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Say it in cash. Aurora wants better businesses on the East Colfax corridor. Better pay up

There’s a certain civic comfort in believing that if you just chase out the “wrong” kind of businesses, the “right” kind will magically show up with exotic succulents, sourdough starters and a line of Labradoodles out the door.

Aurora is flirting with that idea again.

DAVE PERRY Editor

City lawmakers are considering a plan to limit “concentrations” of vape shops, liquor stores, pawn shops and check-cashing outlets across town, but especially in supposedly sketchy parts of Aurora. It’s the usual suspects in the lineup of what polite company calls “unsavory.”

Say it with a deep and throating North Carolina accent. It’s fun.

The theory is that fewer of these businesses will mean less crime, better neighborhoods and, voila, urban renewal.

If that sounds familiar, it should. Aurora, especially along East Colfax Avenue, has been down this road so many times it should install a roundabout.

For years, policymakers have tried some version of “blame-it-on-the-pawnshops” zoning.

The results? Let’s just say East Colfax is still East Colfax. It’s a complicated, gritty, economically diverse corridor that also has killer restaurants, fun pubs and some of the best theater in the metro area.

It has, for decades, many decades, stubbornly refused to be fixed by ordinance.

The current proposal leans on something called “risk terrain modeling,” which suggests certain types of businesses attract crime.

Maybe they do. Maybe they don’t.

But here’s the problem, which comes from Reporting 101: Correlation is not causation, and the science here is about as sturdy as a folding chair at day care.

Yes, police get called to strip malls with liquor stores and vape shops. They also get called to places where people gather, park, loiter and, occasionally,

make bad decisions. That’s not exactly a revelation.

You know where else crime happens? Dark parking lots. Late-night bars. Poorly lit transit stops. In other words, environments, not just storefront signage.

Experience with urban renewal shows the tentative problem behind being certain about the chicken and the egg. In reality, businesses that cater to the whims and needs of poor and poorer people, who are more likely to smoke, go to check cashing stores and pawn shops, don’t create poor people and poor neighborhoods. They open up in poor neighborhoods to meet market demand.

Honest.

If you really want to reduce crime, start with increased and very, very visible police patrol, lighting, design and consistent enforcement.

It won’t get you your own TED Talk, but it provably works.

What hasn’t worked is pretending that banning your way to a better neighborhood is a substitute for investing in one.

There is solid science behind urban renewal. It’s just not cheap and doesn’t fit neatly into a zoning crackdown.

Look at Edgewater. Or Olde Town Arvada. Or even Aurora’s own Gardens on Havana. Those places didn’t transform because someone drew a 300-foot buffer around a vape shop. Those once-supersketchy places changed because cities and developers created incentives, improved infrastructure, supported mixeduse development and made it worthwhile for the “desirable” businesses to accept tax and other incentives, and invest.

After sitting through a lifetime of marathon urban renewal authority meetings, I can safely say that in the case of carrots versus sticks, places like The Stanley, Old Gaylord Street and even Cherry Creek weren’t the result of sticks from city hall.

If you want better retail, make it easier and more profitable to open better retail. Offer tax incentives. Help property owners renovate aging strip centers. Improve

streetscapes so people actually want to walk there. Partner with small businesses instead of quietly trying to regulate them out of existence.

This isn’t zoning. It’s a way for the government to put a heavy thumb on the scale of the free market without calling it that.

It comes with consequences.

Councilmember Gianina Horton is right to worry about displacement and gentrification. When you start deciding which businesses are acceptable and which aren’t, you’re also deciding who gets to make a living, and who doesn’t.

Today it’s vape shops. Yesterday it was car dealerships along Havana.

Really.

Once the black sheep of Havana Street, noisy, gangly and totally not boutique-friendly, they now coexist just fine with a revitalized and successful business district.

Sure, there’s a whiff of “broken windows” theory in all this, the very real philosophy that visible disorder and chaos breeds more of it.

A neglected property invites trouble. A well-maintained one discourages it.

But that’s not what this proposal targets.

Cities are messy ecosystems, and Aurora’s is especially weird.

Communities don’t thrive because every business fits a curated vision of artisanal perfection. They thrive because they’re diverse, adaptable and, yes, sometimes a little rough around the edges, especially the edges of northwest Aurora.

The city doesn’t need another experiment in zoning alchemy. It needs sustained investment and the wisdom to admit that there are no shortcuts to revitalization.

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Aurora lawmakers vote 6-4 to formalize 72-hour-notice for homeless camp removals

“What it proves, when we are laying everything on the line about these 72 hours, is that to oppose the 72 hours shows that the cruelty was always the point”

BY SENTINEL STAFF WRITER

Asplit city council this week approved what proponents say is policy adjustment reflecting how the city abates homeless camps but critics insist is a scheme to undermine Aurora’s homeless camping ban.

“The 72-hour notification requirement on the camping ban is an attempt to undermine and ultimately overturn the policy,”

Councilmember Stephanie Hancock said.

“Our constituents have made it very clear through emails and phone calls that they are not in favor of this change.”

The measure to extend 72-hours notice to homeless people before confiscating and clearing their camp was approved with a 6-4 vote, with conservatives voting no and council liberals voting yes.

Under the existing ordinance, city law allows workers and police to remove homeless encampments from public spaces like streets, parks and medians without advance notice.

City employees and city council proponents of the change in state policy say the authority to immediately clear a camp would remain intact under the proposed resolution, particularly in cases involving immediate safety risks.

The approved policy change, however, would direct city staff to provide most campers with a 72-hour warning before abatement, aligning city policy with what officials describe as the typical timeline needed to get a camp closed and cleaned up.

City Manager Jason Batchelor told council members during a recent council committee meeting that when encampments are reported, outreach teams first attempt to connect individuals with services, including space at the city’s Regional Navigation Campus. If campers decline assistance, arranging cleanup crews and contractors generally takes about three days, effectively creating a de-facto notice period.

Supporters of the proposal say formalizing that window would make the process more transparent and humane.

Councilmember Alison Coombs said the city has for more than a year overstated how quickly it can respond to complaints about encampments.

“What we’re really doing is we’re making a false promise to people that we’re going to do something faster than we actually can,” Coombs said during the March 9 committee meeting.

Proponents also argue the change could prevent homeless people from losing essential belongings during abrupt removals, particularly in severe weather.

But critics, including Councilmember Angela Lawson, questioned the need to change the policy, saying it appeared to arise only after the last city council election in November, when a slate of liberal lawmakers took control of the council.

“I think other council members can also concur with me that we haven’t had this issue, but now we’re going back to 72 hours,”

Lawson said.

Lawson said that the November 2025 opening of the Aurora Homeless Navigation center created the opportunity to ensure campers could be removed from illegal sites immediately and offered immediate shelter.

She said she agreed, however, with Navigation center critics that publicized problems at the project is an issue that prevents some homeless people from wanting to go there.

“We should have never opened up that navigation campus until, and I’m at fault with this, until we really checked it out,” Lawson said.

Regardless, however, the city should ensure camp removals are immediate, as proscribed under current city law.

Coombs said the proposed change follows the evolution of the laws linked to homelessness through the courts.

Coombs said that when Aurora began pursuing its homeless camping ban, it couldn’t impose it if the city couldn’t provide some type of shelter for scofflaws.

District and federal courts “ruled it as cruel and unusual punishment,” Coombs said, summarizing years of lower court rulings on bans across the country.

Then in 2024, the Supreme Court overturned lower court decisions with the Grants Pass v Johnson ruling, prompting the city council at the time to throttle up the camping ban, eliminating the 72 hour notice policy and the need to provide shelter.

“Our council, at the time was certainly champing at the bit to do so,” Coombs said, adding that giving notice to campers is nothing more than treating people humanely and indifference to that is cruel.

“What it proves, when we are laying everything on the line about these 72 hours, is that to oppose the 72 hours shows that the cruelty was always the point.”

Councilmember Francoise Bergan said the change would encourage homeless campers to wait out their three-day notice and then just move to another camping site.

“We’re creating a game of whack-a-mole,” Bergan said.

City homeless officials in Aurora and across the metro area say that ushering campers with or without notice only shuffles them from location to location.

Bergan said the city should instead invest in more resources to carry out all removals immediately as originally envisioned, rather than adjust policy to match logistical delays.

The approved resolution does not alter rules requiring immediate removal of encampments in hazardous areas such as highway medians and underpasses, or camps that pose immediate health or safety issues.

That prompted critics of the change to say they would advise residents calling to complain about homeless campers to point out how they were imminent health and safety threats to ensure the camps are cleared immediately.

AROUND AURORA

Aurora’s $51.3 million animal shelter project slated for summer building start

City officials are slated to update Aurora City Council members this week on the progress made so far in building a long-planned replacement for the city’s aging animal shelter, a project officials say is critical to maintaining services for lost, abandoned and dangerous animals.

Aurora documents show the $51.3 million project is on track for a groundbreaking ceremony and construction to begin some time this summer.

If the project stays on schedule, it would open to the public some time in 2028, according to city officials.

City lawmakers last year agreed to build a new shelter amid concerns that the current shelter is outdated, overcrowded and out of compliance with state regulations.

The existing Aurora Animal Shelter, originally built as an impound facility in the 1980s and converted in 1984, now serves a city of more than 400,000 residents, which is nearly four times the population it was designed to support.

Officials say the building is operating at 90% to 95% capacity most of the time, with just over 60 kennels available for dogs.

“We are on the verge of totally being shut down and not having the animal shelter at all,” former Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky told the Sentinel last year.

The facility is not compliant with the state Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, largely due to space limitations. City leaders have said constructing a new building is the most cost-effective way to meet those requirements.

The new shelter will span about 38,000 square feet and house up to 250 animals, with modern features such as separate areas for adoptable and court-order-held animals, isolation and veterinary spaces, and improved indoor-outdoor access.

The shelter is planned for a cityowned parcel adjacent to the current shelter site at East 32nd Avenue and Chambers Road, in east Aurora.

The total cost is estimated at $51,360,000. Funding includes a mix of federal pandemic relief money, city capital funds, impact fees and approximately $27 million in certificates of participation, a lease-purchase financing method that does not require voter approval.

Animal Services Division Manager Anthony Youngblood said last year the current facility limits not only capacity but also the level of care staff can provide. The shelter takes in a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats and even livestock and reptiles.

The shelter also houses animal control operations, further straining space.

— Sentinel Staff

Revised ICE detention jail pact with Aurora police linked to 2025 inmate escapes

Aurora’s police told city lawmakers this week that an incident last year where federal ICE officials wrongly blamed Aurora police for two escaped inmates from the local GEO ICE detention facility prompted them to revise the agreement between the two governments.

Aurora police Chief Todd Chamberlain said the revision of the memorandum of understanding between Aurora police, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement was needed after a 2025 incident in which detainees escaped from the northwest Aurora facility during a power outage, igniting public criticism and politicized claims that Aurora police failed to respond appropriately.

“That was the beginning of why we looked at this new MOU,” Chamberlain said Monday during a city council study session. “There was a lot of discussion about how Aurora PD dropped the ball. Well, we didn’t drop the ball.”

The escape occurred sometime in the evening of March 18, 2025, at the GEO ICE facility at 3130 Oakland St. after a regional power outage. Two immigrant inmates were able to get out a side door, according to police and federal reports.

The next day, Homeland Security officials blamed Aurora police for the escapees getting away, saying that police ignored ICE requests for assistance for hours.

“This is not anything like what has been portrayed,” Chamberlain said at a press conference last year after the escape.

Aurora dispatch and police reports show that the power went out at the jail at about 9:30 p.m. “causing the doors of at least one exit to become unlocked,” police said in a statement.

