Twenty years of Operation Freebird
Liquor
Thousands line up at annual giveaway hosted by Adams County Sheri , Food Bank of the Rockies
BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Pat Perez of north Denver was the rst person in a line that ended in the Mountain States Toyota parking lot, but wound down 70th Avenue and around Broadway by the time Adams County’s Operation Freebird opened at 10 a.m. Nov. 23.
But to get that spot, he had to get there at 5:30 a.m. It was totally worth it, Perez said. “ is is a wonderful thing that they do,” Perez said. “It’s a beautiful thing and a lot of people really need it. You can tell because there are so many here.”
It was the 20th year for the annual anksgiving giveaway hosted by the Adams County Sheri ’s Department and the Food Bank of the Rockies. ousands came to get a certi cate for a free turkey, fresh vegetables and cans of food — all the things a family would need to make a anksgiving meal. No profits or income are generated by this event.
e sheri ’s o ce, the Adams County Sheri ’s Foundation and more than 40 local non-pro t agencies and other community partners also help provide a range of services to the needy in the North Metropolitan area. ose attending could receive free health screenings, dental screenings, vaccinations, mental health services, and information from various other Adams County programs for employment assistance, childcare programs, and more. County services also include help for job seekers, and housing
store owners see e ects of grocery wine sales
Some have switched to smaller vintners or more unique o erings. Some have just closed.
BY KARA MASON FRONT PORCH NE
Two years after Prop. 125’s approval, Colorado’s independent liquor and specialty stores are nding new ways to win customers back to their shops.
On the heels of election day 2022, Megan Bennett and Geno Anaya marked their signatures on a ve-year lease for Wine and Spirits Boutique, located at 10355 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., across from the King Soopers store in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood.
“We were in it to win it,” Bennett says. But just as the duo had committed to a new business venture, so had Colorado voters to let grocery stores across Colorado sell wine, fundamentally changing how Wine and Spirits Boutique would do business. Proposition 125 passed in 2022 with 51 percent of the vote.
support among other things. Food Bank of
representative Joanna Wise said group had enough food
to provide anksgiving meals to 1,000 households. Last year, they provided meals for 800 families.
Two other alcohol-related ballot questions — raising the number of liquor licenses that a single store owner could hold and allowing retail establishments to sell liquor o site and o er takeout and delivery — failed by close margins.
e following March, wine began appearing on grocery shelves across the state, prompting Bennett, Anaya, and several other independent liquor store owners to shift their sales and marketing strategies.
“ e grocery stores are changing their lineup about twice a year, so we don’t know what they’re going to pick the next time that they decide to change things up,” Anaya says. “So, when we talk to our distributors, we do try to select smaller vineyards that won’t mass produce wine, so it’ll never nd its way into a grocery store.”
Bennett believes that no matter what they do, they won’t be able to win over all shoppers who nd buying wine at a grocery store easier and more convenient. Others, she says, will always support smaller businesses. Proponents of the change said consumer convenience was the driving force behind the movement, while independent liquor stores feared they’d lose customers and face even tougher times following the Covid-19 pandemic and the expansion of beer sales in grocery stores in 2019.
the Rockies
Volunteer Gary Ambrose of Thornton shows what’s in the box of food donated to people at the 2024 Operation Freebird — cans of vegetables, pureed pumpkin and packets of seasoning.
PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
The crowds attending Adams County’s Operation Freebird Nov. 23 walked through a line of social service groups to get to their free Thanksgiving meal.
PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Thornton narrowly approves land acknowledgement
Dissenters
said the statement has been rushed through without public engagement
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNTITYMEDIA.COM
City Council this week narrowly agreed to voice a Land Acknowledgement statement before each council meeting to honor the Native American tribes and other groups that lived and worked on the land that is now the City of ornton. e city is following other institutions and cities – including the University of Colorado and Northglenn – that publicly display or vocalize recognition of Indigenous Peoples. Councilors had agreed to adopt a land acknowledgment policy at their Oct. 22 meeting but had not settled on the speci c working until the Nov. 19 meeting.
Councilmember Roberta Ayala was among the ve council members who voted for the measure. She said the land acknowledgment is meant to highlight the work and achievements of people whose history has been buried by White culture.
“We don’t get to know our
history as Indigenous Peoples because it has been written over and covered up,” Ayala said. “ at’s why it is important to me.”
Ayala has said the statement is not meant to replace the Pledge of Allegiance which is also spoken before every council meeting.
Jessica Sandgren was among the four council members who voted against making the land acknowledgment statement a permanent xture on the council agenda. She was joined by Mayor Jan Kulmann, Tony Unrein and David Acunto in the dissent.
Sandgren said the measure was being pushed through without enough public debate and solid evidence that the Native Tribes listed in the statement ever used the ornton area as a territory.
She and the other three dissenters also targeted the third paragraph of the statement which highlights the labor of enslaved Africans “who worked this stolen land for the colo-
nists…” ere was no proof African slaves worked local lands for their owners in ornton, they said.
“Where is the evidence?”
Sandgren said. “We were going to work with organizations directly involved in the land acknowledgment…and we didn’t have any presentation from anybody.”
“ ere has been no public input on this language,” she added.
Acunto said the measure was pieced together behind closed doors and is being used to spread divisiveness in the community. “I won’t be supporting this,” he said.
Council members who voted for the statement blasted the notion it was produced without review by themselves and residents. e proposed language has been brought up several times in past meetings, said Councilmember Justin Martinez.
“ is conversation has been going on for months, it’s not something that has been
CITY OF THORNTON LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“The City of Thornton respectfully acknowledges the land on which we stand is the traditional territory of the Apache, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Navajo, Pueblo, Shoshone, and Southern Ute tribes and nations, who were the original stewards of this land. We honor the history, culture, and contributions both past and present of these Indigenous nations and tribes.
We pay respect to their ancestors, elders, and present-day community members, and extend our gratitude to the Indigenous peoples for their ongoing care and stewardship of the land, water, and resources. We also recognize the lasting impact of colonialism, forced removals, and continued injustices that have a ected Indigenous communities throughout history and into the present.
We also acknowledge the labor of enslaved Africans and their descendants who worked this stolen land for the colonists, and who continue to disproportionately face economic oppression, racism, violence, and exploitation.
May this acknowledgment serve as a reminder of our responsibility to be mindful and respectful of the land, its history, and the Indigenous communities who call Colorado home and to use it to guide our policies and decision-making for the people of Thornton.”
slammed on the agenda without any prior conversation,” added Councilmember Kathy Henson. “ ere’s been no dirty backroom dealings. It’s been discussed many times by the council, and it has been brought back up many times.”
Councilmember Chris Russell said, as a person of color, he doesn’t view the statement as divisive. “ is is just recognition of missing steps in our history, and it is part of our recovery,” Russell said.
Northglenn opens new glass-only recycling center
Recycled glass will be used by local companies
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Northglenn’s new glass-only recycling program is the rst of its kind in the city and quickly drew people and empty bottles even before it opened o cially on Monday, Mara Owen said. “ ere is probably six inches of glass in the bin already,” said Owen, who is Northglenn’s new sustainability coordina-
New fire chief takes on a stretched-thin department
Erik Birk brings 22 years with Westminster fire to job
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Newly installed Westminster Fire Chief Erik Birk faces the tough task of maintaining the re department’s dependable and long-standing services with stressed and taxed resources.
“In some parts of the city we can’t meet our response standards,” Birk said Monday night before he was sworn in as the new re chief. “We’ll be looking at ways to take on those challenges.”
e central part of the city annually produces about 1,800 calls for service, Birk said. Meanwhile, northern Westminster accounts for about 800 calls for help.
All those calls mean re crews and equipment are stretched thin, Brik said. Voters this month rejected implementing a 0.5% sales tax increase that would have generated $19 annually for the re department.
e new revenue would have allowed the city to hire 45 new re ghters and paramedics, two ambulances and re engines and add two new re stations.
Birk said he is not sure why the measure failed, other than worries among residents about the overall economy. at leaves Birk and other re o cials to hash out what to do next during a retreat on Dec. 4 and 5. “We hope to come up with a safety strategy for the city,” he said.
Mayor Nancy McNally, who helped swear in Birk for his new job, said he was the ideal person to take on upcoming challenges.
“ ere was no one better to lead the department into the future,” McNally said.
Birk joined the Westminster Fire Department in 2002 and has served as Acting Fire Chief since April of 2024. He previously served as the Deputy Chief of Operations for ve years and directed emergency operations, according to the city.
tor. “I am so pumped, that is a good sign.”
e city’s glass recycling program revolves around a bin where residents and visitors can recycle glass bottles and jars separately from singlestream curbside recycling. is helps reduce contamination of food or dirt. Glass is also ideal for recycling because it doesn’t degrade during normal use, city o cials say.
“Glass breaks and broken glass can get embedded into cardboard and the recycled materials can’t be reused easily,” Owen said. “It just makes
is harder to recycle those materials.”
e recycling program is partnering with AnheuserBusch and O-I Glass, which will use the recycled glass from the Northglenn facility to repackage their products, ocials say.
“It’s really neat that the glass we recycle here will go back into local businesses as well,” said Northglenn Sustainability Committee member Chase Janis in a news release. “As a member of the sustainability committee and a longtime resident of Northglenn, I’m very
pleased.”
“Using the recycled material in the same general community, is so cool,” Owen said.
e recycling bin is located at the Northwest Open Space Recycling Drop-O Center. Residents can access the center via West 112th Avenue from Ranch Drive, near the Water Treatment Plant at 2350 West 112th Avenue.
e glass-only recycling bin will be available at the Northwest Drop-O Center during normal business hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From August of 2015 through May of 2019, Birk served as Emergency Medical Services Chief and directed advanced life support services. In addition, he has served as a Provisional Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire ghter, according to the city.
Birk has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, is a graduate of the University of Denver’s Public Safety Leadership Development Program and completed the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire O cer Program.
He possesses several eld-related certi cations ranging from Paramedic to Fire O cer. He has a proven history of collaboration with regional partners and Local 2889 and has considerable labor relations experience, city o cials said.
“Erik is a versatile leader with a track record of innovative and strategic thinking,” McNally said.
Tribal dancers perform at Thornton City Council Oct. 22 to celebrate the city agreeing to make a land acknowledgement at the beginning of each meeting.
MONTE WHALEY
Department of Justice Objects to Key Part of the NAR Settlement as Anti-Competitive
When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed on March 15th to a $415-million-dollar settlement with a class of home sellers in Missouri, there were two changes which NAR agreed to make.
The first was to remove from the nation’s MLSs all mention of commissions being shared cooperatively with buyer brokers. The second was that all buyers must sign an agreement with any broker (other than the listing agent) before showing another agent’s listing.
If a buyer were to call one of us to see a listed home, we would want to make sure they were a qualified buyer before taking the time to show them a listing, but few of us would bother with any paperwork unless and until they wanted us to compose an offer to buy that or another listing. And we universally got away with that approach.
Last week, the judge in that case was scheduled to affirm or deny that settlement, and on Sunday, Nov. 30th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a 5-page “statement of interest” stating that, in the DOJ’s opinion, the latter provision was anti-competitive and should be struck down.
So it was a bit of a pain (and an annoyance to the buyer) when we were told that from now on we had to get any prospective buyer to sign a “showing agreement” or a “buyer agency agreement.”
provision of the settlement. And let it be said that this rule was pretty meaningless in the context of the complaint on which the NAR settlement was based, namely that listing agents shouldn’t be sharing their commission with buyer’s agents.
Regarding the other requirement of the NAR settlement outlawing commission sharing and the publishing of “cooperative” commissions on MLSs, it has had little effect here in Colorado. All that happened was that offers of compensation were rephrased on listing agreements and on contracts to buy real estate.
judge in the settlement case deny that aspect of the agreement, too? Perhaps, but one can always hope!
The Origin of the 2.8% Co-op
At press time for this column, the judge had not yet affirmed the settlement, so maybe this is old news to readers, but I wanted to share it with you in case you haven’t heard about the DOJ filing.
