Commerce City Sentinel Express February 13, 2025 by Colorado Community Media

CDOT receives community feedback on I-270 improvements

BY LONDON LYLE

e number one issue that emerged from a community listening session on the Interstate 270 corridor was congestion, which has increasingly become a safety concern due to limited shoulder space.

e lack of room along the corridor hinders drivers’ ability to maneuver, especially in the case of crashes, according to Colorado Department of Transportation spokesperson Stacia Stellars.

To gather public input on its plans to improve I-270, CDOT hosted two in-person open houses at the Eagle Pointe Rec-

reation Center in Commerce City, along with two virtual events.

I-270 was rst built in the 1960s to create a travel path between Interstate 70 and industrial areas in Commerce City and the Stapleton airport. In the 90s, it was expanded from Quebec Street to connect to Interstate 25.

Today, it remains the only interstate in Colorado that has never received an upgrade, despite being utilized by over 100,000 vehicles each day. Twenty of the bridges along the corridor are in poor condition and in need of repairs. CDOT hopes to have a nalized construction plan by the fall of 2026,

and they will begin construction soon after.

CDOT unveiled numerous potential designs for the community to look at during the open house events and allowed for community members to share their thoughts on sticky notes. One community member wrote, “I would like to see the project completed as soon as possible! And (for construction) to last less than ve years.” Another individual wrote, “Freight tra c access should be prioritized for the betterment of all tra c.” Folks were at odds with one another over the necessity of the proposed express lane in one of the designs, with one communi-

ty member writing, “I prefer the express lane because funding could help build roads faster, and access could help with trafc,” while another individual argued, “No express lane. Need 3+ free lanes.” ere was also some confusion about the proposed intersection on Dahlia Street, with one resident calling it dangerous and confusing. ere was also a suggestion to add an aux lane between Vasquez Boulevard and Quebec Street. Despite some criticism, community members appeared to be fond of an added left turn on 56th Avenue from I-270 Eastbound exit.

King Soopers takes steps to handle strike

Grocer hires temp workers to keep stores open

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE

As day one of a planned twoweek walkout began, about a dozen King Soopers employees were up before dawn on ursday, pacing in front of their store in Centennial. Some walked the perimeter on the sidewalks as cars passed by. All carried white signs with red lettering asking customers to not patronize their employer.

eir union representative with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 forbade them to speak to a reporter, even as one employee questioned why not? Why aren’t they allowed to tell the people why they are outside the store instead of inside?

At a Safeway parking lot across from a King Soopers on ursday, union o cials held a news conference and said the workers at the two Pueblo stores would join the strike starting Friday. Local 7 President Kim Cordova said she spoke for the workers, who feared repercussions by the employer. Intimidation is part of the union’s multiple unfair labor practice claims against the Kroger-owned chain.

“King Soopers has some big problems. I mean when you have 96 to 100% of the workers vote to strike, there’s real issues,” Cordova said. “And here we are for the second time in back-to-back bargaining cycles. Here we are with another unfair labor practice dispute against King Soopers.”

More than 10,000 King Soopers employees in the Front Range are involved, which is a few thousand more than three years ago when King Soopers walked out in January 2022. More contracts have expired. ey’re protesting unfair labor practices, which allege surveilling and disrupting discussions between workers and union reps. A “last best and nal o er” from the company was rejected in mid-January.

Community members write their suggestions for I-270 improvements on sticky notes at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center on Feb. 1. LONDON LYLE

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Adams City High School students show o their ﬁlmmaking skills

BY JACKIE RAMIREZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Adams City High School students had the opportunity to make their lmmaking and acting debut at the school’s SeriesFest Screening on Feb. 4 in front of friends, family and community members.

Aims Community College calls for bands and artists

Live music program returns for ﬁfth year

BY BELEN WARD

A popular television production program returning to Aims Community College this year seeks to train the next generation of broadcasting professionals while it promotes the talents of local performers.

“Live in Studio A,” which is viewable an the school’s Youtube page, is designed for community musicians and students enrolled in the Aims audio, video, and television production program. e musicians perform live in a studio and Aims student edit the audio and video and produce a video portfolio for the artist to use to promote themselves.

“I’ve seen students get more engaged in video and audio production after they get that live experience,”

Aims Radio Station Manager Patrick Hesse said in a press release. “Students often say, ‘ is is what I want to do. It’s when all the book learning and technical skills click, and they see how it all comes together in a

real-world scenario.”

Call for Band and Artist

Performers of all genres can apply. Applicants must provide details of past performances and sample recordings. Selected performers receive a professional-quality video and audio recording of their performance and exposure through the Aims YouTube channel and social media platform. ey also get the opportunity to network with Aims students and sta in media-related elds, according to Aims o cials. e next round of performance are scheduled for between March 24 and 28 at the Aims Greeley Campus.

“We encourage artists to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Program Coordinator Nicole Rivera. “ is program is a win-win. Performers get incredible promotional materials, and students gain experience they can’t get anywhere else.”

e Live in Studio A program was launched in 2010 to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students, o ering real-world challenges in a professional studio environment, said Dev Multer, Aims’ Media Production Coordinator.

“For the students, it’s an oppor-

tunity to be part of live production. ey get to feel the pressure, preparing them for the real world. Live in Studio A provides students with experience and examples when looking for future employment,” Multer said.

Multer said the program gives students something to put on their demo reel.

“Whether they were a technical director, ran a camera, or mixed sound, they can walk away with real, valuable experience,” Multer said.

Hesse said the program has grown to include collaborations with graphic design and animation students, who contribute to branding and promotional materials for the program.

“It’s all about creating a multidisciplinary experience.” Students see how everything comes together in a live production, from audio engineering to video direction to graphic design,” Hesse said.

For more information about the program and to watch videos from past performances at Studio A production, visit the Live at Studio at https://www.aims.edu/degreescerti cates/television-videoproduction#studioa

Adams City High School partnered with the nonpro t storytelling organization nvert: ; --twbackdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --twbackdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-containlayout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; color: var(--newspack-theme-color-secondaryagainst-white); transition: color 0.11s ease-in-out; outline: 0px; background-color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;”>SeriesFest to help students learn how to produce lms by using cameras, audio equipment and editing software. e partnership, which started in a Freshmen Foundations class, has now moved on to the high school’s digital media class and next year will be available to juniors.

e rst lm presented was “ e Basement Secret,” an action-packed mystery short that follows two friends investigating an abandoned hospital where people have been reported missing. While the nished product may have been packed with epic scenes of stunts and fake ghting, lm editor Braydin Wol faced a major problem of footage getting lost during the editing process. However, it was not the only challenge he faced.

“I learned that Premiere Pro sucks at keeping your work,” said Wol during a Q&A segment after the screenings. “We had to restart, like, four times.” e second short lm was an action comedy featuring an epic stunt scene by Kevin Sierra Diaz in “Election Rivals.” at story, which was not fully completed, follows two friends running for class president. Digital media class teacher Dr. Paul Cama emphasized that the students worked very hard on it and deserved to have their work honored. e horror short lm “Lights Out,” which featured a crazy plot twist at the end, was also not completed but it showed great special e ects of lightning shooting out of a classroom’s uorescent lights. e lm’s scene-stealing special e ects was a great example of the students’ mastery of editing software.