Federal officials said facility staff started an emergency count when the power went out and discovered at 12:35 a.m. — three hours after the power failure — that two inmates were missing.

Aurora police records show that ICE officials did not make their first call to APD until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, hours after the escape.

Since the escape happened approximately four hours before ICE called for police, Aurora’s watch commander determined the timeline of events did not meet the definition of a “hot” escape response, in accordance with the previous Memorandum of Understanding between ICE and APD, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan told the Sentinel last year.

Homeland Security officials last year characterized the incident as a case of a local “sanctuary city” law enforcement working against efforts to detain and deport immigrants.

Chamberlain pushed back against the mischaracterisation by Homeland Security and inaccuracies in their story.

He said Monday the revised agreement makes clear how and when local police will respond to calls at the ICE detention center.

He said the new pact governing police response is focused solely on public safety, however, not immigration enforcement.

How and when police cooperate with federal immigration officials has become a widespread controversy, prompting state officials to limit how police can interact with ICE and other federal officials.

Chamberlain and Aurora City Attorney Pete Schulte said Monday the updated agreement only clarifies how local officers respond to emergencies, particularly escapes, while remaining in compliance with Colorado law.

“This is not an immigration enforcement authority,” Chamberlain said. “Our officers are not deputized. We do not enforce immigration.”

Colorado law generally prohibits

local law enforcement from holding individuals on civil immigration detainers alone.

The updated pact removes rigid definitions like “hot” and “cold” escapes and instead requires supervisors to assess each situation based on real-time information, including how the escape occurred and potential risk to the public.

“If they call and say someone is running out right now, we will respond,” Chamberlain said. “But if it’s hours later, that changes everything. They could be in another city or another state.”

City officials said that an escape from the facility constitutes a criminal offense, separate from a detainee’s immigration status, which can justify a law enforcement response.

Still, Chamberlain drew a clear dis-

tinction between responding to a crime and enforcing federal immigration law.

“This has no association with immigration enforcement,” he said. “Aurora PD is not in the immigration business. We are in the public safety business.”

— Sentinel staff

Lisa Rigsby Peterson takes helm as interim manager of Aurora Fox

The Aurora Fox Arts Center has named well-known regional theater executive Lisa Rigsby Peterson as its interim manager of theater operations, city officials said last week.

“Throughout her accomplished career in the arts, Lisa has balanced creative excellence in theater with the steady leadership and developing of high-performing teams in the perform-

ing arts field,” city Library and Cultural Services Director Ginger White Brunetti said in a statement. “At this important point for the Aurora Fox, Lisa will help ensure the successful continuation of Season 41 alongside a talented team, while also leading a comprehensive assessment of the arts center’s operating model.”

Former Fox producer Rich Cowden left the position earlier this year without explanation from the city. He followed producer Helen R. Murray, credited with elevating the Fox to one of the top regional theaters in the Front Range.

Rigsby Peterson brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in professional theater and performing arts.

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She previously served as the founding executive director of the Lone Tree Arts Center for more than a decade and as executive director of the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen for three years. Both venues are municipally owned and operated, similar to the Aurora Fox. Her background also includes leadership roles with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Curious Theatre Company and Phamaly Theatre Company. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management from Yale University.

Rigsby Peterson said she looks forward to helping guide the theater’s future.

“In my career, I have seen the transformative power of the arts again and again — in the face of national crises, a worldwide pandemic, and, perhaps most importantly, in everyday life,” she said. “To work alongside colleagues with Aurora’s Library and Cultural Services Department and help steer the Aurora Fox toward its next chapter is incredibly exciting.”

Rigsby Peterson work directly with White Brunetti on analyses and productions, officials said.

The Aurora Fox is preparing for its second Season 41 production, “Fat Ham,” which opens March 27 under the direction of donnie l. betts.

In addition to overseeing current operations, Rigsby Peterson will conduct a professional assessment of the theater to help inform planning for the 2027 season, budget development and future organizational direction.

The appointment is a limited-term assignment through Dec. 31.

Season 41 will continue with “Violet” from June 5 to June 28, “Feeding Beatrice” from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, and “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” from Dec. 4 to Jan. 4, 2027.

An anchor in Aurora’s Cultural Arts District, the Aurora Fox Arts Center opened in 1946 as the city’s only movie theater. After a fire, it was restored and reopened in 1985 as a city-owned performing arts center. Today, the venue features a 217-seat mainstage and a 72-seat studio theater and produces five mainstage shows each season, along with educational programs and classes.

The Aurora Fox Arts Center is a Science and Cultural Facilities District Tier II program.

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora courts grapple with fallout from state court ruling on tougher sentencing

Aurora city court officials say they are working to reconcile the city’s tough-on-crime laws and hundreds of cases after a top state court ruling last year got tough on the city’s minimum jail sentences for misdemeanors.

Fallout from a December Colorado Supreme Court rulings prompted at least one Aurora lawmaker to call this week for shutting down most of the Aurora courts system and sending cases to local county courts.

Aurora’s consternation began when the state’s high court ruled in People v. Simons that Aurora, nor any city, can create harsher punishments for misdemeanor crimes than does the state.

The previous city council, led by

a Republican majority, has for a few years promoted what they dubbed a “tough on crime” policy, mandating jail time and long jail sentences for crimes like trespassing, shoplifting and car theft.

In the Simons case, the defendant was charged by an Aurora city court with motor vehicle trespass and later trespass, each with a maximum penalty of 364 days, a $2,650 fine or both. The state law says theft under $300 is a petty offense with a maximum punishment of ten days in jail, a $300 fine, or both.

The ruling requires Aurora to reduce its previous, harsher mandatory jail sentences, according to city legal officials.

Aurora Chief Public Defender Elizabeth Cadiz and Deputy City Attorney Julie Heckman said the two sides have found agreement on reconciling nearly every case sentenced under the nowfaulty previous city laws.

“We have reviewed those,” Heckman told council members, explaining that the cases were jointly examined to determine whether prior sentences exceeded what is now allowed under state law.

City Attorney Pete Schulte said the joint review went beyond what is legally required.

“We went a step further than what most cities are doing,” Schulte said, adding that both offices proactively documented updated sentencing caps in affected cases.

Cadiz said the city has also begun reviewing its broader municipal code by examining more than 100 ordinance sections to determine which provisions might be affected by the court ruling

and how they should be reclassified under state law. Officials said they found that a majority of the city criminal ordinances may be impacted in some way, likely requiring reduced penalties.

In many cases, offenses that previously carried up to 364 days in jail would now be treated as lower-level misdemeanors or petty offenses with significantly shorter maximum sentences, Cadiz said.

Fallout from the ruling has sparked debate among city lawmakers about the future of Aurora’s municipal court system.

Councilmember Francoise Bergan said during the meeting that the decision represents a loss of local control by cities and questioned whether Aurora should continue prosecuting most criminal cases at all.

“We no longer have that authority as a municipality to impose harsher penalties,” Bergan said. “Personally, I think we should stop hearing criminal cases altogether.”

She suggested Aurora could follow the example of other cities by limiting its court system to civil and traffic matters, a move City Manager Jason Batchelor said could save taxpayers approximately $7 million annually.

Those cases and courts would have to be absorbed by Aurora’s three counties, Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas.

Bergan characterized the Supreme Court ruling as effectively stripping the city of its ability to tailor criminal penalties to local needs.

“It’s basically the state has taken away our authority,” she said.

— Sentinel Staff

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Woman, 33, dies after being shot inside her car at Aurora apartment complex

An unidentified woman who drove herself March 21 night to an East Colfax liquor store after being shot and critically wounded while inside her car has died, police said.

The woman, 33, was apparently struck by a single bullet while inside her car in an apartment complex in the 15500 block of East 12th Avenue, police reported on Monday

Aurora officers were called to Friend Liquors, 15500. E. Colfax Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. after employees there said a woman came into the store seeking help and collapsed.

“Officers responded and also discovered a bullet hole in her vehicle,” Aurora police spokesperson Matthew Wells-Longshore said in a statement. “She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and has not been able to provide details about what happened or where it occurred.”

Police said the woman later died from her injuries. She will be identified by coroner officials.

“There is no suspect information at this time and no arrests have been made,” police said Monday.

Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.

— Sentinel Staff

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Ride-share crash on I-225 results in fatality and serious injuries, police say

A rollover crash on I-225 early March 21 one person using a ride-share dead and another with serious injuries, according to Aurora police.

Police were called to the scene of the crash at about 2 a.m. on northbound I-225, just north of East Iliff Avenue.

An unidentified ride-share operator, driving a Toyota Corolla, was carrying two passengers in the back seat when he rear-ended a Chevy Silverado pick-up truck, according to Aurora police spokesperson Sgt. Matthew Wells-Longshore.

“The Corolla then overturned and slid to a stop on the shoulder,” Wells-longshore said in a statement.

“One of those passengers, an adult male, died at the scene. The other passenger and the driver were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.”

Police said both the driver and a passenger inside the pick-up truck got out of their vehicle and ran from the scene.

Investigators are unsure why they ran, Wells-Longshore said.

Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, and at this point, there have been no citations or arrests.

Anyone with information about the crash, including the identities of the two people who fled, is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

— Sentinel Staff

Homeless campers blamed for Aurora grass fire that burned 8.5 acres

Firefighters say homeless campers inadvertently set off a fast-moving grass fire in northeast Aurora March 18 that burned 8.5 acres before firefighters extinguished it, city fire officials said.

The fire was reported in an open field at about 12:30 p.m. near the 2200 block Himalaya Road after a fire engine traveling on I-70 spotted smoke in an open space south of a nearby building, Aurora Fire and Rescue spokesperson Eric Hurst said in a statement.

“With a red flag warning in effect, AFR had two brush trucks staffed with additional firefighters, and they responded along with other units to the fire,” Hurst said. “Investigators determined the fire was accidentally started by people cooking at an encampment in the area.”

In all, firefighters from 12 fire and medical units, many using shovels and other hand tools, stopped the fire’s spread by about 1 p.m. Firefighters said the fire was out by about 2 p.m.

Fueled by warm temperatures, dry vegetation, low humidity and gusty winds, the fire spread east along I-70 toward Piccadilly Road at a moderate to fast pace, Hurst said.

No structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported, officials said.

Unseasonably hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the next few days, with local weather officials predicting fire-potential weather with gusty winds Saturday afternoon and evening.

— Sentinel Staff

BEYOND AURORA

Colorado lawmakers move to rename César Chávez Day amid abuse allegations

Colorado lawmakers are moving

to rename César Chávez Day as Farm Workers Day, reckoning with allegations first reported last week that Chávez sexually abused girls and women for years while helping to lead a pivotal social and labor movement.

The measure, House Bill 26-1339, to rename the voluntary state holiday, celebrated on March 31, passed its first House committee on a unanimous vote Monday afternoon. It was introduced on Friday afternoon.

“This bill is not meant to erase history, not to dismiss the labor movement, but because when we choose who we honor in law, we must be willing to reevaluate that honor when harm is brought to light, and we must be willing to center those who, too often, go unheard,” said House Majority Leader Monica Duran, a Wheat Ridge Democrat.

“This bill does more than remove a name,” she said. “It creates something stronger, something broader, something that belongs to the people. It was always meant to recognize our farm workers, because this story has never been about one person.”

She is running the bill alongside Rep. Lorena García, an Adams County Democrat. Nearly every representative in the House, Democrats and Republicans alike, are signed on in support. Sen. Jessie Danielson, a Jefferson County Democrat, is sponsoring the bill in the Senate.

Chávez, an iconic figure in the Latino community, helped lead the farmworker labor movement that resulted in workers’ right to organize on many farms and improve agricultural working conditions.

