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President Donald Trump speaks during an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington.

(Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

Trump torched his tattered credibility with surreal prime-time televised rant

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top dragging partisan politics into the issue of Donald Trump’s ability to run the country.

The 18 minute and 21 second primetime televised rant Wednesday night made clear that Democrats and Republicans, MAGA admirers and Trump detractors alike can now all agree, Trump is whack.

No? Be as honest as you’ve ever been with yourself for your entire life. If this twitchy and over-caffeinated guy was sellDAVE ing you a time share, a used car, PERRY Editor or a $15-a-year service warranty on your toaster, would you trust him?

Of course not.

Even if you think every Democrat ever born was evil incarnate and that God put Black and Asian people on their own part of the globe purposely and expected then to stay there, no even remotely cogent person could watch and listen to Trump bark and speed read his Wednesday manifesto and not think, “this guy is not OK.” Even with all his charts, bells and whistles, it was unavoidable to understand that Trump erupted at Mt. Vesuvius level of lies that blanketed the nation tonight.

“There has never been anything like it.”

That’s for sure, dude.

It was astonishing that a guy who has all the charm of tyrannical toddler got elected once. But twice? What’s wrong with us that we would do such a thing to ourselves, and the world?

Trump spent 18 minutes in a lightning round of mendacity trying to persuade people who can’t make ends meet that these are the good old days, thanks to him.

Dude, I was in a grocery today looking for cheap ham and came across a marginal beef rib roast that listed for a whopping $19.99 per pound.

The asking price for a roast that could feed a small family for Christmas was $197.63.

“I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast,” Trump said.

No, you’re not.

It’s a big fat lie, And everyone who actually goes to the store and gasps at the prices and pays the tab for just what they could afford knows you’re full of crap, dude.

You’re fast-talk lying about everything.

Housing prices are sky high because “millions and millions” of illegal immigrants are racing into Aurora and scooping up $600,000 homes?

Are you daft enough to think that we are, too?

“We have achieved more than anyone could have imagined,” Trump said.

That’s bullcrap.

You tricked people into imagining that prices for food, rent and health insurance would actually fall if they elected you.

Instead, your “Big, Beautiful Bill” ended the health insurance marketplace exchange subsidies that tens of millions of hardworking people, unable to get also barely affordable group insurance, depended on.

You killed the subsidies, dude. And when Democrats shut down the government to make you give them back, you helped stop them.

And now, because of you, and the Republicans in Congress who cower in fear of your incoherent wrath, their insurance rates will double or more next month.

“Nobody can believe what’s going on.”

True, that, Mr. President. What little credibility you dragged with you and your podcaster toadies and billionaire pals into the White House in January has been eviscerated by your fear of Epstein files, prolific obvious lies and obsession with revenge.

It’s over, dude. Even the most ardent xenophobe and anti-immigrant racist watched you tonight and realized, ’I’ve been had.”

The other two-thirds of the country who give you an all-thumbs down on being “the greatest” president the universe has ever seen, and that’s saying something, watched you bark and scowl and squirm like a drunken husband coming in at 3 a.m. and demanding his wife admit what a prize catch he is, and they concluded Wednesday night, this guy is a hot mess, Only the Republicans in Congress who fear a petty Trumper Tantrum aimed at themselves even more than they dread the wrath of their voters next year are keeping President Amazing in office right now.

But with fewer voters every day ditching gas-lighting sessions like this one, there’s no one left to support this toxic Tyrannical Rex show.

Even FoxNews can’t hide or obscure the reality the entire nation deals with every day. Even MAGA poddies are pointing out that this administration doesn’t have the temerity to face reality, let alone promote it.

A Ford pick-up truck costs between $40,000 and $100,000. A small can of mixed nuts was $7 today at the grocery store. A Coke is $2.69, and even more than that at a gas station.

Drag out all the charts, excuses and blame games you want, dude. Americans know their eyes ain’t lying.

“There has never been anything like this in the history of our country.”

And if the courts uphold the Constitution and voters learn their lesson, there never will be again.

Thanks, however, for taking 18 minutes tonight to make clear what too many Americans just couldn’t get their heads around for the last 10 years.

No one has ever seen anything like it.

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State lawmakers preview battle to come with Trump over immigration “WE ALL SEE THAT ICE IS ACTUALLY, IN FACT, NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. IT IS A LAWLESS AGENCY.”

BY CASSANDRA BALLARD, Sentinel Staff Writer

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tate legislators from Aurora, Denver and various states outlined a growing collection of state-level bills last week they say will protect civil rights, reinforce due process and restrict cooperation with federal agents in response to the Trump Administration’s immigration and deportation policies.

“When the federal government fails to uphold the rule of law, states are stepping up to protect communities and defend constitutional principles,” said Gabby Goldstein, State Futures president and founder during nation presentation for reports Dec. 18.

Lawmakers representing California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia named some of the legislation they introduced or are introducing to push back against the federal government’s tough immigration policing during a Zoom press briefing Thursday. The initiatives include banning agreements or federal pacts between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state and local law enforcement, prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks, protections for “sensitive locations” such as schools and libraries and creating private rights of action for civil rights violations.

Colorado Democratic Aurora Sen. Mike Weissman said Aurora was “ground zero” for heightened political attention on immigration enforcement. He described Colorado’s recent work as part of a multi-state effort to develop remedies to protect constitutional rights.

“You see many states on this Zoom today, because right now, states are not just a laboratory of Democracy, as Justice Louis Brandeis famously said, they are also laboratories where remedies are being developed to protect our country from the disease of authoritarianism that is spreading out from Washington DC,” Weissman said. “As different states work together to defend democracy and civil rights, and basic human decency. It’s never been more important in our lifetimes that like-minded state legislators, like those here, work together to share ideas and strategies.”

Weissman said that Colorado’s Senate Bill 25-276 says the constitution protects everyone regardless of immigration status. The measure was signed into law in 2025, and it bars jail officials from delaying a person’s release to facilitate an immigration enforcement operation and strengthens limits on cooperation with immigration enforcement without proper judicial authorization.

This includes protecting state and local government data sources from “improper prying federal efforts” and requiring data security policies at a number of essential community locations, such as schools, health care facilities, and child care centers, he said.

It also further clarified in state law that so-called ICE detainers are not lawful arrest warrants within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, and it updated and enhanced privacy protections in the Colorado Privacy Act for commercial geolocation data.

Finally, he said, it allows both injunctive relief and the possibility of civil monetary penalties for violation of the above protections “because rights need to be backstopped by remedies to be meaningful to people.”

“I have personally gained ideas from discussions like this that I hope to turn into policy with my colleagues here in Colorado next session,” Weissman said. “I also hope that our efforts that we have shared with colleagues in other states can turn into policy in other parts of our country as well.”

Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Denver, also brought up Colorado’s 2023 law restricting the use of intergovernmental service agreements to detain people for ICE and limiting certain local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. She said Colorado lawmakers plan to introduce additional bills in the coming session focused on accountability, liability for improper information sharing, and additional trust-building measures.

“We all see that ICE is actually, in fact, not a law enforcement agency,” Garcia said. “It is a lawless agency.”

New York state Sen. Andrew Gounardes said he proposed a bill to limit when local governments and law enforcement can collaborate with ICE, generally requiring a judicial warrant. New York Sen. Zellnor Myrie proposed a bill that would allow people to sue for damages when constitutional rights are violated.

“These are our neighbors,” Gounardes said. “These are our coworkers. These are our children’s classmates. They pay taxes, they have businesses, they have jobs, they’re contributing members of our society.”

New York Sen. Patricia Fahy described legislation she’s sponsoring, dubbed the MELT Act, framed as an effort to require federal immigration agents operating in New York to be clearly identifiable, arguing public safety depends on public trust.

“The idea of federal agents acting like secret police or paramilitary units abducting people off our streets in broad daylight has been destroying that trust,” Fahey said.

New York Assemblymember Michael Asher said he created sensitive location protections to bar civil immigration arrests near schools, houses of worship, health care facilities, homeless shelters, nonprofits and government agencies. New York Sen. Shelly Mayer also enacted school-focused policies

requiring judicial warrants and documented procedures before immigration agents could enter school spaces.

“I know that in my district, in urban districts and in rural districts, parents are afraid to send their children to school because of the activities of ICE,” Mayer said.

California Assemblymember Alex Lee said California has a recently enacted law, described as a “No Secret Police” measure, that bars law enforcement from wearing facial coverings.

She also mentioned additional laws that restrict immigration enforcement’s access to schools without a judicial warrant, as well as budget investments in immigrant legal services and state litigation capacity.

Illinois Sen. Graciela Guzman described a bill proposal that would combine “safe spaces” guidance for hospitals, courthouses, schools, higher education, and child care centers with accountability provisions, such as a state civil cause of action for constitutional rights violations during civil immigration enforcement.

“This is about the Constitution,” Guzman said. “This is about whether we allow fear to become policy. If the federal government wants to push an agenda of intimidation, the state of Illinois and the states on this call will continue to push back with law, with organizing, with rapid response and with solidarity that does not fracture under pressure.”

ABOVE: State Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Denver talks to reporters during a Zoom meeting Dec. 19. 2025. SENTINEL SCREEN GRAB

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Reduced state and federal funds impact Aurora’s homeless grants for next year Aurora officials had to dial back spending for homelessness programs in the city due to reductions in state and federal funding.

Each year, the city awards grants to non-profit groups for homeless services using funds it receives from the state and federal governments. This year, the city is distributing just under $1 million to local service providers amid reduced funding levels, while it received applications for $1.7 million.

Aurora receives a mix of state and federal funding that it passes through to homelessness-related services and nonprofit organizations operating within the city. This year, the overall funding pool is smaller due to declining marijuana tax revenue and the expiration of federal COVID-era relief funds, according to city documents.

At the same time, a significant portion of the city’s homelessness budget is now being directed toward the Navigation Campus under an existing operator agreement.

The city’s Homelessness Division opened its 2025 Homeless Services Notice of Funding Opportunity on Sept. 2, and eight agencies submitted 12 applications requesting $1,730,064.43.

Only $961,818 was available for distribution.

Comitis Crisis Center is the only emergency walk-in family shelter in Aurora, and they were denied funding for multiple applications.

“They haven’t submitted what they needed to for this year, and then the category they applied for this year, they were not eligible for either,” Jessica Prosser, director of Housing and Community Services, said.

A city’s review panel evaluated the applications and made funding recommendations to city council, which were approved to move forward during the study session Dec. 15.

The following agencies are recommended to receive funding: • Aurora Housing Authority requested $200,000, and staff recommended the same amount.

• Aurora Housing Authority requested $181,400, and staff recommended the same amount.

• Aurora Housing Authority requested $76,303, and staff recommended the same amount.

• Three Birds Alliance ( a domestic violence family shelter formerly known as Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter) requested $200,000, and staff recommended $150,000.

• Family Tree (a family shelter that works with families enduring domestic violence, child abuse and homelessness) requested $100,000, and staff recommended $68,600.

• Advance Inc. (the nonprofit that runs the Navigation Campus) requested $100,000, and staff recommended funding the full amount from Public Safety.

• Advance Inc. also requested $140,868 from ESG Shelter funding, and staff recommended the full amount.

• Aurora Mental Health and Recovery requested $24,725, and staff recommended $25,000 from Public Safety funding.

In addition to these awards, $2 million will be advanced to support operations at the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus, as outlined in the city’s operator agreement.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

Court backs Rep. Crow, others and halts Trump administration limits on ICE jail inspections A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration last week from limiting congressional access to immigration detention facilities, siding with Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow and other lawmakers who sued after being turned away from oversight visits.

Crow, whose district includes the Aurora ICE detention facility, said the ruling restores Congress’ ability to conduct unannounced inspections, which lawmakers argue are guaranteed under federal law. The decision came in a lawsuit Crow filed in July after the Department of Homeland Security denied him entry to the Aurora facility.

“Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people,” Crow and other plaintiffs said in a joint statement.

“It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional.”

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., in July by Crow and several other Democratic members of Congress who said they were similarly denied access to detention centers across the country. Those lawmakers include Reps. Joe Neguse of Colorado, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, Veronica Escobar of Texas, Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat of New York, Jimmy Gomez, Norma Torres, Raul Ruiz, Robert Garcia and Lou Correa of California.

The case stems from Crow’s attempt on July 20 to inspect the privately run GEO ICE detention center in Aurora, where officials refused entry, citing a Department of Homeland Security policy requiring seven days’ advance notice. Crow has said that policy violates federal law allowing members of Congress to conduct immediate, unannounced oversight visits of federal facilities.

ICE officials previously defended the notice requirement as necessary for coordination and security, saying it protects staff, detainees and facility operations.

Crow and his colleagues argue that such requirements obstruct transparency, particularly as immigration detention centers face overcrowding and allegations of mistreatment.

Crow has made immigration detention oversight a central issue since taking office. According to his office, he has personally conducted nine oversight visits of the Aurora facility since 2019, while his staff has made more than 80 visits. Crow also publishes public reports detailing conditions at the center.

He has introduced bipartisan legislation to explicitly guarantee lawmakers the right to conduct unannounced, in-person inspections of ICE facilities, including reviews related to public health and humane treatment.

The court’s ruling temporarily blocks the administration from interfering with those oversight efforts as the lawsuit proceeds. Crow said he and his colleagues will continue pressing for access to detention facilities and accountability from the administration.

“Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress — and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly,” the lawmakers said.

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Aurora Smoky Hill grad Bowen Yang bids tearful goodbye to ‘SNL’ after emotional Christmas episode Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande.

Yang starred in the night’s final sketch, playing a retiring airport lounge worker working his final shift on Christmas Eve, serving eggnog to travelers. He sang “Please Come Home for Christmas” and was joined by Grande, the night’s host, and Cher, its musical guest. The women joined Yang in song and hugged him.

A graduate of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, he joined the show as a writer in 2018, became a featured player the fol-

lowing season and was promoted to the main cast two seasons after that. Yang was a fan favorite with five Emmy nominations over the years.

Yang got his start on the improv team at Smoky Hill High School. In his yearbook, his classmates prophetically dubbed him “Most Likely to Be a Cast Member of Saturday Night Live.”

The sketch gave Yang a chance to say goodbye to some castmates — he delightfully sprayed Kenan Thompson with eggnog — and its premise gave a chance for Yang to deliver lines about moving on.

“I just wanted to enjoy it for a little longer,” an emotional Yang said. By the end of the performance, he was in tears.

— Sentinel Colorado and Associated Press

Aurora city eyeing applicants for planning and zoning, civil service commissions Two major critical commissions have openings coming up soon, and one has five applicants vying for one seat.

Both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Civil Service Commission, which oversees the police and fire departments’ hiring, promotions and discipline, have seats opening up.

The Civil Service Commission has one opening in February, when Commissioner Barbara Shannon Bannister’s term ends. She is not requesting a reappointment, and the only candidate applying so far for her position is Laura Maher.

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Happy Holidays All County offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Clerk & Recorder New Hours Beginning in 2026, all four branches of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office will change their opening time from 7 to 8 a.m. The Office will continue to close at 4 p.m. Service levels will be unchanged, as all services are available by appointment only.

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‘6-7,’ Dubai chocolate, Labubu: You took 2025, now scat!

A LOOK AT WHAT DROVE AMERICAN CULTURE DURING THE PAST YEAR

BY LEANNE ITALIE, AP Lifestyles Writer

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ith Labubus hanging from our bags, Dubai chocolate in our bellies and “6-7” ringing in our ears, it’s almost time to bid farewell to a few things that went hard in 2025.

Scat. Don’t follow us into the new year.

You’ve had your 15 minutes. We’re over you.

Deep six the ‘6-7’ gripes

The young have made up slang for centuries. For Gen Alpha and their juniors, it’s skibidi and rizz and, yes, “6-7.” The numbers come with a juggling-esque, palms-up hand gesture and serve to annoy lots of teachers and parents (it’s the frequency, group pile on and decibel level that really gets ‘em).

Just breathe, dear grownies. Your youthspeak also served to annoy. It’s just, that was a long time ago and you don’t really remember it.

But wait. There’s a whole ‘nother contingent of adults who are all in on “6-7.” Please stop. It’s not yours. You don’t get to say it. You receive zero cool parent points.

Like most memes, there’s an origin story: rapper Skrilla’s “6-7” lyric in “Doot Doot (6 7),” for starters, along with Charlotte Hornet LaMelo Ball’s height. The 6-7-ness of it all blew up on TikTok and stayed put throughout 2025.

So what does it actually mean? Nothing, but it serves its purpose: To be random and to confuse the unfamiliar. It also did well as clickbait for Dictionary.com, which made the two numbers its word of the year.

Mission accomplished, “6-7.” Farewell.

Positive vibes only?

Maintain a positive mindset. At all times.

No matter what.

Sorry, toxic positivity people, but that’s not how human emotion works, especially in these divisive times. Emotion shaming, in many ways, was on the march in 2025.

“Good vibes only.” “Don’t be so negative.”

“It could be worse.” Sounds harmless, or even helpful, with empathy. Often, though, those words are shot like arrows to quelch legit feelings for no good reason.

Optimism in itself is a great thing, with numerous studies over the decades demonstrating a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes. That said, check your “positive vibes only” demand at the door as we head

into a new year. In other words, just let them...

Feel the feels. Get help if you need it. Suppression is oppression.

Protein, protein everywhere

Protein is a fundamental building block.

We need protein. But does the average healthy adult need THIS much added protein? Big Food has produced an onslaught of high-protein processed foods, from Starbucks foam for drinks to Pop-Tarts, popcorn, cookies and muffins.

Here’s the thing, according to nutritionists: Your body is pretty good at making protein.

You do need a small amount from food, unless you’re bulking or maxing. In which case, do you.

The amount of protein you need depends on your age, weight and personal nutritional needs. It’s especially important to make sure children and older adults get enough protein-rich foods.

That said, let’s leave behind the mass commodification of added protein in processed foods that just might not be so healthy to begin with.

Logic.

Say bye-bye to Labubu

The plush toy/charm/collectible famously known as Labubu has been around for a decade, but it’s only in the last year or so the thing reached craze level in the U.S. China’s Pop Mart began U.S. sales of the furry little monsters on key rings back in 2023.

Now, they’re everywhere. Labubu hashtags on TikTok and Instagram have morphed into numerous search word combinations with millions of hits.

Boomers on down to kids collect Labubu and its pals, all of which sport pointy ears and serrated teeth. Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Lisa of Blackpink have shown theirs off. So have David Beckham and Dillon Brooks.

Thank you Kasing Lung. Back in 2015, the Hong Kong-born artist and illustrator raised in the Netherlands created the character and a universe of monsters for picture books inspired by the tales of Nordic mythology he enjoyed as a child.

Peak saturation has been achieved. The new year may be just the right time to say labu-bye.

Taking sides to the nth degree

“There is unrest in the Forest. There is trouble with the trees. For the Maples want more sunlight. And the Oaks ignore their pleas.”

Consider that a parable, courtesy of a little band called Rush in the 1978 song “The Trees.”

Sound familiar?

If 2025 was anything, it was about taking sides, as opposed to, oh let’s see, meaningful negotiation, civil discourse. How about just plain manners?

We fought over The Cracker Barrel logo.

There was a protracted U.S. government shutdown amid the high-stakes schism that is politics and culture war in America.

We’re a house haunted by taking sides. We all know the issues. Will it take a generation to get us back to the table? Here’s hoping it happens sooner rather than later. While unlikely, we implore: Do better 2026.

“There is trouble in the Forest. And the creatures all have fled. As the Maples scream, ‘Oppression!’ And the Oaks, just shake their heads.”

Dubai chocolate, oh boy

When we weren’t navigating Labubu mania this year, what were we doing? Why, eating, making and procuring Dubai chocolate, of course. Or some variant thereof.

Dubai chocolate is to 2025 what sourdough starter was to pandemic lockdowns. Relentless.

And, really, does anybody like/need that much filling in chocolate bars?

What is pistachio cream, tahini and crunchy kataifi pastry for the original filling has spun off wildly into other flavor profiles and products, including milkshakes and brownies. Amazon, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Costco are in on the bonanza.

How did it all begin? With a pregnancy craving for Sarah Hamouda, the British Egyptian co-founder of FIX Dessert Chocolatier. She wanted creamy, crunchy and familiar, and came up with the “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It” chocolate bar in 2022, with help from chef Nouel Catis Omamalin.

Knafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern treat made of noodle-shaped toasted kataifi with a cheese layer, all soaked in a sweet syrup. Kataifi is a type of phyllo dough.

Hamouda and her husband, Yezen Alani,

were working full-time corporate jobs in Dubai but left those gigs once their chocolate took over the world. They were helped along in a huge way by ASMR TikToker Maria Vehera, who crunched her way through one of their bars in 2023.

Vehera’s video has been viewed more than 140 million times.

Stuff yourselves silly with Dubai chocolate if you must, for now. But let’s modulate the craziness when 2026, and the next big thing, rolls around.

You’re a barrel and you’re a barrel

They hug the hips. They widen at the thighs.

They reach peak circumference around the knees. They taper at the ankles.

So wrote Vogue in 2023 about barrel jeans, a puzzling style then and now. The stakes got higher for the divisive look when Alaïa put them on the runway for fall-winter that year.

There were others, too, with some saying the look was reminiscent of jodhpurs and 1920s workwear.

As Vogue noted, quite a few fashion editors loved them. So did Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively. Could it have anything to do with the notion that barrel pants look good on exactly one body type: theirs. Tall. Slim. Leggy.

Here in 2025, the rest of us try. We really, really do. Amplified volume is just so, well, troubling, for oh so many.

So where will our pants go in the new year?

Somewhere a little less, well, weird would be nice.

Over It runners-up

I’m available: Don’t be a 24-hour availability person in the new year. It’s not good for your health, and it shouldn’t be necessary to get ahead in life. Break the cycle!

AI slop: There’s no escaping AI, it seems, so get it right. Quality matters. Effort matters.

Substance counts. Verbosity. Fabrications. Junk AI no more in 2026.

Sneaky little terms of agreement: Especially the ones that say, in their own words, “We can harass you with texts and emails forever, even if you unsubscribe.” Be gone!

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er Camps offering hands-on creativity for kids through fused glass art, 3D printing, laser-cut projects, & more.

IF YOU GO: Dec. 22–Jan. 2 at Stanley Marketplace, 2nd floor. Details at www.stanleymarketplace.com.

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Indoor Snow Tubing at Gaylord Rockies For those who want mountain thrills without the long drive, this four-lane indoor hill offers unlimited runs on real snow. The attraction is housed within a massive tent at the resort, allowing kids and adults to race each other down the slippery slopes in a controlled, festive environment. Experience our four-lane indoor snow tubing hill, covered in real snow and designed to bring thrilling fun for all ages. Zoom down the lanes, race to the bottom, and enjoy unlimited runs.

IF YOU GO: Daily through Jan. 2 at Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, 6700 Gaylord Rockies Blvd. Tickets from $37. Details at christmasatgaylordrockies.com.

Mindcraft Makerspace Maker Camps This high-tech winter camp encourages kids to explore modern artistic tools. Participants spend their break engaging in hands-on creativity, using everything from 3D printers and laser cutters to traditional glass-fusing techniques to build complex art pieces. Mak-

Dirty Santa Party at Aurora Cultural Arts District A lively social gathering that brings a bit of edge to the holiday season. This event features a “white elephant” style gift exchange with a humorous twist at Vanishing West Ciders, set within the vibrant backdrop of Aurora’s historic Colfax corridor.

