HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Xcel Energy wants to charge more for electricity later in the evening
Millions of Colorado residents could soon pay more to use electricity later in the evening under a proposal from provider Xcel Energy.
e state’s largest utility led to change time-of-use rates in early September. If state regulators approve the proposal, customers will pay the most for power from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays during the summer and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the winter.
e current “on-peak” hours currently stretch from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. year-round.
e company also charges slightly higher rates during “mid-peak” hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., which would be eliminated under the new proposal.
State utility regulators expect to reach a nal decision in February 2025, and the company could begin implementing the updated rate schedule as soon as May 2025.
e Colorado Public Utilities Commission recently encouraged residents to participate in a public hearing on the proposal on December 17. Xcel Energy customers can also provide written feedback to the commission through an online form.
Xcel Energy started moving its Colorado customers to time-of-use rates in 2022. e pricing plans are meant to nudge customers to use energy during periods of lower demand and higher renewable energy production. Wind energy, for example, often goes to waste at night, so a utility can operate more eciently by encouraging customers to run
dishwashers or charge electric cars later in the evening.
e company says the latest proposal isn’t only easier to understand. By setting higher rates for customers in the evening, the utility hopes to discourage energy usage at a time of day when solar energy production tends to drop — along with the sun.
“We found that we use the most fossilfuel generation after the sun sets when solar generation is low, but customer usage remains relatively high,” said Tyler Bryant, an Xcel Energy spokesperson.
Customers, however, are already blasting the proposal. In written comments submitted to regulators, residents and business owners say it’s inconvenient to cook or run a dishwasher after 9 p.m.
If using energy during cheaper periods doesn’t make practical sense, multiple customers said the proposed time-of-use rates amount to a “money grab” amid rising energy prices.
Bryant told CPR News the proposed changes would not allow the company to collect more revenue from energy users. It would, however, cut the cost of operating the electricity grid.
The local Scout Ensemble band played Christmas tunes for guests as they went through event activities outside of the Commerce City Civic Center on Dec. 4. See the story on page 4.
photo by Jackie Ramirez
CCM owner starts printing press operations in Colorado
National Trust for Local News facility hopes to o er a ordable option for newspapers
Colorado Community Media’s 25 weekly and monthly newspapers are now being printed at e Trust Press, a commercial printing facility in northeast Denver launched by the National Trust for Local News to address the skyrocketing costs of producing local news in Colorado. Printing costs for CCM’s newspapers have risen more than 60% in the past two years. After the Gannett-owned printer in Pueblo closed in the summer of 2023, the nonpro t National Trust for Local News — which owns Colorado Community Media — began looking for more long-term and a ordable solutions. e project to stand up a new printing facility, named e Trust Press, spanned nearly a year.
“We’re excited that this path-breaking idea is nally a reality in Colorado,” said Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of the National Trust. “Print newspapers are still valued, particularly in rural and underrepresented communities. We are proud to launch this affordable and sustainable printing solution that will strengthen local and ethnic news organizations across Colorado.” e new press plans to begin printing dozens of other local and ethnic newspapers in the new year. e Trust Press is estimated to save local publishers at
least $500,000 in 2025 compared to existing printing options, according to the National Trust.
e Trust Press was made possible by philanthropic support from the Colorado Media Project, Bohemian Foundation, Gates Family Foundation and e Colorado Trust. e National Trust is continuing to fundraise to support the Trust Press, with roughly $700,000 remaining to reach the project’s overall goal of $1.7
million.
“Gates Family Foundation is grateful for the partners that rallied to make this new printing solution possible,” said omas A. Gougeon, president of Gates Family Foundation. “While the future of news is digital, a local and a ordable way to support print publications is an essential bridge to that future. We hope that this press will support smaller, local publishers on the Front Range in a way that is
more a ordable, more mission aligned, and more supportive of the local news ecosystem in Colorado.”
e centerpiece of the Trust Press is a four-tower DGM 430 Press purpose-built for the smaller print runs that most local independent publishers now demand. e printing facility has already created ve full-time jobs, with more expected in 2025.
