BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Pat Perez of north Denver was the rst person in a line that ended in the Mountain States Toyota parking lot, but wound down 70th Avenue and around Broadway by the time Adams County’s Operation Freebird opened at 10 a.m. Nov. 23. But to get that spot, he had to get there at 5:30 a.m. It was totally worth it, Perez said.
“ is is a wonderful thing that they do,” Perez said.
“It’s a beautiful thing and a lot of people really need it. You can tell because there are so many here.”
It was the 20th year for the annual anksgiving giveaway hosted by the Adams County Sheri ’s Department and the Food Bank of the Rockies. ousands came to get a certi cate for a free turkey, fresh vegetables and cans of food — all the things a family would
need to make a anksgiving meal. No pro ts or income are generated by this event.
e sheri ’s o ce, the Adams County Sheri ’s Foundation and more than 40 local non-pro t agencies and other community partners also help provide a range of services to the needy in the North Metropolitan area. ose attending could receive free health screenings, dental screenings, vaccinations, mental
health services, and information from various other Adams County programs for employment assistance, childcare programs, and more. County services also include help for job seekers, and housing support among other things.
Food Bank of the Rockies representative Joanna Wise said group had enough food to provide anksgiving meals to 1,000 households. Last year, they provided meals for 800 families.
Twenty projects in Adams County awarded upgrades
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Adams County Board of Commissioners awarded 21 projects over $12 million in open space grants, according to a news release on November 19.
e funding came from the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax for the fall of 2024. It includes revenues from the rst half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, passed by Adams County voters in 1999 and in perpetuity in 2020, according to o cials.
e Open Space Sales Tax was on the ballot for residents to vote on to add an Open Space Advisory Board. e board recommends funding open space projects to the Adams County Board of Commissioners. e grants are awarded from 68% of the tax proceeds twice a year.
e grant cities and towns that received grants for the fall 2024 grant cycle are as follows for project improvement according to o cials:
Brighton Bromley-Hishinuma Farm Site: $16,000 e plan is to revitalize the historic BromleyHishinuma Farm by upgrading and beautifying the site to expand for community events. e city plans to partner with 27J School District 27J to purchase 30 trees from a local nursery. In addition, Brighton High School has an annual senior tree-planting day, so the funding will upgrade an irrigation retro t system for watering and garden hand tools for tree planting. City sta will teach students how to plant trees.
Brantner Gulch at Riverdale Regional Park: $2.8 million
In partnership with the Mile High Flood District, Adams County will construct Brantner Gutch to mitigate ooding and erosion issues due to its capacity within Riverdale Regional Park and improve stormwater quality. e newly built gulch will prevent ooding from destroying property and the safety of people in the area. It will also improve stormwater quality. e county plans to create more natural spaces to beautify the park. is grant application seeks funding to construct the Brantner Gulch section within Riverdale Regional Park.
City of Thornton Grange Hall Creek Trail: $2.5 million
To enhance ood resilience, the Grange Hall Creek Trail will be extended with new underpasses, trail crossings, and waterway upgrades. e trail connects underserved neighborhoods, so outdoor recreation upgrades are essential for its community, according to ocials.
Volunteer Gary Ambrose of Thornton shows what’s in the box of food donated to people at the 2024 Operation Freebird — cans of vegetables, pureed pumpkin and packets of seasoning. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Thousands line up at annual giveaway hosted by Adams County Sheri , Food Bank of the Rockies
Dancer’s Edge consistently gives Brighton the gift of dance and national championships
BY CARL KNAUF SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Dancer’s Edge, situated in the middle of downtown Brighton, is a studio that has consistently o ered a comfortable space where young dancers can follow their passions and develop their craft. It’s also home to national champions.
But it’s more than winning and accolades for owner Nichole Moots.
“ ose who want to invest their time in it, usually come out a better person, and that’s the hope,” she said. “It brings, I think, so much life to people.”
Where champions dance
Over the summer, the competitive team at Dancer’s Edge traveled to Galveston, Texas, to participate in the Revolution Talent Competition. After sharing the stage with talented dancers from across the nation, as well as navigating the challenges
Hurricane Beryl imposed on the Gulf Coast, the team returned to Colorado with a national championship banner that now hangs prominently and proudly on a wall in the studio’s lobby.
Moots explained that there was exceptional talent at the competition, and praised her team for their composure during the event, especially how they weren’t intimidated by the other contestants, but rather inspired by them.
She said, “We’re competitive, but our hope and the goal that I have set for the girls, is to go to learn as much as they can.” is is the second national championship for Dancer’s Edge, as they also won during the Believe Talent Competition in 2022. Believe and Revolution are just two of many dance events available for studios across the country to provide experiences for their dedicated dancers. Events are held throughout the year, but the summer consists of four national championships.
During Revolution’s Galveston event, Dancer’s Edge took home four titles in Level 1 9-11 Duet/Trios, Level 1 12-14 Large Groups, Level 2 15-19 Large Groups and Level 2 12-14 Lines. e studio also earned eight additional top-three and nine more top-10 nishes during the competition.
Joey DeSantino, National Director of Revolution, was impressed with Dancer’s Edge.
“ eir dancers were incredibly talented and dedicated,” he said. “As in past regional events that they have joined us in, they continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic and an obvious passion for dance.” DeSantino expressed his admiration for all the dancers, teachers and parents who made it to Galveston despite the impact of Beryl. Revolution takes pride in creating a friendly, supportive atmosphere con-
sisting of quality production and judges. He recognizes the importance of performance on stage and the actions o .
Dancer’s Edge embodies this attitude.
“Nichole and her team were professional, courteous, communicative and supportive of all the dancers and studios in attendance,” he said.
Moots takes pride in her and her sta ’s “helicopter” approach during competitions. She explained it’s important to be there for the dancers whether they’re coming o the stage giddy with excitement or in tears.
National championships are just a perk, however, because success is measured beyond a banner on the wall.
“Winning is fun and it feels really good,” Moots said. “But what I hope the girls get from me is that’s not my rst need and it’s not our rst goal. … Doing your best, knowing that you walked o that stage and left everything on that stage, that’s the most important thing.”
A lasting ensemble
Moots began dancing at ve years old, but it wasn’t just the joy of movement that lured her to the studio. She started dancing as a form of physical therapy after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. It was tting therapy, she said, because she already danced all the time.
Her journey began in the basement of Ernie Miller’s dance studio in Aurora. From there, she danced all the way through high school. Eventually, her love for the craft was passed on to her daughters, which led to the origin of Dancer’s Edge.
Moots began teaching at the studio where her daughter was taking lessons, and that sparked her desire to continue being involved in dance. She helped out at various studios in Brighton before moving to New Mexico brie y, where she also helped with school programs. Upon her family’s return to Colorado, she knew it was time to pursue a long-hoped for goal.
“I always wanted to have my own studio,” Moots explained. “I just knew something could be di erent, I could do it di erently, not better, just di erently, and maybe try to hit a group of families that were looking for that more family-oriented environment.”
Dancer’s Edge rst took form in 2011 as an after-school program at Zion Lutheran Church and School. ough only o ering classes two days a week, the demand grew, eventually leading to Moots hiring help and relocating the program to a larger space at Harvest Fellowship, for a while until expansion was needed once again.
e studio eventually settled on Main Street, and has been a staple of downtown Brighton for almost 12 years.
Moots said she began with 20 students and now has a around 150, plus a sta of 14 instructors. She is especially appreciative of the talented sta that allows the studio to produce a strong program for its dancers.
“Some of my sta is coming to me with a dance education, with a dance degree, and I want them to give that to our students. ey’re getting the best of all of them,” she said.
e sta is experienced and their expertise is on display beyond Brighton, as some even perform with traveling ensembles.
e instructors are versatile, teaching different dance styles to various ages and skill levels. ey also are able to wear creative hats as they develop choreography suited for a plethora of themes.
“ ey’re all so creative and so artistic, and I love to see what they come up with,” Moots said. “ ey do such an incredible job with that … we have a really great group.”
e sta at Dancer’s Edge includes dancers who went through the various o erings of the program themselves and found a way to stay involved.
“I like to think that the majority of my girls who graduate from the program, they
look for ways to come back in one way or another,” she humbly said with gratitude. “ at’s really a huge compliment.”
Dancer’s Edge o ers both spring and fall sessions that conclude with showcase at the end of each season, and there are summer programs available as well. In addition to the competitive dance team, all students gain access t0 a variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, Polynesian, tap, and poms and Kinderdance for the little aspiring dancers. e studio accepts students as young as 3 1/2 years old.
