BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the middle of the fresh produce section in the King Soopers on Promenade Parkway is a bakery that elicits the best of French boulangeries with its authentic bread, sandwiches and pastries.
La Famille brings a taste of Paris to Castle Rock, selling baked
goods made fresh daily after they are shipped over, frozen, from France weekly. It’s a rare treat for customers of the local supermarket, which is the only place in the state to get the bread as part of a test program.
e bakery works with Maison Kayser, a traditional bakery based in Paris that has hundreds of international locations, but only one
in America – La Famille. From its aky croissants and traditional baguettes to buttery tarts with fresh fruits, all of La Famille’s baked goods are authentic.
e bakery is run by King Soopers employees Cherry Dim and Bawi Lian, who helped open La Famille in November.
Property owner sues Castle Pines over McDonald’s
Ventana Capital, a development company, is behind lawsuit
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A recent proposal for a McDonald’s in Castle Pines drew vocal and widespread opposition, leading city o cials to block the development. Now, a lawsuit is seeking to reverse the decision. e lawsuit’s complaint argues that Castle Pines’ decision to block the plan lacked evidence.
“ e city council denied the (plan) because a majority of its members and/or vocal town residents did not want a fast-food restaurant, speci cally a McDonald’s, at that location,” the complaint says. “ e city council’s decision was arbitrary, and must be overturned.”
Before voting to deny the plan at a late May city council meeting, expressing concerns about tra c and crime, City Councilmember Chris Eubanks argued the plan would not further the “public health, safety and welfare of the community,” a sticking point for the council.
Cherry Dim, a baker at La Famille, preps a customer’s order. La Famille sells authentic French breads and pastries shipped from France and made fresh daily.
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But the lawsuit, led in Douglas County District Court, argues the city’s decision should have focused on a more technical aspect of the McDonald’s proposal — a “site improvement plan,” essentially documents that relate to the design of the development.
“ e proposed use — a fast-food restaurant — is a permitted use under the zoning and is irrelevant to the city council’s review,” the complaint says.
“Zoning” refers to the city’s rules for what types of developments can be built and where.
e lawsuit comes from CP Commercial LLC, the company that owns the property at the southwest intersection of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road, where the McDonald’s would be built.
CP Commercial is an entity controlled by Ventana Capital, a realestate investment and development company. Darwin Horan, leader of Ventana Capital, is a former city councilmember of Castle Pines North, the city’s old name. (Castle Pines voters approved changing the o cial name of the City of Castle Pines North to the City of Castle Pines in 2010, according to the city’s website.)
A 2010 article in e Castle Pines Connection references Horan hav-
ing served as a Castle Pines North councilmember. Here’s a closer look at the lawsuit.
Residents up in arms
Had the city approved the plan, the McDonald’s would have been located on what’s currently a vacant lot.
ough the spot sits near a half mile of commercial areas along Castle Pines Parkway west of Interstate 25 — with restaurants, convenience stores and a King Soopers — the immediate area around the planned McDonald’s site is largely vacant land. To the west, there’s land that was recently approved for an indoor self-storage business.
e city received nearly 150 comments from people in the area regarding the McDonald’s plan, a city sta report says. Most of the comments expressed opposition to the plan.
“A few of the comments expressed support for the application because it would provide a new fast-food restaurant option for residents,” the sta report says.
ose in opposition spoke with a louder voice. At the May 28 meeting, dozens of people packed the seating area, and about 25 testi ed.
A handful of protesters outside the meeting chanted and held signs in opposition to the planned McDonald’s.
Eye on tra c
In criticizing the city’s decision, the lawsuit complaint seized on tra c
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concerns. e complaint referred to tra c studies prepared for di erent development scenarios in the area where the McDonald’s was planned.
e land is located within what’s called the Parkway Plaza Planned Development, the complaint says. A “planned development” is a special type of area under the city’s zoning rules, intended to be developed “under a single development guide for mixed use,” a city de nitions document says.
“Mixed use” is a development term for an area that includes di erent property types, such as business and recreational, for example.
e city had previously accepted a tra c analysis when it approved the Parkway Plaza Planned Development. e analysis was based on then-current assumptions that the land would be developed to include a recreation center, a city hall and commercial retail, the complaint says.
Later, another tra c assessment concluded that “while the proposed McDonald’s would generate tra c around the parcel, it would generate less tra c around the parcel than had previously been contemplated — and approved — by the city,” the complaint says.
Area residents’ concerns “fail to recognize that any development of the property would contribute additional tra c,” the complaint adds.
“In fact, if a site improvement plan for the property can be denied simply because the use would increase tra c, however in nitesimally, then no development could ever occur on the property,” the complaint says.
Residents also expressed concern that a McDonald’s would increase crime in the area.
For a look at crime concerns and what the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce had to say, see the Castle Pines News-Press’ previous story at tinyurl. com/CastlePinesMcDonalds.
Wrong focus, lawsuit says
A major point of the lawsuit argues that the city council focused too much on the nature of a fast-food restaurant rather than evaluating the site improvement plan itself.
A Castle Pines document de nes a site improvement plan as “including a grading and drainage plan, a landscape plan and other detailed information.”
“ e city council exceeded its jurisdiction and abused its discretion in denying the SIP based on whether (the fast-food restaurant) supports every applicable goal and objective in the (city’s) comprehensive plan or furthers the public health, safety, and welfare,” the complaint says, adding: “ e applicable criteria require the city council to instead determine whether the site improvement plan supports the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan and furthers the public health, safety, and welfare.”
A broad document, the city’s “comprehensive plan” lays out a vision for how and where property development should occur in Castle Pines. Sometimes called a “comp plan,” it’s meant to capture “the community’s shared values,” the city’s website says. It’s a more aspirational document than the city’s nuts-and-bolts zoning rules.
For a look at what the city council based its rejection of the McDonald’s plan on, see the News-Press’ previous coverage.
A small group carries signs on May 28 in protest of a plan to build a McDonald’s in Castle Pines. At right is Nicole Gregory, who said she lives in Castle Pines, and voiced concerns about tra c and that the drive-thru restaurant would bring noise and a smell.
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Lone Tree pickleball sparks lawsuit
Neighbors cite ‘unbearable’ noise from courts near homes
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Several residents who live near pickleball courts are suing the City of Lone Tree and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District for “unbearable conditions” caused by the noise emanating from the courts. e suit, if plainti s get what they want, could result in a shutdown of the courts or require soundproo ng mitigation at unknown costs.
e residents live in the neighborhood adjacent to the Lone Tree Recreation Center, a property owned by the city and operated by the parks district. e outdoor pickleball courts were recently added to the facility.
e lawsuit, led in Douglas County, alleges that noise levels at courts “exceed all reasonable standards set for Colorado state and local laws and deprive plainti s and their neighbors from quiet enjoyment of their homes and outdoor spaces.”
Six pickleball courts located at the southeast corner of the facility’s parking lot include button-operated lighting that allows players to play at night, year-round, according to the district’s website. e courts are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, it adds.
e lawsuit states that pickleball paddles striking balls at the courts create “impulsive noises” every two seconds for up to 13 hours a day.
“No resident in this community should live under these conditions,” the lawsuit states.
e city and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District both declined to comment, saying they do not comment on pending litigation.
Residents, many of whom purchased their homes largely for the views from their patios, decks and porches, can no longer enjoy the “outdoor space, scenic views and quiet nature” of their homes due to the noise, the lawsuit alleges.
One family attempted to mute pickleball sounds by installing a fountain, adding speakers on their deck and wearing headsets while outside, according to the lawsuit,
and none of these methods worked.
e residents can hear the noise even when they are in their homes with all doors and windows closed, the lawsuit adds. is has interfered with the ability of at least one resident to work in his home, it says.
e Colorado Noise Abatement Statute dictates maximum permissible noise levels for residentiallyzoned areas. For “periodic, impulsive, or shrill noises” such as pickleball strikes, the statute dictates the maximum permissible daytime level is 50 dBA and nighttime level is 45 dBA.
e lawsuit states that residents paid out-of-pocket to conduct a sound study of the courts.
“ e sound study performed in the community re ects the average maximum noise level due to pickleball strikes on the defendants’ courts is 62.1 dBA,” the lawsuit states, more than both daytime and nighttime permissible levels.
e lawsuit says residents have demanded closure of the courts for the past seven months.
e lawsuit states that the district and city installed fencing and landscaping around the courts to reduce noise, but said these e orts failed to address the noise levels.
Six pickleball courts that opened at the Lone Tree Recreation Center last year are the subject of a lawsuit by neighbors who say noise from the courts is degrading their quality of life.
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The noise from pickleball strikes on nearby courts is causing several Lone Tree residents to sue the city and parks and recreation district. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
With a number of candidates in the mix, Castle Rock Town Council elections take shape
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s not just presidential candidates who will appear on the November ballot. e Castle Rock Town Council has four seats up for election, too, and at least one council member, so far, seeking re-election.
e seats representing Districts 1, 2, 4 and 6 will be on the ballot. e seats are currently represented by Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur and Tim Dietz, respectively.
FRENCH BREAD
e two essential ingredients that make the French bread and baked goods at La Famille bakery di erent from the bread in the other aisles of the grocery store are time and butter.
“ e quality is the same as what you’d get at the (Maison Kayser) bakery in France,” Lian said.
Dim and Lian have been trained in French baking techniques, which often require a lot of patience. e pastries are thawed for 24 hours, then proofed for at least two more hours before getting nishing touches and heading into the ovens.
Dim and Lian estimate they make and sell an average of 4050 baguettes on the weekends and around 180 croissants daily. ose numbers get much bigger around the holidays, Lian added.
So far, only Cavey has led for reelection. One other person, William Tubbs, is also running for the District 2 seat.
Four others have announced campaigns to join the council. Pam Gillies is running for the District 1 seat, Mark Davis is running for the District 4 seat and Kevin McHugh and Paul Cathey are running for the District 6 seat.
e deadline for candidates to le candidate petitions with the town is 5 p.m. Aug. 26. Candidates will be nalized and the ballot order set on
“Closer to anksgiving and Christmas, we start selling out around noon,” he said.
Other popular breads include the rustic Italian loaf, the country French bread, honey multigrain and cranberry pistachio. e breads are all organic sourdough.
“ e special thing about the pastries and bread is they’re natural, with no chemicals added and low sugar, just a lot of butter,” Lian said.
Lian recommended customers stop by between 10 and 11 a.m. to snag the freshest bread.
Jessica Trowbridge, a spokesperson for King Soopers, said the grocery chain is looking to expand the bakery to more locations in the future.
“We want to bring new and exciting options for customers to try, so La Famille just made sense because, not only is it something that you can’t nd anywhere else in the United States, but it’s so fresh and authentic,” she said.
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e town is hosting an optional orientation for candidates looking to learn more about the process at 6 p.m. Aug. 7, at the Millhouse, 1381 W. Plum Creek Pkwy.
To be eligible to run, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible voter, have lived in Castle Rock for at least one year and reside in the district they’re running for. Candidates are prohibited from being town employees during the election or term of o ce.
e election is nonpartisan and
council members are elected to four year terms.
One additional council seat could open up in November if current Councilmember Max Brooks resigns to represent Castle Rock at the state Capitol. Brooks represents District 5 and is running to represent House District 45.
Council members are allowed to serve concurrently as a state legislator.
If Brooks’ seat opens up, the council will appoint someone to ll the remainder of the term.
In addition to the traditional croissants and baguettes, La Famille also serves tarts, eclairs and sandwiches. Cherry Dim and her partner Bawi Lian are trained in French baking techniques and put a lot of time into each item.
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Backcountry’s future in process of planning
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Before the rst homes were built, land conservation was envisioned as an important part of the Highlands Ranch community.
e vision is realized in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, which is in the process of looking at how the area will be of bene t for future generations.
“We are becoming an island of conservation in the south metro Denver area,” said Lindsey McKissick, Backcountry Wilderness Area communications manager. “It’s very important now that we do this, it will be incredibly important 20 years from now.”
Undeveloped protected spaces are critical for great panoramas, but also for wildlife and its habitat, added Mark Giebel, Backcountry Wilderness Area director.
is conservation work began decades ago. At the top of a peak in the area sits Cherokee Ranch and Castle, once home to Tweet Kimball, an advocate for conservation. Kimball put conservation easements on the property to preserve it for all by ensuring that no one would build in the space.
Now, with more easements, the Backcountry Wilderness Area continues its work on many projects — everything from the removal of noxious weeds to re mitigation.
With early intervention by Giebel to help eliminate invasive knapweed throughout the property, the property is mostly native grasses, however, sta continues to mitigate the growth of noxious weeds because they limit food for wildlife.
“If we can create a habitat the way we want to, they will be enticed to stay here and not wonder,” said McKissick. “As long as food sources are good, they have everything they need, that’s our goal.”
Another way the land is protected for wildlife is through a win-win partnership with South Metro Fire Rescue. South Metro’s wildland re team can train on the property to practice what to do in the case of an emergency and re mitigation by cutting down earmarked dead trees.
ere is a speci c grid system for the roads on the property, said McKissick, so sta can tell the re rescue team that there is a re at a particular intersection and they can get to it quicker. Brush around the trees are also cut and
there are trees within the property that are set up to survive a wild re.
