Castle Pines News Press May 23, 2024

Meet the Democrats running for Congress in Colorado’s District 4 race

It’s not just Republicans, including

crats

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A Democrat hasn’t won the U.S. House seat in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District since Betsy Markey in 2008. Two years later, Republican Cory Gardner pushed her out and held the seat until he successfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014.

en came Ken Buck, a Republican from Weld County, who had a lock on the seat for more than nine years until his shocking retirement earlier this year.

And, Republicans vying to replace Buck have grabbed almost all the headlines, especially Lauren Boebert, the Western Slope congresswoman who wants to switch to the 4th District.

But Democrats Trisha Calvarese, Isaac “Ike” McCorkle and John Padora seek to o er an alternative to the status quo.

ey face an uphill battle. In the past two presidential elections, District 4 voters have favored Republicans at a rate of 13 percentage points higher

Rock Church takes fight over homeless shelter to federal court

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Rock Church is taking its lawsuit to allow the church to provide temporary housing for homeless people in Castle Rock to federal court.

e lawsuit, led in the U.S. District Court for Colorado, argues the Town of Castle Rock is violating the church’s religion freedom by prohibiting it from o ering short-term shelter to people in need.

e church has used an RV and a trailer on its property to temporarily house people who otherwise would have nowhere to sleep and shelter from the weather. Last year, town determined the arrangement was not permitted by the church’s zoning.

e church hasn’t provided shelter since.

In addition to prohibiting shelter in the RV and trailer

Lauren Boebert, who are facing a primary in June for the Congressional District 4 race. Three Demo-

– Ike McCorkle, Trisha Calvarese and John Padora – are also vying for a seat.

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on the property, the lawsuit also alleges Castle Rock prevented its efforts to provide emergency shelter through partnerships with the Red Cross and Douglas County’s Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team.

Jeremy Dys, an attorney for First Liberty Institute, a nonpro t Christian conservative legal organization based in Texas that is representing e Rock, said the church considers providing shelter to be a core part of its religious mission. Dys said the goal of the lawsuit is to defend the church’s First Amendment rights and federal law regarding religious land use.

“We’re hoping that the church has the ability to allow people, who are, frankly, desperate in terms of housing, to nd a safe place to stay for a short period of time,” Dys said. In a statement, the Town of Castle Rock said that it is in the process of retaining an attorney to “rigorously defend the zoning authority of communities,” and otherwise would not comment, citing pending litigation.

In January, the Rock led a complaint in the Douglas County Dis-

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trict Court against Castle Rock over the same allegations. Dys said the federal suit will supersede that complaint.

e church is asking the courts for an injunction to provide shelter while the lawsuit is ongoing.

“Every single day the church is not able to do what they are called by God to do, this ministry, is a denial of their civil rights,” Dys said. “ e town can’t simply come in and say you can be a church that operates from 9 a.m to noon on Sundays, Wednesday nights and a couple Bible studies. e Constitution takes a dim view of the state or the town dictating to a religious entity what their religious practice is or ought to be.”

Shelter for unhoused people is a hot button issue across Douglas County, which has no o cial shelter and paused its winter shelter network in 2023. e Rock participated in that network and Polhemus sits on the Douglas County Homeless Initiative.

e county’s main approach to unhoused residents is the Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team, which utilizes sheri ’s deputies and co-responders to connect people with services.

According to the annual Point in

Time Count, there were 72 people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County on a single day in January of 2023.

In June 2023, Douglas County Commissioners approved a camping ban for public property in the unincorporated parts of the county.

Previous conversations about building a shelter or o ering temporary housing in Douglas County and Castle Rock have been controversial, with one devolving into shouting.

Dys said the lack of shelter in the surrounding area helps bolster the church’s contention that it is working to ll that gap.

“ e town should be coming to the church and thanking them for helping solve an intractable problem, but instead they’re punishing them and telling them they’re not wanted as part of the community,” he said.

In addition to temporary shelter, e Rock had been working on a plan to build income-restricted housing on its property, which has since been paused, according to the lawsuit. ough the lawsuit only asks for a ruling on the temporary housing, it’s unclear what impact it would have on a future a ordable housing development.

The Rock Church is talking to people in its neighborhood to get their feedback on a potential a ordable housing development, which is stoking controversy in Castle Rock even though a formal plan has not been submitted to the town. COURTESY THE ROCK CHURCH

Aurora Model Home Event Was Uninspiring. Where’s the Innovation & Sustainability?

Last Wednesday, I joined 50+ metro area Realtors for a “progressive model home tour” at the Painted Prairie subdivision in Aurora, just south of the Gaylord Rockies resort near DIA. The weather was perfect, and the turnout must have exceeded expectations since the food ran out early at the seven different builder sales centers on the tour.

Six builders partnered in this event which was sponsored by the two metro area Realtor associations — Denver Metro and South Metro. It was well planned and executed, with registration happening at Honeysuckle Park, and the sales offices of the builders all within walking distance. Free shuttles ran constantly, too.

gas forced air furnaces and gas water heaters that I have seen over the last decade at new-home subdivisions.

tification but didn’t want to pay the EPA’s fee for it.

Of these builders, Meritage has the best reputation for sustainability. Our office did a field trip to their Richards Farm subdivision in Arvada many years ago, and we were impressed at their use of spray foam insulation and conditioned attics. Instead of finding further progress toward sustainability, I found that only the front and back walls of the Painted Prairie homes have spray foam insulation, although they still have conditioned attics.

Last week I wrote about the new “Energy Star NextGen” certification, which requires all-electric design, not just Energy Star appliances. None of these builders even aspire to that certification. For that, you need to look at Thrive Home Builders, which is building allelectric homes in Loretta Heights, Baseline (Boulder), and Lone Tree. Thrive homes are also EPA Indoor airPLUS qualified, something not even mentioned by any of the Painted Prairie builders.

At registration we were given a map of the sales offices. The participating builders were KB Home, Berkeley Homes, David Weekley Homes, Meritage Homes, Remington Homes, and New Home Co.

KB Home had two sales offices on the 7-stop tour — one for their paired homes and one for single-family homes. I had my own agenda for that day. I wanted to know what innovations and sustainability features these builders were incorporating in their 2024 products. I saw very little of either. These were the same stick-built homes with

All the builders are installing highefficiency gas forced air furnaces (93% to 96% efficient). There wasn’t a heat pump system in any of the homes, nor was a heat pump upgrade possible. All the water heaters are gas units, half of them tankless, and a heat pump water heater is not available as an upgrade, despite the huge tax credits available.

Several of the builders were including 220V wiring to the garage for electric vehicles and prewiring or conduits for roof-top solar PV — making them “solar ready” — but both were options if available at all.

All of the builders said their homes are “Energy Star certified,” except for one which claims to qualify for that cer-

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If I were in the market for a new home, I would certainly look at a Thrive Home Builders community.

All the builders promoted the fact that they will continue paying a co-op commission — typically 3% on the base price at closing — to agents who bring them a buyer. Given the turmoil in the resale market regarding buyer agent compensation, a new home is the one purchase in which buyers can have professional representation without paying for it themselves. This will not be going away.

Sustainability aside, there was one builder at Painted Prairie that I liked, a company I had never heard of before — New Home Co. What impressed me

was their lack of upgrade fees. You can choose different styles of cabinets and countertops, but you don’t pay extra for any of them. Also, they had some innovative electrical components, and they include a video doorbell. They also give buyers $30,000 to use for buying down the mortgage interest rate to 3.5% the first year, 4.5% the second year and 5.5% for 28 years.

Metro District Taxes + HOA Dues

As in many new subdivisions, the infrastructure for Painted Prairie was funded by Metro Tax District bonds. The district has its own mill levy to pay off those bonds. While the HOA dues are spelled out on the MLS, the mill levy is not. At www.LifeAtPaintedPrairie.com the district mill levy is revealed — over 75 mills.

Polis Signs Bill Mandating Accessory Dwelling Units

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You’ll love this move-in ready two-story home at 7885 Quail Street in the Oak Park section of Arvada. It is just two blocks from Alice Sweet Thomas Park to the west and Sierra Park to the east. The sellers have taken excellent care of this house since buying it 34 years ago. It has four bedrooms and 2½ baths and 2,021 main square feet plus an unfinished basement. The corner lot is just under a half acre and is beautifully landscaped. Built in 1978 of brick with wood framing, it has central A/C and gas forced air heating, plus a wood-burning fireplace. All appliances in the kitchen are included, as are the washer and dryer. Find magazine-quality photos and a narrated video tour at www.ArvadaHome.info, then call me at 303-525-1851 to request a private showing. I will be holding it open this Sunday, May 26th, from 11am to 1pm

One of the housing bills signed by Gov. Jared Polis this month was one which requires larger municipalities and unincorporated communities to allow the building of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots zoned for single family homes. Like the other new housing laws, this one is designed to address the shortage of housing units by increasing density.

The new law emphasizes that ADUs provide compact, affordable housing options in established neighborhoods with minimal impact on infrastructure, addressing various housing needs such as rental income generation for homeowners and intergenerational living arrangements.

The law underscores ADUs’ role in addressing childcare deserts and facilitating aging in place, particularly significant as Colorado's population ages. ADUs are noted

for their energy efficiency, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with the state’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting climate targets.

Furthermore, the law acknowledges the impact of local land-use regulations on ADU construction and affordability, advocating for more permissive regulations to increase housing supply, stabilize costs, and promote equitable homeownership. It emphasizes the need for consistent regulations to foster a robust ADU market and facilitate affordable housing solutions statewide.

Ultimately, the law declares increasing ADU construction or conversion as a matter of mixed statewide and local concern, recognizing the broader implications for housing affordability and community development across Colorado.

We proudly provide free use of this moving truck to our sellers and buyers, along with free moving boxes, bubble wrap and packing paper.

Non-profits and community organizations also put lots of free miles on it!

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than the national average, leading many people to believe whichever Republican wins the primary election in June will have a lock on winning the seat in November.

Yet, the three Democrats say not so fast. With 46.4% of the district’s voters registered as una liated and 16.7% Democrat, each believes Democrats have a chance at winning the district.

Here’s why.

About the Democratic Candidates

Trisha Calvarese is a native of Highlands Ranch and the only Democratic candidate born and raised in the 4th District. She was working for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the country’s largest federation of unions, in Washington, D.C., when her mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She moved home to provide end-of-life care when her dad also got sick and later died. Running for o ce became a gift to herself and her parents, who were the rst to endorse her candidacy.

Calvarese’s top priorities are health care, including defending seniors and restoring reproductive rights and expanding access to education, job training programs, and infrastructure like broadband internet in rural communities. She’s also focused on democracy in American leadership, both domestically and globally, in areas like technology and national security.

e last Democrat to enter the race and substantially behind the others in fundraising, Calvarese said she gained her party’s support to win topline billing on the primary ballot by knocking on doors and making phone calls. e Democratic party also chose Calvarese ahead of Padora as its nominee to run in the June 25 special election to ll out the remainder of Buck’s term.

She believes her message resonates because she’s a “daughter of the district” and has extensive experience in Washington, D.C., bringing opposite sides of an issue together.

Calvarese, who was raised by a conservative father in a Catholic household, said she understands those values and believes the district’s constituents have far more in common than they think.  “When you remove the labels and remove the rhetoric, we all want the

court on May 28.

John Padora grew up in a working-class community in Pennsylvania and was inspired to become active in the wake of a severe car accident he linked to prescribed painkillers. A stint in the county prison inspired him to rehabilitate himself and advocate for policy changes like a drug diversion program to keep nonviolent o enders out of prison.

He has spent summers and winters in Boulder and Estes Park and relocated to Severance in 2021.

“I got into the race for House Representative because I felt like we needed to give people another Democratic choice, and we needed a fresh perspective from someone who can talk to folks with conservative values,” he said.

same thing. We all love our kids, our communities and our country,” she said.

She knows her stance on protecting women’s access to abortion may put her at odds with some of her constituents. “I would never impose a one-size- ts-all solution on everyone,” she said. “I’m also hearing concern about access to things like IVF (in vitro fertilization). Douglas County has one of the highest rates of IVF in the country, and we need access to care without inserting the will of politicians.”

Losing her parents to cancer taught her that death doesn’t discriminate.

“It doesn’t care if you’re Republican or Democrat, so let’s make our systems work better.”

Ike McCorkle is a retired Marine Corps O cer and Purple Heart recipient from a long line of family members who dedicated their lives to military service. Running for ofce is an extension of his devotion to public service.

McCorkle ran for the 4th District seat in 2020 and 2022, losing to Buck both times. As a result, he says he’s learned that it can take years of hard work and commitment to win over hearts and minds, especially those of the opposing party, but he’s condent this year will be di erent.

“ e lessons, data, experience, donor network, and knowledge we have gained over three cycles of work will lead us to victory,” he said. “I have a committed professional sta and the ability to do the targeted outreach needed to reach the persuadable una liated and Republican voters in district four.”

McCorkle’s top priorities are defending democratic values, protecting women’s rights, and defeating those who seek to steal elections and undermine our system for personal gain. In his talks with the district’s constituents, McCorkle said he’s heard they are extremely concerned about maintaining the foundations of democracy and see Boebert as a threat.

He also believes many politicians say they want to x the immigration system but don’t back e orts to do it.

“ ey are more concerned with preserving their political talking points than with national security,” said McCorkle.

If elected, he would seek to nd bipartisan support for the measure.

“I know that there are Republicans and Democrats in Congress who want to work together on the big issues facing us, and I will nd those leaders immediately and get to work. We not only need to nd common ground in Congress, but we need to nd it among our constituencies in CD4. I rmly believe that we have more in common than not, and many of our constituents have been lied to about what and who will work best for them,” said McCorkle.

McCorkle was arrested earlier this year for allegedly violating a protection order led after a family dispute and faces a misdemeanor charge. Soon after his arrest, he told the Douglas County News-Press that he sent an email to his family member intending to reconcile and hoped the issue would be resolved soon. McCorkle is scheduled to appear in

Padora’s top priorities are economic, foreign, and environmental policy. Within economic policy, his goals are making healthcare more a ordable, lowering in ation, paying workers higher wages and o ering subsidies for rst-time homebuyers to help rebuild the middle class. He also wants to advocate for small businesses and family farms.  His priorities include reducing government waste in military spending and pursuing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Within environmental policy, he endorses a green energy transition, protecting fossil fuel workers and ensuring long-term water sustainability and clean air and water.

When it comes to immigration, Padora believes what’s happening at the border is a humanitarian crisis and that both major political parties have been passing the buck from one administration to the next without a plan to address it.

“I would like to see less militarization of the border, more resources devoted to deporting criminals who don’t belong in our country and the creation of an expedited path for citizenship for everyday families seeking refuge,” he said.

Pandora de nes himself as an unconventional Democrat who learned how to communicate with people of all types, citing his youth on a farm in southwestern Pennsylvania with a conservative family.

“People don’t want these blue dog Democrats to come into the district with the same types of policies they would embrace in California or New York,” he said. “ ey want people that are pragmatic, centrist and progressive who can listen to both sides of the equation.”

A ballot drop box sits Feb. 14 in Highlands Ranch outside Douglas County’s parks and trails administration building. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

Parker police release sketch of suspect in alleged school abduction attempt

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A composite sketch of a suspect involved in an alleged attempted abduction on May 8 near an elementary school in Parker has been released by local police in an attempt to identify the man.

e Parker Police Department is asking residents near Frontier Valley Elementary School and Cimarron Middle School to review their security cameras for video from the morning of Wednesday, May 8, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. ey are seeking video of the

incident, the victim or the suspect.

e suspect has been described as a white male, about 50 years of age, with graying hair and a mustache. e suspect was driving a black Audi 4-door car with Colorado plates, including tinted windows and a rack.

In the 23000 block of East Bay Oaks Avenue at about 7:50 a.m., an elementary-aged male was walking to school when the car allegedly approached him. A child reported the incident to a sta member at the elementary school and the school, along with

four surrounding schools, were put into a “secure status” for a few hours as police canvassed the area.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit an online tip metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/ submit-a-tip.

The Parker Police Department released a composite sketch of a potential suspect involved in an attempted abduction in Parker on Wednesday, May 8.

to the Ben Franklin Academy Class of 2024!

A very special group of students are graduating from BFA this year! We’re very proud of this imaginative, supportive and enthusiastic group of students. We’re going to miss their caring nature, their spunkiness and the way they’ve contributed their many talents to enriching the BFA community. During their time at BFA, they explored new interests, began life-long friendships, and grew into responsible, independent and intelligent young adults.

Graduates - We know your positivity and determination will inspire others and help you excel as you transition into high school.

We wish you the very best!

Introducing our exceptional eighth grade graduates:

Peyton Agnew

Afton Ahlstrom

Riley Baker

Dillon Baldwin

Elyssia Barwind

Sabine Beasley

Aubrey Benitez

Brady Blanchard

Lucy Burgess

AnnaLivia Calahan

Soraya Chandler

Maya Chrzanowski

Mark Citrin

Nathaniel Day

Blake Dehner

Natalie DeLaO

Jacob Dillman

Joseph Domenico

Cooper Doolittle

Sawyer Doolittle

Olivia Emanuel

Vivienne Epstein

Ryan Fillmore

Jacob Gautier

Lucas Greer

Alexis Grissom

Isaac Grissom

Levi Haufschild

Lynna Ho

Charlotte Hope

Ian Johnson

Cambrya Jones

Ava Keen

Tanner Kimball

Chase Kinley

Carly Knudsen

Noah Kolbo

Elijah Kotzker

Derek Lam

Grayson Lee

Aubrey Leverson

Mia Levy

Brooke Libner

Annalys Longo

Maggie Marino

Keian Martinez

McClain Mayka

Charlee McChesney

Riley McMeekin

Liliana Molieri

Alexandra Monis

Dominic Montelongo

Anya Motazedi

Anna Mundackal

Charlie Murphy

Grayson Murry

Taylor Neale

Rajeev Nelson

Wendy Nguyen

Joshua Olson

Evan Paul

Genevieve Paulson

Kalina Perry

Lainey Pierce

Zachary Pooler

Thomas Reager

Sophie Runyon

Avani Saboo

Luke E. Smith

Luke P. Smith

Maily Smith

Natalia Solis Aceves

Evan Southwick

Ruby Speer

Trevor Spykerman

Alexa Staib

Finley Stockton

Chase Stolte

Kailah Sugiyama

Lillian Sutherland

Chase Svanda

Jace Trenck

Ella Turtle

Jack Vaughan

Talon Wagner

Rowan Warner

Jackson West

Brooke Wilson

Grayson Wilt

Luke Wood

John Young

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Environmentalists threaten suit over gas permits

Groups urge EPA to crack down after missed deadlines

BY MICHAEL BOOTH

THE COLORADO SUN

e Colorado Air Pollution Control Division has missed its EPA deadline to rewrite permits for a Weld County oil and gas complex, and an environmental group says it will sue the federal agency for delaying its takeover of the permits.

e EPA on Jan. 30 said state regulators writing permits for Bonanza Creek Energy hadn’t guaranteed that aring operations would burn o pollutants and prevent air quality violations. e EPA order set a 90-day clock tick-

ing for state revisions.

“Colorado is e ectively giving the oil and gas industry a free pass to pollute under illegal permits,” said Jeremy Nichols, a senior advocate at the nonpro t Center for Biological Diversity.

“We need the EPA to intervene to ensure public health and the environment comes rst and put an end to Colorado’s dangerous footdragging.” e center noti ed the EPA it will le a lawsuit in the delays handling the allegedly awed permits.

e center says the EPA and state regulators have also failed to act quickly enough on other permits, including revisions to permits for the frequently ned Suncor Re nery in Commerce City.

“ ey seem to be at a loss when it comes to xing legally awed

permits,” Nichols said.

Colorado o cials acknowledged the deadline has passed, but said they are working on it.

“We are evaluating EPA’s concerns detailed in the order so we can respond appropriately,” division spokesperson Leah Schleifer said. Bonanza Creek’s permits are fully enforceable while the issues are worked out, she said. e division does not comment when issues move into litigation, she added.

