Arvada Press March 7, 2024

Winterfest returns to Arvada

Festival brings multicultural fun

BY LILLIAN FUGLEI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

With sunny skies and streets clear of snow, Arvada kicked o festival season with its winteriest festival of the year.

Feb. 25 marked the 6th Annual Winterfest — a celebration of diverse cultures. e fest lled McIlvoy Park with family friendly fun and performances throughout the day.

To kick things o , Arvada’s dogs got to aunt their style with the ugly sweater contest and pet parade. Participating pups were dressed to the nines in a variety of sweaters—everything from homemade knits to matching “Best Friends” sweaters.

Afterwards, a variety of culturally diverse performances took the stage at McIlvoy Pavillion. Starting with a live mariachi performance by Sangre Mexicana Denver, the stage was then lled with dragon and lion dances performed by the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center.

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Colorado Ice Works showcased their ice carving skills, working on a dragon sculpture throughout Winterfest.

PHOTO BY LILLIAN FUGLEI

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City of Arvada reveals final design plans for Gold Strike Park

Proposal includes large nature program, crossing at Ralston Creek and bouldering feature

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Gold Strike Park might look a little di erent in the coming years, as the City of Arvada recently unveiled plans for a major redesign to the park that will begin construction in 2025.

e site plan was nalized after multiple rounds of community input were gathered starting in April 2023.

Arvada’s Communications Manager for Vibrant Communities and Neighborhoods Sean Star said the city team is glad to be moving forward with a plan for the park that’s built upon public feedback.

“We’re thrilled to share this design with the public after a robust

community engagement e ort in 2023,” Star said. “ e schematic design is built on the feedback we received, and we are so thankful to everyone who participated in that process.

“Gold Strike Park has so much potential, and we will continue to push this ambitious project forward with a phased approach that will be implemented over the next several years,” Star continued. “ e City is currently pursuing multiple grant opportunities to match allocated City funding for the construction of Arvada’s next great park.”

Included in the current con guration of the plan is a natural slash area, event lawn, educational pavilion, a bouldering feature and overlooks and crossings of Ralston Creek. Still up in the air is the activation of the southeast corner of the park; the nal two options for the space are down to a bicycle playground or a dog park or a community garden.

Gold Strike Park is located at the con uence of Ralston Creek and Clear Creek and is listed on

the Colorado Register of Historic Places as the rst place in Colorado where gold was discovered; byLewis Ralston in 1850.

e 7.6 acre park will have walking paths that pay homage to the site’s history, including the Gold History Path and the Indigenous History Path.

Phase 1 of the park’s redevelopment will center around the section of the park east of Ralston Creek, with Phase 2 encompassing the other side of the park. Phase 1 will include most of the implementation of community amenities, while Phase 2 will include construction of the creek crossings.

Artist rendering of creek crossing that will be installed at Gold Strike Park.

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Concept site plan for Gold Strike Park, which will undergo a significant renovation int he coming years.

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State Legislation Promoting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Passes Its First Hurdle

An oft-mentioned priority of Gov. Polis and others has been to increase the housing supply throughout Colorado. One of the most successful programs has been the promotion of “Transit Oriented Development,” which has manifested itself in the construction of medium-rise and high-rise apartment buildings near light-rail stations.

Another strategy has been to promote and facilitate the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in areas zoned for single-family homes.

and Sen. Tony Exum (D-El Paso County).

The title of the bill is “Concerning increasing the number of accessory dwelling units.” A link to the full text of the bill is at RealEstateToday.substack.com

The ADU movement has met some resistance in certain circles, and would be impractical in many subdivisions with small lot sizes and no alleys. Because most local jurisdictions have required ADUs to have separate access and one designated parking space, it hasn’t been a viable option for most single-family homes in newer subdivisions — if the HOA would allow it.

Now there’s a bill (HB24-1152) that just passed the House Committee on Transportation, Housing and Local Government, which would require HOAs (and developers of new subdivisions) to allow ADUs without undue restrictions. The bi-partisan vote was 9-2, and the bill is now going to the House Appropriations Committee for approval before going to the floor of the House and then the Senate.

The prime sponsors in the House are Rep. Ron Weinberg (R-Larimer County) and Judy Amabile (D-Boulder, et al.). The prime sponsors in the Senate are Sen. Kyle Mullica (D-Adams County),

The bill specifically applies to Colorado’s metro areas, specifically to areas with a minimum 1,000 population served by a “Metropolitan Planning Organization.” There are only five MPOs in Colorado. The one serving the Denver metro counties (plus Clear Clerk and Gilpin) is the Denver Regional Council of Governments, or DRCOG.

Section 1 of the bill, as introduced, requires subject jurisdictions to allow one ADU, where practical, for any home zoned single-family detached, and it prohibits a jurisdiction from enacting or enforcing laws that restrict the construction or conversion of ADUs.

My home city of Golden allows ADUs, and I have seen them permitted above detached garages (a great application of the concept), and in walk-out basements. The required parking space could be a separate driveway or one

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Applewood Patio Home Listed by Chuck Brown

space in a multi-car garage. It would be hard to create an ADU in a single family home on a small lot without a walk-out basement or room for a separate structure.

Every jurisdiction subject to the law, if passed, would be required to report to the Division of Local Government that it has met the law’s requirements and developed one or more strategies to “encourage and facilitate” the construction of ADUs.

The bill also establishes a grant program within the Division to help local jurisdictions create their plans and strategies, reduce permitting fees, and provide technical assistance to builders and owners.

It also empowers the Colorado Economic Development Commission to expend $8 million on a contract with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) to provide affordable loans, interest rate buy-downs, and down payment assistance plus direct loans related to the construction and conversion of ADUs.

Accessory dwelling units facilitated by the proposed law won’t make a huge dent in the housing crisis, but they have

2-BR Arvada Condo

other benefits. For starters, it will help homeowners create a revenue stream that could help them keep their home.

One of the rules for allowing ADUs in Golden and elsewhere is that the owner of the property must live on the premises — either in the main house or in the ADU. In other words, an owner or investor couldn’t add an ADU and have two rentals units. HB24-1152 disallows that requirement.

My thanks to reader John Phillips, who alerted me to this bill and attended the committee hearing at which it was debated and approved. John’s business builds ADUs under the name Verdant Living. You can reach him at 303-7171962. He is happy to answer any questions you might have about ADUs. His website is www.VerdantLiving.us

Follow-up on Propane Article

Last week I had a link to an article promoting the use of propane as a backup, even for an all-electric home. Reader Phil Cox pointed out to me that it wouldn’t work in Denver (and possibly other cities) because its building code prohibits the installation of a propane tank anywhere that is within 300 feet of a natural gas (methane) supply line. Thanks, Phil!

Just Listed by Kathy Jonke

$345,000

This 4-bedroom home at 14997 W. 32nd Place backs to the largest of the Coors ponds, which is a nature lover's dream, hosting many species of wildlife including birds, coyotes, bobcats, deer, and elk. There are numerous hiking and biking trails less than a mile away on South Table Mountain, and Rolling Hills Country Club and Applewood Golf Course are each a few blocks aways. Vibrant downtown Golden is 3 miles to the west, and I-70 is 2 miles to the east. The front door opens to a 1900-sq.-ft. main level overlooking the Coors pond. The primary suite has high ceilings and also overlooks the pond. A guest bedroom is at the front of the home with an ensuite bathroom. The lower -level walkout basement features 2 more bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a large rec room with built-in bar. The lower level could function as a space to house a caregiver. Enjoy the large main-level deck with it great views of the pond and mountains. It has plenty of room for a table, chairs and grill. The attached garage holds two cars with room to park more in the driveway. The owner says the HOA is well run, and the $360 monthly dues pay for front/back yard maintenance, irrigation maintenance and common area fences, snow removal up to the porch and garage, trash and recycling collection, street maintenance and common area maintenance. It has been four years since a home was listed for sale in this neighborhood, which tells you how much people like living here. View a narrated video tour plus drone video at www.GRElistings.com, then call Chuck Brown at 303-885-7855 to request a showing. Or come to the open house Sat., 11 to 1.

