Federal grant fuels growth at Wheat Ridge’s Clear Creek Makerspace
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Charlee Huggins never imagined she’d nd a space where she could bring her creative visions to life. Living in a small apartment, the idea of working on large-scale projects like crafting with a nine-foot CNC machine, a computer-controlled machine that uses coded instructions to perform tasks like cutting, drilling and milling, or experimenting with a laser cutter seemed out of reach.
But everything changed when she discovered the Clear Creek Makerspace in Wheat Ridge.
where I can just create.”
e Clear Creek Makerspace, powered by Localworks, has grown rapidly since opening in March 2024. Located in a cityowned building, the facility offers state-of-the-art tools, classes and a vibrant community for creators of all skill levels.
Now, thanks to a $200,000 federal grant secured by the City of Wheat Ridge last month, the space will continue to empower makers and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life in bigger and more innovative ways.
designated for smaller municipal projects.”
Half the funding will support programming expansions, such as the Growing U initiative, which helps makers turn hobbies into businesses.
“We bridge the gap between creativity and entrepreneurship,” Piper said. “Growing U o ers career coaching, workshops and micro-grants to help members navigate tax licensing, business planning and marketing.”
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“Here, I can use equipment I’ve always wanted to try without worrying about space or cost,” Huggins said. “It’s a place
“We worked directly through Senator Michael Bennett’s ofce to apply,” said Amanda Harrison, the city’s communications and engagement manager. “It’s not a typical grant but rather a pool of federal funds
e other half will go toward equipment upgrades.
“ is funding allows us to invest in advanced tools like a CNC plasma cutter, industrialgrade welding equipment and new woodworking tools,” Piper explained. “It’s a game-changer
for what we can o er.”
Harrison emphasized the importance of collaboration in securing the funding.
“We’re really fortunate to have such great support in the House and Senate,” she said. “Representatives like Michael Bennett, John Hickenlooper and Brittany Petterson were instrumental in bringing this funding to Wheat Ridge.”
A place for everyone
“Our goal for the rst year was 60 members,” Piper said. “We’ve already surpassed 170. e response from the community has been incredible.”
Piper attributes this success to a combination of factors.
‘Everything was a fight’: Lakewood city council member abruptly resigns
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Lakewood Council member Rich Olver resigned at the end of 2024 with a letter that alluded to con ict with city sta and other councilors. “ e best part of this job has been interacting with the citizens oneon-one,” Olver wrote. “ e worst part has been interacting with some of the city sta and some of my fellow councilors. You know who you are.”
Olver didn’t elaborate on those issues in his letter but said in an interview with the Je co Transcript that he felt certain council members shot down his motions not on merit but because they didn’t like him. He also expressed extreme frustration that the city’s policies and regulations kept him from accomplishing anything.
“I could count on them (council members Jeslin Shahrezaei, Rebekah Stewart and Sophia MayottGuerro) voting against anything I brought up. I mean, it didn’t happen every time, but it was so obvious that if it was my idea, they were going to poo-poo it,” Olver said.
Olver also felt he’d been inappropriately silenced at meetings, citing the time when a group of Palestine supporters was present, and Shahrezaei ended the meeting early.
“I was the only Israel supporter, and when it was my turn to speak, the crowd got pretty loud, so she made a motion to end the meeting,” Olver said. “She cut me o and the other four counselors and the mayor o .” Shahrezaei, who admitted to having a contentious relationship with Olver, defended her decision, saying the meeting no longer felt safe when she decided to adjourn and the other council members agreed.
“We had people approaching the dais from the crowd, and I felt like it was unsafe,” Shahrezaei said. “He (Olver) was leaving the dais to confront protesters in the courtyard, and then he’d come back in. So he
Lucas Crosset said his favorite part about working at the Clear Creek Makerspace is that it makes him feel happy.
PHOTO BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
MAKERSPACE
“We didn’t expect to grow so quickly, but I think part of it is that the maker community is bigger than you’d think,” she explained. “A lot of people were doing creative projects in their garages or small spaces during the pandemic, and now they’re looking for a collaborative environment to take those ideas further.”
Another key reason is Clear Creek Makerspace’s welcoming and accessible nature. Membership is open to anyone 14 and older, with 45% of members living in Wheat Ridge and others traveling from across Je erson County and beyond.
“We’re seeing people from all walks of life — students, hobbyists, small business owners and skilled tradespeople,” Piper said.
Classes, many of which are free or low-cost, cater to a wide range of skill levels. Members gain 24/7 access after completing a one-hour safety course, ensuring they can use the space whenever inspiration strikes.
“We o er something for everyone,” Piper said. “Whether you’re here to launch a business, learn a new skill or just tap into your creativity, this space gives people the tools and con dence to create.”
For members like Luca Crosset, it’s the sense of community that stands out.
“ is isn’t just a workspace,” Crossett said. “It feels relaxing, and most of the activities here are cathartic. ere’s always something to look forward to.”
Moving into the future
With its new funding, Clear Creek Makerspace is entering what Piper calls its “2.0 phase.”
“We’re evolving into a professional manufacturing and prototyping hub to better support small businesses,” she said.
e City of Wheat Ridge sees Clear Creek Makerspace as vital to its economic development strategy.
“ is partnership between the city and Localworks exempli es what we can accomplish when we work together,” Harrison said.
RESIGNS
was stirring the pot. I’m all for hearing both sides of the conversation, but what I’m not for is when the situation becomes unsafe.”
Olver also felt that the city’s policies and procedures prevented him from e ectively doing his job as a council member. He said he wasn’t allowed to directly communicate with key sta members like the bicycle coordinator, tra c engineer and dog park designers, even though he was focused on those areas.
“I wasn’t allowed to talk to the Lakewood bicycling coordinator, and I’m the one pushing for bicycling issues, right? I can’t talk to her? How am I supposed to do my job?” he asked.
Olver said City Manager Kathy Hodgson told him that not allowing direct communication between council members and sta prevents sta from feeling obligated to act on what the council members say.
Former Lakewood City Council member Rich Olver resigned his
Clear Creek Makerspace’s exterior was created through a community paint-by-numbers mural campaign.
PHOTOS BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
Charlee Huggins is working on transforming an artist’s color transparency slides into a lampshade.
Half of the grant money will go toward equipment upgrades at the Clear Creek Makerspace.
Expect a Lot of Talk About Making Homes Fire-Resistant. Here’s
The whole world has watched in horror as wind-driven fires have ravaged Southern California, According to available data, approximately one-third of the U.S. population lives within two miles of the WildlandUrban Interface (WUI), meaning roughly 100 million Americans are situated in areas at risk of wildfires due to their proximity to wildlands. That’s 45 million residences that could be destroyed quickly, given the “perfect storm” of high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
It was that combination that destroyed over 1,000 homes in Boulder County three years ago.
sealed is essential when fire breaks out. The windows should be closed, of course, but keep in mind that if the windows have vinyl framing, it could melt, allowing the window to fall out. Aluminum framing melts at 1100º F, so metal or fire-rated wood framing is best. You could even install fire shutters or roll-down steel shutters, allowing you to keep your current vinyl windows.
My Contribution.
My Previous Columns on This Topic (posted at
Sept. 14, 2023 — I Found Only One Marshall Fire Home Being Rebuilt With Fire Resistance in Mind
Jan. 5, 2023 — Revisiting Lessons Learned from the Marshall Fire a Year Later
Just like then, we are beginning to see pictures of homes that didn’t burn in the middle of neighborhoods where every other house was burned to the ground. Below is one such picture taken by the architect who built it, Greg Chasen. There was even a car parked on the property line that burned so hot that the aluminum from the car melted, flowing in a stream toward the sidewalk. A video link with this article on our blog, http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, includes Chasen explaining how he designed the home to survive just such a fire.
Embers will land on your roof, so a metal roof is best. There are some attractive stone-coated steel roofs that resemble wood shakes or composition shingles.
If you have a vented attic, you can install screens with 1/16-inch mesh that will keep 99% of embers out of your home.
The most important factor in keeping a fire out of a house is eliminating wind-driven embers from entering the attic. Most homes have ventilated attics, with soffit vents to let air in and roof vents to let the air out. In the above house, there is no attic and therefore no vents.
In my Oct. 13, 2022, column (see box above right), I wrote about two homes in Superior that didn’t burn because they had “conditioned” attics with no openings for ventilation. Instead of blown-in insulation resting on the attic floor, the ceilings of the attics (the underside of the roof) in both homes were insulated with closed-cell foam — in other words, attics were conditioned (heated and cooled) like the rest of the house. Because most fires spread through windblown embers, keeping a home completely
Some building codes now require fire sprinklers, but sprinklers probably wouldn’t be in your unconditioned attic. If a fire enters your attic, the PVC pipes in the attic for delivering water to your top floor sprinkler heads would likely melt before the sprinklers activate, which would be too late anyway.
If you have flammable roofing, you might install sprinkler heads on your roof ridges to keep the roof wet during an ember storm, but don’t bother doing that if you haven’t made your attic ember-proof!
Wood decks, wood fences and vegetation that touches your house will receive windblown embers and, after burning next to your house for a while, will ignite your home, so consider replacing or eliminating the deck, installing steel fencing, and eliminating all vegetation within five feet of your home, especially juniper bushes, which make great kindling for starting a house fire.
If you’ll be replacing your windows, having the outer pane be tempered glass makes it much more resistant to breakage from heat, and pay attention to the window frames, as I mentioned above.
If building a new home, adobe walls are best, because “dirt doesn’t burn.” In my Sept. 14, 2023, column I reported on a Marshall
Oct. 13, 2022 — Homes That Survived the Marshall Fire Were More Airtight and Had Conditioned Attics
Jan. 20, 2022 — Here Are More Examples of Concrete Construction and Fire-Resistant Roofing
Jan. 13, 2022 — Homes Built of Concrete Garner Increased Interest in Wake of Marshall Fire
Jan. 6, 2022 — Last Week’s Fire Disaster Is a Wake-up Call for Building More FireResistant Homes
Fire rebuild made from “Ecoblox,” a product of Lisa Morey’s startup, Colorado Earth
Here is a picture of homeowners Matteo Rebeschini and Melanie Glover at the factory where the Ecoblox for their home were being manufactured. Ecoblox also have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional bricks, because they are not fired, but merely compressed.
Building with dirt has a long and proven track record dating back 10,000 years, and is clearly the most proven material for building a fire-resistant home. Learn more at www.ColoradoEarth.com Their factory is near Brighton. Lisa built 25 homes in New Zealand before returning to the United States and co-authoring a book on the subject, Adobe Homes for All Climates
China and New Zealand are leaders, it appears, in the resurgence of this building technique. Read more at www.earthhomes.co.nz.
The reason for using bricks instead of its predecessor technology, rammed earth, is that it can be reinforced with steel rods and concrete to make the structure earthquake resistant, not just fireresistant.
Of necessity, this article only begins to deal with hardening an existing home or building a fire-resistant home. In researching this topic, I discovered a website www.WildfirePrepared.org, which has an amazingly thorough checklist of actions to take which result in the awarding of a “Wildfire Prepared Home” or “Wildfire Prepared Home Plus” certificate which is recognized by insurers in Oregon and California, but not yet in other states. Nevertheless, it is a terrific menu of actions you could take to make your Colorado home fire-resistant. I have put a link to it with this article at http:// RealEstateToday.substack.com
PBS Show to Feature Local Net Zero Home
This coming Saturday, January 25th, Rocky Mountain PBS will broadcast another episode of “Heart of a Building,” this time featuring John Avenson’s amazing net zero home in Westminster. It will air at 5:00, between “This Old House” and “Weekend NewsHour.”
neer, has continued to enhance the home’s performance as each new technology, such as coldweather heat pumps, was introduced.
