Colorado violated EPA ozone limits 40 times in summer of 2024
More exceedances than in 8 of the past 10 years, regional air quality o cials say. They’re seeking more caps on oil and gas activity
BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN
e northern Front Range counties violated EPA ozone standards on 40 days of the 2024 summer air pollution season, Colorado o cials said Monday, and their new action recommendations call for more restrictions on oil and gas activity.
Monitors watching the nine Front Range counties in Colorado’s “nonattainment” area for toxic ozone recorded violations of the EPA’s 2008 cap of 75 parts per billion on 22 summer days, according to the Regional Air Quality Council. e monitors showed exceedances of the tighter 2015 EPA standard of 70 parts per billion on 18 days.
Together, the 40 violation days were higher than totals in eight of the past 10 summer seasons, RAQC said. Colorado must bring average ozone levels below both the 2008 and 2015 standards in the next few years, or face increasing restrictions from EPA sanctions. e northern Front Range counties have already been forced to use more expensive reformulated gasoline that has lower emissions, and Colorado Air Pollution Control o cials must now write permits for any business projected to exceed 25 tons of emissions a year, down from the previous threshold of 50 tons per year.
Some recent regulations have yet to fully impact high ozone levels and need a chance to work, said RAQC spokesperson David Sabados. But policymakers cannot rest on past actions, he added — new sets of rules are needed to reverse the rising ozone trend of the past few years.
“ ere’s more that needs to get done, and we can’t just rely on what’s already passed getting fully implemented. We need to be looking at other options as well,” Sabados said. e rst two recommendations from the RAQC’s season wrapup would demand new cuts from the Colorado oil and gas industry, one of the biggest in the nation. Ozone is created from a mix of volatile organic compounds from petroleum and other sources, nitrogen oxides from industrial and vehicle sources, and particulates like
wild re smoke, all cooking under 90 degree-plus summer skies.
While the state oil and gas industry is subject to a number of new rules from recent years, more ozone could be taken out by requiring producers to recapture pollutants during so-called “blowdown” events where wellheads are cleared of methane and other residue, the RAQC report said.
e industry should also be required to overhaul “antiquated” pneumatic equipment that vents pollutants to the atmosphere from well sites and pipeline gathering sites. ose emissions can be recaptured, RAQC says.
Another recommendation previously pushed by the EPA and which should be revisited by Colorado ocials includes cutting “indirect sources” of emissions, such as vehicle trafc centered on growing warehouse operations, distribution centers and large entertainment or sports venues.
Smoke from wild res in Colorado and elsewhere in the West has also made the state problem worse in recent summers, Sabados said, but the monitors show that on most of the bad smoke days, ozone created by other controllable sources would still have put readings above the 70 or 75 ppb caps.
“Wild re smoke cannot be a scapegoat explanation,” the RAQC summary said.
Legislators are looking at new bills
‘There’s more that needs to get done, and we can’t just rely on what’s already passed getting fully implemented. We need to be looking at other options as well’
David Sabados, RAQC spokesperson
for the 2025 session to help cut ozone, and RAQC and the Air Quality Control Commission also have new potential policies and rules on their fall calendars, Sabados said.
“We thought it was important to send this out now,” he said. e violations are warnings of further crackdowns by the federal government, and of ongoing health problems in disproportionately impacted minority and lower-income communities, said Ean Tafoya, director of Colorado GreenLatinos. Tafoya
is in Washington, D.C., this week, and in a meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra noted the high co-pays for asthmaghting medicine in communities with high illness rates.
“It’s very challenging for our community,” Tafoya said.
A spokesperson for American Petroleum Institute-Colorado said they could not o er new comments about potential regulations, but pointed to past statements that the industry is complying with a host of new emissions control rules imposed by the Air Quality Control Commission and the Energy and Carbon Management Commission. e trade group has also argued that because of recent regulation, the energy produced from Colorado comes with fewer emissions than that produced in other states.
e RAQC’s “candor” in illustrating a bad 2024 ozone season is “refreshing,” said Jeremy Nichols of the nonpro t Center for Biological Diversity, but also seems like state o cials “throwing up hands and saying they just can’t keep up.”
“From almost day one, Governor (Jared) Polis has urged swift and aggressive action to reduce ozone yet here we are still stuck in the same mess,” Nichols said. While air pollution monitors show oil and gas activity contributing to spiking ozone, the state Air Pollution Control Division keeps permitting more and more drilling sites, he said.
e most high-pro le action in recent months was a ban on summer use of gas-powered lawn equipment by parks departments and other large institutions, including mowers and leaf blowers. e small engines contribute a small but signi cant portion of the daily summer ozone mix.
“Unless and until we see legitimately bold action to reduce ozone, including at least a pause on oil and gas permitting, then I don’t think anyone living in the Denver Metro-North Front Range region can breathe easy,” Nichols said.
e nine-county nonattainment area includes Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, Boulder, Adams, Broomeld, Je erson and Weld counties, and part of Larimer County.
One of the most prevalent causes of poor air quality in Colorado is ground-level ozone. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
Visiting Other Countries This Year Gave Me New Insight on What’s Possible in Society
Tuesday evening Rita and I returned from completing our world tour. It took us from Los Angeles to Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, Senegal, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France, England, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and Canada. From Montreal, we drove through northern New England at peak foliage, before flying home from Boston on Tuesday. In addition to daily lectures by distinguished diplomats and professors, we went on shore excursions in each port, learning how life differs from country to country.
Crime rates, especially gun violence, is so much lower everywhere we visited, because gun ownership is so rare compared to America, where there are more guns than people.
Don’t Miss Saturday’s Green Homes Tour!
In Copenhagen, over 50 percent of workers commute by bicycle, helped by winters which are milder than in Denver. Montreal, however, is recognized as the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, with more separated bike lanes than Amsterdam.
Being a Realtor, I naturally was interested in how people were housed, and, being committed as I am to sustainable living and saving the planet from the ravages of climate change, I paid attention to how sustainable their energy grid is, and how water and waste are handled. As a longtime owner of EVs, I also noted whether the places we visited were more or less on board with the shift to EVs than here at home.
Altogether, Rita and I were away for over five months, with a 3½-month break back in Colorado this summer. I posted my observations every day at http://wherearejimandrita.substack.com. We were most impressed with the Scandinavian countries — Sweden, Denmark and Norway. As I reported on my blog, every bus and truck in those countries is equipped with an breathalyzer interlock device. The vehicle will not start without the driver proving through that device that he has zero alcohol in his bloodstream. That’s right, not below a legal limit but zero. Passenger cars don’t have such a device, but the penalties for driving with even a low alcohol level are severe. The result is a huge decline in alcohol-related accidents and deaths over the past decades.
Here in America we have photo radar units which generate speeding and red light tickets for drivers, but the tickets do not result in points against your license. In Sweden the secondary roads have photo radar units every few miles, and if you are captured on camera going more than 15 kilometers per hour over the speed limit, your driver’s license can be suspended. (Fortunately, even the rural highways have bus service.) On my blog you’ll find a video showing one of these roadside radar units. Here’s a screenshot from it:
As far as we could tell, homelessness was not a significant problem anywhere we visited, unlike in America. In Sweden and Norway, most middle-class people live in the city but have a summer cottage, so statistically there is more than one home per family overall.
Single-family homes are much rarer in these other countries. Most people either rent or own an apartment in a multi-family structure. In Montreal we were shown the six-family homes constructed following World War II to house returning soldiers. In America, the post-war pattern was set by Levittown: subdivisions of one-story homes, typically with a garage, made possible, of course, by all the empty land here.
Levittown is also famous for not selling to black soldiers, which brings up another observation. In one of the lectures we attended about why Scandinavians regularly ranked as the happiest people in the world, it was pointed out that those countries have no history of serfdom or indentured servants, as one of the reasons. There’s less ingrained fear among populations.
Regarding EVs, there was a vast disparity in the adoption rate of electric vehicles from country to country. In Norway, effective Jan. 1 of this year, every taxicab had to be an EV, and in Bergen all city buses and most tourist buses are electric. In Montreal, the EV adoption rate is similar to here, but the trucks and buses are all diesel and the street noise level is unpleasantly high.
I encourage you to check out my blog for other insights.
Now is the best time to create a more sustainable home. The benefits are huge, and the savings are tempting. But how do you start? The easy first step is to experience the annual Metro Denver Green Homes Tour, of which Golden Real Estate is a co-sponsor.
Join the self guided tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th for just $15 per adult or $25 per couple. Follow the maps in the guide book to see some fantastic homes, all at your own pace. Explore creative older home retrofits and exciting new homes. See how your neighbors are enjoying beautiful, comfortable and healthy homes that benefit their communities and take on the changing climate, all while saving significant money over time.
Get some great ideas for your home. The tour features post-Marshall-fire homes rebuilt with unique sustainable and energy efficient designs; a Washington Park 1920s Craftsman-style green remodel; a 1950s home with a ground-source heat pump, solar power, and xeriscaping; the latest energyefficient all-electric townhomes; an updated 1979 solar home; and more.
Learn about current government and utility incentives. Learn how to harness free energy with dependable solar power and battery systems that shield you from brownouts and blackouts while dodging expensive utility timeof-use rates. Discover the latest heat pump technology; passive solar strategies; induction cooking; effective insulation; electric lawncare equipment; accessory dwelling units; and state-of-the-art construction materials. After the tour, plan to attend the free Reception & Green Expo: 4:30 to 6:30pm at Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC), 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Enjoy free appetizers, local beverages and live music. See renewable energy & sustainable living exhibits, a mobile container home unit, and electric bikes. From 3 to 5pm check out the electric cars in our annual EV roundup. Bring your questions. Talk to homeowners and gain from their experiences and advice. Talk to builders and suppliers and learn about the latest techniques, technologies and money saving incentives. You can purchase a ticket at www.NewEnergyColorado.org
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Brighton author pens crime novel
‘Redemption’s Echo’ inspired by trauma of tra cking victims
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Cathy McIntosh empathized with victims and survivors of human tra cking, and it ignited a desire to make a di erence to help victims nd purpose and meaning in their lives through her storytelling.
e result of that desire was for the Brighton author to write her rst ction novel, “Redemption’s Echo,” which hit the press and was published Sept. 25.
“It’s splendid to see such a large and impactful project come to fruition. I’m thrilled!” McIntosh said.
In the synopsis of “Redemption’s Echo,” McIntosh describes her main character as a female detective who works in the ctional town of Adams County, Colorado, who must overcome her traumatic past to nd a way to solve the cold case of her sister’s murder.
“ e two girls grew up in a very traumatic upbringing,” she said. “One sister was being human traf-
cked and fully cooperated to protect her little sister. She ends up as the victim in the story; she passes away, so there is a homicide.
“When the little sister grows up around law enforcement, she’s kneedeep in the investigation. One of the detectives from Adams County becomes her mentor, and she then follows in his footsteps and becomes a law enforcement detective herself.”
en, McIntoch said, in a series of strange events, she ends up in cold cases, and her deceased sister’s case is one of those, so she must nd the pillar of her sister’s murder.
McIntosh’s journey to become an author
McIntosh said she worked with a church and women’s ministry in Brighton, then left the ministry and went into marketing.
“My husband, Michael McIntosh, ran for Adams County sheri and was elected several terms ago. It was when I rst tasted marketing and enjoyed its many facets,” she said.
“I had written a couple of Bible studies and had done a lot of devotional writing back in those days, and the light bulb started to go on. I was writing, and that was great.”
McIntosh said the marketing piece is critical to writers, and she started moving into many di erent areas
Brighton Japanese American Association and Brighton City Museum welcomes the public to our Japanese Americanfestival Join us in the courtyard between the Armory and the Chamber for food, arts, and entertainment celebrating the contributions of Brighton’s unique emigrant culture. Enjoy presentations of music, dance, and displays of art, history, and more. Food trucks featuring traditional cuisine will be featured as will be the traditional BJAA bake sale. Facepainting and crafts for the kids. This event is sponsored by the Brighton City Museum and is free to the public.
with marketing. While working on her husband’s political campaign, she also worked on receiving her marketing certi cation with marketing guru Donald Miller.