IF YOU GO: Dec. 27, 2025. 4 PM - 6 PM. at Vanishing West Ciders, 9735 E. Colfax Ave. Details at www.vanishingwestciders.com

Noon Year’s Eve at Southlands This “early bird” celebration is designed for families with children who can’t quite make it to midnight. The event features music, dancing, and a celebratory countdown at mid-day, complete with a festive balloon drop and holiday treats.

IF YOU GO: Dec. 31 beginning at noon at Southlands Town Center. Free.

Details at www.shopsouthlands.com.

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

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

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

Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum The perfect celebration for little ones who won’t stay awake until midnight. The museum hosts hourly ball drops and glittery celebrations throughout the day, ensuring every child gets a chance to “ring in” the new year with confetti and music.

It’s a daytime celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., an all-day dance party, and outdoor sledding.

IF YOU GO: Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Details at mychildsmuseum.org.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown The 16th Street Mall serves as the primary viewing area for two massive firework displays. Whether you choose the family-friendly 9 p.m. show or the grand midnight finale, the pyrotechnics provide a dramatic conclusion to the year over the Denver skyline.

IF YOU GO: Dec. 31, at 9 p.m. and midnight, 16th Street Mall. Free.

Details at visitdenver.com.

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 DA-

VA 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.

’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 swirl-

ing 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

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.

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.

Year In Review

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2025 BROUGHT BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTROVERSY TO AURORA HEADLINES Roiling political controversies often linked to national polemics held the public spotlight all year

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ven before the New Year rang in, the signs were clear it was going to be a remarkable year in Aurora.

And it was.

2024 had brought then-candidate Donald Trump to Aurora, where he promised to launch “Operation Aurora” if elected to deport immigrants en masse.

And he did.

The notoriety of the city’s struggle with decrepit apartments and a surge in Venezuelan immigrants set the stage for a roiling controversy all across 2025, which ended with voters turning Republican control of the Aurora City Council to Democrats.

In a year where even that kind of sensational news often took a back seat to controversies surrounding Aurora police, faltering city economics and a massive new program to address the city’s persistent homelessness challenges, 2025 was a memorable year. Here are just a few of the top headlines that marked the past 12 months.

First Ethiopian Immigrant lawmaker

This year started out with the first Ethiopian immigrant, Amsalu Kassaw, being appointed to the city council after Councilmember Dustin Zvonek resigned from office for a conservative think tank job.

Kassaw served for under a year before losing his seat in the November election.

The Venezuelan crisis and Operation Aurora begin

What began as immigrants seeking asylum from Venezuela in 2022, to a Venezuelan “gang” scare which brought President Donald Trump to Aurora because of an alleged “city takeover” by gangs, finally came to a slow in 2025.

President Trump’s “Operation Aurora,” which named Aurora as ground zero for mass deportations, was attempted in Denver and Aurora at the beginning of 2025, but with little success. During locally feared raids, ICE and other federal agencies detained approximately 50 people, with a few of them being from Venezuela.

Federal agencies and the Trump Administration accused the press of leaking information about the raids on immigrants, while many local reporters found that immi-

grants refused to open their doors during the raids after local activists taught immigrants about their rights.

Many of the Venezuelans in Aurora, especially the violent Venezuelans who were never fully confirmed to be part of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, fled or were arrested at the end of December 2024, after an alleged torture situation at the Edge at Lowry, the Aurora Police reported on as bust.

By the time the raids began in January 2025, only a small number were taken from Aurora, and the majority of immigrants reported to be detained or arrested in Aurora throughout the year were by local police officers making arrests.

Many non-violent and non-criminal immigrants were taken in the initial raids. There were other local reports of agencies obstructing local justice, such as ICE refusing to allow people out of Aurora’s GEO facility on judge writs so individuals could attend an upcoming court date. In one situation, the Sentinel reported on was two brothers, Nixon and Dixon Azuaje-Perez, who were handed off to ICE during a probation appointment, which is illegal under Colorado state law.

Although Trump claimed he would attempt more large-scale

raids in Aurora, none happened.

In August, Aurora Police, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department, and federal agencies such as ICE and HSI held a press conference for a bust they made involving Venezuelan gang members in Aurora.

Federal agents uncovered a multi-aspect crime ring involving Venezuelan nationals alleged to have brokered guns, drugs and even offers of sex trafficking and contract killings in the Denver and Aurora area.

A member of the Department of Justice and other local police officials said that the gang members in the bust referred to an apartment complex in the area as “Mini Tocorón,” referring to the jail in Venezuela where the gang Tren de Aragua originated. It’s unclear if the officials were referring to Ivy Crossing in unaffiliated Arapahoe County or the Edge at Lowry in Aurora as “Mini Tocorón.”

There was no mention of the Edge at Lowry in any documents related to the bust, and the main apartment complex mentioned was Ivy Crossing.

Approximately 70 guns were seized, and 30 people were arrested in the bust, with officials claiming they were all part of or affiliated with the gang TdA.

Tit for tat with the city council and protestors

Aurora’s City Council and a group of activists pushing for police reform and other police-related changes spent the year in a power struggle over the right to be heard.

In 2024, Kilyn Lewis was killed by an Aurora SWAT team after being pursued as the prime suspect for a shooting in Denver. Lewis, who had fled to Aurora to evade police, was confronted by Aurora’s SWAT in the parking lot of an apartment complex. As officers told him to put his hands up, he reached for a cell phone and was fatally shot.

From May until the end of 2024, a group of activists and the family of Lewis spoke at city council meetings, “Public Invited to be Heard.” In January 2025, an argument broke out between Mayor Mike Coffman and Auon’tai Anderson in the chambers lobby, which then prompted the next meeting to be virtual for “security reasons.”

During the virtual meeting, the city council majority approved removing “Public Invited to be Heard,” prompting the protestors to “hijack” the rest of the meeting by speaking off-topic during every public comment session.

In April, city council attempted to make some changes to “Public

Invited to be Heard,” taking it off the agenda and making city council attendance no longer required.

The two sides spent the year playing a game of cat-and-mouse, with city lawmakers trying to prevent the group from taking over meetings, and the Lewis coalition making regular demands for attention and action.

Eventually, the majority of city council voted to go completely virtual for months and to allow only a half hour for “Public Invited to be Heard.”

This also extended to MiDian Shofner, one of the main organizers for the people demanding police reform and other city and police changes. Schofner was targeted by some city council members, along with the mayor, on social media and in statements. Shofner was also restricted from bringing people to the lectern with her. When Public Invited to be Heard was eliminated and then restricted, she filed a 1st Amendment lawsuit, which is still ongoing.

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about public safety and the need to bring crime rates down.

On Dec. 22, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled against Aurora in two separate cases, aligning municipal penalties with state penalties. This ruling will require the City of Aurora to reduce its harsher mandatory jail sentences, and any sentence of more than ten days will be dismissed.

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public spaces during city council meetings.

Recently, newly elected city council members chose to bring back all public comment and the “Public Invited to be Heard,” as it was before the protests began.

Coombs spearheaded the change and gained unanimous approval.

Court backs Rep. Crow, others and halts Trump administration limits on ICE jail inspections

How Aurora handled homelessness

Over the past year, Aurora has made many changes in how it handles homelessness. In 2024, the city purchased and began converting a former Crowne Plaza Hotel into a facility offering shelter, healthcare, job services and pathways toward permanent housing.

The Aurora Regional Navigation Campus opened in the fall of 2025.

The new shelter offers a three-tier system with a no-strings-attached shelter, more independent living while job hunting and working with social workers, and the final tier is private housing in hotel rooms for people who have jobs and are working with social workers and being drug tested.

In February 2025, the Aurora City Council changed the city’s laws to allow immediate evictions of homeless encampments, and also changed the law so the city would no longer be required to provide beds for homeless people when evicting them. This was done after the 2024 Johnson v Grants Pass Supreme Court ruling began permitting the changes in Aurora and across the country.

In the same month, the city also implemented a homeless diversion program called Housing, Employment, Addiction, Recovery and Teamwork, or HEART Court, a pre-adjudication diversion program that offers people experiencing homelessness the chance to avoid prosecution if they agree to services, such as treatment and housing support.

In order to get into HEART Court, people experiencing homelessness must be recommended

by Aurora’s Homeless Abatement Relocation Team or HART, a seven-member police unit that specializes in just homeless encampment removal.

The end of the Edge at Lowry saga

The Edge at Lowry became ground zero for what later became Trump’s allegations of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang “taking over” the city of Aurora. Trump even held a rally in Aurora in 2024, calling for Operation Aurora, after a viral video of a group of men carrying guns into an Aurora apartment unit was released by Cindy Romero, a resident in the building.

Now, former Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky was given the videos and released them on Fox News, causing a national stir. Although the people in the video were violent and were extorting many of the other tenants in the building, the majority of the people in the building were never fully confirmed to be members of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

Jurinsky continued to go on national and local news to say that the gangs had taken over multiple

ABOVE: Aurora Polcie Chief Todd Chamberlain talks to reporters from an apartment complex in northwest Aurora closed by the city. LEFT: Federal ICE agents arrest a man during an immigration raid in Aurora and Denver in early 2025.

File Photos/Sentinel Colorado

buildings that all happened to be owned by the same corporation, while the city stated that the buildings were overtaken by violent immigrants after years of neglect by property owners, CBZ Management.

To gain control of the various buildings owned by CBZ, the city was required to take various legal steps, including invoking municipal nuisance laws, while some of the other buildings were placed under a receivership due to CBZ’s failure to make loan payments.

The final group of buildings the city worked to close was called the Edge at Lowry, which comprises five buildings on Dallas Street.

The city finally gained control of the Edge in February after obtaining an emergency court order from an Aurora Municipal Court judge declaring the property an “immediate threat to public safety and welfare.” They were able to make these claims by proving deplorable building and living conditions, along with naming the building a criminal nuisance, after a torture incident was revealed by police in December 2024.

The city has repeatedly attempted to bring the building owners into court for trial, but they have never appeared. One time, one of their lawyers appeared for an early hearing, mostly to announce his retirement.

The trial is currently set for early 2026.

City budget deficit, retail strategy and other solutions

In February 2025, city officials began announcing a projected $11.5 million budget deficit due to sluggish sales-tax growth, inflation, rising operating costs, and the elimination of the Occupational Privilege Tax. The tax was an employee “head tax” that had generated around $6.1 million.

This early shortfall was linked directly to flat retail and sales tax revenue, which had plateaued in 2023 and 2024 after years of growth, making it harder to fund services at previous levels, according to city officials.

By April, the updated budget projections showed that the anticipated deficit could grow to about

$25 million, reflecting additional revenue misses and shortfalls in capital project funds. This shift was part of a longer-range forecast used for budget planning. Once the fall hit, city officials landed on a $20 million shortfall in Aurora’s $1.3 billion budget.

In response to the shortfall, the city decided to furlough, make extreme cuts, including attempts to condense and eliminate underutilized boards and commissions, along with borrowing from the rainy day fund.

The city has also been working on an organized retail strategy, which includes tax incentives, enhancing the image and safety around shopping centers, matchmaking the best fits for companies and shopping centers, and supporting local businesses with business counseling, technical assistance, and demographic data.

Tough on crime tactic draws state Legislature and Colorado Supreme Court interference

In recent years, up until April 2024, city council implemented multiple “tough on crime” responses to various misdemeanor crimes, including shoplifting over $100, with higher minimums for repeat offenders, walking out on a dinner tab of more than $15, and misdemeanor motor vehicle theft.

Aurora also extended maximum jail sentences for shoplifting, trespassing, and camping to up to 364 days. Both the minimums and maximums are more punitive than state penalties for the same crimes.

The state does not have mandatory minimums for misdemeanors, and many of the maximums are ten days.

