Second life for Christmas trees
stone Park at 5150 S. Windermere St. in Englewood, which is at the corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street.
BY NINA JOSS
Once your Christmas festivities are over, your tree can have a second life through one of several tree recycling programs in Arapahoe County.
Littleton/Englewood
South Suburban Parks and Recreation is partnering with the City of Littleton to o er free tree recycling at Corner-
People can drop o their trees from sunrise to sunset between Dec. 26 and Jan. 10.
All decorations — including lights, ornaments, garland and tinsel — must be removed from trees. Trees must not be attached to a stand and they cannot be in plastic bags. Arti cial trees will not be accepted.
“Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free program,” South
Suburban said on its website.
South Suburban puts the trees through woodchippers and uses the mulch in shrub beds and tree wells throughout the district, spokesperson Becky Grubb said.
Centennial
e City of Centennial is working with South Suburban and Trails Park and Recreation District to o er Christmas tree and string light recycling this season.
Local leaders share their goals for 2025
Littleton o cials cite gratitude, less chocolate
“ anks to the incredible e orts of our residents and volunteers last year, we NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As the new year kicks o , local leaders are looking forward to advancing new projects, continuing initiatives and serving the community in strengthened ways. From education to government to the business community, leaders from across the city shared their New Year’s resolutions with he Littleton Independent.
Showing gratitude in the nonprofit sector
Bebe Kleninman is the CEO of Doctor’s Care, a healthcare nonpro t focused on improving health access for low-income individuals in the south metro Denver area. is year, she centered her resolu-
“As someone that runs a nonpro t charity and sits on the boards of several nonpro ts, I continue to be grateful, impressed and appreciative of the generosity of our neighbors,” she said. “I hope I say thank you enough, and if not, my resolution for 2025 is to say thank you more
Also in the nonpro t community, Integrated Family Community Services Development Director Todd McPherson said he wants to “grow in how IFCS can serve the community and be a leader in providing resources for the unhoused and homeless community in the south metro Denver communities.”
Integrated Family Community Services provides a food market, nancial assistance, school supplies, holiday grocery boxes and recreation center vouchers to community members in need.
Susan ornton, a co-chair of the nonpro t Immigrant Pathways Colorado, said her goal for 2025 is to educate the community about her organization’s self-development grant program for immigrants who are in the country legally and have very low income.
“ e grants help them improve life for their families and make them feel more a part of the community,” ornton said. Julie Hall works with Change the Trend, a group focused on lessening the impact of homelessness in Englewood, Littleton
Passion grows as Littleton weighs zoning change
Nearly 50 residents share opinions on ending single-family limitation
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In Littleton, a debate about zoning is heating up.
At a Dec. 17 city council meeting, almost 50 public commenters spoke for about three hours on a proposed zoning change called Neighborhood Housing Opportunities, which, according to the city’s website, intends to expand “missing middle” housing options in Littleton.
If the code amendment is passed, all residential zones in the city — including some that now primarily only allow singlefamily detached homes — would allow duplexes and multiplexes. Other proposed changes would make it easier to build three- to four-unit townhomes in some areas, and would ease the limitations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
During the meeting, the city council set a public hearing for the topic for Jan. 7. On that date, there will be an opportunity for public comment prior to the city’s nal vote on the proposed change.
Many commenters asked city council members to vote no on the change or to pause the zoning decision to conduct more community engagement and gather more information about how it could impact the community.
One commenter who asked
for this was Planning Commissioner Craig Coronato, who voted in favor of recommending the changes to the city council during a Nov. 18 meeting. Speaking for himself, not on behalf of the Planning Commission, he asked the city council to slow down.
“I think there’s opportunities to move more incrementally toward the goals of this,” he said. “I voted for it because it’s wellintentioned, I believe. I think the discussions were very productive, but I think it’s moving too fast and if I were to vote again, I’d vote against it.”
Other residents said they felt blindsided by the proposal and expressed concern that the new housing types would negatively impact the character of their neighborhoods.
“You’re going to make a schism in this city,” resident Dave Allen said. “ is is not good. I look at this every way I can — developers and realtors are going to end up making a killing — otherwise you’re just going to destroy this city.”
Many residents also spoke in favor of the proposed change, celebrating what they see as its potential for making Littleton more a ordable and giving property owners more freedom for what to do with their land.
“Yes to more homes that add to the supply, which will slow the rise in housing costs,” said resident Elizabeth Kay Marchetti. “Yes to more duplexes, townhomes, multiplexes and cottage courts, which will o er older adults a real choice if they want to downsize and stay in this great community … Yes to the housing types that young people, essential workers, young families
and retirees are more likely to be able to a ord.”
On the topic of a ordability, many commenters said they feared the change would incentivize developers to raze existing homes to build more expensive duplexes, multiplexes and townhomes.
“ ey’re not going to be affordable,” said resident Cory Palmeiro, who is a builder and developer. “ ey’re going to be built at the maximum price the developer, a guy like me, can make o of it. And, it’s going to be bought up by people trying to escape the rat-race in these big cities — especially with remote working, (which has) allowed people to live wherever they want to live.”
Palmeiro argued that the only way these homes would be affordable would be if the city worked with developers to incentivize them to build more affordable housing.
Resident Casey Olson said he moved to Littleton from Englewood. About a decade ago, Englewood changed its design standards in some neighborhoods. After the change, Olson said, he saw developers replacing small homes in the area with large, expensive duplexes.
“I 100 percent don’t buy into this idea that this rezoning is going to make housing more affordable,” he said. “ e builders want to make money.”
Resident Spencer Hanks said selling to a developer is not just going to happen — it’s a property owner’s decision.
“ ere’s a strange assumption that every sale goes straight to a developer,” he said. “But that is a decision each individual makes.
Connect with your neighbors. Talk. Collaborate. But it is not the place of a city — it is not the place of our code — to shut the door on the future.”
ose who spoke in favor of the zoning change also argued that it would help a ordability in the long run, simply by adding more supply to a market facing a shortage.
Jake Spratt, a board member speaking on behalf of South Metro Housing Options, Littleton’s public housing authority, said his organization believes that “increased housing will alleviate some of the pressure on what were traditionally rsttime homebuyer homes — 1,000-square-foot brick houses built in the early part of the century — that have doubled, in some cases, tripled (in cost), in the last 10 years.”
“ e new housing that would be allowed under this ordinance — it’s not going to be purchased by folks that are making 40-60% of median income,” Spratt said. “It’s not going to be purchased by folks that are making 100% of area median income. What it is going to do is provide a relief valve from these bidding wars for the existing housing stock. So, the vehicle to increase affordable housing is not through the new homes — it’s by taking the pressure o of the existing home stock.”
Others spoke on how the zoning change could make a di erence in people’s lives.
For resident Tom Belzer, the zoning changes could mean an opportunity to live with his family in a unique way.
e goal is for him and his wife to live in a duplex, with his
daughter, son-in-law and grandson on the other side. He also wants to build an ADU for his other son, but it’s not allowed under the current zoning rules for his property, Belzer said.
“It’s an Italian style to have your whole family live together, and I would like to do that,” he said. “It’s just very di cult for a single individual — I’m not a big developer, I’m not a big builder, I’m not a Realtor — I’m just an old man with a plan.”
Resident Keely Quinn said the proposed new housing types could bring more people like her to Littleton. She said she lives in a duplex that was built in 1976, a structure that would be illegal to build in many parts of the city today.
“ e updates to the (code) aren’t a magic wand, but a step to increasing much-needed housing abundance, something that will help slow the rise of housing costs,” she said. “I simply would like you to see me, see those like me, and imagine what happens if we keep us all out.”
As Quinn and others argued that the change could make Littleton more accessible to more families and individuals, others said the city should care more about those who already live in Littleton.
“Littleton’s desire to be all housing for all people will destroy Littleton’s uniqueness,” said resident Sue Blosten. “I did not buy here to live in a patchwork quilt of density. e crazy quilt e ect will lower quality of life for many, even if it adds more choices for more people. is will destroy the avor and personality of Littleton.”
From left, District 2 City Councilmember Robert Reichardt, At-Large City Councilmember Pam Grove and District 3 City Councilmember Stephen Barr listen to public commenters at a Dec. 17 city council meeting. PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS
James Mingo speaks against the proposed code changes at a Dec. 17 Littleton City Council meeting.
Tom Belzer speaks in support of proposed code changes at a Dec. 17 Littleton City Council meeting.
NAR’s 2024 Survey of Buyers and Sellers Provides Some Interesting Insights on the Market
Every year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) publishes a “Profile of Buyers and Sellers” which contains some useful data and insights on the real estate market.
The 2024 survey was just released and contains some interesting trends which I’ll summarize here.
The image at right is an example. In the posting of this week’s ad at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com you’ll find the full highlights of the report on the following topics:
Characteristics of home buyers
Breakdown of homes purchased
Use of real estate professionals
The home search process
How homes are being financed
The experience of home sellers
Use of listing agents by sellers
For Sale by Owner statistics and trends
Here’s just one of those highlight pages, to give you an idea the detail provided. This is the one about FSBOs (for sale by owner):
Here are some of the key take-aways from the other chapters;
Characteristics of Home Buyers: The median age of home buyers surged in 2024 over the prior year — 56 vs. 49. The median age for first-time buyers jumped from 35 to 38, and for repeat buyers jumped from 58 to 61. 73% of buyers had no children under 18 in the home, and 17% bought a multi-generational home. First-time home buyers constituted 24% of home sales, down from 32% in 2023. This was the lowest percentage since NAR started doing these surveys in 1981.