The New York Times reported last week that Chávez allegedly groomed and sexually abused two underaged girls and repeatedly raped movement co-leader Dolores Huerta during the height of the movement in the later half of the 20th century. The revelation has spurred officials across the country to rethink the holidays, parks, memorials and streets named in his honor. Denver plans to rename a city holiday and park on Tennyson Street named for the man.

“We have the opportunity to elevate this population, who make it possible for you and I to have food on our tables, who do the grueling work in the grueling heat or the bitter cold so we can feed our families, who work day in and day out so the crops don’t spoil,” García said.

Agriculture in Colorado generates $47 billion in economic activity every year, according to a 2024 brief from nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff. There are close to 200,000 agricultural workers in the state who work across about 30 million acres of farmland. — Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline

Colorado youth form coalition to amplify voices on statewide policy issues

“Oliver Godoy stood near the steps of Colorado’s Capitol with more than 100 others on Thursday to celebrate the launch of a new coalition meant to amplify the voices of young people like himself.

The Youth Agency Coalition brings together six Colorado nonprofit organizations with the goal of empowering people ages 16 through 34 like Godoy who want to effect change.

Godoy, 26, said he doesn’t have a lot of experience advocating for policy issues and can get nervous about stepping into the political realm. But the fellow advocates he’s met at Young Invincibles and through the new coali-

tion have empowered him to speak out — especially when he feels like older people dismiss his experience.

“I think this coalition gives young people more power in these spaces where it’s not designed for them to be,” said Godoy, who attends Metropolitan State University of Denver.

The six organizations that make up the coalition are Young Invincibles, New Era Colorado, Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career, Ednium: The Alumni Collective, Mi Familia En Acción, and UpRISE.

Melanie Kesner, Young Invincibles’ Rocky Mountain regional director, said she hopes the coalition shows even more young people that they have a place in shaping state and local policy.

The coalition will allow them to drive conversations about the issues they care about instead of limiting advocacy to just the areas the six nonprofits focus on. The coalition also plans to hold a June gubernatorial forum that youth and young adults will lead.

Ednium’s Executive Director Richard Maez said when he took over as the nonprofit’s leader, he saw a group of organizations that all shared a common goal to get people ages 16 to 34 involved in policy issues. But the nonprofits have a narrow focus on issues compared to the many that affect young people, he said.

For example, Ednium represents Denver Public Schools alumni and trains and mobilizes them to advocate for issues that include K-12, higher education, and economic mobility. Ednium has supported the state’s financial literacy requirement and workforce readiness legislation.

UpRise has advocated for ways to address nicotine use by young people. And Mi Familia En Acción elevates the voices of the state’s Latino community through building political power. This year, the organization has backed House Bill 1272, which would collect data on how extreme temperatures impact workers.

“We’ve proven to other people that we know what we’re doing,” Maez said of the different advocacy organizations “Now it’s time to say, ‘Let’s do it together.’”

All six organizations have organized

to bring young people to the Capitol. But the numbers have often been smaller than what the coalition brought on Thursday.

Lawmakers have also given some young people a voice under Colorado’s golden dome. The Colorado Youth Advisory Council, created in 2008, brings together 40 youth ages 14 to 19 to make policy issue recommendations. The group was even given the ability by lawmakers in 2019 to draft bills, but lawmakers took that power away last year.

After the rally, attendees filed into the Capitol to speak with lawmakers.

Sara Navidi, 24, led a group of four who wanted to talk about healthcare bills. Navidi graduated college in 2022 and has taken time off before medical school to get work experience, including in policymaking.

Navidi currently works with Young Invincibles but has also been active with New Era Colorado. She said she’s found the different organizations might advocate for the same issues at times, but do it separately.

“We’re going to be even better when we collaborate together,” Navidi said.

Others in Navidi’s group said they came to the Capitol for the first time.

Noelle Romero, 24, heard about the day’s events from the Colorado School of Public Health, a collaborative that includes the University of Colorado Anschutz, where she attends school. Romero also will get another master’s degree from the University of Denver.

So many organizations coming together to give young people a space to talk with lawmakers made her feel supported, she said.

“I think if I had come here alone, I’d be terrified,” Romero said.

Godoy said strength in numbers is the point of the coalition.

“We’ve grown up in this world where all these decisions have already been made for us without our say,” Godoy said. “So it’s important for us to voice our opinions, for our voices to be heard, and for people to actually understand that we’re not going away.”

— Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado

Protesters, regent, urge CU to terminate ICE flight pact with Centennialbased Key Lime Air

Immigrant rights advocates on Tuesday renewed their calls for the University of Colorado to end its relationship with Centennial-Airport-based Key Lime Air over its operation of detainee transport flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A small crowd gathered outside the CU Board of Regents offices in Denver and later presented about 3,500 petition signatures asking the board to take action. The university’s athletics department says it has contracted with Key Lime, which is headquartered at Centennial Airport in Arapahoe County, to provide air travel for its men’s and women’s basketball teams since 2011.

Activists want “any and all current and potential clients of Key Lime (to) terminate or refuse to initiate a contract with them, until they do the right thing and terminate their contract with ICE,” said Daniel Mondragon with the group Interfaith Immigration Network.

“Human beings are being violently and unjustly apprehended, detained in horrible conditions with extremely limited food and medical care, and are being torn from their families to other cities and countries,” Mondragon said. “Every private company working with ICE is complicit in these injustices.” Key Lime’s operation of ICE flights was first reported by Newsline last year. Two of the airline’s planes frequently flew routes to and from ICE detention hubs in Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere, according to a Newsline analysis of publicly available flight tracking data.

The flights involve the transportation of dozens of detainees who are loaded on and off planes in shackles, with their personal belongings apparently collected in white trash bags, according to scenes witnessed by Newsline reporters. Advocates say ICE’s pattern of moving people across the country in these “shuffle flights” can harm detainees’ mental health, ›› See METRO, 8

family connections and access to legal services.

Members of Denver City Council voted 11-1 in December against a resolution that would have allowed Key Lime Air to lease ground space at Denver International Airport, saying that the company’s work for ICE was at odds with “the values of our city.”

Dana Miller, an activist who worked as a flight attendant for nearly 30 years, outlined safety concerns relating to the transportation of shackled detainees, questioning whether Key Lime personnel are properly trained and could safely evacuate detainees in an emergency. Key Lime has said that it does not discuss charter operations “as a matter of policy” but operates all flights according to “the highest federally mandated safety standards.”

After months of pressure, including a protest outside a meeting of the regents in Boulder last month, Miller said that CU Board of Regents Chair Ken Montera brushed aside activists’ concerns in an email two weeks ago, telling her “there’s nothing (the board) can do.”

Montera didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Though Democrats hold a majority on the Board of Regents, Montera, an El Paso

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Republican representing the 5th Congressional District, was elected chair earlier this year after Democrat Callie Rennison broke ranks to cast her vote for him.

CU Boulder paid Key Lime about $267,000 for travel services during the 2023-24 athletic season season, according to Boulder Reporting Lab.

Regent Wanda James, a Democrat representing the 1st District, joined demonstrators outside the building and said she supports the board taking action.

“I stand with our immigrant community that has said no to ICE flights and Key Lime Air,” said James, who was elected to the board in 2022 and is currently challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 1st District congressional race. “And sadly, I stand against most of our regents … who don’t seem to see that there is a moral issue with Key Lime Air doing ICE flights.”

In his second term, President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out “the largest deportation operation in the history of our country,” aiming to remove all of the estimated 12 million immigrants in the country without permanent legal status, regardless of how long they have been in the country, the legal status of their family members or

whether they have criminal records.

Last week’s protest comes as the CU women’s basketball team is set to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, with a first-round matchup against the University of Illinois in Nashville on Saturday. The men’s team failed to qualify for the NCAA tournament and will compete for the second time in the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas beginning April 1.

As the number of ICE detainee flights hits record highs amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts, NCAA officials warned in a memo that teams competing in the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments this month should expect substantial impacts to aircraft availability — part of what the memo called “adjustments to the realities of the current travel marketplace.” Keith Gill, a member of the NCAA men’s basketball committee, attributed the impacts to the fact that “ICE is taking up a lot of charter planes.”

“It is crazy to me that we have allowed a company to move around our student athletes, many of which, maybe even most of which, happen to be from immigrant families,” James said.

— Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline

her bathing, dressing, oral care, physical therapy, speech therapy, and many doctors’ appointments.

Barrett, who is a certified nursing assistant, cares for her around the clock with the help of his 20-year-old son, Jordan.

“It’s constant,” Barrett said. “There’s always things that either need to be done or need to be prepared for from the get-go, well, from whenever she wakes up.”

Barrett and his son are able to provide the level of care Olivia requires because the state reimburses him for it. But he is worried he won’t be able to keep it up because Colorado lawmakers are considering major cuts to the programs he relies on.

The changes are part of wide-reaching cuts lawmakers are considering as they try to balance a budget shortfall of around a billion dollars, largely driven by rising costs of health care. The cost of continuing current government services and programs is about $1 billion more than the state has to spend, and Colorado’s constitution requires that lawmakers balance the state budget every year.

So, they are trying to rein in Medicaid spending anywhere they can.

more in line with those offered in other states.

The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition has been working with lawmakers to find cuts to caregiver programs that avoid more harmful impacts of larger cuts, such as eliminating entire programs.

“We recognize and understand that we have to be part of the solution, that cuts are going to happen,” said Julie Reiskin, the group’s co-executive director. “We don’t feel like just fighting the cuts is a realistic thing. Our fear is that if we don’t work with them, that they’re going to come up with something that we really don’t like, like this across-the-board cut.”

She added her organization is trying to balance the interests of the range of disability communities within Colorado, rather than a single group, even though that means making some difficult cuts.

But other advocates disagree with Reiskin’s approach.

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Colorado lawmakers consider cutting Medicaid hours, impacting family caregivers

Casey Barrett’s tidy, two-story home on a Westminster cul-de-sac hums with the constant drone of an oxygen pump.

“Most of the equipment I have is all stuff the hospital has,” Barrett said. “I feel very fortunate in having that equipment.”

Barrett’s 15-year-old daughter, Olivia, has an extremely rare genetic disorder. The oxygen pump is one of several medical devices in her bedroom – next to stuffed animals and a poster for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

Olivia’s mobility is limited and she is in a wheelchair. She’s nonverbal, needs supplemental oxygen to breathe, and uses a feeding tube to eat. There’s also

Colorado’s Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing, or HCPF, which administers the state’s Medicaid program, pays family caregivers like Barrett and his son about $20 per hour. But the state is proposing cutting those hours from more than a hundred a week down to 56. The reduction would be implemented gradually over the course of several months later this year and include some exceptions for people who need more hours.

But Barrett said the reduced hours mean he would lose more than half his income.

“The finances that we would need to just maintain would be gone,” Barrett said.

The legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, which drafts the state budget, voted last week to move forward with the hour reductions. They also voted for other cuts to caregiver programs, including lowering the hourly rate some caregivers are paid, limiting children’s ability to join a program that provides 24-hour-per-day support when they become adults and doubling the length of the program’s waitlist to 14 years.

Lawmakers can still make amendments to the proposed cuts, but time is quickly running out – they are statutorily required to finalize the budget in the next few weeks.

The population of family caregivers and the people they care for is small, but also particularly expensive and vulnerable to changes or reductions in services. Caregivers like Barret say, if finalized, the cuts will put their ability to support their family members and themselves in jeopardy.

Bonnie Silva, the Director of HCPF’s Office of Community Living, said the cost of family caregiver programs are becoming too expensive for the state to afford, whether through increasing enrollment or usage, and that the cuts are necessary to make sure Colorado can sustain them going into the future.

