About 30 artists will be hard at work all day on Sept. 7, using downtown Littleton’s sidewalks as their canvases, lling them with colorful and inspired chalk art.
It’s the second annual Walk the Chalk event, hosted by local business owner Kelsey Riley.
“I have been thrilled to see the positive feedback from last year and their continued engagement in this second annual event,” Riley said. “It’s so exciting for this event to again take ight and see the community come together to participate.”
Riley, who owns ElseWear Collective on South Prince Street, said she started the event to “bring another element of art to downtown Littleton to bring the community together to enjoy the beauty and creativity of chalk art.”
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Arapahoe County ballot to include property tax measure
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arapahoe County voters will get the chance during the election in November to decide whether the county can collect and keep more property taxes from its residents.
e proposal, set for the ballot, is what’s known as a “de-Brucing” measure, a legal adjustment of a local government’s relationship with revenue limits set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR. e measure, if passed, would eliminate the revenue cap set by TABOR, allowing the county to keep up to an additional $72 million per year from property taxes.
In a 4-1 vote, the commissioners referred the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot, with District 3 Commissioner Je Baker dissenting. He said many of his constituents opposed the measure going to the ballot.
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Children draw with chalk at the Walk the Chalk event in Littleton in 2023. COURTESY OF KELSEY RILEY
Littleton voters to decide on increase to marijuana retail tax
Funds from tax increase would support public safety and mental health
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Littleton voters will decide in November whether to increase the retail marijuana sales tax in the city to help prevent homelessness and to fund
public safety e orts.
In a unanimous vote, the city council referred a measure to the ballot that proposes increasing the recreational marijuana special retail sales tax from 3% to 7%. is increase would bring the total sales tax on marijuana to 12.25% after other sales taxes are factored in.
“ e purpose of this increase would be dedicated to public safety and homelessness prevention services,” Assistant City Manager Kathleen Osher said. “ at would include contin-
ued support and a dedicated source of funding for mental health crisis response, proactive safety programs as well as prevention services for our work with the Tri-Cities Homelessness Action Plan.”
At 3%, the city’s special retail marijuana tax is the lowest in the Denver area and the same as that in Longmont, according to city documents. If passed, the measure would bring Littleton’s special retail marijuana tax slightly above those in Englewood and Denver, and below Aurora’s.
During a special hearing on Aug. 20, Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Barr said he thinks the additional funding from the tax increase would help meet a need in the community and would not exclude any local marijuana retailers from the market space.
But, others had qualms. District 4 Councilmember Andrea Peters said she thinks the tax increase is too high. e city expects the tax to bring in up to $646,000 more in revenue per year if voters decide to approve the measure.
EchoStar in ‘constructive’ financial talks as it reports more losses
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
EchoStar Corp., which merged with DISH Network earlier this year, reported an 8.8% year-over-year loss in revenue in its mid-year 2024 financial results.
The company reported a total revenue of $7.97 billion for the six months ending June 30, compared to $8.74 billion in the same period a year ago.
The loss continues a trend for the company, which reported year-overyear losses at the end of 2023 and in its first quarter 2024 financial reports. The company, which is headquartered in unincorporated Douglas County, also has an office near downtown Littleton.
DISH Network, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., has laid off more than 700 Colorado employees since November.
In its second quarter, net Pay-TV
mately 104,000, compared to 294,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 8.07 million Pay-TV subscribers, including about 6 million DISH TV subscribers and 2 million SLING TV subscribers, ac-
The quarter showed a decrease in net DISH TV subscriber losses due to a lower DISH TV churn rate, offset by lower gross new DISH TV subscriber activations, Echostar stated in the report.
The company reported a loss in its broadband net subscribers.
In the report, EchoStar president and CEO Hamid Akhavan said the company focused this quarter on “making improvements in our go-tomarket approach for retail wireless.”
The company saw a small loss in its retail wireless subscribers this quarter, but noted that many of these were losses of government-subsidized subscribers, including Affordable Connectivity Program subscribers.
“Excluding the impact of net losses of government-subsidized subscribers, EchoStar added approximately 32,000 retail wireless subscribers in the second quarter,” the report states. Some economic analysts are predicting bankruptcy for the company, potentially by the end of the year.
In the report, Akhavan said the company is “in constructive discussions to address necessary financing.”
Felons who complete their sentences can vote in Colorado
BY JUSTIN GEORGE THE COLORADO SUN
People convicted of felonies who have served their entire sentences can vote in Colorado. So can people on probation and parole.
“ e day you are released from detention or incarceration is the day your eligibility to register to vote is restored,” the o ce stated on its website.
Defendants facing criminal charges in jail who are pretrial detainees or out on bond awaiting trial can vote. In May 2024, the General Assembly passed a law requiring county clerks to work with county sheri s to allow voting in
ose convicted of felonies who are imprisoned or con ned to detention as part of their sentence cannot vote. ey regain their voting eligibility after they have completed their “full term of imprisonment,” according to the Colorado Secretary of State.
jail for at least one day, give detainees information on voting eligibility and provide them with instructions on how they can verify or change voter registration.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state. e Colorado Sun partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs.
EchoStar Corp., which merged with DISH Network earlier this year, recently released its mid-year 2024 financial results. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
The Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in the Castle Rock area, pictured in August 2023, houses the Douglas County jail.
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Here Are the Work-Arounds That Will Keep Sellers Paying Buyer Agents’ Commission
The biggest work-around is Section 29 of the state-approved (and mandated) Contract to Buy & Sell, shown at right.
As shown below in this week’s (and last week’s) featured new listing, many ads, brochures and websites for listings will now contain the notice that “Seller offers __% compensation to buyer brokers.”
Absent that offer, however, the buyer can use Sec. 29.1 of their purchase contract to specify the compensation paid by the seller to their agent. This is where the offered compensation, such as for the listing below, is to be inserted — or, if none is offered, the buyer’s demand for compensation is inserted.
amendment to their buyer agency agreement setting the commission rate at 2% and writing that amount in Sec. 29.1 of the purchase contract. Or, they could decide to write 2.5% in Sec. 29.1 anyway and see if the seller will sign it. If the seller counters the offer, changing it to 2.0%, if the seller wants to accept the counterproposal, they can still amend the buyer agency agreement before signing the counterproposal.
Of course, the buyer might like his broker so much, that he or she will offer to pay the extra 0.5%, although that would be unusual. As I wrote last week, I’ll be surprised if many (or any) buyers end up paying anything to their broker.
wants to sell her or his home is going to deny any compensation to buyer brokers and that you can defer the conversation about adjusting the buyer compensation until the buyer is ready to make an offer of a house they want.
One complication of this strategy is that the buyer will have already signed a buyer agency agreement with his or her broker, stating the commission amount, if any, that the buyer is willing to pay, and if the seller falls short of that percentage or dollar amount, the buyer must make up the difference.
But, not to worry — there’s a simple workaround for that. At any time during the term of the buyer agent agreement (called the “Exclusive Right-to-Buy Listing Contract”), it can be amended by mutual agreement of the buyer and his or her broker.
Let’s say, for example, that the buyer has signed a buyer agency agreement with 2.5% as the promised compensation to their broker. A seller has offered 2.0%. In discussion prior to writing the offer, the buyer might negotiate an
The opposite scenario could be true. The buyer may have signed a buyer agency agreement in which the rate is 2.5%, but the seller has advertised that they will pay 2.8%. The rule is that the buyer’s broker can’t accept more than is specified in their signed agreement with their buyer. No problem — amend the buyer agency agreement to 2.8% before writing the offer. However, if there’s a bidding war, the buyer and broker might decide to write 2.5% into their offer, hoping that competing offers will include 2.8% for their buyers’ brokers.
Buyers will likely say upfront that they don’t want to pay a dime (or more than a nominal amount) to the broker representing them in their home search.
The smart broker (which, of course, includes all Golden Real Estate brokers) will point out Sec. 29.1 and quote this article saying that it has become a “buyer’s market” and that no seller who
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Meanwhile, a broker wanting to represent a buyer needs to be confident enough of the value he or she provides to the buyer to say that they won’t work with that buyer unless they agree to some minimum compensation for that value. For me personally, I would put that minimum at a minimum of 2.0%, given the value every buyer gets from
me — knowledgeable, experienced representation and negotiating skill, use of our free moving truck, free moving boxes and packing materials, and team members at their disposal from our inhouse handyman, cleaning personnel, loan officers, inspectors and more.
All of us at Golden Real Estate are aware of the value we provide to our clients, both buyers and sellers, and we look forward to serving both with the skill that we know we have. If you want proof, click on the “Testimonials” tab at www.GoldenRealEstate.com. We look forward to earning your good review!
Broker Associate Austin Pottorff Specializes in Land
Personally, I prefer to work one-onone with buyers and sellers, as do most of my broker associates. But Austin Pottorff is different. He loves to find owners of larger parcels of land and help them sell to one of his many buyers, some of whom are developers looking for sites to build multi-family neighborhoods.
Earlier this year, with a little help from me, Austin sold a commercial property in Golden (Mountain Muffler, at 2200 Ford Street) to a developer. He currently has three land parcels under contract, one in Pleasant View, and two in Arvada, and he has three
active listings, including a veterinary hospital on three acres at 9251 N. Wadsworth Ave. for $2,490,000, an 8acre parcel on the I-70 south frontage road in Wheat Ridge for $6,000,000, and another land parcel elsewhere in Jefferson County.
If you have land you’d like to sell or are looking to buy land, give Austin a call at 970-281-9071, or email him at Austin@GoldenRealEstate.com. Austin’s fellow associates and I are impressed at the quality of his work identifying such land opportunities and even creating aerial videos of them as part of his marketing strategy.
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Enjoy maintenance-free living in the quiet community called Masters Park. This townhome at 9444 Southern Hills Circle is being sold by its original owners, who purchased the home 25 years ago. You’ll like the updated kitchen and primary suite with its updated 5-piece bathroom and its spacious deck overlooking the green space behind. As you will see on its website, this home has been tastefully decorated including, for example, the walls of the powder room painted by a local artist in a bamboo theme! It’s a friendly community too, with get-togethers Monday evenings in the gazebo next to this home. The golf course is behind the homes across the street! Some furniture is available for purchase outside of closing. Look for the list with prices on the coffee table. Visit www.LoneTreeHome.info for interior and exterior photos, floor plans, a narrated video walk-through and an aerial video. Greg Kraft will be holding it open on Saturday, Aug. 31st, 11 to 1, or call 720-353-1922 to request a showing. Note: Seller offers 2.8% commission to buyer’s broker.
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Cherry Creek puts $959M on ballot for new schools, upgrades
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
e Cherry Creek School District is once again asking Arapahoe County voters if they would support a tax increase to pay for hundreds of millions of dollars for new schools, upgrades and repairs to existing ones, and programs and personnel to support students.
e school district’s board has unanimously voted to place a $9 million mill levy override on the November ballot alongside a $950 million bond.
A mill levy override is a voter-approved property tax increase that can only be used for salaries, bene ts, instructional programs, and classroom technology. Bonds pay for capital expenses related to construction, maintenance, building upgrades, and repairs.
e last time voters approved a mill levy and bond measure for the district was in 2020 and voters have done so every four years since 2008.
“Cherry Creek has a history of going every four years to ask voters to support both mill levies and bonds,” said Superintendent Chris Smith. “ e last time we went was in 2020. We didn’t
mittee, told the board at its Aug. 12 meeting that the group identi ed $1.6 billion in worthwhile projects and narrowed those down based on urgency, equity and return on investment.
ose projects include:
• Adding ballistic window lm, replacing security cameras and the control system, and upgrading re alarms
• Expanding the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus to accommodate 70% more students and develop/expand 10 career pathways
around $15 per month or $180 annually.
“We could go for the entire 5% of additional funding all at once but that would mean a much bigger impact to our taxpayers, so by phasing it in over four or ve years we can lower that cost and make it more a ordable.”
know what was going to happen, and so at the time, the district had identi ed $300 million of needs, but we scaled that back to $150 million.”