“I doubt you’ve ever heard of him, but he’s notiable in the marketing industry, so I’ve received my marketing certi cations that have helped many businesses and nonpro ts strengthen their messaging to attract the people best suited for their cause and business,” she said.
Mcintosh said Miller wrote a book called “Blue Like Jazz” years ago, which became a best-seller.
“He started as a writer and also turned into a marketing guru. So, without being very intentional about trying to be like Donald Miller, following his footsteps in a minimal capacity is how I got into marketing,” McIntosh said.
Why detective stories?
McIntosh said she was fascinated with detective stories, and she’s still determining how many people, especially women, are drawn to crime stories.
“For me, it has a lot to do with putting the pieces of the puzzle together and watching the systems work, and the feeling of justi cation in the end nding justice for victims is wonderful,” McIntosh said.
“Other people have said it’s like putting yourself in the case, being
aware of your surroundings, and imagining yourself safe. It’s a very popular genre.”
McIntosh said her husband has been in law enforcement for 37 years, so she has heard interesting stories about crime for almost four decades.
“It was nally time. I had this idea, and honestly, it took about ve years to get a reasonable and realistic outline. It had to serve the law enforcement community well because that’s our family, so I had to represent it,” McIntosh said.
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St. Vrain Historical Society Presents The 54th Annual
Cathy McIntosh, with her crime novel “Redemption’s Echo,” was released on September 25, 2024.
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Weld awards $1.2 million to towns for improvements
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Twenty towns in Weld County will receive funding for community projects through the Community Development Block Grant program, according to a news release on Sept. 19.
“ anks to the due diligence of CDBG program sta and local municipalities, Weld County low-to-moderate-income residents are bene tting thanks to these funds,” said Kevin Ross, chairman of the Weld County Commissioners. “We are excited to help facilitate these community improvements, as they will elevate our county’s public and private infrastructure for years to come.”
According to o cials, the Community Development Block Grant program was awarded $1,211,310 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Weld County o cials signed an intergovernmental agreement in June 2020 with 25 city and town local governments to distribute funds for community investments to improve infrastructure and homes, according to o cials.
e Weld County Board of Commissioners has chosen 20 community projects to
assist low- to-moderate-income residents and fund repairs or upgrades. Six projects have been completed so far.
According to the o cials, the projects are:
- e Town of Ault upgraded its water line in the east portion of the city for businesses and residents.
- e Town of Firestone’s Friends of Firestone expanded its “Day of Service” services from one to two days. e Friends of Firestone is a volunteer program that helps low- to moderate-income homeowners with minor home repairs, exterior home painting, and general yard cleanup.
- e Town of Platteville’s public parks were upgraded with ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps.
- e Town of Erie’s 10 single-family manufactured homes across three mobile home parks received upgrades.
- e Town of Evans received 36 ADAcompliant ramps.
- e Town of Eaton replaced 57 ADAcompliant accessible ramps.
According to o cials, the HUD funds awarded to the Weld County CDBG program will help fund the program until March 31 to pay for the administrative costs.Visit the website for the county’s CDBG program herefor more information.
30 years, plus 10 million pounds, of properly disposed hazardous waste
Weld commissioners salute facility’s workers
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Weld County Board of Commissioners recognized employees who work for Greeley Household Hazardous Waste facility for their hard work maintaining a clean and safe environment for over 30 years, according to a news release on Sept. 18.
“It’s not very often that you get to recognize a program that’s been in place
for 30 years,” said Jason Chessher, director of Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. “With 10 million pounds of hazardous waste being diverted from land lls to this program to be disposed of properly, and servicing over 130,000 customers over 30 years … that’s a milestone worth celebrating.”
e commissioners declared the week of Sept. 18 to celebrate the facility’s 30th anniversary, so the Greeley Household Hazardous Waste Facility held a special anniversary open house the next Saturday on Sept. 21.
GREEN HOMES TOUR
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14350 W. 32nd Ave • Golden, CO Reception & Green Expo 4:30 – 6:30pm at JUC FREE Appetizers & Local Beverages Live Music! • Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Exhibits “Real people telling real stories about their path to electrification.” – Mark N.
“There’s simply nothing more inspiring than seeing green homes features in person!” — Angela K.
“The tour gave me a lot of ideas for improving my older home.” — Kelsey Z.
Rec center ready to spread its wings
A decades-long dream finally culminates with new swimming pool, gym
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After completing the nal phase of its renovation, the Fort Lupton Recreation Center celebrated its grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28.
With Fort Lupton growing and the recreation center at 203 S. Harrison Ave. becoming a popular destination in the community, the city and contractors pulled out the shovels in September 2023 to add a gymnasium and swimming pool as part of a Community Park project. A year later, the expansion has been completed.
During its renovation, a speci c section of the recreation center remained open so the community could continue to use the facility. e project’s rst phase, the renovation of the Community Park attached to the recreation
center, was completed this summer.
e City of Fort Lupton had its grand opening for the Community Park renovation on June 29 with Splash Park, a state-of-the-art interactive playground for kids and families with a tness area, interactive games, swings, slides, climbing equipment, a skate park, running trails around the park which connects to the city-wide trail system and its free. ey also added ADA-accessible playground equipment, picnic tables with shade structures, and an onsite restroom.
e cost of completing the project in its rst phase included funding from the City of Fort Lupton, a $790,000 Great Outdoors Colorado Grant, a $410,000 grant from the Weld Trust, and Dales Pharmacy’s $20,000 challenge grant, which helped o set some of the total park project cost.
Marlene Stieber worked for the Fort Lupton and drove the school bus twice weekly in 1959. Today, her daughter is Fort Lupton Mayor Zo Hubbard.
Colorado workers have questions about paid family and medical leave.
Here’s what you need to know.
Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program allows eligible Colorado workers to get up to 12 weeks of paid time off each year.
By Tracy Marshall
(DENVER) – Coloradans no longer have to choose between caring for themselves and paying the bills.
The new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program gives Colorado workers pay replacement when they need to step away from their jobs to care for themselves or a family member.
It’s a benefit available to almost everyone who earned at least $2,500 in Colorado in roughly the last year – including self-employed and gig workers. Workers in Colorado can now get up to 12 weeks of partial pay replacement per year after certain life events, such as the birth of a child or a serious medical condition.
But many Coloradans don’t know about this new benefit and how to get it. Here’s a quick overview, so you know that when life happens, FAMLI has you covered.
Where did FAMLI come from?
Colorado voters approved FAMLI in 2020. We’re actually the first state in the country to enact paid family and medical leave through a ballot initiative.
How does it work?
Employers and employees in Colorado
have been paying into the FAMLI program since January of 2023. Premiums are set to 0.9% of the employee’s wage, with 0.45% paid by the employer and 0.45% paid by the employee.
Nearly every Colorado employer is required to comply with the FAMLI Act’s requirements – by either participating in the state program or providing a private plan of equal or greater benefit.
Only local governments have the option to vote to opt out of participating in the program. (Employees of opted-out local governments can still participate if they wish; they simply agree to pay the employee portion of the premium for three years.) Federal employers and some railroad employers are fully exempt from the program.
Family and medical leave isn’t new – the national Family and Medical Leave Act, which took effect in 1993, grants 12 weeks of job-protected leave for many. But it’s unpaid leave and excludes many part-time workers, workers at small-sized businesses and those who have worked less than 12 months.
What life events make someone eligible for paid leave?
Colorado’s FAMLI program covers workers who need to temporarily step away from work for the following reasons:
• Bonding with a new child (including adoptions and foster care/kinship care placements)
•Managing a serious health condition
• Caring for a family member with a serious health condition
• Making arrangements because of a military deployment
• Dealing with the immediate needs and impacts from domestic partner violence, sexual assault or stalking.
How much does FAMLI pay?
Employees can receive up to 90% of their wages, based on a sliding scale. So if you make $500 a week, your FAMLI benefit would be $450 a week. Benefits are capped at $1,100 per week.
This cap is proportional to the average weekly wage for Colorado and may increase over time. We have a calculator on our website (famli.colorado.gov) to help families get a rough estimate of both their paycheck deductions and potential benefit payments.
What if my employer won’t
let me go?
Colorado voters made sure that employers can’t fire people just because they need to
take FAMLI leave. The law prohibits employers from interfering with your right to take paid medical leave, and it says they have to keep your information confidential.
Even better, the law includes important job protections that kick in after you’ve worked somewhere for 180 days, or roughly six months. After that, employers are required to reinstate workers on FAMLI leave to the jobs they had before (with some exceptions, such as seasonal work that was scheduled to wind down anyway.)
We’ve got lots of resources on our website to explain exactly how FAMLI job protection works.
What are my next steps?
Supporting Colorado workers who need FAMLI leave is our passion. You can file your claim online, with lots of how-to guides and videos to help you through the process.
For personalized assistance, you can call us any weekday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654).
Tracy Marshall is the Director of the new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).
Tracy has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and holds her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Wales.
REC CENTER
Stieber was in attendance at last year’s groundbreaking ceremony. She said the recreation center had been in the making since 1959 when Fort Lupton residents Don Cummings, Joe Martinez and herself devised a plan for a sports program for the kids in the city, but did not have a recreation center.
“I volunteered to work on a committee to plan on some recreation center from 1959 to 1991. We kept working on the plan for the recreation center, and it was the late 1990s, so we kept talking about it and pushing to build a recreation center,” Stieber said.
“With city approval, we got a crew to build it and worked on it for a long time it was completed in 2002.”
Hubbard said at the June 29 Splash
Park ribbon-cutting ceremony that she grew up in Fort Lupton and had zero recreational opportunities as a kid.
“My mom and a few other moms got together and said, we need to get a
recreation center,” she said at the time. “We needed to be able to teach our kids to swim. at was important, and my mom didn’t give up. So today, thanks to my momma, Marlene Stieber!”
e community was invited to tour the facility and learn about the services and waste facility programs o ered. ey were also giveaways and refreshments.
e Household Hazardous Waste facility was established in 1994 as a convenient and environmentally safe facility for Weld County residents to dispose of hazardous household materials for free. According to o cials, it is a controlled area that keeps dangerous materials out of landlls, water sources, and communities.
Visit the county’s website for more information about the Greeley HHW facility.
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Brighton opens Eye for Art at City Hall
e City of Brighton Eye for Art program’s three-month show runs until Oct. 15 at Brighton City Hall, located at 500 S. 4th Avenue.
e Summer Showcase is an opentheme show and artwork may include oil, acrylic, watercolors, graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, computer painting, mixed media, jewelry, glass and sculptures.
For more information, please visit the Eye for Art web page, or contact David Gallegos, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco.gov, or 303655-2176.
Benedict Park renovations ongoing through June
Renovations at Benedict Park at 1855
Southern St. are underway, resulting in limited public access to sections of the park through June 2025.
e Benedict Park construction project will add a variety of amenities and upgrades, including two new playgrounds, a new irrigation system, a skate park expansion, new shelters, new lighting, supplemental landscaping, and a walking trail on the east end of the park.
Parking lot along Southern Street will be closed but access for driving through will be permitted. Portions of the parking lot adjacent to the splash pad at the northwest corner of the park will be closed. School access will be allowed.
e walking path along the east side of the park will be closed in sections and the skate park, Disc golf course, playground and all shelters will be closed. Sports programming will be relocated to other parks during the work.
Eye for Art program announces artist call for 2024 Fall/Winter Showcase
e art is scheduled to be hung by Nov. 16 and the city hosts a reception for artists on Nov. 22.
For more information, please visit the Eye for Art web page, or contact David Gallegos, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco.gov, or 303655-2176.
