Denver and Chennai celebrate their 40th anniversary as sister cities
BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON PARK PROFILE
Denver-based Sriram Madhivanan takes exceptional pride in his home city of Chennai.
Chennai is a sprawling city, nestled along the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Southeast India (State of Tamil Nadu).
In 2017, Madhivanan moved to Denver from Chennai at 27 years old for work, looking forward to a new adventure. Madhivanan has spent the past eight years embedding himself in Colorado’s culture while also aiming to spread the history and culture of Chennai to Coloradans.
“My own Tamil culture has a recorded history of over 2,500 years. My state is known for all the beautiful medieval and ancient temples and large faithful population,” said Madhivanan. “At the same time, the population’s rationalism and ingrained secularism shows through its politics, which has been dominated by rationalist, atheistic, welfare-oriented parties and political leaders since the 60s.”
Madhivanan added that his state is the most industrialized in the country and also has the second largest economy.
“It pioneered universal voting rights without any exceptions while under British occupation in 1921, when British women themselves didn’t have any voting rights,” Madhivanan said. “So my language, beliefs, values, outlook and politics is closely tied to my home state and quite distinct from even neighboring cultures.”
Much of Colorado could be pushed into drought by late summer
BY SHANNON MULLANE THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado has seen an average water year so far, but looking ahead, climate experts say much of the state could fall into drought conditions and struggle to nd relief.
Colorado’s very average snowpack has o cially melted away from all 115 federal snow monitoring stations in the state, as of this week. Reservoir levels are at 94%, just slightly below average, while precipitation was at exactly 100% of the 30-year median, according to a recent Water Conditions Monitoring Committee meeting.
Heat, however, has been on the rise. Even summer showers may not be enough to combat its effects, or to keep the state away from drought.
“Really the entire state is at risk of developing drought this summer,” Assistant State Climatologist Becky Bolinger told listeners during the meeting. “A strong monsoon would be really helpful. It would limit that risk of worsening drought, particularly over the Four Corners. … For now, it’s looking like that is not as likely, and that it’s going to be a pretty rough summer.”
Climate experts track precipitation, temperature, soil moisture and other factors year-round to gauge water supplies and storage for farmers, city utility managers, reservoir operators and residents around the state.
is year’s outlook has some of those water users looking out for impacts to sh populations, recreation opportunities, irrigation supplies and wild res.
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Sriram Madhivanan volunteers with the Chennai Committee of the Denver Sister Cities International organization to spread the history and culture of Chennai, India, which is one of Denver’s sister cities.
Boebert claims her path is clear to CD4 seat
Primaries set stage for race against Calvarese in November
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e results of the primaries in late June sets up a race between Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Trisha Calvarese for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District this November.
Boebert, who currently holds a congressional seat in Colorado’s 3rd District on the Western Slope, beat ve conservative challengers with 43% of votes. Calvarese secured her primary win by beating two Democratic candidates with 45% of votes.
Boebert, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump, seems condent that she will win in November, saying in a statement that she and her Republican colleagues will “stand strong with President Trump when he retakes the White House.”
Boebert promised to continue to be a “conservative ghter.”
“I will continue to travel the miles, make the phone calls, and show up in communities of every size and background to earn your votes this November,” she said. “I cannot thank 4th District voters enough for trusting me to e ectively represent their interests.”
In December, Boebert posted a
video posted to social media announcing plans to leave her 3rd District seat.
“It’s the right move for me personally, and it’s the right decision for those who support our conservative movement,” she said.
She also alleged that “Hollywood elites” were attempting to “buy the 3rd District” for Democrats.
Since then, she has moved to Windsor, in Northern Colorado, a part of the 4th Congressional District, which includes Douglas County and much of the Eastern Plains.
e district is known as a conservative stronghold, meaning Calvarese faces strong headwinds in a campaign against Boebert. Calva-
rese also ran in the special election to represent the 4th District, but lost to Republican Greg Lopez with only 34% of the vote.
e special election was necessitated by the surprise resignation of Ken Buck, a Republican, earlier this year.
Democrat Trisha Calvarese overcame two other candidates to win her primary for the 4th Congressional District. Calvarese will face headwinds in her race against Republican Lauren Boebert since the district is heavily conservative.
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert bested five Republican challengers to be the nominee for the 4th Congressional District. She will face Democrat Trisha Calvarese in November.
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New England’s MLS Goes Its Own Way, Challenging DOJ Regarding NAR Settlement
On June 20, MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) informed its 44,600 New England subscribers that, effective immediately, they could submit listings with no offer of buyer agent compensation. That MLS field isn’t being removed, but will now designate the seller’s offer of compensation, not the broker’s
The article about this development in Inman news service got me thinking about the rationale behind the litigation against co-op commissions and the 1st Amendment implications of prohibiting the display of a seller’s offer of an incentive for other agents to bring a buyer for their listing.
buyer’s agent to compensate. This is our policy at Golden Real Estate — a win/ win policy, under which we earn more for handling both sides of the transaction, and the seller pays less overall.
for them.
But let’s rethink that concept. Now, the listing commission in the above scenario would be 2.8%, not 5.6%, and the listing agreement would specify that the seller offers 2.8% to the buyer’s agent who represents the buyer for his home. The MLS would then have a field for displaying the seller’s offer of compensation, not the listing broker’s offer. This is where freedom of speech comes into play.