John’s home was built by SERI (Solar Energy Research Institute), the former name of NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) as a demonstration project of passive solar design, with the limited active solar technology available at that time.
Since, then, John, a re-tired Bell Labs engi-
You’ll be impressed at how far John has gone to have his home be an educational installation which he keeps open to the public. It has been on multiple green home tours. Look for the half-hour program at 5:00 pm this coming Saturday on both Channel 6 and Channel 12. The series is a production of Rocky Mountain PBS, but it will air nationally on all PBS stations at a later date.
4 takeaways from Wheat Ridge Democrat and House Majority Leader Monica Duran’s legislative goals
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
From ghting wage theft to championing a ordable housing and crime victim support, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, said in a recent interview that she’s ready to take on some of Colorado’s toughest challenges in the 2025 legislative session.
Elevated to House Majority Leader in 2023, Monica Duran has since positioned herself as a key gure in Colorado’s legislature, navigating complex policy debates while securing a decisive reelection victory in 2024 with more than 63% of the vote.
While Duran recently announced plans to run for Colorado’s Senate District 22 in 2026, she said she remains focused on her work in the House.
“I’m committed to my members and the work I’m doing, whether it’s wage theft, housing, animal welfare, veterans issues and other policy items,” Duran said. “We have 120 days to get it done. It’ll be exciting.
“We take on these challenges every session,” she added. “We come together, we listen to the voters in Colorado, and try to move forward in a positive way. I’m just really excited to get started and see what we’re going to do and how we’re going to step up to the plate for Colorado.”
1. Fighting wage theft Duran’s rst major e ort this year was
to reintroduce a bill to combat wage theft, an issue she called one of the largest forms of theft in the state.
“Workers rely on the work that they do to put food on the table, and they deserve to get paid the wages they are owed,” she said. “We’ve seen that women and workers of color are disproportionately affected by wage theft. is bill will help ensure there is a clear and transparent process to combat bad actors and ensure workers are supported.”
e new legislation, HB25-1001, introduced in partnership with Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, and Senators Jessie Danielson and Chris Kolker, both Democrats, is the rst bill of the 2025 session and builds upon House Bill 1008, which was vetoed last year by Gov. Jared Polis.
Since Polis vetoed the prior version of Duran’s wage theft bill, Duran said she’s been diligently working to take the feedback she received from that loss and reach a consensus with the Governor’s o ce.
“We’ve worked hard to nd consensus with the governor’s o ce, and now we’re gathering feedback from di erent employers and organizations,” Duran said. “I’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback. People have said, ‘ ank you for listening to us. ank you for narrowing the bill down and removing the general contractor provisions. We appreciate that you’re taking it step by step.’”
e legislation aims to raise the cap on wage claims, which the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment can
handle from $7,500 to $13,000. It also includes protections against retaliation for workers who speak up and focuses on addressing misclassi cation of employees as independent contractors.
pare for potential federal policy changes, including immigration issues.
2. Addressing crime victims, housing and public safety
Duran emphasized her commitment to supporting crime victims, particularly survivors of domestic violence, of which she is one and expressed pride in her work on Proposition KK, which aims to secure funding for critical services for survivors.
e measure passed in November with 54% of the vote and is expected to generate $39 million a year to fund an array of mental health programs and support services for crime victims, according to the Colorado Sun.
“Once we get that funding stream in, which is supposed to go into e ect in April of this year, I’m hoping to build upon that,” she said. “It’s really about keeping those doors open for the services that survivors need, including mental health services.”
Housing a ordability and public safety are also top priorities for Duran this session.
“Housing, that’s a continuous conversation, right? at is always in play,” she said. “Public safety is also something else that all of us have been talking about and hearing in our districts, regarding our communities.”
Duran highlighted innovative housing solutions, such as modular homes, as a way to expand a ordable options in places like Je erson County.
“ is session, we’re focusing on guring out how to step up and ensure there’s access to a safe place to live, a place to call home, and housing that is a ordable and attainable for everyone,” she said.
3. Preparing for potential federal policy changes
Duran also discussed the need to pre-
“In the state of Colorado, we’ve always tried to be proactive when it comes to that,” she said. “We want to make sure that all the work that we’ve done over the years, we’re not going backward.”
Duran emphasized the importance of immigrants to Colorado’s economy and shared her connection to the topic.
“My grandparents came here for a better life, better opportunity, and they are really instrumental in our economy,” Duran said. “We’re having conversations with community leaders and advocates to gure out what the biggest concerns are and how we can be ready on day one.”
4. Bridging the divide
Duran also highlighted her e orts to work across party lines, drawing on her family’s experience.
“I am the only Democrat in my family. My family are all registered Republicans, but I think that’s been really helpful,” she said. “I have sat and listened to their points of view and perspectives, and I think I’ve brought that to my position as Majority Leader.”
Duran said she heard from her constituents when she was running for reelection that people are hungry for cooperation and civility among political parties.
“I’ve made it a priority to have great relationships with my friends across the aisle and build that relationship so that when we have those hard conversations and those hard issues come up, we nd a way to get through it,” Duran said.
“Even though there are times they’re going to be a no, and they’re not going to be supportive, it’s about getting through those conversations with respect and transparency. I will continue to build on those relationships, have those conversations, and work tightly with the Minority Leader to make sure everybody gets their voice heard,” she added.
Colorado House Majority Leader Monica Duran listens to Gov. Jared Polis’ State of the State address in the House chamber at the State Capitol building in Denver on Thursday, January 9, 2025. COURTESY OF THE DENVER POST
“We all run through that same process, and nobody has an issue with it,” Shahrezaei said. “It’s not up to the city sta to make sure that he feels comfortable. Every question he’s asked has been answered. If he didn’t like the answer, he would begin to badger them, which wasn’t fair to sta .”
While Mayor Wendi Strom said she couldn’t speak to Olver’s relationship with other council members, she understands that the legislative process requires a lot of give and take and that, like in any work environment, team members may disagree or not nd joy in working together.
“I worked hard to make sure councilor Olver’s requests were treated with the same level of professionalism that the other council members have received,” Strom said. “Of course, I can’t speak to every relationship he had, but I believe I can speak for all the council in wishing him well in his new chapter.”
Shahrezaei also said she wishes him well in his next endeavor.
Olver said he’d miss the direct engagement he had with his constituents but already feels far less stressed now that he’s no longer a council member.
“Ultimately, everything was a ght. It was a waste of my time,” he said.
Olver’s resignation came a week before Rebekah Stewart’s, which happened for entirely di erent reasons. Stewart won her bid to represent Colorado’s House District 30 in November. e resignations will result in a special election to ll the two vacancies.
Rebekah Stewart’s resignation
While Stewart’s o cial resignation date
was Jan. 7, she used the council’s Dec. 12 meeting to thank her constituents and colleagues and remind them she would continue to work on their behalf in the state legislature.
“To the residents of Ward 3 in particular, it has been the honor of my life to represent you, and I am so thankful that I get to keep representing you in this new house district,” Stewart said. “I will continue advocating for our community and the things we care about.”
“I am so grateful to have the opportunity to continue working with my colleagues on the city council as a state representative for half of the city of Lakewood. I’m not going anywhere,” she continued. I have been incredibly honored to work with all of the sta in the city of Lakewood—the amount I have learned from all of you is immeasurable, and I hope to keep learning from you.”
Stewart’s fellow council members expressed their gratitude for her service and wished her well in her new elected o ce.
Council member Sophia Mayott-Guerror re ected on their shared journey since being elected together in 2021.
“I will also be taking a personal point of privilege to recognize Rebecca Stewart, who came in my same class in 2021, and we have done a lot,” Mayott-Guerro said. “I know that when you decided to run for the state house, you had a big debate about how OK it is to leave this position when you’re not quite nished with it. Your level of ambition for the goodness of this community would not have been over at the end of your term anyway. I am looking forward to continuing to collaborate with you and support your work at a higher level.”
Council member Isabel Cruz also praised Stewart’s mentorship and leadership.
“I have been so lucky to be mentored by
you, as a new counselor. You are going to be representing my district and District 30, and I’m really excited for you to lead with heart, to lead with what you know about our communities,” Cruz said.
Special election
e City Council called a special meeting on Jan. 6 to set the special election date for March 25. Prospective candidates can obtain information packets
from the City Clerk’s O ce, which include necessary forms, guidelines and important election dates. To qualify for the ballot, candidates must collect at least 25 signatures from registered voters within the ward. Completed petitions must be submitted to the City Clerk’s O ce by 5 p.m. on Jan. 27. City council elections are nonpartisan, meaning candidates do not run on a designated party ticket.
Je co educators highlight challenges and wins in school board report
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Je erson County Education Association delivered its annual State of Je co presentation to the school board on Jan. 9, focusing on the challenges and achievements experienced by educators in the district.
e presentation, described by JCEA representatives as a blend of “glows and grows,” highlighted the pressures of increasing workloads, insu cient resources and the critical need for continued mental health support. It also celebrated gains in teacher compensation and legislative victories that bene t public education, underscoring that more work is needed.
“We’re here tonight to share some of our work, keep you informed, and answer any questions you may have,” JCEA representative Michelle Moehillis said. “We’ve collaborated with the district on many improvements, but there’s still much to be done.”
At the heart of the presentation were ndings from the union’s most recent teacher survey, revealing widespread dissatisfaction and concern among teachers:
• 79% of respondents reported struggling with workload, with many working an additional 10 hours weekly.
• 58% said recent raises allowed them to meet basic needs, but 40% still live paycheck to paycheck.
• 97% of teachers called for limits on the number of new initiatives introduced in a single year.
• 64% of special education teachers said they were considering leaving special education.
Workload continues to be an issue, ac-
cording to the survey results.
“It feels that more and more things are added to the plate every year,” Moehills said. “We need to acknowledge that when we have so many di erent priorities, none of them can truly be a priority. I can’t focus 100% of my attention on 37 di erent things.”
Special Education teacher Ashlee Hoppe echoed these concerns, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by her colleagues.
“Time, time, time — it’s always about time. Compensation is important, but the lack of time can make or break you,” she said.
Hoppe also described systemic chal-
lenges in securing resources and addressing sta shortages.
“Many special education teachers are spending time just ghting for the resources they need, often covering for un lled positions, with false promises about when those positions will be lled,” Hoppe said.
While recent raises have helped, JCEA argued that Je co teachers remain in the middle of the pack compared to neighboring districts.
“Fifty percent of our respondents reported that with all these new raises, the good news was they could pay their bills,”
Moehills said. “But that didn’t mean they had anything extra at the end of the month or for their unexpected expenses. And that’s concerning for us.
“I’m proud of the progress we’ve made,” she continued. “But we’re not done yet. We still have work to do.”
Erosion of mental health program
JCEA also highlighted concerns about the erosion of the district’s Employee Assistance Program, a free counseling service sta ed by district employees.
“ is is a lifeline for so many of us,” Moehillis said. “Without it, many educators wouldn’t be able to a ord the mental health support they need.”
JCEA President Brooke Williams said the EAP went from four full-time counselors to three, two working 20 hours a week and one working 30. She worries that the district is trying to outsource these mental health services to employees’ medical bene ts rather than maintaining the convenient in-house program.
“Eighty-nine percent of our members told us they want to retain EAP as a bene t,” Moehillis said. “It’s something that’s truly helped educators manage the emotional toll of their work.”
Richard Sanchez, a teacher and JCEA member, shared a deeply personal account of how EAP counseling services helped him overcome addiction and repair his personal and professional life.
“If it wasn’t for EAP, the two things I absolutely love in my life — being an educator and my wife — I would not have either one of those,” he said.
