Primaries set stage for race against Calvarese in November
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e results of the primaries in late June sets up a race between Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Trisha Calvarese for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District this November.
Boebert, who currently holds a congressional seat in Colorado’s 3rd District on the Western Slope, beat ve conservative challengers with 43% of votes. Calvarese secured her primary win by beating two Democratic candidates with 45% of votes.
Boebert, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump, seems con dent that she will win in November, saying in a statement that she and her Republican colleagues will “stand strong with President Trump when he retakes the White House.” Boebert promised to continue to be a “conservative ghter.”
“I will continue to travel the miles, make the phone calls, and show up in communities of every size and background to earn your votes this November,” she said. “I cannot thank 4th District voters enough for trusting me to e ectively represent their interests.”
In December, Boebert posted a video posted to social media announcing plans to leave her 3rd District seat.
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Next year, the Douglas County commissioners will have at least one new face. It could be state Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, who comfortably won a Republican primary race for one of two board seats that will appear on the ballot in November.
Van Winkle bested Priscilla Rahn, former vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party, and John Carson, a former Douglas County school board president.
Democrat Trisha Calvarese overcame two other candidates to win her primary for the 4th Congressional District. Calvarese will face headwinds in her race against Republican Lauren
Boebert since the district is heavily conservative. COURTESY OF TRISHA CALVARESE CAMPAIGN
George Brauchler could become DA in Colorado’s newest judicial district
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e rst-ever district attorney of Colorado’s rst new judicial district in decades could be George Brauchler. at’s because he defeated Dagny Van Der Jagt by a large margin in the Republican primary for the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s O ce.
Brauchler, a former district attorney, had 65% of the vote compared with Van Der Jagt’s 35% about a day after the June 25 primary, according to uno cial results.
“I’m really not surprised at the outcome in terms of victory, but I am surprised at how big it was,”
Brauchler told Colorado Community Media on election night.
Brauchler chalked up the results partly to name recognition as a longtime politician who has appeared on ballots in several elections.
But “I’m telling you man, we worked freakin’ hard,” he said of his campaign team’s e ort to reach voters.
Given the conservative-leaning voter base in Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, a Democrat faces a tough road to win the seat.
Should Brauchler beat Karen Breslin, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, in November, he said he will bring a tough approach to crime, a philosophy he believes
contrasts with other parts of the metro area.
“I think for this community, the opportunity to take a di erent approach to criminal justice and public safety than the people up north of us is a great opportunity,” Brauchler said.
In particular, he wants to say “to everybody in and out of this jurisdiction that if you steal from us, you should expect to go to jail.”
“Nobody should (expect to) get a summons and get sent home,” Brauchler said.
But he also wants to prioritize exibility in how the new DA’s o ce will process theft cases.
“I’m not saying ending people’s jobs or their families,” said Brauchler, who wants some defendants taking plea deals to serve days or weeks in jail.
“ is isn’t just retail theft. is is (about) embezzlement from companies,” added Brauchler, who wants a bigger focus on theft in general.
In a statement, Van Der Jagt congratulated her opponent and said she “will be supporting all the primary winners during the general election including George Brauchler.”
“For the young voters following this campaign and other races, remember, you lose every opportunity you refuse,” Van Der Jagt said in the
statement. “Raise your hand. Give it a try. And do it with honor.”
New o ce on way
Colorado’s court system is made up of 22 judicial districts, and a new district is on the way. Today, the 18th Judicial District includes Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln counties.
But state lawmakers — driven by population growth and a political split in the region — decided to break it up, moving Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties into a new district.
e 23rd Judicial District is set to launch in January 2025. e 18th Judicial District will then only include Arapahoe County.
A district attorney serves as the head prosecutor for a region of Colorado’s courts, also leading the prosecutors that work in that DA’s o ce. e o ce is responsible for prosecuting crimes that allegedly occur in the area.
In the Republican primary race, voters had a choice between Brauchler — the region’s former DA from before the district split — and Van Der Jagt, who claims a long legal career, including as a deputy district attorney.
Karen Breslin PHOTO VIA CAMPAIGN WEBSITE George Brauchler COURTESY PHOTO
New England’s MLS Goes Its Own Way, Ch allenging DOJ Regarding NAR Settlement
On June 20, MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) informed its 44,600 New England subscribers that, effective immediately, they could submit listings with no offer of buyer agent compensation. That MLS field isn’t being removed, but will now designate the seller’s offer of compensation, not the broker’s.
The article about this development in Inman news service got me thinking about the rationale behind the litigation against co-op commissions and the 1st Amendment implications of prohibiting the display of a seller’s offer of an incentive for other agents to bring a buyer for their listing.
buyer’s agent to compensate. This is our policy at Golden Real Estate — a win/ win policy, under which we earn more for handling both sides of the transaction, and the seller pays less overall.
for them.
But let’s rethink that concept. Now, the listing commission in the above scenario would be 2.8%, not 5.6%, and the listing agreement would specify that the seller offers 2.8% to the buyer’s agent who represents the buyer for his home. The MLS would then have a field for displaying the seller’s offer of compensation, not the listing broker’s offer. This is where freedom of speech comes into play.
Let’s remember who has the resources to pay agents representing buyers. Unless buyers are paying cash, they’re already hard pressed to come up with the down payment and the fees charged by their loan officers. Those fees, except for the appraisal, are simply added to the principal amount of the mortgage loan, so they’re not out of pocket for buyers, but you better believe that a 4- or 5-figure agent compensation amount will be hard felt by buyers.
The many class action lawsuits regarding co-op commissions have echoed the same assertion, alleging that the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers inflates seller costs and is a conspiracy in restraint of trade, a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The change suggested in this column would, I believe, invalidate that claim.
MLS PIN made the following points in its June 20th email to subscribers:
The practice has, until now, been for the seller to agree to a listing commission which was high enough for the listing broker to share it with the agent who produced the buyer. For example, a listing commission might be 5.6%, specifying that 2.8% would be offered to a cooperating buyer’s agent.
Many, but not all, listing agents would insert in the contract a provision that the listing commission would be reduced by, say, 1%, if there was no
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It would be stated in the listing agreement that sellers are free to offer zero compensation to brokers who produce the buyer for their home. Because offers of compensation by sellers would be published for buyers and their agents to see when searching for listings, sellers would be incentivized to offer such compensation. It’s okay for the seller to offer zero compensation, but if that results in few showings and no offers, the seller might change his mind later on. Listings suffer when the “days on market” number grows. I suspect most sellers will agree to offer something in order to increase showings and offers. It has always made sense to me that agents for buyers be compensated by the sellers. The builders of new homes will continue to offer compensation to buyer agents, with or without that offer being displayed on the MLS, knowing that failure to do so would only drive buyers to their competitors. The failure of any home seller to do the same would have the same effect.
Builders must already be excited by the conventional wisdom that buyers will have to pay the brokers who represent them, knowing the great advantage that such a belief will increase business
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On the other hand, any compensation paid to a buyer’s agent by the seller is not paid upfront, but is taken from the seller’s proceeds, which makes it much less painful. But it needs to be a conscious decision of the seller to make that offer, just like any other incentive — for example, providing money to buy down the buyer’s interest rate. The shock of seeing the buyer’s agent’s commission on the seller’s settlement statement instead of the single commission payment to the listing agent is no doubt what triggered that class action lawsuits from sellers complaining, “Why am I paying my buyer’s broker?” With the decision to incentivize buyer agents being more conscious for sellers, that shock will not be as great.
“Offers of compensation, if any, will be made by the seller. Listing brokers and cooperating brokers will no longer split commissions.
“Listing agreements must disclose that the seller is neither required to offer compensation nor required to accede to any cooperating broker’s request for compensation. The listing broker must disclose this to the seller before the seller signs the listing agreement.
“If a seller elects to offer compensation, the listing agreement must also say that the cooperating broker will be an intended thirdparty beneficiary of the agreement with the right to enforce the same.
“Before posting a listing, the listing broker must certify, in a checkbox designated for this purpose in Pinergy [the MLS app], that the listing broker has notified the seller of the seller’s rights not to offer compensation and not to accede to a cooperating broker’s request for compensation.”
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What you should know about annual water system flushing in Castle Pines, Parker
Process stirs up minerals that can discolor water
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Residents in Castle Pines and Parker neighborhoods may have noticed crews opening re hydrants. Doing so ushes water out of the system that feeds faucets, showers and laundry machines.
e mission: to remove minerals, like iron, that can settle in the water pipes and cause discolored water.
To combat the issue, the annual process has returned, with water providers ushing neighborhood by neighborhood. e providers include Castle Pines North Metropolitan District west of Interstate 25 and Parker Water and Sanitation District to the east.
As crews push out the buildup, residents may notice discolored water coming through their faucets as minerals ow through the system.
Minerals naturally occur in the region’s groundwater, which originates from rain and melting snow and ice and is the source of water for wells.
at water from underground partly makes up the local water supply. While discolored water can appear alarming, it’s an aesthetic issue, not a safety problem, o cials say.
“It’s more we don’t want people having their laundry dyed red” or to “have a glass of water that’s brown or yellow or green tinted,” said Nathan Travis, manager of Castle Pines North Metro District.
Castle Pines North’s annual spring ushing this year started in early May and is expected to nish in July. Parker Water, which also is ushing areas in Parker, started ushing around early June and expects to nish in late August.
Even after a neighborhood gets ushed, some homes could still experience discolored water, o cials say. Here’s how to deal with that, along with more details on the program.
Why do minerals build up?
Some local drinking water is made up of well water located hundreds
and, in some cases, roughly thousands of feet below the surface of the ground, according to Parker Water.
Well water can sometimes appear red or brown because of minerals like iron and manganese.
“ ese minerals are a part of the rock sandstone formation,” which has long existed in Colorado, Parker Water’s website says.
Travis’ team in Castle Pines lters out iron at its treatment plant, “but we’re not perfect at getting all of it,” Travis said. Remaining iron builds up on the inside of water pipelines.
A ected water is still safe to drink even though iron can a ect taste, color or odor, according to Castle Pines North.
What to do about discolored water
If water is a ected, try the following steps:
• Run cold water faucets for 10 minutes.
• If the problem doesn’t clear up, wait about four hours. Run cold water again, this time for 15 minutes.
• If the problem continues, call Castle Pines North at 303-688-8550 or submit an email through the district’s “water quality” form in the contact us section of its website at cpnmd.org.
“We will provide further information, and if necessary dispatch a crew to do additional ushing in your area,” a Castle Pines North announcement says.
Also important to remember when experiencing discolored water are the following tips:
• Do not run your hot water or do any laundry or dishes. “Pulling the discolored water into your water heater isn’t the end of the world, but you may need to ush your water heater separately to clear it up,” the announcement says.