“When we look at Medicaid, in particular, we’re growing at a rate where we will quickly consume a vast majority of our state’s budget,” Silva said. “Failure to take action now in a measured and strategic way will undoubtedly result in the necessity for action that is blunt and devastating to this community and our system as a whole in the long term.”

Silva also pointed out that the cuts will bring Colorado’s caregiver benefits

Deana Cairo is the president of the Colorado Advocates for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and is compensated by the state for caring for her two adult children. She acknowledges that the state has to make some cuts, but said the ones moving forward would disproportionately impact caregivers and the people they care for.

“Those of us who have these higher support level people are in a real bind,” Cairo said. “We just don’t really have any good alternatives, and that’s part of the problem in the first place. And we’ve been trying to get the legislature to understand this.”

Cairo is worried the cuts will exacerbate an existing shortage of professional caregivers that family caregivers can rely on when they are unavailable. Critics also point out that, without family caregivers, many people with disabilities would end up in institutions or emergency rooms, both of which are expensive for the state.

Lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee shared Cairo’s concerns.

“It just seems like, to me, that we’re just adding cuts on top of cuts to the people that probably need the services most, the people who are most medically fragile in our community,” said Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer during last week’s committee hearing ahead of a vote on the proposed cuts. “They already told us it’s hard to get providers, hard to find nurses to help them out, and now we’re just going to cut those too.”

Kirkmeyer also pointed out that the caregiver cuts will save a relatively small amount of money compared to the billion-dollar hole in the state budget. She was one of two committee members to vote against caregiver hour and hourly rate reductions.

But ultimately, the six-member committee voted to move forward with the cuts, making it increasingly likely they’ll become a reality.

“There’s just no way to balance the budget without making cuts that are going to impact people, whether it is their access to health care or the services covered, whether it is how well we are able to fund our K-12 system, how well we are able to fund our transportation projects across the state, what we’re able to do to address our our need for clean air and clean water,” said committee chair Democratic state Rep. Emily Sirota, who voted to move forward with the cuts.

“This is the bleakest it’s been in my memory,” she added, referring to the budget situation.

— Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC News

AURORA’S DRY GLEANING

Drought cueing Aurora water restrictions in April, possibly dire limits this summer

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Aurora lawmakers this week gave tentative approval to significantly tighten water restrictions beginning in early April, as officials warn the city faces a worsening drought, historically low snowpack and the possibility of rapidly shrinking water reserves.

During a March 23 study session, city council members signaled support for implementing Stage 1 drought restrictions as soon as April 7 — nearly a month earlier than Aurora’s typical seasonal watering limits. A final vote is tentatively scheduled for April 6.

If approved, the new rules would reduce outdoor watering, prohibit certain water-intensive activities and usher in stricter enforcement measures that include escalating fines for violators.

City water officials say the situation has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, reinforcing concerns raised in a previous Aurora Sentinel report that the city could be headed toward even more severe restrictions later this year if conditions fail to improve.

“This is a more dire situation than any of the previous watering restrictions I’ve been here for,” Aurora Water General Manager Marshall Brown told council members. “It’s bad.”

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The proposed restrictions come as Aurora’s water system shows mounting signs of stress. Reservoir levels currently sit at about 68% capacity, showing only a modest improvement from late February, Brown said. Still, that represents only about 1.5 years of usable supply, according to city officials. Currently, Colorado Springs officials reported having about 3 years supply on hand amid their drought restriction considerations.

That Aurora margin leaves little room for error, Brown said.

“We have about a year and a half worth of usable supply there,” Brown said, saying that combined with projections of continued drought, high temperatures and limited spring runoff, the city must take a proactive position in limiting water now, not after it’s gone from reservoirs.

Compounding the problem is a severely diminished snowpack. Snow levels across the three Colorado water basins that feed Aurora’s system are hovering at roughly 49% of average, officials said.

That means the city is likely to receive only about one-third of its typical water supply this year, Brown said.

The bleak outlook mirrors conditions across Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis earlier this month activated the state’s drought task force, while other Front Range water providers, including Thornton and Erie, have already implemented similar restrictions. Denver Water is also considering comparable measures.

Scientists say snow cover and snow depth across the West are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their

warmest December through early February on record.

“I have not seen a winter like this before,” said National Snow and Ice Data Center director Mark Serreze, who has been in Colorado for almost 40 years. “This pattern that we’re in is so darned persistent.”

Much of the precipitation that would normally fall as snow and stay in the mountains for months is instead falling as rain, which runs off more quickly, scientists say.

It’s a problem scientists have warned about with climate change.

Going snowless happens from time to time, but it’s the warmth that has been so extreme, which is easier to tie to climate change, said Russ Schumacher, professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University and Colorado State Climatologist.

Earlier and stricter restrictions

In a typical year, seasonal watering limits begin in May. This year, restrictions could begin April 7.

The expected Level 1 restriction rules would limit outdoor watering to two days per week, down from the current three-day allowance, and assign specific watering days based on property type. Watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. would be prohibited.

But several additional measures outlined during Monday’s meeting reflect a more urgent conservation push.

Among them:

• Backyard swimming pools would be prohibited from being filled, with limited exceptions tied to insurance requirements. Homeowner association pools would be considered community pools and would be able to fill.

• Installation of new “cool weather grasses,” including Kentucky bluegrass and fescue — which make up most Aurora lawns — would be banned.

• Decorative water features, such as fountains, would not be allowed to

operate.

Developers and homeowners would instead be required to use more drought-tolerant alternatives, such as warm-season grasses like Tahoma 31 or native landscaping.

City officials acknowledged that the shift could pose challenges, particularly as supplies of alternative turf remain limited and many home buyers expect traditional lawns.

Still, Brown said the long-term water savings outweigh the shortterm inconvenience.

Enforcement ramping up

Unlike past drought responses, Aurora plans to aggressively enforce the new rules.

Officials said previous efforts relied heavily on complaints from residents reporting neighbors, resulting in inconsistent compliance. This year, the city will deploy advanced metering technology capable of tracking water use nearly in real time.

That includes the ability to detect when irrigation systems are running, when pools are filled and even when leaks occur.

“We’ll be able to tell exactly what our customers are doing,” Brown said.

Violations will carry increasingly steep penalties:

• First violations will result in a warning.

• Second violations will trigger a $125 fine for single-family homes.

• Third violations increase to $250.

• Additional violations rise to $500.

Commercial and multi-family properties face even higher penalties, starting at $250 and escalating to as much as $2,000 for repeated offenses.

Customers will have a short window to come into compliance after being cited, Brown said. Residential customers get seven days to solve a problem, but commercial customers get only three days.

Officials say the stricter approach is necessary, particularly as some residents have already indicated they do not intend to follow the rules.

“We are already getting emails and letters from some of our customers telling us they heard this was coming, and they don’t care,” Brown said.

Financial incentives and penalties

In addition to restrictions, the city will impose drought surcharges aimed at both encouraging conservation and offsetting the cost of securing additional water supplies.

Customers who exceed 110% of their typical winter water usage — a benchmark for indoor consumption — will face added charges of about $2.15 per 1,000 gallons, on top of standard rates.

Officials say the surcharge structure is designed so that residents who reduce usage by about 20% could see little to no increase in their overall bill.

Those who fail to cut back, however, could face significantly higher water costs, Brown said.

The city has already approved additional water acquisitions across the state to bolster supplies, adding to financial pressures on the utility.

Escalation remains possible

Even with the proposed measures, officials warn that further restrictions may be unavoidable.

As previously reported, city projections show the potential for Stage 2 restrictions — which could limit watering to once per week — by the end of the year if conditions do not improve.

Stage 3, the most severe level, would effectively eliminate outdoor irrigation altogether.

Brown emphasized that avoiding those scenarios will depend heavily on public response in the coming months.

“The forecast indicates we may

be in a Stage 2 restriction by the end of the year,” he said in remarks last week. “That would be really dramatic.”

Public education push

City officials and elected officials say communication will be key as the new rules take shape.

Officials plan to expand outreach efforts to residents, developers and businesses, including promoting water-wise landscaping programs and tools that allow customers to monitor their usage.

Programs the city already offers include free landscape design services for converting traditional lawns to drought-resistant alternatives, as well as mobile apps and alerts that notify users of leaks or unusually high consumption.

Restaurants have already been asked not to serve water unless requested, as part of a broader effort to reduce unnecessary use.

Council members stressed the importance of setting expectations early, particularly for homebuyers and developers who may be caught off guard by the turf restrictions.

A critical window ahead

The next several weeks will be crucial, officials say.

March and April typically bring some of Colorado’s most significant snowfall, which can help replenish reservoirs. That hasn’t happened so far and long-range forecasts suggest warmer and drier-than-normal conditions are likely to persist.

Without meaningful improvement, Aurora’s already strained system could face further decline — and potentially trigger more aggressive conservation measures.

For now, city leaders are moving forward with what they describe as necessary, if difficult, steps.

“This is not a good situation this year at all,” Brown said.

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Leaving the lawn party

AN ENVIABLE YARD IN AURORA DOESN’T HAVE TO COME WITH ENDLESS IRRIGATION, EXPERTS SAY

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In a high-plains climate where water is increasingly precious, Aurora is encouraging residents to rethink the traditional green lawn and are offering tools to make the transition easier.

The idea is catching on across the metro area, where limited water on the Front Range comes from essentially the same Colorado sources.

When Lena Astilli first bought her home in Littleton, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind she remembered and loved as a child in New Mexico, that require far less water and have far more to offer insects and birds that are in decline.

“A monoculture of Kentucky bluegrass is not helping anybody,” Astilli said. After checking several nurseries before finding one that had what she wanted, she has slowly been reintroducing those native plants to her yard.

Though Astilli was replacing grass just last month, it remains ubiquitous in American yards. It’s a tradition that began more than two centuries ago with the landed gentry copying the landscaping of Europe’s wealthy, and grass now dominates as the familiar planting outside everything from single-family homes to apartment complexes to office parks and retail malls.

Yet that grass is problematic in deserts and any place with limited water, such as the American West, where it won’t do well without irrigation. As climate change makes the world hotter and triggers more extreme weather, including drought, thirsty expanses of groomed emerald are taxing freshwater supplies that are already under stress.

Enter xeriscaping — landscaping aimed at vastly reducing the need for irrigation, including by using native or drought-tolerant plants.

Aurora is ground central in the move to stem the use of water on grasses that have never grown naturally here in the high, arid plains.

Kentucky bluegrass, the most common lawn type, requires far more water than Aurora naturally receives. While

the city averages less than 15 inches of precipitation each year, maintaining lush turf can consume a significant share of household water use, with about half of summer water going toward outdoor irrigation.

Facing a potentially profound drought, Aurora is determining just how restricted lawn water will be this year.

To address the reality that water is limited but lawns, in the past, were not, Aurora Water has built a comprehensive system to help residents convert water-thirsty yards into attractive landscapes designed with low-water plants and efficient irrigation.

At the center of that effort is the city’s free Landscape Design Program. Available to all Aurora Water customers, the service provides customized, professional plans to replace traditional grass with climate-appropriate plants. The designs include plant selection, layout and guidance on installation, helping homeowners navigate what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming project.

The program also offers a variety of design themes, which include pollinator-friendly gardens to native Colorado landscapes, all proving that water-wise yards can be both functional and visually appealing.

Financial help is available, too. Through the Grass Replacement Incentive Program, or GRIP, homeowners can receive rebates for removing at least 500 square feet of healthy turf and replacing it with low-water landscaping. City staff guide residents through the process, making it easier to qualify and complete projects.

Beyond design and rebates, Aurora emphasizes education. Residents can attend free classes, watch instructional videos and even visit the city’s 10-acre Water-wise Garden, which showcases more than 200 low-water plant species and real-world landscaping ideas.