Image Summit Youth Leadership Conference registration open
Brighton Youth Services will host the Image Summit Youth Leadership Conference on Nov. 5 & 6 at Riverdale Regional Park, 755 Henderson Road. e Summit is open to Colorado youth in grades 512.
is two-day summit will feature keynote speakers, engaging workshops ranging from art to diversity, an opportunity to interact with elected o cials from across the state, an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course, a food truck alley (all food included with registration fee), networking and more.
e City of Brighton Eye for Art program seeks artists to place pieces in the 2024 Fall/Winter Showcase. e show will take place at City Hall, 500 S. 4th Avenue. e deadline to submit artwork for consideration is Nov. 4.
e Eye 4 Art show is a three-month showcase from Nov. 18 through Feb. 21, 2025. Artwork may include, but is not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolors, graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, computer painting, mixed media, jewelry, glass, and sculptures. Submissions must be entered by the Nov. 4 deadline. Artists who have shown their pieces during the summer should collect them by Nov. 1. Pieces selected for the fall should also be delivered by that date.
Internships available with Adams County
e goal of the youth conference is to empower youth, build con dence, teach leadership, and inspire young leaders to use their voices to positively impact their communities.
e cost to attend is $25. Registration is now available at brightonimagesummit.org and early registration is recommended.
Museum volunteers
e Brighton City Museum needs volunteers to help with visitors, research, and collection project-based duties. Call Bill Armstrong, museum specialist, at 303-655-2288.
Colorado Creates provides 125 grants to arts organizations across the state Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado O ce of Economic Development and International Trade announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates grants. ese grants will help organizations and communities create art and cultural activities by providing general operating support. Grantees receive funding for two years, totaling $1,818,000 in awards over the funding period.
Are you interested in learning more about working for local government? Adams County currently has paid internships available.
Opportunities include a cook ($16.48/ hour) and classroom aide ($15.62/hour) for Head Start, an IT intern ($17/hour) for the Sheri ’s O ce, and a Healthy Farmers Market intern ($17/hour). ese opportunities are available through the Workforce & Business Center. ose interested should work with their Business Center case manager or call 720.523.6898 to get established with a case manager.
Museum volunteers
Research from the National Endowment for the Arts suggests that rural counties with arts organizations have experienced increased population growth and higher household incomes than rural counties without performing arts organizations.
e Brighton City Museum needs volunteers to help with visitors, research, and collection project-based duties. Call Bill Armstrong, museum specialist, at 303-655-2288.
Mosquito Prevention
e Adams County Health Department wants people to be proactive in protecting themselves from mosquitoes and illness during these warm summer months.
While the county Environmental Health Team monitors for mosquitoborne illnesses, there are steps you can take right now to keep you and your loved ones safe. ose include ensuring pet dishes are removed from patios that can hold water, making sure roof gutters are cleaned and inspected yearly, removing debris piles from outdoor areas— including buckets, barrels, children’s toys, and tire swings— and removing or changing water in birdbaths frequently.
Homeowners should also maintain swimming pools and spas with proper ltration and chlorination levels, limit watering lawn and plants to avoid water pooling and limit your time outdoors during dusk and dawn to avoid mosquitoes. If you stay outdoors during this time, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and use mosquito repellents that contain a high percentage of DEET.
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audit program
e city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. e program aims to help residents and cities increase water use efciencies and reach conservation goals. Call 303-999-3824 or visit https://www. brightonco.gov/589/Water-Audit-Program
“I toss a lot of stories around with my husband. One day, while in the shower, I ran out and tried writing it down as quickly as possible. When he got home from work, I asked my husband what he thought. He said, ‘ at’s the good one, and this will work.’ “
To research for her book, McIntosh said her husband and many of his friends helped her with information about investigating and solving crimes. She also made a lot of phone calls and talked to detectives.
“ ere’s a substance abuse element of the book, so I wanted to talk to some people who had some involvement in substance abuse. ere are also a couple of di erent time frames in my book, such as the 2005 era and 2023. So, those two time frames merged,” McIntosh said.
McIntosh asked the law enforcement people what were common drugs in 2005 and less-common drugs today. In her book, she’s writing about fentanyl — it did exist in 2005, but they weren’t calling it fentanyl.
“It wasn’t the hot button that it is now, so I had to go back in time and gure out what was going on then,” she said.
When writing her novel, McIntosh said she put herself in her victims’ shoes and lived her life according to what she was experiencing.
“It has ignited a passion in me for survivors of human tra cking and sex tra cking,” Mcintosh said. Mcintosh contacted a group calledCovered Colorado, which empowers
human tra cking victims to live lives of purpose, meaning and strength.
“I found a new passion, increasing my gift of storytelling and utilizing my marketing skills for the good of Covered Colorado and the victims they helped,” she said.
McIntosh said she is o ering a package to nonpro ts and small businesses to help them improve their marketing and develop a strong brand message.
“As part of my fees for my clients, it be covered by giving them 50 copies of my book to help raise awareness about human tra cking,” McIntosh said.
McIntosh said when we see a woman in prostitution or somebody who’s struggling with substance abuse, it’s human nature to think they should have made di erent choices or shouldn’t have done things that got them in that mess.
“ ere’s so much more behind the scenes that we never know or see. I want to tell the story of my victim with dignity and meaning. She’s a wonderful human who’s living a horrendous life of what happened to her as a child; she was a true victim,” McIntosh said.
Mcintosh said her book is about raising awareness for human tra cking and telling a victim’s side of the story.
“I want to present her life with dignity and meaning. ere is a cause behind my book, and I’m excited about it,” she said.
“Redemption’s Echo” is available online and wherever books are sold, including on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target. It will soon be available at Knot Forgotten in Brighton, 18 N Main St.
Covered Colorado is an organization for sex tra cking survivors with support and healing. For more information, visit coveredcolorado.org.
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Stronger protections from oil and gas operations needed for health, environment
We’re seeing the impacts all around us: wild res up and down the Front Range, unhealthy air quality from smoke and pollution, extreme heat forcing us indoors, in ated energy costs due to increased usage of air conditioning - if we’re lucky enough to have access. Climate change is here and now, and we know that many communities across Colorado are su ering from its impacts more than others.
e speci cs of oil and gas regulations may seem trivial, but this is where the seeds of systemic environmental racism are sown. After the summer of 2020, the collective conscience of our country began to include the experiences of communities marginalized by racism. Instead of wringing our hands about the inequality borne from racism in our country, we now have an opportunity to act. By demanding that these rules acknowledge and mitigate the direct harms of oil and gas production to the people most a ected by them, we move the needle towards justice.
As a family physician, I see the impacts of climate change almost daily in the patients I treat. In Colorado, children experience a greater number of asthma attacks on high ozone days, older adults’ risk and concern for their cardiovascular health increases during extreme heat days, pregnant people intuitively know that wildre smoke harms their unborn child. Strong research proves that climate change and pollutants directly compromise our health. is is especially true for our most vulnerable communities: residents that are predominantly BIPOC and low income.
Not only do I treat members of these disproportionately impacted communities, but I also live in one. Here in Larimer County, we are sur-
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rounded by oil and gas operations that are polluting our air, destroying our environment and harming our health. We know that oil and gas industry operations that surround us negatively impact the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink. ese operations create noise, odor, and direct pollution of the air, water and earth upon which our lives ultimately depend. Colorado de nes these as “cumulative impacts”, but the real question is: how do we meaningfully protect public health and our environment from these impacts?
Recognizing the importance of protecting the health of people and our environment, Colorado law now mandates new rules to mitigate the cumulative impacts of oil and gas operations, one of the top drivers of climate-accelerating pollution in Colorado. Tasked with managing oil and gas operations in the state, the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is set to decide these new rules this September.
Unfortunately, the most recent draft rules put forth by the Commission fail to implement additional protections in disproportionately impacted communities, going against Colorado law. Instead, this recent version caters to industry requests that yield no meaningful protections at the expense of the Coloradans who need them the most.
Currently, a 2,000 foot `setback’ - the distance between residential, school, and high occupancy buildings and new oil and gas development - is required, but there are signi cant o -ramps that undercut this critical protection. An earlier version of the ECMC’s draft rules would have strengthened this setback by removing these problematic loopholes, but the ECMC reversed course in its most
recent rule draft and walked back community protections. is is unacceptable and directly threatens public health and environmental justice, as research that indicates the chance of adverse health impacts greatly increases within 2,000 feet of oil and gas operations due to proximity and exposure to toxic and cancer-causing emissions like methane and benzene. With this rulemaking, the Commission has the opportunity to better protect our communities and public health. While some of us were hopeful that they would heed the call to action, the most recent draft of the rules sacri ce public health to the pro ts of oil and gas companies. e rules as currently drafted are dismissive and a slight to vulnerable communities and
to those of us worried about our collective health and wellbeing. We must call on the ECMC Commissioners to ful ll their duty and put forth earnest and evidence-based rules that will create meaningful protections for our health, environment, and climate. It’s time we hold the oil and gas industry accountable for the substantial pro ts they’ve made on the backs of Coloradans at the expense of the safety and public health of our communities.
Dr. Allison Post specializes in family medicine in Northern Colorado. She advocates for solutions to the climate crisis for the sake of public health with Healthy Air and Water Colorado, a Colorado-based nonpro t.
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Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis Is bubbling up
BY RAE ELLEN BICHELL, KFF HEALTH NEWS
In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch.
en, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver resident says after what was her second burp ever.
“It’s really rocking my mind that I am fully introducing a new bodily function at 26 years old,” Rosenthal later told KFF Health News, because, as great as the burping was, it was now happening uncontrollably. “Sorry, excuse me. Oh, my god. at was a burp. Did you hear it?”
Rosenthal is among more than a thousand people who have received a procedure to help them burp since 2019 when an Illinois doctor rst re-
ported the steps of the intervention in a medical journal.
e inability to belch can cause bloating, pain, gurgling in the neck and chest, and excessive atulence as built-up air seeks an alternate exit route. One Reddit user described the gurgling sound as an “alien trying to escape me,” and pain like a heart attack that goes away with a fart.
e procedure has spread, primarily thanks to increasingly loud rumblings
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in the bowels of Reddit. Membership in a subreddit for people with or interested in the condition has ballooned to about 31,000 people, to become one of the platform’s larger groups. Since 2019, the condition has had an o cial name: retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction, also known as “abelchia” or “no-burp syndrome.” e syndrome is caused by a quirk in
Barbara Jean “Satsu” Furusho May 12, 1948 - September 13, 2024
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Barbara Jean “Satsu” Furusho, age 76, passed away surrounded by her family on September 13, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1948, in Denver, CO to parents Mary (Momoi) and Sam Hisamoto.
Barbara graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1966. She later attended Otero College for 2 years in La Junta, CO. Barbara pursued a long career in the banking industry and later met her future husband, David Furusho of San Francisco, CA while he was on temporary assignment at the Lowry Air Force base in Denver, CO. David and Barbara married on September 28, 1972, and raised their three children in Fort Lupton, CO. Barbara was an active
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member of multiple organizations such as the Fort Lupton Lion’s Club, Tumbleweeds 4-H Club, JACL, and Friendly Circle. She is survived by her husband, David Furusho; her daughters Jennifer Kunugi (husband Scott), Kimi Broderick (husband Greg), and Carrie Ramer (husband Justin); loving grandmother to her grandsons Jacob and Johnathan Broderick; her brother Sam Hisamoto, Jr. (nephew Arron); and her beloved dog Mochi. She is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Mary Hisamoto.
A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton, CO.
Susan Elaine (Steward) Lyons June 27, 1955 - September 11, 2024
Susan’s life began June 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of James and Betty Jo (Parsons) Stewart. She moved to Colorado in 1980 and started working in the bookkeeping department of Fort Lupton State Bank which later became the Bank of Colorado. She retired in 2021 and moved to Herington Kansas to be closer to her sister. Susan is survived by her two children, Jessica and Corbin Lyons, her sisters, Terry (Jerry) Sparling, Elsie (Matt) Flageolle, her nieces and nephews; Alisha Sparling, Jamie (Tim Wanker) Sparling, Jerry Sparling Jr., Emily (Alfredo Lorenzo)
Flageolle, Paul Flageolle, two great nephews, Austin and Waylon, and two great nieces, Lucille and Callie. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Susan passed away on September 11, 2024, in Salina Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St., Golden, CO 80401 at 1:00 pm. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorials can be made out in Susan’s name to American Cancer Society. Please sign her online guestbook and write a memory of Susan at yazelmeglifh.com
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Jace, a four-year-old terrier mix, could barely contain his excitement inside the shop of the Dumb Friends League shelter as his new family stocked up on supplies for him.