“We’re always researching to become an example of good conservation and a leader in conservation,” said McKissick.
Balancing conservation and recreation
Aiming to protect wildlife while encouraging youth to engage in the outdoors, sta have been working to create a balance between conservation and recreation through education and experience.
Research into the impacts of recreation on conservation has often shown that the two are not compatible. However, Giebel believes they have done well with balancing that. Among the 8,200 acres of land, less than 5% is used for people and the rest is for wildlife.
“We’re providing recreation and educational opportunities while making sure that conservation remains our top priority,” said Giebel. “I think that’s going to be the biggest bene t in the next ten, 15, 20 years.”
From building forts to learning horse behavior to using a natural clay deposit to make their own art, there is something for everyone to discover through the variety of programs and summer camps, also bene ting mental health.
Besides the outdoor classrooms along Discovery Trail, there are places like Fort Wild where imagination leads
the way.
“We purposefully plan parts of the day to be unplanned,” said McKissick. “ ere’s part of the day where we’re out in the woods and the purpose is to let their creativity take over the boredom.”
On average, kids get a minimum of an hour of unobstructed playtime outside daily, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. At Camp Backcountry, kids get up to 30 hours of play time per week. e camp is a 10 week program that includes art camp, nature camp and a program geared towards giving girls the opportunity to learn camping skills, called “Girls of the Outdoors.”
In addition to meeting chickens, ducks, donkey’s and goats, families have been able to enjoy the horse corrals since 2017. Whether it’s learning about non-verbal cues from horses through horse camp or going for a ride along a trail, Backcountry Wilderness serves about 3,000 people on horses every year.
“ e big thing here is that it’s a ordable,” said McKissick. “We know how expensive equine programming can be. To give people in Highlands Ranch an opportunity to be around horses without owning a horse or owning property.”
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Douglas County PrideFest returns for 5th year, but to a new location
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County PrideFest is gearing up for its 5th anniversary celebration. e event on Aug. 4 is set to take place in Parker, a switch in venues from prior years.
Vendors and performers are largely from the county, Anya Zavadil, an organizer, said. Some of the headliners include local band Dear Marsha, a drag king showcase by Miss tts and TikTok creators Meagan married Megan, KweenWerk and Fat Black and Gettin It.
“One of the things we pride ourselves on is featuring local artisans and resources,” Zavadil said.
Zavadil said PrideFest is expecting around 1,500 visitors, building on last year’s total of 1,300.
PrideFest begins at 11 a.m. and
runs to 6 p.m. in the town’s Salisbury Park. Tickets are $1 for people 18 and older. Entry is free for those younger than 18.
Zavadil said the goal is to make all visitors feel welcome and accepted, as well as to celebrate one another. is year’s theme is standing together.
“What we’re focused on as an organization is building community in Douglas County and taking care of each other,” Zavadil said.
In an e ort to keep the event positive, the event will have security and require attendees to abide by a code of conduct.
Last year’s event was interrupted by protesters who delayed the drag show by about 45 minutes by standing in front of the stage before eventually moving into the audience area. e protesters wore
shirts that said “Jesus loves you and so do I.”
A separate group of protesters from the Patriot Front stood outside the event and shouted antiLGTQ+ rhetoric through bullhorns.
e Anti-Defamation League denes Patriot Front as a white supremecist group.
Some attendees were intimidated by the protests, including children, who cried.
is year, the code of conduct prohibits weapons, proselytizing or disparaging the LGBTQ+ community. e code also prohibits nudity, partial nudity or obscene clothing.
Protests will be limited to designated areas and not allowed in the event space or parking lot.
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Douglas County PrideFest is celebrating its fifth year with an all-day, family-friendly event on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Park in Parker. The event will feature live music, drag performances, vendors, food and beverages, youth activities and more.
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Douglas County sheri , Castle Rock issue fi re restrictions
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A lack of “substantial precipitation” and scorching hot weather have led Castle Rock to implement re restrictions. e same day the town made the announcement, Douglas County o cials made a similar move.
“By order of Sheri Darren Weekly, Stage 1 re restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County,” the county announced July 11.
Unincorporated areas are those outside of city and town boundaries, and Stage 1 means that prohibited activities include open burning of any kind and the use of reworks.
Allowable activities include:
• Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, replaces within buildings, charcoal grill res within developed residential or commercial areas, and res within woodburning stoves within buildings only
• Professional reworks displays that are permitted according to section 12-28-103 of state statutes
• Fire suppression or re department training res
• Small recreational res at a developed picnic or campground sites contained in xed permanent metal
Continuing to expand opportunities With a goal to help educate the public about conservation and wildlife, the Backcountry Wilderness Area has begun to partner with schools.
or steel re pits (rock re rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with ame lengths not more than four feet
• And the residential use of charcoal grills, tiki torches, res in chimineas, or other portable replaces or patio re pits, so long as the res are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.
Violation of the re restrictions is a class 2 petty o ense, punishable by up to a $1,000 ne and a $10 surcharge.
For more information on re restriction stages, see the Douglas
rough a partnership with Arapahoe Community College, biology students have been to the area to conduct animal grazing studies.
“It’s private land, so it’s untouched,” said McKissick. “You’re getting a really true look at what’s available.”
Also, students from Fox Creek Elementary school have taken eld trips to the area.
County Emergency Management website at dcsheri .net/emergencymanagement/ re-restrictions.
ose who live within city or town boundaries should check with their municipality regarding current restrictions, the county’s announcement says.
Castle Rock restrictions
Under Castle Rock’s Stage 1 restrictions, announced July 11, the following are banned:
• Open burning of any kind except in developed or residential areas on private property
One of the goals is to do more educational opportunities through eld trips and do studies to inspire young conservationists.
But their goals go beyond introducing people to wilderness. e sta is currently working on a bison reintroduction on the southeast corner of the property in partnership with Denver Mountain Parks.
• Use of personal reworks of any kind.
Use of replaces within buildings is allowed. Also allowed under the restrictions are:
• Fires within liquid-fueled or gasfueled stoves, charcoal grill res within developed residential or commercial areas, and res within wood burning stoves
• Chimineas, re pits and “charcoal smokers/BBQs” on private property away from combustibles
• Professional reworks displays permitted according to section 1228-103 of state statutes
• Fire suppression or re department training res
• Tiki torches, small recreational res at developed picnic or campground sites contained in permanent re pits or re grates with ame lengths not in excess of four feet and which are supervised by a “responsible person” at least 21 years of age.
People found to be in violation of the town’s re restrictions are subject to a $1,000 ne, 180 days in jail or both.
See crgov.com/ rebans for more information. Questions about the current status of re restrictions in town should be directed to the re chief’s o ce at 303-660-1066, the town’s announcement said.
As the Backcountry Wilderness Area celebrates 15 years of conservation e orts, creating a safe place for wildlife to live and giving people the opportunity to learn about the environment, there are unlimited possibilities for what the area can do.
“ ere is so much more to explore,” said McKissick.
Douglas County and Castle Rock have both imposed fire restrictions as high heat and limited rain have created risky conditions. SHUTTERSTOCK
Finding common ground: lessons from the playground
Getting along well with other people is still the world’s most needed skill. With it ... there is no limit to what a person can do. We need people, we need the cooperation of others. ere is very little we can do alone.”
— Earl Nightingale
As I observed two young boys playing together on the beach this past Fourth of July weekend, a profound realization struck me. Here were two complete strangers, aged just 4 and 5, who within minutes of meeting had formed a seamless bond of temporary friendship. ey chased waves, shared seashells and beach toys, and laughed with the unrestrained joy that only children seem to possess. In that moment, it was clear that these children didn’t care about politics, religion, social status, or any of the divisive elements that often keep adults at arm’s length.
Citizens’ Tax Cut is solution to crisis
When taxes are soaring and taxpayers are struggling, the solution is simple: real, permanent tax relief. at is what the Citizens’ Tax Cut will do, and we will have the chance to vote it into law this fall.
Across Colorado, families and small businesses have been hit with huge property tax increases averaging 25% or more. In Douglas County, where I live, we have experienced some of the biggest property tax hikes in the state, with increases of 40 percent or more. Whether in
my county or elsewhere in our state, this sticker shock has placed signicant and needless strain on family budgets. is crisis didn’t occur by chance. For years, Governor Polis and legislative leaders were aware of this looming problem. Instead of defusing it, they allowed
it to escalate. Unlike in the movies where the hero disables the bomb at the last second, the property tax crisis exploded.
Despite calls to provide a meaningful and lasting solution, state leaders ignored the problem, kicking it from one legislative session to the next. en they came up with Proposition HH, which they claimed would give us tax relief. But when taxpayers considered the details — rather than just trusting the word of anti-taxpayer politicians — they quickly found out that HH would
have forced us to pay for our own tax “relief” by using TABOR refunds. Fortunately, Douglas County’s commissioners stepped in and provided tax relief. is was an important recognition that many local taxpayers were struggling and that those dollars could be better spent by families than by the government. At the time, the commissioners made it clear that a permanent solution was needed from the governor and the legislature.
ey simply enjoyed each other’s company and the shared experience of being at the beach.
As adults, we often marvel at the simplicity of these interactions, and yet, we struggle to emulate them in our own lives. e question then arises: why do we, as adults, miss this every single day? What happens between childhood and adulthood that makes us more guarded, more suspicious, and less willing to engage openly with strangers?
One reason may be that as we grow older, we become more aware of the di erences between ourselves and others. We are taught to categorize people based on various attributes such as socioeconomic status, race, religion and political beliefs. ese categories, while sometimes helpful in understanding the diversity of human experiences, can also create barriers. We begin to see others through the lens of these di erences rather than the commonalities that unite us.
Yet, the scene of those two boys on the beach serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to gain by embracing a more childlike approach to human interaction. e bene ts of forming connections with others are immense. Friendships, even temporary ones, can provide support, joy and a sense of belonging. ey can expand our perspectives and enrich our lives in ways that solitary existence cannot.
To foster this childlike openness,
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we can start by being more present in our interactions. When we meet someone new, instead of immediately categorizing them, we can focus on the shared experience. Whether it’s a conversation at a co ee shop, a friendly exchange with a coworker or a chance meeting at a park, we can choose to approach each interaction with curiosity and an open heart.
Ultimately, the example set by those young boys on the beach is one of simplicity and authenticity. ey remind us that at our core, we are all just people seeking connection and joy. By stripping away the layers of judgment and fear that adulthood often imposes, we can rediscover the ease of forming genuine bonds with others.
In doing so, we might just nd that the world becomes a bit more like a playground, a place where, despite our di erences, we can all play together, laugh together, and support one another. So, the next time you nd yourself hesitant to reach out to someone new, think of those two boys and let their example inspire you to embrace the beauty of spontaneous connection.
I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can start to be more open and welcoming to our new and spontaneous connections, it really will make it a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
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David Michael DeSimone was born on February 3, 1957 to David De Simone and Lee Fiorentino. Michael passed away on Friday, July 12, at 67 years of age.
David Michael DeSimone
February 3, 1957 - July 12, 2024
Michael was predeceased by his mother, Lee “Honey” Fiorentino, and is survived by his wife, Tammy DeSimone; his daughter, Amanda Carmichael; his sons, omas Little, David DeSimone II, and Joseph DeSimone; and three granddaughters,
Elliana, Alliyah, and Madelynn. Michael grew up in Philadelphia and is survived by his father and four younger siblings. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, for his red sauce, and for every Dog Days party he hosted. A memorial service will be held at Creekside Bible Church in Castle Rock, Colorado on Saturday, July 27 at 10 o’clock
IN GOOD HANDS
Local single moms use low-cost automotive services to provide for families
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Danicka omas’ car was on its last legs.
For weeks, the Denver resident asked her neighbors for rides or spent hundreds of dollars on rideshares. With six children who all needed to be in di erent places at varying times, omas said public transportation wasn’t a viable option. She needed a car — a real, working car.
Finally, last month, she caught a ride to a concert at Clement Park, and then drove home in a new car.
“It’s been a long time coming,” omas said. “ … I’m beyond words.”
On June 28, Goldenbased nonpro t organization Hands of the Carpenter hosted a bene t concert to help omas and other single moms throughout the Denver area.
e faith-based nonpro t o ers low-cost automotive services, including maintenance and placement, for working single moms. It serves clients in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomeld, Denver, Douglas and Je erson counties.
Hands of the Carpenter started in 2003 and has garages in Golden and Aurora. It plans to open a third in the Federal Heights area this fall, Founder Dan Georgopulos said.
In 2022, it served 355 families. Last year, after opening the Aurora garage, it served 609.
Georgopulos added that Hands of the Carpenter had helped more than 400 fami-
lies so far in 2024, and believed the third garage would enable it to serve even more clients than 2023.
“We know there’s a lot of need in the northern Denver area,” he said, adding that the Federal Heights garage will be the largest of the three, with eight bays total.
As its operations expand, Georgopulos hoped the nonpro t’s clients, volunteers and other supporters would continue to spread the word about Hands of the Carpenter’s mission and services.
“Everybody knows somebody who needs help,” he continued.
‘It’s life-changing’ omas, who heard about Hands of the Carpenter from a coworker, reached out to the nonpro t in October. With her new car, she’ll be participating in the three-year Lift UP Program, which includes low-cost repairs and maintenance. e car itself was 35% of the retail cost under the Lift UP Program.