Environmental advocates who won the January EPA order through petitions say the ruling could impact thousands of other oil and gas permits in Colorado and other states, because Colorado’s recent ozone failures mean

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State partners with driving schools to educate teens about cannabis-impaired driving

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e national public service announcement often heard during commercial breaks, “If you feel di erent, you drive di erent,” could be dismissed as background noise. But to driving school instructors, law enforcement and family members, it is potentially a matter of life and death.

at’s why the state Department of Transportation is partnering with driving schools across the state to bring more awareness to teens about the dangers and consequences of driving while high.

“Just one hit o a marijuana vape or something, and you feel di erent, you’re gonna drive di erent,” Mark Ashby, Colorado drug recognition expert said. “Even small amounts impair people.”

Before becoming a drug recognition expert with the state and a state coordinator for standardized eld sobriety testing, Ashby spent about three decades as a police o cer. Twelve of those years, he worked on responding to fatal car crashes, and had the di cult task of telling families that a loved one had died.

With over 200 deaths in Colorado a year linked to impaired driving, Ashby said it’s preventable, which is something driving school instructors and the state are educating teens on.

Jake Dinwiddie is a senior instructor with DriveSafe Driving Schools. He has over a decade of experience and believes too many people have a habit of waiting for the bad thing to happen before they learn a lesson.

“Why wait for the bad thing to happen instead of realizing that all of the information and all of the data is out there, proving how dangerous it is,” Dinwiddie said.

Expanding the outreach

When marijuana was legalized in the state, Sam Cole, department of transportation tra c safety communications manager, said outreach was originally geared towards adults.

Now, o cials are focusing their efforts on those under the age of legal consumption for cannabis. e state is partnering with drivers education programs and the Colorado Department

A DriveSafe Driving School in Highlands Ranch is partnering with the Colorado Department of Transportation in a statewide initiative to help educate teens on the e ects, dangers and consequences of driving while under the influence of cannabis. Any impairment while driving can result in a DUI.

of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles in a “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign, warning about nes and penalties.

“ ey need to understand at an early age, when they’re learning how to drive or they just got their license, that DUI’s involve cannabis as well as alcohol,” Cole said.

roughout his years of teaching, Dinwiddie has noticed teens tend to assume that being high is not as much of an impairment as being drunk.

A National Highway Tra c Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Crash Risk study showed that marijuana users are more likely to be involved in crashes as one of the e ects of THC, a component in cannabis, hinders a person’s ability to multitask.

Some students at a DriveSafe school in Highlands Ranch said they didn’t understand the totality of the issue, one saying there’s a lot of de-stigmatization around cannabis.

“Coverage tends to focus on drunk driving and emphasizing not getting behind the wheel when you’re intoxicated,” student Braden Kie er said.

Part of their educational process, state Department of Transportation ofcials conduct annual driver behavior surveys. e 2023 survey revealed that drivers ages 16-24 are the most likely age group to believe cannabis-impaired driving was OK.

When Dinwiddie asked the students

about the age to purchase and consume marijuana, some thought a person only had to be 18 to consume marijuana. However, the legal age is 21 or older to buy or use marijuana recreationally in Colorado.

“Even though it’s illegal for them [teenagers] to consume cannabis, we know that some of them are consuming cannabis and that’s why we want them to know all the facts,” Cole said.

The e ects of cannabis

Studies have shown that THC stays in the body’s system longer than alcohol, and it slows reaction time, reduces focus and temporarily weakens problem solving skills.

People who drive high often have trouble knowing if they are staying in their lane and struggle to keep a steady distance between them and the vehicle ahead of them, according to the National Highway Tra c Safety Administration.

People also lose the ability to form short-term memories, added Ashby, a state drug recognition expert.

“When you’re driving, short-term memories are remembering what the speed limit is, remembering to put your seatbelt on, remembering that there’s a car next to you or that you have to get o at your exit,” Ashby said.

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School board leaning toward $490 million bond vote

Measure would be replay of request turned down in 2023

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School Board members appear to favor asking voters to approve a $490 million capital improvement bond issue, essentially a replay of the bond request voted down by 52% of voters in 2023. e board is hoping a bigger voter turnout, given the 2024 presidential election, and growing awareness of the county’s schools state of disrepair, will lead to passage. e board hasn’t yet voted on the potential bond issue. Superintendent Erin Kane presented options for a potential bond, ranging from

$490 million to $725 million, to the school board in May. Kane said the district needs funding to address repairs and building upkeep, noting that delaying xes often makes solutions more costly.

“Our capital maintenance backlog is crazy,” Kane told the school board.

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ty can ask for a bond without increasing taxes due to the way that its debt payments are structured.

“As we structure debt over time, we look at our payments for where we can step down and potentially ll in with new debt,” Kane said, adding that the district needs taxpayer permission to take on new debt. e board seemed to favor the idea of asking for a $490 million bond because it’s tax-neutral and voter support shown in polling.

e lower amount would cover the district’s maintenance needs for one year, fund two new elementary schools and one middle school expansion. e larger amount would pay for maintenance through 2028, three new elementary schools, a middle school expansion and school improvements.

Douglas County has some growing neighborhoods that currently don’t have schools, including Sterling Ranch, the Canyons and Ridgegate. Students in those neighborhoods are being bused to over ow schools.

“Some of the results we saw in the polling is because it’s clear it would be without an increase on your current taxes,” said board member Susan Meek. “I don’t want to risk not passing a bond this time around because we’re asking for more money.”

Board president Christy Williams said she is “gun-shy” about asking voters to support a bond for a third year in a row when voters have previously opposed the bonds.

But Todd Vitale, a consultant, said this year will have a much larger voter turnout because of the presidential election and the electorate is likely to skew more in favor of school funding.

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In 2023, the district asked voters for a $488 million bond to fund maintenance for three years, build three new elementary schools and expand two middle schools, but it failed with 52% of voters opposing. e district last passed a bond in 2018, which addressed capital maintenance through 2021.

Kane said the goal is to get back to passing bonds on a regular schedule of every three to four years, which the district did from 1984 to 2006.

She added that in ation has made construction and maintenance more expensive, explaining why the latest proposal would accomplish somewhat less than 2023’s; also, as maintenace is deferred, its cost expands.

Recent polling of roughly 400 people found that 56% of voters would support a $490 million bond, which would not increase taxes. Larger bonds would raise taxes; a $725 million bond, for instance, was estimated to increase taxes by $126 per year for a $1 million home.

If a bond is not placed on the ballot or if it fails, property taxes will decrease by an estimated $94 per year for a $1 million home. is is the last year Douglas Coun-

“We just barely fell short last November,” Vitale said. “Sometimes it takes two or three bites at the apple before voters are both educated about what’s happening, have learned what the need is, and over time (become) more comfortable.”   Board member Tim Moore was also initially hesitant, but now leans in favor of asking for a bond because of the nancial impact of delayed maintenance and lack of schools.

“ e longer I’m here and learn about what’s really going on behind the scenes, what the need is and why it exists, I tend to lean in favor of (the $490 million bond),” Moore said.

Passing a tax-neutral bond now means that future bonds will require more signi cant tax increases, Kane, the superintendent, warned.

Kane said a $725 million bond would allow the district to keep on top of maintenance needs and open the potential for future tax-neutral bonds.

“It sets us up for getting to a place where we can stay within the (tax) rate while we continue to maintain and invest in our capital,” she said. “It isn’t just one and done, we have to continue to invest in our buildings over time.”

Douglas County School District headquarters in Castle Rock. FILE PHOTO

What to know about Castle Pines’ recent boil water advisory

After a water main break last week left many residents in Castle Pines without water service, the local water provider lifted a boil-water advisory.

“After comprehensive testing and thorough inspection of our water system, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has con rmed that our water is safe for consumption and all other uses,” the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District said on its website May 16.

e line, which a ected users west of Interstate 25, had broken during work that is occurring as part of a reconstruction project on Monarch Boulevard, said Nathan Travis, the district’s manager.

It involved the ongoing Monarch Waterline Rehabilitation Project, where a line ruptured in the process of connecting a new line to the district’s existing system.

O cials enacted the advisory after the detection of a potential contamination risk.

e line had been repaired and water service restored as of May 15, but o cials waited another day to lift the advisory as samples were tested and processed.

New safety instructions for the public

With the advisory lifted, the district issued the following instructions for residents:

• Run all cold water faucet taps for at least ve minutes. Begin with the lowest faucet in your home and open faucets one at a time, moving from the lowest oor of your home to the highest. After ve minutes, turn o your faucets in reverse order, from highest to lowest.

• Hot-water faucets: To clear hotwater pipes and water heater of untreated water, ush the hot water line for a minimum of 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot-water tank, or 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot-water tank or larger. Hot water is then safe to use for washing hands and for hand washing of dishes, pots and pans, and so

If you are a senior or have a senior family member, this Douglas County “All ings Senior” event is for YOU!

Wednesday June 5th 2024 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Douglas County Events Center 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock

FREE to the public

• Seniors and family members can visit with partnering senior organizations & businesses including housing, home care, insurance, transportation, estate planning, assistance and services, along with activities for socializing and keeping busy

• Program Book for all attendees with contacts and information for now or for your future needs

• Attend seminars & demonstrations of interest to the senior population including insurance, navigating senior care, vision and hearing loss, senior living, keeping the mind t, long-term care and much more

• Giveaways and free door prizes throughout the show with concessions available for purchase

• NO pets / Only registered service animals allowed on-site. Owner must accompany service animal using discretions and provide urgent clean up detail as needed.

Organized by the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center - 303-688-9498 -

• Replace all water lters.

• After ushing the hot-water pipes and water heater, run your dishwasher on empty one time.

• Ice machines: Dispose of any ice from before or during the boil order and ush the water feed lines by running the ice maker for 24 hours and disposing of this batch as well. Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant.

• Water dispensers from refrigerators should be ushed through at least one quart of water. If unsure of your dispenser’s capacity, refer to manufacturer speci cations.

• Discard any water used in humidi ers and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral, medical, or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.

Instructions for food service establishments

When a food service establishment is noti ed that the boil-water advisory has been lifted and the drinking water supply is safe, the district said the following actions need to be taken:

• Flush pipes throughout the facil-

ity by running each faucet with cold water for ve minutes.

• Flush, clean and sanitize appliances that use tap water — such as beverage dispensers, spray misters, co ee and tea urns, ice machines, glass washers and dishwashers — according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.

• Flush hot-water tanks.

• Run drinking fountains continuously for ve minutes.

• Replace and sanitize water lter cartridges according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Take proper steps to ush ice machines by following the manufacturer’s instructions, including: row out any remaining ice, ush the water line to the machine inlet, close the valve on the water line behind the machine, disconnect the water line from the machine inlet, open the valve and run ve gallons of water through the valve, dispose of the water and close the valve.

Looking ahead

Even with service restored, there may be “signi cant discoloration” in the water, the May 15 announcement said.

“ is is a result of the unanticipated outage, and we are taking steps to ush the system in any a ected areas,” the announcement said. e discoloration is likely caused by iron and mineral buildup in the district’s distribution system piping, according to Travis.

“We do annual ushing proactively to help keep the presence of iron scaling to a (minimum),” Travis said. “ at same iron is disturbed in large system events like this, making the discoloration more prevalent.”

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A sign shows the Castle Pines city logo along a road in August.

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Legislators adjust law to aid incarcerated students

BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Some incarcerated Colorado students who committed nonviolent offenses have taken college classes for the last year with the understanding they would earn an early release.

But because of a con icting law on the books, a law passed last year never worked as intended. Instead, state Rep. Matthew Martinez, a Monte Vista Democrat, said he got letters from incarcerated students and calls from families across the state because incarcerated family members couldn’t shave o as much time as promised from their sentences for earning an associates, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.

“ ere’s just been a lot of heartache that their student had made signicant progress on their degree,” Martinez said. “And then they were being told that they weren’t able to receive the maximum amount of time.”

Martinez and the Colorado General Assembly say they’ve xed that problem this year, allowing students to get up to two years o their sentence.

House Bill 1461 has passed both chambers and awaits Gov. Jared Polis’ signature.

Under the con icting state law, people incarcerated in the state’s prisons can only get up to 30% of their sentence forgiven. Martinez said the state corrections department was only granting students 120 days o their

ADVISORY

While it can a ect the taste, color or odor of drinking water, iron is a nonregulated contaminant, and there are no known negative health side e ects, the district’s website said.

If you experience discolored water, do not run your hot water or do laundry or dishes, the district’s website said. If discolored water is pulled into your water heater, you may need to ush the heater separately to clear it up.

For more information, the public can contact the customer service line at 303-688-8550.

sentences, when the law passed last year should have allowed them to get between six months and two years shaved o .

About 270 incarcerated students are taking college classes and eligible for a sentence reduction, Martinez said.

Under an expansion of the Second Chance Pell program, more incarcerated students are eligible to get federal funds to attend college. Colorado is one of the rst states in the nation to also employ incarcerated professors to help educate students in prison.

House Bill 1461 clari es that the state wants to give incarcerated students who committed a nonviolent o ense more of an incentive to get a college education. For earning a college certi cate, students can get six months of forgiveness. For earning an associate or bachelor’s degree, they can get one year. And for earning a master’s degree, students can get two years reduced from their sentence.

e “technical cleanup” bill restores hope and inspiration to students and families, Martinez said. And he said it shows that education can help students nd a way out of prison, as well as stay out.

“ is is something that we can do that can not only get families back together, but really reduce the recidivism here in the state of Colorado,” Martinez said.

Chalkbeat is a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.

Monarch Boulevard project

A reconstruction e ort is ongoing this spring on Monarch Boulevard between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue, according to the City of Castle Pines. Along with roadway “tear out” and asphalt replacement, the project includes installing 4,300 feet of new waterline by the metro district, according to the city.

e Castle Pines North Metropolitan District serves residents of Castle Pines west of I-25, providing water and wastewater services to about 12,000 residents, according to the district’s website. Its customers include those that live within its boundaries, as well as residents of the Hidden Pointe area.

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Douglas County looks to sell Lone Tree property to restaurateur

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County o cials are poised to sell a property in Lone Tree, near Park Meadows mall, pivoting away from a plan to use the property to expand services for seniors.

O cials are in the process of selling the property, owned by the county, to a restaurateur. e space’s new user will likely be the group behind e 303 Sports Grill, an operation seeking to expand in the south metro area, according to the City of Lone Tree.

“We think that (is) probably a much better t for the future plans of Lone Tree’s entertainment district,” said Tim Hallmark, the county’s director of facilities.

e deal is expected to be completed in the weeks ahead.

Eye on senior services expansion e county had purchased the property for $3.9 million in December in hopes of expanding services provided by Aging Resources of Douglas County, an organization that assists seniors with resources like meal delivery and transportation.

Before voting to sell the property, county Commissioner George Teal

said he remained committed to nding a new “home base” for Aging Resources that can provide food and even include a sit-down eating space.

e prospective buyer o ered to pay $4.1 million for the property, county o cials said.

“And considering the bene ts that it’ll present to have a taxable entity there, to collect sales tax on behalf of the City of Lone Tree, yeah, I think it’s a great idea,” Teal said.

Commissioner Abe Laydon, who addressed a Lone Tree o cial at an early May county meeting, spoke about the economics of the move.

“One of the commitments we made when we looked at this property was, ‘Look, if you identify a business that makes sense in this location, we absolutely want to partner with you,’” Laydon said.

e county appears it could make a roughly $200,000 pro t on the sale, but a county spokesperson said that remains to be determined as an outcome of the sale process.

On whether the county could take the roughly $4.1 million — or a portion of it — and use it for purposes other than buying a new property for Aging Resources, the county said in a statement that county leaders have “reiterated on the record their intent to dedicate the funds for the

planned expansion of ARDC programming.”

Commissioners voted to do so in an “executive session” meeting April 29 ahead of the May 7 special public meeting where they unanimously voted to move forward with the sale process, according to the statement.

ere is no timeline for when the county might buy a property that Aging Resources can use as its second location, the statement said.

In the ‘entertainment district’

e county property sits at 9228 Park Meadows Drive, near Yosemite Street south of the C-470 highway.

At that spot, it ts into Lone Tree’s goal of revamping its “entertainment district” area, a large stretch of land that the city says has faced challenges associated with aging development.

Adding the potential new restaurant o ers “something that we don’t have, believe it or not, a lot of in the entertainment district,” said Je Holwell, Lone Tree’s director of economic development.

“We have lots of wonderful restaurants, but a type like this is something that I think will really be appreciated by our residents,” Holwell said at the meeting.

With the “growing opportuni-

ties” in the entertainment district, “I think it’ll create an energy in that area that will hopefully make all these entities successful,” Holwell added.

County o cials expect the sale of the property to be nalized in early July.

The building at 9228 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree, which has housed the Brewery Bar III. Douglas County bought the property but has decided to sell it.

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Building trust in an untrusting society

In a world where skepticism often takes precedence over trust, fostering genuine connections can feel like an uphill battle. e adage that “people will talk with people they like, but they will do business with people they trust,” rings particularly true in our interactions both in personal life and in business. Trust and open, honest communication are not merely additives to relationships but essential ingredients that determine their health and longevity. e process starts with communication — open, transparent and honest. Communication is the vehicle through which trust can be established. When people communicate clearly and openly, they lay down the groundwork for understanding and reliability. Honest communication does not just mean sharing the good; it also means being open about the bad and the ugly. It’s

about being vulnerable and true to one’s feelings and intentions. When such transparency is reciprocated, it creates a strong bond that is di cult to break.

Trust is also about consistency. People trust those who act consistently over time—those whose actions match their words. is consistency needs to be evident in all aspects of one’s behavior, from the way one handles commitments to how one responds in crises. It’s the predictability in behavior that comforts people, giving them a sense of security that they know who you are and what you stand for.

A look back at 2023-2024

Here in the Douglas County School District, we have some of the most dedicated teachers, principals and support sta who give their all each and every day to ensure that our students receive the best possible education. Because of their e orts, the 2023-2024 school year was full of celebrations!

Did you know?

For the rst time in a decade, DCSD is the top-scoring district in the Denver metro area!

DCSD is one of the only districts in the country to have met or exceeded our 2019 (pre-pandemic!!) scores in every subject and every grade.

DCSD is one of the only school districts in the state to increase prociency levels across all student subgroups.

DCSD is one of the leaders, nationwide, in “blurring the lines” between PK-12, higher education and industry through our incredible Concurrent Enrollment/ Career and Technical Education offerings (over 20K seats!) and our partnerships with multiple higher education institutions, providing students additional pathways to success after high school, whether they choose college or go straight to industry. Finally, DCSD ranked number 11 on the list of the 250 “most envied” school districts in the country by Test Prep Insight (DCSD is the only Colorado school district in the top 65!).

Award-winning academic success irty- ve of our schools received the 2023 John Irwin Award of Excellence from the Colorado Department of Education.

Ten of our schools received the 2023 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the CDE.

Parker Core Knowledge Charter was named a 2023 Colorado National Blue Ribbon School.

The future is bright! What’s next for DCSD?

In the coming school year, we will ask our community to join us in conversations about our future. Looking ahead 10 years to 2035 and beyond, together we will:

PARTNER: Continued partnerships with our families, students and sta to remain in that number

one spot! Together, we will take on issues that impact our kids, like social media.

DREAM: Community conversations around what we want for DCSD 10 years from now and beyond.

DECIDE: Determine what we want our kids to know and be able to do in 2035 and beyond.

EXPLORE: Prepare students for the workforce and life after high school as it looks in their future. is means leveraging (safely!) the world of Arti cial Intelligence (AI) and whatever else is to come. ank you for an incredible 20232024 school year. We are very grateful for our students, families, teachers, sta and community members.

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Erin Kane is the Superintendent of the Douglas County School District

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‘The Prom’ ends Town Hall Arts Center’s 41st season

Spring is prom season, which makes it the perfect time for Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center to host the Colorado premiere of the joyous Broadway musical, “ e Prom.”

“Some theaters are known for doing tried-and-true classics ey’re intended to entertain. Other theaters are known for producing newer ‘thinkers,’ or message-pieces. ey’re intended to inspire,” wrote Steven Burge, marketing manager at the arts center. “Town Hall Arts Center believes you can do both and ‘ e Prom’ is perfect for that intent.”

