DDA campaign committee. The committee also received $5,000 in donations from One Main Street, a left-leaning dark-money group with anonymous donors, and $640 from libertarian Councilmember Curtis Gardner. This was all done transparently through election finances, and Coffman and Gardner have been longtime advocates for reviving the East Colfax Corridor.

Although residents, including the two speakers on Monday, said they did not hear about the outreach during the first steps of the process, the remaining steps all require transparency through the city.

ABOVE: The Fox Arts Center on East Colfax Avenue and public artwork on a building along the East Colfax Avenue corridor.

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Because the people must know COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0525 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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) Georgina L. Paproski and Joshua D Paproski Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for US Mortgages Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1189032 Book: N/A Page: Original Principal Amount $243,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $225,715.60 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 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. Lots 39 and 40, Block 10, Colfax Villa Resubdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 911 Hanover St, Aurora, CO 80010.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/14/2026, 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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Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW J RITZ AND ALLISON RITZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0050170 Original Principal Amount $494,802.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $457,040.60 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 9, BLOCK 10, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 21022 EAST JEFFERSON CIRCLE, 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, 01/14/2026, 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 11/20/2025 Last Publication 12/18/2025 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: 09/12/2025 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 1022857 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. 0528 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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) Joy Espinoza Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC. As Nominee For Stearns Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 07, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D6141447 Original Principal Amount $90,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $35,424.67 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. LOT 29, BLOCK 2, MANCHESTER PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 1379 S. Idalia Street, Unit 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, 01/14/2026, 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 11/20/2025 Last Publication 12/18/2025 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: 09/12/2025 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 # 00000010565737 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. 0529 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 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) Bryan A. Stansbury Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as Nominee for Bank of England, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust April 07, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 11, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2040077 Original Principal Amount $214,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $198,294.12 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. Attached as Exhibit “A” Exhibit A Condominium Unit 7, Building C the Timbers Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map recorded November 22, 1974, under Reception No. 1456965, and according to the Condominium Declaration recorded November 22, 1974 in Book 2292 at Page 516, and Amendment recorded December 02, 1974 in Book 2294 at Page 316, and December 05, 1974 in Book 2295 at Page 102, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 14904 E Hampden Cir Apt C7, 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, 01/14/2026, 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 11/20/2025 Last Publication 12/18/2025 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: 09/12/2025 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 # CO25297 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. 0533 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Angelica Isais Hernandez AND Rafael Loreto 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 May 26, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2060004 Original Principal Amount $343,660.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $331,160.91 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 96, BLOCK 2, OLDE TOWNE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 1973 11 4 15 033 Purported common address: 20 S Nome Street B, 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, 01/14/2026, 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 11/20/2025 Last Publication 12/18/2025 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: 09/16/2025 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 035641 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. 0537 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 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) Adrian Ayala Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 20, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2044464 Original Principal Amount $378,026.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $360,753.19 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 59, BLOCK 1, SIENNA SUBDIVISION NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 031352304 Purported common address: 1030 S. Zeno 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/19/2025 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 035642 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. 0538 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 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) Sheron L. Parker Original Beneficiary(ies) Navy Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Navy Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D2133281 Original Principal Amount $201,133.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $139,087.11 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: Sheron L. Parker failed 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. Such failure constitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Please see attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Condominium Unit No. 1601, Building No. 16, according to the Condominium Map of 9300 E. Florida Ave. (Phase XIV), recorded on July 14, 2010 as Reception No. D0067468, and as defined by the Condominium Declaration of 9300 E. Florida Ave., recorded on January 6, 2006 as Reception No. B6002213, both recorded in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Together with the exclusive right to use Parking Space No. 1601A. Purported common address: 9300 E Florida Ave., Unit 1601, 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/19/2025 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: Brian G. Sayer #60232 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Susan Hendrick #33196 Greg J. Wojt #51621 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 Jessica J. Groen #40660 Sandra J. Nettleton #42411 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 234 2530 Attorney File # CO250072 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. 0541 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 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) Clodinne Kayitesi AND David Quansah Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE SECRETARY OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS , an officer of the United States Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3021509 Original Principal Amount $736,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $726,174.13 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 6, BLOCK 7, SKY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 20, 2018 UNDER RECEPTION NO. D8071296, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 951 N Vandriver Way, Aurora, CO 80018 1829.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/19/2025 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 035631 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. 0542 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 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) Jade Savannah Lucero Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2079833 Original Principal Amount $250,381.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $243,599.95 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 35, BLOCK 2, VICTORIA PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 17670 E LOYOLA DR UNIT 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/19/2025 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 # 23 030533 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. 0546 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Athena Kabylafkas Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Pivot Lending Group, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 08, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1171399** Original Principal Amount $129,495.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $120,922.34 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 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 CONDOMINIUM NO. PH11 CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1979 IN BOOK 42 AT PAGE 74 AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1300 S Parker Rd Apartment PH11, Denver, CO 80231.