With her new 2010 Ford Edge Sport, omas said that she’s looking forward to driving herself to and from work, getting her children to all their commitments, and making a road-trip to visit her out-of-state relatives without issue.
“It’s life-changing,” she continued.
She thanked all the Hands of the Carpenter leaders and volunteers, and everyone who helped with the June 28 bene t concert, including musicians Hazel Miller & the Collective.
On June 28, Aurora’s Antoinette Ogunwo drives the car she received from Hands of the Carpenter about two years ago. The nonprofit serves single moms across the seven-county Denver metro area through its Transportation at Low-Cost program, which includes vehicle repairs and placement. PHOTO BY
Priscilla Guerra has her car repaired at Hands of the Carpenter’s Golden-based garage earlier this year. The nonprofit, which helps single moms with their transportation needs, has a second garage in Aurora and is planning to open a third in the Federal Heights area this fall. COURTESY OF HANDS OF THE CARPENTER
GOOD HANDS
“I hope they’re able to bless many more families,” omas said of the nonpro t.
On July 9, Lakewood’s Jasmine Coronado-Lopez took her car to the Golden garage for maintenance. After being referred through Hope House, she’s been in the Lift UP Program since March.
Coronado-Lopez said her car’s been having transmission problems, and Hands of the Carpenter referred her to an outside shop for additional evaluation. She hoped to get it xed soon, saying the nonpro t has been helping her navigate the stressful situation.
“ ey’ve been so helpful and encouraging on my journey to gure out cars and get my kids around safely,” she continued.
As a delivery driver and a relative’s primary care worker, Coronado-Lopez said having a car is crucial for picking up medication, grocery-shopping, and other tasks. She was thankful Hands of the Carpenter has kept her car running “when I thought it was going to break down for good,” she said.
She’s referred other moms, saying she’s learned a lot about cars as the Hands of the Carpenter mechanics walk her through everything her car needs and why. While she believed other shops might talk down to their clients or take advantage of them, Coronado-Lopez felt informed on the process at Hands of the Carpenter.
“It feels home-like,” she said of bringing her car into the Golden garage. “… I’m so thankful for all the work they’ve already done in the last few months.”
Aurora’s Antoinette Ogunwo is starting her third year with the Lift UP Program this August, as Hands of the Carpenter placed her with a 2011 Chevy Malibu a few years ago.
Ogunwo recalled trying to apply for help several years ago, but Hands of the Carpenter wasn’t serving her area yet.
After it expanded, though, she received a yer in the mail and applied that night.
She described how, before getting her current car, Ogunwo “kept driving lemons.” She became trapped in a vicious cycle of needing to x or replace her car on a regular basis. So, after she received her new car at a bene t concert like omas did, Ogunwo said it was “truly a blessing.”
Not only has it helped her family get around town, but Ogunwo said, “I’ve learned to manage my nances and appreciate what I have.”
Overall, she said her experiences with Hands of the Carpenter were reassuring, adding, “You’re in good hands.”
‘They
do it with heart’
Along with individual donors, Hands of the Carpenter receives grants and donations from businesses, civic and philanthropic organizations, and faith-based groups.
Nancy Smith of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood said her group has been supporting Hands of the Carpenter’s work for years. She also volunteers at the Golden garage, helping families when they bring their cars in for service.
She said people don’t need to be mechanics to volunteer.
Just welcoming the clients and spreading the word is key, Smith continued, adding, “ ere’s something for everyone (to help with).”
In addition to monetary donations, Hands of the Carpenter also accepts vehicles. Georgopulos said that, depending on its condition, it might be placed with a family or sold to fund additional services.
From her experiences as a volunteer, Smith described just how important having a working and reliable car is for every family the nonpro t helps. She and Georgopulos hoped people would continue to support Hands of the Carpenter as it opens the third garage later this year.
“ ey’re making a di erence in people’s lives,” Smith said, “… and they do it with heart.”
With a fundraising chart for Hands of the Carpenter in the background, Hazel Miller & the Collective perform at a June 28 benefit concert at Clement Park. The nonprofit serves single moms across the seven-county Denver metro area through its Transportation at Low-Cost program, which includes vehicle repairs and placement.
PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
In March 2024, Solangel Ramos Blanco and her family receive a new car at the Golden-based Hands of the Carpenter garage. The nonprofit, which helps single moms with their transportation needs, placed the family with a donated 2012 Toyota Highlander that was evaluated and prepared by the nonprofit’s mechanics. COURTESY
increases we are dealing with today. It’s like TABOR for property taxes.
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Fast forward to early May. As the nal days of this year’s session approached, the legislature introduced a last-minute tax plan that, while certainly a step above Proposition HH, fails to provide the permanent and deep tax break that we need. In fact, we will pay more under this plan, which has many loopholes and is temporary, not permanent. Colorado deserves better. Advance Colorado has proposed the Citizens’ Tax Cut, which, in my view, delivers property tax relief in Douglas County and around the state. It is simple, responsible and permanent, without the convoluted and complex gimmicks that have been hidden in so many of the alleged “relief” plans. e Citizens’ Tax Cut is a package with two elements. e rst cuts taxes back to 2022 levels. is reset is critically important, particularly for senior citizens and those on xed incomes. e second measure caps future increases at 4%, so we will not have the unexpected, huge tax
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“We want to ensure the event is safe, both physically and emotionally,” Zavadil said. “People who are
One concern I had, as a former school board member, is that providing property tax relief would hurt funding for schools in Douglas County and across the state. If there is a bipartisan consensus in Colorado, it’s that we want our schools properly funded.
e good news is that the Citizens’ Tax Cut protects funding for schools, law enforcement, re departments and other important local priorities. It does so by directing the state to take a small portion of its $40 billion budget and back ll local revenues. I believe that investing in local services such as schools, public safety and re protection is a much better and more tangible use of these dollars than bureaucratic state programs.
e Citizens’ Tax Cut is the solution Colorado taxpayers have been seeking from state leaders. It is balanced and fair by cutting and capping local taxes while protecting our vital local services. My prediction is that it will win a big victory in November.
Steve Peck is the chair of the Douglas County Republicans.
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Thu 7/25
Eric Golden @ 5pm
ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial
Teague Starbuck @ 5pm
The Pint Room, 2620 W Belleview Ave, Littleton
Rotating Tap Comedy @ Coal Mine Ave Brewing @ 6pm
Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company, 9719 W Coal Mine Ave unit a, Littleton
Fri 7/26
Chris Janson @ 6pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock Soup! @ 8pm
Thank Sool, 2222 S Havana St E, Aurora
Sat 7/27
TRYathlon 2024
@ 5:30am / $25
Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Park‐way, Lone Tree. SarahN@ssprd.org
Lauren Frihauf
@ 3:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 5111 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village
Banda los recoditos @ 8pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora
Makua Rothman @ 3:15pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village
Sun 7/28
Last Train To Juarez: Wheelz, West Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO, USA @ 2pm Wheelz, 2490 W Hampden Ave, Engle‐wood
Lauren Frihauf @ 5pm
Mon 7/29
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
Broncos Park Powered by Com‐monSpirit, Englewood
MYD: Summer Rec Kidz @ College View: Passport to Cultures @ 2pm
Jul 29th - Aug 2nd
Denver Parks and Recreation (CGV), 2525 S. Decatur St., Denver. 720-913-0654
Lydia Can't Breathe: Wild Goose Saloon @ 5pm
Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
Fleming Mansion Open House Tour (for future customers) @ 8pm
Fleming Mansion, 1510 S. Grant St., Den‐ver. 720-913-0654
Thu 8/01
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood
Bush @ 5pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Vil‐lage
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 5111 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village
Sapphira Cristál @ 7pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
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Jul 29th - Oct 5th
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Volleyball: Youth - Ages 14 to 18 Upper- Fall 2024 @ 9pm
Jul 29th - Oct 5th
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker
Tue 7/30
Bunny Blake Music: Uncorked Wine Bar @ 4pm
Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar, 8171 S Chester St Ste A, Centennial
Wed 7/31
Neil Young/Crazy Horse @ 6:30pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350
Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Vil‐lage
After Midnight Jazz Band: Curtain Call at the Mansion @ 5:30pm
Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr, Highlands Ranch
Neil Z @ Earls Kitchen @ 6pm Earls Kitchen + Bar, 8335 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree
CW & Twenty Hands High @ 6:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Hash Cabbage @ 8pm
Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood
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Evergreen Festival returns for a celebration of jazz
When most people think of live jazz, many probably imagine dimly lit, smokelled clubs. However, the music sounds just as great at a higher elevation.
at’s the idea behind the Evergreen Jazz Festival, which is returning for its 21st year on Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28.
“What makes the festival unique is we focus on classic and early forms of jazz,” said Ed Danielson, the event’s music director. “ ere are still plenty of people out there playing and appreciating this kind of music.”
that’s been around more than 30 years and specializes in the sounds of the legends of the swing era, like Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Woody Herman.
jazz education, attending is a great way to listen to wonderful live music and support a good cause.
When Danielson said the festival features on classic jazz, he means the types of jazz that really helped to create the genre — big band, Dixieland, and Gypsy and western swing. Some of the legendary artists who pioneered this music include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton, just to name a few e three-day festival features musicians performing at a variety of lovely venues in Evergreen: the Evergreen Elks Lodge, Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen Christian Church and Center Stage. Each space provides a unique live experience and they all have the bene t of being surrounded by Evergreen’s natural beauty.
Some of the bands that are performing at this year’s festival include:
After Midnight (Denver): A group
Jeremy Mohney & His Band (Boulder): Making their festival debut, this group has quickly made a name for itself thanks to its energetic and fun take on classic jazz from the 1920s and 40s.
e Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra (Denver): A band for the dancers, this swing group is made up of top-notch musicians performing some of the swing era’s greatest hits. ey’re guaranteed to get you out on the dance oor.
Appealing to younger audiences is a key goal for Danielson, and bringing in younger performers and groups that play music attendees can dance to is a key part of that e ort.
“ ere’s been a renewed interest in recent years in swing dancing, so we want to make sure the performances are danceable,” he said. “We o er dance lessons as part of the festival as well.”
ere will be food trucks at this year’s event and all funds raised go right back to putting on the festival for another year. Since the event’s mission includes a commitment to
“ e festival is just a real pleasant way to spend the weekend,” Danielson said. “ e music is great and the people are friendly. It’s a real joy to be part of.”
For more information and schedule, visit www.evergreenjazz.org/.
A Day of Racing Fun at the Twilight Criterium
Anyone who thinks cycling is just a leisurely activity or a more environmentally-friendly way to get from one place to another have never watched a race like the Littleton Twilight Criterium. is year’s race will be from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Downtown Littleton and promises a whole day of fun. e race portion of the day features men’s and women’s races and is part of the national criterium series formed in collaboration with USA Cycling and America’s best criterium races.
For the non-racers, the Criterium, with Audi Denver as a main sponsor, will also feature live music, a beer garden, a cruiser ride for the family and much more. Get all the details at littletoncrit.com/.
DIA Takes Live Music to the Skies
ere are a lot of interesting live music venues in the metro area, but the Denver International Airport’s Concerts on the Fly series has to be high up on the list.
e second annual outdoor concert series will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday from July 28 through Sept. 1 at the airport’s 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza, located between the South Security TSA Checkpoint on the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal and e Westin Denver International Airport Hotel and Transit Center. Performers will include Ambrosia, e Motet, Dotsero and more, and food and drinks will be available for purchase on site. e concerts are free, but there are a limited number of tickets available, and guests must register in advance. Visit FlyDenver.com/concerts for more information.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Oneness Tour at Red Rocks e Oneness Tour, which features guitar legend Carlos Santana and 90’s rock stalwarts Counting Crows might seem like an odd pairing, but since both have consistently delivered highquality rock music for decades, I think it makes perfect sense. e tour will be stopping by Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, for two nights: 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. For a night of musical greatness, get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@ hotmail.com.
How to take your hiking to new summits
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Rocky Mountains dazzle natives and transplants alike with their stunning peaks and seemingly endless hiking trails. From quick outings to day hikes, it’s easy to get out there and explore the beautiful Colorado landscape.
But for diehards, 14ers are the Goliaths just waiting to be conquered. But they aren’t to be taken lightly. If you’re truly serious about taking your hiking skills to the next level, there are a few things to know before taking on these mountain titans around the state.
We asked a local experienced hiker to provide tips about 14ers, including where to start, what to take with you and which are the toughest to tackle.
What is a 14er?
A 14er, or fourteener, is a mountain with a peak above 14,000 feet above sea level.
ere are nearly 100 14ers in the United States (all in the West). Colorado boasts the most of any state with 53 ( ere are 58 peaks above 14,000 feet in Colorado, but to qualify as an o cial “14er” in the hiking community, a peak must have at least 300 feet of promi-
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nence, which is the amount of elevation it rises above the lowest saddle that connects to the nearest, higher peak, according to 14er.com).
Alaska has 29 and California has 12.
Keep in mind: all 14ers you hike in Colorado won’t require you to climb a full 14,000 feet. With Denver sitting at 5,280 feet, you’re already at a decent head start before you get to the base of your 14er of choice. Pikes Peak, for example, has a base elevation of 7,400 feet.