Because of Aurora and a few other cities, the state house proposed and passed a bill to require municipalities to align with state laws. This legislation was passed after many critics spent a day-long hearing pointing out that these local mandatory minimums create sentencing disparities. At the same time, Aurora officials argued that it would undermine the city’s “home rule.”

After the law passed the state house and senate, Governor Jared Polis vetoed it, citing concerns

A federal court in December temporarily blocked the Trump administration from limiting congressional access to immigration detention facilities, siding with Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow and other lawmakers who sued after being turned away from oversight visits.

The move came after months of Crow and other lawmakers working to prevent Trump administration officials from gaining access to Aurora’s ICE detention center for inspection of the facility and to check on inmates.

Crow, whose district includes the Aurora ICE detention facility, said the ruling restores Congress’ ability to conduct unannounced inspections, which lawmakers argue are guaranteed under federal law. The decision came in a lawsuit Crow filed in July after the Department of Homeland Security denied him entry to the Aurora facility.

“Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people,” Crow and other plaintiffs said in a joint statement on Dec. 16. “It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional.”

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., in July

by Crow and several other Democratic members of Congress who said they were similarly denied access to detention centers across the country. Those lawmakers include Reps. Joe Neguse of Colorado, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, Veronica Escobar of Texas, Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat of New York, Jimmy Gomez, Norma Torres, Raul Ruiz, Robert Garcia and Lou Correa of California.

The case stemmed from Crow’s attempt on July 20 to inspect the privately run GEO ICE detention center in Aurora, where officials refused entry, citing a Department of Homeland Security policy requiring seven days’ advance notice.

Crow has said that policy violates federal law allowing members of Congress to conduct immediate, unannounced oversight visits of federal facilities.

ICE officials previously defended the notice requirement as necessary for coordination and security, saying it protects staff, detainees and facility operations. Crow and his colleagues argue that such requirements obstruct transparency, particularly as immigration detention centers face overcrowding and allegations of mistreatment.

Crow has made immigration detention oversight a central issue since taking office. According to his office, he has personally conducted nine oversight visits of the

Aurora facility since 2019, while his staff has made more than 80 visits.

Crow also publishes public reports detailing conditions at the center.

He has introduced bipartisan legislation to explicitly guarantee lawmakers the right to conduct unannounced, in-person inspections of ICE facilities, including reviews related to public health and humane treatment.

The court’s ruling temporarily blocks the administration from interfering with those oversight efforts as the lawsuit proceeds. Crow said he and his colleagues will continue pressing for access to detention facilities and accountability from the administration.

“Oversight is a core responsibility of Members of Congress — and a constitutional duty we do not take lightly,” the lawmakers said.

Vedanth Raju Day

On Tuesday, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman proclaimed March 25 “Vedanth Raju Day” in Aurora.

During March, Vedanth won both the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the Colorado State Spelling Bee. Vedanth won the science fair after creating a possible plant-based ointment for diabetic foot ulcers.

He explained how he observed his grandfather, Chandra Shekhar Ayyar, using turmeric powder for a cut and was able to use that information, along with knowing that herbal remedies are successful and commonly used in India, to create a hypothesis for an herbal remedy that was beneficial for diabetic foot ulcers without the use of antibiotics.

His parents, Sandhya Ayyar and Srikanth, said his profound understanding and concise explanation of his experiment blew the judges away.

His love of spelling seemed to also be encouraged by family influence, after watching his older brother begin doing spelling bees when he was younger. His brother, Vikram, won second place in the National Spelling Bee in 2022.

DA Amy Padden Recall

In July 2025, Councilmember Daniell Jurinsky began a petition to recall the 18th Judicial District Attorney, Amy Padden, after waiting the six-month limit for recalling a district attorney after they win an election.

Jurinsky began the campaign after accusing Padden of being too soft on crime and not giving victims and their families the justice Jurinsky said they deserved. The recall effort was sparked by the July 2024 death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver, who was killed when a 15-year-old non-citizen was driving more than 90 miles per hour on a residential road in Aurora. Jurinsky said she was upset that the juvenile received probation from prosecutors under Padden’s office, even though it was not a decision made

by Padden.

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dismissed as mandated by state law, which Padden also has little control over.

Padden was also accused of going too light on other crimes she had little to no control over, but the recall effort eventually lost traction due to a lack of funding and public interest.

Consent Decree

Aurora was placed under a consent decree November 2021 for a “pattern and practice of violating state and federal law through racially biased policing, using excessive force, and failing to record legally required information when interacting with the community.”

The Consent Decree, imposed

by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in 2021, was also triggered in part by the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who died at the hands of police and rescuers after being stopped while unarmed and doing nothing wrong. The decree mandates broad reforms in training, accountability, use-of-force policies, data systems and community engagement.

Initially, the plan was for the Consent Decree to end by the end of 2026 or 2027. Critics, including local lawmakers, have continuously highlighted a lack of independence in the monitor and issues with how the police are being evaluated. Additional critics, including city council members, have stated that it is hard to understand what the goals and ratings of police progress actually mean, and to track whether there is real progress.

The decree is enforced by an independent monitor, IntegrAssure, a paid contractor that works alongside city staff and public safety leaders to monitor and ensure progress. Aurora has paid IntegrAssure more than $3.1 million as of January 2025, which also raises concerns about independence.

Newly elected city council members say the decree is sure to take up their attention in the next year.

Officer-involved shootings

There were three officer-involved shootings involving an unarmed civilian in Aurora this year.

Critics think that multiple of the shootings were preventable, which continues to be considered an ongoing problem with Aurora police.

In May, an Aurora officer, Brandon Mills, fatally shot Rashaun Johnson, a 32-year-old unarmed

man, at a parking facility near Denver International Airport, called the Parking Spot. Johnson was reported to be acting strangely, but was not considered violent by the people who reported him.

The employees called multiple times after hours of waiting for a police response, and after a final plea to have an officer come talk to Johnson, a single officer finally showed up. Johnson was reported to have no substances in his system but was acting very strangely, as seen in body camera footage.

He lunged at Mills several times while making giggling noises. After Mills attempted to tase him, Johnson tackled Mills briefly and took magazine ammunition from Mills’ belt and then dropped it. When the two stood up again, Mills pointed the gun at him and threatened to shoot him as Johnson walked slowly toward him. He shot at Johnson multiple times, who was unarmed.

In August, an officer fatally shot Rajon Belt-Stubblefield following a traffic stop. Belt-Stubblefield did not slow down or stop when the officer attempted to pull him over.

Although police say no pursuit was initiated, the officer followed Belt-Stubblefield for blocks before Belt-Stubblefield collided with another vehicle.

Belt-Stubblefield rear-ended a first vehicle, then his car jumped the traffic median, causing him to collide with another oncoming vehicle. Belt-Stubblefield then got out of his vehicle and tossed a handgun into the grass next to the road. The officer attempted to restrain and arrest Belt-Stubblefield until he eventually shot Belt-Stubblefield multiple times, as he was unarmed.

In September, an officer fatally shot a 17-year-old who had called 911 and threatened to open fire at a gas station and shoot at responding officers. As the police department arrived at the call, the teenager was being observed by police dispatch through a flock camera next to the gas station, from which the teenager called the police. No weapon was identified, and critics pointed out that calling the police and threatening them with violence is a common sign of suicide by cop.

Although the officers arrived with non-lethal weapons initially, they did not follow many of the recommended tactics for calming a person in that form of a crisis. The teenager charged at the officers after they attempted the non-lethal approach, and as the teen ran toward the officers, one officer grabbed his gun and shot the teen multiple times. The teen was unarmed, which is also said to

be common in suicide-by-cop situations, for people to threaten violence but have no weapon.

Police strategy and increased surveillance

Aurora police entered a new phase in technology-driven policing, combining years of cameras, license-plate readers and data tools with a full real-time operations center that now includes drones deployed directly to 911 calls.

“The important thing about our real-time centers is that they’re data-driven,” Deputy Police Chief Phil Rathbun said in November when the improvements were unveiled to the public. “So everything from our deployments of the technology to our deployments of our personnel and the timeliness is about crime data and how we can reduce victimization.”

The department, which quietly piloted the system over the past year, said the integration of all its surveillance tools with human analysts working live has already transformed investigations, sped up arrests and contributed to drops in crime.

The department already had many of the tools implemented in the Real Time Center. They include nearly 100 flock cameras, a drone, and multiple license plate readers. That, combined with 911 calls, alerts, crime reports, and incident data has created a space where analysts can view and work on crime as it unfolds.

Traditionally, Aurora Police’s camera and plate-reader network served as a retrospective investigative tool, Rathbun said. Officers pulled footage after a crime occurred. Now, real-time technicians monitor incoming 911 calls and immediately access nearby feeds, plate-reading and mapping tools, while deploying a police drone that frequently arrives before officers.

The department plans to add five more drones to support future police work.

“So that means, rather than an investigation after the fact, it means a potential, successful apprehension right then and there, gathering of critical evidence through camera feeds,” Rathbun said.

Drone launches typically take under 90 seconds, he said, and the video from the drones feeds directly into patrol cars en route to the scene. The drone can also reach speeds up to 47 miles per hour. At that rate, a drone could fly from the northern border of Aurora to the southern border of the city in about 6 minutes, a fraction of what it would take in a squad car.

“It means smarter responses,” Rathbun said. “They know what resources they need, the direction they need to come from, exactly who they’re looking for, including pictures and live video.”

Over the past several weeks, Aurora police have made public some arrests they credit directly to the new technologies.

The progressive sweep after constant contention on city council

Screen grab from officer body cam video from Aug. 29 during an officer-involved shooting at East Sixth Avenue and Billings Street in Aurora.

After a decisive win in the Nov. 4 election, Aurora’s newly elected “people-first” slate to city council has moved quickly into areas where they might want to make changes

ABOVE: Former Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky talks with Jeff Fard on his Brother Jeff Facebook Show May 6, 2025 about Jurinsky’s push to pursue charges against street pranksters in Aurora. Courtney Oakes/Sentinel Colorado

and how they plan to work together, as their campaigns promised.

“We represent the whole of Aurora, not sections of Aurora,” Councilmember Ruben Medina, Ward II incumbent winner, said on Election Night. “A community is everyone.

It’s not exclusive to anybody. It’s inclusive of everyone, whether it’s their beliefs, gender, sexual orientation or political opinion, whatever may be. That’s what the makeup of our community is.”

The election had voters replacing Democratic and left-leaning candidates for a conservative slate on the dais.

Five Republicans were turned back by voters, and the council shifted to Democratic control for the first time in more than four years.

“While last night’s election didn’t go the way we had hoped, I am deeply proud of the work we’ve accomplished together — the initiatives I led and the efforts I was privileged to support,” Jurinsky said in social media posts. “Four years ago, I was told I couldn’t win.

But we did. And I have served my hometown and all of you with every ounce of passion, loyalty, and heart that I have.”

Elected were newcomers Rob Andrews, Ali Jackson, Gianina Horton, Amy Wiles and incumbent Medina, all Democrats.

Jurinsky, as well as Ward II incumbent Steve Sundberg, both Republicans, were not returned to office.

What’s being considered a progressive sweep in Aurora was also seen nationwide. Whether it was Democratic liberals or progressives, many political majorities or gubernatorial and mayoral races were flipped in the 2025 elections.

While many groups and individuals try to take responsibility for the flip, progressives and Democrats, being angry with President Donald Trump and his administration, are the most responsible for the change, according to Seth Masket, a political science professor at the University of Denver.

The Democrats were vastly outspent by Republicans seeking city council seats.

“It’s fairly common for the party that lost the election to do well the next year,” Masket said. “Because the losers of the presidential election tend to be angrier the following year, and anger is generally a better motivator than satisfaction.”

The fact that the Aurora City Council election is considered nonpartisan did not stop voters from being aware of the candidates’ po-

litical leanings.