We Realtors had taken a grin-and-bearit attitude toward both rules, and I personally hadn’t considered what the DOJ is now espousing — namely, that when you ask a buyer to sign a representation agreement with one broker just to see a home, no matter how short the term of that agreement, you are limiting the ability of other brokers to compete for that buyer’s business.
Prior to the NAR rule, it was considered proper practice to provide a buyer with whom we interact with a “Brokerage Disclosure to Buyer” stating that they are a “Customer” and not a client, but I don’t know any brokers who actually did that.
Since the NAR settlement didn’t say what kind of agreement that should be, I created a simple “Showing Agreement” which I printed up for our broker associates and gave to them, padded, to keep in their glove compartments. Before entering a listing, they were to fill in the blanks and have the buyer sign it before entering the listing. That copy would be given to the buyer, and I suggested that our broker associates take a picture of it on their smartphone — not to print and file it, but just to keep it on their phone as a record.
The fact remains that there is no one to audit whether this form is completed, although I suppose there could be “secret shoppers” who would test agents to see if they are doing that. But, remember, this is a NAR rule, not a state law, so any audits by the Real Estate Commission would not include verifying that such forms were being completed. For that reason, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear of agents who simply ignore that NAR rule.
Regardless, it would be a relief if, following this DOJ filing, the judge in the NAR settlement case were to deny that
Now, the listing agreements still state the same total commission — 5 to 6 percent, or whatever — but instead of saying how much of that commission the listing agent will offer to an agent for the buyer, the listing agreement now says how much the seller will offer to an agent for the buyer and then says that, if that amount is indeed paid to a buyer’s agent, that percentage will be deducted from the commission paid to the listing agent. In other words, no change except in phraseology.
Why the amount the seller is offering can’t be stated on the MLS makes no sense. Would it be too much to have the
Have you ever wondered why 2.8% became the typical or standard commission offered to “cooperating brokers” who represent buyers? Here’s a history lesson. It was explained to me that, before the U.S. Department of Justice said that the Denver Board of Realtors (DBOR) was engaging in price fixing by dictating commission rates, DBOR set the listing commission at 7%, and dictated that 40% of that amount, or 2.8%, was the proper amount to be shared with agents representing buyers.
After price-fixing was outlawed, listing commissions declined, but the 2.8% co-op remained a fixture, so to speak, because sellers and their agents didn’t want buyer agents to avoid their listings in favor of listings still offering 2.8%.
Nowadays, with buyers doing their own searching online (where that co-op commission was hidden from consumers), the reluctance to offer less than 2.8% diminished and now is far less important.
My Feb. 17, 2022, column reported that the percentage of listings offering less than 2.8% had grown from 2% in 2015 to 30%.
Is Your Home Fully Prepared for Winter?
Now that our warm autumn is giving way to the cold spells of winter, have you done everything you should to prepare for cold weather?
Frozen pipes should be your number one concern, given the damage burst pipes can cause. Are your outdoor hose bibs the kind that resist freezing? They’re easy enough to install. They work because the valve itself is deep within the unit so that it benefits from the warmth within your house.
Does the caulking around your windows need refreshing? Leakage around windows is a major source of lost heat.
ommend annual cleaning and servicing of HVAC systems.
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, when was the chimney last cleaned? Chimney fires are all too common.
Tree trimming is expensive, but should be considered, given the increase in hurricane-force winds due to climate change. Is there a tree that could fall on your home? Consider removing it, or at least trimming threatening branches.
This is a good time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and maybe install fresh batteries.
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Twenty projects in Adams County awarded upgrades
Adams County announced $12 million in open space grants. Projects in Aurora, Bennett and Commerce City all received money. Thornton trails, including this portion of the Brantner Gulch Trail, will receive $2.8 million for flood mitigation.
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Adams County Board of Commissioners awarded 21 projects over $12 million in open space grants, according to a news release on November 19.
e funding came from the voterapproved Open Space Sales Tax for the fall of 2024. It includes revenues from the rst half of the 2024 Adams County
Open Space Sales Tax, passed by Adams County voters in 1999 and in perpetuity in 2020, according to o cials.
e Open Space Sales Tax was on the ballot for residents to vote on to add an Open Space Advisory Board. e board recommends funding open space projects to the Adams County Board of Commissioners. e grants are awarded from 68% of the tax proceeds twice a year.
e grant cities and towns that re-
ceived grants for the fall 2024 grant cycle are as follows for project improvement according to o cials:
Brighton Bromley-Hishinuma Farm Site:
e plan is to revitalize the historic Bromley-Hishinuma Farm by upgrading and beautifying the site to expand for community events. e city plans to partner with 27J School District 27J to purchase 30 trees from a local nursery.
In addition, Brighton High School has an annual senior tree-planting day, so the funding will upgrade an irrigation retro t system for watering and garden hand tools for tree planting. City sta will teach students how to plant trees.
Brantner Gulch at Riverdale Regional Park:
In partnership with the Mile High Flood District, Adams County will construct Brantner Gutch to mitigate ooding and erosion issues due to its capacity within Riverdale Regional Park and improve stormwater quality.
e newly built gulch will prevent ooding from destroying property and the safety of people in the area. It will also improve stormwater quality. e county plans to create more natural spaces to beautify the park. is grant application seeks funding to construct the Brantner Gulch section within Riverdale Regional Park.
City of Thornton Grange Hall Creek Trail: $2.5 million
secure public bike parking and eBike rentals for up to two weeks. It will also provide free bike workshops at this location to support Northglenn’s diverse biking community.
City of Westminster Tree Inventory Project: $17,500
e city plans to inventory trees on public lands in Adams County to remove invasive species, enhance care for native trees, and identify areas to expand wildlife corridors.
Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department Irrigation System replacement at Pioneer Park: $1.3 million Pioneer Park is Commerce City’s largest park, at 37 acres. It o ers various amenities and is a popular destination for communities, but its maintenance is costly due to the park’s aging irrigation system. is plan will replace the system with an e cient one, advocate for water conservation, and improve the park’s green spaces for residents.
Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department Eagle Pointe Pool re-plaster project: $80,000
e Eagle Pointe Pool re-plaster project plans to repair the lap pool at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, replacing the original plaster and adding a de nition tile line in the deep. Its maintenance will improve the pool’s safety, sanitation, and it’s life span.
To enhance ood resilience, the Grange Hall Creek Trail will be extended with new underpasses, trail crossings, and waterway upgrades. e trail connects underserved neighborhoods, so outdoor recreation upgrades are essential for its community, according to ofcials.
City of Thornton to improve the maintenance of its 26 baseball fields: $25,000
e funding would purchase an ineld-speci c groomer to maintain the quality of the elds, reduce sta time and cost, and meet routine maintenance needs.
Four to be constructed at Carpenter Park and four at Woodglen Brookshire Park with the in-line hockey rink upgraded with new sideboards, fencing, and baseboards.
City of Northglenn Danahy Park Renovation: $600,000
e Danahy Park renovation plan will upgrade the aging playground, shelter, and site furniture and improve landscaping and accessibility. Northglenn’s plan is to collect community feedback with public meetings and ideas for improvements.
City of Northglenn Jaycee Park Renovation: $400,000
e nal phase of Jaycee Park is to complete renovation, restroom upgrades, a new scorekeeper booth, improved drainage, and upgraded site amenities.
City of Northglenn Smart Commute eBike Library & Mobility Hub Project: $24,986
e plan is to build an eBike library system in Northglenn to provide accessible transportation options. Northglenn’s hub will construct smart bike charging lockers and racks at the city’s civic center.
e civic center will also o er safe and
Commerce City Story Walk in Monaco Park: $9,000 e StoryWalk project at Monaco Park advocates literacy, physical activity, and community engagement. Its walking park features a children’s book broken into laminated pages for families to read as they walk. With Monaco Park’s $3 million renovation, the plan is to build a new playground and tness areas; the goal is to create a community park in underserved neighborhoods, according to o cials.
Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Niver Creek Improvements, Welby: $350,000
e Mile High Flood District, in partnership with Adams County, is seeking funding for the design and planning of the Niver Creek Improvements Project. It plans to improve Niver Creek Trail between Washington and York streets in the Welby community of unincorporated Adams County. e improvements include creating a safe environment and accessibility, upgrading the trails and landscaping, and expanding irrigation with renovations to the pedestrian bridge over the channel. Also, a public art mural will be added to the project, restoring the greater Welby area.
Town of Bennett Trupp Park Skate Park Phase II: $262,500
With the help of Adams County funding, the Town of Bennett has completed improvements to Trupp Park over the past seven years, including upgraded drainage, a new playground, a skate park, a bicycle area, a new play eld, and a grandstand with upgraded trails. Trupp Park, the town’s primary community park, is highly used by residents. is project’s next phase will add lighting, expand the skate park, and complete landscaping. e grant request helps complete phase two of the skate park expansion with the concrete costs for the pad replacement.
PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Starting the season
A listing of holiday events in the Northern Metro area
STAFF REPORTS
Friday, Dec. 6
Noel Northglenn: e City of Northglenn kicks o the holiday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Parsons entrance of the Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Memorial Parkway. Many of the most popular events from past festivals will be back! Santa will be on hand and ready to take pictures with the families – whether they are free (taken with your own phone) or $5 per photo with a professional photographer. Mrs. Claus will be there too, sharing her favorite holiday songs. ere will be free crafts for the kids, carriage rides and free children’s books while supplies last. And returning this year, the gym will be reserved for fun and chaotic indoor snowball ghts.
Historic Westminster Home Town
Christmas: e Westminster Historical Society hosts this annual event featuring carolers, roasted chestnuts and visits with Santa from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Fireman’s Park, 7290 Bradburn Blvd. Stick around for the lighting of the park’s 100 year old Christmas tree, reportedly the tallest living Christmas tree in the state.
Saturday, Dec. 7
by before they’re all gone!
Northglenn Holiday Bike Giveaway: Free refurbished bicycles of all sizes will be given away on a rst-come, rst-served basis beginning at 9 a.m. at the Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway. Registration is not needed, just stop
Adams County Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Featuring more than 160 vendors offering handmade holiday crafts, homemade gifts and other treats. Admission is $5 and children 12 and younger are free.
Westminster Dodgeball Tournament: Gather a team of friends, pick out some costumes and get ready to do battle in a
good-natured contest to the top all day at the Westview Rec Center, 10747 W. 108th Ave. e fee is $150 per team. Register at the city’s website, https://shorturl.at/Wiejy.
Olde Fashioned Christmas: Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, will host the annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy holiday music as soon as you enter the door from local performers and browse a ordable baked
goods, gifts and stocking stu ers in the kitchen. Santa awaits upstairs to take photos with the kids.
Victorian Christmas Open House: e Westminster Historical Society presents open house tours of the Bowles House Museum at 3924 72nd Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. o ering free tours and refreshments. Cookies and cocoa with Santa: Come visit with Santa, enjoy some cookies, do some crafts and have a professional photograph taken. ere are two sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Lupton Public Library, 370 S. Rollie Ave., Fort Lupton. Families will be given a number upon their entry through the Children’s Garden Gate (side exterior entrance). Numbers will be announced through a PA system, so make sure you are listening. Numbers will be called in groupings of 5. Digital photos will be emailed after processing.
Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Holiday Bazaar: e cultural arts commission opens the Brighton Armory from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a holiday bazaar featuring homemade crafts and gifts, fun stocking stu ers and holiday treats.
Brighton Tree Lighting ceremony: e city’s annual holiday season opener runs from 1-6 p.m. at Founders Plaza, 5 S. Main St. e day kicks o as Santa comes to town and features free face painting and the Teddy Bear & Friends Tree. e Winter Market returns along South Main St. (near the plaza) featuring unique artists, crafters and artisan food vendors. e tree lighting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Contact Amy Porter at 303-655-2126 for more information.
“A splendidly festive tradition” – BroadwayWorld
A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Richard Hellesen Music by David de Berry
Directed by Anthony Powell
Northglenn’s decorated fire truck will be on display again this year at Noel Northglenn Dec. 1.