“ e Love Triangle” follows the story of three high school students who nd themselves caught in a day-long high school romance with an interesting twist. When asked what movies or TV shows in uenced the lm, Leianna Demos cited various high school series.

“We wanted to do a student’s life, like how it is in high school,” Demos said. “ en people added romance and it was like ‘Oh! We have to hold hands with each other.’ ”

Last but not least, “Who’s ere?” falls into the same category of “ e Love Triangle,” but takes a darker and more mysterious tone. Actor Xochitl Franco Rascon said that their lm was inspired by the Net ix series, “Stranger ings.”

e group of students who worked on “Who’s ere?” originally were part of “ e Basement Secret” lm crew, but then switched over to do their own take on the same plot.

“After all, it was just fun and we enjoyed it,” said Danna Chavez, actor and editor of the lm. “One of my favorite moments was while I was editing because we got to see all the bloopers, and we all laughed as a class. It’s a nice memory to keep.”

Adams City High School students’ lms not only show the plots of life that intrigue high school students and provide a peek into Adams City culture, but they also showed how much fun one can have while collaborating on a creative project with classmates.

A past performance of a band recording a music video at the Aims, “Live in Studio A.”

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Colorado Environmental Film Festival Returns to Golden on February 21-23

There’s excitement building about the possibility of the Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder, but we already have a nationally renowned environmental film festival that takes place every February right here in Golden.

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is a juried film festival that lives up to its name, bringing all kinds of film — long-form, shorts, children’s films, and animated films — for a weekend run that includes awards, filmmaker Q&As, and more.

I recommend the All Access pass for $99, because it not only includes entry to all screenings but also includes streaming access for most of the films for seven days after the festival. Buy it at https://ceff.net/tickets. There are three screening rooms at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus, so that’s the only way to see your favorite films which might be scheduled simultaneously. Go to https://ceff2025.eventive.org/films for a complete list of the films.

Denver which manufactured the plutonium triggers for thousands of nuclear weapons.

As an aside, one of our broker associates, Kathy Jonke, was an environmental geophysicist for the contractor working onsite at Rocky Flats during the cleanup. She recommended this film before I saw it was on CEFF’s schedule. Ask her sometime about her work.

are family-friendly and free. Bring the kids!

Opening night is Friday the 21st at 7:00 in the Green Center’s auditorium, featuring an 86-minute feature film, “Bring Them Home” about a small group of Blackfoot people who established the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral lands. It is followed by a discussion with Executive Producer Melissa Grumhaus.

My choice of screenings at 10 a.m. on Saturday is the one which includes “Our Movement Starts Here,” a documentary about the fight against a toxic landfill in North Carolina.

At Sunday's 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Learn session, hear from members of the Denver Electric Vehicle Council and get the inside scoop on a variety of electric vehicles. Talk to the owners about their real life experiences driving an EV in Colorado and check out several models in the Electric Vehicle Roundup outside the Green Center from 9:15 to 3:30.

For the 1 p.m. screenings on Sunday, I have chosen the set which has five films focusing on sustainable home construction. This includes the “Heart of a Building” PBS program about John Avenson’s net-zero home in Westminster which was aired in January on Channels 6 and 12.

The closing set of screenings starting at 3:30 on Sunday includes the “Half-Life of Memory” mentioned above, plus two other films: one about lead poisoning of birds and

Attendees will have plenty to choose from at this year’s CEFF, including 9 films with ties to Colorado, 60+ feature-length and short films from 17 countries, and ten world premiere screenings. The weekend also promises thoughtful discussions with filmmakers, panels, and a vibrant Eco-Expo in which to connect with environmentally conscious brands and organizations.

Golden Real Estate has been a sponsor of CEFF for most of its 16 years, so you’ll see our ad in the program inviting you to visit our nearby office in downtown Golden. We’ll also have a booth at the Eco-Expo in the lobby of the Green Center where we’ll have an up-to-the-minute display of all the active solar powered homes in the Denver MLS. We’d be happy to take you to see any of them!

It makes sense that we’re the only real estate brokerage sponsoring CEFF, because we are experts in all aspects of “green” building, and half of us drive electric cars. We have also become experts in “hardening” homes to resist wildfires, so please ask us questions or read some of my previous columns on those topics at www.JimSmithColumns.com

CEFF groups films by several categories, including Activism & Environmental Justice; Adventure; Consumption & Waste; Energy & Climate Chaos & Fossil Fuels; Health & Food; Land Use & Conservation; Wildlife; and Water, Rivers & Oceans

Among the films at this year’s festival, I’m personally looking forward to a few particular films. First on that list is “Half-Life of Memory: America’s Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory,” a 55minute documentary about the sloppy operation and incomplete cleanup of Rocky Flats, the government’s plant between Boulder and

My choice of screenings at 1 p.m. is the one with three films about forests in Canada, Tasmania and on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. screening of four different films includes “Way the Wind Blows,” a short documentary about one family’s journey of recovery from the 2022 Marshall Fire in Boulder County, which destroyed 1,000 homes. That set also includes two interesting films about glaciers.

Between the 3:30 screenings and the 7:15 screenings on Saturday will be an “Evening Soiree,” a party with drinks and plant-based foods. Tickets for either of those screenings (or the All Access pass) includes an invitation to this party. This is when the awards for the best films will be presented in the Green Auditorium, along with the world premiere screening of “The Snake and the Whale,” a 90-minute investigative documentary that uncovers antiquated dams on the Lower Snake River that are driving the extinction of fish and killer whales.

I’m going to attend the 7:15 set of three films, one of which is “Responsible,” about the interplay of capitalism and environmentalism. The subtitle of the film is “There Is No Business to Be Done on a Broken Planet.”

On Sunday morning, I have chosen the screenings which include an animated short about invasive fauna and flora in Hawaii, a bird oasis on an abandoned golf course, overgrazing versus regenerative grazing in Nevada, a Tibetan nomad with a camera, and a threatened wetland between the banks of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Both of the Sunday morning film screenings

animals who feed on the carcasses of animals killed with bullets containing lead; plus one about the large amount of water consumed in the manufacture of computer ships.

A big part of CEFF’s mission is to educate, with a yearly focus on young filmmakers and films aimed at school age children from grade 4 through high school. These programs are always free, too. So, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday the 21st, prior to the festival’s opening, there is a “CEFF 4 Classrooms Field Trip” in the Bunker auditorium at the Green Center. It is for schools, youth organizations, home schools and more, designed to share a variety of youth-friendly environmental films. In addition to showing nine short films, two of them by young filmmakers, it includes a Q&A session with filmmakers and other field experts related to the film topics. Register at info@ceff.net,

ADU Law Enables Homeowners to Invest on Their Own

Beginning in July, homeowners in Colorado will be able to create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) within their home (preferably a walk-out basement), over their detached garage, or by building a tiny home or casita in their backyard.