Let’s remember who has the resources to pay agents representing buyers. Unless buyers are paying cash, they’re already hard pressed to come up with the down payment and the fees charged by their loan officers. Those fees, except for the appraisal, are simply added to the principal amount of the mortgage loan, so they’re not out of pocket for buyers, but you better believe that a 4- or 5-figure agent compensation amount will be hard felt by buyers.
The many class action lawsuits regarding co-op commissions have echoed the same assertion, alleging that the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers inflates seller costs and is a conspiracy in restraint of trade, a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The change suggested in this column would, I believe, invalidate that claim.
MLS PIN made the following points in its June 20th email to subscribers:
The practice has, until now, been for the seller to agree to a listing commission which was high enough for the listing broker to share it with the agent who produced the buyer. For example, a listing commission might be 5.6%, specifying that 2.8% would be offered to a cooperating buyer’s agent.
Many, but not all, listing agents would insert in the contract a provision that the listing commission would be reduced by, say, 1%, if there was no
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It would be stated in the listing agreement that sellers are free to offer zero compensation to brokers who produce the buyer for their home. Because offers of compensation by sellers would be published for buyers and their agents to see when searching for listings, sellers would be incentivized to offer such compensation. It’s okay for the seller to offer zero compensation, but if that results in few showings and no offers, the seller might change his mind later on. Listings suffer when the “days on market” number grows. I suspect most sellers will agree to offer something in order to increase showings and offers.
It has always made sense to me that agents for buyers be compensated by the sellers. The builders of new homes will continue to offer compensation to buyer agents, with or without that offer being displayed on the MLS, knowing that failure to do so would only drive buyers to their competitors. The failure of any home seller to do the same would have the same effect.
Builders must already be excited by the conventional wisdom that buyers will have to pay the brokers who represent them, knowing the great advantage that such a belief will increase business
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On the other hand, any compensation paid to a buyer’s agent by the seller is not paid upfront, but is taken from the seller’s proceeds, which makes it much less painful. But it needs to be a conscious decision of the seller to make that offer, just like any other incentive — for example, providing money to buy down the buyer’s interest rate. The shock of seeing the buyer’s agent’s commission on the seller’s settlement statement instead of the single commission payment to the listing agent is no doubt what triggered that class action lawsuits from sellers complaining, “Why am I paying my buyer’s broker?” With the decision to incentivize buyer agents being more conscious for sellers, that shock will not be as great.
“Offers of compensation, if any, will be made by the seller. Listing brokers and cooperating brokers will no longer split commissions.
“Listing agreements must disclose that the seller is neither required to offer compensation nor required to accede to any cooperating broker’s request for compensation. The listing broker must disclose this to the seller before the seller signs the listing agreement.
“If a seller elects to offer compensation, the listing agreement must also say that the cooperating broker will be an intended thirdparty beneficiary of the agreement with the right to enforce the same.
“Before posting a listing, the listing broker must certify, in a checkbox designated for this purpose in Pinergy [the MLS app], that the listing broker has notified the seller of the seller’s rights not to offer compensation and not to accede to a cooperating broker’s request for compensation.”
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Some areas, like Fort Collins and Burlington, have seen less-thanaverage rainfall so far. Even with some rain in the near-term forecast for early July, it will be hard for these areas to end the water year, which closes Sept. 30, at the average level, Bolinger said.
e combination of hot and dry weather could make it harder for areas of the state that are already experiencing drought conditions
“ ere is a slightly increased risk for drier extremes in the southern part of the state, which really means there would be a low likelihood that any drought that worsens or develops in the summer is not going to see relief through the fall,” Bolinger said.
In the Upper Rio Grande River Basin, aquatic biologist Estevan Vigil is keeping an eye on the water temperatures and water levels on the Rio Grande and Conejos rivers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Brown trout and rainbow trout ourish when water is about 50 degrees but struggle when it rises above 70 degrees. At that level, their immune systems become stressed, and catch-and-release shing can lead to higher sh mortality. If stream levels fall below 50% of the norm, and if temperatures rise above 70 degrees, Vigil may implement voluntary or emergency sh-
“In the (San Luis Valley) since 2019, we’ve probably done it twice,” Vigil said. “I’m anticipating having to do it this year.”
A strong monsoon season would help keep rivers owing and shing access open, he said.
Several city water managers said their reservoir storage supplies were looking good during the water conditions meeting. Colorado Springs Utilities reservoirs were at 85% of their capacity, and Denver Water’s reservoirs were 97% full. e lack of monsoons would heighten concerns over wild re risk or lead to a shorter rafting season for boaters, Bergere said. Less-than-average rainfall could also leave sections of the river dry as water gets pulled for other uses, like irrigation and municipal supplies.
Water users in the San Miguel River Basin know how to endure uctuating supplies, Bergere said.
to recover, and it could mean that more areas fall into drought, she said.
About 16% of the state is experiencing drought conditions. at is
vastly better than in late 2020 and early 2021, when the entire state was in drought and over 20% was in the most severe drought category. At that level, agricultural and recreational economic losses are large, reservoirs are low, large res can develop and mandatory water restrictions are often implemented, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
“What we’re looking at there is not amazing, but it’s something we’re pretty used to down here,” he said. “Without much rain, wild re will de nitely be a pretty serious concern.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Skiers cruise down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado on Nov. 13, 2023. Low precipitation has left much of the region in a “snow drought,” which could have big implications for Colorado River water supply. Climate o cials said the snow pack has o cially melted as of June 27 at all mountain monitoring stations.