Denver residents Eliorah Abramowitz and Azi Hanssen said they came to the shelter looking for an older, but still energetic dog that would be as happy chilling on the couch as playing fetch at the park.
After meeting with a few dogs, Abramowitz and Hanssen said they were drawn to Jace.
“It was just a perfect match,” Abramowitz said.
Similarly for Sandra Brande and her daughter Ashley, who live in Centennial, they quickly fell in love with the wiggly Husky puppy Laika. e Brande family knew they wanted to adopt because they found their Husky Daisy at the shelter two years ago and have loved her presence in the family ever since.
“ ere are so many animals who need loving homes,” Sandra said as Laike squirmed in Ashley’s arms. “It’s so nice to have the liveliness in the house that a pet brings.” at sentiment was echoed by many new pet parents and sta at the Dumb Friends League, an animal shelter with locations in Denver, Castle Rock and Alamosa.
“It’s always hard to say who rescued who,” said volunteer Michelle Schneider, of Highlands Ranch. Jace and Laika are some of the hundreds of lucky pets to nd families through the Dumb Friends League during its month-long Clear the Shelter
campaign, which wrapped up on Sept. 10.
Alyssa Putzer, communications manager for the Dumb Friends League, said 1,161 animals were adopted during the Clear the Shelter count, surpassing the shelter’s original goal of adopting out 1,000 pets across its three locations.
Mary Sarah Fairweather, vice president of operations at the Dumb Friends League, said participating in the Clear the Shelter campaign helps the shelter not only nd homes for pets but also care for more animals.
“Clear the Shelters is an amazing opportunity to showcase the wonderful pets in our care,” she said. “With ongoing challenges like overcrowding in shelters, this event is an essential opportunity for our community to connect with animals that are ready to bring joy and companionship into their lives.”
Even with all of the adoptions in the last month, the Clear the Shelters campaign only accounts for a fraction of the adoptions that Dumb Friends League facilitates year-round. Last year, the shelters brought in over 20,500 animals and are on pace to serve a similar amount this year, Fairweather said.
Dogs, cats and small animals, like guinea pigs and bunnies, come to the shelter as surrenders or strays and 86% are rehomed.
“ ey come to us from the community, owners who can’t keep their pets, and as strays,” Fairweather said.
Most animals stay at the shelter for an average of 10-15 days, heading to new homes as soon as sta can help pair them with the right family. Fairweather said another bene t of the Clear the Shelters campaign is that it helps animals who have been at the shelter longer or require special care get adopted.
Fairweather said the adoption process is like dating with the goal being to nd the “perfect match.”
“It’s really a conversation-based process, so we want to get to know what the families are looking for and we share what each individual animal needs,” she said.
Richard Myers, of Denver, said he volunteers at the shelter because it’s like working in a “bubble of love.”
“ ere’s so much care for the patrons and for the animals,” Myers said. “One of the greatest joys of working here is having someone come in who looks sad, maybe they lost a pet a few months ago, and 45 minutes later, they’re going out the door with a pep in their step and the dog is looking like a newly caught marlin, jumping around so much.”
In order to encourage as many adoptions as possible, Fairweather said the shelter looks to reduce barriers to pet ownership like cost or lack of resources.
All of the dogs and cats that are adopted out are vaccinated and spayed or neutered. e Dumb Friends League also partners with some local veterinarians to waive the cost for the rst visit, as well as Fetch Pet Insurance to provide health care support for furry friends.
Another resource the shelter o ers is a free behavioral helpline to support pet parents through training or care adjustments.
“Our goal is to help pet owners keep their pets at home and out of the shelter,” Fairweather said. “We’re lucky to have such beautiful facilities with a team of volunteers and sta who take incredible care of (the animals), but it’s not a home.”
With the current overcrowding in shelters, Fairweather said it’s more important than ever to adopt animals instead of turning to a breeder.
“It gives pets in the shelter system a second chance,” she said. “Whether you’re looking for a little guinea pig or a giant couch potato dog, there’s somebody for everybody.”
Sandra and Ashley Brande, of Centennial, cuddle their new puppy Laika, who they adopted at the Dumb Friends League shelter. This is the second dog the Brande family has adopted from the shelter.
A mom and her son watch a litter of orange kittens up for adoption at the Dumb Friends League. The shelter served more than 20,500 animals last year.
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Denver residents Eliorah Abramowitz and Azi Hanssen love on Jace, their newly adopted dog. Abramowitz and Hanssen said shelter sta helped match them with the perfect pup.
Fall for these autumnal metro-area activities
If you’re not a fan of autumn in Colorado, you just may not be doing it right. With the explosion of colors, cooler weather and range of new avors, it’s di cult not to argue that it’s the best time of year in the Centennial State. And now that we’re properly in fall, we can really immerse ourselves in all the autumnal treats. I’ve picked ve events from around the metro area that highlight the joys of the season.
Foothills Art Center o ers range of exhibitions
Early October is a great time to
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satisfy your artistic appetite, with three shows on display at the Foothills Art Center’s Astor , 822 12 St. in Golden:Ed Hansen, Joel Swanson: Orderings and Decomposing/Recom-
Each show allows visitors to explore a di erent medium and thematic subject. e Hansen ex-
hibit features realism in oil with western themes and runs through Sunday, Oct. 13. “Orderings” runs through Sunday, Nov. 3, and allows Swanson to use a diverse range of works to challenge the way people order information and how it impacts their perception of reality. And “Decomposing/ Recomposing” opens on Saturday, Oct. 5 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 2. It’s an exhibition by Gayle Gerson, Jean Hultkrans, and Kirsty Saalfrank, all of whom use found and original photography to create original compositions exploring the themes of memory, value and time, according to provided information.
Creek Massacre from the perspective of a Cheyenne woman who survived the 1864 massacre.
Tickets can be purchased at www.tesoroculturalcenter.org/tesoro-historiclecture-series/.
Go on a Día de Muertos adventure in Northglenn
Día de Muertos is one of the most eagerly anticipated days in the fall calendar, and Northglenn is celebrating early withMexico Beyond Mariachi’s Sugar Skull! Día de Muertos Adventure.
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Find all the details at https://foothillsartcenter.org/.
Denver Bake Fest returns with top-notch treats
Who can say no to freshly baked bread? You won’t have to at the second annual Denver Bake Fest, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Rebel Bread, 675 S. Broadway in Denver.
Open to bakers of all backgrounds and ages, the festival and contest will feature a wide range of categories, including brownies, gluten-free cakes and whole grain savory treats. Competitors are aiming for awards like Best in Show and People’s Choice, but while they’re doing all the work, visitors can sample delicious baked goods of all kinds. ere will also be live music, coffee, baking demonstrations, games and kitchen tours.
Co-produced by Rhythm of the Arts with Mexico Beyond Mariachi, the bilingual/bicultural, family-friendly musical uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of 12-year-old Vita Flores and Sugar Skull, and their adventure to learn the real meaning of Día de Muertos. Performances are at 1 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. at theParsons eatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway in Northglenn. Information and tickets can be found at NorthglennARTS.org.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Michael Kiwanuka & Brittany Howard at Mission Ballroom
Never let anyone tell you that soul and R&B music isn’t as vibrant and alive as it was in its 1960s and 70s golden era. Today there are more musicians than ever taking the genre and exploring its limitless potential, and two of the best are Michael Kiwanuka and Brittany Howard.
Denver Center Theatre Company presents the Olney Theatre Center production of
Funds from this year’s event will go to Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness. For all the details, visit https:// rebelbreadco.com/bakefest.
Learn about the Sand Creek Massacre from a di erent perspective
e Sand Creek Massacre is one of the darkest entries in Colorado’s long history, but one that is important to remember. To that end, the Tesoro Cultural Center is presenting “Mochi’s War: e Tragedy of Sand Creek,” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Good Recreation Center, 8615 S. University Blvd. in Centennial, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton.
e “Mochi’s War” presentation is a lecture led by author Chris Enss about hisbookof the same name. e book focuses on the repercussions of the Sand
A British musician, Kiwanuka has made a name for himself over more than a decade of releases, which show a prodigious talent that can’t be con ned to traditional soul sounds. And Howard got her start in the great band Alabama Shakes, before moving on to solo releases that see her stretching her voice and pen.
e two are a truly inspired pairing and they’ll be coming to the Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. ey’ll be joined by the luminous Yasmin Williams. For a night of masterful modern soul, get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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the muscle that acts as the gatekeeper to the esophagus, the roughly 10-inchlong muscular tube that moves food between the throat and the stomach. e procedure to x it involves a doctor injecting 50 to 100 units of Botox — more than twice the amount often used to smooth forehead wrinkles — into the upper cricopharyngeal muscle.
Michael King, the physician who treated Rosenthal, said he hadn’t heard of the disorder until 2020, when a teenager, armed with a list of academic papers found on Reddit, asked him to do the procedure.
It wasn’t a stretch. King, a laryngologist with Peak ENT and Voice Center, had been injecting Botox in the same muscle to treat people having a hard
time swallowing after a stroke.
Now he’s among doctors from Norway to ailand listed on the subreddit, r/noburp, as o ering the procedure. Other doctors, commenters have noted, have occasionally laughed at them or made them feel they were being melodramatic.
To be fair, doctors and researchers don’t understand why the same muscle that lets food move down won’t let air move up.
“It’s very odd,” King said.
Doctors also aren’t sure why many patients keep burping long after the Botox wears o after a few months. Robert Bastian, a laryngologist outside of Chicago, named the condition and came up with the procedure. He estimates he and his colleagues have treated about 1,800 people, charging about $4,000 a pop.
“We hear that in Southern California it’s $25,000, in Seattle $16,000, in New
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York City $25,000,” Bastian said.
Because insurance companies viewed Botox charges as a “red ag,” he said, his patients now pay $650 to cover the medication so it can be excluded from the insurance claims.
In the 1980s, a few case reports in the U.S. described people who couldn’t burp and had no memory of vomiting. One woman, doctors wrote, was “unable to voluntarily belch along with her childhood friends when this was a popular game.”
e patients were in a great deal of pain, though doctors couldn’t nd anything wrong with their anatomy. But the doctors con rmed using a method called manometry that patients’ upper esophageal sphincters simply would not relax — not after a meal of a sandwich, glass of milk, and candy bar, nor after doctors used a catheter to squirt several ounces of air beneath the stubborn valve.
e researchers gave eight patients with a reported inability to burp a “belch provocation” in the form of carbonated water, and used pressure sensors to observe how their throats moved. Indeed, the air stayed trapped. A Botox injection resolved their problems by giving them the ability to burp, or, to use an academic term, eructate.
In Denver, Rosenthal, the new burper, is open to the idea that the placebo e ect could be at play for her. But even if that’s the case, she feels much better. She’s pleased insurance covered the procedure, and she’s getting a handle on the involuntary burping. She cannot, however, burp the alphabet.
“Not yet,” she said.
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Prairie View falls prey to dominant Wolves
Westminster takes down Thunderhawks, 41-20
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Westminster football looked scary in a Week 4 matchup against the Prairie View underhawks.
It was the second week the Wolves dropped 41 points on an opponent, and if it weren’t for a Week 1 overtime loss to Denver South, Westminster would be undefeated.