“We have heard from so many local publishers here in Colorado who are struggling to nd an a ordable printing solution, and I am excited to serve them at the Trust Press,” said Kevin Smalley, director of the Trust Press. “We have a great team and rst-rate facility in place. We’re already printing 100,000 copies per week and will soon o er a ordable printing services that support a wide range of publications and the communities they serve.”
Smalley, previously vice president of operations for e Daily Gazette in Schenectady, New York, joined CCM earlier this year to oversee the stand-up of the new press facility. Publishers or commercial printing customers interested in the Trust Press are encouraged to email printing@coloradocommunitymedia. com for more information.
Colorado Community Media, the nonpro t a liate of the National Trust for Local News, operates two dozen weekly and monthly publications in and around the Denver metro area. e National Trust, founded in 2021 in Colorado, owns and operates more than 60 newspapers across Maine, Colorado and Georgia — critical sources of community news that serve nearly 40 counties and some ve million people.
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The centerpiece of the Trust Press is a four-tower DGM 430 Press purpose-built for smaller print runs.
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Media Coverage of Denver’s Real Estate Market Can Be Confusing or Even Misleading
About this time each month, the media updates readers and viewers on Denver’s real estate market, based on the “market trends” report released by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), based on data from REcolorado, our local MLS.
The headline last Friday in the Denver Post was, “Metro Denver home sales tumble in November, taking prices down with them.”
When I worked for daily newspapers, the reporters did not write their own headlines. That was left to the copy desk, which I also worked on for awhile. So, remember to read the whole article and not just the headline!
below. Second, the statistics are based on month-to-month movement, which is not seasonally adjusted like other statistics. So, look at the two charts I printed at right to correct for those two flaws in the coverage.
However, headlines are what most people rely on, leading to a “conventional wisdom” about any given topic.
There are two problems with that headline. First, you need to know that the statistical report for “metro Denver” is based on statistics for an area that is more rural than urban or metropolitan, as I explain
Year-over-year, the number of sales is way up, and although the median closed price for detached single-family homes is down a little from October, it’s actually up fractionally from the prior November. The median closed price for the attached homes is actually up significantly from a year ago and up slightly from October.
DMAR’s statistics for condos and townhomes in its 11-county area were way off from the statistics based on a 25mile radius of downtown Denver. DMAR reported that the median price of attached listings was down 1.2% from November 2023, but you can see that it’s actually up quite a bit — 15.4%. The number of closings was up 51.4%.
According to DMAR, the number of
What’s the Statistical Definition of ‘Metro Denver’?
People often want to know, “How’s the real estate market?” That question is answered each month by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors using data from the Denver MLS, which is REcolorado. But they define “metro Denver” as the 11 counties that touch on the metro area. That map is at left. It would be just as easy to gather statistics (as I do) based on a 25-mile radius of downtown Denver, shown at right. The yellow circle on the left map approximates the 25-mile radius that I use.
active listings was up 39.3% from October 2023. In the 25-mile radius, they were up only 30%. These are just some exam-
Last week’s newsletter from our friends at Alpine Building Performance was on this topic, and some of the descriptions below are from them, but I have added my own content and edited theirs.
Brick or Stone Veneer - It has been decades since builders actually built brick or stone structural walls. Nowadays, homes are almost always wood frame with only a veneer of brick or stone. And that “stone” is usually “cultured stone” (example at right), which is made from concrete with additives to create the look of real stone and molded into different shapes. It’s fun to look at a wall and see if you can find where different shapes are repeated.
Composite Decking - Trex was probably the original brand name for this product, which is a mostly petroleum product. Its first version over 25 years ago was gray and not very wood-like in appearance. It also was prone to sagging if your joists were more than 12 inches apart. Now Trex and its several competitors make versions which look quite wood-like. I like TimberTech’s line.
Balcony vs. Deck - A balcony is technically a structure that does not have exterior stairs to the ground level and can only be accessed from the interior.