Brighton’s Praire View alum picked to play for Lakers
NBA team drafts
Dalton Knecht
BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Like an old Beatles’ tune, Dalton Knecht’s road to the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association has been a long and winding road.
e Lakers used the 17th pick to choose the former Prairie View standout during the opening night of the NBA draft on June 26. As a senior, Knecht averaged 21 points per game for the underHawks. Even with those numbers, Knecht did not receive an o er to play NCAA Division I basketball. He made stops at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He nished his college career at the University of Tennessee, where he averaged almost 22 points per game and almost ve rebounds per contest.
Knecht led the University of Tennessee into the Midwest Regional nal of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and earned Player of the Year accolades in the Southeastern Conference.
Even before that
In an online interview with TU’s basketball program, his mom, Carrie Knecht, remembered one day in particular: April 19, 2001.
“I remember that day really well. I was way past my due date,” she said. “I wanted him to be born. I think he was, like, 11 days late. And he was just very energetic, screaming. So, the name that he wanted (Patrick Swayze’s character from the movie “Roadhouse”) kind of t. It just suited him.”
She said her son was the sort who “always played outside, rain or snow or shine.”
“I think his kindergarten teachers sent him on a lap around the school,” she said. “He was just so energetic.”
Dalton Knecht always found himself playing against kids older than he was, according to his father, Corey.
“I could see that he could hold his own,” Corey Knecht said. “Granted, he was a lot smaller than everybody else. But he was still holding his own, just so determined to get better.”
Dalton Knecht was ineligible one year in high school, and his mother knew what to do .. trips to the library three or four times a week. It came with the understanding that the school work
her son’s e orts in the classroom and the gym.
“It was always something he wanted to do,” she said. “It was never like, ‘You’d better get to the gym today.’ It was like, ‘When can we go to the gym today?’ It’s a reminder to encourage your kids to do hard work, that good things can come of it.”
“I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Corey Knecht said. “Putting in the hard work is one thing, but staying humble as well.”
play basketball. However, there were doubts about whether he could play basketball in college because of his grades. e search for a college started with junior college prospects.
“A few coaches reached out. We went on some visits,” Carrie Knecht said. ‘ e Northeastern visit (Northeastern JC in Sterling) was the rst one. It just clicked immediately.”
“When he rst started playing, he was a little nervous,” Corey Knecht said.
“But you could see the condence growing about halfway through the season. His coach started to start him, and I was just so proud of him to do that.”
Next stop: NCAA portal
After stints at Northeastern and the University of Northern Colorado, Knecht en-
to make switching schools easier for athletes.
“He had a conversation with one of his good friends. His friend told him, ‘You should bet on yourself,’” Carrie Knecht said. “He’s held that really close to his heart, and it really helped guide him in that decision.”
e coaching sta showed up – late in the day when his ight landed – to meet him when Knecht arrived at the University of Tennessee.
“ ey went through some lm of Dalton’s. ey critiqued him, and he loved that. He wants to get better,” Carrie Knecht said. “ at was a key part of his decision.”
After a game against Michigan State, it was time to get some groceries. But there was an interruption.
“A lady walked up to him and asked, ‘Are you Dal-
ton Knecht, and can I get
rie Knecht said. “I was really nervous. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ll take your picture.’ It was very heartwarming to see because giving back to the community, signing autographs after games is super important to him.
“He remembers what it was like to be that little kid.”
In summary
“It was truly amazing to see how Tennessee Vols and Knoxville have accepted us,” Corey Knecht said.
“And us,” Carrie Knecht added. “ ey’ll see us at a game, and they’ll ask if we are his parents. ey’ll let us know how much fun they are having watching him. But also, they are like, ‘When are you coming back? I’ll take you out to lunch.’ at part has just been really heartwarming.”
Carrie Knecht singled out
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Guard Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Last week I shared thoughts about living and telling our story. Building upon that this week, let’s make sure we understand the role our failures and mistakes play in our success. Remembering what Zig Ziglar taught us is important here: “Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.”
Because in our own grand story of life, each of us plays the protagonist in our unique story. Our journey is lled with highs and lows, victories and setbacks, successes and mistakes. And it is essential that we do not let these mistakes de ne us. Living our story means rising above past failures, refusing to be hamstrung by them, and boldly pursuing our dreams and purpose.
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Our mistakes are not the end of our story; they are merely chapters within it. ey are opportunities for growth and learning, not nal judgments on our worth or capabilities. Too often, we allow the fear of being labeled by others to hold us back.
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We become prisoners of our past, weighed down by shame and regret. Yet, to live our story fully, we must shed these burdens and embrace the lessons that our mistakes of-
One of the most powerful steps we can take in living our story is to change the narrative we tell ourselves about our past. Instead of viewing mistakes as failures, we can see them as valuable learning experiences. Every error we make teaches us something new, whether about our abilities, our resilience, or our values. By reframing our perspective, we can transform past setbacks into steppingstones that propel us forward.
Living our story without fear of others’ labels means embracing our authenticity. We cannot control
Ihow others perceive us, but we can control how we perceive ourselves. When we live authentically, we free ourselves from the need for external validation. We become true to our values and passions, pursuing our goals with unwavering commitment. is authenticity not only enriches our own lives but also inspires others to live their truth.
Living our story means taking action, even when the path is uncertain. It means stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unknown. It means being proactive in the face of adversity and taking responsibility for our growth. By doing so, we turn our dreams into reality, shaping our story with intention and purpose.