“I thought we came out on re in the rst half,” Westminster Coach CJ Hanna said. “We just have to nish games. We’ve got to put four quarters together now.”
e Wolves scored early and often in the 41-20 win. e rst drive of the game was a rapid score with an over-the-middle touchdown pass to Adrian Moreno with 9:07 in the rst quarter. Prairie View’s o ensive struggles began with a quick threeand-out, and the Wolves took advantage.
Quarterback Mason Kiewiet threw a bomb to Jerriah Arellano for a big gain and instant-redzone opportunity. Dasius Nevares scored on the second half of the drive to extend the lead to 14-0 with 5:55 in the rst quarter.
Another quick punt from the underhawks gave the Wolves another chance to score in the rst. Kevan Bunton took o for a huge run on rst down to score another touch-
down to go up 21-0.
Prairie View showed some life on the next possession, taking advantage of a face mask penalty with an eight-play, 80-yard drive near the Wolves’ goal line. But a turnover on a fourth-down try made a fruitful drive for the underhawks come up empty. Six plays into the second quarter, the Wolves scored again to go up 28-0.
After yet another stop forced by Westminster, Bunton came alive again for the Wolves and took a screen pass on second down to the house to score 35-0 to end the half.
A rst-half shutout looked daunting but Prairie View answered in the third quarter. A gritty, 80-yard drive ended in a short touchdown run by the underhawks’ Bryce Pacheco. Kiewiet answered for Westminster with another 30-yard touchdown pass on the run, bringing the game to 41-7.
A bomb from Prairie View quarterback Ryker Searle for 60+ yards to Giovanni Tarin put the underhawks back on the board 41-13, but it was too little too late. Still, Hanna didn’t like giving Prairie View life in a game that should have been over.
“ ey were tough. ey had some answers for us,” Hanna said on Prairie View’s second-half surge. “ ey took advantage of some things they made adjustments for at halftime.”
Pacheco scored again for the underhawks to bring the game to 41-20. Westminster moved to 3-1 and Prairie View dropped to 1-2. Kiewiet nished with 371 passing yards on 23
completions and four touchdowns. So far, he’s thrown for over 1,000 yards for 16 touchdowns and only three picks.
“I want to see us be more disciplined,” Hanna said on the season going forward. “With our penalties, we still have to eliminate those. I thought today was better, but there’s still things in crucial times. e biggest thing is we just have to sustain four quarters. I’ve said it before: we want to win our league and we want to make the playo s. at’s our ultimate goal. I’m going to put it out there and I’m going to keep saying it. at’s what these guys have been working all summer for.”
Up next for Westminster is a home game against Adams City on Sept. 27, while Prairie View hosts Mountain Range the same night.
Prairie View quarterback Ryker Searle fights o Wolves pressure to complete a pass. Prairie View lost on Sept. 20 to move to 1-2.
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Thu 10/03
Tiny Chefs
@ 10am
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760
Youth Climbing Oct ages 5-9
@ 10:30am
Oct 3rd - Oct 24th
Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Youth Climbing Oct ages 10-13
@ 11:30am
Oct 3rd - Oct 24th
Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Amazing Tots
@ 2pm
Oct 3rd - Oct 24th
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760
Sat 10/05
Mason Jar Oct @ 9am
Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Fresh Cuts: New World Films: The Boy and The Heron
Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC @ 7:30pm / $25-$1000
DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City
Sun 10/06
Gear Swap w/ Wake Up & Live: A Bob Marley Tribute @ 11am
New Terrain Brewing Co, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden. Michael@NewTer rainBrewing.com
Eric Elison: COLORADO HYDROGEN DAY @ 11:30am
The Stockyards at the National Western Center, National Western Dr, Denver
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders @ 2:05pm / $139-$998 Empower Field At Mile High, Den‐ver
Tue 10/08
Birding for All - October @ 10am / Free
Wed 10/09
Mark Masters Comedy: Stand up showcase in Brighton, CO @ 7pm
SUGAR SKULL! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure @ 1pm
@ 6:30pm Commerce City
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12 leaf-peeping hikes to make the most of fall colors while you can
Where hikers find the best foliage in Colorado
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It is o cially fall, and in Colorado, that’s when the state truly shows o its full array of mountain beauty. Hikers, drivers and mountain bikers can enjoy eye-popping fall foliage without trekking too far from the metro area, but others travel deep into the Centennial State for those eeting red and golden leaves. Many meteorologists feared recent cold and rainy weather would knock o most of the colors, but scores of them survived and are just waiting to be ogled if you know where to go. at’s why we at Colorado Community Media put together a list of some of the most rewarding hiking experiences for autumn sentimentalists. As weekend adventurers hit the mountains after the work week, trafc is sure to pile up. So if you can, try one of these stunning hikes during the week, or at least get up early to beat the morning weekend crowd. Here are 12 hikes to show o the
state’s best autumn colors. Some may require a bit of a road trip, but most are easy day hikes not far from the metro area. Sometimes, you just have to get out there.
AllTrails.com provides all trail stats listed below. Remember that terms like “easy,” “moderate” and “hard” are subjective and depend on your judgment, experience, stamina and more.
EASY
Raccoon Trail
Golden Gate Canyon State Park near Rollinsville
- Type: Loop
- Length: 2.6 miles
- Elevation: 462 feet
- Time to complete: 1:14
- Drive from Denver: 35 miles
Old Dillon Reservoir Trail
Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area near Silverthorne
- Type: Loop
- Length: 1.7 miles
- Elevation: 213 feet
- Time to complete: 0:40
- Drive from Denver: 72 miles
Kebler Pass/Irwin Lake
Gunnison National Forest near
Somerset
- Type: Loop
- Length: 2.2 miles
- Elevation: 98 feet
- Time to complete: 0:44
- Drive from Denver: 196 miles
Lily Pad Lake Trail
Eagles Nest Wilderness near Frisco
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 3.3 miles
- Elevation: 403 feet
- Time to complete: 1:21
- Drive from Denver: 71 miles
MODERATE
Silver Dollar Lake and Murray Lake Trail
Arapahoe National Forest near Guanella Pass
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 4.2 miles
- Elevation: 1,085 feet
- Time to complete: 2:00
- Drive from Denver: 55 miles
Colorado provides endless beautiful areas for driving for those who don’t want to hike to get their fall colors. Here a road swerves through the Mount Evans Wilderness decorated with popping leaves.
PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
Guanella Pass o ers spectacular fall colors
Aspen leaves turn brilliant shades as cool weather comes
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e changing temperatures and shorter days in the mountains create a once-a-year spectacular show of colors in the high country.
Colorful leaves of the mountain aspens draw thousands of people from around the world and across the country to Colorado to witness nature in its splendor, and Guanella Pass in Georgetown is its epitome, according to visitors.
“Growing up we spent a lot of time in the mountains. My grandparents lived in Evergreen so we were up here a lot, we used to sh the creek with my grandpa all the time and he passed away last year so it’s very special to be able to come up here still and have all of the memories,” Colorado native Dru Ogg said while walking with her 2-year-old son Hudson along the trails at Clear Lake o Guanella Pass.
According to the U.S. Forestry Service trees at altitude, especially the aspens, begin a natural cycle in which chlorophyll production slows and eventually stops. Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives leaves their green color, so when it breaks down, the green color disappears.
e technical de nition and explanation of what takes place every fall is one thing, the technicolor results of the phenomenon are what dazzles visitors every year.
“I love seeing the aspens changing colors like the yellow and the orange. It’s pretty cool mixed in with all the evergreen trees. It’s a pretty cool sight,” Courtney Montgomery of Denver said alongside her husband Alex.
e pair shared a day o from their vocation as youth ministers at the Denver Church of Christ to visit the 10,000 foot mountains in Georgetown.
“It’s just nice and peaceful out here,” Alex Montgomery said. “Yeah, it’s a gem.”
Visitors to the mountains of Guanella Pass witnessed the steady and constant rush of tra c heading into altitude to see the show “free of charge” provided by nature and
available to all.
“No place else I’d want to be,” said Colorado native Maureen Blackford with her sister Carol Black.
“ is is a favorite playground, you can’t ask for better nature, wildlife, blue skies,” Black said. “You got such a beautiful palette of greens and yellows and oranges and reds. Not too many states have this array of colors.”
“You gotta get out and enjoy it
while you can, you blink and you’ll miss it,” Blackford added.
According to Georgetown o cials, the economic impact of this yearly phenomenon is di cult to quantify but the tra c alone with license plates from California, Texas, New York, Oklahoma and overwhelming Colorado are evident of the tourist dollars owing into the town.
“I just think they’re just breathtaking every year,” Ogg said.
Dru Ogg walks with her 2-year-old son Hudson along the trails at Clear Lake o Guanella Pass in Georgetown.
PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL
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WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic conditions have caused dramatic unanticipated increases in the cost of housing in Adams County (“County”) and the lack of affordable housing in the County for low and moderate income households has caused economic distress to Adams County individuals, families and businesses; and, WHEREAS, the County has an estimated housing unit deficit of approximately 10,000 homes that is expected to increase to approximately 30,000 by 2050 if not addressed; and,
WHEREAS, a dedicated revenue stream to support the availability of affordable homes is critical to meeting the housing development goals set forth in Colorado State law; and,
WHEREAS, the County is legally authorized to impose a sales tax on the sale of tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of services, subject to the approval of the registered electors of the County; and,
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the interest of the residents of Adams County to impose a temporary Countywide sales tax at the rate of .15% for the period beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2044, the receipts from which shall be restricted in application to the expansion of affordable housing in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Adams County; and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a question regarding the imposition of a temporary sales tax for the purposes enunciated herein should be submitted by the Board to the eligible electors of the County; and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined to set the ballot title and ballot question for the issue to be submitted at the election called by this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Adams, State of Colorado: 1.Pursuant to §§ 1-1-111, 1-5-203(3), and 30-11-103.5, C.R.S., the Board hereby authorizes and directs that the following ballot issue be certified herewith to the Adams County Clerk and Recorder (“Clerk and Recorder”) for submission to the registered electors in Adams County to be included on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election:
BALLOT ISSUE
SHALL ADAMS COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY TWENTY- TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($22,200,000) (FIRST FULL YEAR DOLLAR AMOUNT, FOR COLLECTION IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025) ANNUALLY, AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNT IS RAISED THEREAFTER, BY THE IMPOSITION OF A TEMPORARY COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF .15% ($0.15 CENTS ON A $100 PURCHASE) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025, AND EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,2044, WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ADAMS COUNTY, BY:
DISTRIBUTING GRANTS TO MULTIJURISDICTIONAL AND COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES ESTABLISHED IN ADAMS COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSES OF:
FINANCING, PLANNING, ENTITLING, DEVELOPING, OPERATING, ACQUIRING, PRESERVING, RENOVATING, ADMINISTERING, MAINTAINING AND CONSTRUCTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALE OR RENT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AND INCORPORATED AREAS OF ADAMS COUNTY; AND SHALL ADAMS COUNTY BE ALLOWED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX AND THE INTEREST EARNINGS THEREON AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND ABOVE ANNUAL LIMITS WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY OR BE PROPOSED, INCLUDING AS AN APPROVED EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – 447. YES/FOR NO/AGAINST
2.This Resolution shall serve to set the ballot title and text of the ballot issue.
3.The election shall be conducted by the Clerk and Recorder in accordance with the Uniform Election Code, C.R.S §1-1-101, et. seq., and other laws and regulations of the State of Colorado, including without limitation, the requirements of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (hereinafter “TABOR”).
4.The Clerk and Recorder shall cause all acts required or permitted by the Uniform Election Code and the Rules relevant to be performed by the Clerk and Recorder or its designees.
5.The Clerk and Recorder shall cause a notice of election to be published in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, including but not limited to, the Uniform Election Code and TABOR.
6.The Clerk and Recorder shall mail a TABOR notice package to all active registered voter households in Adams County, pursuant to Colo. Const., Art. X, §20, which shall include the ballot issue adopted herein.
7.Pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-104(5), the Clerk and Recorder shall publish the text of this Resolution four separate times, a week apart, in the official newspaper of the County and each city and incorporated town within the County.