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Robert Leonard Brawley

July 29, 1944 - May 12, 2024

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musical-theaternerd measure.

When all of this is combined, it makes “ e Prom” the perfect show to end the theater’s season and welcome summer to the state.

“ e Prom” runs at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, from Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 23. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

e show follows a quartet of Broadway stars who are trying to nd a good cause to champion as a way to get back into the spotlight. When they hear about a small town in Indiana that is refusing to allow a young woman to take her girlfriend to the prom, they think they’ve found what they’re looking for.

“It’s a classic forbidden love story that we’ve all seen and loved and rooted for, for years. But it is a couple’s story that isn’t told every day,” Burge wrote. “While entertaining and uplifting the spirits of our audience members is the overarching goal, if we can do that and amplify the voices of queer youth at the same time, that’s great.”

e show features music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and the book by Bob Martin Beguelin. e cast is made up of new faces and longtime Town Hall favorites, like Margie Lamb and Sonsharae Tull, as well as Piper Lindsay Arpan, an actual Broadway performer who was a Radio City Rockette and performed in the Broadway production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot.”

Burge describes the music as very emblematic of contemporary musical theater show tunes, with some nods to Bob Fosse and Stephen Sondheim thrown in for good

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“We hope folks will leave humming and smiling, and feeling a little bit lighter and happier than they felt coming into the theater,” Burge added. “We hope that people will see that there is quality, cultural theatrical entertainment to be experienced outside of Denver. Littleton community members, Highlands Ranchers and south suburbanites in general can nd award-winning musical theater right here on Main Street, Littleton.”

For tickets and information, visit www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

Edgewater hosts 5th Annual Pride Parade

Edgewater is getting ready to welcome both summer and June with its 5th annual Pride Parade, held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. e route launches at Edgewater Elementary, 5570 W. 24th Ave., and will end at Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave, with a massive afterparty.

is year’s theme is “Interconnected,” and it’s a perfect theme for an election year and a time when LGBTQ+ rights are constantly under threat. e one-mile parade will be an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate. All the details are at https://linktr.ee/ edgepride.co.

Indian Market & Powwow returns to Tesoro Cultural Center

e Tesoro Cultural Center, 19192 CO-8 in Morrison, is hosting the 23rd annual Indian Market & Powwow, one of its most beloved events, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2.

Robert (Bob) Leonard Brawley passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024 in Highlands Ranch, CO surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was born on July 29, 1944 to Leonard and Eva Brawley and raised in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. Bob played hockey and football at Michigan State University (MSU). In both 1965 and 1966, Bob helped the Spartans win the National Championship in Football, and he played in the Rose Bowl. He also led the Spartans to win the NCAA Championship in Ice Hockey. In his senior year at MSU, Bob met the love of his life, Karen Claus. Bob and Karen married in 1969 and spent the next 55 years together. Bob had a highly successful career in heavy equipment construction, and subsequently became the Vice President of US Operations and a Partner at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.

Bob and Karen had four children and nine grandchildren. Bob retired at the age of 55, playing ice hockey, golf, y shing, skiing and spending time with his family. Bob was an amazing soul, loving husband, supportive father, doting grandfather, and dear friend to many. His spirit, generosity, loyalty, and love for all who knew him had no bounds. Bob is survived by his wife Karen, his children Margaret, Bob Jr., Katharine, and Matthew, and their families.

A celebration of life for Bob will be held in Colorado this summer. In lieu of owers, you can honor Bob and his memory with a donation to the Chippewa County Community Foundation at www. chippewacountycommunityfoundation.org/ donate. Alternatively, you can also honor Bob with a donation to your own favorite charity in his name.

In Loving Memory

Centennial State ranks highly for indie bookstores per capita; shopkeepers say neighborhoods benefit

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the school year comes to a close for some and the summer begins for all, Coloradans may be looking for something to ll their time. Luckily, they need to look no further than their local bookstores, which o er community, games and more, beyond books.

While big box stores and bookselling chains o er wide selections and thorough organizational systems, smaller stores allow for customers to converse with someone well-versed in the pages they spend each day around.

Here are six local independent bookstores worth checking out in the Denver metro area.

Capitol Hill Books | Denver

300 East Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado 80203 | (303)-837-0700 | info@capitolhillbooks.com | capitolhillbooks. com |Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day

Bringing books to Denver for 44 years, Capitol Hill Books houses a large collection of used and rare books. Both its placement and longevity have made the store a neighborhood staple.

“Everyone has seen this store as they drive through town,” said owner Ben Hall, who has spent 15 years working there, the last year and a half as owner. “It’s one of the de ning features of Cap Hill, our sign that says used books.”

In addition to being a Colfax mainstay, Hall believes the store serves an

important place in the community.

“I think having a neighborhood bookstore is important,” Hall said. “A neighborhood used bookstore gives everyone in the neighborhood a chance to nd something to read. You can do that at a library too, but maybe you want to take it home.

“It just means more people in the neighborhood will spend time reading,” Hall added. “Maybe I’m biased, but I think that’s important.”

Petals and Pages of Denver

956 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado 80204 | info@petalsandpagesofdenver.com | petalsandpagesofdenver. com | Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays

Petals and Pages o ers a bit more than your average bookstore. e queer woman-owned shop is both a bookstore and ower shop — with a bakery coming soon.

e shop also serves as a community space, with a variety of events every month. With book clubs covering a range of genres—such as romance, poetry, social justice, fantasy, queer literature and more—any reader can nd a club for them. For those that simply want a place to read, the store also o er read-a-thons.

However, the events aren’t limited to books. From game nights to burlesque classes to oral classes to speed dating, Petals and Pages has many classes and events to bring people together.

“Support your local indie bookstore,” says a message posted outside Petals and Pages of Denver.

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The music books section inside Capitol Hill Books. The shop has been open for over 44 years.

BOOKSTORES

Sudden Fiction Books | Castle Rock

221 Perry St., Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 | (303)-856-8181 | hello@ sudden ctionbooks.com | suddenctionbooks.com| Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through ursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays  Inside of Ecclesia Market, Sudden Fiction Books brings new and used books across many genres to Castle Rock.

“Our bookstore prioritizes working with the community and re ecting their interests,” said bookseller Luxe Palmer. “ e community builds us up. I think we keep a very good relationship with our patrons, which is something that big box bookstores are not able to do.”  e store not only o ers a place to shop for books, but a place to nd community, with book clubs and “Local Author Saturdays,” where a couple of local authors will spend the day hanging out and chatting about books.

“Working at an independent bookstore gives us a lot of opportunity to be able to interact with the customers and help them nd exactly what they need,” Palmer said. “It’s an absolute joy to work here.”

The Book Stop | Wheat Ridge

10840 West 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 | (303)-4254960 | srebooks@abookstop.com | https://www.abookstop.com/ | Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays

Since 1987, e Book Stop has brought books to Wheat Ridge.  e store has a bit of everything, o ering customers books across a wide variety of genres. With over 70,000 books in its inventory, e Book Stop has something for everyone, inviting customers to come get lost in the maze of bookshelves.

Black and Read | Arvada 7821 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 | (303)-467-3236 | blackandread19@gmail.com | https:// blackandread.com/ | Open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays  Bringing Arvada more than just books, Black and Read is an independent bookstore that also sells music and games.

For over 30 years, the store has

used books and rare books, but its inventory doesn’t stop there. e store also o ers a wide variety of physical media, ranging from vinyls and CD’s to DVD’s and cassettes. For gamers, the store has board games and role-playing games.

“I’m kinda the board game expert here,” said bookseller Ben Boskoss. “So they brought me on to help with that, and I’ve been learning more of the books side of things as well.”

With a maze of books and more at the ready, Black and Read is a shop to browse and enjoy.

“It’s always great seeing local shoppers coming in and out,” Boskoss said.

Spell Books | Littleton

2376 Main St., Littleton, Colorado 80120 | (303)-954-0094 | info@spellbooksco.com |spellbooksco.com |

Open noon to 5 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays

One of Main Street’s newest additions, Spell Books brings a curated selection to those looking for unique reads.

“We’re highly curated simply because we don’t have a lot of space,” said owner Corey Dahl. “I think we have a lot of small press and under the radar gems that people won’t nd at bigger stores.”

Dahl also said she focused on curating a good space, alongside a good book selection.

“We have a di erent vibe too,” Dahl said. “I did all the decor; it’s all thrifted. I just wanted to make it cozy; like grandma’s house, if grandma was a witch.”

In addition to housing books, the store is also home to several community events, including book clubs, poetry readings, writing workshops and “Friday Night Read ‘n Writes” — where attendees can spend a few hours reading or writing with others.

“Bookstores are a great community driver,” Dahl said. “You can buy a book online but you don’t get to talk to anyone about it, you don’t get to have that kismit moment of nding the book in person.”

With a variety of community events, Spell Books o ers a space to connect through books.

“Reading feels like it’s supposed to be a solitary activity but I think it’s the opposite,” Dahl said. “I think you’re supposed to connect with people through reading.”

Spell Books in Littleton hosts kids reading hours. COURTESY OF SPELL BOOKS

Black and Read seems to be an endless collection of books and other goodies, such as these comic books.

e event is a tribute to the American Indian nations that shaped the cultural community of Bent’s Old Fort and features nationally acclaimed and award-winning American Indian artists who sell and demonstrate authentic artwork in a juried show. Additionally, there

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Another cornerstone in building trust is giving others the bene t of the doubt. is concept might seem counterintuitive in a society that encourages us to be wary. However, extending the bene t of the doubt can be a powerful tool. It means treating initial misunderstandings or mistakes not as deliberate breaches of trust, but as human errors. is approach does not mean being naive; rather, it’s about tempering judgment with empathy until proven otherwise. When you approach interactions with this

will be a contest powwow that will include a number of categories for both men and women, and the top three dancers in each category will win prizes.

ere will also be food, exhibitions and the honoring of a Native veteran. More information can be found at https://www.tesoroculturalcenter.org/the-23nd-annual-indianmarket-and-powwow/.

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mindset, you not only encourage a more forgiving and understanding environment but also promote a culture where others feel safe to be honest and forthcoming. is is not to suggest that trust should be unconditional and unlimited. Indeed, discernment is necessary, as blind trust can lead to exploitation. Rather, it’s about creating a baseline of trust that allows relationships to ourish while maintaining the vigilance necessary to protect oneself from deceit. Encouraging trust also involves acknowledging and addressing the realities of previous betrayals. Trust cannot be rebuilt without recognizing past failures and actively working to prevent future

Rogers at Red Rocks

Maggie Rogers makes the kind of music that can sweep you away if you let it. Since her debut studio album, “Heard It in a Past Life” was released, she’s been a favorite of those looking for depth to go with their musical earworms. Just a month ago, Rogers released her third record, “Don’t Forget Me,” and it’s one of the year’s best. She’s said she wants the album to sound like a Sunday afternoon, and she certainly delivered.

breaches. is may involve systemic changes to ensure transparency, justice and fairness. It also involves personal commitments to not repeat past mistakes, to learn from them, and to grow.

Building trust in an untrusting society requires e ort from individuals and institutions alike. It requires a commitment to honest communication, consistency in actions, and a willingness to give the bene t of the doubt. It also demands an understanding of when to extend trust and when to guard it. As we navigate our daily interactions, let us strive to be agents of trust, fostering relationships that are not only functional but also enriched with integrity and respect.

In support of the album, Rogers is bringing her Don’t Forget Me Tour to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 28. As opener, she’s tapped e Japanese House, one of my favorite alt rock performers. Get tickets at www.axs.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

In doing so, we not only enhance our personal connections but also contribute to the broader societal good, paving the way for a more trusting and cohesive community. How about you? Are you a trust rst person, or an earn my trust rst person? I would love to hear your story of trust at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can expand our trust horizons, it really will be a better than 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.

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Judy Collins @ 6:30pm

Meadow Mountain at McAwesome Festival @ 5pm

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Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr., Parker. 303-805-6315

Wednesday @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Wednesday @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

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McAwesome Ranch, 3039 Haystack Rd, Castle Rock

Tommy Saxman Foyer: Tommy Saxman Duo at Studio@Mainstreet @ 4pm

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Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Opie Gone Bad @ 8pm

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Fitness: MURPH Memorial Day

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Comedy Works South, 5345 Land‐mark Pl, Greenwood Village Toni Romiti @ 7pm

Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver

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Colorado’s medication collection boxes increase safety

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A couple times a year, drivers might see a sign on the side of the road with bold letters that state, “Prescription Drug Take-Back” and take part by bringing unused or expired medications to their local police department. What they might not know is that there is a free and convenient way to properly dispose of medications year-round.

Just as the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce and the Douglas County Health Department partner with the state to o er a safe way for residents to discard prescriptions and medications, the Parker Police Department also takes part in the semi-annual take-back days.

“When we did them, we had a line the entire two hours that we held the event,” said Josh Hans, spokesperson for the Parker Police Department.

Like other areas in the county, the department saw a high demand for the service, said Hans, leading them to the decision to work with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and put a medication collection box in the lobby of their department.

Importance of proper disposal

In 2016, the CDPHE established a Household Medication and Sharps Take-Back program. Bright green metal boxes are located throughout the county to accept and destroy unused or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications gen-

erated by households.

“We don’t want children or young adults to have access to expired or no longer needed medications,” Je Stalter with the division of Environmental Health and Sustainability for the CDPHE said.

About 47% of teens say it’s easy to get prescription drugs from a parent’s medicine cabinet, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Since the start of the program, more than 232,000 pounds of household medications has been collected – about 16,600 pounds in the rst year, said Stalter – and there was a 23% increase in the 2022 scal year.  ese gures parallel what is being seen in Douglas County.

“Some weeks, we empty the box twice because we have so much medication that’s dropped o ,” said Hans.

Douglas County and the state encourage residents not to ush or rinse their medications down a drain as it can potentially a ect water and natural resources.

Peter Bong, the director of water and water treatment operations at the Centennial Water and Sanitation District, says ushing these substances puts compounds in the treatment plants that are challenging to remove.

“By not ushing them down the drain, they don’t get into the wastewater plant and have the risk

of getting to the rivers or streams,” said Bong. “ e concern is that that water can eventually get back in the drinking water system farther downstream.”

However, the Federal Drug and Food Administration has a list of certain products that can be ushed, which can be found at https://shorturl.at/rWXY1.

Collection boxes

ere are 16 medication takeback boxes in Douglas County, and all accept prescribed controlled substances such as Vicodin, Xanax and Percocet. A licensed and certied Drug Enforcement Agency consultant picks up the medications at least monthly and the medications are incinerated.

“What they can’t drop o are obviously illicit materials, chemotherapy drugs, medical tools and supplies or any infectious waste,” Stalter said.

ese include marijuana, LSD, needles, syringes, thermometers and personal care products.

“Outside of those, including overthe-counter vitamins, old Advil and those could all be dropped o ,” Stalter said.

e state department encourages people to conserve space in the collection boxes by pouring pills and capsules into a zip-lock bag and recycling the containers separately. ey added that it’s important to strike out personal information that may be on pill containers.

A map of these locations can be found on the CDPHE website or on

the My Colorado App.

Castle Rock:  Castle Rock Police Department, located at 100 Perry St. CVS Pharmacy, located at 4050 Future St.

Kaiser Permanente (inside the lobby), located at 4318 Trail Boss Dr. Safeway Pharmacy, located at 880 S. Perry St.

Castle Pines:

Walgreens, located at 7370 Lagae Road.

Highlands Ranch:

Douglas County Sheri ’s Ofce Highlands Ranch Substation, located past security, next to the reception desk at 9250 Zotos Dr.  Kaiser Permanente (inside the lobby), located at 9285 Hepburn St.  Safeway Pharmacy, located at 9255 S. Broadway.  Walgreens, located at 6650 Timberline Road.  Walgreens, located at 9141 S. Broadway.

Littleton area:

Safeway Pharmacy, located at 8355 N Rampart Range Rd.

Lone Tree:

Kaiser Permanente (in the pharmacy), located at 10240 Park Meadows Dr.

Safeway Pharmacy, located at 9229 E. Lincoln Ave.

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Parker:

CVS Pharmacy, located at 16920 Lincoln Ave.

Parker Police Department (inside the lobby), located at 18600 E. Lincoln Meadows Pkwy.

Safeway Pharmacy, located at 11051 S. Parker Rd.

Other disposal options

e state encourages people to not throw away sharps such as needles, EpiPins and insulin and to nd sharp collection programs or a way to properly dispose of them to avoid the possibility of transmitting blood-borne infections.

Douglas County does not have sharps disposal locations, however, the CDPHE has a map with nearby locations that include facilities and nonpro ts in Arapahoe, Je erson and Adams counties such as Upper Plaza

at Little Dry Creek in Englewood and BHG Westminster Treatment Center in Westminster. In 2022, the CDPHE program collected over 1,500 pounds of needles.

Another disposal option is utilizing a mailin sharps container. ese can be purchased with mail-in labels at some pharmacies, medical supplies stores and various websites.

e CDPHE also o ers directions for proper trash disposal if necessary. is includes using a sharps container, never paper or plastic jugs, and labeled “sharps” or “biohazard waste.” ese are not recyclable. Not only could they pose an infection risk to workers at recycling facilities, but they can render a whole batch of recyclables unusable.

Stalter, who is with the CDPHE, said when sharps are properly picked up, they are usually put under high heat to destroy pathogens and bacteria.

Although there are national take-back days, residents are able to properly dispose of unused or unwanted medications and sharps at any time, even when running errands.

“It’s easy to do and [they] do a whole lot of good,” Stalter said.

A Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment medication collection box in the lobby of the Parker Police Department. The CDPHE has an interactive map that includes the 16 collection boxes located throughout the county.

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Valor Christian soars over Denver East in rugby state championship

BY HESTON MOSHER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

e sun shone down upon the In nity Park stadium in Glendale as the Denver East Angels and the Valor Christian Eagles clashed in a thrilling high school championship rugby showdown on May 11.

In a match that showcased grit, determination and moments of brilliance, the Eagles emerged victorious with a nal score of 38-24, etching their names in the annals of high school rugby history.

From the onset, both teams displayed erce determination, each hungry for the championship title. Valor drew rst blood with a penalty kick from Zach Maughan in the 10th minute, setting the tone for the contest.

However, Denver East swiftly responded with a try from #1, followed by a successful conversion kick from Eli Zsemlye, propelling them into a 7-3 lead.

e pendulum swung back and forth as Valor’s Zach Pickett dashed over the try line, swiftly countered by Denver East’s #10, keeping the scoreboard moving.

But it was Valor who seized control in the second half, launching a relentless assault on Denver East’s defense. Try after try, coupled with

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Valor’s dominance was epitomized by Elliot Smyth’s stunning steal and solo run from mid eld, leaving defenders in his wake as he touched down for another try, sending the crowd into an uproar. Despite a valiant e ort from Denver East, including a late surge with tries from Eli Zsemlye and #21, it was not enough to bridge the gap.

Before the game, Denver East

Head Coach Bill Baer re ected on the season with pride, emphasizing the team’s dedication and hard work.

“It’s cool to be in the stadium and get to see it pay o ,” Baer said, echoing the sentiments of a team that fought tooth and nail to reach the championship.

In contrast, Valor’s head coach Guy Mumford lauded his team’s unwavering commitment and determination.

“ ey set a goal early in that they wanted to do all the extra work that they needed to in the gym. ey didn’t want to miss a session,” he emphasized, highlighting the squad’s relentless pursuit of excellence.

Despite the loss, Denver East’s Eli Zsemlye commended his teammates for their resilience and ghting spirit.

“We went out on a front foot, and that means a lot,” Zsemlye said, underscoring the team’s unity and determination.

For Valor’s Elliot Smyth, the victory was the culmination of years of hard work and sacri ce.

“To win it all is insane,” Smyth said. “It means a lot to the whole team to nally get the trophy.”

Re ecting on his pivotal steal and try, he added, “It de nitely felt good to outrun every other player.”