Shooting in Lone Tree leads to arrests
BY ISABEL GUZMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
In the early hours of June 22, the Lone Tree Police Department responded to a 911 call from a man who reported he had been shot. O cers located the 18-year-old man, with a gun wound in his shoulder, at a gas station near Lincoln Avenue and Commons Street. e victim told police that two suspects had entered his car in the Heritage Hills neighborhood, where one shot him before both ed on foot. e police department issued an alert at 3:55 a.m. to the surrounding area as a public safety precaution. e man with the wound was transported to Sky Ridge Medical Center and has since been treated and released.
A police investigation discovered a group of teens and young adults at a residence on Winding Hill Way, where an altercation between them had led to the shooting. Two juvenile males were subsequently arrested and charged with attempted 2nd degree murder and robbery.
e police department said neither the victim nor the suspects are residents of Lone Tree. A rearm was recovered at the scene. Police also believe it was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
e Lone Tree Police Department said it received assistance from the Parker Police Department and the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce in their investigation.
A person works at a fire hydrant. The annual flushing of the Parker Water system is underway. COURTESY OF PARKER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT WEBSITE
New roundabout opens in Castle Pines area at Lagae Road
Project aims to improve
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A previously awkward road at a major entryway into Castle Pines, just o Interstate 25, has been rebuilt. City o cials say the construction was done with an eye toward increasing safety and making tra c more manageable.
“ is project is one of the city council’s priorities as it continues to focus on improving the city’s roadway infrastructure,” the city said in an announcement.
e project is at Lagae and Happy Canyon roads just o the interstate, near the south end of the city. It included realigning a portion of Happy Canyon Road in unincorporated Douglas County, outside the city. It also included the following changes:
• Building a roundabout at the intersection with Lagae Road
• Constructing an east-west leg of road that connects directly from the roundabout to the existing I-25 and Happy Canyon Road interchange
“It’s the right move for me personally, and it’s the right decision for those who support our conservative movement,” she said.
She also alleged that “Hollywood elites” were attempting to “buy the 3rd District” for Democrats.
Since then, she has moved to Windsor, in Northern Colorado, a part of the 4th Congressional District, which
• Constructing facilities, like a detention pond, to improve stormwater management
• And making “minor modi cations” to the segment of Lagae Road immediately to the north of the roundabout, according to the city.
Some of those roadway changes are intended as early steps toward the planned reconstruction of the Happy Canyon and I-25 interchange, according to the city.
A joint project
Part of the roadway in the round-
includes Douglas County and much of the Eastern Plains.
e district is known as a conservative stronghold, meaning Calvarese faces strong headwinds in a campaign against Boebert. Calvarese also ran in the special election to represent the 4th District, but lost to Republican Greg Lopez with only 34% of the vote. e special election was necessitated by the surprise resignation of Ken Buck, a Republican, earlier this year. Lopez, who received 58% of the vote, will be the 4th Disrict representative until January, when the winner
about project’s area is in Castle Pines, and part of it goes south of the city boundary.
“ is overlap in jurisdictions is one reason this is a joint project with the county that is being led by the city,” Camden Bender, city spokesperson, has said.
e total budget for the project was about $5.4 million with the county contributing $1.5 million and the city contributing about $3.9 million, according to the city.
e project kicked o in late February, and the roundabout opened in
of the November election is sworn in.
In an email claiming victory in the Democratic primary, Calvarese thanked her supporters and acknowledged the “long way to go,” but said her success scares conservatives.
“We are in this long game together,” she said.
Calvarese’s top priorities include health care, including defending seniors and restoring reproductive rights, expanding access to education, job training programs, and infrastructure like broadband internet in rural communities.
all directions on June 24. ere are no remaining temporary closures at that intersection, Bender said.
In light of the roadway realigning, the street north of the roundabout is Lagae Road, and south of the roundabout — as well as the east portion that connects to the bridge — is Happy Canyon Road, Bender said.
Looking ahead
A stormwater detention pond, or clean water pond, and inlets and pipes for roadway drainage were also to be added as part of the project. e roadway drainage is complete, Bender said.
Crews will continue to work on completing a few tasks, such as stormwater pond improvements and initial landscaping preparation, but the work is expected to have minimal impacts on tra c access, according to the city.
Nearby, construction on the Happy Canyon Road and I-25 interchange is still not expected to start before 2026 or 2027, Bender said.
e second project’s replacement of the Happy Canyon Road bridge over I-25 will “accommodate current and future growth” and replace aging infrastructure, Bender has said.
Boebert’s primary campaign focused on issues of immigration, the economy and energy production. She touted her conservative track record and experience in Congress to stand out in the crowded eld of Republicans who agreed on a majority of issues. Douglas County played a decisive role in the primary. Local voters submitted more than 86,000 votes in the Republican and Democrat primaries. In all, about 168,000 ballots were submitted in the 4th District primaries, according to the Colorado Secretary of State O ce.
An aerial image shows the new Lagae and Happy Canyon roads roundabout, near Interstate 25, in June. COURTESY OF CITY OF CASTLE PINES
For longtime Douglas residents, Van Winkle’s success in the commissioner District 3 race may not come as a surprise. Rahn chalked the win up to the state senator’s name recognition.
“So people who see a name, you know, that’s politics,” Rahn said on the night of the June 25 election. “ at’s why I worked so hard to go door to door and try to be visible because you’re competing against a career politician.”
Van Winkle could not immediately be reached for comment on the results.
e winner in November will replace outgoing Republican Commissioner Lora omas, who cannot run for reelection because of term limits.
One Democrat — Josh Smith — ran unopposed in the primary in District 3 and automatically advanced to the general election. Meanwhile, in commissioner District 2, Angela omas won the Democratic primary in an attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Commissioner George Teal.
“Douglas County is facing exploding growth and the challenges that brings,” Angela omas said in a statement. “Our County Commission has responded with dysfunction and a failure to strategically address the needs of our citizens.”
In the primary for Teal’s seat, both Democrats, Angela omas
and Julien Bouquet, positioned themselves as an alternative to the status quo — to the all-GOP board of county commissioners, which they consider politically extreme.
County commissioner District 2 is a vast region that covers Castle Rock and the southern portion of the county, including much of Douglas’ rural areas.
Given the high number of registered Republicans in the county, a Democrat would face an uphill battle against Teal, who ran unopposed in the primary and automatically advanced to the November election.
Douglas County commissioners are elected “at large” from one of three geographic districts. at means commissioners are required to reside in di erent districts, but voters throughout the entire county cast ballots for each seat. e board is the county’s policymaking body, approving Douglas’ annual budget and passing local laws that govern “unincorporated” areas, or those outside of city and town limits. at includes the highly populated Highlands Ranch area, and several other parts of the county.
Election night details
Van Winkle pulled away from his opponents with roughly 41% of the vote, compared with Rahn’s roughly 30% and Carson’s 29%, according to uno cial primary results.
Carson said he called Van Winkle to congratulate him on election night.
“I’ll be supporting him in the
general election,” said Carson, adding, “ e voters have spoken.”
Van Winkle says he has a “proven record” in the state legislature of ghting for conservative values.
at includes stances on “big bills such as Second Amendment bills and life bills,” referring to proposals that relate to abortion, he said during the campaign.
Van Winkle was sworn into the state Senate in 2022 and is a smallbusiness owner. He currently represents the Highlands Ranch area at the Capitol.
Meanwhile, Angela omas, a former chair of the Douglas County Democratic Party, won by a wide margin with roughly 57.5% of the vote compared with Bouquet’s 42.5%, according to uno cial primary results.
In a statement, Bouquet said his campaign was disappointed in the outcome, “but it is my duty as a candidate to accept the results of the election. It is key to our democracy.”
“We were de nitely underdogs in an uphill battle, but I am proud of how far we got. I have to say a huge thank you to my team and to the folks who donated to our campaign,” Bouquet said in the statement, adding: “I am wishing the best of luck to my Democratic candidates in the general election.
ey have my full support.”
Angela omas, who spent 20 years as a social worker, wants to “bring moderation to Douglas County.”
During the campaign, omas pointed to the high cost of housing in the county.
“We need to have places for people to live who work here,” omas said. “Because people working in our hospitality industry here, they aren’t making 80, 90, $100,000 a year. ey’re making $50,000 or less.”
“I want people to recognize that not everybody in this county is afuent, and probably more people than they’d like to imagine aren’t a uent,” omas said. “ ey’re just struggling to get by.”
Kevin Van Winkle prevailed over two opponents in the Republican primary for the Douglas County District 2 commissioner seat.
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Five tips to stay on track this summer for students headed to college in the fall
BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Many Colorado high school graduates have headed into this summer uncertain about college.
Some still might need an estimate of the cost, commit to enroll at a school, or nish tasks, like turning in immunization records and high school transcripts, before they show up in the fall. While students and families might fear they’re behind for the fall, college advisers and admissions experts say they shouldn’t worry after a collegegoing process complicated by Free Application for Federal Student Aid issues.
“It’s been a bit of a struggle,” said Federico Rangel, a Denver Scholarship Foundation college adviser. “And it’s been hard for students to make college decisions.”
Because of the FAFSA complications, college experts worry students’ dreams of college might fade during the summer. But, they say, there are ways students and families can stay on top of the process.
Here are ve tips to remain on track this summer.
If you haven’t, fill out the FAFSA
Nationally, less than half of the Class of 2024 has lled out the FAFSA, which opens the possibility of federal grants and institutional aid to attend college. About 11% fewer students have lled out the FAFSA compared to last year. is year’s FAFSA issues started with a delay in when students could ll out the form. Problems persisted throughout much of the year. But, most problems that prevented students from lling out the form have been resolved.
Filling out the FAFSA is critical to families so they understand how much they can expect to pay.
Colleges and universities use the FAFSA to determine nancial aid for each family. Many students who struggle the most to pay for college qualify to pay a lot less or even nothing.
Most students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents cannot ll out the FAFSA, but students who graduate from Colorado high schools can ll out the CASFA, or the Colora-
do Application for State Financial Aid. Students then can qualify for in-state tuition and aid, regardless of their immigration status.
You’re not too late to enroll in college
Haven’t committed to a college or university yet? at’s OK.
Many colleges nationwide extended enrollment deadlines to June 1. But, just because the deadline has passed doesn’t mean students are too late to choose a school.
Larger agship schools like the University of Colorado Boulder might be more strict on the timing of enrollment, but Marty Somero, director of University of Northern Colorado’snancial aid o ce, said he speaks with other admissions o cers frequently and every public college and university will still work with students.
Smaller, regional universities like UNC in Greeley are more exible. Although the schools may have stated enrollment deadlines, Somero said, “we really don’t.”
“We just want to encourage students to make a decision as soon as possible,” he said.
Community colleges have the most exible enrollment deadlines.