This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, garden-level condo at 7700 Depew Street #1501 in the well-maintained Wood Creek community that includes a pool and ample parking for you and your guests. Step inside to an open living room with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelves, dining area with patio doors and an all-white kitchen with tile floors. There is a bar-height counter between the living room and kitchen, providing an additional seating option. The living and dining rooms are carpeted and freshly painted in a soft neutral color. The two bedrooms are at opposite ends of the condo, separated by the living area. Both bedrooms have extensive closet space. The primary bedroom has two bi-fold doors accessing one closet plus a linen closet. Your private covered patio off of the dining room has a secure storage closet with plenty of room for bikes and additional items on the built in shelves. There is also a full-size laundry room in the unit with three overhead cabinets and a hanging rod. The washer and dryer are included. Wood Creek is located within minutes of the Denver-Boulder Turnpike. Little Dry Creek trail is right outside your door. Walk to parks, shops, restaurants and transit. View a narrated video tour plus magazine-quality still photos at www.GRElistings.com, then call listing agent Kathy Jonke at 303-990-7428 to request a showing. If you prefer, you can come to the open house she will be holding this Saturday, Mar. 9th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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“Concentrate on giving and the getting will take care of itself.” —Anonymous

“ is year’s Winterfest was a huge success,” said Arvada Communication Manager for Vibrant Communities and Neighborhoods Sean Star. “ e event continues to grow each year and is quickly becoming one of Arvada’s best community-wide traditions.”

Local vendors lled the park, as well as a variety of food trucks and a beer garaden—proceeds from which supported the Olde Town Business Improvement District. Live ice sculpting, carriage rides and a kids paint zone rounded out the festivities.

“A huge shoutout to all our volunteers who made the event possible, as well as our cultural performers for making Winterfest such a unique and special celebration,” Star added. “ e carriage rides and live ice sculpting were also big hits.”

Arvada’s next festival is the annual Kite Festival, which will be at the Stenger Sports Complex from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 14.

Sangre Mexicana Denver fills the stage at McIlvoy Park, bringing mariachi music to the fest. PHOTO BY LILLIAN FUGLEI

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Kids showcased their artistic skills at the painting station during the 6th Annual Winterfest. PHOTOS BY LILLIAN FUGLEI

Pups participating in the ugly sweater contest show o their matching sweaters during Winterfest.

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You and a guest are invited to join us at our next

Free Lunch & Learn Event

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Arvada Crime Briefs:

‘Bounty hunter’ arrested, o cers get creative to stop car theft

61-year-old suspected of passing o fake bills, masked thieves rob gas station

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e man suspected of impersonating a bounty hunter and making purchases with fraudulent bills at local stores has been identi ed as Joseph Galbreath, 61, and arrested by authorities, according to Arvada Police.

When authorities searched Galbreath’s Lakewood home, they found equipment used to manufacture fake currency as well as counterfeit bills. He is suspected of passing o the bills at businesses in the Arvada area since September 2023, sometimes identifying himself as a law enforcement agent, APD said.

Galbreath has been seen around town wearing a black tactical vest with “fugitive recovery agent” inscribed on it and a neck badge, as well as handcu s.

On Feb. 20, Galbreath was arrested by the Glendale Police academy and charged with 11 felony charges including forgery and theft. He was later released from custody on $5,000 bond.

Car thief cornered by APD

Around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, Ar-

len Dodge Ram truck on the 7700 block of Saulsbury Street. O cers surveilled the vehicle, and at 7:45 p.m., saw Matthew Seagro, 34, exit a nearby residence and get into the vehicle.

Seagro attempted to ee in the truck by driving over the curb but was blocked by a patrol vehicle. He tried to back up and escape but was met by another patrol vehicle behind him, which he crashed into, pinning Seagro in the stolen truck.

After brie y trying to ee on foot, Seagro was apprehended by ocers and jailed on aggravated motor vehicle theft charges.

Gas station thieves evade arrest, according to APD

On Feb. 23 around 4 p.m., Arvada Police o cers responded to reports of a burglary at the Alta Gas Station on 64th Ave. Upon arriving, o cers found the front door of the business pried open and broken merchandise scattered on the oor.

Surveillance footage showed a white Subaru arrive at the gas station and three masked and hooded thieves exit the vehicle before breaking into the business. e suspects were then seen exiting the gas station with stolen merchandise and getting back into the vehicle before driving o .

Adams County Sheri ’s Deputies later found and impounded the car. e thieves have not been caught, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Arvada Police block a stolen pickup from fleeing the scene. COURTESY ARVADA POLICE

Temporary Co-op Burd’s Nest Art Gallery opens in Olde Town

Art gallery to occupy corner of Yukon and Grandview until Footers Catering restaurant is ready

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the next few months, the corner of Yukon Street and Grandview Avenue will become a little bit livelier as the Burd’s Nest Art Gallery, a Temporary Co-Op, sets up shop at 7611 Grandview Ave.

e gallery, which showcases ceramic art and blown glass from about 30 artists from around the local area, will be open in the space for the next few months before Footers Catering — the organization that owns Social Capitol — will open a restaurant in the space.

e building is currently owned by the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, which decided to ll the space with the temporary gallery while Footers gets

their permits in line, AURA Executive Director Maureen Phair said.

“It’s a perfect win-win for everybody because we had a vacant building that we wanted to see occupied on a shortterm basis,” Phair said. “ at is going to be redeveloped into a restaurant

for Footers Catering, but they are going to need to go through the city to get permits, which could be about six or more months. Whenever they need the building, they’ll have it.”

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Burd’s Nest Gallery showcases the ceramic work of local artists. COURTESY OLDE TOWN ARVADA BID

The Dinosaurs are coming to Denver, here’s what you need to know

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jurassic Quest, a traveling dinosaur experience, is coming to the Colorado Convention Center March 8-10. It’s more than just a walk past a pile of dinosaur bones. According to one of the “dino trainers” Martin Ho man, who goes by Park Ranger Marty during the Quest, the experience is one you have to see for yourself.

“We have 160 million years’ worth of dinosaurs that move and make dinosaur sounds,” Ho man said. “We even have a 50-foot-long Spinosaurus, which is something you de nitely want to see in person.”

According to the Jurassic Quest announcement, the event includes exhibits, activities, displays and more.

In addition to life-like dinosaurs, Jurassic Quest’s classic experiences for the whole family include:

• some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America,

• live dinosaur shows,

• interactive science and art activities

• a fossil dig with real fossils like TRex teeth,

• a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull,

• a “Triceratots” soft play area for kids,

on as well.