The enabling law was HB24-1152. Until this law was passed, local zoning regulations made it difficult to get approval to build an ADU; but now local governments can not block ADU development using zoning regulations, although other local laws, such as building codes, still apply.

Many homes, such as single-story homes with no basement on a small lot with no detached garage, will not be able to take advantage of this law, but many others can, and that’s the purpose of the law — namely, to increase the housing supply through increased density. Before this new law, there wasn’t much that Colorado homeowners could do to increase the housing supply. Now they can, and increase their wealth in the process.

In September Colorado Biz had an article that described how the law works: “ADUs add housing units with minimal impacts to infrastructure and with increased compact infill development. They provide intergenerational living options and enable child or eldercare and aging in place. Because they’re small, ADU rents are typically low.”

The financial information for a specific ADU varies greatly, dependent on the particular ADU and site costs. That makes the numbers used in the article only rough estimates. The cost of an ADU is dependent on choices made by the homeowner who is installing the unit. It can be very expensive, but there are ways to keep it reasonable. Regardless, the article is a helpful summary.

One of the many reasons cited for expanding the use of ADUs is to increase the availability of affordable housing, although this rationale has been questioned. There are many things that can make ADUs costeffective, thus increasing affordability (both for purchase and rent).

Two of the factors that contribute to affordability are the size of the units and the cost of the land. ADUs are small but not uncomfortably small, and day-to-day life is unchanged. They tap into a trend of smaller living spaces.

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For a homeowner considering putting in an ADU, it’s one real estate investment that includes no cost for land. ADUs use space that is, at best, underutilized, and already owned. This is a big plus where the value of land is high.

As part of the new law, the legislature appropriated money and tasked the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) to develop programs to enable homeowners with moderate means to afford construction of an ADU. The idea is to jump-start ADU finance in the private sector.

Finally, units assembled off-site (referred to as manufactured, modular, or prefab) can reduce cost significantly, and have other advantages such as shorter lead times, far less on-site construction, environmental benefits, etc. A Colorado company that specializes in manufactured detached ADUs is Verdant Living (www.verdantliving.us). The owner of that company, John Phillips, is happy to discuss ADU options with you. Because of the huge variety of situations where ADUs are possible, he tries to recommend options that might work, often not involving his company. He can be reached at 303-717-1962 (voice or text).

His is a Denver business. Another player in the field of manufactured housing on the national level is Boxabl (www.boxabl.com), which specializes in factory-made homes that literally unfold after being delivered on a standard width flatbed trailer. Its “Casita” is a 361-square-foot modular home, offering a stylish, efficient living space with a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. It’s delivered with all-electric appliances (including laundry) and 100-amp electric service. It is currently priced at $60,000. It must be installed on a foundation prepared with electrical and plumbing hookups. It is built to meet building codes.

Recently, the company introduced the “Baby Box,” a 120-square-foot living space built to RV standards. Easy setup, no special equipment or foundation needed. The MSRP of Baby Box is $30,000 with introductory pricing of $19,999. It comes, like a mobile home, on a frame with permanent wheels. It too has a bathroom and kitchen, but with water tank and waste tank like any RV. It is intended for delivery to mobile home parks.

Brighton approves a ordable housing plan

Kestral project to add 174 homes to area inventory

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Henderson-area housing development passed muster with the Brighton City Council Feb. 4.

Councilors voted 6-1 to approve the Kestral planned development, a medium-density single-family development on 28 acres surrounding the Orchard Church at 120th and Peoria.

e Kestral plan calls for developing land owned by the Henderson-area Orchard Church. e lot runs from Peoria Street to the church’s parking along 120th Avenue and up Peoria past underhawk Place, the northwestern entrance to Prairie View High School. e lot wraps around the northwestern side of the church and its parking lot.

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One issue that CDOT o cials hope to address through the project is its environmental impact of any construction. Wildlife and habitats for birds, sh, reptiles and amphibians and other animals are dependent on nearby Sand Creek, Clear Creek and the South Platte River to ensure ecosystem balance and support biodiversity.

CDOT also made a point that construc-

Speaking at the Jan. 7 meeting, developer Mike Cooper of Boulder Creek

tion projects like these don’t have to be “ugly.” In fact, they hope to make it as aesthetically pleasing and natural looking as possible, with water features, mountain peaks and vegetation. Additionally, they plan to add in cultural features as well, including in the architectural style, urban skylines and other components.

Some of the other public concerns about these rst ideas are a lack of lighting for the Sand Creek Greenway and the proper placement of sidewalks to best serve community members. One community member pointed out that CDOT could collaborate with Adams County

Neighborhoods said he expected those units to be on the market in 2026, if the

open spaces to add local arts on trails and help with the visual components.

“Bike trails are popular routes for communities, especially in warm weather. Trails need to remain open during any construction,” the member added.

CDOT’s project team has been comparing the potential outcomes of various di erent plans they’ve drafted with the potential outcomes of doing nothing at all; what they’re calling the “no action alternative.”

Regardless of which construction plan is chosen, CDOT o cials believe it will be better overall for the environment,

city approves them. Cooper said he hopes the development would produce homes available for sale in the $400,000 range — considered “attainable housing.”

Housing advocates say one problem with Colorado’s housing market is the lack of a ordable homes considered “the missing middle” between multi-family apartments and expensive single-family houses. Cooper said the Kestral project is meant to ll that spot.

Brighton Senior Planner Summer McCann said the plans call for 174 singlefamily homes on the 28-acre lot, almost seven units per acre. Cooper said the lots would be a mix of two- and three-story cottages with six di erent building layouts and 10 color schemes. Most of the homes would be clustered around small green spaces meant to serve as yards for residents.

McCann said the lot’s current zoning allows up to between ve and 12 units per acre and is considered medium density.

air quality, tra c ow, noise levels and safety.

“By looking at how people travel today and how they might respond to new improvements, we can better predict future tra c patterns,” said CDOT spokesperson Stacia Stellars. “Improving I-270 would reduce the number of vehicles diverting to local roads, reducing the burden on neighborhood and local streets and improving tra c ow and safety across the larger roadway network.” For more information on the I-270 Corridor Improvements project, visit this link.

LEAP proporciona asistencia de energía para bajar los gastos de

LEAP helps eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.

LEAP ayuda a los residentes elegibles de Colorado a pagar una parte de sus gastos de calefacción de invierno.

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A site plan for the proposed Kestral planned development along 120th Avenue. Plans call for 174 single family homes on the site. COURTESY CITY OF BRIGHTON

Commerce City

On the pursuit of beautiful plain roads

One of my earliest childhood memories is walking down Federal Boulevard in Denver with my parents, older brother and a group of people as they all chanted “ se puede!” (“Yes we can!”)

It was a hot summer day, and I remember my feet hurting and feeling fatigued from the scorching sun. As a little girl, I didn’t understand why my parents had brought me and my brother to this marcha that led all the way to Civic Center Park. I kept telling my parents to just get in the car and drive alongside the people, but I was clearly missing the point.