Ultimately, living our story without letting our mistakes de ne us is an act of courage and self-compassion. It requires us to forgive ourselves, to let go of the past, and to believe in our capacity for change and growth. It is about recognizing that our worth is not determined
by our failures, but by our ability to learn from them and continue moving forward.
In living our story, we become the authors of our destiny. We write each chapter with intention, embracing the lessons of the past, the possibilities of the present and the promise of the future. By doing so, we create a narrative that is rich, meaningful and uniquely our own. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and in living our story with authenticity and resilience, inspiring others to do the same, fostering a world where mistakes are not a source of shame, becoming a catalyst for growth and transformation, it really will become a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
How Court Appointed Special Advocates help children
n 1976, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup was on the brink of a life-changing decision for a three-year-old who had been abused for most of her short life.
Should Judge Soukup return the child to her mother, who tolerated her boyfriend’s abuse of her daughter? Should he send the child to foster care and subject her to the trauma of being separated from her mother?
Judge Soukup felt overwhelmed with the gravity of the decision. In a 2018 discussion with e National CASA/GAL Association for Children, Judge Soukup stated, “It terri ed me to make decisions about kids when I didn’t have anybody there that was only advocating for the child.”
After that case, Judge Soukup founded what is now known as CASA, an organization that represents the interests of abused and neglected children in court.
CASA of the Continental Divide lives up to Judge Soukup’s goal through a small army of trained and court-appointed volunteers in Eagle, Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek County. For the past 25 years, CASA
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of the Continental Divide volunteers have donated 34,000 hours while serving around 80 children annually. As a result of tireless advocacy by Continental Divide CASA advocates, 256 local children have been found to be in safe and permanent homes.
Volunteer CASAs undergo a virtual training program that is rigorous yet tailored to individuals who have commitments during the day. A training cohort may consist of CASA candidates in all four counties that CASA of the Continental Divide serves. Training includes instruction on child interviewing, safety, mandatory reporting, early childhood and mental health, substance abuse, permanency, foster care, trauma and resilience, among other topics.
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While CASA volunteers play a vital role in dependency and neglect proceedings, they also experience emotional growth through their work.
One local CASA shared, “Working with a child who has survived trauma and being in the position to o er validation, support, encouragement is very gratifying. Hearing and understanding the story of this child has been powerful and humbling.”
Most of a CASA’s work occurs outside of the courtroom, conducting independent investigation of the child’s situation. is investigation usually involves visits to the home and school, and ongoing communication with the social workers, county attorneys, parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, parents’ counsel, guardians ad litem, and as of recently for older children, Counsel for Youth. CASAs provide a written report to the court with recommendations on behalf of the child regarding placement and any other recommendation that would help the child (and family) move forward
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in a positive and safe manner. As “Friends of the Court” during the proceeding, CASAs appear in court either in-person or virtually and speak to the judge. CASAs also represent children who are struggling with their learning to the extent that their lack of participation puts them in truancy court.
CASA of the Continental Divide is always seeking more volunteer CASAs. If you care deeply about the children in your community and want to make a di erence in a child’s life, consider becoming a CASA. If advocacy is not your forte, CASA is also seeking supervised visitation volunteers, interpreters, board members, o ce and administration volunteers, and event volunteers. If you are interested, please visit https://mtncasa.org/volunteer/ become-a-volunteer/ or email admin@mtncasa.org.
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Five tips to stay on track this summer for students headed to college in the fall
BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Many Colorado high school graduates have headed into this summer uncertain about college.
Some still might need an estimate of the cost, commit to enroll at a school, or nish tasks, like turning in immunization records and high school transcripts, before they show up in the fall.
While students and families might fear they’re behind for the fall, college advisers and admissions experts say they shouldn’t worry after a college-going process complicated by Free Application for Federal Student Aid issues.
“It’s been a bit of a struggle,” said Federico Rangel, a Denver Scholarship Foundation college adviser. “And it’s been hard for students to make college decisions.”
Because of the FAFSA complications, college experts worry students’ dreams of college might fade during the summer. But, they say, there are ways students and families can stay on top of the process.
Here are ve tips to remain on track this summer.
If you haven’t, fill out the FAFSA Nationally, less than half of the Class of 2024 has lled out the FAFSA, which opens the possibility of federal grants and institutional aid to attend college. About 11% fewer students have lled out the FAFSA compared to last year. is year’s FAFSA issues started with a delay in when students could ll out the form. Problems persisted throughout much of the year. But, most problems that prevented stu-
dents from lling out the form have been resolved.
Filling out the FAFSA is critical to families so they understand how much they can expect to pay.
Colleges and universities use the FAFSA to determine nancial aid for each family. Many students who struggle the most to pay for college qualify to pay a lot less or even nothing.
Most students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents cannot ll out the FAFSA, but students who graduate from Colorado high schools can ll out the CASFA, or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid. Students then can qualify for in-state tuition and aid, regardless of their immigration status.
You’re not too late to enroll in college
Haven’t committed to a college or university yet? at’s OK.
Many colleges nationwide extended enrollment deadlines to June 1. But, just because the deadline has passed doesn’t mean students are too late to choose a school.
Larger agship schools like the University of Colorado Boulder might be more strict on the timing of enrollment, but Marty Somero, director of University of Northern Colorado’s nancial aid o ce, said he speaks with other admissions ofcers frequently and every public college and university will still work with students.
Smaller, regional universities like UNC in Greeley are more exible. Although the schools may have stated enrollment deadlines, Somero said, “we really don’t.”