Characteristics of Homes Purchased: 15% of buyers purchased new homes from a builder. Among those who purchased existing
homes, the typical home was built in 1994, compared to homes built in the 1980s in two prior surveys. The typical home was 1,900 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The median distance of the new home from the previous home was 20 miles, compared to 50 miles in 2022. (That was the height of Covid, spurred by remote work.) PreCovid, the median distance was typically 15 miles. 16% of 2024 buyers purchased in an urban area or central city, the highest such percentage since 2014, spurred perhaps by the end of some work-at-home arrangements. Proximity to the home buyer’s job was important to 34% of buyers, down from 52% in 2014. The top consideration this year was the quality of the neighborhood (59%), followed by proximity to friends and family (45%).
Home Buyers & Real Estate Professionals:
88% of home buyers used the services of a real estate agent. Looking at buyers of existing homes, that percentage rose to 92%. Only 63% of new home buyers were represented by an agent. 80% of first-time buyers said that their agent’s assistance in understanding the home buying process was “invaluable.”
40% of all buyers and 51% of first-time buyers found their agent through a referral from their friends, family or personal network. Most buyers only interviewed one agent — it was 71% for repeat buyers.
Although 88% of buyers said they would use their agent again or recommend him/her to others, only 21% of buyers actually used the same agent they had used before. Of those who purchased in 2024, 61% have already recommended their agent to others.
The Home Search Process: 43% of buyers said they started the process by looking at homes on the internet, with 21% first contacting an agent. 69% of buyers searched for homes on their mobile or tablet devices.
Open houses were deemed “very useful” by 23% of buyers. About 40% said they valued photos and detailed listing information, while 31% appreciated floor plans. The typical buyer spent 10 weeks house hunting and saw a median of 7 homes, 2 of them online only. 51% found the home they bought through their own online searching. 55% said that finding the right home was the most difficult part of the process.
59% of buyers said they were “very satisfied” with their home buying experience, and another 33% were “somewhat satisfied.”
Financing the Home Purchase: 91% of first-time buyers and 69% of repeat buyers financed their home purchase with a loan. These percentages were down from 92% and 81% respectively from last year. The overall percentage was 74%, meaning that 26% of all home buyers paid cash — an all-time high.
The median down payment was 9% for first-time buyers and 23% for repeat buyers, That’s the highest down payment percentage for first-time buyers since 1997 and the highest for repeat buyers since 2003. 25% of the first-time buyers used a gift or loan from a
relative to finance their down payment, but savings was the biggest source at 69%.
In 2009, 55% of first-time buyers used an FHA loan, but that has dropped to 29% now that there are many conventional loan offerings requiring minimal down payments and no mortgage insurance premium. In 2024, 52% of first-time buyers took out a conventional loan.
Home Sellers and Their Selling Experience:
The median age of home sellers in 2024 was 63 — the highest ever recorded. 69% of the sellers were married couples, the first increase in this statistic in four years. Of all the homes sold in 2024, 77% did not have any children
under 18 living in the house -- empty nesters! 66% moved within the same state, 16% within the same region. (Note: These are national statistics.) Roughly one-third bought a bigger house, one-third bought the same size house and one-third bought a smaller house. 52% bought a newer home, with the rest split equally between the same age or older home.
The single most common reason for moving (23%) was to be closer to friends and family. The median number of years that a seller owned their home was 10 years, a big drop from 6 years in 2000 to 2008.
Median time on market in 2024 was three weeks, up from two weeks in 2023.
68% of sellers were “very satisfied” with the selling process. 22% were “somewhat satisfied.”
Home Selling & Real Estate Professionals: 90% of sellers hired a listing agent, up from 89% in 2023. Only 6% were FSBO (for sale by owner), a record low percentage. Of those sellers who did not know the buyer, 95% used a real estate agent. Two-thirds of sellers used an agent who was referred to them or that they had used before. 81% interviewed only the one agent they hired. 71% of sellers who bought within 10 miles of their home used the same agent for both transactions. The most important criteria in selecting the listing agent were the agent’s reputation (35%) and the agent’s honesty (21%). 58% of sellers offered open houses.
Again, the full reports of each of the above sections can be found on our blog, http:// RealEstateToday.substack.com
Is a Reverse Mortgage the Best Option for You?
If the idea of not paying principal and interest for the rest of your life and possibly drawing a lump sum from your home’s equity to help you with taxes and insurance, sounds like something you’d like to explore, let me tell you about “reverse mortgages.” They are officially known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM). They can be used to purchase a home or to refinance your current home.
Many seniors are in a situation where they have substantial equity in their home but don’t have quite the amount of income they need to live on day-to-day or month-tomonth. If you are still paying on your mortgage, a HECM allows you to reduce that monthly expense by the amount of your principal and interest payment. That alone may be enough to improve your monthly cash flow, but you can also draw on your surplus equity to have additional money for living expenses or discretionary expenditures such as travel.
If downsizing is in your plans, the HECM can also be used to purchase a home that better fits your senior lifestyle.
Here’s the nitty gritty. You have to be 62 or older to qualify for a HECM. The amount of down payment or equity you need to have is based on your age and life expectancy, because the lender wants to know that you’ll outlive the equity which is going to be used up by not paying principal and interest until you die.
That down payment requirement (or equity requirement if you are refinancing into a HECM) ranges from 45% to 70%. A HECM
loan is FHA insured, which covers the possibility that you live longer than expected and drain all your equity by not paying those monthly principal and interest payments. When you die or move out, the home can be sold, and the FHA insurance means that the proceeds of the sale don’t need to cover the mortgage payoff.
If you’re married, only one of you needs to be over 62, and if the qualifying senior dies, the surviving spouse can remain in the house until he or she dies, even if that means the equity is exhausted.
You retain title to the house, just like with a conventional mortgage. You can sell at any time and pay off the loan balance with your proceeds at closing.
Because it’s an FHA loan, the closing costs of the HECM loan are greater than for a conventional loan, but, depending on your cash flow situation, it may be worth it.
Eligible property types include 1-4 unit properties, so long as you live in one of the units. It can include FHA-approved condos and townhomes, and properties that are titled in a living trust.
If you’re purchasing a home with a HECM, the seller can provide a concession for up to 6% of the purchase price to cover those higher closing costs.
If you’re not a senior but have parents who own their own home but are struggling with monthly expenses, you might want to explore with them the benefits of a reverse mortgage.
Our in-house lender, Wendy Renee, is an expert on this product. Give her a call at 303868-1903 to get your questions answered.
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Englewood
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with another vehicle at South Logan Street and East Jefferson Avenue in Englewood on Dec. 21.
Stacy Durbin, who handles communications for the Englewood Police Department, told the Englewood Herald on Monday that o cers were dispatched to the intersection around 2:30 p.m.
Jacob Gerson, Englewood Police Department investigator, said initial o cers on the scene assisted medical rst responders with the motorcyclist, who was taken to Swedish Medical Center.
“ e investigation showed the vehicle was making a left turn from Je erson to Logan when the driver observed the motorcycle just prior to the impact,” Gerson said. “ e motorcyclist was killed in the collision and the driver of the vehicle was charged and transported to the Arapahoe County Jail.” e driver of the vehicle was initially charged with careless driving resulting in a fatal crash. Gerson said the investigation is ongoing. No additional information was available by press time.
Interviews to fill jobs will begin in early 2025
Recreation, Library and Golf
Christina Underhill said the department is looking to ll the library manager position for-
other libraries in Colorado on a regular basis, and build collaboration and community support, is really where we’re
was sudden, but it was a while in the making.”
Former library director Dorothy Hargrove is the interim
e ect through Jan. 5.
For more information on the library, visit bit.ly/EnglewoodLibrary.
Safe parking e ort runs out of money
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A program that drew volunteers, local faith communities and governments into an e ort to o er safe places for people sheltering in their vehicles is shutting down.
Despite its closure after COVID-19-related funding dried up, the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative helped bring to light the struggles of metro-area residents who lived in their cars, trucks
and vans after they were forced out of their homes, a co-founder of the initiative said.
“I would say, in general, the experience and needs of unhoused people have been more prioritized since the pandemic,” CSPI
Executive Director Terrell Curtis said via email.
“More speci cally, in the nearly ve years CSPI has operated, we have elevated the experience and needs of people relegated to sheltering in their vehicle because existing resources don’t
meet their speci c needs. In our experience, communities across metro Denver have embraced and adopted a safe parking model and realized the success that brings to people who can stabilize and move on to appropriate housing solutions,” Curtis said.
“Safe parking is recognized across the Front Range, and elsewhere in the state, as a safe, simple, e cient and cost-e ective intervention for this unique population,” added Curtis.
CSPI will cease operations on
Dec. 31.
CSPI was formed ve years ago after a group of volunteers and local faith communities came together to gure out how to provide safe places for people sheltering in their vehicles to park overnight, according to a CSPI news release.
Relying on funding related to COVID-19 recovery — including the American Rescue Plan Act — CSPI grew to o er “safe lots” in ve counties: Je erson, Denver, Broom eld, Adams, Arapahoe/
Aurora.
More than 100 people slept safely every night, formed communities, and found their way into stable living situations and the organization’s central operations were supported by government funds, according to the news release.
But available government funding is no longer su cient to support operations of the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative, and
The City of Englewood is searching for a new library manager and a library director of the Englewood Public Library in 2025. The library is located at 1000 Englewood Parkway.
PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
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Volunteer to support e orts to end homelessness
We’re looking for one-time volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count on Jan. 28 to help survey those experiencing homelessness.
For more information, visit arapahoeco.gov/volunteer
All County o ces will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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In early December, The Rotary Club of Englewood provided warm winter clothing — coats, boots, gloves, hats and fleeces — to 52 local children who attend The Village for Early Childhood Education preschool in Centennial. The e ort got its start 27 years ago when the club got word that some of the children in the Head Start program at the Littleton Public Schools facility were coming to school without shoes or coats. Today, the e ort has grown to include a partnership with the Englewood High School girls’ basketball team. In December, the team helped sort and package the clothing into red Santa bags for delivery. Pictured is a thank-you card from the preschool to the Rotarians.