“Colorado public colleges and universities are glad to work with students if they need to take just a little bit longer to make some decisions,” Somero said.
Make a list of college to-do items
Once a student commits to a college, there’s still a lot to do. Students must sign up for orientation, submit immunization records and high school transcripts, and check on housing options if they want to live on campus.
Students should keep a checklist of tasks they must complete.
“Students will need to keep things moving in the right direction so they don’t fall behind,” Somero said.
Rangel said typically he helps students prepare for college in April. But that timeline has been delayed for many students this year because they’re still waiting on nancial aid details.
For example, Adams State University’s nancial aid o ce is holding open
hours on Fridays to help any student or parent ll out the FAFSA or gure out the college-going process.
e university also plans to hold Friday and Saturday webinars throughout the summer.Students and parents can call 719-587-7306 or email onestop@ adams.edu for help. To access the webinar link visit adams.edu and click on the FAFSA Fridays graphic.
Don’t hesitate to reach out
Have a question?
Rangel and Somero said college advisers and admission o cers want to help.
“Students certainly should reach out to the schools,” Somero said. Students also can keep in touch with their high school counselors. Rangel said he will be helping Denver students throughout the summer with questions and completing items necessary to go to college. Other school counselors are available to do the same, he said.Somero also said college admissions o cers want to help. A call to the school’s admissions o ce can help students and families stay on track, he said.
“ ere’s help out there,” Somero said.
Connect with a school resource o ce
ere are other o ces at colleges and universities that can help. Rangel said a great way to get questions answered is to reach out to student resource centers on campuses.
e support services, sometimes called educational opportunity centers or academic success o ces, are meant to help students on campus.
Students also can sign up for programs meant to help them succeed. Programs like TRIO, which includes three federal programs meant to help students from low-income backgrounds and who are the rst in their families to go to college, can help students navigate hurdles throughout the summer. e programs — Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services — also help students once they are enrolled and taking classes.
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Matt Burcham takes GOP primary win in HD 43
Opponent Lora Thomas wishes Republicans luck in November election
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM
In a tight race, a Highlands Ranch resident of 17 years, Matt Burcham, has won the Republican primary and is one step closer to capturing the House District 43 seat at the State Capitol.
“I’m proud to be the Republican nominee for HD43,” Burcham posted on Facebook. “ ank you to everyone who donated their hard earned money, volunteered their time, placed a sign on their property, or prayed for this victory.”
e Douglas County Republican Party released a statement calling election results, declaring Burcham as the winner of House District 43.
Highlands Ranch residents registered as Republicans or una li-
ated could vote between Burcham and Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas. With 6,444 votes, Burcham took the win, while omas had 5,620 votes.
“Now that most of the votes from yesterday’s Primary Election have been counted, it is apparent that the result we hoped for will not be realized and that our campaign for HD 43 came up short,” omas said in an email sent to her supporters. “ e voters in this contest have spoken, and I congratulate Matt Burcham on his win and wish him and all the other Republican nominees success as we head to the General Election in November.”
Burcham received support from elected o cials such as Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and omas’ fellow county commissioner, George Teal. Compared to omas’ one endorsement, from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Burcham received eight.
omas had stated on the social media platform “X” that her campaign did not rely on endorsements, rather her experience. roughout her 25 years living in Douglas County, omas worked with the Colorado State Patrol, served as the Douglas County coroner and a county commissioner for eight years.
Despite her efforts, which included going door to door throughout the district to learn about issues that residents want addressed, Thomas lost by about 7%. In her email to her supporters, she expressed her gratitude and stated the last six months were rewarding.
our communities and the good work that she has done.”
Both candidates heard from constituents that some of their main concerns for the community are public safety, property taxes, immigration and quality of education.
Burcham had told the Highlands Ranch Herald that his life as an ordinary citizen allowed him to hear “everyday” issues and hopes to use the new role as a citizen legislator that serves the community.
“I will never stop working to deserve the trust and con dence you have always shown me, and no matter what, I will always have your back,” omas said.
Having served as a local precinct and district captain for the Republican Party, Burcham aims to bring conservative principles to the role.
“We want to make sure we’re taking care of our communities,” Burcham told the Highlands Ranch Herald. “We’re ghting for property relief, ghting for things that make people thrive.”
Burcham expressed his appreciation towards omas.
“I really do appreciate Lora’s experience and her commitment to
Burcham will now face Democrat Rep. Bob Marshall, who ran unopposed and currently represents House District 43, in the General Election on Nov. 5.
With ballots for the November election to be mailed to registered voters in October, the result of the general election will decide who represents Highlands Ranch at the state Capitol as one of 65 representatives with the opportunity to introduce bills and resolutions to the oor and serve on committees.
“We just want to continue to try to make sure we are looking out for the best interest of our neighbors,” said Burcham. “We want to be more of a force for uniting and bringing people together, working for a common goal.”
Matt Burcham, right, defeated Lora Thomas in the June 25 Republican primary to run for the Colorado House District 43 seat.
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Bears abound
The season for these large animals is in full swing
BY MCKENNA HARFORD
Castle Rock resident Carly Rima was reminded that bear season is in swing when a mother bear and her cub visited her yard, attracted by a bird feeder full of seeds.
Rima, who has lived in the Happy Canyon area for decades, is used to visits from her wildlife neighbors and typically takes the bird feeder down in the summers to avoid attracting bears. She just wasn’t quick enough this year.
“It was a beautiful thing to wit-
ness, safely of course,” Rima said.
After brie y taking in the moment, including getting photos and video, Rima yelled to scare the bears away. Once they ran o , she took the feeder in. Rima said that even though it was special to witness the bears, she doesn’t want them to come back.
“I had to watch in awe for a while because of how unique the moment was, but I don’t want her comfortable around humans,” Rima said of mother bear. “(I’m) so happy to see her gone and not returning – so far.”
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Rima’s response to the bears in her yard is spot on.
Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for CPW’s Denver region, said the best thing to do when spotting a
bear in a residential area is to shoo them away.
“Hazing is making bears uncomfortable in human spaces, whether through loud noises or lights,” Van Hoose said. “It can be as easy as yelling at the bear, setting o a car alarm or clanging pots and pans.”
e exception is if a bear is spotted in a tree. en, Van Hoose said, it’s best to leave it alone because the bear will leave when it feels safe.
Van Hoose said bird feeders, including hummingbird feeders, are an easy meal for bears, even during the day.
“ e thinking used to be that you could leave bird feeders out during the day if you took them in at night, but bears are more used to human activity and awake during the day looking for food, so we’re asking
people to take down bird feeders until after anksgiving,” she said.
Van Hoose also encouraged metro area residents to use secure trash bins and not leave them out overnight. It also helps to clean grills or outdoor cooking appliances so food residue isn’t left over, as well as to remove food from around grills.
“We have to be really mindful of what we’re leaving outside so bears don’t forage around houses,” she said. “Our ultimate goal is for bears to be in the wild and for us to not have any interactions with them.”
For bears that won’t leave an area or those that return, Van Hoose said to contact the local CPW o ce, which can be found at cpw.state. co.us/aboutus/Pages/ContactUs. aspx, or the non-emergency police line.
Castle Rock resident Carly Rima had a bear and her cub visit her yard in Happy Canyon on June 13, attracted by a bird feeder. Rima said she usually takes the feeder down before bear season to avoid drawing them into the neighborhood.
PHOTO COURTESY CARLY RIMA
Grant targets lead at Centennial Airport
State board approves $300,000 grant for Centennial Airport’s unleaded fuel e ort
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Centennial Airport will get a $300,000 grant to support an ongoing program to provide more environmentally friendly unleaded fuel for the facility’s piston-powered aircraft.
Neighbors and other critics have targeted both Centennial Airport in Arapahoe County and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomeld for using lead fuel in their small aircraft. Lead fuel is a leading cause of air pollution and contributes to health problems for those who live near the airports, say activists. Both airports are ranked among the busiest general aviation airports in the country, according to the Pilot Institute.
e grant to Centennial from the Colorado Aeronautical Board will support a price subsidy program at the airport aimed at making the transition from lead to unleaded fuel aviation fuels more economical, according to a news release from the Colorado Aeronautical Board.
Centennial Airport in May 2023
became the rst airport in Colorado to o er unleaded aviation fuel at their JetCenters of Colorado Fixed Base Operator (FBO), the news release states.
e move marked a critical step towards eliminating lead fuels for piston aircraft in Colorado. To help address the higher cost of transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel, in 2023, the airport developed and executed an agreement with JetCenters of Colorado to implement
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is program allows the FBO to provide unleaded aviation fuel at nearly the same price as its lowlead counterpart and then be reimbursed by the airport for the price di erence. To date, the subsidy program has shown promise, as over 80% of the training aircraft operating at Centennial have been certi ed to safely use the currently available 94-octane unleaded aviation fuel. To broaden the program’s success, Centennial Airport has allocated $380,000 to support this innovative aviation fuel price subsidy program, the news release states.
e grant from the aeronautical board comes almost a month after Gov. Jared Polis signed HB24-1235, which focuses on reducing the negative impacts of aviation on Colo-
rado’s communities and smoothing the transition to a safe, eetwide 100 octane unleaded fuel, the news release states.
e bill provides that the lesser of $1.5 million or 10% of the annual Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) Program be allocated to support Colorado public-use airport transition to unleaded aviation fuel, according to the news release. As the only Colorado airport currently o ering unleaded aviation fuel, this year’s price subsidy funding grant to Centennial Airport will set the precedent for potential future funding of unleaded aviation fuel subsidy programs at other Colorado airports beginning with the next grant cycle in early 2025, the news release states.
An airplane takes o from Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County and extending into Douglas County. FILE PHOTO
Much of Colorado could be pushed into drought by late summer
BY SHANNON MULLANE THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado has seen an average water year so far, but looking ahead, climate experts say much of the state could fall into drought conditions and struggle to nd relief.
Colorado’s very average snowpack has o cially melted away from all 115 federal snow monitoring stations in the state, as of this week. Reservoir levels are at 94%, just slightly below average, while precipitation was at exactly 100% of the 30-year median, according to a recent Water Conditions Monitoring Committee meeting.
Heat, however, has been on the rise. Even summer showers may not be enough to combat its e ects, or to keep the state away from drought.
“Really the entire state is at risk of developing drought this summer,”
Assistant State Climatologist Becky Bolinger told listeners during the meeting. “A strong monsoon would be really helpful. It would limit that risk of worsening drought, particularly over the Four Corners. … For now, it’s looking like that is not as likely, and that it’s going to be a pretty rough summer.”
Climate experts track precipitation, temperature, soil moisture and other factors year-round to gauge water supplies and storage for farmers, city utility managers, reservoir operators and residents around the state.
de nitely be a pretty serious concern,” said Adrian Bergere, executive director of the San Miguel Watershed Coalition in southwestern
e period from October 2023 through May ranked in the top 10 warmest time periods across a signi cant majority of the state when compared with a 129-year historical record, Bolinger said.
