Commerce City Sentinel Express May 2, 2024

A day to recognize the importance of children

RTD to boost security along routes, in stations

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLROADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Regional Transportation District is bee ng up after-hours security at its stops and stations across the 2,342 square-mile district, including the North Line through Adams County.

Día del Niño celebration has grown since its beginnings in 1924

e Día del Niño (Day of the Children) is celebrated on April 30 in Mexico. As the special holiday gets closer, many look forward to bringing it to the United States by hosting family activities in libraries, parks and museums or by nd-

ing small ways to highlight the importance of children in society.

Día del Niño began in 1924 when Mexico’s then-president, Alvaro Obregon, signed the now-defunct League of Nations’ “Declaration of the Rights of the Child,” according to a nonpro t intercultural language school called Na’atik, located in Southern Mexico. e Mexican Cultural Center of Denver stated that the holiday began as a way to highlight the “wellness of the vulnerable children who were a ected by war.”

Ericka Hernandez, program director and nance manager for the cultural center, said that Dia del

Niño rea rms the rights of children and is a holiday that is celebrated across the world.

“(Día del Niño) is celebrated in Mexico with a lot of joy, with families and parents usually buying a small present or something to commemorate this day for their children,” she said. “ ere’s not an o cial Día de los Niños here in the United States, so we just want to make sure we continue that tradition and to celebrate and pamper the little ones even though we’re not in Mexico.”

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RTD’s Transit Police Department is going to be sta ed 24/7 starting May 5. is new overnight coverage will enhance the personal safety of security of RTD’s frontline employees and customers, including those who use the agency’s transit services outside of regular business hours, according to RTD.

“ e introduction of an overnight team has been a priority for RTDPD and it was always contingent upon our hiring success,” said Joel Fitzgerald Sr., Chief of Police and Emergency Management, in a news release. “We needed enough sta to begin to provide the high-performance service our stakeholders expect. As we continue to grow, you’ll see us even more.”

e North Line’s commuter rail service currently connects 13 miles of service from Union Station through Denver, Commerce City, Northglenn, ornton, and eventually North Adams County. Another planned 5.5 miles will provide service to the State Highway 7/162nd Avenue Station, according to RTD.

RTD is also introducing RTD Police Sectors to strategically deploy personnel and hire ve sector commanders to oversee each district. Section 2 includes much of Adams County and is under the command of Phillip Englishbee.

“Municipalities, business and property owners are encouraged to use the sector map to connect with RTD about problematic, non-emergency situations,” according to an RTD statement.

A child shows o his work at a DMNS Dia Del Nino celebration in Denver 2019.

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Anythink expands hours at three branches

e three branches will also open at 9 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All other branch locations will continue with thier current hours of operation.

Anythink Libraries will hours for Anythink Bennett, Anythink Commerce City and Anythink Perl Mack branches, opening an hour earlier at 9 a.m. and closing an hour later at 7 p.m. Tuesday through ursday.

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“Responding to the needs of our customers is an important priority for us,” said Mark Fink, Anythink’s executive director. “Expanding the hours at these locations will provide residents with additional time and opportunities to visit the libraries in person and connect with the programs and resources they appreciate.”

e new hours began on April 16 at the Anythink Bennett, Anythink Commerce City and Anythink Perl Mack branches.

e Anythink Brighton, Anythink Huron Street and Anythink Wright Farms will keep their current hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through ursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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e Anythink York Street branch will keep its shorter hours. at branch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through ursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

All Anythink branches are closed on Sundays.

County seeks Healthy Farmers Markets input Adams County is looking for feedback and opinions regarding the series of farmers markets they helped o er in 2023. Information from an online survey, located at https://bit.ly/4879uzr, will help determine how the markets will operate in 2024.

In 2023, the Adams County Health Department and Human Services partnered to provide Healthy Farmers Markets for residents. e departments are planning to provide those again in 2024, and they’d like to hear from you.

e county helped schedule the markets on Tuesdays and ursdays at the Anythink Library Wright

Farms and Huron Street branches. e survey asks about location preferences, dates and timing preferences and what kinds of o erings and other services should be offered.