“We just want to encourage stu-
the Democratic primary, Calvarese thanked her supporters and acknowledged the “long way to go,” but said her success scares conservatives.
dents to make a decision as soon as possible,” he said.
Community colleges have the most exible enrollment deadlines.
“Colorado public colleges and universities are glad to work with students if they need to take just a little bit longer to make some decisions,” Somero said.
Make a list of college to-do items
Once a student commits to a college, there’s still a lot to do. Students must sign up for orientation, submit immunization records and high school transcripts, and check on housing options if they want to live on campus.
Students should keep a checklist of tasks they must complete.
“Students will need to keep things moving in the right direction so they don’t fall behind,” Somero said.
Rangel said typically he helps students prepare for college in April. But that timeline has been delayed for many students this year because they’re still waiting on nancial aid details.
For example, Adams State University’s nancial aid o ce is holding open hours on Fridays to help any student or parent ll out the FAFSA or gure out the college-going process.
e university also plans to hold Friday and Saturday webinars throughout the summer.Students and parents can call 719-587-7306 or email onestop@adams.edu for help. To access the webinar link visit adams.edu and click on the FAFSA Fridays graphic.
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rights, expanding access to education, job training programs, and infrastructure like broadband internet in rural communities.
Rangel and Somero said college advisers and admission o cers want to help.
“Students certainly should reach out to the schools,” Somero said. Students also can keep in touch with their high school counselors. Rangel said he will be helping Denver students throughout the summer with questions and completing items necessary to go to college. Other school counselors are available to do the same, he said.Somero also said college admissions o cers want to help. A call to the school’s admissions o ce can help students and families stay on track, he said.
“ ere’s help out there,” Somero said.
Connect with a school resource o ce ere are other o ces at colleges and universities that can help. Rangel said a great way to get questions answered is to reach out to student resource centers on campuses. e support services, sometimes called educational opportunity centers or academic success o ces, are meant to help students on campus.
Students also can sign up for programs meant to help them succeed. Programs like TRIO, which includes three federal programs meant to help students from low-income backgrounds and who are the rst in their families to go to college, can help students navigate hurdles throughout the summer. e programs — Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services — also help students once they are enrolled and taking classes. Chalkbeat is a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
publicans who agreed on a majority of issues.
Lopez, who received 58% of the vote, will be the 4th Disrict representative until January, when the winner of the November election is sworn in. In an email claiming victory in
“We are in this long game together,” she said.
Calvarese’s top priorities include health care, including defending seniors and restoring reproductive
Boebert’s primary campaign focused on issues of immigration, the economy and energy production. She touted her conservative track record and experience in Congress to stand out in the crowded eld of Re-
Douglas County played a decisive role in the primary. Local voters submitted more than 86,000 votes in the Republican and Democrat primaries. In all, about 168,000 ballots were submitted in the 4th District primaries, according to the Colorado Secretary of State O ce.
With one simple swish of his bug net, University of Colorado entomologist Adrian Carper deftly caught three di erent species of bees that had been buzzing around the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Carper identi ed them to his tour group as an American bumblebee, a sweat bee and a leafcutter bee — just a few of the more than 1,000 species of bees native to the state.
“ ere are so many things that sometimes we don’t see at rst glance but are there,” he said.
As part of the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Big Day of Bugs, Carper and others shared their expertise
on pollinators with hundreds of visitors, celebrating the important role the bugs and birds play.
Colorado’s colorful biodiversity is in large part thanks to the thousands of species of pollinators, including bees, butter ies, hummingbirds, beetles and moths, that call it home. Worldwide, more than 80% of owering plants rely on pollinators and pollination is crucial for producing fruit and other foods. Pollinators play such a crucial role in the environment that Colorado named June as pollinator month in an e ort to educate about them and raise awareness of the issues leading to population decline, including habitat loss, climate
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change and pesticides.
June also kicked o the prime time for pollinators, according to John Murgel, a horticulture and natural resources specialist for the Douglas County Colorado State University Extension O ce.
“If you were going to pick one time to look for pollinators and see a diversity, this is it,” Murgel said.
For those interested in helping build up pollinator populations, there are a number of ways to help.
Murgel said anyone with an outdoor space can help combat habitat loss by planting owers, shrubs or trees that have pollen or nectar, particularly native wild owers like the aptly named beebalm.
“One thing folks can consider doing is build habitat back into their landscapes,” he said. “It’s an ‘if you build it, they will come’ model for pollinators. If you have oral resources, you’re going to see pollinators.”
Murgel said it’s ideal to try and plant a variety of owers and shrubs that ower throughout the year. He added that local CSU extension o ces can recommend speci c plants depending on the area and resources available.
Another local resource is the People and Pollinators Action Network, which also o ers grants to support building new habitats.
Colorado is home to more than 1,000 species of bees, as well as thousands of other pollinators, like butterflies, beetles, moths and hummingbirds.
PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD
POLLINATORS
In addition to owers, Murgel said an ideal pollinator habitat has access to soil, nesting sites, like rocks, mulch or sticks, and a water source. He also encouraged people to avoid weed fabric.
“ e more diverse habitat you can build, the more pollinators you stand to see and to help,” Murgel said.
Another big way to combat pollinator declines is to stop using pesticides, Murgel said.
In order to keep track of pollina-
tor populations, there are also volunteer networks that survey areas for di erent species. CSU extension o ces have the native bee watch program, which trains volunteers to identify species and then submit reports.