EVENTS
ornton Sing Joy! Winter Concert: ornton’s Community Chorus will o er two performances of their annual holiday concert “Sing Joy!”, featuring holiday favorites at 3 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. in the McAllister Park Building, 750 W. 96th Ave. in ornton. Email thorntonchorus@ gmail.com for more information.
Gingerbread House Competition: Northglenn hosts a competition for the best holiday builders, ages 10-17, and their families from 3-6 p.m. at the Northglenn Rec Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway. See who can build the biggest, most creative, or most unique gingerbread building. Supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. While competing, enjoy a winter-themed movie, music snacks, and hot drinks. Contest rules and guidelines are online at www.northglenn.org/teens. e cost is $5.
Westminster Holiday Lights: e city of Westminster kicks o the countdown to Christmas at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. Come see the magical wonderland of lights, complete with holiday music, food vendors and visit from Santa Claus. ere will be a fullsized sleigh and miniature train for photos e event is free of charge and is presented by Intermountain Health in association with Amazon.
Sunday, Dec. 8
“Kantorei: Frostiana” A Choral Holiday: Northglenn Arts hosts this celebration of the season with Denver’s premier choral ensemble Kantorei performing favorite carols, old and new, at 2 p.m. at Northglenn’s Parsons eater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive concert featuring beloved winter classics and contemporary holiday gems.
Featured in these performances will be Randall ompson’s beloved Frostiana, a seven-movement work setting the poetry of Robert Frost to music. ompson’s lyrical, expressive style perfectly captures the essence of Frost’s words, creating a musical landscape as vivid and evocative as New England in winter. Also included in the program is Eric Whitacre’s playful e Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus, based on the poem by Ogden Nash; Ola Gjeilo’s Wintertide, a hauntingly beautiful work that evokes the quiet wonder of a snowy landscape; and Sarah Quartel’s A Winter’s Day, featuring cello and piano. Tickets range from $23 to $32 with discounts for seniors and the military. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Grand & Me Cocoa and Crafts: Bring a grand parent to the Northglenn Rec Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway from 2-3 p.m. for a hot cocoa and some crafts. For ages 2-6 and 55 and older. e cost is free, but registration is necessary at the rec center.
Ugly Sweater Luncheon: e Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce with combine its monthly meeting with the annual Ugly Sweater Contest.
e chamber will present its State of the Chamber Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 230 s. Harrision Ave. Lunch will be provided by Wholly Stromboli. To register, email executivedirector@fortluptonchamber.org.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Westminster Holiday Luncheon at the Mac: Westminster hosts a traditional holiday feast from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the MAC at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. e menu will be bris-
ket plus three side dishes, rolls, dessert and choice of punch or co ee with a live musical performance by Robert G. Tickets are $25 per person, registration must be made by Nov. 21.
Friday, Dec. 13
ornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 15 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. e festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly.
e festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. A holiday drone show featuring aerial lights set to holiday music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and a holiday reworks show is set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
ornton Sensory-friendly Santa Claus: ose who nd the holiday crowds a bit much can come to the ornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., from 5-7:30 p.m. is event is intended for families who have di culty visiting Santa due to a disability or diverse sensory, physical or behavioral needs. Space is limited. Make your reservation online at goCOT.net/AIR and select Sensory Friendly Santa Reservations. Questions? Call 720-977-5702.
Saturday, Dec. 14
ornton Breakfast with Santa: Start the day with a hearty breakfast and visit with St. Nick from 7:30-10:30 a.m at the ornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and co ee. Cost is $6 for ages 13-61 and $4 for ages 0-12 and 62+. Photos with Santa taken with your personal device are encouraged. Questions? Call 303-255-7850. Sponsored by the 55+ Organization.
ornton WinterFest 5K and Fun Run: e city’s signature winter run returns to Carpenter Park with a chip-timed 5K or the untimed Fun Run/Walk. e Fun Run/ Walk steps o at 10:10 a.m. followed by the 5K at 10:15 a.m. Collectible nisher mug with each registration. Visit winter5k.com for event details or call 720-977-5853 for more information.
Build a Bird Wreath at Standley Lake: Create beautiful works of art for birds and humans alike to enjoy during the holiday season, while learning more about the birds that call Standley Lake home. Meets at 10 a.m. the Standley Lake Regional Park, 11610 W 100th Ave, Westminster. e cost is $5 per person. Limited to 20 participants, register online at westminsterco.gov.
Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi: Back by popular demand, Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi features a stellar lineup of nine singers, backed by an incredible band, performing your favorite holiday classics alongside some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. While paying homage to the iconic vocal groups and holiday shows of the mid-century, the groups engage in a friendly and spirited sing-o that engages each audience member with the power to vote for their favorite group each and every performance via their smartphones. Featuring songs from beloved artists like Marvin Gaye, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, e Temptations, e Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, e Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, and many more. Join the Motones and the Jerseys for an evening of song, dance, and holiday fun!
Tickets range from $24-$32at the Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.
Tiny Tots Celebrate the Holidays, a Family Orchestra Concert: Brighton celebrates the holidays with two favorite things: families and music! is program
will feature singalongs, fun holiday guests and traditional favorites with an Inside the Orchestra twist.
ere are two performances, at 9:30 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. Tiny Tots programs are 45-minute immersive, interactive concerts for kids 7 and under (and their adults). Attendees are seated on the ground and encircled by our 30+ piece orchestra. Tickets are $17.50 per person for those over 12 months old.
Milk and Cookies with Santa: Sponsored and hosted by Brighton’s Alli Event Center, 100. S. 3rd St., this free event brings Santa and some treats from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a chance to visit with Santa. Parents should be prepared to take pictures, so bring a camera.
Brighton Festival of Lights Parade: e City of Brighton will host the 29th Annual Festival of Lights Parade starting at 5 p.m. downtown. e nighttime light parade is a hometown tradition and will feature up to 65 parade entries. e parade steps o at 5 p.m. on Denver Street, heading south along Main Street, turns east on Bridge Street and continues to 10th Avenue
Sunday, Dec. 15
BrightonMusic Christmas Festival Concert: e BrightonMusic Orchestra has brought live music to Brighton from its home in the First Presbyterian Church of Brighton for more than two decades. is year, the group hosts its 29th annual Christmas Festival concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 S. 27th Ave. All shows are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Go to https://brightonmusic.org/calendar/ for more information.
Advent Radio Players: Once again, the Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster will present a live reproduction of two old time radio programs at 1 p.m in Westminster’s Advent Lutheran Church, 7979 Meade St.
is year, the players tackle the adventures of “Archie Andrews,” a radio program based on the comic book characters of Archie, Jughead and Veronica. Advent players will re-enact the episode “Christmas Shopping” that originally aired Dec. 13, 1947. at will be followed by Blondie and Dagwood’s “A Christmas Carol”, which provides a very unique take on the Scrooge story. It originally aired on Christmas Day 1939.
Original scripts are used as these are performed like a live radio show using several microphones, lighted applause and on the air signs and sounds from the original broadcasts in 1947 and 1939. Donations are appreciated. e play will also be live streamed on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/adventwestminsterco
Saturday, Dec. 21
e Second City: e Good, e Bad and the Ugly Sweater: e Second City improvisational group continues its 65year tradition of delivering innovative, fastpaced satirical comedy with a fresh take on festive fun and presents an evening stu ed with seasonal songs, sketches and a generous helping of Second City’s world-famous improv comedy. Festive family gatherings, o ce parties, classic holiday movies… nothing is o limits!
Tickets range from $36-$40 at the Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.
Monday, Dec. 23
Westminster Winter Camp for Grades 1-8: Join Westminster’s City Park Recreation sta for daily trips and activities designed to stop the winter blues. e camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Dec. 23, 27, 30, 31 and Jan. 2, 3 and 6. For more information, go to www.westminsterco.gov/ WinterSpringCamp.
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With so many cabinet and high ranking sta positions already announced by incoming-President Donald Trump — along with their respective reputations — it has triggered a “feeding-frenzy” by the media and press. Everyone has a “take” or interpretation of what these appointments will produce in a loyalist point of view approach, an “Ivan the Terrible” group of policy and budget slayers or some combination.
I for one think it will not be a case of all painting from the same bucket, but more based on the nature of the work and the personality of each person who is close to Trump. erefore, it will be a “mixed bag” collection with perhaps some conicting goals interwoven.
For example, omas Homan, Immigration Czar, who will head up immigration policy and manage the announced mass exodus of 11 million illegal immigrants, will be as cut-throat in his directives and policies as only Trump himself could imagine. To make sure this will be the case, Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Sta for Policy (from Trump’s rst term) will be helping Homan form these draconian policies. Let’s remember, Trump campaigned heavily on deporting all the criminals, scum-bags, rapists and other undesirables. He even said that he would use military resources to handle this mass e ort.
Another questionable player who comes from a di erent bent is Robert Kennedy Jr. who will head up Health and Human Services. e anti-vaxxer, anticorporate politics guy could turn out to produce a positive result depending on what he goes after. If he is successful taking on Big Pharma and Big Ag, he could make our food healthier. I hate to think what chaos he will create with perhaps a massive reduction in various vaccines including COVID variants. He could cause total chaos with CDC and FDA policies. Another one to watch is Pete Hegseth who has been nominated for Defense Secretary. e Fox News commentator and retired Army National Guard o cer has the belief that American military’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has sapped its ghting strength. Furthermore, his perspective has evolved into an outsider distrustful of the whole national security establishment. Plus, he may not achieve his appointment due to his own allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Democracy dies
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Trump’s 2nd presidential regime will be chaotic
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So. Democracy dies, not with a bang or a whimper but with a vote. It can no longer be debated whether this country will now descend into fascism, only how it happened. ere are many instances in world history where fascist goverments have been instituted—Germany, Italy, Spain, Peru and others—most of which came to power through elections, all of which ended in disgrace and some in disaster. Did Italian and German voters know that the ideology for which they were voting contained tenets promoting political violence, unquestioning militarism, suppression of women’s rights,
He could become the second casualty behind Matt Gaetz’s attempted appointment to be the Attorney General. Finally, I would point out Trump’s second pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi. She has real attorney general experience as AG of Florida from 2011-2019. Bondi’s nomination is viewed as a shift from retribution toward a serious law and order focus. Under her management, Trump is planning to use investigative teams within the Justice Department to search for evidence that fraud tainted the 2020 election.
I wouldn’t be surprised if she and her sta become the attack dogs on various Trump grudges.
en there are Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are nominated to head up DOGE or Department of Government E ciency. ese two could really wreak havoc with all of their ideas to change, reduce, amend, modify re and eliminate. Probably, some good could come of their swashbuckling changes.
Westminster has a new fire chief
Erik Birk is no stranger to the Westminster Fire Department or the re service in general. He literally worked his way up the ladder and was City Manager Jody Andrews’ pick to become Westminster’s Fire Chief on Nov. 18 after completing a successful internal evaluation and testing process.
Erik rst joined Westminster in 2002 as a re ghter. As he was nishing college, he took the advice of his father, former Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk, in pursuing a career in the re service.
Erik, who at one point thought he would pursue being a doctor, later was focused on a career which was teamoriented. During his 22 years of WFD service, he has served as Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, Provisional Battalion Chief, Emergency Medical Services Chief and Deputy Chief of Operations. He was named Acting Fire Chief when the previous Fire Chief Derek Menard left the city’s employment.
When asked what he attributed his promotion to Fire Chief the most, he responded “I believe that I possess a ver-
satile skill set and can e ectively lead in a variety of situations. I believe that attributes such as my collaborative approach, strategic mindset and drive contributed to my selection.”
I had the pleasure of working with Erik’s Dad, Lee Birk, while I was City Manager. I cannot help but believe that Erik will shine in many ways as a departmental leader just like his father did.
Mayoral announcements update
With the dual announcements of Mayor Nancy McNally not seeking reelection and Councilmember David DeMott’s statement to run for her vacant seat in November, 2025, we have heard from two additional potential candidates. Freshman Council member Claire Carmelia has announced her candidacy for Mayor while Councilmember Obi Ezaedi has publicly stated that he will not seek the Mayor’s position. In the same announcement, he indicated that he was planning to pursue a career as a re ghter. No mention was made whether he would seek re-election as a Westminster Council member.