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 re: Scrivener’’s Error recorded on 12/9/2021 at Reception No. E1186796, in the records of Arapahoe County, State of 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/23/2025 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 # CO25359 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. 0549 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Linda Hickey Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST WESTERN TRUST BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust May 26, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2023

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3035884 Original Principal Amount $199,323.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $194,965.96 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Condominium Unit 155, Bldg. 26, Discovery at Smoky Hill Condominiums Phase VI, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Discovery at Smoky Hill Condominiums, recorded at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, County of Arapahoe and Map recorded On August 31, 1982, in Book 58 at Page 14, County of Arapahoe, Colorado records. Said Condominium Smoky Hill Condominiums, Phase VI, recorded February 15, 1983 in Book 61 at Page 55-60, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 17118 E Whitaker Dr Unit D, 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/23/2025 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 035604 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. 0558 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 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) Salvador J Gonzales Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Luminate Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Huntington National Bank Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 16, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3071002 Original Principal Amount $342,202.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $338,592.07 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 134, BLOCK 2, SUNSTONE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1632 S Idalia Cir, Unit C, 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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/26/2025 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 1023100 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. 0560 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) 1392 Jamaica Bldg LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Greystone Servicing Company LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Fannie Mae Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2074091 Original Principal Amount $1,521,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,471,435.53 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The reason for default includes the Borrower’’s (i) failure to make all of the required monthly payments under the Debt; (ii) unauthorized transfer of the real property to a third party; (iii) failure to pay all amounts owing under the Debt following acceleration based on the foregoing violation; and (iv) commencement of a criminal proceeding for violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act and multiple acts of theft against the guarantor and key principal Sean Schwalb, which could result in a forfeiture of the Property or otherwise materially impair Qualified Holder’s lien and interest in the Property.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lots 1, 2, and 3, except the Easterly 8 feet thereof, Block 12, Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 1392 Jamaica Street, Aurora, CO 80010.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 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: Zane A. Gilmer #41602 Stinson LLP 1144 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 376 8416 Attorney File # 0772514.0057 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. 0562 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Artis Patterson, III. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D7141443 Original Principal Amount $280,819.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $219,645.34 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 pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 3, AURORA KNOLLS SOUTH, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 197314402029 Purported common address: 1049 South Newark Street, Aurora, CO 80012.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 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 # 22 026842 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. 0563 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) 8 Buildings LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., a Quebec corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., a Quebec corporation Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1024974 Original Principal Amount $1,865,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,746,998.90 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: See Exhibit A Reasons for Default Exhibit A Reasons for Default 1. Borrower’s failure to pay Beneficiary monthly installments of principal and interest when due and further to pay all amounts when due when the Evidence of Debt was accelerated.

2. Grantor’s failure to pay the 2023 and 2024 Arapahoe County Real Estate Taxes

upon the Property.

3. Grantor’s breach under Section 4.5(d) of the Deed of Trust, as a result of placing two (2) subordinate deeds of trust against the Property, in violation of Section 4.5(d) of the Deed of Trust.

4. Cross-Default. Further, Paragraph 10.2. of the Deed of Trust provides that a default

by Grantor under the Beneficiary’s separate loan to the Grantor (defined as the “Adams County Loan” in Section 10.1 of the Deed of Trust) shall also be a default under the Deed of Trust which is the subject of this Arapahoe County Public Trustee foreclosure (the “Cross-Default Provision”).