Areas of southeastern Colorado, like Lamar and La Junta, have already reported 20 or more days over 90 degrees. e Front Range has already had 10-15 days over 90 degrees. Most of the country is also likely to be hotter than usual for the rest of the summer, she said. at’s quite the switch after last year, which started out with cooler-than-average months, Bolinger
e hotter temperatures are likely to continue for the rest of the summer. Western Colorado and the Four Corners area have a 70%-80% chance of above-average temperatures — a very high degree of condence, Bolinger said.
Colorado’s stream and river levels are receding after a normal runo year, and incoming precipitation will be increasingly helpful for water users in the late summer and early fall. Although the state has seen average precipitation so far, there’s a 40%-50% chance rainfall will tumble below normal levels for July through September.
is year’s outlook has some of those water users looking out for impacts to sh populations, recreation opportunities, irrigation supplies and wild res.
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Skiers cruise down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado on Nov. 13, 2023. Low precipitation has left much of the region in a “snow drought,” which could have big implications for Colorado River water supply. Climate o cials said the snow pack has o cially melted as of June 27 at all mountain monitoring stations. FILE PHOTO SEE DROUGHT, P26
Seniors’ Council o ers a myriad of opportunities
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lder adults are encouraged by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) to be heard, to keep learning and to make a difference. Monthly meetings are held at various locations in Douglas County on the rst ursday of the month; there is no meeting this July in observance of the July 4th holiday. e meetings are free and open to the public.
An aging explosion exists in Douglas County. By 2040, 1 in 4 persons will be 60 or older. Older adults are invited to let their voice be heard by sharing ideas, needs and concerns. Participation enhances the quality of life in Douglas County.
Learning opportunities are abundant because SCDC and our partners host events and hands-on workshops in addition to monthly meetings. SCDC o ers a great way to socialize with peers, learn from experts, explore new ideas and have fun. e next special event is a halfday program scheduled for Tuesday morning, Sept. 24. e presentation will focus on preparing a legacy
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Frustrated with system is is to express my frustration with the way the primary process treated una liated voters who wanted to vote in the congressional vacancy election in Congressional District 4.
I am a lifelong una liated voter who wanted to vote in the congressional vacancy election but did not
binder that contains important information. Program information will be posted on our website. Older adults who share opinions and dialogue with others make a di erence. Regional legislation and policy have been shaped to bene t Douglas County. is is an ongoing priority.
e ursday, Aug. 1 meeting will focus on the fact that mental health is important at all stages of life. Jason Hopcus, president and CEO of the National Association of Mental Illness/Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, will present the available resources for youth and adults. Hopcus is a dynamic speaker with a wealth of experience and a passion to serve.
SCDC strives to increase the quality of life and assures accessibility through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Our monthly meeting format includes announcements at 10 a.m., a presentation from 10:15-11:15 a.m., and conversation from 11:1511:30 a.m. For up-to-date meeting topics, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Seniors’ Council. Email us at DCSeniorLIfe@douglas.co.us. Join us!
Jean Spahr is the publicity chair on the SCDC Leadership Team.
Overcoming mistakes and embracing our true potential
Lwant to vote in either primary. To do that I had to return either the Republican or the Democratic ballot. Both ballots listed the congressional vacancy candidates at the bottom. I could select a party ballot, leave all the party elections blank, and vote for a congressional
ast week I shared thoughts about living and telling our story. Building upon that this week, let’s make sure we understand the role our failures and mistakes play in our success. Remembering what Zig Ziglar taught us is important here: “Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.”
CLARIFICATION
A story published in print May 2, headlined “Candidates for commissioner meet in forum,” did not note that Douglas County commissioners are elected “at large,”
meaning while commissioners are required to reside in di erent districts, voters throughout the entire county cast ballots for each seat.
Because in our own grand story of life, each of us plays the protagonist in our unique story. Our journey is lled with highs and lows, victories and setbacks, successes and mistakes. And it is essential that we do not let these mistakes de ne us. Living our story means rising above past failures, refusing to be hamstrung by them, and boldly pursuing our dreams and purpose.
Our mistakes are not the end of our story; they are merely chapters within it. ey are opportunities for
growth and learning, not nal judgments on our worth or capabilities. Too often, we allow the fear of being labeled by others to hold us back. We become prisoners of our past, weighed down by shame and regret. Yet, to live our story fully, we must shed these burdens and embrace the lessons that our mistakes o er. One of the most powerful steps we can take in living our story is to change the narrative we tell ourselves about our past. Instead of viewing mistakes as failures, we can see them as valuable learning experiences. Every error we make teaches
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us something new, whether about our abilities, our resilience, or our values. By reframing our perspective, we can transform past setbacks into steppingstones that propel us forward.
Living our story without fear of others’ labels means embracing our authenticity. We cannot control how others perceive us, but we can control how we perceive ourselves. When we live authentically, we free ourselves from the need for external validation. We become true to our values and passions, pursuing our goals with unwavering commitment. is authenticity not only enriches our own lives but also inspires others to live their truth.
Living our story means taking action, even when the path is uncertain. It means stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unknown. It means being proactive in the face of adversity and taking responsibility for our growth. By doing so, we turn our dreams into reality, shaping our story with intention and purpose.
Ultimately, living our story with-
out letting our mistakes de ne us is an act of courage and self-compassion. It requires us to forgive ourselves, to let go of the past, and to believe in our capacity for change and growth. It is about recognizing that our worth is not determined by our failures, but by our ability to learn from them and continue moving forward.
In living our story, we become the authors of our destiny. We write each chapter with intention, embracing the lessons of the past, the possibilities of the present and the promise of the future. By doing so, we create a narrative that is rich, meaningful and uniquely our own. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and in living our story with authenticity and resilience, inspiring others to do the same, fostering a world where mistakes are not a source of shame, becoming a catalyst for growth and transformation, it really will become 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.
vacancy candidate. However, I understand that a public record would be made of which party ballot I returned. Since my actual votes are secret, there would be no record of the fact that I chose not to vote in any of the party elections.
I remain an una liated voter for several reasons. e most important are (1) I do not want to be solicited for nancial or other support by any party or candidate; (2) My conversations with people on the right and on the left tend to be more open, since they don’t regard me as the enemy; and (3) My opinions have greater credibility because my friends and relatives know my positions are not dictated by party loyalty. While I know that my returning a Republican or Democratic ballot in this primary election would not a ect my una liated status, I have great respect for the diligence of both parties in tracking which ballots are re-
turned and the likelihood that they will draw inferences from that information.
e bottom line is that if I wanted to preserve my current record of having no connection with either political party, I was disenfranchised in the congressional vacancy election. is seems unfair, since I believe it was my civic responsibility to vote in that election.
It occurs to me that another “disenfranchisement” happens when a voter registered with one party decides to cross party lines to vote in the other party’s primary for one o ce. at voter cannot vote in the primary for all the other o ces of his or her party.
ere’s no clear solution to these problems. A separate ballot for the congressional vacancy election would cause confusion and be expensive. A separate election on a di erent day would be even more expensive. If my problem is simply a matter of reprogramming election software, that step should be taken. Rebecca Lennahan, Highlands Ranch
BY MCKENA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With one simple swish of his bug net, University of Colorado entomologist Adrian Carper deftly caught three di erent species of bees that had been buzzing around the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Carper identi ed them to his tour group as an American bumblebee, a sweat bee and a leafcutter bee — just a few of the more than 1,000 species of bees native to the state.
“ ere are so many things that sometimes we don’t see at rst glance but are there,” he said.
As part of the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Big Day of Bugs, Carper and others shared their expertise on pollinators with hundreds of
visitors, celebrating the important role the bugs and birds play.
Colorado’s colorful biodiversity is in large part thanks to the thousands of species of pollinators, including bees, butter ies, hummingbirds, beetles and moths, that call it home. Worldwide, more than 80% of owering plants rely on pollinators and pollination is crucial for producing fruit and other foods.
Pollinators play such a crucial role in the environment that Colorado named June as pollinator month in an e ort to educate about them and raise awareness of the issues leading to population decline, including habitat loss, climate change and pesticides.
June also kicked o the prime time for pollinators, according to John Murgel, a horticulture and natural resources specialist for the Douglas County Colorado State University Extension O ce.
“If you were going to pick one time to look for pollinators and see a diversity, this is it,” Murgel said.
For those interested in helping build up pollinator populations, there are a number of ways to help.
Murgel said anyone with an outdoor space can help combat habitat loss by planting owers, shrubs or trees that have pollen or nectar, particularly native wild owers like the aptly named beebalm.
“One thing folks can consider do-
ing is build habitat back into their landscapes,” he said. “It’s an ‘if you build it, they will come’ model for pollinators. If you have oral resources, you’re going to see pollinators.”
Murgel said it’s ideal to try and plant a variety of owers and shrubs that ower throughout the year. He added that local CSU extension o ces can recommend speci c plants depending on the area and resources available.
Another local resource is the People and Pollinators Action Network, which also o ers grants to support building new habitats.
Colorado is home to more than 1,000 species of bees, as well as thousands of other pollinators, like butterflies, beetles, moths and hummingbirds.
PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD
POLLINATORS
In addition to owers, Murgel said an ideal pollinator habitat has access to soil, nesting sites, like rocks, mulch or sticks, and a water source. He also encouraged people to avoid weed fabric.
“ e more diverse habitat you can build, the more pollinators you stand to see and to help,” Murgel said.
Another big way to combat pollinator declines is to stop using pesticides, Murgel said.
In order to keep track of pollina-
tor populations, there are also volunteer networks that survey areas for di erent species. CSU extension o ces have the native bee watch program, which trains volunteers to identify species and then submit reports.
“You can do it in your yard or your local park, any place there are owers,” Murgel said. “ en you submit your observations so we can track how many native bees we’re seeing in habitat fragments.”
Similarly, the Butter y Pavillion, an invertebrate museum in Westminster, o ers the Colorado Butter-
y Monitoring Network to train volunteers to track butter y species.
A number of educational events also focus on pollinators, including the Big Day of Bugs and the Butter y Pavillion’s Pollinator Palooza. ornton residents Hailey, Shannon and Melissa Castillo, who took one of Carper’s bug tours, said they would be implementing several things they learned about at the Big Day of Bug in their new garden to support bees and hummingbirds.
“Now we know it’s not just about the owers, but also the environment,” Hailey Castillo said.
Hannah Craft, associate director of learning engagement and inter-
pretation with the Denver Botanic Gardens, said awareness and education is a key rst step to helping pollinators. She said surveys found that some visitors reduced their water consumption, planted di erent species or talked to a friend about conservation after learning about plants and pollinators.