It is early for candidates to be announcing their intentions for the November 2025 city election, but DeMott and Carmelia have set a quick pace to get the money owing on campaign donations. I would not be a bit surprised if former Councilmember Bruce Baker will be throwing his hat in the ring for either mayor or councilmember.
Stay tuned for more announcements.
Crime statistics are down
Recently, Westminster Police Chief Norm Haubert provided a statistical update on crime trends nationally, statewide and locally. I thought you would be interested to learn of these trends.
Nationally, speaking for the rst half of 2024, crime trends are down. Murder/ homicide decreased by 22.7%, sexual assault/rape was down 17.7%, robbery has decreased by 13.6%, aggravated assault dropped by 8.1% and property crime was lower by 13.1%.
Looking at Colorado statistics, violent crime decreased by 15% between 2023 and 2024. Murder cases decreased by 27%, robbery were down by 16% and aggravated assault decreased by 15%.
e good news on violent criminal activity in Westminster is following the national and Colorado trends. Violent
crimes as a whole show 439 for 2023 compared to 266 through the rst three quarters of 2024.
However, it should be noted that total calls for service have increased in Westminster from 78,931 (2023) to 81,227 thus far this year. Of special interest, motor vehicle thefts are signi cantly down from 2023. Last year saw 1,002 thefts versus 593 so far in 2024. Haubert pointed out that a new state law e ective July 1 made vehicle thefts a felony which could be a positive in uence.
Both burglaries and retail theft continue to be on the rise. Westminster along with Denver and other suburban cities have experienced burglaries targeting businesses and their owners’ homes. Starting in 2023, a pattern of “crews” hitting retail businesses were noted where they hit several stores from Pueblo to Fort Collins.
Westminster detectives continue to work with retail outlets on improving preventive measures. It’s good to know that law enforcement sta ng is on the rise to help counter such higher crime activity. It is encouraging to see violent crime continuing to decline at all levels.
Put Home Town Christmas and annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony on your calendar
Be sure to circle your calendars for two key Christmas/holiday events during the rst week of December.
On Dec. 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. come join in the Hometown Christmas in Historic Westminster sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society. Kick-o the holiday season with the lighting of the tallest living Christmas tree, joining Christmas carolers and have a visit with Santa Claus. It takes place at Russel Park Honoring Fire ghters at 73rd Avenue next to Fire Station No. 1. en on Saturday Dec. 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. come participate in the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Westminster City Hall. is popular event includes a magical, wonderland of beautiful lights in and around the courtyard with music, food vendors and a visit with Santa! Be sure to bring the whole family!
Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.
antisemitism and strikebreaking? If they did not, they could be criticized for inattention, but fascism was a relatively new force in the 1920s-1930s and these realities may have been slow to emerge. e same cannot be said for our country in the 21st century. Anyone with a modicum of understanding of politics and the inclination to do research and pay attention to it would know that fascism leads not only to national degradation but also to a society in which those in power—the oligarchs—have no checks on their power, and the more power they have, the fewer the checks. But is this—a fascist state—really where
we are headed? Again, the evidence is readily available. Donald Trump publicly declared that, if elected, citizens will never need to vote again. Translation: I will be a dictator. He is also on record as saying he will use the military to punish his opponents, considers the Constitution an obstacle, opposes minority groups and is racist to the core. All these traits are redolent of fascist states historically. And here we come back to the inherent weakness of our democracy: how many voters do actually understand politics, learn from reputable news organizations, and make decisions based on what
can be seen and understood rather than the barren promises of a known demagogue? And above all, how many voters pay attention? Not enough, we see. And nally: “It’s always a simple matter to drag the people along… e people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders… All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the paci sts for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.”
Does that quote sound like MAGA? It does, but it’s not. It’s from Hermann Goering.
Christopher Stimpson, Westminster
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Decarbonization will continue despite Trump triumph
Chris Wright, the nominee of President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the U.S. Department of Energy, founded Liberty Energy, a company headquartered on the 24th oor of a downtown Denver building. e company deploys hydraulic fracturing and other technological innovations that have produced a bounty of hydrocarbons in Colorado and other places on the planet.
Wright is a hydrocarbon evangelist. He says only fossil fuels can lift people out of poverty. He acknowledges humaninduced climate change but downplays the potential costs. Renewable generation will take a century or two to displace fossil fuels. “We should push ahead, but if you push ahead at all costs, you end up harming people’s lives,” he said in Greeley in 2021.
In Colorado, the energy transition is well underway. Consider Holy Cross Energy, the electrical cooperative serving the Aspen and Vail areas. During October, Holy Cross managed to achieve more than 90% electrical generation from its wind, solar, and other renewable resources. Bryan Hannegan, the chief executive, believes Holy Cross can achieve between 95% and 100% emissions-free electricity by 2030.
e cost? Surveys of Colorado’s 50-plus electrical utilities consistently show Holy Cross having among the state’s lowest rates.
Colorado legislators in 2019 adopted goals for economy wide decarbonization, the rst big milestone being 50% by 2030. at’s a di cult goal, and we’re currently lagging the pace we need. Will a Trump White House and a Republican Congress further slow Colorado’s journey?
No, because Colorado has such strong momentum, is what I hear. Beginning with a big bill-signing festival amid solar panels in Arvada during May 2019, Gov. Jared Polis has signed scores of bills into law. ose laws collectively push and pull Colorado toward low- and no-emissions technologies.
is big pivot has been made easier by rapid price declines in wind and solar energy during the last 15 years. Keep in mind that Trump, when campaigning in Grand Junction in 2016, had promised to put coal miners back to work. Guess what? During his time in the White House, Colorado utilities made plans to close all their coal plants. ey’re too costly.
In October 2023 I posed the question of a Trump presidency and Republican Congress to Jigar Shah, who oversees the Department of Energy loan program.
“Four major technologies have thrived to the point where they’re super coste ective today: solar, wind, lithium-ion battery storage, and electric vehicles,” he
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November 12, 1936 - November 22, 2024
replied. “All four were unscathed but (actually) thrived under the Trump administration.”
deceptively Congress
e In ation Reduction Act, the deceptively named climate change law passed by Congress in 2022, has funneled great sums to both rural and urban Colorado. (Holy Cross Energy is getting none).
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, the electrical provider for 17 of Colorado’s 22 electrical cooperatives, is to get $2.5 billion in grants and loans to help it replace coal plants with renewables and natural gas. e Denver Regional Council of Governments got $200 million to help reduce natural gas consumption in buildings. A representative assured me that the money is secure.
Can the Trump administration redirect money to other purposes, such as for erecting a wall in Arizona? Likely not in any signi cant way. After all, well more than half of the IRA money has gone to the nation’s congressional districts represented by Republicans.
e greatest near-term threat may be to the $7,500 federal tax credit for purchase of electric vehicles. Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, dislikes subsidies. According to the New York Times, he told shareholders in July that shedding the tax credit will hurt competing auto manufacturers more. Losing that tax credit could slow Colorado’s embrace of EVs. EVs and plug-in hybrids were responsible for about 28% of all new-car sales in the third quarter of 2024.
Renewables still have challenges. Because of their intermittency, we need more storage. And just as we once built costly interstate highways, we will build costly transmission lines for more energy sharing across broad areas. We have a long way to go in this marathon.
Wright, Trump’s energy nominee, discounts the immediate threat of global warming. Colorado River ows that have declined 20% attest to a big problem today. Part of it is natural drought, but a new study shows that warming temperatures have been swinging the heavier bat in this aridi cation. Grand Junction can attest to this. Temperatures last summer averaged over 80 degrees, a record.
To be clear, it would be far better if the Trump administration wanted to accelerate the pace of the energy transition. But will Trump’s triumph stall Colorado’s progress? Not much.
Allen Best writes about Colorado’s pivots in energy and water at BigPivots.com.
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Tina Marie Wilson, born on November 12, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, entered eternal rest on November 22, 2024, in ornton, Colorado, at the age of eighty-eight. A devoted member of the Catholic Church. Her spirit was one of strength and resilience, always helping those who were less fortunate and in need of help.
and Barbara Clark, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tina shared a special bond with her granddaughter, Michelle omas of Missouri, who held a unique place in her heart. Tina is reunited in the afterlife with her daughter, Esther McNitt, who preceded her in death.
Tina’s love for life was evident in her joy of dancing and her passion for meeting new people.
She is survived by her children, Joseph Wilson, Diana (Tracy) Merritt, Richard Wilson,
In accordance with her wishes, Tina will be cremated, and her ashes will be spread in the mountains. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is now at rest, embraced by the love of the Lord.
Marcia Ann (Clark) Truax November 26, 1951 - August 19, 2024
Marcia Ann Truax, aged 72, passed away on August 19, 2024, in ornton, Colorado. Born on November 26, 1951, Marcia’s life was marked by her warmth and the charm she brought into the lives of those around her. She never knew a stranger.
Details regarding memorial services will be shared at a later date.
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Educators Je Kagan and Paige Doughty are a married children’s musical duo in Colorado who have performed together for 20 years. ey focus on teaching science in English and Spanish through music and theater at summer camps and educational school assemblies.
“To see the joy on their faces and the connections they make through their bodies and minds when dancing and singing about these complex subjects” is what makes it all worth it, Doughty said.
“I love creating something at home or sitting by a stream, a song, or an entire performance piece and then seeing how a large group of three to eight-year-olds responds to that when we present it,” Kagan added.
Doughty was not born in Colorado but considers it her home.
“It was the rst place that felt like home to me,” Doughty said. “I’ve been here a long time. I can’t claim I’m a native, but it feels like home.”
Doughty has undergraduate degrees in English Literature and French Language.
“When I was teaching middle school and high school, I realized I wanted to teach experientially about the is-
sues happening in the world around us,” Doughty said. “So I went back to school and I got a degree in Environmental Education.”
While pursuing that degree, Doughty met Kagan, who was inspired into the line of study after teaching residential environmental education at a camp for middle school students on the East Coast.
“Once a week, the entire sixth-grade class would come to a camp in the Adirondacks, which would be their curriculum for the week,” Kagan said. “I just fell in love with both the content and all the creative ways that teachers were using the natural world to get these kids excited about science and nature.”
After Doughty and Kagan completed their environmental education, they ended up in Boulder where they started leading programs through the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks.
“We started doing those programs to get families outdoors to enjoy music. rough those programs, I started writing songs about the actual ecology of the places we were sitting in, and now we have seven albums,” Kagan said.
Kagan and Doughty made these programs their fulltime work in 2011.
Paige Doughty and Je Kagan are
science educators.
SCIENCE
When the duo performs, they sing and perform theatrically about science and nature while Kagan plays the guitar.
Doughty said they started adding the Spanish language to their music and theater science programs in
the last ve years and are trying to add more Spanish every time they perform.
“It’s important to us to be inclusive, and it feels exciting to use another language involved in our educational act,” Doughty said.
Doughty said they are called for performances at events mainly in the front range, but all over Colorado.
“In our 20-year history, we’ve been to many places. … Since we had our kids, we have stuck a little bit closer to
home and love traveling for work when we can and reaching more people with our live performances,” Doughty said.
e couple also has a YouTube channel and music available to stream.
Doughty said they teach kindergarten through fth grade, and babies and toddlers come to their shows, too.
“With fth graders, especially in the upper grades, I see them letting loose, nding themselves in the joy of their movement, and presenting it as their learning. It feels right we tend to deprive our kids so much these days, and we expect them to grow up so fast,” Doughty said.
Doughty said that occasionally over the years, she received feedback from people who said they wouldn’t bring the fth graders to their assembly because it was too babyish for them.
“I said they’re the ones that need it much more than the kindergarteners,” Doughty said.
e duo works as a nonpro t, so they do a lot of fundraising to support their programming and o er as much as they can for free to audiences, Doughty added.
“ ere’s so much work we must do in the background to plan the shows, rehearse, write and produce the music. It feels delightful, and it’s worth it,” Doughty said.