Ho man wants readers to know that Jurassic Quest is in no way afliated with Jurassic Park or Jurassic World movie franchises. “Jurassic” is just the coolest of the era names. Ho man suggests that families order advance tickets now, as the shows sell out quickly. As of press time, there were still tickets left. Jurassic Quest runs:

• noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8

• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 9

• 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 10

Tickets are available at JurassicQuest.com. General admission includes live shows, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur exhibits. Tickets for individual activities are available on-site. Entry is free for children under age 2.

Ho man wants to warn parents about the show’s subject matter.

• bounce houses and in atable attractions,

• photo opportunities and more.  Ho man said kids under age 10 can actually ride on some of the dinosaurs, but only in designated areas of the Quest.

“ e very large rideable dinosaurs, they kind of rock back and forth,” Ho man said.  He said that the rideable dinosaurs are clearly indicated. Some trainers walk around with smaller animatronic dinos that kids can ride

“One of the things that I always like to mention is the fact that dinosaurs are a gateway science,” he said. “So if your kids are into dinosaurs, all of a sudden, you’ll nd out that they’re learning about biology, they’re learning about geology, they’re learning about astronomy, all of these di erent things. It’s just because they think dinosaurs are cool.”

Expect to see trainers roaming the Colorado Convention Center with baby dinos that kids can touch.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JURASSIC QUEST

Phair went on to say that the timeline is exible and may be longer or shorter than the six-month estimate.

Burd’s Nest Art Gallery is a co-op space featuring ceramic art and blown glass, curated by Judi Mitchell. e gallery’s name — Burd’s Nest — is a reference to Mitchell’s maiden name; Burd.

“I wanted to pay homage to my family,” Mitchell said of the name.

Mitchell has been a ce-

ramics instructor at the Arvada Center and at the Apex Center, where she is currently the head of the ceramics department.

Many of the artists featured in the gallery are folks who have taken Mitchell’s art classes over the years.

“Some of the people have never shown their art — this gave them an opportunity to see that their work is viable,” Mitchell said. “It’s always been a building that I passed and thought, ‘ at would be a great art gallery.’”

Artists who have their work showcased at Burd’s Nest must work the

front desk at least once a month, though Mitchell said many take more than one shift.

Phair said the restaurant Footers Catering opens in the space will keep the building’s gas station theme and be called Arvada Garage. It will be decorated with an old historic truck and may be partially run by a food truck, Phair added.

Burd’s Nest Art Gallery’s grand opening is slated for March 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. e gallery will be open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays to ursdays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

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Je co parents try to keep school in their community

BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Writing grant requests, requesting donations from local businesses, and even starting a GoFundMe page.

at’s how some Je co parents are scrambling to raise more than half a million dollars to help open a charter school in a remote mountain canyon after Je co Public Schools announced it would close the K-8 school in Coal Creek Canyon.

e Je co school board voted this fall to close Coal Creek Canyon K-8 citing low enrollment and

an unsustainable cost. But Je erson Academy, the charter network that was supposed to take over the building, is now facing the same issues and may not be able to open a school there after all.

Unlike when the district closed about 20 other schools in the past couple of years and reassigned students to nearby schools, district leaders acknowledged that closing Coal Creek Canyon K-8, located near the border with the Boulder district, would be di erent because of the school’s remote location. So the district opened a process o ering the building to a charter that might be better prepared to run

such a small school.

Je erson Academy, an existing charter school network in Je co, was approved to open a prekindergarten through eighth grade school in the Coal Creek Canyon building.

But now that the school may not open after all, parents are unsure of the options their children will have this fall.

Parent Ashley Allen said that the next closest district school, ree Creeks K-8, is about a 19-minute drive away in good weather.

Allen’s son has diabetes and she often has been called to come to school because her son’s blood sugar drops or his insulin pump is failing.

e charter leaders are also trying to raise money. Matlick said they now have preliminary approval for a startup grant from the state department of education for about $107,000. ey’re also looking at a possible grant of about $75,000 from the Denver-based Daniels Fund.

When the charter was approved by the Je co school board, one condition was that the Je erson Academy network set aside $250,000 to help support the new charter in the canyon.

In those worst-case scenarios, the drive “can make for a very nervous parent,” she said.

Tim Matlick, executive director of Je erson Academy, said the charter school had been counting on having at least 87 students, and an additional 20 for its homeschool program. When submitting the charter application, Je erson Academy had received 95 interest forms for potential students.

So far, the school has just 60 enrollments, and seven homeschool students signed up.

Parents from the canyon went to the charter school’s board meeting last week and asked for more time to raise the money themselves.

e charter school board gave them just until its next meeting, March 12, to help raise the $550,000. Without the funds, the charter board will decide whether to scrap the plans to open.

Matlick said there is discussion about whether that money should be used to close the $550,000 funding gap or if it should be held in reserves for other potential problems once the charter opens.

Matlick said the district has been generous. e agreement to lease the building would only cost the charter $196,000 per year, to cover district-provided maintenance including custodial sta , snow removal, and trash pickups.

All the furniture and technology in the building would be donated to the charter.

But, he said, the community’s help is going to be critical.

“We’ve got a big group working to make this happen,” said Allen, whose son is a second grader at Coal Creek Canyon K-8. She started the GoFundMe page, and set it up so that money will be refunded to donors if the school doesn’t open.

As of Monday afternoon, the GoFundMe page had just over $5,000.

Lake Arbor Homeowners Association to host Easter Egg Dash March 23

e Lake Arbor Homeowners Association’s Easter Egg Dash is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

e event is open to all families in the Lake Arbor area and includes free candy bags for the kids and

free light refreshments for all. Kids should bring their own Easter egg basket for the egg dash. e dash will be age-based, starting with the youngest rst. e event is sponsored by LAHOA with charitable contributions from local businesses.

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“Our 4 children all went to this school. It is a vital part of the Coal Creek community. Please keep this school available to the community for their children,” one donor wrote.

If grants and donations can help in the rst year or two, Allen said, parents and charter leaders believe that young children in the canyon community will help enrollment grow in future years to make the school sustainable.

Allen said parents are working on proposals to ask the local Coal Creek Canyon businesses including a co ee shop, the local garage, and some restaurants to pitch in. ey also plan to ask bigger businesses like Denver Water, which has trucks passing through the canyon regularly.

Still, she is worried. ree Creeks is such a large school that it would be a big change for her son. If there is no school in the canyon, Allen said, she and her husband are con-

sidering moving.

“I will say the stress feels like it’s been nonstop for two years,” Allen said.

In a letter Je erson Academy sent to families, charter leaders said that if they do not open the school, Jeffco district leaders will meet with families the day after the charter’s board meeting to speak “about their plans for next year and what oneyear programming options could be possible.”

Before getting a charter school approved to open, the district had contingency plans to keep the elementary portion of the school open for one additional year. Middle school students would have either gone to ree Creeks, or chosen remote learning facilitated within the Coal Creek building.

Je co district leaders declined to speak about alternative plans. Lisa Relou, chief of sta for the district, said “we are doing everything we can to support” the charter in opening.

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Coal Creek is one of two Je co Public Schools the school board voted to close this year. COURTESY OF JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dragon Boat Film Festival Taps into Cultural Connection

There are lm festivals with something for everyone, and then there’s the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, which not only provides lm lovers with plenty to dig into but culinary devotees and explorative shoppers as well.

“ is year’s theme, ‘Connecting rough Cultures,’ is really meant to showcase all of the amazing contributions and accomplishments coming from the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Paci c Islander communities, and the Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, as well,” wrote Sara Moore, Colorado Dragon Boat executive director, in an email interview. “We all have something to learn through the art of storytelling through cinema. And, of course, culture comes from everywhere. Which is why we have more than just lms at our festival.”

is year’s event features eight feature lms and two showcases, highlighting lms from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, ailand, Philippines, India and more.