Fiber Cement Siding - If you own a tract home built since, say, 1990, and you think you have wood siding, you quite likely have fiber cement siding that looks like wood.
James Hardie® dominates this product line with their “HardieBoard.” This exterior cladding is made from a mixture of cement, sand, water, and cellulose fibers. In addition to wood, it often mimics stucco or masonry, offering superior resistance to moisture, pests, fire, and weather. Fiber cement is a popular siding choice due to its affordability and benefits.
Flatwork - Refers to horizontal surfaces made from materials like concrete or pavers, including sidewalks, driveways, patios, and slabs, providing functional and decorative flat surfaces in outdoor spaces. It is not structural! It is slab-on-gravel, and if the earth under it is not properly prepared, it is prone to settling, which is fixed by “mudjacking,” a process in which a concrete slurry is pumped through 4-inch holes in the concrete to raise it. Your basement and garage floors are probably slabs on gravel. I am particularly fond of “stamped concrete,” which is typically colored and can resemble flagstone.
EIFS - (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) is also know as “artificial stucco.” It’s a multi-layered exterior wall cladding that provides insulation, waterproofing, and a customizable finish. It typically consists of an insulation board, base coat with fiberglass mesh, and a decorative finish coat often referred to as synthetic stucco. While EIFS has a bad reputation for moisture issues, it can be a great product IF it is installed properly.
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ples of how much stats can vary based on the urban/rural mix of DMAR versus looking at a 25-mile radius of Denver.
Commerce City Holiday Tree lighting opens the season
BY JACKIE RAMIREZ
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Commerce City brought the community together to welcome the holiday season with their event “Holiday Tree Lighting” on Dec. 4.
Families and friends enjoyed a night lled to the brim of Christmas joy with holiday music from the Colorado Caroling Company and the Local Scout Ensemble band, as they either walked around sipping on hot chocolate or watched the performance.
Commerce City Civic Center decked its entrance halls with a giant Christmas tree with presents neatly wrapped at the bottom and booths by the Colorado Rapids soccer team with free swag. e Energy, Equity and Environment division of Commerce City gave guests a chance to participate in choosing their favorite type of eco-friendly landscape and learn-
ing more about a future upcoming project from the E3 Division.
Inside the entrance there was also a craft table where kiddos could paint their own snow akes and the city council chambers were transformed into a camp reside area lled with free activities such as a hair tinsel booth, a caricature booth. e Youth Commission had their own area, where folks could write letters to Santa Claus. e magic wasn’t all inside the Civic Center. Back outside, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus greeted guests while in the background, two reindeers from Riverdale Reindeers pranced around, and horse-drawn carriages took laps around the civic center under the moonlight. With Christmas cheer almost at every corner, the Commerce City event reminded guests how special it is to celebrate Christmas in Commerce City with friends and family.
Nova, 6, poses for a photo with Santa Claus after telling him what she wants for Christmas at the “Holiday Tree Lighting” of Commerce City on Dec. 4, 2024. See more on page 4. Jackie
Starting the season
A listing of holiday events in the Northern Metro area
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Thursday, Dec. 12
Westminster Holiday Luncheon at the Mac: minster hosts a traditional holiday feast from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the MAC at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. e menu will be brisket plus three side dishes, rolls, dessert and choice of punch or co ee with a live musical performance by Robert G. Tickets are $25 per person, registration must be made by Nov. 21.
Friday, Dec. 13
ornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 15 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. e festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly.
e festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. A holiday drone show featuring aerial lights set to holiday music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and a holiday reworks show is set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
ornton Sensory-friendly Santa Claus: ose who nd the holiday crowds a bit much can come to the ornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., from 5-7:30 p.m. is event is intended for families who have di culty visiting Santa due to a disability or diverse sensory, physical or behavioral needs. Space is limited. Make your reservation online at goCOT. net/AIR and select Sensory Friendly Santa Reservations. Questions? Call 720-977-5702.