Some 14ers can be tackled in a few hours, while others might take up to two days.
A full list of every 14er in the Centennial State can be found at www.14ers. com.
Where to start? Tips from a seasoned hiker Don’t go alone. For rst-timers, tag along with an experienced hiker or consider one of the many guided hike companies along the Front Range, such as Colorado Adventure Guides.
A local hiker, Zachary Lundgren, grew up in the mountains of Evergreen. After graduating from CU Boulder and a teaching stint at the University of Northern Colorado, he now works in communications for the Colorado School of Mines.
So far, he’s summited about a dozen 14ers and has some advice for those irting with the idea.
From left to right: Bruce, Matt and Zach Lundgren pose for a photo at the top of Mount Blue Sky, which was Mount Evans until its renaming in 2023.
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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 Simington
and Bailey Simington
Original Beneficiary: Red Rocks Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Red Rocks
Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/6/2019
Recording Date of DOT: 12/11/2019
Reception No. of DOT: 2019084861
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$129,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $118,998.79
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are
hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property:
BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 14154 Double Dutch 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DEANNE R. STODDEN
Colorado Registration #: 33214
1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202
Phone #: 303.623.1800
Fax #: 303.623.0552
Attorney File #: 12126.0053
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0081
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
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:
*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
Public Notices
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:
CARLY IMBROGNO
Colorado Registration #: 59553
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204
Phone #: (303) 350-3711
Fax #:
Attorney File #: 00000010124592
*YOU 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 NOTICE
Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0085
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 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: Bruce N. Robb and Jane B. Robb by Bruce N. Robb as Attorney in Fact
Original Beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank, FA
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/21/2004
Recording Date of DOT: 5/11/2004
Reception No. of DOT: 2004048102
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$818,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $605,375.01
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property:
LOT 102, CASTLE PINES VILLAGE FILING NO. 8C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 902 Anaconda Court , Castle Rock, CO 80108
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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
MARCELLO G. ROJAS
Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237
Phone #: (303) 353-2965
Fax #:
Attorney File #: CO240029
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0085
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
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
Parker
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0084
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 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: TIMOTHY FRANCIS SAVOY AND DONNA MECHE SAVOY
Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota,National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2002-NC3
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2002
Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2002
Reception No. of DOT: 02052403 Book 2339 Page 2256
DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $295,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,231.69
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 16243 Creekview 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
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 #: 20-024676
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0084
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
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 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
Public Notices
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
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0079
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 9:09:00
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: LILA GEBAUER-ROSS TRUST DATED JANUARY 24, 2018, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
Original Beneficiary:
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC.
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/22/2023
Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2023
Reception No. of DOT: 2023018289
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $585,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $130,961.81
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.
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: Building 35, Unit 102, Canyon Ranch Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Canyon Ranch Condominium Association, Inc., recorded on December 19, 1995 in Book 1307 at Page 260, and Annexation recorded February 28, 1997 in Book 1411 at Page 1518 and the Condominium Map recorded on December 19, 1995 as Reception No. 9560424, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Which has the address of: 3701 Cactus Creek Court Unit 102, 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DAVID R DOUGHTY
Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 24-032179
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0079
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
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
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
Parker NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0072
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
Littleton NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0082
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 10:05:00
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: Mary Victoria Cothren and Joseph Edward Cothren
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Loandepot.com, LLC its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NexBank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/6/2023
Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2023
Reception No. of DOT: 2023005493
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $457,920.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $455,827.61
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 201, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 4B, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATTE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 8810 Fraser River Loop, 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DEANNE R. STODDEN
Colorado Registration #: 33214 1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 303.623.1800
Fax #: 303.623.0552
Attorney File #: 8021.0062
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0082
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0080
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 9:10:00
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: JOHN H CECIL AND LAURA A CECIL
Original Beneficiary: ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W2
Public Notices
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2005
Recording Date of DOT: 12/29/2005
Reception No. of DOT: 2005124974
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$688,500.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $530,219.52
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 27, ROBINSON RANCH SUBDIVISION
FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of:
12723 South Robinson Ranch 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
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. 2024-0080
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0076
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: 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
Castle Rock
NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0083
To Whom It May Concern: On 5/14/2024 10:06:00
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:
CESAR DE LA RIVA ESPINOZA
Original Beneficiary:
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/3/2021
Recording Date of DOT: 9/7/2021
Reception No. of DOT: 2021103351
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,250.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $435,992.35
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 22, BLOCK 4, FOUNDER'S VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 220 N Holcomb Cir, 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, September 11, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 5/14/2024
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. 2024-0083
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
City and County
Public Notice
RFQ #24.2 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CHAMPION FLATS
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (DCHP)
Public Notice is hereby given that Douglas County Housing Partnership, a multi-jurisdictional housing authority is seeking competing proposals from legal and financially qualified persons or companies for Architect of the property located at 16790 Centre Court, Parker, CO. Said proposals are to act as Architect of an affordable senior independent living building. All pertinent
information is available from Artie Lehl, Deputy Director, Douglas County Housing Partnership, telephone 303.784.7857.
Proposal must be offered by persons or companies with the ability to adhere to deadlines that are consistent with the goals of DCHP. Potential Architects must enter into a architect agreement with DCHP. Respondents should list the services and the team of professionals they would offer to assist the housing authority. Describe the financial/partnership arrangement the respondent would propose. Provide information as to previous similar relationships with other housing authorities and/or non-profits. Provide information on architect experience and summary sheets with detail on the most recent 4-5 projects.
Proposals shall be submitted to Artie Lehl, Deputy Director, Douglas County Housing Partnership, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree, CO 80134, telephone 303.784.7857. Responsive proposals submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard time on Thursday, August 8, 2024, will be considered by DCHP. Late proposals will not be accepted.
DCHP reserves the right to (1) reject any and all proposals in whole or in part; (2) waive any and all irregularities in proposals; (3) enter into an agreement with the development manager and continue all steps necessary to make progress toward the development of the property; and (4) commence negotiations and applications with any or all parties before the expiration of the time for submission of proposals. No proposal will be finally accepted until expiration of the time for submission of proposals.
Legal Notice No. 947406
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1.623
A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Rightof-Way Purchase and Sale Agreement By and Between CPSJ Parker, L.L.C., and the Town of Parker for a Portion of Lot 2, Maclachlan Subdivision Filing No. 1, for the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 15, 2024.
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947401
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
(DCHP)
Public Notice is hereby given that Douglas County Housing Partnership, a multi-jurisdictional housing authority is seeking competing proposals from legal and financially qualified persons or companies for development management of the property located at 16790 Centre Court, Parker, CO. Said proposals are to act as Development Manager and to assemble a development team for the development of an affordable senior independent living building. All pertinent information is available from Artie Lehl, Deputy Director, Douglas County Housing Partnership, telephone 303.784.7857.
Proposal must be offered by persons or companies with the ability to adhere to deadlines that are consistent with the goals of DCHP. Potential development managers must enter into a development agreement with DCHP. Respondents should list the services and the team of professionals they would offer to assist the housing authority. Describe the financial/partnership arrangement the respondent would propose. Provide information as to previous similar relationships with other housing authorities and/or non-profits. Provide information on development experience and summary sheets with detail on the most recent 4-5 projects.
Proposals shall be submitted to Artie Lehl, Deputy
Public Notices
Director, Douglas County Housing Partnership, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree, CO 80134, telephone 303.784.7857. Responsive proposals submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard time on Thursday, August 8, 2024, will be considered by DCHP. Late proposals will not be accepted.
DCHP reserves the right to (1) reject any and all proposals in whole or in part; (2) waive any and all irregularities in proposals; (3) enter into an agreement with the development manager and continue all steps necessary to make progress toward the development of the property; and (4) commence negotiations and applications with any or all parties before the expiration of the time for submission of proposals. No proposal will be finally accepted until expiration of the time for submission of proposals.
Legal Notice No. 947405
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A public hearing will be held on August 19, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., Planning Commission, and September 24, 2024 at 2:30 P.M., Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, to consider a major amendment to the Pinery Development Plan. The proposed amendment is to increase the total allowable single family lots from 15 Two and One-Half acre lots to 45 half acre lots. The project is located East of State Highway 83 (S. Parker Road), and South of South Pinery Parkway.
For more information call Douglas County Planning Services at 303-660-7460.
File No./Name: ZR2023-002 – Pinery Planned Development (PD) 31st Major Amendment.
Legal Notice No. 947391
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 9.373
A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Rightof-Way Purchase and Sale Agreement By and Between CPSJ Parker, L.L.C., and the Town of Parker for a Portion of Lot 2, Maclachlan Subdivision Filing No. 1, for the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 15, 2024.
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947404
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Terra Monte - Yardhomes Annexation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Annexation has been presented to the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, and found to be in compliance with Colorado law. The Town Council has adopted the attached resolution setting a public hearing to be held on August 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado to determine if the property described therein is eligible for annexation under Colorado law.
Given this 2nd day of July, 2023. Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-071
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY CASTLE ROCK VENTURES, LLC, IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE II, SECTION 30(1)(B) OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTION 31-12-107(1), C.R.S.; AND SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING PRESCRIBED UNDER
SECTION 31-12-108, C.R.S. TO DETERMINE IF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR ANNEXATION UNDER ARTICLE II, SECTION 30 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTIONS 31-12-104 AND 31-12-105, C.R.S. (Terra Monte Annexation)
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Ventures, LLC (the “Petitioner”), has filed a petition (the “Petition”) with the Town of Castle Rock (the “Town”) to annex a parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Plum Creek Parkway and Ridge Road totaling 32.29 acres in size (the “Property”), all as more particularly described in the Petition and Annexation Map presented at tonight’s meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Petition: (i) formally requests that the Property be annexed to the Town; (ii) states that it is signed by the Petitioner as the sole owner of the Property, and (iii) is, in fact, signed by the Petitioner, all as required by Article II, Section 30(1)(b) of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31-12-107(1)(f), C.R.S., the Town Council, without undue delay, is required to determine if the Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements set forth in Article II, Section 30(1) (b) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 3112-107(1), C.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, upon such determination, the Town Council is required to set a date, time, and place for a hearing to determine whether the Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Findings. The Town Council finds and determines that:
A. The Petition requests that the Town annex the Property;
B. The Petition is signed by persons: (i) comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners of the Property and (ii) owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the Property;
C. The Petition substantially complies with the requirements of Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S;
D. The Petition is accompanied by a map containing the information required by Section 31-12-107(1)(d), C.R.S.; and
E. No signature on the Petition is dated more than 180 days prior to the date of filing of the Petition with the Town Clerk.
Section 2 Public Hearing. Pursuant to Section 31-12-108, C.R.S., a public hearing is scheduled before the Town Council on August 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., at the Castle Rock Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, for the purpose of enabling the Town Council to determine whether:
A. The Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S.;
B. Whether an election of the landowners and registered electors in the area to be annexed is required under Article II, Section 30(1)(a) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(2), C.R.S.; and
C. Whether additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the proposed annexation.
Section 3. Notice of Hearing. The Town Clerk shall give notice of said hearing in the manner prescribed by Section 31-12-108(2), C.R.S.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective on the date and at the time of its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 2024, by the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado on first and final reading by a vote of 7 for and 0 against.
ATTEST:Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
Jason Gray, Mayor
Approved as to form: Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney
Approved as to Content: Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services
Legal Notice No. 947350
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1.625
A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Town of Parker and PHTS Commercial Owners Association Inc., Concerning the Parker Road Sidewalk/Trail Improvements South of Parker Square Drive
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 15, 2024.
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947403
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1.624
A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Memorandum of Agreement By and Between the Town of Parker and Jean Miao, as Trustee of the Cheong/Miao Family Trust B, Concerning the Parker Road Sidewalk/Trail Improvements South of Parker Square Drive
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 15, 2024.
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. 947402
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metro Districts Budget Hearings
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET
OVERLOOK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TOWN OF PARKER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., that the necessity has arisen for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the Overlook Metropolitan District (the “District”). A copy of the 2023 amended budget is on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 590, Englewood, Colorado 80112 (phone 303-689-0833), where such is available for public inspection. The 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
1.To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or e-mail csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link e-mailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86769293673?pwd=22rny3iARIiqXu6SYObymfF0pXANxq.1
2.To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter the following additional information: (a)Meeting ID: 867 6929 3673 (b)Passcode: 520506
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.
OVERLOOK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
/s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C.
Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. 947382
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: July 9, 2024
Project Title: Castle Rock Recreation Center Pool Renovation
Town of Castle Rock
C/o Parks and Recreation Department 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109
Contractors: Saunders Construction, LLC
88 Inverness Place North Englewood, CO 80112
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractors on August 12, 2024 provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractors must file a proper written notice with the Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Castle Rock, Parks and Recreation Department, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before the above date.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Jeff Brauer, CPRE Director of Parks and Recreation
Legal Notice No. 947362
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 25 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: July 9, 2024
Project Title: Mitchell Gulch Park Renovation
Town of Castle Rock
C/o Parks and Recreation Department 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109
Contractors: Colorado Designscapes, Inc. 15440 East Fremont Drive Centennial, CO 80112
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractors on August 12, 2024 provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractors must file a proper written notice with the Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Castle Rock, Parks and Recreation Department, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before the above date.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By:Jeff Brauer, CPRE Director of Parks and Recreation
Legal Notice No. 947363
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 25 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, to Hudick Excavating, Inc., dba HEI Civil for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the C-470 Trail over Acres Green Bridge Project. The project provided for constructing a two-span multi-use trail bridge with Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls, along with associated grading and drainage improvements and sidewalk
connecting to the trail system for the C-470 Trail over Acres Green Drive Project, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO
By: Justin Schmitz, Director
of Public Works & Mobility
Legal Notice No. 947397
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
SECTION 0650
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that at the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on the 5th day of August, 2024, final settlement will be made by Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, (the “District”), with SMH WEST, LLC (the “Contractor”), for and on account of the contract for the construction of the Zone A to F Waterline Project (the “Work”), subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said Work by the District.