Hosted by Denver Film and Colorado Dragon Boat, the 9th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival opens on ursday, March 14, and runs through Sunday, March 17, at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave.

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Some of the lm highlights include the opening night feature “Happy Sandwich,” and “Moon Man,” a Chinese box-o ce smash hit that will be closing the festival. Moore also highlighted “One With the Whale,” a documentary about an indigenous tribe in Alaska and how it interacts with the modern world.

A new lm feature this year is the Golden Dragon Award, which will be presented to an individual or group in the cinematic world who uplifts and celebrates the AANHPI community. e inaugural award will be presented to actress Jiyoung Yoo, a performer in the festival entry “Smoking Tigers.”  e Korean-American actress was born

in Denver and attended Colorado Academy before moving on to the University of Southern California to study.

For those looking to engage or be delighted beyond lms, the festival includes two community conversations with local panelists and moderators who will discuss “Connecting rough Cultures with Asian American Adoptees” on the 16th, and “Connecting rough Cultures with Food & Foodways” on the 17th.

And speaking of food, the festival’s culinary event will be back from 11 a.m. to noon on the 17th. e popular showcase will feature o erings from six di erent Asian food vendors.

“Food is life! Food is culture! Food brings everyone together! I have rarely met someone who, especially in the Asian community, does not have a connection through food,” Moore wrote. “With food being such an important part of the family makeup for our community, it would be a disservice not to share our cuisine with everyone at every event we host.”

Finally, there’s the Asian Market-

Bplace, featuring gifts, artwork, crafts and novelties from local AANHPIowned businesses, located in the Sie lobby from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 16th.

As the festival nears its decade milestone, Moore says the community’s embrace of the event is what has kept it growing year after year.

“I believe its success is due to a huge thirst that Coloradans have to be immersed and surrounded by culture,” she wrote. “Not only do we see a huge population of AANHPI and BIPOC community members at our event, we also see a lot of the general public coming to support as allies. is is so heartwarming to see year after year.”

For all the information and ticket options, visit denver lm.org.

Arvada Center Celebrates 528.0 as Part of Month of Printmaking e Arvada Center is celebrating Denver’s Month of Printmaking with an exhibition that pays tribute to one of our most important numbers. e 528.0 exhibit runs at

Being able to walk away from politics

ack in college I knew a guy who had the most raging political ambition imaginable. It controlled just about every facet of his life. Once I went to his dorm room to give him some money and in that room, he had a life-sized picture of Nixon. It was the 80s and I did a double take and wondered why he had that. I thought he was channeling Alex P. Keaton, perhaps. He sensed my discomfort and immediately said in an attempt to explain that he had a life-sized picture of Nixon because he could not nd one of Goldwater who of course was a better conservative. I said “Uh huh” and got out of there. Later on, some football players stole the picture and sent him a ransom note, “We have your Dick” it said. Ouch.

JOE WEBB Columnist

He detailed his plans for elected o ce to me as a career politician in great detail. Had his plans from 1988 materialized, he would have been elected Governor of a midwestern state back in 2016. at never happened, although he was elected to statewide o ce in that midwestern state. He ultimately had to resign his o ce because of severe ethical lapses that resulted in a criminal prosecution. He had his law license suspended for two years and I have no idea what became of him after his sad fate. In some ways, I feel bad

for him that he made the choices he did.

When you cut corners and make politics your whole life and your raison d’etre, it is a recipe for personal as well as political disaster. It is not healthy to focus on all of the nonsensical stu that politics entails to the exclusion of other parts of your life.

I know several who walked away from political o ce. Like Cincinnatus returning to his plow after his service as Consul, they are honorable people who did more than their fair share. I also know others who are staying in the political game as best they can for any number of di erent reasons. Hopefully, that accomplishes something for the greater good.

Walking away from politics and

having a life outside of it is the hallmark of real conservatism. In an ideal world if you run for o ce you should go into it with the notion that you wish to accomplish something tangible like lowering taxes or advocating for charter schools. en you leave. You should not use an o ce whether elected or a party o ce as a springboard for some higher o ce. It should be OK to walk away either permanently or just temporarily. Unchecked ambition can blind or destroy those who might have begun with the best of intentions. Philosophers often say the only people who should be trusted with power are those who do not seek it.

Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Je co Republican party.

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Who are Colorado’s wildlife o cers?

We are known by many names in Colorado: district wildlife managers, game wardens and wildlife o cers, among others. As a Wildlife O cer in Colorado, every day brings the opportunity for adventures and challenges while managing the state’s sh, wildlife and habitat resources.

From high country to high plains, forests to foothills, rivers to reservoirs and everywhere in between, we are lucky to call Colorado’s outdoors our o ce. For over 125 years, it is in these landscapes and communities that we have furthered the mission of Colorado Parks & Wildlife to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

Our role as wildlife o cers is multi-faceted and rarely does one day look the same as the last. As state-commissioned peace o cers, enforcing Colorado’s wildlife laws and regulations is one of the primary aspects of our duties – but it’s not just about catching poachers. It’s about ensuring the responsible management of species that are integral to Colorado’s landscapes and natural heritage. Whether it’s making criminal cases against those who illegally take wildlife or educating the public on the importance of refraining from feeding wildlife, every enforcement action we take is aimed at changing future behavior and protecting Colorado’s natural resources.

For wildlife o cers, patrolling Colorado’s diverse landscapes isn’t just law enforcement, it’s about being an active steward of the land for the bene t of the wildlife and for the public. Habitat management and wildlife biology are crucial aspects of our role – in Colorado, Wildlife O cers are also biologists, which is what makes this profession so enjoyable. We are constantly involved in boots-on-the-ground habitat work including timber management, invasive plant con-

FROM THE WILDLIFE OFFICER’S DESK

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Norman Erick Waugh

July 24, 1934 - February 21, 2024

Jacob Sonberg, Scott Murdoch, Philip Sorensen, Mark Lamb, Matt Martinez & Kara VanHoose

trol, and land use commentary, as well as hands-on biological work including population surveys, trapping and ear tagging/ collaring projects, sh spawning operations, and wildlife disease monitoring. By utilizing proven conservation strategies such as these, CPW is able to make science-based decisions to e ectively manage wildlife populations and habitat, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the state’s natural resources in perpetuity.

Perhaps the most rewarding part of the job as a wildlife o cer is the opportunity to educate the public about the importance of Colorado’s wildlife resources. Whether we’re speaking about deer and elk biology at the local elementary school, hosting a hunter education class, or chatting with a landowner about mitigating bear con ict, we constantly strive to encourage the public to take an active role in understanding and managing Colorado’s natural resources. By fostering a deeper understanding of the critters that Coloradans enjoy hunting and shing for, viewing, and living alongside, we work to instill a sense of stewardship and responsibility that will endure for future generations.

As Colorado continues to grow in popularity as a place to live and recreate, the state’s natural resources continue to experience increasing pressure and new challenges. In the face of these challenges, Colorado’s wildlife o cers will continue to adapt and nd solutions to responsibly manage the state’s wildlife resources. However, it’s not just up to wildlife o cers – it is critical for the public to remain involved in the stewardship of these landscapes for the bene t of wildlife and wildlife habitat. Colorado’s wildlife o cers work closely within their communities and are happy to hear from and work cooperatively with the public.