Smith said the district reduced its major maintenance and upgrade programs, but those needs didn’t disappear. Each year, the district has around $40 million in annual maintenance needs just to keep buildings open and running smoothly.
e district has 68 buildings older than 20 years and 21 buildings older than 40, with a few approaching 70.
Tom Gross, a volunteer on the district’s Long Range Planning Com-
• Renovating the Institute of Science and Technology building on the Prairie/Overland campus to support indemand career pathways
• Rebuilding Laredo Middle School
• Building a pool at Overland High School and expanding the central administration o ce at Overland High and Prairie Middle School
• Constructing a new Pre-K to 5 school to accommodate Holly Ridge and Holly Hills
• Adding new classroom display technology and investing in data center and ber network upgrades
• Maintaining playgrounds, roofs, HVAC, ooring, electrical, and plumbing.
Smith’s plans are to complete these projects in phases to minimize the tax impacts.
“If we do $200 million of work, the tax impact will start on that $200 million. Another year or two down the line, we might need to start another $300 million worth of work, which is when the tax impact will happen for that amount,” said Smith.
With the mill levy override, the district looks to take advantage of a window created by the state’s approval of a new school funding formula during this year’s legislative session. e amended bill allows districts to increase the total percentage of funding it can generate through local property taxes.
Cherry Creek was capped at 25%, but can now increase to 30% if voters approve the increase within the next six years.
According to Smith, the district would increase the mill levy by roughly 1% per year. Homeowners would pay $3 more per month, per $100,000 in property value. e average home value in Arapahoe County is $500,000, which would equate to
If the mill levy override passes, the district plans to add trained safety personnel, remain competitive with other nearby districts in teacher and sta compensation, ensure the district has pathways for all students, provide additional mental health services, and update technology.
anks to the elimination of the state budget stabilization factor, Colorado’s schools will now be fully funded. is mechanism allowed Colorado to reduce the amount of money it was legally required to provide to public schools.
Smith reminded the board that Colorado continuously remains in the bottom 20% of states regarding how it funds K-12 education, and the new formula sets schools back to 1989 levels when adjusted for in ation.
A Cherry Creek High School student echoed the need for a mill levy override and bond to pass.
“Last year, I struggled with multiple severe migraines that started in math,” she said. I saw multiple doctors and had several trips to the ER for migraines and aggravated asthma. In April, we received an email that mold was found in two classrooms in the west building.
“It made sense that my uncontrolled asthma, perpetual cough, debilitating headaches, and inability to concentrate and learn while in this building were due to toxic mold,” she continued. “ ere’s never an ideal time to start or complete a project of this magnitude, but it is imperative we start to ensure we continue the academic excellence Cherry Creek stands by.”
School board members agreed with all the recommendations and united in their support.
“Trust is our currency here,” said Smith. “We have to show that we are good stewards of taxpayer money, and I can assure you that we are doing everything we promise we’re going to do with these bond and mill levy initiatives that align with our goals and values here in Cherry Creek.”
Cherry Creek Schools could receive more than $950 million for projects if voters agree in November. FILE PHOTO
Englewood City Council changes public comment policies, procedures
Speakers will have three-minute blocks, total limit of hour and a half
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Englewood City Council made changes to its public comment policies including tightening limits on speakers’ time, changing the procedures for use of electronic materials
and altering sign-up priority.
After much discussion regarding time limitation, address disclosure requirements and more, the council decided unanimously to make changes to its public comment policy.
“I can understand some of the concerns from members of the public in terms of limiting public comment, but in terms of some of the items I am seeing here I think it does make a lot of sense,” Mayor Othoniel Sierra said.
The policy changes include the fol -
lowing:
• Limit public comments to three minutes per speaker, 90 minutes total, down from the current maximum of five minutes per speaker who signs up early and unlimited total time
• Start the clock when people start speaking
• Speak in order of sign-up, unless people spoke in the preceding 90 days
• Require submission of A/V electronic materials for public comment by the end of the business day on the
Thursday prior to a meeting
• Require first name and last name and address or cross-streets information provided to the city clerk prior to public comment; clarifying that people will not be allowed to address council if they refuse (people from outside Englewood will only need to reveal their city of residence)
• Authorizing the city clerk to treat as confidential address information for safety concerns (such as victims of crime)
Parks bond heads to Englewood ballot after judge’s ruling
Clerk sues city in successful legal maneuver to overrule
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A judge ruled a portion of the City of Englewood charter unconstitutional, legally permitting a bond question of up to $41.5 million for parks improvements to appear in front of Englewood voters on the November ballot.
The Aug. 19 ruling was the result of a lawsuit filed by City Clerk Stephanie Carlile, in her official capacity as the clerk and designated election official, against the City of Englewood on Aug. 12.
In the lawsuit, which involved representatives of the city as both the plaintiff and defense, the judge declared a section of the city’s charter null and void, stating that it violated a section of the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights in the Colorado Constitution.
“It is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the reference to Section 104 (general obligation bonds) of the City of Englewood Charter is hereby stricken and removed as a matter of law,” the ruling states.
The situation arose after a group of residents started to take steps to get two citizen-initiated questions added to the November ballot. On Aug. 7, they submitted the signatures and the petitions were “in apparent compliance with the signature requirement,” according to court documents. As of Aug. 19, the city clerk is in the process of determining the validity of those signatures, court documents say.
Because of a conflict between a section of the city charter and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, “the City Clerk did not have clear direction as to what questions were legally allowed to be on the ballot,” City Attorney Tamara Niles wrote to the Englewood Herald.
The city believed that, due to a charter provision that general-obligation bond questions could not run alongside other ballot questions, the parks bond was at risk of being kept off the November ballot.
To remedy the issue, the city clerk initiated a declaratory judgment action against the city “to interpret city charter’s conflict with TABOR, and thereby obtain court direction on ballot certification,” Niles wrote.
“The Colorado Constitution prevails over any conflicting charter provisions,” Niles wrote in an email
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In just one year, the event has about doubled in terms of the number of participating artists. From 8 a.m. until sunset, they will cover the street in chalk-made masterpieces.
In addition to the professional artists, anyone so inspired can add their own art, Riley said. ere will be “Kids Korners,” where chalk supplies will be provided, and a chalk tent at Grande Station.
ere will also be chalk-making and silvery jewelry-making activities at Arapahoe Community College’s main entrance.
In addition, there will be live music outside of the Town Hall Arts Center, bubble stations, a facepainting station and sel e stations.
Chalk artist Dan Guerrero is traveling from Colorado Springs to participate in the event for a second year. He said he was inspired to return because of Riley’s enthusiasm and “the great conversations with the people of Littleton
and surrounding areas.”
“I’m looking forward to great conversations, the wonderful reception from the local shops in the area and to see returning artists and new artists,” he said. is year, he plans to draw a mix of Van Gogh- and Charlie Browninspired artwork.
Littleton-based artist Phillip Bernal said he is thrilled Riley started the event to showcase the talent of professional and amateur artists.
“Every street chalk art festival I have participated in, large or small, gets people excited,” he said. “I look forward to seeing all the artistic momentum from last year and how all the artists will turn downtown Littleton into a work of art for all to appreciate and enjoy.”
Kelsey Riley lauded sponsorship from the Littleton Merchants Association, JM Electric, Five Well Being and the Arapahoe Community College Foundation. More about the event can be found here at downtownlittleton.com/post/walk-thechalk.
A chalk drawing of a squirrel on a skateboard at the 2023 Walk the Chalk event in Littleton. COURTESY OF KELSEY RILEY
• Clarifies that only written materials (and nothing else) may be provided to council by a speaker During public comment in the Aug. 19 meeting, citizens expressed concern regarding how these policy changes will impact their freedom of speech, specifically referencing the suggested elimination of audio and video usage during public comment, which ultimately did not occur, and the process to sign up for the public forum.
These and other concerns were discussed among the council, including an explanation from City Attorney Tamara Niles, who said
the First Amendment doesn’t require public comment at public meetings.
“Nobody has a right to speak during city council meetings,” Niles said. “The purpose of city council meetings is to conduct city business. So any public comment is at the discretion of the city council.”
She explained that if the council chooses to allow public comment, then under the First Amendment it can’t “regulate content.”
“There are types of speech that aren’t protected by the First Amendment,” Niles said. “People couldn’t come up here and make a (credible) threat to your safety … but generally, unless they’re violating a law during public comment, we don’t regulate content at all. Once we allow it we open the doors.”
The council approved other updates to different policies including the following:
• Incorporating by reference the municipal code regarding regular meetings and meeting holiday schedule, to eliminate conflicting detail
• Clarifying that council members may waive, for themselves, written notice of a special meeting
• Clarifying that no person may disrupt a meeting in any way, not just through booing, clapping, yelling or speaking
• Requiring cameras and recording equipment to be in an alcove at the back of council chambers to eliminate distractions, tripping hazards, unobstructed views
• Formalizing current procedure for meeting cancellation/rescheduling, so that study sessions and
special meetings are canceled by announcement, or notifying council and posting notice
The changes come after an initial proposal with similar changes to the public comment policy was shot down by the council in April.
The Englewood Board of Education voted in May to only allow those with direct connections to the school district such as a parent, former student or others to speak during public comment at their meetings.
Additionally, the Castle Rock Town Council dealt with the issue of public comment and removed the option for remote public comment in February, citing anonymous antisemitic attacks on public meetings in Wheat Ridge and Lakewood through online comments.
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Almost 796,000 Colorado borrowers hold more than $29 billion in federal student loan debt, contributing to the nation’s $1.6 trillion student debt load.
To help borrowers understand how to manage their debt, Young Invincibles and other Colorado advocates and government o cials recently held a series of clinics. ese services are especially important now that payments have restarted after a pandemic pause and new college graduates are beginning to repay their loans.
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Cameron DeTello, Young Invincibles’ Rocky Mountain engagement manager, said the goal of the clinics is to ease the burden on borrowers, for example by showing them how to make payments more manageable. Young Invincibles is a national nonpro t that advocates on issues a ecting young adults, and also helps educate them on issues such as economic mobility andnancial choices.
DeTello said many young adults hold o on buying homes or having kids because of student debt.
“We’re hoping that by giving them more information, some of them might be eligible for forgiveness, or they’ll be able to save on some income-driven options, or maybe they’ll just feel better about their situation,” she said.
On average, Colorado student loan borrowers owe about $37,000 each — or roughly the average cost of a midsize SUV. It’s a daunting amount for adults who are also managing other costs, but experts say there are ways to make repayment easier.
“While it’s hard, we need to remain informed borrowers,” said Kelsey Lesco, Colorado student loan ombudsman, and one of the clinic’s panelists.
you need on your account through the student aid website, Lesco said. at means no one from the U.S. Department of Education will call you about forgiving your loans. ey also won’t ask for payment over the phone.
If someone claiming to be from the department contacts you this way, don’t fall for it. is is especially important during uncertainty about repayment programs, such as the recent court ruling blocking a Biden administration repayment program, she said.
“Scammers are always targeting student loan borrowers,” she said. “And it’s a constant danger during periods of seeming instability or confusion.”
Here are ve tips Young Invincibles shared for managing student loan debt:
Learn how to navigate the Federal Student Aid website
Getting familiar with the Federal Student Aid O ce student loan website is a great starting point. e student aid website holds a wealth of information about public student loans, DeTello said. Federal student loan borrowers can create a login on the student aid website. ere they can view their loans and nd repayment options, DeTello said.
Know the makeup of your student loans
How much is your student loan interest rate and how much of your repayment goes to that interest? What type of loans do you have? Are they all federal loans, or do you have separate private loans?
ese questions can be answered easily, but borrowers sometimes don’t know the answers, Lesco said. It’s hard to gure out how to manage loans unless you know their makeup, she said.
“It seems basic, but you just
really need to know what’s coming,” Lesco said.
Apply for student loan repayment programs
ere are seven types of student loan repayment programs, according to Lesco. Lesco and DeTello said borrowers should familiarize themselves with the di erent options. Some might cut down monthly payments or the number of payments borrowers must make.
For instance, income-driven repayment programs — where payments are limited to a percentage of a borrower’s income — are popular options that can make the monthly bill more manageable. Some borrowers are eligible for a public-service loan forgiveness program if they work for a qualifying employer, such as a government entity or nonpro t organization. e program forgives the balance after 120 payments.