ANY PERSON, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2-4-401(8), C.R.S., THAT HAS FURNISHED LABOR, MATERIALS, SUSTENANCE, OR OTHER SUPPLIES USED OR CONSUMED BY A CONTRACTOR OR HIS OR HER SUBCONTRACTOR IN OR ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE OR THAT SUPPLIED LABORERS, RENTAL MACHINERY, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT TO THE EXTENT USED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK WHOSE CLAIM THEREFOR HAS NOT BEEN PAID BY THE CONTRACTOR OR THE SUBCONTRACTOR MAY, AT ANY TIME UP TO AND INCLUDING THE TIME OF FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE, FILE WITH THE DISTRICT’S BOARD A VERIFIED STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT DUE AND UNPAID ON ACCOUNT OF THE CLAIM.
All verified statements shall be filed: (i) by hand-delivery to the District Manager at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, or (ii) mailed to Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, Attn.: District Manager, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134. Such verified statements must be received by the District prior to the time of final settlement.
Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement within the time frame provided for herein will release Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, its officers, directors, managers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment to the Contractor or any of its subcontractors.
DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, D/B/A PINERY WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT
By: /s/ Walter Partridge Walter Partridge , President
Legal Notice No. 947374
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice
Public Notices
Wildfire Mitigation Project Invitation to Bid Perry Park Metropolitan District
Email Wildfire Risk Management, Ltd at: wildfirerisk@pm.me to receive bid documents for the Wildfire Mitigation Project 2024, Perry Park Metropolitan District.
Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting at 10:00 am on 08/15/2024.
Bids due 09/05/2024 by 5:00 pm.
Legal Notice No. 947407
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Notice
Court of Justice, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
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
Misc. Private Legals
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.
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
Water Court
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 2, COLORADO
TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are hereby notified that the following case is a portion of the resume of applications and amendments filed and/or ordered published during the month of June 2024, in Water Division No. 2. The Water Judge ordered this case be published in the Douglas County News Press in Douglas County, Colorado. This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www. coloradojudicial.gov.
The name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s), description of water rights or conditional water rights and description of ruling sought as reflected by said application, or amendment, are as follows.
CASE NO. 2024CW3020 – GTG RED ROCK, LLC, A Colorado limited liability company, c/o Jeff Mandarich, 8605 Explorer Drive, Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Please address all pleadings and inquiries regarding this matter to Applicant’s attorneys: Chris D. Cummins, W. James Tilton, and Paul J. Raymond of Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, 13511 Northgate Estates Drive, Ste. 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80921; (719) 471-1212)
Application for Adjudication of Denver Basin Groundwater
EL PASO COUNTY
II. GTG Red Rock, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, (hereafter “Applicant”) seeks to quantify the Denver Basin groundwater underlying two adjacent parcels of property it owns in El Paso County. III. These two parcels are approximately 54.5-acres of property in El Paso County, Colorado. The Applicant’s approximately 54.5-acre property is located in the SE¼ NW¼, the SW¼ NE¼, the NE¼ SW¼, and the NW¼ SE¼ of Section 9, Township 11 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. in El Paso County, Colorado, and
depicted on the Exhibit A map attached to the application. (All exhibits mentioned herein are incorporated by reference and may be inspected at the office of the clerk of this Court.) Not-Nontributary. The ground water in the Dawson aquifer underlying the land is not-nontributary. The majority of the Dawson aquifer at this location has been previously appropriated by the Forest View Acres Metropolitan District and Applicant makes no claim upon the Dawson aquifer in this Application. Nontributary. The groundwater that will be withdrawn from the Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property is nontributary. Applicant intends to utilize the nontributary water from these aquifers for the referenced wells. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal. Pumping from the wells will not exceed 100 g.p.m. The actual pumping rates for each well will vary according to aquifer conditions and well production capabilities. The Applicant requests the right to withdraw ground water at rates of flow necessary to withdraw the entire decreed amounts. The actual depth of any well to be constructed within the respective aquifers will be determined by topography and actual aquifer conditions. Estimated Average Annual Amounts of Ground Water Available. Applicant request a vested right for the withdrawal of all legally available ground water in the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Said amounts may be withdrawn over the 100-year aquifer life pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4) or 300-years pursuant to the El Paso County Land Use Development Code Applicant estimate that the following values and average annual amounts are representative of the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property:
Groundwater
Hills (NT)
Decreed amounts may vary based upon the State’s Determination of Facts. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-305(11), the Applicant further request that the Court retain jurisdiction to finally determine the amount of water available for appropriation and withdrawal from each aquifer. Requested Uses. The Applicant request the right to use the ground water for beneficial uses upon the Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, irrigation for lawn, garden, and greenhouse; domestic animal and livestock watering, fire protection, and also for storage and augmentation purposes associated with such uses. The Applicant also request that the nontributary water may be used, reused, and successively used to extinction, both on and off the Applicant’s Property subject, however, to the requirement of C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(b), that no more than 98% of the amount withdrawn annually shall be consumed. Applicant may use such water by immediate application or by storage and subsequent application to the beneficial uses and purposes stated herein. Provided, however, Applicant shall only be entitled to use water from the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer pursuant to a decreed augmentation plan entered by this Court covering the out-of-priority stream depletions caused by the use of such not-nontributary aquifer in accordance with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Well Fields. Applicant request that they be permitted to produce the full legal entitlement from the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property through any combination of wells. Applicant request that these wells be treated as a well field. Averaging of Withdrawals. Applicant request the entitlement to withdraw an amount of ground water in excess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath the Applicant’s Property, so long as the sum of the total withdrawals from all the wells in the aquifers does not exceed the product of the number of years since the date of issuance of the original well permit or the date of entry of a decree herein, whichever comes first, multiplied by the average annual volume of water which the Applicant is entitled to withdraw from the aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Owner of Land Upon Which Wells are to Be Located. The land and underlying groundwater upon which the wells are located is owned by the Applicant.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THE FOREGOING APPLICATION(S) MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party
who wishes to oppose an application, or application as amended, may file with the Water Clerk a verified statement of opposition setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions,
such statement of opposition must be filed by the last day of August 2024, (forms available at Clerk’s office or at www.coloradojudicial.gov, must be served on parties and certificate of service must be completed; filing fee $192.00). The foregoing are resumes and the entire application, amendments, exhibits, maps and any other attachments filed in each case may be examined in the office of the Clerk for Water Division No. 2, at the address shown below.
Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this 11th day of July, 2024.
/s/ Michele M. Santistevan
Michele M. Santistevan, Clerk
District Court Water Div. 2
501 N. Elizabeth Street, Suite 116 Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 404-8832
Legal Notice No. 947383
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO
JUNE 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)
CASE NO. 2024CW3096 WADE CARTER, 7910 E. Greenland Road, Franktown, CO 80116. (Please forward all pleadings, documents and correspondence to Ryan W. Farr and Paul J. Raymond, Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, 13511 Northgate Estates Drive, Ste. 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719) 471-1212).
APPLICATION FOR ADJUDICATION OF DENVER BASIN GROUNDWATER AND APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. Applicant desires to adjudicate the Denver Basin groundwater underlying his property in Douglas County and to obtain a plan for augmentation for use of Dawson aquifer water upon Applicant’s property. Property Description. Applicant’s Property is approximately 35 acres in size and is located in the E1/2 of Section 11, Township 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, specifically described on the attached Exhibit A deed (“Applicant’s Property”). Applicant’s Property is depicted on the attached Exhibit B aerial and topographic maps. Existing Well. There is an existing domestic well with Division of Water Resources Permit No. 212988 (“Carter Well”). It is drilled to a total depth of 450 feet to the Dawson aquifer, and located 2,175 feet from the North Section Line, and 890 feet from the East Section Line. Upon completion of this case, the Carter Well will be re-permitted to operate pursuant to this plan. Water Source. Not-Nontributary. The groundwater to be withdrawn from the Dawson aquifer underlying the Applicant’s Property is not-nontributary. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90137(9)(c.5), the augmentation requirements for wells in the Dawson aquifer at this location will require the replacement of actual stream depletions. Nontributary. The groundwater that will be withdrawn from the Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property is nontributary. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal. Pumping from the wells will not exceed 100 g.p.m. The actual pumping rates for each well will vary according to aquifer conditions and well production capabilities. Applicant requests the right to withdraw groundwater at rates of flow necessary to withdraw the entire decreed amounts. The actual depth of each well to be constructed within the respective aquifers will be determined by topography and actual aquifer conditions. Estimated Average Annual Amounts of Groundwater Available. Applicant requests the vested right for the withdrawal of all legally available groundwater in the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Said amounts may be withdrawn over a
100-year life requirement p ursuant to C.R.S.