Norm, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Collier Hospice on February 21, 2024, at the age of 89. With an unwavering love for God, family, church, and friends, he ran the race well and nished strong! He was an Arvada Real Estate Broker for 30 years. He was married to the love of his life, Lynn, for 56 1/2 years. He was preceded by his daughter, Karen, and his lovely wife, Lynn. He is

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survived by his daughter, Norma, SonIn-Law, Luke, and their twin sons, Cameron and Kyren, who also live in Arvada.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 beginning at 10:30am at Christ Community Covenant Church, 6757 Simms St, Arvada, Colorado 80004.

Carole Ann (Cantrell) Tomsick

March 22, 1944 - February 15, 2024

Mrs. Carole Ann Tomsick, 79, of Arvada, Colorado, peacefully left this world on ursday, February 15, 2024. Carole entered into eternal life with the love of her family surrounding her.

She had an incredible sense of humor. Her soft sweet voice and kind soul left its mark on countless people.

Carole Ann Cantrell was born on March 22, 1944 in Leavenworth, Kansas where she grew up with her parents and younger brother. She attended Leavenworth High School. She then went onto pursue her Art Degree at Saint Mary’s Catholic University in Kansas. Her studies of drawing and painting led her to become a magni cent artist.

Her post college talents brought her to California where she worked as a sketch artist for Macy’s department store. Although her focus in life later became raising their children, Carole always kept her artwork her main hobby. roughout her life she painted incredible portraits and landscapes. Carole was the spirit of Christmas. She hand drew her Christmas cards every year, loved decorating the tree, and built elaborate gingerbread houses for every one of her grandchildren. e gingerbread house building extended into Easter and even Halloween. She baked delicious treats that gave her such joy to share with family and friends. Her creativity and artistic abilities was shown in everything she touched. She was a devout Catholic and lived a life according to His word. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1990 which she bravely and ercely fought throughout the rest of her life. Although this cruel disease took her mobility fairly quickly, it did not take her. Regardless of physical limitations, her concern for family and friend’s wellbeing and happiness was always her priority. She was sel ess, humble, kind and generous to absolutely everyone.

She is survived by her husband and love of her life Roland P. Tomsick of Pueblo, Colorado. ey shared a storybook 44 years of marriage.

Carole and Roland had a very close and loving family which included 4 children, 3 sons-in-law and 8 grandchildren which were absolutely her heart and soul.

Her daughter Leticia and husband Stephen, their children Ava, Meg and Jack Dyment. Her son Raymond Tomsick.

Her daughter Sarah and husband Scott, their children Emmett, Isaac and Olivia Burg.

Her daughter Mary and husband Ryan and their children James and Ethan Bruce.

She is preceded in death by her father Raymond Cantrell, her mother Charlotte (Frishman) Cantrell and her younger brother Raymond Cantrell Jr. , all of Leavenworth Kansas.

e celebration of Carole’s life will begin on ursday March 7th at 5:00pm with a visitation and Rosary at the Archdiocese of Denver Funeral Home at Mt. Olivit in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Funeral will be held on Friday March 8th at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Denver, Colorado immediately followed by her burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. All are encouraged and welcome to celebrate Carole’s life and memory at a reception immediately following the burial at the Clubhouse at Riverwalk.

Carole will be desperately missed by all those that she left behind. Our hearts are so broken by her loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.

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Ice fishing creates and continues bonds between friends and families in Colorado

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife estimates shing in Colorado generates $2.4 billion in economic output each year, and ice shing is quickly becoming a major source of that revenue, according to CPW.

If you don’t know how or are intimidated by trekking out on the ice for the rst time, CPW has everything you need.

“We provide the gear, we provide the demonstrations, and those that are our experts just love to o er up their opinions and their services to show o the fun things that you get to do outside of work and getting into Colorado,” Staunton Park Manager Zach Taylor said.

CPW constantly updates where and when shing clinics are held across the state, including one held recently at Staunton Park in Pine.

Promoting ice shing serves several roles.

“We as a community and a culture don’t talk much as a community anymore when we can get people outside, maybe outside their comfort zone, but (we want to) show them how easy it is and how fun it can be,” Taylor said.

Volunteers are a critical part of CPW’s goal and mission to get people outdoors in Colorado around the year and their contributions and considerable.

Each year 4,000-6,000 volunteers engage with CPW — some who connect for one day, and some who engage daily. Volunteers contribute over 320,000 hours per year with an annual economic impact of $9.4 million, according to CPW.

of everything,” according to co-owner Aimee Withrow.

“I was brought up in a culture with my mom and dad that man is put on this earth to serve other men, and so how we make other people better is how we relate with them,”

Longtime CPW volunteer Michael Hedgpeth from Elizabeth said. “ is gives me the opportunity to relate to people every time I come out here.”

Hedgpeth said he’d been coming out to Staunton Park for so long CPW asked if he would want to volunteer and share his knowledge of ice shing with others. He quickly accepted the unpaid position.

“I feel like I’m honestly serving a greater purpose from helping to give back to mankind to help us be better people, better at what we do,” Hedgpeth said as he reeled in a nice trout from his small hole in the ice during the Staunton Park clinic.

Strong friendship bonds solidified on the ice

Al Jaramillo and Archie Garcia consider themselves brothers, not by birth, but from more than 40 years of friendship.

e pair shed through several feet of ice at Georgetown Lake in early February.

“We’re ice shing today and it’s going to be a nice day,” Jaramillo said. “You know, you can’t beat it with the sun shining down on us, the sh are biting… it beats going to work every day.”

ese guys have the modern technology and tools of the sport, including a power auger to dig through the ice and several sonar “ sh- nders.”

e sport can be as basic or as high-tech as you want to make it, the two men said. It also means you can spend as little or as much as you want to get into the sport.

“It depends how you want to out t yourself, but you can spend a lot of money,” Garcia said. “ ese are $100 boots, a $75 jacket $75, the sleds are another $50, the reels are $100, the sh nders are around $300. It’s not a cheap sport, but you could come out here with a stick with a string tied to it and might get lucky.”

eir drill-powered auger was equipped with a frisbee near the drill, “If augur falls into the hole it won’t sink oating on top of the hole,” Garcia said. So, even with their high-tech gear, simple solutions can be the best.

Pop-up tents with propane heaters are also popular to stay warm and out of the wind. According to one angler on the ice at Georgetown Lake, you’re also looking at between $400 and $1000 to buy the comfortable set-up. However, it still doesn’t guarantee more sh.

“It’s a little luck and a little skill,” Drew from Longmont said.

On the opposite end of the lake, two ice shers cut through the solid frozen lake with a hand-operated auger.

Rik Ramunno from Lakewood and his good friend Kyle, of Denver, twisted their way into the ice an inch at a time.

Ramunno, who grew up in Eagle, has been ice shing his entire life, but this was the rst outing for Kyle.

“You can’t learn how to do something new unless you do it. I think ice shing is something that people look at and say ‘that’s kind of cool’ but I have no idea how to go about it,” Ramunno said. “Doing it with Kyle, now he can do this whenever he wants.”

e pair also enjoyed the connection between ice shing and history, when the “sport” was a necessity.

“You know a man used to have to come to the ice to get food, I think it’s important to remember where we come from,” Kyle said.

Guided ice fishing tours: leave the work to the pros

Sport Fish Colorado based in Lake City is one of dozens of guide services across the state that o ers to “take care of everything,” according to coowner Aimee Withrow.