Saturday, Dec. 14
ornton Breakfast with Santa: Start the day with a hearty breakfast and visit with St. Nick from 7:30-10:30 a.m at the ornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and co ee. Cost is $6 for ages 13-61 and $4 for ages 0-12 and 62+. Photos with Santa taken with your personal device are encouraged. Questions? Call 303-255-7850. Sponsored by the 55+ Organization.
ornton WinterFest 5K and Fun Run: e city’s signature winter run returns to Carpenter Park with a chiptimed 5K or the untimed Fun Run/Walk. e Fun Run/ Walk steps o at 10:10 a.m. followed by the 5K at 10:15 a.m. Collectible nisher mug with each registration. Visit winter5k.com for event details or call 720-977-5853 for more information.
Build a Bird Wreath at Standley Lake: Create beautiful works of art for birds and humans alike to enjoy during the holiday season, while learning more about the birds that call Standley Lake home. Meets at 10 a.m. the Standley Lake Regional Park, 11610 W 100th Ave, Westminster. e cost is $5 per person. Limited to 20 participants, register online at westminsterco.gov.
Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi: Back by popular demand, Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi features a stellar lineup of nine singers, backed by an incredible band, performing your favorite holiday classics alongside some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. While paying homage to the iconic vocal groups and holiday shows of the mid-century, the groups engage in a friendly and spirited sing-o that engages each audience member with the power to vote for their favorite group each and every performance via their smartphones.
Featuring songs from beloved artists like Marvin Gaye, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, e Temptations, e Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, e Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, and many more. Join the Motones and the Jerseys for an evening of song, dance, and holiday fun!
Tickets range from $24-$32at the Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.
Tiny Tots Celebrate the Holidays, a Family Orchestra Concert: Brighton celebrates the holidays with two favorite things: families and music! is program will feature singalongs, fun holiday guests and traditional favorites with an Inside the Orchestra twist.
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Oil & gas companies submitted false data
Regulators first became aware of potential data manipulation in July
BY CHASE WOODRUFF COLORADO NEWSLINE
Two consulting rms working for a trio of Colorado oil and gas giants submitted falsi ed data about the environmental conditions at hundreds of locations in Weld County, regulators alleged in a public hearing Nov. 26.
Julie Murphy, director of the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, told the agency’s ve-member board of commissioners that employees of two rms, Eagle Environmental and Tasman Geosciences, “created false laboratory data and reports” relating to soil and groundwater contamination, which were submitted to the ECMC as part of spill cleanup and site remediation procedures between 2021 and summer 2024. Murphy said regulators rst became aware of potential falsi cation in July, and the ECMC is investigating the data submitted for approximately 350 sites, all of which are located in Weld County. In an
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Meanwhile, ratepayer advocates agree Xcel’s proposal doesn’t o er residents a reasonable way to save money.
emailed statement, the ECMC said that its “awareness of the scale of the issue grew over time.” e agency “determined that urgent noti cation was not warranted,” Murphy told commissioners. “ e falsi ed data does not present a new or increased risk to public welfare, safety or the environment,” she said. “It does mean, in some instances, that the duration a spill will impact the environment may be extended.”
e ECMC, formerly known as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, regulates all oil and gas operations within the state. Its health, safety and environmental rules have undergone a comprehensive update in the wake of a 2019 reform lawpassed by Colorado lawmakers.
“I am disappointed in the actions of a few consultants to oil and gas operators who have undermined the industry’s ability to meet their regulatory obligations,” Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the ECMC, said in a statement.
Chevron and Civitas Resources hired Eagle Environmental and Occidental Petroleum hired Tasman Geosciences to perform sampling and analysis work at the sites in question, Murphy said. e
“You can’t expect a customer to hold o cooking on their electric stove until after 9 p.m. Maybe dishes or laundry, but it all becomes highly inconvenient,” said Joe Pereira, the deputy director for the O ce of the Utility Consumer Advocate. Pereira’s o ce has also proposed an alternative rate plan. To incentivize custom-
three companies are far and away Colorado’s largest oil and gas producers, and together accounted for roughly 90% of all oil produced in the state in 2023.