Alliance Business Assistance Center grants available

e Alliance Business Assistance Center is excited to announce that 2024 business grants are now available to support your business endeavors. Sta at the center can assist residents by helping to identify grants that align with their business goals and industry, providing guidance through the application process, ensuring that they have the best chance of success and providing other valuable resources for local business. To get started, visit our website at https://businessinthornton.com/ local-business/small-businesssupport-programs/business- nancial-assistance.

CCPD Introduces Online Crime Reporting Form

e Commerce City Police Department has a new online reporting tool allowing the public to report some non-emergency crimes and receive a police report immediately without speaking to a police o cer.

Community members can now conveniently report incidents that do not require immediate o cer intervention, such as fraud, identity theft, lost property, theft/shoplifting (less than $2,000), and vandalism.

e new form is online now in English and Spanish at c3gov.com/ ReportACrime. Residents should always call 911 for emergencies.

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I’m always on the lookout for new products that might interest my readers, and Pro Builder magazine is great at finding and promoting them, including with their annual “Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards. Their February-March 2024 issue featured the top 3 winners (gold, silver and bronze, of course) in 16 categories from “Connected Home” to “Weatherization.”

In this week’s column, I’d like to feature their winners in the “Exterior” category. I think you’ll agree that each provides a fresh look and a welcome break from what we are seeing, especially in the tract homes from the major builders.

The “Gold” winner was Tantimber’s decking product they call Thermowood Here is a picture and description of their wood decking:

“Thermowood is a sustainable alternative to endangered South American hardwoods and various environmentally damaging petroleum-based wood imitations and hybrid products. It is dimensionally stable, extremely durable, and will not warp in extreme temperatures and environments, the company says, while still being workable. The practical and environmental benefits of the product, as well as its pleasing aesthetics,

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The “Silver” winner was Nakamoto Forestry’s siding product Gendai. Here is the picture and description of this product:

“Gendai is sustainably sourced and ethically produced shou sugi ban siding — an exterior cladding made exclusively from Japanese cypress that is charred as a preservative heat treatment. The product is black in color with a waterbased finish. Traditionally called ‘arai’ meaning ‘washed,’ Gendai is brushed once to remove the textured charred surface, leaving behind a smooth appearance and dark hue. The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and create a silky color with charred grain details throughout.”

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Over the past two decades, this column has appeared in local weeklies and the Denver Post, and during that time I’ve written about every conceivable topic related to real estate. You can find and search that archive online at www.JimSmithColumns.com

This bi-level home at 11296 W. Kentucky Dr. has been well maintained by the seller. It was painted and walkways replaced in 2006, and a new roof & siding were installed in 2017. The house is white with blue shutters and gutters, and a blue & white garage door was new in 2009. The seller put in a new, energy efficient furnace in 2014 and new acrylic shower and shower doors in 2007. The backyard is mostly flat now (due to the seller rocking the sloping landscape) and completely fenced. There are lilacs on two sides of the house, and an ornamental plum and two purple ash trees are in the backyard. Briarwood Hills is a very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Most of the surrounding homeowners care about their yards, as does this seller. You will find magazine-quality photos and a narrated video tour at www.LakewoodHome.info Call listing agent Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 to request a showing.

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Nakamoto is a family-owned business in western Japan, which owns its own forests and mills near Hiroshima. They are the biggest manufacturer of yakisugi (the more common name for shou sugi ban wood) in the world, and have been doing it for 50 years. Their website is www.NakamotoForestry.com

The “Bronze” winner for exterior products is Fiberon’s Wildwood Cladding. At right is the picture, and here is the paragraph describing the product:

“Free of toxic chemicals and made with 94% pre- and post-consumer recycled content, Wildwood composite cladding is a highly sustainable alternative to traditional wood cladding. It has several performance characteristics that make it an ideal solution for rainscreen applications, such as being hydrophobic and resistant to rotting, cracking, insects, and decay. The product features an open-joint profile and is available in a variety of board lengths and widths, combining the beauty and warmth of

wood with the durability of highperformance, low-maintenance materials.”