“I think it’s exciting to move the needle on that and get people thinking,” Craft said. “ ings like climate change can seem really overwhelming but facilitating these conversations is a great place to start.”
Murgel agreed.
“For tiny creatures, tiny actions can be a really big deal,” he said.
Butterflies and moths fly freely inside the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster.
PHOTO BY KRISTEN FIORE
BOTTOM LEFT: Thornton residents Melissa Castillo, Shannon Castillo and Hailey Castillo examine a bumblebee caught in a tube.
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DMNS explores ’The Power of Poison’
Ever since most of us were young, we’ve been exposed to stories that include poisoning of some kind — think about classics like Snow White and Greek mythology. And poisoning still features in murder mysteries and true crime sagas that enthrall adults.
e Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest exhibit, “ e Power of Poison,” explores the natural history of poisons, how and why they were developed by plants and animals, and the role poison has played in human society for centuries.
“ is is the second time we’ve hosted this exhibit. e rst was in 2015 and we heard from audiences that they loved it so much, we decided to bring it back,” said Jenna Chervin, program coordinator for DMNS. “What’s really cool about the exhibit is there’s so much to it, we couldn’t t it all last time. So, this time around, we’re able to include some new features.”
“ e Power of Poison,” organized by the American Museum of Natural History, will be on display at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through January 5. Access to the exhibit is part of a general admission ticket to DMNS.
e exhibition takes a multi-faceted and multi-media approach to poison, beginning with which kinds of plants and animals developed toxicity and how they use it for protection. Guests
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will walk through the Colombian jungle as they learn about the poisonous creatures that inhabit the environment.
From there, “ e Power of Poison” delves into mankind’s history with poisons, including stories from Greece and Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” is portion also features real people who were connected to poison (like Egypt’s Cleopatra) and whether the stories about them are based in fact. ere is even a performance hosted every half hour that involves the true story of a dairy farmer and his family who died under mysterious circumstances in the 1830s.
e nal piece of the exhibit is focused on the bene ts of poison and the way science is harnessing these substances to make medicines and cure diseases. According to provided information, it uncovers how “scientists are studying poison’s e ects on human cells to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health.”
ere’s always been a sense of mystery and danger around poisons, but this fascinating exhibit peels back the layers to let visitors see how important these toxic substances are.
“ e exhibit is visually stunning. is one really is for everyone,” Chervin said. “Whether you want to read every panel or talk to volunteers and experience a show, there’s so much to learn and so many ways to learn it.”
More information is available at www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/ the-power-of-poison/.
Hyland Hills Park Hosts Country Concert Under the Stars
For those looking for a more intimate outdoor musical performance, head out to Clear Creek Valley Park, 3700 W. 58th Place in Arvada, for Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation’s free Summer Concert Series. According to provided information, each concert features food trucks, beer and non-alcoholic beverages for sale, and face painting and balloon art for children.
e show at 7 p.m. on ursday, July 11 will see Ryan Chrys & e Rough Cuts take to the stage. e group is four-piece touring band that shares male and female leads in a mix of old school country and rock and roll. Find details at www.hylandhills. org.
Take an Artistic Walk Down South Pearl Street
South Pearl Street, stretching from Buchtel to Jewell Avenues in Denver, is one of the city’s most delightful gems, and this summer it’s getting more fun with First Friday Art Walks, which will run through November.
e walk on Friday, July 5, goes
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from 5 to 8 p.m. and will feature about 50 local artists o ering live demos on the sidewalks, as well as live music for visitors to enjoy. Many merchants will also be participating with extended hours and special events, like tarot card readings. ose looking for a bite or drink can participate in wine tastings and special menus at the street’s restaurants.
More information is available at https://www.southpearlstreet.com/ rst-friday/.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The
Summer Camp with Trucks Tour at Fiddler’s
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You might not believe me if you weren’t around at the time, but Hootie & e Blow sh had heaters, man. e South Carolina group became a punchline for a while, but that’s what happens when you make songs like “Only Wanna Be With You,” “Time” and “Let Her Cry,” all of which are undeniable.
e group took a long time o , but they’re back with the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, which is stopping at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Englewood, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. ey’ll be joined by Collective Soul(another timeless favorite for yours truly) and Edwin McCain, making the event a true 90’s night of the highest order. It’ll be a blast. Get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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Which college opportunities are worth the money?
BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
e routes to two- and four-year colleges didn’t t Maryssa McCray’s ambitions.
McCray, 19, wants to be an o cer in the Air Force. But her SAT score wasn’t high enough to enroll in the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Life events also got in the way. Her Kia Sportage got stolen. She also experienced the shock of her family needing to put down two of their dogs.
When she heard about the ASCENT program from her Rangeview High School counselors, she jumped at the chance. e program extends high school by a fth year, but allows students to attend college in that fth year. She enrolled at the Community College of Aurora as she gured out how to join the Air Force.
“I wasn’t necessarily ready to leave my family, so it kind of gave us both a little bit more time to get situated,” she said.
For students like McCray, Colorado has o ered numerous college-level opportunities, typically free of cost, while they attend high school. Some options introduce college-level classes as early as ninth grade. Others, like ASCENT, pay for students to attend college on campus at no cost and can help prevent them from dropping out of high school.
But state lawmakers are now digging deeper into the value and outcomes of these programs after a task force highlighted problems like a lack of cohesion with these programs.
dents take in college, whether they leave with a credential or degree, or whether students enter into goodpaying careers, partly because collecting this data is not required.
However, the information that is available suggests ASCENT is not ful lling its original mission to the extent people hoped. Originally aimed at helping students who might otherwise lack access to college, such as students without documentation, data shows that half of participants are white and threequarters are middle-class.
District leaders say there’s value in ASCENT, even if other programs overlap somewhat with the experience students get. But others worry about the expense and an outdated mission that doesn’t align with workforce goals.
For students like McCray, the program allowed her time to gure out her next steps, instead of making a college decision that didn’t t or not going to college at all. She’s not sure what she would have done without the program.
During this year’s legislative session, lawmakers placed an enrollment cap on ASCENT, which stands for Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment, as part of broader e orts to scrutinize the program and others that give students college and workforce experience.
While lawmakers say they’re dedicated to workforce and college pro-
grams in high school, ASCENT has faced perhaps the most skepticism because of the minimal data about it and its rising costs as more students participate.
It’s one of the state’s oldest concurrent and dual enrollment programs; lawmakers created ASCENT in 2009. Yet there’s still not a lot of information about the classes stu-
“I knew at least for a year I can get through college, learn what I want to do and get used to it, and then gure things out from there,” McCray said.
About 90% of jobs that can support a family of three require a postsecondary education, such as a certi cate or degree, according to a recent state report.
Maryssa McCray takes notes during an astronomy class on April 25, 2024. The ASCENT program allows students like McCray to stay enrolled in high school for an extra year but also take college classes.
PHOTO BY ELI IMADALI / CHALKBEAT
COLLEGE
Yet recent graduation data shows only about half of all Colorado high school graduates will head to college. Many of them — especially Black, Hispanic, and Native American students — will never nish college or enter a workforce training program.
In response, Colorado has pushed college courses down to high school students to help them get college experience, a workforce credential, or even graduate with a higher education degree. Or in the case of extended high school programs, like ASCENT, the state has o ered to pay for a student’s rst year or years in college.
But a report released in December by a state task force detailed a fragmented early career and college system that’s in need of streamlining.
Colorado has a dizzying number of such opportunities for high school students. e crowded landscape can cause confusion. Each program is distinct, and not all of them are administered by the same o ce. at can make it dicult for families and students to understand their options.
e di erent programs also have disparate reporting requirements, creating di culties for measuring how programs are working as a whole and individually.
Colorado lawmakers said the task force’s report, which they authorized, outlined a path toward more accountability and would help them understand what is and isn’t working for students.
Colorado lawmakers halt ASCENT’s expansion
Lawmakers enacted a series of bills this year to expand and evaluate college and workforce education programs after the report.
e bills direct the state to do a
comprehensive nancial study to analyze how much the programs cost the state and districts, compile long-term data on program outcomes, expand opportunities, and seek to nd a comprehensive direction when it comes to college and career education.
e growth — and the price tag — of ASCENT in particular raised lawmakers’ eyebrows.
Colorado had spent about $3.8 million a year on the program prior to 2022. at year, in the name of increasing opportunities for students statewide, lawmakers lifted a 500-student cap for ASCENT.
at’s led to rapid growth for ASCENT. Next year, 1,700 students are expected to participate, up from 1,200 this year. As more of them have jumped at the chance at free college, the state is projecting it will spend about $17 million on ASCENT next year, more than quadruple what the program cost in 2022.
Lawmakers decided this year to
cap the program at next year’s student enrollment levels, and a scal analysis says changes will bring down costs by about $1 million. ey also approved a mandate for students to ll out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. at could o set some of the state’s costs if students are eligible for and receive federal grants.
e new law also mandates further study of the program’s cost and outcomes.
Many ASCENT students enroll at community colleges in Colorado, which costs about $4,692 for fulltime enrollment of 30 credit hours a year. Yet the state provides about $10,000 a year to districts for every student in the ASCENT program. Aside from tuition, the funding covers districts’ administration of the program. But that hasn’t assuaged o cials’ concerns about costs.
Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.
Join Colorado Community Media as we host our first-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.
And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.
In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run. About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained
There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.
Park is currently being firmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.
“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our first Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”
Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonprofit organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.
Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement
Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.
To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.
Why allergy season might be worse this year
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As the owers bloom, some people su er. It’s a prime time for seasonal allergies, and some may be feeling worse, or su ering longer, than in past years.
e extra-itchy eyes, wheezing and sneezing could be related to climate change, which experts say is happening in Colorado.
“Plants bloom earlier, bloom later, di erent species are moving in,” Dr. Ming Wu, a family medicine doctor at AdventHealth Littleton, said. “With all of this change, we’re encountering things that our bodies have never encountered before.”
Allergies are overreactions to environmental stimuli, Wu said. Allergic reactions happen when the body perceives something not normally harmful as dangerous. To combat what the body perceives as a threat, the immune system ghts against the stimulus – for instance, pollen –triggering allergy symptoms.
Climate change has brought concern to Colorado, which is expected in the years ahead to trend warmer, including earlier snowmelt in the spring, hotter summers and drier soils. Such a shift has the power, over time, to bring more of certain kinds of plants while other kinds struggle, according to state scientists.
Environmental changes can impact pollen seasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, climate change can cause shifts in precipitation, fewer frost days, warmer air temperatures and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide.
ese changes can a ect the length of the pollen season, how much pollen plants create, how much is in the air and how likely the pollen is to cause irritation, according to the CDC. is year in Colorado, Wu said the weather may play a role in people’s experiences.