In the end, as the nal whistle blew, the Valor Christian Eagles emerged triumphant, their victory a testament to teamwork, resilience, and unwavering determination.

Valor’s Niko Zaharas attempts to wrap up Denver East’s #20 in a tackle midfield.

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Mountain Vista boys volleyball wins first state title

Golden Eagles take top prize among area schools

After 11 match points and a certain number of gnawed-o ngernails among its fans, Mountain Vista’s boys volleyball team captured its rst boys state volleyball title on May 11.

e Golden Eagles (27-2) turned back Fountain-Fort Carson 25-21, 25-23, 26-28, 30-28 at Overland High School. e Trojans nished with a mark of 26-4.

“A lot of it was attitude,” said junior outside hitter Luke Colquette, who nished with 18 kills, tops on the squad. “We worked well as a team. When we needed to pull through, we stayed focused and relaxed.”

Dax Wittren had 12 kills for Mountain Vista. Trevor Robinson

goal,” Colquette said. “It’s hard to do. But the more practice you get – like anything else – the easier it becomes.”

“Everyone on this team treats each other like brothers,” Richardson said. “We know how to come together. It was amazing to see us do that and come out a state champion.”

e two teams made their inaugural appearance in the state nals. Richardson said his team “went out with a bang.”

“Last year, we didn’t place too well. e year before, we didn’t even qualify,” he said. “To come this far in this program in such a short amount of time is really impressive. At the beginning of the season, we knew how strong we were individually but not as a team. As the season progressed, it surprised me how well we gelled. It surprised me how much we grew as a team.”

“I thought we were going to win state at the beginning,” Colquette said. “I’m happy, but I don’t know if I’m surprised.”

More Douglas County High School, Littleton Public Schools and ornton High School sent teams to this year’s tournament. Littleton’s squad came within one win of playing in thenals, thanks in large part to the play of hitters Shawn Zheng and Brady Wiggins.

Zheng, a senior, compiled 24 kills in the semi nal round loss to Fountain-Fort Carson on May 11. Zheng, a junior, nished with 18 kills in that ve-set match plus an ace. LPS nished with a record of 24-6. ornton (22-4) was the second seed in the tournament. Braxton McGonigle led the Trojans with eight kills in a consolation round loss to Grandview High School on May 10. Brock Ellis added four and three aces. Elisha ao also served up three aces.

Douglas County (17-10) was the eighth seed in the tournament. Jensen Pascua picked up eight kills in a consolation-round loss to Grandview on May 9. Seth Dickerson added ve.

Eagles.

Fountain-Fort Carson led 11-2 before Mountain Vista launched a comeback. A hitting error gave the Golden Eagles their rst lead of the set. e lead grew to 24-19, which began the string of match points.

“It was a little too close for my liking,” said senior Reed Richardson, who nished with four kills. “We had to come out on top. We knew if we gave our all into that one point, one point would waterfall into 25 points and eventually into 30. It was a little stressful, so I might have some (gray hair) later tonight.”

“You have to bring your team together and take it one play at a time. Everyone has a common

Mountain Vista’s Reed Richardson gets his turn to hoist the state boys volleyball championship trophy at Overland High School on May 11. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Aging with independence and dignity, Executive Home Care comes to the Front Range

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to in-home care for seniors, In and Janet Kim, longtime Colorado residents, believe it’s more than providing a service. It’s about creating a trusting relationship while improving the quality of life for the clients and their families.

“Our main focal point of services is that personal support care for our clients,” In Kim, owner of Executive Home Care Front Range, said. “From personal care and hygiene to meal preparation as well as mobility assistance.”

Executive Home Care is an inhome care for seniors and disabled persons. A new franchise located at 11479 Pine Dr. Ste. 4 in Parker recently opened, serving those in Parker, Aurora, Castle Rock, Littleton and Highlands Ranch.

Although there is a demand for the service throughout the Denver Metro area, due to Douglas County’s aging population, that form of care is starting to be sought out more often.

As of summer 2023, Douglas County’s population is approximately 383,906, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. About 14% of that population are those over the age of 65.

“ ere is de nitely a need for this service,” said Kim. “ ere are folks that are looking to gain that independence and dignity.”

Denise Moran, a new client, said she has utilized several other inhome care services in the past but this assistance has been the best,

describing her caregivers as “exceptional.”

“I couldn’t ask for anybody better,” Moran said.

She added Executive Home Care is also the least expensive service she’s had and that she has been given extra time with the caregivers.

With about two caregivers for every client, the caregivers design

specialized care plans based on the speci c recovery needs and daily living requirements of clients and o er 24/7 support.

Companionship and comprehensive services are a top priority for Kim and Executive Home Care.

“All of the caregivers that work for us, they strive every day to provide that unparalleled service,” Kim said.

In addition to helping with personal hygiene, planning and cooking meals, medication reminders, dressing and walking assistance, the caregivers aspire to have meaningful conversations, play board games, work on crafts and hobbies and help take clients to and from the grocery store or doctor’s appointments.

Caregivers can provide these services in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and on-site care at hospitals, according to the website.

Executive Home Care also provides specialized programs such as care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, hospital or rehabilitation to home transition, fall risk and home safety, long-term care insurance assistance and veteran pensions.

“What we’re trying to strive for is to really care for our clients, so they feel comfortable at home and they gain that independence and a smile on their face,” Kim said.

Kim left the corporate world because he wanted to take on an entrepreneurial role and help people in the elderly community. His own experience with nding his parents the right home care, and seeing how it bene ted them, inspired him to look into the home health industry.

“Kind of looking at the value brought to them and then being able to be cared for in the comfort of their home,” Kim said.

Executive Home Care Brand President Kevin Porter said in a statement that Kim’s leadership and dedication to the company’s core values will help meet the growing demand for high-quality in-home care in the region.

A caregiver helps an older woman brush her hair. Caregivers with Executive Home Health provide assistance with an individual’s daily tasks as well as caring companionship. COURTESY OF EXECUTIVE HOME CARE

Arapahoe deputies shoot, kill barricaded man in home

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A man died after being shot by police last week inside a home in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

e Arapahoe County Coroner’s O ce identi ed the man as 42-year-old Everett Duriel Shockley.

Deputies with the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce responded to a home in the 4500 block of South Himalaya Circle just after 3 p.m. on May 15 on a report of a female victim being held against her will at gunpoint by a male suspect.  Upon arrival, deputies attempted to have the male suspect exit the residence peacefully, according to a statement from the sheri ’s ofce. Deputies tried to contact the

suspect by phone and a PA system, but failed to get a response. ey then determined the suspect had barricaded himself and the female inside a bedroom.

With the goal of rescuing the female victim, deputies made entry into the home and confronted the armed suspect, who was “physically restraining her at which time an o cer involved shooting occurred,” the statement said.

e male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured during the incident.

e female, who is developmentally disabled and a resident of a Host Home at the address, had been assaulted and sustained several injuries to the face, according to the sheri ’s o ce. She was transported to a local hospital in

which she is continuing to undergo treatment.

SWAT and crisis negotiators were among the many units that responded to the incident. Other units included drones, K9s, investigations, patrol and tra c.

e preliminary investigation indicates the suspect, who has not been positively identi ed, was not a resident of the Host Home.

e 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team also responded to the scene. e multi-agency team will conduct an independent investigation to determine if the shooting was justi ed.

e deputy, who has not been named by the sheri ’s o ce, has been placed on administrative leave with pay for the investigation, following the agency’s policy.

Deputies with the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce on the scene of an incident in which there was an o cer-involved shooting.

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0044

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2024 9:17:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CARRIE DAWN ESCALANTE

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PLUM CREEK FUNDING, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/16/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 12/28/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021141267

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$593,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $575,350.29

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, WILLOW RIDGE FILING THREE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 21495 Grays Peak Dr, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S

Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/12/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

CARLY IMBROGNO

Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000010057370

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0044

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0035

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/22/2024 8:34:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Stanley Abrams

Original Beneficiary: Generation Mortgage Company

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2018-RM1

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/10/2007

Recording Date of DOT: 5/17/2007

Reception No. of DOT: 2007040203

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$4,050,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $2,191,397.84

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 tax andor insurance payments under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 165, HAPPY CANYON SUBMISSION, FILING #5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 4871 N Mesa Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108-9358

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/22/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-24-984369-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0035

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0038

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/29/2024 9:41:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: STEPHANIE GORDON AND ERIC EVANS

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SHEA MORTGAGE INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/19/2023

Recording Date of DOT: 5/31/2023

Reception No. of DOT: 2023023117

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$557,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $554,983.81

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's 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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 130, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7C, 5TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 15010 Cast Pebble Circle, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on

the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/29/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DAVID R DOUGHTY

Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 24-031902

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0038

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0037

Ridgely Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Synergy One Lending, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Onslow Bay Financial LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/11/2022

Public Notices

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$562,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $559,321.69

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 35, BLOCK 2, LONE TREE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

8119 Lodgepole Trail, Lone Tree, CO 80124

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt

secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/29/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-971383-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0037

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0046

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2024 9:19:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: NEIL DAVIS

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/24/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 9/29/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021111951

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$416,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $399,545.39

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 38A, BLOCK 21, MEADOWS FILING NO. 18, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 3280 Youngheart Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109-3817

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/12/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

CARLY IMBROGNO

Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000010058642

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0046

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franktown NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0031

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/22/2024 8:32:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: FREDERICK J MCCOY JR AND SUSAN M MCCOY

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013088006 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $335,716.91

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, RUSSELLVILLE UNIT 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 11274 East Manitou Road, Franktown, CO 80116

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/22/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

CARLY IMBROGNO

Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000010019149

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0031

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0041

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/29/2024 9:49:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SHAWN ALLAN MCGILVREY AND BRANDY MARIE MCGILVREY

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST JPMMT 2021-13

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/2/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 8/6/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021093298

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $630,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $606,606.64

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 269, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-X, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10764 Glengate Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/29/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

CARLY IMBROGNO

Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000010031276

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0041

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0039

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/29/2024 9:43:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Kendall S. Walker and Nicole A. Walker Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2011

Recording Date of DOT: 4/29/2011

Reception No. of DOT: 2011027317

DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $283,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $285,644.01

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 15, Block 4, Plum Creek Fairway 11 Subdivision Filing No. 1, as corrected by Ratification recorded December 14, 1995 in Book 1306 at Page 1129, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 835 Appleby Pl, Castle Rock, CO 80104-5312

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 12/10/2012, Reception number 2012095118. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/29/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ARICYN J. DALL

Colorado Registration #: 51467 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: (720) 259-6714

Fax #: (720) 259-6709

Attorney File #: 24CO00064-10

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0039

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0045

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/12/2024 9:18:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Todd J. Nordstrom and Tara C. Nordstrom

Public Notices

Original Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/29/2008

Recording Date of DOT: 5/30/2008

Reception No. of DOT: 2008038358

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$417,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $362,802.70

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed 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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 15, BLOCK 2, PERRY PARKFILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 5394 Country Club Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/12/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

Colorado Registration #: 46396

3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO230148

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0045

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0036

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/22/2024 8:38:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Victoria N Fullmer

Original Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2015

Recording Date of DOT: 5/22/2015

Reception No. of DOT: 2015033688

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$200,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $190,391.34

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 20, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16 - PARCELS 1, 2, 3 & 4, 3RD AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 3868 Alcazar Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/22/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-24-984590-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0036

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Pines NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0030

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/22/2024 8:36:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CHRIS RYAN AND ELIZABETH RYAN

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020019050

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,392.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $390,164.95

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s 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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 23, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 7399 Norfolk Pl, Castle Pines, CO 80108-3611

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/22/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DAVID R DOUGHTY

Colorado Registration #: 40042

9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028619

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0030

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0034

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/22/2024 8:34:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GRANT R EMERY

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLTEN MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/25/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017066605

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$400,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $361,641.95

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's 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.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, HIDDEN VILLAGE FILING #1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9262 Hilltop Road, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/22/2024

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DAVID R DOUGHTY

Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 24-031849

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2024-0034

First Publication: 4/25/2024

Last Publication: 5/23/2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO SHERI DAVIS, CLERK AND RECORDER

In compliance with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statute 1-5-205(1) notice is hereby given that a Primary Election and Special Congressional Vacancy Election will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors beginning on June 3, 2024. Voters who do not receive a ballot by June 12, 2024, may request a ballot from the Douglas County Elections Office, located at 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109, or by calling 303-660-7444.

Completed ballots may be returned by U.S. MAIL or hand delivered to a Douglas County BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATION or VOTER SERVICE

AND POLLING CENTER. If you choose to return a completed ballot by mail, you must affix adequate postage to the OFFICIAL BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE before mailing. Ballots must be received by the Douglas County Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2024. Postmarks do not count as a received

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dition to locations/hours listed in Phase 1.

Parker Library

20105 E. Mainstreet

These Phase 3 locations are available on Election Day, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in addition to locations/hours listed in Phase 1 and 2.

Arapahoe Community College

– Sturm Campus

4500 Limelight Avenue

Voters will be MAILED a ballot that contains only those races and/or measures on which the voter is eligible to vote.

Please contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 303-660-7444 or visit

DouglasVotes.com if you have any questions.

Legal Notice No. 947141

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the City Council Hearing Room, 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy., City of Lone Tree, CO 80124 to consider a major amendment to the Centennial Ridge Planned Development District, 2nd Amendment, Development Plan. The proposed amendment is to add “Public and private schools” as a use permitted by right in Planning Area A only.

PLEASE NOTE – This Planning Commission public hearing on June 11, 2024 will take the place of the Planning Commission public hearing that was previously scheduled for May 28, 2024 for this application. Therefore, there will be NO PUBLIC HEARING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS APPLICATION ON MAY 28, 2024, and the public hearing will instead be held on June 11, 2024 as described above. For more information, please see the project website (https://cityoflonetree.com/projects/centennial-ridge-planned-development-amendment/) or call the Community Development Department at 720-509-1180.

File Name and Number: ZR24-0001; Centennial Ridge Planned Development Amendment

Legal Description: Lot 1, Centennial Ridge Subdivision F-004

Legal Notice No. 947162

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

1) Le Peep

Le Peep Wildcat, LLC d/b/a Le Peep has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Liquor License for a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license at the location of 2201 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Unit C-10 in Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

Date of Application: May 10, 2024

Officers: Kevin Wessel - Member

Kathleen Wessel – Member Tyrone Mack – Member Jose Israel Hernandez Flores - Member

2) Postino Wine Cafe

1497 Park Central Drive, LLC d/b/a Postino

Wine Cafe has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Liquor License for a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license at the location of 1497 Park Central Dr in Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

Date of Application: May 10, 2024

Officers: Lauren Bailey – Member

Legal Notice No. 947161

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR POST-AWARD HEARING

The City of Lone Tree will conduct a public hearing at the City Council Regular Meeting on June 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO 80124. The purpose of the hearing is to allow citizens to review and comment on the performance of Ridgegate Station Affordable LLC in carrying out their Site Acquisition for the development of Ridgegate Station Affordable, which was financed with federal Community Development Block Grant funds provided by the State of Colorado to the City of Lone Tree, as applicant, on behalf of Ridgegate Station Affordable LLC.

Written comments are also welcome and must be received by June 3, 2024, submitted to Patricia. leyva@cityoflonetree.com; Attention: Patricia Leyva. Information and records regarding the above described project are available at City of Lone Tree Municipal Building at 9220 Kimmer Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124 during regular office hours.

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Patricia Leyva at 303-708-1818 or at Patricia. leyva@cityoflonetree.com, at least 3 calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided.

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Patricia Leyva at 303-708-1818 or at Patricia.leyva@ cityoflonetree.com at least 3 calendar days prior to the meeting and the city will make every attempt to provide a language interpreter.

To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please contact Patricia Leyva at 303-708-1818 or at Patricia.leyva@cityoflonetree. com at least 3 calendar days prior to the meeting.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Patricia Leyva at 303-708-1818 or at Patricia.leyva@cityoflonetree.com at least 3 calendar days prior to the hearing to be attended.

Legal Notice No. 947147

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

LARKSPUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

LFPD Board of Directors is currently accepting Letters of Interest for an open position (serving until May 2025) on the Board of Directors.

To be considered for this position please submit a Letter of Interest to Patti Nygaard at PNygaard@LarkspurFire.org or 9414 S. Spruce Mtn. Rd Larkspur CO 80118, no later than Monday, June 10, 2024.

Attendance at the June 13, 2024 Board of Directors meeting is suggested for those who are interested in filling this vacancy, to introduce yourself and state why you should serve in this position.

Legal Notice No. 947142

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 6 2023 Budget, and that the proposed Amended 2023 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 6; and that copies are on file at the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolution Amending the 2023 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. This District Board meeting will be held by Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd=SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09

Phone: 1 (719) 359-4580

Meeting ID: 546 911 9353

Password: 912873

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

By /s/ David Solin, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 947144

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 10th day of June, 2024, final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, for and on account of the contract of said IHC Scott (a subsidiary of WW Clyde) for the furnishing and installation of AIP No. 3-080029-056-2022, at Centennial Airport, and any person co partnership, association or corporation who has unpaid claim against said IHC Scott (a subsidiary of WW Clyde) for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, supply of laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on June 10, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority

County of Arapahoe State of Colorado

Legal Notice No. 947095

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on

June 16, 2024, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number 2023--003, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 16th day of June, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Keith Burke, Project Manager Department of Public Works Engineering Division, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement before such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works.

Legal Notice NO. 947121

First Publication: May 16, 2023

Second Publication: May 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 14th day of June 2024 final settlement with Glacier Construction Company Inc., will be made by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District for the Well A-1R Project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

All such claims shall be filed with Centennial Water and Sanitation District, located at, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1556. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said Centennial Water and Sanitation District, its’ officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor.

Centennial Water and Sanitation District

Legal Notice No. 947111

First Published May 16, 2024

Last Published May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Date: May 23, 2024

RE: South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District Kitchen Remodel Project

1. Introduction/Invitation. The South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is seeking proposals for the performance of construction services in connection with its anticipated remodel of the Fire Station 17 kitchen, located at 9554 South University Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80126.

2. Procedure for Submitting Proposals. Kim

Hoff with W.E. Kieding Interior Architects, Incorporated d/b/a Kieding is acting as the Owner’s representative and design consultant for the District, and is in the process of recommending a firm to provide construction services for the project. Interested parties are invited to submit a Proposal no later than June 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will not be accepted. For consideration, proposers must (i) obtain a Request for Proposals form, and (ii) submit three (3) copies of your proposal to Kevin Milan, whose address is 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The proposals will be evaluated and the District expects to accept by written notice the proposal that, in its estimation, represents the best value to the District.

The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process and/or waive informalities of any submission.

Legal Notice No. 947157

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 10th day of June, 2024, final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, for and on account of the contract of said Bryan Construction, Inc. for the furnishing and installation of the Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building Expansion, at Centennial Airport, and any person co partnership, association or corporation who has unpaid claim against said Bryan Construction, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, supply of laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on June 10, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority. Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority County of Arapahoe State of Colorado

Legal Notice No. 947096

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to Chato’s Concrete, LLC, for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2023 Concrete Panel Replacement Project. The project provided for the removal and replacement of approximately 1,500 yd² of concrete, 45 l.f. concrete curb and gutter, 100 l.f. of bridge expansion material, and the removal of approximately 80 yd² of asphalt paving replacing with 80 yd² of concrete pavement. All of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members,

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officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO

By: Justin Schmitz, Director of Public

Works & Mobility

Legal Notice No. 947145

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 14th day of June 2024 final settlement with Glacier Construction Company Inc., will be made by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District for the Well D-20A Project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

All such claims shall be filed with Centennial Water and Sanitation District, located at, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1556. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said Centennial Water and Sanitation District, its’ officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor.

Centennial Water and Sanitation District

Legal No. 947110

First Published May 16, 2024

Last Published May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on June 23, 2024, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Brannan Sand & Gravel Company, LLC for the CONCRETE CRUSHING AND RECYCLING PROJECT, Douglas County Project Number CI 2023-037, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Brannan Sand & Gravel Company, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 23rd day of June, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Manager, Brian Schultz, Department of Public Works Engineering Division, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement before such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works.