City officials say the shift isn’t just about conservation. It’s also about creating sustainable, resilient neighborhoods. Xeriscaping can reduce water use dramatically while lowering maintenance needs and supporting local wildlife.

Reasons to think about ripping up that lawn

The average U.S. family uses 320 gallons of water every day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Nearly a third of that is devoted to outdoor water use. It’s even more for people with thirsty plants in dry places.

“Potable water is going to become harder and harder to come by,” said Richardson. “Lawn reduction is a fantastic way to limit the use of water in the landscape.”

His group isn’t keen on grass even in areas like the Northeast or Midwest, where drought and water use aren’t as problematic as in the West. Less lawn means fewer pesticides and fertilizers washing into rivers. More native plants mean more rest stops and nesting grounds for pollinators like birds, butterflies and bees, which have faced serious population declines in recent decades.

“We can bring nature back into our urban and suburban areas,” said Haven Kiers, associate professor of landscape architecture at University of California-Davis. “Improving biodiversity, creating habitat is going to be a huge thing for the environment.”

It’s also better for the people using the yard, Kiers said.

“So many studies show that spending time in nature and gardening, all of this is really good for you,” Kiers said. “When they’re doing that, they’re not talking about mowing the lawn.”

Taking the first steps

Kiers says the only thing more intimidating than an expanse of lawn is an expanse of unplanted dirt. Her top recommendation: take it slowly. It also mitigates the cost, because she said paying someone to do it all at once can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

If you’ve got beds along the outside of the house, expand them. If you’ve got a path leading to the front door, put shrubs or flowers on either side of it. If you don’t have shade, plant a tree, and if you’ve got a tree already, create a bed around it. All of these steps reduce the lawn space.

“Fat Ham”

scene & herd

at Aurora Fox Arts Center

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames re-imagines Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in this contemporary comedy-drama that unfolds during a family barbecue in the American South. The story follows Juicy, a thoughtful young man confronting family expectations and personal identity after the ghost of his father demands revenge. Instead of following the traditional tragic path, Juicy wrestles with whether breaking cycles of anger and violence might offer a different kind of resolution. The play mixes humor, music and emotional reflection while exploring themes of family, identity and self-determination.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Opens March 27; performances through April 19 Place: Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.

Tickets: $20–$42

Information: aurorafoxartscenter.org or 303-739-1970

“Prehistoric Aurora” exhibition at Aurora History Museum

The Aurora History Museum explores the region’s ancient past in “Prehistoric Aurora,” an exhibit exam-

ining the landscapes and creatures that existed in the area millions of years before modern development. Visitors can learn how the land that is now Aurora once supported prehistoric animals including mammoths, giant ground sloths and dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus. The exhibition traces the region’s geologic history through fossils, scientific displays and educational materials developed in collaboration with organizations including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and Dinosaur Ridge. Through artifacts and interpretive exhibits, the show offers a look at how scientists study ancient ecosystems and how discoveries made in Colorado help tell the story of Earth’s distant past.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through April 5; Tuesdays through Thursdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a .m. – 4 p.m.

Place: Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway

Tickets: $1-$5

Information: AuroraMuseum.org or 303-739-6660

“Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical” at

The People’s Building

The notorious outlaws of the Great Depression take center stage in this dramatic musical telling the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. With a score by composer Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black, the production blends rockabilly, blues and gospel influences to capture the passion, ambition and danger that surrounded the legendary criminal couple. The story follows the pair from their humble beginnings in Texas through their rise to national infamy as bank robbers whose exploits fascinated newspapers and the public alike. As their fame grows, so does the danger, leading to a gripping finale that reflects both the myth and reality of their short but unforgettable lives.

There are also financial incentives and rebates in several states to make the transformation more affordable. Sometimes they’re offered by a city, county, state, water agency or local conservation organizations, so searching for the programs available with the municipalities and companies near you is a good place to start.

Looking for landscaping ideas? “If you want to see good examples of horticultural at its finest, visit a public garden,” Richardson said. Kiers recommended finding a master gardener or a community garden volunteer, because they’ll often provide expertise free of charge.

What’s in Lena’s yard?

Astilli, the Littleton homeowner, remade her backyard with native plants a few years ago — goldenrod, sunflowers, rudbeckia, purple poppy mallow, Rocky Mountain bee plant and more. Some green lawn remains for her dog and child to romp.

Late this summer, she was getting her hands dirty converting the front yard to xeriscaping. With the help of Restorative Landscape Design and its owner, Eryn Murphy, Astilli was replacing grass with plants like bee balm, evening primrose, scarlet gilia, prairie dropseed and tall thimbleweed.

In a break from the work, Murphy reeled off a few of the different possible looks for low-water landscaping: a gravel garden with perennials, lush prairie, a crevice or rock garden with tiny plants growing in the stone features, a cactus garden.

“Really the sky is the limit in terms of your creativity and your aesthetic,” she said. “It’s just about using plants that are supposed to be here.”

Murphy said an ever-drier West due to climate change will require people to “do something” as lawns become less and less viable.

“Water is going to keep getting more expensive, your lawn is going to stop looking good. You’re going to have to open your eyes and say, what could I do that’s different and better?”

For details on Aurora’s water conservation gardening program, go to sbee. link/w7bd4mjcgn

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through 29, 2026; evening performances with select matinees

Place: The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave.

Tickets: $25–$50

Information: thepeoplesbuilding.com or call 720-819-6680

Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents “Carnival of the Animals”

Families and classical music fans can experience Camille Saint-Saëns’ whimsical orchestral suite in a concert designed to introduce young audiences to symphonic music. Each movement portrays a different animal, from the majestic lion to the graceful swan, through playful melodies and colorful orchestration. Narration and storytelling accompany the music to help listeners imagine the animals and scenes depicted in the score, making the program both entertaining and educational.

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 28–29

Place: Aurora Central High School Auditorium, 11700 E. 11th Ave.

Tickets: $10–$20

Information: aurorasymphony.org or 720-262-3850

9 to 5: The Musical — Vintage Theatre

Inspired by the beloved 1980 film, “9 to 5” returns to the Vintage Theatre stage with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. The story centers on three female office workers fed up with workplace inequality who fantasize about overthrowing their sexist boss. Packed with infectious songs and dynamic choreography, this upbeat musical celebrates ambition, female empowerment and camaraderie in the workplace, with plenty of heart and hilarity along the way.

IF YOU GO:

Dates: Evening and matinee curtains on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 29.

Place: Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St.

Tickets: $28–$45

Info: www.vintagetheatre.org or call 303-856-7830

“Ms.

Destiny” exhibition at Center for Colorado Women’s History

This exhibition highlights the lives of seven Colorado women who challenged expectations and reshaped opportunities in their communities. Through artifacts, photographs and historical narratives, the exhibit examines how women navigated barriers related to work, finances, relationships and social expectations in order to build independent lives. Visitors can explore stories that span different eras and backgrounds, revealing the resilience and determination of women who shaped Colorado’s cultural and political history. By focusing on personal choices and turning points in these women’s lives, the exhibit illustrates how individual decisions can influence broader social change.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through March 29,

Place: Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St.

Tickets: $6–$10

Information: historycolorado.org or call 303-832-4092

“Spring Student Art Showcase” at Town Center at Aurora

This annual showcase transforms the mall into a vibrant, walkable gallery featuring hundreds of works created by Aurora Public Schools students. Visitors can explore a wide range of artistic styles and media, from detailed pencil drawings and bold acrylic paintings to sculpture and digital art. The exhibit highlights the creativity, cultural diversity and personal perspectives of Aurora’s youth, offering a glimpse into the next generation of artists while fostering community pride and support for arts education.

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 31–April 10, 2026

Place: 14200 E Alameda Ave.

Tickets: Free Information: towncenterataurora.com or call 303-344-9764

“The World in a City: Cultural Exhibitions” at Aurora History Museum

Through immersive exhibits, artifacts and multimedia storytelling, this citywide initiative explores the rich cultural fabric of Aurora—one of Colorado’s most diverse communities. Displays highlight immigration stories, global traditions and the everyday lives of residents whose roots span continents. Visitors can engage with photographs, oral histories and interactive elements that reveal how different cultures intersect and shape the city’s identity, making it both an educational and deeply personal experience.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through April 10, Place: 15051 E. Alameda Parkway

Tickets: Free Information: auroragov.org or call 303-739-6660

“Spring Craft and Artisan Market” at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center

This seasonal market brings together local artisans, crafters and small businesses offering handmade goods ranging from jewelry and textiles to fine art and home décor. Visitors can meet makers, watch live demonstrations and learn about the creative processes behind each piece. The event fosters a strong sense of community while supporting local creatives and providing unique, one-of-a-kind items.

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 28–March 29 Place: 25690 E Quincy Ave. Tickets: $5–$10

Information: arapahoecountyeventcenter.com or call 303-795-4955

“Poetry Open Mic Night” at The People’s Building

Local poets and spoken-word artists take the stage to share original work in an inclusive and supportive creative environment.

IF YOU GO:

Date: April 1 at 7 p.m.

Place: 9995 E Colfax Ave. Tickets: Free–$10

Information: thepeoplesbuilding.com or call 720-819-6680

“Family Art Day” at Plains Conservation Center

Families are invited to connect art with nature through hands-on activities inspired by Colorado’s plains landscape. Projects may include nature-based crafts, sketching and collaborative creations, all designed to encourage creativity while fostering an appreciation for the environment.

IF YOU GO:

Date: April 5, 2026

Place: 21901 E. Hampden Ave.

Tickets: Free–$8

Information: auroragov.org or call 303-326-8380

“Community Choir Performance” at Heather Gardens Clubhouse

A local choir presents a program of classical, folk and contemporary songs celebrating community and music.

IF YOU GO:

Date: April 3, 2026

Place: 2888 S Heather Gardens Way

Tickets: Free–$10

Information: heathergardens.org or call 303-755-3550

“Cultural Dance Workshop Series” at Beck Recreation Center

Participants are introduced to traditional dance styles from around the world in instructor-led sessions that emphasize both technique and cultural context. From Latin rhythms to global folk traditions, the workshops encourage movement, learning and appreciation of diverse artistic expressions.

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 28 and April 4

Place: 800 Telluride St. Tickets: $5–$10

Information: auroragov.org or call 303-326-8650

>>>>>“Photography Exhibition: Aurora Through the Lens” at Aurora History Museum

This exhibition presents a compelling visual portrait of Aurora through the eyes of local photographers. Featuring landscapes, portraits and candid street photography, the collection captures the everyday beauty and diversity of the city while offering insight into its evolving identity.

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 26–April 10, 2026

Place: 15051 E Alameda Parkway

Tickets: Free

Information: auroragov.org or call 303-739-6660

“Riverdance 30: The New Generation” at Paramount

Theatre

Celebrating three decades of Irish dance excellence, this anniversary production of “Riverdance” blends traditional Celtic music with modern staging and choreography. Featuring a new generation of performers, the show continues to captivate audiences with its rapid-fire footwork, sweeping ensemble numbers and powerful musical score rooted in Irish heritage. )

IF YOU GO:

Date: March 27–March 29

Place: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place

Tickets: $45–$95

Information: paramountdenver.com or call 303-623-0106

Editorials Sentinel

Tough luck for homeless people on the recieving end of Aurora’s ‘tough love’

Aurora’s 6-4 council vote this week over whether to provide 72 hours’ notice before clearing homeless encampments reveals more than a policy disagreement.

It exposes a troubling willingness by some lawmakers to embrace cruelty as governance, and to justify it with myths, impatience and political theater rather than facts.