JCEA representatives deliver their annual state of Je co report to the school board. COURTESY PHOTO
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‘Community, outdoors, exercise’
Golden Walks group
helping Je co residents stay physically, socially active
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
Wednesdays are for walking. Every week, a group of Je erson County residents meet at Clear Creek Canyon Park’s Gateway Trailhead and spend about 90 minutes walking along the creek — either up the canyon past Tunnel 1 or down into Golden.
As they walk, they chat about all sorts of things, stopping occasionally to admire the area’s ora, fauna and views. Each person walks at their own pace and goes as far as they want to, but the group overall tries to get in about 2 miles.
As Lakewood’s Linda Schmidt summarized, the group is centered on “community, outdoors, exercise.”
is is the informal Golden Walks group, formerly Walk2Connect, which was started by Golden’s Betty and Harold Payte several
years ago.
Arvada’s Carolyn Rowe took over the group from the Paytes in 2020, keeping Golden Walks going through word-of-mouth and a group text thread.
e group meets at 9 a.m. every Wednesday unless there’s inclement weather or the path is icy, Rowe said.
It used to meet at the Golden Welcome Center, but parking downtown became too complicated this summer with the new paidparking restrictions, she said. So, the group has started meeting at the Gateway Trailhead on the southwest corner of Highway 58 and U.S. Highway 6.
Participation is free and open to everyone. Rowe said people are welcome to join every week or only on occasion.
As of its Jan. 15 outing, Golden Walks regular members are mostly women and mostly retirees. However, they hail from all over Jeffco, not just Golden. e group also has at least one member who treks in from Denver County.
Sarah Schott, who lives in Denver’s Westwood area, said she used to hike in the mountains frequently. However, as she’s not able to hike at the level she used to, she said the
Golden Walks group has been a good middle ground — almost literally — between the mountains and walking around Denver.
Even though the group meets in the same spot every week, between the time of year, the weather and other factors, Schott said “every day is di erent.”
Rowe said one highlight about walking through Clear Creek Canyon is the abundance of ora and fauna. On its weekly walks, the group has seen bighorn sheep, a marmot and all sorts of birds. On Jan. 15, the eagleeyed members spotted two separate herds of deer high up on the hills.
Plus, Rowe continued, several members have expertise in birds and botany and are always willing to share their knowledge with the group.
Golden’s Marcia Hodges, 81, said daily walks are an excellent way to stay healthy. Along with two other exercise groups, Hodges loves the weekly walks with her friends, saying it helps her stay active and social.
“I’m bound and determined to stay healthy,” she said. “ … I wouldn’t miss (Golden Walks) unless I had to.”
Schmidt and Sylvia McGee, who’s also from Lakewood, each joined when the Paytes were still leading the group. ey said the group mostly did loops along the Clear Creek trail between U.S. Highway 6 and Washington Avenue, occasionally going a little farther east or west depending on the day.
It was a good outlet to have during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the group still met occasionally, Schmidt and McGee said.
Overall, they described how much they appreciated a chance to exercise, be outdoors, and build community.
Anyone who’s interested in joining a future Golden Walks outing can meet the group at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Gateway Trailhead.
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On Jan. 15, Golden Walks members Carolyn Rowe, foreground left, and Sylvia McGee, foreground right, talk as they and their friends walk through Clear Creek Canyon Park. Barring inclement weather, the group
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On Jan. 15, the Golden Walks group heads down from the Gateway Trailhead to the main trail in Clear Creek Canyon Park. Golden’s Betty and Harold Payte started the informal walking group almost 10 years ago.
City of Arvada reaches $2 million settlement with family of pregnant woman killed by Arvada Police
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ree-and-a-half years after a group of Arvada Police o cers mistook Destinee Derara- ompson for the suspect in a nearby robbery and shot at her eight times, the City of Arvada and the ompson family have settled a civil lawsuit that will see Arvada pay the ompsons $2 million.
Delara- ompson was killed on Aug. 17, 2021 outside the American Motel in Wheat Ridge.
e ompson family led a civil suit against the Arvada Police Department on Aug. 16, 2023, which named ve o cers involved in the shooting, including Ocer Anthony Benallo, who shot at ompson eight times and was cleared of legal wrongdoing by First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King on April 22, 2022.
e settlement appears to have been reached on July 24, 2024, according to a copy of the settlement obtained by the Arvada Press. As per the settlement’s terms, the City of Arvada and the Arvada Police Department will not have to admit to any wrongdoing in the case.
“ e ( ompson) Estate acknowledges the City and all Released Parties deny any liability on their part and this Agreement and the settlement payment are not to be construed, in any way, as an admission of liability,” the settlement reads. “ e Estate acknowledges the City, its employees and all Released Parties strenuously and unequivocally deny any liability on their respective parts.”
e Arvada Police Department released a statement regarding the settlement, which states that it did not publicize the agreement because of “complexities” with the ompson estate.
“ is matter was settled some time ago, but due to complexities related to Ms. ompson’s estate, no media releases were made,” the APD statement reads.
“District Attorney Alexis King’s o ce thoroughly reviewed this situation and determined that an Arvada police o cer justi ably used deadly force during this incident; her o ce also determined that no criminal charges should be led.
“No one admitted liability in this matter,” the statement continued. “Since this matter has been settled, the City will have no further statements relating to this case.”
Delara- ompson was pregnant at the time of her death. She was a mother of two young children, both of whom are listed as the bene ciaries of the settlement money.
On Aug. 17, 2021, Arvada Police were looking for the suspect of an armed robbery at a Target on Kipling Street. e suspect was described as a “white or Hispanic (woman), wearing a black tank top and dark pants, with a tattoo on her chest,” according to the O cer Involved Shooting decision letter.
O cers believed that Delara- ompson matched this description and questioned her at the American Motel. Delaraompson denied being the suspect and ran to her minivan, which was parked in the American Motel parking lot. A num-
Police, a public information o cer for the department said on Jan. 13.
e suspect in the Target robbery was eventually located and pleaded guilty to the crime.
e settlement is the third high pro le civil settlement involving Arvada Police in recent years. In 2023, the city settled a lawsuit with the family of Johnny Hurley for $2.775 million over the 2021 Olde
How to keep pipes from freezing
Winter chill without preparation can lead to serious damage
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With arctic cold moving into the Denver metro area, the bitter temperatures could cause more than just discomfort — they might wreak havoc on your home.
Frozen pipes and heating system failures are two of the most common winter issues, but with preparation, you can avoid costly repairs, stay warm and keep your heat running e ciently. A little prep-
aration now could save you thousands of dollars in damage and the headache of emergency plumbing repairs.
Here’s how to protect your home and what to do if the worst happens.
Why frozen pipes are a big deal
A burst pipe can dump hundreds of gallons of water in minutes, damaging oors, furniture and even your home’s structure, according to Jaime Rodriguez, a master electrician with Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric.
“It’s like having your garden hose on full blast in your living room. at’s how much damage it can do in just an hour,” Rodriguez said.
Frozen pipes are more common than you might think, even in newer homes.
“People assume that if their house is new, they’re safe,’ Rodriguez said. “But sometimes, the insulation isn’t done right, or contractors leave areas unprotected, allowing cold air to get in.”
Warning signs
Rodriguez advises homeowners to be on the lookout for:
• Frost or icy patches on exposed pipes.
• Weak or no water ow.
Town Arvada shooting, while in 2021, a police brutality suit was settled for $100,000.
Colorado Community Media also reached out to the City of Arvada, the Arvada City Attorney’s O ce and Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC, the law rm representing the ompson family, and did not hear back from them before publication.
2. Let faucets drip: Keep a stream of water trickling out of vulnerable faucets like those that have been compromised in the past or that may be furthest from the water valve.
3. Open cabinet doors: Open cabinets under sinks to circulate warm air around the pipes.
4. Keep your home warm: Set your thermostat to at least 60 degrees, even if you’re leaving for the weekend. “It’s worth it to avoid a frozen pipe,” Rodriguez said. He also advises to keep your furnace or furnaces running and avoid allowing one area of the house to get cold.
• Strange smells from drains or faucets.
• Unusual clanking noises from your pipes.
If a faucet isn’t running or you notice these signs, it’s likely frozen. He said it’s important to act quickly to keep it from bursting by adding insulation or heat tape to warm the structure.
“Also, once the line has been compromised, your potential for future leaks is higher, so you’ll need to keep an eye on it,” Rodriguez said.
Tips to prevent frozen pipes
Rodriguez shared these practical steps to keep your pipes safe during the cold snap:
1. Know where your main water shuto valve Is: If a pipe bursts, you’ll need to shut o your water fast. Make sure everyone in your household knows where the valve is.
5. Use heat or electrical tape: Consider heat tape, a pipe wrapping embedded with electrical coils, to provide an outside heat source to your exposed pipes. Be sure to use the kind with a built-in thermostat to keep them plugged in all winter. en, you won’t have to worry about power outages or forgetting to plug them in during cold spells.
6. Detach outdoor hoses: Leaving hoses attached can cause outdoor faucets to freeze and crack.
Keep your heating system running smoothly Heating failures during cold snaps can leave your home dangerously cold. Jesse White, service manager at Elkhorn Heating, emphasized the importance of maintaining your HVAC system: “A clean lter is crucial—check or replace yours before the cold hits.”
The family of Destinee Delara-Thompson was awarded a $2 million settlement after DelaraThompson was killed outside the American Motel by Arvada Police o cers. FILE PHOTO
BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT
Nine Colorado education stories to watch in 2025
For Colorado schools, 2024 was a year of big changes in funding, continued concerns about declining enrollment even amid the arrival of thousands of new immigrant students, and the growing popularity of a free preschool program that faces big legal challenges. Here are some of the issues we’re watching in 2025.
How might Trump’s immigration policies a ect migrant students?
In 2024, at least 85 Colorado school districts enrolled more than 8,000 migrant students combined. Many came from Venezuela and other South American countries. State lawmakers sent districts an additional $24 million to help serve new students who arrived mid-year.
Migrant students boosted enrollment in districts where there had been declines, including Denver. Teachers scrambled to support them, both academically and with basic needs like housing. Some of those e orts were beautiful. Others were hard. And some were both.
“ e bright spots are the growth of our kids and our community,” Valdez Elementary Principal Jessica Buckley told Chalkbeat in February. “ e challenge is resources.”
It’s unclear how President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of increased immigration enforcement — and potential mass deportations — will impact migrant students, their families, and the schools that serve them. Some Colorado school district leaders are already preparing: e Colorado Association of School Boards recently invited a Nebraska superintendent who had experienced an immigration raid to talk to state leaders about his experience. His advice?
“Be prepared,” former Superintendent Steve Joel told Colorado school o cials. “Your community, your parents, your
leaders, your state, they’ll appreciate you for it.”
Appeals court could decide Colorado’s Catholic preschool case
A federal appeals court could decide in 2025 whether religious schools in Colorado’s state-funded preschool program have to abide by non-discrimination rules protecting LGBTQ children and families. at’s the issue at the heart of a lawsuit brought by two Denver-area Catholic parishes that run preschools. e Catholic preschools wanted to join the state preschool program, but didn’t want to admit LGBTQ children or children from LGBTQ families. e lawsuit is one of several cases involving the state’s universal preschool program.
A lower court judge largely ruled
• Avoid cranking down the heat: “If you set your programmable thermostat too low, it can overwork your furnace when bringing the temperature back up,” he explained.
against the Catholic parishes in June, but they’re now appealing. Experts say the case, which pits religious liberty against LGBTQ rights, could wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Colorado faces budget challenges that could impact education
In November, Gov. Jared Polis released a proposed budget that showed the state could have less revenue during a time when its nancial obligations for programs like Medicaid have gone up. Recent revenue projections have improved, but the state is still facing a budget hole. Polis’ budget calls for cuts, including a big change to how the state doles out funding to school districts based on student enrollment and scaling back a new funding formula passed last year. (More
• Don’t use a gas oven to heat your home: is can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
on that new formula below.) Meanwhile, Polis’ budget calls for higher education to get a modest $12.1 million increase. Lawmakers on the powerful Joint Budget Committee have the most say in crafting the budget. ey will have plenty to sort through in the coming months.