RECYCLING
recycled over 400 holiday trees and 700 pounds of string lights,” Centennial wrote in an announcement about the program. “Let’s make this year even better!”
From Dec. 26 to Jan. 12, residents can drop o clean, undecorated trees and string lights daily from sunrise to sunset at the designated locations below:
• Lookout Park, 5455 S. Riviera Way — Accepts trees and lights.
• Piney Creek Hollow Park,6140 S. Tower Road — Accepts trees and lights.
• Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road — Accepts lights only, does not accept trees.
• Centennial’s Eagle Street Facility,7272 S. Eagle St. — Accepts lights only, does not accept trees.
• Willow Spring Service Center,7100 S. Holly St. — Accepts trees only, does not accept lights. Visitors may use the designated enclosure by the front gate to drop
o their trees.
Lights must be removed from trees, even if a person is donating both items. Arti cial trees will not be accepted. Trees will be turned into mulch, which residents can pick up on a rst-come, rst-served basis at Lookout Park and Piney Creek Hollow Park starting Jan. 1.
Englewood
e City of Englewood is o ering a tree recycling program from Dec. 23 through Jan. 31 at the following locations:
• Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Dr.
• Centennial Park, 4630 S. Decatur St.
• Denny Miller Field, 3600 S. Elati St.
• Bates Logan Park, 2938 S. Logan St. All nails, tree stands and decorations must be removed from the trees before dropping them o . e trees are turned into mulch, which is used throughout the city’s parks, and given to Englewood residents for free throughout the year, city open space manager Adrian Torres said. More information about the free mulch is available at tinyurl.com/j3mxswsd.
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and Sheridan. is year, she said her group wants to see a “low-barrier shelter” offered in the tri-cities area for the many unhoused individuals they serve.
Strengthening the sense of community in the business sector
In the business community, Littleton Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Jenny Starkey said she wants to “continue strengthening the sense of community in downtown Littleton.”
“It’s what makes our downtown unique and authentic, and supporting this vibrant connection is at the heart of everything we do,” she said. “I look forward to fostering even more opportunities for collaboration and engagement to help our downtown thrive.”
Korri Lundock, Executive Director of the Littleton Business Chamber, said the chamber looks forward to supporting businesses through networking, training and collaboration.
On a personal note, Lundock shared that she is excited about her growing family. From weddings to engagements to time with parents and grandkids, Lundock said her time with family and friends is treasured.
“Hockey games for our 9-year-old grandson, visits to our 1-year-old grandson and our great nieces and nephew keep us young,” she said.
Ensuring success in the education sector
Arapahoe Community College President Stephanie Fujii and Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Todd Lambert have hopes and ideas for how to continue serving students and their families in 2025.
Fujii said she wants to continue to strengthen the college’s responsiveness to its community by increasing capacity through internal
operations and infrastructure and external partnership building.
Lambert said he wants to continue to nd as many ways as possible to help students and sta in the district shine with success, and to make sure that all students and sta feel a strong sense of belonging in the schools.
On the personal side, Lambert wants to do a better job of getting more sleep and spending more time with his mother.
Working strategically in the local government sector
In local government, Carrie Warren-Gully, the chair of the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, looks forward to working with the county to discuss the best ways to use the additional revenue that will come from the recent passage of Ballot Measure 1A.
“Starting early in 2025 we’ll develop a plan to strategically address the backlog of capital improvement projects and deferred maintenance,” she said. “In the rst quarter, we’ll kick o the creation of a resident budget oversight committee to review plans and make recommendations to commissioners.”
South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board Chair Pam Eller said she is looking forward to projects related to renovated neighborhood parks, improved trails and facilities and new regional amenities.
Littleton City Manager Jim Becklenberg is also excited about continuing ongoing initiatives in 2025, related to downtown reinvestment planning, safer streets for bikes and pedestrians and support for residents who are unhoused.
“Personally, I want to spend even more time on my bike exploring Littleton and regional trails,” he said.
Mayor Kyle Schlachter is also looking forward to 2025, with perhaps one of the most relatable goals of all.
“Exercise more and eat less chocolate, though I will be happy if I can accomplish just one of those,” he said.
Doctors Care CEO Bebe Kleinman gives a high five to a young patient.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DOCTORS CARE
Cars drive down Littleton’s Main Street.
PHOTO BY NINA JOSS
United will begin nonstop flight to Rome from DIA
Seasonal flights will be o ered daily from May to September
BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
United Airlines will launch a seasonal, nonstop ight from Denver to Rome, expanding the list of international destinations travelers can reach from the Mile High City.
e Italy ight will be o ered daily from
PARKING
CSPI o cials do not expect that situation to improve in the coming years.
“ e federal government considers people living in their vehicles to be unhoused. As a result, many city and county governments have diverted funding from safe parking to programs that immediately move people into housing or indoor shelter,” the news release states.
CSPI’s many partners will continue to operate in partnership with nonpro t and government partners in their communities. In this way, the work of safe parking continues in Metro Denver, and we are working with them so they can be set up for success, according to the CSPI news release.
e lots that have been part of the CSPI program that are expectec to continue offering services include 11 churches, e Salvation Army (which hosts one lot in Adams County), and a lot on a private com-
May 1 to Sept. 25, according to the airline, which also announced seven other new routes from Denver, including ones to Regina, Saskatchewan; Bu alo, New York; and Redding, California.
With the addition of the Rome and Saskatchewan ights, United says it will operate ights to 22 international destinations from Denver — “more than any airline in the city’s history.”
“United’s continued commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience in Denver is underscored by these new routes and the nearly $1 billion in investments we
mercial parking lot that will be supported by Almost Home in Adams County, Curtis said.
e need for some form of stable housing is still there, Curtis said.
CSPI received more than 1,700 calls for help last year and at least 799 people in the Denver Metro area have been identi ed as living in vehicles, Curtis said in the email.
“In the four short years since our founding, CSPI is proud to have demonstrated the e ectiveness of safe parking as a community-based intervention for those experiencing homelessness and living in their vehicles,” Curtis said.
“We are so grateful to all of our government, nonpro t, and faith community partners, and especially to the generous donors who supported this vital work,” the news release states.
“Together, genuine change came for hundreds of families,” according to CSPI. “Additionally, CSPI could not have even been created without the support and generosity of our scal sponsor, e Barton Institute for Community Action.”
have made to enhance the customer experience and bring greater convenience,”
Jonna McGrath, vice president of United’s Denver hub, said in a written statement. “As Denver’s hometown airline, we’re proud to o er more destinations than any other carrier, giving Colorado residents and travelers passing through Denver unmatched exibility and options to explore the destinations they want to visit most.”
Other international destinations recently added from Denver International Airport include Istanbul, Turkey, on Turkish Airlines and Dublin, Ireland, on Aer Lingus.
United says its ight from Denver to Rome will be operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which seats about 260 passengers. Norwegian Air Shuttle planned to launch a Denver-Rome ight in March 2020, but it never materialized because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Norwegian ultimately halted its long-haul network to focus on its intra-European routes.
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.
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Gift of encouragement is timeless treasure
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uring the special season of appreciation and gratitude marked by anksgiving’s thankfulness and Christmas’s hope, peace, love and joy, many of us re ect on the gifts we exchange with loved ones. But what if we embraced a di erent gift that costs nothing but holds immeasurable value? What if we gave the gift of encouragement?
Imagine receiving a call from someone you trust, love, and respect. ey call to tell you how much you mean to them, to express their admiration and appreciation for your presence in their lives, and to thank you for your love, advice, and support. Picture how that would feel. Even now, just reading these words, you may feel a warm glow, joy and a rmation.
Now ip the scenario. Imagine being the one to make that call, to reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague with a heartfelt message of encouragement. Envision their reaction and the connection that becomes strengthened. at same warm glow you imagined feeling. You might experience it intensely when encouraging when receiving it.
Our world has experienced division fueled by contentious debates and heated arguments for years. Families and friendships have been strained, sometimes broken, over di erences of opinion or perspective. In such an environment, words can become weapons used to criticize, dismiss, or tear down.
But words can also build. ey can inspire, uplift and heal. ey are the tools of either demolition or construction. We have the power to choose. In this season that emphasizes love and joy, what if we all consciously choose to be builders, using our words to encourage and uplift those around us?
Giving the gift of encouragement is not always easy. It requires courage, sincerity and a foundation of kindness and grace. It asks us to set aside ego, bitterness or judgment and o er words a rming and strengthening others.
Encouragement is powerful because it meets people where they are. It acknowledges their struggles, celebrates their victories, and reassures them of their value. Whether someone is pursuing a dream, overcoming a challenge or simply navigating the complexities of daily life, encouragement can provide the boost they need to keep going.
It’s easy to criticize or dismiss others. But o ering genuine encouragement takes e ort and a sincere heart. It requires us to step into a construction zone, rolling our sleeves to build others up rather than tearing them down.
Encouraging doesn’t have to be complicated or grand. Small, thoughtful gestures can have a profound impact. Here are a few ideas:
Reach out to someone and express gratitude for their presence in your life. Tell them how much they mean to you and why you admire them for their creativity or courage. A handwritten letter or card can be a treasure someone has kept for years. Take the time to articulate your appreciation and encouragement.
If someone is pursuing a goal or facing a challenge, acknowledge their e ort and cheer them on. Sometimes, simply listening and being there for someone is the most tremendous encouragement you can o er.