“It’s uplifting. It feels like we are ultimately doing what we are called to do, and the kids are having a great time, especially in a school context, that they’re getting to move their bodies and learn about these subject matters in a fun and artistic way,” Kagan added. “It’s what I want to do until my hair is entirely gray.”
For more information about Je and Paige, visit www.je andpaige.org. To see their performances, visit www.youtube.com/je andpaige.
Paige Doughty and Je Kagan dress in di erent nature and animal costumes. COURTESY OF PAIGE DOUGHTY
Thu 12/05
Tiny Chefs
@ 10am
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Park‐way Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Amazing Athletes
@ 1pm
Dec 5th - Dec 19th
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Holiday Mystery Production (12/5)
@ 4:30pm
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Park‐way Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More
@ 5:15pm / $33.50
eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, Boulder. fever@ eventvesta.com
Michael Kirkpatrick // Songwriter on the Rise Showcase
@ 6pm
Dirty Side Down Band: Dirty Side Down @ Trailside Saloon @ 8pm Trailside Saloon, 10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton
Mike Ippolito Live at Park Center Lounge Karaoke Bar & Grill @ 4:30pm
Sat 12/07
City of Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd, Longmont
Tony Medina Music: Thursday Nights at The Bluegrass-Old Town Arvada @ 6pm
The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 grandview ave, Arvada
Fri 12/06
Little Sparks: December
@ 10am
Dec 6th - Dec 20th
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Mysteries of the night sky
@ 7pm
Bird walk for all levels @ 8am
Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge, 11610 West 100th Avenue, Westminster. standleylake@westmin sterco.gov, 303-425-1097
Run with the Buffalo Fun Run: 5K Distance @ 9am Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
All-Out Fa La La @ 9am / $25-$60 10170 Church Ranch Way, Westminster
Tony Crank @ 1pm
The Red Door Arts and More, 7510 Hygiene Rd, Longmont
Birding for All - December @ 10am / Free
Park Center Lounge Karaoke Bar & Grill, 12011 N Pecos St, Westminster
Family Cookie Decorating with The Sugared Canvas @ 10:30am
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Colorado Ballet w/ The Nutcracker @ 1pm
Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-659-4348 ext. 53
Wed 12/11
IMAX (12/11) @ 11am
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Park‐way Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760
Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge, 11610 West 100th Avenue, Westminster. standleylake@westmin sterco.gov, 303-425-1097
The Denver Gay Men's Chorus Presents - North Pole BriGAYde @ 3pm Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St, Denver
Eric Golden @ 6pm
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
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Liquor store owners across the northeast Denver metro region say that, two years after the vote, they’re feeling the pressure from Prop. 125, but continue to o er experiences and expertise that grocery stores cannot.
“I don’t think there’s a specialty store that hasn’t been a ected by it,” says Ryan Corey, director of operations at Mr. B’s Wine and Spirits, which has a location at Stanley Marketplace in northwest Aurora. “People are erring on the side of convenience and don’t think about the consequences of shopping for wine at the grocery store, but if you’re buying your wine at grocery stores, you’re supporting big corporations.”
As a result of Prop. 125, Mr. B’s has leaned even further into o ering organic, all-natural wines that shoppers won’t nd in grocery stores.
“ ere’s nothing unique about those mass-produced bottles of wine,” Corey adds. “We’re doing our best to educate consumers that convenience isn’t everything.”
While Corey says he can’t pinpoint exactly how much revenue has been negatively a ected by Prop. 125, he believes it to be “signi cant.”
For Kate Conte, it was enough to get out of the liquor and wine business entirely. Conte’s father opened Grape Expectations in Park Hill 24 years ago, but this past January, trying to make ends meet became too challenging, she says. e family sold the business.
“We really struggled to just stay relevant, and that ballot question was pretty much the nal nail in the co n for us. I hate to make it sound like it was that bad, but it was the last straw,” she says. “We were struggling already, and I had made a concerted e ort to discontinue brands that were catered toward grocery stores. We lost a lot of customers because I
didn’t have their favorite prosecco on the shelf, but I couldn’t compete on price.”
Liquor stores rst saw a dip in business after supermarkets and convenience stores were allowed to sell full-strength beer, but overall, Conte says, the beerdrinking segment of consumers is smaller, so after six months or so, sales picked up again when customers realized they couldn’t nd their favorite craft brews in grocery stores.
It’s unclear whether the same bounce back will happen with wine, but statewide advocates for the industry say there’s worry that grocery sales will continue to have an impact on liquor stores and the economy at large.
Liquor store closures can be di cult to track in real time because licenses are
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renewed on an annual basis, says Chris Carran, a board member of Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United and owner of Locals Liquors in Silverthorne.
She worries, however, that an uptick in shop closures could have a chilling e ect across the industry. Liquor and specialty stores have contributed to what makes Colorado’s wine and spirit scene so innovative and exciting, she says.
“ ese smaller guys can try something out in a smaller batch because they have a liquor store to put it in. A grocery store won’t take that.”
Mr. B’s and Wine and Spirits has upped their e ort on this front by focusing on smaller wine brands, opting for quality over quantity.
“ ere’s only so much real estate in those grocery stores, so they aren’t going to carry what we’re carrying,” Corey says.
If fewer people are visiting liquor stores because they can pick up a bottle of wine or six-pack at the grocery store, there’s “a huge trickle-down e ect,” Carran adds.
ere’s also the looming fear of losing liquor to grocery stores through a future
law change. While there’s no o cial proposal or movement brewing yet, Carran and others say they’re sure it’s on the way.
And they’ll be ready to ght again. Proponents of Prop. 125 raised about $14.6 million in support of grocery sales of wine. Advocates backing independent liquor raised $903,000 — a di erence that doesn’t feel so bad considering how close the nal vote count was, but still stings, Carran says, considering how much grocery sales have changed the game for her and her colleagues.
“We have to get the word out and focus on the employment — how many jobs will be lost, from liquor store employees to wholesalers, drivers — it’s huge,” Carran says. “If they go after liquor, we need to do what we did (with wine), but more.” Linda Kotsaftis contributed to this story.
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Mr. B’s Wine and Spirits hosted an evening wine tasting event at Stanley Marketplace in October. Local liquor stores are coming up with new ways to get in front of customers two years after the passage of Proposition 125, which allows wine sales in grocery stores. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIE GOSCH
Geno Anaya (left) and Megan Bennett, owners of The Wine & Spirits Boutique, stand before racks of wine bottles they say shoppers won’t find at the nearby grocery store.
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A ’Miracle’ Comes to Town Hall Arts Center
There are few things about Christmas that are as joyful as children’s excitement about a visit from Santa Claus. So, can you imagine the thrill when a child meets the real Santa at Macy’s Department Store?
at’s just what happens to 6-year-old Susan in Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street: e Musical,” which is running at theTown Hall Arts Center, 2450 St. in Littleton, through Sunday, Dec. 29. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
“When I saw Town Hall was doing this show, I immediately remembered the 1947 movie so well,” said Billie McBride, director of the show. “I thought this was just my cup of tea and I know it will be for the audience as well.”
Based on the classic lm, the show follows Doris Walker and her daughter Susan as they navigate the holiday season in New York City. When Doris’ neighbor, Fred, volunteers to take Susan to meet Kris Kringle at Macy’s, she nds herself face-to-face with someone claiming to be the real Santa Claus. And so begins a song-and-dance- lled magical journey to discover if he’s the genuine article.
e original version of the musical moved the time frame from the 1940s to the 1960s, but for this
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production, McBride returned the setting to its original roots. She said this allows the story to better capture a time of innocence in the
“ is story is a fairy tale and I think it is harder to tap into that during the 1960s, with all that was going on at the time,” she said. “ e story needs the simplicity of a different time, and so we opted to return to 1947.”
A cast of the size “Miracle” requires a lot of work from McBride and the behind the curtains team — everyone from the musical director and the choreographer have worked hard to get the performers to their holiday best. And McBride is particularly proud of the cast, which she said was selected to re ect the way New York City actually looks. e show is really about celebrating the magic of the season and McBride hopes the production will give audiences some much-needed Christmas fun.
“To sit a whole bunch of people down and give them a live production of a wonderful show is a gift we give them for Christmas,” he said. “It’s an old-fashioned, feel good musical with magic and
Citizenship classes at Irving Street Library e city o ers a class on basic citizenship and advice for people looking for help each from 3-4:30 p.m. each Saturday through Dec. 28 at the Irving Street Library, 7392 Irving St. is is a chance to get help with citizenship questions, information about the process, and practice for the citizenship interview. Free study materials are available to take home.
contacts throughout the community, and to assist each other in nding new sources of prospects and new avenues for business.
Membership in the group is restricted to only one person per profession or specialty. Each chamber leads group is facilitated by an elected leads group chairperson who conducts meetings, maintains the group’s membership, and helps promote the group’s objectives.
Contact the Chamber via email to attend and get the location via : info@westminsterchamber.biz.
we consider it a gift to the community.”
Information and tickets are available at https://townhallartscenter.org/event/meredithwillsons-miracle-on-34th-streetthe-musical/.
At SeeSaw Art, PRESENT is a Present For its nal show of the year,SeeSaw Art Gallery, 5 W. Radcli Ave. in Englewood, has unveiled PRESENT Company, a group show highlighting small works. It runs at the gallery through Sunday, Jan. 12. e exhibition features 27 artists (most local to Colorado) and more than 65 unique artworks. e works have been curated with the holiday season in mind and require the same skill, technique and creativity as any large piece you might come across. Visitors can see work in a range of mediums, including painting, mixed media, drawing, ber and sculpture.
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Make Merry with Christmas Stories at the Arvada Center
Christmas is brimming with stories that have delighted audiences for years; stories that have worked their way into the very fabric of the season.“Making Merry”is a collection of holiday stories and songs to mark the
at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster.
Come see the magical wonderland of lights, complete with holiday music, food vendors and visit from Santa Claus. ere will be a full-sized sleigh and miniature train for photo.
e event is free of charge and is presented by Intermountain Health in association with Amazon.
Work Options o ers free culinary program
season presented by stories on Stage and its coming to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. e show features Gabriella Cavallero, Seth Dhonau, Voices Rock Reverb and pianist Kent Lemburg. Tickets are available at www.arvadacenter.org.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — brent Forever: The Tour at Mission Ballroom
It seems like you don’t hear many musical duos these days, which makes the partnership between Connecticut’s Chelsea Cutler and New Jersy’s Jeremy Zucker such a special treat. Both musicians have worked together o and on since 2018, specializing in the kind of love-drunk melancholy pop that we’ve all needed from time to time.
All three of the pair’s albums have been named “brent,” so it’s only tting now that they’ve just released “brent iii,” that they take the show on the road. brent Forever: e Tour is coming to the Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver. e opening act for the evening will be Paige Fish
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Leads Group: The Rainmakers
e Westminster Chamber of Commerce hosts this group at 1 p.m. on ursdays, providing a chance to network with other area professionals.
Leads groups are made up of individuals from di erent categories of businesses. e object of each group is to build personal
To be eligible to serve, potential volunteers must be registered to vote in the city, have resided in the city for at least one year and must pass a background check. Speci c boards have their own requirements for eligibility as well.
For more information, visit https://www.westminsterco. gov/boardscommissions online.
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e city of Westminster kicks o the countdown to Christmas
e Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonpro t Work Options to provide residents with a free culinary training program.
Program participants train with professional chefs over a sixweek course and earn certi cations and up to $400 per month.
Work Options also o ers food truck internships.
In addition to the training program, Work Options provides the Human Services Center 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, with breakfast and lunch options. e café is located on the third oor of HSC. Learn more at workoptions.org.
Colorado Creates provides 125 grants to arts organizations across the state
Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado O ce of
Economic Development and International Trade announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates grants. ese grants will help organizations and communities create art and cultural activities by providing general operating support. Grantees receive funding for two years, totaling $1,818,000 in awards over the funding period.
Research from the National Endowment for the Arts suggests that rural counties with arts organizations have experienced increased population growth and higher household incomes than rural counties without performing arts organizations.