8.If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the ballot issue of implementing the temporary sales described herein, (“the Affordable Housing Sales Tax”) then such tax shall be imposed and shall apply to all taxable transactions, unless exempt, occurring on or after January 1, 2025, and through December 31, 2044, and shall be collected, administered and enforced in accordance with this Resolution and the schedules set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Colorado Department of Revenue.
9.Imposition of Tax. There is hereby imposed on all sales of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services in the County as provided in Section 29-2-105, et. seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, a tax equal to .15% of the gross receipts, the “Affordable Housing Sales Tax”.
10.All retail sales are sourced as specified in Section 39-26-104(3). For purposes of this sales tax, all retail sales are consummated at the retailer’s place of business unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent outside the County limits. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales tax imposed by article 26, title 39, C.R.S., regardless of the place to which delivery is made. If a retailer has no permanent place of business in the County, the place at which the retail sales are consummated for the purpose of this sales tax shall be determined by the provisions of Article 26, Title 39, C.R.S.,
(A)The
(B)The
for
(1)(a)(V),
used in the processing of recovered materials by a business listed in the inventory prepared by the department of public health and environment pursuant to section 30-20-122 (1)(a)(V), C.R.S.;
(C)The exemption for sales of electricity, coal, wood, gas, fuel oil, or coke specified in section 39-26-715 (1)(a)(II), C.R.S.;
(D)The exemption for sales of food specified in section 39-26-707 (1)(e), C.R.S.; for the purposes of this exemption, “food” shall be defined as in 39-26-102(4.5);
(E)The exemption for vending machine sales of food specified in section 39-26-714 (2), C.R.S.;
(F)The exemption for sales by a charitable organization specified in section 39-26-718 (1)(b), C.R.S.;
(G)The exemption for sales of farm equipment and farm equipment under lease or contract specified in section 39-26-716 (4)(e) and (4)(f);
(H)The exemption for sales of motor vehicles, power sources, or parts used for converting such power sources as specified in section 3926-719 (1);
(I)The exemption for sales of wood from salvaged trees killed or nfested in Colorado by mountain pine beetles or spruce beetles as specified in section 39-26-723, C.R.S.;
(J)The exemption for sales of components used in the production of energy, including but not limited to alternating current electricity, from a renewable energy source specified in section 39-26-724, C.R.S.;
(K)The exemption for sales that benefit a Colorado school specified in section 39-26-725, C.R.S.;
(L)The exemption for sales by an association or organization of parents and teachers of public school students that is a charitable organization as specified in section 39-26-718 (1)(c), C.R.S.;
(M)The exemption for sales of property for use in space flight specified in section 39-26-728, C.R.S.;
(N)The exemption for manufactured homes and tiny homes set forth n section 39-26-721 (3);
(O)The exemption for sales of period products as specified in section 39-26-717 (2)(m);
(P)The exemption for sales of incontinence products and diapers as specified in section 39-26-717 (2)(n);
(Q)The exemption for sales of eligible decarbonizing building materials set forth in section 39-26-731;
(R)The exemption for sales of heat pump systems and heat pump water heaters set forth in section 39-26-732;
(S)The exemption for sales of energy storage systems set forth in section 39-26-733.
12.The Affordable Housing Sales Tax shall not be imposed on the following:
(A)The sale of construction and building materials, as the term is used in section 29-2-109, C.R.S. if the purchaser of such materials presents to the retailer a building permit or other documentation acceptable to the County evidencing that a local use tax has been paid or is required to be paid.
(B)The sale of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services if the transaction was previously subjected to a sales or use tax lawfully imposed on the purchaser or user by another statutory or home rule county equal to or in excess of that sought to be imposed by Adams County. A credit shall be granted against the sales tax imposed by Adams County with respect to such transaction equal in amount to the lawfully imposed local sales or use tax previously paid by the purchaser or user to the previous statutory or home rule county. The amount of the credit shall not exceed the sales tax imposed by the subsequent statutory or home rule county.
(C)The sale of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services if the transaction was previously subjected to a sales or use tax lawfully imposed on the purchaser or user by another statutory or home rule city and county, city, or town equal to or in excess of that sought to be imposed by Adams County. A credit shall be granted against the sales tax imposed by Adams County with respect to such transaction equal in amount to the lawfully imposed local sales or use tax previously paid by the purchaser or user to the previous statutory or home rule city and county, city, or town. The amount of the credit shall not exceed the sales tax imposed by the subsequent statutory or home rule city and county, city, or town.
(D)The sale of food purchased with food stamps. For the purposes of this subsection (D), “food” shall have the same meaning as provided in 7 U.S.C. sec. 2012 (g), as such section exists on October 1, 1987, or is thereafter amended.
(E)The sale of food purchased with funds provided by the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children, 42 U.S.C. sec. 1786. For the purposes of this section (E), “food” shall have the same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1786, as such section exists on October 1, 1987, or is thereafter amended.
(F)Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, sales of cigarettes shall be exempt from the Affordable Housing Sales Tax pursuant to 29-2-105(9), C.R.S.
13.Transactions subject to Specific Ownership Tax. All sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from said county, town, or city sales tax when such sales meet both of the following conditions:
(A)The purchaser is a nonresident of or has his principal place of business outside of the local taxing entity; and
(B)Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside the limits of the local taxing entity under the laws of this state.
14.Collection, Administration and Enforcement. The collection, administration and enforcement of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax shall be performed by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue (the “Executive Director”) in the same manner as the collection, administration, and enforcement of the Colorado state sales tax. The provisions of article 26 of title 39, C.R.S. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the Executive Director shall govern the collection, administration, and enforcement of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax.
15.Vendor Fee. No vendor fee shall be permitted or withheld with respect to the collection and remittance of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax.
16.Distribution of Sales Tax Revenue. The Board of County Commissioners shall be responsible for and shall establish policies and procedures concerning the oversight and distribution of proceeds from the collection of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax, and shall define the term “Affordable Housing” for the purpose of the distribution of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax.
17. Deposit and Expenditure of Revenue.
(A)The County shall establish an Affordable Housing Fund within which all revenues and expenditures from the Affordable Housing Sales Tax shall be deposited and accounted for.
(B)Up to three percent (3%) of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax collected may be used for administrative purposes associated with administrating the Affordable Housing Fund.
(C)After payment of the administrative expenses described in Section 17(B) above, moneys remaining in the Affordable Housing Fund shall be used for the purpose of distributing grants to multijurisdictional and county
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accordance with the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of County Commissioners or its designee(s).
18.The Clerk and Recorder shall provide the Colorado Department of Revenue with written notice of this Resolution submitting the question to the registered electors no later than ten days after the adoption of this Resolution.
19.If a majority of the votes cast on the issue of the imposition of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax are in favor of such ballot issue, in accordance with §29-2-106, C.R.S. the Clerk and Recorder shall provide the Colorado Department of Revenue with a written notice of the adoption of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax, along with a copy of this Resolution, no later than forty-five days before January 1, 2025.
20.The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
21.The rate of the Affordable Housing Sales Tax and the deposit of revenues collected as set forth in this Resolution shall not be amended, altered, or otherwise changed unless first submitted to a vote of the registered electors of the County for their approval or rejection. Other provisions of this Resolution may be amended as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution by resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Colorado law.
22.All actions consistent with the provisions of this Resolution heretofore taken by the members of the Board of County Commissioners and the officers and employees of the County and directed toward holding the election for the purposes states herein are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
23.All prior acts, orders or resolutions, or parts thereof, by the County inconsistent or in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency or conflict.
24.If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution, it being the intention that the various parts hereof are severable.
25.The cost of the election shall be paid from the County’s general fund.
26.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade BSB3317Continued
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City and County
Public Notice
BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
2025 ANNUAL, 5 YEAR PLAN, and MOVING TO WORK SUPPLEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
November 5, 2024, at 1:00 P.M
A public hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s 2025 Annual Plan and for the 5 Year Plan. Public input is encouraged and welcomed. All plans will be available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, in the Brighton Housing Authority office prior to the Public Hearing.
Hearing Location: Brighton Housing Authority 22 South 4th Avenue, Suite 202 Brighton, Colorado 80601 303.655.2160
Immediately following this public hearing The Brighton Housing Authority will hold the Public Hearing for the 2025 Moving to Work supplement to the Annual Plan.
Legal Notice No. BSB3342
First Publication: September 19, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
City of Brighton
Public Notice
NOTICE OF BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON THAT THE BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 500 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON, COLORADO. THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE PROPOSED BUDGET DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE WWW.BRIGHTONCO.GOV. ANY CITIZEN MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL
BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID PROPOSED BUDGET IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. BY: KATHRYN MORTENSEN
BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGER
CITY OF BRIGHTON
Legal Notice No. BSB 3116
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
NOTICE OF BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SOUTH BRIGHTON GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WILL CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET FOR THE SOUTH BRIGHTON GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH BRIGHTON GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M., AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 500 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON, COLORADO. THE 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE SOUTH BRIGHTON GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE PROPOSED BUDGET DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ANY CITIZEN MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET.
BY: KATHRYN MORTENSEN
BUDGET & PERFORMANCE MANAGER CITY OF BRIGHTON
Legal Notice No. BSB3361
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5
Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Henry Aye
Tedesco Excused
Pinter Aye
O’Dorisio Aye
Baca Excused Commissioners
STATE OF COLORADO ) County of Adams )
I, Josh Zygielbaum , County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing Order is truly copied from the Records of the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for said Adams County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Brighton, Colorado this 27th day of August A.D. 2024.
County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners Josh Zygielbaum: By:
Legal Notice No. BSB3317
First Publication: September 12, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5, Weld County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include:
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Fees Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (DeBrucing))
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue I (Street Improvements)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue J (Parks and Recreation)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue K (Water)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue M (Transportation)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue N (Mosquito Control)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue O (Safety Protection)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue P (Television Relay and Translation)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue Q (Security)
Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue R (Operations and Maintenance Debt)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue S (Refunding Debt)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue U (Private Agreement Debt)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue V (Directional Drilling Debt)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue W (Mortgages)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
• Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot
Issue BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3364
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 5, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include: • Bromley Park
Public Notices
TO BE CONDUCTED BY BROMLEY PARK
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only.
Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include:
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Fees Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (De-Brucing))
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue I (Street Improvements)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue J (Parks and Recreation)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue K (Water)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue M (Transportation)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue N (Mosquito Control)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue O (Safety Protection)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue P (Television Relay and Translation)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue Q (Security)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue R (Operations and Maintenance Debt)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue S (Refunding Debt)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue U (Private Agreement Debt)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue V (Directional Drilling Debt)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Ballot Issue W (Mortgages)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6 Bal-
lot Issue Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
• Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 6
Ballot Issue BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3366
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher:
the “Prairie Center Districts”) of the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that elections for each of the Prairie Center Districts will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution.
The elections are being conducted as mail ballot elections by the Designated Election Official, Craig Sorensen, c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number 303-592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the elections will be at said office.
Not sooner than October 14, 2024 and no later than October 22, 2024, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the Prairie Center Districts, mail ballot packets.
The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning not sooner than twenty-two days prior to the election, October 14, 2024, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said Prairie Center Districts for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the Prairie Center Districts, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the Prairie Center Districts, whether said person resides within the Prairie Center Districts or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the Prairie Center Districts shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on October 14, 2024, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.