How much is adequate education funding in Colorado?
Colorado lawmakers approved a brand new funding formula last year — the rst major revamp since 1993. However, the formula didn’t say whether the new funding levels were enough.
So how much money do school districts need to adequately teach students?
Colorado commissioned two “adequacy studies” to understand the answer. ose studies are due at the beginning of the year.
Colorado could require more emphasis on climate science
In recent months, numerous Colorado high school students have told the State Board of Education they’ve learned little or nothing about climate change during their K-12 careers.
In December, the board took a preliminary step to address those concerns by asking education department o cials to recommend changes to the state science standards that would put more emphasis on climate science.
e science standards — basically a big list of knowledge and skills Colorado students should have in various areas — are due to be revised in 2025.
e state’s current science standards reference climate change in middle school and high school, but not elementary school. If the standards change, teachers will have to adapt their lessons over the next few years to match the standards.
Other tips to keep your heating system running e ciently:
• Clear snow around vents: “Snow buildup on high-e ciency furnace exhaust pipes can block air ow and shut down your system. It can also create a dangerous system where carbon monoxide is returning into the home,” White said.
• Watch for warning signs: If your furnace is short-cycling (turning on and o quickly) or struggling to maintain temperature, it’s time to call a professional.
What to do if the heat fails If your heating system stops working, White advises:
• Use space heaters safely: Keep them on at, level surfaces, clear of clutter and ensure your electrical system can handle the load.
• Install carbon monoxide detectors: Place them near bedrooms and on each oor of your home.
What to do if a pipe freezes or bursts Turn o your main water valve im-
mediately if you suspect a frozen pipe. Open faucets to relieve pressure and call a plumber to assess and repair any damage.
“Once a pipe bursts, the damage can escalate quickly,” Rodriguez warned.
“Don’t wait to get help.”
For those leaving town, Rodriguez advises turning o the main water valve and draining the lines by opening all the faucets. “ at way, your pipes won’t be pressurized while you’re away,” he said.
Students from Thimmig Elementary in Brighton test a hydro flume that demonstrates how electricity can be made by moving water.
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Los Angeles fires a wake-up call for the West
After erce winds whipped re out of brush-covered hills on Jan. 7, entire Los Angeles neighborhoods burned down. Within a few days, over 12,000 homes and businesses had been destroyed as ames ringed the city. And it’s not over yet.
e photos of smoldering neighborhoods and distraught residents are horri c and shocking. Could they also presage the kind of wild re that might overtake Durango, a town of about 20,000 in southwestern Colorado?
It’s a question worth asking. Local re experts say Los Angeles and Durango are similar in topography. Durango doesn’t experience the hurricane-force Santa Ana winds that pushed the LA res, but it does often have sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts over 40 mph, which can vault burning embers great distances. Perhaps more importantly, the big city and the town share the same pattern of development.
Angelenos have long coveted proximity to wooded canyons for their homes. Durango residents crave the same access to nature, pushing housing into canyons. In both places, million-dollar homes have been built among ammable trees.
Other similarities include lax regulations that fail to dissuade wildland builders. en there’s the question of storing enough water and having su cient water pressure to ght blazes. Los Angeles ran
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out of water fast because attacks on simultaneous res quickly drew down supplies.
Durango uses around four million gallons daily and has two weeks of storage in its Terminal Reservoir. But if the city ran a dozen or more high- ow hydrants, water pressure would plummet in days. Here’s a suggestion: Prioritize building the $11-million-dollar, 36-inch proposed water line from Lake Nighthorse, a nearby reservoir, to the city system, boosting raw water storage to four months.
Durango has a history of large wild res. In 2002, the 73,000-acre Missionary Ridge Fire torched 46 structures. e town suffered another blow in 2018 when wild re ringed the town, burning 54,130 acres. Randy Black, Durango Fire Protection District Fire Chief, is quick to point out that not one structure was lost in 2018, thanks to a coordinated e ort by local and state crews. “We got lucky,” he said.
“If the June 2018 re happened later in the season, resources wouldn’t have been available.” Also key were carefully forged relationships among regional reghting resources, Black said, along with extensive planning.
Born for this
Several years ago we purchased an Alexa and I discovered the joy of creating playlists. I know I am a bit behind the times when it comes to this, but I have fun making di erent lists. One of my music playlists is called “Re ection.” It consists of songs that remind me to consider the incredible choices I have in my life. I have become a strong believer in the idea that what plays in our heads — be it music, conversation, or television shows — sets the tone for how we perceive the world. It was with this idea in mind that I created the Reection playlist; I wanted a way to ll my mind with encouragement, possibility, and joy. is playlist serves as one of my best reminders of that goal.
One of the songs on the list is “Born for is” by e Score. is song is an anthem for the band, expressing their belief that they were destined to write music and share it with others. I included this song in my playlist because it reminds me to focus on what I see as my life’s purpose, my “Born for is.”
Understanding our purpose in life is incredibly important, especially during di cult times. When we grasp our purpose and shift our focus to recognizing our in uence on the world and striving to make a di erence, our struggles tend to fade into the background. De ning our world is essential, but whether our world consists of ve, 50, 500 or even 5 million people, the size doesn’t matter; what truly counts is our focus on purpose.
I am currently working to re ne my understanding of my “Born for is.” Here is what I have so far:
I nd purpose in creating space for shared experiences, life’s stories, encouraging and learning from one another. Walking this path and opening the eyes of others to the joy of collective learning is my “Born for is.”
One hundred eighty employees and volunteers sta the Durango Fire District, which covers both the city and a 325-square-mile swath of the county. Black said they focus on what he calls the most important aspect of re ghting— mitigation meant to keep wildland res from starting in the rst place.
at means working to create re breaks between wildlands and urban areas and removing fuels within the urban core. e town participates by thinning wooded areas on its perimeter, and federal agencies manage both thinning and controlled burns.
“If you don’t do the re mitigation, you run the risk of whole neighborhoods catching on re,” Black said.
Another similarity between Los Angeles and Durango is that both share di culty in getting re insurance. Some insurers have pulled out of California entirely, and when the Durango Fire District built its new in-town rehouse last year, Black said, no one would insure the structure at rst. Colorado insurance companies had just weathered 10 years of property losses to wildland re, and they were loath to take chances.
Colorado’s new, state-backed Fair Plan o ers a last resort for home insurance, but it’s bare-bones coverage of homes worth up to $750,000. With building costs in Durango now estimated to be $500 to $700 per square foot, losing
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a 2,000-square-foot home to wild re means rebuilding a much smaller house.
I’ve talked to many wildland re experts about how towns can ght these multiple, destructive blazes. eir suggestions boil down to three basics: First, make building requirements stringent for any home proposed in wildlands.
Second, get residents involved. e Durango Fire District o ers homeowners free assessments of re risk, and it also advises the creation of three zones around a house: Remove anything ammable within ve feet, include a turnaround big enough for re vehicles, and allow only widely spaced trees and mown grass out to 100 feet.
A third step is “hardening” existing structures with reproof building materials. Black, who built his own house, said he chose cement siding and a metal roof. If homeowners take these steps, say insurers, they stand a better chance of keeping their insurance policies. 24 people have lost their lives in the Los Angeles res as of January 12. eir deaths are a wakeup call to everyone living in the West — especially Durango.
Dave Marston is the publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonpro t dedicated to lively discussion about the West. He lives in Durango, Colorado.
DJFF Returns for 29th Year of entertainment and edification
When my focus is rmly on this purpose, my struggles with multiple sclerosis fade into the background. I don’t see walking or using my right arm as a struggle; on the contrary, I perceive incredible opportunities and absolute joy in doing things for others.
I hope that this week, you take time to re ect on how you make the world a better place and nd the opportunity to articulate your own “Born for is.” Moreover, I encourage you to focus on that purpose and take steps toward achieving your goals. By doing so, you will witness your struggles diminish behind the bright light of your purpose.
Know your purpose and your struggles will fade into the background.
I hope my words inspire you, and that you will share them with those who need encouragement. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly enjoy hearing how you nd valuable insights in these columns and use them to uplift those around you. is week, I would especially love to hear about what you see as your life’s purpose. You can contact me at jim.roome@ gmail.com.
Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.
The importance of cultural understanding and communication has rarely been as important as it is in our current world climate. And lm has proven itself time and time again as a perfect medium to create empathy for other people.
All this makes the 29th annual Denver Jewish Film Festival (DJFF) not just an opportunity for entertainment, but one for education.
“Films shown during the festival tell human stories, and in a time when there is more and more worldly tension, it is important to remind us that we are all human,” said Tim Campbell, program director of the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC. “DJFF celebrates the human experience and tells compelling stories that bring thoughtfulness and joy to
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tory Orchestra is bringing to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., with Summertime in Winter: e Music of Gershwin and more with Tatiana LadyMay May eld.
We interviewed Campbell about the festival, how to approach it and more e interview was edited for brevity and clarity.
What makes this festival unique?
e festival brings the community together to experience stories that are brought to life in our 380-seat theatre. We are able to tell compelling stories through a media type that allows the viewer to escape from the outside world for a moment and experience thoughtfulness, joy, intrigue and fun. Our experience is unique because the lms we show may not always be shown in a traditional theatre setting. Our space crosses many different genres to celebrate humanities and the stories we tell.
If someone has never attended a film festival, what should they know?
DJFF has so many di erent opportunities to enjoy lm and is open to all. e schedule is varied to allow for viewings throughout most days during the festival. We o er family-friendly events, comedies, dramas, documentaries and more. Plus, we’ve planned many di erent supplemental programs that include talkbacks with lmmakers, specialty food o erings, and even a game night. e best way to take advantage of all of these options is by purchasing our DJFF All Access Pass.
What do you hope audiences come away from the festival with?
rough the lms we have selected and the programming we have coordinated, we are able to share amazing stories with the greater Denver community. ere is a story for everyone. We want people to leave with a deeper and more empathetic understanding of the world around them. We hope the festival will inspire people and help create community.
Find the full schedule and ticket options at www.jccdenver.org/macc/dj /.
Find Some Summertime at the Arvada Center
As we work our way through the winter, sometimes you need a blast of summer. at’s just what the Colorado Jazz Reper-
e concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 and will feature the immortal music of Gershwin, as well as other classics like “Summertime.” All the vocals will be handled by May eld, a rising star in the jazz world. A frequent performer with the orchestra, May eld has been recognized by publications like “Downbeat.” Details and tickets can be found at www. coloradojazz.org/concerts.
New John Fielder Exhibition Comes to History Colorado e John Fielder Mezzanine Gallery in the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway in Denver, is getting an update with Horizon: On the Plains with John Fielder.
Opening on Friday, Jan. 24, this new exhibition features a selection of “iconic large-format Fielder prints that evoke the photographer’s emotional connection to these sublime and diverse landscapes of Colorado, and invites viewers to lose themselves in the expanse of the Great Plains,” according to provided information. Information and tickets are available at www.historycolorado.org/john- elders-colorado-collection.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Billy Strings at Ball Arena
You don’t often hear about breakout stars coming from the world of bluegrass and folk music, but that’s just what’s happened over the last few years with Billy Strings.
Hailing from Michigan, Strings’ topnotch guitar and banjo playing, coupled with his warm vocals and songwriting has made him a favorite in the music industry and with listeners. Last year he released a stellar live and solo album, and who knows what 2025 will hold for him.
One thing we do know is Strings will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver. Buy your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
PL8 POPULARITY
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMUNITYMEDIA.COM
If you feel like you’ve noticed more license plates with custom messages while driving on Colorado’s roads, you’re probably not alone. Numbers from state o cials reveal that those personalized plates are indeed becoming more popular.