“My understanding of those particular elections in Aurora is that the candidates’ political leanings were fairly well known,” Masket said. “There were a number of fairly Trump-supportive Republicans there, and a lot of pretty progressive Democratic candidates.”

Jurinsky and Sundberg made frequent headlines in the Sentinel and media across the region, and even the nation.

Winners said they’re ready to turn away from the campaign and focus on the business of the new city council.

The decisive victory in all the races gives the left-leaning council block a 6-4 vote advantage over conservatives and Republicans still on the dais.

Democratic winners said they were determined to create a more cohesive and diplomatic city council than has served for the past four years, but that the ruling block would focus on public access to meetings, transparency and accountability.

“This election was not about being divisive,” Andrews said. “This election was about people coming together to end demonizing our city and our community. And what we want to do is we want to make sure that everybody loves our city.

They have a place where they can work, love and play all day long.”

The newly elected and progressive city council members pushed through a few immediate changes.

With a newly progressive majority after the election, incumbent Democratic Councilmember Alison Coombs proposed changes to meetings to “undo harm caused by the previous council,” a conservative council majority that reduced public speaking time at listening sessions and created rules that Coombs said were directed at her.

“The reason that I did this today and not through the Rules Committee is that this is specific damage that was done by the previous council without a procedure, and it is undoing that damage,” she said at the new council’s first meeting in December. “Damage where the rules were used to bully and attack.”

She said the same is true for what the city refers to as “Public Invited to be Heard,” a public listening opportunity for the public to speak about topics not on the agenda. Coombs said that the rule changes to the public listening session were being “used to bully and attack, and that needs to be undone immediately.”

Preps

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Right: Sam Wessel (25) and teammates on the Regis Jesuit ice hockey team use their sticks to clear stuffed animals off the ice during the team’s Teddy Bear Toss event on Dec. 19 at the Family Sports Center. The stuffed animals, thrown on the ice after the Raiders’ first goal, will be donated to Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Middle: Cherokee Trail junior Cooper Mathews, left, poses with a sweatshirt and medal after winning the 132-pound bracket at the University of Northern Colorado Christmas boys wrestling tournament Dec. 20 at the Island Grove Event Center in Greeley.

Below: Senior Noah Sevy scored 31 points in the opening game of the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic and helped the Grandview boys basketball team to a thirdplace finish.

PHOTOS BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL

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he winter prep sports season has a brief holiday hibernation ahead after three weeks of action .

The Colorado High School Activities Association mandates no competition between Dec. 24, 2025 and Jan. 2, 2026, as teams and coaches get the chance to recalibrate and reflect on the starts of their respective WINTER SPORTS seasons.

Aurora area wrestlers won championships including two from Regis Jesuit in junior Remington Zimmerer (120) as well as freshman Alexandra Zimmerer (170).

Remington Zimmerer, a state champion last season, needed just 18 seconds to win her title match by fall, while Alexandra Zimmerer was the No. 6 seed who pinned top-seeded Maliyah Sandoval of Pueblo Central while trailing by five points late in the third period.

Vista PEAK Prep senior Amelia Bacon, also a state champion a year ago, earned the 125-pound title with a win by fall in the opening period.

The opening portion of the girls swimming season culminated in the Rex Abelein Invitational Dec. 19-20 at the Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center, site of the state championships in February.

Boosted by a number of freshmen, coach Nick Frasersmith’s Regis Jesuit team claimed the championship among the 17 Class 5A teams in attendance, a group that alos included Smoky Hill, Grandview and Cherokee Trail. The Raiders earned 706 points — keyed by the 200 yard freestyle championship from junior Lexi Stramel and freshmen Aria Thomas, Zoe Larson and Vivian Hutcheson — to finish in front of Cherry Creek (675.5).

A former Regis Jesuit swimmer— junior Natalie Daum — is now at Cherokee Trail and earned an event championship as well as she won the 100 yard breaststroke, while Grandview also had a winner in junior Makenna Dyk, who laid claim to the 50 freestyle.

The Regis Jesuit ice hockey team had its annual Teddy Bear Toss Dec. 19 (during a win over Chaparral), while the Cherry Creek co-op team had an encouraging result late in the opening portion of the season as it skated to a 1-1 tie with previously undefeated Poudre School District.

The Grandview boys basketball team finished third at the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic, the same spot taken by the Cherokee Trail girls basketball team in the Joe Smith Division of the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. The Eaglecrest girls basketball team went 2-1 at their own tournament.

Break ahead The area’s best wrestlers got a chance to test themselves at some top notch tournaments, as Grandview headed out of state for the Reno Tournament of Champions, while Cherokee Trail, Regis Jesuit, Smoky Hill and Vista PEAK Prep headed north for the massive University of Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament.

With a lineup that holds

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor the No. 2 spot in On The Mat’s Class 5A team rankings, the Wolves excelled. Junior JR Ortega, a state champion last season, achieved All-American status with a win in the 120-pound bracket, which junior Leland Day matched with his performance in the 285-pound weight class. Senior Gunner Lopez went into the 165-pound bracket as the No. 8 seed, knocked off the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinals and lost a one-point decision in the finals.

In Greeley, where there were 87 teams in the field from multiple states, Cherokee Trail sophomore Cooper Mathews (22-0) came away with the lone championship, as he won the 132-pound weight class. The Cougars also had a runner-up in sophomore Elijah Van Horn at 106 pounds, while Smoky Hill also had a second-place finisher in Smoky Hill junior Jovani Galvan at 138 pounds. Vista PEAK Prep senior Ian Bacon — a state champion a year ago — suffered a loss in the semifinals, but rebounded to place third.

In the UNC Christmas girls tournament, three

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PREPS YEAR IN REVIEW

PREPS YEAR IN REVI

Historic feats, state championships abound for Aurora area in memor

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he Aurora prep sports scene thrived in 2025 with a combination of significant events and notable performances.

In the calendar year between a fall, winter and spring season, area teams claimed seven state championships and 22 individuals or relay teams earned titles as the crown jewels on top of many other highlights.

Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes takes a look back at some of the top stories and achievements in 2025 in Aurora prep sports:

Bacon twins make history in many ways with matching wrestling state titles Amelia and Ian Bacon put history in a headlock over three days in February.

In the culmination of their junior wrestling seasons, the twins both became Class 5A state champions to set history in the state and at their school.

Vista PEAK Prep opened in 2011 and had never had an individual or two state champion, but got two just minutes apart at Ball Arena. Ian pinned Cherokee Trail’s Cooper Mathews in the second period of an all-Aurora area 120-pound boys final, then got to watch Amelia earn a 5-4 decision over Castle View’s Zaret Silva Lopez in the girls 125-pound title match.

The first twins to win state titles since the Colorado High School Activities Association sacntioned girls wrestling finished with a combined record of 79-8 (36-1 for Amelia, 43-7 for Ian). The Bacon bonanza led the way on one of the top combined performances for the area at the state wrestling tournament.

Ian Bacon was joined by Grandview’s JR Ortega (113 pounds) as 5A boys state champions, while Cherokee Trail’s Cooper and Chance Mathews and Grandview’s Leland Day finished as state runners-up.

A second girls state championship came from Regis Jesuit sophomore Remington Zimmerer, who finished a 38-3 season with a 6-4 win over Widefield’s Amaya Hinojosa in the 120-pound final.

Sienna Betts caps career with state championship, national accolades Sienna Betts ended her career as the Aurora area’s most accomplished female basketball player ever with a senior season that quite literally couldn’t have been any better on any scale.

The 6-foot-4 standout led her Grandview team to the Class 6A state championship — the program’s third in a four-year span and fifth alltime — to cap a season in which she averaged 23 points, 16.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.4 blocks shots per contest. Multiple accolades followed, as she became the area’s first three-time winner of Colorado’s Gatorade Player of the Year award and she made the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game, in which she was the Most Valuable Player with 16 points and seven rebounds in the West team’s 104-82 win over the East at Barclays Center in New York.

In the summer, Betts made the USA U19 National Team and had five double-doubles in seven games — earning all-tournament honors — to help her team win the gold medal at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia. As the frosting on top, Betts signed with NCAA women’s powerhouse UCLA to play with her older sister, Lauren.

Cherokee Trail boys track team finishes rare 5A state championship three-peat It didnt’t come easy this time, but the Cherokee Trail boys track & field team found a way to extend its run of dominance atop Class 5A for a third straight season.

Coach Chris Faust admitted he felt the pressure coming into the season with two straight titles in tow — including a 2024 crown won by a whopping 52 points — and it required grit to complete the first three-peat in the state’s largest classification since Smoky Hill achieved the feat in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

With star senior sprinter Peyton Sommers hobbled with a hamstring injury, Cherokee Trail needed the contributions of many over three days at Jefferson County Stadium to hold off Eaglecrest for the state crown.

The Cougars got individual state championships from Sommers (a Penn State commit who won his third straight 5A title in the 400 meters) and senior pole vaulter Taylor Waters and turned it over to the 4x400 meter relay team of Sommers, seniors Nick Hoffsetz and Nurudeen Diallo and junior Dylan Smith to finish it off. Cherokee Trail didn’t need to win to wrap up the team championship, but the 4x400 foursome won gold for the ultimate exclamation point on the program’s fifth all-time state title.

Grandview girls, Eaglecrest boys complete Aurora area sweep of 6A hoops It was a championship-winning kind of day March 15 at the Denver Coliseum.

By the time a day’s worth of boys and girls state championship games came to an end, the Aurora area ruled Class 6A as the Grandview

ABOVE: From left, freshman Daniel Hickey, sophomore Will Lar nior Clay Dickey, senior Adam Rydel, sophomore Reis Cherveny Hickey and junior Beckett Martorella pose with the medals they The Raiders were state champions at six of seven positions and rival Cherry Creek. (Photo by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentine

girls and Eaglecrest boys had hoisted trophies in the first Aurora area sweep of the largest classification since Grandview won then-5A titles in boys and girls in 2018.

First came the Wolves’ crown — the fifth in program history — with a 61-39 defeat of Legend that expunged the memory of a Sweet 16 loss from the previous season. In her final prep contest, star post Sienna Betts had 21 points and 16 rebounds and went out a winner, as did fellow senior starters Deija Roberson, Maya Smith and Leaiva Holliman.

Roberson added 15 points, while sophomore Ava Chang had 10 for coach Josh Ulitzky’s Grandview team, which finished the season 25-3. The Wolves’ only loss in Colorado came to 2024 6A state champion Valor Christian.

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FAR LEFT: Ian Bacon, left, and Amelia Bacon pose after winning Class 5A boys and girls state wrestling championships at Ball Arena.

SECOND FROM LEFT: Grandview’s Sienna Betts carries the Class 6A girls basketball trophy to the fans at the Denver Coliseum. LEFT ABOVE: Cherokee Trail’s Braydon O’Neill, left, Brayden Forte, center, and Jeffrey Chen clap after teammate Dalton Sisneros made a putt to seal the Class 5A boys golf state championship. LEFT BELOW: Peyton Sommers holds aloft the Cherokee Trail boys track & field teams third straight Class 5A state championship trophy. ABOVE: Members of the Eaglecrest boys volleyball team react as Jackson Shaw (7) holds up the Class 5A state trophy. BELOW: Eaglecrest’s Zenobia Witt, left, and Evangeline Ansah watch the scoreboard to confirm a Class 5A state championship in the girls 4x200 meter relay. (Photos

by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

rkin, sophomore Finn Carolan, junior Alec Rodriguez-Fields, sey, junior Edward Samuelson, junior Koops Lord, junior Connor won at the Class 5A boys tennis individual state tournament. won the 5A team state championship with a 4-2 dual win over el)

Later, Eaglecrest captured its third all-tme state title — first since 2017 — with a 65-63 victory over Valor Christian.