While the investigation is ongoing, Murphy said that “numerous provisions of ECMC rules” and state laws appear to have been violated, which could result in regulatory enforcement actions by the agency, in addition to possible criminal proceedings.
“I do believe that the degree of alleged fraud warrants some criminal investiga-
ers to use surplus renewable energy, the plan would maintain the current time-ofuse schedule, but add a “super o -peak” period with discounted electricity rates from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the summer and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the rest of the year. “Customers prefer cheap energy over expensive sticks,” Pereira said.
tion, but that is beyond our regulatory authority,” Murphy said. “Of course, our folks will cooperate with law enforcement.”
“I have complete con dence in the leadership and sta at the Energy and Carbon Management Commission to investigate this falsi cation and take appropriate enforcement action as well as work with appropriate law enforcement,” said Gibbs. is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
lators, Clare Valentine, a senior policy advisor for WRA, said the proposal would help cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions. An Xcel Energy study found the utility will generate the most excess energy in the morning and early afternoon by 2031. e “super o -peak” period would align around the same time of day.
Western Resource Advocates, a climate advocacy group, submitted a similar alternative schedule to regulators. While the nonpro t agrees with the company about shifting the on-peak period from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., it would add a “super opeak” period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In written testimony submitted to regu-
“ is period would indicate the preferred time for customers to use energy — when it is cheapest and cleanest,” Valentine said. is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.
Regulators first became aware of potential falsification in July, and the ECMC is investigating the data submitted for approximately 350 sites, all of which are located in Weld County.
Taking the ‘forever’ out of forever chemicals
CSU team uses ‘clever chemistry’ to degrade PFAS
BY GABE ALLEN KUNC
A team of Front Range chemists have made a breakthrough that could have global implications.
e scientists, led by Colorado State University postdoctoral scholar Xin Liu, detailed a new technique for breaking down poly uoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” in a paper published in Nature.
Previously, known methods for decomposing PFAS required large amounts of energy via UV radiation or heat. In contrast, the new technique leverages what one editorial calls “clever chemistry” to break down PFAS with visible light. In fact, they used a purple LED that wouldn’t be out of place on a string of Christmas lights.
Garret Miyake, a professor of chemistry at CSU and the leader of the research group that spearheaded the project, said that the new study solves a longstanding problem in the eld.
“ e carbon- uorine bond is one of the strongest bonds that is made in chemistry. at’s what gives PFAS such interesting properties,” he said. “ is is the rst example of an organic catalyzed system that uses visible light to activate carbon uorine bonds and decompose PFAStype molecules. It’s the mildest way to do it.” e new nding comes just months after the U.S. Environmental Protection
erything from non-stick cookware to re retardant. Exposure has been linked to developmental issues in children, increased cancer risk and a weakened immune system. us far, no one has discovered a broadly-applicable method for removing the chemicals from the environment. e new research from Liu, Miyake and their collaborators doesn’t change that fact. At least not yet. For now, the technique has only been tested in a highly-controlled laboratory environment. Getting it to work in drinking water, wastewater or soil will take more work.
Agency tightened up regulations for PFAS in drinking water. In April, the agency set maximum allowable levels of six common PFAS. e new regulation estimated that between six and ten percent of pub-
lic water systems in America would be in violation of the rule on day one.
In the 21st century, practically everyone has been exposed to these chemicals at some level. PFAS are used in ev-
“ e major challenges are in the future,” Liu said. “How to make our reaction work in environmental conditions is the hardest part.”
Jinyong Liu, a peer-reviewer for the Na paper, has been working on methods to break down PFAS for nearly a decade. He says that, although the new low-energy method developed by the Miyake group is undeniably a breakthrough, effective treatment of PFAS will require more than one approach. He sees each new insight as a net gain for the eld.
“ ey have one theory, we have another theory,” Liu said. “We all bene t from that understanding and can start designing or adding something new to achieve the ultimate goal, which is the complete destruction of all PFAS.”