Alliance Business Assistance Center grants available e Alliance Business Assistance Center is excited to announce that 2024 business grants are now available to support your business endeavors. Sta at the center can assist residents by helping to identify grants that align with their business goals and industry, providing guidance through the application process, ensuring that they have the best chance of success and providing other valuable resources for local business. To get started, visit our website at https://businessinthornton. com/local-business/small-business-support-programs/business- nancial-assistance.
Teachers, students test out AI in Colorado classrooms
BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO
In room 126 at Denver’s South High School, students in a Spanish language arts class got suggestions for improving their short essays from an arti cial intelligence app called Magic School: “You could elaborate on your examples,” the app advised one student.
Upstairs, in AP Computer Science, a student shared the x she made after feeding the Java code she’d written for a bookstore inventory system into the same AI app.
Later that October day, students in an after-school club at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy pitched hypothetical products in presentations augmented with AI images and text.
For A’mariae, a ninth grader who envisioned a high-tech shoe that could be transformed from sandals to sneakers to boots with clip-on attachments, there was one problem. e trendy blue shoe the AI app had conjured on his laptop screen had a Nike swoosh on the side, a trademarked logo that would be o -limits for his brand.
ese scenes illustrate how Colorado teachers and students are beginning to use arti cial intelligence in the classroom — and navigate its limitations. Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, the use of generative AI in schools in the state and across the country has become increasingly common. New York City’s schools chief championed the use of AI before he left the post in October, and districts in New Jersey and Indiana are piloting AI tools.
Generative AI analyzes huge amounts of data to generate text, images, videos, and other kinds of content.
For the moment, many teachers, and students are approaching AI more as a toe-dipping exercise than a plunge into the deep end. Not only does it take time to test and learn the apps, they don’t always work as intended. In addition, some districts are still guring out what guardrails need to be in place to protect student privacy.
Still, the sense of excitement about AI in education is real, with a ood of products on the market and a complementary stream of AI conferences, training, and webinars available to K-12 educators. Currently, eight districts in Colorado, ranging from Adams 12 to Estes Park to Durango, are participating in a yearlong project to build AI literacy o ered through the Colorado Education Initiative, which has taken a leading role in ushering the state’s schools into the AI age.
Karen Quanbeck, vice president of statewide partnerships for the organization, ticked o some of the ways AI can help teachers: quickly adapting passages for students at di erent reading levels, providing personalized tutoring after school hours, and allowing students to have a conversation with a computer facsimile of a historical gure.
“My goodness, just the potential for what this could do, for closing learning gaps, for really helping us rethink how learning experiences look because the ‘stand-and-deliver’ model is not always e ective,” said Quanback.
Je Buck, the AP Computer Science teacher at South and a 26-year veteran of Denver Public Schools, recently joined a di erent yearlong AI training program for educators. He’s also taking a series of AI trainings o ered by his district. “ is is what keeps me going. I can
learn something new and interesting, right? And kids are kind of interested, and so we’re learning together, and I think that’s really fun,” he said.
But the learning curve, he said with a laugh, is “also a massive time sink.”
AI can be a time-saver but accuracy is ‘not 100%’
Once teachers master the apps, AI can be a time-saver, helping draft lesson plans and tests, taking a rst pass at grading essays, or writing and translating parent newsletters. e cost of the apps varies, with basic versions often available for free.
Moisés Sánchez Bermúdez, the South High School teacher whose students used Magic School to get writing feedback, said he’s generally been impressed with app’s suggestions. Even its critiques of student poetry were decent.
“It was not 100% but it’s getting there,” he said.
By using the app to give students — sometimes up to 35 in the classroom — immediate feedback on their rst drafts, Sánchez Bermúdez has more time to work with students individually.
“It gives them meaningful work to do while I go one by one,” he said.
But not everyone likes getting pointers from a chatbot.
“I don’t really like using AI for the feedback. I’d rather have a real person,” said Juliana Gutierrez, a junior in Spanish Language Arts 3. “If you don’t understand something, you can ask [the teacher] to explain it in another way, or in more of a personal way.”
One oor up, Buck recalled how he’d given his students the option to ask Magic School to review their Java code. e response was “tepid,” he said. “Not everybody is necessarily seeing the value right now.”
While most students chose to ask Buck or classmates for feedback, a few students used Magic School. One of them
was Mimi Genter, a senior who’d written code for organizing book store inventory.
e app returned a neatly organized list of the things she’d done correctly, signi ed by green checkmarks. It also agged a typo in her code, suggested an additional feature she could add, and closed by saying, “Keep up the excellent work. You’re really grasping these object-oriented programming concepts.”
Genter said it was only the second time she’d used Magic School but appreciated that it was an e cient ne-tooth comb of sorts — instantly spotting a capital “L” that should have been lower-case.
Helping students understand the AI landscape
As educators incorporate AI tools into their lessons, many are looking not only to make lessons enriching, but to build students’ uency in a technology that’s here to stay.
ey want students to understand how to craft prompts that return worthwhile information, to use AI tools to deepen learning without crossing the line to cheating, and to recognize the inherent weaknesses of arti cial intelligence.
Talley Nichols, who teaches high school history at Crested Butte Community School in western Colorado, sent out permission slips last spring asking parents if their children could use ChatGPT in class. She was pleasantly surprised by the response.
“I was worried about parental pushback, but I didn’t get any,” she said. “In fact, I got a couple of parents who were like, ‘ ank you for doing this. is is important. ey need to learn how to use this.’”
Nichols said her students like using AI to generate project or topic ideas: “It’s really good at giving you lists of ideas, and then you can take that and run with it.”
But she’s proceeding with caution. When her students did research projects last spring on key gures from Eu-
ropean cultural movements like the Renaissance, she had them print out the responses they got from ChatGPT, evaluate the quality of the responses, and then seek out other non-AI sources for further research. And when Nichols’ students turn in nal essays or projects that incorporate AI, they have to turn in notes, rough drafts, and edits to prove they’ve done the work every step of the way.
“If there’s something that they could just go home and create on ChatGPT, I don’t make that a homework assignment,” said Nichols. “We do that in class.”
Educators are also helping students think critically about the racial and gender bias inherent in AI.
Students in Aurora West College Preparatory Academy’s weekly after-school club, “AI Studio” quickly discovered that predisposition as they experimented with AI this fall in preparation for their marketing presentations. When A’mariae asked the tool to produce images of doctors, it showed two older white men and one white woman. When he asked for an image of “three white teenagers,” he got a picture of three happy white teenagers. Next, he said, “I searched three black teenagers and it showed, like a mug shot.”
Asked how to deal with racist and sexist results, one of the other three boys in the club said, “You have to train your AI.” It’s exactly the message Antonio Vigil, Aurora’s director of innovative classroom technology and the club’s advisor, has been emphasizing all semester. He wants students to understand that they have to continually vet AI responses for accuracy, precision, and bias – and revise them accordingly. He said, “You have to be the human in the loop.”
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.
Students in an after-school club called AI Studio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy pitch products they conjured up with the help of AI at a meeting in late October.
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Help kids skip seasonal bruises and breaks this holiday season
Expert tips to help children avoid serious injuries
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As families prepare for the holiday season, it’s also the time to take extra precautions to help children avoid serious injuries.
Children’s Hospital Colorado tends to see a higher rate of injury related to toys, winter sports and activities, and motor vehicle crashes during this time of the year. Injuries at home, which includes falls, are always a top cause of injury consistently year over year, followed by motor vehicle crashes.
“As humans, we always have this idea that bad things aren’t going to happen to us,” said Britney Lombard, injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “What we need to do is set all of these things in place to prevent any injuries from happening.”
To empower and educate parents and caregivers with prevention tools, the trauma program and injury prevention community health outreach teams at Children’s Hospital Colorado recently secured a proclamation by the Aurora mayor to establish Nov. 18 as National Prevention Day.
Car seat safety
Last year, motor vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of serious traumatic injury for patients seen across the Children’s Hospital Colorado system of care. From January to June of this year,
there were more than 70 pediatric visits to Colorado hospital emergency departments for motor vehicle incidents.
According to Children’s Hospital Colorado, about 29% of children between the ages of 2 and 8, and less than half of children age 9 and up, were properly wearing a seatbelt in the crash.
“We’re seeing older kids in vehicle crashes at higher rates than we see the younger kids,” said Lombard. “It is really important that families don’t get complacent and make sure they’re still following those safety recommendations.”
Earlier this year, CDOT released a statement that nearly 80% of Colorado parents and caregivers are not using a car seat correctly.
e most common car seat misuse in 2023, according to CDOT, was the harness, either being loose or an incorrect placement of the harness slots. Other forms of misuse found were children moving from a booster too soon, and the car seat being the incorrect size for children.
CDOT’s Car Seats Colorado suggests parents and caregivers refer to the car seat manufacturer’s manual and vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions, ensure the child is in the correct seat for their size and age, and periodically check for any recalls.
“We know that the back seat is safest for children, it keeps them away from the airbag,” Lombard said, adding that airbags deploy at high speeds and with lots of power. “Children’s skeletons just are not able to handle those forces.”
Going into e ect in early 2025, HB241055 will enhance car seat laws to better protect children by changing the child
restraint system requirements.
e new legislation will require children to use a booster seat in the car until they’re at least 9 years old, which is an extra year from what previous law currently required, Lombard said. e law will also require children under the age of 2 to be in a rear facing car seat.
“( is) is following best practices or what we’ve known to be safest for many years,” said Lombard. “We have a lot of work to do making sure that families have the information and resources to get those car seats checked.”
Fire prevention and avoiding other hazards e holiday season also brings an uptick in the number of patients treated at Children’s Hospital Colorado due to injuries from within the home.
Lombard said it’s important to focus on re prevention and ensuring children can’t get into dangerous things that could contain hazards. Some holiday decorations that could be hazardous are holiday lights, breakable ornaments and anything with buttons or batteries as they can pose a hazard if ingested.
“We want to make sure that all of those extra items we’re adding into our house, that we’re considering the safety of those items,” said Lombard.
She added that parents and caregivers might consider putting up child safety gates, especially around the replace, and other home proo ng tools, avoid standing water, ensure rearms are locked up and that ammunition is stored separately from those rearms.
Children’s Hospital Colorado does work through Safe Kids Colorado coalition, which provides tools and resources
to help prevent choking, kitchen safety tips and winter safety.
Some of the winter safety tips recommended are putting on sunscreen, removing pu y winter coats before putting children in their car seats, always having an adult present during winter activities and to stay hydrated.
Many injuries seen at Children’s Hospital Colorado system of care can be prevented, said Lombard, which is why she wants parents and caregivers to take time this holiday season to be preventative.
“When we’re trying to prevent these injuries, the best way that we can prevent them is through layers of protection,” said Lombard.
For more safety tips, visit childrenscolorado.org/community/communityhealth/injury-prevention/.
Children Hospital Colorado o ers tips on how to keep children safe during the holiday season, as hospitals see an uptick in emergency room visits this time of the year.
Pet parents try to ensure their companion animals never want for anything. People will go to great lengths to pamper their pets with the best care, food and accessories. According to the American Pet Products Association, consumers in the United States spent $147 billion on pets in 2023. And it’s not just the essentials that have people opening up their wallets for pets. A 2022 YouGov survey found that 57 percent of owners buy holiday gifts for their pets and 40 percent host birthday celebrations. With the holiday season on the horizon, there’s a good chance that beloved pets are on gift lists this year, particularly for Gen Z pet owners. A study of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Talker Research for Newsweek found that Gen Z spends an average of $148.50 on their pets each month, the highest of all surveyed. For those shopping for gifts their pets will enjoy, these options could have tails wagging.
Puzzle toy
Pets need to keep their brains working; otherwise, they may get bored and into trouble. A puzzle toy that has treats or kibble hidden behind panels helps pets remain mentally sharp.
Safety belt
You can guarantee that trips in the car to the dog park or other excursions are safer by gifting a safety pet harness that works like a seatbelt in a vehicle.