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I would ask my parents “Why are we marching?” “What is this for?” and they would explain, but in my mind I couldn’t grasp the concept. I couldn’t understand that people from a di erent country were considered “bad people” or “criminals” because they immigrated to the U.S. for a better life. I didn’t see the problem. To me it was as simple as moving from state to state here in the U.S.; to me they were my parents, my brother and my friends. However, as I tried to grasp the idea, to this day I remember hearing my mother’s voice as clear as day telling me, “Just say it with us: Sí se puede.”

ose words have stayed with me since then. As my dad hoisted me up to his shoulders, I remember waving a little Mexican ag and chanting with everyone, and after that, the road seemed better. e burning sun didn’t feel so bad anymore.

Over the years, I began to understand the concept more and more as I saw how it a ected the lives of my parents and my brother.

I saw it when my parents had to work every night, come home to get me and my brother ready for school and then go back to work with no hours of sleep. I would wonder why they couldn’t get di erent jobs with better work hours. en, when my dad was working in a toxic environment, I wondered why he couldn’t get a job that didn’t mistreat him.

As an undocumented person,

the options were and are very limited. Even if you are trying to do the “right thing.” And by the “right thing,” I mean living the American Dream of working until you have nothing left to o er, providing a good life to your children and yourself, and simply just working to the success and family values that this country preaches.

I saw it when my brother was in high school, as he was approaching graduation. He had a job o er that he was more than quali ed for. He went to the interview, and they thought he was the perfect t, but then the di cult question came: “Are you a U.S. citizen?” e answer was no.

Despite the challenges, that didn’t stop my brother or my parents from moving down the road. During a time like today, where I hear attacks on my immigrant brothers and sisters, friends and family members, I nd myself more worried than they are. ese days, I am often comforted by my immigrant parents who say, “Don’t worry. We can’t let fear rule our lives. We have to keep moving forward.”

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It’s a bit ironic to say that I, a U.S.-born citizen, am more scared of what’s to come than they are, but I think that’s a true testimony of how resilient they have become. It shows that no matter what, their spirit will never be crushed. I’m not thanking this system for making them resilient; I think they have always been resilient, and these are just the kind of people they are. Who wouldn’t want a kind, resilient and brave person on their team?

But I guess that doesn’t matter.

“It just feels like it’s never enough,” said State Rep. Elizabeth Velasco during an immigrant voices press conference at the state Capitol on Jan. 22.

Velasco mentioned that she is co-chair of the Democratic Latino Caucus, vice chair of the Energy

and Environment Committee and has been a re ghter.

“And I have still been told to go back to my country,” she said at the event. “ is is the reality for many of us, that we are told again and again that we don’t belong when we are making our nation better, when we are working in Colorado to make everyone’s lives better.”

We are not just a workforce; we are people who are trying to do the “right thing.” Perhaps people can say, “You are trying to do the right thing through the wrong way,” but that’s not true. Even if you try to do everything the right way, it’s not possible for everyone, because the system presented to us is not for us, sometimes.

I recently attended a community information session where people came seeking answers for their immigration cases and status adjustment cases. At the end of the day, as someone who has been there and done that, I saw people simply asking, “How can I have a better life, without hurting anyone, without bothering

anyone? A life where I can work, study and live in peace without being afraid?”

While it may feel like the future is bleak and that this feeling of dread will never leave until we get an answer to those questions, I have hope, thanks to the protests that have happened and are still going.

“May they not fall on the descent nor on the ascent of the path, may they nd no obstacles behind or ahead of them. Nor anything that strikes them. Grant them good roads, beautiful plain roads.”

I saw this quote from the Mayan text Popol Vuh at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. It’s a poetic but powerful way to describe the hope that perhaps things can change.

Perhaps we can nd some answers, but until then, I hope that one day we can eventually come across beautiful plain roads, and that we don’t lose hope amid the uncertain roads ahead.

Jackie Ramirez is editor of the bilingual newsletter La Ciudad.

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Concert for a Cause at Brighton Armory

e Richard Lambert Foundation will host Denver-based bands Mz. Vendetta and Buck. at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Brighton Armory , 300 Strong St. in Brighton.

Tickets are $25 and sponsorships are available online at FlutterbyGives.org.

e Richard Lambert Foundation runs Brighton’s Family Grief & Healing Center, providing grief support groups and professional counseling with the goal of inspiring hope, facilitating healing and guiding the bereaved in rebuilding a meaningful life intertwined with their grief.

Mz. Vendetta is powerhouse band with four incredibly talented

female musicians. Established in late 2022, the band blends the classic rock vibes of the 70s, 80s, and 90s with their own music.

ey’ll be joined by Buck, a Denver-based band that’s bringing a fresh twist to the classic sounds of blues, funk, and rock. With their original compositions, Buck delivers a sound that’s both familiar and innovative.

Sponsorships start at $200, which includes a table, four admissions and drink tickets. A $500 Gold sponsorship gets two tables with eight admissions and drink tickets and access to a VIP area. A $1,000 Platinum sponsorship gets three tables, 12 admission and tickets, VIP access and early ad-

mission for a pizza bu et.

Reunion developer o ers survey

Oakwood Homes, the master developer of Reunion, has launched a community engagement and visioning process titled “What’s Next, Reunion?” to nd out what the community wants for the future of Reunion.

ose who live, work or play in Reunion are encouraged to visit whatsnextreunion.com online to complete the community survey. Oakwood Homes will gather input and create actionable plans for Reunion that re ect the shared goals of residents, local partners and Commerce City. e survey is the rst step in a long-term plan to provide additional programming

and cultural activities to improve quality of life for Reunion residents.

e survey will close Friday, March 7.

Adams County Launches

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of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities

Adams County’s Executive Leadership Team is excited to announce the creation of the O ce of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities to serve the community more e ectively. e goal of SPARC is to enhance the way the county builds and sustains partnerships, both internally and with external organizations.

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Schools seek to balance compliance with student needs

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As federal immigration policies evolve and schools are no longer o limits for immigration enforcement operations, districts across the Denver metro area are facing di cult questions about how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrive on campus.

As a result, Colorado Community Media reporters reached out to the school districts in our coverage area to ask how they’re addressing these concerns with their sta and the communities they serve. While the approaches vary, a common theme emerged: school leaders are seeking to balance legal compliance with their responsibility to protect students and maintain trust with the communities they serve.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

e Adams 12 school board unanimously adopted a resolution at its meeting on Jan. 15 a rming its commitment to protecting students and families regardless of immigration status.

e resolution states that the district will continue its practice of not inquiring about the immigration status of students or families and will follow all legal guidelines for protecting con dential information.

It also establishes speci c procedures if immigration o cials attempt to access school campuses or student records.

“ e Five Star District shall utilize its lawful powers to protect our students and families, regardless of immigration status,” the resolution states.

Among the key provisions, according to the district:

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e district will not voluntarily provide information about students or families to federal immigration authorities.

– Any immigration o cial’s request to enter a school or district property must rst be forwarded to the District’s Legal Department.

– e same applies if an immigration o cer seeks to communicate with a student while under the district’s supervision.

e board also emphasized that it would continue to support families in updating emergency contact information and in creating emergency plans in case of sudden family disruptions.