Telling their stories
Dance is an expressive form of athleticism that can display personality and emotions without saying a word, and Moots encourages everyone to use the it as an outlet.
“ at’s my favorite part, watching dancers tell their story and communicate through dance, that’s so inspiring,” she said. “It’s just incredible when you get that story of what they’re telling, and it could be a happy one, or an emotional one, or one of grief.”
Whether it’s through the di erent approaches to each season or preparing something fresh and unique for the next national competition, the growth or the studio and its dancers remains a priority.
“If we’re not changing, we’re not learning,” Moots said. “If we’re not learning, we’re not growing. Every year we should be taking something away from last year to make our program better, and I think we do that.”
However, Moots added the central rule in the studio is to have fun, and her students and sta understand that fully.
“ at’s the biggest, most important rule, because otherwise, you lose sight of what comes with it.”
at philosophy is essential to building a loyal dance community, which Dancer’s Edge has successfully done.
“It gets me through everything,” she said about dancing. “If I’m happy, I dance. If I’m sad, I dance. If we’re excited, we dance. If we’re angry, we can dance, and we can kind of use that as a form of therapy that’s healthy and constructive.”
Everyone is intrinsically rhythmic, no matter the skill level. Even the slightest tap of the foot or nod of the head, which sometimes seems involuntary, is dancing.
“You shouldn’t be judged on how you want to express yourself in dance,” Moots said. “I love that you get to should your personality no matter what this is.”
Dancing for a living or a hobby may not be for everyone, but it’s something people are connected through, whether with peers or in privacy. But for some, it’s everything.
“It feeds who I am, and it’s made me who I am today,” Moots said about her lifelong devotion to dance. “It’s more than what people think it is.”
Brighton’s Dancers Edge Team returned from the Revolution Talent Competition in Galveston, Texas this month with a new trophy.
PHOTO COURTESY DANCERS EDGE/NICHOLE MOOTS
Department of Justice Objects to Key Part of the NAR Settlement as Anti-Competitive
When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed on March 15th to a $415-million-dollar settlement with a class of home sellers in Missouri, there were two changes which NAR agreed to make.
The first was to remove from the nation’s MLSs all mention of commissions being shared cooperatively with buyer brokers. The second was that all buyers must sign an agreement with any broker (other than the listing agent) before showing another agent’s listing.
If a buyer were to call one of us to see a listed home, we would want to make sure they were a qualified buyer before taking the time to show them a listing, but few of us would bother with any paperwork unless and until they wanted us to compose an offer to buy that or another listing. And we universally got away with that approach.
Last week, the judge in that case was scheduled to affirm or deny that settlement, and on Sunday, Nov. 30th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a 5-page “statement of interest” stating that, in the DOJ’s opinion, the latter provision was anti-competitive and should be struck down.
So it was a bit of a pain (and an annoyance to the buyer) when we were told that from now on we had to get any prospective buyer to sign a “showing agreement” or a “buyer agency agreement.”
provision of the settlement. And let it be said that this rule was pretty meaningless in the context of the complaint on which the NAR settlement was based, namely that listing agents shouldn’t be sharing their commission with buyer’s agents.
Regarding the other requirement of the NAR settlement outlawing commission sharing and the publishing of “cooperative” commissions on MLSs, it has had little effect here in Colorado. All that happened was that offers of compensation were rephrased on listing agreements and on contracts to buy real estate.
judge in the settlement case deny that aspect of the agreement, too? Perhaps, but one can always hope!
The Origin of the 2.8% Co-op
At press time for this column, the judge had not yet affirmed the settlement, so maybe this is old news to readers, but I wanted to share it with you in case you haven’t heard about the DOJ filing.
We Realtors had taken a grin-and-bearit attitude toward both rules, and I personally hadn’t considered what the DOJ is now espousing — namely, that when you ask a buyer to sign a representation agreement with one broker just to see a home, no matter how short the term of that agreement, you are limiting the ability of other brokers to compete for that buyer’s business.
Prior to the NAR rule, it was considered proper practice to provide a buyer with whom we interact with a “Brokerage Disclosure to Buyer” stating that they are a “Customer” and not a client, but I don’t know any brokers who actually did that.
Since the NAR settlement didn’t say what kind of agreement that should be, I created a simple “Showing Agreement” which I printed up for our broker associates and gave to them, padded, to keep in their glove compartments. Before entering a listing, they were to fill in the blanks and have the buyer sign it before entering the listing. That copy would be given to the buyer, and I suggested that our broker associates take a picture of it on their smartphone — not to print and file it, but just to keep it on their phone as a record.
The fact remains that there is no one to audit whether this form is completed, although I suppose there could be “secret shoppers” who would test agents to see if they are doing that. But, remember, this is a NAR rule, not a state law, so any audits by the Real Estate Commission would not include verifying that such forms were being completed. For that reason, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear of agents who simply ignore that NAR rule.
Regardless, it would be a relief if, following this DOJ filing, the judge in the NAR settlement case were to deny that
Now, the listing agreements still state the same total commission — 5 to 6 percent, or whatever — but instead of saying how much of that commission the listing agent will offer to an agent for the buyer, the listing agreement now says how much the seller will offer to an agent for the buyer and then says that, if that amount is indeed paid to a buyer’s agent, that percentage will be deducted from the commission paid to the listing agent. In other words, no change except in phraseology.
Why the amount the seller is offering can’t be stated on the MLS makes no sense. Would it be too much to have the
Have you ever wondered why 2.8% became the typical or standard commission offered to “cooperating brokers” who represent buyers? Here’s a history lesson. It was explained to me that, before the U.S. Department of Justice said that the Denver Board of Realtors (DBOR) was engaging in price fixing by dictating commission rates, DBOR set the listing commission at 7%, and dictated that 40% of that amount, or 2.8%, was the proper amount to be shared with agents representing buyers.
After price-fixing was outlawed, listing commissions declined, but the 2.8% co-op remained a fixture, so to speak, because sellers and their agents didn’t want buyer agents to avoid their listings in favor of listings still offering 2.8%.
Nowadays, with buyers doing their own searching online (where that co-op commission was hidden from consumers), the reluctance to offer less than 2.8% diminished and now is far less important.
My Feb. 17, 2022, column reported that the percentage of listings offering less than 2.8% had grown from 2% in 2015 to 30%.
Is Your Home Fully Prepared for Winter?
Now that our warm autumn is giving way to the cold spells of winter, have you done everything you should to prepare for cold weather?
Frozen pipes should be your number one concern, given the damage burst pipes can cause. Are your outdoor hose bibs the kind that resist freezing? They’re easy enough to install. They work because the valve itself is deep within the unit so that it benefits from the warmth within your house.
Does the caulking around your windows need refreshing? Leakage around windows is a major source of lost heat.
ommend annual cleaning and servicing of HVAC systems.
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, when was the chimney last cleaned? Chimney fires are all too common.
Tree trimming is expensive, but should be considered, given the increase in hurricane-force winds due to climate change. Is there a tree that could fall on your home? Consider removing it, or at least trimming threatening branches.
This is a good time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and maybe install fresh batteries.
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City of Thornton to improve the maintenance of its 26 baseball fields: $25,000
e funding would purchase an in eldspeci c groomer to maintain the quality of the elds, reduce sta time and cost, and meet routine maintenance needs.
Four to be constructed at Carpenter Park and four at Woodglen Brookshire Park with the in-line hockey rink upgraded with new sideboards, fencing, and baseboards.
City of Northglenn Danahy Park Renovation:
$600,000
e Danahy Park renovation plan will upgrade the aging playground, shelter, and site furniture and improve landscaping and accessibility. Northglenn’s plan is to collect community feedback with public meetings and ideas for improvements.
City of Northglenn Jaycee Park Renovation: $400,000
e nal phase of Jaycee Park is to complete renovation, restroom upgrades, a new scorekeeper booth, improved drainage, and upgraded site amenities.
City of Northglenn Smart Commute eBike Library & Mobility Hub Project: $24,986 e plan is to build an eBike library system in Northglenn to provide accessible transportation options. Northglenn’s hub will construct smart bike charging lockers and racks at the city’s civic center.
e civic center will also o er safe and secure public bike parking and eBike rentals for up to two weeks. It will also provide free bike workshops at this location to support Northglenn’s diverse biking community.