Encouragement is not a one-time gift; it has a ripple e ect. When we lift others, they are often inspired to do the same for someone else. A single word of encouragement can create a chain reaction, spreading positivity far beyond its initial source. As we re ect on the spirit of this season, let us remember that encouragement embodies the essence of hope, peace, love and joy. It strengthens relationships, heals wounds and brings light into the darkest corners of our lives.
So, this year, alongside the physical gifts we may exchange, let’s give the gift of encouragement. It costs nothing but can change everything. Let’s use our words to build, lift and inspire. As we o er this gift to others, we may nd that it is also the greatest gift we give ourselves.
May this season be one of connection, kindness and encouragement. I would love to hear your encourager story at gotonorton@gmail.com. Remember that we all have something to give one another, the gift of our true feelings, making it a betterthan-good 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.
We need interstate highways for electricity
Interstate highways have transformed Colorado and America altogether. People growing up in the 1950s rarely had fresh fruit or vegetables in winter. Now, broccoli beheaded yesterday in a eld near Yuma, Ariz., can be on a store shelf in metro Denver within a day or two. Much of that journey will be on an interstate highway.
nected by narrow causeways.
“A cautious hurrah,” said Mark Gabriel, the CEO of United Power when I asked his reaction. e Brighton-based electrical cooperative supplies 113,000 members from the foothills to Weld County’s oil and gas elds, including many new industrial centers along I-76.
High-voltage transmission lines are our four-lane highways of electricity. ey worked well enough when giant coal plants provided most of our electricity. Now, as Colorado and other states strive to replace fossil fuels with renewables, new connections must be built to knit us together across broader areas.
A federal agency this week delivered cause for cautious optimism. e Department of Energy has picked three transmission corridors among 10 national candidates for advanced work. One of them, the Southwestern Grid Connector Corridor, would begin in southeast Colorado near Lamar, and work south into New Mexico and then somewhat west. e 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized the Secretary of Energy to designate any geographic area as a national interest electric transmission corridor. e energy department has found that the absence of transmission harms consumers. With more transmission, we can share low-cost renewable generation across broader areas. We need an electric grid larger than one weather system and covering more than one-time zone.
e existing transmission network is akin to our highways of 50 to 60 years ago. We have transmission, but it’s as if Interstate 70 stopped at the state line. In fact, transmission lines do. Colorado is in the Western electrical grid of 10 states and some adjoining areas. is grid, however, is better understood as a collection of 34 di erent islands con-
“Anything that promotes additional transmission is a good thing,” said Gabriel. “However, the challenge remains in actually getting something constructed in a reasonable period of time to make a di erence.”
Gabriel pointed out that more than $40 billion in transmission projects have been announced. “Only a fraction are actually being built.”
Permitting has been the bane of many transmission projects. For example, it took 18 years before the TransWest Express Transmission project that will ferry wind-generated electricity from southern Wyoming to Utah and West Coast markets nally broke ground in 2023. It nicks the corner of northwest Colorado.
A bill being negotiated in Congress would ease federal permitting requirements to allow more rapid creation of transmission lines. Other provisions of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 would also bene t oil and gas extraction.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission, the wholesale provider for 17 of Colorado’s 22 electrical cooperatives, pointed to the need for streamlined permitting in its reaction to the transmission line in southeastern Colorado.
Transmission doesn’t come cheap. And just as interstate highways have their unsavory aspects — my companion and I can routinely hear I-70 roaring a mile away — transmission lines have their downsides. Who wants one in their backyard?
Some want to believe nuclear energy will solve all of our problems. e Pueblo City Council, while saying nice things about nuclear, intends to scrap a
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Music in 2024 reflected a challenging year
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o say 2024 was a year with a lot of ups and downs would be an understatement. A constant slew of unprecedented events kept everyone feeling on edge and I have a feeling that this unsettled sense is going to continue for a It was di cult to keep up with the music world while so much was going on (unless you’re one of the pop stars who ruled the year). To help with that, I gathered ve of my favorite releases that may have slipped by you. I hope you nd something to excite you and comfort you as we head into a new year.
Blackstarkids — ‘Saturn Dayz/Heaven on Urf’
Describing a group like Blackstarkids is a tricky proposition. eir list of in uences is so wide-ranging that naming everything doesn’t do the project justice, but su ce to say they take elements of soul, funk and hip-hop and mash it together with synth pop, indie rock and pop-punk. It’s a heady brew, but the group make music that is often so beautiful, it takes your breath away.
For their last release as a band, Blackstarkids created a two-part concept album about a young woman making her way through the afterlife. Whether or not you want to invest in that side of the storytelling is up to you, but the songs they make are undeniable. Utterly gorgeous, infectious and full of the kind of pure joy we could use more of. It’s a shame it’s their nal release, but the group goes out on the highest of notes.
Bonny Light Horseman — ‘Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free’
Bonny Light Horseman is a collaboration between Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson and Josh Kaufman, all three of whom have deep experience blending folk sensibilities with pop, rock and any other number of genres. eir third album might be their strongest yet, a sprawling sonic exploration of the many
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directions and subjects modern folk can encapsulate.
e album’s 20-track total may seem excessive, but the cumulative e ect is one of pure pleasure, as the trio of Mitchell, Johnson and Kaufman discover new and catchy ways to tell their stories. ere’s something for almost everyone to dig into — more traditional numbers and others that get under your skin and stay there.
“Keep Me…” is an album to immersive yourself in — you won’t regret it.
Liana Flores — ‘Flower of the soul’
“Flower of the soul,’ the debut fulllength from British-Brazilian singer/ songwriter Liana Flores, may well be the prettiest album of the year. It brings to mind the work of legendary jazz vocalist Astrud Gilberto, but while there certainly is a jazz element to the music, Flores leans more on the acoustic side of things, creating a sound that is both lush and slightly minimalist.
Flores’ music is so lovely you’d be forgiven for slotting it in as background music, but that would do a disservice to her songwriting ability. Songs like “I Wish for the Rain” sound like they were transported out of the 1960’s, but still manage to feel fresh, instead of just a rip-o . e resulting album transports the listener to warmer climes and times — it’s a free plane ticket to a place where you can just relax and vibe.
Japandroids – ‘Fate & Alcohol’
Sometimes, a band just knows when it’s time to go. As a fan, I’d rather see a group go out on their own terms than dissolve into ghting and bitterness. So even though I’ll miss them, “Fate & Alcohol” is a tting send o to Japandroids, the Vancouver duo of Brian King and David Prowse.
e band’s fourth and nal album is particularly special because it completes the arc the group have been on since their debut. Japandroids has always tra cked in anthemic, sing-along style guitar rock (hitting the zenith on their immortal second album, “Celebration Rock”), and that remains present here. But the lyrics are no longer driven by an unquenchable
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Kathryn “Kay” (Carlson) Moore of Littleton, Colorado died on December 11, 2024.
Born March 1934, Kay was the 1st of three children of Paul and elma Carlson. ey resided in Moline, Illinois. She graduated from Moline High School and went on to attend Augustana College and the University of Illinois.
Minnesota.
Kay and Jack were outstanding Colorado citizens, very active in the Littleton community, and were cocreators of the Friends of the Library hit show ‘Fiasco’, an annual spoof musical comedy about the community of Littleton, which they co-wrote and directed for many years. Kay was an avid tennis player and loved her Denver Broncos.
A longtime resident of Littleton and Columbine Valley Colorado since 1960. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack I. Moore. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Fraser (Celeste) of Minnesota; Je rey Paul (Luis), of New York; and Patrick Richard of Colorado; her sisters, Paula Carlson of Oregon; Betty Meissner (Carlson) of Illinois; and her grandsons, Jackson & Carter of
Kay will be interred next to Jack in the columbarium at Littleton United Methodist Church. A Memorial service for Kathryn Moore will be announced at a future date. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum (friendslittleton.org)
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Experts give insight on how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
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Afew years ago, Randi Smith received an Italian accordion as a gift from her husband.
For years, it had been her goal to learn how to play the instrument. She planned to start learning once she retired, but her husband encouraged her to start before that.
But, despite resolving each new year to become an accordion player, Smith still hasn’t learned to play.
“I set myself up, because my goal to learn to play the accordion — it wasn’t speci c enough, and it certainly wasn’t attainable enough,” she said. “Whatever I did have in my mind was a fantasy rather than an achievable, measurable, stepwise map towards progress. It was just like, ‘I’m gonna learn how to play the accordion this year!’”
Smith, a professor of psychological sciences at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, said her story is a common one. Research shows that people tend not to stick to
their New Year’s resolutions beyond a few weeks, with some articles stating the failure rate is as high as 80% by February. rough her research and her work as a licensed psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker, Smith has seen that many people do not achieve their goals for a variety of common reasons. Whether people are making New Year’s resolutions or setting goals at another time of year, there are tips everyone can keep in mind when aiming to build new habits.
One strategy, Smith said, is to set realistic and measurable goals. Unlike her goal to learn to play the accordion, she said good goals should be speci c, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Many experts refer to these goals by the acronym “SMART.”
For learning to play the accordion, a smart goal could be to play 20 minutes per day, ve days per week and master the song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” by February, Smith said.
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“It’s speci c,” she said. “I think it’s achievable. It’s time-bound because it just gives me one month to get that far. And, I can certainly measure it and see whether I’ve been able to do that.”
Smith said it can also be helpful to write goals down. Putting goals on paper encourages the goal-setter to think about how to make the objective more structured, and also helps a person track their progress. It’s critical, however, to make sure that you aren’t too hard on yourself if you falter, Smith said. She said one roadblock to reaching a goal is “developing this all-ornothing thinking around it.”