Adams 14 School District

Adams 14 Superintendent Karla Loría took to Facebook on Jan. 23 to con rm the district’s commitment to safeguarding students and protecting their educational rights.

“No one is allowed on our properties, inside our schools, or is allowed to have access to information without lawful justi cation and approval of the district,” she said. “Law enforcement is required to have a warrant signed by a federal or state judge in order to enter our properties, our

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Born on September 26, 1935, Georgia lived a life full of warmth, resilience, and compassion. She dedicated herself to her family, always o ering a listening ear, a guiding hand, and a heart full of unconditional love.

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Her love was boundless, her heart was kind, and her memory will forever be a blessing.

schools or to gain access to data.”

Referring to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision determining that all children, documented or not, have an equal right to an education under the United States Constitution, Loria said, “Adams 14 stands behind these absolute truths. We are here to safeguard the constitutional rights of our students and those who bless our schools. Our district will remain a safe place for learning, particularly as that is our constitutionally endowed mission.”

Schools outline plans amid immigration enforcement

munity resources.

– A Family Emergency Preparedness Plan to help parents outline steps in case of an unexpected Je co also guided principals, emphasizing the importance of minimal disruption and calm, professional interactions if an enforcement situation arises. e district’s legal team will require federal agents to provide proof of identity, agency a liation and a legally valid warrant before granting access to district property.

Je erson County Public Schools

Loria encouraged families to know their rights and directed them to resources on the district’s website.

Je co Public Schools updated its website on Jan. 28 to include a statement acknowledging heightened fear and anxiety in the community, with some parents and educators worried about what will happen if federal immigration agents visit schools.

“Over the past week, America’s federal immigration policies and practices have been changing rapidly,” the statement reads. “Sensitive places, including schools, are now no longer insulated from immigration enforcement.”

“If agents visit a school, a Je co district administrator will support the school and meet the agency on behalf of the district, with guidance from our legal team,” the district said.

In response, Je co has compiled several resources for families, including:

School board member Erin Kenworthy said the board is drafting a resolution regarding its commitment to protecting all students for an upcoming board meeting.

Weld Re-8

– “Know Your Rights” sessions o ered by local community organizations.

– An FAQ page addressing common immigration-related concerns.–– Family ambassadors to help immigrant families navigate district and com-

In Weld RE-8, school o cials strongly opposed cooperating with immigration enforcement agents without a court-ordered warrant.

“Our protocol right now is that we will not allow ICE personnel to have access to the buildings,” said Assistant Superintendent Johan Van Nieuwenhuizen. “If they don’t have a warrant signed by a judge and veri ed by our legal counsel, then we will not allow them access to the building at all.”

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e district’s policy states that:

– Immigration agents will not be allowed to speak to students without parental permission.

– No student or sta records will be shared with immigration authorities.

– School Resource O cers will verify any warrants presented by immigration o cials and consult with legal counsel before taking action.

Weld RE-8 sent a letter to parents emphasizing that the district remains committed to protecting students and families, regardless of immigration status. e letter also directed parents to community legal resources and encouraged them to update emergency contact information to ensure their child’s safety.

Denver Public Schools

In a letter sent to families on Jan. 17, Denver Public Schools rea rmed its commitment to ensuring that all students feel safe and supported, regardless of immigration status.

“Denver Public Schools is committed to providing equitable and inclusive environments where all students feel safe and supported, regardless of immigration status, said Superintendent Alex Marrero. e state’s largest district said the district’s policies require all visitors, including immigration o cials, to report to the school o ce upon entry and prohibit federal immigration law enforcement activities on school property without proper legal authorization.

DPS also developed a Family Resource Toolkit in English and Spanish to support immigrant families. e toolkit contains information about rights, current DPS policies, training, mental health support and community resources. e district encourages families to update emergency contact information and advises that each student should have at least two trusted adults authorized to pick them up if necessary.

Marrero assured families that DPS will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as needed.

“We want to ensure that all of our students and families feel safe and supported in our schools,” Marrero said.

Cherry Creek Schools

Cherry Creek’s Superintendent Christopher Smith sent a message to sta and families on Jan. 24 rea rming the district’s commitment to supporting all students and ensuring schools remain safe spaces amid growing concerns over federal immigration policies.

“We remain consistently and steadfastly committed to serving all students and ensuring our schools are safe places where all students feel loved, valued, invested in, and seen,” Smith wrote. “Every student is welcome; every sta member is welcome in Cherry Creek. at doesn’t change, no matter what the future holds.”

Cherry Creek Schools outlined speci c protocols already in place to protect students’ rights and privacy, including:

– Right to free public education: e district emphasized that all children residing in the U.S. have a right to public education, regardless of their immigration status. Smith referenced the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe, which rea rmed this right.

– Student information protections: Cherry Creek follows the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which safeguards student records. All requests for student information from agencies, including ICE, must be submitted to the district’s O ce of Legal Services.

– Handling ICE Requests on School Grounds: If ICE agents approach a Cherry Creek school seeking access to a student, they will be directed to the district’s legal o ce before any action is taken.

– Mental health and safety resources: e district’s mental health sta is available to provide support for students and sta who may be experiencing anxiety or fear.

– Community partnerships: Cherry Creek Schools is working with local and state agencies, law enforcement, and com-

munity groups to prepare for scenarios that may impact students and families.

Smith also emphasized that keeping sta informed about legal and policy changes remains a district priority. However, the district didn’t provide speci c guidance on what steps schools should take if federal agents arrive on campus without notice.

“I don’t have all the answers for you today, but my commitment to you is clear,” Smith said. “We are a community that values all people.”

Englewood Schools

Englewood Schools Superintendent Joanna Polzin said the district is committed to student safety and is ensuring families have timely access to resources on the district’s website.

“I have communicated with my leaders on this topic,” Polzin said. “Our sta is dedicated to the well-being of our students. As we navigate these changes, student safety will remain our top priority.”

She emphasized that all school sta have been directed to follow district procedures, which include:

– Only releasing students to individuals listed in the district’s student information system and requiring proper identi cation before any release.

– Contacting the Superintendent and Director of Safety and Security immediately if an immigration o cer arrives at a school.

– Verifying the agent’s credentials and documentation before taking action and seeking guidance from legal counsel.

“Englewood Schools will continue to provide safe learning spaces for our students and sta ,” Polzin said.

Littleton Public Schools

Littleton Public School’s Chief Communications O cer Diane Leiker said she appreciated the opportunity to participate in

a story on this issue but respectfully declined.

Douglas County School District Douglas County o cials have been vocally supportive of Trump’s deportation plans and are suing the state over its laws that limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

Superintendent Erin Kane emailed sta earlier this month to say the district would continue to allow law enforcement to detain students only if they are accused of a dangerous crime or are considered a potential danger to other students.

Kane said that if law enforcement needs to detain a student, they communicate ahead of time with the district, and the Safety and Security Department is contacted for guidance.

If o cers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are at a school, sta is directed to contact the Safety and Security Department and the Legal Department. e Legal Department will verify and review removal orders “to ensure the student may be legally released to the agency.”