City of Westminster Tree Inventory Project: $17,500
e city plans to inventory trees on public lands in Adams County to remove invasive species, enhance care for native trees, and identify areas to expand wildlife corridors.
Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department Irrigation System replacement at Pioneer Park: $1.3 million
Pioneer Park is Commerce City’s largest park, at 37 acres. It o ers various amenities and is a popular destination for communities, but its maintenance is costly due to the park’s aging irrigation system. is plan will replace the system with an e cient one, advocate for water conservation, and improve the park’s green spaces for residents.
Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department Eagle Pointe Pool re-plaster project: $80,000
e Eagle Pointe Pool re-plaster project plans to repair the lap pool at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, replacing the original plaster and adding a de nition tile line in the deep. Its maintenance will improve the pool’s safety, sanitation, and it’s life span.
Commerce City Story Walk in Monaco Park: $9,000
e StoryWalk project at Monaco Park advocates literacy, physical activity, and community engagement. Its walking park features a children’s book broken into laminated pages for families to read as they walk. With Monaco Park’s $3 million renovation, the plan is to build a new playground and tness areas; the goal is to create a community park in underserved neighborhoods, according to ofcials.
Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Niver Creek Improvements, Welby: $350,000
e Mile High Flood District, in partnership with Adams County, is seeking funding for the design and planning of the Niver Creek Improvements Project.
It plans to improve Niver Creek Trail between Washington and York streets in the Welby community of unincorporated Adams County. e improvements include creating a safe environment and accessibility, upgrading the trails and landscaping, and expanding irrigation with renovations to the pedestrian bridge over the channel. Also, a public art mural will be added to the project, restoring the greater Welby area.
Town of Bennett Trupp Park Skate Park Phase II: $262,500
munity park, is highly used by residents. is project’s next phase will add lighting, expand the skate park, and complete landscaping. e grant request helps complete phase two of the skate park expansion with the concrete costs for the pad replacement.
Bennett Park and Recreation District Facelift: $105,000
e project funds required maintenance and upgrades. In addition, the plan is to upgrade energy e ciency by replacing outdated air conditioning, heating units, uorescent lighting, and appliances. Regular maintenance of aging equipment was costly, so equipment replacements would save on cost.
Strasburg Parks & Recreation District Facility Signage Upgrade: $21,245
With the help of Adams County funding, the Town of Bennett has completed improvements to Trupp Park over the past seven years, including upgraded drainage, a new playground, a skate park, a bicycle area, a new play eld, and a grandstand with upgraded trails.
Trupp Park, the town’s primary com-
Strasburg Parks & Recreation District, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is updating signage at 10 locations to display its new logo. e logo was designed to reect Strasburg’s heritage. e upgraded signage improves facility identi cation with community investments and reduces maintenance needs.
Strasburg Parks & Recreation District Community Park East Phase II: $1,534,039 e plan is to build a community recreation hub with an outdoor classroom, pollinator garden, additional trails, amphitheater upgrades, and natural play areas. ese improvements connect to the local schools, housing developments, and other amenities.
The City of Aurora sponsors the High Line Canal Conservancy High Line Canal North Aurora Access Improvements grant award of $350,000
e 71-mile High Line Canal includes a 4.8-mile section in Adams County that is unused due to its inaccessibility and lack of amenities. e project plans to connect the sections, add shaded seating and signage, and upgrade plantings at the Star K Ranch and 17th Avenue neighborhood access points.
Adams County announced $12 million in open space grants. Projects in Aurora, Bennett and Commerce City all received money. Thornton trails, including this portion of the Brantner Gulch Trail, will receive $2.8 million for flood mitigation.
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DNA solves 42-year-old Greeley cold case murder
Kay Day case solved; husband, now deceased, cleared
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e long-open murder of Kay Day was resolved 42 years later in 2021, nding a student in the Aims Community College lab building where she worked responsible for her death and clearing her husband, Chuck Day, according to the Weld County Sheri ’s O ce.
“I was glad to see the DNA evidence identi ed the real suspect and cleared Chuck Day’s name,” said Weld County Cold Case Detective Byron Kastilahn in a news release from the Sheri ’s o ce. “It gives me hope that our other cold cases may receive similar breakthroughs needed to deliver the answers and the justice the victim’s families so rightfully deserve.”
Day, 29, was found by a co-worker in the back of her Datsun hatchback on the night of Nov. 27, 1979. She had been strangled to death with the belt of her jacket. According to the investigators, Day’s parked car was found near the water tower across from Aims Community College on West 20th Street in Greeley.
Day worked as a business lab monitor at Aims and was last seen alive by students around 10 p.m.
Day’s husband, Chuck Day, was the primary murder suspect in her death throughout the investigation. He continued to defend his innocence in the case but remained a person of interest. According to o cials, investigators used “unconventional investigative” tactics considered
“unorthodox” at the time to get him to confess to the murder.
According to the statement from the Weld Sheri ’s o ce, no current sheri ’s o ce personnel “had anything to do with the anguish detectives put Chuck, and his family through.”
But it was DNA that led to Chuck Day’s o cial vindication. Detective Kastilahn, with the department’s cold case unit, examined Kay Day’s murder in April 2020, reviewing the autopsy results. ey included unknown DNA samples found during a sexual assault examination.
Detective Kastilahn submitted the DNA to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations testing lab in May 2020 and received a report in August stating that the DNA matched James Herman Dye, who had a history of sexual assaults, according to the Sheri ’s o ce. Dye was a student at Aims in 1979 who had attended classes in the building where Kay Day worked.
Detective Kastilahn found Dye living in Wichita, Kan. in 2021. He and Detective Mark Geyer traveled to Wichita in March 2021 and, with help from the Wichita Police and FBI, obtained Dye’s confession.
James Herman Dye was arrested for the murder of Kay Day and Chuck Day was ofcially cleared.
Weld County Sheri ’s O ce spokesperson Melissa Chesmore said Dye was sentenced Nov. 22 for a charge of manslaughter for Kay Day’s murder.
Sheri Steven Reams personally met with Chuck Day before his death at his home to apologize to him, clearing him of all allegations. Chuck Day died in October, and the sheri ’s o ce apologized to his family.
“ e current administration of WCSO recognizes the su ering Chuck endured publicly and privately through the initial years of the investigation,” the Nov. 2024 statement reads. “We o er our sincerest apologies to the surviving family members of Chuck’s family as he passed away in October of this year.”
Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District Commissioners Park Improvements: $918,000
Upgrades at Commissioners Park, a three-acre facility in an underserved neighborhood, plans to build a new shelter, 3/4 basketball court, playground, picnic area, and improved landscaping, according to ocials. e project will repair concrete paths, update the basketball court, and replace the park’s 45-year-old irrigation system. Safety upgrades include lighting and security cameras.
Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District Rotary Park Improvement: $1.2 million
Hyland Hills plans to upgrade Rotary Park, a 15-acre neighborhood park, into a more complete destination. e improvements will include a new shelter, a 3/4 basketball court, a paved perimeter path, and water-wise landscaping. ese improvements reduce water usage and enhance park usability.
Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Evaluation: $14,000
Hyland Hills is evaluating the potential of installing public EV charging stations at select facilities. e district plans are based on sustainability to upgrade infrastructure needs by recommending site-speci c charging stations.
Kay Day was murdered in Greeley in Nov. 1979. Her murder was solved after 42 years thanks to DNA testing.
Decarbonization will continue despite Trump triumph
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hris Wright, the nominee of President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the U.S. Department of Energy, founded Liberty Energy, a company headquartered on the 24th oor of a downtown Denver building. e company deploys hydraulic fracturing and other technological innovations that have produced a bounty of hydrocarbons in Colorado and other places on the planet.
a Trump White House and a Republican Congress further slow Colorado’s journey?
Wright is a hydrocarbon evangelist. He says only fossil fuels can lift people out of poverty. He acknowledges human-induced climate change but downplays the potential costs. Renewable generation will take a century or two to displace fossil fuels. “We should push ahead, but if you push ahead at all costs, you end up harming people’s lives,” he said in Greeley in 2021.
In Colorado, the energy transition is well underway. Consider Holy Cross Energy, the electrical cooperative serving the Aspen and Vail areas. During October, Holy Cross managed to achieve more than 90% electrical generation from its wind, solar, and other renewable resources. Bryan Hannegan, the chief executive, believes Holy Cross can achieve between 95% and 100% emissions-free electricity by 2030.
e cost? Surveys of Colorado’s 50-plus electrical utilities consistently show Holy Cross having among the state’s lowest rates.