“As soon as there’s something that is not counted as success toward the goal, the person feels like, ‘I’m a failure, I blew it — better try again next year,’” she said. “Obviously, that’s not good, and that’s why so many resolutions fail within the rst couple weeks or couple months.”
Smith said many people think they need to be hard on themselves in order to keep themselves accountable, but that strategy can actually back re. “Sadly, the inner-drill-sergeant approach doesn’t really work, because then failure seems so total,” she said. “ e truth of the matter is — and it’s born out in the research, and I certainly see it in my own psychotherapy practice — that you’re actually creating more space for success if (you choose) to be more exible and kind to yourself.”
Cindy Morris, a clinical psychologist, said there are also things to keep in mind when deciding which habits to build for yourself. She is the clinical director of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, where her team trains organizations around the country to help them help patients and clients change their behaviors.
Speci cally, her program trains healthcare organizations, mental health organizations and community and public health groups to help their clients live nicotinefree, practice self-care and improve sleep habits, nutrition, physical activity and more.
Morris said self-awareness is the most important step to changing behavior. First, she said it’s important to reect on your emotions, especially when you feel guilty or bad about something you have done or continue to do.
“It’s important to listen to it and see what the emotion is telling you,” she said. “Is it,‘I feel bad because I have a rule in my mind, a thought, a belief that tells me this is bad to do?’ or is it that it actually isn’t right for me? Once you get a sense of what’s going on — what is it that you want or don’t want — then you can focus more on the behavior.”
When a person decides they want to change a behavior or build a healthy habit, Morris said, it’s helpful to re ect on the triggers or cues that lead to the behavior they’re trying to change, what their current routine is and what the reward is.
“As people are aware of this kind of habit loop, then they can choose a new, di erent behavior, or di erent habit that they want to practice, and then they can replace the routine,” she said.
For example, if a person nds themself going to sleep late because they always stay up scrolling on their phone, they might recognize that this happens in the lull in the evening after they nish cleaning up from dinner, Morris said. ey might try to replace their mindless phone use at that time of night with reading a novel or taking a relaxing bath — something that can still let them get the reward of turning their brain o for a little bit before they go to sleep, without keeping them awake all night.
Morris said practice is an important part of habitbuilding.
“It’s not like anyone does anything like, say, plays a sport or something (and) the rst time you do it,
“It just feels good to not only be thinking about yourself but to have other people in mind and wonder how they’re doing on what they wanted to be accountable towards.”
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Preizler, Lakewood resident
you’re incredible and you’re going to the Olympics,” she said. “It’s incremental. And so, we want to be gentle with ourselves.”
Morris and Smith both said having social support is a helpful environment when you are practicing new habits.
“( ere’s) good empirical support for having social support when we’re working on a new goal,” Smith said. “If my goal is to lose 30 pounds in 2025, having a partner who is engaging with me — maybe somebody I meet with to have some regular exercise, or joining a support group to improve my nutrition and master my overeating... We know those things are helpful.”
For Lakewood resident Ty Preizler, having social support is helpful when working towards goals. at’s why he started the Denver Healthy Habits Accountability Group, a community for people to come together to support each other in building new habits.
“I nd that I’m I’m way more motivated when I know that there’s going to be a group of people in a few weeks that I’m going to sit there and talk with about this,” he said. “Just having that companionship makes it a lot easier to stick to to the habits that we want.”
His group, which he launched in October, generally meets once a month. ey discuss their goals and sometimes do guided meditations or journaling sessions to re ect. With a variety of ages and backgrounds, the group members are working towards goals related to tness, nutrition and nding purpose in life.
Learn more about the group at https://www.meetup. com/denver-healthy-habits-accountability-group/.
So far, Preizler said his favorite part of the group has been getting the chance to help people, hearing their challenges and nding a community of people who understand and encourage self-improvement.
“It just feels good to not only be thinking about yourself but to have other people in mind and wonder how they’re doing on what they wanted to be accountable towards,” he said. “It just feels good.”
Psychology professor Randi Smith says it can be helpful to write down your goals.
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TikTok and timeouts: How I took my life back from social media
“Hold up! You’ve been scrolling for way too long now. Maybe get some food, get some water, and then come back later.”
Annoyed, I rolled my eyes at the TikTok Man and kept scrolling. TikTok’s algorithm will occasionally interject one of these “time to take a break” videos into your feed, supposedly when you’ve been on the app for over an hour. But I thought the algorithm to be a bunch of baloney. I hadn’t even been scrolling for that long!
Or… had I? I closed the app to check my “screen time,” a feature on the iPhone that monitors your usage of di erent kinds of apps. e apps are grouped into categories such as “social media,” “productivity” and “navigation.” Feeling smug, I was certain the majority of my screen time that week was spent on something worthwhile. Something in the “productivity” category, surely.
“TikTok: 3 hours 53 minutes,” my phone read. I had been scrolling on that darn app for almost four hours. Four hours!
My most used category? Social media. e Information and Reading category came next. Navigation was third. (I am 100% dependent on Google Maps so this came as no surprise.) e Productivity category didn’t even make my top ve. My average daily screen time was 8 hours, 27 minutes, over an hour longer than the average Gen Z-er, and I already knew my generation spends an absurd amount of time on screens. We’re not quite iPad kids (that’s Gen Alpha) but we are absolutely “chronically online.”
I was stunned. Was it true? Was I doomscrolling my life away?
Desperate, I quickly devised a plan. In my Notes app. Hopefully doing so would raise my daily average in the “productivity” category. at felt important. To be frank, the amount of time I was still spending on X (formerly Twitter) despite it being a terrible app ever since Elon Musk bought it, was downright embarrassing.
I decided to name my plan “No More Brain Rot”. “Brain rot,” ironically, is a term I learned on Xitter. Urban Dictionary de nes brain rot content as “the various ‘short’ type-videos (typically a YouTube short, a TikTok, an Instagram reel etc.) that swarm social media feeds. It’s very easy to get sucked in and watch one short after another without even
noticing. is lack of stimulation (or more correctly, empty stimulation) ‘rots’ the brain because of its self-repetition and low quality.”
As I began to draft my plan, I was reminded of something my dad used to tell my brother and me when we were kids. He told us that watching too much TV can turn your brain into soup. I fear he was on to something.
While Urban Dictionary and dad jokes are great in their own right, they’re not exactly reputable sources. So I did a little bit more research. I could spend hours on TikTok or Instagram without even noticing, let alone remembering any of the content I took in. When I watched a movie, however, or read a long-form article, I retained virtually all of it. Why is that? I wondered.
It turns out that short-form content like TikToks or reels on Instagram and Facebook give us an instant dopamine release in the brain’s reward pathways. Scientists say this makes dopamine levels spike to way above baseline. When you watch a movie or read a book, the dopamine release is a slow burn. You have to practice delayed grati cation to get the most out of the experience.
We live in an attention economy, meaning human attention has been commodi ed. Modern marketing tactics aim to “buy” your attention. Social media companies know this, and have designed their algorithms in a way that keeps you scrolling. And scrolling. And scrolling.
As a result, young Americans’ attention spans have gotten shorter over time. ere is a growing amount of popular books, documentaries and TedX Talks on the subject, such as Atomic Habits, Scroll Zombies, e Social Dilemma, Dopamine Nation and more.
Not to be dramatic, but my reliance on those little dopamine hits throughout the day felt a little bit like an addiction in its own right. I was worried about what my “withdrawals” might look like. So as I put together my plan, I knew I needed to nd other things to do when I craved these digital drugs.
I thought back to what I used to do before social media. Tapped into my inner child. I used to spend more time outside. I used to read more books. I used to call my grandparents more often.
Suddenly, the prospect of a digital detox seemed a little less scary.
No More Brain Rot was a minimalistic program. It only had three steps.
Step one: Delete, delete, delete e rst step was deleting all of my social media apps. Not my accounts, just deleting the apps o of my phone. While I had worries about missing the next “demure” joke, “Moo Deng” video, and other viral moments, I put my pride aside. What’s more important, being up-to-date on all the latest lingo and online trends, or improving my mental health and quality of life? If I had to be out of the loop for a beat, so be it.
Step two: Timeout timeline e next step was to come up with a timeline. I had no idea how long a digital detox should last. I decided to shoot for 70 days because that’s how long Amy Winehouse said rehab takes, and this is basically the same thing. (Also, fortunately, I do have 70 days to work on this!) I also decided to make a goal of cutting my screen time in half. at meant I would allow myself 4½ hours of screen time a day. is step was important because without setting goals related to my screen time, I risked replacing my social media usage with Reddit or Candy Crush. Sticking to it for 70 days ensured I had enough time to form new, healthier habits.
Step three: Touching Grass
Once I had a clean (app-free) slate and a rough timeline to work with, I was ready for step three, which I called “touching grass.” I thought of things I’d like to do more in my day-to-day life, and then when I wanted to go on my phone, I did one of those things instead. Reading, calling a friend, working out, meditating, journaling, pondering over the meaning of life … there are endless possibilities. I didn’t do all of these things every day, but it helped to have a lot of options.
My average daily screen time was 8 hours, 27 minutes, over an hour longer than the average Gen Z-er, and I already knew my generation spends an absurd amount of time on screens. We’re not quite iPad kids (that’s Gen Alpha) but we are absolutely “chronically online.”
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Colorado cyclist returns from 5-year trip around the globe
Ted Eliason details circumnavigating the world on his bicycle
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMNMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After over ve years pedaling across 56 countries spanning ve continents, Ted Eliason is back in time for the holidays and enjoying the creature comforts of his Westminster home.
On Dec. 14, Eliason, 57, turned the nal corner of his neighborhood bordering Westminster and Arvada on his Surly bike to return at last to his wife, Kendra, and the welcome sight of his friends, family and food he’d missed for a half-decade.
It only took 51,164 miles and 1,379 days.