Prairie Center Districts
By:/s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. BSB 3119
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY SILVER PEAKS
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5, Weld County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include:
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Fees Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements
– Tax Increase)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (De-Brucing))
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue I (Street Improvements)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue J (Parks and Recreation)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue K (Water)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue M (Transportation)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue N (Mosquito Control)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue O (Safety Protection)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue P (Television Relay and Translation)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue Q (Security)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue R (Operations and Maintenance Debt)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue S (Refunding Debt)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue U (Private Agreement Debt)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue V (Directional Drilling Debt)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue W (Mortgages)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
• Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 Ballot Issue BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3368
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY ADAMS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Adams East Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Adams East Metropolitan District, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include:
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration
– Tax Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration
– Fees Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements – Tax Increase)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (De-Brucing))
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
I (Street Improvements)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
J (Parks and Recreation)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
K (Water)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
M (Transportation)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
N (Mosquito Control)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
O (Safety Protection)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
P (Television Relay and Translation)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
Q (Security)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
R (Operations and Maintenance Debt) Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
S (Refunding Debt)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
U (Private Agreement Debt)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
V (Directional Drilling Debt)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
W (Mortgages)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
• Adams East Metropolitan District Ballot Issue
BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3363
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE HIGHLANDS
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5, Weld County, Colorado (collectively, the “Districts”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the Districts no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the Districts include:
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5
Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5
Ballot Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Fees Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements – Tax Increase)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (De-Brucing))
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue I (Street Improvements)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue J (Parks and Recreation)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue K (Water)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5
Ballot Issue L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue M (Transportation)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue N (Mosquito Control)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue O (Safety Protection)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue P (Television Relay and Translation)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue Q (Security)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue R (Operations and Maintenance Debt)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue S (Refunding Debt)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue U (Private Agreement Debt)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue V (Directional Drilling Debt)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue W (Mortgages)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
• The Highlands Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 Ballot Issue BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3369
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
AVISO DE ELECCIONES
A QUIEN CORRESPONDA y, en particular a los votantes del Distrito Metropolitano De Prairie Center Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 y 10 (“Distritos de Prairie Center”) del condado de Ciudad de Brighton, Condado de Adams, Colorado.
POR EL PRESENTE SE ENTREGA AVISO de que las elecciones se realizará el Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. en relación con la entrega de la propuesta de emitir bonos de obligación general o crear otras deudas generales o cualquier pregunta necesaria para implementar las disposiciones del Artículo X, Sección 20 de la Constitución de Colorado según lo aplicable al Distritos de Prairie Center.
Las elecciones se realizará como elecciones con boleta por correo y la realizará el Funcionario electoral designado, Craig Sorensen, c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, número de teléfono 303-592-4380. El lugar para depositar las boletas por correo y lugar de votación sin cita previa para votar en las elecciones será esa oficina.
Entre el 14 de octubre de 2024 y el 21 de octubre de 2024, el Funcionario electoral designado enviará por correo a cada votante registrado activo del Distritos de Prairie Center un paquete de boletas por correo.
El lugar de votación presencial estará abierto de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. y comenzará veintidós días antes de la elección, el 14 de octubre de 2024, y entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. el día de la elección.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el votante elegible de dicho Distritos de Prairie Center para fines de tal elección es una persona registrada para votar según el “Código de Elecciones Uniformes
Public Notices
de Colorado de 1992”; y (i) que es residente del Distritos de Prairie Center o (ii) que él/ella o su cónyuge o pareja de unión civil, poseen bienes muebles o inmuebles imponibles dentro del Distritos de Prairie Center, ya sea que esta persona resida o no dentro del Distritos de Prairie Center. Una persona obligada a pagar impuestos en virtud de un contrato de compra de propiedad imponible dentro del Distritos de Prairie Center se considerará titular de una propiedad imponible para los fines de calificar como votante elegible.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para boletas del votante en ausencia podrán presentarse ante el Funcionario electoral designado a la dirección indicada arriba, antes del cierre del cierre comercial del martes inmediatamente anterior a la elección. La devolución de boletas de votante en ausencia y las boletas de reemplazo podrán ser recibidas por el Funcionario electoral designado en la dirección anterior, de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. desde el 14 de octubre de 2024, hasta el día previo a la elección, o entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. en la fecha de la elección.
Distritos de Prairie Center
Por: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN
Funcionario electoral designado
Publicado el día: Octubre 3, 2024
Legal Notice No. BSB 3120
Publicado el día: Octubre 3, 2024
Last Publication: Octubre 3, 2024
Publicado en: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include: South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot Issue C (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Fees Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue D (Capital Costs – Fees Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue E (Multiple Fiscal Year Intergovernmental Agreements – Tax Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue F (Regional Improvements – Tax Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue G (Multiple Fiscal Year Private Agreements
– Tax Increase)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot Issue H (TABOR Revenue Exemption (De-Brucing))
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue I (Street Improvements)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue J (Parks and Recreation)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue K (Water)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue L (Sanitation/Storm Sewer)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue M (Transportation)
• South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue N (Mosquito Control)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue O (Safety Protection)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue P (Television Relay and Translation)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue Q (Security)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue R (Operations and Maintenance Debt)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue S (Refunding Debt)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue T (Intergovernmental Agreement Debt)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue U (Private Agreement Debt)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue V (Directional Drilling Debt)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue W (Mortgages)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue X (Multi Fiscal Year IGAs)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue Y (Multi Fiscal Year Private Agreements)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue Z (Regional Improvements IGAs)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue AA (Property Tax Limit Waiver)
•South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District Ballot
Issue BB (Mill Levy Increase Waiver)
Legal Notice No. BSB3367
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
to the 2024 budgets of the Districts may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2025 budgets andtheamended2024budgets,if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C.,304Inverness Way S., Ste. 490, Englewood, CO 80112. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budgets and the amended 2024 budgets, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
SILVER PEAKS METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 & 7
By: /s/ David Duncan, Board President
Legal Notice No. BSB3347
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 4 Metropolitan District of the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at a meeting held on October 22, 2024, at the hour of 8:30 a.m. to Three Sons Construction, 14 Inverness Dr E Ste B212, Englewood,CO 80112,for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Farmlore North - Filing 1, 144 Ave & Offsite Chambers Trail, performed within the District, Adams County, Colorado.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the ensuing year of 2025 have been submitted to the Altamira Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (“Districts”). Such proposed budgets will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held on October 23, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (or as soon thereafter) via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 292 4365, Passcode: 567935. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 292 4365 and enter passcode: 567935.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2024 budgets of the Districts may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2025 budgets and the amended 2024 budgets, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way S., Ste. 490, Englewood, CO 80112. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budgets and the amended 2024 budgets, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4
By: /s/ David Duncan, Board President
Legal Notice No. BSB3346
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the ensuing year of 2025 have been submitted to the Silver Peaks Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 & 7 (“Districts”). Such proposed budgets will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held on October 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (or as soon thereafter) via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 091 4500, Passcode: 062103. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 091 4500 and enter passcode: 062103.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments
Holly Shilliday Attorney Reg No. 24423
Ilene Dell’Acqua Attorney Reg No. 31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230
Centennial, CO 80112
Telephone: 303-952-6905
Facsimile: 866-894-7369
Email: hshilliday@mccarthyholthus.com
Case Number: 2023CV031739
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. An Order Regarding Motion for Default Judgment and entry of Decree of Foreclosure was entered in this action on July 2, 2024 (the “Decree”), concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S2.
The real property, which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Adams County, Colorado, and is described as follows, to-wit:
LOTS 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK 8, TOWN OF WATKINS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
located in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, and also known as 1991 Gilmore Street, Watkins, CO 80137 (the “Property”).
A nyperson, c opartnership,association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender,orother suppliesused 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 ortheirsubcontractors,atanytimeup 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 on or before the date and time 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 THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4
By: /s/ Erika Volling Secretary
Legal Notice No. BSB3372
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOL DERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., HO ME EQUITY LOAN A SSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SE RIES 2006-S2
v.
Defendant(s): TRACY BSUGAR, bothindividually andas s uccessor-in-interest to MARK LS UGAR, deceased; and ALEX VILLAGRAN, or his successor, solely in his capacity as the Treasurer and Public Trustee of Adams County
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of July 2, 2024, Plaintiff was owed the total amount of $61,732.00, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $3,467.98, plus additional accrued and unpaid interest from May 30, 2024, until the judgment has been paid in full or the foreclosure sale has been completed. Further, additional fees and costs (including legal fees) have also been incurred and are due and owing.
The amounts owed are in rem only and are secured by the Property.
This sale relates to that Certain Deed of Trust described below:
Original Grantor(s) (Borrower)
Mark L. Sugar and Tracy B. Sugar
Original BeneficiaryMortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation and its successors and assigns
Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt
The Bank Of New York Mellon fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Benefit Of The Certificate Holders Of The CWHEQ Inc., Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-S2
Date of Deed of Trust 2/23/2006
Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/7/2006
County of Recording Adams
Reception No. of Deed of Trust
20060307000233610
Original Principal Amount
$57,750.00
I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, as public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on November 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Adams, County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado.
NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104
SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING.
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.
INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff of the County of Adams, Civil Division, IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
DATED at Adams, County, Colorado this 27th day of August 2024
Gene R. Claps
Sheriff
By:Kathy L. Grosshans
Deputy
SALE DATE: November 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover their highest bid at the time of sale. Certified funds are payable to the registry of the Adams County District Court.
Published in: Brighton Standard Blade First Publication: September 26, 2024 Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Colorado Statutes attached: Colorado Revised Statutes §§38-38-103, 38-37-108, 38-38-103.1, 38-38-103.2, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38-304, 38-38-305 and 38-38-306
Legal Notice No. BSB3339 First Publication: September 26, 2024 Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030966 DIVISION NO. W
INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Plaintiff, Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc. v. Defendants, NICHOLAS COUNTY; JENNIFER NOLTE et al
Regarding: LOT 5, BLOCK 15, RIVER RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known as: 11850 E 117th Ave, Henderson, CO 86040
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
Public Notices
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 21st day of November 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM
RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated June 27, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on April 26, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000037406, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restriction of River Run, recorded on December 3, 1998, at Reception No. C0475076 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.
You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.
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.
A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.
In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.
In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.
DATED in Colorado this 23rd day of August 2024.
Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado
By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF:
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3338
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: QUEBEC RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: MICHELLE K. JONES; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PROFESSIONAL FINANCE COMPANY, INC.; ALEX VILLAGRAN, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP
Wendy E. Weigler #28419
Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com
Case Number: 2024CV030392
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 19, 2024, in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee
Michelle K. Jones
Original Lienor
Quebec Run Homeowners Association, Inc.
Current Holder of the evidence of debt Quebec Run Homeowners Association, Inc.
Date of Lien being foreclosed
July 9, 2020
Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed
July 9, 2020
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Information
2020000063957
Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness
$1,149.24
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof
$19,639.86
Amount of Judgment entered June 19, 2024
$18,195.68
Description of property to be foreclosed:
Lot 6A, Block 8, Quebec Riverdale Subdivision Amendment No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Also known as: 6760 E. 129th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602.