Requests for custom plates in 2024 nearly tripled the number of requests from just six years earlier, with particu-
larly big gains in the past two years.
When asked whether the state Division of Motor Vehicles has any theories as to why personalized plates have become more common, spokesperson Jennifer Giambi said: “ e DMV cannot speculate why these have become more popular over the years.”
But while the reasons may not be clear, the trend appears strong. And the large jump in requests for custom plates since 2023 coincided with the introduction of Colorado’s retro black, blue and red
plates, three designs you’ve also probably seen out and about.
If you’re looking to customize your own plates with a word or message, it’s not necessarily as simple as walking into a county o ce and requesting the funny reference you joked about with your friends.
For one thing, the application is seven pages long. What’s more, messages that are deemed “o ensive to the general public” can be denied, according to Colorado’s application document.
You also must explain the meaning of the custom message you request — and if your explanation is too vague, the request will be rejected, the document says.
Here’s a look at the rise in popularity of custom plates, some messages that the state has rejected and how to apply if you’re thinking of personalizing your ride.
Personalized plate numbers up
Here’s the yearly number of personalized license plate requests — and how many o cials approved or rejected — in Colorado for each year going back to 2018, according to the state DMV.
( e state DMV was only able to provide information from 2018 onward because of a systems upgrade implemented that year, Giambi said.)
• 2018 — Approved requests: 25,818; rejected requests: 2,548; total: 28,366
• 2019 — Approved: 22,535; rejected: 437; total: 22,972
• 2020 — Approved: 19,291; rejected: 328; total: 19,619
• 2021 — Approved: 23,821; rejected: 419; total: 24,240
• 2022 — Approved: 38,054; rejected: 201; total: 38,255
• *2023 — Approved: 62,356; rejected 175; total: 62,531
• 2024 — Approved: 80,044; rejected 270; total: 80,314
What about that asterisk in 2023? It’s to point out that it was the rst year of Colorado o ering its retro black, blue and red plates, according to the state DMV. ose plates have roots in the past,
and the once-discontinued designs raise money for people with disabilities.
“ e rst blue-and-white plate was issued in 1914,” the state DMV said in a statement, adding: “ e rst year the allred background with white letters was issued was 1925.”
Colorado’s popular new black plate is modeled after a 1945 design, predating the state’s rst plate design with mountains by about 15 years, according to the state DMV.
For more information on the red, blue and black plates and the disability support funding, see Colorado Community Media’s previous story at tinyurl.com/ ColoradoPlates.
Rejected proposals
While many requests gain approval each year, plenty get rejected for being “foul, lewd or rude,” the state DMV said in a news release.
O cials may refuse to issue any combination of letters or numbers that “carry connotations o ensive to good taste and decency” or duplicate any other license plate, the application document says, citing state law.
“ e DMV also follows the guidance laid out by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, which states that unacceptable license plates include: profanity, derogatory reference
to a group based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or religion; reference to illegal substances or criminal acts; sexual terms, intimate body parts, and bodily functions or uids; and references to acts of violence,” Giambi said.
Some rejected requests for license plate con gurations include “GYATTT,” “GTJIGGY” and “OMGWTF,” which appear on the o ensive-omit list, which the DMV uses to automatically reject most “foul, lewd or rude” requests, the division said in the 2024 news release.
See that list at tinyurl.com/LicensePlateReject.
How to get personalized license plates
If you’re looking to get a personalized plate of your own, get ready to explain your choice.
“Every entry requires an explanation,” Giambi said. “An entry can be rejected if no meaning is supplied.”
Here’s a look at some other criteria for custom plates:
• Only seven characters are allowed — six for motorcycles — including blank spaces, dashes and periods.
• e minimum amounts of characters allowed are ve for plates with numbers only and two for any other plate (all letters or combinations of letters and numbers).
• Spaces, dashes and periods count as a character. However, they do not change the con guration. For example, if “ABC” is taken, then “A B C,” “A-B-C,” and “A.B.C.” are also taken.
• Special symbols like !, #, $, %, * and so on are not allowed.
To be approved, requested customizations in Colorado don’t necessarily have to be original, according to the state DMV.
“A con guration can generally be reissued to either the same or a di erent individual as long as it has expired for more than 13 months,” Giambi said. It usually takes three days or less for a request for custom license plates to be rejected or approved in Colorado, but on occasion, it can take up to a week, Giambi said. e state makes the calls on which requests get approved.
“Personalized plates are a state-run program, and other than processing the transaction itself, the counties are not involved in the decision-making process,” Giambi said.
Custom plates carry a one-time personalization fee of $60 upon their initial registration and are an additional $25 upon renewal each year after, and other taxes and fees may apply, Giambi said.
For more information on custom license plates, see dmv.colorado.gov/ license-plates or call 303-205-5600.
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Spending on consultants and new initiatives
JCEA also expressed concern about the district’s reliance on external consulting rms, such as TNTP, an education consulting company, which received over $500,000 for implementing teaching strategies.
“As we know, nothing can replace the knowledge and the pedagogy that an educator learns throughout their college career, and TNTP takes that away from educators by narrowing our curriculum and teaching practices,” JCEA representative Whitney Newman said. “It’s an orga-
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School closures will prompt decisions about vacant buildings
Seven Denver schools will close in the spring of 2025, and three more schools will partially close, due to declining enrollment in Colorado’s largest school district. at decision was controversial, and a parent group has led a lawsuit to try to stop it.
e Je co and Aurora school districts have also closed schools recently because of declining enrollment, and Douglas County School District is expected to do the same in 2025.
e school closures will leave districts grappling with another big question: what to do with the vacant buildings. Denver has promised not to sell any schools and to consult with the community on future
nization that comes into our schools and reforms the schools that are aren’t doing well.”
Newman said she’s heard a lot of frustration from teachers that there’s no “why” behind the company’s strategies and the purpose of implementing them. Williams also said she’s concerned that no one is researching the money or special interests behind some of these consulting rms.
“Our concern with programs like TNTP is that the people behind them are reformers with special interests. ese are the same people who continue to move the goalpost anytime we start meeting our goals or succeeding. ey’ll come out with a new test to say public schools are failing, so we have to keep buying their
uses. Meanwhile, Je co is in the midst of several sales that could be nalized next year, and Aurora is still deciding what to do with at least one building.
Low-income families face child care hardship
Many Colorado families who qualify for state child care subsidies could be out of luck next year. at’s because the program is facing a funding shortfall and state o cials expect most counties to institute subsidy waitlists or freezes by June. ese measures won’t cut o families who currently receive subsidies. But it will limit the number of new families who can join.
So far, at least seven counties have already instituted a subsidy waitlist or a freeze: Adams, Boulder, Douglas, El Paso, Gunnison, Je erson, and Larimer.
Some communities that have passed lodging taxes or tapped other local funding may be able to ll the gap created by subsidy waitlists or freezes. But that will
services,” she said.
Teachers also expressed frustration with the rollout of new initiatives and the lack of consistent application across schools and articulation areas.
“Ninety-two percent of our survey respondents said they want their voices included when implementing new programs, and 97% said there needs to be a limit to the number in a given time frame,” Moehillis said.
Williams added that no one is against implementing best practices, but there needs to be room for teacher input and creativity.
“I think anytime we start putting new initiatives out there, we also need to reect on what’s on our educators and administrators plates already. So before we
be a partial x at best.
Future of DACA teachers unclear as Trump takes over
During his rst administration, Trump tried to end a program that protects undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, a group known as Dreamers, from deportation. But his e ort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program stalled in the courts.
Now, there are signs Trump has had a change of heart. In a Dec. 8 interview on Meet the Press, when asked if he wants to let the so-called Dreamers stay in the country, he said, “I do … I think we can work with the Democrats and work something out.”
But given his promise of mass deportations and his past vacillation on whether Dreamers deserve protection, some immigrants rights groups are skeptical. Colorado has about 12,000 DACA recipients
go ahead and add something, see what we can take away rst,” Williams said.
Superintendent Tracey Dorland acknowledged these challenges.
“We want principals and sta to work collaboratively,” Dorland said. “ ese practices are intended to support teaching, but we need to ensure they’re implemented at a pace and in a way that’s realistic and supportive.”
Board members echoed these sentiments.
“I appreciate hearing from you,” board member Mary Parker said. “We need to think carefully about how to balance new initiatives and the workloads our educators face.”
e union is set to begin bargaining discussions with the board in late January.
and some are public school teachers. Colorado’s career and college readiness programs hit crossroads
In 2022, Colorado lawmakers commissioned a report on how to improve postsecondary and workforce readiness. Released in late 2023, it o ered 13 recommendations for streamlining a fragmented system of state programs meant to prepare students for college and careers.
State lawmakers then commissioned a study, released this month, that called for big changes, including bringing the disparate programs under one roof. e report also recommended either ending or reworking a popular fth-year high school program called ASCENT.
Jason Gonzales and Melanie Asmar contributed to this article.
Reprinted with permission from Chalkbeat, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.
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Frigid temperatures in the mountains mean the ice on Georgetown Lake is thick enough for ice racing
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On a recent Saturday morning in Clear Creek County, I-70 west ski tra c again inched its way forward to the slopes.
Along the way, frustrated and impatient drivers and passengers passed Georgetown Lake where — for at least a while — there was a show to listen to and watch. e whine and roar of high-performance engines taking life could be heard from the interstate and snow and ice ew high in the air as a frozen Georgetown Lake became a race track.
“Driving on I-70, you see these cars on the ice driving laterally and you start
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cold wind whipping the air didn’t deter competitors, families and spectators from showing up early to unload cars and equipment for a day of competition on Jan. 11.
e course is outlined by orange cones which complete at least two full circles on the east end of the lake and exit from the course into a “parking” area for drivers on deck.
One brave soul stands between the two competitive vehicles and drops a black ag to set drivers free to step on the accelerator and unleash the power of their one-of-a-kind machines.
Once underway, some of the fastest vehicles roostertail ice from the lake as steel studded tires grip, crawl and tear from the lake surface making tight 360-degree turns without wavering from the course. e track is outlined in a way that the two vehicles are never side-by-side so any risk of collision is minimalized from the look of live races, according to organizers.
As far as why these racers commit such time, training, e ort and money into their vehicles to perform expertly on ice, there was one common answer: “Because it’s fun!”
“When you tell someone, ‘Well I drive
a car on the ice,’ a lot of people don’t really understand or they think it’s dangerous and once you get into the details, you know how thick the ice is and all that then you realize it’s all organized and safe,” ice racer Donny Cryer said.
What starts with an interest sparks an idea. An idea turns into a reality, and that realization will keep driving you forward to be faster and sharper year after year, summarized ice racer Josh Tenge, who was entering his 12th year racing with Our Gang.
“It snowballed into what it’s become, it (the car) was a daily driver at one point and year after year you add more stu and take more stu out and you end up crossing a line you can’t go back over,” Tenge said behind the wheel with shoulder harnesses locking him to the driver’s seat. “Once we put a roll cage in there was kind of no turning back.”
e ice races are held on Georgetown Lake starting at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday through March 2.
People are welcome to watch for free. Organizers just ask that spectators respect a few rules and don’t park on the lake.
Ice racer Donny Cryer carves a frozen Georgetown Lake Jan.11.
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KOEBERL
Ice racer Josh Tenge enters his 12th year racing with Our Gang on Georgetown Lake.
Three friends from Thornton watched ice racing on Georgetown Lake Jan. 11.
Morrison eateries ask for help with parking issues
Trustees give mixed response, though new spots have been proposed
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ree Morrison restauranteurs who recently asked the town board for help with parking in the historic town didn’t get the reaction they wanted. One town trustee suggested improving their restaurant’s o erings is a better way to draw customers than adding parking.