Legal Notice No. 947160

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Second Publication: May 30, 2024

Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV30835, Division/ Courtroom # 5

SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 24000752

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

TMV RETAIL II OWNERS ASSOCIATION, A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Plaintiff:

v. CBDG, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Defendant(s)

Regarding: LOT 23A, BLOCK 1, TWENTY MILE VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

ALSO KNOW AS: 18671 EAST MAIN STREET, PARKER, CO 80134

also known as: 18671 E MAIN ST PARKER, CO 80134 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

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 Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 11th day July 2024, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. 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. 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 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $8,250.74

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Richard W. Johnston, Esq. #19823, TOBEY & JOHNSTON PC, 6855 S Havana St Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 (303) 799-8600.

Dated 5/16/2024, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 947067

First Publication: 5/16/2024

Last Publication: 6/13/2024

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109

In re the Marriage of: HANNAH M BILLINGSLY, Petitioner, and DREW A BILLINGSLY, Respondent. Case Number: 2024DR030193 Division: 7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Case Information Sheet, Case Management Order, and Notice of Initial Status Conference may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage without further notice.

This is an action: Dissolution of Marriage pursuant to Section 14-10-106, C.R.S.

Legal Notice No. 947107

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: June 13, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Water Court

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO

APRIL 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state. co.us)

2024CW3052 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720) 733-6000, mmarlowe@crgov.com.. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline Wallace-Gross, Anthony Basile, Lyons Gaddis, P.C., P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, (303)776-9900, mwg@lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com; APPLICATION FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN JEFFERSON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES. 2. Names and descriptions of structures (See EXHIBIT A for locations and structures and exchange reach). 2.1. Heckendorf Well No. 1 (CR 78). (This well was originally called CR 14.) 2.1.1. Location: SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th PM, 1,750 feet from the North section line and 800 feet from the East section line. 2.1.2. Source: Alluvium of East Plum Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River. 2.1.3. Appropriation date: April 12, 1984. 2.1.4. Total decreed amount: 250 g.p.m. 2.1.5. Absolute amount: 120 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.1.6. Remaining Conditional amount: 130 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.1.7. Claim to make absolute: Not applicable. 2.1.8. Use: All municipal and augmentation uses. 2.1.9. Depth: 70 feet. 2.2. Heckendorf Well No. 2 (CR 79). (This well was originally called CR 15.) 2.2.1. Location: SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th PM, 2,300 feet from the North section line and 800 feet from the East section line. 2.2.2. Source: Alluvium of East Plum Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River. 2.2.3. Appropriation date: April 12, 1984. 2.2.4. Total decreed amount: 250 g.p.m. 2.2.5. Absolute amount: 62 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.2.6. Remaining Conditional amount: 188 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.2.7. Claim to make absolute: Not applicable. 2.2.8. Use: All municipal and augmentation uses. 2.2.9. Depth: 70 feet. 2.3. Heckendorf Well No. 3 (CR 80). (This well was originally called CR 16.) 2.3.1. Location: NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th PM, 2,300 feet from the South section line and 800

feet from the East section line. 2.3.2. Source: Alluvium of East Plum Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River. 2.3.3. Appropriation date: April 12, 1984 2.3.4. Total decreed amount: 250 g.p.m. 2.3.5. Absolute amount: 186 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.3.6. Remaining Conditional amount: 64 g.p.m., pursuant to Case No. 17CW3161. 2.3.7. Claim to make absolute: Not applicable. 2.3.8. Use: All municipal and augmentation uses. 2.3.9. Depth: 70 feet. 2.4. Appropriative Right of Exchange. 2.4.1. Location: That segment of East Plum Creek from a point in the SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 2, T8S, R67W, 6th PM, where the Castle Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into East Plum Creek (downstream terminus) to the following upstream termini: 2.4.1.1. a point in the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th P.M., approximately 2250 feet from the South Section Line and 800 feet from the East section line [as originally decreed in 84CW656 as the point of diversion for the Douglas Lane Pipeline and Applicant's furthest upstream point of diversion on East Plum Creek]. 2.4.1.2. a point in the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th PM, 2300 feet from the South section line and 800 feet from the East section line [the location of Heckendorf Well No. 3, the farthest upstream structure following the abandonment of the exchange only to the Douglas Lane Pipeline in 09CW167. The exchange to Heckendorf Well No. 3 was explicitly decreed to continue.].

2.4.1.3. a point in the NE1/4 NE 1/4 Section 22, T8S, R67W, 6th PM approximately 400 feet from the north section line and 700 feet from the east section line [as described in 17CW3161].

2.4.2. Source: East Plum Creek, tributary to the South Platte River. 2.4.3. Appropriation date: April 12, 1984. 2.4.4. Total decreed amount: 5.7

c.f.s. 2.4.5. Total absolute amount: 0.75 c.f.s. 2.4.6. Total remaining conditional amount: 4.95 c.f.s. 2.4.7. Claim to make absolute: Not applicable. 3. Previous decrees: The District Court, Water Division No. 1 has entered the following decrees related to these water rights: Case No. 17CW3161, entered on April 13, 2018; Case No. 09CW167, entered on October 5, 2011; Case No. 02CW026, entered on November 24, 2003; Case No. 94CW289, entered on February 13, 1996; and Case No. 84CW656, entered on October 15, 1987. 4. Integrated System: The water rights that are the subject of this decree are part of an integrated water supply system for the Town of Castle Rock, pursuant to § 37-92-301(4)(b), C.R.S. 5. Provide a detailed outline of what has been done toward completion or for completion of the appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures: During the subject diligence period, Applicant spent more than $256,500,000 on various aspects of its integrated water system. Specifically, among other things, Applicant: 5.1 Purchased additional storage capacity in Chatfield Reservoir and paid assessments to the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, Inc. at a cost of approximately $3,621,000. 5.1.1. Associated legal and administrative costs totaled approximately $6,000.As of 2023, Applicant owns 719 acre-feet of capacity in Chatfield Reservoir, with plans to exercise the option to 5.1.2. acquire additional capacity up to 2,000 acre-feet of conditional storage. 5.2. Completed the following work related to the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility: 5.2.1. Completed design of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $2,322,000. 5.2.2 Finished construction of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $30,860,000. 5.2.3. Began design on an expansion of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility from 6 mgd to 12 mgd at a cost of approximately $1,695,000.

5.3. Completed the following work related to Plum Creek Diversion, Castle Rock Reservoir No. 1 (also known as Sedalia Reservoir) and Castle Rock Reservoir No. 2. 5.3.1. The Town spent approximately $935,000 designing improvements to Castle Rock Reservoirs No. 1 and No. 2. 5.3.2.

The Town began the construction of Castle Rock Reservoir No. 2 and an expansion of Castle Rock Reservoir No. 1 at a cost of approximately $5,760,000. 5.4. The Town operated the water rights in-priority described above. 5.5. Conducted legal and engineering work to determine whether to acquire certain senior water rights for use in Applicant’s municipal water system. 5.6. Began and/or continued to oppose applications that could injure Applicant’s water rights, including these water rights, in Case Nos. 18CW3038, 18CW3039, 18CW3056, 18CW3066, 18CW3206, 18CW3232, 19CW3211, 19CW3253, 20CW3005, 20CW3031, 20CW3214, 21CW3022, 21CW3091, 21CW3193, 22CW3032, 22CW3103, 22CW3111, 23CW3121, 23CW3124, 23CW3129, and 23CW3180. 5.7. Filed applications in Case Nos. 19CW3030, 19CW3039, 19CW3042, 19CW3078, 19CW3229, 19CW3231, 19CW3232, 20CW3175, 21CW3046,

21CW3047, 21CW3109, 21CW3142, 21CW3185, 22CW3064, 22CW3145, 22CW3150, 22CW3155, 23CW3002, 23CW3061, and 24CW3037.

6. Owner of land upon which the structures are located: 6.1. Well No. CR-78 (Heckendorf No. 1): Michael and Irene Vander Meulen, PO Box 1077, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6.2. Well No. CR-79 (Heckendorf No. 2): Sheldon Boone Testamentary Family Trust, PO Box 656, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6.3. Well No. CR-80 (Heckendorf No. 3): Applicant. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree finding that Applicant has maintained diligence on the remaining portion of the conditional water rights described herein. (Number of pages in application: 7, excluding exhibits.)

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 947128

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO

APRIL 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state. co.us)

2024CW3060 (16CW3059) CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS OF THE UNITED WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, ELBERT, MORGAN, AND WELD COUNTIES (“Applicant”). ROBERT LEMBKE, 8301 East Prentice Ave. #100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 and JOSH SHIPMAN, 8301 East Prentice Ave., #100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Please send all pleadings and correspondence to: Tod J. Smith, Esq., Law Office of Tod J. Smith, LLC, 2919 Valmont Road, Suite 205, Boulder, Colorado 80301, tod@tjs-law.com (Attorney for Applicants). Names and Legal Descriptions of Structures Decreed in Case No. 16CW3059 (“Decree”) with Updated Diligence Information: Name of Structure: Milliken Reservoir. Mining of the Milliken Reservoir site is on-going. Description of Milliken Reservoir: Milliken Reservoir is a lined off-channel reservoir currently designed to be located within Sections 26, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. in Weld County, Colorado. Milliken Reservoir will consist of a series of lined, interconnected gravel pit cells. In Case No. 16CW3059, the conditional storage right included cells in the northern portion of the site, including cells C1, C2, D1, D2, and the Sharkey Pit. Cell C-1 was lined and approved prior to entry of the Decree. Cells C2 and D1 were reconfigured and now encompass what was originally identified as Cell D2. A map showing the reconfigured cells is attached as Exhibit A. Cells C2 and D1 were lined during the diligence period and have been preliminarily leaked proof approved. Letters providing provisional approval for meeting the August 1999 State Engineer’s Guidelines for Lining Criteria for Gravel Pits (“1999 SEO Guidelines”) are attached as Exhibits B-1 and B-2. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the provi-

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sional liner approvals on April 22, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit C. Water has been stored in in-situ storage in Cell C1, the original cell, which continued to be mined during the diligence period. The State Engineer’s final approval will be sought when construction and mining are completed. The final configuration of cells comprising Milliken Reservoir may be changed as development proceeds. All additional cells will be lined and approved by the State Engineer, before being used for storage. United will serve written notice on all Opposers when it receives approval of the lining of any additional cells in Milliken Reservoir. Surface Area: The preliminary designed surface area of Milliken Reservoir is approximately 417 acres at the high water mark, which may change upon completion of the Reservoir. Capacity: The planned capacity of Milliken Reservoir is approximately 18,465 acre-feet, which may change upon completion of the Reservoir. Legal Description of Points of Diversion and Outlet Structures. Surface water may be diverted into and released from Milliken Reservoir through the following structures and facilities. South Diversion. Located adjacent to the Jay Thomas Ditch Diversion Dam on the east bank of the South Platte River in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. A diversion facility at the Jay Thomas Ditch Diversion Dam will only be constructed and used by United pursuant to an agreement with the owner, Public Service Company of Colorado. North Diversion. Originally decreed at a point on the South Platte River downstream of the confluence with the St. Vrain River in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. The North Diversion was constructed during the diligence period and is located in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County Colorado. The as-built location of the point of diversion is 133 feet from the quarter section line between the originally decreed NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 26, and the as-built location in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 26, which is within the 500 feet allowed under paragraph 44 of the Decree. There are no intervening points of diversion between the originally proposed location and the as-built location. The North Diversion Structure is currently equipped with two temporary 10 cfs pumps which will be replaced with a permanent 50 cfs pump and controls which can be expanded to 100 cfs. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the as-built location of the diversion structure on April 22, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit C. Milliken Pump(s). See paragraph 2.1.4.2, North Diversion above. A pump was formerly located and operated in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 35, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. in Weld County, Colorado (Pump Station No. 1), and United may again place a pump at that location in the future. A pump may also be installed near the confluence of the South Platte River and the St. Vrain River in Section 34, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado (Pump Station No. 2). The Milliken Pump(s) divert surface water only to storage in Milliken Reservoir. Western Mutual Ditch Company Headgate. The point of diversion for the Western Mutual Ditch headgate is located on the South Platte River in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado, at a point that is 268 feet from the South section line and 2,688 feet from the East section line. Water will be delivered to Milliken Reservoir through an interconnect between the Western Mutual Ditch and the reservoir. The Western Mutual Ditch is owned by the Western Mutual Ditch Company, P.O. Box 282, LaSalle, Colorado, 80645, and water diverted into the Western Mutual Ditch and/or delivered from the ditch to the reservoir pursuant to this Decree will be pursuant to a written agreement with the Western Mutual Ditch Company or other legal authority. Milliken Reservoir Outlet Structures. Milliken Reservoir will have several outlets with the capability of returning water to the South Platte River at the following locations: (1) the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 2, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado; (2) the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 35, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado; and (3) the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. The North Diversion structure described above can also operate as an outlet from Milliken Reservoir. Source: South Platte River. Name of Structure: 70 Ranch Reservoir. Construction of 70 Ranch Reservoir was completed during the diligence period. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 regarding the 70 Ranch liner approval on April 22, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit D. The State Engineer approved the

construction of the dam and liner on January 16, 2020, which was filed in Case No. 16CW3059 on April 22, 2024, and is attached as Exhibit E. See also Exhibit C. Description of Structure: 70 Ranch Reservoir is a lined off-channel reservoir located in the S1/2 of Section 3, Township 4 North, Range 63 West and a portion of the NE1/4 of Section 10, Township 4 North, Range 63 West all of the 6th P.M, Weld County, Colorado. Surface Area: The surface area of the completed reservoir is 162.96 acres. Storage Depth: The storage depth of the completed reservoir is 44 feet. Capacity: The capacity of the completed 70 Ranch Reservoir is 5,496.8 acre-feet. The Applicant filed notice on all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the stage area capacity curve on April 30, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit F. Legal Description of the Point of Diversion and Outlet Structure: During the diligence period the diversion and outlet works which divert water from and release water to the South Platte River were constructed and are operational: 70 Ranch Reservoir diversions and releases can be made through a bidirectional pipeline whose point of diversion/release is located on the South Platte River in the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 34, Township 5 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1,596 feet from the East section line and 1,675 feet from the South section line of said Section 34 in Weld County, Colorado. Water is conveyed to 70 Ranch Reservoir in a sealed pipeline. There is a totalizing meter located on the pipeline between the point of diversion and the point of discharge into the Reservoir. Releases from the bi-directional pipeline are also made to the South Platte River through a separate outlet located within in the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 34, Township 5 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M. approximately 690 feet from the East section line and 270 feet from the South section line of said Section 34 in Weld County, Colorado. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the as-built locations of the diversion and outlet structures on April 22, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit C. Source: South Platte River. Conditional Decreed Storage Water Rights: Conditional Milliken Reservoir Right. The location and description of Milliken Reservoir and its decreed points of diversion are set forth above in paragraph 2.1. Appropriation Date: April 29, 2016.

Rate of Diversion. South Diversion – 260 cfs. North Diversion – 260 cfs. Milliken Pumps – 260 cfs. Western Mutual Ditch Headgate – 185 cfs. Maximum combined Diversion Rate – 260 cfs from all diversion points combined. Volume Decreed. 3,000 acre-feet per year, with one refill in the amount of 3,000 acre-feet per year, conditional. The total amount that can be in storage at any one time under the Milliken Reservoir Right, including the refill right, is 3,000 acre-feet, provided that the amount of both the first fill and the refill right shall be reduced if the final as-built storage volume made available to United is less than 3,000 acre-feet. Conditional 70 Ranch Reservoir Right. The location and description of 70 Ranch Reservoir and its decreed points of diversion and outlet are set forth above in paragraph 2.2. Appropriation Date. February 1, 2016. Rate of Diversion. 100 cfs – The Applicant has constructed a pump station with a 50 cfs capacity and an outlet to South Platte River with a 50 cfs gravity flow capacity. The pump station has the ability to expand to 100 cfs capacity. Volume Decreed. 6,000 acre-feet per year conditional, with one re-fill in the amount of 6,000 acre-feet per year, conditional. The total amount that can be in storage under the 70 Ranch Reservoir Right at any one time, including the refill right, is 6,000 acre-feet, provided that the amount of both the first fill and the refill right shall be reduced if the final as built storage volume made available to United is less than 6,000 acre-feet. Conditional Decreed Uses of Milliken and 70 Ranch Reservoir Water Rights. 70 Ranch. Use on the 70 Ranch for irrigation of up to 5,000 acres, stock watering (excluding concentrated animal feeding operations as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture), oil, gas, and mineral production occurring on 70 Ranch, industrial, commercial, and indoor uses within the 70 Ranch machine shop, farm equipment maintenance, washing, and dust suppression activities. Lower Latham Farms. Use on the Lower Latham Farms for irrigation of up to 400 acres and farm equipment maintenance, washing, and dust suppression activities. Fort Morgan Farms. Use on the Fort Morgan Farms for irrigation of up to 468 acres and farm equipment maintenance, washing, and dust suppression activities. DeSanti Parcel. Use on the DeSanti Parcel for irrigation of up to 15 acres and farm equipment maintenance, washing, and dust suppression activities pursuant to pending Case No. 19CW3073. (Case No. 16CW3053 was dismissed and no decree was entered.) Highlands Development. Use on the Highlands Development for municipal, commercial, domestic, irrigation and farm equipment maintenance, washing, and

dust suppression activities, including carry-over of water from year-to-year to allow such uses during periods of drought. ECCV and ACWWA Service Areas. Use for the ECCV and ACWWA service areas shall be limited to the amount necessary to replace losses incurred by United in conveying water from the original point of diversion to the ECCV water treatment plant located in the Beebe Draw (“Delivery Losses”) to fulfill United’s Contractual Obligations. Use within the ECCV and ACWWA service areas of any water delivered by United to replace Delivery Losses shall be for municipal, industrial, domestic, irrigation, and commercial purposes with the right to use, reuse, and successively use such water subject to the requirements of paragraph 8.2.7 and the volumetric limits of paragraph 13.22 of the Decree, including carry-over of water from year-to-year to allow such uses during periods of drought. Right to use, reuse, and successively use to extinction. United may fully consume and use, reuse and successively use to extinction water diverted under the water rights decreed herein at the places and for the uses described above; however, prior to any reuse and successive use, United shall file a new application with the Water Court and obtain a decree from the Water Court quantifying the rate, timing, and, except as determined in paragraph 29.1.1 of the Decree for the purpose of use as substitute supply in the appropriative rights of exchange decreed herein, the location of reusable return flows available for such reuse and successive use, and approving the points of diversion or re-diversion for the reusable return flows available for such reuse and successive use. Use after Storage. The water storage rights decreed herein, after storage and subsequent release, may be used to replace Delivery Losses as described in paragraph 8.8 of the Decree and for the purposes described above on the 70 Ranch, Lower Latham Farms, and Fort Morgan Farms. Use in Augmentation Plan. Water diverted pursuant to the water rights decreed in Case No. 16CW3059 may be used for and is approved for use as a source of augmentation supply in the augmentation plan described in the Decree. Use in Exchanges. United will use the water storage rights as a source of substitute supply in the appropriative rights of exchange decreed in Case No. 16CW3059. Use as a source of substitute supply in any future appropriative rights of exchange may only occur pursuant to a subsequent decree of the Water Court that authorizes such use. Use in Future Exchanges, Augmentation Plans, and Recharge Projects. Uses on lands other than those identified in paragraph 8.1 of the Decree and/or for uses other than those described in paragraph 8.2 of the Decree will be permitted only if the water rights decreed herein are subsequently changed in water court for such uses at alternative locations, or approved pursuant to a substitute water supply plan approved by the State Engineer pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-308(4), or successor statutes, subject to the terms and limitations of the Decree including the limitations of paragraphs 8.7 and 51 of the Decree. Disposition of Water Rights. The water rights decreed in Case No. 16CW3059 are dedicated to use in and on, or for augmentation of well pumping on, the areas depicted in Exhibit A attached to the Decree, and the uses described in paragraph 8 and its subparagraphs of the Decree, and shall not be sold, leased for a period exceeding five years (“Long Term Lease”), or otherwise permanently disposed of by United for uses other than those authorized by the Decree, except under the conditions set forth in paragraph 51 of the Decree. Use of any conditional water right decreed herein under any lease may not be used as evidence to demonstrate diligence with respect to that water right or as the basis to make the water right absolute. Use in ECCV and/or ACWWA Augmentation Plans. Subject to paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2.6 of the Decree, water diverted pursuant to the decreed water rights may be used to fulfill Applicant’s Contractual Obligations to provide water to ECCV and ACWWA, provided that any use of the water in any existing ECCV or ACWWA augmentation plan or exchange, including but not limited to those decreed in Case Nos. 02CW403, 02CW404, 03CW442, 10CW306, and 13CW3026, must be pursuant to the terms and conditions of those decrees for adding additional sources of augmentation supplies, including any notice provisions set forth therein. Conditional Appropriative Rights of Exchange: Exchange-From Points. Accretion Point for 70 Ranch Irrigation Return Flows. The most downstream point at which 70 Ranch irrigation return flows accrue to the South Platte River is located at the west section line of Section 23, Township 4 North, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado, as the section line intersects with the South Platte River. 70 Ranch Reservoir Outlet Structures. Described above in paragraph 2.2.5. Haren Recharge Facility Accretions. The point at which water re-