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on November 21, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Name of Publication: Brighton Standard-Blade
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
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.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:
Wendy E. Weigler #28419
Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: August 26, 2024. By:
Gene R. Claps
Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3340
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 24, 2024
Name of Publication: Brighton Standard-Blade
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
Public Notice
Abandoned Vehicle Sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720 298 7466
1)92 VW Cabriolet conv. 021246
2)97 GMC Savana. 013295
3)01 VW GTI . 063829
4)01 Chevrolet Lumina . 106978
5)02 Jeep Gr Cherokee . 161221
6)06 Ford F150. B27694
7)08 Dodge Nitro. 151969
8)09 GMC Acadia. 163324
9)09 Ford Focus. 252435
10)12 Nissan Sentra. 769349
11) 12 Mitsubishi Galant. 022364
12)13 Nissan Pathfinder . 646173
13)21 VW Atlas . 508218
Legal Notice No. BSB3362
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Eric Allen Redmond, a/k/a Eric A. Redmond, a/k/a Eric Redmond, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30648
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick R. Thiessen
Attorney for Personal Representative Merna Redmond
FRIE ARNDT DANBORN & THIESSEN, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, CO 80003
Legal Notice No. BSB 3113
First Publication: September 19, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Raymond “Ray” Anthony Blanco, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 271
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer Lee
Personal Representative 663 N 17th Ave Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3344
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of KIRT S. CHAVEZ aka KIRT STANLEY CHAVEZ
aka KIRT CHAVEZ, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30536
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Melissa Chavez
Personal Representative
11844 Oak Hill Drive, Unit A Henderson, CO 80640
Legal Notice No. BSB3357
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Nola Diane Miller, a/k/a Nola D. Miller, a/k/a Nola Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30647
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick R. Thiessen
Attorney for Personal Representative
David A. McPhetrige
Frie Arndt Danborn & Thiessen 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003
Legal Notice No. BSB3334
First Publication: September 19, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVENE A. SCHUH a/k/a DAVENE KING SCHUH a/k/a DAVENE K. SCHUH a/k/a DAVENE
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Matthew M. Jones, Esq., Personal Representative 500 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite 920 Tampa, FL 33609
Legal Notice No. BSB3335
First Publication: September 19, 2024 Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marie Elizabeth Baker, also known as Marie E. Baker, Marie Baker, Marie Elizabeth Dunphy, Marie E. Dunphy, Marie Dunphy, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30654
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ashley A. Geary, Esq., Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL, AND PEPIN, P.C. 8001 Arista Place, Suite 415 Broomfield, Colorado 80021
Legal Notice No. BSB3359
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DENNIS DEWAYNE ROSS JR. a/k/a DENNIS ROSS JR, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30597
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Kristine Wade
Personal Representative
c/o Larry M. Snyder, Esq.
650 South Cherry Street
Public Notices
Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80246-1812
Legal Notice No. BSB3350
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Nadine M. Brigham, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 360
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carrie Roecker
Personal Representative
13453 Elizabeth Way Thornton, CO 80241
Legal Notice No. BSB3358
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dirk Wynn Barr
a/k/a Dirk Wynne Barr , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 361
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 31, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer E. Kelly
Personal Representative
7580 W. Osborn Rd. Empire, Ml 49630
Legal Notice No. BSB3356
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EDITH IONE HENDERSON, AKA EDITH IONE MILKE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30508
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jason Lee Milke
Personal Representative 9314 W. 77th Drive Arvada, CO 80005
Legal Notice No. BSB3360
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 17, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Diana Graham, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR319
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sarah Fee, Personal Representative 851 S Clarkson St Apt 3 Denver, CO, 80209
Legal Notice No. BSB 3118
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 17, 2024, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Shirley Ann Beyer, AKA Shirley A. Beyer, AKA Shirley Beyer, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 344
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court
of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ann M Beyer
Personal Representative
220 Blue Bonnet Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3345
First Publication: September 26, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Clinton M. Griffin, aka Clinton Miles Griffin, aka Clinton Griffin, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30677
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shelly G. Whittington
Personal Representative 15951 Nashville St. Hudson, CO 80642
Legal Notice No. BSB3370
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 17, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Children Services
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Public Notice
STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 23JV30227
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Isabella Mondragon A Child(ren), and Concerning
Vanessa Mondragon, John Doe, Jesus Soto Respondents:
S U M M O N S
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Jesus Soto
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 31st day of October, 2024 at the hour of 9:10 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 25th day of September, 2024.
Alana Percy
Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3371
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS IN THE DISTRICT COURT Division: D Case Number: 24JV30090
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE INTEREST OF: Annjelica Fisher
S U M M O N S
Children, and Concerning
Sheena Fisher, Juan Fernandez, James Gallegos
To the parent of Annjelica Fisher, GREETINGS: James Gallegos
You are notified that a request has been filed in the Court named above to establish paternity and determine who is the legal parent of the child, Annjelica Fisher. The People of the State of Colorado are requesting the Court enter an order finding that you are the legal parent of the child, Annjelica Fisher. See C.R.S. 19-4-107(1) (a). You have the right to deny paternity at a hearing, which has been scheduled as noted below. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may enter the order establishing paternity and find you are the legal parent of the child, Annjelica Fisher.
The Court has set a hearing to address this request on October 29, 2024, at the hour of 8:50 a.m. You are notified to appear before the Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 in Division D at this date and time. Once you receive this Summons, you must comply with these Court orders for the next 120 days. You may ask the Court to change the duration of these orders. See C.R.S. § 19-4-105.5:
1. All parties are prevented from molesting or disturbing the peace of another party; and
2. No party may remove the child from the state without the consent of the other parties, or without a Court order; and
3. No party may cancel, modify, terminate, or allow to lapse for non-payment, any health or life insurance policy that provides coverage to the children or names them as beneficiaries. Changes to these policies may be made with at least 14 days’ notice and written consent of all the parties, or with a Court Order.
Under C.R.S. § 19-4-105.5, a request to have genetic testing done will not prejudice that party when the Court allocates parental responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-124(1.5). If genetic tests are not done and entered into evidence before the final order establishing parentage, then they may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 20th day of September, 2024.
Alana Percy, Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB 3117
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###
Fort Lupton Press
Legals
City and County
Public Notice
Notice of Proposed Decision
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to approve Bond Release Application No. 12 (SL-12) for the Keenesburg Strip Mine, Permit No. C-1981-028. This proposed decision is for a Phase II bond release of 9.68 acres for Area 30 and a Phase III bond release of 30.55 acres for Areas 23, 29, 30, and 31. The surface operation is operated by Coors Energy Company under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The bond release application was submitted by Coors Energy Company on May 14, 2024. This application requests Phase II release of Area 30 (9.68 acres) and Phase III bond release of Areas 23, 29, 30, and 31 (30.55 acres; all areas but Area 30 were previously approved for Phase
II release). All four areas are in the southwest corner of the site. The affected area is located in Weld County, approximately 7 miles North of Keenesburg, Colorado.
Copies of the proposed decision are available for review at https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search. aspx by searching C1981028 in the “Permit No” field. A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system and can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8OUdf_Mpjo3kxIHkP5hMH-w7MeBtxX7/view..
Any person who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected may request an adjudicatory hearing regarding this proposed decision. Requests for a hearing must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of the date following initial publication of this notice, and shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and objections to the proposed decision.
Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St, Rm 215 Denver CO 80203 303-866-3567
Legal Notice No. FLP1119
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 10, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Metropolitan Districts
Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537, Attn: D.E.O.. Ballots must be received at this location by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024 to be counted.
Ballot Issues Certified by the District include:
• Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No.
5 Ballot Issue A (Operations, Maintenance and Administration – Tax Increase)
• Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No.
5 Ballot Issue B (Capital Costs – Tax Increase)
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NOTICE OF ESTABLISHING AN IMPACT FEE AND APPROVING AN IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will be establishing an impact fee and approving an impact fee schedule and that such proposed impact fee and impact fee schedule will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the Administration Building, 8426 Kosmerl Place, Frederick, Colorado on October 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Any elector within the District may file or register any objections at any time before the final adoption of the new impact fee and the approval of an impact fee schedule. These meetings are open to the public.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
/s/ Robert Freeman Secretary to Board
Legal Notice No. FLP1121
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY COTTONWOOD GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
PURSUANT TO §§ 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), AND 1-13.5-502, C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No. 5, Weld County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of: authorizing the imposition of property taxes and the issuance of debt; and submitting questions regarding the collection, retention and spending of revenues.
This election shall be conducted as a special district independent mail ballot election only. Ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail to all active registered electors of the District no earlier than October 14, 2024, and no later than October 21, 2024. The address for application and return of mail ballots is Cottonwood Greens
FALL COLORS
Mason Creek Trail
Staunton State Park near Conifer
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 8.4 miles
- Elevation: 1,574 feet
- Time to complete: 4:00
- Drive from Denver: 39 miles
Chief Mountain Trail
Arapahoe National Forest near Idaho Springs
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 2.8 miles
- Elevation: 948 feet
- Time to complete: 1:47
- Drive from Denver: 37 miles
Grizzly Gulch Trail
Arapahoe National Forest near Silver
Plume
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 5.2 miles
- Elevation: 1,131 feet
- Time to complete: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Drive from Denver: 50 miles
Flash of Gold Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Park near Steamboat Springs
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 10.5 miles
- Elevation: 1,250 feet
- Time to complete: 4:18
- Drive from Denver: 160 miles
HARD
Kenosha Pass North
Pike National Forest near Je erson
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 11.5 miles
- Elevation: 1,666 feet
- Time to complete: 5:00
Public Notices
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89502407219?pw d=0BfaKm97QbpIwZPb1AW9uSCPZdsU4c.1
Meeting ID: 895 0240 7219
Passcode: 845257
Call In Numbers: 1(720) 707-2699 or 1(719) 359-4580
The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://wyndhamhillmetrodistricts.specialdistrict. org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
WYNDHAM HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOS. 1-4, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. FLP 6304
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Stonebraker Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on October 23, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (or as soon thereafter) via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 292 4365, Passcode: 567935. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 292 4365 and enter passcode: 567935.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also
be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
STONEBRAKER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ David Duncan, President
Legal Notice No. FLP1113
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF LUPTON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Lupton Village Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2025; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Wolfersberger, LLC, 8354 Northfield Blvd, Building G, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80238, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District on Wednesday October 23, 2024. At 5:30 pm at Ft Lupton Library (370 S Rollie Ave Ft Lupton, CO 80621) Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.
LUPTON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: Charles Wolfersberger, District Manager
Legal Notice No. FLP 6303
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
- Drive from Denver: 66 miles
Oh-Be-Joyful Trail
Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 13 miles
- Elevation: 2,148 feet
- Time to complete: 6:00
- Drive from Denver: 195 miles
Abyss Lake via Abyss Lake Trail #602
Mount Evans Wilderness near Guanella Pass
- Type: Out-and-back
- Length: 16.7 miles
- Elevation: 3,379 feet
- Time to complete: 8:19
- Drive from Denver: 63 miles
Honorable Mention
Trail Ridge Road (to drive)
Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Mountain Sky Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2025. A copy of the proposed 2025 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant, Marchetti & Weaver, PC, 245 Century Drive, Suite 103, Louisville, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed 2025 Budget, and an Amended 2024 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2024 via Zoom. Meeting access information and the meeting agenda may be obtained from the District’s website: https://mountainskymetrodistrict.org.
The Board may take action on the proposed 2025 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2024 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings.
Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2025 Budget and Amended 2024 Budget, if necessary.
MOUNTAIN SKY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Gene Osborne President of the District Board
Legal Notice No. FLP1122
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3
(collectively the “District”), will hold a public hearing at via teleconference on October 24, 2024, at 1:00 AM, to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:
- Type: Peak-to-peak drive
- Length: 39 miles
- Elevation: 3,891 feet
- Time to complete: Depends on trafc and speed
- Drive from Denver: 73 miles
Let’s be real; sometimes you don’t want to move. Take your rig out for a pilgrimage to Rocky Mountain National Park for a beautiful and scenic drive from one mountain peak to the next. e drive to Estes Park is breathtaking and if you’re willing to pay to get into the park, sit back and relax while you cruise through beautiful changing colors and snow-capped mountains.
But beware of tra c and make sure to check the weather, park information and more before making the trip.
Regardless of where you chase the changing leaves this fall, be safe and be on top of the latest forecasts. Get out there before it’s gone!
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81445514189?pw d=COfewvQkM5pajaNLavBfjPx1Tda529.1Me eting ID: 814 4551 4189 Passcode: 621350
Call In Numbers: 1(720) 707-2699 or 1(719) 359-4580
The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://sweetgrassmetrodistricts.specialdistrict. org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. FLP 6305
First Publication: October 3, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Notice to Creditors
18425 17th Avenue NW Shoreline, Washington 98177
Legal Notice No. FLP 6301
First Publication: September 19, 2024
Last Publication: October 3, 2024
Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Andrew James, AKA Thomas A James, AKA Thomas James, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30492
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of WELD COUNTY, Colorado on or before February 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephen M. MacGeorge Personal Representative
MOUNTAIN SKY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