Eliason had always planned to climb the Himalayas. To prepare for this bucket-list goal, he moved to Colorado in 1999 with the idea of using the Front Range as a training ground for tackling the tallest peaks in the world. He and Kendra had lived a life together of rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing and all sorts of mountaineering adventures (including summiting all of Colorado’s 14ers), from the Rockies to the Alps to the Andes and in Canada.
But one day a mountaineering accident broke Eliason’s foot. To help in his recovery, he took up cycling, but could never have guessed the places it would take him.
“I had started watching people on Instagram doing this kind of cycling, and realized the money that I would spend on one guided peak in the Himalayas was enough to fund me for about three years on a bicycle instead,” Eliason said. “And so I sort of changed my lifetime goal at the last minute. Instead of taking three months with a 50% chance of success at one mountain, how about we take three years and try to go through 50 countries around the world in one trip? And so I was at a point in my life where I decided, if I’m ever going to take a shot at this, this is when I need to do it.”
Part I: Hitting the open road … and quick roadblocks
After weeks of planning and plotting, he set out on his expedition in 2019, pulling his loaded-up bike out of his garage to trek across the country to Newfoundland, stopping during nights to set up camp and nd at ground for his tent. In the beginning, it was easy to overthink, and to overdo just about everything, he said.
“Absolutely there were a lot of doubts,” Eliason said. “I started by over-planning, over-gearing, over-spending. And it’s funny. e longer that I’ve been doing this, the more my executive
thinking about, ‘OK, where do I have to be tomorrow? Where am I going to eat, sleep, you know, what can I a ord?’ And over time, I just got better at it.”
He rode his momentum down to Providence, Rhode Island, where he’d y across the pond to start his European stint. After landing in Dublin, Eliason powered up to Scotland before turning south for Brindisi, Italy, to wind around the Alps to the east.
A ferry took him to Greece, where he biked east through Croatia to the Danube River.
Following the ancient waterway from Serbia to Bulgaria, Eliason quickly learned that this trip wouldn’t be possible in just three years. e COVID-19 pandemic would halt his journey and the world over.
for the Turkish border to open, which it never did.”
Discouraged and antsy, Eliason reluctantly made for the So a International Airport, ashing his passport to guards through highway checkpoints and nally being let through.
Getting home was an expensive roadblock in his journey, costing him both his nances and his time.
Upon his return, Eliason quickly discovered (unsurprisingly) that he wasn’t satis ed sitting around waiting for the Earth to reopen. Before he knew it, he was back on the bike.
So
“I missed the Turkish border from Bulgaria by a day,” Eliason said. “ I got to Bulgaria, and then basically the whole country just locked down. Which, you know, if you’re going to get stuck, Bulgaria is a good place. It’s the least expensive country in the EU. I had a very comfortable one-bedroom apartment on the Black Sea. I wound up staying there for three months waiting
“When I got home, I wasn’t ready to stop,” he said. “My wife suggested I bike out to Oregon and see my brother, and I had always wanted to do the West Coast bicycle route down Highway 1. My COVID loop was up to Glacier, over to the U.S.-Canada border, down the West Coast to Tijuana. And back at that point, I was in California spending $8 on a box of Triscuits, and just was like, this is not the priority for spending. So I went home, and I kind of rotted for a year and a half and waited.”
Ted Eliason poses in front of a sign depicting the longest road through Australia. He biked from Perth to Sydney on his journey.
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The map above details Ted Eliason’s final stretch from South America back to Colorado. It also details his trip during COVID-19 to Oregon and down the West Coast.
Part II: Getting back in the saddle
By April of 2022, Eliason nally felt borders had opened enough to pick back up where he left o . But this time, Kendra was coming along, if only for a bit.
e adventurers went back to Greece for Round Two. ey enjoyed parts of Greece and Turkey together for two weeks before Kendra returned to the U.S. and sent him o for Central Asia. A bus took her to the airport in Istanbul.
As for Eliason, he made it into Turkey this time and followed a path across Georgia and Central Asia to the Chinese border.
Rather than go through China, which was still closed due to the pandemic, he traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to y rst to Dehli, India, before connecting to Leh, one of the northernmost points of India and a key historical trade point also known for stunning views and cultural signi cance.
After enjoying a week of backpacking in the area, Eliason continued his journey down the west coast of India around the peninsula to Chennai on the eastern side. Kendra ew to meet him again in Bangkok in January 2023.
All the way from Bangkok to Nha Trang, Vietnam, the two cycled across Cambodia together for ve weeks. It was an experience the two will relish forever and was the favorite stint of the long journey for both riders.
“South Asia was freaking amazing. I would go back,” Kendra said. “ ere’s not many places I would say I would go back. e riding was so amazing. ere’s always a huge shoulder (to bike on), and they’re all on two wheels. You’d see families of six on one motorcycle. It was so crazy exhilarating to go through South Vietnam. e tra c was just insane. We had kids chasing us and cheering us on (and) little kids racing us on bicycles. It was like a bicycle culture.”
From there, Kendra went home while Eliason looped up through Vietnam solo to the Chinese border before wrapping around Laos to get to ailand. He moved south through Malaysia before hopping over to Indonesia to bike from Java to Bali, concluding the Asian stint of his journey.
Another ight took him to Australia, where he’d trek across the outback from Perth all the way to Sydney before taking to New Zealand. While this portion of his trip was undoubtedly beautiful, Eliason said Australia and New Zealand, much like the U.S., can be di cult to navigate. “ e U.S. and Canada together, as well as Australia and New Zealand, are geared around cars, and how you travel through them is just very di erent from how you travel in the rest of the world,” Eliason said. “ e rest of the world is, in general, much easier. I mean, there are towns everywhere, there’s food everywhere (and) it’s more a ordable.” ere would be long stretches of highway between cities or towns that would make him push harder to reach a food source, or often camp for the night and survive on what he already had on his person.
After ve weeks in New Zealand, it was time to go back to the Americas.
Part III: Back to the Americas
Landing in Santiago, Chile, the nal stretch up South America back to Colorado was underway. But rst, he’d loop down the Carretera Austral highway to Ushuaia, Argentina, dubbed the “end of
the world” at the southernmost point of South America on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago.
Most of 2023 had passed since Eliason had seen Kendra. But she decided to y south for the winter in December to explore ve South American countries with him.
ey met in Calafate to cycle through Argentina, Uruguay, Rio Grande Do Sol Brazil, Paraguay and nally Bolivia to La Paz where she ew home again ve months after she’d arrived.
us began the last leg of his transcontinental journey. It began with Peru, which Eliason said was the beginning of his travel burnout.
“Peru was absolutely the most di cult for me,” Eliason said. “ e Himalayas are easier because the roads are like the Front Range — like (here). In Peru, they are not. ey are up and over repeatedly. So you’re doing 3,000-meter climbs, which can take two days, and then going down and doing it again. It’s very safe.
e people are very nice. e dogs are a bit aggressive. But getting through the Peruvian Andes for me was just really, really grueling.”
He continued up through Ecuador and Colombia before taking a sailboat to Panama. Central America took him through Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala before he broke through to Mexico.
e American Southwest was beckoning, and Eliason was anxious to chase it. He longed for his wife, his bed and some Taco Bell.
He nally broke through to Arizona, riding the desert up to Utah and cutting across to Colorado. Just a week from home, a snowstorm would hit Colorado, delaying his nal homecoming. He camped in Parker before making his way to Denver, stopping at the REI at Con uence Park downtown.
Local cyclists and friends joined him there to make the nal stretch back to his Westminster garage. Eliason was welcomed home with a party, a makeshift “ nish line” to break through, and lots of food he’d been missing.
After six sets of tires, countless ats, seven broken chains, eight sets of brake pads, over 20 spokes, four rim/wheel repairs, ve pairs of pedals, 3½ saddles and over 10 ights, he pulled into the garage he’d embarked from ve years ago.
Dismounting from his trusty Surly Disc Trucker, he fell into the arms of his wife while friends and family cheered, ready to celebrate his return. It was sunny and 50 degrees, and for the rst time, Eliason didn’t have to set up camp or worry about what tomorrow’s road would bring.
“ ere’s far, far less to fear about most countries in the world than I ever expected,” Eliason said, re ecting on a lifechanging journey. “ e vast majority of countries will greet a foreign traveler on a bicycle, even an American traveler, like a long-lost relative. I mean, people are just generally good, curious, kind, hospitable people.”
For more photos and to experience Eliason’s journey mile by mile, visit @ bikingthebluemarble on Instagram, and stay tuned for his experience in his own words in a forthcoming book he plans to begin soon.
THERE’S MORE ONLINE!
See more photos at https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/12/17/ colorado-cyclist-returns-from-5-year-triparound-the-globe/ and read answers to four more questions we asked Ted Eliason.
Pictured is a campsite Ted Eliason from Colorado set up along Peru’s grueling highway through the Andes mountains.
Ted and Kendra Eliason pose for a photo as they cross into Brazil.
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OF TRUST.
OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 891 E Applewood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will
Legal Notice NO. 0445-2024
First
Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0442-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 9, 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)
Orchard & Greenwood LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-LC16, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC16
Date of Deed of Trust
May 02, 2014
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2014
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D4036650
Original Principal Amount
$28,000,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$28,000,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay when due one or more payments required under the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A, attached hereto.