The Adams County Loan is evidenced by the Adams County Loan Documents (as defined in Section 10.1.(b) of the Deed of Trust), and is secured by the Adams County Property (as defined in Section 10.1.(b) of the Deed of Trust). The Grantor is in default under the separate Adams County Loan, and, as a result of the Cross-Default Provision, Grantor is in default under this Deed of Trust for (1) failure of the Grantor to pay monthly installments of principal and interest, and (2) Grantor’s failure to pay the 2023 and 2024 Adams County real estate taxes upon the Adams County Property.

5. Other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PARCEL 1: Lots 4, 5, and 6, EXCEPT the rear or Easterly 8 feet thereof, Block 12, Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 1384 Jamaica, Aurora, CO Tax ID #197302212002 PARCEL 2: Together with the rights of reciprocal access contained in Reciprocal Grant of Easement and Covenant to Maintain as recorded October 18, 1991 in Book 6277 at Page 778 PARCEL 3: Lots 44 and 45, EXCEPT the rear or Westerly 8 feet of said Lots, Block 11, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado As corrected by Affidavit RE: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38 35 109(5) recorded June 5, 2025 at Reception No. E5039424 in the real property records of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to read as follows for PARCEL 3: PARCEL 3: Lots 44 and 45, EXCEPT the rear or Westerly 8 feet of said Lots, Block 11, Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, Purported common address: 1384 Jamaica and 1385 Jamaica St., Aurora, CO 80010.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: Said Special Warranty Deed and Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing Financing Statement wrongly specifies the Legal Description for Parcel 3, the Subdivision Name was omitted from the legal description” The correct Legal Description is: Parcel 3: Lots 44 and 45, EXCEPT the rear or Westerly 8 feet of said Lots, Block 11, Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of 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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Conor Tadler, Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alan M. Keefe #15090 Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP 675 15th Street, Suite 3200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 297 2900 Attorney File # SH069616.038 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. 0567 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL JACKSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF ENGLAND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 14, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1169770 Original Principal Amount $160,580.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,448.66 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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 289, CLUB VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979, IN BOOK 3135, AT PAGE 443, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12,1979, AT RECEPTION NO. 1922030 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1306 S PARKER RD UNIT 289, 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 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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 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 # 00000010587111 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. 0568 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 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) John L Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 29, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B9119708 Original Principal Amount $114,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $75,792.57 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 1, TOWER RIDGE SUB-

DIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 18222 E Bethany Place, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/26/2025 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 1023932 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. 0570 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Jocelyn A. Hope Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007 OSI Date of Deed of Trust March 16, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 20, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B7034663 Original Principal Amount $405,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $373,213.56 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 5, SADDLE ROCK HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3801 S. Malaya Ct, 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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 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 035130 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. 0571 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Hassan Alismail AND Yesenia Leticia Alarcon 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 April 08, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 10, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E0043812 Original Principal Amount $417,302.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $378,181.77 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. LOT 20, BLOCK 1, MURPHY CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 034430652 Purported common address: 23700 E Mississippi Cir, 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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/30/2025 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 035734 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. 0573 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) Charles F. Huff and Karen R. Huff 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 June 23, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) B5116038

Original Principal Amount $86,559.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $24,849.40 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 5, WOODRIM SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 2587 South Dillon 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, 02/04/2026, 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: 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 # CO24647 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. 0587 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) Sylvia S Hironimus Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 29, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D9116425 Original Principal Amount $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $233,228.98 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, EXCEPT THE WEST 2 FEET THEREOF TOGETHER WITH THE WEST 7 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 1, APACHE MESA SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 16592 E 7th Pl, 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, 02/11/2026, 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: 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 1024816 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. 0588 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) Mohammed Salmane AND Saida El Messaoudi Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust April 20, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 24, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3026943 Original Principal Amount $513,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $500,372.07 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 15, BLOCK 11, PARK VIEW MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #:033701241 Purported common address: 5170 S Malta Way, Centennial, CO 80015.

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

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

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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 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0591 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) Nicole Simmons Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TRUHOME SOLUTIONS, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUHOME SOLUTIONS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 03, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 10, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1040697

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com Original Principal Amount $190,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $174,491.06 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s 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 36, BLOCK 7, WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN#: 1975 19 4 15 017 Purported common address: 1836 S Evanston St, Aurora, CO 80012 5717.