Colorado legislators in 2019 adopted goals for economy wide decarbonization, the rst big milestone being 50% by 2030. at’s a di cult goal, and we’re currently lagging the pace we need. Will
In a world where “What can I get for free?” seems to be a growing mentality, I can’t help but notice the pattern of entitlement and discontent it creates. ere’s no better place to observe this than in restaurants, where I’ve occasionally overheard people at nearby tables complaining about a perfectly ne meal, only to get an item comped from the bill. What’s astonishing is that these diners enjoyed their food, shared laughs, and appeared to be having a wonderful time until the check arrived. It’s as if they felt a moral victory in walking away with something for nothing. But when did getting a free ride become so celebrated, and what does it say about how we approach life?
No, because Colorado has such strong momentum, is what I hear. Beginning with a big bill-signing festival amid solar panels in Arvada during May 2019, Gov. Jared Polis has signed scores of bills into law. ose laws collectively push and pull Colorado toward low- and no-emissions technologies.
is big pivot has been made easier by rapid price declines in wind and solar energy during the last 15 years. Keep in mind that Trump, when campaigning in Grand Junction in 2016, had promised to put coal miners back to work. Guess what? During his time in the White House, Colorado utilities made plans to close all their coal plants. ey’re too costly.
In October 2023 I posed the question of a Trump presidency and Republican Congress to Jigar Shah, who oversees the Department of Energy loan program.
“Four major technologies have thrived to the point where they’re super coste ective today: solar, wind, lithium-ion battery storage, and electric vehicles,” he replied. “All four were unscathed but (actually) thrived under the Trump administration.”
e In ation Reduction Act, the deceptively named climate change law passed by Congress in 2022, has funneled great sums to both rural and urban Colorado. (Holy Cross Energy is getting none).
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, the electrical provider for 17 of Colorado’s 22 electrical cooperatives, is to get $2.5 billion in grants and loans to help it replace coal plants with renewables and natural gas. e Denver Regional Council of Governments got $200 million to help reduce natural gas consumption in buildings. A representa-
tive assured me that the money is secure. Can the Trump administration redirect money to other purposes, such as for erecting a wall in Arizona? Likely not in any signi cant way. After all, well more than half of the IRA money has gone to the nation’s congressional districts represented by Republicans. e greatest near-term threat may be to the $7,500 federal tax credit for purchase of electric vehicles. Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, dislikes subsidies. According to the New York Times, he told shareholders in July that shedding the tax credit will hurt competing auto manufacturers more. Losing that tax credit could slow Colorado’s embrace of EVs. EVs and plug-in hybrids were responsible for about 28% of all new-car sales in the third quarter of 2024.
Renewables still have challenges. Because of their intermittency, we need
Be empowered, not entitled
I’ve thought about this mentality, and one analogy comes to mind: people who sit by a replace, expecting heat without ever adding wood to the re. ey expect warmth without contributing any fuel, just like those who expect more from life without ever making deposits of their own. is notion extends beyond restaurants and replaces; it in ltrates many aspects of life. People complain about others who have more or live more
luxuriously, begrudging them their bigger homes, fancier cars, or exotic vacations. But instead of acknowledging the e ort it took those people to achieve such success, they resent the fact that they themselves aren’t living that way. It’s a mindset that chooses envy over e ort and dissatisfaction over disci-
is attitude isn’t con ned to just a few. I’ve seen it spill over into the workplace, especially in younger or newer salespeople who see top performers taking an afternoon o to golf or sh and wonder, “Why can’t I do that?” What they often fail to see, however, is the years of hard work, rejection, and persistence it took for those salespeople to reach a place where they could take that time o without jeopardizing their success. ose new to the eld can be quick to judge but slow to recognize the grind that their role models endured. ey want the freedom, the rewards, and the lifestyle without un-
derstanding the discipline, the work ethic, and, yes, even the sacri ces that made it possible.
Entitlement is alluring because it o ers a shortcut that promises reward without investment. But these shortcuts are often illusions that breed dependency rather than ful llment. People who spend their energy looking for freebies or shortcuts miss out on the deep satisfaction of building something themselves. ere’s an empowerment that only comes when you’ve earned what you have; it’s a condence that isn’t easily shaken, a pride that doesn’t require validation.
In contrast, a “What can I get for free?” mentality robs people of the joy and satisfaction they seek. While they may get temporary wins, a discounted meal here, a small perk there, these victories are hollow. In time, these individuals become disillusioned, wondering why they’re not as happy or ful lled as those who do the work. ey become like those who stare into a replace, frustrated that there is no warmth, never realizing that they’ve failed to build a re worth stoking.
As individuals, we must shift our mentality from “What can I get for free?” to
more storage. And just as we once built costly interstate highways, we will build costly transmission lines for more energy sharing across broad areas. We have a long way to go in this marathon. Wright, Trump’s energy nominee, discounts the immediate threat of global warming. Colorado River ows that have declined 20% attest to a big problem today. Part of it is natural drought, but a new study shows that warming temperatures have been swinging the heavier bat in this aridi cation. Grand Junction can attest to this. Temperatures last summer averaged over 80 degrees, a record. To be clear, it would be far better if the Trump administration wanted to accelerate the pace of the energy transition. But will Trump’s triumph stall Colorado’s progress? Not much.
Allen Best writes about Colorado’s pivots in energy and water at BigPivots.com.
“What can I contribute?” ere’s something profoundly rewarding about putting in the wood, the work, and the sweat equity, knowing that the warmth you’ll receive isn’t a gift; it’s a return on your investment. We shouldn’t be looking to game the system but rather to engage in it fully, understanding that the most gratifying successes aren’t free. Instead, they result from consistent e ort, meaningful contributions, and a commitment to growth.
In the end, life gives us what we put into it. When we start by stacking the logs, fueling the re with our e ort, we can sit back and enjoy the warmth that radiates from our labor. How do you see it? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we take an empowered approach to life instead of one of entitlement, it really will be a better-than-good-life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
Allen Best on
Storin named Senior Vice President
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
United Power hires new financial o cer
Travis Storin has been selected as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial O cer for United Power and will start his position on Dec. 9, the utility announced Nov. 20.
“Travis brings a broad mix of expertise
and experience to the cooperative,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power President and Chief Executive O cer. “His background demonstrates a unique ability to work with various initiatives within a diverse operation. With his extensive management and accounting background, Travis will help direct United Power as we continue our energy transition.
Storin is a certi ed public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia, according to o cials.
In addition, Storin worked in nancial planning and analysis at Kaiser Permanente in Georgia and as a senior audit associate for KPMG, LLP.
According to o cials, in 2020, Storin was a Chief Financial O cer for the City of Fort Collins.
Storin directed a capital project for the City to fund its broadband internet. It was part of the ballot initiative approved by the voters, raising about $1 billion for its city projects. In addition, he executed signi cant software automation for its nancial services operations to simplify
and improve its process.
“Travis is the ideal candidate to ll this critical role on United Power’s leadership team,” said Gabriel. “After exiting our wholesale power contract earlier this year, it is vital that we have the right person in this crucial position.”
“I am con dent that Travis brings the leadership and expertise that our growing cooperative needs to continue to be successful,” Gabriel said. “He is a talented addition to our team and will provide the oversight and guidance that our members expect.”
Han Snowlo, Plowtrick Surtain will be on the streets in Brighton
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Eight Brighton students won the “Name at Snowplow” contest for the 2024-2025 snow season, according to a news release on November 19.
“ is is one of my favorite council jobs every year,” said Mayor Pro Tem Peter Padilla. “ e puns are so clever, and it’s always hard to choose my favorite. I can’t wait to see Snowella DeVille in my neighborhood this winter.”
e winning names and students:
Snow Way Jose – Coulter Pollock, First Grader at Bromley East Charter School.
Oh!, Snow You Didn’t – Sammie Ho-
er, First Grader at Pennock Elementary.
Han Snowlo – Lincoln White, First Grader at Discovery Magnet School.
Plowtrick Surtain II – So a Garcia, ird Grader at Southeast Elementary.
Scoop Dogg – Bryan Jones, Second Grader at South Elementary.
Snowmater – Caspen Pulliam, ird Grader at Northeast Elementary.
Snowella DeVille – Natalie Silver, Kindergartener at Pennock Elementary. Ice Ice Baby – Zoenya Robinson, ird Grader at Padilla Elementary. Winners will be invited and recognized at the Brighton City Council meeting on Dec. 3. ey will also be recognized on a oat at the 29th Annual Festival of Lights Parade on Dec. 14.