“Make your restaurants destinations where the food’s good and people want to eat there,” Trustee Paul Sutton said during the board’s Jan. 7 meeting. “ ey have threes on Yelp. I come and eat at these restaurants once a year and I think, ‘God, why did I do that?’ It’s terrible. Make better food.”
Parking has long been a hot topic in Morrison, but it’s not a subject on which the town board and its business people agree. Some business owners and managers say there aren’t enough spaces, and that the paid parking system implemented in 2021 — and tickets generated through it — are taking a toll on their bottom line. At the same time, board members and some residents say there’s more than enough parking in Morrison. O ering a partial resolution to the issue, local property owner Ross Bradley said his company plans to add as many as 30 new paid parking spots on the main street, and town leaders said they’ll look into re-opening the now-closed alley
parking north of Bear Creek Avenue.
e owners of the Morrison Inn, Tony Rigatoni’s and the Rooftop Tavern and the Morrison Holiday Bar asked the board for help during its Jan. 7 meeting; all said their revenues are down.
Paid parking ‘a disaster’
“I think the paid parking has been a disaster for the businesses,” said Butch Luedtke, the Morrison Inn’s owner. “We’ve had the worst year we’ve had in 44 years. It could well be a year from now, you won’t have to worry about parking anymore. I hope you’ll do an evaluation on lost revenue from sales tax versus the dollars you’ve gotten from parking.”
Morrison’s sales tax revenue dropped from about $2.4 million in 2023 to $1.9 million in 2024. Some of that could be attributed to the mid-October closing of Café Prague, a popular downtown Czech food restaurant.
During that same time, the town took in $249,000 in parking revenue.
“Look at your sales tax revenue; our sales are down and that is a fact,” said Reza Ardehali, who owns Tony Rigatoni’s and the Rooftop Tavern. “I agree 100% with Butch on parking. When your customer comes in to pick up a to-go pizza and has a $50 parking ticket, he thinks Reza had something to do with it.
“Your revenues from parking were well over a quarter of a million. You bought that money in for a purpose. But I don’t think you took a serious look at what it does to us.”
Morrison started its paid parking program in 2021 after hearing from downtown Morrison owners who said their customers can’t nd places to park. e
done just that, and while he spoke in favor of it, he believes the town needs more parking. Killingsworth, who speaks about that need at nearly every town board meeting, reiterated that belief at the Jan. 7 meeting. He also asked the town to consider converting the Jones lot, an undeveloped property on the town’s west side, into a free parking area.
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 1/23/2025
Publication: 2/20/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address,
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Shaun P. Gallagher Original Beneficiary(ies)
Ronald F. Anhorn
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Ronald F. Anhorn
Date of Deed of Trust
July 12, 2024 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 15, 2024
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2024040137
Original Principal Amount
$1,150,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,150,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SECTION 33 TOWNSHIP 07 RANGE 70 QTR E2 SIZE: 766003 VALUE: 17.585 KEY=001 THE LUSTER NO. 1 LODE MINING CLAIM, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 20536, EXLUDING THE OREGON NO. 3 LODE MINING CLAIM, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 20648, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 17839 Luster Lane, Sedalia, CO 80135. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025 Last Publication: 2/20/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert Graham #26809 Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP
360 S. Garfield Street, 6th Floor, Denver, CO 80209 (303) 333-9810 Attorney File # 28443.0001
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400359 First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
COMBINED
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Gabriela Ivonne Castaneda
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
October 17, 2023
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 23, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023064828
Original Principal Amount
$260,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$257,727.26
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 205: BUILDING E. WELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79096420, AMENDED BY SECOND AS AMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WELLINGTON: CONDOMINIUMS AND RATIFICATION OF AMENDED PLAT RECORDED ON JANUARY 25, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 80006752, AND THE AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JANUARY 25, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO 80006753 OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS; PARKING SPACES 86 AND 87, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 49-131-01-090
Purported common address: 3 81 S. Ames Street, Unit E205, Lakewood, CO 80226.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033467
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400357
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400345
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned
Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Linda Mae Martinez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HIGHTECHLENDING INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
January 05, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 26, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022011604
Original Principal Amount
$847,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$317,850.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, Resulting in the loan being due and payable.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 10, BLOCK 2, SWANSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 8.
A.P.N.: 39-012-17-022
Purported common address: 6260 W 69Th Place, Arvada, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. April Winecki #34861
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033268
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400345
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400369
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 27, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Cade Olson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
August 25, 2020
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 01, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020108272
Original Principal Amount
$278,350.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$280,830.38
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 7C IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 5051, GARRISON LAKES CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 6, 1984, AT RECEPTION NO. 84113212, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR GARRISON LAKES CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1983, AT RECEPTION NO. 83091503, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 300178215
Purported common address: 5051 Garrison St Apt 7C, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address,
right to the exclusive use of Parking Space No. 418 and Garage No. 419, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado Purported common address: 3415 SOUTH AMMONS, UNIT 24-6, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for
THEREFORE,
6550 W 14th Ave 1, Lakewood, CO 80214. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025 Last Publication: 2/6/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020077430
Original Principal Amount
$258,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$236,084.17
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 14, BLOCK 12, ARVADA WEST FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9636 Rensselaer Dr, Arvada, CO 80004.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. April Winecki #34861
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-033431
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice No. J2400367
First Publication: 1/23/2025 Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400363
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 27, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Chris Guagno, Roseanne Guagno Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citywide Home Loans, a Utah Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2016 County of Recording
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2016
hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COLUMBINE HILLS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7640 South Sheridan Court, Littleton, CO 80128.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A
LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-997797-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400363
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)
PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. J2400197
To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust
Katherine I. Osgood
Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 1475 South Eaton Street, Lakewood, CO 80232
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 13, 2004
Recording Information F1942508
Legal Description of Property LOT 13, BLOCK 7, CLOVERDALE, BLOCKS 1 TO 8, INCLUSIVE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Street Address of Property 1475 South Eaton Street, Lakewood, CO 80232
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
I sold at public auction, at 2 p.m. on 10/24/24 via remote, web-based auction service, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 4/24/2025 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.
First Publication: 1/9/25 Last Publication: 2/6/25
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
Revised 9/2012
Legal Notice NO. J2400197
First Publication: 1/9/25
Last Publication: 2/6/25
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400344
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Garrett M. McMurtry
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Megastar Financial Corp.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 31, 2013
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 14, 2013
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2013071940
Original Principal Amount
$123,717.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$89,952.01
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 232, BUILDING NO.59, ARBOR GREEN TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1975 IN BOOK 6 AT PAGE 34 AND AMENDMENT OF A PORTION OF LAKE ARBOR TOWNHOUSES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 8, 1972 IB 2 AT PAGE 42, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF ARBOR GREEN TOWNHOMES RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1972 IN BOOK 2452 AT PAGE 125, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8717 Chase Drive #232, Arvada, CO 80003. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00092-3
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400344
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Richard R. Guice
Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of America, N.A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Date of Deed of Trust
January 05, 2007
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2007006253
Original Principal Amount
$25,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$9,040.52
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 17, Block 16, Columbine Hills, Second Filing, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 5873 West Alder Avenue, Littleton, CO 80128. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23892
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400361
First Publication1/23/2025
Last Publication2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400343
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Shawn D. Phillips
Original Beneficiary(ies) Robert McGaw and James McGaw
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CAA Ventures, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2012
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 05, 2012
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
$179,309.21
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are
Date: 12/23/24 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400361
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
DATE: 11/07/2024 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder
Pursuant
Amount
$310,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$252,512.77
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THENCE
TINUING SOUTH
DEGREES 22 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST, CONTINUING ALONG
NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 53.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
BLOCK 13; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 13; A DISTANCE OF 65.88 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 13; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 0.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 21.10 FEET;
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10480 West Fair Avenue #C, Littleton, CO 80127. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe
LOT 41, EAGLE POINTE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 5481 YOUNGFIELD WAY, ARVADA, CO 80002.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/06/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/14/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010280691
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400349
First Publication: 1/16/2025 Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400365
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 27, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Pamelo Jo Drybread
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust
June 30, 2008
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 14, 2008
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2008068061
Original Principal Amount
$1,089,600.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$591,963.11
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 10, BLOCK, 5, LAKECREST COURTYARD HOMES COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8244 Miller Court, Arvada, CO 80005.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Neal K Dunning #10181 Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 101E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 329-3363
Attorney File # 3942-083 B
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400365
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400370
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 27, 2024, the undersigned
Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Briana R Stahl and Tyler J Stahl
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Everett Financial, Inc., d/b/a Supreme Lending, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
November 23, 2015
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 25, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2015125628
Original Principal Amount
$193,431.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$163,645.46
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
UNIT 9, BUILDING 1, TALL PINES CONDOMINIUMS PHASE III, 2ND SUPPLEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TALL PINES CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED
NOVEMBER 22, 1983 AS RECEPTION NO 83112518, AND MAP RECORDED MAY 30, 1984 AS RECEPTION NO. 84049527, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 166, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 3506 S Depew St #9, Lakewood, CO 80235. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED
OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Jennifer C. Rogers #34682
IDEA Law Group, LLC
4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (877) 353-2146
Attorney File # 48174771
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400370
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400342
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Sean M. Hedgecock Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Citadel Servicing Corporation dba ACRA Lending, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of BRAVO Residential Funding Trust 2023-NQM3
Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2021 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2021
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021085588
Original Principal Amount
$330,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$316,004.07
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 480, Except the South 4.00 Feet
Thereof; the West 50.00 Feet of Lot 457 and the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 457, Kittredge, Amended Map, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
Purported common address: 3400 Avenue E, Kittredge, CO 80457. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase,
all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23850
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400342
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400353
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) DAVID SABA Original Beneficiary(ies)
WEINBERG SERVICING LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WEINBERG SERVICING LLC
Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2024 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 20, 2024
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2024027481
Original Principal Amount
$75,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$75,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 5, BLOCK 13, PARKWAY ESTATE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. PROPERTY ADDRESS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY): 7762 SAULSBURY STREET, ARVADA, CO 80003
Purported common address: 7762 SAULSBURY STREET, ARVADA, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/ First Publication1/23/2025 Last Publication2/20/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Edward P. Timmins #11719
PUBLIC NOTICES
1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6525 W Hoover Pl, Littleton, CO 80123-3628.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/27/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Iman Tehrani #44076 Holst & Tehrani, LLP 514 Kimbark Street, P.O. Box 298, Longmont, CO 80502-0298
principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust, and other violations of the Note and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 24, CONIFER MOUNTAIN - UNIT 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10835 Beas Drive, Conifer, CO 80433
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/31/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Trevor G. Bartel #40449
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 307913-00081
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400336
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcriptv COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400348
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Lap Le AND Xuan Thi Ho
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust March 03, 2003
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1696175
Original Principal Amount
$155,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$63,765.79
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 9, BLOCK 19, CLOVERDALE, BLOCKS 17 TO 33, INCLUSIVE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 4924216011
Purported common address: 1225 South Harlan St, Lakewood, CO 80232.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS
ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/06/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/14/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-030595
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400348
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400356
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) AMANDA AYERS
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION
Date of Deed of Trust
October 11, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 17, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022094182
Original Principal Amount
$228,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$223,889.55
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
UNIT 115, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR OXFORD DOWNS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 83092749, AND MAP FOR OXFORD DOWNS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED
SEPTEMBER 28, 1983, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 83092750, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT: PARKING SPACE NO. 21, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8060 W 9TH AVE UNIT 115, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public
cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010293009
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400356
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400337
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Andrea Kania
Original Beneficiary(ies) Westerra Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Westerra Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust
March 26, 2009
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 31, 2009
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2009027613
Original Principal Amount
$174,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$107,496.64
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 25, BLOCK 16, FAR HORIZONS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
**Loan Modification Agreement recorded August 23, 2023, Reception No. 2023052156, in the records of Jefferson County, Colorado.