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 # 25 035254 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. 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 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 # 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

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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 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 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

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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 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 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 Ma-

rina 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 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: 10/07/2025 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. 0544-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Miguel Prieto Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust May 31, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 03, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4034395 Original Principal Amount $579,313.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $574,938.23 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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 033648854 Purported common address: 3357 S County Road 137, Bennett, CO 80102.

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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/23/2025 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 # 25-035664 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. 0548-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Mark Nowak and Kristy Nowak Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for OriginPoint LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust September 09, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4060230 Original Principal Amount $1,240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,238,153.73 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 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 7, CHAPPARAL 480, AMENDMENT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 1992, IN BOOK 6741 AT PAGE 579, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 7400 S Genoa Cir, 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 09/23/2025 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 # CO25392 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. 0557-2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 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) Rikki Falsetto Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS INC. DBA KIND LENDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt New American Funding, LLC fka Broker Solutions, Inc., dba Kind Lending Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1082668 Original Principal Amount $188,100.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $174,030.67 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 Purported common address: 16153 E ALASKA PL UNIT 1, Aurora, CO 80017-2150.

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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 09/26/2025 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 # 25-035220 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

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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 de‑ scribed Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Brandi Ostrom Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA‑ TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORA‑ TION, 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 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. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 117, BUILD‑ ING NO. A, TORREY PINES, AT HEATH‑ ER 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 EX‑ CLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOW‑ ING 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 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: 10/03/2025 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

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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 de‑ scribed Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) Ignacio Garcia AND Laura Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA‑ TION 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 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 29, BLOCK 1, HIGHPOINT SUBDIVI‑ SION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAP‑ AHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 031598974 Purported common address: 19176 E Ox‑ ford Drive, Aurora, CO 80013.

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: 10/03/2025 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 de‑ scribed Deed of Trust: On October 3, 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) BRIAN V PRENDERGAST Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA‑ TION 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 pro‑ vided 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 ARAP‑ AHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 7769 S AL‑ GONQUIAN WAY, AURORA, CO 80016.

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: 10/03/2025 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 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 CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2025‑06 A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUC‑ TION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE APPROXI‑ MATELY 3.91 ACRES OF LAND TO ME‑ DIUM‑DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R‑2), LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTER‑ SECTION OF EAST JEWELL AVENUE AND SOUTH JOLIET STREET (URBAN COTTAGES ON JEWELL REZONE) Ordinance 2025‑06, which was introduced on December 15, 2025, will be presented for final passage at the January 12, 2025, regular meeting of the City Council. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/pub‑ lic_records/legal_notices/ordinance_no‑ tices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2025‑105 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, ELIMINATING THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS COMMISSION. Ordinance 2025-105 was finally passed at the December 15, 2025, regular meeting of the City Council and will take effect on January 17, 2026. The full text of the ordi‑ nance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/pub‑ lic_records/legal_notices/ordinance_no‑ tices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO Ordinance 2025‑106 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AU‑ RORA, COLORADO APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY IN ADDITION TO THOSE APPROPRIATED IN ORDINANCE NOS. 2024‑72, AND 2025‑43 FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR Ordinance 2025‑106, which was intro‑ duced on December 15, 2025, will be pre‑ sented for final passage at the January 12, 2026, regular meeting of the City Council.

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the City Clerk’s Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, Colorado, and on the city’s website at: https://www.auroragov.org/city_hall/pub‑ lic_records/legal_notices/ordinance_no‑ tices/. /s/ Kadee Rodriguez City Clerk Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO DATE: December 11, 2025 PURCHASE ORDER NO. 24P0910K PROJECT NO: 5983A PROJECT TITLE: Lowry Community Park – Synthetic Turf Field CONTRACTOR: ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. 2526 E HWY 402 PO Box 2135 Loveland, CO 80539 Notice is hereby given that the City of Au‑ rora intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above‑named Contractor on December 29, 2025, provided no claims are received.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO DATE: December 18, 2025 PURCHASE ORDER NO. 24P0910K PROJECT NO: 5983A PROJECT TITLE: Lowry Community Park – Synthetic Turf Field CONTRACTOR: ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. 2526 E HWY 402 PO Box 2135 Loveland, CO 80539 Notice is hereby given that the City of Au‑ rora intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above‑named Contractor on December 29, 2025, 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: Angie Young Senior Procurement Agent First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As required by the Colorado Liquor Code, as amended, notice is hereby given that an application for a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License has been received by the Local Licensing Authority for the granting of a license to sell at retail, malt, and vinous liquor for consumption on premises only. Z & L Foods, LLC dba 3am Snackecitos for a location at 525 N Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011 filed the application on September 10, 2025. The Limited Liability members reside in Colorado.