charged at the Haren Recharge Facility accretes to the South Platte River is located in the SW1/4 of Section 8, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. Use of recharge credits from the Haren Recharge Facility shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Paragraph 52 and its subparagraphs of the Decree. Milliken Reservoir Outlet Structures. Described above in paragraph 2.1.4. St. Vrain Confluence. The confluence of St. Vrain Creek and the South Platte River which is located in the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 34, Township 4 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado, from which the water will be exchanged to the St. Vrain Pipeline located at one of the following locations or any point between these two locations: (1) 500 feet west and 200 feet north of the SE corner of Section 20, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado; or (2) the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 10, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. St. Vrain Pipeline. The point of discharge from the St. Vrain Pipeline to the South Platte River will be located in one of the following locations: (1) at a point located upstream of the Highway 66 Bridge as it crosses the South Platte River which will deliver water to the South Platte River in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 19, Township 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado; (2) at a point upstream of the Highway 66 Bridge as it crosses the South Platte River, which will deliver water to the South Platte River in the SE1/4 of the SE14 of Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado or the E1/2 of Section 25, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado; or (3) at a point near the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. Brighton Lateral Reservoir Intake/Outlet Facility. The point of discharge from the Brighton Lateral to the South Platte River will be located within either the NW1/4 of the NW1/4, or the NE1/4 of the NW1/4, both in Section 18, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. United Reservoir No. 3 Discharge. The point of discharge from United Reservoir No. 3 to the South Platte River is located on the east bank of the South Platte River in the SW1/4 of Section 26, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Adams County, Colorado, located 1,636 feet east of the west line and 1,531 feet north of the south line of said Section 26. Exchange-To Points. 70 Ranch Reservoir Diversion Point. Described above in paragraph 2.2.5.1. United Diversion Facility No. 1 (Riverside Canal Headgate). The existing headgate for the Riverside Canal Intake is located on the north bank of the South Platte River in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M., in Weld County, Colorado. This is a surface diversion. Milliken Reservoir Diversion Points. Described above in paragraph 2.1.4. St. Vrain Pipeline Diversion. Described above in paragraph 4.1.5. Brighton Lateral Reservoir Intake/Outlet Facility. The Brighton Lateral Reservoir Intake/Outlet Facility can function as an outlet (Exchange-From) point or a diversion (Exchange-To) point. The location of the Facility is described in paragraph 29.1.7 of the Decree. United Diversion Facility No. 3. United Diversion Facility No. 3 is located on the east bank of the South Platte River in the SW1/4 of Section 26, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., in Adams County, Colorado, located 1,636 feet east of the west line and 1,531 feet north of the south line of said Section 26. Burlington Canal Headgate. The headgate of the Burlington Canal (also known as the “Burlington Ditch”) is located, pursuant to a changed point of diversion decreed in Case No. 02CW403 Water Division No. 1 (“403 Decree”), at a point on the east bank of the South Platte River in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 14, Township 3 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., in the City and County of Denver, Colorado. The headgate is located at approximately latitude 039° 47’ 24.69” N, longitude 104° 58’ 9.97” W. The UTM coordinates are approximately NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13S 502616.89 mE 4404471.42 mN. Nothing in this Decree shall be construed so as to abrogate, alter, supersede, or otherwise affect any legal rights and obligations set forth in the agreement dated July 1, 1921 among FRICO, Burlington, and Henrylyn. The City of Thornton has a September 24, 1981 agreement with FRICO, Burlington, and the Wellington Reservoir Company for use of the first 200 cfs of excess capacity in the Burlington Ditch and a July 18, 1985 agreement with Henrylyn for use of the first 100 cfs of excess capacity in the Burlington Ditch. United’s use of the Burlington Ditch will be subject to and limited by Thornton’s prior rights. Sources of Substitute Supply. United’s Milliken Reservoir Right, described in paragraph 10 of the Decree and above in paragraph 3.1. United’s 70 Ranch

Reservoir Right, described in paragraph 12 of the Decree and above in paragraph 3.2. Irrigation return flows from irrigation of the 70 Ranch, subject to the limitations of paragraph 29.1.1 of the Decree. Accretions from the Haren Recharge Facility to the South Platte River available to United through the Haren Recharge Allocation Agreement, as described in paragraph 18.4 of the Decree. Use of recharge credits from the Haren Recharge Facility are subject to the terms and conditions of Paragraph 52 and its subparagraphs of the Decree. United’s water described in paragraphs 29.3.1 through 29.3.4 of the Decree that is stored in Brighton Lateral Reservoir. United’s water described in paragraphs 29.3.1 through 29.3.4 of the Decree that is stored in United Reservoir No. 3. Maximum Rates of Exchange. From 70 Ranch Irrigation Return Flows – 4 cfs. From 70 Ranch Reservoir discharge – 100 cfs. From the point of accretion of Haren Recharge Facility credits – 11 cfs. From Milliken Reservoir discharge – 260 cfs. From the St. Vrain Pipeline discharge – 50 cfs. From the Brighton Lateral discharge – 50 cfs. From United Reservoir No. 3 discharge – 50 cfs. The maximum exchange rate for any exchange shall be no greater than the final as built capacity of the Exchange-From and Exchange-To points, if less than the identified maximum exchange rates. Aggregate Limits. The maximum total aggregate rate of exchange for the simultaneous operation of two or more of the exchange rights decreed herein shall not exceed 360 cfs. Volumetric Limits. The total volume of water that may be diverted under the decreed exchange rights is limited as follows: 70 Ranch Irrigation Return Flow Exchange-From Point. Limited to a maximum of 1,100 acre-feet annually. 70 Ranch Reservoir Exchange-From Point. Limited to a maximum of 7,200 acre-feet annually. Haren Recharge Facility Exchange-From Point. Limited to a maximum of 4,333 acre-feet annually. Milliken Reservoir Exchange-From Point. Limited to a maximum of 3,600 acre-feet annually. United Reservoir No. 3 and/or Burlington Canal Exchange-To Points. Limited to a maximum of 4,000 acre-feet. Appropriation Date. April 29, 2016. Uses. The uses of water diverted at the Exchange-To points under the appropriative rights of exchange decreed herein are described in the Decree at paragraph 8, and above in paragraph 3.3. Outline of Work Performed or Actions Taken Toward Completion of the Appropriation and Application of the Water to Beneficial Use as Conditionally Decreed. During the diligence period, the Applicant: Milliken Reservoir. See paragraph 2.1.1 above. Constructed slurry walls lining Cells C2 and D1. The slurry walls were tested and a preliminary leak test was approved. A copy of that approval is attached to the Application as Exhibits B-1 and B-2. The Applicant also constructed the diversion structure and a wet well, located as described above in paragraph 2.1.4.2., which, when permanent pumps are installed, will initially have a 50 cfs inlet and outlet capacity that can be increased to 100 cfs. Gravel mining is ongoing in Cell C2. Applicant expended approximately $6,000,000 during the diligence period on these construction activities at Milliken Reservoir; 70 Ranch Reservoir. See paragraph 2.2 above. Completed construction of 70 Ranch Reservoir and its inlet and outlet infrastructure. A Certificate of Substantial Completion was signed on October 10, 2019 and is attached to this Application as Exhibit E. The Applicant spent approximately $5,500,000 constructing and completing 70 Ranch Reservoir; United Reservoir No. 3 (exchange-from and exchange-to point). Constructed a pump station which delivers water to the Beebe Pipeline for delivery to the Beebe Draw where the Highlands Development and the DeSanti Parcel are located. The Applicant spent approximately $7,000,000 during this period on the construction and completion of the pump station; Spent approximately $400,000 on engineering fees related to the construction at Milliken and United No. 3 Reservoirs described above; Diverted and stored 221 acre-feet in Milliken Reservoir at a maximum rate of 10.04 cfs during Water Year 2019 (see paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 below); Diverted and stored 2,224 acre-feet in 70 Ranch Reservoir at a maximum rate of 52.1 cfs during Water Year 2023 (see paragraphs 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 below); Exchanged 186.7 acre-feet from the Haren Recharge Accretion Point to Milliken Reservoir at a maximum rate of 1.3 cfs (see paragraph 6.6.1 below); Exchanged 371.5 acrefeet from 70 Ranch Reservoir to the United Diversion No. 1 (Riverside Headgate) at a maximum rate of 7.42 cfs (see paragraph 6.6.2 below); Filed a new application in Case No. 19CW3073, to provide, in part, additional mechanisms to convey United’s water decreed in this case into the Beebe Draw for delivery to the Highlands Development, the DeSanti Parcel, and to replace ECCV and ACWWA Delivery Losses. 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the Water Court; Negotiated, together with ECCV and ACWWA, with the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (“FRICO”) and consummated agreements which, in part, confirm the Applicant’s ability to deliver its water through the FRICO system in the Beebe Draw; Beneficially used water stored under the 70 Ranch Reservoir Right and exercised decreed conditional exchanges as set forth below in paragraph 6. Spent substantial amounts of money and devoted hundreds of man hours to the development, operation, maintenance, and improvement of its water delivery infrastructure and water rights portfolio. As part of the overall effort, the Applicant retained engineering consultants and attorneys to assist in the operation, maintenance, improvements, and protection of its water delivery infrastructure and it water rights: Spent approximately $1,200,000 in legal fees, protecting the Applicant’s water rights and facilities, and negotiating agreements with FRICO, ACWWA, and ECCV; Spent approximately $1,800,000 in engineering fees and expenses, operating its water delivery system, evaluating additional water rights and facilities for incorporation into its water supply system, protecting the Applicant’s water rights and facilities, and negotiating agreements with FRICO, ACWWA, and ECCV. Installation of Webcams. Pursuant to paragraph 30.5.1 of the Decree, the Applicant has installed digital cameras (webcams) at the Riverside Canal headgate, Empire Canal headgate, and Western Ditch headgate. The webcams are connected to the internet and can transmit images of the flow of the South Platte River in real time. The images can be replayed and reviewed for up to 60 days from the date of transmission. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the installation of the webcams and links to the sites on April 23, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit G. The Applicant spent approximately $10,000, on the installation of the webcams. ECCV and ACWWA Delivery Losses. Pursuant to paragraph 13.1 of the Decree, the Applicant has entered into an agreement confirming its legal obligation to provide up to 500 acre-feet annually to replace ECCV and ACWWA Delivery Losses. The Applicant filed notice to all opposers in Case No. 16CW3059 of the agreement on April 30, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit H. The work performed and actions taken by the Applicant during the diligence period demonstrate its continuing intent to develop the conditional water storage rights and appropriative rights of exchange originally decreed in Case No. 16CW3059. The Applicant has shown that it can and will implement the conditional water storage rights and appropriative rights of exchange, which will be completed and exercised with diligence within a reasonable time. Water Applied to Beneficial Use and Made Absolute. The Applicant seeks to have decreed absolute the following: Milliken Reservoir Right (Volume). Stored 221 acre-feet during Water Year 2019 for subsequent beneficial use. A determination that the storage of this water can be made absolute is subject to the terms set forth in paragraph 13.20 of the Decree; Milliken Reservoir Right (Diversion Rate). 10.04 cfs diverted into storage on May 10, 2023; 70 Ranch Reservoir Right (Volume). Stored 2,224 acre-feet during Water Year 2023 for subsequent beneficial use. A determination that the storage of this water can be made absolute is subject to the terms set forth in paragraph 13.20 of the Decree; 70 Ranch Reservoir Right (Diversion Rate). 52.1 cfs diverted and stored on June 7, 2023. 70 Ranch Reservoir Right (Volume). 371.5 acre-feet of the water stored was subsequently used for oil and gas development on the 70 Ranch from December 29, 2022 to March 30, 2023, see paragraph 13.20 of the Decree; Exchanges Claimed Absolute. Haren Recharge Credits exchanged from the Haren Recharge Accretion Point to Milliken Reservoir – 186.7 acre-feet exchanged from July 13, 2020 to September 30, 2020, at a maximum rate of 1.3 cfs on September 19, 2020; 70 Ranch Reservoir Right exchanged from 70 Ranch Reservoir to United Diversion No. 1 (Riverside Headgate) – 371.5 acre-feet exchanged from December 29, 2022 to March 30, 2023, at a maximum rate of 7.42 cfs on December 30, 2022. Date of Filing of the Application. This Application for finding of reasonable diligence and to make absolute has been filed on or before April 30, 2024, in accordance with the Court’s Notice Concerning Conditional Water Right dated January 30, 2024. Decreed Terms and Conditions. If not repeated in this Application, the terms and conditions imposed in the Decree issued in Case No. 16CW3059, are applicable and will be included in a decree entered in this case, unless the term and condition applied only during the first diligence period and has been addressed. Requested Relief WHEREFORE, the Applicant, United Water & Sanitation District, respectfully requests entry of decree: Decreeing that the storage of 221 acre-feet of water in Milliken Reservoir, as described above in paragraph

6.1, has been made absolute; Decreeing that the diversion into Milliken Reservoir at the rate of 10.04 cfs, as described above in paragraph 6.2, has been made absolute; Decreeing that the storage of 2,224 acre-feet of water in 70 Ranch Reservoir, as described above in paragraph 6.3, has been made absolute; Decreeing that the diversion into 70 Ranch Reservoir at the rate of 52.1 cfs, as described above in paragraph 6.4, has been made absolute; Decreeing that 371.5 acre-feet of the 70 Ranch Reservoir Right for oil and gas development on the 70 Ranch, as described above in paragraph 6.5, has been made absolute; Decreeing that the exchange of 186.7 acre-feet at a rate of 1.3 cfs from the Haren Recharge Accretion Point to Milliken Reservoir, as described above in paragraph 6.4.1, has been made absolute; Decreeing that the exchange of 371.5 acre-feet at a rate of 7.42 cfs from 70 Ranch Reservoir to the United Diversion No. 1 (Riverside Headgate), as described above in paragraph 6.3, has been made absolute; Confirming that work on one feature of United’s single, unified, and integrated water supply project shall be considered in finding reasonable diligence in the development of all features of its water supply project; and Determining that the Applicant has demonstrated reasonable diligence in the development of the conditional water storage rights and appropriative rights of exchange originally decreed in Case No. 16CW3059 and continuing the remaining portions of those conditional water rights in good standing and setting a date by which the Applicant must file a subsequent finding of reasonable diligence. (The Application is 12 pages with nine exhibits.)

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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APRIL 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state. co.us)

2024CW3053; Previous Case Nos. 17CW3146, 10CW283, 87CW338, 97CW191, 04CW83 – DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT d/b/a THE PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER DISTRICT c/o Heather W. Beasley, District Manager, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, CO 80134, (303) 841-2797. (Please send all pleadings and correspondence to: Scott A. Clark, Esq. Peter D. Jaacks, Esq. Burns, Figa & Will, P.C., 6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, (303) 796-2626. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO. 2. Purpose of Application. The Application requests a finding of reasonable diligence in applying to beneficial use, and to continue as conditional, the water rights described in paragraphs 3 and 4 below for their decreed conditional uses for the amounts as described below. 3. Description of conditional underground water

rights. 3.1. Name and legal description of structures. 3.1.1. Ray Boegel Irrigation Excavated Sump Enlargement. Located at a point in the S1/2 NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the W1/4 corner of said Section 15 bears South 74°20’ West a distance of 1,394 feet. 3.1.2. Szymanski Irrigation Well Enlargement. Located at a point in the N1/2 NW1/4 of Section 15 whence the N1/4 corner of said Section 15 bears North 33°17’ East a distance of 1,058 feet. 3.1.3. The structures referenced in paragraphs 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 are collectively referred to as the “Well Enlargements.” The conditional water rights to be withdrawn from the Well Enlargements are referred to as the “Enlargement Rights.” A map showing the approximate locations of the structures is attached as Exhibit 1, filed with the Application. 3.2. Original and subsequent decrees. The conditional underground water rights that are the subject of this Application were originally decreed on June 27, 1991 in Case No. 87CW338, by the District Court, Water Division 1 (the “87CW338 Decree”). Subsequent decrees confirming findings of reasonable diligence were entered by the Water Court in Case Nos. 97CW191, 04CW83, 10CW283, and 17CW3146 on March 23, 1998, December 1, 2004, October 3, 2011, and April 27, 2018 respectively. 3.3. Source. The source for each of the Enlargement Rights is the alluvium of Cherry Creek, tributary to the South Platte River. 3.4. Appropriation date. June 8, 1987. 3.5. Amount. 3.0 c.f.s., conditional, for each of the Enlargement Rights. 3.6. Decreed uses. Municipal use, which includes all municipal uses, such as but not by way of limitation, domestic, commercial, manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, watering of parks and lawns and gardens, fire protection, recreation, fish and wildlife propagation, sewage augmentation and exchange. 3.7. Location of structures. Each of the Enlargement Rights involves a supplemental appropriation of water from the location of an existing well structure, as such structure may be enlarged or replaced pursuant to an approved well permit. The existing structures and decreed water rights associated with the location of each of the Well Enlargements are as follows: 3.7.1. The Ray Boegel Irrigation Excavated Sump. Registration No. 2790-F adjudicated May 18, 1972 in Civil Action No. 3635 in the Douglas County District Court, decreed 2.07 c.f.s. with a priority date of May 27, 1954, for agriculture and domestic including fire protection uses, with the point of diversion being a point in the S1/2 NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the W1/4 corner of said Section 15 bears South 74°20’ West a distance of 1,394 feet. 3.7.2. The Szymanski Irrigation Well. Registration No. 2789-F adjudicated May 18, 1972 in Civil Action No. 3635 in the Douglas County District Court, decreed 4.46 c.f.s. with a priority date of March 9, 1956, for agriculture and domestic including fire protection uses, with the point of diversion being at a point in the N1/2 NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the N1/4 corner of said Section 15 bears North 33°17’ East a distance of 1,058 feet. 3.8. Pursuant to the Case No. 87CW338 Decree, the District may divert all or a portion of the Enlargement Rights at any of the District’s wells (the “District’s Wells”) listed in this paragraph, each of which is decreed as an alternate point of diversion for the Enlargement Rights. 3.8.1. The Lester H. Smith and Virgie M. Smith Irrigation Well. Registration No. 19483, with the point of diversion being a point in the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the Southeast corner of said Section 3 bears South 89°40’ East a distance of 2,972 feet. 3.8.2. The Elbert Leroy Scott Irrigation Well No. 2. Registration No. 19514-RF, with the point of diversion being a point in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the Northeast corner of said Section 10 bears North 65°36’ East a distance of 3,123 feet. 3.8.3. The Vestal Well. Registration No. 20675, with the point of diversion being a point in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the Northeast corner of said Section 10 bears North 48°24’ East a distance of 3,411 feet. 3.8.4. The Vestal’s Wellshire Hills, Inc. Irrigation Well. Registration No. 21029-RF, with the point of diversion being a point on the east bank of Cherry Creek and the south bank of Bayou Gulch in the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the Northwest corner of said Section 22 bears North 76°53’ West a distance of 2,382 feet. 3.8.5. The Cherry Creek Ranches Irrigation Well. Registration No. 15916RF, with the point of diversion being a point in the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. 3.8.6. The Millard Well. Registration No. 20705-RF, with the point of diversion being a point in the NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of