Learn what di erent repayment programs can do for you by visiting the student aid ofce’s loan simulator.
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Coloradans who suspect a scam can le a complaint with the state attorney general’s ofce.
Can’t figure it out?
There are people to help. e federal student loan services website has a dedicated help line and ombudsmen to help borrowers troubleshoot. Lesco said the Colorado ombudsman can also help with complaints. Her o ce can help investigate, report on, and settle complaints related to student loans.
“We’ll help them navigate problems that they’re experiencing with their student loan,” she said.
She’s worked with borrowers who have issues getting their payment counted, whose servicers aren’t getting in touch with them, or who have had issues with their schools, such as colleges that have committed wrongdoing.
And Colorado’s O ce of Financial Empowerment also has plenty of nancial literacy resources, Lesco said.
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Graduate Henry Bryndal, center, and his family take a photo with the Class of 2024 sign after Colorado School of Mines’ May 10 graduation ceremony. Bryndal graduated from Mines with a bachelor’s degree in
arrives for Denver-area youth league
Elementary-8th grade girls can participate in startup e ort
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Fresh o its recognition as an o cial sport for high school girls in Colorado, ag football is now on its way to girls in the elementary and middle school age groups in the Denver metro area through a youth sports league.
“ is initiative aims to empower girls through sports, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment that will prepare them to play in high school now that girls ag football is a CHSAA sport,” Mark Steinke, president of the Castle Rock-area Raptors Athletics, said in a statement.
CHSAA is the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Years ago, Je co Public Schools, Denver Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District started work to o er a pair of girls ag football “pilot” — or startup — seasons in 2022 and 2023 with the hope that the game would become an o cially recognized sport, according to CHSAA.
at goal became a reality after the CHSAA Legislative Council voted 57-9 in April to make girls ag football a sanctioned sport starting with the 2024-25 school year.
Now, the sport is ltering down to a
program for younger girls. e Arapahoe Youth League — an organization that covers students in Denver, many parts of Arapahoe and Douglas counties, south Je erson County suburbs, and Elbert County — is o ering a free “learn to play” program for girls who want to participate in ag football.
Despite the league’s regular boundaries, ag football is open to girls from around the metro area.
“For this program, we will take everyone regardless of the location,” said Craig Randall, president of Arapahoe Youth League. If sign-up numbers grow large, the organization will seek more eld space.
e program will run for three Sundays in September “with the ultimate goal of starting a recreational/competitive league in fall 2025,” Randall said.
e learn-to-play days will be open to girls from elementary through eighth grade, according to the youth league website.
“ e three days will be skills and drills, kind of like a football combine,” and they could also include practice games, Steinke said.
e program’s location was still to be determined but could take place in Highlands Ranch, Randall said.
It’s slated to run from 8-10 a.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29.
Regular registration is open until Sept. 10, according to the website.
More: See the registration page at tinyurl.com/AYLFlagFootballSignup.
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Arvada West junior Sara Walker makes some downfield moves after matching a catch during the girls flag football state championship game against Cherry Creek on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse.
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In Colorado, over 50 of the state’s 64 counties have passed similar measures to eliminate TABOR revenue caps, including historically conservative Douglas and El Paso counties.
For months, the county has been sounding the alarm bells on a budgetary crisis that could prompt cuts to some essential services. If the measure is passed, the county hopes the additional revenue would help it avert or reduce cuts.
“ is county’s belt is tight,” District 2 Commissioner Jessica Campbell said at an Aug. 20 public hearing. “ ere’s no tightening of a belt that can happen here without losing levels of service.”
Without more revenue, the county would look at up to $35 million in cuts next year, including up to $12 million from the sheri ’s o ce, up to $3.7 million from public works and up to $4.7 million from community resources, public health and human services.
Finance Director Todd Weaver said the county’s authorized property tax rate is $15.821 per $1,000 of assessed property value. But, because of revenue limits set by TABOR, the county is permitted to retain $11.206 per $1,000 of assessed property value in
2024, which comes out to about $32 per month for a property valued at $500,000. is money, plus declining one-time funds from the pandemic, funds county services.
If the measure is passed, the county will be able to collect and retain $15.821 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which would be about $44 per month on a home valued at $500,000.
Natalie Menten, a member of the TABOR Foundation, a group that advocates for TABOR, spoke at the public hearing against placing the measure on the ballot. She said the ballot language does not make it clear that more money will be going from residents’ wallets to the county.
“ e ballot language is misleading, and it’s unfortunate the county spent taxpayers’ dollars … to go out and do that public persuasion that was presented in the earlier section of this meeting,” she said, noting the county’s public events and outreach related to the ballot measure.
Some residents spoke in support of the measure, expressing concern about what declining funds would mean for county services. Some spoke on behalf of social service organizations including Family Tree and Gateway Domestic Violence Services, saying they would no longer be able to provide their services without the county’s nancial support.
Others spoke about county services they fear losing.
“It’s about time that this group of county commissioners puts this issue on the ballot,” one resident said.
“I’m old. I’m getting older by the minute. And there’s a large population — the state of Colorado is aging — and many of them are going to need services that they’re going to come to the county for.”
Campbell said the commissioners were respecting TABOR by bringing the measure to the voters.
“America is about self-determination,” she said. “ at’s what TABOR does. TABOR — and in what we are doing here, in referring something to the ballot … that is consent of the governed. We are not eradicating TABOR. is is part of TABOR.”
District 1 Commissioner CarrieWarren-Gully said she recognizes that people across the county are struggling nancially.
“We see people sitting around their kitchen tables struggling, and we want to recognize that,” she said. “But we, too, sit around the commissioner’s conference table and make equally di cult decisions.”
If voters approve the ballot measure, the county would still need to bring tax measures to voters regarding mill levy increases and sales taxes, county attorney Ron Carl said.
Spending from the property taxes would be reported in an annual audit and would be reviewed by a resident advisory committee, said Michelle Halstead, director of the commissioners’ o ce.
Arapahoe County District 4 Commissioner Leslie Summey (left) and District 1 Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully (right) listen during an Aug. 20 public hearing. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS
Americans are leery of book bans, survey says
But respondents don’t oppose all restrictions
BY ERICA MELTZER CHALKBEAT COLORADO
A majority of Americans worry more about children losing access to books that could teach them something about the world than they do about children being exposed to potentially inappropriate material.
And most trust teachers and school librarians to make good choices about the books they stock at school.
But they also think age appropriateness is a legitimate reason to
restrict book access, especially for elementary students. And there are big di erences on the issue between liberals and conservatives, between LGBTQ adults and others, and between parents and non-parents.
at’s all according to new polling from the Knight Foundation that examines public attitudes toward book restrictions in public schools. Knight talked to more than 4,500 adults, including 1,413 parents of children aged 18 or younger, and oversampled parents of color to better capture their perspectives.
e picture that emerges is “nuanced,” said Kyla Gabriel, director of learning and impact for the Knight Foundation, which has done re-
search on free expression issues for decades.
For example, 88% of parents of public school children say they feel con dent that their local public schools choose appropriate books, compared with 76% of non-parents. But more public school parents say they support some e orts to restrict book access than do non-parents — 40% to 32%. And more than half of parents whose children don’t attend public school support e orts to restrict book access, re ecting the greater representation of religious conservatives among private school and homeschooling parents.
“ is is much more complex than ‘a majority of adults oppose book re-
strictions’,” Gabriel said. “When they have a child in the public school system, they are not necessarily supportive of book restrictions, but they might see some reasons to restrict books.”
Re ecting similarly con icted views, a survey last year by the Every Library Institute found that large majorities of parents trust librarians and believe their children are safe using the school library — even as smaller majorities supported the idea of restricting book access in some cases, requiring parents to sign permission slips for library use, and allowing parents to opt their child
The City of Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts invites you to
stroll
lush grass
Curtis Park
take in the talented works of over 90 Colorado artists.
AFVOICES
The joy found in continuous learning
or many, this time of year signals the return to classrooms, the sharpening of pencils, and the eagerness accompanying new beginnings. Children and young adults, from kindergarten to college, embark on their educational journeys, their minds open and ready to absorb new information. But as we watch them head off to school, it’s crucial to remember that learning is not just the domain of the
young. Continuous learning is a lifelong journey, one that we should all embrace, regardless of age.
Continuous learning often gets pigeonholed as something required for professional development or career advancement. But this perspective is limiting. Learning isn’t just about gaining new skills to improve our job performance or secure a promotion. It’s about expanding our horizons, delving into intriguing subjects, and growing as individuals. It’s about the joy of discovery, the thrill of mastering something new, and the satisfaction of pushing our boundaries. Books, articles, and essays are
windows into other worlds, offering perspectives that challenge our own and ideas that expand our thinking. Reading is a cornerstone of continuous learning because it allows us to engage with the thoughts of others, both past and present. Whether diving into a novel, exploring a historical account, or dissecting a scientific paper, reading can ignite our imagination and deepen our understanding of the world around you.
In today’s digital age, learning through watching has never been more accessible. Documentaries, online courses, and educational videos offer visual learners a dynamic
way to absorb information. From understanding complex scientific concepts to exploring new cultures, watching can be an engaging and effective learning method.
Watching others navigate challenges, solve problems, or create something new can be incredibly instructive. We can learn a great deal from their successes and failures and apply those lessons to our own lives.
Perhaps the most powerful form of learning comes through doing. When we engage directly with a task, project, or challenge, we internalize
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Colorado farmers aren’t to blame for higher food prices
ccording to a recent study by Purdue University, eight of 10 consumers say they have felt food inflation over the past year. While the rate of retail food inflation has slowed to about 2.2%, as compared with 4.4% a year ago, consumers are undoubtedly feeling the cumulative effect of COVIDera inflation.
It is logical to assume that rising food prices are due, at least in part, to farmers receiving higher prices for the food they raise. As a fourth-generation farmer, I can tell you that the prices farmers receive are not the problem. For example, wheat today is $2 per bushel lower than it was in 2022, and corn is $3.50 per bushel lower today than in 2022.
I can also tell you that beginning with the COVID years, we saw huge increases in our costs to produce food, but these costs pale in comparison to what our own lawmakers have done to harm Colorado agriculture.
Three years ago, the Colorado Gen-
eral Assembly passed and Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 87, also known as the Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act, or ALRRA.
This law contains sweeping changes for ag employers, including the requirement to pay overtime. Produce farmers earn nearly all their annual income in just a few months, requiring farmers and their employees to work very long hours in summer. Farm employees in all but a few states are exempt from overtime.
ALRRA changed this for Colorado farmers, who now pay employees overtime after 56 hours during peak season. To those not familiar with the realities of farmwork, it seems logical to pay farm employees overtime pay, but this new ALRRA provision is harming the farmer and the employee. Most farmers do not have the financial margin to pay overtime and must either hire additional employees or cut back on production.
Many Colorado ag employees come to Colorado under temporary work visas, a federal government program referred to as H-2A. The acute shortage of domestic farm workers has led many farms — large and small — to hire foreign workers through this program. H-2A employers pay fed-
eral government fees as well as the employee’s round-trip travel, housing and transportation during their time in the United States. Required by the H-2A program, Colorado employers this year will pay their H-2A employees a minimum of $16.63 per hour.
Thanks to the passage of ALRRA, these foreign workers are no longer able to maximize their earnings while away from their families. Most farm employees will have their work weeks limited to 56 or fewer hours during peak season, as compared with up to 80 hours they may have elected to work in the past. At $16.63 per hour, employees are seeing thinner paychecks, some as much as $400 less gross pay per week.
The rising cost of equipment, fertilizers, seed, packaging and other things farmers must buy to produce food and onerous laws such as ALRRA are causing net farm incomes to fall.
Another alarming statistic from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The number of farms operating in the U.S. fell by 141,733 farms between 20172022. Colorado during this time lost 2,837 farms or 7.3% of its farmland.
Farmers love to grow your food, but we are tired. We are tired of over
regulation. We are tired of lawmakers with no understanding of agriculture passing laws that hurt our ability to make a living. We are tired of consumers thinking that rising food costs mean farmers are making more money.