Written protests with reasons must be sub‑ mitted by 4:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026, to Miranda Garcia, Licensing Officer 2, at 15151 East Alameda Parkway, 5th Floor, Aurora, CO 80012.

Provided either the applicant or protes‑ tant(s) desire to use petitions to prove the needs of the neighborhood, and the de‑ sires of the inhabitants, the petitions may not be circulated before December 19, 2025, and must be returned by 12:00 noon January 9, 2026, for review and verification by the City of Aurora Liquor Licensing staff.

Information as to the application, proce‑ dures, or remonstrances, may be handled with the Liquor Licensing staff up to and including January 19, 2026.

Miranda Garcia Licensing Officer 2 303‑739‑7214 mgarcia@auroragov.org Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel AURORA CROSSROADS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 CROSSROADS ONSITE CIVL NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aurora Crossroads Metropolitan District No. 1, Arapahoe County, Colorado (hereinafter called the “District”) will make a final pay‑ ment at the office of Public Alliance LLC, 7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 501, in Denver, Colorado, on or after 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 29, 2025, to: SMH West LLC 900 Castleton Road, Suite 125 Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 for all work which has been substantial‑ ly completed by said Contractor for the Crossroads Onsite Civil Project for the Aurora Crossroads Metropolitan District No. 1.

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 con‑ tracted to be done and whose claim there‑ fore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors or Suppliers at any time up to and including the time of final settle‑ ment for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a written verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the District, Attention: Justin Janca, 7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 501, in Denver, Colorado 80231 with a copy to Audrey G. Johnson, Esq., WBA P.C., 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such written verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

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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.

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First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AURORA CROSSROADS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/Justin Janca District Manager

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BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 250900200 TYPE: POOLING SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGA‑ TION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, DJ HOR‑ IZONTAL NIOBRARA FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COL‑ ORADO TO THE following interested parties: Beaver Trust Company, Estate of Arthur R. Hoglund, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Lawrence R. Rydiger, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Mabel Self, deceased, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Minnie M. Averill, deceased, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Oliver McIntosh, deceased, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Severn Kittridge, deceased, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of V.O. Lee, deceased, Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Walter James Grund and John L. Chambers You are hereby summoned and may ap‑ pear and respond to the Application filed with the Commission in this docket. Pursu‑ ant to C.R.S. §§ 34‑60‑101 – 144, Bison IV Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) (“Applicant”), filed an filed an Application for an order to pool all interests within an approximate 5,749.64‑acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535‑ 1559 for the drilling of the following wells (the “Wells”) for the development and op‑ eration of the Niobrara Formation on the following described lands:” Well Name APD Document No. 747 3‑65‑8‑3‑1 404363423 747 3‑65‑8‑3‑2 404363430 747 3‑65‑8‑3‑3 404363432 747 3‑65‑8‑3‑4 404363433 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑5 404363435 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑6 404363436 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑7 404363437 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑8 404363438 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑9 404363439 747 3‑65‑8‑11‑10 404363441 747 3‑65‑8‑11‑11 404363442 747 3‑65‑8‑5‑12 404363443 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑14 404363444 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑15 404363445 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑16 404363449 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑17 404363453 747 3‑65‑8‑10‑18 404363460 Township 3 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 4: SW1/4 Section 5: S1/2 Section 6: S1/2 Section 7: All Section 8: All Section 9: All Section 10: All Township 3 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: S1/2 Section 2: S1/2 Section 3: SE1/4 Section 10: E1/2 Section 11: All Section 12: All Approximately County.