Purported common address: 7600 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/05/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/12/2024 Last Publication: 1/9/2025 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: 10/09/2024 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:
TOGETHER WITH all additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;
TOGETHER WITH the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the "Improvements");
TOGETHER WITH all easements, rights-ofway or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of my nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements, and the reversions and remainders, and all laud lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, rights of dower, rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;
TOGETHER WITH all machinery, equipment, fixtures (including, but not limited to, all heating, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, communications and elevator fixtures), furniture, software used in or to operate any of the foregoing and other property of every kind and nature whatsoever owned by Borrower, or in which Borrower has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Land and the Improvements, or appurtenant thereto, and usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Land and the Improvements and all building equipment, materials and supplies of any nature whatsoever owned by Borrower, or in which Borrower has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Land and the Improvements, or appurtenant thereto, or usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Land and the Improvements (collectively, the "Personal Property"), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the "Uniform Commercial Code"), and all proceeds and products of the above;
including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property by reason of any taking or condemnation, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including, but not limited to, any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property (collectively, the "Awards");
TOGETHER WITH all refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property us a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;
TOGETHER WITH the right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, the right, upon the happening of any Event of Default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;
TOGETHER WITH all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights,goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including without limitation, the Accounts and all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;
TOGETHER WITH all proceeds of any of the foregoing items set forth in subsections (a) through (m) including, without limitation, Insurance Proceeds and Awards, into cash or liquidation claims; and
TOGETHER WITH any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth above
Legal Notice NO. 0442-2024
First Publication: 12/12/2024
Last Publication: 1/9/2025
DATE: 10/11/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public
Craig K Schuenemann #41068 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-0431678 Attorney File # M780922606
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
0442-2024 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, Harlequin Plaza Subdivision Plat, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
TOGETHER WITH an Easement for Ingress and Egress of motor vehicles and pedestrians, as more particularly described in the Reciprocal Easement Agreement recorded March 12, 1984 in Book 4108 at Page 362, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
TOGETHER WITH all leases, subleases, subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under any Creditors Rights Laws (collectively, the "Leases") and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including, without limitation, all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, deposits (including, without limitation, security, utility and other deposits), accounts, cash, issues, profits, charges for services rendered, and other consideration of whatever form or nature received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Borrower or its agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Property, including, all receivables, customer obligations, installment payment obligations and other obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the use and occupancy of property or rendering of services by Borrower or Manager and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under any Creditors Rights Laws (collectively, the "Rents") and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;
TOGETHER WITH all insurance proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property (collectively, the "Insurance Proceeds");
TOGETHER WITH all condemnation awards,
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0429-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 27, 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) Mickey Handler, Mary Encinas-Handler Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERs") as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6
Date of Deed of Trust
May 17, 2004
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
May 25, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B4094685
Original Principal Amount
$250,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$217,568.70
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 22, BLOCK 3, ARAPAHOE ACRES SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2940 South Lafayette Drive, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/5/2024
Last Publication: 1/2/2025
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: 09/27/2024
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-24-997505-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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0429-2024
First Publication: 12/5/2024
Last Publication: 1/2/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0456-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Lindsay M. Theobold
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, dba Greenlight Loans, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NewRez LLC
d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D5122296
Original Principal Amount
$88,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$94,216.55
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Attached as Exhibit "A"
Purported common address: 313 West Lehow Avenue 21, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE
January 2, 2025 2025
PUBLIC NOTICES
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, 02/05/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/12/2024
Last Publication: 1/9/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF
DATE: 10/04/2024
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:
Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722
Scott D. Toebben #19011
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
David W Drake #43315
Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 24CO00368-1
South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/26/2024
Last Publication: 1/23/2025
Name of Publication: 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: 10/18/2024
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 # 24-033242
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0453-2024
First Publication: 12/26/2024
Last Publication: 1/23/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0433-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 1, 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) NOEL D MILLER
Original Beneficiary(ies) ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Deed of Trust:
On October 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Sandra L. Schoob Original
U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC2
Date of Deed of Trust
November 14, 2006
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6166351 Original Principal Amount
$326,250.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$381,627.43
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 79, BLOCK 5, HERITAGE VILLAGE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5978 SOUTH EUDORA CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/5/2024
Last Publication: 1/2/2025 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: 10/01/2024
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 # 00000010248334
The Attorney above is acting as a debt
collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0433-2024
First Publication: 12/5/2024
Last Publication: 1/2/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)
PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0195-2024
To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust
Kenneth W. Paa, Jr.
Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 4165 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 25, 2016
Recording Information D6041906
Legal Description of Property LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 22, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
APN #: 207703422016 Street Address of Property 4165 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/11/24, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 3/11/2025 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.
First Publication: 12/19/24
Last Publication: 1/16/25
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Date: 12/3/24
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
Legal Notice NO. 0195-2024
First Publication: 12/19/24
Last Publication: 1/16/25
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0474-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 29, 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)
DeClutter Me Now, LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Premier Capital Group, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Premier Capital Group, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
June 30, 2022
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E2102949
Original Principal Amount
$308,595.90 Outstanding
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i),
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lots 12 & 13 Ex S 8 Ft Lot 12, Blk 4
Ridgeview Hills South, 1st Flg, County of Arapahoe, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 7434 S. Cherry Ct., Centennial, 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, 02/26/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 1/2/2025
Last Publication: 1/30/2025
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: 10/29/2024
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:
Ralph Cantafio #16280
Cantafio Law P.C. 1927 Market Street, Unit 1A, Denver, CO 80202 (970) 819-2371
Attorney File # Rule 120
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0474-2024
First Publication: 1/2/2025
Last Publication: 1/30/2025
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0450-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 15, 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)
Orchard Falls Operating Company LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies) Ladder Capital Finance LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-LC16, Commercial Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2014-LC16
Date of Deed of Trust
April 11, 2014
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 14, 2014
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D4030422
Original Principal Amount
$19,000,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$16,333,357.41
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay when due one or more payments required under the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A, attached hereto.
Purported common address: 7800 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, 02/12/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
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: 10/15/2024
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:
Craig K Schuenemann #41068
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-0431678 Attorney File # M28000452
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0450-2024 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Falls, according to the Plat thereof recorded July 29, 1981. at Reception No. 2091463, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
TOGETHER WITH an Easement for Ingress and Egress created pursuant to those documents recorded August 8, 1981 in Book 3468 at Page 82 and recorded August 27, 1981 in Book 3479 at Page 116 of the Arapahoe County, Colorado, Records.
TOGETHER WITH all additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Grantor for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental deed of trust, mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Deed of Trust;
TOGETHER WITH the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);
TOGETHER WITH all easements, rightsof-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Grantor of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;
TOGETHER WITH all “equipment,” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor, which is used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or is located thereon or therein (including, but not limited to, all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic data-processing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to Tenants under Leases except to the extent that Grantor shall have any right or interest therein;
TOGETHER WITH all Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Grantor which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including, without limitation, all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including, but not limited to, engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaning, call and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, plumbing, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution con-
trol equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary
by or against Grantor of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment and performance of the Obligations including the payment of the Debt;
TOGETHER WITH all awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including but not limited to any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all refunds, rebates or credits in connection with any reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari proceedings or any other applications or proceedings for reduction of same, in each case, irrespective of the time period to which they relate;
TOGETHER WITH the right, in the name and on behalf of Grantor, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Grantor therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Grantor thereunder;
TOGETHER WITH all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Mortgagor with respect to the Property, including, without limitation, all accounts established or maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Cash Management Agreement, the Clearing Account Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with all deposits or wire transfers made to such accounts, and all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time, and all proceeds, products, distributions, dividends and/or substitutions thereon and thereof;
TOGETHER WITH all documents, instruments, chattel paper and intangibles, as the
Amendment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Sable Landing Condominium Association, c/o Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee.
Legal Notice No. ARAP 2002 First Publication: January 2, 2025 Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGES #06, 15 and 18 CMGC Services for EPIC Campus, Arapahoe HS, and Centennial ES Summer 2024
Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on January 14, 2025 pay retainage and make final settlement with Bryan Construction, Inc. for BID PACKAGES #06, 15 and 18 CMGC Services for EPIC Campus, Arapahoe HS, and Centennial ES Summer 2024. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has
to develop a childcare facility at 4401 S Cop-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 21, 2025, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, at 6954 S Lima St, Arapahoe Room, Centennial CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No FDP23-001, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool / Final Development Plan. 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 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. Arap 2001
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (2024 CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM)
Project No. 23-01-03 Amd 1
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2025 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
Concrete Express, Inc. 2027 West Colfax Denver, CO 80204
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 23-01-03 Amd 1, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.
Legal Notice No. Arap 2009 First Publication: January 2, 2025 Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2024 MILL AND OVERLAY CFC-24-127
On or about January 31, 2025 the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to: Elite Surface Infrastructure 115 Inverness Dr East, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
For the construction of: 2024 Mill and Overlay, CFC-24-127
Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about January 31, 2025 final settlement to Elite Surface Infrastructure 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 January 31, 2025.
Claims must be submitted to Kevin Engels, Finance Manager, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 801102373, (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. 540163
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Second Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: ENGLEWOOD HERALD
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2024CV031137 Division: 15
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff: CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit organization v. Defendants: BRIAN C. WORKMAN; NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Regarding: Lot 71, Block 2, Chambers Ridge
Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Also known and numbered as: 1921 S Hannibal St, #E, Aurora, CO 80013
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, 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 the county of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 13th day of February 2025, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
DATED: November 12, 2024
Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No. 540049
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Published In: Littleton Independent
750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Centennial, CO 80112
Case Number: 2024CV32231 Division: 14
Plaintiff: CINDY J. BOOK SP. NEEDS TRUST LINDSEY BOOK TTE; v. Defendants: JAMES H. GHRIST JR.; BRUCE M. GIEBLER; SHERRY J. GIEBLER; WINDMILL CREEK ASSOCIATION; and all unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.
Attorney for Plaintiff: Reagan Larkin (No. 42309) GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP 555 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone No.: (303) 200-6888 Email: rlarkin@grsm.com
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION.