the 6th P.M. which point is 2,655 feet south of the north section line and 2,855 feet west of the east section line. 3.8.7. The Lester H. Smith and Virgie M. Smith Irrigation Replacement Well. Registration No. 19483-RF, with the point of diversion being a point in the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., which point is 2,497 feet north and 2,420 feet west of the southeast corner of Section 10. 3.8.8. The Martin L. Bechtold Irrigation Well No. 2. Registration No. 18707, with the point of diversion being on the east bank of Cherry Creek and the north bank of Bayou Gulch in the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the SW corner of said Section 15 bears South 85°10’ West a distance of 2,335 feet. 4. Description of conditional right of exchange. 4.1. Right of exchange. The conditional right of exchange that is the subject of this Application (the “Right of Exchange”) involves the right to exchange nontributary return flows and historic consumptive use credits upstream on Cherry Creek to: (i) the location of the District’s Wells described in paragraph 3.8, above; and (ii) the Ray Boegel Irrigation Excavated Sump and Szymanski Irrigation Well described in paragraph 3.7, above. 4.2. Original, subsequent and related decrees. The Right of Exchange was originally decreed by the 87CW338 Decree. Subsequent decrees awarding findings of reasonable diligence were entered by the Water Court in Case Nos. 97CW191, 04CW83, 10CW283, and 17CW3146. The nontributary return flow credits that are the subject of the Right of Exchange were decreed by the Water Court on December 28, 1988 in Case No. 82CW418. The historic consumptive use credits that are the subject of the Right of Exchange are attributable to the Ray Boegel Irrigation Excavated Sump and were decreed by the Water Court on June 27, 1991 in Case No. 87CW337. Pursuant to the decrees entered in those cases, the return flow credits and historic consumptive use credits may be used and successively reused to extinction. 4.3. Affected stream reach. The extent of the natural stream system which is affected by the Right of Exchange is Cherry Creek from a point where Cherry Creek intersects the north section line of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., and upstream therefrom to Vestal’s Wellshire Hills, Inc. Irrigation Well, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., whence the Northwest corner of said Section 22 bears North 76°53’ West a distance of 2,382 feet. 4.4. Appropriation date. June 8, 1987. 4.5. Appropriation date. June 8, 1987. 4.6. Fully-consumable water. The District may reuse and successively use the entirety of its nontributary return flow credits and the historic consumptive use credits attributable to the Ray Boegel Irrigation Excavated Sump until such waters are entirely consumed. 5. Detailed outline of diligence activities. The conditional water rights that are the subject of this case (“Conditional Rights”) are part of a plan for augmentation decreed in Case No. 87CW338 to supply water for irrigation and for residential and commercial development (the “Development”) on approximately 258 acres in the N1/2 of Section 15, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., in Douglas County (the “Property”). At the time the decree in Case No. 10CW283 was entered, BZH Land Company, LLC owned both the Property and the Conditional Rights. In 2015, the Conditional Rights were conveyed to Choke Cherry Investors, LLC (“Choke Cherry”). Choke Cherry and the District entered into a Developer Service Agreement dated August 17, 2016 (“DSA”) to govern the terms by which the District would provide water service to the Development. Pursuant to the terms of the DSA, Choke Cherry conveyed the Conditional Rights to the District on September 1, 2016. The Conditional Rights will become part of the District’s integrated water system that will be used to serve the Development and the District’s other customers. 5.1. Development of the property. During the diligence period, Choke Cherry worked toward development of the Property. The Choke Cherry Development is now the Stone Creek neighborhood. The Stone Creek neighborhood is now fully built out and consists of 331 residential units. Water meters were installed in late 2019 and the District began providing water service from its integrated system to the neighborhood at that time. The development of the Stone Creek neighborhood was the result of multiple years of negotiations between District staff, legal counsel, and Choke Cherry about what wells, water rights, and associated easements will be required to serve the Property; and the infrastructure necessary to connect Choke Cherry’s water supply to the District’s existing infrastructure. The District continues to develop the Conditional Rights for use in its integrated system. 5.2. Work on the District’s water supply system. The District operates an integrated water supply for municipal, residential, commercial, and other

beneficial uses within its service area and constitutes an integrated system of water rights and structures under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). See Decree in Case No. 17CW3146 (“17CW3146 Decree”) ¶8.3. The District may continue to integrate additional water rights and structures into its water supply system. For purposes of demonstrating reasonable diligence involving the water rights described in this Decree, work performed and effort and costs expended on any of the water rights or structures that are part of the District’s integrated water supply system shall be considered in determining diligence. During the diligence period, the District has spent over $28 million improving and maintaining its water supply system. These improvements to the District’s existing water supply facility constitute diligence on not only the District’s water supply system, but the Conditional Rights. 5.2.1. WISE. On March 13, 2013, the District entered into the South Metro WISE (“Water, Infrastructure, and Supply Efficiency”) Authority Formation and Organizational Intergovernmental Agreement. This Agreement commits the District to participate in the WISE Partnership through the South Metro WISE Authority (“WISE Authority”). The Agreement also defines how costs will be shared between participating members. The District has committed to subscribing to an average of 500 a.f. of a projected average total of 10,000 a.f. of renewable water to be delivered annually from the WISE Partnership. The WISE Authority was formed July 10, 2013. The WISE Authority’s members are 10 local governments located in the southern Denver metropolitan areas of south-central Arapahoe and northern Douglas Counties. The Water Delivery Agreement is the overarching agreement that defines the terms under which Denver and Aurora will deliver water to WISE Authority members. 5.2.1.1. During the diligence period, the WISE Authority completed construction of the Ridgegate Pipeline and made a connection to Aurora Water to begin receiving water. 5.2.1.2. The District negotiated an IGA with Parker Water and Sanitation District (“PWSD”) for WISE water, completed its connection to PWSD’s infrastructure, paid capital buy-in fees for PWSD’s system, and converted its entire water system disinfection method from free chlorine to chloramines. The District began receiving WISE water in April 2020. 5.2.1.3. The WISE Authority is nearing completion of the Binney Connection to Aurora Water’s Binney Water Purification Facility. In addition, the WISE Authority is working with Denver Water on the DIA Connection, a key component of WISE infrastructure. This project is estimated at $13 million and was bid for construction in January 2024. The WISE Authority is also undergoing engineering evaluations related to future salinity management and has budgeted $5.75 million in 2024 for land acquisition for salinity management facilities. Each year, the District pays annual dues to the WISE Authority to cover its share of operating costs. In addition, each month the District pays set capacity fees for existing WISE infrastructure. It also purchases or trades its allocation of the annual water offer. 5.2.2. Cherry Creek Project Authority. The Cherry Creek Project Water Authority (“CCPWA”) was formed in 2005 through an intergovernmental agreement between the District, the Inverness Water and Sanitation District, the Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District, and the Town of Castle Rock. The Authority was formed in order to purchase and develop water supplies for these four entities from the upper Cherry Creek Basin. CCPWA costs are shared by the four member entities. 5.2.2.1. The CCPWA installed SCADA data monitoring at two existing deep well sites to better manage well operations. It also rehabilitated the motor and performed upgrades and relocation of the discharge at an alluvial well. The Authority embarked on an approximately $12 million project to convert Walker Pit to Walker Reservoir, per the Authority’s Master Plan. The reservoir construction is expected to be complete by summer 2024. Along with the reservoir, the Authority is constructing three new alluvial wells and one deep well and the associated raw water pipeline to deliver that groundwater into Walker Reservoir. The wells and raw water pipeline are anticipated to be complete by summer 2024.

5.2.3. Other capital expenditures. During the diligence period, the District performed numerous capital projects to develop its integrated system, including drilling two new deep wells, constructing a new enclosed reservoir tank, increasing the size of an existing reservoir tank, upsizing pumps at two pump stations, retrofitting nearly all customer meters to cellular technology, constructing a new pipeline between two water pressure zones for looping and redundancy, extending an existing pipeline for looping, adding mixers to existing water storage tanks, converting several pump station meters to electromagnetic flow meters, installing variable frequency drives at pump stations, performing a system-wide leak detection assessment, and

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purchasing portable generators and fitting key facilities with manual transfer switches. Other capital projects include continued maintenance of the water distribution system to repair and replace valves, meter pits, curb stops, fire hydrants, reservoirs, and pipelines. Additionally, the District prepared a Water Resources Master Plan, including a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan, in 2022. 6. Name and address of landowner upon which any new or modified diversion structure is located. Stone Creek Metro District, c/o: Wolfersberger LLC, 12210 Brighton Rd #8, Henderson, CO 80640.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 947129

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Legal Notice No. 947163

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

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Legal Notice No. 947159

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419

Legal Notice No. 947153

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Martha Pointer Blue, aka Martha P. Blue, aka Martha Blue, aka Martha Hannon Pointer, aka Martha Pointer, Deceased Case Number: 24PR58

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC

Person Giving Notice

7000 E. Belleview Ave., Ste 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 947139

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication:June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of AMY MAIKKULA, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30180, Division C.O.C.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, Castle Rock, Colorado, on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

STEPHAN MAIKKULA

Personal Representative

6207 Hay Meadow Way Sedalia, Colorado 80135

Telephone: 512-426-5223

Legal Notice No. 947085

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT CHARLES COLE, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30159

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

William A. Morris

Attorney to the Personal Representative

600 17th Street, Suite 2800 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. 947112

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN RE: JOYCE JOAN HUNT REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 1999, AS AMENDED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Joyce Joan Hunt died on April 1, 2024. John Milton Hunt, Jr., Raymon Bradley Hunt and Lesley Mae Anne Hunt are the current Trustees of the Joyce Joan Hunt Revocable Living Trust dated January 3, 1999 as amended, including any and all trusts created thereunder (collectively the “Trust”). All persons having claims against the Trust are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to: J. Douglas Wiley, II Polsinelli PC 1 E. Washington Street, Suite 1200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 DATED this 2nd day of May, 2024. /s/John Milton Hunt, Jr. John Milton Hunt, Jr., Trustee of the Joyce Joan Hunt Revocable Living Trust dated January 3, 1999 as amended.

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Legal Notice No. 947114

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Second Publication: May 30, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Triffany Michelle Hammond, a/k/a Triffany M. Hammond a/k/a Triffany Hammond, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30195

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Peyton Hammond, Personal Representative 13949 E. Bails Place Aurora, Colorado 80012

Legal Notice No. 947102

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carol Eileen Hannon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR173

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bryan Boillot, Personal Representative 2567 Gray Wolf Place Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Legal Notice No. 947106

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lan S. Jeffers, a/k/a Lan Southers Jeffers, a/k/a Lan Jeffers, a/k/a Lan S. Brandenburger, and Lan Brandenburger, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30167

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Shari D. Caton, Esq.

Attorney for Marcus Brandenburger Caton Law, LLC

7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 1100

Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 947119

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael K. Goodman, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030516

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephanie F. Dahl, Esq.

Attorney for Personal Representative 4725 S. Monaco St., Suite 320 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 947075

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ARLENE SCULLY, ARLENE E. SCULLY, a/k/a ARLENE ELIZABETH SCULLY, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30175

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tiffany S. Kinder, Personal Representative 7227 S. Acoma Street Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 947158

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOANNE R. KOHLES, also known as JOANNE RAE KOHLES, and JOANNE KOHLES, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30201

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, County, Colorado or on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew G. Buerger, Personal Representative 149 W. Juan Way Castle Rock, CO 80108

Legal Notice No. 947100

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Pete G. Karabatsos, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30206

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, on or before September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert J. Cunningham, Attorney for Personal Representative 7988 Berkshire Lane Castle Pines, Colorado 80108

Legal Notice No. 947143

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edward Erickson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30178

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the

personal representative or to the Douglas County Court, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin E. Erickson, Personal Representative Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 947090

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roger Balment Vaughn, a/k/a Roger B. Vaughn, a/k/a R.B. Vaughn, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30211

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Felicity S. Vaughn, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. GLATSTEIN & O'BRIEN, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. 947104

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of AUGUST JACOB FISCHER, a.k.a. AUGUST J. FISCHER, a.k.a. AUGUST FISCHER, a.k.a. AUGIE FISCHER, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30182, Division COC

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, Castle Rock, Colorado, on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

AUGUST JACOB FISCHER, IV Personal Representative 1527 Baguette Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 Telephone: 206-778-2760

Legal Notice No. 947084

First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William A Caldwell, a/k/a William Arthur Caldwell, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30171

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Norman L. Caldwell, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. 947083

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward Erickson, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30178

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Douglas County Court, Colorado on or before September 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin E. Erickson, Personal Representative c/o Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 947140

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First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gayle Ruff, a/k/a Gayle Caroline Ruff, a/k/a Gayle C. Ruff, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30158

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brenda Osborne, Personal Representative 6125 E. 121st Drive Brighton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. 947087

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 19, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Sienna Avery Shank be changed to Sienna Avery Zerr Case No.: 2023 C 621

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947079

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child as been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Ivy Antoinette Ho be changed to Ivy Antoinette Hope Case No.: 24 C222

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947149

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Laura Harper Peszek be changed to Laura Peszek Boettger Case No.: 2024 C 213

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947103

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Molly Antoinette Ho be changed to Molly Antoinette Hope Case No.: 24 C221

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947150

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Carl Lee Smith Junior be changed to Carl Lee Smith Case No.: 2024 C 31566

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947091

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 7, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Keila Venisia Paula Day be changed to Keila Venisia Paula Case No. 2024 CV 40

By: Judge H. Clay Hurst

Legal Notice No. 947115

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 7, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kayleigh Anne Chambers be changed to Kayleigh Anne Rocchi

Case No.: 2024 C 257

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947152

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 22, 2024, (nunc pro tunc April 17, 2024) hat a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Hannah Lucia Koncilja be changed to Eastyn Lucia Koncilja Case No.: 24 CV 33

By: Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 947077

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name (Amended)

Public notice is given on April 28, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Tonilou Somera Dovel be changed to Toni Lou Dovel

Case No.: 2024 C 164

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947138

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 25, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Emily Grace Schmidt be changed to Augustine Grace Byrd Case No.: 24 C 179

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947098

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 19, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Serenity Armella Shank be changed to Serenity Armella Zerr Case No.: 23 C 620

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947078

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Javan Yin be changed to Jovian Yin Case No.: 24 C 258

By:Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947146

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 30, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kelly Jean Weatherman be changed to Kelly Weatherman Yearsley Case No.: 24 C 232

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947116

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 30, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of LYNN ELIZABETH RADOVICH be changed to LYNN ELIZABETH CHENARD Case No.: 2024 C 31582

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 947131

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Chelsea Mary Ho be changed to Chelsea Mary Hope Case No.: 24 C223

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947148

First Publication: May 23, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Delilah Reign Marie Akers Inglese be changed to Delilah Reign Marie Akers Case No.: 24 C 152

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947076

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 28, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Raylnn Rose Gannon be changed to Raylynn Rose Costanza Case No.: 23 C 745

(Reopened and Redated with court April 10, 2024) By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 947156

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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO

APRIL 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION

TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state. co.us)

2024CW3050 (Case Nos. 17CW3127, 10CW143, 00CW186, and Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW340, 89CW214, 89CW215) THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, a municipal corporation of the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise. APPLICATION FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE, JEFFERSON, DOUGLAS, AND PARK COUNTIES, COLORADO Attorneys for the City of Aurora, by and through its Utility Enterprise, please send all correspondence to: Stephen C. Cann, #24498 Ian J. Best, #46020 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 5300 Aurora, CO 80012-1555 (303) 739-7030 scann@ auroragov.org; ibest@auroragov.org. This Application seeks a finding of reasonable diligence on rights of exchange originally decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW340, 89CW214 and 89CW215 decreed September 29, 1994 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Original Decree”) The court has made a finding of reasonable diligence for the exchanges decreed in the Original Decree in Case Nos. 17CW3127, 10CW143 and 00CW2000. The water used as replacement sources under these exchanges is reusable water from the Applicant’s integrated water supply system that includes waters originating in the South Platte, Arkansas, and Colorado River basins. This replacement water is either delivered directly to the South Platte River for exchange from the confluence of Tarryall Creek upstream to Spinney Mountain Reservoir, or delivered though Aurora’s municipal wastewater system to the Metro District Outfall on the South Platte River or the Sand Creek Treatment Plant Outfall on Sand Creek for exchange upstream to Strontia Springs Reservoir and from that reservoir to Spinney Mountain Reservoir. See Exhibit A, attached hereto. 1. NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: The City of Aurora, Colorado, A municipal corporation of the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise (“Aurora”) 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Suite 5300 Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 Telephone: 303-7397370 E-Mail: CityAttorneyNotice@auroragov.org 2. NAME OF STRUCTURES: Case No. 86CW340 Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Outfall of the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility, f.k.a. The Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. 1 Outfall (“Metro District Outfall”): Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 3 South, Range 68 West, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of said point is 39º 48’ 47” North and the approximate longitude is 104º 57’ 05” West. In Adams County. Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 3 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude at this point is 39º 45’ 43” North and the approximate longitude is 104º 51’ 20” West. In Adams County. Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex. In Douglas County, across the channel on the South Platte River, the Dam is located in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. Case Nos. 89CW214 and 89CW215 Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex. In Douglas County, across the channel of the South Platte River, the dam is located in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 69 West, 6th P.M. Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Located in Park County across the channel of the South Platte River, the left abutment of the dam is located at a point whence the Southwest corner of Section 36, Township 12 South, Range 74 West, 6th P.M., bears South 23º 26’ West, a distance of 8,314.3 feet. The Dam is generally located in Sections 25 and 36, Township 12 South, Range 74 West. The left abutment is in the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 25. The right abutment is located in the Southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 36. The Confluence of Tarryall Creek and the South Platte River. Located in the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 71 West, 6th P.M., in Park County, Colorado. 3.DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS: Date of Original Decree: October 31, 1994, Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW340, 89CW214 and 89CW215, District Court Water Division 1, Colorado. Date of Subsequent Diligence Decrees: May 18, 2004, Case No. 00CW186, District Court, Water Division No. 1, Colorado; August 23, 2011, Case No. 10CW143, District Court, Water Division No. 1, Colorado; Case No. 17CW3127, District Court, Water Division No. 1, Colorado. Legal Descriptions: See Paragraph 2, above. Sources of Exchange Water: Sources of Reusable Water for Exchange in Case No. 86CW340 Homestake System: Water imported into the South Platte River Basin from the Colorado River system through the Homestake Tunnel and Otero Pipeline, including those water rights that are the subject of District Court, Eagle County, Case No. 1193, Original Decree entered July 23, 1958, Amended and Supplemental Decree entered June 8, 1962. Water imported into the South Platte River Basin from the Arkansas River system through the Otero Pipeline, including those water rights which are the subject of Case Nos. W-4799 and 82CW182, Water Division 2, June 29, 1984; also including those water rights which are the subject of the decree in Case No. 83CW18, Water Division 2, November 3, 1986, and Case No. 87CW63 dated March 22, 1994; also those water rights which are the subject of consolidated Case Nos. 84CW62, 84CW63 and 84CW64, Water Division 2, dated October 21, 1985. Water rights which are tributary to the South Platte River and which have been changed from their original irrigation use to municipal consumptive use and reuse in the following cases: Augustine Ranch, CA Nos. 3684 and 3705, District Court, Park County, Colorado; Janitell Ranch, Case No. W-7936-75, Water Division 1; McDowell Ranch, Case No. W-8345-76, Water Division 1; Badger Basin Ranch, Case No. W-9234-78, Water Division 1; Trout Creek Ranch, Case No. W-9242-78(A), Water Division 1; Platte-Ansley Ranch, Case No. W-9242-78(B), Water Division 1; Coil Ranch, Case No. W-944878, Water Division 1; McNulty Ranch, Case No. 79CW274, Water Division 1; Walker Ranch, Case No. 79CW351, Water Division 1; Black Mountain Ranch, Case No. 84CW010, Water Division 1. These water rights are currently delivered to the Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir Complex by direct flow, and from Spinney Mountain Reservoir by storage releases. Sources of Reusable Water for Exchange in Case Nos. 89CW214 and 89CW215 Water originating in the Colorado River system which is diverted into the Arkansas River system and transported via the Otero Pipeline system to the South Platte River Basin: Homestake System: District Court, Eagle County, Case No. 1193, Original Decree entered July 23, 1958, Amended and Supplemental Decree entered June 8, 1962. Twin Lakes System: District Court, Water Division 5, Case No. W-1901, Decree entered May 12, 1976, and Case No. 95CW321, Decree entered April 20, 2001. Busk-Ivanhoe System: District Court, Garfield County, Case No. 2621, Decree entered January 9, 1928, Case No. 3082, Decree entered August 25, 1936, Case No. 4033, Decree entered October 24, 1952, District Court, Water Division 2, and Case No. 09CW142, on remand, District Court, Water Division 2. These waters are conveyed to the Arkansas River Basin by various means and are available for