Grooming package
Everyone wins when a pet is washed, dried and primped to perfection. Professional groomers have the skills to tame excess fur and trim nails so pets smell wonderful and remain comfortable.
New bed
Upgrade a pet’s bed to something even more lush and comfortable. A eece blanket and a dedicated pet pillow can help pets feel even more pampered.
Treat dispenser
It isn’t possible to be home with their pets all of the time. A dispenser that can be programmed to o er treats at certain intervals or connected to an app that enables a person to release one at the push of a button can be a nice gift to surprise stayat-home pets.
Pet booties
When the weather gets chilly, walking dogs outdoors on the ice and snow can be painful on their paws. A pair of booties can protect the delicate pads of pets’ feet from ice melt products, snow and sharp objects.
Whether a pet is a parakeet or poodle, gifts of new toys can be engaging for animals who have grown bored with their old ones.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
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.
ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED INST # 20060602000568920, ID# R0062276, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 23, BLOCK 7, SHAW HEIGHTS, BLOCKS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND PORTIONS OF 20.
Purported common address: 8680 Cherry Ln, Westminster, CO 80031-3712.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration
DATE: 09/12/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and 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 # CO23459
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480646
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 12, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Bernadette M. Jaure and Luis A. Luna
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Optimum Mortgage Services Inc., Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust October 25, 2004 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20041101001097890
Original Principal Amount
$127,398.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$56,383.29
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 5, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLOCK 179, BOSTON HEIGHTS SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1718 Macon Street, Aurora, CO 80010.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/12/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 24CO00400-1
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480680
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) ADRIAN ROGGE
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
November 30, 2020
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 04, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020000126869
Original Principal Amount
$294,566.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$272,070.01
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.
LOT 36, BLOCK 3, PLATTE RIVER RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN#: 0157112414057
Purported common address: 727 MOCKINGBIRD ST, BRIGHTON, CO 80601.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024 Last Publication 1/2/2025 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 09/26/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-029571
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480688
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 1, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Urbano Salas Moreno and Laura Adilene
Rodriguez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for The Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 22, 2015
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 03, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2015000041917
Original Principal Amount
$255,290.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$208,893.53
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 12, BLOCK 3, BRIAR RIDGE, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11637 Birch Drive, Thornton, CO 80233.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 10/01/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather L. Deere #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23483
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480652
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 17, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Diana J. Simms
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for All Western Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust
September 20, 2013
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 26, 2013
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2013000083855
Original Principal Amount
$166,488.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$61,293.31
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 2, EULOGIO CHAVEZ SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6141 East 62nd Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/17/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # CO23707
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480648
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 17, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Terry L. Sandoval and Stacia L. Acevedo
Original Beneficiary(ies) Sooper Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Sooper Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust December 08, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023000000892
Original Principal Amount
$50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$48,580.95
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i),
FIRST LIEN.
LOT 13, BLOCK 11, SUMMIT GROVE, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 0157325115004
Purported common address: 3611 E 133rd Circle, Thornton, CO 80241.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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;
Attorney File # 24-033084
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480662
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Jose A. Andrade Mendoza and J. Salud Alfaro Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for New Horizons Mortgage Companies, A Limited Liability Company, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust
October 20, 2004
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 25, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
20041025001072370
Original Principal Amount
$182,141.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$101,727.12
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 18, BLOCK 4, RANGEVIEW ACRES AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 7910 Maria Street, Westminster, CO 80030.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-997618-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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480638
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) SALVADOR SANCHEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date
July 08, 2015
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2015000054061
Original Principal Amount
$122,735.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$100,429.25
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.
LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 35, YORKTOWN HOMES, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES BEING THE WESTERLY 18.76 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 23.38 FEET OF LOT 4, OF SAID BLOCK 35, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, BEING THE SOUTHERLY 7.33 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 6.24 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 29.62 FEET OF LOT 4, OF SAID BLOCK 35, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7903 YORK ST UNIT 2, DENVER, CO 80229.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/08/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/14/2024 Last Publication 12/12/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/10/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 00000010238558
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480687
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
BENJAMIN PRICE AND GARY PRICE
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC.. AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE SOURCE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Planet Home Lending, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
July 27, 2021
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 29, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021000090620
Original Principal Amount
$368,207.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$344,038.04
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 1, ESPINOZA SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address:
5641 E 65TH WAY, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022-2592.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/26/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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., Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (877) 353-2146X1017
Attorney File # 48165534
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480667
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) INDIGO RIVER AURORA PROPERTY, LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
EAST 38TH STREET CO., LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
EAST 38TH STREET CO., LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 16, 2018
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
May 23, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2018000041624
Original Principal Amount
$2,000,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$2,207,391.47
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 1, BLOCK 1, UPLAND PARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: .
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David Wunderlich #39365
Hassan + Cables Law Firm 1035 Pearl Street, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 625-1025
Attorney File # 80667
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480684
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Donna Yielding
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
August 10, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 18, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000070231
Original Principal Amount
$510,750.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $136,850.99
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.
LOT 5, BLOCK 8, NORWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7856 Ladore Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/26/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-033139
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that
PUBLIC NOTICES
FIRST LIEN.
LOT 26, REUNION FILING NO. 23, CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.
Purported common address: 11125 Quintero Ct, Commerce City, CO 80022.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/12/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 24CO00391-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.
Name of
Northglenn-Thornton
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033062
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480651
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 17, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
William D Austin
Original Beneficiary(ies)
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
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 2023-1
Date of Deed of Trust
April 21, 2003
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 13, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) C1142471
Original Principal Amount
$148,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$72,734.20
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Edward Michael Witthar Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
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 15, BLOCK 22, SUNSET RIDGE, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0171920205009
Purported common address: 3411 Kassler Place, Westminster, CO 80031.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/17/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480672
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 24, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Shawn D. Schmidt
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
September 17, 2019
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 27, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2019000081997
Original Principal Amount
$265,109.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$242,108.17
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.
LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 10, COLLEGE CREST, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6620 Grove Street, Denver, CO 80221.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/24/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 22CO00018-4
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480639
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 12, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Josephine J. Gomez
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
June 26, 2017
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 10, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2017000058822
Original Principal Amount
$352,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$141,476.79
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: 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.
LOT 28, BLOCK 1, MONTICELLO 1971, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2045 W 91st Place, Federal Heights, CO 80260.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/12/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-031573
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480686
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Lauren Michelle Kaufman-Lawson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for ARK-LA-TEX Financial Services, LLC DBA Benchmark Home Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
June 25, 2008
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 27, 2008
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2008000051607
Original Principal Amount
$137,735.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$96,977.22
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.
THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 30, ALL OF LOTS 31 AND 32, EXCEPT THE REAR 8 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 47, NEW ENGLAND HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 2027 Hanover Street, Aurora, CO 80010.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/26/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-998339-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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480654
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Ricardo Delgado 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
April 24, 2020
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 27, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000038108
Original Principal Amount
$299,475.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$278,702.91
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 4, BLOCK 9, DEER RUN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12694 Fairfax St, Thornton, CO 80241.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, WITH A STREET LOCATION ADDRESS OF 9240 CIANCIO ST; DENVER, CO 80229-3828 CURRENTLY OWNED BY
RONALD A AVIS AND JENNIE L AVIS HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF R0053804 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS SUB:THORNTON BLK:83 LOT:17. Purported common address: 9240 CIANCIO ST, DENVER, CO 80229.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/24/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Imbrogno #59553
Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File
LOT 16, ASH MEADOWS AT SAGE CREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, AMENDMENT NO. 2, RECORDED ON JULY 26, 2010 AT RECEPTION NO. 2010000049306, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12764 Leyden Street #C, Thornton, CO 80602.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/08/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/14/2024
Last Publication 12/12/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/05/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 19CO00152-17
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480664
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Juan A Gomez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, Ltd Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Arvest Bank Date of Deed of Trust October 09, 2018 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018000082750 Original Principal Amount
$180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$180,235.18
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 11, BLOCK 3, MONTICELLO 1971, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9065 Mandel St, Federal Heights, CO 80260.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 24CO00417-1
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480663
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) PETER DEANGELIS AND REBECKAH
DEANGELIS
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
December 29, 2017
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 03, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2018000000528
Original Principal Amount
$284,747.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$273,018.93
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 20, BLOCK 8, AURORA EAST PLANNED COMMUNITY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 20206 EAST COOLIDGE DRIVE, AURORA, CO 80011.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-023193
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480685
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Randolph R. Gallegos and Shelley L. Archuleta
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust
August 28, 2021
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 02, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2021000104906
Original Principal Amount
$287,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$277,137.53
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.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF THORNTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 5, BLOCK 11, NORTHAVEN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID: 0157131313006
THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RANDOLPH R. GALLEGOS AND SHELLEY L. ARCHULETA FROM RANDY R. GALLEGOS, IN A DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 IN DEED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20040930000968830.
Purported common address: 4450 E. 121st Place, Thornton, CO 80241.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/26/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Messner Reeves LLP 1550 Wewatta Street, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 8020.0130
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480660
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
JASON M. KETCHEL AND HEATHER L. KETCHEL
Original Beneficiary(ies)
AAMES FUNDING CORPORATION DBA
AAMES HOME LOAN
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-RP3
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 19, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20040419000245070
Original Principal Amount
$134,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$95,145.06
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 13, BLOCK 2, NORTH GLENN TWENTY SEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11820 LINCOLN STREET, NORTHGLENN, CO 80233.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 00000010248375
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480689
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 1, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Benedict Segura and J’Laine Segura
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Central Mortgage Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust October 25, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000089082
1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, EXCEPTING ONE-HALF INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS IN AND UNDER, AND THAT WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED, FROM THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY.
Purported common address: 20921 E 112th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022-9673.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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
attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-997417-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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480677
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 24, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Brandon L Harper Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPTIAL COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
August 31, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 08, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021000105711
Original Principal Amount
$517,750.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$494,927.89
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 13, BLOCK 7, NORTH LAKE ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 12805 VINE ST, Thornton, CO 80241-1919.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/24/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032989
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480637
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Edgar D. Hazen and Judy M. Hazen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.(“MERS”) as nominee for GMAC Mortgage
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2006
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 10, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2006000988146
Original Principal Amount
$125,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$62,534.63
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.
ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF
BRIGHTON, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED INST #B1064253, ID# R0003609, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: LOT 5 & 6, BLOCK 54, AVONDALE.
Purported common address: 116 S 10th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601-2210.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/08/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/14/2024
Last Publication 12/12/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel 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: 09/10/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-996504-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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480641
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 12, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) CRISTINA VIGUERIAS AND RUBEN VIGUERIAS
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
December 16, 2016
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016000110931
Original Principal Amount
$279,837.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$236,928.55
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 thereof.
THE LIEN
COLORADO.
APN#: 0172107102052
Purported common address: 11171 FOREST AVENUE, THORNTON, CO 80022.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/12/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 22-026618
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480650
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 17, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Stephen W. Powers
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
July 28, 2021 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 05, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021000093488
Original Principal Amount
$466,396.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$439,626.72
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 8, BLOCK 8, BRIGHTON EAST FARMS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 626 Hedgerow Way, Brighton, CO 80601-4528.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/17/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-030883
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480634
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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 Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) David M. Greenberg Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2002
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 08, 2002
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) C1035170
Original Principal Amount
$162,450.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $108,646.80
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.
LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 3, MILLER’S SUBURB, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 424 1/2 North 6th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/08/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/14/2024
Last Publication 12/12/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/10/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 PC 9540 Maroon
PUBLIC NOTICES
Outstanding Principal Balance
$464,843.66
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 32, BLOCK 6, NORTH GLENN - SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1324 LUCILLE COURT, NORTHGLENN, CO 80233.
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
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: 09/12/2024 Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
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: 09/19/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and 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 # 00000010243426
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.
City and County
Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 23rd day of December, 2024, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
A. Glacier Construction Co. 9801 East Easter Avenue Centennial, CO 80112
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of East Cooley Pump Station Sump Pumps, Project No. 18-339C.
B. O-A-K Colorado LLC 202 6th Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, CO 80104
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Thornton Police Department Shooting Range, Project Number 22-257.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his Subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date 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 Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.