Fortunately, the water and the farmland we (and the bank) own have value. If we are unable to make a living raising food, it might make more sense for many farmers to sell, but where will that leave Coloradans accustomed to Rocky Ford melons, Pueblo chiles, Olathe sweet corn, Palisade peaches and so much other food they love?
Don’t blame the farmer for high food prices, but I ask you, who is to blame when there are no more farmers to grow food for Coloradans?
Chuck Hanagan is the president of the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association and worked for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Colorado for 34 years. He was born and raised on the family’s Hanagan Family Farms near Swink.
This column was originally published in The Colorado Sun, and was printed in Colorado Community Media newspapers through a news sharing agreement.
the knowledge in a way that theoretical learning alone can’t achieve. Whether picking up a new hobby, experimenting with a recipe, or building something with our hands, doing so requires us to apply what we’ve learned, refine our approach, and adapt when things don’t go as planned.
We inevitably face setbacks when we try something new, especially outside our comfort zone. We might make mistakes, encounter obstacles, or feel like giving up. But these moments are where the most profound learning occurs. Each time we get knocked off balance, we can reassess, recalibrate, and try again.
A crucial part of continuous learning is the willingness to laugh at ourselves along the way. Learning isn’t always a smooth process; it’s often messy, frustrating, and humbling. But when we approach it with a sense of humor, recognizing that
BALLOT
to the Englewood Herald. “The court found that as a matter of law, this charter provision is void and that an Englewood GO Bond question can be brought to the voters for consideration whenever allowed by TABOR.”
Although charter changes usually require voter approval – as is stipulated by the charter itself – this change will be permanently made without voter approval. Niles said this is because the charter provision was ruled to be unconstitutional.
“Rather than impeding on the citizens’ democratic right to vote on charter changes, this lawsuit ensured the citizens’ democratic right to consider whether they will authorize the city to spend $41.5 million to improve city parks,” Niles said. “If Englewood citizens adopted a charter provision that conflicted with TABOR, it would be void (just as the court ruled in this case); if citizens refused to repeal this provision in charter, it still would be void (just as the court ruled in this case).”
To conduct the lawsuit, the city
mistakes are a natural part of the journey, we make room for growth. Laughing at ourselves doesn’t mean we don’t take our learning seriously. Perfection isn’t the goal. The goal is progress.
As children head back to school this season, let’s remember that their journey mirrors our own. Whether through reading, watching, or doing, and with a healthy dose of humor along the way, we can keep our minds sharp, our spirits curious, and our lives rich with the joy of discovery.
I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we embrace the opportunities to learn, both within our comfort zones and beyond them, knowing that each step forward is a step toward a fuller, more informed, and yes, a better than good and more fulfilling life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
paid outside legal counsel to provide independent legal advice to the city clerk. Niles said the city was required to obtain this service since the plaintiff was adverse to the city. The hourly rate for the private attorney services was $275 per hour, which will total over $1,500 in costs to the city for the case.
Niles, as the city attorney, represented the city in the case, but said her office determined she was “ethically prohibited” from ardently defending the charter.
She said Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable to attorneys practicing in the state, prohibit her from defending a proceeding “unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so that is not frivolous.”
“Because the language of charter section 14(3) clearly conflicted with TABOR, and was therefore unconstitutional and void, the City Attorney’s Office concluded they were ethically prohibited from vigorously defending the current charter language,” she said.
The city clerk is required to certify the November ballot questions by September 6, 2024. After that, the bond question will officially be on the November ballot.
BUSH
Lynn Ann Marie “Shrubbery” Bush
September 7, 1952 - July 2, 2024
Lynn Ann Marie Bush, 71, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on July 2, 2024 at her home after ghting a battle with cancer.
Lynn was born on September 7, 1952 to William Ralph and Rita Marie Bush in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from St. Joseph Commercial High School in 1970, she started her rst government job at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. ere she helped build the A-10 Aircraft, the Warthog. is was just the beginning of a long career with the federal government.
Lynn was predeceased by her mother and father and older brother Bill and sister Mary. She is survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 12 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews as well as dear life-long friends.
In 1989 Lynn married Bob Martinez who was the love of her life. He passed in 1994.
In 2022, Lynn retired from the VA where she worked for 22 years. Her passion in working with the Veterans never ceased. Just 7 days after her retirement she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She fought a tough, hard battle for the next two years.
Her candid sense of humor, strength and independence as well as her love for the Broncos and Rockies will be greatly missed. Services will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver at 9:30am on Friday, October 18, 2024. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at 11:30am at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Westminster, Colorado.
In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be given to e Wild Animal Sanctuary 1946 County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643 Homeless Programs, VA Eastern Colorado, 3836 York Street, Denver, CO 80205.
In Loving Memory
HIGH STAKES
What it takes to perform a mountain rescue
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado’s mountains are nature’s playgrounds. Tourists from all over the world and Colorado residents alike escape to the extreme terrain for skiing, hiking, climbing, biking and more — but what happens when something goes wrong?
Several specialized and highly trained mountain emergency response teams — many of them volunteers — constantly work and train together to be ready to perform a mountain rescue.
Alpine Rescue, Central City Fire, Clear Creek EMS, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Flight for Life and Evergreen Fire/Rescue are a few of the agencies that respond when the worst happens in the unforgiving terrain west of Denver.
As a group they must be ready for anything, anywhere, anytime. And they are, according to Field Director for the Alpine Rescue Team Herb Dorn.
“We love what we do. It’s crazy. Almost half our members are probably tenured for over 20 years. So there’s a deep love for what we do and the mission that we try to accomplish and we’re all volunteers,” Dorn said during a recent multi-jurisdictional exercise in Idaho Springs.
Based in Evergreen, Alpine Rescue has been providing search and rescue to Gilpin, Je erson and Clear Creek County since 1959.
“Search and rescue” is a very simpli ed term for what Alpine’s 50-70 highly trained mountain rescuer volunteers are capable of accomplishing, according to its mission statement.
the unincorporated lands of Clear Creek
In a vehicle crash, re or rollover, CCFA members are rst responders and assist EMS with preserving and saving lives.
responders
It has been providing swift water rescue for 51 years and was one of the rst of its kind in Colorado, according to Jones.
“Life safety is our rst priority; victim life safety and your own,” Clear Creek Training Captain Don Koogle told a training crew in Dumont recently.
CCFA covers the municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Silver Plume and the unincorporated lands of Clear Creek County.
Helicopters play crucial role
According to the national Mountain Rescue Association, Alpine is one of 13 state agencies accredited in several rescue types including technical rock, avalanche, technical rope, helicopter and wilderness search.
“We do everything; we do avalanches, we do ski … 14ers, we help with swift water, search and rescue, a little bit of everything,” 15-year veteran/volunteer Dawn Wilson said after assisting in pulling a crash cart and live “victim” from a 500-foot ravine o Center City Parkway during training in Idaho Springs.
At Wilson’s side were several members of the Clear Creek Fire Authority and EMS who routinely train with Alpine and other agencies to draw on each other’s specialties, capabilities and equipment. In the moment, a cohesive response saves seconds and lives, according to CCFA assistant chief Jeremy Jones.
“We gure out what works and what doesn’t in training so we can x it so we don’t experience those hiccups or delays when it’s time critical,” Jones said.
On average, CCFA responds to more than 1,400 emergency calls from eight re stations throughout 347.5 square miles of Clear Creek County every year with 55 volunteers,16 fulltime re ghters and at least four seasonal wildland re ghters, according to department statistics.
It serves the municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume and
Bright orange and yellow Flight for Life helicopters are often seen at some of the most critical scenes where the helicopter, its onboard paramedic and ight nurse can bring life-saving equipment and supplies to the backcountry or at altitude to e ect rapid extrication, according to parent company Air Methods.
e air crews often work and train side-byside with other mountain rescue teams like CCFA and Alpine, according to Flight Nurse Libby Brewster.
“We participate in the trajectory of care in a di erent way. EMS or Alpine makes contact with the person initially, they call us, we participate in the transport, then they get to the hospital,” Brewster said during a recent training exercise in Clear Creek County.
“We bring critical care to the patient. ere’s a lot of stu we can do that maybe the ambulance can’t, and we’re also able to y in a bunch of stu (equipment) so these guys don’t have to hike in as much stu , I mean they’re still going to because they like it,” Flight for Life Paramedic Jace Mullen said, laughing. Mullen and Brewster were standing sideby-side with at least four other rescue crews during a recent training exercise. No matter the agency, no matter the speci c skill sets, everyone has a common goal to protect life, Brewster said.
RESCUE
a team into the eld the better because these rescues can last hours. Time is of the essence when they’re in the backcountry whether it’s an avalanche or an injured hiker whatever the case is,” Marquardt said.
e changes in attitude toward multijurisdictional assistance and cooperation between agencies started when incoming Clear Creek County Sheri Matt Harris took o ce in January, according to Marquardt.
Volunteers are the critical key to success
Nearly every area emergency service relies heavily on trained volunteers, as most are manned with signi cantly more volunteers than paid sta , and Evergreen Fire/Rescue is no exception, according to Evergreen Risk Reduction Coordinator Einar Jensen.
“Our volunteer re ghters live in Evergreen,” Einar said.
Evergreen Fire/Rescue covers both Je erson and Clear Creek counties and currently has only 75 of the 100 volunteers needed to run operations eciently, according to Einar.
“When we talk about wanting more volunteer re ghters we also need to make sure the people that are applying know that they will be trained and equipped at a professional level, they just won’t be getting paid for it. at’s the di erence,” Einar said.
will be certi ed as a Level 1 re ghter in Colorado.
“We’re asking you to put yourself at some risk to serve your community, and if that appeals to you, it’s probably one of the most rewarding activities that you’ll ever encounter,” Einar said.
“We are always ready,” Wilson said about volunteering, and “after a while it becomes like a family, you just depend on each other.”
It’s a di cult job to do and see. Rescuers say they see the worst of bad, but at times some good can make it worthwhile.
“It becomes taxing sometimes, (but) the worst of the worst which is o set a little bit by seeing the good things in life,” Jones said.
Relying on and communicating with teammates or other rescue crews who experience and witness the same tragedies is critical for your own mental health, Jones said.
“ ere is a lot of e ort on the part of responders to properly manage those images and experiences to avoid longterm PTSD issues,” Jones said.
Most rescuers said there’s an important reason to do this taxing, dangerous and sometimes ugly job. ey are there to help the injured, the same way they hope someone will be there for the people they love.
“When we have really, really sick patients and we’re all able to take really great care of them and bring them an advanced level of care to the scene and start doing the things a hospital would do in the rst two minutes and the patient has a really good outcome, it’s impactful,” Brewster said.
Relatively new to the “combined e ort approach to recovery/rescue,” the Clear Creek Sheri ’s Department said new agreements with other agencies will change the way the department trains and it expects to be working closely with Alpine Rescue.
“Recently we’ve rewritten our policies and agreements with Alpine, EMS and the re authority. Before they didn’t really work all that well together and weren’t on the same agreement, but now EMS has trained backcountry personnel that they can send in and so we’re all working a lot more cohesive than we did prior,” Special Services Commander Seth Marquardt said.
e sheri ’s department is in charge of overseeing all backcountry rescue operations, including avalanche, search and rescue or injured hikers in the county, according to Seth Marquardt.
“ e sooner we can get on scene and get
Volunteers in Evergreen receive 10 months of training and classroom work, largely on Mondays and Saturdays. After the successful end of training and state testing, the volunteer candidate
“Everybody goes into this eld to help people you’ve never met in your entire life and may never see again because we always hope if it’s someone we love who is in danger or at risk, somebody will come help them,” Jones concluded.
Alpine Rescue’s Dawn Wilson assists in a rescue training exercise in Clear Creek County.
PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL
A gurney waits as rescuers pull a “victim” in a crash cart up the side of a mountain during multi-jurisdictional training in Idaho Springs.
PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL
‘Discovering Teen Rex’ shows power of exploration
The story of the “Discovering Teen Rex” exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is in many ways a dream come true for many young dinosaur fans all over the world.