“Environmental allergies could potentially be worse because we’ve had a lot more rainfall, it’s been a lot wetter,” he said. “Mold, pollen — those are going to be higher … in the environment and that can cause issues.”
He said it can be challenging for some people to know whether symptoms are related to allergies or a viral illness, since they often have similar symptoms. Both seasonal allergies and viral illnesses can involve a runny nose, sneezing, difculty breathing, ear pain and skin rashes, he said.
To tell the di erence, he said to look out for a few speci c symptoms.
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ticed with allergies that don’t really follow with a viral illness are itchy, watery eyes, and viral illnesses usually will present with fever, whereas allergies don’t present with a fever,” he said.
For people struggling with their seasonal allergies this year, Wu recommends over-the-counter antihistamines. For people who need extra help, doctors can prescribe stronger allergy medications, steroids or immunotherapy, a process
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• Discolored water can also cause laundry and xture staining. If there is laundry staining, the district recommends Iron Out, a laundry detergent product for removing iron stains from fabrics. For any xture staining, especially porcelain, the district recommends using Bar Keepers Friend.
Pay attention to your water heater
Travis says to call the district about discolored water for help if needed.
“We really recommend that, regardless of any other situation, you ush your water heater once a year,” Travis said, adding: “If it’s their hot water, then we can give them direction to ush their water heater. If
that slowly exposes a person to allergens to build tolerance.
“(Immunotherapy is) useful for environmental allergies, insect allergies (and) asthma,” he said. “ is should be done, obviously, with medical supervision.”
For pollen allergies, Wu said some people nd that eating local honey can be a natural remedy. is is not a proven solution, he said, but some believe it helps slowly build immunity to the pollen in their area.
they’re seeing it in both their hot and cold water, we’ll come out and do some spot ushing.”
Where does the water go?
Some may be concerned that the public ushing wastes water, said Ron Redd, manager of Parker Water.
But the Parker district measures the water when it leaves and can capture and bring a similar amount back. When the district’s crews ush water, it goes to Cherry Creek.
“We can then pull the water out of Cherry Creek, and then from there it gets pumped back to Rueter-Hess” Reservoir, Redd said. “So if we put in a thousand gallons into the storm drain, we can take (roughly) a thousand gallons.”
As for water ushed out of Castle Pines North’s system, “virtually all of it’s lost,” Travis said.
“It’s just a loss that you have to account for in your planning,” Travis said.
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Some areas, like Fort Collins and Burlington, have seen less-thanaverage rainfall so far. Even with some rain in the near-term forecast for early July, it will be hard for these areas to end the water year, which closes Sept. 30, at the average level, Bolinger said.
e combination of hot and dry weather could make it harder for areas of the state that are already experiencing drought conditions to recover, and it could mean that more areas fall into drought, she said.
About 16% of the state is experiencing drought conditions. at is vastly better than in late 2020 and early 2021, when the entire state
was in drought and over 20% was in the most severe drought category. At that level, agricultural and recreational economic losses are large, reservoirs are low, large res can develop and mandatory water restrictions are often implemented, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
“ ere is a slightly increased risk for drier extremes in the southern part of the state, which really means there would be a low likelihood that any drought that worsens or develops in the summer is not going to see relief through the fall,” Bolinger said.
In the Upper Rio Grande River Basin, aquatic biologist Estevan Vigil is keeping an eye on the water temperatures and water levels on the Rio Grande and Conejos rivers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Brown trout and rainbow trout
ourish when water is about 50 degrees but struggle when it rises above 70 degrees. At that level, their immune systems become stressed, and catch-and-release shing can lead to higher sh mortality.
If stream levels fall below 50% of the norm, and if temperatures rise above 70 degrees, Vigil may implement voluntary or emergency shing closures.
“In the (San Luis Valley) since 2019, we’ve probably done it twice,” Vigil said. “I’m anticipating having to do it this year.”
A strong monsoon season would help keep rivers owing and shing access open, he said.
Several city water managers said their reservoir storage supplies were looking good during the water conditions meeting. Colorado Springs Utilities reservoirs were at 85% of their capacity, and Denver
Water’s reservoirs were 97% full. e lack of monsoons would heighten concerns over wild re risk or lead to a shorter rafting season for boaters, Bergere said. Less-than-average rainfall could also leave sections of the river dry as water gets pulled for other uses, like irrigation and municipal supplies.
Water users in the San Miguel River Basin know how to endure uctuating supplies, Bergere said.
“What we’re looking at there is not amazing, but it’s something we’re pretty used to down here,” he said. “Without much rain, wild re will de nitely be a pretty serious concern.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
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Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0070
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 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: NICHOLAS E GRIMM AND KAYLEN V GRIMM
Original Beneficiary:
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEWREZ LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/15/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 3/22/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022020399
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $395,298.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $391,357.55
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 1, BLOCK 5, FOUNDERS VILLAGE, FILING NO 6, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND ACCORDING TO THE AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED JULY 26, 1993 IN BOOK 1138 AT PAGE 2352, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of:
245 Dunhill Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
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 #: 00000010079069
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0070
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Parker NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0075
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/2/2024 10:09:00 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: JOHN JOSEPH FRANKS
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NORTHPOINTE BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/10/2021
Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2021
Reception No. of DOT: 2021127389 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $548,250.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $526,893.58
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 76, STONEGATE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 15754 Greenstone 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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/2/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. APRIL WINECKI
Colorado Registration #: 34861 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 23-030063
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0075
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0071
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 8:39:00
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: THU TRAM LAM
Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT3
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2007
Recording Date of DOT: 6/13/2007
Reception No. of DOT: 2007047206
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $531,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $562,857.32
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 350 HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-X, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, SATTE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 10950 Glengate Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-6976
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0071
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0074
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/2/2024 10:08:00
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: DUSTIN MARION HULBERT AND RACHEL MICHELLE HULBERT
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CELEBRITY HOME LOANS, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/11/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 4/12/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022026150
DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $625,462.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $619,681.91
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 50, BLOCK 10, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 533 Southpark Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-2235
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/2/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
*Y OU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0074
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Castle Rock
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0069
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 8:37:00
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: Crystal Ridge Eco Builds LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
Original Beneficiary: Capital Fund I, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
Capital Fund REIT, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/14/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 9/22/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022062779
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$458,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $458,000.00
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 6, Block 3, Memmen`s 2nd Addition to Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Which has the address of: 129 Gordon Pl, Castle Rock, CO 80104
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
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 #: 23CO00454-1
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0069
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Littleton
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0073
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 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: JAMES HOLT AND BRITTANY T HOLT
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LUMINATE HOME LOANS, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 12/2/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022074927
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$661,683.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $656,103.84
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 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 90, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 3A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 9771 Rosalee Peak St , Littleton, CO 80125
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0073
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Larkspur
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0062
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/11/2024 10:41:00
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: CRW CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HERITAGE LENDING, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF EFMT 2023-1
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/19/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 9/28/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022064070
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $889,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $889,000.00
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 6, BLOCK 4, PERRY PARK -FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 6943 Fox Circle, 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, August 7, 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: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/11/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0062
First Publication: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0064
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 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: MURUGESAN BALAKRISHNAN and KANMANI MUNIYANDI
Original Beneficiary:
U.S. Bank National Association
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2020
Recording Date of DOT: 3/18/2020
Reception No. of DOT: 2020020176
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$1,030,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,020,266.24
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/or 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 68, Highlands Ranch - Filing no. 118-N, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Which has the address of: 201 Maplehurst Pt, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
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 #: 24CO00139-1
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0064
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Littleton
NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0077
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/2/2024 10:10:00 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: OSCAR A. RAMIREZ AND CLARA CASTRO
Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/16/2011
Recording Date of DOT: 9/27/2011
Reception No. of DOT: 2011058356 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $279,130.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $210,758.11
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 153, INTRAVEST 320, FILING NO. 1C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 10424 Lone Lynx, Littleton, 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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/2/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ALISON L. BERRY
Colorado Registration #: 34531
9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 24-032241
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0077
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0076
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/2/2024 10:09:00
Public Notices
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: Bryce S. Arii and Melissa Arii
Original Beneficiary:
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2023
Recording Date of DOT: 3/6/2023
Reception No. of DOT: 2023009238
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$783,580.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $778,891.95
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: 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 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122D, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of:
10044 Heatherwood Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/2/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
AMANDA FERGUSON
Colorado Registration #: 44893
355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228
Phone #: (303) 274-0155
Fax #:
Attorney File #: CO23007
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0076
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern: On 4/23/2024 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: Joanne M Swenson
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation dba Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: P HH Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2021
Recording Date of DOT: 10/6/2021
Reception No. of DOT: 2021114682
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$932,250.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $282,579.83
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: declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, death of all named mortgagors 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 18, STONEGATE FILING NO. 21B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 10256 Riverstone Drive, 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, August 21, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 4/23/2024
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-24-987325-LL
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0072
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
City and County
PUBLIC NOTICE
PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,
1. Big Apple
Gandhi, Inc. d/b/a Big Apple has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Liquor License for a Retail Liquor Store liquor license at the location of 2195 N State Hwy 83 in Franktown, CO 80116. 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 Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
Date of Application: June 14, 2024
Officers: Sanjeev Gandhi – President
2. Castlewood Canyon Brewing Co
Castlewood Canyon Brewing, LLC d/b/a Castlewood Canyon Brewing Co. has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Liquor License for a Beer & Wine liquor license at the location of 7531 E State Hwy 86 in Franktown, CO 80116. 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 Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
Date of Application: June 12, 2024
Officers:
Helen Denise Marshall – Director Gingerlee Ann Marshall – Director
Legal Notice No. 947319
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A public hearing will be held on August 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. before the Planning Commission, and on August 13, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. before the Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for approval of a Use by Special Review for a kennel in the A-1 zone district. The subject land is located approximately 1,700 feet Southwest of the intersection of Waterton Road and Roxborough Park Road in Douglas County, Colorado.
For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460.
File No./Name: 7801 Roxborough Park Road, Use by Special Review Waterton Canyon K-9 Academy, Project NO. US2024-004
Legal Notice No.947313
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 23-08-0519P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice No. 947307
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 23-08-0527P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice No. 947306
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET
CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that the necessity has arisen for the additional amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same is available for public inspection. Such 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom videoconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.
You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:
1. To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or email amyers@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link emailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85045593805?pwd=tAde6wCDNORTDXK3Ri2Rwfz68j0Nhx.1
2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information:
(a) Meeting ID: 850 4559 3805
(b) Passcode: 852287
CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
/s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady
McGEADY BECHER P.C.
Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. 947297
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metro Districts Budget Hearings
Public Notice
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET
CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that the necessity has arisen for the additional amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same is available for public inspection. Such 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. via Zoom videoconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or email amyers@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link emailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85045593805?pwd=tAde6wCDNORTDXK3Ri2Rwfz68j0Nhx.1 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information: (a) Meeting ID: 850 4559 3805 (b) Passcode: 852287
CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
/s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. 947298
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on July 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., to consider adoption of an amendment to the District’s 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This public hearing can be joined using the following teleconference information: ' https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83833141468?pwd=w5ttx0vnOB8EKbrdH6dzsn5Zs67l9Q.1 Meeting ID: 833 3314 1468 Passcode: 768564 Call: 720-707-2699
The Amended Budget is available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.promenademetro.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. 947324
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notices
Bids and Settlements
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 August 4, 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 VANCE BROTHERS, INC. for the 2023 GRAVEL ROAD CHIP SEAL PROJECT, Douglas County Project Number 2023-020, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said VANCE BROTHERS, 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 August 4, 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, Keith Burke, 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. 947327
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Second Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734
Public Notice
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #028-24
PUBLIC WORKS ~ ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SHORT LIST 2025-2026
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) from responsible and qualified Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Environmental, and other professional services firms. The SOQ received will be evaluated for inclusion on the Department of Public Works – Engineering Consultant Short List for two (2) years starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. Douglas County officially distributes solicitation documents through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System only. Copies of solicitations obtained from other sources are not considered official copies and the County cannot attest to their accuracy. All BidNet website/system questions must be addressed with BidNet Vendor Support at 800835-4603, option 2.
RFQ responses will be received until 2:00 p.m. MDT, on Friday, September 6, 2024.
All Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) shall be received ELECTRONICALLY ONLY through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing/BidNet System website at (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/douglas-county-government). All responses should consist of one (1) PDF document. The title of your document should reflect “Company Name – SOQ Engineering Consultant Short List – Division Name & Number”. It is the Consultant’s sole responsibility to ensure that their response is received on time.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any or all SOQ, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said SOQ. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful Consultants.
Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Legal Notice No. 947317
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
Notice is hereby given that at 3:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024 the RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5, of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment to;
BrightView Landscape Development, Inc. 8888 Motsenbocker Road Parker, CO 80134
for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction for work related to EAST SIDE LANDSCAPING PROJECTS – WORK ORDER
1.1 LARRY LEVIN PARK all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, 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, and an account of such claim, to the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP., 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5
By: /s/ Denise Denslow, District Manager
Legal Notice No. 947277
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 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 the 27th day of July, 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 IHC SCOTT, Inc. for the Bayou Gulch Road (Pradera Parkway to Scott Avenue) Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2025-010, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said IHC SCOTT, 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 07/27/2024, 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 Engineer, Ben Pierce, P.E., 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. 947271
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Second Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, on or after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to Studio 7 North, Inc. for all work done by said Contractor on the Valley View Christian Church Waterline contract, all of said construction located near the address of 11004 Wildfield Lane and Tract B of Chatfield East in the community of Chatfield East in Douglas County, 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 subcontractors 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, 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 Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, at or before the time and date herein above shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement will release said Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
By: Mike Marcum, General Manager
Legal Notice No. 947328
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
Court of Justice, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC , Plaintiff: v. ROBERT LEE HAWN; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, Defendant(s)
Regarding: LOT 3, BLOCK 3, METZLER RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1008 PURPLE SAGE LOOP, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104
also known as: 1008 PURPLE SAGE LOOP CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 (the “Property”)
Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on April 25, 2024, 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 22nd day August, 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 $424,172.21
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 Amanda Ferguson #44893, Heather L. Deere #28597, HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN, P.C., 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250 LAKEWOOD, CO 80228.
Dated 6/27/2024, Castle Rock, CO
Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado
Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado
Legal Notice No. 947220
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Published In: Douglas County News Press
Public Notice
District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
TMV RETAIL II OWNERS ASSOCIATION, A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Plaintiff:
v. CBDG, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Defendant(s)
Regarding: LOT 26A, BLOCK 1, TWENTY MILE VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
ALSO KNOWN AS: 18651 EAST MAIN STREET PARKER, CO 80134
also known as: 18651 E MAIN ST PARKER, CO 80134 (the “Property”)
Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 22, 2024, 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 $6,425.13
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, P.C. 6855 S HAVANA ST SUITE 275 CENTENNIAL, CO 80112, 303-799-8600
Dated 5/16/2024, Castle Rock, CO
Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado
Legal Notice No. 947226
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way, Ste 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Plaintiff: loanDepot.com, LLC vs.
Defendants: Burak Soukup Yorumez; Julie Soukup Yorumez; The Douglas County Delegate Child Support Services Unit; Province Center Homeowners Association, Inc.; The United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; The Public Trustee of Douglas County; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Amanda Ferguson, #44893 Heather L. Deere, #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228
Ph: 303-274-0155 Fx: 303-274-0159
E-mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com File No: CO11580
Case Number: 2024CV30172 Division: 6
SUMMONS
To the Defendant named above: Burak Soukup Yorumez and Province Center Homeowners Association, Inc.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.
A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. This is a judicial foreclosure action regarding the property more particularly described in the Complaint. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Dated: June 11, 2024
By: /s/ Amanda Ferguson, #44893
Legal Notice No. 947230
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV30793, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 24000939
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Public Notices
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff:
v. CORY H. HATCH, LORI A. HATCH, US BANK TRUST COMPANY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DISCOVER BANK
Defendant(s)
Regarding: LOT 11 HIGHLANDS RANCH #75C 0.229 AM/L
COMMONLY KNOW AS:
9235 ASHBURN COURT, LITTLETON, CO 80130
also known as: 9235 ASHBURN CT HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130 (the “Property”)
Under an Amended Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on April 25, 2024, relating to an Amended Judgment recorded on April 25, 2024, 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 1st day August 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 $39,360.82
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 Amanda Ferguson, #44893, HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN, P.C. 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250 LAKEWOOD, CO 80228.
Dated 6/6/2024, Castle Rock, CO
Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado
Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado
Legal Notice No. 947180
First Publication: 6/6/2024
Last Publication: 7/4/2024
In: Douglas County News Press
10243) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish an Oil & Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) on the lands identified below. Generally, an Oil & Gas Development Plan is the process whereby an applicant obtains approval to develop oil or gas resources at one or more oil and gas locations by drilling a specific number of wells. Importantly, an OGDP is not a pooling application.
This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may: 1) be an Owner of oil and/or gas (“mineral”) interests to be developed by the proposed OGDP; 2) own, reside, or operate a first responder agency on property within 2,000 feet of a working pad surface included in the OGDP; or 3) be otherwise entitled to notice pursuant to Commission Rule 303.e.(1).
APPLICATION LANDS
Surface Lands:
Township 5 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Section 35: NE¼SW¼ (approximately 16-acres)
Mineral Development:
Township 5 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Section 35: NW¼SW¼ (approximately 16-acres)
Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Section 1: All
Section 2: All
Section 3: All
Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Section 4: All
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)
A Commission hearing on the above-referenced docket number is currently scheduled for the following date, time, and location:
Date: August 21, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Energy and Carbon Management Commission
The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203
Parties to this hearing will be notified if this date, time, or place changes. For the most up-to-date information regarding the Commission’s hearing schedule, please visit https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/ home, click on “Commission Hearings,” and click on “Preliminary Agendas.”
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any party may file a public comment for the review of Commission Staff related to the above-described OGDP. All public comments will be included in the administrative record for the OGDP proceeding. Parties wishing to file a public comment on the above-described OGDP may follow the instructions at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/sb19181/ Guidance/Mission_Change_Guidance/Info%20 Sheet_303.e.(2).D%20Public%20Comment_20210309.pdf, or may use the eFiling system outlined below.
PETITIONS
DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: July 22, 2024
during the week of July 22, 2024, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By: Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary
Dated: June 18, 2024
Applicant
GMT Exploration Company LLC c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620
Jjost@jostenergylaw.com
Kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com
Legal Notice No. 947299
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice
Douglas County Court Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): Muru Balakrishnan vs Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) Joseph Coutee, Mirian Serrano, & Sidney Munoz
Case Number: 23C681 Division: A
ALIAS CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE
The People of the State of Colorado
You are ordered to appear before this Court at the place, date and time listed below to show cause, if any, for the failure and refusal to comply with the Orders of this Court entered and, to vindicate the dignity of this Court, to show cause why sanctions and/or imprisonment should not be imposed.
You: Joseph Coutee, Mirian Serrano, & Sidney Munoz are hereby ordered to appear at:
Court Location: Douglas County Court 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Date: August 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m.
If you fail to appear in Court at the time, date and place specified, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest without further notice and you may be further sanctioned according to the law for your failure to appear.
Public Notice
1) 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE VIN 1GYEK63NX5R131301
2) 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO VIN 1GCRCSE09CZ145976
3) 2008 ACURA MDX VIN 2HNYD28228H542825
4) 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VIN 1J4GW48SX4C269860
5) 1960 CHEVROLET BELLAIRE VIN 01611K145655
6) 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU VIN 1G1ZD5ST7JF157273
7) 2019 DODGE RAM 3500 VIN 3C63RRGL1KG724664
8) 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI S Q4 VIN ZAM57RTA1F1136064
9) 2002 GMC ENVOY VIN 1GKDT13S022360795
10) 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO VIN 2GCEK19TX31225280
11) 2004 GMC ENVOY XL VIN 1GKET16S046153142
12) 1988 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO VIN 1G1GZ11G2JP113083
13) 2011 FORD TAURUS VIN 1FAHP2DW5BG160383
REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139
Legal Notice No. 947330
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock, 80109 has the following for sale:
1) 2020 Nissan Altima Vin.LC273426
Legal Notice No. 947312
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
1) 2014 BUICK VERANO BLACK 1G4PP5SK7E41086665
2) 2002 NISSAN XTERRA GRAY 5N1ED28Y22C549695
3) 2002 SUBARU FORESTER BLUE JF1SF65542H728199
4) 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RED 1J4GZ58S7SC755214
5) 2011 SUBABRU LEGACY WHITE 4S3BMBF68B3221044
6) 002 HONDA ACCORD WHITE 1HGCG16512A023593
Parker Towing Inc 18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161
Legal Notice No. 947295
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, DJ HORIZONTAL NIOBRARA FIELD, ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS AND ELBERT COUNTIES, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 535
DOCKET NO. 231200372
TYPE: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
NOTICE OF HEARING GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No.
Any interested party who wishes to participate formally in this matter must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at: https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/reg/Hearings/External_EfilingSystemGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information.
Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference
Dated: June 24, 2024 Clerk / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947294
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
Public Notice
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Legal Notice No. 947329
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Estate of William E Paez, Deceased Case Number: 24PR105
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephanie Casey, Personal Representative 5126 Jellison Street Arvada, CO 80002
Legal Notice No. 947320
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Faye Louise Frye, aka Faye McCool Frye, aka Faye M. Frye, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30147
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 October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jonathan P. Shultz
Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 E. Mainstreet, Ste. 200 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 947232
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lynnette Dunn, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 030267
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 November 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
James T. Anest #16727
Attorney for the Personal Representative 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 365 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 947229
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Corwin Jerard Hatcher, a/k/a Corwin J. Hatcher, a/k/a Corwin Hatcher, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30247
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 November 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Jerome A. DeHerrera
Jerome A. DeHerrera, Esq.
Attorney to the Personal Representative ACHIEVE LAW GROUP, LLC
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joe E. Butler, a/k/a Joe Edward Butler, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30223
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 Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Daniel P. Kapsak
Attorney to the Personal Representative 1610 Hover Street, Suite 203 Longmont, Colorado 80501
Legal Notice No. 947279
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
146 W. 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80204
Legal Notice No. 947283
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Linda J. Jacob, also known as Linda Jacob, and Linda Janet Jacob, Deceased Case Number: 24PR69
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 November 4, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Robert E. Jacob, Personal Representative 12564 N. Roundup Road Parker, CO 80138
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ber 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 947308
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jay C. Weise, Deceased Case Number: 24PR56
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Amy Valentine
Personal Representative
2006 Rose Petal Court
Castle Rock, Colorado 80109
Legal Notice No. 947318
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Donna Dee Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30269
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court, Douglas County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Steven Dee Smith. Personal Representative 11784 Crabapple Drive Franktown, CO 80116
Legal Notice No. 947323
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES THOMAS DEVINE, aka JAMES T. DEVINE, aka JAMES DEVINE, aka JIM DEVINE. aka JIMMY DEVINE, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030207
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, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Thomas J. Devine, Personal Representative 869 Mercury Circle Littleton, CO 80124
Legal Notice No. 947311
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James Patrick Finch, a/k/a James P. Finch, a/k/a James Finch, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30212
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Scott Wilkonson, Attorney for Lisa Finch
Personal Representative
201 Milwaukee Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80206
Legal Notice No. 947300
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of George L. Hazelwood, Deceased Case No: 24PR30258
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court, County of Douglas, Colorado, on or before Octo-
Hannah Mae Hazelwood
Co-Personal Representative 7714 NE 39th Ct., #101 Vancouver, WA 98665
Lee Isaac Hazelwood
Co-Personal Representative 3613 Consolidation Ave., #205 Bellingham, WA 98225
Legal Notice No. 947285
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DOROTHY ANN KOLESIK, a/k/a Dorothy A. Kolesik, a/k/a Dorothy Kolesik, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030237
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 Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard B. Vincent #13843
Attorney to the Personal Representative Vincent & Romeo, LLC
1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A Lafayette, CO 80026
Legal Notice No. 947272
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Rellis Ray Voth, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30239
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas, Colorado on or before October 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated June 20, 2024'
CURTIS LAW FIRM, LLC
/s/ Cory M. Curtis
Cory M. Curtis, #40549
Attorney to the Personal Representative
Curtis Law Firm, LLC 10333 E Dry Creek Rd, Suite 210 Englewood, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 947225
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LORRAINE JUNETTE EVANS, A/K/A LORRAINE J. EVANS, A/K/A LORRAINE EVANS, F/K/A LORRAINE JUNETTE BOWLBY, F/K/A LORRAINE JUNETTE WOLLAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030250
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 November 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Steven Bowlby, Personal Representative c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Suite 104 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 947315
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Anita Claire Martinoli Scanga, aka Anita M. Scanga, Deceased Case Number: 24PR38
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lisa Scanga, Personal Representative 12066 W. US Hwy 50 Salilda, Colorado 81201
Legal Notice No. 947303
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gary C. Jenkins, a/k/a Gary Christopher Jenkins, a/k/a Gary Jenkins, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30252
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shirley M. Jenkins, Personal Representative C/O Brandon D. Rains 4600 S Syracuse St,.9th floor Denver, Colorado 80237
Legal Notice No. 947322
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Samuel Miner Cronen, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030214
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 October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brittany Cronen, Personal Representative 1050 N. Tabor Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No. 947269
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SHARON ANN DEMOS, A/K/A SHARON A. DEMOS, A/K/A SHARON DEMOS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030272
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 November 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Alyssa Mattecheck, Personal Representative c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Suite 104 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 947316
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Name Changes
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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 1, 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 Nicole Jean Fencil be changed to Willow Selene Salem Case No.: 2024 C 235
By:Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947276
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 8, 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 Clarice Beth Hinsdale be changed to Clarice Beth Everett Case No.: 24 C 349
By: Magistrate Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947314
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 24, 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 Erick James Grey be changed to Ambrose Thayer Skelton Case No.: 2024 C 259
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947275
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 16, 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 Mickenzee Rae Kibbe be changed to Mickenzee Rae Holland Case No.: 2024 C 364
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947305
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the District Court in Douglas County.
The Petition requests that the name of Aria Elena Currier be changed to Aria Elena Currier-Daugherty Case No.: 2023DR30046
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947301
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on March 1, 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 Angelina Nadine Cillo be changed to Angelina Nadine Manning Case No.: 24 C 96
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947325
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 10, 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 Fernando Godinez be changed to Fernanddo Cordero Case No.: 24 C 101
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947222
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 15, 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 Elena Aleksandrovna Kletsova be changed to Elena Aleksandrovna Gorsuch Case No.: 24 C392
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947304
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 8, 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 Jingjing Zhang be changed to Jenny Jingjing Biggart Case No.: 2024 C 361
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947267
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 15 , 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 Evan Robert Gomez be changed to Evan Robert Bond Case No.: 2024 C 407
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947302
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 9, 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 Karen Rose Loewe be changed to Karen Rose Turner-Soboleski Case No.: 24 C 377
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. 947268
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
COLLEGE
“ ere are valid questions about whether this program is actually helping the students it is intended to help,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat and Joint Budget Committee chair, during a oor hearing on the bill that targeted ASCENT. “And we need to make sure that we get the biggest return for every dollar we spend.”
ASCENT helps students get college experience e ASCENT program helped Jennifer Martin nd her footing in college.
Martin, 19, almost took a gap year after she graduated from Aurora’s Gateway High School in 2023 because she didn’t feel ready for college and worried about the cost. However, counselors helped convince Martin to participate in ASCENT, which would provide support from Aurora Public Schools during her year at the Community College of Aurora.
“My mentality was to save up enough money to where I could afford the tuition and pay for the costs of living on campus,” she said.
GRANT
Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) Chair Kent Holsinger said in the news release that “the CAB and the Division of Aeronautics are excited to help facilitate our industry’s transition to a safe, a ordable eetwide unleaded aviation fuel, as those fuels continue to be developed. We are committed to assisting airports with this transition through innovative programs like this, and future Division funding for unleaded fuel
But other programs might achieve the same goal while o ering a clearer focus.
Michelle Romero, the postsecondary & workforce readiness director for the Colorado Department of Education, said newer extended high school programs that have come after ASCENT steer students into speci c careers.
For example, the P-TECH program began in 2016 and also gives students the option of extending high school enrollment. But it is designed to get students into a science, technology, engineering, or math pathway in ninth grade. e program o ers six years of high school, and allows students to graduate with an associate degree in a relevant eld. Some P-TECH students have graduated in four years and never needed more time in high school, Romero said.
Meanwhile, the state’s Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program started in 2021 to help address the state’s teacher shortage. e program also extends high school enrollment. It pays for students who want to become teachers to take college classes for up to two years.
ASCENT students, on the other hand, can take whichever college classes they want. And the state
infrastructure,” he said.
“We are committed to protecting our clean air and keeping Coloradans healthy no matter where they live,” said Polis in the news release.
“ is session we took action to keep Coloradans who live near airports safe, and this grant will help Centennial Airport continue its work to transition to unleaded fuel, protecting our clean air and environment. I look forward to seeing more airports follow Centennial’s lead,” Polis said.
“ ere is no safe level of lead, and HB24-1235 makes transitioning away from lead aviation fuel a top priority,” said Rep. Kyle Brown, who
doesn’t even track if they stay in college beyond their ASCENT year.
When discussing ASCENT student outcomes, Romero said: “Do they stick with a certain pathway? Do they nish? Do they end up with some type of credential, associate certi cate, or do they then transfer to a four year? I couldn’t tell you.”
Colorado educators give ASCENT mixed reviews
Bill Summers, Cañon City High School principal, had about 30 students in ASCENT this year. Next year, he projects participation will more than double to 70 students. But he said it’s hard to evaluate if ASCENT is putting students on a path to a good career and economic mobility.
“It can be both a criticism and praise that students are allowed to take whatever they want, which is great for experimenting or seeing what a student wants to do,” he said of ASCENT. “But are students just wasting their time taking courses that they don’t need? Or is it actually going to give them a bene t?”
Dave West, director of college and career success for Aurora Public Schools, sees the purpose of concurrent enrollment programs differently. ree-quarters of Aurora students are from relatively low-in-
was a co-sponsor of the bill, in the news release.
“I applaud the Department of Transportation and the Division of Aeronautics for working to immediately implement this new law,” said Brown. “With this grant, Centennial Airport and Arapahoe County will continue to lead the way in transitioning towards unleaded fuel. I encourage airports across Colorado to follow Centennial’s lead in applying for this new funding.”
Centennial Airport Executive Director Mike Fronapfel said in the news release that “Centennial Airport is committed to being a global
come backgrounds, and West said ASCENT and other programs help these students realize their college dreams.
“For me, concurrent enrollment is about opening opportunities and additional doors that our students may not even realize at this point in time exist,” he said.
Although it is not required by the state, Aurora Public Schools uses ASCENT funding to pay students’ college fees and provide them with a stipend for books.
West said he understands the program is costly, but hopes lawmakers work with districts in crafting next steps for ASCENT. Students who have experiences like McCray and Martin show it can be e ective, he said.
Martin will graduate from the Community College of Aurora in the fall with her associate degree and plans to go to the University of Denver. McCray graduated with her associate degree in science this spring. She will soon enlist in the Air Force.
“It helped me gure out where I wanted to go,” McCray said about ASCENT. “I got my associates and that feels like such an accomplishment. Like, I’ve actually done it.”
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leader in sustainability and the transition to unleaded aviation fuel. We were the rst airport in Colorado to o er an FAA-approved alternate unleaded fuel to our customers. is happened by listening to our communities’ concerns, having a responsive airport board and elected leaders, and leveraging our strong partnerships with jetCenters of Colorado and based ight schools,” Fronapfel said.
“With the support of the Colorado Aeronautical Board, we can continue to facilitate the transition to unleaded aviation fuel not just at Centennial Airport, but across the state,” he said.
By: Magistrate Brian
The Petition requests that the name of Jacqlyn Nicole De La Fuente be changed to Jackie Nicole Stockton Case No.:
