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BY MELANIE ASMAR CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Twenty-one Colorado school districts, seven charter schools, one cooperative education services board, and one youth residential treatment center have been awarded $11.4 million in funding over the next three years for vaping education and prevention programs. e money comes from a $31.7 million settlement between the state of Colorado and e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. Colorado sued Juul in 2020, alleging that it targeted youth with deceptive marketing and played down the health risks of vaping. In settling the lawsuit, Juul did not admit any wrongdoing.

Colorado is poised to spend the bulk of the settlement money on a $20 million grant program aimed at improving children’s mental health. But the state is also giving smaller grants directly to school districts, nonpro t organizations, and government entities.

Tiny Home event returns to Brighton

Event features small dwellings from trailers to playhouses

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Brighton community came out in droves July 13 and 14 for the sixth annual Colorado Tiny Home event, which featured many unique tiny homes at Riverdale Regional Park.

e Colorado Tiny House Festival is a must for people curious about tiny living and those seeking new ideas for living and traveling in unique small structures, according to festival organizer Art Laubach.

Speakers at the festival provided information on tiny homes and showcased an array of professional builders and do-it-yourselfers who build tiny homes on wheels, accessory dwelling units — or ADUs — container homes, schoolies or converted school buses, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, mobile bars, yurts, and unique children’s playhouses.

“We have a tiny home village in Longmont where we are completing our fundraising to nish the village. We have an outreach center where all the veterans start, and we help them get housed. If we can get them housed independently rst, that’s what we do, if not, we try to get him in the village,” Domocmat said.

Domocmat said the tiny homes are designed for people with PTSD. e beds are low to the ground with one entrance, and everything is brand new. ey also have people who make quilts for them when they move in.

“ ey stay with us for up to two years while they work with our case managers. We help them with counseling and mental health access, get debts paid o , go to school, get jobs to get back upon their feet, then we try to get them transitioned to a home of their own so they’re housed independently.”

Domocmat said when they leave, the veterans can take everything out of the home with them if they want, to help maintain their dignity.

“Growing online communities and anecdotal evidence suggest a signi cant increase in people opting for schoolies, converted vans, and RV conversions for travel and alternative living,” Laubach said. “Our attendees can learn more about the freedom and a ordability that schoolies, van conversions and unique recreational vehicles can provide.”

e tiny homes on display were built with a one-of-a-kind oor plans décor, and some were con-

structed with washers and dryers and a full kitchen, refrigerators, and storage space.

Playing home

Not every home shown at the festival was meant to be taken seriously. Rudy Monteroso showcased his unique children’s playhouses.

Monteroso has been a professional artist for 20 years and has had his work shown at the Denver Art Museum. He has recently turned his passion into building playhouses for children to cherish memories with their parents. He began building the playhouses two years before the pandemic.

“ e playhouse is an idea to create this unique magical space for kids to create these memories with their parents, they’re big enough for parents to go into the house. So creating these unique memories they can pass on to their own kids and to future generations,” said Monteroso.

Veteran tiny homes

Melora Domocmat, a case manager for the Veterans’ Community Project of Longmont, said her group is currently building 26 houses in Longmont for homeless veterans. ey brought an example of their work.

“We also help veterans with emergency assistance, such as rent, automobile repair, or if the weather’s bad, or they’re waiting for a housing voucher, we put them in a hotel for a few night to make sure they stay housed and get housed,” she said.

Smaller option

Laubach said a 2020 survey by the National Association of Home Builders shows that more than 50% of Americans would consider living in a home that is smaller than 600 square feet, highlighting the growing interest in tiny home living.

The spectators lined up to check out the tiny homes July 13 at the Brighton Tiny Home Festival at Riverdale Regional Park.

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

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Many Homeowners Don’t Understand Title Issues, Which Can Lead to Big Problems Later on

Our office hosted estate lawyer Dan McKenzie at last week’s office meeting, where he shared some horror stories about homeowners who made mistakes in the execution of deeds on their property.

It’s important to understand the difference between “joint tenants” and “tenants in common.” Most married couples hold title to their home as joint tenants, meaning that both of them own the whole house, and if one dies, the surviving spouse still owns the whole house by himself or herself. Tenants in common own part of the house, typically but not necessarily equal parts. When one of them dies, the heirs on the deceased party inherit that part of the house. The problem arises when that new relationship may not be a friendly one.

When a single person owns their home by him/herself (“in severalty”) and wants to add a lover or spouse to the title, a “quitclaim” deed is used to accomplish that, usually with zero dollars exchanged. For example: John Doe quitclaims his home to John Doe and Jane Roe. Dan told us of a case where John Doe mistakenly quitclaimed his home to Jane instead of to both of them, leaving him off title. When she died, her heirs inherited the house, not him. Because they weren’t married and he wasn’t in her will or on good terms with her heirs, it created a real problem reclaiming his former home.

A common mistake is for a homeowner, whether single or a couple, to put their heir(s) on title as joint tenants so they would instantly own the home when they die. The problem with that

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At left is Jim Swanson’s listing at 3600 Miller Street in Wheat Ridge. Listed in late June at $775,000, the price was just reduced to $750,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 fireplaces and an oversized 2-car attached garage. The front yard is newly xeriscaped and the large backyard has mature trees. The interior is freshly painted throughout with new lighting, ceiling fans, and new oak laminate flooring. Take a video tour at www.WheatRidgeHome.info.

At right is Jim Smith’s listing at 533 High Point Drive in Golden. With 3 bedrooms and 3½ baths, it’s at the mouth of Clear Creek canyon and in walking distance (over a pedestrian bridge) of the Golden Community Center, a dog park, and the Peaks to Plains trail. Downtown Golden and the Colorado School of Mines are a short walk further. The seller has made over $100,000 in improvements, including hardwood flooring, a new full-width cedar deck and an updated kitchen. The price was just reduced to only $698,000. Video tour at www.NorthGoldenHome.com

approach is that the value of the home is not “stepped up” at death. You want to will the home to your heirs or create a “beneficiary deed” so that the value of the home is stepped up to the value at the time of death. Otherwise, the heir could owe a significant amount of capital gains tax. If that heir sells the house soon after inheriting it, the capital gains tax would be close to zero.

In a beneficiary deed, you name the person who is to inherit the home, independent or outside of your will. Thus, the transfer of ownership is automatic at your death without that tax liability.

A “life estate” is a special kind of deed that allows you to sell your home while you’re alive, but not have to vacate it until you die. When my brother died ten years ago, my sister-in-law (his

widow) was able to sell their farm to a buyer who gave her a life estate, allowing her to live free (except for utilities) in the farmhouse until her death many years later. The buyer got full use of the rest of the farm during those years, so it was a win/win.

If you have questions about deeds or other title issues, including how probate works, you can reach Dan McKenzie at The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC. His number is 303-578-2745, and his email is Dan@TheMcKenzieFirm.com

Come to Golden This Weekend!

It’s Buffalo Bill Days, one of Golden’s iconic events, and you’re invited. We’re one of the event’s sponsors, as we have been for over a decade, and I’ll be driving our free moving van in Saturday’s parade.

Greg Kraft was knowledgeable and professional. He was very easy to work with and was super proactive in searching the listings. That was a key in managing to buy the townhome in a very competitive market. He was also very responsive and communicated really well with us and the listing agents. We would recommend him without reservation.

— J. Knight

Jim Swanson was kind and patient while listening to my questions. He helped me to translate the real estate language and manage the sale process. He connected the dots, allowing me to make good decisions, maintain my personal integrity and profit from the sale when a great offer came to the forefront. Jim, thank you for putting communication and community first. — N. W.

Kathleen Jonke is a knowledgeable, efficient and hard working broker. Her availability and response time were exceptional. — K. Wiig

Chuck Brown is a superb Realtor. He is very knowledgeable regarding the market, very proactive and highly professional. Chuck was great at identifying potential properties that met our criteria, he moved very quickly to show us potential properties and his analysis of property values was on point and very thorough. Chuck was extremely proactive and responsive in his communications with us. Chuck went above and beyond our expectations. My wife and I have done six real estate transactions and we think Chuck is the best Realtor ever. We would highly recommend Chuck to other home buyers.

— S. Diamond

Dave Dlugasch did a phenomenal job working with us! We were not easy buyers because of an extensive “wish list” and he did his homework on each property we looked at until we found the right one. He gave us great advice and was very supportive of all our questions throughout the entire process. — M. Madigan

Based on Jim Smith's knowledge, experience, and expertise in the real estate arena, we decided to work with him when it came time to downsize. We used Jim and his real estate firm to both purchase the new home and then sell our existing property. All communication with Jim has been top notch. In addition, he provided all packing materials along with free use of the company's moving truck and labor to make our move. It was a great experience from start to finish! — R. Trujillo

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Folks come out for Fort Lupton’s Community Yard Sale

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e City of Fort Lupton community yard sale returned July 12 and 13 with the largest citywide yard sale yet, featuring sell clothes, toys, games, tools, bikes, furniture, pic-

tures, and unique treasures.

Heidi Windell with Fort Lupton Forlurado Club has awareness campaigns for di erent causes in the community.

“We are selling clothes, furniture, baby items that are donated by them and the community,” she said.

Andrea Davis sold skateboards, electric cars, and other items during the city wide sale.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Rosalinda and Tabeo Ramos sell clothes and pretty dresses Jesus and Sheila Lucero Rodello sold all kinds of couches and furniture at their yard sale July 13 during the Fort Lupton Citywide sale.

Jesus and Sheila Lucero Rodello sold all kinds of couches and furniture at their yard sale July 13 during the Fort Lupton Citywide sale.

Weld hosts tire disposal event

rector Jason Chessher said it’s a new

“We are excited to o er this pilot program to our unincorporated residents so they can responsibly dispose of their old tires,” Chessher said. “We hope that many people take advantage of this opportunity so we can expand the program in

e program aims to reduce the waste impact on the environment when tires are improperly dumped. It is limited to residents of unincor-

e resident can drop four-passenger cars o tires or light trucks.

e tire must have rims removed and the HHW sta will assist with the disposal of tires.

According to o cials, littering old tires is an environmental hazard; it’s also a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other species and adds to land ll waste.

By o ering a convenient and safe option to depose tires, WCDPHE hopes to inspire residents to contribute to environmental practices and depose unwanted tires correctly. For more information and to sign up for a drop-o time, please visit weld.gov/go/hhw or call (970) 4002217.

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weld County hosts a safe and secure event to dispose of old tires, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Household Hazardous Waste Center, 1131 North 17th Avenue, Greeley.

e event is being hosted by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and Di-

Eaton gets a new roundabout

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weld County Board of Commission accepted a grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to build a roundabout at the intersection of Weld County Road 74 and 31 east of Eaton, according to a news release on July 7.

“Roundabouts are an option we consider when identifying how we can make the county’s transportation system safer and more e cient, and we’re pleased to have state support while we work to make this improvement,” said Weld County Commissioner Chair Kevin Ross.

e board of commissioners entered into an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT, awarding the county a grant of $1.3 million to help construct the roundabout.

A Weld County Public Works study indicated a pattern of broadside accidents at the intersection, which has a record average daily tra c

rate of 7,490. e study results show that a roundabout has been chosen as the best option for motorist safety to address this safety concern.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, nationwide data shows that roundabouts reduce fatalities and injuries by about 80% and 40% compared to stoplights.

e budget for the roundabout’s construction is $13.2 million, and construction is to begin in 2026. e design of the roundabout is still in process; it will be similar to other roundabouts in the county that have been constructed. According to o cials, Public Works would build the lanes with concrete and wide enough for large agricultural vehicles and regular tra c.

Before construction can begin, Public Works will complete the design, utility relocations, and rightof-way acquisition. An outside contractor will be chosen later, and Public Works will manage the proj-

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Butterﬂy Pavilion asks public to name new Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

She is hairy, bug-eyed and really doesn’t like to work that much.

In other words, the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (aka Grammostola pulchripes) is the perfect addition for Westminster’s Butter y Pavilion and its invertebrate family. She is also the ideal spider to join the esteemed Rosie the Tarantula as an ambassador for the Pavilion.

But rst, the Chaco Golden Knee needs a name and Pavilion o cials hope the public will help out with a

TINY HOMES

“People are increasingly considering tiny living options for several reasons: they o er a more a ordable housing alternative, reduce environmental impact through lower resource consumption, simplify life by encouraging minimalism, and provide greater exibility and mobility,” said Laubach. “Additionally, tiny homes can help reduce maintenance and utility costs, promote sustainable living practices, and often allow for a more intentional and ful lling lifestyle.”

Colorado passed House Bill 241152, legislation to make it easier for people to build ADUs and foundations for tiny homes. e House Bill, which came into e ect on January 1, 2025, requires all cities in Col-

Bug-eyed but beautiful

suitable moniker.

“We just thought this would be a good way to get people in here and let them see the variety of invertebrates we have here,” said Ivy Renner, the Pavilion’s interpretation coordinator. Renner has also taken a liking to the Chaco Golden Kneed, described by Pavilion sta as “striking.”

“She is pretty cool,” Renner said.

Starting this week and through July 28, the public is invited to visit the Pavilion and participate in naming the new tarantula ambassador. e public can choose from the names “Goldie,” “Chaco,” or “Oro” by casting a vote in person or online at: https://butter ies.org/ chaco-voting/

Guests can also purchase additional votes online, with proceeds supporting Butter y Pavilion’s

orado to allow at least one ADU on properties zoned for single-family homes.

According to o cials, there is an administrative approval process, but local governments can not ban them. e law de nes converting existing structures into ADUs and states that homeowner’s associations cannot enforce overly restrictive design standards or completely prohibit ADUs.

“ e new ADU laws are a step forward in providing new tiny home living options in Colorado while empowering homeowners with rental income and renters with more housing choices,” Laubach said. “ ere will still be location variations to take into consideration with the new laws and we still have a way to get more zoning passed to allow tiny homes as a permanent residence throughout the state, but it’s a positive step forward.”

global initiatives in invertebrate research, conservation, and education, according to a Pavilion news release.

South American native

Native to parts of Argentina and Paraguay, the Chaco Golden embodies the Pavilion’s commitment to fostering appreciation and conservation of invertebrates, the news release states.

e Choco Golden Knee tarantula is about six inches long and slowly scuttles over someone’s hand. Earlier this week, the invertebrate spent time being held by school children and their parents at the Pavilion. She, like Rosie, only comes out for the public about two hours a week. “We don’t want to tire her out,” Renner said. “So, she stays pretty chill the rest of the time.”

Laudbach said that while some may face hurdles in making tiny homes permanent residences in Colorado, tiny home living is already legal in several places, including El Paso County, Park County, Durango, Leadville, Lyons, and Woodland Park.

e professional builders who

participated and showcased their work include Einstyne Tiny Homes, Frontier Tiny Homes, Geotrek, Gravity Vans, TOURIG, Venturhaus, Vertex Vans, and Veterans Community Project. Builders and DIYers. For more information on the 2024 Colorado Tiny House Festival, visit coloradotinyhousefestival.com.

Handler Jason Weinberger lets the Butterﬂy Pavilion’s new tarantula enjoy a short walk over his hand. MONTE WHALEY

Drew Whitmer built a camper out of a Ford F-250. It has a custom ﬂatbed, space for sleeping while traveling or on a job site and a pull-out toolbox. BELEN WARD

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Colorado math scores drop amid shift to digital SAT

BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Most Colorado students continue to make progress on state tests, with scores nearly recovering from dropping after the pandemic. at’s according to preliminary data previewed for the State Board of Education in June.

But one area of concern is that high school math scores were signi cantly lower than in previous years as the state transitioned to a new digital PSAT and SAT.

Ninth grade scores seem particularly concerning. In 2019, 49.6% of ninth graders met or exceeded math standards on the PSAT. In 2024, just 39.5% did — a di erence of more than 10 percentage points.

e 2024 rate also represents a signi cant decrease from 2023, when 46.5% of students were meeting expectations.

Ninth graders were in fth grade when the pandemic began and would have been in sixth grade, possibly starting middle school, in the fall of 2020 when school was largely held online.

State o cials said they are spending the summer analyzing the data to see if they will still be able to use it for annual school ratings. e board voted to allow accountability o cials to possibly set new cuto targets for each performance level, based on this year’s distribution of scores, instead of using the same points as in previous years.

“What we’ve discovered is this is really a new assessment,” said Lisa Medler, executive director of accountability and continuous improvement for the state.

ing such a large drop in the number of students who met standards on the test in math, o cials suspect it might have to do with the tests. But they’re not sure how much was difculty with the tests or how much students may be struggling with math.

“I cannot disentangle those changes in terms of what caused those changes,” said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s chief assessment ocer. “Some of that is indeed due to changes in student performance, but some of that is due to a change in test.”

In the lower grades, which take the state’s CMAS test, the results don’t show students struggling as much. Among third through sixth grade students, the percent meeting or exceeding math standards is now at or above the 2019 pre-pandemic rates.

But eighth grade CMAS math scores are still behind. In 2019, 36.9% of eighth graders met or exceeded math standards. In 2024, preliminary data shows just 32.9% did, a slight increase compared to 32.7% in 2023.

Apart from the changes to the PSAT/SAT, o cials are also looking at how an increase in the number of students new to the country this year could also have a ected the average scores.

is spring, the state exempted more students than usual from taking the tests, but new immigrant students who did not have interrupted schooling were still expected to take math and science tests, with accommodations. eir scores will not count for school ratings but could be a ecting the state’s overall test averages.

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e PSAT/SAT Colorado uses to test all ninth, 10th, and 11th graders, and also is used as one way of demonstrating English and math pro ciency for graduation requirements, was changed for the spring of 2024. It was the rst time the test was fully online. e test was also reformatted.

Initially, state o cials believed the changes wouldn’t a ect the meaning of scores compared to previous years, but now, after see-

State o cials are auditing the data to nalize it and are studying if it can be used in growth calculations and for other purposes in annual school ratings. An update about the ndings might come later this month. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.

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Study shows ‘churn’ hurts classrooms

Mobile students have lower third grade reading scores

BY MELANIE ASMAR CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Classroom “churn” — when students leave a classroom midyear or new students join — can have a negative e ect on third grade reading scores, according to a new study that examined Colorado census and state standardized test data.

e study, by researchers at the Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University, found that higher classroom churn was correlated with lower third grade reading scores, based on data from 2019. It’s a trend

that the center’s executive director and lead economist, Phyllis Resnick, suspects has ramped up since that year, as schools experience higher levels of chronic absenteeism after the pandemic and struggle to make up for lost learning.

After the study revealed that nding, Resnick said she spoke to one teacher who had 40 di erent students cycle in and out of 20 seats in her classroom in a single year.

“Every time you have a new student, you have to take a step back and assess where that student is and then integrate them into the classroom,” Resnick said.

“It’s not easy to be a kid who’s bouncing in and out of schools,” she said, “but it’s also a challenge for the kids who are consistently in the classroom.”

When more students move in and out of the classroom midyear, third grade test scores tend to decline, researchers found.

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CLASSROOMS

Classroom churn was one of many factors examined in the study, called “Social Factors of Academic Success.” e research, Resnick said, grew out of a question from CSU ofcials: What policies can Colorado adopt to help students be more prepared for learning after high school, whether that’s at a college campus, a vocational training program, or a job site?

Resnick doesn’t specialize in education research, but she said it quickly became clear that early intervention, or policies with the potential to impact young students, would be most e ective.

With a team well-versed in guring out the impact of di erent so-

cioeconomic, demographic, and community health factors, she and the other researchers set out to determine which of those factors most a ect third grade reading scores in Colorado.

Many of the ndings were unsurprising. For instance, the team found that the more funding a school had, or the more access to early childhood education a community had, the higher its students’ third grade reading scores.

e nding about classroom churn stood out as more interesting, Resnick said. To calculate it, the team used data collected by the Colorado Department of Education on student mobility, plus scores from the state’s third grade standardized reading and writing test.

When stacked up against all the other factors, classroom churn ranked third among the factors most

closely correlated with third grade reading scores, behind students’ household income and whether their parents have college degrees. Other classroom factors, including class size and teacher pay, did not correlate with third grade reading scores, the study found.

As Resnick has shared the ndings informally with elementary school teachers and principals, she said many of them have acknowledged that churn can be di cult. But they said they never thought of it as a problem that could be solved by policy. Instead, Resnick said, they thought of it as something that would always be there. She described it as “the air they breathe.”

e study makes several policy recommendations to address classroom churn, including providing more support in classrooms with high churn or having teachers “loop”

with the same cohort of students year after year to provide some level of stability.

Housing instability is often a root cause of classroom churn, and while it may be di cult for schools to affect housing policy, the study suggests that states shore up their school records transfer systems so teachers know the academic histories of students who arrive midyear.

Now that the study has been released, Resnick hopes to nd the funding to take it on the road to discuss the ndings and potential policy solutions with educators across Colorado.

“We see this as the beginning to frame a conversation,” she said. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.

How Craig matters in Colorado’s just energy transition

Think your ngers aren’t smudged with black coal dust? Even in the Roaring Fork Valley and Boulder County, places with no smokestacks currently in use, we still rely upon coal power. Coal has made the lives of nearly all Coloradans easier.

at’s why the recent agreement that could result in more than $70 million being paid to a city and county in northwestern Colorado deserves attention. It is the strongest evidence yet of Colorado’s commitment to just transition.

In 2019, Colorado targeted dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the rst milestone being 50% economy-wide reduction in emissions by 2030. Replacing coalburning plants with cheaper, cleaner wind and solar backstopped by natural gas will be the easiest work. We’re on track to have that task nearly completed by 2028.

State legislators that same year adopted a just transition law that so far remains unique to Colorado. e law declared a “moral commitment to assist the workers and communities that have powered Colorado for generations.”

Noble intention. What does it mean in practice?

Our most concrete example comes from Craig, a city of 9,000 set amid the sagebrush of the Yampa River Valley. Nearby are three coalburning units supplied by two lo-

cal coal mines. Together they deliver 43% of the property tax base for Craig and Mo at County as well as hundreds of reasonably wellpaying blue-collar jobs.

Other Colorado communities will also lose jobs but with lesser percentage impact.

Mo at County’s job loss will be 5.1 times that of nearby Routt County, 16.8 times the projected percentage loss in Morgan County, and 33.7 times that of Pueblo County. Ski towns depend greatly upon snow and are mostly dominated by major ski area operators. But their economies long ago began diversifying.

Crested Butte in the 1990s began having more lucrative months in summer than in winter. Di erences in sales tax revenues between good and poor snow winters in the resort valleys vary, but not by all that much. Perhaps no other place in Colorado depends so much on one industry and one employer than Craig.

e settlement agreement reached among Craig and Mo at County, environmental groups, and roughly a dozen others is complex. It required year-long negotiation. Notable is the voluntary participa-

tion of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, the operator of all three coal-burning units and owner of one of the mines.

Tri-State is second only to Xcel Energy in Colorado in electrical generation but it has a di erent business model. It’s a cooperative, owned by its members, 41 electrical cooperatives in Colorado and three other states. It argued that as a legal principle, it was not obligated to assist the communities where it is leaving coal behind. Arguably, that was true. Unlike Xcel Energy, no state law speci cally mentions Tri-State.

But there is little doubt that Colorado lawmakers thought utilities –and by extension you and me – had the obligation to ease the glide path for coal-dependent communities. In the end, Tri-State stepped up. It’s a two-tiered package. Four years of payments totaling $22 million will start beginning in 2026. Tri-State also committed to paying $48 million beginning in 2028, but that money is conditional. If Tri-State reinvests in Mo at County, such as with a new natural gas plant, the tax revenue will be deducted from those payments.

ere’s also a water component: an award to Mo at County for augmentation water rights valued by the county at up to $3 million. ese payments won’t make Craig economically whole. e town and its various school, re, and other

taxing districts need to gure out how to reinvent their economic fabric. Can improved rail to the Yampa Valley, as identi ed by state legislation earlier this year, make a di erence? Craig isn’t delivered a future on a silver platter. It’s only been given a helping hand.

What does this mean for Pueblo and Hayden, where Xcel Energy has coal-burning plants that will be retired, and at Brush, where the Pawnee plant will be converted to burn gas?

Xcel Energy has already agreed to pay property taxes until 2040 on Comanche 3, the coal unit in Pueblo originally scheduled to burn coal until 2070. It is now to close in 2031. What else Xcel Energy may need to deliver at Pueblo and Hayden will be the subject of discussions for the next year or two. It is scheduled to deliver its thinking to state regulators by Aug. 1.

Why does this matter? is speaks to who we want to be. We can no longer a ord coal. It costs more than renewables. ere’s also a much greater cost, the enormous risk of climate instability. But we need to honor the coal miners and coal towns and help them move on to new careers.

Allen Best publishes Big Pivots, which chronicles the energy and water transitions in Colorado. is was drawn from a much longer analysis at BigPivots.com

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. 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 hap-

pens 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.

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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 differences 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. The benefits of forming connections

with others are immense. Friendships, even temporary ones, can provide support, joy and a sense of belonging. They can expand our perspectives and enrich our lives in ways that solitary existence cannot.

To foster this childlike openness, 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 coffee shop, a friendly exchange with a coworker or a chance meeting at a park, we can choose to approach each interaction with curi -

osity and an open heart. Ultimately, the example set by those young boys on the beach is one of simplicity and authenticity. They 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 find that the world becomes a bit more like a playground, a place where, despite our differences, we can all play together, laugh together, and support one another. So, the next time you find 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.

BAKER

Delores (Dori) Ruth Baker May 02, 1942 – July 13, 2024

Delores (Dori) Ruth Baker, daughter of Joseph Deschamps and Lois Gruell Deschamps, was born on May 2, 1942, in Wray, Colorado. With one older sibling and one younger sibling, Dori understood that God created her to both roll with the punches and take the lead in all things. She graduated from Wray High School in 1960 and became a registered nurse. She loved to o er words of wisdom and truth to anyone who would listen. Having an earned role in the medical eld gave her this opportunity. Dori married Gary Allen Baker of Yuma, Colorado on August 20, 1961. Together they had two sons, Greg, born in 1969, and Bret, born in 1971.

Gary and Dori Baker raised their sons on the property while boarding horses, farming, and being an avid part of the community, as well as the county. ey were part of the Young Athletes Fellowship of Christian Athletes. When the boys entered their teenage years, she went back to school to brush up on her nursing, becoming a home health nurse until her stroke in 2000.

e doctors told Dori that she would never walk again, to which she calmly replied, “You’re not God.” Dori would later prove them wrong and walk well enough to continue on life as normal until she eventually was wheelchair ridden.

In 1972, while her husband, Gary, was in Korea, Delores put a down payment of $600.00 on a 40-acre property in Brighton Colorado. Until her very last days, Dori was sure that God led her to do this, stating that she prayed one day that God lead her wherever she was to go and He answered with his nger on the property. Dori followed where God led her and began building a legacy that she would leave behind for generations to come. If you asked Dori about this she would tell you, “I had no idea how to make the payments, I just knew that God directed me to be here.”

Dori had her second stroke on June 21, 2024, and died peacefully in her sleep on July 13, 2024, on the property that she bought and owned.

Delores (Dori) Ruth Baker was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Baker. She is survived by her two sons Greg (Norma) and Bret (April), her 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great, grandchild. She is also survived by siblings Joseph Deschamps and Linda Gri th. ere will be a celebration of life held on July 28th at 5 pm at the Recreation Center Park located at 555 N 11th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.

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

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.

JULY 31AUGUST 4 2024

ADAMS COUNTY PRESENTS

Grandstand events at the Adams County Fair

JULY 31

Nate Smith with Kassi Ashton

Fresh off of TikTok fame in 2020 with his breakout song

“Wildﬁre,” Nate Smith brings his gritty backwoods soul and rock and roll ﬁre to the United Power Grandstand Stage. He’ll be joined by Missouri native Kassi Ashton singing songs from her debut album

“Made from the Dirt.”

Doors open at 7 pm, show at 8 pm This is a free show.

AUGUST 1

Craig Morgan with Jon Langston and Professional Bull Riding

Kick start a night of Professional Bull Riding with a special performance by Country Music Artist and veteran Craig Morgan performing songs from his 9th studio album, 2020’s “God, Family, Country” and 2023’s “Enlisted.”

He welcomes special guest Georgia native and “Forever Girl” singer Jon Langston.

Doors open at 5 pm Standing room only tickets are $14, seating tickets start at $24.

Entertainment Stage

AUGUST 2

Demolition Derby

Doors open at 6 pm, show at 7 pm Tickets are $10$20. Children under 2 are free.

AUGUST 3

NSPA Truck Pull

Doors open at 6 pm, show at 7 pm Tickets $10 for children, $20 for adults and$25 for a pit pass.

AUGUST 4

Charreada with Bandalos Sebastianes de Saul Plata

Adams County celebrates its Hispanic heritage with the annual Charreada Mexican rodeo followed by a performance by Bandalos Sebastianes.

Gates open at 4 pm Events start at 5 pm Tickets are $10-75, children under 2-years-old are free.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

• Karaoke 9-11 pm

THURSDAY, AUG. 1

• Ben O’Connor, 1:30-2:30 pm

• Bright’n Jazz, 3-4 pm

• Jared Judge, 7:30-8:30 pm

• Karaoke 9-11 pm

FRIDAY, AUG. 2

Animal Farm Band, 12:30-1:30 pm

• Gayton Dance Studio, 2-3 pm

• School of Rock, 5-6 pm

• Copper Mountain Band, 6:30-7:30 pm

• Outlaw Mariachi, 8-9 pm

• Karaoke 10 pm to midnight

SATURDAY, AUG. 3

• John Weeks Band, 1-2 pm

• Jacob Larson Band, 2:30-3:30 pm

• Kentucky Straight, 5:30-6:30 pm

• Copper Mountain Band, 7-8 pm

• Final Eyes Band, 8:30-9:30 pm

• Sunrise Daydream, 9:30-10:30 pm

• Karaoke 10:30 pm to midnight

SUNDAY, AUG. 4

• Mariachi Mass, 11 am-noon

• Chicano Heat, 4:30-6 pm

• Outlaw Mariachi, 6:30-7:30 pm

• MC Magic with Lil Rob, 8 pm

• Karaoke 11 pm to midnight

2024 ADAMS COUNTY FAIR ROYALTY

2024 Adams County Fair Queen, Elsie Oswald

Elsie Oswald is the 19-year-old daughter of Chris and Paige Oswald. Elsie is a first year student at CSU. She is majoring in Livestock Business Management with a minor in Health and Exercise Science. She plans to get certified in equine massage at the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Massage. Her dream after her undergraduate schooling is to go to a chiropractic college and get certified in equine chiropractic to become a human and equine chiropractor and an equine massage therapist.

Elsie has been attending the Adams County Fair as long as she can remember, and she is thrilled to share the joy of the Adams County Fair with you. She is excited to promote the fair and the 4-H exhibitors, livestock, rides, food, and other activities that make the Adams County Fair great. She hopes you will join her and Sidney at the Adams County Fair, the largest county fair in Colorado, this year from July 31 to August 4, 2024.

Elsie and Sidney are proudly sponsored by: Constance Photography Cox Ranch Originals Greeley Hatworks

Past Fair Royalty

1950s

1950 Chloe Plass Weidenbach

1951 Gretchen Gilbert Wilson

1952 Betty Williams

1953 Yulene Banek

1954 Carma Jesiop Hale

1955 Ella Masters

1956 Sandy Crosby Davidson

1957 Bonnie Aschenbrenner Kanouse

1958 Revae Milligan - Miss Rodeo Colorado 1958

1959 Diane Newell 1960s

1960 Phillis Guthrie Webb

1961 Rosemary “Cookie” LarsonMiss Rodeo Colorado 1961

1962 Sandy Schwab Purdy

1963 Pat Strole

1964 Annette Carrvin Bowers

1965 Teri Reither Watson

1966 Janice Schwabb Miles

1967 Paula Klaumann Jones

1968 Georgia Dowd Haller

1969 Marilynne “Lynne” Hokr Redman 1970s

1970 Jodi Russell Pfersh

1971 Janet Snidow Jackson

1972 Linda Carter Larson

1973 Marla Myers Zuch

1974 Nancy Coufal Elrod

1975 Barbara Seitz WilliamsMiss Rodeo Colorado 1978

1976 Pam Armstrong Whitlock

1977 Teri Bohlander Griffith Parkos

1978 Debbie Pech RitchMiss Rodeo Colorado 1979

1979 Jeri Cooper Hass 1980s

1980 Nancy Nott Bunjes(also the mother of the 2006 Queen)

1981 Susan Berger Farner

2024 Adams County Fair Lady in Waiting, Sidney Linn Romo Sonneman

Sidney Linn Romo Sonneman is the daughter of Victor Romo Chacon and Marilinn Romo Sonneman. Sidney grew up in a big family being the 6th sibling of 7. She lived in a small neighborhood in Commerce City, filled with Mexican culture. 4-H and horses are the biggest parts of her life that make her the individual she is now. Sidney is now in her senior year at Platte Valley High School. She plans to attend Aims Community College for two years to study welding like her big brother, then CSU where she’ll study veterinary science.

She’s always dreamed of becoming a more influential figure for our fair and now she’s accomplished her goal. Sidney is excited to represent the Adams County Fairg, along with Elsie, and help keep our country way of life alive.

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1982 Margaret Keehn

1983 Penny Constable Anderson

1984 Sandie Chaney

1985 Duetta Allart

1988 Kelly Field

1989 Kim Kling Daley 1990s

1990 Heidi Carmack

1991 Colette Wilbanks Stoudt

1992 Tara Rumsey Weber

1993 Kelli Mohan Metz

1994 Sara Ocker

1995 Jodi Miller Stonner 2000s

2002 Amanda Milton

2003 Stacie Toft

2004 Bronwyn Schindler

2005 Alyse Scebbi Fieldgrove

2006 Alyssa Bunjes Baker(the daughter of the 1980 queen)

2007 Chelyn Heideman Hart

2008 Sadie Sayler Nelson

2009 Randi Rae Fishler 2010s

2010 Sydnie Rask

2011 Courtney Cox

2012 Danielle McCormick

2013 Alexandra Nelms Holyoak

2014 Savanna Hamilton

2015 Lindsey Irby Bakes

2016 Aviendha Anemaet

2017 Jennifer Ann D’Epagnier

2018 Lindsey Burleson

2019 Racheal Lampo 2020s

2020/21 Mandy McCormick

2022 Kira Szulinski

2023 Tymberlynn Rose Weidemann

What is the admission charge for the Adams County Fair?

There is no admission charge.

What are the hours of the Adams County Fair?

• Wednesday, July 31: Indoor, 6 - 9 pm, Outdoor 6 - 11 pm

• Thursday, Aug. 1: Indoor, 10 am - 9 pm, Outdoor, 4 pm to midnight

• Friday, Aug.2: Indoor, 10 am - 10 pm, Outdoor, 10 am to midnight

• Saturday, Aug.3: Indoor, 10 am - 10 pm, Outdoor, noon to midnight

• Sunday, Aug. 4: Indoor, 10 am - 10 pm, Outdoor, noon to midnight

What are the hours of the Carnival?

• Wednesday, July 31: 6 - 11 pm

• Thursday, Aug. 1: 4 pm - midnight

• Friday, Aug.2: 10 am- midnight

• Saturday, Aug.3: Noon - midnight

• Sunday, Aug. 4: Noon - midnight

How much are the carnival armbands? Are there any specials?

• Wednesday, July 31: $25

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Thursday, Aug. 1: $30

• Friday, Aug.2: $20 for kids until 4 pm if purchased by 3 pm

After 3 pm $35

• Saturday, Aug.3: $35

• Sunday, Aug. 4: $35

Where can I purchase tickets to the Grandstand Events?

Tickets for all United Power Grandstand Events are available for purchase by visiting https://adamscountyfair.com/grandstandevents on the internet and clicking on the “Buy Tickets” logo.

Is there reserved seating at the Grandstand?

No. All seating in the United Power Grandstand Arena is general admission.

Do you recycle at the fair?

Adams County introduced a single-stream recycling program throughout county facilities which has increased the amount of waste diverted from the landfill by 17% since 2011. Plastic bottles, plastic cups, aluminum, cans, paper, and glass can all be recycled while attending the fair.

When is Senior Day?

Senior Day is on Thursday, Aug. 1, beginning at 10 am

When is Kids Day?

The Adams County Fair’s Kids Day is Friday, Aug. 2.

Do you have ATMs?

ATM machines are located in the Exhibit Hall, Waymire Dome Building, Carnival, and Midway areas.

Do you allow pets at the fair?

The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals, animals on exhibit or those used in entertainment. We do not have accommodations for pets at the fairgrounds.

Does the fair have a lost and found?

Lost and Found is located in the Parks Administrative Offices at the main entrance of the Regional Park Complex. Anyone looking for lost articles should check at this location during the fair from 8 am to 4 pm or call 303 835-1142.

Where can I go for additional fair Information?

Information booths are located in the Exhibit Hall, at Guest Services on the Midway and online at https://adamscountyfair. com/.

THE ADAMS COUNTY FAIR FOOD GUIDE

From flip-flops to funnel cakes, visit the Exhibit Hall and Midway for a wide variety of food vendors and food trucks, as well as a chance to get your shopping fix. Vendors who have signed up to come are listed below.

Bibi’s Eggrolls

Serving traditional Philippine style rice noodles with vegetables & chicken, egg rolls with ground beef, carrots, and bell peppers, BBQ grilled chicken or pork on a bamboo skewer, Filipino empanadas with ground beef, potatoes, peas, and raisins, and chicken adobo with soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and potatoes!

Capone’s Concessions

Stop by and enjoy a refreshing drink of fresh squeezed lemonade or cherry limeade or shaved ice to cool you down. Try the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches or corn on the cob. Got a sweet tooth? Try a strawberry kebab or frozen cheese cake. Don’t forget a chocolate covered jalapeno!

Cheese Love Grill

Say cheese! This food vendor is a must if you’re craving an all time classic! Come check out their menu for a classic grilled cheese and tomato bisque or a street taco inspired grilled cheese. This place is sure to leave a smile on your face.

Concessions

serve a variety of appetizers from jalapeno poppers and fried pickles, to chili cheese fries and mozzarella sticks. Enjoy their hand-breaded chicken tenders and don’t forget to ask about the freshly squeezed lemonade.

Fry Factory

Fries are a fan favorite, but if you’re looking to take it up a notch make sure to stop at Fry Factory! They put a fun spin on the classics with their Hatch green chili curly ﬁres, pizza box nachos and smoked grilled kielbasa. Don’t forget to try their gourmet red velvet funnel cake or a classic crepe!

G&N Concessions

Philly Cheese Steaks, Philly Cheese Steak Fries, Bacon Cheesy Fries, Fried Oreos, Slushies and more.

German Specialty

Want to try something out of the box? Germany Specialty serves an uber potato skillet, a variety of bratwursts, and even a Bayou Brat Alligator! They also have the classics covered with corn dogs, nachos, and fried candy bars.

Make sure to check out Grammy’s Goodies who was recently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.(2020) for the BIGGEST slices and the best home made Italian food and baked goods. Stop by for a giant turkey leg or explore the rest of their menu,where you’ll ﬁnd handmade mozzarella sticks, garlic knots, delicious pizza, cannolis, pasta dishes sandwiches and of course some sweet treats.

Kona Ice

Try FlavorWave Kona Ice Flavors like: Tigers Blood, Lucky Lime, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon Wave, Wedding Cake, Strawberry’d Treasure, Blue Coconut, Monkey Business, Ninja Cherry, Pina Colada!

Pork Hub

Stick a pork in it! Come by and enjoy a smoked pulled pork sandwich, a pig in potato patch or just some delicious queso fries or Colorado green chili cheese fries!

Simply Pizza

Spicy Catering

Make sure you stop by Spicy Catering and enjoy some of your favorite Mexican cuisine, including tacos, quesadillas, burritos and nachos. Do not miss Sunday for the special taco tortas menu!

Sugars Concessions

Satisfy your sweet tooth with any of the following carnival favorites: funnel cake, specialty cakes, or a fried cheese cake!

Tacos with Altitude

Come enjoy green chili cheese fries, nachos, or street tacos. Top off your meal with a Agua Fresca or Mexican Coca Cola

Wild Wolf Kettle Corn

Pop by this vendor to release your inner wild wolf. With wildly delicious kettle corn, caramel corn and lemonade smashers, 13 ﬂavors to choose from this is a stop that is hard to pass up

Yazmin

Switch it up with seafood! Find this vendor for fried catﬁsh and shrimp and pair it with some sweet potato fries or twisted taters. They also

Grammy’ s Goodies

Are you in the mood for homemade Italian food?

Keep it SIMPLE! This is a stop you will not want to miss! This food truck presents Neapolitan inspired wood ﬁre pizza. Menu items include: Two Meats, Charred Garden, Queen, and of course a Plain & Simple option.

Get ready to heat things up! Satisfy that spicy craving with the chili mayo cheese corn, the chili and salt mango on a stick, or the mangoneadas mango sobert with chili and chamoy. Don’t worry though, if things get too hot you can cool down with their signature home-made fresh fruit water.

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Directions

The Riverdale Regional Park is located at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, one mile west of U.S. 85 on 124th Ave. (124th Ave. turns into Henderson Rd. when it crosses the South Platte River). Since 124th Avenue will be closed to allow for emergency vehicle and shuttle access, fair visitors should use the park entrance off of 120th Avenue.

From Denver: Take I-25 N to I-76. Take I-76 to U.S. Highway 85 N to 120th Avenue. Turn west on 120th Avenue and go a little more than one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex on Park Boulevard. If you are visiting the museum, that entry is to the west of the Regional Park Complex entry .

GETTING TO THE FAIR

From Fort Collins: Take I-25 S to Highway 7. Take Highway 7 east to U.S. Highway 85 in Brighton. Take U.S. Highway 85 S to 120th Avenue. Turn west on 120th Avenue and go a little more than one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex on Park Boulevard.

Locally, from the south: Take 120th Avenue to Park Avenue. Turn north onto Park Boulevard, continuing until you cross 124th Avenue and arrive at the park entrance.

Locally, from the north: Take 128th Avenue east to Quebec south to 120th Avenue and then turn north on Park Boulevard. Continue on Park Boulevard until you cross 124th Avenue and arrive at the park entrance.

Riverdale Ridge High School

Skip the trafﬁc and enjoy exclusive rapid entry into Riverdale Regional Park using the free shuttle service. There are three locations to catch the shuttles which run until 11 pm July 31 and until midnight for the rest of the fair.

13380 Yosemite St., Thornton - Shuttle runs every 20 minutes.

Prairie View High School

12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson - Shuttle runs every 20 minutes.

Shadow Ridge Middle School

12551 Holly St., Thornton - Shuttle runs every 15 minutes.

4-H SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS

Colorado wants credit for river conservation

Four states want program to track water saved

BY SHANNON MULLANE THE COLORADO SUN

Four states in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin, including Colorado, want credit for conserving water, but water users and ocials have big questions about how to make it happen.

Last year, taxpayers paid farmers and ranchers $16 million to cut their water use in the Colorado River Basin, but the water saved on one farm simply reentered streams, where it could be used by anyone downstream. For years, o cials in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have been considering ways to get credit for that conserved water — to track it, store it in a reservoir, and save it to help the states in the future. Representatives from the four states voted in June to develop a proposal exploring the idea by mid-August.

But building a long-term program to track and store conserved water raises questions about equity, funding, economic impacts and whether the idea is feasible at all.

People are concerned about the bigger picture, said Andy Mueller,

general manager of the Colorado River District in Colorado.

“If we’re going to conserve water up here, and if the federal government is going to pay for that conservation with taxpayer dollars, it seems to us that storing it and using it for important public purposes makes sense, rather than sending it downstream to just encourage continued consumption of water (by downstream states),” Mueller said.

Cutting back on water use is a big topic of conversation in the Colorado River Basin, which supplies water to 40 million people and is enduring warmer temperatures and a two-decade megadrought.

O cials from each of the seven states in the basin are weighing who might have to cut their use and how to manage the basin’s reservoirs in high-stakes negotiations over the river’s future after the current rules expire in 2026.

e Upper Basin released a proposal in March that outlined its plan to manage the river after 2026 as part of these negotiations. at proposal includes a commitment to pursue voluntary, temporary and compensated conservation programs.

e June vote of the Upper Colorado River Commission aimed to take that commitment one step forward. e state and federal representatives on the commission want

to design a conservation-for-credit program in advance so it’s set up and ready to go if needed. e commission’s plan could help inform the states’ negotiations, said Amy Ostdiek, who is part of Colorado’s negotiating team and works on interstate water issues for the state’s top water policy agency, the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

“We’ve heard this from water users a lot. … If we’re going to continue doing conservation-type activities, can we explore ways to

quote-unquote get credit for it?” Ostdiek said. “It’s worth exploring. … ere’s a lot we’d need to work out before we get there.” is Fresh Water News story is a collaboration between e Colorado Sun and Water Education Colorado. It also appears at wateredco.org/ fresh-water-news. 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.

The Colorado River ﬂows between Interstate 70 and the Government Highline Canal, July 12, 2024, inside De Beque Canyon near Palisade.

PHOTO BY HUGH CAREY/THE COLORADO SUN

Thu 7/25

Kirkland Museum of Find and Decorative Art (7/25) @ 4pm

Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Face Vocal Band: All Star Summer Concert Series @ 7pm Harley Brown Amphitheater, Thornton

Fri 7/26

HAPPY HOUR Yoga at the Acres @ 4pm Salt & Acres, Fort Lupton

All Waf�e Trick: The Odd Advantage & Mia Antifa @ 6pm

Friday Bingo at Eagle Pointe (7/26) @ 7pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 East Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Sat 7/27

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts: Westy Craft Brew Fest @ 6pm Westminster City Park, 10455 N Sheridan Blvd, Westminster

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Eric Golden @ 6pm

The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster

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Companies that Made America: Levi's @ 7pm

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Gambling Trip - The Century (8/1) @ 3pm Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Jon Langston @ 7pm

Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton

Amazing Athletes @ 7pm

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Wild Nestlings Mini Camp @ 9am / $120

Jul 29th - Aug 2nd

Bird Conservancy's Environmen‐tal Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-6594348 ext. 53

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Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

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Ikon or Epic Pass? We asked 13 locals for their opinion

BY JOHN RENFRO JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ough we just eclipsed the Fourth of July, it’s smart to start thinking about gearing up for the winter season again. Colorado is the ultimate outdoor playground for skiing and snowboarding, but the options can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting into the sport(s).

Aside from hitting the backcountry, you’ll likely need to visit one of roughly 40 prominent resorts seasoned throughout the Rocky Mountains. It’s no secret they can get pricey, with day passes topping a couple hundred dollars. at’s why most powder-crazy Coloradans purchase an Ikon or an Epic Pass. Depending on the option you choose, the pass can provide access to dozens of resorts not just in Colorado, but worldwide.

Instead of waiting for temperatures to drop, many slopeheads believe summer is the best time to load up on used gear and secure season passes. Other than price, several factors might determine which pass you favor.

So, we asked eight locals for their opinion: Ikon or Epic?

Ikon

“When I was in college in Colorado Springs, me and all my friends got the Epic Pass because there was a great college discount with access to lots of great mountains. However, since moving to Denver I’ve been on Ikon and believe it is the better of the two passes. If I leave early enough on the weekend, I can get to Winter Park in just over an hour and avoid the I-70 Eisenhower Tunnel trafc. Epic does not o er any mountains this close. Despite its proximity, Winter Park has also become one of my favorite mountains from a pure snowboarding perspective, with highly variable terrain perfect for any group I might take there. While I do get FOMO for not having access to Breckenridge, Vail or Telluride through the Epic Pass, these mountains are all further than Winter Park and give o a more bougie, rich, tourist vibe that doesn’t appeal to me. Additionally, I am from Los Angeles and my home resort is Mammoth Mountain. Given that Mammoth is on the Ikon Pass, it is very convenient to be able to go home for the holidays and use the same pass I use in Colorado. Ikon also has great moun-

Kyle Warner, of Denver, poses for a photo on one of the many resorts provided by the Ikon Pass in Colorado.

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PASSES

tains all over the world. I am already planning a trip to Japan this winter to ski at Niseko.”

— Kyle Warner, Denver - LoHi “Ikon is the move. Fewer options but fewer crowds. Plus, you get seven days at Arapahoe Basin and Aspen, and you get seven days at a lot of cool resorts. So if you plan to travel, you could hit Big Sky (Montana), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), Deer Valley (Utah), Taos (New Mexico), Sun Valley (Idaho), etc. One winter I did a trip to Big Sky and that alone made getting the pass worth it because day passes are so expensive.”

— Catherine Dodge, Wheat Ridge “I most enjoy the people I’ve met while skiing Ikon mountains. ey always have great vibes and made the skiing even more enjoyable than the world-class mountains.

e tailgating at Arapahoe Basin is unmatched and hard to nd a better group of mountain-loving people.”

— Alex Greene, Littleton

“I have the Ikon Pass and prefer it because of the mountains in Colorado as I nd them to be less touristy. I also enjoy being able to go to certain mountains on Ikon when I go home back east.”

— Isabelle Risse, Denver - Sloan’s Lake

Epic

“When deciding between Ikon and Epic it’s been tough in the past. However lately Epic has been our pass of choice although we have both. ere are more Epic options on the pass and mountains like Keystone have been a bit less crowded with great conditions.

Epic was also gracious enough to let us take advantage of early season pricing when we thought our passes were on auto-renew and

they were not. Ikon would not allow us to get the same price. We had to pay midseason pricing.”

— Justin Scott, Georgetown

“When I rst moved to Denver, we went with Epic because those were the resorts that had more recognizable names. After two years we switched to Ikon. is year we’ll be going back to Epic. If you’re coming from Denver, Epic has more resorts within driving distance, but it also draws out bigger tourism crowds. In my opinion, I think it’s because those names like Vail, Breckenridge, and Crested Butte are more recognizable. I felt more limited with Ikon but crowds are better and the resorts were well worth only having two or three nearby for day trips. Some years I feel like the higher price tag with Ikon is worth it, and some years I want to hit the Epic resorts for the better scenery and deal with the crowds. If I had to pick just one, I’d probably grumble for a whole week and then decide

on Epic.”

— Paul Toth, Aurora

“Grew up riding Epic mountains and they’re still my favorite places to go. Vibes are better, runs are wider, less moguls, less ice. What snowboarder wants to spend their day on moguls and ice? Bought Ikon last year to see what the hype was about and wasn’t super happy with it.”

— Sarah Samuel, Denver - Capitol Hill

“Ultimately, I chose the Epic Pass as it was what the majority of my friends purchased. I’m a big fan of the Epic Pass because I liked being able to go to Keystone and Breckenridge for the day. It also was a great excuse to travel to Park City and get some skiing in. I have a few friends who ski Vail exclusively, so it’s nice to be able to go there for a few days too.”

— Annie Strongwater, DenverWest Colfax

Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run

BY JO ANN M. COLTON

There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.

from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.

Join Colorado Community Media as we host our ﬁrst-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.

And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.

In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run. About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained

There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-ﬁlled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.

Park is currently being ﬁrmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.

“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our ﬁrst Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”

Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonproﬁt organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.

Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement

Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.

To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.

TRIVIA

1. TELEVISION: What is the longest-running talk show on television?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In terms of letter count, what is the longest month of the year?

3. MOVIES: Which famous action movie is set on Amity Island?

4. SCIENCE: What is heliocentrism?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of horses are featured in Budweiser beer ads?

6. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “ e Land of 10,000 Lakes”

7. FOOD & DRINK: How many goodies are in a baker’s dozen?

8. INVENTIONS: Who invented the battery?

9. LANGUAGE: What does an ampersand symbol signify?

10. GEOGRAPHY: In which desert is Las Vegas, Nevada, located?

Answers

1. “ e Tonight Show” debuted in 1954.

2. September.

3. “Jaws.”

4. It is the idea that the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun.

5. Clydesdale.

6. Minnesota.

7. 13.

8. Alessandro Volta.

9. e conjunction “and.”

10. Mojave Desert.

FLASHBACK

1. Name the artist who wrote and released “Rock Me on the Water.”

2. Jerry Eubanks, Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle were founding members of which band?

3. Which artist released “Lipstick on Your Collar”?

4. Who wrote and released the hit “No Myth”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “ anks for the times that you’ve given me, e memories are all in my mind.”

Answers

1. Jackson Browne, in 1972. Several other artists released covers of the song, including Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Rivers and Brewer & Shipley.

2. e Marshall Tucker Band, created in the early 1970s. e band got its name from a keyring for the rehearsal space they’d rented. Marshall Tucker, a blind piano tuner, had been the previous tenant.

3. Connie Francis, in 1959. e song was intended as the

B-side to “Frankie,” but was promoted as a double-sided single, and “Lipstick” climbed higher on the charts than “Frankie.”

4. Michael Penn, in 1989. Penn later won an MTV award for Best New Artist.

5. “ ree Times a Lady,” by the Commodores in 1978. e song, written by Lionel Richie, was the group’s rst No. 1 hit, staying at the tops of the Hot 100, Soul and Adult Contemporary charts for weeks.

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Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publication of the following shall be published once during the month of July, 2024. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication.

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Legal Notice No. BSB3257

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ADAMS COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS FILING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPEALS WITH THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that starting on August 5, 2024, the Adams County Board of Equalization shall sit at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado, to hear contests of property tax exemption denials by an authorized independent referee.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the deadline for filing appeals with the Board of Equalization for Property Tax Exemption Appeal is August 15, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JOSH ZYGIELBAUM, CLERK OF THE BOARD

Legal Notice No. BSB3253

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ADAMS COUNTY REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNERS FILING APPEALS WITH THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that commencing September 3, 2024 the Adams County Board of Equalization shall sit at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado, to review the assessment roll of all taxable real and personal property located in the County, as prepared by the Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor, sitting by itself or by authorized independent referees.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, the deadline for filing appeals with the Board of Equalization for real and personal property is September 15, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JOSH ZYGIELBAUM, CLERK OF THE BOARD

Legal Notice No. BSB3254

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO.

INTRODUCED

Taddeo

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE ADAMS POINT ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM C-3 TO R-3 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 7.387 ACRE OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF EAST BRIDGE STREET, SOUTH OF LONGS PEAK STREET, EAST OF NORTH 19TH AVENUE, AND WEST OF THE FULTON DITCH, MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

WHEREAS, the Brighton Housing Authority (the “Owner”) is the owner of approximately 7.387 acres of real property more specifically described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Owner has requested approval of the Adams Point Zoning Map Amendment, attached hereto as EXHIBIT B (the “Zoning Map Amendment”); and

WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the application using the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment as outlined in Section 2.03(B) of the Land Use & Development Code (the “LUDC”); and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 13, 2024, to review and consider the application pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in Section 2.03(B) of the LUDC, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the City Council opened a public hearing on July 16, 2024, where it conducted its review and considered the application pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in Section 2.03(B) of the LUDC; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the LUDC, a Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the Property, a public notice was published on the City’s website, and signs were posted on the Property, all for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council public hearing; and

WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the City Council received and considered all relevant evidence and testimony from City staff, the Owner, and other interested parties, including the public at large.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the proposed Zoning Map Amendment is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and any other plan, policy or guidance adopted pursuant to that plan; that the proposed Zoning Map Amendment will support development in character with existing or anticipated development in the area, including the design of streets, civic spaces and other open space; the pattern, scale and format of buildings and sites; and the integration, transitions and compatibility of other uses; that the City or other agencies have the ability to provide services or facilities that may be necessary for anticipated uses in the proposed district; that the change will serve a community need, amenity or development that is not possible under the current zoning or that was not anticipated at the time of the initial zoning of the property; and that the recommendations of any professional staff or advisory review bodies have been taken into consideration.

Section 2. The Property is hereby rezoned R-3 as more particularly set forth in EXHIBIT B.

Section 3. The City Zoning Map shall be amended to reflect the changes set forth in this

Resolution.

Section 4. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY 2024.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

/s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

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/s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

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/s/YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney

Legal Notice No. BSB3256

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

PROCESS FOR SELECTING UNITS ON A NON-COMPETITIVE BASIS

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) may select, without competition, a proposal for Section 8 project-based housing assisted under a federal, State, or local government housing assistance, community development, or supportive services program.

In 2017, BHA acquired Hughes Station Apartments located at 233 North Main Street Brighton, CO. Hughes Station is a 120-unit affordable housing complex. In addition to other funding sources, the BHA seeks to project-base nine Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers for a 20-year term.

Under the BHA’s Moving to Work demonstration waiver activity approved by HUD titled, “9.c. Elimination of PBV Selection Process (HCV),” the BHA may eliminate the selection process in the award of PBVs to properties where the PHA has an ownership interest or control that are not public housing without engaging in an initiative to improve, develop, or replace a public housing property or site. Statutes and/or regulations waived by HUD to BHA, include certain provisions of 24 CFR. 983.51 as it was superseded by HOTMA Implementation Notices at 82 FR 5458 and 82 FR 32461 (see implementation guidance in Notice PIH 2017–21).

Under the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, the BHA may submit a proposal for project-based housing that is owned or controlled by the BHA. The BHA will use HousingCatalyst (https://housingcatalyst.com/) as an Independent Entity to review the BHA selection process. HUD approved HousingCatalyst as an Independent Entity to BHA prior to selecting the proposal for PHA-owned housing [24 CFR 983.51(e), 983.59 and Notice PIH 2017-21.] This serves as public notice that HousingCatalyst will review the BHA’s PBV site selection process in accordance with HUD regulations.

The BHA will further notify the public of its intent to noncompetitively select one or more projects for PBV assistance through its 5-Year Plan as part of its public notice and comment process later this year in compliance with § 983.51(c).

Legal Notice No. BSB3258

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Prairie Corner Metropolitan District, County of Adams, State of Colorado, will consider amending the district’s 2023 budget at a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually by zoom:

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A copy of the proposed budget amendment is on file at the offices of the District located at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and is available for public inspection. Any interested elector of Prairie Corner Metropolitan District may file any objections to the Resolution at any time prior to its adoption by the Board of Directors of the Prairie Corner Metropolitan District at the above-stated meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Dated: July 15, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRAIRIE CORNER METROPOLIAN DISTRICT

/s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C.

Legal Notice No. BSB3252

First Publication: July 25, 2024 Last Publication: July 25,

NOTICE is hereby given that Sweetgrass

1 of Weld County, Colorado,

at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractor: Hirschfeld Backhoe & Pipeline Inc. of Frederick, Colorado for all work done by said contractor in construction or work on the Sweetgrass Filing 2 Sewer Extension Project located in the County

Public Notices

Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Jon R. Lee

President of the Board

Legal Notice No. BSB3245

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1 of Weld County, Colorado, will make final payment at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractor:

Lawson Construction Company of Longmont, Colorado for all work done by said contractor in construction or work on the Sweetgrass Filing 4-5 Onsite Project located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By:

Jon R. Lee President of the Board

Legal Notice No. BSB3244

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice of Final Settlement Construction of the Greenway Trail CR 37 to Stagecoach Project a Town of Lochbuie Public Works Project in partnership with a CDOT project MTF M812-004. In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 38-26-107, public notice is hereby given of Final Settlement in connection with the following public works construction project: Project: Greenway Trail CR 37 to Stagecoach. Owner: Town of Lochbuie Colorado, 703 County Road 37, Lochbuie CO 80603. Contractor: TLM Constructors, P.O. Box 336638, Greeley CO 80633 and Ground Engineering, 41 Iverness Drive East, Englewood CO 80112. Final Settlement of this construction project is scheduled for August 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Town of Lochbuie’s administrative offices at 703 County Road 37, Lochbuie CO 80603. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency or business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the above-referenced contractors or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid and by the above-referenced contractors or subcontractors may, at any time up to and including the date

and time of the Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim either by mail or hand delivered to: Victoria Runkle, Interim Finance Director, 703 County Road 37, Lochbuie CO 80603. The verified statement of claim must be received by the Town at or before the date and time of Final Settlement set forth above. Failure to timely file a verified statement of claim shall relieve the Town and its Board members, staff, and all representatives from any liability for making final settlement to the above-referenced contractor.

By: Victoria Runkle, Interim Finance Director.

Legal Notice No. BSB3251

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601

Plaintiff: STAR POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation;

Defendants: JASON JOZEFKOWICZ; CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY LLC; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Case Number: 2023CV031376 Div.: Ctrm.: W

Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC

Stephane R. Dupont, #39425

Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Phone Number: (720) 644-6115

AMENDED SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a April 29, 2024 Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee(s)

Jason Jozefkowicz

Original Lienor

Star Point Condominium Association, Inc.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Star Point Condominium Association, Inc.

Date of Lien being foreclosed

May 5, 2022

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed

May 11, 2022

County of Recording Adams

Recording Information 2022000042041

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness

$2,613.88

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof

$16,651.95

Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered April 29, 2024

$14,290.29

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Condominium Unit 213 in Condominium Building 2 Star Point Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded August 29, 1983 in PUD File 536 at Reception No. 8457334 and Supplement recorded October 19, 1983 at Reception No. 8467144 in the Records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Star Point Condominiums recorded August 29, 1983 in Book 2784 at Page 174, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 8701 Huron Street, Apt. 2-213, Thornton, CO 80260

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on August 29, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO 80601 located at sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: June 27, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF

RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Stephane R. Dupont

The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073

Castle Rock, CO 80104

Phone: 720-644-6115

E-mail: sdupont@dupontlawco.com

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: June 13, 2024

By: Gene R. Clapps

Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3200

First Publication: June 27, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: WOLF CREEK RUN AT STRASBURG HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation

Defendants: EMMY MUNOZ; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

Case Number: 2023CV030707

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Wendy E. Weigler #28419

Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127

Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on January 13, 2024, in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee

Emmy Munoz

Original Lienor

Wolf Creek Run at Strasburg Homeowners’

Association

Current Holder of the evidence of debt

Wolf Creek Run at Strasburg Homeowners’ Association

Date of Lien being foreclosed

May 26, 2022

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed May 27, 2022

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Information 2022000047121

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness

$1,215.02

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof

$12,985.60

Amount of Judgment entered January 13, 2024

$10,784.96

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Lot 3, Block 3, Wolf Creek Run Filing No. 4, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 55698 E. 27th Place, Strasburg, CO 80136.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on September 5, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, located at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

First Publication: July 11, 2024

Last Publication: August 8, 2024 Name of Publication:

Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

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.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: May 31, 2024.

By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3202

First Publication: July 11, 2024

Last Publication: August 8, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030366 DIVISION NO. W

INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Plaintiff, Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association

Defendants, JIMMY D. BELVIN et al

Regarding: Lot 14, Block l, Riverdale Farm Residential Subdivision 2nd Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 3380 E 84th Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

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 Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 29th day of August 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. 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.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

First Publication: July 4, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE

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AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated April 20, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association, the current holder of a lien recorded on February 1, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000009428, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Riverdale Farms Subdivision recorded on August 12, 2010, at Reception No. B592466 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

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.

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.

In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.

Colorado Attorney General Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor P.O. Box 4503 Denver, Colorado 80203 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (800) 222-4444 (855) 411-2372 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www. consumerfinance.gov

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.

DATED in Colorado this 3rd day of June 2024.

Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado

By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF:

ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305,

and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3203

First Publication: July 4, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Flora Lee Archie, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 177

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dianna Smith

Personal Representative 12620 Valentia St. Thornton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. BSB3241

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Wayne H Hintz, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 224

Toni Peterson

Personal Representative 263 S 21st Ave Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB3240

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of SUSAN ELIZABETH KIRKEBY aka SUSAN E. KIRKEBY aka SUSAN KIRKEBY, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30517

Charles A. Kirkeby

Personal Representative 4242 Defoe Street Strasburg, CO 80136

Legal Notice No. BSB3246

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Respondents:

O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Michael Thief (AKA Michael Tefft, Michael Teft)

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 5th day of August, 2024 at the hour of 10:30 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 11th day of July, 2024.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3248

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 24JV30114

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Angy Lorena Epieyu Ruiz

A Child, and Concerning

Michelis Ruiz, Robelht Miguel Eipeyu Respondents:

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Michelis Ruiz and Robelht Miguel Eipeyu

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 19th day of August, 2024 at the hour of 3:30 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 12th day of July, 2024.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3249

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

Fort Lupton Press

Legals

City

of Ft. Lupton

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1168

INTRODUCED BY: CLAUD HANES

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SPECIAL DISTRICT POLICY AND REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 19 OF THE FORT LUPTON MUNICIPAL CODE.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO:

WHEREAS, in 2005, City Council adopted Ordinance 2005-854 enacting Chapter 19 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code entitled “Metropolitan Districts;” and

WHEREAS, in 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance 2019-1046 replacing and superseding Chapter 19 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code entitled “Metropolitan Districts;” and

WHEREAS, Chapter 19 sets forth the City’s policy, position, and requirements for the organization of metropolitan districts in the City and the processing of service plans therefor; and

WHEREAS, since adoption of Chapter 19, the development landscape and treatment and processing of special districts, including metropolitan districts, has changed; and

WHEREAS, further, legislative changes have occurred resulting in conflicting provisions contained in Chapter 19; and

WHEREAS, City Council finds it necessary to update the provisions and requirements set forth in Chapter 19 as they relate to special districts, including metropolitan districts, to simplify the language contained in Chapter 19 and to clarify certain requirements and provisions set forth therein; and

WHEREAS, City Council deems it necessary to repeal and place, in its entirety, Chapter 19 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO:

Section 1: REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE FORT LUPTON MUNICIPAL CODE. Chapter 19 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Chapter 19 entitled “Special District Policy” set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2: SEVERABILITY. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of the ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance including each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentence, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

Section 3. REPEALER. All ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance or any part hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict. The repeal or modification of any provision of any prior ordinance by this ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify or change in whole or in part, any penalty, forfeiture or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision, and each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining force for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can be rendered, entered or made such actions, suits, proceedings or prosecutions.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 16th day of July, 2024.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 25th day of July, 2024.

FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this 6th day of August, 2024.

PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY the 15th day of August, 2024.

EFFECTIVE (after publication) the 14th day of September, 2024.

CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO

Zo Hubbard, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maricela Peña, City Clerk

Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A

Chapter 19 – Special District Policy Sec. 19-1. - Declaration and purpose (a) The City Council finds that the City is located within or in the vicinity of a number of special districts, including but not limited to one (1) or more water, sanitation, park and recreation, fire and ambulance districts. The City Council recognizes that the creation of metropolitan districts pursuant to Sections 32-1-101, et seq., C.R.S., within the City may create jurisdictional confusion and questions relating to the provision of public services and the means by which those services are financed. The City Council recognizes that the creation of additional metropolitan districts can result in the unnecessary proliferation, overlap and fragmentation of local government, as well as double taxation and the diffusion of local tax sources Nonetheless the City Council declares that the creation of metropolitan districts, in the limited circumstances set forth in this Chapter, can facilitate the provision of governmental services by providing alternatives for financing public improvements and services. The City Council further declares that the purposes of this Chapter are to establish policies concerning the use of metropolitan districts for the initial construction and financing of public improvements, but to limit the provision of ongoing services by such districts, which may be organized within the City boundaries. The City Council recognizes a need for procedures designed to ensure the orderly processing of proposals for the formation of metropolitan districts, and for policies and limitations that will allow the City Council full discretion in determining the needs of the community in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.

(b) The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth general and nonbinding guidelines relating to the formation of special districts within the City, the most common of which is the metropolitan district. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures to be followed for the proposed formation of a special district, specifically including, but not limited to, a metropolitan district, as that term is defined by Section 32-1-103(10), C.R.S., within the City’s Boundaries, pursuant to Sections 32-1-101, et seq., C.R.S. Without limitation, the purposes of these guidelines are: to avoid having indebtedness of districts affect the credit rating of the City; to preserve the financial integrity of the City and its citizens; to prevent the shifting of development risk to non-developers; to attempt to minimize and insulate the City from risks and controversies that may arise in relation to districts; to attempt to minimize excessive tax burdens upon City residents in special districts; to set forth the circumstances under which a district may receive favorable consideration from the City; to articulate the types of benefits that are expected to inure to the City and its citizens generally in the proposed formation of a district; and to avoid the shifting of costs of any district to citizens who are not within the geographic boundaries of a district or receiving benefit from it. The guidelines contained in this Chapter are general in nature, may be considered by the City Council among such other information and decision-making criteria as the City deems appropriate and shall vest no right in any individual or entity relating to the creation of any special district. The City Council retains all authority and discretion to reject, approve or approve with conditions any special district proposal on which the City is authorized or required to act and to waive any requirements set forth herein in its full discretion. The adoption of the Chapter is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City.

Sec. 19-2. - Scope and authority

(a) This Chapter sets forth:

(1) This threshold criteria pursuant to which the City may review each proposal for the creation

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of a district and evaluate the benefits which will accrue to the City or the affected properties;

(2) The application elements of a proposed district service plan which are considered to be the minimum criteria under which the City will proceed to review a district proposal; and

(3) The criteria and situation where a district may be viewed as an appropriate and efficient financing vehicle, absent others considering which the City Council may determine to take into account.

(b) Pursuant to the power vested in the City by Sections 32-1-204 and 205, C.R.S., no district shall be created within the City’s boundaries without the approval of the City Council, as evidenced by adoption of a City Council resolution after a public hearing thereon.

(c) This Chapter establishes the requirements for the presentation of a proposal for the creation of a district to the City Council and the general criteria the City Council may choose to consider, among other criteria, in making a determination as to the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the creation of a district.

Sec. 19-3. - Definitions

When used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meaning:

(a) City Administrator means the City Administrator of the City of Fort Lupton of such Administrator’s designee.

(b) Special district or district means a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado proposed to be organized or acting pursuant to Sections 32-1-101, et seq., C.R.S., and in accordance with this Chapter, that provides for the inhabitants thereof any one (1) or more of the following services: fire protection, mosquito control, safety protection, parks and recreation, sanitation, solid waste disposal facilities for collection and transportation of solid waste, street improvement, television relay and translation, transportation, or water. A special district includes a metropolitan district.

Sec. 19-4. - Policy goals, objectives, and considerations

(a) Policy goals. The City’s goal is to be prepared to use the most appropriate financing alternative available for the construction of public improvements to serve all residential development, new commercial and industrial developments and redevelopment within the City’s boundaries or service areas. In addition, establishment of these guideline is intended to facilitate compliance with and furtherance of the polices set forth in the City’s Land Use Plan, Utilities Master Plan, Traffic Plan, Drainage Master Plan, Capital Project Plan and other such plans and policies as the City Council may adopt, as well as the coordination of planned development within the City’s extended planning area and additional growth area. Through the approval of a proposed district, potentially, the City may achieve four (4) goals:

(1) Constructing certain public improvements with non-City funds and reducing the financing burden therefor;

(2) Expediting the provision of certain public improvements or services in cooperation with a district;

(3) Enhancing the level of public improvements or services within the City and district in cooperation with a district; and/or

(4) In some circumstances, assisting the private sector, as well, by cooperating in projects beneficial to both public and private entities.

(b) Policy objectives. As set forth in this Subsection, the City may consider the creation of a district when, in the sole discretion of the City Council, the formation of a district is in the City’s best interest and in the best interests of the area to be served. Circumstances which may indicate that a district may be an appropriate financing alternative within the City’s boundaries or within the extended service area include:

(1) Where the public improvements to be constructed provide a general benefit to all or a portion of City residents and have previously been established as a portion of a system-wide municipal project, as set forth in the City’s Land Use Plan, Traffic Master Plan, Master Drainage Plans, Utilities Master Plan, Capital Projects Plan, Parks and Trails Master Plan, and any other public facility document that the City may adopt, but where construction financing for a particular portion of a system-wide municipal project has not been budgeted or is not adequately funded in a given current year in the City’s Capital projects fund. Such projects may include, by way of example and not by limitation, portions of major transportation improvements, enhanced or major recreation facilities, and major open space or

natural features as identified in the Parks and Trails Master Plan.

(2) Where the public improvements will serve commercial or industrial redevelopment projects or new developments which will enlarge materially the City’s tax base.

(3) Where the public improvements will serve commercial, industrial or residential development, which will enhance the entire community, with a special emphasis on the quality of the proposed development or redevelopment project.

(4) Where the financing burden would be imposed primarily on those properties specially benefited.

(5) With respect to public improvements which, pursuant to the City’s then-current development policies and applicable ordinances, are the obligation of the adjacent, surrounding or nearby properties, where the public improvements are disproportionately large and financially burdensome in comparison to the benefit received by the affected properties.

(6) With respect to residential projects, where the development is of sufficient size to merit consideration of a public improvement program other than upon a plat-by-plat basis.

(7) Where the development is proposed to be and remain under a single plan of control, with assurance of the same provided to the City, such that the City Council may determine that the programs articulated at the time of service plan consideration will not be fragmented or diluted.

(8) With respect to residential projects, where the development process has proceeded to a point where it may be determined that the programs articulated at the time of service plan consideration can be carried out in the development of the area to be included within the district.

(9) Where the City Council makes a determination, in its sole discretion, that creation of a district is necessary or desirable for reasons of economies of scale, construction timing, coordination with other public improvements, or the preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the City’s citizens.

(c) Review considerations. In addition to other elements and information set forth in this Chapter, those districts that include the following provisions as part of their service plan submittal may be more favorably considered:

(1) A report from the City Administrator that the proponents for the district have submitted all necessary information as required by this Chapter or otherwise reasonably requested in review of the proposed service plan, and that the City staff has made a recommendation on the formation of the proposed district.

(2) A provision that all improvements constructed by the district will be subject to inspection by the City in such form and fashion as necessary to ensure compliance with the City’s approval of applicable plans and permits.

(3) Unless otherwise provided for and specifically approved by the City, a provision that all facilities constructed by the district will be conveyed to the City or another governmental entity designated by the City, free and clear of any lien, claim, encumbrance, or demand, subject to the City’s normal warranty procedures.

(4) A prohibition against the provision of any ongoing services and operations or maintenance of facilities, unless the City Council specifically approves the district’s proposal to provide continuing services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a requirement that the district provide snowremoval services within the district’s boundaries on City-owned streets that are not arterial or collector roads and that the district operate and maintain City-owned parks and open spaces within the district boundaries, including, but not limited to, irrigation services, turf, tree, and shrub care and, as necessary, replacement, lawn mowing and maintenance, and removal of litter, all as more particularly set forth in a maintenance intergovernmental agreement with the City to be entered into immediately after completion of the construction of the street and/or parks and open space improvements and prior to performing the required maintenance. Failure to timely approve and execute the maintenance intergovernmental agreement shall constitute a material modification of the service plan.

(5) To the extent possible, provisions designed to minimize the financial impact upon the purchas-

ers and users of the properties within the district and minimize the risk of bond defaults. Towards this end, the City Council may look more favorably upon financing plans that place limitations on financing beyond the limitations set forth in applicable state law.

(6) A requirement that the proponents of the district indemnify the City against all liabilities associated with the district, its formation and its plan of financing.

(7) Assurance from the proponents of the district that the financial information and forecasts, costs accounting, engineering information and marketing projects within the service plan are reasonable, appropriate and consistent with all applicable law. This assurance may be in the form of a letter signed by the proponents and/or its consultants providing the information and/or exhibits.

(d) Consideration of appropriateness. While not determinative of City policies or criteria, the City may give more favorable consideration to a proposed district in the following situations:

(1) Where the proponents can demonstrate that the creation of the district will create a distinct benefit to the greater City community or an area within the City that will not otherwise be realized;

(2) Where the proponents can demonstrate that the creation of the district is essential to the realization of a unique development or undertaking that would not otherwise be realized;

(3) Where the proponents can demonstrate that the creation of a separate government entity within the City will foster and promote the goals, policies and objectives of the City in a way that promotes continuity of government services and the avoidance of interjurisdictional conflicts;

(4) When the City Council determines that the creation of the district is a necessary and appropriate method by which pertinent interests, goals and policies of the City can be achieved, beyond interests of the proponents and the area to be served;

(5) When the City Council determines that creation of the district will create or encourage economies of scale, favorable timing or both, with respect to planned or anticipated public improvements, that would not otherwise be realized;

(6) Where the proponents can demonstrate that the district’s independent authority to control the construction of improvements will inure to the benefit of the City; or

(7) Where it is not anticipated that an existing or larger district or entity will be created or used as an alternate financing vehicle for major areawide public improvements, including, by way of example and not by limitation, regional drainage improvements.

Sec. 19-5. - Procedures

(a) Preliminary meeting. Proponents of a special district shall initiate their proposal through submittal of a pre-application review questionnaire with the Planning & Building Department. Proponents then will be required to participate in a preliminary meeting with the City Administrator, City Planner, City Attorney and Special Counsel to the City conducted prior to formal submittal of an application. Such meeting will provide an exchange of information and will be conducted to facilitate the procedural process established in this Chapter. No preliminary meeting will be conducted unless and until the property to be included within the district is annexed to the City or a petition for annexation has been submitted to the City unless otherwise agreed to by the City Administrator or their designee.

(b) Cost Agreement and Deposit. Prior to or with submittal of a formal application to the City, a cost agreement and funds deposit agreement, both in the form required by the City, shall be forwarded to the City Administrator at 130 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621, together with the initial deposit of the amount required under the cost and funds deposit agreements. As provided in such agreements, the proponent shall pay all fees and expenses incurred by the City if the City chooses to retain outside financial, legal, accounting, feasibility or other expertise to assist in the review of the application or service plan.

(c) Form of application – Service Plan. Any request for approval of a special district within the City’s boundaries, unless otherwise agreed to by the City Administrator or their designee, shall be submitted to the City by no later than May 1 (for a November election cycle) or November 1 (for a May election cycle) and shall be in the form of

a formal application as follows:

(1) There shall be submitted a proposed service plan substantially in the form established in the City’s model service plan that shall comply with the specific service plan requirements set forth in this Chapter, and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

a. All of the information required by Section 32-1-202(2), C.R.S.

b. A description of the facilities proposed to be provided by the special district.

c. A financial plan showing how the proposed improvements are to be provided and financed, which plan shall be prepared by an individual or entity acceptable to the City, and which plan must include:

1. The dollar amount of any anticipated general obligation or revenue bond issue, including capitalized interest costs of issuance, estimated maximum interest rates and discounts and any expenses related to the organization and initial operation of the district; and the total authorized debt limit for the district, which shall be limited to the amount projected and authorized in the financing plan, plus 20%.

2. A provision that developer advances shall either be paid when bonds are issued by the district or shall be subordinate to any district debt and that only the developer will hold the instruments evidencing such advances or financing. In no event shall interest earned on developer advances or on developer held debt compound.

3. A provision prohibiting the acceleration of debt or other financial obligations as a remedy against the district.

4. Mill Levy Limitations.

A. The “Maximum Debt Mill Levy” of the district, which shall be subject to a Mill Levy Adjustment, shall be the maximum mill levy a district is permitted to impose upon the taxable property within the district for payment of Debt and shall be 55 mills for so long as the total amount of aggregate Debt of the district exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the district’s assessed valuation. At such time as the total amount of aggregate Debt of a district is equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the district’s assessed valuation, either on the date of issuance of any Debt or at any time thereafter, the mill levy to be imposed to repay such portion of Debt shall not be subject to the Maximum Debt Mill Levy if End Users cast the majority of affirmative votes taken by the district’s board of directors at the meeting authorizing such action, and, as a result, the mill levy may be such amount as is necessary to pay the debt service on such Debt, and the board may further provide that such Debt shall remain secured by such increased mill levy, notwithstanding any subsequent change in the district’s Debt to assessed value ratio.

B. The “Maximum Operation and Maintenance Mill Levy” of the district, which shall be subject to a Mill Levy Adjustment, shall be the maximum mill levy a district is permitted to impose upon the taxable property within the District for payment of administrative, operation and maintenance costs, and shall be 55 mills until such time that the district issues Debt. The Maximum Operation and Maintenance Mill Levy shall apply to the district’s ability to increase its mill levy as necessary for provision of administrative, operation and maintenance services to its taxpayers and service users until such time as End Users cast the majority of affirmative votes taken by the district’s board of directors at a meeting authorizing the elimination of such Maximum Operation and Maintenance Mill Levy, at which time the mill levy may be such amount as is necessary to pay the administrative, operation and maintenance costs.

C. The “Maximum Aggregate Mill Levy” of the district, which shall be subject to a Mill Levy Adjustment, means the maximum aggregate mill levy a District is permitted to impose for Debt and operation and maintenance costs, combined, and shall be 70 mills.

D. For purposes hereof, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

I. Debt: means bonds, notes, debentures, certificates, contracts, capital leases or other multiple fiscal year obligations for the payment of which the districts has promised to impose an ad valorem property tax mill levy, collect fee revenue, and/or levy special assessments.

II. End User: means any owner, or tenant of any owner, of any taxable improvement within a district who is intended to become burdened by the imposition of ad valorem property taxes subject to the Maximum Debt Mill Levy. By way of illustration, a resident homeowner, renter, commercial property owner, or commercial tenant is an End User. A person or entity that constructs homes or commercial structures with the intention of selling to others is not an End User.

III. Mill Levy Adjustment: means, means if, on or after January 1, 2022, changes are made in the method of calculating assessed valuation or any constitutionally or statutorily mandated tax credit, cut or abatement, then the Maximum Debt Mill Levy, and the Maximum Aggregate Mill Levy

may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes so that, to the extent possible, the actual tax revenues generated by the applicable mill levy, as adjusted for changes occurring after the date of approval of the service plan by the City, are neither diminished nor enhanced as a result of such changes. For purposes of the foregoing, a change in residential rate as defined in Section 39-1-104.2, C.R.S., and any constitutional or legislative changes in the actual value against which the assessment rate is applied, shall be deemed to be a change in the method of calculating assessed valuation.

d. A map of the district’s boundaries and a map of any inclusion area boundaries, together with a legal description of all properties included therein, and a statement that the district’s boundaries will not go beyond those set forth in the inclusion area boundaries.

e. An itemization of any costs which are expected to be assumed by the City for construction of public improvements, if any.

f. Written consent to formation from all owners of real property within the proposed district. g. A provision that the district shall not exercise any of the following powers without the prior approval of the City Council:

1. The refunding of any of the district’s outstanding bonds which would extend the maturity of the outstanding bonds or increase the total debt service thereon unless the End Users cast the majority of affirmative votes taken by the district’s board of directors at a meeting authorizing such refunding; or

2. The consolidation of the district with any other special district pursuant to Sections 32-1-601, et seq., C.R.S., other than the consolidation of the district with another special district organized with the district for the same development.

3. The use of dominant eminent domain powers against the City to obtain any real property owned by the City. h. A provision that the district shall take all action necessary to dissolve, pursuant to Sections 32-1-701, et seq., C.R.S., if the City files an application with the special district no sooner than ten (10) years after the date of organization of the district for dissolution pursuant to Section 32-1-701 (3), C.R.S., provided that the district has no outstanding debt or outstanding operation and maintenance responsibilities at the time of the request.

i. A statement that the district will be subject to all of the City’s zoning, subdivision, building code and other land use requirements, and a statement that the service plan and district’s formation in no way affect the obligations of a developer or subdivider under this Code and other land use requirements, including the obligation to post security for the completion of subdivision improvements.

j. Provisions to ensure that a copy of the agenda for every regular or special meeting of the special district will be delivered to the office of the City Clerk, by email, mail or by hand, to be received at least seventy-two hours prior to such meeting. k. A requirement that the district will file with the City annually, by October 1st of each year, an annual report setting forth the information outlined in Section 32-1-207(3)(c), C.R.S., for the prior calendar year.

l. A statement that the district shall not apply for Great Outdoors Colorado grants, Colorado Trust Funds, Conservation Trust Funds or other state or federal grants without the prior consent of the City.

m. A statement that the district shall not acquire, own, manage, adjudicate or otherwise develop water rights, except as necessary to transfer said water rights to the City, unless otherwise approved by the City.

n. A comparison report showing the proposed maximum mill levies of the district and the mill levies of similar taxing entities in the City and within a three-mile radius of the district, which comparison shall also show the total overlapping mill levy for the special district and the comparison special districts.

o. A requirement of written notice and disclosure to the initial and subsequent purchasers and users of the properties within the district regarding the existence of the special district, its operations and additional taxes, fees, rates, tolls, penalties, and charges or assessments which will be imposed in connection with the special district.

A disclosure notice recorded on the property located within the special district prior to the sale of any property within the special district to a subsequent owner, including any inclusions subsequently approved by the district, will satisfy this requirement.

p. A statement that the district shall not be permitted to create a subdistrict pursuant to Section 32-1-1101(1)(f), C.R.S. or Section 321-1101(1.5), C.R.S., without the prior consent of the City.

q. A form intergovernmental agreement with the City, which shall be executed by the special

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district board at its first meeting if the formation of the special district is authorized by the City Council and approved by voters. The form IGA shall be in the form required by the City.

r. A form maintenance intergovernmental agreement requiring that the district provide snowremoval services within the district’s boundaries on City-owned streets that are not arterial or collector roads and that the district operate and maintain City-owned parks and open spaces within the district boundaries, including, but not limited to, irrigation services, turf, tree, and shrub care and, as necessary, replacement, lawn mowing and maintenance, and removal of litter, all as more particularly set forth in a maintenance intergovernmental agreement with the City to be entered into immediately after completion of the construction of the street and/or parks and open space improvements and prior to performing the required maintenance. The form maintenance IGA shall be in the form required by the City.

s. Any other provisions, statements, or information requested by the City in its sole discretion.

(2) Formal Submittal of Service Plan. The proposed service plan shall be submitted to the City in electronic format with one pdf that includes the service plan text and all exhibits, a redline version of the service plan text showing any and all modifications made to the model service plan, and a clean word version of the service plan text and any exhibits available in word format. The service plan shall be submitted to the City by no later than May 1 (for a November election cycle) and by no later than November 1 (for a May election cycle), unless otherwise agreed to by the City. No service plan will be scheduled for public hearing until a Preliminary Plat for the project is approved by the City unless otherwise agreed to by the City Administrator or their designee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may elect to consider approval of the service plan at the same meeting at which a Preliminary Plat is to be considered by the City. Applicants may be required to provide final hard copies of the service plan to the City prior to the City’s hearing on the service plan.

(d) Consideration of review.

(1) Upon completion of City staff review of the proposed service plan, the proposal shall be set for consideration by the City Council pursuant to a schedule set by the City. The City staff shall present a report to the City Council evaluating the service plan and identifying any unresolved issues and issues of concern to City staff. Such report shall include recommendations made in accordance with the review criteria set forth in this Subsection. Such recommendations will be sufficient to allow the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the organization of the special district on a basis consistent with this Chapter.

(2) The City Council shall disapprove the service plan unless evidence satisfactory to the City Council that each of the criteria set forth in Section 32-1-203(2), C.R.S. have been met.

(3) In considering whether to approve a proposed special district, the City Council may also choose to apply the criteria set forth in Section 32-1203(2.5), C.R.S.

(4) If disapproval is not required by Subparagraph (2), above, it is entirely within the discretion of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the creation of a special district within the City’s boundaries. Any such decision by the City Council will be a legislative and not a quasijudicial act, and no person shall have any right, by virtue of this Chapter or otherwise, to create a special district within the City’s boundaries.

(5) Exclusions. The City Council may exclude territory from a proposed special district prior to approval of the service plan submitted by the proposed special district. The proponents of the special district shall have the burden of proving that the exclusion of such property is not in the best interest of the special district. Any person owning property within the proposed boundaries of the proposed special district who requests his or her property to be excluded from the special district shall submit a written request for exclusion to the City Council at least ten (10) days prior to the City Council’s hearing on the service plan in order to be considered. However, the City Council shall not be limited in its action with respect to exclusion of territory based only upon such request. Any request for exclusion shall be acted upon by the City Council prior to any final action on the service plan.

Sec. 19-6. - Notice of hearing

(a) The City Administrator shall, within a reasonable time upon completion of staff review of the service plan, schedule a public hearing to consider the service plan at a regular City Council meeting. Notice of the service plan hearing shall be provided pursuant to and in accordance with Section 32-1-204, C.R.S., and shall be performed

by the Proponent after review by the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel to the City.

Sec. 19-7. - Hearing

On the date and at the time and place specified in the notice of hearing, the City Council shall conduct an open public hearing for the purpose of considering the desirability of and the need for the creation of the special district. A record of the proceeding shall be made, and all interested parties, as that term is defined in Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S., shall have an opportunity to be heard. The City Council may postpone or continue such hearing to a later time or date or relocate the hearing by announcing such postponement, continuance or relocation at the hearing or by posting notice at the originally scheduled time and place of the hearing, and no further publication or mailing of notice shall be necessary.

Sec. 19-8. - Determination; continuing jurisdiction

(a) At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council shall adopt a resolution approving, conditionally approving, or disapproving the creation of the special district in accordance with the service plan. Such resolution shall be conclusive of the City Council’s determination. No action or proceeding, at law or in equity, to review any acts or proceedings or to question the validity of the City Council’s determination pursuant to this Chapter, whether based upon irregularities or jurisdictional defects, shall be maintained unless authorized by state law and commenced within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the City Council resolution. No remedy against the City is permitted with respect to its action on a service plan other than remand from a court of competent jurisdiction as provided by state law.

(b) After approval of any service plan, the City Council shall retain and may exercise in any manner deemed appropriate by the City Council all rights and remedies provided to it by the service plan, state law, this Chapter and other applicable laws and regulations, in relation to compliance with or enforcement or modification of a service plan, or relating to any other matter affecting the City’s interests.

(c) The City may impose fees or charges for the City’s review and consideration of any material modification of the service plan, for City review and tracking of annual reports and other compliance maters, and for other matters deemed appropriate by the City. Such fees will be at the discretion of the City Administrator or their designee and will be subject to change.

Sec. 19-9. – Compliance; modification; enforcement

(a) All documents submitted to the Weld County District Court by the proponents for the organization of a special district pursuant to Sections 32-1-301, et seq., C.R.S., shall conform to the approved service plan, and the failure of the proponents of the special district to conform such submittals to the City-approved service plan shall be deemed to nullify the City’s approval of the service plan.

(b) Material modifications of a service plan shall be processed as follows:

(1) After the organization of the special district and pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, material modification of the service plan, as originally approved and amended, may be made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 32-1207(2)(a), C.R.S. Such approval of modifications shall be required with regard to changes of a basic or essential nature, and, unless otherwise provided in the service plan, shall include but not be limited to:

a. Any issuance by the special district of financial obligations not expressly authorized by the service plan or under circumstances inconsistent with the special district’s financial ability to discharge such obligations as shown in the service plan;

b. Any change in stated purposes of the special district;

c. Any change in debt limit, change in revenue type, or change in maximum mill levy;

d. Any change in the types of improvements from what is stated in the service plan;

e. Failure to comply with the requirements of the service plan concerning the dedication of improvements or the acquisition and conveyance of land or interests in land;

f. The occurrence of any event or condition which is defined under the service plan or intergovernmental agreement as necessitating a service plan amendment;

g. The default by the special district under any intergovernmental agreement with the City;

h. Any of the events or conditions enumerated in Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S.;

i. Any action or proposed action by the special district that would interfere with or delay the planned dissolution of the special district as provided in the service plan.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed to by the City Ad-

ministrator or their designee, any request for a material modification shall be in the form of an amended and restated service plan in compliance with this Chapter 19 and the City’s model service plan. The request for modification shall include a submittal letter setting forth the following information:

a. Any changes to the service plan since it was approved by the City Council, including assumptions or projects furnished in conjunction with the original petition;

b. A detailed explanation of the activity, events or conditions which resulted in the material modification to the service plan, including what action was taken or alternatives considered, if any, by the special district to avoid the action, event or condition;

c. The impact of the material modification on the special district’s ability to develop the capital facilities and infrastructure necessary to meet its capital development plan;

d. The effect of the material modification on the special district’s ability to retire as scheduled its outstanding financial obligations and its ability to issue and market additional indebtedness to finance additional capital expenditures;

e. An updated financial plan for the special district, reflecting development absorption rates anticipated within the special district’s service area, projected annual revenues and expenditures based upon such projected absorption rates, debt issuance and amortization schedules and a projection of anticipated capital outlay;

f. The financial impact of the modification on existing residents of the special district;

g. Alternatives or opinions that would be available to the special district if the requests amendment was not approved by the City.

(3) The amended and restated service plan shall be processed and reviewed in the same manner as prescribed by this Chapter for initial service plan review and all City costs shall be paid by the petitioner.

(4) A resolution of approval shall not be required for changes of a technical nature necessary only for the execution of the original service plan. The City shall determine if a change is technical in nature.

(c) Any material departure from the approved service plan, as properly modified or amended, except for technical changes as referred to in Paragraph (b)(4) of this Section, may be enjoined: by the Court upon its own motion, or by the City, by appropriate court action; or by any interested party by appropriate court action, as the term “interested party” is defined by Section 32-1-204(1),C.R.S. The City Council may purse any or all of the following remedies in addition to court action:

(1) Withhold issuance of any permit, authorization, acceptance or other administrative approval necessary for the special district’s development of public facilities or construction:

(2) Exercise any remedy under the terms of any intergovernmental agreement under which the special district is in default;

(3) Exercise any applicable remedy pursuant to Title 32 of the state statutes or other laws applicable to the special district’s activities.

(d) Notice and publication of special district activities that deviate from the service plan.

(1) Deviations from the service plan, as approved and as may be modified and/or amended, that do not constitute material departures as set forth in Subsection C, above, shall be processed in accordance with Section 32-1-207(3)(b), C.R.S.

Legal Notice No. FLP1074

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Bids and Settlements

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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Jon R. Lee

President of the Board

Legal Notice No. FLP1070

First Publication: July 18, 2024

Last Publication: July 25, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Vista Meadows Metropolitan District of Weld County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 7251 W 20th Street, Unit B, Greeley, Colorado 80634, on or after Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. to Bison Ridge Construction, LLC of Greeley, Colorado (“Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor in construction of or work on the Vista Meadows Subdivision project, performed for the District.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Vista Meadows Metropolitan District, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, CO 80537 on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Vista Meadows Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISTA MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC General Counsel

Legal Notice No. FLP1072

First Publication: July 25, 2024

Last Publication: August 1, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

Hirschfeld Backhoe & Pipeline Inc. of Frederick, Colorado for all work done by said contractor in construction or work on the Sweetgrass Filing 2 Sewer Extension Project located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado.

whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Sweetgrass Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SWEETGRASS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By:

Notice to Creditors

of M. Margaret Eisenman, a/k/a Mary Margaret Eisenman, a/k/a Mary Eisenman, a/k/a Margaret Eisenman, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30351

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Nancy J. Eisenman, Personal Representative 60 Del Webb Blvd., Apt. 1328 Georgetown, TX 78633

Legal Notice No. FLP1068

First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press ###

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the recipients of the smaller grants in a press release Tuesday. e school district and school recipients are:

Alamosa School District: $244,968

Atlas Preparatory School in Colorado Springs: $85,000

Aurora Public Schools: $140,267

AXL Academy in Aurora: $238,000

Bennett School District: $218,547

Center School District: $198,098

Chavez-Huerta Preparatory Academy in Pueblo: $46,940

Colorado Military Academy in Colorado Springs: $117,471

Dolores County School District: $45,681

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School in Denver: $78,000

DSST Public Schools in Denver and Aurora: $114,000

Eagle County School District:

$213,353

Elizabeth School District:

$130,217

Fountain-Fort Carson School District: $131,009

Gunnison Watershed School District: $74,534

Harrison School District:

$253,405

Lake County School District:

$87,543

Mancos School District: $54,300

Mapleton Public Schools: $36,681

Montrose County School District: $100,000

New Legacy Charter School in Aurora: $71,624

North Park School District: $187,545

Pueblo County School District 70: $127,657

San Luis Valley BOCES: $273,870 School District 49: $126,961

Sierra Grande School District: $100,985

Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Cañon City: $36,181

Steamboat Springs School District: $125,635

Strasburg School District: $91,500

Summit School District: $50,000

Twelve nonpro t organizations and government entities were awarded a total of $6 million. ose recipients are:

21st Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, Juvenile Diversion Lighthouse Program: $224,010 for a vaping education program for youth in Mesa County, with a focus on rural communities

Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado, Inc.: $855,979 for community engagement and youth substance use prevention and peer-led programs at 50 clubs across Colorado

Broom eld Public Health and Environment: $202,184 for nicotine replacement therapy and peer sup-

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port programs to help young people quit vaping, with a focus on LGBTQ+ youth

Denver Department of Public Health and Environment: $541,158 for nicotine replacement therapy, community engagement, and trauma-informed counseling for youth Mountain Youth: $500,000 for vaping prevention education, media campaigns, cessation programs, and youth-led initiatives in the Eagle River Valley Je erson County Public Health: $400,000 for vaping education and cessation services for youth Partners of Delta, Montrose & Ouray: $297,161 for mentors who will support middle and high school students with behavioral issues through school-based programs

Partners for Youth: $335,487 for an initiative to connect youth in Routt County with trusted adults and engage them in positive activities to prevent substance use

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“We’re lucky to have tons of nearby options on both passes here in Denver. I did Epic for the rst two years when I rst moved out here because, as a Navy guy, the price on Epic couldn’t be beat. When I got out of the military, I gave Ikon a try and I fell in love with Winter Park. I’ve yet to have a single bad day at Winter Park early season, late season, or heavy powder. I could loop Panoramic all day and being able to bail on I-70 early on the trip can’t be understated. I’ve gone back this to Epic resorts this year to save money since im getting fewer days in with a one-year-old at home. ey are great as well but you have to get far from the base and stay away from that area because Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail are painful to navigate the learner and fam-

ily crowds causing astronomical lift lines on the front sides. I am looking forward to seeing those legendary “Honestly, whatever is cheaper,

which is Epic. I got Winter Park this year only because I can take the train and it’s cheaper than Ikon. I love to ski but I don’t need access to that many mountains.”

— Dana Itah, Denver - Sloan’s Lake

Both

“I have both Ikon and Epic Pass as it gives me the exibility to go to any mountain I want and not be restricted on where and when I can go.”

— Aileen Mendez, Denver - LoHi

“I have both. I think Ikon is better for day trips and then I have Epic for trips to Vail.”

— Ryan Larkin, Denver - Highlands

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“Haven’t bought a pass before, but considering one for next season. Most likely Epic, but it’s dependent on which route friends are going.”

— Matt Fitzpatrick, Denver - LoHi

Aurora’s Paul Toth poses with him dog, Snoop, pose for a photo on a recent hike. Toth said he is torn but if he had to choose, he’d go with the Epic Pass. COURTESY PHOTO