The company operates out of Idaho and North Carolina. Its claim regarding sustainability is that its cladding features 94% pre– and post-consumer recycled content, is free of toxic chemicals and is manufactured using sustainable practices. They have been recognized as an “Eco-leader” by Green Builder magazine. The web address is too long for here. You will find a link for it at http:// RealEstateToday.substack.com

Circling the Globe Was Fun & Educational, But We’re Glad to Be Home!

As you read this on May 2nd, Rita and I are just four days from our flight home to Denver, having circled the globe, mostly by ship. (There’s no port in Denver…) At right is a night-time picture of our ship, the Viking Sky, which I took in Tahiti back on Jan. 22nd. Our 122-day world cruise ends next Monday. Over 300 readers and friends have been following my daily “travel-blog” at http:// WhereAreJimandRita.substack.com. It will allow us to relive our adventures.

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Unveiling a community’s trauma amid pollution

Cultivando focuses on deep-seated e ects of pollution on communities and the urgent need for healing and action

BY ROSSANA LONGO BETTER ROSSANA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 2023, Cultivando, a Latino-led community group, made the decision to decline a grant and end an air monitoring project near Suncor Energy. Despite this setback, they persisted in monitoring toxins and recently presented their ndings on April 22, Earth Day, with a focus on community impact.

e presentation took place at the University of Denver in a packed auditorium of community members, environmental activists and researchers.

To deepen their understanding of the community’s needs, Cultivando sought the expertise of Dr. Ramona Beltran. Beltran shared insights gathered from direct conversations with community members, and shed light on the generational trauma perpetuated by heightened pollution levels.

Beltran, who is an associate pro-

fessor at the University of Denver in the Graduate School of Social Work, and the interim associate dean of research and faculty development, is also the co-investigator of the social science component of the Cultivando AIR project.

Beltran emphasized the importance of amplifying the voices and experiences of a ected individuals, urging collective action to address environmental injustices. She underscored the role of communitybased research in empowering marginalized communities and fostering healing.

is interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Colorado Community Media: Share with us what just happened this morning during the “Our Health > Cheap Gasoline” press conference at the University of Denver.

Dr. Ramona Beltran: We were able to present our ndings, and key to what we wanted to share today was the lived experiences, the direct stories coming from the people whose lives have been a ected not only in the here and now, but for decades and generations.

We did this in collaboration with our colleagues who presented ndings on air pollution, and other pollutants and the potential health impacts. What an honor to hear from the Promotoras themselves, and

see them acknowledge and witness the incredible work they do to amplify these voices, and these issues in the community.

CCM: How would you explain this issue of trauma, related to communities of color and communities that are, not only here in Denver but around the United States, experiencing pollution. It’s almost like they are invisible.

Beltran: Environmental injustice and environmental racism has been documented for decades.

It really comes from the communities themselves who have been overwhelmingly represented near polluting industries, near garbage dumps, re neries and recycling facilities. ey are the ones who have said, this is impacting us, and they’ve been saying this, for decades.

Our attention comes from them because they have been demanding to be heard. I just really want to honor that, but I also want to acknowledge that (they have been) calling for attention to these real documented issues, which impact physical health, mental health and social cohesion, for decades, and (they’re) not getting a response or getting su cient response and support. at leaves a mark.

We talk about that in terms of trauma and intergenerational trau-

ma. Not only do you have the direct impacts, but you have the indirect impacts of the overwhelming stress, the lack of validation, the lack of support and the lack of ability to reach out to anyone who is making those decisions about resources and policies.

Dr. Ramona Beltran, an associate professor at the University of Denver, presented findings at Cultivando’s “Our Health > Cheap Gasoline” presentation. ROSSANA LONGO BETTER

at increases a sense of trauma, a sense of isolation. We talk about the intergenerational transmission of trauma that one generation, maybe generations back, has experienced some form of acute trauma. Maybe it’s ongoing trauma. ose things, if they’re not dealt with, if there’s no support and resources available to heal, then those things can be transmitted over generations.

We can inherit high levels of stress, high levels of anxiety and depression, or hypervigilance around our environment because that’s what we’ve learned. But what we also know is that it’s not a foregone conclusion that folks are going to be living with this trauma inde nitely. One of the things that we’ve seen so powerfully here today is just how healing it is to have your voice heard.