diversion and transfer to the South Platte River Basin through the Otero Pipeline at either Twin Lakes Reservoir or the Otero Pump Station. Aurora’s outlet works of the Otero Pipeline System discharges into a short channel leading to Spinney Mountain Reservoir, referenced above. Water arising in the Arkansas River Basin and imported into the South Platte River Basin through the Otero Pipeline: Burroughs Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Case Nos. W-4799 and 82CW182, Decree entered June 29, 1984. Rocky Ford Ditch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 83CW18, Decree entered November 3, 1986. Colorado Canal Companies: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case Nos. 84CW62, 84CW63, and 84CW64, Decree entered October 21, 1985. Buffalo Park Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 89CW42, Decree entered March 27, 1992. Water rights which are tributary to the South Platte River, and which were changed from their original irrigation use to municipal fully consumptive uses in the following cases: Augustine Ranch: District Court, Park County, Civil Action Nos. 3684 and 3705, Decree entered November 22, 1968. Huron Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7595-74, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Cheek (High Creek) Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7931-75, Decree entered June 21, 1979. Janitell Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7936-75, March 6, 1991. Badger Basin Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9234-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Trout Creek Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9242- 78(A), Decree entered March 20, 1985, and modified by Order dated September 11, 1989. Platte-Ansley Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9242- 78(B), Decree entered March 20, 1983 Coil Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9448-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983. McNulty Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79CW274, Decree entered December 1, 1986. Walker Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79CW351, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Black Mountain Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84CW010, Decree entered March 20, 1991. Collard Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 88CW228, Decree entered September 19, 1991. These water rights are currently delivered to the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex by direct flow, and from Spinney Mountain Reservoir by storage releases. Exchange Reaches, Amounts and Appropriation Dates: Case No. 86CW340 Exchange Reaches and Amount: From the Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall on Sand Creek, downstream on said Creek to Sand Creek’s confluence with the South Platte River, then upstream along said River to the Strontia Springs Reservoir, from the sources listed in Paragraph 3.4.1, above, at a rate of flow of up to 25 c.f.s. Exchange Reaches and Amount: From the Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District Outfall on the South Platte River then upstream on said River to the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex, from the sources listed in Paragraph 3.4.1., above, at a rate of flow of up to 100 c.f.s. Appropriation Date: December 22, 1986. Case No. 89CW214: Exchange Reaches and Amount: From Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir Complex to Spinney Mountain Reservoir described in Paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2., above, from the sources listed in Paragraph 3.4.2., above, at a rate of flow up to 450 c.f.s. This right has been decreed absolute for its entire amount of 450 cfs. Diligence is not required for this absolute right. Appropriation Date: December 18, 1989. Case No. 89CW215: Exchange Reaches and Amount: From the confluence of Tarryall Creek and the South Platte River to Spinney Mountain Reservoir described in Paragraphs 2.2.2. and 2.2.3., above, from the sources listed in Paragraph 3.4.2., above, at a rate of flow up to 150 c.f.s. Appropriation Date: December 18, 1989. Uses: Municipal consumptive use and reuse. 4. CLAIM FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE Amounts Previously Decreed Absolute and Remaining Conditional: The following table shows the amounts previously made absolute, pursuant to the decrees entered in Water Division 1, Case Nos. 86CW340, 89CW214, 89CW215, 00CW186 and 10CW143, and the amounts remaining conditionally decreed:

5.DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OR FOR COMPLETION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENEFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED. Pursuant to the Original Decree, these exchanges are part of a unified extensive system for the collection, treatment and distribution of water operated by Aurora. For the purposes of showing diligence as to completion of the appropriative rights of exchange decreed in the Original Decree, diligence as to any part of the Aurora water rights system used to operate or benefits from these exchanges shall be diligence as to the completion of the exchanges. Project Specific Efforts: During the diligence period of August 2017 through March 2024, Aurora has done at least the following work toward completion of the appropriation and application of the water rights decreed in the Original Decree (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $1,000). Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Charges: Aurora expended at least $169,542,000 during this diligence period for fees for wastewater treatment of its water at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation facility. Such treatment is necessary for release of this water into the South Platte River Basin as a replacement source under exchanges herein. Sand Creek Water Reuse Plant Improvements: Aurora

operates this 5-million-gallon per day facility that provides treated water used for irrigation throughout the City and for discharge into Sand Creek for use as a replacement source for the exchanges herein. Improvements of this facility completed during this diligence period cost of $8,081,000. Aurora also expended an additional $7,048,000 in operating costs for the Sand Creek plant. These improvements are necessary for use of this water as a substitute supply under the exchanges herein. Quantification and Determination of Lawn Irrigation Return Flows: Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 02-CW-341, Water Division 1, on September 25, 2008, quantifying LIRFs from its municipal system (and subsequent requantifications as required by the Decree in 02-CW-341), generated as a result of use of transmountain water rights, fully consumable in-basin water rights, decreed and permitted non-tributary sources and any other fully consumable water available to Aurora. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $464,000 in engineering costs requantifying the LIRFs adjudicated in Case No. 02-CW-341 available for exchange. Spinney Mountain Reservoir: Aurora expended substantial sums for facility upgrades during the diligence period, including internal outlet works inspections, applications of protective coatings on outlet pipes, assessment, design and extension of the storm drainage systems below the dam, installation of filter trench drains, measurement devices, and installation of heater jackets over valve operators. Systemwide Efforts: During the diligence period, Aurora has accomplished at least the following systemwide efforts that will be used to operate or benefit the conditional rights (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $1,000). South Platte River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to its water supply system components in the South Platte River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the South Platte River Basin. Griswold Water Treatment Plant Renovations. This facility treats a portion of the raw water that is a replacement source herein before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. More than $51,814,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to this facility. This includes expenditures directly by Aurora for renovation of the facility. Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant Improvements. During this diligence period, Aurora spent more than $37,473,000 for improvements to the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant. This facility treats a portion of the raw water that is a replacement source herein before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. Rampart Reservoir Improvement. More than $12,318,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to the Rampart Reservoir delivery system, including improvements to the 54” raw water transmission pipeline between Rampart Reservoir and storage and water treatment facilities within the city. Rampart Reservoir is used to store the water that has been exchanged from the Arkansas and Colorado River Basins and transported to the South Platte River before it is transported through the parallel 54” and 40” pipelines to Aurora. Rampart Reservoir is important for regulation of the flow through these parallel pipelines. Improvements to Extend or Improve Water Service in and to Aurora: More than $105,950,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for extension and upgrade of its water transmission and distribution system necessary to deliver the water that is the subject of the exchange herein to Aurora’s customers. Prairie Waters Project: The Prairie Waters Project is a large comprehensive water recapture, supply, storage and treatment project which in part recovers reusable return flows from Aurora’s water sources from the South Platte River. To facilitate this project Aurora obtained various decrees in Case Nos. 06CW104, 03CW414, and 03CW415, Water Division 1. This project allows further reuse of much of the water decreed to Aurora. Reuse water recovered by this project is one of the sources at Aurora’s water treatment plants for replacement under the exchanges at issue here. During the diligence period, Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 13CW3088, WD-1, finding reasonable diligence for the water rights decreed conditionally in 03CW414 (decreed April 22, 2014), Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 14CW3065, WD-1, finding reasonable diligence for the water rights decreed conditionally in 03CW415 (decreed March 2, 2015), and Aurora filed an application in Case No. 15CW3064 seeking to make absolute portions of the rights decreed conditionally in Case No. 06CW104, WD-1, and seeking a finding of reasonable diligence on the remainder. Aurora has expended at least $10,700,000 on several elements of the Prairie Waters Project during this diligence period. Automated Meter Reading System: Aurora spent more than $10,241,000 during this diligence period for upgrades to its automated utility reading system. South Platte Exchange: On September 22, 2013, Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 08CW253, Water Division 1, granting a finding of reasonable diligence and making absolute portions of conditional exchange rights. These water rights allow Aurora to exchange certain reusable water from the confluence of Tarryall Creek and the South Platte River to Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Binney Water Purification Facility: This state-of-the-art water purification and recycling plant owned and operated by Aurora treats water for use throughout the city. Over $3,477,000 was spent by Aurora during the diligence period for improvements to this facility. Arkansas River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to maintaining and enlarging its water supply system components in the Arkansas River Basin which are necessary for continuation and transport of its reusable supplies from the Arkansas River Basin. Payment for purchase and lease of Rocky Ford Ditch shares. Aurora spent more than $381,000 during this diligence period for repayment of bonds, including principal and interest, that were issued or refunded for purchase of original Rocky Ford Ditch shares changed in Case No. 83-CW-18, that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. Revegetation: Aurora has expended at least $1,570,000 during this diligence period for revegetation, including expenditures for expert revegetation classifications and reports, actual revegetation and weed control costs, as well as farm equipment purchases, office overhead and personnel costs, under Case No. 83-CW-18. Aurora also expended an additional $1,413,000 for revegetation and continued farming of historically irrigated lands pursuant to the decree in Case No. 99-CW-169(A). Payments to Otero County: Aurora and Otero County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on February 22, 1994, and amended that Agreement on October 29, 2001, under which Amendment Aurora agreed to make annual payments to Otero County concerning the Rocky Ford Ditch shares that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments in excess of $273,000. Pueblo Reservoir Storage: During the diligence period, Aurora paid the Bureau of Reclamation more than $4,316,000 for use of Pueblo Reservoir in the storage and exchange of Arkansas River Basin water upstream for transport and use by Aurora in the South Platte Basin. Intergovernmental Agreement with SECWCD. On October 3, 2003, Aurora entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (“SECWCD”), replacing an agreement between the parties dated December 7, 2001. Aurora’s use of Fryingpan-Arkansas facilities for certain water rights is discussed under this IGA. During the diligence period, Aurora made payments of more than $1,113,000 to SECWCD under this IGA. Agreements for Use of the Holbrook Reservoir System Facilities: On March 1, 2005, Aurora entered into two agreements pertaining to the use of the diversion, conveyance and storage facilities of the Holbrook Mutual Irrigating Company (“Holbrook”). Aurora and Holbrook extended this agreement on February 2, 2010. These agreements implement a program to recapture and store yield from foregone diversions of senior water rights. Aurora completed structural modifications to the Holbrook system facilities and

a Substitute Water Supply Plan necessary to implement the program. An Amended Agreement was entered into on April 21, 2016. Continued to Next Page No. 947127

ose under the in uence of cannabis tend to forget to vary their speed, said Ashby, so if they go from the highway to a more residential road, they may maintain the highway speed.

Like Ashby, there are over 200 ofcers that are active Drug Recognition Experts representing law enforcement agencies across the state. ese o cers, along with those who have Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement training, are able to recognize impairment by cannabis versus alcohol.

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far more drillers must get air pollution permits dictating how they will limit releases of ozone-causing chemicals. e EPA may now consistently order those drilling and processing sites to test the ef-

e Douglas County Sheri ’s Ofce currently has zero Drug Recognition Experts, said Deputy Cocha Heyden, a spokesperson with the sheri ’s o ce.

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 86 DUI arrests made in the county, with the top age category being 25-34, according to the latest Colorado Crime Statistics. ese numbers have steadily increased the past few years, with 297 arrests in 2023.

“When we look at a person, we look for impairment,” said Ashby. “ e primary goal is never necessarily to place a substance with a person.”

Clear indicators may be the smell of the person or vehicle, but o cers also look at the driver’s eyes. Drugs

fectiveness of their aring rather than rely on predictions of how the equipment will work, the advocates said.

e four Bonanza Creek oil and gas wells in question “are de ned under the Clean Air Act as ‘major sources’ of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, which form ground-level ozone, the key ingredient of smog. e wells con-

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Further, Aurora initiated a study to examine enlargement of the Holbrook Reservoir to further facilitate operations. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $419,000 to Holbrook under this agreement. Intergovernmental Agreement with LAVWCD: Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District (“LAVWCD”), Aurora paid approximately $500,000 to LAVWCD for the identification and implementation of infrastructure improvements, research, and investigations designed to assist in the permitting or implementation of water leasing programs in the Lower Arkansas Valley, as well as remediation and restoration efforts in the Fountain Creek Corridor. Recovery of Yield (“ROY”): On August 17, 2016, Aurora, along with Colorado Springs, the Pueblo Board of Water Works, the City of Fountain, and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, obtained a decree in Case No. 06CW120 adjudicating exchanges necessary as a result of the 2004 Regional Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) between the various water providers and the City of Pueblo, whereby the water providers agreed to allow certain of their senior flows to pass through Pueblo’s RICD reaches on the condition those flows could be removed downstream and exchanged back upstream. This case lays the foundation for those exchanges. Aurora expended significant sums on these efforts during the diligence period. The ROY partners have acquired land to prospectively be used as a reservoir site at a cost of $780,000 to Aurora. Colorado River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to its water supply system components in the Colorado River Basin that are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the Colorado River Basin. Aurora has continued to pursue development of a joint project or projects as contemplated in a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding with Vail Associates, Upper Eagle River Regional Water Authority, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Cypress Climax Mining Company and the Colorado River Water Conservation District. On June 21, 2004, the City of Aurora entered into an additional Water Exchange Agreement with the Eagle Park Reservoir Company, the Colorado River Water Conservation District, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, and Vail Associates, Inc. to supplement a 1998 Water Exchange Agreement. This agreement affects operations of the Homestake water rights and deliveries of reusable water to Aurora for use in the exchanges herein. On January 5, 2010, the City of Aurora entered into a Consolidated Water Exchange Agreement to supplement, merge and consolidate the 1998 and 2004 agreements. Aurora seeks to further maximize the operations of the Homestake water rights with these projects. A diligence application was filed by the parties to the agreements in regard to the subject exchange rights in 2023. Homestake Project: During this diligence period, work was done on the Homestake Arkansas River Diversion Channel to reduce erosion, including riprap and installation of a new roadway culvert. Additionally, Homestake Reservoir underwent resurfacing and improvement. Once water is transported over the Continental Divide through the

such as antidepressants cause the eyes to move in a staggered way, whereas cannabis causes the pupils to dilate.

Ashby said the roadside tests were designed to rule out medical conditions for the purpose of seeing impairment and people under the in uence of cannabis tend to forget some of the instructions.

DriveSafe instructor, Dinwiddie wants teens – and adults – to know how many levels of one’s life a DUI could impact, no matter the substance.

“Instead of shaming people and just trying to scare them into not doing it, let’s have good, open-minded communication and have you guys be truly educated on just how many

tribute to dangerous air quality in the Denver Metro-North Front Range area, a nine-county region home to more than 4 million people that has violated ozone health standards for nearly two decades,” the Center for Biological Diversity said.

e oil and gas industry says similar ares can burn o 95% of the targeted emissions, but the

Otero Pump Station and Homestake Pipeline, it is then transported to Spinney Mountain Reservoir in the South Platte Basin. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 2023CW3031, 2020CW3024 and 23CW3087 in Water Division 5 through the Homestake Partners, comprising the City of Aurora and the City of Colorado Springs Utility. These water court matters seek a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case No. 98-CW-270, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. On March 31, 2017, Aurora and the City of Colorado Springs jointly filed Case No. 17CW3064 seeking diligence on the Homestake Project exchanges originally decreed in Case No. 95CW272(A), Water Division 5. During this diligence period a decree was entered by the court on June 10, 2018. During this diligence period, Aurora executed a Recovery Agreement (3-27-20) with the United States and Wildlife Service regarding the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Recovery Program). The purpose of the Recovery Agreement is to formalize Aurora’s participation in the Recovery Program, provide certainty that Aurora’s Colorado River depletions can occur consistent with the Endangered Species Act, and provide that Aurora will take reasonable actions to support implementation for the Recovery Elements specified in the 1999 Programmatic Biological Opinion. During the previous diligence period, the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, Recovery Implementation Program and Recovery Action Plan Participation Agreement (11-01-13) was executed with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and a Ruedi Insurance Water Cost Participation Agreement (11-01-13) with the City and County of Denver. Through implementation of these agreements, the east slope water users’ commitment for 5412.5 acre-feet of water annually to the Recovery Program is being met. Aurora has and continues to provide its annual prorata share of operation and maintenance costs associated with these agreements. In addition, Aurora participates and annually contributes to the Colorado Water Congress Colorado River Project for collaboration and support of the Recovery Program by the water users in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Non-Basin Specific: Protection Efforts: During this diligence period, Aurora spent more than $5,000,000 on legal services for participation in Water Divisions 1, 2 and 5 cases to protect the rights and interests of Aurora with regard to its water supply system and prosecution of changes of water rights to integrate acquired water rights into Aurora’s municipal water rights portfolio. Aurora reserves the right to identify additional relevant efforts that may be later discovered or to make upward adjustments to amounts expended on certain projects. Aurora has an extensive water rights portfolio, an extensive and complex water supply, collection, treatment and reuse system, and an extensive number of agreements, contracts, leases, etc. related to its facilities and the use, reuse and storage of its water rights. It is involved in many legal actions related to the collection, treatment, reuse and protection of its water rights. Further, the management, protection, and operation of the water rights and the facilities system involve numerous City of Aurora departments and staff members throughout the state.

aspects of your life it could impact in a negative way,” Dinwiddie said.

Consequences include possible jail time, a mandatory interlock on vehicles, loss of license, community service and being ineligible for high school activities, college programs or scholarships.  ose a ected in the slightest by drugs or alcohol can be arrested for a DUI, which can cost up to $13,500, or a DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired). Even medical cardholders can be at risk.

“You can have whatever opinion on smoking, nicotine or cannabis as you want, but behind the wheel, there’s an obvious e ect and it is not something that you should be doing,” student Braden Kie er said.

nonpro t groups say Colorado is not writing permits in a way that demands the most e ective aring equipment or monitoring afterward to prove the emissions are gone.

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.

Aurora made diligent efforts with regard to this application to determine and quantify all efforts made by the City toward completion of the appropriations and application of the water rights decreed in the Original Decree to beneficial use. However, it is reasonably possible that relevant efforts or expenditures may have been overlooked or need further upward adjustment. 6. CONDITIONAL APPROPRIATIVE RIGHTS OF EXCHANGE FOR WHICH DILIGENCE IS CLAIMED: Applicant respectfully requests a finding of reasonable diligence for those parts of the originally decreed conditional rights described above in paragraph 4 that have not previously been made absolute. 7. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OF THE LAND UPON WHICH ANY NEW DIVERSION OR STORAGE STRUCTURE OR MODIFICATION TO ANY EXISTING DIVERSION OR STORAGE STRUCTURE OR EXISTING STORAGE POOL IS OR WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OR UPON WHICH WATER IS OR WILL BE STORED. City of Aurora, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 5300, Aurora, CO 80015-1555 City and County of Denver, a municipal corporation of the State of Colorado, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners (“Denver Water”), 1600 W 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204- 3412. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court find diligence in the development of those portions of the appropriative rights not made absolute and continue the conditional decree for said structures and remaining conditional amounts for the statutory period and provide any other relief it finds just and appropriate in these circumstances. Number of pages of application: 15 pages.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00

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