In a Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce statement, Sheri Darren Weekly said the sheri ’s o ce collaborates with federal law enforcement agencies but does not “actively engage in immigration enforcement at this time.”

“Regarding schools, our school resource o cers are dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students,” Weekly said. “While they collaborate with other law enforcement agencies on matters of safety, their primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being of students and sta .”

However, in a shift from Kane’s and Weekly’s statements, Douglas County Commissioner George Teal said on Facebook that he supported ICE o cers removing children from schools “if needed.”

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STRIKE

Not all union members walked out on day one. Workers in Colorado Springs voted last Friday to authorize a strike. But some of their contracts have not yet expired so they could join in the coming days, union o cials said.

Find an updated list of a ected locations at public. ourish.studio/visualisation/21490216.

Grocer preps for strike

ere are 77 Denver-area stores involved in ursday’s work stoppage. Because of that, King Soopers hired temporary workers to keep the stores open, spokesperson Jessica Trowbridge said Wednesday.

“We have an obligation to the community to make sure they have access to fresh and a ordable food and pharmacy services, so we’ve gone ahead and hired temporary sta to come and help us serve the community at this time,” Trowbridge said.

All stores will remain open, though locations impacted by the strike will operate on limited hours. Stores will open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m, with pharmacies open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week. On Saturdays, pharmacy hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Pharmacies will be closed on Sundays.

All other stores in the state, including City

Markets, will stick with their normal hours.

Other King Soopers stores remain open

Not all King Soopers in metro Denver are unionized. ere are nonunion stores in Brighton, Castle Rock, Erie and Firestone. ere are also two ornton locations — at 13700 Colorado Blvd. and 13525 Quebec St. — that aren’t part of the strike. Other nonunion stores farther out include Bennett, Conifer and Windsor.

Union stores outside of Denver remain open, though they could join the strike at a later date. Besides Colorado Springs workers who are ready to join the strike, others could take a strike vote soon. Labor contracts in Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Loveland expire Feb. 15.

Also, many locations only have some of the sta in a union, such as the meat departments in Boulder and Parker. But those stores are still impacted by the strike and limited hours.

Local 7 also represents workers at four Western Slope City Markets, including two in Grand Junction, one in Fruita and one in Clifton. No strike vote has been announced yet.

Unproductive negotiations, heated accusations

Negotiations began in October on the new contract, which expired Jan. 5, and stopped inde nitely on Jan. 16. No further meetings were scheduled.

In unfair labor practice claims led with the National Labor Relations Board, the

union said King Soopers was “illegally threatening members with discipline” for wearing union clothing or union buttons, surveilling workers in discussions with union sta and “gutting $8 million in retiree health bene ts for wage increases for active workers.”

To get the union back to the bargaining table, Cordova said, “We need the company to engage in good and fair bargaining, and they need to resolve the unfair labor practices. ey have to provide information that we need around sales.”

King Soopers pushed back on all the allegations. In a statement, the company said it responded to all the union’s requests, and even “dedicated six hours to answering every question raised,” during a one negotiation session. e company has “acted in full compliance with both the law and collective bargaining agreement obligations.”

It led its own unfair labor practice claims against the union for causing disruptions, such as mentioning a strike on Dec. 17, and rejecting company o ers without providing their own proposal for the workers.

( e union said it has made proposals.)

e company had hoped to avoid a strike, like the one three years ago. Earlier this week, King Soopers President Joe Kelley asked Local 7 to “reconsider their approach and prioritize the best interests of our associates, their members and the communities they serve.”

King Soopers has publicly shared its o er to workers and urged employees to look and vote on the proposed contract, instead of voting on unfair labor practices.

King Soopers o ered raises to boost store clerks’ hourly wage by $4.50 over four years, with top clerks earning above $27 an hour

by 2028. Adding in health care and pension bene ts, that would be $29.48 an hour. e current wage is $22.68, the company said.

The union’s sticking points

While making sure grocery workers can make a livable wage is a big concern, Cordova said the top concern is inadequate sta ng, and that impacts consumers.

“Our ght over understa ng is real. Every customer sees that they’re waiting in long lines. ey’re seeing empty shelves. And there’s not a supply chain issue here. All the product is in the back room. ere’s just nobody there (to restock),” Cordova said. “ ey don’t have enough sta in the stores to properly change the price tags or prices in the system. So many customers’ experience (is) the price they’re paying is higher than what’s advertised. And that’s a big issue when people around the country are already upset about the high cost of groceries.”

Reyna Carpenter, the seafood manager at a King Soopers in Pueblo, said she joined the company a decade ago when there were four people working a shift in her department at a time. Now, there’s two. And sometimes she gets pulled over to the meat department to help.

If one of the shift workers is tagging items or restocking, that means there’s only one employee helping customers. And that’s what’s happening storewide, she said. When check out lines get longer, cashiers abandon the other chores. at means store shelves aren’t getting restocked or properly tagged with the new pricing for the week. Or there’s no shopping carts, so another sta er has to run out and gather them up in the parking lot.

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§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District in Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Eligible electors of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Dawn Fredette, DEO

South Adams County Water and Sanitation District

6595 East 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 720-206-0509 / dfredette@sacwsd.org

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election). However, it is recommended that forms be submitted earlier to allow time for curing any errors prior to the deadline.

An Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate form must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (the Tuesday preceding the election).

By: Dawn Fredette

As: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1566

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

CONVOCATORIA DE NOMINACIONES

DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE RIVERDALE DUNES NO. 1

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA, y, en particular, a los electores del Distrito Metropolitano de Riverdale Dunes No. 1, Condado de Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevara a cabo una elección el Martes, 6 de Mayo de 2025, entre las 7: 00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento, dos (2) Directores serán elegidos para servir términos de 4 años y dos (s) Directores será elegido para servir terminos de 2 años en la Junta de cinco miembros.

Los Electores elegibles del Distrito interesados en formar parte de la junta pueden obtener un Formulario de Autonomización y Aceptación del Oficial Electoral Designado (OED):

Por correo electrónico: mandi@fritschelaw.com (preferible)

En persona: Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. México Ave., Suite 300, Denver, Co 80210

La Oficina de OED estará abierta LunesViernes de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. La fecha limite para enviar el formulario de autonomización y aceptación es a las 4:00 p.m. el 28 de Febrero de 2025 (no menos de 67 días antes de la elección). Se prefiere recibir el formulario por correo electrónico.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMAS que se debe presentar una solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia ante el OED antes de las 4:00p.m. el Martes ates de la elección, 29 de Abril de 2025. De preferencia por medio de correo electrónico.

Distrito Metropolitano de Riverdale Dunes No. 1

By: /s/ Mandi Kirk

Oficial Electoral Designado

Legal Notice No. CCX1569

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

RIVERDALE DUNES

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Riverdale Dunes Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms on the five member Board.

Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Mandi Kirk, the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Via Email: mandi@fritschelaw.com (preferred)

In Person: Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80210

The Office of the DEO is open Monday –Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is 4:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election). Submittal via email is preferred.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO (email preferred) no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday preceding the election, April 29, 2025. De preferencia por medio de correo electrónico.