5,749.64‑acres,

Adams

Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 64 & Jackson Gap St. The Commission scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: February 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Energy and Car‑ bon Management Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 To oppose the Application, you must file a written petition with the Commission pur‑ suant to Commission Rule 507. You must file your protest on or before December 19, 2025. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.colorado.gov/, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be con‑ tinued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stat‑ ed above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you.

Parties wishing to file a petition must regis‑ ter online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/ DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login. aspx and select “Request Access to Site.”

Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guide‑ book” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/docu‑ ments/reg/Hearings/External_EfilingSys‑ temGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

If you file a petition, you must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of December 22, 2025, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

If you fail to file a timely petition, the Com‑ mission may enter an order affecting your interests in the Application Lands without further notice. This matter may be contin‑ ued to a future Commission hearing date, but that does not change your petition

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com deadline. A copy of the Application may be obtained from the Commission’s eFiling system or Applicant’s attorney.

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By /s/ Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary Dated: November 10, 2025 Energy & Carbon Management Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: https://ecmc.colorado.gov/ Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorney for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, CO 80216 720-446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com First Publication: November 20, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID Electronic (PDF) Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received by the East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District for the repairs to the ECCV North Booster Pump Station Overflow Channel, by 10:00 a.m., January 8, 2026. Provide sealed proposals to: QuestCDN virtual bid.

The work consists of erosion repair and reconstruction of the overflow channel at the North Booster Pump Station. Construction activities will include regrading, soil and rock placement per design plans, berm reconstruction, erosion control measures, and revegetation of disturbed areas.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. local time on Friday, December 19, 2025, via a Teams meeting. The Teams meeting invitation will be sent to contractors on the electronic bid list.

Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project.

Attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.

Contract Documents may be obtained electronically starting on December 11, 2025, at www.eccv.org under the Resources and Information menu by clicking on Request for Bids. The user will then enter the bid number 9945925 into the search field and click the search button to find the project. Download the digital documents for $22. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal questions. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid (which is required for this project). Bidders will be charged a fee of $42 to submit a bid electronically. For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com.

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to award any one or combination of the various bid schedules, which in its sole and absolute judgment will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the Board of Directors for the District.

Contractor shall be prepared to participate in an interview if so desired by the Owner as soon as the afternoon of the second business day following the date that bids are due. No proposals will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any proposals so received after the scheduled closing time shall remain unopened.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that PODS Enterprises, LLC, located at 21110 E 31st Circle, Aurora, CO 80011, will sell the contents of certain containers at auction to the highest bidder to satisfy owner’s lien. Auction will be held online at www.StorageTreasures. com starting on December 31, 2025 and ending on January 7, 2026. Contents to be sold may include general household goods, electronics, office & business equipment, furniture, clothing and other miscellaneous personal property.

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BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR031163 Estate of Robert Thomas Knorr aka Robert T. Knorr aka Robert Knorr aka Rob Knorr, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 18, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ryan T. Knorr Personal Representative 347 Jenkins Ranch Road Durango, CO 81301 First Publication: December 18, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR30321 Estate of Pamela Wojahn aka Pamela Arlene Wojahn, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before March 4, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ariel Okonsky Personal Representative 507 Canyon Blvd. Ste. 203 Boulder, CO 80302 First Publication: December 4, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR31135 Estate of Carolanne Petry, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 4, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Winfred Kenneth Hooker, Jr. Personal Representative 6320 E. Costilla Pl. Centennial, CO 80112 First Publication: December 4, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR31244 Estate of RayVern Marshall Lee Crook Jr., Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, Colorado, on or before April 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Edward Crook Personal Representative 4302 S. Evanston Ct. Aurora, CO 80015 Attorney for Personal Representative Jack A. Connors Atty Reg #: 60691 Spaeth & Doyle, LLP 501 S. Cherry St., Ste. 700 Glendale, CO 80246 Phone: 843-452-8946 First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR489 Estate of Melvin E. Banks, Sr., Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 8, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Leah Banks Personal Representative 8355 E. 32nd Ave. #235 Denver, CO 80238 First Publication: December 18, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR607 Estate of Rachel Taylor, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 6, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patty Rae Brooks Personal Representative 1051 Elmira St. Aurora, CO 80010 First Publication: December 4, 2025 Final Publication: December 18, 2025 Sentinel