Purported common address: 8391 Chase Way, Arvada, CO 80003. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/31/2024 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Neal K Dunning #10181
Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 101E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 329-3363
Attorney File # 3085-183
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400337
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400358
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) NAOMI TREVENA AND JACOB TREVENA
Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION
TRUST, SERIES 2021-1
Date of Deed of Trust November 17, 2017
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017121373
Original Principal Amount $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,005.62
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 45, BLOCK 1, WOODLAND VALLEY, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6767 VIVIAN ST, ARVADA, CO 80004-2364.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/20/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/23/2025
Last Publication: 2/20/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/21/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010133924
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
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The
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/31/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission will conduct a Public Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider Case No.:
WZ-24-02: An application filed by Evergreen – Clear Creek Crossing, L.L.C. for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a three-building restaurant and park corridor on a property zoned Planned Mixed-Use Development (PMUD) and located southwest of the 40th Avenue and Clear Creek Drive intersection.
The proposed case and accompanying documents are available in electronic form on the City’s official website https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/915/Public-Meetings-and-Records , and at www.wheatridgespeaks.org. Specific plans for the proposed Specific Development Plan are available for inspection at the Wheat Ridge City Hall during business hours.
The February 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting and in City Council Chambers at 7500 W. 29th Avenue. Any person wishing to submit written documents for Commission’s consideration at the meeting must file them with Community Development staff. Written comments may be submitted on Wheat Ridge Speaks at www.wheatridgespeaks.org until noon on February 5. Alternatively, written documents or comments must be received no later than noon on the day of the meeting by emailing zoning@ci.wheatridge.co.us or mailing to City of Wheat Ridge, Attn: Planning Division, 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO 80033.
All interested citizens are invited to participate in the meeting in any one of the following ways:
•Provide comments in advance on Wheat Ridge Speaks at www.wheatridgespeaks.org
•Join the live meeting through the Zoom web link provided on the calendar on the City’s website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/calendar.
•Join the live meeting by calling (669) 900-6833 with code 861 1518 6059 and Passcode: 157103
•Join the meeting in person
•Watch the meeting live on Comcast Channel 8
•Watch the meeting live on YouTube at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/view
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1160
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF THE GENESEE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
§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 Genesee Water & Sanitation District of Jefferson 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, 3 directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term each. Eligible electors of the Genesee Water & Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Shannon McClayland, DEO Genesee Water & Sanitation District 2310 Bitterroot Lane Golden, CO 80401 303-278-9780 smcclayland@geneseewater.com
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is, close of business on Friday, February 28, 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.)
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, if an eligible elector of the Genesee Water & Sanitation District wishes to receive an absentee ballot by mail for this election, an application shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.). If an eligible elector of the Genesee Water & Sanitation District wishes to be a permanent mail-in voter of the District on all future elections, an application for permanent absentee voter status shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (by 4:30 p.m.).
Genesee Water & Sanitation District
By: /s/ Shannon McClayland Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1151
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids in an envelope marked: 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS –POINT and GRP UV CIPP REPAIR PROJECT
will be received and opened by the Applewood Sanitation District at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
The 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – POINT and GRP UV CIPP PROJECT includes the point repair of approximately 125 LF of active 8” VCP sanitary mains at eleven (11) locations, including 3 additional manhole installations; 1,600 LF 8” GRP UV CIPP lining and 330 LF 10” GRP UV CIPP lining of sanitary mains and a separate trimming of 1 protruding PVC tap. The project is situated in the Applewood Sanitation District, southwest of West 32nd Avenue and I-70. The majority of the work is on residential streets.
The schedule is as follows: • Friday January 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – Contract Documents with Exhibits/Details, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at rgengineers.com. Friday January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.Bids will be received and opened at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
•Friday June 10, 2025 –Project Completion (Approx.)
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing.
The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects so the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District.
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1100
First Publication: January 16, 2025 Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after close of business January 31, 2025, the City of Golden Parks & Recreation Division - Facilities Department will make final settlement with NICHOLAS CONSTRUCTION INC., 3200 S Federal Blvd, Unit 6-1, Denver, CO, 80236 in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the Golden Lions-Parfet-Astor Restrooms Remodel Project.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by subcontractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Golden Parks & Recreation Division, c/o Chad Meinert, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Golden Parks & Recreation Division from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF GOLDEN PARKS & RECREATION
Chad Meinert
Deputy Director, Land and Facility Management
City of Golden Parks & Recreation
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1131
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., February 4, 2025 to Essential Contractors, Inc. for work related to Project No. 2023 Drainage Improvement Projects - 23-DR-20 and performed under that contract dated July 8, 2024 for the City of Arvada.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Essential Contractors, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
Dated this January 13, 2025
CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1165
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids in an envelope marked:
2025 DIRP #3 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project will be received and opened by the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District at 13919 West Utah Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025.
The 2025 DIRP #3 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Project includes work within the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, located within Jefferson County, Colorado. The work generally consists of:
• Rehabilitation of roughly 9,650 feet of existing 8” clay sanitary sewer using glass reinforced plastic cure-in-place liner. The schedule is as follows:
• Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Contract Documents with Exhibits/Details, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at www.bidnetdirect.com or by contacting the district manager.
• Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:00 am
– Bids will be received and opened at 13919 West Utah Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228. Monday, May 26, 2025 – Project Completion.
The project will be bid on one bid schedule;
• GMWSD 2025 DIRP #3 which consists of site projects 1S, 2S, 3S and 4S.
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be found at www.bidnetdirect.com or requested from the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, District Manager. No payment required. Reproductions are prohibited. No pre-bid conference is scheduled; however, interested Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the area where the work will be performed.
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders qualifications including financial statements.
The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.
All questions shall be sent by email to Gary Stanhope at gstanhope@rgengineers.com prior to 5:00 pm January 17, 2025.
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1083
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV031111, Division/Courtroom 11
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)
STEEPLECHASE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,
v. RYAN M TODD; BROOKE M TODD; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, Defendant(s).
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 20th day of March 2025, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. Ste 1520, Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $41,389.27.
First Publication: January 23, 2025 Last Publication: February 20, 2025 Published In: Golden Transcript
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated October 18, 2024 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Steeplechase Homeowners Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on April 10, 2024 at Reception No. 2024019606 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The
Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Steeplechase Homeowners Association against real property legal described as follows:
Lot 37, Block 2, Woodmar Square No. 5 Amendment No. 1, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.; And also known as:6566 S. Yukon Way, Littleton, CO 80123
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999
Dated: November 25, 2024
Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado
By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. Jeff 1163
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025 Published In: Golden Transcript Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112
Case Number: 2023CV31077
Division: Courtroom 202
1500 Centennial LLC, and Mayflower Capital Company Profit Sharing Plan, as Assignee and Judgment Creditor, Plaintiff, v. CW Insurance Group Inc. and Christopher P. Walton, Defendants.
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE AND REDEEM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to a judgment entered on October 11, 2023 in favor of 1500 Centennial LLC against Christopher P. Walton in the original amount of One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($103,238.56) plus interest at eight percent (8%) per annum, plus costs from the date of entry, a Transcript of Judgment recorded on July 29, 2024 as Reception No. 2024043109 of the real property records of Jefferson County, Colorado, and a Writ of Execution from the Arapahoe District Court issued on September 25, 2024, in favor of Mayflower Capital Company Profit Sharing Plan directing the Jefferson County Sheriff to foreclose and sell the following real property in the same manner as prescribed by statute for the sale of land on execution:
Lot 5, Block 7, Powderhorn Filing No. 5, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, also known by street number as: 6280 S. Oak Way, Littleton, CO 80127 (“Real Property”).
The principal and interest due and owing on the Judgment as of September 30, 2024 is as follows: Principal: $103,238.56 Interest (8% per annum) 355 days x $22.62 =$8030.10
Total: $111,268.66
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s Sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to above-referenced documents.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE REAL PROPERTY.
THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS NOT ALL THE PROPERTY THAT IS CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE JUDGMENT.
THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR MAY NOT OWN FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY AND RETAINS A ONE HALF JOINT TENANCY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY. YOU ARE ADVISED TO REVIEW THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER IN ADVANCE OF THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given, that I will at 10:00 A.M on March 20, 2025 in the office of the Jefferson County Sheriff, Civil Division, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520, Golden, Colorado 80419, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the Real Property described above, and all interest of the Judgment Debtor and his heirs and assigns, for the purpose of paying the Judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchasers a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.
First Publication: January 23, 2025 Last Publication: February 20, 2025 Name of
FOR THAT PURPOSE
Dated: November 27, 2024. Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Statutes attached: C.R.S. §§ 38-37-108, 3838-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301,
exchange, irrigation, municipal, commercial, and all other beneficial uses. 3.7.3. Uses for Forest Hills Reservoirs 1A and 1B are the same as for the water right under which water may be stored in these alternate structures. 4. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OR FOR COMPLETION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENEFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED. During the diligence period from December 10, 2018 to December 31, 2024, considerable efforts were made by Forest Hills toward the continuing development of the conditional water rights which are an integral part of the water supply system developed for the Forest Hills Metropolitan District. These efforts include the following (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $500): 4.1. Legal Defense and Protection: Applicant has engaged in legal defense and protection of its water rights, including continued engagement of legal counsel to review monthly resumes of applications filed in Water Division 1 and filing statements of opposition to applications which are deemed to have potentially adverse effects on the District’s water rights or its water development and delivery systems. During this diligence period, Applicant’s legal expenses in this regard total at least $33,000. 4.2. During the diligence period, Forest Hills performed a variety of work associated with the maintenance and upgrade of its existing integrated municipal water delivery system, including:
4.2.1. Forest Hills made annual assessment payments totaling at least $1,750 on its Soda Lakes Reservoir water rights. 4.2.2. Forest Hills paid at least $32,207 in contributions to Bear Creek as required for participation in water quality studies and reports generated thereby. 4.2.3. Forest Hills paid at least $3,000 in contributions to the Colorado Department of Health as necessary for participation in its water quantity studies and reports generated thereby. 4.2.4. To ensure proper design and/or operation of its municipal water delivery system, Forest Hills paid at least $77,000 to RESPEC and Direct Discharge and other vendors for augmentation plan monitoring, coordination of water storage and releases, reservoir design work, and various other engineering tasks and assistance. 4.2.5.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of FEBRUARY 2025 (forms available on www. courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1155
First Publication: January 23, 2025 Last Publication: January 23, 2025 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Sale of Lien Property
Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on 1/29/2025 at 12:00 p.m. at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Jefferson County, City of Arvada, Colorado. The Attic Self Storage will sell to satisfy the lien on property stored at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, Colorado 80003 by the following persons:
No. 651: Fedelia Vigil 14700 Detroit Way, Thornton, CO 80602
No. 666: Jesse Schmidt 6145 Benton St., Arvada, CO 80003
No. 902: Todd Cheatham 3590 Lee St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Misc. household and other
This notice is being published on 1/16/2025 and 1/23/2025 in the newspaper in accordance with C.R.S. Sect. 38-21.5-101 (Colorado Law.)
This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. Contact: The Attic Self Storage -- 303-4562882
Legal Notice No.: Jeff 1114
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN L. SIMEONE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31389
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025 or the claims may e forever barred.