3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
Patrick Hinterberger 11-21-24
Patrick Hinterberger Date Contracts Supervisor
Legal Notice No. NTS4118
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice AVISO PÚBLICO CIUDAD DE THORNTON, CO PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA PARA EL PROGRAMA DE SUBSIDIOS EN BLOQUE PARA DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO
INFORME ANUAL DE EVALUACIÓN Y DESEMPEÑO CONSOLIDADO 2023
Nombre: Ciudad de Thornton Dirección: 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado 80229-4326
Teléfono: 720-977-5800
Se INFORMA que el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Thornton (Ciudad) llevará a cabo un período de comentarios públicos y una audiencia pública relacionada con el Informe Anual de Evaluación y Desempeño Consolidado (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, CAPER) 2023, antes de su presentación ante el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Housing and Urban Development, HUD) de los EE. UU.
El CAPER evalúa el progreso de la Ciudad de Thornton en la implementación del Plan Consolidado 2020-2024 y el Plan de Acción Anual 2023 para los programas y servicios financiados por los Subsidios en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant, CDBG) que se centran en residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados. El documento incluye información sobre los logros de 2023: cómo se abordaron
los obstáculos, cómo se aprovecharon otros recursos, qué actividades de seguimiento se llevaron a cabo, el proceso de participación ciudadana, y qué medidas se tomaron para promover afirmativamente la vivienda justa. El CAPER también describe qué medidas se tomaron en el año del programa 2023 para satisfacer las necesidades especiales de vivienda, personas sin hogar, desarrollo comunitario y personas no sin hogar. El año del programa 2023 se desarrolló desde el 1 de octubre de 2023 hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2024.
Período de comentarios públicos
El período de comentarios públicos de 18 días para el CAPER 2023 se extenderá desde el viernes 29 de noviembre de 2024 hasta el lunes 16 de diciembre de 2024 a las 5:00 p.m. MST. Durante este período, los residentes pueden brindar comentarios sobre el CAPER 2023. El borrador del CAPER 2023 estará disponible en línea a partir del 29 de noviembre de 2024 en www.gocot.net/ connections. Se puede ver una copia impresa en el Departamento de Parques, Recreación y Programas Comunitarios - Edificio de Enlaces Comunitarios en 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229.
Envíe sus comentarios a cdbg@ThorntonCO. gov o llame al 720-977-5800 para hablar con un miembro del personal de CDBG. Hay acceso por TDD disponible mediante el servicio de retransmisión de Colorado llamando al 711.
Audiencia pública La Ciudad también celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el CAPER 2023 el 17 de diciembre de 2024, a las 7:00 p. m. MST durante la reunión del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Thornton en las Cámaras del Concejo, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229. También puede ver las reuniones del Concejo de la Ciudad en línea en: https://www.thorntonco. gov/government/mayor-council/council-meeting-information. El enlace anterior contiene una guía para la participación de la audiencia. Dos maneras de asistir virtualmente a la audiencia pública
(1) Reuniones por Zoom: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mEdg8VedS5GgTMzw56hF1w#/ registration
ID de reunión: 861 6009 9965
(2) Teléfono/línea fija: Marque 669-900-6833 y escriba la ID de reunión: 861 6009 9965
Para dar testimonio durante la audiencia pública, regístrese con anticipación en: https:// thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ mEdg8VedS5GgTMzw56hF1w#/registration. Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse a la reunión y el proceso para dar testimonio. Si desea participar desde un teléfono fijo o móvil, llame al 669-900-6833 e introduzca el ID de la reunión arriba al momento de la reunión.
Servicios de traducción al español: Disponibles durante las reuniones del Concejo Municipal. Por favor de llamar al 303-5387230 o mandar un correo con 24 horas de anticipación a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad de Thornton a clerk@ThorntonCO.gov.
Adaptaciones de acuerdo con la ADA: Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita adaptaciones razonables para asistir o participar en la reunión, dé aviso al Coordinador de ADA de la ciudad al 303-538-7245 por lo menos con dos días hábiles de anticipación y se harán los arreglos para proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Hay acceso por TDD disponible mediante el servicio de retransmisión de Colorado llamando al 711.
CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE THORNTON, COLORADO
Tansy Hayward, administradora de la ciudad Da fe: Kristen Rosenburg, Secretaria de la ciudad
Aprobado en forma por: Matt Court, asistente sénior, abogado de la ciudad
Legal Notice No. NTS4110
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Metro Districts
Budget Hearings
Public Notice TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, THE ADAMS COUNTY SHAW HEIGHTS WATER BOARD WILL PRESENT AND ADOPT THE 2025 BUDGET ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF DECEMBER 2024. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE SHAW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:00 P.M.
Legal Notice No. NTS4117
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING RE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS AND AMENDED 2024 BUDGETS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2025 budgets have been submitted to the VILLAGE AT DRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 for the fiscal year 2025. Copies of such proposed 2025 budgets have been filed in the accountant, Marchetti &
be considered at a consolidated special meeting of the Village at Dry Creek Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 to be held at
1:00 pm. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. If necessary, amended 2024 budgets will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the consolidated special meeting of the Boards. The meeting will be held at the Mall Management Office, 13801 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Village at Dry Creek Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 may inspect the amended 2024 budgets, if necessary, and proposed 2025 budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2024 budgets, if necessary, and proposed 2025 budgets.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: VILLAGE AT DRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4
By: /s/ SETER, VANDER WALL & MIELKE, P.C.
Attorneys for the Districts
Legal Notice No. NTS4115
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Adams and Jefferson County Hazardous Response Authority’s 2024 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2024 Budget has been filed at Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC, 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution to Amend the 2024 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held at North Metro Fire Rescue Headquarters, 101 Spader Way, Bromfield, Colorado, on December 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Any elector within the Authority may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2024 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
ADAMS AND JEFFERSON COUNTY HAZARDOUS RESPONSE AUTHORITY
By: /s/ Jamie Denison
Jamie Denison, Secretary
Legal Notice No. NTS 3804
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
CHURCH RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Church Ranch Metropolitan District 2024 Budget and that a proposed 2025 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Church Ranch Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2024 Budget and 2025 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2024 Budget and Adopting the 2025 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom.
Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd=SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09
Meeting ID: 546 911 9353
Passcode: 912873
Dial In: 1-719-359-4580
Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2024 Budget and Adopt the 2025 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
CHURCH RANCH
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By /s/ David Solin, District Manager
Legal Notice No. NTS 3803
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, Metro Water Recovery, has contracted with Sturgeon Electric hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”, for the construction of PAR – Fixed Asset Replacement Civil/Mechanical Projects – Task Order No. 6 – DAF Lighting Replacements, hereinafter referred to as the “Project”; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has completed the construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is entitled to final payment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Metro Water Recovery does hereby give notice that on December 23, 2025 Metro Water Recovery will pay the full balance due the Contractor, and that all persons having
ant to Colorado Revised Statute 38-26-107, claimants may also file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claims with Metro Water Recovery prior to the date specified herein for final payment.
METRO WATER RECOVERY
By: Sarah Hossain Staff Engineer
Legal Notice No. NTS4116
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 16th day of December 2024, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) 115 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of 104th and York Right Turn Lane, Project No. 19-104.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date 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 Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.
3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
Dennis Laurita 11-18-24
Dennis Laurita Date Contracts Supervisor
Legal Notice No. NTS4098
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601
Plaintiff: DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a SUMMERCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; Defendants: HEATHER L. KOON; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.
Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone Number: (720) 644-6115
Email sdupont@dupontlawco.com Case Number: 2024CV031205
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Heather L. Koon
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 38-33.3-316, in and to real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
Dated: October
Riverdale Ridge ready to defend basketball crown
Ravens move to Class 6A, eager for jump in competition
BY STEVE SMITH
Changes are in the air as Riverdale Ridge High School’s girls basketball team prepares to defend its rst state title. e Ravens lost players to graduation, so Head Coach Timothy Jones has had to round up some replacements. Riverdale Ridge also moved up two classi cations — from 4A to 6A — and will play among the top schools in the state, based on enrollment. ere are no seniors on the roster.
Jones’ one-word description of his team was consistency.
“ ey don’t change who they are. It’s good to see them being consistent in our style of play,” he said. “We’re di erent from a lot of people. We’re big on defense, huge on transition, huge on being in shape. We’ll be solid.”
The roster
Brianna Crittendon is atop the list of returnees. e junior center, who has received considerable attention from NCAA Division I programs, averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds per game over an average of 26 minutes of play a season ago.
Abby Hawkins is returning after an injury-hampered 2023-2024 campaign. She played in all 28 games, yet averaged just 10 minutes per outing.
“As a freshman, she started about 50% of our season,” Jones said. “She had a torn labrum as a sophomore. But she’s coming back, and she’s phenomenal.”
“I’m excited. We graduated ve seniors, so I’m excited to have a whole new group,” Hawkins said. “I’m excited to have that new culture. I feel pretty con -
dent about this year.”
Crittendon agreed.
“It’ll be really fun to play with some younger players,” Crittendon said. “We have a young group. ey have a lot of energy. Last year, I had to learn how to communicate. Everyone is di erent.
Learning from each other is going to be exciting. I’m comfortable being a leader.”
Shay Vigil averaged 3.5 rebounds in her four games last year. Jones said Vigil was a big key to the Ravens’ win in the Sweet 16 a season ago.
Jones also picked up the services of Chloe Parker, who transferred from underRidge High School. e junior guard averaged a bit more than 11 points per game for the Grizzlies.
“I’m looking to win,” Parker said. “I’m excited to be part of a new team. Coach Jones has done a really good job of welcoming me with open arms. It’s been smooth. All my teammates have been
very welcoming.”
A couple of new faces are freshman guard Jerzi McAaurther. Jones gures she’ll wind up with a lot of minutes by the time the season ends. Isla Ruiz is a junior. Jones called her “a good oor general.”
Peyton Meineke also returns to the Ravens’ lineup. e junior averaged seven points a game last year. Jones called her one of the best defenders in the state.
Meineke also runs cross country.
“I’m excited to see what we can do this year,” she said. “We moved up to (class) 6A, which is exciting. Everyone has been getting excited.”
Last year’s success e state 4A championship banner is on the wall close to the Ravens’ bench. e Ravens nished with a 25-3 overall record, a 17-1 record in the 5A/4A Longs Peak League and brought home their rst state championship trophy.
“We want to pick right back up,” Vigil said. “We just want to have the same culture. We’re excited about the season, and we’re ready to work.”
Jones put last season’s success aside on June 1 when summer practice started.
“It’s a great accomplishment. It also made our jobs 10 times harder,” he said. “Not only are we out for people, we are the hunted. In 6A, it’s like, ‘Oh, they only did it because they were 4A.’ at’s the conversation. But nobody realized that the summer of, we beat the No. 2 team in 6A and beat the 5A champs. It’s going to be a big motivator.”
Crittendon said after winning the state title, her team kept its eyes looking forward.
“We can’t stick around on last year forever,” she said. “We keep it in the back of our minds. But we still have a chip on our shoulder. We’re in (class) 6A this year. It’s a di erent game.”
Meineke said the Ravens can’t discount any of their opponents.
“We have to be ready for anything coming up, knowing that we are going to 6A,” she said. “Playing in 6A is just a number. It depends on what you’re willing to put into games and practices to be ready for anything.”
Tipo looms Riverdale Ridge begins the season on ursday, Dec. 5, at Rocky Mountain High School, in part of the Battle of the Rockies Tournament. Tip time is 5:30 p.m.
“We’re young and ery,” Jones said. “We have three freshmen on varsity this year and a plethora of juniors. THe youngsters have to catch up to speed. But it’ll be a good time. It’s a hard-working, ‘put my head down’ type of team.”
For more information, including the Ravens’ full schedule in 2024-25, visit MaxPreps.com.
Riverdale Ridge players show emotion after winning the school’s first state title in history. The Ravens outlasted Holy Family to win 50-43 on March 9 at the Denver Coliseum. JOHN RENFROW