Being homeless is not a crime. It is a human condition, often caused by economic hardship, mental illness, addiction, domestic violence or just bad luck. Treating it as a criminal act does nothing to solve it. It only compounds suffering. That, however, is just what some council members are effectively endorsing when they argue for immediate camp sweeps. They demand no notice, no time, no dignity, and it creates a situation where a person’s few remaining possessions can be confiscated and discarded on the spot.

Supporters of such policies point to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in “Grants Pass v. Johnson” as justification.

An errant ruling does not make bad policy good, nor does it make cruelty constitutional in any moral sense.

In a 6-3 decision on Dec. 18, 1944, the Supreme Court ruled that the internment of Japanese Americans was constitutional, declaring it a “military necessity” rather than racial discrimination.

It was a stupid, racist decision, and it was cruel.

Forcing people into life-threatening situations, such as exposure to extreme weather, loss of medication, separation from identification and essential documents amounts to cruel and unusual punishment in practice, even if the court has foolishly looked the other way.

Punishing people for existing without shelter does not reduce homelessness. It just hides it, displaces it and deepens it.

Equally flawed is the argument that immediately confiscating a homeless person’s property somehow makes it easier for them to transition out of homelessness. This is not just wrong, it is nonsensical. Destroying what little stability a person has, whether it’s a tent, clothing, medications or identification, only makes it harder to access services, secure employment and return to living a life of the housed.

The notion that people will more readily “move along” if their belongings are seized without warning defies both logic and humanity. If anything, the opposite is true. A 72-hour notice offers a sliver of agency, time to gather possessions, consider available services or relocate with some semblance of order.

A sudden sweep, by contrast, is destabilizing and traumatic, leaving people worse off than before.

City council critics of this change live with a persistent fantasy that giving abatement notice creates a “whack-a-mole” effect, as if homeless residents are simply gaming the system, shuffling from one spot to another, because of the waiting period. City officials themselves acknowledge that this happens regardless of notice. Moving people “along,” with or without warning, does not solve homelessness. It just relocates it.

Overall, some lawmakers continue to be making decisions based on caricatures of the homeless, rather than reality. The image of homeless individuals as defiant scofflaws who refuse help and exploit leniency is largely fiction, shaped by television tropes, social media memes and bad data.

It’s no secret that many people experiencing homelessness struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. For some, those problems led to their homelessness. For others, it keeps them there.

There is no credible evidence that harassment, displacement or punitive measures aid in recovery. “Tough love” is not a treatment. It is neglect and cruelty masquerading as discipline.

Real solutions require patience, resources and a commitment to evidence-based approaches, which include outreach, supportive housing, mental health services and addiction treatment.

There are no easy answers to homelessness. There just aren’t, but there are certainly wrong ones. And immediate, no-notice camp sweeps rank among the most ineffective and inhumane.

It doesn’t mean that someone camping on a highway median can’t be immediately moved for their safety and that of others. The law has always allowed for such intervention.

Ideally, the city could support a camping ban linked to safe and humane shelter facilities or campgrounds for everyone who needs them. That doesn’t exist. We agree, however, with critics saying city officials have been unclear about justification for what they say is a change in city regs to reflect the reality of enforcing them. It’s an easy fix. Simply change the law to reflect the city’s intention. If immediate abatements are neither feasible nor desirable, and the evidence shows they are neither, then the law itself should say so plainly. Aurora’s ordinances should reflect both the practical limits of enforcement and the moral obligations of a community that claims to value human dignity.

Homelessness is not solved by force. It is not solved by confiscation. And it is certainly not solved by pretending that people without homes are criminals to be chased out of sight, only to become someone else’s concern.

Courage, data, and the responsibility to act on gun violence in Colorado

As the Colorado General Assembly debates legislation addressing ghost guns, firearm components, and the rise of 3D-printed weapons, we do so in the shadow of a solemn milestone. April 20 marks 26 years since the Columbine High School shooting — a tragedy that forever changed our state. But the nature of the crisis we face today has evolved, and so must our response.

In the years since Columbine and the Aurora theater shooting in 2012, Coloradans have consistently called for action — practical, responsible measures that can save lives. One of those calls was simple: if you see warning signs, you should be able to act. It took 14 years and multiple legislative efforts, but today we have strengthened our Extreme Risk Protection Order laws , also know as ERPO, to allow co-responders, mental health professionals, and institutions of higher education to intervene when someone is in crisis. That is what listening to communities — and acting on it — looks like.

We have also made progress in addressing emerging threats. The proliferation of ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms presents new risks that did not exist decades ago. These weapons can be made without oversight, background checks, or accountability. Ignoring that reality is not an option.

At the same time, some have argued that Colorado has gone too far — that these policies amount to a “death by a thousand cuts.” I would argue the opposite. For too long, the cost of inaction has been measured in lives lost. Lives cut short by

suicide, domestic violence, and preventable acts of gun violence.

Consider this: we no longer read as many stories about impulsive acts of violence or suicide carried out in moments of crisis because policies like a three-day waiting period create critical time and distance between a person and a firearm. That pause can save a life.

But let’s be clear — this work is not finished. Gun violence is a complex public health issue, and legislation alone will not solve it. While gun homicides in Colorado have declined over the past three years and overall crime is trending downward, suicide remains a devastating and persistent challenge, especially in rural communities and among older men.

This is not just an urban issue. It is a Colorado issue.

If we are serious about addressing it, we must be willing to confront uncomfortable truths, follow the data, and continue having these conversations openly and honestly. Progress requires courage — not just to pass laws, but to acknowledge the scope of the problem and work across communities to address it.

I remain committed to that work. Because the responsibility to act — grounded in data, informed by experience, and focused on saving lives — is not optional. It is our duty.

DemocraticstateSen.TomSullivanrepresents SenateDistrict27,whichincludesallpartsofAurora,Centennial,DoveValley,Inverness,andFoxfield in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

For the longest time, Rob Graham tried to get his youngest son interested in volleyball.

The veteran Grandview girls volleyball coach tried to share the best parts about the game he loved over the years with Jaren, but to no avail.

Things have changed in a big way, as Jaren Graham got bitten by the volleyball bug five years ago. Now, he is the newly-minted Grandview boys volleyball coach, much to his dad’s immense delight.

study film of the college and international game and never missed a chance to tap into his dad’s knowledge about every nuance of the sport.

“I played volleyball when I was really little, but not after that and there wasn’t as much opportunity when I was high school,” Jaren Graham said. “I wanted to start coaching volleyball, so I just starting asking my dad questions and learning every single day. I’ve got a human (volleyball) library in my house, so he gives me ideas and we go from there.

“This is year five for me now and I’ve pretty much done nothing but volleyball for the last five years.”

Family game

“I think every dad would love their kid to follow in their passion, and he’s done that,” Rob Graham said. “Now we get to do it together and working together is so much fun.”

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

Jaren Graham was a multi-sport athlete at Chaparral — including tennis, in which he was a four-year varsity player and the Wolverines’ No. 1 singles player as senior in the 2019-20 season — but none of those sports included volleyball.

The COVID-19 pandemic came around and things changed. During the fall season, only two people per team member or coach could attend matches and Rob Graham’s two were always his wife, Jeanne, and Jaren.

“Jaren and my wife came to every match that year (Grandview made it to the state championship match) and out of the blue, he says ‘Dad, I want to learn how to coach volleyball.’ I was surprised, but glad.”

Jaren Graham began attending his father’s private workouts with athletes and began to dive into the game with a passion. He began to

Jaren Graham joined his father’s coaching staff with the Grandview girls as an assistant and then joined the boys team as an assistant under original head coach Scott Nugent. He progressed quickly and earned national recognition in 2025 when he was a recipient of the AVCA Thirty Under 30 Club award, which honors rising volleyball coaches, aged 30 or younger, who “show passion and dedication to the sport.”

The 23-year-old’s coaching trajectory continued to rise this offseason, when he was hired to take over the Grandview boys program following Nugent, who guided it to the Class 5A state semifinals last season.

Rob Graham had to a member of his first coaching staff.

“It’s super awesome, we get to bounce ideas off each other and it goes from me being his right hand man on the girls side to him being mine with the boys,” Jaren Graham said. “What a great opportunity to spend more time with your dad. Who could ask for more than that?”

Besides his budding volleyball knowledge, Jaren Graham has an energy factor that simply

can’t be matched. If he’s not standing during every point, he’s out of his chair the instant a play is over with a shot of encouragment.

“He’s the Energizer Bunny out there,” Rob Graham said with a smile. “He loses his voice after every match, but he loves it.”

Expectations come quickly given the team that Jaren Graham takes over. The Wolves finished a few crucial points away from playing for the state championship last season — they lost in five sets to Eaglecrest, which went to win the tate title — and return plenty of key pieces that hope to make that happen this season.

Grandview came into the season in the No. 3 spot in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s 5A preseason rankings behind the two teams that played for last season’s title, Eaglecrest and the Littleton Public Schools co-op.

The Wolves are built to compete with a core that includes a very experienced setter in senior Devan Hall along with a standout pair of outside hitters in juniors Alex Garcia and Connor Deickman.

The trio play together in club volleyball and enter their third seasons with Grandview, which gives them incredible continuity.

Hall (a UC Merced recruit) is in his third season as the varsity starter and went into the March 24 match against Rock Canyon on the verge of reaching the 2,000 assists for his career. A good many of those came by making use of weapons like Garcia and Deickman, who were the only teammates in Colorado to have 300 or more kills in the same season.

Garcia — a verstaile standout who led 5A in kills last year and is the smartest player in the state in Jaren Graham’s mind — likes the Wolves’ dynamic.

“I think there are a lot more good teams this year, so the margin it takes to be better than one another is a lot smaller,” he said. “We’re going to need more to separate us. I feel like the connection that we have as a team could make us stronger against teams that don’t play so well together.”

BOYS BASKETBALL

Fiedler becomes Regis Jesuit’s second all-time Gatorade Player of Year

For the second time in program history, the Regis Jesuit boys basketball team has Colorado’s Gatorade Player of the Year.

Senior Eric Fiedler captured this year’s award — which has been given out annually by Gatorade since 1985 — and joins an exclusive class with the Raiders that includes only Bud Thomas, who won the award in back-to-back years in 2009 and 2010.

A four-year varsity player under coach Ken Shaw at Regis Jesuit, the 6-foot-8 Fiedler agreed to sign with Colorado State prior to the season and came in just shy of Josh Perkins on the all-time program scoring list. He surpassed that quickly during a season in which he averaged 29.9 points, which ranked second in Class 6A.

Fiedler — the co-Continental League Player of the Year along with Chaparral’s Luke Howery, also a CSU commitment — also averaged 10.4 rebounds per game to help the Raiders to a 15-10 record in a season that ended with a 60-43 Class 6A Sweet 16 road loss at No. 2 Ralston Valley.

“Eric was a very talented player and we certainly rode him hard and relied on him for a lot,” said Shaw, whose

19-year tenure on the bench recently came to an end. “He got double- and triple-teamed frequently this season and still produced what he did.”

Added ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz in the Player of the Year announcement sent from Gatorade: “Eric is an explosive basketball player. He plays the game with great confidence and aggressiveness. He’s very skilled and can beat you from out to 25 feet or down in the post. Combine all of that with his size and strength and you have a dominant high school basketball player.”

A key reserve as a freshman on a talented Regis Jesuit team in the 202223 season in which the Raiders made it to the 6A Great 8, Fiedler took a big step forward as a sophomore (upping his scoring average from 3.8 points to 19.0 points per game) and made the

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Aurora area represented in CCGS All-State Games

The Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports held its annual All-State basketball games March 22 with a variety of locals on hand for the celebration of the state’s top senior players from the recently completed 2025-26 season.