Three such young fans — eightyear-old Liam and 11-year-old Jessin, and their 10-yearold cousin Kaiden Madsen — were fossil-hunting in the Badlands near Marmarth, North Dakota, when they found some large bones in a sedimentary rock formation, according to provided information. They then reached out to their father’s high-school classmate, DMNS paleontologist Dr. Tyler Lyson, who had grown up in the same area.
Lyson and a team from the museum came out in the summer of 2023 and discovered the bones were from a juvenile Tyrannosaurs Rex.
After a long and careful excavation process, the bones were removed from the rock and brought to the museum at 2001 Colorado Blvd., and became the focus of the “Discovering Teen Rex” exhibit,
which runs through Jan. 31, 2025.
“The museum has collected a handful of miscellaneous T. rex fossils over the years, but this will be the most complete fossil in the collection,” said Natalie Toth, chief fossil preparator at DMNS and part of the excavation team. “It’s so special that these almost teenaged boys found this teenage rex.”
The story was captured on film and featured in the new 40-minute documentary “T. REX,” showing on the Museum’s giant-screen Infinity Theater.
For the exhibit, visitors will get a look at the fossil prep lab, where they can watch as a team of paleontologists clean, preserve and study the T. rex fossil. They’ll see discoveries being made as more and more of the remains are unearthed and studied.
“I love paleontology so much, so to be able to share it with kids and see it through their eyes is just great,” Toth said. “That enthusiasm the kids have is shared with everyone on our team as we work on this. Any time we can pull back the curtain and show how we work on fossils is a great opportunity.”
In addition to the fossil prep lab, the exhibit features a wide array of dinosaur fossils, including Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, from the Museum’s collection that add
some context to the work going on and to the animal the paleontologists are studying.
What makes the find particularly exciting is that so few adolescent T. rex fossils have ever been discovered. By studying the young T. Rex, scientists have the opportunity to learn how the animals grew and developed.
While there’s still a lot of learning ahead, the aim of “Discovering Teen Rex” is to get people of all ages, but especially children, interested in exploring the landscape around them. You never know what you might stumble upon.
“We hope it inspires kids to put down cell phones and dig around,” Toth said. “Denver and the American West provide access to such amazing landscapes that are worth exploring.”
For more information, visit https://www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/discovering-teen-rex/.
Children dive deep with ‘The Little Mermaid’
With all the great adult theater offered in the Denver area, it’s easy to forget that children also have a bevy of options where they can learn a love of the stage. One of the best places to go is Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners
Alley, which is currently showing “The Little Mermaid.”
Running through Saturday, Sept. 14, with performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, the show is written and directed by Rory Pierce. It’s an original adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale and was created to delight children of all ages.
Buy tickets for the production at www.minersalley.com.
Get your brain working at TEDxCherryCreekHS event
Over the years, millions of people been encouraged to embrace new ways of thinking by TED Talks on YouTube. Now, people can get inspired in person by new and exciting ideas at TEDxCherryCreekHS’ second annual TEDx event, “The Digital Age.”
Held at The Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet in Parker, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, the TED-like experience features 10 original thinkers, including high school students, authors and engineers.
The event is an exciting opportunity to be challenged and energized. Details and tickets are available at www.parkerarts.org.
Anavrin's Day: AD @ the Tailgate Tavern (inside) @ 7:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Ghostland Observatory @ 8pm
Gothic Theatre, Englewood
Mon 9/02
Modern Swing Mondays 2024 @ 6pm / $10
Stampede, Aurora
Cory Pearman Music @ 4pm
Sunset Grille, 8269 S Holly St, Centennial
Sophie Ellis-Bextor @ 7pm
Gothic Theatre, Englewood
Darrell Scott @ 6pm
Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver
Eric Golden @ 6:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Calendar information is provided by event organiz‐ers. All events are subject to change or cancella‐tion. This publication is not responsible for the ac‐curacy of the information contained in this calendar.
From tea flights to ribeyes
Specials abound during Littleton Restaurant Week scheduled for Sept. 6-15
BY NINA JOSS
After a successful first run last year, Littleton Restaurant Week is coming back to town Sept. 6-15.
Over 20 businesses ranging from coffee shops to sit-down restaurants are participating. During the 10-day event, the restaurants will offer specials and discounts to highlight their best dishes and drinks.
“Littleton has such a vibrant food scene,” said Korri Lundock, executive director of the Littleton Business Chamber. “We are excited to highlight and work with
these entrepreneurs who are passionate about food, service and our city. We want members of the community to try something new, but also visit local favorites.”
This year, the chamber aims to include more restaurants from across the city, a change from last year’s event when most of the restaurants were downtown.
Harley’s A Hot Dog Revolution, located in the Woodlawn Center on Littleton Boulevard, serves dogs ranging from Kosher beef franks to spicy polish sausages, and offers a long list of toppings.
The restaurant is planning to offer a buy two, get one free hot dog special for the week.
“I’m looking forward to meeting a bunch of wonderful new people that have not been able to join in the Harley’s experience yet,” owner Ed Ginsburg said. Downtown, a tea shop called
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iN-TEA is offering $10 tea flights. Normally, tea flights are only offered on Wednesdays, but they will be offered every day during restaurant week, owner Carole Alvarez said.
Customers can collect a stamp on a tea flight passport for each flight they try. If they try all eight flights, they win a teapot.
“The passports are good past Restaurant Week,” Alvarez said. “If they don’t do their whole passport during Restaurant Week, they can still work on their passport.”
Alvarez said she is excited because the event builds an awareness of local businesses.
“The merchants are so wonderful to cross-market with each other and help refer and drive traffic to each other’s stores,” she said. “I think Restaurant Week kind of pulls us together so that we’re all doing something special at the same time, and I think that’s really exciting.”
Grande Station on Main Street is offering several specials. One, called the “1890 special,” honors the year Littleton was incorporated as a city.
“We have three different pasta entrees that are available for $18.90, and then each one comes with a house or a Caesar salad,” owner Eric Hyatt said.
On the fancier side, the restaurant is partnering with Rock River Ranches to offer a two-pound tomahawk bison ribeye surf and turf special that serves two people. The meat comes with salad, sides, a bottle of wine and dessert for $155. They will offer a similar surf-and-turf deal with a three-
pound certified angus ribeye tomahawk steak from the local La Vaca meat company for four people.
“Some people will be coming out for a deal, other people want to come out and be wined and dined and have a grand ‘ole time,” Hyatt said.
Lundock said that many of the restaurants involved in the week are new to the community, and the chamber is excited to feature many small, family-owned restaurants.
With costs of living rising across the Front Range, Lundock said many people may not be going out to eat as often. She said the restaurant week can provide them an opportunity to “go out, try something new and hopefully save a little money.”
She said the business chamber’s restaurant and hospitality committee called “Littleton Eatz,” planned the week. The group meets monthly to share concerns, best practices and support each other, she added.
“We are excited for this year’s event; we want people to find really great restaurants close to home,” she said. “I am having fun meeting new restaurant owners and learning more about the industry. It is a hard business with many hours and many challenges, our goal as a chamber is to be here to support and help these businesses become successful.”
More: Restaurants interested in joining the Littleton Eatz committee can reach out to Lundock at korri@littletonbusinesschamber. org.
Fairmount Cemetery to hold ‘Fur-Ever Pet Fest’
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Losing a family pet can be difficult, which is why Fairmount Funeral Home is holding its annual “Fur-Ever Pet Fest” for a second year in a row as a way to help families grieve and honor their beloved dogs, cats and other pets.
“The loss of an animal companion and pet family member is a very emotional time,” said Karna O’Neil, manager of Fairmount Family Pet Loss Care.
The free three-hour event – starting at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 – will include food, dog boutiques, crafts and a pet blessing.
There will be double the amount of vendors at the pet fest compared with last year. The 30 vendors will have everything from treats to custom bow ties on display.
O’Neil said the event is a way to bring the community together as well as businesses that support the animal community.
Along with a non-denominational blessing for pets, the event will also include a craft tent.
“We’ll be doing paw prints on the dogs that come and even cats that come,” said O’Neil.
Although Shelby, the Denver police’s first therapy dog can’t be at the event due to her train-
ing, stuffed animals of her will be available.
“She’s a support animal for kids and they wanted to give the kids something to go home with,” said O’Neil.
Since Fairmount Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory opened a pet loss care service last year, the funeral home has added several community partners such as PAWsitive Recovery, Pooch Cafe and Buddy Scrub Pet. Another partner is Chewy’s Bonetique, a small local business that provides a variety of food products and toys.
The funeral home also holds monthly pet walks where a pet can get a treat and take a walk with their owner around the cemetery.
Fairmount provides pet cremation, personalized memorialization, pet loss grief support and memorial ceremony options for pets ranging from ferrets to dogs.
“We’re excited to be able to provide the service for the community and be able to now serve the entire family,” said O’Neil. “We’ll be able to help you with your furbaby.”
More : The event will be held at 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. For more, call 303-399-0032 or email petlosscare@fairmountcemetery. net.
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Downtown Parker Wine Walks are back Downtown merchants will be pouring wine for participants on Sept. 13, Sept. 27, and Oct. 11 as Parker Wine Walks return. Tickets can be obtained through registration in advance or purchased at the door. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Pick up a collectible glass, map and wristband at the Parker Chamber O ce at Parker Station, 19751 E. Mainstreet, on the back side of Parker Station. Carpooling is recommended. e event was canceled last year amid legal concerns, prompting local lawmakers and business leaders to push for a new law that clears the way for such events across the state.
Three-hour search for wanted man called o
After three hours, deputies called o a search near Sandburg Elementary School in Centennial, coming up empty-handed in their attempts to nd a man described as a wanted felon who is known to carry large knives. After searching with K9s and drones, o cials from the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce said they were unable to locate Sean Hanneman, 56. He is wanted for absconding parole. Hanneman allegedly “has violent tendencies,” according to the sheri ’s o ce. Dozens of deputies searched the area between East Arapahoe and East Dry Creek roads and South University and South Colorado boulevards and did not nd him, the post said. A Department of Corrections warrant for Hanneman
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was issued in 2021 for evading parole, the department said. ere is also a warrant from the county sheri ’s o ce for failure to appear and obstruction, spokesperson Ginger Delgado said. His whereabouts have been unknown until today, when deputies attempted to arrest him at a residence in the 2500 block of E. Easter Ave., according to the sheri ’s o ce.
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Students at Merryhill Preschool in Lone Tree recently donated pet supply items to Denver Dumb Friends League, a local animal shelter. e donations were the result of a school-wide drive the students hosted to help animals and pets in need. ey worked together to collect food, toys, and other supplies to bene t animals the organization serves. rough this initiative, educators said, students learned the importance of giving back in their community.
Murphy Robinson of Littleton appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
Robinson previously served as the deputy mayor and executive director of the Department of Public Safety for Denver, overseeing police, re and sheri departments. Murphy has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, leadership and administration and serves as trustee for the National Western Stock Show. Robinson will serve as a representative of
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New Arc Thrift Store opens in Littleton
Arc rift Stores have announced the opening of their newest store, which will be located at 7951 S. Broadway in Littleton. e store’s rst Saturday 50% O Sale will be Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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e sale will take place on Sept. 12, 13 and 14. It is a $5 bag sale. Donations can be brought to the library during regular business hours from Sept. 3-7.
Water World goes to the dogs Sept. 7
Water World, Colorado’s largest waterpark, is hosting its 7th Annual Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day Sept. 7.
Dogs of all sizes are invited to splash, swim, fetch, and play in four of the park’s signature attractions before Water World drains and cleans the pools for winter. is annual event is organized in partnership with Adams County’s Riverdale Animal Shelter, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the shelter. is year, the shelter is also collecting gently used blankets, towels,
and washcloths at the entrance to the event. Each family who brings a donation will receive a free dog treat.
Tickets are $9.99 per pup (plus taxes and fees) and can be purchased online. Dogs can choose from one of three play sessions: 8:15-9:45 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
All pups must be 1+ years of age, have a signed vaccination waiver and be accompanied by a responsible adult owner. Humans are not permitted in the water. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.WaterWorldColorado.com.