Coulter Pollock, a first-grader at Bromley East Charter School, created Snow Way Jose’s name.
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Educators Je Kagan and Paige Doughty are a married children’s musical duo in Colorado who have performed together for 20 years. ey focus on teaching science in English and Spanish through music and theater at summer camps and educational school assemblies.
“To see the joy on their faces and the connections they make through their bodies and minds when dancing and singing about these complex subjects” is what makes it all worth it, Doughty said.
“I love creating something at home or sitting by a stream, a song, or an entire performance piece and then seeing how a large group of three to eight-year-olds responds to that when we present it,” Kagan added.
Doughty was not born in Colorado but considers it her home.
“It was the rst place that felt like home to me,” Doughty said. “I’ve been here a long time. I can’t claim I’m a native, but it feels like home.”
Doughty has undergraduate degrees in English Literature and French Language.
“When I was teaching middle school and high school, I realized I wanted to teach experientially about the is-
sues happening in the world around us,” Doughty said. “So I went back to school and I got a degree in Environmental Education.”
While pursuing that degree, Doughty met Kagan, who was inspired into the line of study after teaching residential environmental education at a camp for middle school students on the East Coast.
“Once a week, the entire sixth-grade class would come to a camp in the Adirondacks, which would be their curriculum for the week,” Kagan said. “I just fell in love with both the content and all the creative ways that teachers were using the natural world to get these kids excited about science and nature.”
After Doughty and Kagan completed their environmental education, they ended up in Boulder where they started leading programs through the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks.
“We started doing those programs to get families outdoors to enjoy music. rough those programs, I started writing songs about the actual ecology of the places we were sitting in, and now we have seven albums,” Kagan said.
Kagan and Doughty made these programs their fulltime work in 2011.
Paige Doughty and Je Kagan are
science educators.
SCIENCE
When the duo performs, they sing and perform theatrically about science and nature while Kagan plays the guitar.
Doughty said they started adding the Spanish language to their music and theater science programs in
the last ve years and are trying to add more Spanish every time they perform.
“It’s important to us to be inclusive, and it feels exciting to use another language involved in our educational act,” Doughty said.
Doughty said they are called for performances at events mainly in the front range, but all over Colorado.
“In our 20-year history, we’ve been to many places. … Since we had our kids, we have stuck a little bit closer to
home and love traveling for work when we can and reaching more people with our live performances,” Doughty said.
e couple also has a YouTube channel and music available to stream.
Doughty said they teach kindergarten through fth grade, and babies and toddlers come to their shows, too.
“With fth graders, especially in the upper grades, I see them letting loose, nding themselves in the joy of their movement, and presenting it as their learning. It feels right we tend to deprive our kids so much these days, and we expect them to grow up so fast,” Doughty said.
Doughty said that occasionally over the years, she received feedback from people who said they wouldn’t bring the fth graders to their assembly because it was too babyish for them.
“I said they’re the ones that need it much more than the kindergarteners,” Doughty said.
e duo works as a nonpro t, so they do a lot of fundraising to support their programming and o er as much as they can for free to audiences, Doughty added.
“ ere’s so much work we must do in the background to plan the shows, rehearse, write and produce the music. It feels delightful, and it’s worth it,” Doughty said.
“It’s uplifting. It feels like we are ultimately doing what we are called to do, and the kids are having a great time, especially in a school context, that they’re getting to move their bodies and learn about these subject matters in a fun and artistic way,” Kagan added. “It’s what I want to do until my hair is entirely gray.”
For more information about Je and Paige, visit www.je andpaige.org. To see their performances, visit www.youtube.com/je andpaige.
Paige Doughty and Je Kagan dress in di erent nature and animal costumes. COURTESY OF PAIGE DOUGHTY
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Help for first time college students
Aims o ers new scholarship to help students in region
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A new nancial aid initiative at Aims Community College hopes to support rsttime college students, o ering eligible students up to $1,000 in nancial support for their rst academic year.
“ is is a way to open more doors for everyone. We’re trying to make the entire picture more a ordable to students who choose to come to Aims,” Pakowski said. “Programs like Strong Start make it virtually
tuition-free for a vast population we serve.”
For a student to qualify, they must be a rst-time college student and live in the Aims Community College District. ey must also enroll for at least six credit hours toward a degree or certi cations program. To be eligible for the rst round of funds, prospective students must apply to Aims by August 1, 2025.
No applications are necessary for students who reside within an Aims Community College district, the school said. ose students will be considered for the award without requiring a FAFSA submission or proof of income when they enroll. e scholarship can be used for tuition, books, and fees.
“ e Aims Strong Start Scholarship is an
investment in our students’ futures and the economic health of Northern Colorado,” said Kelly Jackson, Executive Director of the Aims Foundation. “We are committed to collaborating with Aims to provide additional funding, ultimately removing obstacles for those ready to embark on their educational journeys.”
According to o cials, the Strong Start Scholarship aims to help students achieve academic success by reducing nancial burden. Aims Community College has the lowest tuition rates in Colorado, and 91% of Aims students graduate without student loan debt.
For more information about the Aims Strong Start Scholarship, visit aims.co/ strong-start.
BRIEFS
Fort Lupton replacing water meters
e City of Fort Lupton has hired Northern Colorado Contractors to replace the water meters in town.
Over time, meters age and require replacement to ensure accurate measurement and e ciency of water use. e majority of the meters in the City are reaching their useful life prompting this program. e replacement of the meters is entirely free of charge to residents.
According to the city, the current meters continue to work properly, however, some meters do not transmit the data from the meter to the system. e meter must then be read manually.
Accounts with meters that can’t be manually read, will be estimated. If the actual amount consumed is lower than the estimated amount previously billed, then the bill will be adjusted to re ect the higher usage. When the new meter is connected, it will re ect the correct usage moving forward.
Contractors will notify residents when they will replace meters in their vicinity. For houses with meters that are outside and accessible, the contractors will let residents know when they plan to replace the meter. For houses that have inaccessible meters that are inside, in a basement or a crawl space, residents should contact public works to schedule an appointment.
More information can be found herehttps://www.fortluptonco.gov/1240/Water-Meter-Replacement-Program
Co ee with a cop
Fort Lupton Police set aside one morning each month to share a few cups of co ee with residents.
nity-minded individuals to ll openings on several boards that advise the City Council and help run city programs.
e Cemetery Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Golf Committee, the Library Board, Public Safety Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee have openings. e openings consist of a twoyear term running through the end of 2024. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving in a committee, please complete a committee application at https://www. fortluptonco.gov/966/I-Want-To-Applyfor-a-Committee on the city’s website.
Saturday pancakes
e Fort Lupton Public Library hosts a simple pancake breakfast on the last Saturday of each month in the library’s community rooms. is month’s pancake breakfast runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 29. e library is located at 370 S. Rollie Ave. e event is combined with the library’s weekly reading program, so families can ll up with a good meal while listening to popular cult classic children’s stories that never get old. Breakfast starts at 9:30 and read-aloud starts at 10 a.m. Every last Saturday of the month.
Co ee with a Cop is an chance for police to meet with community members and discuss many topics including parking regulations on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Hard Bean Co ee 107 Dales Place. e next scheduled event runs form 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at Dales Co ee.
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Co ee with a Cop is an easy way to get to know the men and women who serve our community and let them know about the issues that matter most to you. Remember that you can always reach our police department through our non-emergency number 720-652-4222.
Blessings in a Bag
Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps schoolchildren in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an all-volunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-7184440.
City committees need members
Fort Lupton is looking for several commu-
All ages are welcome.
Help for vets
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.
e VA o ers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or several in-network urgent care clinics that are closer to home.
To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ nd-locations or call 720-6000860.
Quali ed Listeners also needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners.
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneaker Yoga is available three times per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.
Volunteers needed
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyman services, help ad-
minister veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners. Visit quali edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and ll out the form or call 720-600-0860.
Donation time
e Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).
Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. e bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs. Drop o donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.
Free short-term radon test kits
Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.
Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/ radon.
Free short-term radon test kits
Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.
Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/ radon.
Water aerobics
e city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and ursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200.
Community Reach Center launches “warm line”
Community Reach Center is o ering a warm line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. e professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.
e line is not for crisis intervention. ose feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second oor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
Riverdale Ridge ready to defend basketball crown
Ravens move to Class 6A, eager for jump in competition
BY STEVE SMITH
Changes are in the air as Riverdale Ridge High School’s girls basketball team prepares to defend its rst state title.
e Ravens lost players to graduation, so Head Coach Timothy Jones has had to round up some replacements. Riverdale Ridge also moved up two classi cations — from 4A to 6A — and will play among the top schools in the state, based on enrollment. ere are no seniors on the roster.