And to see other folks who have an experience like you do, that’s validating, and that reduces that sense of isolation that people often have when they experience that trauma over generations. Here, all the stories that were shared, along with the data, is proof that there are already ways that we can connect with one another.We can heal each other. We can also mobilize, and that is another way to interrupt that intergenerational transmission of traumas by improving our social cohesion. So as we mobilize and we get people together and activate folks, that itself is a healing intervention.

CCM: Where can people nd more about this research that you have been doing?

Beltran: I think one thing we can do is follow Cultivando’s leadership and the data. All of the research ndings belong to them.

It’s up to them to whom and what they want to share, or with whom and what they want to share. So I would say, go to them directly. Stephanie (Milan and I are also working on writing up more of the nuanced ndings. So (we’re) telling more complete stories through journal articles, but we’re also simultaneously making those into infographics.

We hope to share all of those things with Cultivando, and then Cultivando, however they want to share them, that will be the hub of where you can nd that information.

CCM: We have seen that in these situations, either the government or other nonpro t organizations that are “green” may be trying to take advantage of the situation of the most underserved communities, and then use the data or their voices to get funding for their own causes. What are your thoughts about this?

Beltran:  I am a community-based scholar, and community-engaged scholar. I care about the issues impacting this community. I don’t live there, of course, but I am Chicana. I’m mixed race. My family has experienced environmental racism and environmental injustice in various forms and social injustice for as long as they’ve been here.

And in that way, this is personal for me. is is like advocating or documenting stories of my family. Does that make sense? It’s deeply personal and I care about it. I also have a very solid belief in the fact that community by, with and for is the only way to do research. Whatever we nd is a resource

to them.

I know how to do social science, so I’m glad they asked me to be a part of this. But whatever I can do to help them gather the information that they need and then later help them raise funds, seek out other opportunities or create education programs, whatever it may be, that’s my job.

It’s not my job to further my own career or anybody else’s without their permission or without their explicit guidance and direction. In fact, I feel really proud of the fact that we followed their lead in this. ey were the ones that said, we want it done this way. We want you to ask these kinds of questions and we want you to talk to these community members and here’s why.

So it’s very rigorous. It was very intentional.

To summarize, community-based research belongs, should belong, to the community, and should bene t the community.

I’m inspired by the work of the Promotoras. I see them as teachers and leaders, and one thing I hope that people can take away is that the air has no borders.

ey have said that what impacts them impacts everybody. We all should care about each other as relatives. We all should care about the Earth as our rst home, and I welcome everybody to join in this ght to improve the lives of not only the most impacted communities but everybody.

Promotoras speak at a presentation, “Our Health > Cheap Gasoline,” at the University of Denver on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, sponsored by Cultivando.

Hernandez lived in Mexico until she was 8 years old, and was able to experience the holiday rsthand. She remembers that there would be special activities such as little parades at school, and children would recreate the signing of the declaration. For Denver, the Mexican Cultural Center partners with museums and organizations to create an educational and fun celebration.  “ e celebration’s two main pur-

poses are the children, to enhance and pamper the little ones at home, but also to enhance that engagement with their families through educational activities,” Hernandez said.

e center’s goal, she said, is to create a sense of belonging in organizations where families may not be able to a ord admission, so organizers have partnered with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo and the Denver Botanic Gardens. rough the collaborations, they are able to o er discounted admission or free events. is year’s celebration on April 28

o ers a 50% o admission to the Orcas exhibit, In nity eater and Gates Planetarium at the science museum. e center will also feature a variety of performances at the museum celebration, from dance groups such as the ballet Folklórico Sangre de México, ArtistiCO and the Bboy Factory, a hip hop dance group.

“Everything we do for the celebration is for the children,” Hernandez said. “We try to invite and have performances from diverse backgrounds and countries to join, because it’s not only for Latino children. It’s for all children.”

Although the holiday is not nationally recognized in the United States, many who celebrate, including the Mexican Cultural Center, seek to give its customs and traditions continuity in a di erent country and remind all children that they have a voice in the world.