Applicant estimates that the following values and average annual amounts are representative of the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property:
Decreed amounts may vary from the above to conform with the State’s Determination of Facts. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-305(11), Applicant further requests that the Court retain jurisdiction to finally determine the amount of water available for appropriation and withdrawal from each aquifer. Requested Uses. Applicant requests the right to use the groundwater for beneficial uses upon Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, irrigation (indoor and outdoor), commercial, stock water, fire protection, recreation, piscatorial, and also for storage and augmentation purposes associated with such uses. Applicant also requests that the nontributary water may be used, reused, and successively used to extinction, both on and off Applicant’s Property subject, however, to the requirement of C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(b), that no more than 98% of the amount withdrawn annually shall be consumed. Applicant may use such water by immediate application or by storage and subsequent application to the beneficial uses and purposes stated herein. Provided, however, Applicant shall only be entitled to construct wells or use water from the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer pursuant to a decreed plan for augmentation entered by this Court, covering the out-of-priority stream depletions caused by the use of such not-nontributary aquifer in accordance with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Well Fields. Applicant requests that he be permitted to produce the full legal entitlement from the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property through any combination of wells. Applicant requests that these wells be treated as a well field. Averaging of Withdrawals. Applicant requests that it be entitled to withdraw an amount of groundwater in excess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath the Applicant’s Property, so long as the sum of the total withdrawals from all the wells in the aquifers does not exceed the product of the number of years since the date of issuance of the original well permit or the date of entry of a decree herein, whichever comes first, multiplied by the average annual volume of water which the Applicant is entitled to withdraw from the aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Owner of Land Upon Which Wells are to Be Located. The land upon which the wells are or will be located and under which the Denver Basin aquifers subject of this application are located is owned by the Applicant. Structure to be Augmented. The structures to be augmented are the Carter Well, along with any replacement or additional wells associated therewith (“Carter Wells”), as likewise may be constructed to the Dawson aquifer underlying Applicant’s Property as requested and described herein. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation. The water rights to be used for augmentation during pumping are the return flows resulting from the pumping of the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer from the Carter Wells, together with water rights from the nontributary Arapahoe aquifer for any injurious post pumping depletions. Statement of Plan for Augmentation. Applicant wishes to provide for the augmentation of stream depletions caused by pumping of the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer by the Carter Wells. Uses: Domestic Indoor: Up to 0.78 acre-feet annually for use inside three existing residences. Barn Sanitary Facilities. Up to 0.134 acre-feet annually for use inside of a barn on Applicant’s Property to provide bathroom/ sanitary facilities to employees. High Tunnel Greenhouse: Up to 2.05 acre-feet annually for irrigation by means of an overhead sprinkler system inside an approximately 3,200 square foot high tunnel greenhouse. Upper Food Plot. Up to 4.08 acre-feet annually for irrigation of an approximate 1.0-acre portion of Applicant’s Property for commercial purposes by means of broadcast sprinkler. Lower Food Plot. Up to 6.13 acre-feet annually for irrigation of an approximately 1.5-acre portion of the Applicant’s Property for commercial purposes by means of a broadcast sprinkler. Residential Landscaping. Up to 5.83 acre-feet annually for irrigation of an approximately 1.0-acre portion of the Applicant’s Property for residential turf and landscaping by means of popup sprinklers. Livestock Watering. Up to 0.22
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acre-feet annually for the watering of up to 20 animals ranging from cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and llamas. Koi Pond. Up to 0.46 acre-feet annually for fill and to cover evaporative depletions of an off-channel pond that does not intercept groundwater with a surface area not greater than 0.10 acres. Depletions and Return Flows: Domestic Indoor: Domestic indoor use shall utilize non-evaporative septic systems for treatment. Domestic indoor use utilizing non-evaporative septic systems results in 10% consumption of use. With a total use up to 0.78 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 0.078 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.702 acre-feet annually. Barn Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities use inside of a barn shall utilize non-evaporative septic systems for treatment. Sanitary facilities utilizing non-evaporative septic systems results in 10% consumption rate. With a total use up to 0.134 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 0.0134 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.121 acre-feet annually. High Tunnel Greenhouse: Utilization of overhead sprinklers inside of a high tunnel greenhouse with plants in planters located on compacted native soil ground results in a 97.43% consumption rate. With a total use up to 2.05 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 2.0 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.05 acre-feet annually. Upper Food Plot. Utilization of broadcast sprinklers to irrigate approximately 1.0 acre results in an 88.24% consumption rate. With a total use of up to 4.08 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 3.6 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.48 acre-feet annually. Lower Food Plot. Utilization of broadcast sprinklers to irrigate approximately 1.5 acres results in an 88.24% consumption rate. With a total use of up to 6.13 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 5.41 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.72 acre-feet annually. Residential Landscaping. Utilization of popup sprinklers to irrigate approximately 1.0 acre results in an 88.24% consumption rate. With a total use of up to 5.83 acre-feet annually, depletions amount to 5.14 acre-feet with return flows amounting to 0.69 acre-feet annually. Livestock Watering. Livestock watering is considered to be 100% consumptive with no return flows. As such, 0.22 acre-feet annually will be consumed by livestock watering. Koi Pond. Use of water to fill and cover evaporative depletions for a pond is considered to be 100% consumptive with no return flows. As such, 0.46 acre-feet annually will be consumed by use for the pond. Augmentation of Depletions During Pumping. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5), Applicant is required to replace actual stream depletions attributable to pumping of the Carter Wells drawing from the Dawson aquifer. Applicant’s consultant has determined that maximum stream depletions over a 100-year pumping period for the Dawson aquifer amounts to 11.34% of pumping. Maximum annual depletions during pumping for domestic indoor, barn sanitary, livestock watering, high tunnel greenhouse irrigation, and pond use amount to 0.413 acre-feet, of which return flows from domestic indoor and barn sanitary use amounting to 0.823 acre-feet annually are sufficient to cover the maximum annual depletions from these uses. Irrigation of the upper food plot, lower food plot, and residential landscaping all have a return flow rate of 11.76% of pumping, which is greater than maximum depletion rate of 11.34%, thus such uses are always sufficiently meeting augmentation requirements during pumping through their return flows. Augmentation for Post Pumping Depletions. For the replacement of any injurious post-pumping depletions which may be associated with the use of the Carter Wells, Applicant will reserve 1,966.4 acrefeet of the nontributary Arapahoe aquifer, accounting for actual stream depletions replaced during the plan pumping period, as necessary to replace any injurious post pumping depletions. Applicant also reserves the right to substitute other legally available augmentation sources for during pumping and post pumping depletions upon further approval of the Court under its retained jurisdiction and decreed process pursuant to § 37-92305(8)(c). Even though the reservation of Arapahoe aquifer groundwater is made to cover post pumping depletions, under the Court’s retained jurisdiction, Applicant reserves the right in the future to prove that post pumping depletions will be noninjurious. The reserved nontributary Arapahoe aquifer groundwater will be used to replace any injurious post-pumping depletions, which shall be reduced by credit for replacements made during pumping. Upon entry of a decree in this case, the Applicant will be entitled to apply for and receive a new well permit(s) for Carter Wells for the uses in accordance with this Application and otherwise in compliance with C.R.S. § 37-90-137. This Application was filed in both Water Divisions 1 and 2 because depletions from the pumping of the Dawson aquifer may occur in both the South Platte and the Arkansas River
systems. The return flows set forth herein will accrue to tributaries of the South Platte River system where the majority of such depletions will occur, and it is Applicant’s intent to consolidate the instant matter with the pending Division 2 application in Water Division 1 upon completion of publication. Applicant requests that the total amount of depletions to both the South Platte River and the Arkansas River systems be replaced to the South Platte River as set forth herein, and for a finding that those replacements are sufficient. (Application is 9 pages)
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. 947388
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO
JUNE 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)
CASE NO. 2024CW3094 (16CW3112, 10CW48, 03CW269, 94CW107, and 85CW463) MOUNT CARBON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1. Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Applicant. Mount Carbon Metropolitan District (“Mount Carbon”) Attn: Lisa Johnson, Clifton Larson Allen, LLC 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Telephone: 303-439-6029. Please send all pleadings and correspondence to: Wayne F. Forman, Colo. Atty. Reg. No. 14082 at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, 675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900 Denver, CO 80202-4432 Phone Number: 303.223.1100 E-mail: wforman@bhfs.com. APPLICATION FOR FINDINGS OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN JEFFERSON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES 2. Name of water right diversion structures. Chatfield Reservoir 2.1 Description of Water Right: 2.1.1 Decree: Findings of Ruling of Referee, Judgment and Decree of the Court dated June 2, 1988, entered by the District Court in and for Water Division No. 1 (“Water Court”) in Case No. 85CW463. 2.1.2 Subsequent Decrees: Mount Carbon’s Chatfield Reservoir water right was continued in full force and effect based on findings of reasonable diligence in Water Court Case Nos. 94CW107, 03CW269, 10CW48, and 16CW3112. 2.1.3 Legal Description: Chatfield Reservoir is formed by the Chatfield Dam, an existing structure located in Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., and in Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., in Jefferson and Douglas Counties, Colorado at 39.547206ºN 105.065002ºW. 2.1.4
Source: The South Platte River and its tributaries, including Plum Creek and its tributaries. 2.1.5
Appropriation Date: October 1, 1985. 2.1.6
Amount: 800 acre-feet, conditional. 2.1.7 Uses: All municipal uses, including domestic, commercial, manufacturing, industrial, stock watering, irrigation, including watering of parks, lawns, and gardens, fire protection, recreation, piscatorial, wildlife, instream uses, sewage treatment, street sprinkling, maintenance of adequate storage reserves, exchange purposes, replacement of
depletions resulting from the use of water from other sources, and for augmentation purposes. A map showing the location of Chatfield Reservoir, and the Mount Carbon service area, is included as Exhibit A. 3. The name and address of the owner of land upon which the point of diversion is located: The United State Army Corps of Engineers owns Chatfield Reservoir and the land on which it is constructed. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division operates Chatfield State Park. Their addresses are: United States Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Joe Maxwell, 9307 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, Colorado 80128 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department, 1313 Sherman St. Suite 618, Denver, Colorado 80203. 4. Detailed outline of activity during the diligence period. During the relevant diligence period, Applicant has taken steps to diligently develop the subject conditional water right including, but not limited to, the activities described below. 4.1 Mount Carbon incurred more than $15 million for the design and construction of a new water treatment plant to serve the Town of Morrison and Mount Carbon. 4.2 Martin/Martin has served as Mount Carbon’s consulting civil engineers who have expended approximately 2,245 hours and incurred nearly $400,000 in fees and costs on a variety of water and wastewater matters, including the following: O Analysis and preliminary design of new water treatment plant. O Preparation of water and wastewater master plans. O Analysis of raw water diversion requirements. O Oversight of water system improvements and maintenance of infiltration gallery, water pipeline, water tank and associated infrastructure. O Analysis of water use and necessary infrastructure associated with development within Mount Carbon’s service area.
4.2 Mount Carbon has engaged BBA Water Consultants to provide technical support in connection with Mount Carbon’s development of a municipal water system. During the diligence period, BBA’s activities for Mount Carbon were exclusively related to the support of the Mount Carbon’s water rights and development of water supply service. These activities include: O Support Mount Carbon’s negotiation of water service and shared water facilities with the Town of Morrison. O Review and analysis of Mount Carbon’s water rights. O Research potential water storage at Chatfield and Bear Creek Reservoirs for use by Mount Carbon. O Support water diversion operations, collect measurement data, preparation and submittal of required monthly water accounting reports, coordination with Water Commissioner and other DWR personnel. O Participate in regular Board of Directors meetings as needed. O Assist with review of Mount Carbon water share ownership, stock certificates and payment of assessments. Applicant incurred approximately $78,400 in fees and costs for BBA’s work, for which BBA invested approximately 388 hours of work among its staff. 4.4 Mount Carbon has engaged the law firms of Porzak Browning and Bushong and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP (Brownstein) to act as its water counsel. They represented Mount Carbon in its negotiations with the Town of Morrison over a joint water supply and water system, and in reviewing and analyzing Mount Carbon’s water rights, including the conditional water rights at issue in this Application, and on water supply planning. Mount Carbon has incurred attorneys’ fees and costs of more than $60,000 for this work. 4.5 Applicant expended more than $500,000 on water system improvements and repairs. WHEREFORE, Mount Carbon requests: 1. A finding of reasonable diligence for the subject conditional water right; 2. Continuing the subject conditional water right in full force and effect; and 3. Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. 947387
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 2, COLORADO TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are hereby notified that the following case is a portion of the resume of applications and amendments filed and/or ordered published during the month of June 2024, in Water Division No. 2. The Water Judge ordered this case be published in the Douglas County News Press in Douglas County, Colorado. This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www. coloradojudicial.gov.
The name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s), description of water rights or conditional water rights and description of ruling sought as reflected by said application, or amendment, are as follows.
CASE NO. 2024CW3026, Water Division 2, and CASE NO. 2024CW3101, Water Division 1 – THE LASCO REVOCABLE TRUST, (Laura and Jerry Lasco, Trustees), 3 Meeker Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (Please address all pleadings and inquiries regarding this matter to Applicant’s attorneys: Chris D. Cummins and Paul J. Raymond of Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC, 13511 Northgate Estates Drive, Ste. 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719) 471-1212)
Application for Adjudication of Denver Basin Groundwater, and Approval of Plan for Augmentation.