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BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR618 Estate of Dorothy Skaufel, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 18, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brenda Spaur Personal Representative 3911 S Elkhart St. Aurora, CO 80014 First Publication: December 18, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR646 Estate of Theresa Irene Ficca, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 15, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas W Ficca Personal Representative 8006 S. Shawnee St. Aurora, CO 80016 First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No.2025PR639 Estate of James C. Watson, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before April 18, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lamar Watson Personal Representative 1117 W. 11th St. Port Angeles, WA 98363 First Publication: December 18, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR31044 Estate of Marilyn Moran Heinle aka Marilyn Heinle aka Marilyn M. Heinle, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

O’Rourke Law Firm, LLC 2221 E. Arapahoe Road, #2654 Denver, CO 80161 Attorney for the Estate First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Estate of Wilma Ann Ruiz, Deceased.

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

Amanda Swartley Personal Representative 23501 E. Berry Ave. Aurora, CO 80016 First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR30806 Estate of Mary Carlon Lorz aka Mary C. Lorz aka Mary Lorz, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas A. Lorz Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative Daniel C. Mong #38189 8480 E. Orchard Road, Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-320-0023 First Publication: December 11, 2025 Final Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel

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Community buy-in is paramount in creating East Colfax tranformation

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or decades, local and regional governments have rolled out initiatives meant to “fix” East Colfax, clearly, with little or no success.

Ever since “Downtown” Aurora modernized and moved off the Colfax strip and into suburban malls, strip malls and shopping centers, the city has searched for ways to reduce crime, address homelessness, curb urban decay, stabilize a highly mobile population and reverse the long trail of shuttered businesses.

Each effort arrived with optimism and talking points. Too many left behind frustration, skepticism and a neighborhood that still struggles to rise above its reputation.

That long history matters as Aurora moves forward with the newly approved East Colfax Downtown Development Authority. It explains why some residents showed up at City Council this week voicing concerns about transparency, process and the specter of gentrification.

Success will depend on two things that cannot be legislated into the plan: sustained engagement and perseverance — from the city and from the community.

The DDA is not a silver bullet. It is a tool. It allows future growth in tax revenue to be reinvested directly back into the corridor for infrastructure, housing, public safety and business support. Paired with a broader Community Development Corporation, it has the potential to accomplish something past efforts often failed to achieve by coordinating long-term investment with on-the-ground community needs.

That potential will be wasted if residents and businesses feel locked out, confused or suspicious of the process.

From the outset, Aurora must err in favor of too much clarity and transparency. That means more than legally required public meetings. It means regular, predictable communication with the people most affected by the decisions being made.

Regular email updates to interested residents and business owners should be standard, not optional. Press releases to local media should be frequent and detailed, not celebratory afterthoughts. Progress, setbacks, timelines and tough choices should all be communicated clearly, even when the news isn’t good.

The formation of the inaugural DDA board is the first and most important test.

City Council is right to avoid turning board appointments into a popularity contest. But the process must still be visibly open and engaged. Public interviews should not feel like a box-checking exercise.

If the board starts out perceived as disconnected from daily life on East Colfax, the project will struggle before it begins.

Job One for the DDA and CDC will be reconciling two deeply held, and often competing, concerns about preventing displacement and loss of community character, while also attracting the kind of businesses and investment that make a genuine turnaround possible.

That tension is real, and pretending otherwise will only breed distrust.

The city’s established cultural arts district already offers a blueprint for study. The city has no shortage of chain restaurants and national retailers.

East Colfax does not need to become Anywhere, USA. Businesses that reflect the corridor’s history, diversity and creative energy — particularly those tied to arts, culture and local entrepreneurship — could serve as the north star this redevelopment effort desperately needs.

East Colfax has struggled for decades. That reality should breed humility among city lawmakers and patience in the community. This plan will not fix everything, and it will not move quickly.

Aurora has an opportunity to do this differently. If the city commits to openness and keeps the community informed every step of the way, residents should give this plan the chance its predecessors never truly had.

After all these years, East Colfax and the rest of Aurora deserve nothing less.