Jones’ one-word description of his team was consistency.
“ ey don’t change who they are. It’s good to see them being consistent in our style of play,” he said. “We’re di erent from a lot of people. We’re big on defense, huge on transition, huge on being in shape. We’ll be solid.”
The roster
Brianna Crittendon is atop the list of returnees. e junior center, who has received considerable attention from NCAA Division I programs, averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds per game over an average of 26 minutes of play a season ago.
Abby Hawkins is returning after an injury-hampered 2023-2024 campaign. She played in all 28 games, yet averaged just 10 minutes per outing.
“As a freshman, she started about 50% of our season,” Jones said. “She had a torn labrum as a sophomore. But she’s coming back, and she’s phenomenal.”
“I’m excited. We graduated ve seniors, so I’m excited to have a whole new group,” Hawkins said. “I’m excited to have that new culture. I feel pretty con dent about this year.”
Crittendon agreed.
“It’ll be really fun to play with some younger players,” Crittendon said. “We have a young group. ey have a lot of energy. Last year, I had to learn how to communicate. Everyone is di erent. Learning from each other is going to be exciting. I’m comfortable being a leader.”
Shay Vigil averaged 3.5 rebounds in her four games last year. Jones said Vigil was a big key to the Ravens’ win in the Sweet 16 a season ago.
Jones also picked up the services of Chloe Parker, who transferred from underRidge High School. e junior guard averaged a bit more than 11 points per game for the Grizzlies.
“I’m looking to win,” Parker said. “I’m excited to be part of a new team. Coach Jones has done a really good job of welcoming me with open arms. It’s been smooth. All my teammates have been very welcoming.”
A couple of new faces are freshman guard Jerzi McAaurther. Jones gures she’ll wind up with a lot of minutes by the time the season ends. Isla Ruiz is a junior. Jones called her “a good oor general.”
Peyton Meineke also returns to the Ravens’ lineup. e junior averaged seven points a game last year. Jones called her one of the best defenders in the state.
Meineke also runs cross country.
“I’m excited to see what we can do this year,” she said. “We moved up to (class) 6A, which is exciting. Everyone has been getting excited.”
Last year’s success e state 4A championship banner is on the wall close to the Ravens’ bench. e Ravens nished with a 25-3 overall record, a 17-1 record in the 5A/4A Longs Peak League and brought home their rst state championship trophy.
“We want to pick right back up,” Vigil said. “We just want to have the same culture. We’re excited about the season, and we’re ready to work.”
Jones put last season’s success aside on June 1 when summer practice started.
“It’s a great accomplishment. It also made our jobs 10 times harder,” he said. “Not only are we out for people, we are the hunted. In 6A, it’s like, ‘Oh, they only did it because they were 4A.’ at’s the conversation. But nobody realized that the summer of, we beat the No. 2 team in 6A and beat the 5A champs. It’s going to be a big motivator.”
Crittendon said after winning the state title, her team kept its eyes looking forward.
“We can’t stick around on last year forever,” she said. “We keep it in the back of our minds. But we still have a chip on our shoulder. We’re in (class) 6A this year. It’s a di erent game.”
Meineke said the Ravens can’t discount any of their opponents.
“We have to be ready for anything coming up, knowing that we are going to 6A,” she said. “Playing in 6A is just a number. It depends on what you’re willing to put into games and practices to be ready for anything.”
Tipo looms Riverdale Ridge begins the season on ursday, Dec. 5, at Rocky Mountain High
School, in part of the Battle of the Rockies Tournament. Tip time is 5:30 p.m.
“We’re young and ery,” Jones said. “We have three freshmen on varsity this year and a plethora of juniors. THe youngsters have to catch up to speed. But it’ll be a good time. It’s a hard-working, ‘put my head down’ type of team.”
For more information, including the Ravens’ full schedule in 2024-25, visit MaxPreps.com.
“A splendidly festive tradition” – BroadwayWorld
A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Richard Hellesen Music by David de Berry
Directed by Anthony Powell
Riverdale Ridge players show emotion after winning the school’s first state title in history. The Ravens outlasted Holy Family to win 5043 on March 9 at the Denver Coliseum.
JOHN RENFROW
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Amazing Athletes
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Holiday Mystery Production (12/5)
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Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
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Horse Palace Casino @ 8:15am
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Family Paint Party with Gallery on the Go
@ 5:30pm
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster
Thu 12/12
Monthly Birthday Celebration BR (12/12) @ 1pm Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Holiday Lights Tour (12/12) @ 4pm
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Hockey Club @ 7pm / $36-$999 Ball Arena, Denver
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CERTAIN ARTICLES OF THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND AND MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Land Use & Development Code (the “LUDC”) contains certain provisions related to land use, zoning, design standards, and the process for applications; and
WHEREAS, in order to support the allowance and expansion of existing civic uses and to allow flexibility for the development o duplexes and multi-unit houses, certain amendments to the LUDC are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 24, 2024, to review and consider the code amendments pursuant to the applicable criteria set forth in 2.10(B) of the LUDC, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council opened a public hearing on November 19, 2024, where it conducted its review and considered the proposed code amendments pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in Section 2.10 (B) of the LUDC; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the LUDC, a notice of public hearing was published on the City’s website 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 and other interested parties, including the public at large; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed amendments to the Land Use and Development Code and finds that these amendments are consistent with the objectives of the code, align with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, promote the public health, safety, and welfare of Brighton residents, and enhance the efficiency of administering the Land Use and Development Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:
Section 1. Table 4-2 is hereby amended as follows:
K. Residential Clubhouse/Leasing Office. Clubhouses and/or leasing offices shall follow the same development standards as the principal building, except the non-residential building design standards in Section 6.05 shall apply when the clubhouse and/or leasing office is detached from the principal building(s). Section 3.Section 4.05(B) is hereby amended as follows:
1.Intent. The Open Space district is intended to preserve public and private open space. It ensures that a wide range of open and civic spaces are integrated into the development patterns of the City, appropriate to the context or inherent natural features of the area.
2.Applicability. The Open Space district is a special purpose district for areas designated on the official zoning map and typically applies to public, common or private lands designed to be used as open or civic space.
3.Uses. The Open Space district preserves open spaces and the uses designated in Table 4-2 shall control in the O district. Also note that all parks and open spaces are allowed in all districts, and it is not necessary to be in the O district to develop portions of the Open and Civic Space system.
4.Development Standards. The Open Space district is intended for development of public, common, private open, or civic spaces. Development should occur according to the design types specified in Section 3.02. The O district may include buildings or structures, only to the extent they support the essential function of the open spaces. In these cases, all buildings shall follow the non-residential building and design standards.
Section 4.Section 4.05(E) is hereby amended as follows:
1.Intent. The Public Lands district is intended to provide public and semi-public facilities and uses in convenient locations to serve the surrounding areas.
2.Applicability. The Public Lands district is a special purpose district for areas designated on the official zoning map.
3.Uses. The Public Lands district is specifically intended to promote necessary public services in close proximity to the lands, uses and buildings they support. Table 4-2 presents permitted uses, provided they are implemented with the applicable site and building design standards.
Section 5.Section 4.05(E)(4) is hereby removed.
Section 6.Table 5-1 is hereby amended as follows:
Detached House
A residential building designed for one primary dwelling unit in an urban neighborhood, suburban or rural setting. Variants of this type are based primarily on lot size and context.
• Detached House – Rural
• Detached House – Suburban
• Detached House – Neighborhood
• Detached House – City Lot
• Detached House – Compact
Duplex/ Multi-unit House
A residential building designed to accommodate multiple dwelling units in an urban neighborhood or suburban setting. Unit configurations for Duplex – Suburban or Duplex / Multi-unit House may include “up/down,” “side-by-side,” “front/back.” or variation based on context and frontage design. Homes may also be designed to have the scale and massing of a single detached house divided into multiple units.
• Duplex – Suburban (2 units max)
• Duplex / Multi-unit House (2 – 4 units)
Row House
A residential building type designed to accommodate 3 to 8 dwelling units in an urban neighborhood or mixed-use setting. Each unit is separated by a common sidewall with a side-by-side configuration and each has its own private entrance.