“You can do it in your yard or your local park, any place there are owers,” Murgel said. “ en you submit your observations so we can track how many native bees we’re seeing in habitat fragments.”
Similarly, the Butter y Pavillion, an invertebrate museum in Westminster, o ers the Colorado Butter-
y Monitoring Network to train volunteers to track butter y species.
A number of educational events also focus on pollinators, including the Big Day of Bugs and the Butter y Pavillion’s Pollinator Palooza. ornton residents Hailey, Shannon and Melissa Castillo, who took one of Carper’s bug tours, said they would be implementing several things they learned about at the Big Day of Bug in their new garden to support bees and hummingbirds.
“Now we know it’s not just about the owers, but also the environment,” Hailey Castillo said.
Hannah Craft, associate director of learning engagement and inter-
pretation with the Denver Botanic Gardens, said awareness and education is a key rst step to helping pollinators. She said surveys found that some visitors reduced their water consumption, planted di erent species or talked to a friend about conservation after learning about plants and pollinators.
“I think it’s exciting to move the needle on that and get people thinking,” Craft said. “ ings like climate change can seem really overwhelming but facilitating these conversations is a great place to start.”
Murgel agreed.
“For tiny creatures, tiny actions can be a really big deal,” he said.
TOP LEFT: Pollinators are under threat from habitat loss, climate change and pesticides. One way to combat population decline is to plant flowers that have pollen or nectar.
Butterflies and moths fly freely inside the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster.
PHOTO BY KRISTEN FIORE
BOTTOM LEFT: Thornton residents Melissa Castillo, Shannon Castillo and Hailey Castillo examine a bumblebee caught in a tube. The Castillos are planting a garden and hope to attract pollinators with flowering plants and a nesting area. PHOTOS BY MCKENNA HARFORD
SISTER CITY
To share his rich culture, Madhivanan volunteers with the Chennai Committee within Denver Sister Cities International (DSCI), an organization that fosters formalized partnerships between two communities from di erent countries. e organization promotes the fostering of mutual understanding, cooperation and exchange. Denver currently has 13 sister cities across the globe, with Chennai becoming its seventh in 1984.
“Sister city partnerships can involve various initiatives such as student and professional exchanges, arts and cultural festivals, humanitarian, business and economic collaborations. ese relationships aim to bridge cultural and national divides, enrich local communities, promote international understanding and solve common issues through cooperative e orts and shared knowledge,” said Sacha Francois Heppell, executive director of DSCI. “ e essence of sister city relationships lies in their capacity to build global bridges on a foundation of mutual respect and shared interests, fostering peace and understanding one community at a time.”
e Denver Sister Cities International Chennai Committee celebrated a signi cant milestone in March, marking the 40th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Denver and Chennai. A grand luncheon in Chennai on March 7 brought together delegates, dignitaries and citizens from both cities to celebrate four decades of mutual respect, cultural exchange and shared successes.
e anniversary luncheon featured speakers who highlighted the partnership’s rich history and cultural signi cance, along with the announcement of upcoming cultural initiatives. ese aim to continue the tradition of cultural exchange and mutual understanding that has been the hallmark of the Denver-Chennai relationship.
Cultural exchanges are a cornerstone of sister city programs. ese initiatives enrich the local arts scene and introduce residents to diverse artistic expressions. Events like cul-
tural festivals, art exhibitions and live performances educate and entertain, building a culturally diverse community. An artist exchange will happen this year between the RiNo Art District and St+art India to facilitate a mural collaboration between artists in Denver and one artist in Chennai in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Denver-Chennai sister city relationship.
“ e bene ts of having an o cial sister city relationship, particularly between Denver and Chennai, are profound, aligning with the overarching goals of fostering education, cultural arts and enhancing global business relationships, “ said Heppnell. “ ese aspects are crucial in today’s interconnected world, where trade and international collaboration are key drivers of local and global progress.”
Displays of the 40-year partnership can be found all across Denver.
From parks to peacocks, and a display case in City Hall, the DenverChennai sister cities relationship is obvious.
“Locally, the City of Chennai Park in Denver and ‘Krishna,’ a specially named peacock at the Denver Zoo,
symbolize the enduring connection with Chennai,” Heppnell said. “ ese landmarks, along with the Denver House in Chennai — originally intended as a residence for Denver students and now a bed and breakfast — emphasize the outcomes of this relationship.”
In addition to these timeless symbols of friendship, several Denver events will take place throughout the summer that highlight the rich diversity and beauty of Indian culture.
• Taste of India Festival in Denver: Scheduled for July 17-20, this festival will celebrate Indian culture, bringing a slice of Chennai’s vibrant traditions to Denver.
• Mural Artist Exchange with RiNo Art District: is program will facilitate artistic exchanges between muralists from Denver and Chennai, fostering creative collaboration and sharing unique artistic talents.
• ird Friday Lunch Concert Series presented by Denver Sister Cities International: Shows continue on ird Fridays through Fall 2024 with a different Denver Sister City explored during each show. Performances and tickets are to be announced.
DENVER’S SISTER CITIES
Akureyri, Iceland
Axum, Ethiopia
Brest, France
Chennai, India
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Karmiel, Israel
Kunming, China
Nairobi, Kenya
Panama City, Panama
Potenza, Italy
Ramat HaNegev, Israel
Takayama, Italy
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
To learn more about Denver Sister Cities International, visit denversistercities.org/.