RIVERDALE DUNES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: /s/ Mandi Kirk

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1568

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

LLAMADO DE CANDIDATURAS

A QUIÉN CORRESPONDA y, particularmente a los votantes del Distrito de Agua y Saneamiento de Box Elder del Condado Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., que se realizará una elección el martes 6 de mayo de 2025, en el horario entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento uno (1) el Director será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 2 año hasta el 4 de mayo de 2027 y tres (3) el Directors será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 4 años hasta el 8 de mayo de 2029.

Los formularios para la Auto Candidatura y Aceptación están disponibles y pueden obtenerse a partir de Catherine Will, el Funcionario Electoral Designado para

el Distrito d Agua y Saneamiento de Box Elder c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, Teléfono: 303-592-4380, Correo electrónico: cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com.

El Formulario de Auto Candidatura y Aceptación o la carta debe presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 28 de febrero de 2025, sesenta y siete (67) días antes de la elección regular. Las Declaraciones Juradas de Intención para ser un Candidato de Nominación Directa deben presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 3 de marzo de 2025, sesenta y cuatro (64) días antes de la elección regular.

POR LA PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., que las solicitudes para la devolución de las votaciones de los votantes ausentes pueden obtenerse a partir/ presentarse ante Catherine Will, el Funcionario Electoral Designado del Distrito (en la dirección/ teléfono/ correo electrónico señalados más arriba), en el horario entre las 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. hasta el horario de cierre del martes inmediatamente anterior a la elección (martes 29 de abril de 2025).

BOX ELDER DISTRITO de AGUA y SANEAMIENTO

Por____ /s/ Catherine Will Funcionario Electoral Designado

Legal Notice No. CCX1571

First Publication: February 13, 2025 Last Publication: February 13, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Tower Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Courtney Linney, DEO clinney@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP

1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-839-3778

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 28, 2025. The form should be emailed to clinney@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

CONVOCATORIA DE CANDIDATURAS TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

A QUIEN PUEDA INTERESAR, y particularmente, a los electores elegibles de Tower Metropolitan District (“Distrito”) del Condado de Adams Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Distrito llevará a cabo una elección ordinaria el 6 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento, (2) dos directores serán elegidos por un término de 4 años y (1) uno directores serán elegidos por un término de 2 años.

Para ser candidato a uno de los puestos de director, una persona cualificada debe presentar un Formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación. Los electores elegibles del Distrito interesados en servir en la Junta Directiva pueden obtener un Formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación del Funcionario Electoral Designado (DEO) del Distrito:

Courtney Linney, DEO clinney@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP

1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-839-3778

El Formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación debe devolverse al Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del cierre de las actividades (5:00 p.m. MST) del viernes 28 de febrero de 2025. El formulario debe enviarse por correo electrónico a clinney@spencerfane.com. Si el funcionario electoral designado determina que el formulario de autonominación y aceptación no es suficiente, el elector elegible que presentó el formulario puede modificar el formulario en cualquier momento antes del cierre de las actividades

del día de la fecha límite.

Los formularios de Declaración jurada de intención de ser candidato por escrito deben presentarse en la oficina del Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del cierre de las actividades del lunes 3 de marzo de 2025.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se puede presentar una solicitud de voto en ausencia ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado, en la información de contacto arriba mencionada, a más tardar al cierre de las actividades el martes 29 de abril de 2025.

TOWER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1565

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CONVOCATORIA DE NOMINACIONES

DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE AURORA SINGLE TREE

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA, y en particular, a los electores elegibles del DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE AURORA SINGLE TREE (“Distrito”) del Condado de Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Distrito llevará a cabo una elección ordinaria el 6 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 7:00 p. m. En ese momento, (3) tres directores serán elegidos por un período de 4 años y (1) un director será elegido para un período de 2 años.

Para ser candidato a uno de los puestos de director, una persona calificada debe presentar un Formulario de Autonominación y aceptación. Los electores elegibles del Distrito interesados en formar parte de la Junta Directiva pueden obtener un formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación del Funcionario Electoral Designado (DEO) del Distrito:

Stephanie Net, DEO SNet@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203

Teléfono: 303-839-3712

El formulario de Autonominación y aceptación debe devolverse al funcionario electoral designado antes de las 5:00 p.m. del viernes, 28 de febrero, 2025. El formulario se puede enviar por correo electrónico a SNet@spencerfane.com. Si el funcionario electoral designado determina que un formulario de autonominación y aceptación no es suficiente, el elector elegible que presentó el formulario puede modificarlo en cualquier momento antes del cierre de operaciones el día de la fecha límite.

Los formularios de Declaración jurada de intención de ser un candidato por escrito deben enviarse a la oficina del

Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del cierre de operaciones del lunes 3 de mayo de 2025.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se puede presentar una solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado, en la información de contacto mencionada anteriormente, a más tardar al cierre de operaciones del martes 29 de abril de 2025.

DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE AURORA SINGLE TREE

Stephanie Net, Funcionaria Electoral Designada

Legal Notice No. CCX1580

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Harvest Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, via email: sluetjen@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District by 5:00 p.m. at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2025).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address during normal business hours, until 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 29, 2025). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By:/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1558

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§ 1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Belle Creek Metropolitan District No. 1, Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2027), and two directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2029). Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”):

LAURIE TATLOCK 58 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST, SUITE 100 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 720-274-8377 laurie@mulhernmre. com

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 28, 2025. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, March 3, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on April 29, 2025.

BELLE CREEK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1577

First Publication: February 13, 2025 Last Publication: February 13, 2025 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Harvest Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.

HARVEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By:/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1559

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

EAGLE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Eagle Creek Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and two (2) directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Eagle Creek Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Michele Barrasso

c/o Seter, Vander Wall & Mielke, P.C. 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 mbarrasso@svwpc.com 303-770-2700

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election).

The Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 29, 2025

/s/ Michele Barrasso

Designated Election Official Signature

Legal Notice No. CCX1576

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Box Elder Water and Sanitation District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time one (1) Director will be elected to serve a 2-year term to May 4, 2027 and three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms to May 8, 2029.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Catherine Will, the Designated Election Official for the Box Elder Water and Sanitation District, c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 28, 2025, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on March 3, 2025, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Catherine Will, the Designated Election Official of the District (at the address/phone/email address noted above), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 29, 2025).

BOX ELDER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: /s/Catherine V. Will

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1570

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

LLAMADO DE CANDIDATURAS

A QUIÉN CORRESPONDA y, particularmente a los votantes del Distrito Metropolitano de Northern Commerce del Condado Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., que se realizará una elección el martes 6 de mayo de 2025, en el horario entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento uno (1) el Director será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 2 año hasta el 4 de mayo de 2027 y dos (2) el Directors será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 4 años hasta el 8 de mayo de 2029.

Los formularios para la Auto Candidatura y Aceptación están disponibles y pueden obtenerse a partir de Catherine Will, el Funcionario Electoral Designado para el Distrito Metropolitano de Northern Commerce c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, Teléfono: 303-592-4380, Correo electrónico: cwill@ specialdistrictlaw.com.