A mix of shing areas in Antero Reservoir, Tarryall Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir draw clients from Denver and Colorado Springs for ice shing, Withrow said.

If you’re 16 or older, all you need is a state shing license, warm clothes and a desire for the experience.

“ e guides would have all the gear they would set everything up for you.

ey know the spots they like to sh so generally they’re getting on sh right away,” Withrow said.

Sport Fish Colorado o ers three and six-hour guided experiences at any of the lakes they cover.

e cost for a three-hour excursion for two is about $400, Withrow said.

e guides will do as much or as little as the customer wants, including taking the sh o the hook or cleaning, appropriate sh, to take home for dinner, Withrow added.

Rik Ramunno from Lakewood and his good friend Kyle, of Denver, twisted their way into the ice an inch at a time at Georgetown Lake. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KOEBERL

Longtime Colorado Parks and Wildlife volunteer Michael Hedgpeth from Elizabeth lands a trout while showing others the basics of ice fishing in Stanunton Park in Pine.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife held an ice fishing introduction session at Staunton Park in Pine in February.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Greedflation driving consumer prices?

Does this kind of article really belong in the Arvada Press? It is a politically motivated article with accusations that are spurious, in my opinion. Which this is, an opinion article.

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If you would like to get in touch with your local wildlife o cer regarding wildlife violations, habitat projects,

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the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Sunday, March 24. ere will also be a Print Jam special event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.

For the show, the center put out a juried call for artwork that was open to artists living in a 528-mile radius of Denver. Creatives submitted 553 entries in all forms of printmaking and jurors selected 83 works to celebrate the expansive diversity of contemporary print-

I believe the Arvada Press has come a long way in reporting many important subjects that most people who live here like to hear about.

e level of interest is highly elevated, I think, because of the evenhanded way of reporting facts. To

educational program opportunities, or other wildlife concerns and incidents, please contact CPW’s Northeast Region Service Center during normal business hours at 303-291-7227.

If you would like to report a wildlife incident and it is outside of normal business hours, please contact Colo-

making in the region.

More information can be found at https://arvadacenter.org/ events/5280-regional-juriedprintmaking-exhibition.

Jurassic Quest Lumbers to Denver

I live by a pretty simple rule — if you have the opportunity to see dinosaurs, you should go see the dinosaurs. is means you can’t miss Jurassic Quest, which stops by the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in Denver, from Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10.

e popular interactive exhibit takes visitors through 165 million

insert this kind of article is highly divisive, in my opinion.

I stopped reading your paper after the in ammatory way you reported on the conservative Jefferson County School superintendents running Je co schools some

rado State Patrol’s Non-Emergency Dispatch at 303-239-4501 or *CSP (*277), and a wildlife o cer will be in touch.

If you would like to report a wildlife violation, on record or anonymously, please contact Colorado Operation Game ief at 1-877-COLO-OGT (1-

years of dinosaur history. According to the provided information, in addition to the show’s life-like dinosaurs, the traveling exhibition also includes some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities and more.

Get information and tickets at www.jurassicquest.com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Donavon Frankenreiter at the Bluebird Theater

Donavon Frankenreiter is a singer/songwriter in the vein of laidback songsmiths like Jack Johnson.

years back, but you won me back with your informative and optimistic article about the businesses and happenings in our county.

Keep to the things you know and stop with the partisan ag-waving.

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Contributors to this column included Wildlife O cers Jacob Sonberg, Scott Murdoch and Philip Sorensen; Area Wildlife Managers Mark Lamb and Matt Martinez; and CPW NE Region PIO Kara VanHoose.

Born in southern California, he was a professional surfer before nding his way to the music scene. But when he nds the right group, he can really rock out. Which apparently he has found in the band Goodnight Texas. So much that he’s taking them out on the road for a rare full band tour.

Frankenreiter and Goodnight Texas will be stopping by the Bluebird eater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Get tickets at www.axs.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@ hotmail.com.

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Galactic Phantoms ft. SpaceGhost @ 6pm / $10-$30

Kulture Music Hall, Denver

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Denver School Of The Arts, 7111 Montview Blvd, Denver

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Lord Nelson @ 8pm

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Memorial in works for student who tried to stop STEM shooting

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

John Castillo doesn’t want to forget.

Sometimes the pain he feels today is greater than the anguish he felt the day that a shooter at STEM School Highlands Ranch took his son’s life.

Kendrick was “an innocent young man who had everything to live for,” John Castillo said.

He wants people to remember his son and to never forget the tragedy that befell students nearly ve years ago.

And local leaders, too, want the community to know about 18-yearold Kendrick Castillo, who died after he lunged at one of the shooters on May 7, 2019, helping save others’ lives around him.

Now, Douglas County and Highlands Ranch o cials say they will build a monument to the hero at Civic Green Park, less than a mile away from the school.

And, o cials plan to change the name of Lucent Boulevard to Kendrick Castillo Way.

“ ere’s a bit of a double entendre there: Kendrick Castillo Way is a way of life,” said county Commissioner Abe Laydon, noting that Kendrick Castillo went toward the con ict, not away from it.

e memorial in the park — not far from the soon-to-be-renamed street — will sit near a veterans monument and a Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce building.Kendrick Castillo was a “big fan” of the military and law enforcement, his father said.

And, Kendrick Castillo knew

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the park. His local robotics team would do outreach and show a robot at the park, hoping to get kids to join a team, his father said. e father also had this message for the public: “Love your parents. Parents, love your kids.”

He hopes the memorial will give parents an opportunity to teach their kids about Kendrick and what it means to be kind.

After the shooting, some said it was a reason to support laws to change gun policy. But John Castillo pushed back against that viewpoint.

“We need to protect our kids like we protect our sporting events and our nancial institutions,” he said.

He said he wants to see legislation that would require more

transparency about incidents in schools that lead to discipline, such as assaults or threats, so that parents can make educated decisions as to whether to keep their child in a given school. He also wants law enforcement o cers to be apprised of those situations.

“We feel that if that had been done, Kendrick would still be with us today,” John Castillo said.   e plans for the memorial from John Castillo and o cials isn’t a done deal. Donations are needed.

“Many families are indebted to Kendrick for what he did that day,” said Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly, adding: “I am hopeful that people will give generously.”

Kendrick Castillo’s parents, John and Maria, unveil a sign on Feb. 26 that marks the future spot of a memorial to honor their son in Civic Green Park. Kendrick Castillo is remembered as a hero for confronting a shooter at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May 2019.

PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

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Public defenders say state needs 230 more attorneys

BY BRIAN EASON THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado needs three times the number of public defenders it employs today to meet new workload standards for criminal defense, according to a national study backed by the American Bar Association.

For next budget year, which starts July 1, Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender is asking for 70 more attorneys and 58 new support staff, including paralegals and investigators, at a total cost of $14.7 million.

That’s still far less than 230 new attorneys the office says it needs — let alone the 700-plus hires it would take to triple current staffing levels to meet the study’s recommendations.

But even the partial request was enough to shock members of Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee.

“It’s breathtaking,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat who chairs the JBC.

The biggest factor driving the need for attorneys is a massive increase in the volume of evidence they must scrutinize in the digital age, a list that includes police dashboard and body camera footage as well as text messages and other electronic media.

All told, attorneys now have 45 times more discovery material to review than they did in 2016, said Megan Ring, the state public defender. That’s left public defense attorneys regularly working 60 to 80 hours a week.