The Raptors earned career win No. 200 for coach Jarris Krapcha in the Centennial League Challenge final and got him his first state title with a performance in which they outlasted the Eagles and star guard Cole Scherer.

Senior Anthony Nettles — who transferred to Eaglecrest before the school year — scored 14 points to lead the way, while fellow seniors Garrett Barger (12) and Jason Noone (11) also scored in double figures. The Raptors finished the season on a 19-game winning streak and were 26-2 overall with losses only coming to Regis Jesuit in the regular season opener and to Bingham, Utah, at the Tarkanian Classic.

Regis Jesuit boys tennis team completes near perfect season with load of state titles

Cherokee Trail boys golf team prevails in playoff to win elusive 5A state title

The Regis Jesuit boys tennis team came within one set win of an absolutely perfect 2025 fall season both individually and as a team.

Coach Laura Jones Raiders won the Class 5A team state championship tournament for the first time in its current format with a defeat of nemesis Cherry Creek, while they also won six of the seven position championships at the individual state tournament, falling just a win at No. 4 doubles away from a clean sweep.

Regis Jesuit had won five 5A team state championships in the past when points were accrued from a single state tournament, but had lost in the championship dual format in each of the past two seasons. This time, wins from all three singles players — junior No. 1 Alec Rodriguez-Fields and seniors Clay Dickey and Adam Rydel at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively — plus the No. 1 doubles team of junior Koops Lord and sophomore Will Larkin, Regis Jesuit defeated the Bruins (who were going for a 48th all-time state title) 4-2.

That victory came after the individual state tournament, which saw Rodriguez-Fields (who was undefeated and defended the No. 1 singles title he won in 2024), Dickey and Rydel sweep singles titles, while Lord and Larkin (No. 1), junior Edward Samuelson and sophomore Reis Chervey (No. 2) and junior Beckett Martorella and sophomore Finn Carolan (No. 3) win their respective brackets.

The No. 4 doubles team of junior Connor Hickey and freshman Daniel Hickey won the first set of their final, but lost in three sets to a team from Cherry Creek.

Two times, the Class 5A state championship had finished just out of the reach of the Cherokee Trail boys golf team, which managed to chase it down in dramatic fashion this season.

Led by seniors Brayden Forte and Dalton Sisneros — members of the team that tied for second place in 2023 and finished as the sole runner-up in 2024 — the Cougars finished off a dominant season with the program’s first state title after prevailing in a one-hole playoff over Denver East at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction. Down a stroke with three of four qualifiers in the clubhouse (Sisneros, fellow senior Brayden O’Neill and freshman Jeffrey Chen), Forte made a dramatic eagle on the par5 Hole No. 18 to give Cherokee Trail a stroke lead. The Angels evened it, but clutch putts by Chen, Forte and Sisneros in the playoff won it.

During the season, the Cougars had a tournament in which they finished 20-under-par as a team, which is believed to be a state record.

Grandview’s Oliver Schimberg, Gherman Prudnikau win two swim titles apiece Oliver Schimberg had been a fixture of the Grandview boys swim program for four years, while Gherman Prudnikau was for just one.

Both, however, graduated from the prep ranks as multiple-time Class 5A state champions with their performance in May at the Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center.

Schimberg already held a place in program history as the only two-time state champion as the University of Minnesota signee had won back-to-back 100 yard backstroke crowns. He

further cemented his place in the program recordbooks with his third backstroke title and added a crown in the 100 yard butterfly, while he was voted Colorado Swimmer of the Year by 5A coaches.

Prudnikau swam in club settings for three years of high school, then joined Grandview as a senior and made a huge impact. He ruled the distance freestyles at the state meet with championships in the 200 and 500 yard freestyles just a few days after he earned a scholarship offer from his dream school, Ohio State.

Eaglecrest boys volleyball team breaks through with first state championship The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team knocked off top-seeded Littleton Public Schools 19-25, 25-23, 25-19, 27-25 at Trojan Arena on the campus of Fountain-Fort Carson High School to win the Class 5A state championship. Led by 24 kills and 19 digs from senior Jackson Shaw and 14 kills and 19 assists from sophomore Will George, coach Chad Bond’s Raptors (25-5), who defeated a team that was 3-0 against them on the season.

Eaglecrest girls win 4x200 relay at state meet for fourth straight season One of the most remarkable feats in the Aurora area came from the Eaglecrest girls track team, which came away with the championship in the 4x2000 for a fourth year in a row.

The common thread among the four winners was the presence of senior Jaylynn Wilson, who was joined this season by junior Tatum Gratrix, sophomore Malanya Gaines and freshman Evangeline Ansah.

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

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL L. LABELLE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 11, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 16, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1189801 Original Principal Amount $281,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $258,879.23 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 3, LYN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 1ST FILING, TOGETHER WITH, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1971 IN BOOK 1948 AT PAGE 451, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 12061 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80011 8207.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 00000010606184 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. 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

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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

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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 purchas-

er 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 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

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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 SUBDIVISION 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

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com 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 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. 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.

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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

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www.publicnoticecolorado.com COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0596 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) BENJAMIN V LEE AND GREGORY ALAN GRESS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1101790 Original Principal Amount $248,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $190,417.83 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 18, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN TOWN CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3827 S DAYTON ST, AURORA, CO 80014 7245.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/14/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Randall M. Chin #31149 Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 David W. Drake #43315 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350 3711 Attorney File # 00000010547420 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0598 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 1, THE TIMBERS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. EIGHT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2073 06 1 23 007

Purported common address: 3836 S Evanston Street, Aurora, CO 80014.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/14/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035771 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0600 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Danielle Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2115862 Original Principal Amount $341,218.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $259,200.58 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT NO. A, BUILDING 48, QUAIL RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, INC ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 27, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6036661, AND ANY AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS THERETO, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP 9 RECORDED ON OCTOBER 16, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. A6133757, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE, COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 033749201 Purported common address: 1232 S Waco Street A, Aurora, CO 80017.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/14/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035342 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0601 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK 1, MEADOWOOD FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 16559 EAST BROWN DRIVE, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/11/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/18/2025 Last Publication 1/15/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/14/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035756 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0604 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Michael A Montano Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2022 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E2115667 Original Principal Amount $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,643.66 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 111, BUILDING NO. B, TORREY PINES, AT HEATHERRIDGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 IN BOOK 2997 AT PAGE 327, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 23, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 1851002 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: STORAGE SPACE NO. 111-B, AND PARKING SPACE NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 1973 25 1 18 073 Purported common address: 2231 South Vaughn Way #111B, Aurora, CO 80014.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035839 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0605 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

Outstanding Principal Balance $317,968.04 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 7, CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 144 N Duquesne St, Aurora, CO 80018.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369 6122 Attorney File # CO 25 1025082 JH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0606 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Andre Terry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 20, 2025 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2025 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E5012284 Original Principal Amount $623,498.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $623,498.00 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 6, SUMMER BREEZE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 17519 E Kenyon Drive, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369 6122 Attorney File # CO 25 1022997 JH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0607 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Hilda Herrera and Brandon F Herrera Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 29, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E3059955 Original Principal Amount $387,845.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $381,324.21 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 29, THE UNION PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DEER TRAIL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 035136159 Purported common address: 1131 5th Ave, Deer Trail, CO 80105.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035837 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0609 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 17, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Crystal Aitken AND Nick Connell Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 194, BUILDING NO. 23, BREAKAWAY CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE BREAKAWAY CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 19, 1984 IN BOOK 4217 AT PAGE 512, AND MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1984 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2467723, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN# 1975 28 3 24 067 Purported common address: 17192 E Baltic Dr Apt B, Aurora, CO 80013.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 20 023964 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0616 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Gerad Smith Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021 GS1 Date of Deed of Trust June 14, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) D8058307 Original Principal Amount $123,960.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,972.11 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Please see attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Legal Description CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. G-12, BUILDING 8828, COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AS SHOWN ON THE

CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 16, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGE 76, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 16, 1980 IN BOOK 3230 AT PAGE 425, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8828 E Florida Avenue G12, Denver, CO 80247.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/21/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369 6122 Attorney File # CO 25 1023834 JH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0617 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER RIDGE SOUTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: AN INDIVIDUAL AIR SPACE UNIT WHICH IS CONTAINED WITH THE WALLS, BASEMENT OR BASE FLOOR, ROOF, WINDOWS AND DOORS, REFERENCED AS UNIT 20178 IN BUILDING NO. 601, NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE “CONDOMINIUM MAP” FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, ON DECEMBER 7, 1973, AT RECEPTION NO. 1396213, INCLUDING ALL FIXTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1/200TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF STRAWBERRY I AT HEATHERRIDGE APPURTENANT THERETO; TOGETHER WITH: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS, BALCONIES, FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. A RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT ABOVE DESCRIBED. THE RIGHT TO USE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDO-

MINIUM PROJECT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED UPON SAID PROPERTY. THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING STALL NO. 222 IN PARKING LOT NO. G, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE “CONDOMINIUM MAP” REFERRED TO ABOVE, OR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN#: 1973 25 4 07 001 Purported common address: 13607 E Yale Ave B, Aurora, CO 80014.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/21/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035763 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0618 2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 21, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Emily Jo Coop AND Janis Lee Coop Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2024 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 20, 2024 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E4031202 Original Principal Amount $525,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $520,312.66 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14 BLOCK 9; HARMONY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 13, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 27425 E Byers Pl, Aurora, CO 80018.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/18/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/25/2025 Last Publication 1/22/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE

MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/21/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990 Attorney File # 25 035616 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE 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 Marina Dr Unit 102, Aurora, CO 80014-5503.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/04/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the 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

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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 fol‑ lows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 13, BLOCK 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 Ge‑ noa Cir, Centennial, 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, 01/21/2026, 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 11/27/2025 Last Publication 12/25/2025 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: 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 de‑ scribed Deed of Trust: On September 26, 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) Rikki Falsetto Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA‑ TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS INC. DBA KIND LENDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND AS‑ SIGNS 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 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 Purported common address: 16153 E ALASKA PL UNIT 1, Aurora, CO 80017‑2150.

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, 01/28/2026, 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 12/4/2025 Last Publication 1/1/2026 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: 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 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) 200 Columbia Realty LLC, a New York Limited Libility Company Original Beneficiary(ies) CBRE Capital Markets, Inc., a Texas cor‑ poration Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank Trust Company, National As‑ sociation, as Trustee for the registered holders of J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Multifamily Mortgage Pass‑Through Certificates, Se‑ ries 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 pay‑ ments 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 SUB‑ DIVISION, 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 CURRENT‑ LY 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 SUB‑ DIVISION, 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 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: 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