The Class 6A/5A Red Team was coached by Tammi Statewright — who guided Cherokee Trail to the 6A semifinals — with a roster that included Vista PEAK Prep’s Amaya Nance, while the 6A/5A Blue Team was guided by BJ Wilson of Gateway. That squad featured a pair or locals in the Olys’ Keirya’Rose Stribling along with Aurora Central’s Jamaea Johnson-Gonzalez.

CCGS began running all-state games back in 1978.

All-Continental League first team, then repeated the feat for his junior and senior seasons. For his career, Fiedler finished with a scoring average of 19.3 points per game (with a total of 1,909 points scored in 99 games).

Fiedler becomes the fifth boys basketball player all-time to earn the Colorado award from Gatorade, which began recognizing the top performer in each state in a variety of sports back in 1985-86, and he is the first since Smoky Hill graduate Kenny Foster won it in 2019. Colbey Ross of Eaglecrest won the award twice in 2016 and 2017 after Thomas took it in 2009 and 2010 and Eaglecrest’s Ben Baum won it first back in 1993. All-time, 40 different Aurora area boys and girls athletes have won Gatorade Player of the Year awards in a total of 10 sports.

Regis Jesuit’s runner-up performance included a trio of event victories, all of which included sophomore Spencer Greene.

First, Greene combined with seniors Nolan Kohl and Davis Brown along with junior Patrick Serafin in a sizeable victory in the 200 yard medley relay. The Raiders finished the championship final in 1 minute, 33.28 seconds, nearly a second faster than their prelim time from earlier in the day. Greene later touched the wall to win the 100 yard butterfly in 48.41 seconds — which put him in front of former teammate and current Grandview junior Greyson Connett — and capped the day as a winner in the 400 yard freestyle relay along iwth Kohl and fellow senior Evan Ault plus junior Nathaniel Spencer. The Raiders’ time of 3:09.20 was more than five seconds faster than the runner-up team from Cherry Creek.

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BOYS SWIMMING Regis Jesuit finishes second, Buffs’ Walkup wins at Coaches

The annual Dick Rush Coaches Invitational boys swim meet concluded March 22 at a new venue — the Arvada Aquatics Center, a change from its usual home at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center — and Aurora area teams and athletes performed well at the multi-classification gathering.

Regis Jesuit finished in second place behind Cherry Creek among the 22 Class 5A teams in the field, which also included five from 4A. Coach Nick Frasersmith’s Raiders earned 802 points to finish in range of the Bruins, who had 854, while Grandview (457) took fifth, Smoky Hill (393) sixth and Cherokee Trail (145) 16th.

The other Aurora area event winner hailed from Smoky Hill, as sophomore Cooper Walkup grabbed the title in the 200 yard individual medley. Walkup swam a time of 1:55.16 in the prelims of the event, then had a massive drop in the finals with a 1:51.04 that won the championship heat by more than two seconds. It established a program record (besting the 1:51.19 of Daniel Yi from 2023) and Walkup set another mark later in the meet with his 51.69 in the 100 backstroke in which he placed third. Smoky Hill’s previous mark of 52.30 had been held by Tylen Phillips. Marshall Adams took second in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke in other top results for the Buffs. Grandview’s top result came from Connett in the butterfly, while seniors Christian Burgeson and Mason

made two championship finals.

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports

MONDAY, MARCH 23: The Regis Jesuit baseball team had the bats going in its home opener, as it scored seven times in the opening frame against Mullen on its way to a 16-0 victory. Cade Filleman allowed one hit over three scoreless innings, while the offense had 14 hits. Hudson Alpert, Deion Cesario-Scott (who homered), Carter Rathbun and Greyson Glasheen drove in three runs apiece for the Raiders. ...In the resumption of a game called by darkness on March 17, the Gateway baseball team fell 2-1 to Northglenn in 11 innings. The Norse had a seeing-eye pop up fall to bring in the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th and the Olys stranded the tying and winning runs in scoring position. ...The Rangeview girls soccer team went on the road and earned a 3-1 win over Aurora Central. ...The Rangeview boys volleyball team dropped the opening set to visiting George Washington before rallying to a 16-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-18 win. ...SATURDAY, MARCH 21: The Regis Jesuit baseball team blanked Fort Collins 6-0 on the road behind Ezra Christ, who scattered three hits over four innings and struck out six. Jack Manthey drove in a pair of runs and Hudson Alpert had three hits. ...The Rangeview baseball team exploded for 23 hits in a 20-6 road win over Thornton as Ryan Luevanos, Colten Burch, Joseph Gauthier, Marcus Washington, Wyatt Sandness and Derek Catalan had three hits apiece. Washington had four RBI, while Gauthier and Fabian Amaya knocked in three

LEFT: Hinkley’s Qwamarius Lake (10) makes an attack for one of his 12 kills in a four-set boys volleyball win over Gateway March 19 at Hinkley High School.

ABOVE RIGHT: Regis Jesuit’s Carter Rathbun drives a pitch toward the gap that turned into a triple in the Regis Jesuit baseball team’s 16-0 home victory over Mullen March 23. RIGHT: Gateway’s Sa’Mya Shazier, left, netted the lone goal of the game in the second half to give the Olys a 1-0 girls soccer home win over Rangeview March 19 . (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

apiece. ...Domenic Montoya homered and had three RBI for the Vista PEAK Prep baseball team in its 11-3 win over Valley at the Fort Morgan Classic. Brody Brancato went 3-for-3 and Karter Robertson allowed two hits in four innings for the Bison. ......The Eaglecrest girls track team accrued 99 points to win the Broomfield Shootout, which featured 34 scoring teams that competed in a hot day at Broomfield High School. The Raptors claimed the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800 meter relays, while the other Aurora area event champion was Tajah Eugene, who took first in the high jump for Vista PEAK Prep, which tied for 20th. ...The Eaglecrest boys track team finished second at the Broomfield Shootout with help of a winning 4x200 meter relay, while Prince David Ajibade won the high jump for Cherokee Trail, which placed 13th. ...The Grandview boys track team placed seventh and the Grandview girls eighth — boosted by a win from Solverge Youde, Taniya Thomas, Jaelyn Wilson and Alexis Fischer in the 4x200 meter relay — in the Runners Roost Invitational at French Field. ...FRIDAY, MARCH 20: The Regis Jesuit baseball team went on the road to play Fossil Ridge and pounded out 16 hits in a 15-5 victory to open the season. Hudson Alpert homered and drove in two runs on a three-hit day, while Greyson Glasheen tripled twice and plated four runs and Jacob Olson had three RBI for the Raiders. ...The Vista PEAK Prep baseball team tallied 13 runs in the opening inning and raced to a 202 win over The Academy in play at the

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Fort Morgan Classic tournament. Abel Salinas homered twice, while Brody Brancato and Eric Houser also went deep as part of a 14-hit attack for the Bison, who earned the win for Ace Kelly Yosseline Silva Monsivais scored a goal and assisted on two by Destiny Martinez in the Aurora West College Prep Academy girls soccer team’s 3-1 road win at DSST: College View. ...The Vista PEAK Prep girls soccer team got a tie-breaking goal from Averi Ray in the second half — on an assist from Kylie McMullin — in a 1-0 win at DSST: Green Valley Ranch. Kaydence Luzic made five saves for the shutout. ...The Cherokee Trail boys lacrosse team picked up another win on a trip to California as it posted a 10-7 win over Huntington Beach. Cooper Bernard led the Cougars with three goals plus an assist, while Bruce Pfeiffer had three assist and two goals. ..

.THURSDAY, MARCH

19: Ryan Luevanos went 4-for-4, drove in five runs and scored five runs to pace the Rangeview baseball team to a 2111 home victory over Overland Derek Catalan drove in three runs, while Emmanuel De La Torre doubled twice, stole three bases and scored four runs for the Raiders, while Jerome Mestas went 3-for-3 and stole six bases, Humberto Perez had three hits and Brayan Ascensio drove in three runs for the Trailblazers. ...Sa’Mya Shazier missed some golden opportunities earlier, but finally scored in the second half to lift the host Gateway girls soccer team to a 1-0 win over Rangeview Imani McHenry assisted on the goal

and Carla Silva made six saves for the Olys. ...The Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse team rolled to a 20-6 win over Coronado on its visit to California. ...The Rangeview boys lacrosse team rolled to a 17-1 road win at Littleton that included a four-goal, two-assist outing for Jesse Olson, plus two goals and four assists for Kayden Anderson and three assists and two goals for Jackson Long. ...The Hinkley boys volleyball team downed visiting Gateway 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 25-19 behind 12-kill contributions from both Jayden Dotson and Qwamarius Lake, a total matched for the Olys by Prabesh Chamling. The Thunder had two players in double figures in assists in Sanip Rai (18) and BK Bossy (15), while Teison Rei had 34 for Gateway. ...The Rangeview girls tennis team claimed a double sweep and also got singles wins from Lauren Forte (No. 1) and Brijin Barnes (No. 2) en route to a 6-1 win over Kennedy. ...The Gateway girls tennis team topped visiting Thornton 5-1 with help of the singles sweep from Jada McCowin (No. 1), Emma Warnick (No. 2) and Franncheska Taclin (No. 3). ...WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18: The Vista PEAK Prep baseball team pounded out 15 hits in a 17-3 win at Aurora Central Logan Walton got the win with three shutout innings, aided by an offense that saw Karter Robertson homer twice, drive in six runs and score four, while Chris Redmond, Abel Salinas, Oliver Salazar, Domenic Montoya and Evan Kelly had two hits apiece. Kirby Colbert-Olson and Izai Gonzalez drove in runs for the Trojans. ...The visiting Cherokee Trail boys lacrosse team earned a 15-10 win over Vista Murrieta in Cal-

ifornia with big games from Cooper Bernard (four goals, assist) and Bruce Pfeiffer (three goals, two assists) plus 14 saves from Mason Suddath. ...The Hinkley boys volleyball team downed Aurora West College Prep Academy 2520, 23-25, 25-14, 25-21 as Qwamarius Lake tallied 12 kills and six blocks and JP Alvarado Rico and Jayden Dotson added 10 kills apiece. Erick Uriarte’s 24 assists and seven aces paced the Spartans. ...TUESDAY, MARCH 17: Starting pitcher Brian Moreland threw 6 1/3 strong innings and struck out nine hitters to lead the Eaglecrest baseball team to an 8-5 road win at Pueblo West. Caiden Van Damme had three hits and drove in three runs and was joined with three RBI by Daniel Ramson, who homered. ...The Cherokee Trail baseball team earned a 6-4 win over Lake Havasu at the Willow Canyon Tournament in Arizona behind three hits allowed in four innings by Jayden Witkamp. Landon Ellis knocked in a pair of runs for the Cougars, while Brody Kenshalo had two hits. ...Yosseline Silva Monsivais scored five goals and Maria Gutierrez Benitez racked up four assists as the Aurora West College Prep Academy girls soccer team rolled past Sheridan 8-0 on the road. ...The Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse team earned a 10-9 victory over Cathedral Catholic on its trip to California. ...The Gateway boys volleyball team edged Aurora West College Prep Academy 26-24, 25-19, 2927 with help from nine kills apiece from Hermann Logsend and Oscar Mejia de Haro, while Teison Rei had 24 assists. Nathan Padilla paced the Spartans with nine kills, while Erick Uriarte had 16 assists and five aces.