Officials fear the rising work-

load could raise concerns about whether the state is consistently meeting its constitutional obligations to provide effective legal representation to defendants at trial.

“We are getting overwhelmed with work,” Ring told the JBC in a December hearing. “This is an absolute, absolute need.”

During last year’s legislative session, lawmakers approved pay raises for public defenders that agency leaders say has helped make the job more attractive. But raises alone aren’t enough, Ring said.

The national findings, released in September 2023 by the national bar and the RAND Corporation, underscore the dire state of public defense in Colorado at a time when the state’s Democratic ma-

jority is pushing to reduce mass incarceration.

“Excessive caseloads violate ethics rules and inevitably cause harm,” concluded the study.

Not only do attorneys have to review more evidence than they used to, they also have to staff new courtrooms that have opened in recent years.

Additionally, they work closely with those deemed incompetent to stand trial. But while lawmakers and the Polis administration have pushed to increase funding for psychiatric beds to help the state work through its competency waitlist, public defenders say their role in the process has not received enough attention.

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Driving to the mountains? You may want to fill the tank

BY ROBERT TANN SUMMIT DAILY NEWS

Following nationwide trends, gas prices are on the rise in Colorado — and nowhere is that more apparent than in the High Country.

According to AAA data as of Wednesday, Feb. 21, the average price per gallon in Colorado was $2.91, up 26 cents over the past month but still below the national average of $3.27.

“Nothing abnormal is going on with the rise of gas prices in Colorado or across the country,” said Colorado AAA spokesperson Skyler McKinley, adding that the price increase can be attributed to “strong demand, tightened supply — which is normal for this time of year — and the hiccup of a major re nery being down.”

Mountain areas including Summit,

Eagle, Pitkin and Routt counties continue to see some of the highest gas prices in the state while Colorado’s Front Range has some of the lowest.

According to McKinley, the reasons for those price discrepancies vary, but a major factor is the added e ort it takes to transport gas to rural and mountain communities.

“It’s di cult to traverse mountain passes. It’s farther away from the terminal. All of that puts a slight surcharge on gas,” McKinley said.

Mountain areas also have fewer gas stations, meaning there’s less competition for consumer demand, which is driven by ski tourism and tends be higher than Front Range areas. Most gas stations share contracts with the same trucking companies as well, meaning their transit costs are typically xed, McKinley added.

“I would say the healthy di erence

between the mountain communities and the Front Range is 35 cents,” McKinely said, though he added the di erence usually becomes larger during the summer.

Motorists may nd more expensive gas in areas alongside major transit corridors, with McKinley giving the example of a station in Silverthorne that sits near an exit for Interstate 70. ose stations essentially carry a “convenience charge” for tourists while prices could be 40 cents less further into town, McKinley said.

Nationwide, gas prices are expected to continue to rise between now and September, with some ebb and ow along the way.

“We have o cially entered the time of year when gas prices traditionally start their spring ing, but we’ve already seen the streak of consecutive increases in the national average hit four weeks,” stated Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a Feb. 19 report from the company.

Looking to the rest of 2024, one of “the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and e ectively re ners can nish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline, and build up supply of it before Memorial Day,” Haan stated.

By the beginning of this summer,

Denver’s Suncor re nery will begin producing more expensive reformulated gasoline, which produces less ozone-related fumes. e switch is a federal requirement imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in response to Colorado’s worsening air quality along the Front Range.

McKinley expects the increased cost to produce it will be passed onto consumers.

“ is will probably be more expensive than your average summer if you’ve lived in Colorado, though probably not as expensive as last year,” he said.

is story comes via the Colorado News Collaborative, of which Colorado Community Media is a partner.

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What’s the go-to skiing and snowboarding destination in Colorado? Locals testify

Colorado Community Media polls residents from all over the metro area

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e search for good powder brings Coloradans looking to beat I-70 tra c and conquer mountain passes from all over the Centennial State. But the question is, in an area often dubbed the country’s best winter playground, how do you decide where to go?

Several factors might decide — or limit — your choice for your weekend winter pilgrimages.

Local skiers and snowboarders in the Denver metro area were asked about their favorite spots. We’ve compiled their top choices for shredding, learning, easy accessibility and more below.

Winter Park

“I love Winter Park for many reasons. First, I love getting o I-70 before the Eisenhower Tunnel. Second, a great mix of terrain: Parson’s Bowl, the Glades on Mary Jane, some learners’ terrain on the Winter Park side and even a decent-sized park. ird, the village at has lots of activities and options for non-skiers/snowboarders. But ultimately, it’s the vibes. Winter Park has some of the friendliest employees and patrons I’ve found in all my time skiing.” -

Alex Greene, Lakewood

“I’m a snowboarder who lives near downtown Littleton and I’ve got the Ikon Pass. My favorite mountain to go to is Winter Park. It’s a big resort with a ton to do. I have heard a lot of snowboarders say they don’t like it as much because it has a lot of at areas. at’s de nitely true but gets better once you know your way around a bit. My favorite part is doing laps on Mary Jane or from the top of Panoramic. Also, the sta are the best. ey’ve repaired my bindings and even gave

me a free beer once, all while being very friendly and professional. Highly recommend! And G’s park in the G Lot.” -

Nick Strazis, Littleton

Loveland

“Loveland has long been my favorite ski destination in Colorado for a handful of reasons. Compared to spots like Vail or Aspen, Loveland is far less crowded and truly feels like more of a ‘locals mountain.’ With cheaper lift tickets and shorter lines than some of the bigger mountains, it’s easier to be exible with your plans-- not to mention the shorter drive up I-70 to avoid some of that dreaded ski tra c. Loveland also has a nice diversity of runs so both beginners and pros will feel at home.”

- Zachary Lundgren, Cap Hill

“Loveland is de nitely one of my favorites and an underrated resort overall. It could likely stay that way. It’s unsexy: right o the highway, pretty small and spread out but it has terrain for everyone and even has some gnarly steeps and trees peppered throughout.” - Benjamin

great tree runs if you know where to nd them. Lastly, there is nothing better than relaxing on the beach chairs outside LaBonte’s Smokehouse on a sunny day.” - Chris Mapley, Denver

“I will say Keystone has my heart for night skiing and boarding, which is rare among many of the resorts.”Dave Bulgarella, Denver

“ is is my rst year with an Epic pass so I haven’t gotten to try a lot of di erent resorts, but I nd myself at Keystone or Breckenridge most often. I like Keystone’s runs. ey seem to be a lot longer and more enjoyable compared to Breckenridge. I also feel like you don’t have to get on a lift as often at Keystone versus Breck.” - Mitchell Osborn, RiNo

Vail

“I prefer skiing Copper on days where the tunnel tra c is less of a concern. Copper has some of the best bowl skiing of any mountains along I-70 and seems to get less tourist trafc than Breckenridge or Vail. e Copper Bowl has great chutes and cli s, and it’s not as skied o as the back bowls at Vail. e restaurants are good and don’t feel as busy as Breck or Vail.” - Josh Lindsey, Arvada

“Boring answer, but really, my goto has been Copper Mountain this season. is is mostly due to the fact that I don’t have a great car for driving in the mountains and Copper Mountain is just o a big highway so the roads typically aren’t too snowy getting there!” -

Bryan Earl, Arvada

Keystone

“I’m a little biased because I used to teach there, but Keystone is my favorite mountain. It’s conveniently close, you can do Loveland pass instead of the tunnel, and there are