MIKE ROSEN, GUEST COLUMNIST

Ruben Navarette glosses over ‘illegal’ part of immigration

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uben Navarette is a second generation Mexican-American who emphasizes that hyphen. He has built a very successful career as a syndicated columnist, broadcaster, frequent speaker on college campuses, and self-anointed defender of Latinos, especially on immigration issues. He regards open borders as a human right (at least for his fellow Latinos) although this is clearly not a legal right recognized under U.S. or International law. Open borders deny our country its overriding rights of sovereignty and the defense of its borders, as enforced by every country in the world.

In a recent column, Ruben exploded in a flurry of alleged American injustices and contradictions, way too many for me to refute in this space. Dealing with just the worst ones, Ruben’s entitled to his own opinions, but he’s not entitled to his own facts or illogical statements. He has a habit of conveniently omitting the word “illegal” when it’s an essential distinction in addressing an immigration argument. This isn’t accidental, it’s his device to confuse the issue.

Ruben writes: “We insist that immigrants speak English, but companies market to them in Spanish.”

Accurate news is critical to you, to everyone.

That’s a fallacy followed by a non sequitur (an illogical conclusion that doesn’t follow from the premise). “We” don’t generally insist that immigrants speak English. And companies market to them in Spanish because they’re a sizeable consumer group and it’s good for business. Mass marketing in Arabic wouldn’t make sense. And plenty of our institutions accommodate those who don’t speak English, such as public schools with bilingual classrooms and state and city governments that print ballots in Spanish.

Ruben writes: “Immigrants are depicted as violent criminals, and yet Americans welcome them into their homes as housekeepers and nannies.”

This is really a whopper. Of course, not all legal or even illegal immigrants are violent criminals. And Americans don’t knowingly invite criminals into their homes. Housekeepers and nannies tend to be women who are not likely to be rapists. We already have enough of our own native-born career criminals in this country. We don’t need to import any more.

Ruben writes: “Restrictionists claim that immigrants use social services like welfare, but they arrest them while laboring at worksites.”

Another non sequitur. This is two entirely different things. Many immigrants (including naturalized US citizens) justifiably use social services. In sanctuary cities, illegal immigrants use them unjustifiably, such as free public education for their chil-

dren, food, housing and health care. But they’re not arrested for that. Those who are arrested “while laboring at their worksites” (or anywhere else) are here illegally or have committed crimes. And contra Ruben, they’re not arrested by “Restrictionists,” they’re arrested by legal authorities.

Ruben regards “Restrictionists” as those who oppose open borders, illegal and unlimited immigration, and who encourage immigrants to assimilate by adopting our creed, culture, ideals and system of government, not just to cash in our welfare state.

That’s why becoming a citizen requires passing a citizenship test and taking the U.S. Naturalization Oath of Allegiance renouncing prior allegiances and pledging loyalty to the Constitution and laws of the United States.

The opposite of assimilation is tribalism as practiced by anti-American politicians like Congresswomen Rachida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, whose first loyalty is not to America but to some other country and its culture. U.S immigration policy has historically balanced immigration among nations, not admitting a flood from any single nation or ethnicity.

Ruben writes: “Entitled White Americans — tired of feeling displaced and marginalized by things like affirmative action, DEI and multiculturalism — resolved that what this country needed was a good bleaching. We have to Make America White Again, even if it has to happen by force.”

Wow! I’m speechless. This tirade speaks for itself. Ruben’s Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) appears to have morphed into paranoid anti-white racism — or was it always there?

Finally, Ruben concocted an absurd example of alleged American xenophobia (irrational fear or hatred of foreigners) and hypocrisy by contrasting Americans who are “cheering the brutal arrests and forced removal” of illegal and criminal immigrant aliens with fans in L.A who cheered the Japanese superstars that led the Dodgers to the MLB World Championship.

Huh? Whatever “brutality” takes place in these arrests is caused by the violent mobs attacking and impeding ICE officers and police doing their duty.

And all those Japanese baseball players were here legally as is the multitude of foreign players and superstars in American professional and college sports who are cheered on by fans of all races, colors and ethnicities, including many wearing MAGA hats.

Longtime KOA radio talk host and columnist for the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Mike Rosen now writes for Complete Colorado.

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