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of the Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.
If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice. This action involves the Complaint under
C.R.C.P. 105 For Quiet Title concerning the following real properties legally described as: CONDOMINIUM UNIT G-4-D, WINDMILL
CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 2 ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORD-
ED ON JULY 15, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2128075, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Dated this 16th day of December, 2024. GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP /s/ Reagan Larkin
Reagan Larkin, Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. 540172
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2024CV31480
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff: NewRez LLC
d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, vs. Defendants: Shannon Weber; SERVHL
Underlying Trust 2019-1; United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; and 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 at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112 on the 13th day of February, 2025, phone number 720-874-3845. 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.
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 and Decree 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 and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2024 and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, as Judgment Creditor. The foreclosure is based on a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The judgment is in the amount of $269,124.58. The Judgment established a lien for the benefit of NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing against real property legally described as follows:
Lot 22, Block 4, Hutchinson Heights Subdivision Filing No. 8, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Commonly known as: 2664 S Pagosa Court, Aurora, CO 80013
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, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: 303-274-0155, Fax: 303-274-0159, Email: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com.
Attorney file #: CO22336
Dated: November 12, 2024
Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No. 540048
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Misc. Private Legals
Public Notice
Clarkson Dental will be disposing of patient records for any patient not seen since 2017. If you would like your records please call 303-762-8048 by January 23, 2025.
Legal Notice No. 540157
Public Notice
DISTRICT
In the Interest of: Alexander Ifeoluwa Adeniran; a/k/a Alexander I. Adeniran; a/k/a Alexander Adeniran; a/k/a Alex Adeniran
Respondent
Attorneys for Adenike Milliner Aaron L. Evans, #27270 Andrew Rogers, #52188 Devin McIlvain, #54140 Evans Case, LLP 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222
Phone Number: (303) 757-8300
E-mail: evans@evanscase.com; rogers@ evanscase.com; devin@evanscase.com Case Number: 2024 PR 31207 Division: 12
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S
To: Philip Adeniran Last Known Address: Unknown in Arapahoe County
A hearing on the Petitioner for Appointment of Guardian for Adult and Petition for Appointment of Conservator for Adult will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m.
Division: 12 Link: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D18ARAP-Div12
Meeting ID: 2598 388 7751# Phone: (720) 650-7664
Legal Notice No. 540161
First Publication: December 26, 2024 Last Publication: January 9, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald
Notice
to Creditors
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C. Cheryl Mulvihill Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 East Mainstreet #330 Parker, CO 80138 Phone Number: 303-841-2752
Legal Notice No. 540164
First Publication: December 26, 2024 Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HOWARD MELVYN CHRISTMAN, a/k/a HOWARD M. CHRISTMAN, a/k/a HOWARD CHRISTMAN Deceased Case Number: 24PR31321
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Christman
Personal Representative C/O The Law Office of Dana Hall, LLC 4465 Kipling St, Ste 101, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. 540176
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHRISTINE M. ORTLIEB, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31255
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
urge to spend the whole night drinking with friends. It’s more about nding peace and moving forward into whatever comes next. Heading into a new year, that’s a lesson we could all do well to learn.
Soccer Mommy — ‘Evergreen’
Over the course of her career, Sophie Allison (who records under the name Soccer Mommy) has perfected a blend of 90s grunge and indie rock with an appreciation of generational pop gures, like Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift. On her fourth album, “Evergreen,” she digs even deeper, coming up with an album that is stunning in its beauty and lyricism.
Written after what Allison said was a period of “profound and personal loss,” the album feels richer and more sonically exploratory than anything she’s done before. “Evergreen’s” musical palatte features more acoustic and string elements, which she uses to paint pictures of vulnerability and hope. Songs like “Some Sunny Day” and “Dreaming of Falling” just wrap you up and stick with you longer after they’re done. e whole album is a testament to the challenges we all face and inner strength to move forward.
Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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goal of 100% renewables by 2035. Maybe nuclear will be an answer, but recent projects have had eye-bulging costs. Natural gas has problems, too, as was evident in Winter Storm Uri of February 2021 when costs soared.
Chris Hansen, as a state legislator from Denver, sponsored
DETOX
My takeaway
One of my goals for 2024 was to read ve books. It might sound like a low bar to clear, but up until I began this challenge in late September, my 2024 book count was a whopping two. And one was an audiobook, so does that really count? Determined to avoid yet another failed New Year’s resolution, I picked out a stack of books and got to work. I couldn’t believe I had abandoned my love for reading for hours of doomscrolling on social media. And while I still have one to go, I can con dently say it was a success.
One of the interesting things about giving up social media is you remember who your reallife friends are. My real friends and
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required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before April 19th, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sara Elizabeth Echelberger Personal Representative 13408 East 5th Avenue Aurora, CO 80011
Legal Notice No. 540139
Publication: December 19, 2024 Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
TO CREDITORS Estate of John Carlisle Bollenbacher, a/k/a John C. Bollenbacher, a/k/a John Bollenbacher, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31163
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, April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Charles Davies Reed Personal Representative 8474 Olde Mill Circle East Drive Indianapolis, IN 86260
Legal Notice No. 540136
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jo Chamberlain Johnson, aka Jo Chamberlain Wing, aka Jo C Wing, Deceased Case Number: 24PR548
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, April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
James Wing
Personal Representative
1220 Custer Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Legal Notice No. 540133
First Publication: December 19, 2024
key legislation to push transmission planning in Colorado. Now in Durango as CEO of La Plata Electric, he has started working on guiding his electrical cooperative to 97% emission-free electricity in the next decade. Transmission, he says, will be crucial.
e capacity of existing transmission lines can be expanded by reconductoring and other technology. But we all together need to be better connected east and west, north and south.
I still texted and hung out like normal. Sure, they couldn’t send me funny TikToks or memes for 10 weeks, but we still communicated. is made me examine the people on my social media. I realized I was following so many people I don’t talk to anymore, which made my social media experience all the more overwhelming at times.
Whether it was a classmate from high school, or someone I met at a party during undergrad, it all felt like unnecessary clutter. It’s nothing personal; it’s just that I don’t need to know Chad from eta Xi’s thoughts on cryptocurrency. I vowed to unfollow quite a few of these folks once my digital detox ended.
I wasn’t perfect every day, but I was reminded of one of my former editor’s favorite quotes, “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” Focusing on the good,
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EILEEN M. MANNING, a/k/a EILEEN MARIE MANNING, a/k/a EILEEN MANNING , Deceased Case Number: 24PR31215
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 April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
KEVIN WAYNE MANNING
Personal Representative 2750 W. RIVERWALK CIR UNIT B LITTLETON CO 80123
Legal Notice No. 540135
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sandra Mae Wenze, a/k/a Sandra M. Wenze, a/k/a Sandra Wenze, and Sandy Wenze, deceased
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, April 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766
Attorney for Personal Representative
Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111
Legal Notice No. 540171 First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES BEATY ANDREWS, JR. a/k/a JAMES B. ANDREWS, JR., a/k/a JAMES B. ANDREWS, a/k/a JAMES ANDREWS, JR., a/k/a JAMES ANDREWS a/k/a JIM ANDREWS, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30989
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 May 2, 2025, or the claims may be
One crucial question, says Hansen, is whether Denverbased Chris Wright, the choice of Donald Trump to be secretary of energy, will support continued transmission planning. His Colorado-based career has been in oil and gas. Wright sees renewables as a distant solution.
Southeastern Colorado brims with renewable energy potential. Baca County has Colorado’s best wind, according to a 2017 study by the Na-
the results of my 70-day digital detox are pretty rad. I got back into reading, learned how to do a pulI-up, spent more time outside, and felt more present in my day-to-day life. I even inspired my stepdad to join in on the challenge with me. It was helpful to have someone else to go through the process with. And he’s actually still going!
So, what now?
While part of me thought I could keep going forever, it didn’t feel realistic for me to never return to social media, both as a young reporter and an Enjoyer of Memes. But the process has changed my approach to social media. I don’t use it as a distraction from real life anymore. Instead, I try to use other habits for escapism, like listening to podcasts, going out for a walk or getting lost in a book. Since I’ve unfollowed a lot of
tional Renewable Energy Laboratory. It also has strong solar. at’s why corn grows so well there — assuming it has water. e water of the Ogallala Aquifer won’t last, but the solar and wind almost certainly will. What it lacks now is a farm-tomarket transmission highway.
Allen Best publishes Big Pivots. If you’re interested in the transitions in energy and water provoked by climate change, check it out at bigpivots.com.
people, I notice that spending time on social media doesn’t make me feel bad about myself the way it used to. Comparison is the thief of joy, and comparing myself to in uencers was not serving me in any way. rough my research while on the break, I learned about a lot of tools people use to limit their social media usage. Once I returned, I set up controls on my phone that “time me out” of social media usage. It’s like using parental controls on a kid’s iPad, except I’m doing it for myself. ere are tons of apps out there that can help you limit your social media use. I’m proud to say that if you look at my screen time report today, the ‘productivity’ category has taken rst place.
London Lyle is a freelance reporter for the Denver North Star and La Ciudad newsletter.
forever barred.
JAMES R. ANDREWS Personal Representative 16641 Autumn Rock Cove Parker, CO 80134
Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 10, 2024, that a
The petition requests that the name of Emilio Reyna Rios be changed to Emilio Reyna Martinez Case No.: 2024C101136
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Arap 2006
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 19, 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 Fidelina Elvira Ramirez be changed to Fidelina Elvira Reyes Case No.: 24C101073
County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Kathleen Butler Theesfeld be changed to Kelly Kathleen Butler Case No.: 24C101120
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 540170
First Publication: December 26, 2024 Last Publication: January 9, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 10, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