EL PASO COUNTY
II. Applicant desires to adjudicate the Denver Basin groundwater underlying its property in El Paso County, and to obtain a plan for augmentation for depletions resulting from pumping of not-nontributary groundwater from up to two wells, including for evaporative depletions associated with a swimming pool located on Applicant’s property. One of the maximum two wells includes the Applicant’s existing well, which will be repermitted pursuant to the augmentation plan requested herein. These wells will provide water service to one single-family lot containing one residential home and up to two accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) which ADUs shall be treated as additional single-family residences pursuant to DWR Guideline 2016-1, as concerns water demands. III. Legal Description of Wells. Property Description. All wells are and will be located on Applicant’s approximately 10-acre property (“Applicant’s Property”). Applicant’s Property is depicted on Exhibit A map attached to the application, (All exhibits mentioned herein are incorporated by reference and may be inspected at the office of the clerk of this Court.) and is more particularly described as being located in the NE¼ SW¼ of Section 32, Township 11 South, Range 66 W. of the 6th P.M., also known as Lots 11 and 12, Block 6, Sun Hills Sub No. 3 with a street address of 3 Meeker Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Existing Well. There is an existing domestic well with Division of Water Resources Permit No. 35223 (“Pigg Well No. 1”). Pigg Well No. 1 is constructed to a total depth of 300 feet to the Dawson aquifer and located 1984 feet from the South Section Line and 2002 feet from the West Section Line. Applicant intends to repermit the Pigg Well No. 1 and include its uses under the plan for augmentation in this case. Proposed Well. Applicant proposes to construct an additional well on the Applicant’s Property at a specific location not yet determined (“Lasco Well No. 1”), to be constructed to the Dawson aquifer. Not-Nontributary. The groundwater to be withdrawn from the Dawson, Denver, and Arapahoe aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property is not-nontributary. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9) (c.5), the augmentation requirements for wells in these aquifers will require the replacement of actual stream depletions. Nontributary. The groundwater that will be withdrawn from the Lar amie-Fox Hills aquifer underlying the Applicant’s Property is nontributary. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal. Pumping from the wells will not exceed 100 g.p.m. The actual pumping rates for each well will vary according to aquifer conditions and well production capabilities. The Applicant requests the right t o withdraw groundwater at rates of flow necessary to withdraw the entire decreed amounts. The actual depth of each well to be constructed within the respective aquifers will be determined by topography and actual aquifer conditions. Estimated Average Annual Amounts of Groundwater Available. The Applicant requests
the vested right for the withdrawal of all legally available groundwater in the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Said amounts may be withdrawn over the State of Colorado’s 100-year life requirement pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4). Applicant estimates that the following values and average annual amounts are representative of the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property:
Decreed amounts may vary from the above to conform with the State’s Determination of Facts. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-305(11), the Applicant further requests that the Court retain jurisdiction to finally determine the amount of water available for appropriation and withdrawal from each aquifer. Requested Uses. The Applicant requests the right to use the groundwater for beneficial uses upon the Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, commercial, irrigation, stock water, fire protection, recreational, and also for storage and augmentation associated with such uses. The Applicant also requests that the nontributary water may be used, reused, and successively used to extinction, both on and off the Applicant’s Property subject, however, to the requirement of C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(b), that no more than 98% of the amount withdrawn annually shall be consumed, and further subject to reservations in the plan for augmentation requested herein. Applicant may use such water by immediate application or by storage and subsequent application to the beneficial uses and purposes stated herein. Provided, however, Applicant shall only be entitled to construct wells or use water from the not-nontributary Dawson, Denver or Arapahoe aquifers pursuant to a decreed augmentation plan entered by this Court, covering the out-of-priority stream depletions caused by the use of such not-nontributary aquifers in accordance with C.R.S. § 37-90137(9)(c.5). Well Fields. Applicant requests that it be permitted to produce the full legal entitlement from the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property through any combination of wells. Applicant requests that these wells be treated as a well field. IV. Averaging of Withdrawals. Applicant requests that it be entitled to withdraw an amount of groundwater in excess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath the Applicant’s Property, so long as the sum of the total withdrawals from all the wells in the aquifers does not exceed the product of the number of years since the date of issuance of the original well permit or the date of entry of a decree herein, whichever comes first, multiplied by the average annual volume of water which the Applicant is entitled to withdraw from the aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property. Owner of Land Upon Which Wells are to Be Located. The land upon which the wells are and will be located as well as the underlying groundwater is owned by the Applicant. Structures to be Augmented. The structures to be augmented are the Pigg Well No. 1 and Lasco Well No. 1, along with any replacement or additional wells associated therewith, as likewise may be constructed to the Dawson aquifer of the Denver Basin underlying the Applicant’s Property as requested and described herein. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation. The water rights to be used for augmentation during pumping are the wastewater return flows resulting from the pumping of the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer from the Pigg Well No. 1 and Lasco Well No. 1, together with water rights from the nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer for any injurious post pumping depletions. Statement of Plan for Augmentation. Applicant wishes to provide for the augmentation of stream depletions caused by pumping of the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer by up to two wells proposed herein for one residential lot with one single-family dwellings and up to two ADUs, including fill and evaporative depletions from a swimming pool located on the Applicant’s Property. Potential water use criteria and their consumptive use component for replacement of actual depletions for the lot is estimated as follows: Consumptive Use Criteria. If only the Pigg Well No. 1 is used, the augmented well will pump a maximum of 2.1 acre-feet from the Dawson Aquifer. If the Lasco Well No. 1 is drilled and also used, then the combined augmented wells will pump a maximum of 2.77 acre-feet of water per
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year from the Dawson aquifer. Such use from either well shall be a combination of household use, irrigation of lawn and garden, the watering of horses or equivalent livestock, and fill and replacement of evaporative depletions from one residential pool. Should applicant only utilize the Pigg Well No. 1, an example breakdown of this combination of use, utilizing the factors described above, is household use of 0.20 acre-feet of water per year inside one single family residence, 0.20 acre-feet of water per year inside one ADU, leaving 1.7 acre-feet available for all other consumptive uses including irrigation, the watering of horses or equivalent livestock, and one annual fill of the residential swimming pool and replacement of evaporative depletions therefrom. If a second ADU is completed on the Applicant’s Property, and therefore Lasco Well No. 1 constructed, the maximum use shall be 2.77 acrefeet, and an additional demand of 0.20 acre-feet will result, leaving the remaining 2.17 acre-feet for all other consumptive uses described above. Depletions. Maximum stream depletions over the 100-year pumping period for the Dawson aquifer amounts to approximately 8.24% of pumping. If Applicant is only pumping from the Pigg Well No. 1, pumping will be limited to 2.1 acre-feet per year and depletions would therefore be 0.173 acre-feet in year 100. Maximum annual depletions from the Pigg Well No. 1 and Lasco Well No. 1 combined pumping a maximum of 2.77 acre-feet would therefore be 0.228 acre-feet in year 100. Should Applicant’s pumping be less than the 2.77 acrefeet total per year when both wells are constructed, or 2.1 acre-feet if only the Pigg Well no.1 is used, as described herein, resulting depletions and required replacements will be correspondingly reduced. Augmentation of Depletions During Pumping. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9) (c.5), Applicant is required to replace actual stream depletions attributable to pumping of the residential wells from the Dawson aquifer. Depletions during pumping will be effectively replaced by residential return flows from a non-evaporative septic system. The annual consumptive use for non-evaporative septic systems is 10% per year. At a household use rate of 0.20 acre-feet per year, 0.18 acre-feet is replaced to the stream system annually through one single-family dwelling, utilizing a non-evaporative septic system. Should only the Pigg Well No. 1 be utilized, the return flows from one non-evaporative septic system will adequately replace all depletions when pumping is limited to a maximum of 2.1 acre-feet. Once a second single-family dwelling is completed, and the Lasco Well No. 1 is constructed, return flows resulting from two non-evaporative septic systems will result in 0.36 acre-feet of replacements from a maximum combined pumping rate of 2.77 acrefeet, and the resulting depletions will be more than adequately replaced. Thus, during pumping, stream depletions will be more than adequately augmented by in house uses in either scenario. Augmentation for Post Pumping Depletions. For the replacement of any injurious post-pumping depletions which may be associated with the use of the Pigg Well No. 1 and Lasco Well No. 1, Applicant will reserve up to the entirety of the nontributary Laramie Fox Hills aquifer, accounting for actual stream depletions replaced during the plan pumping period, as necessary to replace any injurious post pumping depletions. Applicant also reserves the right to substitute other legally available augmentation sources for such post pumping depletions upon further approval of the Court under its retained jurisdiction. Even though this reservation is made, under the Court’s retained jurisdiction, Applicant reserves the right in the future to prove that post pumping depletions will be noninjurious. The reserved nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills groundwater will be used to replace any injurious post-pumping depletions. Upon entry of a decree in this case, the Applicant will be entitled to apply for and receive new well permits for the Lasco Wells No. 1 and 2 for the uses in accordance with this Application and otherwise in compliance with C.R.S. § 37-90-137.
V. This Application was filed in both Water Divisions 1 and 2 because depletions from the pumping of the Dawson aquifer may occur in both the South Platte and the Arkansas River systems. The return flows set forth herein will accrue to tributaries of the Arkansas River system where the majority of such depletions will occur, and it is Applicants’ intent to consolidate the instant matter in Water Division 2 upon completion of publication. Applicants request that the total amount of depletions to both the South Platte River and the Arkansas River systems be replaced to the Arkansas River as set forth herein, and for a finding that those replacements are sufficient.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THE FOREGOING APPLICATION(S) MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN
THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or application as amended, may file with the Water Clerk a verified statement of opposition setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions, such statement of opposition must be filed by the last day of August 2024, (forms available at Clerk’s office or at www. coloradojudicial.gov, must be served on parties and certificate of service must be completed; filing fee $192.00). The foregoing are resumes and the entire application, amendments, exhibits, maps and any other attachments filed in each case may be examined in the office of the Clerk for Water Division No. 2, at the address shown below.
Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this 11th day of July, 2024.
/s/ Michele M. Santistevan
Michele M. Santistevan, Clerk District Court Water Div. 2 501 N. Elizabeth Street, Suite 116 Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 404-8832
Legal Notice No.947384
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO
JUNE 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)
CASE NO. 2024CW3084 (17CW3162; 09CW266) CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE (Greenwood Village), c/o Tonya Haas Davidson, City Attorney, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, (303) 486-5742. Please forward all pleadings, correspondence, and inquiries regarding this matter to the attorneys for Greenwood Village: Alan E. Curtis, Nicoli R. Bowley, Bryan T. Stacy, Curtis, Justus, & Zahedi, LLC, 1333 120th Avenue, Suite 302, Westminster, Colorado 80234. alanc@cjzwaterlaw.com, nicolib@cjzwaterlaw.com, bryans@cjzwaterlaw.com. APPLICATION FOR FINDING REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE REMAINING PORTION OF CONDITONAL WATER RIGHT ABSOLUTE IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, WELD AND DENVER COUNTIES. 2. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION. a. Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right. Greenwood Village seeks to make absolute or, in the alternative, a finding of reasonable diligence for the remaining conditional portion of the water right decreed for the storage and use of water in and from the Tommy Davis Park Pond (Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right). b. Exchange Rights. Greenwood Village also seeks a finding of reasonable diligence for the remaining conditional portions of the appropriative rights of exchanges associated with the Tommy Davis Park Pond (Exchange Rights). c. Absolute Rights Not At Issue. The portions of the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and Exchange Rights previously confirmed as absolute are not at issue in this proceeding. 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS. a. Name of Structure. Tommy Davis Park Pond (only irrigation use remains conditional). i. Date of Original Decree. October 3, 2011 in Case No. 09CW266, Water Division 1 (09CW266 Decree). ii. Subsequent Diligence Decrees. June 14, 2018 in Case No. 17CW3162, Water Division 1 (17CW3162 Decree). iii. Location. In the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. The center of the dam is located approximately 16 feet from the north section line and 961 feet from the west section line. The center of the Tommy Davis Park Pond is located approximately 201 feet from the north section line and 917 feet from the west section line. The location of the Tommy Davis Park Pond is illustrated on the attached EXHIBIT 1. iv. Source. A
tributary of Goldsmith Gulch, tributary to Cherry Creek, tributary to the South Platte River. v. Appropriation Date. January 1, 2007. vi. Amount. 5 acre-feet and the right to refill with continuous refills. vii. Uses. Recreation (5 acre-feet, absolute), aesthetic (5 acre-feet, absolute), piscatorial (5 acre-feet, absolute), wildlife habitat (5 acrefeet, absolute), storage and the right to refill continuously (5 acre-feet, absolute) and irrigation on 19 acres in part of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West and the N1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. (4.73 acre-feet, absolute and 0.27 acre-feet, conditional). b. Exchange Rights. i. Original Decree. 09CW266 Decree. ii. Subsequent Diligence Decrees. 17CW3162 Decree. iii. Sources of Exchange Water. (1) Denver Lease Water. The primary sources of exchange water are water rights perpetually leased from the City and County of Denver (Denver Lease Water) delivered from replacement points described in the 09CW266 Decree. (2) Greenwood Village’s Nontributary Well. An additional source of exchange water is a nontributary well owned by Greenwood Village, Permit No. 30210-F decreed in Case Nos. W-2987 and 85CW046, that is located in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. that can be utilized to release water to Goldsmith Gulch (Greenwood Village’s Nontributary Well). iv. Description of Exchange Reach. The Exchange Rights were confirmed in the 09CW266 Decree and operate within all or part of the following reach: (1) Delivery Point of Denver Lease Water. From the City of Denver’s point of replacement described at or upstream of the proposed Lupton Lakes Reservoir Complex located in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 18, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. up the South Platte River to the confluence of Cherry Creek in the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 3 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., then up Cherry Creek to the confluence of Goldsmith Gulch in the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 20, Township 4 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., then up Goldsmith Gulch to the point of depletion on an unnamed tributary of Goldsmith Gulch in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. (2) South Platte River. For water released to the South Platte River from points upstream of its confluence with Cherry Creek, the exchange reach is up Cherry Creek, then up Goldsmith Gulch to the point of depletion on an unnamed tributary of Goldsmith Gulch in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. A map showing the locations of the exchange reaches and replacement points is attached as EXHIBIT 1. v. Appropriation Date. January 1, 2007. vi. Amounts. (1) Exchanges Involving Denver Lease Water. Each of the Exchange Rights involving Denver Lease Water is decreed for 2.83 cfs, conditional, which is also a cumulative limit for all the exchange rights in the 09CW266 Decree. (2) Exchanges Involving Greenwood Village’s Nontributary Well. The exchange right involving Greenwood Village’s Nontributary Well is decreed for 0.45 cfs, conditional. (3) Cherry Creek/South Platte Exchange Reach. The exchange right involving the exchange reach from the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River to the Tommy Davis Park Pond was decreed absolute in the 09CW266 Decree for 0.19 cfs. (4) Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility Exchange Reach. The exchange right involving the exchange reach from the Metropolitan Denver Wastewater Plant, now known as the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility, was decreed absolute in the 17CW3162 Decree for 0.04 cfs. 4. GREENWOOD VILLAGE’S INTEGRATED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. Paragraphs 2, 10 and 13 of the 17CW3162 Decree confirm Greenwood Village’s water system, including the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights, is an integrated water supply system under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b) and work on other components of Greenwood Village’s integrated municipal water supply system is evidence of diligence on the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights. 5. CLAIM TO MAKE TOMMY DAVIS PARK POND WATER RIGHT ABSOLUTE. a. Statutory Authority. C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(e) states “[a] decreed conditional water storage right shall be made absolute for all decreed purposes to the extent of the volume of the appropriation that has been captured, possessed, and controlled at the decreed storage structure.” (Emphasis added). b. Factual Bases for Request. Paragraph 11 of the 09CW266 Decree and Paragraph 7.1.7 of the 17CW3162 Decree both found the full 5.0 acre-feet of the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right has been stored in the Tommy Davis Park Pond. c. Requested Relief. Based on C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(e) and the findings in the 09CW266 Decree and the 17CW3162 Decree, Greenwood Village requests