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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 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) 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 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 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 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: Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Aricyn J. Dall #51467 David W Drake #43315 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259‑6710 Attorney File # 25CO00348‑1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE ‑ PUBLICATION CRS §38‑38‑103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0580‑2025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following 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 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 AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT Date Report Run : Thu, Dec‑04‑25 PUBLIC AUCTION REPORT 01/14/2026 YEAR MAKE V.I.N. —— —— —————————— 01 ACUR 19UYA42481A001336 07 ACUR 5J8TB18537A005762 04 ACUR 2HNYD18614H539969 01 ACUR 2HNYD18671H510908 17 AUDI WAU43AFDXHN006456 12 BMW 5UXZV4C58CL988430 01 BMW WBADT33451GF40221 02 CADI 1GYEK63N02R189722 09 CHEV 1G1ZF57529F225088 06 CHEV 1GCGG25V961197358 04 CHEV 1GNEK13Z04R245972 88 CHEV 1GCDC14K4JZ112534 08 CHEV 1GCHG35K281140566 14 CHEV 1G1PA5SH0E7187498 98 CHEV 3GNFK16R1WG144958 04 CHEV 2GCEK19T341319485 08 CHEV 1G1ZK57B68F293619 96 CHEV 1GCCS1948T8120105 15 CHEV 1G1PC5SB5F7244589 08 CHEV 1G1ZJ577984307684 02 CHEV 1GNEK13Z42R158735 07 CHEV KL1TG56657B106676 06 CHEV 2CNDL63F466039701 05 CHEV 1GBJG31U251110380 03 CHEV 1G1JC52F837112348 12 CHEV 1G1ZD5EU2CF110725 00 CHEV 1GCFG15R1Y1126277 12 CHEV 1G1JD6SB0C4127119 06 CHEV 1G1AL15F267878617 13 CHEV 2GNFLCEK0D6196376 07 CHEV 2G1WT58K379147068 02 CHRY 1C4GJ25B62B527517 06 CHRY 2C3KA43R76H299664 13 CHRY 1C3CCBBB1DN727658 04 CHRY 2C4GP44R24R611539 06 DODG 2B3KA53H46H361497 05 DODG 1B3EL46T75N578985 05 DODG 1D4GP24R45B192472 13 DODG 3C4PDDBG5DT548007 12 DODG 1C3CDZAB6CN280010 FLAGSTAFF CAMPER 04 FORD 1FAFP40654F149417 09 FORD 3FAHP07Z69R181711 15 FORD 1FMJK1JT0FEF15746 09 FORD 2FMDK49C59BB04278 03 FORD 1FBSS31L73HA27011 95 FORD 1FMEU15N9SLB49377 16 FORD 2FMGK5D82GBA02133 03 FORD 1FAFP34Z03W278503 95 FORD 1FTEE14Y2SHB80762 99 FORD 1FMZU35P3XZA91219 09 GMC 1GKER13D69J169001 04 GMC 1GKDT13S242333679 91 GMC 1GTGG35K6M7509822 99 GMC 1GKEK13R9XJ786275 04 GMC 1GKEK13Z34R278722 96 GMC 1GTFG25R9T1003504 07 HMDE ID11047280CO 95 HOND JH2RC4301SM102525 01 HOND 2HKRL18671H612651

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Written protests with reasons must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on January 22nd, 2026 to Lisa Keith, Senior Licensing Officer, at 15151 East Alameda Parkway, 5th Floor, Aurora, CO 80012.

Provided either the applicant or protestant(s) desire to use petitions to prove the needs of the neighborhood, and the desires of the inhabitants, the petitions may not be circulated before December 24th, 2025 and must be returned by 12:00 noon on January 12th, 2026, for review and verification by the City of Aurora Liquor Licensing staff.

Information as to the application, procedures, or remonstrances, may be handled with the Liquor Licensing staff up to and including January 22nd, 2026.

Lisa Keith Senior Licensing Officer 303-739-7568 lkeith@auroragov.org Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE The Local Licensing Authority for the City of Aurora has adopted updated rules and regulations for Marijuana Licensees effective January 1, 2026. A copy of these rules and regulations are available on the City’s website at www.auroragov.org/marijuana and on file with the Offices of the City Clerk and City Attorney.

Lisa Keith Licensing Officer 303-739-7568 Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE Notification of Issuance of Emergency Permit No. CO-25-12-16-01 for Treatment of Hazardous Waste under the Colorado Hazardous Waste Act Name of Permittee: Location of Treatment: Arapahoe County Bomb Squad 7600 S. Peoria St, Unincorporated Arapahoe County, CO Arapahoe County Bomb Squad was authorized on December 16, 2025 to treat by detonation one suspected pipe bomb. This treatment by detonation is a safe management method for this waste. This emergency permit expired on December 18, 2025.

Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID The Aurora High Point at DIA Metro District (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the PA 74 Park (the “Project”) at 18335 E. 103rd Ave Unit 204 until 10:00 am on January 15, 2026. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A description of the Work to be performed is: Erosion Control, Earthwork, Water, Storm, Concrete, Irrigation, Park Amenities, and Landscape.

Bid packages will be available for pickup after 10:00 am. On December 22, 2025.

Send request for bid documents to Randy Ficklin II at Randy@silverbluffcompanies. com. Include company name, contact name, and contact information.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $10,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents.

The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed in writing to: Randy Ficklin II at Randy@silverbluffcompanies.com no later than 4:30pm on January 9, 2026.

Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID The Skydance Metropolitan District No. 1, (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Skydance Civil Infrastructure Phase 1 Project (the “Project”) at 18335 E. 103rd Ave, Suite 204, Commerce City, CO 80022 until 10:00 am. January 22, 2026. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for completion of the Work, is: Installation of water, storm, and sanitary sewer improvements, construction of new roadways.

Bid packages will be available electronically after 10:00 am. on December 22, 2025.

Send request for bid documents to Will Sokol at Will@Silverbluffcompanies.com.

Include company name, contact name, and contact information.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $10,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents.

The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the

right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed in writing to: Will Sokol at Will@ Silverbluffcompanies.com no later than January 16, 2026.

Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Forest Trace Metropolitan District No. 3, City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment on or after January 12, 2026, to Cox Professional Landscape Services, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the “Contractor”), for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Forest Trace Erosion Control Project – Phase I, Grading and Landscape Restoration, performed within the District, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District at Forest Trace Metropolitan District No. 3 c/o WBA, PC, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, on or before the date hereinabove shown for final payment.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOREST TRACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 By: WBA, PC Attorneys for the District First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on January 9, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at 2700 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO. Chambers Road RV & Boat Storage will sell the following vehicle: A 2001 Glastron Boat and trailer, owned and stored by Dustan Elledge of 14709 East 26th Ave., Aurora, CO, 80011. Merchandise is sold AS IS. Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement. Sale is by the authority of CO Statute 38-21.5-103.

First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE BMC Investments will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH).

The purpose of this application is to request funding to develop Metro Center Apartments, a 58 unit rental development at Alameda Ave and Sable Blvd. in Aurora, CO. Metro Center Apartments will cost approximately $28,210,864 to construct. BMC Investments will request approximately $500,000 in annual State AHTC allocation which equals approximately $3,000,000 of total state tax credit allocation. The result would be approximately $2,100,000 in state equity investment that equals a present value of $1,964,414.

The project will also apply to DOH to request $1,600,000 in funding.

The request of funding is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Aurora. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.

All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to kelly.pretzer@bmcinv.com and will be forwarded to CHFA for consideration during the application process.

Members of the public are invited to attend an online public hearing scheduled for 1/6/2026 at 12pm MST. Please join via the link https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/87396462985?pwd=fKlRNveaGt6rybF17CjzXG8uPqrZAw.1&jst=2 or dial in 312626-6799 with pass code 87396462985 Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel

SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: Public Works Construction/Improvement Contract 48th Avenue Landscaping and Irrigation Project Coloco Sprinkler, Inc. CONTRACT DATED: February 19, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after January 11, 2026 to Coloco Sprinkler, Inc. (the “Contractor”), for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced project concerning construction work performed.

Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, c/o Schedio Group, LLC, 809 14th Street, Suite A, Golden, Colorado, 80401 Attn: Graham Gevirtz, with a copy to: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: Public Works Construction/Improvement Contract Filing No. 7 Landscaping and Irrigation Project Coloco Sprinkler, Inc. CONTRACT DATED: February 19, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after January 11, 2026 to Coloco Sprinkler, Inc. (the “Contractor”), for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced project concerning construction work performed.

Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, c/o Schedio Group, LLC, 809 14th Street, Suite A, Golden, Colorado, 80401 Attn: Graham Gevirtz, with a copy to: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: Public Works Construction/Improvement Contract Green Valley Ranch Traditional Clubhouse and Pool Amenity Project Taylor Kohrs, LLC CONTRACT DATED: July 26, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment on or after January 11, 2026 to Taylor Kohrs, LLC (the “Contractor”), for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced project concerning construction work performed.

Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its subcontractors, in or about the perfor-

mance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, c/o Schedio Group, LLC, 809 14th Street, Suite A, Golden, Colorado, 80401 Attn: Graham Gevirtz, with a copy to: Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECOND CREEK RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT First Publication: December 25, 2025 Final Publication: January 1, 2026 Sentinel TRAILS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by the Trails Park and Recreation District, hereinafter referred to as Owner, at The Trails Recreation Center / Conestoga Room 16799 East Lake Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80015 (request for manager to verify submittal) Until 10:00 a.m. local time, January 26th, 2026 for the Tall Grass Park Improvements.

At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been received will be opened and read aloud. This Contract provides for the following Work: Clearing and grubbing, site preparation (incl. herbicide treatment to kill existing grass), irrigation system addition/modification, seeding/sodding/revegetation, crusher fines paving, concrete paving, boardwalk construction, pickleball court construction, vault restroom installation, boulder steps installation, concrete seatwall installation, site furnishing installation, fence/gate installation, and tree, and shrub plantings.

Beginning December 19th, 2025, electronic copies of the Bidding Documents will be available by emailing Kaitlin Bernal at kbernal@streamla.com. Requests shall have “Tall Grass Park Improvements” in the subject line. Submittal requirements are outlined in the Bidding Instructions included in the digital bidding packet.

An optional site tour will be held at 12:00 p.m., January 8th, 2026 at the project site (21250 E Oxford Ave Aurora, CO 80015).

The cutoff time for questions regarding the bid packet is 5:00 p.m., January 14th, 2026. Questions must be submitted by email to kbernal@streamla.com, and shall have “Tall Grass Park Improvements Bid Questions” in subject line. Refer to Bidding Instructions for required contractor qualifications, and other submittal requirements.

Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel VEHICLE FOR SALE 2008 HONDA CRV VIN 071978 Extreme Towing 303-344-1400 Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel VEHICLES FOR SALE A03899, 2008 Ford F250, burgundy 082863, 2021 Hyundai, Sonata, black A Personal Touch Recovery 303-421-2330 Publication: December 25, 2025 Sentinel NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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. 2025PR30868 Estate of Jean H. Okubo aka Hisako Jean Okubo aka Hisa Jean Okubo aka Hisako J. Okubo aka Hisako Jeanne Okubo aka Jean Okubo, Deceased.

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

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

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Coombs also proposed minor changes, such as putting the land acknowledgement invocation at the beginning of the meeting, “before formal business,” and adding more time to public listening sessions.

velopment Authority, a voter-approved special district designed to drive long-term reinvestment and revitalization along the Colfax corridor.

The focus now is on how the city will form the DDA’s first governing board, a legally required

An Aurora Police “Real Time” operator at the controls in the city’s new center Nov. 19, 2025. PHOTO BY CASSANDRA BALLARD

The changes to Public Invited to be Heard include reinstating the session as part of the city council meeting. It was changed during the summer by the majority of city council members, as part of one of many attempts to control disruptions during meetings wrought by protestors. The protests have, for more than a year, been created by family, friends and activists linked to the 2024 police shooting of Kilyn Lewis during his arrest in Aurora.

Under the resolution Coombs proposed, the Public Invited to be Heard listening session was extended to an hour or more before the meeting, with an additional hour or more after the meeting. It will also allow speakers to talk for three minutes instead of two.

The Downtown Development Authority and Aurora’s fighting arts district

Aurora lawmakers moved forward with a timeline for creating a board and plan details for the new East Colfax Downtown Development Authority, approved by voters Nov. 4.

City Council members this month outlined the next steps for appointing the inaugural board of the East Colfax Downtown De-

step before any redevelopment funding or projects can move forward, Laura Perry, deputy city manager, said.

The DDA is a special district created under state law and approved by Aurora voters 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, 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 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.

Next up is appointing two boards to lead the efforts and then a plan for how best to support businesses and residents in the area.

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.

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Colorado, other states have a duty to keep Trump within the law

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s the year with President Donald Trump back in power draws to a close, his administration has made painfully clear that the law, the Constitution and human decency are obstacles to be bulldozed, not boundaries to be respected.

That is why a growing caucus of state legislators from across the country deserves not just attention, but loud support.