FEMA releases ‘Disaster Mind’ game
An educational game designed to teach high school-aged youth about decision-making during disasters is now available online at FEMA.gov.
“Disaster Mind” was developed by FEMA Region 8 in coordination with i rive Games and can be accessed on any computer-based web browser. It is Section 508 compliant and does not require players to register or provide any personally identi able information.
“Disaster Mind” challenges and encourages participants to make critical decisions in the face of three simulated disaster scenarios: a ood, wild re and blizzard. Players receive information and tools to help them navigate the journey and lead others to safety. e game can be used by educators and emergency managers as an educational tool to supplement existing disaster readiness or preparedness training.
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out of using the school library.
And an Ipsos poll found that Democrats had more concerns about book bans, but voters of both parties said they would be less likely to support a candidate who supported restricting book access. e issue continues to resonate politically: In a July speech shortly after she became the likely Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris contrasted her party with Republicans: “We want to ban assault weapons, and they want to ban books.”
Uncertainty over who should decide on appropriate books
In the Knight survey results released Wednesday, majorities of conservatives, Republicans, and white evangelical Protestants support restricting books in public schools.
But even some conservative respondents worried that works considered classics could be banned in liberal communities because they touch on ideas or use language now considered outmoded or o ensive.
“Books like ‘Huckleberry Finn,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ ‘Catcher in the Rye’ all need to be made available to students,” one respondent told Knight. “Just because the far-left liberals think all things not woke need to be banned, the students will miss out on learning about the culture and history of this country.”
“ ey just better not restrict access to the Bible,” said another.
While most Hispanic respondents did not support restricting books, they were more likely to support some restrictions than other ethnic or racial groups, while Black respondents were the least likely ethnic or racial group to support restrictions.
Just 12% of LGBTQ adults told Knight they support book restrictions in school. Many LGBTQ youth report feeling unsafe at school even as many states have adopted restrictions on talking about gender and sexuality and some schools have removed books that mention LGBTQ topics.
Large majorities said students should have access to books that might contradict their parents’ political, religious, or moral beliefs. Some respondents cast e orts to restrict book access as “censorship.”
“ ese e orts sound like the actions of right-wing extremists who want to restrict education and access to information in order to inhibit students’ critical thinking so they will more easily conform to the extremist ideology,” one respondent said.
Still, 61% said age appropriateness would be a legitimate reason to restrict access to certain books, with some comparing this to TV and movie ratings systems.
ere was less consensus about who should decide whether books were appropriate. About half said they trusted librarians and teachers to make the call, but those school professionals scored higher than other groups. Fewer than a third said
the school board should decide, and just 21% said the state government or non-parents in the community could be trusted with the decision.
While a majority of respondents said books that portray or discuss racism should be available to all students, fewer than half thought elementary school students should have access to books that mention sexual orientation or the existence of non-traditional gender identities. is aligns with other polls about people’s comfort levels with discussions of race and American history at school versus discussions of sexuality or gender in the classroom.
In contrast, 70% of LGBTQ respondents — many of whom were once LGBTQ students themselves — said that books touching on sexuality and gender identity should be available even to elementary students. Many advocates say seeing themselves represented in books and other media is valuable for LGBTQ children who may feel isolated or unsafe in their schools.
A large majority of Americans trust school librarians to stock appropriate books for their students.
A large majority of respondents said that parents should be able to raise concerns about particular books, but far fewer thought that community members who didn’t have children in the schools should be able to raise concerns. Respondents also thought that books should not be removed or restricted based on a single complaint.
Nearly a quarter of respondents were aware of e orts to restrict books in their community, and of those, more than half said the e orts had been successful. One in ve respondents from the South said they were aware of successful e orts to restrict books in their community, compared with 6% of respondents in the Northeast.
While six in 10 respondents said the issue of book access was important, just 3% said they had gotten involved personally — 2% to prevent a book
Studies by PEN America have found that most book bans are instigated by a relatively small number of people. Florida — where a large share of book challenges occur — adopted a law this year that limits people who don’t have children in the school system to one challenge per month.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
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Does Colorado require motor vehicle insurance for e-bikes?
BY JUSTIN GEORGE THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado does not require motor vehicle insurance for electric bikes as long as the bikes t the state’s electrical assisted bicycle classi cations and aren’t motorcycles.
e state has three classi cations for e-bikes:
Class 1: an electric assisted bicycle with a motor that provides power when the rider is pedaling and stops when the bike reaches a speed of 20 mph.
Class 2: an electric assisted bicycle with a motor that provides power but stops when the bike reaches a speed of 20 mph.
Insuring e-bikes, however, is recommended by some insurance providers, who recommend at least liability coverage in case of an accident. Companies have started o ering special e-bike insurance for riders as some companies don’t insure them as property under homeowners policies.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalistowned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state. e Colorado Sun partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bitesize fact-checks of trending claims.
Class 3: an electric assisted bicycle with a motor that provides power when the rider is pedaling but stops when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 mph.
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Denver Water’s system stressed by Monday usage
Utility asks customers to consider shifting weekly lawn schedules
BY JERD SMITH THE COLORADO SUN
Denver-area homeowners and businesses, in their race to start their automatic sprinklers at 5 a.m. on Mondays, are putting unprecedented stress on Denver Water’s delivery system, threatening its supply of locally stored, treated water.
Roughly 80% of the utility’s 1.5 million customers have watering systems
that can be set and then left for the season, but too many are going o at 5 a.m. at the start of the week, a period that has become the witching hour for Colorado’s largest water utility.
In response, it is asking, nicely, that more people shift from the Monday, Wednesday and Friday summer watering schedule, and use the Tuesday, ursday and Saturday slots instead.
Greg Fisher, manager of demand planning and e ciency, said the trend has been emerging for several years, as climate change drives summer temperatures higher and automated watering systems have become the norm.
“Our pretty educated guess is that when people buy a new irrigation controller the default is Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m, and that is when we see our max hours,” Fisher said.
Water use has become so high at that time that it threatens Denver’s supply of locally stored, treated water. If it isn’t changed, Fisher said, it could mean the utility will have to upgrade its delivery system and increase the amount of treated water it keeps stored for daily use.
In ornton, the surge in Monday morning water use by its 165,000 customers is also a concern, said Emily Hunt, the fast-growing city’s water resources manager.
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“We de nitely notice the really heavy peaks,” Hunt said. “Our system can handle it right now, but we have to keep an eye on it because your plants and your pumps are working that much harder. It can be really challenging.”
And it’s not likely to change anytime soon, as Colorado’s summers see increasingly hot temperatures.
“Climate models unanimously show our summers are getting hotter, and along with warmer temperatures we are seeing moisture in the soil and under landscapes is being pulled out more quickly,” said Peter Goble, a climatologist with the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University.
“With that, it stands to reason that irrigation demand would increase if you’re trying to keep the same amount of acres green as before,” he said.
Castle Rock has some of the strictest lawn watering rules in the state, and that partly explains why it has been able to manage the new peaks in demand, said Mark Marlowe, director of Castle Rock Water.
For instance, the city only allows its homeowners to water every third day. Businesses are allowed to water three days a week.
“ e whole reason Castle Rock developed watering days originally was because our infrastructure was not big enough to allow everyone to water on the same day,” he said. “To be fair, if we had everyone water on the same day we would have the same problem as Denver.”
Across the state in Grand Junction, despite record-breaking heat this summer, the Ute Water Conservancy District has been largely stress free when it comes to peak water demand.
It is the area’s largest water utility and serves about 80,000 customers.
“We’ve seen some increased temperatures,” said Larry Cleaver, the utility’s manager. at’s because unlike many newer water systems, Ute forces its customers to use untreated water from old irrigation canals to soak their lawns so that it doesn’t have to treat and deliver drinking water to homes. Residential developments are built with this two-pipe system.
“But generally we’re doing ne,” he said.
As summer slides into fall, more hot weather is in the forecast, according to Goble, and that’s not encouraging water managers.
Denver Water’s Fisher said climate change will continue to create weather extremes and challenge communities’ ability to manage their water supplies during hot summers.
He’s hoping a large number of Denver customers will reset their watering systems and embrace the Tuesday, ursday, Saturday schedules so the utility doesn’t have to spend millions of dollars upgrading its pipes and expanding treated water storage.
“ e great news is that for us to avoid those infrastructure costs, this is an easy x,” he said.
is Fresh Water News story is a collaboration between e Colorado Sun and Water Education Colorado. It also appears at wateredco.org/fresh-waternews. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Lawn sprinklers working just after sunrise in the Park Hill neighborhood on August 16, 2024 in Denver.
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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0258-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trust-
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Original Grantor(s)
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A Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
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Date of Deed of Trust
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County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 28, 2004
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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to occupy the property as mortgagor’s primary residence as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
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ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: TOWNHOUSE UNIT 3, BLOCK 2, COLUMBINE LAKES TOWNHOUSES PHASE II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 4415 W Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.
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NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street,
Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 8/8/2024
Last Publication: 9/5/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 06/07/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Erin Croke #46557
Steven Bellanti #48306
Holly Shilliday #24423
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus LLP
7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-985577-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0247-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
GERALD B. RYAN AND STEPHANIE A. RYAN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
UMB BANK, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Legal Title Trustee of PRL Title Trust I
Date of Deed of Trust
January 05, 2001
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 16, 2001
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B1006272
Original Principal Amount
$151,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$147,580.07
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence
of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2059 E PHILLIPS LANE, LITTLETON, CO 80122.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 8/8/2024
Last Publication: 9/5/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/31/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010007144
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0236-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Martin Orozco Alvarado
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR POPULAR MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
(FKA SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC)
Date of Deed of Trust
December 16, 2003
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 24, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B3272734
Original Principal Amount
$213,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$172,613.65
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 10, BLOCK 42, WALNUT HILLS - - FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 8430 E. Briarwood Ave, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/25/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 8/1/2024
Last Publication: 8/29/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/24/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-031940
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0249-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Daniel P. Pond
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0057018**
Original Principal Amount
$212,130.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$187,448.36
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Attached Exhibit "A".
**The Deed of Trust Legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 5/3/2024 at Reception No. E4026911, in the records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 1692 W Canal Cir Unit 1031, Littleton, CO 80120-4560.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of
Public Notices
election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The Deed of Trust Legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 5/3/2024 at Reception No. E4026911, in the records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 8/8/2024
Last Publication: 9/5/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/31/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23107
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Building 10, Unit 1031, Pinnacle at Highline, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline recorded on July 17, 2001 at Reception No. B1115281 and the Condominium Map recorded on October 29, 2001 at Reception No. B1183130 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, together with Garage Unit G-179 and Surface Parking Unit P-148 in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline recorded on July 17, 2001 at Reception No. B1115281 and the Condominium Map recorded on October 29, 2001 at Reception No. B1183130 in the office of the Clerk and recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Legal Notice NO. 0249-2024
First Publication: 8/8/2024
Last Publication: 9/5/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
24, 2024, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. USR24-002, USS High Plains Solar LLC / Use by Special Review. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112
(please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. 539522
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado will hold a Public Hearing on the 2025 Proposed Budget on Monday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive citizen input concerning the 2025 Proposed Budget.
Interested parties may express opinions virtually, in person at the Civic Center, or in writing, to be received by the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 303- 762-2430 or email cityclerk@englewoodco.gov for any questions.
By order of the Englewood City Council
Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk City of Englewood 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80110
Legal Notice No. 539526
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Second Publication: September 5, Third Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on September 17, 2024 at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the Englewood Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110.
Case #2024-001: Home Occupations and Natural Medicines. The issue to be heard before the Commission is to amend Table 2-1: Summary of Applications and Procedures, add Section 162-15 Special Exceptions for Home Occupations, amend Table 4-2: Permitted Uses, amend Section 16-4-3.B.9 Medical Marijuana, amend Section 16-4-4.C Home Occupation, amend Section 1613-1.C.6 Marijuana Uses, and amend Section 16-13-2 Defined Terms to add Natural Medicine in Title 16 of the Englewood Municipal Code.
Legal Notice No. 539533
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS
Sheridan Housing Authority (SHA) invites developers of property in Sheridan, CO, to submit proposals for participation in the Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program (PBV). The primary purpose of this allocation is to create new or retain existing rental units that are safe, decent and sanitary for rental to low-income families. PBV assistance may be awarded to existing housing or newly constructed or rehabilitated housing.
The PBV units will be leased to eligible low-income households referred by SHA or to eligible tenants in occupancy of the unit at the time of the submission of the proposal. Rental assistance is available for a total not to exceed 10 units. SHA reserves the right to award less than the maximum vouchers available or requested.
Participation in the PBV Program requires compliance with Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Requirements, and Federal Labor Standards will apply to eligible projects.
The full RFP with information on the application and selection process is available at www.innovativehousingconcepts.org. Only proposals in response to this invitation will be accepted for consideration. All proposals MUST be received no later than 5:00 P.M., September 30th, 2024.
Legal Notice No. 539484
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
The Meadowood Community Cooperative will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing. The purpose of this application is to request $3,500,000 for the resident acqusition of the Meadowood Mobile Home Park to support permanent afforability and the preservation of affordable housing in Arapahoe County. The community is located at 6705 South Santa Fe Dr, Littleton CO 80120. The request of funding from DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Littleton. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any exisiting housing and the cooperative acquisition specifically has the goal of avoiding the displacement often seen with the sale of parks nationally.
All intersted persons are encouraged to contact the applicant representative for further information. Written comments should be sent to 6705 South Santa Fe Dr, Littleton CO 80120 and emails can be sent to jholmanroc@thistle.us and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the applicant representative, Thistle Community Housing, who can support to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the meeting please contact the applicant.
Legal Notice No: 539524
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. USR24-001, USS GREAT PLAINS SOLAR LLC / USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. USR24-001, USS Great Plains Solar LLC / Use by Special Review. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. 539521
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Metro Districts Budget Hearings
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget will be submitted to the COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (the “District”) for the year of 2024. A copy of such proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of the Columbine Water and Sanitation District, 8739 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 7:30 A.M., on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https:// columbinewsd.colorado.gov/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.
Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2024 budget.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:
By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE
A Professional Corporation
Legal Notice No. 539530
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND BID
clearly marked “2024 Service Line Replacement Project” on the outside of the envelope and received at our office no later than 1:00 p.m., local time, on September 6, 2024. Proposals and Bids must include Bid Price Proposal. This contract requires a performance Bond.
Bid price shall include total cost to remove and replace approximately 72 Service Lines, and price per square foot for concrete and asphalt restoration. Any other assumptions, accommodations, or pricing schemes must be clearly stated.
The winning bidder must be able to perform and complete all tasks by October 18, 2024.
Willows Water District will provide the winning bidder with City of Centennial Pave schedule, District SLRP Schedule, and maps. Contractor is responsible for initiating locates.
The estimated device counts in our Service area are as follows
PROPOSAL: USS High Plains Solar is proposing a 5.0 megawatt-alternating current photovoltaic solar energy generation facility north and adjacent to E. Hampden Avenue and west of E-470. The facility will consist of PV panels, trackers, inverters, transformers, underground electric collection lines, access roads, and security fencing. The applicant is also requesting a reduction of the 2,000-foot setback from an Outside Designated Activity Area.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September
A copy of the proposed amendments may be reviewed in the Community Development Department. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the public hearing by calling 303.762.2347 or by emailing commdev@englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions on providing public comment.
By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission
Nancy G. Fenton, Recording Secretary
PROPOSAL: USS Great Plains Solar LLC is proposing a 4.93 megawatt-alternating current photovoltaic solar energy generation facility north and adjacent to E. Hampden Avenue and west of E-470. The facility will consist of PV panels, trackers, inverters, transformers, underground electric collection lines, access roads, and security fencing. The applicant is also requesting a reduction of the 2,000-foot setback from an Outside Designated Activity Area.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 24, 2024, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as
WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, CO, 80112
SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Willows Water District is requesting Proposals and Bids for the annual Capital Improvement Project Service Line Replacement Project as part of the District’s Capital Plan. Bids are DUE NO LATER THAN 1 PM September 6, 2024.
Sealed proposals and bids must be submitted by mail or hand delivery, no fax or email, to Willows Water District, 6930 South Holly Circle, Centennial, CO, 80112. Proposals and bids must be
Willows Water District reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and bids, and to accept any proposal which, in its opinion may be in the best interest of the District. Willows Water District also reserves the right to negotiate further with the submitter for changes in the overall work plan.
Contact Randy Mitchell, District Manager, at 303.770.8625 with any questions you may have regarding this proposal and bid submittal.
Legal Notice No. 539535
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2023 SIGNAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT CFC-23-103
On or about August 30, 2024 the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to: Morton Electric, Inc. 1049 Meadow Lane Pueblo, CO 81006
For the construction of: 2023 Signal Replacement Project CFC-23-103.
Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about August 30, 2024 final settlement to Morton Electric, Inc. Contractor, will be made by the City of Englewood, Colorado for and on account of the contract for the construction of the above-referenced project.
Any person, co-partnership, an association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accord with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Director of Finance, City of Englewood, Colorado, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before August 30, 2024.
Claims must be submitted to Kevin Engels, Finance Manager, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2400.
Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date and time will relieve the City of Englewood from all and any liability of such claim as provided by law.
Kevin Engels, Finance Manager City of Englewood, Colorado
Legal Notice No. 539493
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Second Publication: August 29, 2024
ENGLEWOOD HERALD
Public Notice
Public Notices
INVITATION TO BID
BOWLES METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT
THE VILLAGES AT RACCOON – CREEK FENCE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Bowles Metropolitan District (“District”) seeks bids from qualified contractors for the construction of the Villages at Raccoon Creek Fence Removal and Replacement in the City and County of Denver Colorado (“Project”) as outlined in the Villages at Raccoon Creek Fence Removal and Replacement Bid Package, dated August 30th, 2024 which can be obtained by contacting the District’s Project Manager as follows:
Subject Line: The Villages at Raccoon Creek Fence Removal and Replacement
The Project will be generally located at The Villages at Raccoon Creek – Denver Filing No. 6 (West Prentice Circle and South Jay Circle) and The Villages at Raccoon Creek – Denver Filing No. 8 (South Ingalls Street and South Jay Circle).
The Project will include the removal and replacement of approximately 3000 linear feet of 6-ft aging wrought iron fence that borders the two subdivisions.
Electronic copies of the Bid Documents will be available upon request to qualified Bidders starting on August 30th, 2024. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Project Site on September 23rd, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the drainage tract just north of 5532 West Prentice Circle, Denver, CO 80123.
Sealed Bids are due by October 3rd, 2024, no later than 3:00 P.M. MT to the District’s Project Manager in person at the above listed address. Bids not received by 3:00 P.M. MT will not be considered. Bids will not be publicly opened and read.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Legal Notice No. 539538
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Construction Contract for Fairgrounds Repairs Project Project No. C23-11 ITB No. 23-40
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with L&M Enterprises, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed under this contract generally consisted Construction of drainage channel improvements.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by L&M Enterprises, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by L&M Enterprises, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including Monday, September 9, 2024.
This Notice is published pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment by L&M Enterprises, Inc
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1407
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112
Plaintiff: BEACON SALES ACQUISITION, INC.
v. Defendants: STATEWIDE ROOFING CONSULTANTS INC. and GREGORY WARD
David B. Law, #27370 Noel Trowbridge, #56538 Miller & Law, P.C. 1900 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
Telephone 303-722-6500
Facsimile 303-722-9270
Email: dbl@millerandlaw.com npt@millerandlaw.com
Attorneys for Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc.
Case Number: 2019CV265 Div.: 15 Ctrm:
NOTICE OF LEVY
TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR: GREGORY WARD
You are officially notified that pursuant to and under the authority of a WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the Court, certain real property owned by you, or owed to you, is being held or taken to pay the claim of the above Plaintiff.
The real property being held or taken:
Legal Description: Lot 23, Block 6, Columbine Valley, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 67 Fairway Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80123.
You have legal rights that may prevent all or part of your money or property from being taken.
That part of the money or property that may not be taken is called “exempt property.” A partial list of “exempt property” is shown below, along with the law which may make all or part of your money or property exempt. Notwithstanding your right to claim the property as “exempt”, no exemption other than the exemptions set forth in Section 13-54-104(3), C.R.S., may be claimed for a Writ which is the result of a judgment taken for arrearages for child support or for child support debt. The purpose of this Notice of Levy is to tell you about these rights.
If the money or property which is being withheld from you includes any “exempt property”, you must file within 14 days of receiving this Notice of Levy a written claim of exemption with the Clerk of the Court, describing what money or property you think is “exempt property” and the reason that it is exempt.
You must act quickly to protect your rights. Remember, you only have 14 days after receiving this Notice of Levy to file your claim of exemption with the Clerk of Court. Your failure to file a claim of exemption within 14 days is a waiver of your right to file.
Dated: 3/20/2024 Emily L. Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
PARTIAL LIST OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
(Numbered statutory references are subject to change)
1. All or part of your property listed in Sections 13-54-101 and 102, C.R.S., including clothing jewelry, books, burial sites, household goods, food and fuel, farm animals, seed, tools, equipment and implements, military allowances, stock-in-trade, certain items used in your occupation, bicycles, motor vehicles (greater for disabled persons), life insurance, income tax refunds, money received because of loss of property or for personal injury, equipment that you need because of your health, or money received because you were a victim of a crime.
2. All or part of your earnings under Section 13-54-104, C.R.S.
3. Workers’ compensation benefits under Section 8-42-124, C.R.S.
4. Unemployment compensation benefits under
Section 8-80-103, C.R.S.
5. Group life insurance benefits under Section 10-7-205, C.R.S.
6. Health insurance benefits under Section 10-16-212, C.R.S.
7. Fraternal society benefits under Section 10-14-403, C.R.S.
8. Family allowances under Section 15-11-404, C.R.S.
9. Teachers’ retirement fund benefits under Section 22-64-120, C.R.S.
10. Public employees’ retirement benefits (PERA) under Sections 24-51-212 and 24-54-111, C.R.S.
11. Social security benefits (OASDI, SSI) under 42 U.S.C. §407.
12. Railroad employee retirement benefits under 45 U.S.C. §23.
13. Public assistance benefits (OAP, AFDC, TANF, AND, AB, LEAP) under Section 26-2-131, C.R.S.
14. Policemen’s and firemen’s pension fund payments under Sections 31-30-117, 31-30.5-208 and 31-31-203, C.R.S.
15. Utility and security deposits under Section 13-54-102(1)(r), C.R.S.
16. Proceeds of the sale of homestead property under Section 38-41-207, C.R.S.
17. Veteran’s Administration benefits under 38 U.S.C. §5301.
18. Civil service benefits under 5 U.S.C. §8346.
19. Mobile homes and trailers under Section 38-41-201.6, C.R.S.
20. Certain retirement and pension funds and benefits under Section 13-54-102(2)(s), C.R.S.
22. A Court-ordered child support and maintenance obligation or payment under Section 13-54-102(1)(u), C.R.S.
23. Public or private disability benefits under Section 13-54-102(1)(v), C.R.S.
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST OF “EXEMPT PROPERTY”; you may wish to consult with a lawyer who can advise you of your rights. If you cannot afford one, there are listings of legal assistance and legal aid offices in the yellow pages of the telephone book.
Legal Notice No. 539461
First Publication: August 8, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112
Plaintiff: BEACON SALES ACQUISITION, INC.
v.
Defendants: STATEWIDE ROOFING CONSULTANTS INC. and GREGORY WARD Case Number: 2019CV265 Div.: 15 Ctrm:
WRIT OF EXECUTION
The People of the State of Colorado to the Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Greetings:
On the 25th day of October, 2019, Order for Entry of Foreign Judgment was entered in favor of Plaintiff Beacon Sales Acquisitions, Inc., (“Beacon”), a Delaware corporation, and against Defendants Statewide Roofing Consultants Inc. and Gregory Ward (“Defendants”) jointly and severally, in the Court of said county in the referenced case in the amount of $215,407.93, with costs plus continuing interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, from the date of entry.
Here lists an exact description of any real property belonging to the defendant, which is situated in the county, and the exact location thereof.
Real Property owned by Defendant Gregory Ward located at 67 Fairway Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80123 with a legal description as follows:
Lot 23, Block 6, Columbine Valley, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
You Are Hereby Commanded to execute on the above Judgment, together with all costs and interest, from the real property of the abovenamed Defendants, and to render said monies to this court to apply to the satisfaction of said judgment, plus all costs and interest, together with your return as to the manner in which you have executed the same, within ninety days from this date.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court, at _____ Colorado, in the County and State aforesaid, this __ day of _______, 2024.
By: Clerk of the Court
Legal Notice No. 539460
First Publication: August 8, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2024CV30302 Division: 204
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Defendants: Whitney Dorman; The United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; The Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; The Windsong Condominiums Association, Inc.; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS OR JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado on the 17th day of October, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720874-3845. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor's bid. Please telephone 720-874-3845 two business days prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. 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 THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
RE: Sheriff's Sale under Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, pursuant to Court and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
This is to advise you that a Sheriff's sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2024, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Judgment Creditor. The foreclosure is based on a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The judgment is in the amount of $148,601.54. The Judgment established a lien for the benefit of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC against real property legally described as follows:
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 9, BUILDING NO. 37, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441 AND ALL RECORDED AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1985 IN BOOK 86 AT PAGES 34-39 AND ALL RECORDED AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 63, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Commonly known as: 7476 E Arkansas Ave Apt. 3709, Denver, CO 80231
All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Amanda Ferguson, Esq., Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lake-
wood, CO 80228, Phone: 303-274-0155, Fax: 303-274-0159, Email: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com.
Attorney file #: CO22756.
Dated: July 16, 2024
Tyler S. Brown
Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No. 539414
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 19, 2024
Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600
Case No.: 2018C043922
Div.:A2
Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. VAILE RINNAH PRICE, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR
THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, VAILE RINNAH PRICE, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on October 1, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.
WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, October 1, 2018 NOW THEREFORE
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, VAILE RINNAH PRICE Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on October 1, 2018.
Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Legal Notice No. 539436
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carol Ann Rigdon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30818
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jane M. Roberson, Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 1077 Denver, CO 80201-1077
Legal Notice No. 539464
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Public Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ROBERT CHARLES JUDY, a/k/a ROBERT C. JUDY, a/k/a ROBERT JUDY, a/k/a BUD JUDY: Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30647
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before December 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
JUDITH MARIE JUDY
Personal Representative 12193 East Harvard Drive Aurora, CO 80014
Legal Notice No. 539528
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dewane Mitchell, aka Dwayne Mitchell, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR00098
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
John M. Estes, Kapsak Estes LLC
Attorney to the Personal Representative 1610 Hover St. Ste. 203 Longmont, CO 80501
Legal Notice No. 539486
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: MARGARET JARVIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024-PR-30722
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated this 15th day of August, 2024.
HUBERT T. MORROW
Personal Representative to the Estate 1800 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120
Phone: (303) 794-4510
Legal Notice No. 539481
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ROBERT LEE BOBO, III, a.k.a. ROBERT L. BOBO, III, a.k.a. ROBERT LEE BOBO, a.k.a. ROBERT L. BOBO, a.k.a. ROBERT BOBO, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30855, Division CLX
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
ROBERT LEE BOBO, IV
Personal Representative
4534 South Auckland Court Aurora, Colorado 80015
Telephone: 720-757-8025
Legal Notice No.539492
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Angela Theresa Cordova, also known as Angela Theresa Martinez,
also known as Angela Theresa Monreal, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030793
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 15th, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Amber Colette Padilla
Personal Representative 3767 South Grove Street Englewood, CO 80110
Legal Notice No. 539470
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of BARBARA J. WASKO, a/k/a BARBARA WASKO, a/k/a BARB J. WASKO, a/k/a BARB WASKO, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30813
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Pamala Orr, Co-Personal Representative 2845 S Newport Circle Castle Rock, CO 80104
Antoinette Schmitz, Co-Personal Representative 6422 E Cornell Ave Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. 539463
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David Nicholas Pirnack, a/k/a David N. Pirnack, a/k/a David Pirnack, a/k/a Dave Pirnack, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030809
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before December 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stewart Brownell Pirnack
Personal Representative
c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. 539469
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kay Lynn Canez (a/k/a Kay L. Canez and Kay Canez), Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30856
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:
District Court
Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St., #100 Centennial, CO 80112 on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Diane S. Blair, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC
4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246
Legal Notice No. 539491
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112
In the Matter of the Estate of: Donald Arthur Munn, a/k/a Donald A Munn, a/k/a Donald Munn, Deceased
Tony C. Rossi #45051
Rossi Law, LLC
1311 S. 9th St Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: (303) 859-4173
Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com
Case Number: 2024PR030900
NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION
A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.
Date: October 1, 2024.
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539515
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EARL EDMUND BEELMAN, AKA EARL E. BEELMAN, AKA EARL BEELMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30632
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jonathan P. Shultz, Atty for Personal Representative 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 539520
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JERRY DON COBB, aka JERRY D. COBB, aka JERRY COBB, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30893
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Beverly A. Cobb, Personal Representative 3393 S. Sedalia Way Aurora, CO 80013
Legal Notice No. 539527
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Margery J. Sellers, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30757
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County, District Court, Colorado on or before Monday, December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Steven B. Sellers, Personal Representative 7265 E. Fremont Pl. Centennial, CO, 80112
Legal Notice No. 539471
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sylvia Arlene Rottman, also known as Sylvia A. Rottman, and Sylvia Rottman, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030887
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Teresa G. Tezak, Personal Representative 5850 S Danube Circle, Aurora, CO 80015
Legal Notice No. 539517
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Adana Syrstad, Deceased Case Number: 24PR385
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado. on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mark Wayne Becker
Personal Representative 13350 Braun Road Golden, CO 80401
Legal Notice No. 539504
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: LILLIAN J. CAVE, aka LILLIAN JEAN CAVE, aka LILLIAN CAVE, Deceased Case Number: 2024-PR-30479
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated this 15th day of August, 2024.
FRANKIE E. ALLEN, JR.
Personal Representative to the Estate 3460 Benton Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80212 Phone: (303) 478-9164
Legal Notice No. 539480
First Publication: August 15, 2024 Last Publication: August 29, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lyle Dean Whiteley, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30734
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christina Wheeler, Personal Representative 720-231-3362
7448 S Cody Way Littleton, CO 80128
Legal Notice No. 539490
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael Vaughn, a/k/a Michael F. Vaughn, a/k/a Michael Frederick Vaughn, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30817
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
s/Emily T. Coleman
Emily T. Coleman, #42299
Attorney for Personal Representative
Susan V Driscoll
280 E. 1st Ave, #646 Broomfield, CO 80020
Legal Notice No. 539485
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LARRY W. HUNTER, a/k/a LARRY WAYNE HUNTER, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30848
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before December 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kenton H. Kuhlman, No. 9433
Attorney to the Personal Representative Kuhlman and Kuhlman, P.C. 8843 Swan River St Littleton, CO 80125
Telephone: 303-770-6664
Email: kk@kenkuhlmanlaw.com
Legal Notice No. 539483
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David M. Farnell, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30823
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cheryl Farnell, Personal Representative c/o Hofgard & Associates, P.C. 1510 28th St., Ste. 275 Boulder, CO 80303
Legal Notice No. 539494
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lola June Reitenbaugh, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30905
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Paul Reitenbaugh, Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Jennifer S. Gormley, P.C. 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539537
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gerald Leander Greenwald, a/k/a Gerald L. Greenwald, a/k/a Gerald Greenwald, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR000357
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick R. Thiessen Attorney for Personal Representate
Public Notices
Kenneth Roy Greenwald
FRIE ARNDT DANBORN & THIESSEN, P.C.
7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201
Arvada, Colorado 80003
Legal Notice No. 539502
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 24, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Connor James McClain be changed to Connor James MacCullen Case No.: 24C100705
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539536
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice is given on July 17, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of: Carl Eugene Fleming be changed to:
Ace Wyndel Fleming CASE NUMBER: 2024C42436
By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539467
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Ayub Abafira Imam be changed to Ayub Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100730
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539496
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 9, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Cassidy Nikole Freng be changed to Cass Jack Quinn Case No.: 24C100788
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539519
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Sabrin Abafira Imam be changed to
Sabrin Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100736
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539498
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 24, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Reese Aren Cullimore be changed to Reese Aren MacCullen Case No.: 24C100706
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539512
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 12, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Charlie Raelynn Burton be changed to Ruby Rose Nightmare Case No.: 24C100568
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539518
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 1, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Yoo Na Kim be changed to Yoona Kim
Case No.: 24C100748
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539505
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Kirsten Ann Potestio be changed to Kirsten Ann Cobb. Case No.: 2024C100770
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539523
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Nakeya Abafira Imam be changed to
Nakeya Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100734
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539497
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 1, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Kimberly Shawn Lautermilch be changed to Kimberly Shawn Pepping Case No.: 24C100760
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539501
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 1, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Simona Ivanov be changed to Simona Utoiu Case No.: 24C100744
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539516
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 18, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Aden Hussen Ahmed be changed to Maktal Yare Mohamud Case No.: 2024C100707
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539534
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Aya Abafira Imam be changed to Aya Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100732
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539495
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 30, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Derrick Noel Jones be changed to Derrick Jones Wilder
Case No.: 24C100751
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539529
First Publication: August 29, 2024
Last Publication: September 12, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 26, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Teresa Quiroa Hernandez be changed to Teresa Hernandez Quiroa Case No.: 24C100740
By: Judge
Legal Notice No. 539468
First Publication: August 15, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Children Services
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Public Notice
District Court , Arapahoe County 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80012
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
In the Interest of: NGH, Child Date of Birth: 01/19/2008
Party Without Attorney: Corina and Julian Barajas Ponce 1764 S. Flat Rock Way, Aurora, Colorado 80018
UPON THE PETITION OF: Petitioner(s) AND CONCERNING: Julian Barajas Ponce, Petitioner(s)
Juan De Jesus Marquez Gutierrez, Respondent(s) Case Number: 24JA12 Division: 22
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S.
To the above named Respondent(s):
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.
Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00.
Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.
Legal Notice No. 539508
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 19, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
STATE OF COLORADO, DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE CASE NO. 2024DR30212
NOTICE OF ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Isabela Eleanor Ales, Mother of Aria Elena Donaldson, is hereby notified that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities was filed on May 28, 2024, in the office of the clerk of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 as District Court
Case Number 2024DR30212 by Lee and Dalila Ales as Petitioners. Joseph Allen Donaldson and Isabela Eleanor Ales are the named Respondents. A copy of the petition and summons may be obtained from the clerk of the court during regular business hours.
If Isabela Eleanor Ales seeks to contest to the allocation of parental responsibilities of the Child, Aria Elena Donaldson, and she must file a Response to the Petition to the APR in accordance with §14-10-107(4)(a) and C.R.C.P. 12(a)(2) in the above-named court not later than thirty-five (35) days after the service of this notice.
A default judgment may be entered against Isabela Eleanor Ales if she fails to appear or file a Response within 35 days after the date of publication.
No oral statement made to the Petitioners, father, or the court relieves Isabela Eleanor Ales of her obligations under this notice.
This notice complies with C.R.S. §14-10-107(4) (a) but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Colorado statutes. A person being served this notice should consult the Colorado allocation of parental responsibilities statutes, C.R.S. §14-10-123.
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024.
Attorney for Petitioners: Erika K. Reuer
CNL Law Firm, PLLC 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 570 Centennial, CO 80112 (720) 647-8665 Fax (720) 370-2181
Legal Notice No. 539500
First Publication: August 22, 2024
Last Publication: September 19, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Omar Joaquin Morales Last Known Address, if any: Unknown
A hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Appointment of Marycruz Orono-Dominguez as guardian for Osiel Morales Rascon will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: 10/09/2024 Time: 11 :00 a m Courtroom or Division: 12 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112