Victoria L. Starks
Personal Representative 9307 W. Vandeventor Drive Lilttleton, CO 80128
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1103
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
aka Robert Philip Oliver, aka Robert Phillip Oliver, aka Robert Oliver, aka Bob Oliver, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR657
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Justin Oliver, Personal Representative 18 Turnham Lane Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1121
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Thomas Lee Weaver, AKA Thomas L Weaver, AKA Thomas Weaver, Deceased Case Number 2024PR031354
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth A. Snodgrass
Personal Representative 2649 S. Flower Court Lakewood, CO 80227
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1085
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Norma T. Sloan, a/k/a Norma Therese Sloan, a/k/a Norma Sloan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30004
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before May 30, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David S. Sloan, Personal Representative
218 S. Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80209
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1140
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ESTHER L. JACOBSON, AKA ESTHER LORRAINE JACOBSON AND ESTHER JACOBSON, Deceased, Case Number: 2025PR30000
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Douglas J. Perko
Attorney for Personal Representative Janet L. Perko
DiGiacomo, Jaggers, & Perko, LLP
5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. III, Ste. 200 Arvada, CO 80002
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Edwin Miller, a/k/a William E. Miller, a/k/a William Miller, a/k/a Bill E. Miller, a/k/a Bill Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30036
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Catherine Silburn, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 651 Garrison Street, Ste. 240 Lakewood, CO 80215
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1558
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carolyn G Flint, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR663
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson on or before June 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. County, Colorado
Terry Flint, Personal Representative 1578 N Humboldt Street, No. 409 Denver, CO 80218
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1153
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EARL L. BAMFORD, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 31446
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan K. Childs, Personal Representative 210 Quail Ridge Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1102
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Evans Dahms, aka William E. Dahms, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR 665
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
M. Patrick Steadman
Personal Representative 1438 Newton Street Denver, CO 80204
before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tina L. Richards, Personal Representative 2946 S. Stuart St. Denver, CO 80236
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1123
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert K. Hoelscher, a/k/a Robert Kent Hoelscher, a/k/a Robert Hoelscher, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31481
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ signature on original in office
Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice
Joseph H. Lusk, #33948
c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1094
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Richard Vernon Semroska, a/k/a Richard V. Semroska, a/k/a Richard Semroska, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31414
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Keith A. Bernhardt Personal Representative 1962 S Xenon Street Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1074
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23 2025 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Glenda F. Michel, a/k/a Glenda Michel, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31091
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brian T. Michel, Personal Representative c/o Long Reimer Winegar LLP 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1202 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1134
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1162
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1119
has
with
Water
$90,000 to re-
4.2.8. Forest
4.2.9. Forest Hills has spent at least $15,000 to maintain vaults and/or replace all pressure reducing valves in the Forest Hills distribution system. 4.2.10. Forest Hills replaced its existing finished water booster pump system at the cost of $551,000. 4.2.11. Forest Hills has spent at least $5,000 to upgrade its generator’s automatic transfer switch for its finished water booster pump station. 4.3. During the diligence period, Forest Hills has spent at least $36,000 toward completion of a fire mitigation project within the District’s boundaries. 4.4. Forest Hills reserves the right to identify additional relevant efforts that may be later discovered or to make adjustments to amounts expended on certain projects. Forest Hills made diligent efforts with regard to this application to determine and quantify all efforts made by it toward completion of its appropriative conditional water rights. However, it is possible that relevant efforts or expenditures may be been overlooked or need further adjustment. 5. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OF THE LAND UPON WHICH ANY NEW DIVERSION OR STORAGE STRUCTURE OR MODIFICATION TO ANY EXISTING DIVERSION OR STORAGE STRUCTURE OR EXISTING STORAGE POOL IS OR WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OR UPON WHICH WATER IS OR WILL BE STORED: Forest Hills Metropolitan District, 14405 West Colfax Avenue #165, Lakewood, Colorado 80401. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court find that Forest Hills was diligent in its development of those water storage rights described above and the conditional decree for said structures in their conditional amounts should be continued for the statutory period. Applicant requests this Court also grant such additional relief that it deems necessary and appropriate in these circumstances. (Application is 8 pages plus one Exhibit)
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS
DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED
RIGHTS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terrence H. Sloan, a/k/a Terrence Harold Sloan, a/k/a Terrence Sloan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30013
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David S. Sloan, Personal Representative 218 S. Lincoln St. Denver, CO 54321
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1141
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Richard Lenon, a/k/a James R. Lenon, a/k/a James Lenon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31448
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Douglas S. Lenon
Personal Representative
c/o Seth M. Katz, Esq., Reg. No. 34888 KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
Attorney for Person Giving Notice
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1133
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert P. Oliver, aka RP Oliver,
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ann Elledge, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31258
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Nancy Staskin
Co-Personal Representative 8177 S. Lamar Ct. Littleton, Colorado 80128
Cynthia Cox
Co-Personal Representative 25362 Westridge Road Golden, Colorado 80403
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1144
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
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Estate of Elizabeth Tina Rencehausen, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR660
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Loretta Primozich Personal Representative 2038 Crestvue Circle Golden, Colorado 80401
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1147
First Publication: January 23, 2025
First Publication: January 23, 2025
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Estate of Cheryl Lynn Reynolds, aka Cheryl L. Reynolds, aka Cheryl Reynolds, aka Sherry Lynn Reynolds, aka Sherry L. Reynolds, aka Sherry Reynolds, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR651
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kimberly Lynn O'Rourke
Personal Representative 1405 S. Chase Street Lakewood, Colorado 80232
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1148
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
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Estate of Mary JoJola, also known as Mary Schranz, also known as Mary Barela, also known as Mary JoJola-Schranz, also known as Mary E. JoJola, also known as Mary E. Schranz, also known as Mary E. JoJola-Schranz, also known as Mary E. Barela, also known as Mary Esther JoJola, also known as Mary Esther Schranz, also known as Mary Esther Barela, also known as Mary Esther, JoJola-Schranz, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31471
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHERILYN KAY DUBISHER, a/k/a SHERILYN KAY BEADLE, a/k/a SHERRY KAY DUBISHER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031435
named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brenden Dubisher Personal Representative c/o Opfer | Campbell | Beck, P.C. 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1146
First Publication: January 23, 2025
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PARKING
“We need butts in the chairs to survive,” Killingsworth said. “ e paid parking helps get butts in the seats for me because it turns the seats. But the number of parking spots is well below what’s needed. ere are enough seats going empty that it’s a ecting all of us.
“Costs are going up,” he continued. “Minimum wage is going up. We’re down here eating hardtack all the time.”
Trustee Krista Nash suggested the Jones lot idea is worth exploring.
“All three of these businesses have been running for 40-some years,” she said. “When they take the time to come and say we’re su ering … can we not noodle some potential solutions to test this theory of whether it helps them or not?”
But other trustees and the town manager said making the lot usable would take signi cant time and money, and some said the lot is too far west of the business district to be viable.
Former town board member and Morrison resident Katie Gill said her own informal survey shows the town has ample parking.
“Even on the busiest days in the summer, when there was a 45-minute long wait to get a table at e Cow (restaurant), there were always at least 30 spots available at the school, and usually 10 to 20 free spots along Union,” she said.
Gill was referring to the parking lot at Red Rocks Elementary School, at which free parking is available when school is not in session.
Some solutions in the works
Bradley, whose company owns the now-vacant Morrison Carworks property on Bear Creek Avenue, said they have submitted options to the town for redeveloping the land into a paid parking lot with 12 to 30 spots.
Additionally, the board said it will nd out if it can re-open several parking spots in the alley that extends behind the Morrison Inn to the Morrison Carworks building. It was recently designated a re lane, eliminating the use of about eight parking spaces. However, Luedtke said
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phyllis J. Lester, a/k/a Phyllis Jean Lester, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30005
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Duane C. Lopez, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd., Ste. 200 Lakewood, CO 80401
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1097
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL JAMES FLANIGAN, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030024
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of JEFFERSON County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Neal K. Dunning BROWN DUNNING WALKER FEIN DRUSCH PC
7995 E. Prentice Ave, Suite 101-E Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1139
First Publication: January 23, 2025
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol A. Thompson, a/k/a Carol Thompson, a/k/a Carol Ann Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31382
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Judy Shultheiss, Personal Representative
2122 S. Fairplay Street Aurora, CO 80014
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mitchell Frank Sandoval, a/k/a Mitchell F. Sandoval, a/k/a Mitchell Sandoval, a/k/a Mitch F. Sandoval, a/k/a Mitch Sandoval, Deceased
even without parking, the alley is too narrow for a re truck to maneuver, rendering the re lane designation a moot point.
While Sutton said he believes both Bradley’s and the alley parking are good solutions, he isn’t in favor of adding more parking or eliminating paid parking.
“I’m happy to help them with some of these things,” he said, referring to the Carworks and alley parking. “But I’m done with this conversation. ere’s lots of parking in town. And the paid (parking) was a solution to them coming and saying we want turnover. So far I think it’s been good.
“ e reason we have good business here is this is a nice place to be. We keep putting up parking we got nothing but a parking lot. It’s a Joni Mitchell song.”
But Ardehali said the issues with the town’s businesses go beyond parking. He sees an overall lack of investment from the town in its businesses.
“It’s embarrassing for me as a restaurant owner; we have not one Christmas light in town,” he said. “Look at Golden, Arvada (at the holidays), it’s beautiful; because those towns really believe and
Case Number: 2025PR030015
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael S. Sandoval
Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
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Estate of Lucy M. Sandoval, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31469
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Picon, Personal Representative c/o Brian C. Marsiglia, Esq. Marsiglia Law LLC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Ste. 1100 Denver, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1071
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
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Estate of JEFFREY ADAMS CLARK, aka JEFFREY A. CLARK, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31413
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tamra A. Palmer
Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1077
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
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Estate of Marilyn Jean Leppo, also known as Marilyn J. Leppo, also known as Marilyn Leppo, also known as Marilyn Jean Hoffman, also known as Marilyn J. Hoffman, also known as Marilyn Hoffman, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30021
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeanne Carol Drusendahl Personal Representativde 189 Westwind Drive Avon Lake, OH 44012
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1132
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Estate of Penelope Bryan, also known as Penelope E. Bryan, aka Penelope Eileen Bryan, aka Penelope Ingber and Penelope Saxon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31459
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Hillary Susan Nack
Personal Representative 15209 W. Evans Place Lakewood, Colorado, 80228
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1068
First Publication: January 9, 2025 Last Publication: January 23, 2025 Publisher: Golden Transcript
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Estate of Bruce Roy Burgess, aka Bruce R. Burgess, aka Bruce Burgess, Deceased Case No.: 2024PR31445
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Personal Representative: David Kolsrud 47855 259th Street Brandon, SD 57005
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Estate of KERRY M. REPOLA, ALSO KNOWN AS KERRY MICHAEL REPOLA, AND KERRY REPOLA, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 641
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before May 14, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Katherine L. Repola
Personal Representative 7122 S. Robb Street Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1084
First Publication: January 9, 2025
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stanley L. Nerad, aka Stanley Louis Nerad, aka Stanley Nerad, aka Stan L. Nerad, aka Stan Louis Nerad, aka Stan Nerad, aka S.L. Nerad, aka S. Nerad, aka Stanley L. T. Nerad, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31443
invest in them. We don’t feel that you care about us. I believe you should think twice about it before you have more closed windows and gaps in the landscape.”
Savannah Nelson Attorney to the Personal Representative 316 W. Olive St. Fort Collins, CO 80521
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1120
First Publication: January 16, 2025
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Ruth Mikus, aka Nancy Mikus, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 631
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Chris Mikus, Personal Representative 1970 S. Vivian Street Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1090
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Daniel Robert Griest, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30976
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ray Rowhuff, Personal Representative 138 Village Road Andover, KS 80206
Legal Notice No. Jeff900
First Publication: January 9, 2025
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Lynn Grant, a/k/a Nancy L. Grant, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30039
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Terence A. Pietz Personal Representative c/o Colton D. Craft, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd.,
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Morrison’s Bear Creek Avenue is often lined with cars on a summer day.