“It’s important for children to know they are a key element of families,” Hernandez said. “Sometimes being the smallest member of the family, they may feel that they don’t have a voice or an important role within the family. We want to make sure that they know that they are important and that they are special.”

Tackling Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Comprehensive Legislation

As our state suffers from a housing crisis that is essentially a humanitarian crisis, the need for strategic action has never been more urgent. The State Senate's proposed Strategic Growth Bill (SB-174) represents a missed opportunity, so it is imperative that we pass HB-1313, the legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs. Only by embracing measures that enable new housing to be built can we hope to alleviate the severe shortage of housing plaguing our communities.

Littleton has been at the forefront of regional discussions regarding transit-oriented communities, recognizing the vital role of public transportation in fostering sustainable development. The recent decision by the Littleton City Council not to oppose the transit-oriented community bill reflects this community’s commitment to urban planning and collaborative efforts that meet the documented needs of the city and region.

The correlation between transit accessibility and housing equity cannot be overstated. By concentrating new homes near transit hubs, we not only address the pressing need for housing but also empower residents with expanded transportation choices.

This isn't merely about building more homes; it's about expanding opportunities and freedom of movement for all members of our community.

While the majority of Front Range voters supported the bond question to enable FasTracks twenty years ago, the realization of the light rail’s full potential has been hampered by local zoning restrictions and so-called “growth limits.”

Cities like Aurora, Denver, and Lone Tree have embraced transit-oriented development, while many suburban cities and towns have resisted such changes. The result is that the metro area continues to grapple with traffic congestion, dangerous air quality, disappointingly low transit ridership numbers, and ever increasing housing costs.

Take, for instance, the case of Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton. Initially a thriving retail center, located immediately north of the Mineral Avenue light rail station, its vitality has waned due to a lack of nearby residential density. It was understood by the developers that it would succeed financially because of its proximity to all the people living and working in Highlands Ranch. Now that Highlands Ranch is built out and the Park Meadows Mall continues to draw people from miles around, Aspen Grove

has struggled with high vacancy rates for years because of so few shoppers living in close proximity.

The recent proposal to redevelop it into a mixed-use neighborhood with significant numbers of housing units above retail was met with resistance fueled by fear of change and new neighbors. The outrage was led by already-housed people living in large, covenant-controlled homes who claim to want more housing, just not in a spot that might inconvenience them. The proposed number of homes was dramatically reduced (this is a phenomenon happening across the country - hence, skyrocketing housing prices) and therefore won’t likely make a significant, positive impact for the retail center or light rail ridership numbers. Enabling developments that put more homes in close proximity to transit and retail represent precisely the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need to solve the housing crisis and sustain local economies.

The reluctance of some municipalities to embrace transit-oriented development underscores the necessity of state intervention. Local control, while important, has too often resulted in a self-perpetuating cycle of housing scarcity. Typical zoning and

subdivision regulations have prevented denser housing development in suburban communities across the nation since the early 20th century. It's time for the state government to step in and ensure that communities across Colorado have the tools and mandates necessary to address our housing crisis comprehensively.

Littleton, along with other smaller suburbs, has struggled for decades to meet the growing demand for housing near transit. Passing legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs is not just a matter of convenience; it's a moral imperative. We owe it to our residents to enact bold, visionary policies that will pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Vibrant Littleton advocates for the passage of HB-1313. Only by embracing this bill can we hope to overcome the challenges posed by Colorado's housing crisis and build a brighter tomorrow for all.

Elizabeth Kay Marchetti, AICP has worked as an urban planner for Littleton and other local governments and homebuilders in the metro area. She is a member of Vibrant Littleton, a local organization of people working for housing abundance and safe mobility for all.

by Elizabeth Kay Marchetti

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partment address other problems on bus and rail vehicles, as well as situations at stops and stations around the district, RTD states.

“We know that problems can occur at any time, so this is another step toward meeting the goal of creating a welcoming transit environment 24/7, 365 days a year,” Deputy Chief Glyn Horn said in the news release, adding that an overnight presence will enhance the safety of RTD’s employees who work late and overnight shifts. “We will do everything possible to ensure our employees are safe in the work environment. We are one RTD.”