“I mean, I’m still pretty green to Colorado snow mountains. For the past two years, I’ve only ever had an Epic pass so I have not even got to check out any of the non-Epic mountains. Of those, I like Vail. ere are just so many slopes to hit and the views are usually amazing. But Vail is usually more crowded.”Dave Bulgarella, Denver

“If you have the chance and the money, go to Vail on a Tuesday after a dump. On days like that, it’s arguably the best resort in Colorado.”Benjamin Bertsch, Cap Hill

Breckenridge

“I do like Breckenridge, though. eir downtown area is fun and easy to explore. If we have a group of friends who may not want to ski, I generally think Breck is better for hosting versus Keystone better for the runs.” - Mitchell Osborn, RiNo

“Breck is a favorite because it’s not as crowded usually and for me still learning to improve my boarding game, that means less concern with running into people down the mountain.” - Dave Bulgarella, Denver

From left to right: Alex Greene, Jenna Bechard and Chaz DeSio from Lakewood pose for a selfie at Winter Park Resort. COURTESY PHOTO

Colorado Environmental Film Festival expands and entertains for 18th year

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e 18th annual Colorado Film Festival opened Feb. 22 at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center for the very rst time. is was more than a venue change, according to Dave Steinke, cofounder of the CEFF. e move to the School of Mines was the best way to expand the show.

Festival director Nicole Bickford said the change to the School of Mines location really upgraded the festival.

e larger halls and auditoriums were great for showing the lms and hosting events like the silent auction to raise funds for the 2025 festival.

Kirk Glienke and his quartet, the Renewable Trio, were the sounds of the weekend. e band includes Will Mulligan on the ugelhorn and Scott Grove on the keyboard. Glienke’s associate Daria Joanna played cello on opening night.

Bickford said the festival wasn’t as fancy when it started with CEFF 18 years ago. Steinke agreed.

Steinke met co-founder Shawna Crocker while he was promoting a lm “ e Greatest Good.” Steinke worked for the U.S. Forest in Public A airs and Crocker was a teacher.

ey met at DC Environmental Film Festival, one of two festivals centering on environmental lms in the U.S. e second one was in California. Crocker and Steinke realized that there needed to be a festival in the middle.

“In between the two festivals was a big giant wasteland,” Steinke said. “We wanted to make a lm festival in between for everyone else.”

at rst year, Steinke said there were 30-40 people in attendance.

“Going from that to the Colorado School of Mines was a quantum leap,” he said.

CEFF Board President Rocky ompson said the transition from the old location to the School of Mines actually began in 2019. en the COVID-19 pandemic forced the festival to go virtual for three years.

ompson agreed with Steinke that the show was bigger and better after

take on in this struggle. e lm discusses the labor hours women in some African nations lose to providing drinking water to their families.

e CEFF Spirit of Activism Film Award went to “Fracking the System: Colorado’s Oil and Gas Wars,” a lm that looks at Colorado activists’ ght to ban fracking facilities that are too close to schools. e lm covers fracking facilities all over the state while also highlighting the struggle that activists undertake when ghting the oil and gas industry.

e Best of the Fest Film was “Flyways: e Untold Journey of Migratory Shorebirds,” which follows four teams of scientists across the globe as they attempt to track shorebirds’ movements. e lm utilizes several elements of good storytelling to draw the audience into the lives of these birds. It’s a riveting look at the lives of birds who are harbingers of the hazards of climate change to the planet.

the move.

“We have the bigger space, now I would love to see it lled for 2025,” he said.

Today, the festival boasts over 66 lms, many of which are screening in the Green Center’s Bunker Hall with seating for up to 1,100 people. Steinke said the festival received 270 entries for the 2024 festival. “ e hardest part is having to say ‘no’ to 250 plus people.”

ompson said the youngest lmmaker to enter a lm in the history of the fest was six.

“He stood in front of his parents’ camera and talked about how we screwed up the environment,” ompson said.

is year, the youngest lmmakers were the ai brothers Prin, 13 and Paran, 11 Uthaisangchai. Prin’s lm “ e Story of the Leatherbacks” and Paran’s lm “In Search of Dugong” were both about animal species that have become endangered due to climate change.

e oldest lmmaker was Jan Haaken who directed “Atomic Bamboozle: e False Promise of a Nuclear Renaissance.”

Here are the award winners for the Colorado Environmental Film Festival:

Best Feature Film is “Covenant of the Salmon People.” e lm follows the Nex Perce Tribe as they struggle to save the wild salmon.

e lm o ers a moving education on the cultural climate activism that indigenous people have undertaken and how climate change has compromised their work and their culture.

Best Short Length Film under 40 minutes is “Groundwork — A Family Journey into Regenerative Cotton.” is lm follows the struggle a family of farmers undertook to understand why their health, the health of the soil and the crops was declining. e problem was their pest extermination methods and insecticides. e lm’s message is that a healthy farm means harmony with all the living things, including some pests.

Best Youth Film is “Venus Ascending: Gender Equality and Water.” e lm traces the link between the struggle to nd clean water and the unequal burden that women

Steinke hopes that audiences are inspired and activated by the lm selections. He said that the passion of the lmmakers shines through their lms. Steinke wants people to see that environmental lms are not just gloom and doom. ey are good stories that educate, entertain, and provide hope while also activating the audience.

Visit CEFF.net for more information.

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The new location for the Colorado Environmental Film Festival for 2024 was the Bunker Theater in the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines. It o ered a bigger and more formal space for the festival.

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e money raised will help support the Kendrick Castillo memorial, the renaming of Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch and a scholarship fund in Kendrick Castillo’s name, according to the Kendrick Castillo Me-

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“I like going to A-Basin most around this time of year because the snow is great in the spring and it’s

e sheer size of the request may be too much for lawmakers to swallow — particularly without an updated state-level study to back up the national recommendations.

e budget committee this month put o a decision until after the state’s next revenue forecasts in March, amid misgivings from some budget writers.

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Contributions beyond the rst $30,000 will be used to pursue the renaming of Lucent Boulevard and the scholarship fund, a county news release says.

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“I also love the dog-friendly aspects of Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park. I frequent those the most due to the avoidance of tunnel tra c, and I’m able to play fetch with my dog in the Early Riser lot (A-Basin)

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ing Lucent Boulevard — from County Line Road curving southeast to Broadway — could occur in two to three months, according to county sta .

O cials will send notices to adjacent landowners and people whose addresses would be a ected by the name change. ree o ce buildings and their tenants on Plaza Drive near Lucent Boulevard would be a ected, according to the county.

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“A-Basin has always been my favorite for similar reasons (to Loveland). e main di erence is that

around 65% as many attorneys as Colorado prosecutor o ces, even as they defend 70% of all criminal cases and upward of 80% of serious crimes.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

e Kendrick Castillo Memorial Fund and Oversight Committee formed in May 2022 to explore ways to memorialize Kendrick. e committee includes family and friends of Kendrick, along with o cials from Douglas County and the local school district, sheri ’s o ce, and library board, Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, and Seven Stones Cemetery.

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Ordinance #4868 An Ordinance Retitling, Repealing, and Reenacting Division 2, Expungement of Juvenile Justice Records, of Article IV, Record, of Chapter 58, Municipal Court, of the Arvada City Code.

Ordinance #4869 An Ordinance Adding Article

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DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Pkwy Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiffs: BECKY JEAN HASSELL AND JOEL GERARD HASSELL

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Attorney for Defendant City of Arvada: CITY OF ARVADA OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

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