Because the people must know

COMBINED NOTICE

PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0759 2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice

is given with regard to the following de-

scribed Deed of Trust:

On December 30, 2025, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Robert W. Collison and Betty J. Collison

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

April 29, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 30, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E1071411

Original Principal Amount

$382,936.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$347,984.11

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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 8, J E ROUPP SECOND ADDITION AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Purported common address: 1355 Racine St, 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/29/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/5/2026 Last Publication 4/2/2026

Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 12/30/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0001 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Abu bakr Muwwakkil and Jennifer Kloeppner Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 01, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

D9103034 Original Principal Amount

$417,203.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$365,778.38

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 17, BLOCK 2, KINGSBOROUGH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 2563 S Ouray St, Aurora, CO 80013. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026 Last Publication 4/9/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 01/02/2026

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274 0155 Attorney File # CO25934

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0003 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 2, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Cameron Philip Snellen AND James Dean Gaster Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

February 11, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 14, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E2017813

Original Principal Amount

$467,378.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$437,758.45

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 6, BLOCK 3, HOFFMAN TOWN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 1232 Quari Street, 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026

Last Publication 4/9/2026

Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 01/02/2026

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990

Attorney File # 25 036459

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE

PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0005 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 6, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

Christopher Cox

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 August 04, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 07, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E0101330

Original Principal Amount

$224,852.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$202,524.59

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.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Condominium Unit 13702 C, in Condominium Building 25, Meadow Hills I Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on May 18, 1983 in Book 64 at Page 16 and the Condominium Map recorded February 23, 1984 in Book 72 at Page 33 in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Meadow Hills I Condominiums, recorded May 17, 1983 in Book 3865 at Page 136, in said records, and any and all supplements and amendments thereto, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. APN#: 032529105

Purported common address: 13702 E Lehigh Avenue Apt C, Aurora, CO 80014. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026

Last Publication 4/9/2026

Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 01/06/2026

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706 9990

Attorney File # 25 036457

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE

PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0006 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 6, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s)

John Hansford and Casey Hansford Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust December 04, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 08, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E0170774

Original Principal Amount

$284,747.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$250,602.18

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 3, BLOCK 9, KINGSBOROUGH, 2ND SUBDIVISION, FILING UNIT 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Purported common address: 2276 S Kittredge Way, Aurora, CO 80013. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026

Last Publication 4/9/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 01/06/2026 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369 6122

Attorney File # CO 25 1029397 JH

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE

PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0007 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 6, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Ebony Lasha Gloria Strong Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

May 26, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 28, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E1086103

Original Principal Amount

$284,747.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$260,497.48

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 155, BLOCK 1, PEACHWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 11991 E Ford Dr, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026

Last Publication 4/9/2026

Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado

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: 01/06/2026

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274 0155 Attorney File # CO25769

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0011 2026 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 6, 2026, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s)

Avenue, Deer Trail, CO 80105. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/06/2026, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 3/12/2026 Last Publication 4/9/2026 Name of Publication Sentinel Colorado 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: 01/06/2026 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, 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 Kate M. Leason #41025 IDEA Law Group, LLC 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, Las Vegas,

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Section 2. The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation on April 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, Colorado, or, if the hearing is not held in person, then by such telephonic or electronic means accessed as described on the City’s website Auroragov.org, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., or such parts thereof as may be required to establish eligibility for annexation.

Section 3.The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Resolution and a Notice of Public Hearing once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this day of 2026.

MIKE COFFMAN, Mayor ATTEST:

KADEE RODRIGUEZ, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

PETER A. SCHULTE, CITY ATTORNEY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BRIAN J. RULLA, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Exhibit A (Legal description of property to be annexed)

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH AND 30 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 3, SOUTH RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN;

THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, 1,566.5 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, 361.5 FEET;

THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, 301.2 FEET;

THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, 361.5 FEET;

THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, 301.2 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

CONTAINING: 108,748 SQUARE FEET OR 2.496 ACRES.

First Publication: March 5, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO SUMMONS

Plaintiff: PLANET HOME LENDING LLC

v. Defendants: DUNG QUOC NGUYEN; KIM HONG VU; GOODLEAP, LLC; MTKT CAPITAL, INC.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and MICHAEL WESTERBERG, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado or by publication, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. If you were served by publication, service shall be complete on the last day of publication. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: November 24, 2025

IDEA LAW GROUP, LLC

Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of IDEA Law Group, LLC pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121 §1-26(7).

/s/ Kate M. Leason

Kate M. Leason, #41025

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

PLANET HOME LENDING LLC

First Publication: March 26, 2026

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Case No. 2025CV30550

Plaintiff: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Defendants: Jose Rivera Rodriguez; Nicolas Valenzuela; Scott Turner in his Official Capacity as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Board of County Commissioners ADCO; and Alex Villagran in his Official Capacity as the Public Trustee of Adams County, Colorado.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN-

DANT(S):

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 or other response within 35 days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this 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 entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the amended complaint without further notice.

This is a C.R.C.P. 105 action for judicial foreclosure in real property regarding the following real property:

LOTS 1 AND 2, WALNUT GROVE 2ND ADDITION, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 30, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

known and numbered as 406 South 5th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.

Dated: December 9, 2025

Attorney for Plaintiff: Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Blvd., #700 Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-350-3711

Email: marcellor@bdfgroup.com

First Publication: March 5, 2026

Final Publication: April 2, 2026 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID

Beacon Point Metropolitan District (the “Owner”) will receive Bids for lighting repairs and routine roof inspections and maintenance (collectively, the “Work”) until 1:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, via email to April Delgado at April@westwindmanagement.com.

A general description of the Work to be performed is to replace light bulbs and fixtures throughout the community and routinely inspect the roof of the clubhouse in the community.

Bidders are hereby advised the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is, in the opinion of the Owner, in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than April 1, 2026 and must be directed in writing to April Delgado at April@westwindmanagement.com

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

LEGAL NOTICE - L130 Rocky Mountain Self Storage Auction of Tenant’s Personal Property

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the person herein after named and to all whom it may concern. The contents of the following units are subject to our lien for non-payment of rent and other charges.

You are denied access to your unit. You can redeem such goods on or before 3pm on 3/13/2026. The goods you have stored after this time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder. The auction will run several days before and up to the date of the auction and will be held ONLINE at www. storageauctionsolutions.com. The facility/ auctioneer reserves the right to cancel a sale at any time for any reason.

Lucerito Vergara Mendoza, Unit L130 - bicycle, misc household goods

Auctioneer: Storage Auction Solutions; www.storageauctionsolutions.com’

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADONEA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

First Publication: March 19, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARING ON INCLUSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 14, City of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, a petition praying for the inclusion of certain property into the boundaries of the Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 14. All interested persons are hereby notified that they should appear at a public meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., via video conference at https://us06web. zoom.us/j/87643408292?pwd=FakoAdoppHwPZ7UhxvGdU9fKawzapC.1 and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-719359-4580, Meeting ID: 876 4340 8292, Passcode: 243806, and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted.

The name and address of the petitioner and the general description of the property proposed for inclusion in the petition is as follows:

PETITIONER: CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC. ADDRESS: 4908 TOWER ROAD DENVER, CO 80249

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANCH 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

A full and complete legal description of the properties petitioned for inclusion are on file at the offices of Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237 and is available for public inspection during regular business hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREEN VALLEY RANCH EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 14

By: Icenogle Seaver Pogue A Professional Corporation General Counsel to the District

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCLUSION (Commercial Parcel)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of Property (the “Petition”) have been or are expected to be filed with the Board of Directors of Eastern Hills Metropolitan District No. 1, City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”). The Petition requests that the property described below be included into the District. The Petition shall be heard at a public meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., via teleconference.

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Meeting ID: 847 8586 0664; Passcode: 867487; Call in Number: 720-707-2699

The names and address of the Petitioner and a description of the properties to be included are as follows:

Name of Petitioner:

NL Village I Land Co LLC

Address of Petitioner: 8678 Concord Center Drive, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112

General Description of Properties: Parcels in the West Half of Section 20, Township 4 South, Range 65 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, in the City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interested persons that they shall appear at the public meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGETS

The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the FIRST CREEK POWHATON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-12 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold public hearings on April 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2026 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”).

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Meeting ID: 819 0544 8832

Passcode: 450366

Call-in Number: +17207072699

The Proposed Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Marchetti & Weaver, 245 Century Circle, Suite 103, Louisville, CO 80027.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets by the Boards. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: FIRST CREEK POWHATON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-12, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WBA, PC

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WATERSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Waterstone Metropolitan District 1 ( “District”), of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Letters of Interest should be sent to Waterstone Metropolitan District 1, c/o WBA, PC, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

WATERSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1 By: /s/ WBA, PC

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

Attorneys at Law

NOTICE OF VACANCY

ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Waterstone METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Waterstone Metropolitan District 2 ( “District”), of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Letters of Interest should be sent to Waterstone Metropolitan District 2, c/o WBA, PC, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

WATERSTONE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 2 By: /s/ WBA, PC Attorneys at Law

Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Attn Doeshun Lavtte Dotson Jr, Unclaimed firearm at Day on the Range Consulting. claim/pay fees by 04/04/26 or item(s) will be sold per law. (720) 588-3687.

Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2015 Jeep renegade blue B28066

2016 Jeep grand Cherokee white 355416 2012 Honda Civic gray 539770 2007 Cadillac Escalade white 323700 2016 Chevy Trax silver 262483 2015 Hyundai Sonata, black 255913 1998 Ford Mustang green 182300 2018 Chevy equinox black 376316 2003 Honda Accord blue 000576

Garlitos Towing 720-934-8588

Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2019 KIA SORENTO

VIN-601359

2013 FIAT 500 VIN- 613631

2007 HONDA ACCORD VIN-006905

5) 2019 NISSAN VERSA VIN -803489

2014 NISSAN SENTRA VIN-642115

Extreme Towing 303-344-1400

Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 202530902

Estate of James Philip Barth, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before July 13, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathy B. George Personal Representative 6975 Indiana Ct. Arvada, CO 80007

Attorney for Personal Representative

Jennifer E. Jespersen, Esq.

Atty Reg #: 36295 8039 S. Oneida Ct. Centennial, CO 80112

Phone: 720-841-7771

First Publication: March 12, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR030097

Estate of Jose Enrique Hurtado aka Jose E. Hurtado aka Jose Hurtado, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before July 16, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Kailie H. Wilson, Esq.

2851 S. Parker Road, Ste. 230 Aurora, CO 80014

First Publication: March 12, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR104

Estate of Tersit Alemayehu, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before July 13, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. H. Tesfaye

Personal Representative 1237 S. Quince Way Denver, CO 80231

First Publication: March 12, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30098

Estate of Ricardo Bejarano aka Ricardo Berjarano aka Ricardo Berajano aka Ricardo Bejarano Saldana aka Ricardo Bejarano Saldaña aka Richard Bejarano, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before July 20, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Anna Hatch

1500 N. Grant St., #7322 Denver, CO. 80203

First Publication: March 19, 2026

Final Publication: April 2, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30137

Estate of Craig Geoffrey White aka Craig G. White aka Craig White, Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams, Colorado, on or before July 3, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Charles White Personal Representative 112 11th St. S Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Attorney for Personal Representative

David A. Imbler, Esq. Atty Reg #: 52038 Spaeth & Doyle, LLP

501 S. Cherry St., Ste. 700 Glendale, CO 80246

Phone: 303-385-8058

First Publication: March 12, 2026

Final Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30166

Estate of George C. Kouris aka George Kouris Deceased. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams, Colorado, on or before July 3, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Paula Kouris Hoyt Personal Representative 16514 Island Oaks Court Wayzata, MN 55391 Attorney for Personal Representative David A. Imbler, Esq. Atty Reg #: 52038 Spaeth & Doyle, LLP 501 S.

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Final Publication: April 23, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the ADONEA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, (the “District”), will make a final payment on April 6, 2026, at the hour of 8:30 A.M., to PHOENIX & SONS, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, the (“Contractor”), for all repairs and alternations performed on the Adonea Metropolitan District Clubhouse, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EASTERN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By WBA, PC

General Counsel to the District

Publication: March 26, 2026 Sentinel