NORTHERN COMMERCE DISTRITO METROPOLITANO

Por____ /s/ Catherine Will Funcionario Electoral Designado

Legal Notice No. CCX1575

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

AURORA SINGLE TREE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN , and particularly, to the eligible electors of Aurora Single Tree Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct regular elections on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District(s) interested in serving on the Board(s) of Directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Stephane Net, DEO

SNet@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3712

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 28, 2025. The form should be emailed to SNet@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025.

AURORA SINGLE TREE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Stephanie Net, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1579

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

AVISO PÚBLICO

UNA CONVOCATORIA PARA NOMINACIONES

Secciones 1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA y, en particular, a los electores del Distrito de Agua y Saneamiento del Sur del Condado de Adams, en el Condado de Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una elección el día 6 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento, se elegirá a tres (3) directores para desempeñarse por un periodo de cuatro años y se elegirá a un (1) director para desempeñarse por un periodo de dos años. Los electores elegibles del Distrito de Agua

y Saneamiento del Sur del Condado de Adams interesados en formar parte de la junta directiva pueden obtener un formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación de la Funcionaria Electoral Designada (DEO) del Distrito:

Dawn Fredette, DEO

South Adams County Water and Sanitation District 6595 East 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 720-206-0509 / dfredette@sacwsd.org

La Oficina de la Funcionaria Electoral Designada está abierta los siguientes días: de lunes a jueves de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. y viernes de 7:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

La fecha límite para presentar un formulario de Autonominación y Aceptación es a las 4:00 p.m. del viernes 28 de febrero de 2025 (no menos de 67 días antes de la elección). Sin embargo, se recomienda que los formularios se envíen antes para dar tiempo a subsanar cualquier error antes de la fecha límite.

Se debe presentar un formulario de Declaración Jurada de Intención de Ser un Candidato por Escrito en la oficina de la Funcionaria Electoral Designada antes de las 5:00 p.m. del lunes 3 de marzo de 2025 (el sexagésimo cuarto día antes de las elecciones).

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se deberá presentar una solicitud para una boleta de voto en ausencia ante la Funcionaria Electoral Designada a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del martes 29 de abril de 2025 (el martes anterior a las elecciones).

Por: Dawn Fredette Como: Funcionaria Electoral Designada

Legal Notice No. CCX1567

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Northern Commerce Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time one (1) Director will be elected to serve a 2-year term to May 4, 2027 and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms to May 8, 2029.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Catherine Will, the Designated Election Official for the Northern Commerce Metropolitan District, c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the

Designated Election Official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 28, 2025, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on March 3, 2025, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NORTHERN COMMERCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/Catherine V. Will

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1574

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

LLAMADO DE CANDIDATURAS

A QUIÉN CORRESPONDA y, particularmente a los votantes del Distrito Metropolitano de Cutler Farms del Condado Adams, Colorado.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., que se realizará una elección el martes 6 de mayo de 2025, en el horario entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento dos (2) el Directors será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 4 años hasta el 8 de mayo de 2029.

Los formularios para la Auto Candidatura y Aceptación están disponibles y pueden obtenerse a partir de Catherine Will, el Funcionario Electoral Designado para el Distrito Metropolitano de Cutler Farms c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, Teléfono: 303-592-4380, Correo electrónico: cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com.

El Formulario de Auto Candidatura y Aceptación o la carta debe presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 28 de febrero de 2025, sesenta y siete (67) días antes de la elección regular. Las Declaraciones Juradas de Intención para ser un Candidato de Nomi nación Directa deben presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 3 de marzo de 2025, sesenta y cuatro (64) días antes de la elección regular.

a partir/ presentarse ante Catherine Will, el Funcionario Electoral Designado del Distrito (en la dirección/ teléfono/ correo electrónico señalados más arriba), en el horario entre las 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. hasta el horario de cierre del martes inmediatamente anterior a la elección (martes 29 de abril de 2025).

CUTLER FARMS DISTRITO METROPOLITANO

Por____ /s/ Catherine Will Funcionario Electoral Designado

Legal Notice No. CCX1573

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cutler Farms Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms to May 8, 2029.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Catherine Will, the Designated Election Official for the Cutler Farms Metropolitan District, c/o McGeady Becher Cortese

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 27, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Natalie Kaila Jacobi be changed to Kaila Jacobi Johnson Case No.: 25 C 0131

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1578

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 27, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express ###

No matter what you’re looking for... You‘ll Find It In The Classifieds

POR LA PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., que las solicitudes para la devolución de las votaciones de los votantes ausentes pueden obtenerse

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CCX1572

First Publication: February 13, 2025

Last Publication: February 13, 2025

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

e team is led by Adminstrator Daniela Garcia, who played a key role in establishing SPARC for Adams County. She leads e orts to secure diverse funding, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower communities to foster resilience and prosperity.

e team will collaborate with partners to foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.

Learn more at sparc.adcogov.org.

2024 Healthy Farmers Markets Survey

e Adams County Health Department is hoping that anyone who attended one of the Healthy Farmers Markets they hosted hosted in 2024 will o er feedback on how to improve these events for 2025. e survey is available on the Health Department’s Website and at at bit.

ly/4jBvrh5.

ose who take the survey before Monday, April 21, will be entered to win a $50 gift card.

Gaylord hosts ﬂyﬁshing show

e 23rd annual Denver Fly Fishing Show kicks o the season Feb. 21 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 No. Gaylord Rockies Blvd.

e Fly Fishing Show will include 31 classes with experts. Class registration is $95 except for a day-long advanced casting class jointly conducted by Dr. Gary Borger and Mac Brown a day before the show opening on Feb. 20. Tuition is $625.

Among the experts’ classes areIncrease Your Distance with Mac Brown, Casting with Alice Owsley, Conquering Chironomids Master Class with Phil Rowley, Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites with Tim Cammisa, e Perfect Cast with Gary Borger, Master Class: Fly Fishing Tailwaters with Pat Dorsey, and Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle.

Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun.

Admission is $20 for one day, $35 for two days and $45 for three. Children under age 5 are free as are Boy and Girl Scouts under age 16 in uniform. Children 6-12 are $5. Active military with an ID are $10.

Snow Trooper helps get you through the storm

When the akes start falling, Commerce City Public Works hits the road to plow nearly 300 lane miles of streets in the city.

To help you prepare for a safe commute, the city’s online Snow Trooper map shows which roads have been plowed and how recently. Visit snowtrooper. c3gov.com to see the treatment map and priority level of streets along your route.

As a reminder, the city does not plow state roads, such as Highway 85, Interstates 270 and 76, and Brighton Boulevard. Learn more about the city’s snow response plan at c3gov.com/Snow.

Legal self-help clinic

e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30

p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month. e program is for those without legal representation and needing help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.

Alliance Business Assistance Center grants available e Alliance Business Assistance Center is excited to announce that 2024 business grants are now available to support your business endeavors.

Sta at the center can assist residents by helping to identify grants that align with their business goals and industry, providing guidance through the application process, ensuring that they have the best chance of success and providing other valuable resources for local business.

To get started, visit our website at https://businessinthornton.com/localbusiness/small-business-support-programs/business- nancial-assistance.