“I patronize Hindu temples in and around Denver and also frequently take part in communal celebration of various religious and secular festivals like Pongal and Diwali,” said Madhivanan. “My hope is to contribute to education and cultural exchanges. I hope to aid Sister Cities International in facilitating any steps in that regard through the Chennai committee.”
Denver Sister Cities International celebrates a 40-year relationship with Chennai, India, during a luncheon in March, during which representatives from both cities were in attendance.
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Overland Property Group will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
The purpose of this application is to request funding to develop The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch Phase II, a 120 unit rental development at Salida Street at Green Valley Ranch Blvd in Denver, CO.
The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch Phase II will cost approximately $52,315,606 to construct. Overland Property Group will request approximately $1,800,000 in annual State AHTC allocation which equals approximately $10,800,000 of total state tax credit allocation. The result would be approximately $7,992,000 in state equity investment that equals a present value of $7,476,600.
The request of funding is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Denver. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.
All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to rzent@overlandpg.com and will be forwarded to CHFA for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public are invited to attend an online public hearing scheduled for July 11th at 1pm MDT. Please join via the link https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88916735393?pwd=dfzhrNMbJZ831H5l0pWxJoK7Bvzdp2.1 or dial in (253) 215-8782 with pass code 88916735393#
Legal Notice No. DHD 3194
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
Mile High Development and BMC Investments will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
The purpose of this application is to request funding to develop University Building Lofts, a 106 unit rental de -
velopment at 910 16th Street Mall in Denver, CO.
University Building Lofts will cost approximately 54,322,866 to construct. Mile High Development and BMC Investments will request approximately $1,800,000 in annual State AHTC allocation which equals approximately $10,800,000 of total state tax credit allocation. The result would be approximately $7,992,000 in state equity investment that equals a present value of $7,476,600.
The request of funding is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Denver. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.
All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to gthorn@milehighdevelopment.com and will be forwarded to CHFA for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public are invited to attend an online public hearing scheduled for July 11th at 2pm MDT. Please join via the link https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84262386566?pwd=mHEw0FFtSYQq8HSbpNVxtFBpimK2bA.1 or dial in (689) 278-1000 with pass code 84262386566#
Legal Notice No. DHD 3195
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
Rainer Development will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
The purpose of this application is to request funding to develop Link and Pin, a 270 unit rental development at 4159 Fox Street, Denver, CO.
Link and Pin will cost approximately $85,608,994 to construct. Rainer Development will request approximately $1,800,000 in annual State AHTC allocation which equals approximately $10,800,000 of total state tax credit allocation. The result would be approximately $7,992,000 in state equity investment that equals a present value of $7,476,600.
The request of funding is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable
housing in Denver. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.
All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to edson@rainierdc.com and will be forwarded to CHFA for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public are invited to attend an online public hearing scheduled for July 11th at 4pm MDT. Please join via the link https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/84650614472?pwd=G2GmrOvpJl8f6dMx1svjoIVLeoqLBy.1 or dial in (689) 278-1000 with pass code 84650614472#
Legal Notice No. DHD 3196
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO Denver County District Court 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80202
Plaintiff: THE PARKFIELD MASTER OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.
Defendants: ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ; ISIDRO MARTINEZ GARCIA; SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY; PROFESSIONAL FINANCE COMPANY INC; AQUA FINANCE, INC.; BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE; CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER; DENVER COUNTY PUBLIC TRUST
Case No.: 2024CV031344 Division: 424
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC
Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2986.0030
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required
to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 14, Block 7, Parkfield Filing No. 9, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado.
Dated: June 14, 2024.
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
By:/s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3180
First Publication: June 27, 2024 Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Published in Denver Herald Dispatch
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO Denver County District Court 1437 Bannock St Denver, CO 80202
Case No.: 2024CV030813 Division: 424
Plaintiff: THE BELVEDERE TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: CHARLES J. VANSTROM REVOCABLE TRUST; COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DENVER COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC
Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350
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Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (720) 221-9780
Matter ID #2787.0025
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Parcel A: Condominium Unit 6B, The Belvedere Tower, A Condominium Community, According to the Condominium Map recorded August 22, 2000 at Reception No. 2000120009 and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded August 8, 2000 at Reception No. 200113225, together with the exclusive right to use Storage Space 33, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. Parcel B: Garage No. 74 The Belvedere Tower, A Condominium Community, According to the Condominium Map recorded August 22, 2000 at Reception No. 2000120009 and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded August 8, 2000 at Reception No. 200113225, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado.
Dated: May 28, 2024.