Small Apartment
A small-scale, multi-unit residential building designed on a small or moderate-sized lot in an urban neighborhood or mixed-use setting. The building is accessed by a common lobby entrance at building frontage and arranged to integrate into the block structure of a neighborhood with a variety of other small-scale residential building types.
Medium Apartment
A moderate-scale, multi-unit residential building on a moderate-sized lot in highdensity areas, corridors or mixed-use areas. The building is accessed by a common lobby entrance at the building frontage and arranged to integrate into the block structure of a neighborhood, typically as a transition to small -scale residential building types.
Large Apartment
A large-scale, multi-unit residential building on a moderate- to large-sized lot in high-density areas, corridors or mixed-use areas. The building is accessed by a common lobby entrance at the building frontage. It is appropriate in limited contexts where greater density or intensity supports broader planning goals for the area or neighborhood.
Table
Garden Apartment
A grouping of small-scale apartment buildings in a common development, typically in a suburban context and arranged around an internal system of streets and other access ways, walkways and common open space.
Senior Living
One building or a grouping of buildings in a common development providing senior housing and support for daily living (meals, housekeeping, nursing, security, personal care, transportation). These large buildings typically have a common lobby entrance. Parking for employees and residents is provided on site. Senior living facilities are appropriate in transition spaces between commercial uses and multifamily or single-family uses.
Civic
A building designed for a civic, institutional or public use, with building and site design that emphasizes the public realm through enhanced design and relationships to streetscape and open space. Variations include small civic buildings for integration into neighborhoods and mixed-use areas, as well as prominent civic buildings on larger grounds or in a campus setting, with specific patterns and scale based on the functions for the intended use.
Live / Work
A building designed for a primary dwelling unit but has a secondary component –typically at the building frontage – designed for a commercial and occupational use by the resident. This building type is appropriate at transitions between neighborhoods and commercial centers or busier corridors, or integrated into mixed-use areas.
Section 7.Section 5.02(E)(4)(j) is hereby removed.
Section 8.Section 5.09(D)(1) is hereby amended as follows:
1. The building types in Section 5.09 C. may be
Section 9. The following description in Section 11.01(A) is hereby amended as follows:
Duplex / Multi-unit House. A residential building designed to accommodate 2 to 4 primary dwelling units in an urban neighborhood or suburban setting. Duplex units that share a single common wall may be on a single lot, or it may be platted as separate lots along the common wall line subject to platting restrictions. All other Duplex or Multi-unit Houses shall be on a single lot.
Section 10. The following descriptions in Section 11.01 (B) are hereby amended as follows:
Assembly – Small (under 250 occupants). A place of public assembly designed and located to serve immediately adjacent uses or be accessory to other uses and typically designed for less than 250 people.
Assembly – Neighborhood (251-750 occupants). Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs for residents of nearby neighborhood(s) and typically designed for between 251 and 750 people.
Assembly – Community (751-1,500 occupants). Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of a broad vicinity and typically designed for 751 – 1,500 people.
Assembly – Regional / Convention Center (1,501+ occupants). Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of the city or region and typically designed for more than 1,500 people.
Public Safety / Services. A civic use that supports the community at large through public safety, recreation, leisure, or similar government functions. Examples include police and fire stations, post offices, public fleet/operation facilities, recreation amenities or similar government and quasi-government buildings and grounds.
Transportation – Public Parking. A parcel of land where the principal use is to park vehicles whether on a fee basis operated by a public or private entity or whether to support an adjacent use or business located on a different lot. Parking may be in a surface lot or in a structure. Park and Open Space. Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved with any residential, commercial or industrial uses and dedicated or reserved for public and/or private use and enjoyment, including agricultural, recreational, educational, cultural, scenic or environmental purposes, and characterized by natural and landscape features. Types of open spaces are generally refined in Section 3.02 by context, design and function.
Wastewater Treatment Plant. A facility or group of units, including the collection system, used for treatment of wastewater from sewer systems and for the reduction and handling of liquids, solids and gases removed from such wastes.
Water Treatment Plant. A facility or facilities within the water works system that can alter the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of the water.
Section 11.The following description is hereby enacted under Section 11.01(C): Marijuana Store. As defined in the Brighton Municipal Code.
Section 12.The following description in Section 11.01(D) is hereby amended as follows:
Waste Processing - General. An area and/or structure that provides for disposal or recycling of waste material, including waste transfer station and recycling facility. This does not include junk yards, landfills or incinerators.
Section 13.Findings. The City Council finds determines that the amendments set forth herein: (i) further the purpose of the LUDC; (ii) are in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and have been considered for both their long-range effects and immediate impacts; (iii) promote the public safety, health, and general welfare of the community of the City of Brighton; and (iv) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of administering the LUDC.
Section 14. 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 after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM /s/ YASMINA GIBBONS,
TO R-3 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6.14
APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET AMENDMENT IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN
FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.
BY: KATHRYN MORTENSEN BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGER CITY OF BRIGHTON
Legal Notice No. BSB3510 First Publication: December 5, 2024
Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2459 INTRODUCED BY: Green AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE BROMLEY PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 33RD AMENDMENT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 20.719 ACRE
PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF EAST BRIDGE STREET, WEST OF MT. BIERSTADT STREET, EAST OF WOOTEN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF SINGLETREE LANE AND BOWIE DRIVE, SITUATED WITHIN THE BRIGHTON CROSSINGS DEVELOPMENT, MORE PARTICULARLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE
ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024. CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney
Legal Notice No. BSB3513
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO. 2460
INTRODUCED BY: Padilla
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO,
APPROVING THE RAVENFIELD ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT FROM C-O AND PUD
ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF PURCELL STREET, SOUTH OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EAST OF SOUTH 27TH AVENUE, AND WEST OF THE BRIGHTON LATERAL DITCH, MORE PARTICULARLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL
PUBLIC NOTICES
EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST:
/s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE.
Legal Notice No. BSB3515 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO.
INTRODUCED BY: Green
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.012 ACRE PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BROMLEY LANE, SOUTH OF WEST JESSUP STREET, WITHIN SOUTH MAIN STREET RIGHT-OFWAY, MORE PARTICULARLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
WHEREAS, City of Brighton (the “Owner”) is the owner of certain real property consisting of approximately 0.012-acres, generally located north of West Bromley Lane, South of West Jessup Street, within South Main Street right-of-way described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (the “Applicant,”) has requested approval of the S. Main Redevelopment Right-of-Way Vacation, attached hereto as EXHIBIT B and incorporated herein (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, City staff used the criteria outlined for a vacation of rights-of-way in the Land Use & Development Code for its review and procedures related to the Application; and
WHEREAS, City Council hereby finds and determines that there is no public purpose for the Property; the Property is not necessary to meet the intent or standards of the Land Use & Development Code; the vacation does not adversely impact adjacent landowners or remove any necessary access to property; and the vacation has not been found to contradict the Colorado statues, the Colorado Constitution or the Brighton City Charter.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Application is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Property is hereby vacated and title to such vacated lands is hereby vested in its abutting landowners pursuant to C.R.S. § 43-2-303.
Section 3. 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 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney
Legal Notice No. BSB3512
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last
close without further notice once enough applications have been received.
Legal Notice No. BSB3516 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Metro Districts
Budget Hearings
Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District for fiscal year 2025. A copy of the proposed 2025 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the District’s Administrative Offices, 500 S. 4th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brighton, Colorado. Any member of the public wishing to inspect the budget should call our offices at 303-659-4101 to make arrangements to receive a copy of the proposed 2025 Budget electronically. The proposed 2025 Budget will be considered by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting on December 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at 500 S. 4th Avenue, 6th Floor, Brighton, Colorado. This meeting is open to the public.
Virtual public participation will be available by Zoom meeting. Interested individuals may join here:
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Any interested elector of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District may file any objections to the proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 Budget.
Dated 11/19/2024
GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By /s/ Cheryl Spottke Cheryl Spottke, Secretary
Legal Notice No. BSB3517
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGETS
The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2025 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:
The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Ann Eldridge CPA, LLC, 10250 W Alamo Place, Littleton, CO 80127.
Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://promontorymetrodistricts.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIREC-
TORS:
PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOS. 1 AND 3, a quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. BSB3518 First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7 NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to
Directors of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2024 Budget and 2025 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and that adoption of the Resolutions Amending the 2024 Budget and Adopting the 2025 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom without any individuals (neither Board Representatives nor the general public) attending in person.
Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2024 Budget and adopt the 2025 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
PRAIRIE CENTER
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7
By /s/ Peggy Ripko, Secretary
Legal Notice No. BSB 3129
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District for the year 2025. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District located at 15940 Elmira St., Brighton, Colorado, 80602 where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District, 15940 Elmira St., Brighton, CO, 80602 on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Any taxpayer within such Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget file or register their objections thereto.
Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District
Susan Findling, Treasurer
Legal Notice No. BSB3521
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV030379, Division/Courtroom C
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)
NORFOLK PLACE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. SOPHIA H YESIKI; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; and ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendant(s).
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 Department of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 O’clock A.M., on the 16th day of January 2025, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, phone number 303-6553272. 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 THE TIME OF SALE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,959.28.
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated July 27, 2024 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Norfolk Place Owners Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 21, 2023 at Reception No. 2023000065018 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Norfolk Place Owners Association recorded on 04/10/1984 at Reception Number: 496753 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Norfolk Place Owners Association against real property legally described as follows: Lot 58, Block 1, Norfolk Place Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Adams, State of
Colorado.; And also known as: 16353 E. 17th Pl., #C, Aurora, CO 80011
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.
The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999
Legal Notice No. BSB3479
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV030194
DIVISION NO. W
INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Plaintiff, Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association v.
Defendants, FRANSISCO ANTONIO ESPINOZA CHAVERO et al
Regarding: Lot 5, Block 5, Riverdale Farm Residential 2nd Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Also known as: 8430 Madison Way, 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 30th day of January 2025, 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: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE 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 August 15, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association, the current holder of a lien recorded on July 31, 2023 at Rec. No. 2023000043594, 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 38-38103.1 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.
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 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 7th day of November 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. BSB3519
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen Lee McCarty, AKA Karen L. McCarty, AKA Karen McCarty, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 449
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 March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Travis McCarty
Personal Representative 12710 Brighton Rd. Brighton, Co, 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3494
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
District Court, Adams County, State of Colorado Court Address: Adams County Courthouse 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:
Lewellyn Orr, Deceased; Eliza Jane Orr, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliams’s father and mother]
Crawford McWilliam, a/k/a Crawford McWilliam, Jr., Deceased; Maggie B. McWilliams, a/k/a Maggie B. McWilliam, a/k/a Margaret B. McWilliam, Deceased; [Record title owner]
Eliza Jane McWilliam, a/k/a Lizzie McWilliam, Deceased;
Samuel McWilliam, Deceased; William Andrew McWilliam, Deceased; Mary Jane Crawford, Deceased; Thomas McWilliam, Deceased; John McWilliam, Deceased; Margaret Elizabeth Drake, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliam’s maternal aunts and uncles]
Foster A. Orr, Deceased; Mary Elizabeth Parker, Deceased; Martha A. Orr, Deceased; Edwin Elsworth Orr, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliam’s cousins, their spouses, and their heirs or devisees] Minnie A. McWilliam, Deceased; Ruth Gerwig, Deceased; Henry E. Gerwig, Jr., Deceased; John Scott McWilliam, Deceased; Margaret Elizabeth Graham, Deceased; Virginia Graham Moeller, Deceased; and Geena Sue Northcutt, Deceased; Case Number: 2024PR030796 Division:
Starting the season
A listing of holiday events in the Northern Metro area
STAFF REPORTS
Friday, Dec. 6
Noel Northglenn: e City of Northglenn kicks o the holiday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Parsons entrance of the Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Memorial Parkway. Many of the most popular events from past festivals will be back! Santa will be on hand and ready to take pictures with the families – whether they are free (taken with your own phone) or $5 per photo with a professional photographer. Mrs. Claus will be there too, sharing her favorite holiday songs. ere will be free crafts for the kids, carriage rides and free children’s books while supplies last. And returning this year, the gym will be reserved for fun and chaotic indoor snowball ghts.
Historic Westminster Home Town
Christmas: e Westminster Historical Society hosts this annual event featuring carolers, roasted chestnuts and visits with Santa from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Fireman’s Park, 7290 Bradburn Blvd. Stick around for the lighting of the park’s 100 year old Christmas tree, reportedly
the tallest living Christmas tree in the state.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Northglenn Holiday Bike Giveaway: Free refurbished bicycles of all sizes will be given away on a rst-come, rstserved basis beginning at 9 a.m. at the Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway. Registration is not needed, just stop by before they’re all gone!
Adams County Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Featuring more than 160 vendors o ering handmade holiday crafts, homemade gifts and other treats. Admission is $5 and children 12 and younger are free.
Westminster Dodgeball Tournament: Gather a team of friends, pick out some costumes and get ready to do battle in a good-natured contest to the top all day at the Westview Rec Center, 10747 W. 108th Ave. e fee is $150 per team. Register at the city’s website, https://shorturl.at/Wiejy.
Olde Fashioned Christmas: Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, will host the annual
celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy holiday music as soon as you enter the door from local performers and browse a ordable baked goods, gifts and stocking stu ers in the kitchen. Santa awaits upstairs to take photos with the kids.
Victorian Christmas Open House: e Westminster Historical Society presents open house tours of the Bowles House Museum at 3924 72nd Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. o ering free tours and refreshments. Cookies and cocoa with Santa: Come
Bids and Settlements
Fort Lupton Press
ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Pinnacle Farms Metropolitan District Nos. 4-10 (collectively, the “Districts”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on December 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 435 1820 and enter meeting id 160 115 3374 and passcode 686901. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://www.pinnaclefarmsmd.com/
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
PINNACLE FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4-10
By: /s/ Lee Eisenheim, President
Legal Notice No. FLP1170
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
We are community.
Public Notice NOTICE INVITATION TO BID POOL/HOT TUB PLASTER AT THE CARBON VALLEY RECREATION CENTER FOR THE CARBON VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT
The Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District (CVPRD) is seeking bids from qualified commercial swimming pool plaster installers to replaster our swimming pool, hot tub and to repair tile at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center.
This request for proposals will be released on December 5, 2024.
Copies of the RFP may be obtained from the CVPRD Recreation Center located at 701 5th St., Frederick, CO 80530.
The complete document will also be available at https://www.cvprd.com/request-for-proposals https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/carbon-valley-park-recreation-district
Sealed proposals must be received by 5 PM, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Recreation Center located at 701 5th St., Frederick, CO 80530. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. All Proposals must be sealed in a package clearly marked with the proposer’s name and “CVPRD Recreation Center Pool/ Hot Tub Plaster Proposal.”
The Request for Proposal, and any addenda will be available on December 5, 2024, on the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District website at: https://www.cvprd.com/request-for-proposals and https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/carbon-valley-park-recreation-district.
Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District reserves the right to reject any or all, or any part, to waive any formalities, and to award the proposal to the vendor deemed to be in the best interest of CVPRD.
All correspondence and questions regarding this RFP should be directed to:
Scott Hickman, Operations Manager
Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District 701 5th St. Frederick, CO 80530
Telephone: 303-833-3660 ext. 118
Email: shickman@cvprd.com
visit with Santa, enjoy some cookies, do some crafts and have a professional photograph taken. ere are two sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Lupton Public Library, 370 S. Rollie Ave., Fort Lupton. Families will be given a number upon their entry through the Children’s Garden Gate (side exterior entrance). Numbers will be announced through a PA system, so make sure you are listening. Numbers will be called in groupings of 5. Digital photos will be emailed after processing.
This request for proposals will be released on December 5, 2024.
Copies of the RFP may be obtained from the CVPRD Recreation Center located at 701 5th St., Frederick, CO 80530.
The complete document will also be available at https://www.cvprd.com https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/carbon-valley-park-recreation-district
Sealed proposals must be received by 5 PM, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Recreation Center located at 701 5th St., Frederick, CO 80530. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. All Proposals must be sealed in a package clearly marked with the proposer’s name and “CVPRD Recreation Center HVAC Proposal.”
The Request for Proposal, and any addenda will be available on December 5, 2024, on the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District website at: https://www.cvprd.com and https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/carbon-valley-park-recreation-district.
Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District reserves the right to reject any or all, or any part, to waive any formalities, and to award the proposal to the vendor deemed to be in the best interest of CVPRD.
All correspondence and questions regarding this RFP should be directed to:
Scott Hickman, Operations Manager Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District 701 5th St. Frederick, CO 80530 Telephone: 303-833-3660 ext. 118 Email: shickman@cvprd.com
Legal Notice No. FLP1167
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Northglenn’s decorated fire truck will be on display again this year at Noel Northglenn Dec. 1. FILE PHOTO