The issue strikes at the very heart of what Aurora is, a community that has for decades been a beacon for immigrants as a place where fairness and opportunity not only exist, but are profoundly promoted.

From Colorado to California, New York to Illinois, lawmakers are stepping into a vacuum left by a federal government that has abandoned the rule of law. They are doing so not out of ideology, but necessity, as credible reports mount that the Trump administration is detaining people without warrants, without due process, and increasingly, without regard to whether those swept up are undocumented at all.

This is not conjecture nor partisan spin. State lawmakers detailed a disturbing pattern during a recent multi-state briefing. People suspected of being undocumented immigrants are held without lawful authority, ICE operates without judicial warrants, and most alarming, U.S. citizens and legally documented immigrants are detained for no legitimate reason.

That is not immigration enforcement.

It is lawlessness wearing a federal badge.

Trump promised voters that mass deportations would target “criminals.” That promise has collapsed under the weight of reality. Instead of focused enforcement, the administration is conducting broad, indiscriminate sweeps that target brown and Black communities in hopes of “snagging” immigrants along the way. The strategy is as ugly as it is unconstitutional.

It spreads fear, disrupts families and dares the courts and states to stop it.

Aurora Democratic state Sen. Mike Weissman put it plainly and powerfully. States, he said, have been forced to become “laboratories where remedies are being developed to protect our country from the disease of authoritarianism that is spreading out from Washington, DC.” It is a sober assessment of a federal government acting outside its legal authority.

Colorado’s Senate Bill 25-276, signed into law earlier this year, is a blueprint for resistance grounded in the Constitution. It affirms the reality that constitutional protections apply to everyone, regardless of immigration status. It bars jails from holding people longer than legally allowed just to help ICE. It clarifies, correctly, that ICE detainers are not arrest warrants under the Fourth Amendment. And it backs rights with real remedies, because rights without enforcement are meaningless.

Denver Democratic state Rep. Lorena Garcia went further, calling out the reality many communities already know. “ICE is actually, in fact, not a law enforcement agency. It is a lawless agency.”

That statement should alarm anyone who believes in ordered liberty.

Law enforcement agencies are and must be bound by law. When an agency routinely ignores warrants, due process and basic accountability, states have not just the right, but the obligation, to intervene.

Other states are doing exactly that. New York lawmakers are proposing bills requiring judicial warrants before local cooperation with ICE and allowing people to sue when their constitutional rights are violated. California has enacted a “No Secret Police” law barring officers from hiding their faces during enforcement actions. Illinois is moving to protect hospitals, schools and courthouses while creating civil causes of action for abuses.

These measures are not radical. They are conservative in the truest sense in that they conserve the Constitution, conserve due process and conserve the principle that the government must always answer to the people.

Critics of measures to hold the Trump administration within the boundaries of the law will cry “sanctuary cities” and “obstruction.” But what these states are obstructing is not justice, but injustice. They are blocking federal agents from acting like paramilitary units, abducting people in broad daylight, eroding public trust and violating rights with impunity.

They are insisting that if the federal government wants cooperation, it must first obey the law.

This matters beyond immigration. When the federal government normalizes warrantless detention and racialized sweeps, it sets a precedent that endangers everyone. Today, it’s immigrants. Tomorrow, it will be political dissenters, protesters or anyone deemed by Trump to be inconvenient or even disliked.

The caucus of state legislators pushing back against the Trump administration understands this moment. They are drawing a line where Washington refuses to. They are reminding the country that fear is not policy, and authoritarianism is not leadership.

They deserve the full backing of every American who still believes that no president, no agency and no badge is above the law.

COUNCILMEMBER ROB ANDREWS, GUEST COLUMNIST

Hold retailers accountable for prices

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hen I talk with neighbors across Aurora, I hear the same thing: It’s getting too expensive to live. Everything costs more, and families are stretched thin. People are having trouble affording the basics necessities like groceries and housing.

Retail giants blame inflation, labor costs, and supply chain issues. Sometimes that’s real. But there’s another pattern we can’t ignore: Big box retailers use economic uncertainty as cover to raise prices and boost profits.

We saw it during COVID. Prices surged because of supply chain disruptions but never came back down after those disruptions eased. Instead, major grocers reported record profits. A 2024 Federal Trade Commission report confirmed that many retailers used the pandemic to “come out ahead at the expense of the communities they serve.”

Now, with the Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff policies, Walmart and Target are again changing price tags. Another crisis, another excuse.

These corporations also have a long history of opposing workers who try to organize. In Pueblo, Target workers seeking a union reported threats and intimidation. When Walmart workers in Love-

land tried to unionize, the company flew in an anti-union rapid-response team. These companies protect profit first and people last.

And now they’re testing digital shelf tags, technology that allows prices to change in real time.

That may be convenient for retailers, but it makes it harder for families to budget and easier for corporations to manipulate prices without anyone noticing. In an economy where every dollar matters, that’s unacceptable.

Some lawmakers are taking action. An Arizona legislator has proposed banning digital shelf tags, and members of Congress have introduced bills to limit them. That’s the kind of vigilance we need.

Throughout my time in public service, fighting predatory lending, strengthening worker protections, and pushing back on forced arbitration, I’ve learned that when corporations see an opening to take advantage of people, they often take it. That’s why elected leaders must stay one step ahead.

If big retailers won’t look out for Colorado families, then the rest of us in public office must. And we will.

Aurora Councilmember Rob Andrews is a newly-elected at-large, and has lived in Aurora for more than a decade.

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›› METRO, from 5 tions for Psychological Dimensions, a position that has caused her to work closely with the city for years, according to Maher’s applications. She has lived in Aurora for 12 years and is a Denver native.

The Planning and Zoning Commission has two open seats with only one person applying for reappointment, Commissioner Melvin Bush. Bush served two terms and was approved by city council to serve a third term.

For the second seat opening, the city council will hold public interviews with the five applicants, Robin Becker, Mariel Coughlin, Nicholas Richardson, Allison Spink and recent city council candidate in Ward I, Stephen Elkins.

Chukwubuike Aghaji applied but has only lived in Aurora for one month, and did not qualify.

Becker is a senior campus planner for the State of Colorado Auraria Higher Education Center and has previously worked as a town and city planner in Estes Park and Golden.

Coughlin is an assistant project manager for Bryan Construction and has previously worked as a field and office project engineer, according to her application.

Richardson is a senior software engineer for RTX and previously worked as a senior software engineer for Lockheed Martin and ConMed, according to his application.

Spink is the owner and principal accountant at The Holistic Accountant and previously was the director of accounting at Project 44, Inc., and as the vice president and corporate controller at Angi, Inc., according to her application.

Elkins is a product development manager at Prime Data Centers and previously worked as a senior and associate city planner, and as an associate development project administrator for the City and County of Denver, according to his application.

Both commissions will follow the same timeline for deadlines and interviews. The deadline for applications for Planning and Zoning is Jan. 2, 2026, and the deadline for Council Members to submit rankings is Jan. 8, 2026.

City council will determine the candidates to be interviewed Jan. 12, 2026, and interviews for candidates will be during the Study Session Jan. 26, 2026.

Final appointments will be made Feb. 29, 2026.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

SNOW KIDDING: Aurora juggles snow removal strategy for winter storms

It’s snowy season, and even though there isn’t any, the city is staying prepared.

Aurora is a big, sprawling city, and the amount of snow that can dump at any time makes for a challenging and unpredictable job for city staff clearing the roads.

Every time a storm rolls in, the staff needs to decide how severe it will be and how to prioritize cleanup.

“The goal of public works during a snowstorm is to ensure that our emergency services — fire, police, and EMS — remain functional during snow events,”said Kurt Muehlemeyer, director of Public Works.

As most can imagine, “more snow equals more resources,” Muehlemeyer said.

Although the year was shaping up to be a snowy winter in Colorado, city staff are now predicting it will be a “La Niña” year, with dry, warmer temperatures.

Storms are categorized by the amount of snow they drop. Trace to two inches of snow is Category One, and two to six inches is Category Two. These two

categories make up 80% of the storms the city sees, according to Muehlemeyer.

“The difference between Category One and Category Two is plowing,” Muehlemeyer said. “If we have to plow snow, it requires more resources. If we can just use our deicing materials to melt it, it requires less.”

Category Three is six to 12 inches, and Category Four is “kind of Snowmageddon, if you will,” Muehlemeyer said.

“We make staffing decisions based on the type of storm,” Muehlemeyer said.

“That includes equipment. It’s all dependent.”

When the snow falls, the city streets are then prioritized in a particular order.

Priority one is the main or primary arterial roadways, such as Alameda Avenue, Chambers Road and Havana Street. The city prioritizes roads by color, with primary arterial roads marked in red.

Priority two is blue, and these roads are primary collector roads, which include roads to hospitals and schools.

Priority three is green and includes connector residential streets or through streets.

Priority four is yellow and includes the many North/South and East/West connectors in the East area, which are considered outlying rural roads, according to Muehlemeyer.

“Those are how our operators are looking at the maps and servicing roadways based on priority,” Muehlemeyer said.

The city then uses two forms of deicer: liquid and granular. Sometimes they use a combination of the two. They use different de-icers for different occasions.

Mayor Mike Coffman clarified that the city does not use sand or gravel in its granular deicer. The city uses a granular deicer called Ice Slicer, which is almost 100% salt and mineral colored orange, according to Muehlemeyer.

The city can send out 90 pieces of equipment, and although that sounds like a lot, Aurora is a large place, Muehlemeyer said.

The city uses up to 60 snow plows, and the other 30 pieces it can use include front-end loaders, more graders and snow blowers, Muehlemeyer said.

“The priority red, blue, green and yellow are just under 1,600 lane miles,” Muehlemeyer said. “For a point of reference, right, 1,600 lane miles will be enough to make a two-lane road from here to Wentzville, Missouri.”

Streets and public works staff can handle a category one storm, but when higher categories dump many flurry inches, they need to call in their “sister

departments,” including Parks and Recreation, Open Space, and even Aurora Water.

“We need them to supplement our operations so that we can staff all of our vehicles,” Muehlemeyer said.

Sidewalk snow removal is not part of the city’s snow and ice control plan, but once the city enters a Category Three storm or higher, space becomes limited, Muehlemeyer said.

“We’re moving snow from the middle to the side,” Muehlemeyer said. “Sometimes that goes on sidewalks. If we put snow on the sidewalks, we will remove it.”

Ice cutting is a more heavy-duty approach for handling thick ice. The city does not offer it as a standard service, but after a snowstorm, staff will go out and address problem areas, especially north-facing ones.

We do have some trouble spots that we know about, and we patrol on a regular basis,” Muehlemeyer said. “All this work is completed during regular hours.

We do not do this on overtime.”

The city uses Access Aurora to receive public requests and dispatch staff.

In 2021 and 2023, Muehlemeyer said the city had a total of 3,460 ice-cutting requests.

The city has started to work with neighborhoods in more rural parts of Aurora to help with the load.

After the 2019 Bomb Cyclone, the city began considering partnering with Homeowners’ Associations and Special Districts to plow snow in residential neighborhoods.

At the direction of Councilmember Françoise Bergan and following a successful pilot project with the Blackstone neighborhood, the city implemented a process that allows special districts and HOAs to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the city to perform their own snow removal within their areas. The city currently has three areas: Blackstone, Forest Trace and South Shore.

“They’re required to remove the snow from the roadways and take it off-site to a place that they designate within the IGA,” Muehlemeyer said.

The agreements include liability insurance through the city and require that HOAs or special districts use equipment that meets the city’s standards, according to Muehlemeyer.

Bergan said that one of the misunderstandings among some metro districts and homeowner associations is that they think that, if they sign up for this agreement, they have to plow. When all it does is allow them to decide what inch height of snow requires them to call a contractor.

— Cassandra Ballard, Sentinel Staff Writer

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