the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right be made absolute in the full decreed amount of 5.0 acrefeet and for all decreed purposes (Tommy Davis Park Pond Absolute Claim). 6. DILIGENCE CLAIM. a. Diligence Period. The most recent diligence period for the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights was from June 14, 2018, the date the 17CW3162 Decree was entered, through June 30, 2024 (Diligence Period). b. Expenditures and Activities. During the Diligence Period Greenwood Village, together with its prior water counsel, undersigned water counsel, and BBA Water Consultants, Inc. expended approximately Two Million Four Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($2,468,000.00) and completed activities which demonstrate Greenwood Village’s steady and diligent efforts to complete the appropriations of Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights and include: i. Accounting and Consulting for Tommy Davis Park. Accounting and consulting support for Tommy Davis Park operations including development and operation of the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights. ii. Tommy Davis Park Pond Fishing Derby. Costs of the annual fishing derby at the Tommy Davis Park Pond. iii. Tommy Davis Park Maintenance and Improvements. Costs of Tommy Davis Park channel improvements and landscaping and park maintenance. iv. Monitoring of Division 1 Water Court Resumes. Greenwood Village monitored the Division 1 resumes and substitute water supply plan notices for new water rights applications and to determine if such applications would result in injury to Greenwood Village’s water rights, including the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights. v. Water Rights Acquisition. Greenwood Village engaged counsel to analyze and prepare title abstracts and acquire water rights in the Arapahoe Aquifer to expand its water rights portfolio to maximize long-term beneficial use of its water rights, including the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights. vi. Monitoring of Case No. 21CW3025. Greenwood Village continues to be active in proceedings in Water Division 1, including reviewing pleadings, as necessary to protect Greenwood Village’s water rights, including the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right and the Exchange Rights. vii. Case No. 24CW3045 Water Court Application. (1) Application. On April 5, 2024, Greenwood Village filed an application in Water Division 1 Case No. 24CW3045 for storage rights and an augmentation plan (24CW3045 Application). (2) Claims in 24CW3045 Application. The 24CW3045 Application includes a claim for: (a) approval of absolute storage water rights; (b) approval of an augmentation plan to replace evaporative depletions and out-of-priority diversions. 7. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OR REPUTED OWNERS OF LAND UPON WHICH STRUCTURES ARE LOCATED. Greenwood Village owns the land where the Tommy Davis Park Pond is located. 8. REQUESTED RULING. a. Tommy Davis Park Pond Absolute Claim. Greenwood Village respectfully requests the Court approve the Tommy Davis Park Pond Absolute Claim. b. Diligence for Conditional Portion of Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right. If the Court does not approve the Tommy Davis Park Pond Absolute Claim, Greenwood Village respectfully requests that the Court continue the remaining conditional amounts and uses of the Tommy Davis Park Pond Water Right for an additional diligence period. c. Diligence for Conditional Portions of Exchange Rights. Greenwood Village respectfully requests that the Court continue the remaining conditional amounts and uses of the Exchange Rights for an additional diligence period. d. Additional Relief. Greenwood Village respectfully requests that the Court grant such other and further relief as the Court deems appropriate. (7 pages, 1 Exhibit)
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an
affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. 947385
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO
JUNE 2024 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)
CASE NO. 2024CW3088 THE CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT AND GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, (collectively “Central”) 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. (970)330-4540. Ryan M. Donovan, #44435, Nicholas P. Espenan, #59333 Lawrance Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan, LLP. ryan@lcwaterlaw.com, nick@lcwaterlaw. com. APPLICATION TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS PARTIALLY ABSOLUTE AND FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. 2. Conditional Water Right: 2.1. Name of Structure: Chatfield Reservoir. 2.2. Original Decree and Subsequent Diligence Filings: The original decree for the Central’s Chatfield Reservoir Water Right which is the subject of this Application was entered in Case No. 83CW184, March 29, 1989, Water Court, Water Division No 1. Diligence decreed in Case Nos. 95CW111, (February 13, 1996); 02CW041 (May 20, 2003); 09CW81 (October 28, 2010); and 16CW3138 (June 5, 2018). 2.3. Legal Description of Structure: The reservoir formed by the Chatfield Dam is an existing structure located on the mainstem of the South Platte River; the right abutment of which is located in Douglas County, Colorado, in Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., and the left abutment of which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, in Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. 2.4 Source: The South Platte River and its tributaries. 2.5. Appropriation Date: August 24, 1984. Pursuant to paragraph 13 of the 83CW184 Decree, Central’s Chatfield Reservoir Water Right shall be administered as having been filed in 1983. 2.6. Amount: 22,300 acre-feet, conditional. (Central conveyed 4,100 acre-feet of the original 26,400 acre-feet decreed conditional right to Centennial Water and Sanitation District on May 15, 2005.) 2.7. Uses: Augmentation, replacement, exchange, irrigation, commercial, industrial, recreation, municipal, domestic, fish, wildlife and recreation and all other beneficial uses. 3. Outline of What Has Been Done Toward Completion: 3.1. During the diligence period, Central has participated in the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, Inc., the purpose of which is to conduct such business as may be necessary to satisfy the mitigation obligations of the reallocation project participants, including Central. In addition, Central has continued to negotiate with other Chatfield reallocation project participants regarding acquiring additional storage space in Chatfield Reservoir. 3.2. During the diligence period, Central expended over $6,721,200 in legal expenses, participation in various activities related to the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, engineering, assessments, carriage expenses and acquisition of additional storage space in Chatfield Reservoir. 3.3. Integrated System. Central owns numerous water rights and ditch and reservoir structures on the South Platte River and its tributaries which are operated as an integrated system to provide augmentation to over 1,200 member wells in two subdistricts. The conditional right decreed for Chatfield Reservoir is a part of Central’s integrated system. During the diligence period, Central undertook many different projects on its integrated system, including but not limited to purchasing water rights, constructing water storage and delivery infrastructure, filing applications for and obtaining decreed water rights and changes of water rights, and participating as an objector in water court cases for the purpose of protecting Central’s water rights. 4. Claims To Make Partially Absolute and for Finding of Reasonable Diligence Pursuant to C.R.S. § 3792-301(4). From April 2023 to March 2024 Central
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diverted and stored 5,945.1 acre-feet of Central’s decreed right for 22,300 acre-feet, in priority, in Central’s storage space in Chatfield Reservoir, storage space in Chatfield Reservoir leased by Central, and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife environmental pool. Central seeks a decree approving 5945.1 acre-feet absolute. The remaining 16,354.9 acre-feet should remain conditional. As described above, Central’s Chatfield Reservoir water right is part of an integrated system under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). Work performed and effort or costs expended by Central on any water rights or structures which are part of its integrated water system should be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the system as provided in C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4) (b). 5. Name and address of owner of land which structure is located: United States Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District 9307 South Wadsworth Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128-6901 6. WHEREFORE, Central requests the Court enter a decree finding that Central has satisfied the statutory standard of steady application of effort to complete the appropriations described above for Central’s Chatfield Reservoir water right in a reasonably expedient and efficient manner under all the facts and circumstances, that reasonable diligence was performed during the diligence period in the development of the Chatfield Reservoir water right, that a portion of Central’s Chatfield Reservoir water right should be made absolute as described herein, and that the remaining conditional portion of the water right should continue. This application consists of 5 pages.
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. 947386
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Legal Notice No. 947395
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First Publication: July 25, 2024
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Legal Notice No. 947408
First Publication: July 25, 2024
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Estate of Melvina M. De Fillippie, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30282
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 on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
John C. De Fillippie
Personal Representative P. O. Box 249 Franktown, CO 80116-0249
Legal Notice No. 947343
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of Beverly A. Schlichter, aka Beverly Ann Schlichter, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030278
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Paul M. Schlichter, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No. 947410
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of MARSHA H. PHILLIPS, also known as MARSHA PHILLIPS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30299
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 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Allyssa B. Phillips, Personal Representative 1043 Thornbury Place
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Legal Notice No. 947349
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of Philip L. Ferguson, aka Philip Leonard Ferguson, and Phillip L. Ferguson, Deceased, Case Number: 2024PR30279
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kathleen J. Fonda, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No. 947396
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
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Estate of ARDETH EBEL LAWRENCE, a.k.a. ARDETH LAWRENCE, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30259, Division COC
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, Castle Rock, Colorado, on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
GREGORY LAWRENCE
Personal Representative
3332 Ghost Dance Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80108
Telephone: 720-682-4823
Legal Notice No. 947332
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
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Estate of Julia Lea Schlupp, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30297
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 11/25/2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Larry Schlupp, Personal Representative c/o Ellen M. Mueller
1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. 947400
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
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Estate of Ingeborg Garcia; a/k/a Inge Garcia, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30266
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 December 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Myka M. Landry, ATL for Personal Representative Gisele C.M. Garcia-Jones PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, CO 80107
Legal Notice No. 947375
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of Alice Tizon Eloriaga, Deceased Case Number: 24PR57
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 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elbert Tizon Eloriaga
Personal Representative 2525 Lairimer Street Denver, Colorado 802025
Legal Notice No. 947339
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of Dorothy F. Adams, also known as Dorothy Fern Adams, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30261
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 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patricia M. Adams, Personal Representative 8607 Swanson Lane Austin, TX 78748
Legal Notice No. 947336
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of Lawrence K. Ruston, aka Larry Rushton, Deceased Case Number: 24 PR 113
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Robert Bennion, Personal Representative 260 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 947337
First Publication: July 25, 2024 Last Publication: August 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
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Estate of TERRANCE J. KINDT, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30286
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 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michelle C. Vaala, Personal Representative Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 947352
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of David Thayer Harmon, a/k/a David T. Harmon, a/k/a David Harmon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30265
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Andrew J. Harmon, Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law, P.C. 1900 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton CO 80120
Legal Notice No. 947390
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Estate of NANCY JEAN BROWN, aka NANCY BROWN, aka NANCY J. BROWN, aka NANCY WOODLIFF, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30253
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 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Bryce Brown, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC
2000 S. Colorado Blvd.
Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. 947326
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANET LEE KLEIN, a/k/a Janet L. Klein, a/k/a Janet Klein, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030325
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard B. Vincent
Attorney to the Personal Representative 1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A Lafayette, CO 80026
Legal Notice No. 947381
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Flora T. Figge, aka Flora Taylor Figge, and Flora Figge, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030301
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 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christian T. Figge, Personal Representative 49 Amaranth Drive Littleton, Colorado 80127
Legal Notice No.947389
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD MARTIN MCDORMAN, a/k/a RICHARD M. MCDORMAN, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30275
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 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer Ann McDorman, Personal Representative
Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 947351
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
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Lundgren said to stay away from Sunlight Peak due to a dangerous “leap of faith” at the summit, where hikers must hop between rocks at 14,000 feet to nish the hike. He also suggests waiting to do Mount Sne els because “it’s the hardest hike I’ve ever done.”
But he recommends some good starting points below, with each taking about four to seven hours to complete round-trip.
Mount Bierstadt
Lundgren said Bierstadt is commonly known as “your rst 14er” and should be the universal rst choice. Only about an hour and a half drive from Denver, it is one of the safer choices for starters exposure-wise. ere are often crowds, he said, so prepare for that. But with the trailhead conveniently located o Guanella Pass, it’s an easy one to knock out rst, he said. “Mount Bierstadt trail takes you a little over seven miles as you gain 2,700 feet to a summit with amazing views of countless peaks,” Lundgren said. “For the truly bold, you can also take the ‘sawtooth’ route and bag Mount Blue Sky as well, but I’d recommend waiting for this
one as the infamous ‘sawtooth’ has some serious exposure.”
Mount Blue Sky
Formerly known as Mount Evans, this 14er is one of the most notable peaks in the Front Range and can be seen from most of the Denver area. It’s another close one — only about an hour’s drive from Denver. Lundgren said Mount Blue Sky takes you on a ve-mile horseshoe trail that gains just over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Plus, you can bag a 13er in Mount Spalding along the way, he added.
“Keep an eye out for mountain goats along this trail as they’re common throughout this area,” Lundgren said. “Oh, and all those cars and families you might see at the summit? Mount Blue Sky is one of two 14ers that you can actually drive to the top of; the other being Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs. But trust me, it’s much more rewarding to take the trail to the top.”
Mount Quandary
Quandary is a little farther away (just south of Breckenridge), and is a little harder, Lundgren said. You eclipse 3,300 feet of elevation in over six miles to the summit.
“Mountain goats are also a common sight on this trail and denitely aren’t shy,” he said. “Another unique aspect of Quandary is that this is one of the more common
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“Short on time but looking to bag a few peaks? en you need to check out the vaunted DeCaLiBron. is funny name represents a unique route where you can bag four (or three, there’s still some debate) 14ers in one go,” Lundgren said. “Hike Mount Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross on a seven-mile trail north of Fairplay that ascends just over 3,000 feet in elevation. Some claim that Mount Cameron is not o cially a 14er as it has only 118 feet of prominence from its parent peak, technically classifying it as a sub-peak. However, technicalities aside, I still tell my friends I bagged four 14ers in a day. You should, too.”
For a full list of peaks in Colorado, visit 14er.com/14ers or 14ers. com/13ers.
What should you bring with you?
Tackling a 14er is no regular day hike. It requires much more time, further distance traveled and more energy spent. e last thing you want is to be unprepared halfway
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According to 14er.com, the main gear you should bring with you includes:
Plenty of food and water A hat Gloves Sunscreen Gloves Synthetic shirts and synthetic long underwear Fleece or windbreaker jacket Waterproof shell/jacket Nylon shorts Hiking pants Hiking boots / scrambling shoes Hiking socks Watch Pack (that ts the hike/climb) Headlamp Sunglasses Knife or multi-tool A water bladder or bottles Compass GPS Maps Tape Whistle Matches/lighter TP (in Ziploc bag) Trash Bag Cell phone Extra batteries Emergency supplies, including a rst-aid kit SPOT or other personal locator device Optional: Trekking poles Optional: Water lter Optional: Satellite Phone (expensive but extremely valuable in an emergency)
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