RTD o cials say that in August 2022, the agency had 19 sworn ofcers and relied heavily on contracted security. Since that time, RTD has grown and focused its ef-

e department currently has 61 Colorado Peace O cers Standards and Training-certi ed o cers. An additional 19 recruits are attending the police academy now and will graduate in May. Another 26 recruits are projected to attend the academy in July, according to the news release.

e agency plans to grow to a minimum of 119 o cers by the end of the year as part of its e orts to

RTD provides bus, rail and paratransit services to all or part of eight counties and 40 municipalities. In 2023, RTD had approximately 65 million customer boardings, according to the agency.

e overnight team will focus on areas in need of greater safety e orts for bus and rail operators, such as when employees begin their morning shifts at Denver Union Station, the news release states.

As RTD-PD continues to grow, the additional o cers will help the de-

forts and resources on building its police force.

e move not only supports the personal safety, security and wellbeing of RTD’s employees and customers, but it also allows for evidence-based policing and the strategic deployment of o cers to problematic areas, according to the news release.

RTD also plans to add community outreach sta , sta ng six mental health clinicians and ve homeless outreach coordinators by yearend to work alongside Transit Police o cers. e outreach program has fostered agency relationships to increase customer access to resources in the RTD service area while helping to keep transit services running smoothly, the news release states.

An RTD N-Line train crosses 124th Avenue at Claude Court enroute to RTD’s Eastlake Station. RTD plans to begin 24/7 security at the agency’s commuter stations. FILE PHOTO

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NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO

Notice is hereby given that the following subdivision(s) will be considered for approval by the City of Commerce City Community Development Director on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

S-838-22-24: Norris Design, on behalf of Core Spaces is requesting approval of the CanAm Filing No. 3 Final Plat to create 25 lots, 10 tracts, and dedicate public rightof-way from approximately 27.8 acres. The property is generally located at the southeast corner of East 112th Avenue and Belle Creek Boulevard, currently zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development).

The case file(s) and a copy of the Land Development Code of the City together with the subdivision plat are on file for review by emailing the Community Development Department at cdplanner@ c3gov.com. Any owner of property located within 300 feet of the subject property may invoke the public hearing process by submitting said objections in writing to the Director of Community Development in accordance with Sec. 21-3241 by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Director of Community Development

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Legal Notice No. CCX1331

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 AND 4

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that one (1)vacancy exists on each of the Board of Directors of the Reunion Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (the “Districts”), respectively. One (1) director may be appointed to the vacant position on the Board of Directors for each of the Districts to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN

DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 AND 4

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the Districts

Legal Notice No. CCX1326

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR REUNION NATURAL RESOURCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Reunion Natural Resource Metropolitan District. One director may be appointed to the vacant position to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION NATURAL RESOURCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX1327

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that one (1)vacancy exists on each of the Board of Directors of the Reunion Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (the “Districts”), respectively. One (1) director may be appointed to the vacant position on the Board of Directors for each of the Districts to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the Districts

Legal Notice No. CCX1325

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR REUNION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that one vacancy exists on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Reunion Sports Entertainment and Cultural Metropolitan District (the “District”). One director may be appointed to the vacant position on the Board to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to:

Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne

Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/

Matthew P. Ruhland Attorney

for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX1330

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that one vacancy exists on each of the Board of Directors (“the Boards”) of the Reunion Village Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (the “Districts”), respectively. One director may be appointed to the vacant positions on the Boards for each of the Districts to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5

By:/s/ Matthew P.

Ruhland

Attorney for the Districts

Legal Notice No. CCX1329

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Reunion Metropolitan District (the “District”). One director may be appointed to the vacant position on the Board to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to the District at: c/o Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

REUNION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney

for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX1328

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 2, 2024

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2023 amended budget has been submitted to the PRAIRIE FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2023. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such

budget will be considered at a special meeting and public hearing of the Prairie Farm Metropolitan District to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 13905 E. 112th Ave, Commerce City, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Prairie Farm Metropolitan