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
By: /s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3156
First Publication: June 6, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Janet Lee Brigham, also known as Janet Lee Bruce; aka Janet L. Brigham; aka Janet Brigham, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30428
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
3i Law, LLC, Personal Representative 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3174
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John Dennis Warner, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR209
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Abigail Duffy, Personal Representative 411 N. 84th Place Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Legal Notice No. DHD 3179
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Wanda Irene Haines, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR030538
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
MaryLou Starr, Personal Representative
c/o Janine A. Guillen, Esq. GUILLEN | DEGEORGE, LLP 9222 Teddy Lane Lone Tree, CO 80124
Legal Notice No. DHD 3190
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Susan S. Coy, aka Susan Stovall, Coy, and Susan Coy, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30640
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or
to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth S. Callender, Personal Representative 350 Jasmine Street Denver, Colorado 80220
Legal Notice No. DHD 3181
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward B. Wasson, also known as Edward Bassett Wasson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30569
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kate B. Wasson
Co-Personal Representative 215 Kearney Street Denver, Colorado 80220 AND Mary O. Wasson
Co-Personal Representative 10594 N. 65th Street Longmont, Colorado 80503
Legal Notice No. DHD 3168
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GARY SCHLUTER, aka GARY JAMES SCHLUTER, aka GARY J. SCHLUTER, Deceased. Case Number: 2024PR30682
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
LARRY SCHLUTER, Personal Representative 4384 207th Street Farmington, MN 55024
Legal Notice No. DHD 3182
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LYNN SUNAHARA, Deceased Case Number 2024PR000140
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to pres-
ent them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Donna Sunahara, Personal Representation c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110
Legal Notice No. DHD 3167
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
JOHN GRIFFITH, aka JOHN H. GRIFFITH, aka JOHN GRIFFITH JR, Case Number 2024PR254
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kellie Adam of CS AdvoCare Inc. Person Giving Notice 7500 E Arapahoe Rd , Suite# 101 Centennial Colorado 80112
Legal Notice No. DHD 3177
First Publication: June 20, 2024 Last Publication: July 4, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joyce Moskowitz, aka Joyce M. Moskowitz, aka Joyce Miriam Moskowitz, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030648
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 7, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jay Moskowitz, Personal Representative 33 Southmoor Drive Denver CO 80220
Legal Notice No. DHD 3191
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charles Leroy Hopwood, a/k/a Charles L. Hopwood, a/k/a Charles Hopwood, and Chuck Hopwood, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30624
All persons having claims against the
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above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
David C. Hopwood, Personal Representative
c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP
2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3169
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Shirley Ann Turnquist Coats, a/k/a Shirley A. Turnquist, a/k/a Shirley Turnquist, a/k/a Shirley Ann Goodding, a/k/a Shirley A. Goodding, a/k/a Shirley Gooding, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030512
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Reggie Coats, Personal Representative
c/o Spencer Crona, Esq., Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. DHD 3183
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SANDRA L. ALBRECHT, aka SANDRA LEE ALBRECHT, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031364
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael P. Sasin
Attorney to the
Personal Representative
Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC
9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
Main: 720-473-8000
Legal Notice No. DHD 3176
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Levi Gallegos, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030467
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael P. Sasin
Attorney to the Personal Representative
Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC
9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
Main: 720-473-8000
Legal Notice No. DHD 3175
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Johnnie Belinda Brooks, aka Johnnie B. Brooks, aka Johnnie Brooks, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30736
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Belinda Alexander, Personal Representative 4715 South 1500 East, #31 Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Legal Notice No. DHD 3193
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ASAAD A MUBARAK, also known as ASA’AD A MUBARAK, and ASAAD ABRAHAM MUBARAK, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30521
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Thomas P. Walsh, III
Attorney to the Personal Representative 7350 E Progress Place, Ste 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3192
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LEE PALMER EVERDING, aka LEE P. EVERDING, aka LEE EVERDING, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030683
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard L. Kylberg, Personal Representative c/o Nicole Andrzejewski 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3185
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
at [www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/family]
c) Your response is due within 21 days of receiving this summons. That deadline extends to 35 days when served outside of Colorado or if notified of the case by publication.
d)File online at:
[www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling] Or file by mail or at the courthouse. (The Court’s address is in Box A above.)
e) Pay the filing fee. Or request a fee waiver. (Use forms JDF 205 and JDF 206).
3.Consequences
If you do not file a Response, the Court may decide the case without your input. You may not receive further notice about court filings and events. You are still required to obey any orders the Court issues.
4.Automatic Court Orders (Temporary Injunction)
As soon as you receive this Summons, you must obey these orders:
a) Do not disturb the peace of the other parent or parties in this case.
b) Do not take the children in this case out of the state without permission from the Court and/or the other parent (or party).
District Court, Denver County 1437 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80202
In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Itzel Rodriguez Agustin
Petitioner: Maria del Carmen Agustin Valle
And Respondent: John Doe Case Number 2024DR30658 Courtroom: 368
Attorney for Petitioner: Luke Niermann, #55462 Joseph & Hall, P.C. 12203 E. 2nd Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: (303) 733-4382 Email: luke@immigrationissues.com
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CONCERNING PETITION FOR PARENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES
1.Family Case
You (the Respondent) are now a part of a court case to resolve a family legal matter. Along with this summons, you will get a document called a Petition. The Petition will let you know more about the case and what the Petitioner wants the Court to do.
You are further notified that said Petition is set for an Initial Status Conference on July 1, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Denver District Court located at 1437 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80202 in courtroom 368.
2.Your Next Steps
You must file a written response to that Petition.
a) You may use form JDF 1035 – Response to the Petition. b) Forms and resources are found online
c) Do not stop paying, cancel, or make any changes to health, homeowner’s, renter’s, automobile, or life insurance policies that cover the children or a party in this case or that name a child or a party as a beneficiary. Exception: You may make changes to insurance coverage if you have written permission from the other parent or party or a court order, and you give at least 14 days’ Notice to the other party. C.R.S. §§ 14-10-107, 108. You must obey these orders until this case is finalized, dismissed, or the Court changes these orders. To request a change, you may use form JDF 1314 – General Motion.
5.Note on Genetic Testing
You can request genetic testing. The Court will not hold this request against you when deciding the outcome of the case. You must do testing and submit the results before the Court establishes who the parents are (parentage) and issues final orders. After that time, it may be too late to submit genetic testing evidence. The law that directs this process is C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5).
Submitted by: Luke Niermann, Attorney for Petitioner