For now, these chemicals will remain ubiquitous in our water, soil and bodies. But, as research attention and funding increases, scientists remain optimistic that PFAS will one day lose the “forever chemical” moniker. is article comes from a sharing agreement with AP StoryShare.
In this 2022 file photo, PFAS foam washes up on the shoreline of Van Etten Lake in Oscoda Township, Michigan near Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Now researchers at Colorado State University say they may have found a way to help the chemicals breakdowns and degrade. FILE PHOTO
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Snow Trooper helps get you through the storm
When the akes start falling, Commerce City Public Works hits the road to plow nearly 300 lane miles of streets in the city.
To help you prepare for a safe commute, the city’s online Snow Trooper map shows which roads have been plowed and how recently. Visit snowtrooper.c3gov.com to see the treatment map and priority level of streets along your route.
As a reminder, the city does not plow state roads, such as Highway 85, Interstates 270 and 76, and Brighton Boulevard. Learn more about the city’s snow response plan at c3gov.com/Snow.
Legal self-help clinic
e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month.
e program is for those without legal representation and needing help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.
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/localbusiness/small-business-support-programs/business- nancial-assistance.
CCPD o ers online crime reporting form
e Commerce City Police Department has a new online reporting tool allowing the public to report some nonemergency 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.
‘Taking No Chances’
e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s
O ce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, o er free, 10-week programs to families of Adams County teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drug-resistance skills. Sessions are from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 720-292-2811.
Boards/commissions’ openings
Commerce City has openings for several boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority, and the Derby Review Board. Visit https://www.c3gov.com/Home/
Components/Form/Form/70316b0542 2c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up.
Help for vets
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has many power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.
To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ nd-locations.
Quali ed Listeners also need volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyperson services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners. Call 720-600-0860.
Mental health
Community Reach Center o ers inperson intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call the Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500.
For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. ere will be a short screening for u-like symptoms before entering the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.
Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.
Walk with a doc
Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute.
is is a walking program for everyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the bene ts of walking.
Legal self-help clinic
e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month.
e program is for those without legal representation and needing help navigating through legal issues.
Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303405-3298 and ask for the Legal SelfHelp Clinic at least 24 hours before.
Workforce & Business Center workshops
e Adams County Workforce & Business Center is hosting multiple workshops throughout November. Visit the center’s website, https:// adcogov.org/workforce-businesscenter, for a full class schedule, which includes contact information for each workshop.
e center has locations in Aurora, in Westminter’sPete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St and at 36 South 18th Ave. in Brighton.
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Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1
Project Location: City of Aurora, Colorado
The Velocity Metropolitan District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Hall Contracting, LLC after January 13, 2025. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Hall Contracting, LLC, as necessary, to protect the Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Hall Contracting, LLC to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Hall Contracting, LLC are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to:
Contact Person:Barney Fix, P.E.
Address:5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111
as soon as possible, but no later than January 6, 2025.
Legal Notice No. CCX1514
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publications
- 1881 Park –
and Playhouse
Sealed Bids will be received by Windler Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on December 27, 2024, for:
1881 Park – Barn and Playhouse
This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Two building structures – a barn and a playhouse located in 1881 Park. 1881 Park is located south-
west of E-470 and E. 48th Avenue near Tibet Road and 45th Place.
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Windler Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney.ix@merrick.com, beginning December 12, 2024. NO PAYMENT REQUIRED.
Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.
Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.
The Work is expected to be commenced within sixty (60) days after the Date of Contract.
Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and M aterial Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for three-years after Substantial Comple tion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.
The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any inform and irregularities therein.
For further information,please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.
Legal Notice No. CCX1511
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
P ublisher : Commerce City Sentinel Express
Notice to Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Angel Esteban Sepeda, Deceased
Case Number: 2024 PR 30754
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres ent them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Maria Yolanda Sepeda
Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. CCX1499
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Patricia Ann McAlister, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 356
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dennis D Tomsick
Personal Representative 829 Royal King Drive Cheyenne, WY 82007
Legal Notice No. CCX1512
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel
Case No.: 24 C 1682
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. CCX1515
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
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